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96th Year, Issue Ten ©2005 April 1 , 2005 Newark, Del. • 50¢ UP FRONT Work Headlines 58 native {a,gaages help make Christina wi II cause a stir 0 ...... By JIM STREIT j resume ~yROBINBROO~• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Italy,~~::;~~~~r~~ Mexico, Scotland, .VIetnam, NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER NEWARK POST STAFF .WRITER Grenada in the West IndieS, OME of the funniest EADING the class rolls in Nigeria and the United States. Heavy equipment will Scopy I have ever seen Christina Schools is like Of the 1,500 students at CHS, printed in newspapers reading a list of names from 49 percent are Black, five per- return to complete has appeared in publications countrie s and cultures all around cent are Asian, eight percent are Newark's reservoir with a dateline like the one at the world. Tom, Joe and Sally have Hispanic and less than 39 percent given way to Gu.stavo, Dhara and are White. the top of this page - April 1. By KAYTIE DOWLING My first two newspa­ Cue. What these foreign Other schools sounding names bring to also show a similar ...... per jobs were in western NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Baltimore County, Md., our schools is diversity of diversity. Wilson which is home to the cultures, ways of think- Elementary, located University of Maryland ing, and tolerance for in the Pike Creek RACTORS and bulldozers will return to the site of Newark's Baltimore .----==---, others. area north of Newark, T future reservoir for the first time County, often No longer can a has a large Chinese this week since construction came to a dubbed UMBC student be classified community as well halt in December 2003. to differeni­ as White, Black, or as many Hispanics. While the contractors, George and ate itself from Caucasian. Now they are Keene Elementary, on Lynch, have been doing preparat?ry the massive American Indian, Black, Rt. 40 near Glasgow, work for a month, heavy constructiOn main campus in Asian/Pacific Islander, has an equal number of will start once again. That means work College Park. Hispanic or White. Four African-Americans and on a 1.2 million square feet liner will UMBC's stu­ students in the district do White students, with not even fall into these a growing Hispanic soon begin, in an eff

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• Police Blotter is compiled each week from the files of the paper's offices '{'he fact thattb.Delaware State Police by the uo:sse:sstrU! illegal gambling making cash payout newspaper staff Office hours are 8:30 illegal, state.police said~ to 5 p.m. weekdays. Jeffrey.M. McKay, 33, owner On March 15 and 16, 2) 737-0724 of Newark's Pale Dog Tavern and executed search warrants Wilihington 's Crerands Ale House, facsimile: (302) 737-9019 businesses and seized 10 nic No wallet, and Amrishbha M. Patel, owner of poker machines and apprp:XJ.1n.at¢1y e-m~il: [email protected] Wilmington's the Country Store, $3,000 in cash. Four machhl.es To subscribe: Call737·0724 or each were arrested on counts .of were seized from the Pale Dog 1-800-220·3311. no loot possessing a gambling device and Tavern, four machines were providing a premises for gambling. removed from the Crerands Ale 20-year-old University Police said that during House and two machines of Delaware student was February, vice squad detectives taken from the Countrl S ninjured after being entered the three establishments McKay was charge(;! w robbed at gunpoint in the 100 and observed elec~onic poker three counts of possessio block Paper Mill Road at 9 p.m. machines. bling device and three on Saturday, March 26. The detectives began playing providing a premises fo Police said the victim was the poker machines. Police said bling. McKay was walking near a construction site that when the detectives had built Magistrate Court 10 adjacent to Olan Thomas Park up enough credits to receive a pay­ on his about 9 p.m. when a young male otit,cthey would be issued a receipt Patel, ·"''., "''"""-"' wearing a black hooded sweat­ by the machine. The receipts were charged w' shirt and black ski mask con­ then presented to employees of sessing a . ling fronted the pedestrian. the establishments in exchange for three counts of oro•vid:ir The attacker displayed a black cash. ises for gaJrnblin;g. handgun and demanded money. ere also times that Police said the victim told his oney into the attacker that be did not have a receive any, wallet. The gunmen patted the victim down to verify the claim, then ordered the victim to turn away as the gunman fled on East Apartments, police said. black male approximately 6 '4" Carhartt style clothing, a hooded Cleveland Avenue. Detectives located a discard­ in height. He was wearing dark sweatshirt and a bandana cover­ Any person with information ed dye pack in the parking lot clothing with a bandana conceal­ ing his face. about this crime is asked to con­ of Melrose Place Apartments. ing his face. The second assail­ tact Newark police at 366-7120 or Several dye stained bills were ant is described as a black male Crimestoppers at 800-TIP-3333. found nearby. approximately 6'00" in height Arrest at CSX crossing Police said the first assailant and weighing approximately 200 Newark police were called to Assault on Main is described as a light skinned pounds. He was wearing tan the CSX grade crossing at 60 N. College Ave. by railroad police at A 22-year-old black man 1:21 a.m. on Friday, March 25. told Newark police on Saturday, CSX officers told Newark March 26, at 1:52 a.m. that racial police that an intoxicated man slurs were uttered at him in front Weekly crime report was hanging onto a pole when of Grotto Pizza, 45 E. Main St., STATISTICS FOR MARCH. 13-19, 2005 COMPILED BY NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT they arrived on the scene and that before be was struck in the face man narrowly escaped stumbling by an unidentified white male. INVESTIGATIONS CRIMINAL CHARGES 2004 2005 THIS 2004 2005 THIS onto the tracks in front of a pass- · Police said the victim fell ing train. backward and struck his head PART I OFFENSES TO DATE TO DATE WEEK TO DATE TO DATE WEEK Murder/manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 Michael Matthew Ryan, 20, on the pavement. The man had a Attempted murder 0 0 0 0 0 0 of Baldwin, Md., was arrested by bloody nose and small cut on the· Kidnap 0 0 0 0 Newark police and charged with back of his head. Aetna ambu­ Rape 6 4 0 0 0 0 underage consumption of alco­ lance personnel came to the scene Unlawful sexual contact 2 0 0 2 0 hol. Ryan and his car keys were but the man refused treatment, Robbery 14 12 0 12 6 0 released to a friend, police said, police said. Aggravated assault 9 6 0 5 0 0 pending a court appearance. An immediate police search Burglary 38 45 13 9 0 of the area failed to turn up any Theft 205 187 23 51 64 8 suspects. Auto theft 23 27 7 3 2 0 Laptop disappears Investigation is continuing. Arson 0 2 0 0 An exchange student at the All other 10 0 34 4 University of Delaware told Pair rob Kirkwood TOTAL PART I 300 294 31 86 118 12 Newark police on Sunday, March 27, at 7 p.m. that a laptop com­ Highway bank PART II OFFENSES puter had disappeared from Other assaults 78 95 4 70 60 6 The Delaware State Police Receiving stolen property 0 0 0 2 7 the woman's bedroom inside a home in the unit block East Main Robbery Squad is investigat­ Criminal mischief 150 154 13 37 c 12 0 ing a morning bank robbery in Weapons 4 4 0 24 18 Street. which two masked assailants fled Other sex offenses 4 0 0 5 0 Police said there were no with an undisclosed amount of Alcohol 98 58 24 214 94 29 signs of forced entry and no other cash from the Sun National Bank Drugs 22 27 61 61 household items appeared to have in Liberty Plaza on Kirkwood Noise/disorderly premise 144 152 . 13 68 73 been disturbed by intruders. Highway in Newark. Disorderly conduct 203 158 30 49 31 4 The laptop was valued at On Monday, March 28, at Trespass 42 38 6 22 23 $1,300. approximately 9:17 a.m., police All other 165 136 34 77 33 said two masked gunmen entered TOTAL PART II 907 826 127 624 41 7 53 Woman assaulted the bank at 700 Kirkwood Highway, Liberty Plaza. The MISCELLANEOUS Warrant procedures were Alarm 311 329 34 0 0 0 explained to a Newark woman assailants approached the coun­ Animal control 132 71 5 5 0 0 ter with handguns and demanded who reported she was assaulted Recovered property 57 48 7 0 0 0 by a former boyfriend in her home cash from the teller. Service 1980 1952 140 0 0 0 The teller complied and turned in the 1100 block Witherspoon Suspicious person/vehicle 219 541 31 0 0 0 Lane, Marrow Court apartments, over an undisclosed amount of TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 2699 2941 . 217 5 0 0 United ·states currency. The it was reported to Newark police assailants then fled the bank. THIS WEEK 2004 2004 TO DATE THIS WEEK 2005 2005 TO DATE on Sunday, March 27, at 6:36 They are believed to have fled TOTAL CALLS 555 6571 529 6405 on foot toward Admirals Club See BLOTTER, 24 ...,_ www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 3 NEWARK PosT , ·:· IN THE NEWS .

NEWARK POST PHOTO BY SCOTT MCALLISTER This Delawa~e Avenue property sustained the most damage in the ~ear _of the th1rd floor. Heavy damage can be seen just below the roof m th1s photograph taken Tuesday morning. Fire damages Newark home 10 displaced, one firefighter injured By KAYTIE DOWliNG and Ladder Company. "It brings in a lot of apparatus. In this NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER case it brought in a plethora of response." wo-alarm blaze displaced Eleven different fire compa­ AJ10 Newark residents and nies responded to the fire. njured one firefighter on Firefighters from Aetna, Monday, March 28 as fire ripped Christiana, Cranston Heights, through a duplex at 117-119 E. Delaware City, Elsmere, Five Delaware Ave., temporarily trap­ Points, Hockessin, Mill Creek, ping one resident on the second Wilmington Manor, Port Penn, floor. · and Belvedere fire companies The injured fire fighter was rushed to the Delaware Avenue transported to Christiana Hospital scene. where he was treated for a leg R~sponders from New Castle injury. County EMS were also at the The trapped victim was suc­ scene. cessfully rescued and the fire was "Being a three-story, older type contained to the 117 residence in dwelling and the fact that it was part because of the large response attached and the fact that it was from the emergency management in the center of the city meant that community. the potential was great," Farrell "Two alarms in this county said. "For that reason, resources is significant," said John Farrell, were called in early. It could have NEWARK POST PHOTO BY SCOTT MCALLISTER spokesman for Aetna Hook Hose easily mushroomed into a large alarm." Gr~gory. Good is the first black male to serve as a president for a non-historically black fraternity at the The fire was called in to Aetna ~mvers1ty o Delaware. He hopes to use that distinction to unite fraternities and make them a more invit­ by 2:25 p.m. and first responders mg place, regardless of race. For the record were at the scene by 2:27 p.m. By KAYTIE DOWliNG can neither confirm nor deny the as successful as ours is," he said In a story in the March The blaze occurred at a home just a few feet away from the claim as they do not keep racial of the historically black groups. 25 issue of the Newark Post NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Aetna fire house on Academy statistics on fraternity presidents. "I don't see why that shouldn't entitled "Conflict in District REGORY Good is an But that doesn't matter. What is be. And atKA, we've made some 2?" a sentence incorrectly Street. "Someone at the house actu­ Gexception to the rule, but important is that there has never attempts at bringing the black and read" ... he said, com­ ally smelled smoke and started that's something he hopes been a president as dedicated as Greek communities together." menting on the court find­ to change. Good is to revamping the Greek Good's brothers at Kappa ing Shurr guilty of lesser to walk around the block as the first alarm was being sounded," There have been many who system and making it more invit­ Alpha have volunteered to help charges." have come before him in other ing to minority students. out with' an April 9 step show In fact, Peter E. Shurr Farrell said. "And smoke was seen by an office worker in the places and times that have done Good, who is president of hosted by some of the black fra­ was not found guilty but what he is doing, but none of Kappa Alpha, has a master plan. ternities. While none of the KA exonerated of the charge Christina School District Office on Main Street. They had to look them have been at the University He wants to break down barriers brothers will be on stage partici­ implied in the sentence. of Delaware. and open doors that have histori­ pating in the performance, they The article correctly across the fire house to see the smoke." It seems that for the first time cally been closed. Step one in that are doing some of the advertising pointed out that Shurr was since the university first allowed plan is encouraging interaction and promotional work. found guilty of two harass­ The fire was under control by 3 p.m. fraternities on campus, one of between the social fraternities In addition to uniting the dif­ ment charges. and the historically black frater­ ferent organizations, Good hopes Residents from 117 and 119 the non-historically black orga­ The Newark Post regrets nizations has a black president nities. the error. Delaware Ave. spent Monday See GOOD, 14 .... night in a shelter set up by the at the helm. University officials "We want their system to be '!1 -...,,_(J • 'T'" Q ""' ~, .. -:/ -::.nnQ r unn/1.. PAGE 4 • NEWARK PosT • APRIL 1, 2005

