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Hens near Yankee Conference title, prep for Navy /lb Stubbs students read with friends/6a 25ct Dough boys(and girls )/12a November 12, 1986 VOLUNTEERS ~.CJV 1 < I Council NEWARK, DRAWA~r studies Selfless citizens make Newark ' a b·etter place to live budget Money-losing water service is a concern Newark City Council got its first look Monday night at the proposed $11.3 million budget for 1987, and while it is expected to leave the city in sound fiscal shape several council members raised serious questions concern ing the money-losing water utilities. Albert K. Martin, city financial director and interim city manager who drafted the budget document, estimated 1987 water utility losses at $321,800. That follows losses of $109,800 this year and $35,698 in 1985. The city last made money on water utilities in 1984, the same I' - year it last raised water rates. Councilman Ronald Gardner said he does not believe water utilities should operate at a loss, and suggested the city either cut costs or raise rates to offset the deficit. "Nobody likes to raise rates but when you are offering lower rates than anyone in New Castle County and when you are dealing with a commodity that is becom ing increasingly scarce, I don't think it makes sense to give the consumer incentive to use Volunteer fire fighters Jeff Evans (left) and Bill Dent with Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Co. more." engine at Academy Street firehouse. ''At a minimum we ought to break even," said Councilman Since the days of the Revolutionary The 420-member organization with its John Suchanec, who asked for a War Minute Man, America has had a seven fire engines, two field fire trucks, staff recommendation on rates long, proud heritage of volunteerism. rescue, ambulance and ladder truck, is and who added that he favors a Whether they are offering warm funded by donations from residents and structure that will promote con blankets to the homeless who line city businesses. It exists only because of the servation. by streets or leading packs of small town volunteers who give extensively of their Martin suggested that Council scouts to high mountain peaks, time and because of the persons who consider raising the water rates, volunteers provide American society a recognize the small fund drive envelope which he said are 28-50 percent solid foundation of compassion. each year from the organization and cheaper than those charged by Nancy The act of helping others provides a respond generously to it. local water companies, while at sense of belonging and purpose, and on Because of the membership size of the same time reducing electric the quietest street, in the nearest com Aetna and the enormous community rates, which are slightly higher munity, there are neighbors anxious to responsibility heaped upon its members, than those charged by other Turner make a better world for their families. many persons do not believe that the companies. Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Co. is organization is really all-volunteer, said Two other budget items were one of Newark's oldest and most active Jim Wood, member since 1951 and 16- questioned by Councilman Olan volunteer service organizations. While year president of the active team. Thomas. He expressed concern constantly facing the dangers and perils "When we have our fund drive, we about the recent growth of the ci of firefighting, Aetna membe~s respon send out 20,000 requests for donations. ty manager's office from three to sibly protect the lives and property of Only 22 percent of the six employees, and suggested more than 85,000 persons in Newark's 25 Council consider someday mile radius. See VOLS/ 20a dismantling the city's Human See BUDGET / 20a INDEX FACT FILE KEEP POSTED Newarkers ........ 2a Blue Hen Frenzy ends . News .............. 3a North Chapel closed Schools ............ 6a Joe Schafferman of Barksdale Estates and Terri University ........ lOa Thursday, Friday Hartel of Strawberry Run were the winners in The Community ....... 12a NewArk Post's Blue Hen Frenzy game last week. Each Because of utility construction won a pair of tickets to Saturday's University of Churches .... .... 15a Delaware football game against the University of Con Entertainment.... 16a by Delmarva Power and Light Co., North Chapel Street will be necticut. Because remaining Delaware football games ()pinion ........... 19a closed to through traffic on Thurs are on the road, last week's was the last Blue Hen Sports ............. lb day and Friday, Nov.13 and 14. Frenzy contest of the football season. Lifestyle........... 8b The street is expected to be clos Classified.......... 9b ed beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, Busbness .......... 