EDUCATION NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS NoTEPAD MTV broadcasts from Newark Back to classes NHS students LL schools in the anchor news show A Christina School District will reopen on Monday, April 4 for the By ROBIN BROOMALL final 11 weeks of NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER classes for this school INDSEY Irvin adjusted her year. Lpink jacket and ran her fin­ Just gers through her hair while don't be standing in front of a blue sky late for backdrop. classes. Be Standing in the spotlight before sure to tum the TV cameras, she rehearsed the your clocks weather report for the day. Irvin ahead this weekend by one is the weather girl for WNHS TV, hour. Daylight savings time coming directly from the studio begins on Sunday, April 3, at at Newark High on E. Delaware 2a.m. Avenue. Even though Irvin has done this every school day this year, Plan for camp she had the jitters this time. If your child wants to Instead of being seen by 1,500 chill out at camp this sum­ students for ten minutes during mer, now is the time to get third period, this broadcast was to registered. A wide variety of be seen by millions of TV view­ camping options are avail­ ers on MTV's Total Request Live able, from day camps and on Tuesday, March 29 at 5 p.m. overnight stays to theme . MTV, with cameramen, pro­ NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL specific skill-building camps. ducers, star anchor and make­ MTV cameraman and producer, on left, check camera angles as NHS advisor Mark Friedly and Dawn High school students can up lady, arrived at NHS on Brown check audio on MTV's anchor Suchin Pak. On right, Sarah Harper and Mike Balan wait for their get a jump on college life Thursday, March 24, just as the cues. Newark was one of five schools in the nation to do a news show during MTV's High School Week. by attending college classes Spring Break was beginning, to and living in Newark's tape a news show for their High ed North Penn, in Philadelphia, I've ever seen," said MTV crew­ movie stars covering the walls. University of Delaware School Week on MTV. Bridgeton High, in South New members as they walked through Soon they were down to busi­ dorms while participating in Newark High was among only Jersey, Tenafly High, in Northern Newark's production studio. "It's ness, unpacking their hand-held self-paced math and reading five schools across the nation, New Jersey, and a school in north­ got a real studio feel." cameras, checking scripts and programs. with student-run telecommunica­ em New York state. "This is totally rad," said one confirming anchors on camera Check out the 50 offer­ tions programs, to be selected to Mark Freidly is Newark's tele­ cameraman as he gazed at the one and two. ings from the University of broadcast on the nationally seen communications teacher. more than 100 framed and auto­ MTV's news anchor Suchin Delaware geared for children network. Other schools includ- "This is the greatest set-up graphed photographs of TV and from 18-months to 18-years See MTV, 19 ...,_ old. Activities and adventures range academic programs to aerospace, music, sports, nature, 4-H camps and more. For a directory of UD Health fair promotes summer camps, call 831- 2792. fitness, right choices Student By ROBIN BROOMALL nourishment for body and soul. of the The school's Wellness cen­ NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER ter offered taste tests on lite or Week alternative versions of common Zach ORE than 300 students snacks, from ice cream to chips Zampini, a M visited booths and par­ to cranberry juice with sugar or fifth grader ticipated in fitness activ­ artificial sweeteners. at Jennie ities at Christiana High School's Conectiv had a miniature dis­ Smith Health and Safety Fair on March play of fields with electrical lines, Elementary Zampini 22. inviting anyone who wanted a School, was selected by For the second year, the fair "test shock." Principal Linda Ennis, as this attracted 20 vendors that encour­ Christiana Fire Company was week's. Student of the Week. aged students to be more con­ recruiting 15 to 18 year-olds for Zach is a good role model scious about the foods and bever­ their junior member program. for all students in the school. ages they consume, the amount of School Resource Officer He is always consider­ time they spend exercising, and Andrea Boone, from the NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL ate and respectful of others being safe while doing it. Sessions Delaware State Police, was on Which ice cream is sugar free? Tenth grader Yoshawn Rollins does and consistently shows good included aerobics workouts and a hand to answer questions about a taste test on Breyers ice cream at the Well ness Center's booth at effort and strives for excel­ one-mile walking tour. the police force. Christiana's Health and Safety Fair. Like most samplers, Rollins lence, says Ennis. At the Newark Natural Foods Participants could get their guessed the wrong ice cream. The sugar-free version actually tastes table, students learned about See HEALTH, 5 ...,_ sweeter than the regular ice cream. www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 5 NEWARK Posr ·:· IN OUR SCHOOLS · Business teams ready for national competition HOULD I invest in more national competition in Anaheim, Friedman said. This was the first Semployees? Is this the time Calif., April 21-26. year in BPA for him and his for expansion? Why doesn't A team of Glasgow High Financial Analysis team. They my ledger balance? students, including William have been diligently working These are questions many busi­ Friedman, a sophomore, and on practice problems preparing nesses struggle with everyday. Heather Montgomery and Andrew for the next level of competi­ They are also the same questions Craigg, both seniors, took first tion, reviewing balance sheets, high school students in Business place honors in the Financial expenditures, and computerized Professionals of America (BPA) Analyst category. Traveling with accounting practices. attempt to answer as they develop them will be Vi Dan, a junior, Under the guidance of advi­ a respect for business and office who placed in Advanced Word sors Patrick Costigan and Sandra occupations through professional Processing, and Sophia Velez, Fritzler, the Glasgow Chapter has activities, workshops and confer­ who placed in Entrepreneurship. 30 active members. They meet ences. What do they expect to see once a month to work on labora­ Recently individuals and teams in California? Palm trees. Warm tory practice problems that will from high schools competed in the weather. And good competition. develop their leadership, confi­ BPA State Leadership Conference "There will be top teams from dence and spirit of competition in Dover in 170 events, with the other states all around the coun­ as well as promote enthusiasm top two in each event going to try. We worked hard to get there," for the business and office fields. Members of Glasgow's Business Professionals of America club are ready for the national conference in Anaheim, Calif. in April. Above are team members, from left, Sophia Velez, Vi Dan, William Friedman, Heather Montgomery and Andrew Craigg. They also perform community Center and collecting donations service activities such as enter­ for troops. taining children from the Terry Outstanding junior girls in science and math Forty-four junior girls with Kiick, assistant professor in the outstanding records in math and Department of Materials Science science from each of the Delaware and Engineering at UD. high schools will be honored Among the honorees are Mindi at a luncheon at the University Valentine, of Caravel Ac(fdemy, of Delaware Trabant Center on Rebecca Brown, of Christiana Sunday, April 3. The event is High School, Leah Kay Fett, of sponsored by the Georgetown and Glasgow High School, Barbara Newark American Association of Sevy, of Hodgson Vo-Tech, Tara University Women and the UD Morris, of Newark High School, Office of Women's Affairs. and Heather Fahey, of St. Mark's The speaker is Kristi Lynn High School.

NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL Students enjoy school health fair substance abuse. ~ HEALTH, from 4 The full afternoon of activities started with staff pitted against NHS CallERS IN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH posture analyzed by chiropractors students in a volleyball game and For the second year, the golf team from Newark High School was invited to play in the 2005 Palmetto or get a quick massage to loosen ended with a basketball game. High School Golf Championship in Myrtle Beach, from March 24 through March 26. Along with more than tight muscles. Unfortunately, the students had 100 teams from across the nation, the local men, under the direction of Coach Tyler Tomashek, played The University of Delaware one more lesson to learn as the the 54-hole, college-style event on 11 of the Grand Strands premier courses. The Newark team includes, Center for Drug and Alcohol staff beat them in both events. front row, from left: Coach Tomashek, Michael Barrow, Tyler Thien, Matthew Hitchcock. Back row: Dan Studies as well as Alcoholics The health and safety fair was Agee, Andrew Mackiewicz, Jacob Harding, and Mike Bartkovich. Absent from the photo are Mathew Anonymous were on hand to talk organized by a school parent, Jarrell and Ryan Finkley. with students about preventing Kaye Lynn Freel. PAGE 6 • NEWARK PosT • APRIL 1, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 ' NEWARK PosT ·:· IN OUR SCHOOLS Christina schools no longer black· and white

At Keene Elementary, ~ NATIONS, from 1 Principal Beatrice Speir speaks • Christina School District easily with Spanish-speaking par­ as their native countries. ents, alleviating their fears and For instructional purposes, trepidation of corning into the · Racial composition by percentage in each school 98 percent of the students have school where they have trouble As of March 24, 2005 regular classroom instruction in getting their questions and con­ English. However the growing cerns understood. Speir, herself, Am. Indian Black Asian Hispanic White Total number of students corning into is a native of South America. School Alaskian Pacific no. of the classes with English as their On the other hand, the variety Native Islander students second language, known as ESL, · of cultures brings many learning or don't speak English at all, is a opportunities. challenge for the building staffs In February the classrooms at and teachers. Currently 196 stu­ Me Vey Elementary School each dents are ESL students, select a nationality to study . attending special and present songs, foods and 5.39 classes out­ crafts on International 6A9 s i d e Night. their In the ESL 0 27.52 6.4 13.76 52.33 ' regular classes, students 0 45.62 4.84 9.54 40 class- room are encouraged activities to pick up the to share their 50.45 4.9 7.86 36.65 English language. differences and 18.34 4.54 6.31 70,61 205 of the total stu­ look for ways to dent population integrate into the 10.66 ~· are bilingual. student population. 12.03 Like their Breakfasts and American special luncheons peers, these are often held on students are holidays, with also expect­ the foreign ed to pass language and the state­ ESL students wide test­ and the staff ing, given providing in English, Yinlha Adepajer, a senior at CHS, from ethnic and as required Nigeria. region a I by the No foods, as Child Left Behind legislation. well as music and dancing. At many schools the Fast Forward computerized language arts program is helping the ESL Skins of many colors students begin to hear subtle dif­ Above the Christiana High ferences in our words and sen­ School stage hangs a banner: tence structure. African-American people are like Reading specialists work dili­ jewels in a crown, vanilla, cinna­ gently with word recognition and mon and dark chocolate brown. comprehension. Volunteer tutors The skin color does not begin from the HOSTS program rein­ to tell the stories of the students. force classroom skills and give Princess Jollah, now a tenth extra one-on-one attention to stu­ grader at CHS, along with her dents. family, is a refugee from her At schools like Wilson, there war-torn homeland, Sierra Leone. are two teachers or a teacher Corning to America, she could and paraprofessional assigned to speak 14 languages, including problem on the National Math different in America from what teachers, the amount of security each class with one or both of English, but ours was a dialect League tests. she has been used to in Korea. " in the schools, and the lack of the adults being bilingual. Even unfamiliar to her. In Africa she "I learned English from the The people are nice here. It's like variety of cafeteria food. though the lessons are taught in was a track star, but here she other kids and my family," Jacek a whole family in our school." "If we wanted to eat outside English, Spanish is used to help could not participate in school said. the school, we could just leave," explain the concepts. Family math sports because her grades at first When Paola Tapimene came said Santesh Shaw. nights are presented in Spanish were poor due to not understand­ from Africa in October, she spoke Culture shock On the other hand, they des­ so the non-English speaking par­ ing the language. only French. She practiced read­ Many students corning from perately want to fit in, be accept­ ents can help their children with There are the Hispanic chil­ ing out loud and listened care­ foreign countries, or other parts of ed as part of the student body. homework. dren who speak English in their fully to her mother speak English. our country, feel "culture shock" They show their resilience, per­ Teachers across the district elementary classrooms and Now the first grader at Bayard is in corning to. schools in Newark. severance and flexibility. have been taking Spanish classes Spanish at home with their fami­ fluent in English and is one of the They say they are surprised at the Following are comments at the YMCA so they can con­ lies. Many of them must translate top readers in her class. When she material goods kids· here have, from students who represent the verse with students and their par­ for their parents who speak only is not reading or writing, Paola is the free transportation to school diverse cultures of the Christina ents. Spanish. busy with her artwork. and equal opportunities for girls Schools. One pre-school child from But even with the language and boys. Santesh Shah, ninth grade, PAGE ONE PHOTOS: Students at Ghana had been in the country barrier, there is a comradery Sophomore Jayson Herrera, relocated from Georgia, but par­ Christiana High celebrated their for only three weeks and knew among the students. ESL students from Colombia, South America, ents from India: The people are diverse cultures and heritages no English, but she was picking often seek out others who have proudly showed offhis Timberland nice and helpful here, but making with a parade of native cos­ up words quickly from the other difficulty with English or speak boots and Izod shirt. new friends in six months and tumes and dress, representing four-year-olds. their own language. "You have more opportu­ fitting in has been a challenge. 13 different countries. During a J acek Cencek, a fifth grader "This shows everyone can get nities to buy things, clothes, In his old school there was more month-long celebration of Unity at Bayard Elementary School, along," said Mohammad Aba­ Playstations. I would be consid­ freedom to move around without and Diversity, they held a mul­ moved here from Poland. ashan, a student at CHS who ered rich in my home," Herrera hall passes. ticultural luncheon, listened to Language was a problem at first, returns to his home in Yemen said. Princess Jollah, tenth grade, storytellers and performed music but he worked hard and soon during the summers. At the same time they are from Sierra Leone: People often and dances. became a straight-A student. This Dajin Kim, an exchange stu­ surprised at the "rudeness" dis­ year he has not missed a single See NATIONS, 7 ..... NEWARK POST PHOTOS BY ROBIN BROOMALL dent at CHS, said school is very played by some students to their www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 7 NEWARK Posr ·:· IN OUR SCHOOLS

Artary Cencek Hargrove Harris Herrera Highsmith Jollah

.... NATIONS, from 6 Christina School District make fun of those from differ­ ent cultures, but she perseveres Native languages and doesn't let others get her Spoken by 10 or more students down. Even though she speaks 14 different languages, our English Language #students dialect is not one of them. To learn the language, she reads a Arabic .50 lot, talks with others and repeats Chinese. . ' .54 words to herself. She appreci­ ated the diversity of schools here. Creole ' ' '14 In Siena Leone the schools are English . 18,063" segregated, with boys and girls French . .22 attending different schools. Samatha Artary, tenth grade, Gujarati. '18 from Jamaica: She likes the Hindi .. .25 opportunity to travel within the States. "If you don't like it here, Korean . .40 . you have 49 others to go to." In Pashto . '16 Jamaica students use taxis or the bus to get to school. Cars are too Spanish. ' 1'144 expensive. But the age restriction Swahili . .21 of 21 to go to a club is the "dumb­ Tagalog. est thing" she ever experienced. '15 Isaac Harris, eleventh grade, Telugu . '1 0 from Harlem, New York City: In Turkish . .26 NY schools, there is little diver­ sity, mostly blacks and Hispanics. Urdu .. .32 At CHS, he appreciates the diver­ Vietnamese . .30 sity of students. But it was hard for him to tolerate the different people. "I wasn't brought up that Nayelly Sanchez, tenth grade, way. It took a while to make from Mexico: When she landed friends with my NY accent and in New York and saw the Statue NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL mannerisms." His mom brought of Liberty, she thought America Nayelly Sanchez, Gustavo Hernandez and Karina Campos are from Mexico. Many of the students coming him here to get away from the was about perfection. It was "way from other countries say they are surprised at the amount of material goods students have here, the free city's drugs and violence. His different from the place I came transportation to school and the equal opportunities for education for boys and girls. goal is to be a nurse. from. It was not like the old Greg Highsmith, tenth grade, houses or the donkeys and birds or lawyer. wooded and mountainous land­ from Philadelphia: Even though and churches in every town." She Shanee Hargrove, tenth grade, scape. But with closer neighbor­ Philly is only 40 miles away, the sees the rights for Spanish and from Philadelphia: Her biggest hoods comes the "blatantly loud people here are different, more Latinos as not being equal to the During the interviews many of challenge in moving here was and irritating acknowledgment" outgoing. They also speak faster gringos. "Being you is not that the students talked fondly of their "wondering if I would get along of other people. and without the Philly slang. The easy, but being me is harder. But homelands, the holidays their if we all work together, we can with people because I thought Jayson Hen-era, tenth grade, families celebrated and the foods biggest challenge in living here is they would act different, but the the distance he must travel to get make it work." from Colombia: This new cul­ they ate. The family traditions nice neighbors around my house to stores. His parents moved him Adama Sirleaf, ninth grade, ture is "really weird" because of were important to them. helped me adapt to Newark." here to "keep me out of trouble from Liberia: Most kids in the lifestyle, food and traditions. She moved here to maintain her and help me get a better educa­ Liberia don't watch TV but spend "People here believe in Santa Many of them agreed with tion." their time outside playing soc­ grades and say out of trouble. Claus and eat a lot of pizzas and Hen-era in the advice they would Lucas Omwenga, tenth grade, cer or "hanging out." They also Michael Venette, tenth grade, hamburgers." In his schools they give to others relocating to the from Kenya: He was surprised wear uniforms to school and are from Texas: Texans are more "let you eat whatever you want states. that in the U.S. most people speak required to start learning a second "laid back and slower" than and let you out in a place like only one language. He does like language in first grade. Being in Delawareans. There is less to do a park." He does appreciate the "Don't ever forget where you the people here because "they are sports and DECCA at CHS has in flat cattle country. Delaware's opportunities here in job choices came from and take advantage nice and welcome you." He does helped him adjust. His goal is to ten-minute drive to shopping or and hopes to be a professional of all the opportunities America not like the cold weather. be an international businessman entertainment is more exciting. soccer player. offers," Hen-era said. He also appreciates the heavily

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COLUMNS • PAGES FROM THE PAST • LETTERS POST COLUMNIST 0urOF1HE Where did those little drink parasols come from? ·