12b and motorists who normally use it Forces ........... 14b are asked to find an alternate Christina board to nteet route. DP&L will be installing a new The next meeting of the Christina School District board gas line across North Chapel will be held at 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at McVey Street between New Street and Elementary School. Cleveland Avenue . .· 2a The NewArk Post November 12, 19118 ··.' ·. Dottie Clark •' Newarker turned to volunteer work as a means of keeping active, making new friends they're all married. I hated to be anesthesiology department where a third wheel. I met a wonderful she does secretarial work. by Nancy Turner friend at the hosptial who was Clark said, "I like to think that volunteering like me and had lost I have helped somebody at the ~ •• f her husband also. She was a good end of the day when I come ·. Volunteerism is not only a friend to talk to and go places hom ~. I don't always see patients means for improving the quality with. I could have easily closed directly in the anesthesiology of life for others, it is a my door and lived like a her department, but I know that I am therapeutic aid for person learn mit." helping them indirectly by help ing to cope with personal grief Clark's first vlunteer job was ing the hospital to keep their . =~ and return to the mainstream to deliver flowers to the patients. ccsts down. It's okay not to do following a family tragedy. She said, "I liked working in one-on-one kind of work all the Newark's Dottie Clark is an flower delivery because when I time; it's important to be behind energetic volunteer three days was the one person in the world the scenes, too. per week a the Christiana who was sure to bring a little " Let's fact it, sometimes the Hospital who dresses in red and happiness. A doctor might give hospital may not be able to af white and fondly calls herself a the patient bad news or a nurse ford to hire all the people to fill Dottie Clark volunteers her time at Christiana Hospital. grown-up can~y striper. Clark's could bring an injection, but these tasks." badge that labels her a those flowers were always a Betty Sitar is a full-time " substitute volunteer" get second welcomed sight, good for at least secretary in the anesthesiology looks and a lot of questions, .but it a little twinkle. · department who enjoys working simply means that she works in "The patients would usually with Clark. She said, "Our many different areas of the say that so-and-so should not department was very new when center, according to where she is have sent them flowers. That Dottie came in and helped us to JOE DAWSON INC. needed. was when I got to assure them of get 'out of the hole' and get A couple of years ago, Clark how much they were loved and reorganized. She's so agreeable DISCOUNT APPLIANCE & VIDEO OUTLET was not as cheerful as she is to cared about. Sometimes we and ready to lend a hand day. In 1984 , her husband, would walk six to eight miles whenever she's needed. her skills Gerald, died. Having spent most each day while delivering the ar ·are much in demand." of her married life supporting his rangements from the basement "After I got over the initial work and activitites, like many to the rooms. Our carts would on- shock of losing Jerry," Clark other homemakers in the same ly hold about 20 flowers at a time said, "the hours I spent position, Clark was faced with and there may be 100 waiting to volunteering became so impor creating a good life again for be delivered. But it was the hap tant. Sometimes I couldn't wait fijHARVEST herself and her daughter, who piness I got from seeing a patient to get out of the house in the was still in her teen years. smile that made the job special morning to go to the hospital and for me." work. Everyone was very friend Clark knew that stie would After having a little trouble ly and understanding. And as need to get out of the house in with her knee which curtailed badly as I thought I felt at times, order to feel better again. " I was most of her walking, Clark went there was always somebody out going to volunteer anyway when to work in the medical education there with the same feelings or the new hospital was built before Of VALUESI department and later in the am worse. They reminded me that I my husband died, remembered bulatory services department. was not alone. They have helped Clark. " I love my friends and SPACEMAKIR II'" 5-CYCLE BUILT IN She is presently donating three me as much as I have helped MICROWAVE OVEN they are all wonderful, but days per week to the them." DISHWASHER Rotary infinite heat surface unit controls, tilt-lock •• • • • • • •• • • • • • • •COUPON• • • calrod surface •11!1• • • • • • • • • • i units, removable oven door, full width storage BACKACHE? 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