By ALFRED GRUBER

NEWARK POST COLUMNIST FRICA has always held attraction Loannaland umbrella Afor researchers because of the great variety of plant and animal life. fish'' flop along in little Zoologists were hard at it in the late schools with their parasols 20th century studying the physiology of animals in the repetitive severe droughts held high now fending off the those unhappy areas experienced. relentless sun. " A small fish averaging six inches in length bearing an umbrella-like append­ This week, "Out of the AHic" features a photograph of Main Street, Newark, age on the second ray of the dorsal fin courtesy of the Delaware Public Archives. It is part of the DPA's photographic was discovered by Drs. I. Carapelli and web exhibits. The movie listed on the State's marquee released in 1950, M. Charr and their colleagues of Sigmoid ing down. was when two-way traffic still travelled downtown. Consisting of 0¥81' •.ooo University. The umbrella can be seen to open above photographs, the archives' photo collection ranges in 11•11'8111 the mid- The fish was first seen moving, much the body during feeding forays. 19th century to the present. Surfers can go to http://WWW..IIata.de.US/SOS/ like the Florida mud fish in America, When in flight or navigating amongst dpa/exhiblts/photograph/hpe/newark/newarkphotograplluldlalllldml to see across the veldt. Its transit is very slow due the rocks, the mushroom shaped append­ more pictures from the DPA collection. "Out of the Allie" lelblrll historic to the ungainly motions, age is retracted into the dorsal fin. photographs from Newark's history, recent and long ago. Rtallers who have similar to a walrus, flop­ a historic photo and would like to share it with other l'lllllrl •lllvlted to ping along the land on Bottom feeding fish are protected from loan their photos for reprinting in this space. Special ....Ill taken. For pectoral fins. the sun by the depth of water above. All information, call the Newark Post, weekdays, 8:30 a.a.-ltllp.M .• 81737-0724. other animals in this environment have Taxonomic determi­ either feathers or light fur protecting their nation has now given skin or, like the hippopotami, pack mud the animal the scientific onto their bodies. name, Icthyonomous parasolus. Television has brought the suffering PAGES FROM THE pAST of these drought stricken species into our A grant was deliv­ homes. ered and field work Gruber News as it appeared in the Newark Post through the years undertaken. A defmi- Hippopotami, desperate for cooling waters are pictured lumbering their way their post office, as Bear U ofD ready tive study has revealed • April 3, 1930 is located practically at the life cycle of this little fish. across the parched earth seeking another for baseball muddy puddle. Closing of post office the extreme northern end It lives only in clear streams and rivers of the territory covered After several weeks with a preponderance of water worn boul­ Braving groups of killer crocodiles, troubles those without by the rural routes, while of practice, Coach Joe ders of all sizes along the bottom where the herds of gnus cross the dusty plain seeking automobiles Porters was in the center Rothrock's University of fish can seek refuge and reproduce. These a large water source. of the area covered. Delaware baseball team There is much dissat­ oases are absolutely necessary because Loannaland umbrella fish flop along in is gradually rounding into isfaction over closing on unlike other denizens of these streams, little schools with their parasols held high form and expect to be Monday of the post office they are top feeders. now fending off the relentless sun. Few in the best of shape for at Porters, which was survive the tramp lings of the moving herds the season's opener on The shape of head and jaws being salm­ established July 1, 1887, or merciless saddle-backed storks ravag­ Saturday. on-like in structure confirms that observa­ after 43 years of service. tion. ing the small game. The opening game will Many patrons of the be played with Drexel They feed on small creatures like frogs Why was science so slow in discover­ ing Icthyonomous parasolus ? office, some of whom on Institute. and insects. account of advanced years Drexel has been tour­ In the dear water and intense African The answer came from the elimina­ in life have not adopted ing the south during the sun, these top feeders apparently devel­ tion of the monarchy. The fish had been the auto as their mode past week and succeeded oped the umbrella appendage to prot~ct secretly protected for its delicious flavor of travel, will be greatly in defeating Quantico their bodies from the ultra violet rays blaz- and reserved for the royal family only. inconvenienced, as they "Pages From The Past" Marines and Washington When democracy arrived, commoners were accustomed to driv- is compiled from early and Lee, while losing to • Retired after 32 years with Dupont, savored this delicacy for its unique taste ing to the office for their editions of the Newark Hampden-Sydney and the writer also was a Christmas tree and a small, but important industry devel­ mail and to send their farm Post and its forerunners Randolph-Macon on the farmer for 25 years. He is a member of oped for the unusual dorsal fin appendages. products by parcel post. by staffers. Efforts are same jaunt. the Scribblers group at Newark Senior made to retain original They can be seen shading drinks in fancy Many now will be headlines and style. Center and has lived in Newark for four b_ar,§.}llld restaurants across,Americf\ • decades. ~·· -_, ~orninemile~ftpm ••;.-; • 1~.~ , .. :~ ,. ~~~!~GE~ ; ~~ ~-- -- -~------·- - ~--: -- ~------:"-----: = ,__-~-- ~ ----~-- ~-!J ' -'--'-"""--'--"-'---"-'--'-.__::.__:'--'-_.__'""""" - www. ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 9 , NEWARK PosT ·:· LETTER TO THE EDITOR

/ Gity council candidate responds to news article To: The editor clearly indicated removal of incompe­ lobbed in the direction of this that I was on the tent city appointees, I newspaper and that's okay, too. From: Peter E. Shurr III opposite side of assure you. What we need from you and the vehicle that what we cannot allow is spelled Editor's note: The letter writer sustained dam­ out in our letters policy. It isn't is a candidate in the April 12 age. Write us very long because we don't have election· for the District 2 seat As for Jerry Any community a lot of rules. on the Newark City Council. He Clifton, if my newspaper receives We expect your name, address is responding to an article that decision to run many letters over and daytime phone number to be appeared in the March 25 edi­ for his council the course of a year. on the letter as well as your signa­ tion. position influ­ The number per week ture. The phone number will not enced him to fluctuates, of course, appear in the newspaper; it is for HANK you for printing a drop out of the the determining fac­ our use only. T correction of an error you race, Newark is tor usually the degree There should be no obsceni­ made in an article that was better for it. In to which our readers ties, for obvious reasons, and we misleading and damagaing. my opinion, he are upset . . . about will make the decision about what Unfortunately, because of it, is the pillar of the council represen­ is obscene. my political career may soon be an incompetent tative, the mayor, the We will not allow libelow, short lived. government official. One thing wasn't born yesterqay, and neither superintendent of schools, the comments. That is for your pro­ I was completely exonerated that would sicken most people was my attorney, Joe Hurley. guy next door. . tection as well as ours. of the criminal charge stemming about this ordeal is the obstruc­ If Newark District 2 resi­ Dealing with letters to the edi­ There is virtually no circum­ from my arrest and involvement tion of justice allegation, among dents want a councilman wqo tor is one of the more difficult stance in which we will with­ of the June 2002 labor dispute. other things, that I did address won't settle for even a hint of jobs for a newspaper editor. We hold a writer's name. The reason Although I was being rep­ at the scheduled December 2.002 this type of cqrruption, someone want to let people have their say, would have to be extraordinary. resented by a prominent attor­ council meeting. I indicated that who won't tolerate a brash City for or against, praising or criticiz­ So, keep those cards and let­ ney, Joe Hurley, I, without his I hadproof the afternoon before Manager who cuts residents off at ing, and to vent their frustrations ters coming. The Opinion Page is knowledge, I submitted directly my scheduled Oct. 11, 2002 crim­ the knees at council meetings- and over what they usually perceive yours and we want you to use it. to the Newark Police Chief the inal trial in the Alderman CoUrt has lost touch with the meaning to be an injustice. Yet we do Mail to: Letters, The Newark results of an independent poly­ that Alderman Court's staff con­ of "service excellence," or is tired not want to print unsubstantiated Post, Suite 206, 168 Elkton graph exam that indicated that I tacted my attorney and indicated, of seeing the city pay through the allt:gations or rumors. Road, Newark, DE 19711; or fax answered truthfully with respect unfortunately that they did not nose in civil lawsuits, primar­ Generally the subject of a let­ 737-9019. Our e-mail address is to the allegation that I had thrown have a TV or VCR to view the ily because of poor legal adviCe ter is someone in government. "[email protected]" Remember, anything or ever damaged any surveillance tape, the very tape from the City Solicitor, elect me. That's okay with us. We see that faxed and electronically "mailed" vehicles. that eventually and completely My mere presence on council as a fact of life. letters must have a daytime tele­ It was I who pointed out to the exonerated me. By the way, they alone will have a positive effect, So, blast away, if you wish. phone number for ve?Jication. Chief that the surveillance tape did have TV and VCR. Nice try. I knowing that I have enough guts No doubt a salvo or two will be and won't hesitate to suggest the 1980: No county publi,c schools will close in next two years which operates a similar facility point," said Biggs. "If the parents est." In addition to holding the several bomb threats that caused ..... PAGES , from 8 in Hatfield, Pa., has applied to who are most active left, we'd be tax rate at the present rate of 82 evacuation of the high school on the state Department of Natural in trouble." cents per $100 of assessed value, that date. The Drexel team, coached Resources and Environmental there are no increases for sewer School officials found bomb . again by Walter Halas, has sev­ Control for a permit that would Council begins or landfill fees. threats written at five different eral veterans and a tough game allow them to treat specific liquid Jornlin said this is possible locations in halls and stairwells is expected when they come to industrial wastes at the Newark review of budget because of showing "restraint in indicating that a bomb would go Fraser Field Saturday. site. New Castle residents can spending" and having 'prudent off at 1:15 p.m. Most of the wastes would be expect no property tax increase revenue estimates." Rev. Gunby inorganic ·acids containing heavy this year and . may even see a Traffic smooth on 1-95 meta,ls and acidic and alkaline reduction. is returned here solutions with minimal amounts The County Council began • April 7, 2000 Commuters traveling on Rev. W. E. Gunby, pastor of of organic compounds (for exam­ its review today, April 2, of the New arrests Interstate 95 this week seemed to the local M.E. church, has been ple, spent battery acid and pick­ $59.8 million operating budget be doing all the right things. As returned here by the Wilmington ling solution). . proposed by County Exectitive for bomb threats of Wednesday, the Department Conference, which closed its The plant capacity would be Mary D. Jornlin. The council will of Transportation was reporting Newark and Delaware State few delays or incidents in the 1- annual sessions in Wilmington at about 100,000 gallons per day. begin its review by hearing from Police reported arrests of stu­ 95/495 corridor area . .noon Monday. county department heads. Public dents this week -at two schools for DelDOT closed down all south­ Rev. Gunby came to Newark hearing will be held later this bomb threats. Parents relieved bound lanes on 1-95 between the last year succeeding Rev. Disston month on the proposed budget School Resource Officer Pennsylvania border and Route W. Jacobs, who was made no schools will close for fiscal year 1981, which begins Andrew Markowiz arrested a 16- 202 in Delaware for reconstruc­ Superintendent of the Wilmington The New Castle County Board July 1. year-old student on April 2 in tion at midnight on Sunday, April District. · of Education will close no schools The county executive, in her connection with bomb threats at 2. No one knew what to expect Prior to coming here Rev. during the next two years. announcement at a press confer­ the school on March 13. as the first rush hour loomed on Gunby was Superintendent of the The board voted last week to ence Friday, called the budget According to police, the stu­ Monday. Dover District. adopt a recommendation to fur­ "conservative" and "very_ hon- dent who lives in Newark wrote ther study the impact of school closings and expressed .the con­ • April 2,-1980 cern that "savings wouldn't jus­ Fairfield-Fairfield Crest Swim Club City ,officials tify disruption." Summer's almost here! Superintendent Carroll W. Pool/Memberships Available . fear contamination Biggs said that if school clos­ Your Newark neighborhood pool located in A Pennsylvania ·company ings were to occur now "it could Fairfield Crest reverse a positive trend." wants to open a waste treatment convenient to PA, MD and DE. plant in the Delaware Industrial This year the school district Park, and city officials are wor­ has witnessed the return of nine BOUGHT IN ANY CONDITION (Across from the Fairfield Shopping Center.) ried because the aquifer that feeds percent of those students who - DEAD OR ALIVE! Newark's major wells is beneath fled the system following the FFC offers private and group swim lessons, swim team, great the site. desegregation order of 1978. IR.IOTORCYCLE: location next to tennis courts and park. The Waste Conversion divi­ "Keeping population is the Take a mini vacation every day! sion of the Rimco Corporation,_ most important question at- this ~ • • .. . ranalsso-24&1 Please call 302-368-3486 for information. ,;,;1 11 , L------~------~ PAGE 10 • NEWARK PosT • APRIL 1, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

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OUTLOOK Th·e other free reports By MARIA PIPPIDIS

SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST

HE new Fair and ·T Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) which provides consumers with a free copy of their individual credit reports on an annualized basis, also gives consumers the right to one free report prepared by a "nationwide specialty con­ sumer reporting agency." ChoicePoint1 founded in 1997 by Equifax - now inde­ pendent- is one of those 'Outlook' specialty is a weekly feature agencies that prepared have over by the New 15 billion Castle records about County American Cooperative NEWARK POST PHOTO BY SCOTT MCALLISTER consumers. Extension Joe Dombrowski stands by what will become Newark's reservoir. He will see the project to completion before he fully retires. The other Service free annual reports are ones prepared by nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies relating to City's water chief to retire, will coach tennis medical records, check writ­ ing history, medical records or By KAYTIE DOWLING . spotlight. payments, residential or tenant "This is one of those thankless history, or employment history NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER jobs," he says, admitting that a and insurance claims. grateful phone call from a resi­ Starting last December, THERE is always an unsung dent is a rarity. "It's rewarding consumers may request free hero behind every great His overall knowledge and experience when you no longer hear from specialty consumer reports that story. Someone is always will'' be tough to replace." the customer anymore. When that compile files on consumers laboring behind the scenes, ensur- happens, it means that they're relating to a variety of person- ing that everything goes smooth- happy." a! information. Listed below ly. In this story, Joe Dombrowski CARL LUFT This week, the Water are the types of information as is that man. NEWARK CITY MANAGER Department will do' the job of well as the organizations from The tale starts nearly three keeping residents happy by flush­ which you can order a copy. , decades ago. ing the water main system. (See The Medical Information It's a time when Newark's sidebar for how this affects you.) . · and some ideas that at the time "We open fire hydrants and Bureau has information about water quality was shoddy, at best. were quite cutting edge. . reverse the flow in certain areas," But, 'this week also marks medical records or payment Constant complaints of rust-color something more noteworthy - "They· told me it couldn't be he explains. "We make the water history if you have applied for water or a metallic taste plagued go where it doesn't want to." Dombrowski's retirement. individually underwritten life, the Water and Waste Water done," he says of the_water main health, or disability insurance Department. flushing program, a system he That back flow of water flush­ The man who gave new life to during the preceding seven- adopted in 1978 to improve water es dirt, rust and general grime out Newark's water system announced year period. You can order a: Cue Joe Dombrowski, stage quality in the city. "But in that of the pipes. this week that he will enter retire­ ment on April 15. After that, he report by going to http://www. left. first year, we got it done." It's a process that saves depart­ will spend a few part-time hours mib.comlhtml/request_your_ Dombrowski waltzed into And since then, .the program ment employees countless hours. helping the department train his record.html or by calling 866- the department in 1978. He was has only improved. It's a process "Before this, every day we had 692-6901. young, just a few years out of col- successor and ensuring that the that happens every year during the calls for employees to clean out reservoir project sees completion. If you want a disclosure lege. But his youth never held him University of Delaware's spring rusty water," he says. "That was of your eviction/tenancy con- back. In fact, within two years he After that is over, Dombrowski break. With the students out of an hour or two each day." will trade in the title of Water sumer file maintained by UDR would become the department's town, demands on the water sys- (Unlawful Detainer Registry) director. He landed that job by tem are lightened. Dombrowski's Despite the dramatic changes Director for a position ·that does you · can go to their Website not taking the ba<.;kseat to older, idea was to take that excess water that Dombrowski .ha.s broug~t to receive a lot of thanks - ·tennis -more experienced staff members, and move it through the maze of the ~epartment, ~Is JOb as drrec-

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"So I offered to do it. And I've wisdom on a different topic. As water main flushing con­ ~JOE, from 10 been doing it ever since." "His overall knowledge tinues this week, residents may Dombrowski plans on offering and experience will be tough expect some changes in water coach. classes for the Delaware chap­ to replace," said Newark City pressure and water clarity. These His decision to spend his retire­ ter of the United States Tennis Manager Carl Luft. "He's grown changes are only temporary. • •Dombrowski helped ment afternoons as a coach came Association. The organization is with the system and vice versa. Residents are advised to mini­ gr~ate the city's water as a surprise only to those who known for the wide variety of He has more knowledge of the mize their water usage from 8 flushing program, don't know him well. Coaching programs it offers - from commu­ system than anyone else here." a.m. until 2 p.m. on their sched­ ltnr iltUJJeu design the city's uled water flushing day. twQ sanitary sewer stations, is a passion Dombrowski discov­ nity tennis on up to promotions While Dombrowski may not ered nearly 20 years ago when he for the U.S. Open. The rest of the flushing sched­ concrete water tank, Curtis be receiving a mailbag filled with ule is: Water Treatment Plant and offered to teach the city's summer There, he will share his knowl­ thank you cards for his 27 years tennis classes. THURSDAY, MARCH 31 authored Newark's Water edge on how to improve swing, of service, one thing is for sure. Plan. "They were desperate for an technique and speed. When that He will be missed. Area of Paper Mill Road, including Main Street, George • Dombrowski served instructor," he says, explaining happens, the City of Newark will 27 years in the water depart­ how he stumbled across the job. miss Dombrowski's invaluable Read Village, Lumbrook, Ridgewood Glen, Creek Bend, tn.ent, 25 of which he was Jenney's Run, Nonantum Mills its director. and The Hunt at Louviers. • ..Even after he officially retires on April 15, he.will FRIDAY, APRIL 1 assist in completing the Check on your credit history Area of Fairfield, Evergreen, reservoir, which is Woddmere, West Branch, 0 percent complete, Christianstead, Stone Spring, ~ OUTLOOK, from 10 employment history as well as cialty" report before shopping for your insurance claims history, new homeowners or automobile Nottingham and Oaklands. http://www.udregistry.com/ for a you can go to The ChoicePoint insurance, opening a new check­ Disclosure Request Form which Workplace Solutions Inc. which ing account, applying for private you can print out and submit by contains information related to health or life insurance, or renting mail. Or you can call UDR at your employment history as well a home or apartment. as other information regarding Burn victims camp offered (888) 275-4837 and you will be The Burn Foundation will the Bum Foundation. mailed a Disclosure Form. your background at http://www. choicepoint.com/. Solution to The Post Stumper on sponsor up to 25 young bum The Burn Foundation will There are three-major special­ survivors for a week of fun underwrite all of the costs for ty companies that report on check Access to a "specialty" report Page 13. is available for all consumers and companionship at the Mid­ the camp stay and transporta­ writing history.ChexSystems is Atlantic Bum Camp, Aug. 14-20, tion to and from the camp site. a nationwide specialty c_onsumer nationwide. FTC regulations require companies that pre­ in Harrisonburg, Va. Rauso said the foundation will reporting agency that and main­ "This is a very special camp accept applications from young tains information from member pare reports on consumers for employment, insurance claims, where severely burned youngsters bum survivors from Delaware up financial institutions such as can spend time with others who to age 17. banks and credit unions. If a bank rental, check writing, and medi­ cal records history, as a mini­ have also sustained bum injuries," For more information, contact closes your checking account said Cynthia Rauso, President of the foundation at 215-988-9882. because of insufficient funds, for mum, to establish a toll free tele­ example, it will make a report to phone number for ordering free ChexSystems that other banks file disclosures. Specialty report­ will check when you apply for ing companies may also provide new accounts. Toll-free number: information on a web site. (800) 428-9623 Not everyone has a need to For a summary of your obtain every free specialty report. Consumers should order a "spe-

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CONCERT 7 p.m. The Melody Trio of Roan FRIDAY Mountain, Tenn., will perfonn. Salem United Methodist Church, 469 Salem Church Rd. Info., 738-4822. MEZZANINE GALLERY 5 - 8 p.m. Runs through April29. Ron Brignac will exhibit his photographs. Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery, 1 Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French St., Wilmington. Info., 577-8278. ART EXHIBIT 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. Runs through April 30. Elizabeth Borne, Marjorie Egee, Hope Hanes, Frances Hart, Peg Richards and Sally Van Orden will all exhibit their work. Free. The Station Gallery, 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville. Info., 654-8638. OVER AND UNDER: PAINTINGS BY N.C. WYETH 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runs till May 8. This exhibition explores the artist's practice of reworking and reusing canvases. $8 adults. $5 seniors, students with ID, children 6-12. Free to children under 6. Brandywine River Museum and Environmental Management Center, Route I, 141 Chadds Ford. Info., 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandywinemuseum.org or www.brandywineconservancy.org. OWL PROWL 6:30 p.m. This course will teach about owls, specifically of Northern Delaware, and also look for owls in the park. $4. Please no flash­ lights. Brandywine Creek State Park. Info., 655-5740. BOTANY ID I - 3 p.m. or 7- 9 p.m. Five sessions run till April 27. This botany course is geared toward the interested gardener and the professional horticulturist.. Pre-registration required. $99. Longwood Gardens, Route I, Kennett Square. Info., 610-388-1000 ext. 507 or visit www.Iongwoodleam­ ing.org. LIVE MUSIC 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. John Reda will perfonn Sinatra & more. No CnMINc To THE BoB C4RPFmER CiNIER cover charge. Home Grown Cafe, 126 E. Main St., Newark. Info, 266-6993. The Christian band, Mercyme, will appear at the Bob Carpenter Tickets range between $15 and $45. Calll-800-861-0850 for tickets. COMEDY CABARET 9:30 p.m. Coleman Green, Center, 631 South College Ave., on Friday, AprilS at 7:30p.m. SAJURDAY Terry Gillespie, Mike KC and James Collins will perfonn. $15. Air Transport Command, 143 N. du HOME FRONT KIDS MINI-CAMP Ages 8-11- Noon- 4 p.m. Ages 12-14- OLDIES DANCE FUNDRAISER 7 p.m. - midnight. Christ Our King Church Pont Highway, New Castle. Info., 652-6873 or visit 1 to 5 p.m. Kids will learn about World War II including several activities. will host event. Includes beef, beer, soda, wine, and snacks. $30 per person. www.comedycabaret.com $15. Judge Morris Estate, Polly Drummond Hill Road. Info., 368-6900. $55 per couple. $250 table of 10. St. Marks Gym. Info., 762-4141. COMEDY SHOW 8 p.m. Lewis Black will per­ HOME & LAND EXPO 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Also available April 3, 10 a.m.- 4 SK RUN/WALK 9 a.m. Event is to benefit program Prevent Child Abuse fonn his routine "Black is Back". $38, $40 and p.m. More than 40 exhibits. Free. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Delaware. Preregister till March 31, $16 adults, $12 students. May also $42.50. The Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Rehoboth Avenue. Info., 645-0225 or visit www.rehobothtoday.com. register day of race, $20 adults, $16 students. Wilmington Riverfront. Info., Wilmington. Info., 658-7897. 655-5288. 2 DO-IT-YOURSELF SEMINAR 10 a.m. - noon. Offers a large a wealth of ACRES OF SPRING 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Runs Till May creative ideas for all who are interested in remodeling their kitchen. Brunch CHILDREN'S GARDENING WORKSHOP 10:30 a.m. - noon. Children 27. Several flowers will be in bloom to see on the Flower Garden Walk. will be served. Registration required. Reico Wilmington, 4158 Stanton­ will learn about desert plants. Each child will make a desert dish garden to Longwood Gardens, Route I, Kennett Square. Info., 610-388-1000. Ogletown Rd. Info., 1-800-REIC0-11 or visit www.reico.com. take home. Delaware Center for Horticulture, N. DuPont St., Wilmington, FABULOUS FUN DAY I p.m. Aesop's Fables will be presented, plus several BEACH CLEANUP 9 a.m. - noon. Newark Sailing Club will host event to $9 members, $12 non-members. Info., 658-6262. other activities. Call for ticket prices. Special Events Pavilion, Longwood clean up trash accumilation along Delaware River. Refreshments will be ADULT GARDENING WORKSHOP 10 a.m.- noon. Learn to plant your Gardens, Route I, Kennett Square, Pa. Info., 610-388-1000 or visit www­ provided. $100 prize for largest group. Battery Park, New Castle. Info., 610- longwoodgardens.org. 925-0750 evening or 610-889-4666 dayime. See EVENTS, 13 ....

members, meeting locations provided STAMP GROUP 1 p.m. First and third Assembly, 1421 Old Baltimore Pike. only with registration. Info., 765-9740. Tuesday. Newark Senior Center, 200 Info., 737-3544. White Chapel Dr. Info., 737-2336. STRENGTH TRAINING 9-10 a.m. Mon.; FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATIONAL MEETINGS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT 6:45-7:45 p.m. Tues. andThur.; 10:15- CLASSES I p.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays. NEWARK LIONS 6:30p.m. First and third GROUP 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Meeting 11:15 a.m. Wed. and Fri. Newark Senior Classes for English Conversation. Tuesday. Lions meeting with program. for men who are survivors of and newly Center, 200 White Chapel Dr. Info., Registration required. Newark United Paul's United Methodist Church, 1314 Holiday Inn, Newark Route 273/I-95. diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 737-2336. Methodist Church, 69 East Main St. Info., Foulk Rd. Info., 479-5080. Info., 731-1972. American Cancer Society Office, Suite SATURDAY, APRIL 2 368-4942 or 368-8774. NEWARK DELTONES 7:45 p.m. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7 p.m. 205, 92 Reads Way, New Castle. Info., SIMPLY JAZZERCISE 5:30p.m. Tuesdays. For men who like to sing. New First and third Tuesday. Liberty Baptist 234-4227. MEN'S BREAKFAST 7:30a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Ark United Church of Christ, 300 East Church, Red Lion Road, Bear. Info., NEWARK DELTONES 7 - 10 p.m. Saturdays. $5 donation goes to missions. Fridays. Newark Senior Center, 200 Main St. Info., 368-3052. 838-2060. Wednesdays. New Ark United Church of Greater Grace Church, 30 Blue Hen Dr. White Chapel Dr. Info., 737-2336. DIVORCECARE 6:30 - &30 p.m. Christ, 300 E. Main St Info .• 737-4544. Info., 738-1530. GUARDIANS' SUPPORT 6 • 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Support group meeting. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 LA LECHE LEAGUE 9:45a.m. First KARAOKE 8 p.m. - midnight. Saturdays. Mondays. Meeting for grandparents and Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 308 Wednesday. Meeting and discussion on Possum Park Rd. Info., 737-7239. SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT The American Legion of Elkton. Info., all those raising others' children. Children· GROUP 5 -7 p.m. First Wednesday. breast-feeding and mothering. The Bible 410-398-9720. & Families First, 62 N. Chapel St. Info., SWEET ADELINES 8 - 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Meetings feature speakers and topics Fellowship Church, Newark. Info., 838- 658-5177, ext. 260. 9444. CHlUSTIAN MOTORCYCLE Singing group. Listeners and new of interest to people with spinal cord ASSOCIA110N 8:30 am. First NEWARK ROTARY CLUB 6:15-7:30 members welcome. New Ark United in juries, as well as the opportunity to FAMILY CIRCLES 5:30p.m. Saturday. Denny's on Route 13. Info., p.m. Mondays. The Holiday Inn, Route Church of Christ, 300 E. Main St. Info., speak with therapists and social workers. Wednesdays. Newark Senior Center, 200 838-6458. 273. Info., 453-8853. 731-5981. Wilmington Hospital, Floor 6, OT Gym. White Chapel Dr. Info., 658-5177. Info., 428-6669. NCCO STROKE CLUB Noon. Mondays. SCRAPBOOKING 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesdays. MOMS CLUJJIBEAR 9:30 a.m. FJTSt The Jewish Community Center, Nursery, $2 per child. Glasgow Refonned CONSTITUENT MEETING 7 a.m. Erst Wednesday. 345 School Bell Rd., Bear. Talleyville. Info., 324-4444. Presbyterian Church, Summit Bridge and third Wednesday. Rep. Melanie Info., 832-2604. TAl CHI 2:30p.m. Monday or Wednesday; Road, Glasgow. Info., 834-GRPC. George of the 5th District and Rep. John 11:15 a.m. Friday. $20 per month. SCOTIISH DANCING 7:30p.m. AT HOME MOTHERS CONNECTION MS SUPPORT 4 - 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Viola of the 26th District will meet for ~ SeaiorCenter, 200 White Chapel Mondays. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, morning coffee and discuss a wide vari- 7:30p.m. First and third Wednesday. Dr. Info_, 737-2336. South College Avenue. Info., 368-2318. MS Society Headquarters, 2 Mill Rd, Meeting for moms only. St. Barnabas Wilmington. Info., 655-5610. ety of concerns with constituents. Bob MBADEPRJF.BON SUPPORT GROUP Evans Restaurant, Governor's Square, Church, Duncan Road. Info., 610-274- 1· 9 p.m. Mondays. Support group TUESDAY, APRIL 5 MOMS CLUB/NEWARK 9:30 a.m. First Bear. 2165. $pOIISOOld by Mental Health Association Tuesday. New Ark United Church of COPING WITH LIFE & MS 4- 5:30 Christ, 300 E. Main St. Info., 834-1505. DIVORCECARE 7 p.m. Wednesdays. in Delaware. Fn:e. To protect privacy of p.m. First Tuesday. A support group. St. Separated/divorced people meet. Praise See MEETINGS, 13 ~ www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 13 · NEWARK Posr ·:· THE POST STUMPER

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wheelchair accessible. Bob Carpenter ..... EVENTS, from 12 ..... MEETINGS, from 12 I>HAWARE'S Center, South College Avenue. Info., (717) DuPont~ THEATRE BROADWAY 656-3208...... own containerized garden. Please bring BINGO 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Lunch A T i H ( !+01(~ Dl.J P O N 1 EXPERIENCE own terracotta, glazed or plastic pot (up MONDAY, APRIL 4 available for $2.25 a platter at II :45 a.m. to 14" dia.) with bottom hole. Delaware Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel Center for Horticulture, N. DuPont St., POTTERY FOR HOMESCHOOLERS Dr. Info., 737-2336. Wilmington, $46 members, $58 non-mem­ 10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. or 9- 10:30 a.m. bers. Info., 658-6262. Available Mondays through May 23. First THURSDAY, APRIL 7 LIVE MUSIC 7- 10 p.m. Jazz musician session ages 6-11. Second session ages MIDDLETOWN LUNCHEON GROUP Bruce Anthony will perform. Home Grown 12-18. George Wilson Community Center. Info., 366-7060. Noon. First Thursday. Social group. Cafe, 126 E. Main St., Newark. No cover Mcglynn's Pub & Restaurant, Route 40 and charge. Info, 266-6993. CRAFT SAMPLER MONDAY 6:30p.m. Route 896. Info., 378-2573. FLEA MARKET 9 a.m.-! p.m. Crafts, new Learn a new craft without the hassle of confusing directions or diagrams. $25, COFFEE & CONVERSATION 10:30 items, services, antiques and yard sales a.m. - Noon. First and Third Thursday. A items. Bargain Bazaar. The cost is $15 for must be prepaid. Judge Morris Estate, Polly Drummond Hill Road. Info., 368-6900. peer-facilitated group. Congregation Beth a huge space. Wrangle Hill Industrial Park, Emeth, 300 W. Lea Blvd, Wilmington. South Chapel Street. Info., 750-0930. SUNDIALS 8 p.m. General public invited. Info., 764-4335. · Admission by reservation only. Mt. Cuba CRAFTS SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 130 STORYTIME 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Animal exhibitors. Admission $4.00, with 12 Astronomical Observatory, 1610 Hillside ' stories read by a lively storyteller. Near Mill Rd., Greenville. Info., 654-6407. and under free. Facility is stroller and the Otter exhibit, Brandywine Zoo. Info., wheelchair accessible. Bob Carpenter 571-7747. Center, South College Avenue. Info., (717) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 WOMEN'S DEPRESSION 7 · 9 p.m.­ 656-3208. GARDENING LECTURE 7 p.m. Jack Thursdays. Support group sponsored by Staub talks on "The Art of the Potager". Mental Health Association in Delaware. SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Used books will be for sale before and Free. To protect privacy of members, meet­ ing locations provided only with registra­ MOVIE SHOWING 7 p.m. Romance film following lecture. Delaware Center for Horticulture, N. DuPont St., Wilmington, tion. Info., 765-9740. "Casablanca" will be featured. $5 adults, $10 members, $15 non-members. Info., EVENING YOGA 6:15p.m. Thursdays. $3 children and students. The Grand Opera Class to encourage relaxation and improve House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. 658-6262. strength, balance, and peace of mind. $15 Info., 658-7897. LIVE MUSIC 8 - 11 p.m. Jazz musician per month. Newark Senior Center, 200 CHESAPEAKE BRASS BAND CONCERT Bruce Anthony will perform. Home Grown White Chapel Dr. Info., 737-2336. 3 p.m. Free. Open to all. Loudis Recital Cafe, 126 E. Main St., Newark. No cover charge. Info, 266-6993. TRICKS OF THE TRADE 7 p.m. First Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, U of Thursday. Real estate seminar on home D. Info., 738-2233. THURSDAY, APRIL 7 buying and selling. Free. Refreshments will COLLECTIBLES SHOW 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. be provided, seating is limited. DEXTA Sports card, comic book and collectible COMMUNITY QUILT BEE 9 a.m. - 4 Federal Credit Union, 300 Foulk Rd. show featuring more than 50 of the area's p.m. Help Quilts For Comfort aid at-risk Wilmington. Info., 772-1200. finest dealers. $2 for adults, free to children babies and young children. No quilting BLUEGRASS/OLDTIME JAM 7:30- 10 under 12. Aetna Fire Hall, Route 273, skills needed. Bring something to share for p.m. Thursdays. Any skill level welcome. Newark. Info., 559-7962. lunch. Newark United Methodist Church, Bring your own instrument. St. Thomas 69 E. Main St. Info., 834-1227 or visit Episcopal Church, South College Avenue. SIGNS OF SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT www.quiltsforcornfort.com. I p.m. Race through the woods to find DIVORCECARE 7 - 8:30p.m. Thursdays .. signs of spring. The first group to check FROG FAMILY FRIDAYS 7 p.m. April 8, Separated/divorced persons meet. Southern off all the items on their list and returns it 22 and May 6. Learn about different frog Chester County YMCA, East Baltimore to the naturalist gets a prize! Brandywine families and listen to their calls. Must pre­ Pike, Jennersville, Pa. Info., 610-869-2140. Creek State Park. Info., 655-5740. register. $4. White Clay Creek State Park, NEWARK MORNING ROTARY 7-8:15 425Wedgewood Rd. Info., 368-6900. a.m. Thursdays. Meeting and breakfast. CRAFTS SHOW 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Over !50 The Blue & Gold Club, Newark. Info., exhibitors. Admission $4.00, with 12 fan

Open house at bird rescue The community is cordially invited to attend Tri-State Bird Rescue's annual open house on Sunday, April 24 (rain or shine) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Frink Center for Wildlife located ~EfflD~ ~~ at 110 Possum Hollow Road in Newark. Sponsored by AstraZeneca, Sat 9-5 Sun 1 0-4 this year's event will also feature the dedication of Tri-State's new flight cage - a critical structure used in the rehabilitation of bald eagles and other raptor species. Festivities include tours of the facility that will provide the pub­ lic a unique opportunity to learn about Tri-State's internationally acclaimed, life saving work for wildlife. Attendees will also be updated AdM~$$B@[ftl $~o@@ on Tri-State's efforts to save hun­ dreds of animals contaminated Kids 12 & Under Free by the major oil spill on the Delaware River last November. For more information about www.handcraft-unlimited.com the open house or Tri-State's pro­ grams and setv.i~es~ , yi~it . th,eir ' .,. Website at www.tristatebird.org. www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL I, 2005 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 15

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How is Sheldon Hall of Fame opens this weekend By JOE BACKER of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, One Center," said Rafal. visited by about 100 Girl Scouts Thomas not Delaware's popular minor league Currently, the Delaware Hall of for a "Sports Skills Day". The NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER ball ' club. Fame has 222 members, a list nine-through-12 year-old girls "We've been closed down all which includes athletes in 27 will participate in five events, in state Hall Look for some surprises and winter for planning, for renova­ sports, but also includes journal­ including softbail, volleyball, plenty of new exhibits when you tions and for constructing new ists, broadcasters, referees, field hockey, and basketball. The of Fame? and the family visit the Delaware exhibits," said Rafal. umpires and drninistrators. last event will be a tour of the Sports Museum and Hall of Fame "And we've added more office One of last year's most popular m . u s e u m this spring. and exhibition space within the exhibits highlighted the Olympic For more information about the By MARTY VALANIA Museum Director Jon Rafal said Museum building," he said. careers of a number of Delaware Sports Museum and the facility, located on the first But Rafal remained tightlipped Delawareans. Over the winter Hall of Fame, call 425-FAME, NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER base side of Frawley Stadium, on about what visitors to the four­ months, that has been taken day (3263), or visit the web site at South Madison Street in. year-old museum will see this to make way for new displays. WWW.DESPORTS.ORG. The Every time I see any­ Wilmington, reopens to the pub­ summer. "I can tell you the Hall Rafal said many of the Olympic Museumis open Tuesday through thing about the Delaware lic this Friday, April First. of Fame portion is now thirty items ar{! legacy pieces, and will Saturday, from noon until 5 pm. Sports Museum and Hall of This year's season runs until years old. In May, we will have a be handed down to the owner's Fame I can't help but think October 30th. For the uninitiat­ banquet for our 30th inductee children and grandchildren. of glari'ng omission from its ed, Frawley Stadium is the home class across the street at the Bank Also in May, the museum will be ranks. The museum and hall of · fame opens for the year Hens this weekend at Frawley Stadium. But I still wonder gain big how there can be a sports hall of fame in Delaware and lax win Sheldon Valania Thomas not be The University of Delaware included. jumped out to a 6-0 lead and sen­ Thomas, a 1992 graduate ior goalkeeper Chris Collins kept of St. Mark's High, is sim­ No. 12 ranked Towson in check ply the best wrestler ever all night by making a career-high from the state of Delaware. tying 19 saves as the Blue Hens He compiled a 132-2-1 pulled of the upset victory with record at St. Mark's and an ll-5 win in both team's won four state champi­ Colonial Athletic Association onships. Twice, he was the men's lacrosse opener Saturday outstanding wrestler of the night at Rullo Stadium. state tournament. Those Delaware, which defeated accomplishments alone Towson for the first time since should garner Thomas seri­ 2000 and for just the third time in ous consideration. But that the last 16 meetings, won its sec­ was just the beginning of ond straight game to improve to his career. 6-3 (1-0 CAA) as seven different He went on to post a Blue Hen players scored goals. 124-18 record while The Blue Hens defeated their wrestling at Clarion highest ranked opponent since an University. And, oh yeah, 8-7 win over No. 1l Hofstra in he was a national champion 2000 at Rullo Stadium and the in 1996 and a three-time six-goal margin of victory was All-American. the highest for the Hens vs. I think at this point of Towson since a 15-5 win in the resume Thomas is a 1984. lock. But there's more. Two-time defending CAA In addition, he's repre­ champion Towson (4-3, 0-1 sented the United States in CAA) lost its second straight international competition as game and had a 13-game win a member of the freestyle streak vs. CAA opponents national team. In both 1996 snapped, suffering its first loss and 2000 he finished in the since the 2002 campaign. top five at the United States Sophomore Cam Howard Olympic Trials. scored a season-high three goals, What else should a all in the first half, and dished out wrestler from this state have an assist while Joe Trentzsch and to do to get into the state's Andy Hipple each scored twice hall of fame? and Drew Turner and Dave Powers each contributed a goal See THOMAS, 16 ..... Delaware g_oalie Chris Collins made a career-high 19 saves to lead the Hens over Towson. SeeJ .. ACROSSf., 16 1J1J1> •.. ...,.. r .'. ) ' \' .. , t ' '• ' l t I ~ ' ~: t ~ PAGE 16 • NEWARK PosT • APRIL 1, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST ·:· SPORTS Gephardt throws no-hitter to lead Blue Hens

was the Hens first no-hitter in the 13 overall. second inning of game two. The 11-0 win over Hofstra, came in to UD starts CAA Colonial Athletic Association and "In that last inning I was just Hens left 15 runners stranded on pinch hit against Pride lefty Jeff their first conference no-hitter concentrating on trying to keep it the afternoon but recorded 14 Denlea and earned a walk to load season with wins since Matt Phillips shut down in the strike zone," said RBI overall. the bases. Richardson then Hofstra on March 28, 1997. It Gaphardt, "it feels good to get the popped out to second base to end over Hofstra was Delaware's eighth overall first no-hitter of my career here Hens drop Sunday the rally and the game. Junior left-handed pitcher and their first at home since 1983 today." Delaware was led by Donovan, Brent Gaphardt (Bel Air, against Villanova. The Hens last Todd Davison (Somers Point, game who batted 4-for-5 with an RBI. MD/Dundalk-at right) threw a no-hit contest was an 11-0 victo­ NJ/St. Augustine) went deep to The University of Delaware He was complemented by no-hitter and struck out three ry over Hartford on March 18, left field in both games with a baseball team's bats came around Menchaca, Davison, and sides of a seven-inning contest 2004 thrown by Jarame Beaupre. solo shot in the third inning of the a little too late as a four-run ninth Richardson who had two hits a for the University of Delaware Delaware improves to 9-11 (2- first game and a two run blast in inning effort was not enough to piece with Menchaca belting a baseball team, who swept a con­ 0 CAA) as Gaphardt becomes 1- the second inning of the second push the Hens past Hofstra in a 9- solo home run for the Hens' first ference opening doubleheader 3 as a starter, striking out 13 bat­ game as he totaled three hits, 6 Colonial Athletic Association run in the sixth while Davison and with Hofstra Saturday afternoon ters in the contest and walking three RBI, and four runs scored. loss Sunday at Bob Hannah Richardson chipped in doubles. at Bob Hannah Stadium. six. David Huth (1-2) took the Adam Tsakonas (Pottstown, Stadium. Rambo was replaced in the Gaphardt's first career no-hit­ loss for Hofstra, who opens con­ PA/Boyertown Area) smacked Despite the loss, the Hens seventh by Matt Heppner ter came in the second game and ference play 0-2 and drops to 7- the Hens first grand slam of the went 2-1 vs. the Pride in the CAA (Riverhead, NY!Riverhead), who season going deep to left on opening series over the weekend. allowed five runs on nine hits in Hofstra's Mike Xydias while Scott Rambo (Downingtown, three innings of work. Brandon Menchaca (Wilmington, PA/Downingtown) (2-3) suffered Ricky Caputo led the Pride, DE/Concord) extended his hit­ the loss for the Hens (9-12, 2-1 batting 4-for-4 with two doubles, ~fA$TERN !to,re ting streak to eight games batting CAA) by allowing four runs, three RBI, and a run scored. Mike .500 on the day with a double, three earned, on seven hits during Walsh, George Athanasopoulos, two runs scored, and an RBI. his seven inning outing. Will Andy Campana, David Cole, and ~ M~INE •w'•d! Brian Valichka (Frederick, DeVito (4-2) picked up the win Eric Balson added two hits a MD/Urbana) and Bryan Hagerich for the Pride (8-13, 1-2 CAA) by piece to the Hofstra attack. BOATING & FISHING SUPERSTORE (Somerset, PA/Somerset) each allowing two earned runs on nine had run scoring doubles in the Just Minutes hits in eight innings on the Thomas belongs first inning of the first game as mound. Off 1-95 Valichka stayed on pace and Down 9-2 in the bottom of the in Hall of Fame chopped in three singles in the ninth Delaware put together a 2005 second. Delaware laid down 20 four run inning that began with ..... THOMAS, from 15 hits overall and struckout only four consecutive singles from four times in 14 innings at bat. Dan Richardson (Bear, SPRING Mike McGuire (Swarthmore, Here's the thing- there's PA!Ridley) (2-3) pitched in the DE/Caravel), Ryan Graham (Danville, IL/Triton), Brandon more. first game and allowed only one Thomas has been coaching run on six hits while striking out Menchaca (Wilmington, OPEN. DE/Concord), and Todd Davison Delaware kids too. nine in seven innings on the He operates the Thomas mound. Jason Rogers (Somers Point, NJ/St. Augustine). Wrestling Academy and has suc­ (Wilmington, DE/William Penn) cessfully coached many of the HOUSE! picked up the save as he replaced Adam Tsakonas (Pottstown, PA/Boyertown Area) was the first elite youth wrestlers in the state. McGuire in the eighth and And if that's not good out of the inning as he sent a sac­ APRIL 1 allowed one run on two hits. enough on the coaching scale, For the Pride Ryan Dunn (1-2) rifice fly deep to center to score Graham. Brian Valichka throw in the fact that he's also suffered the loss allowing four an assistant coach at the THRU APRIL 10 runs on eight hits in seven (Frederick, MD/Urbana) reached on an error that scored University of Pennsylvania. innings of work. Everybody in the Hall of Hofstra was led by Josh Menchaca. With two outs Brock Donovan (New Castle, Fame belongs in there. I'm not • BOATING SALE! Stewart who hit 2-for-4 with suggesting anybody is not three stolen bases and George DE/William Penn) singled down the right field line scoring deserving. I just can't believe • FISHING SALE! Athanasopoul who batted 2-for-3 that the state's best wrestler ever with an RBI. Davison and leaving runners on • CLEARANCE SALE! the comers. - and one of the state's biggest Delaware jumped out to an ambassadors - in the wrestling early lead in both games as the Brent Gaphardt (Bel Air, DOOR PRIZE DRAWING- FREE BALLOONS MD/Dundalk), who the day world isn't included among the Hens scored two in the first state's best athletes. inning of game one and six in the before pitched a no-hitter in an

){ lnterlux...... LACROSSE, from 15 entered the game averaging just After Delaware opened the Fiberglass 7.83 goals per game, scored on scoring in second half on a goal just 2 of 8 extra man tries. by Turner five minutes in, and an assist for the Blue Hens. Bottomkote The Blue Hens jumped out to Towson put together a run that Collins (Lakeland­ a quick 6-0 lead in the first 20 closed the gap to just three goals Panas/Yorktown Heights, NY), a minutes as Trentzsch, playing his at 7-4 as Mull and Cummins sa2~~LON ALL MODELS second-team All-CAA performer first game in two weeks due to an scored less than a minute apart. a year ago and a third-year eye injury, opened the scoring The goal was the first of starter, matched his career-high SAFEGARD just I :03 in, Powers followed Cummins' career. Delaware got it ~ of 19 saves vs. Ohio State in FOAM AK-1 DOZEN BLOODWORMS with an extra man goal five min­ back together and closed the 2003. utes later for his team-high 19th stanza still up by five as Marty ADULT VEST,__,_"-~ Towson had five different Price· $599 score of the season, and Howard Kupprion scored an extra man players score goals as Nick scored his first goal with 6:24 left goal and Hipple tallied for the $449 Williams, Todd MacMullan, Roll-back! in the first period. Mter Hipple second time with 1:52 left. Steve Mull, Oliver Bacon, and scored two minutes into the sec­ Led by the spectacular play of Adam Cummins each tallied MANY ITEMS SOLD AT OR NEAR COST ond period for a 4-0 lead, Collins, the Hens put the game once. Goalkeeper Reed Sothoron Howard upped the lead to 6-0 on away in the final quarter, never posted 14 saves in the nets. two goals just two minutes and letting Towson get closer than PRINT OUT OUR SALE FLYER! Delaware held a slim 45-41 eight seconds apart. Towson four goals. Dan Deckelbaum advantage in shots and a 10-9 finally got on the board on a goal scored with 9:35 left and 931 S. Chapel Stree1 (302) edge in faceoffs but took advan­ by Williams with 4:43 left before Trentzsch iced the game with a tage of Towson penalties by scor­ (Rt. 72) Newark, DE 737-6603 the half and Bacon cut the lead to goal off a feed from Howard with ing on four of six extra-man 6-2 with 3:31 remaining before 4:25 left. opportunities. Towson, which www.easternmarine.com the break. www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 17 · • NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS D'town ready to uncork its first 'Wine & Dine' fest RGANIZERS of down­ Spirits, Delaware Beverage "We, of course, welcome our gested," said Streit. Otown's first Wine and Company, and R.T. Foard and regular visitors but the hope is Organizers are expecting this Dine Newark promotion Jones Funeral Home. that this special wine event will first-time event to be a success, are urging visitors to head to Wine and Dine Newark is get others in the area, who may in light of the successful A Taste Main Street early this Saturday, designed to attract adults to the not normally visit downtown of Newark event held last fall April2. downtown and has been patterned Newark, to come and enjoy our that was attended by 400 wine Only the first 600 wine-tasters after the popular "brew fest" held Main Street area when students enthusiasts. at the 12 participating restaurants last summer. are away and the area is less con- will receive one of the specially created wine glasses that were sponsored by the Wilmington Trust Company. The goblets will be given away while supplies last. The event runs from 4 to 9 p.m., rain or shine. Each of the participating eateries has been teamed with a regional winery. Each restaurant will feature light menu specials that complement the wines that are featured at their - location. There will charges for food and drink but there is no admis­ sion fee to the event. "We hope that visitors will stroll from restaurant to restau­ rant, sampling the wines and food," said Jim Streit, chair­ pe. man of the Downtown Newark Partnership that is sponsoring the event, "then settle in at their favorite spot for dinner." Streit said parking and get­ ting from restaurant to restau­ rant, particularly those at the extreme ends of the loop, should not present problems. "This event is being held during the University of Delaware's spring FREE TO QUALIFIED break. They'll be free parking at Kate's. Main Street meters," he said, and Four mustctans will stroll INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A NEW also at the muncipal lots behind Main Street separately during the Galleria, Abbott's Shoes and the event, offering guitar, banjo, CANCER TREATMENT PROGRAM. Happy Harry's. trumpet and saxophone tunes to Newark Mayor Vance A. Funk passers-by. III has sponsored a trolley bus "There's even more reason to Dealing with cancer is difficult enough. that will transport visitors for walk along Main Street than just free along Main Street, from the the wine and food," said the DNP Having it threaten your life savings and East End Cafe to the Deer Park Administrator Maureen Feeney Tavern, to The Trap on Elkton Roser. "Twenty-three downtown livelihood can make it a serious personal merchants have agreed to extend Road and Timothy's on the White crisis. That's why we've created a new Clay Creek off Paper Mill Road. their hours Saturday evening and Other participating restaurants offer prizes in 24 free drawings cancer treatment program. It's been include Adria Cafe, Ali Baba, including a Downtown Newark Caffe Gelato, Cuccina de Napoli, Shopping Spree," she said. designed to help people who don't have Home Grown Cafe, Iron Hill Joining the DNP and Brewery, Saigon and Klondike Wilmington Trust as event spon­ insurance and aren't eligible for Medicaid. sors are Century Wines and The Delaware Cancer Treatment Program may help you pay for cancer treatment for a period Newark residents receive of one year if you meet the requirements. art fellowship awards EWARK residents Carrie Cadelago earned hers for a You're eligible if you: N Ann Baade, Angela musical solo recital. Cadelago, Mara Gorman Gorman earned hers for cre­ • Are a Delaware resident and Kristyn Leigh Robinson ative nonfiction and Robinson were honored by the Delaware earned hers for playwriting. • Have been diagnosed with cancer on or Division of the Arts with the In addition to providing finan­ Individual Artist Fellowship for cial awards, Individual Artist after July 1, 2004 their artistic contributions during Fellowships provide artists with the past year. the imprimatur of recognition by • Have no comprehensive health insurance Each artist stood out in her a state arts agency - an official own way in the areas of litera­ endorsement of the quality of • Have a household income that meets ture, music or the visual arts. their work, and a recognition of qualification guidelines (For example: Program Baade was honored for their individuality, talent and cre­ her painting with the $5,000 ativity. for a family of four your income must Established Professional Award. This recognition is an invalu­ be less than $122,525) Cadelago, Gorman and DELAWARE HfALTH able aid as the artists develop and AND SOOAL SERVICES Robinson each received the nurture their careers, said a divi­ Division of Public Ht:(Jhh $2,500 award. sion spokesperson. PAGE 18 • NEWARK PosT • APRIL 1, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· MILESTONES Br-ookside Lions ready to celebrate 50th By JOE OLIVIERI

NEWARK POST CONTRIBUTING WRITER EWARK in 1955 was N expanding in the post­ World War II building boom. Kirkwood Highway was expanding from two lanes to four, giving people easier access to Wilmington. Chrysler was expanding its plant and many incoming workers seeking hous­ ing chose to live in a new devel­ opment called Brookside. Newark Historical Society president Bob Thomas said that the first house in Brookside had been started in 1953 and by the time it was completed in four years later, the approximately 750-house area would be called an exciting new community, complete with community cen­ ter and swimming pool. Within that new community, activity was booming. The Brookside Lions Club, sponsored by the Wilmington Manor Lions Club, was issued a charter on Jan. 19, 1955. Most It's clear that Brookside Lions have fun, even in winter. Here, from John McCloskey, Milton Draper, and H. Nelson Freidly pose with a of its 40 charter members were left, Thomas Boyle, Fred Williamson, Jr., Robert Strohl, Emil LaVita, Christmas tree at their annual fundraiser. Brookside residents and Howard C. Hoyt became their first presi­ dent, also known as a King Lion. then, but the Brookside Lions in Glasgow, where they listen to Freidly, Jr. said the group has soccer field, a wheelchair access They began hosting dinner meet­ continue roaring through the guest speakers. Board meetings done a lot for the community in ramp for a young resident, and an ings at St. Andrews Presbyterian community with the same enthu­ are held on the second Monday of the past half century. ice skating rink at the Brookside Church on Marrows Road. siasm they did 50 years ago. the month at the Newark Senior The Lions have completed Community Center. Fifty years later, Newark looks The 31 current members have Center to discuss club business. construction projects since the They are also well known much different than it did back two dinner meetings a month, held Membership officer and two­ club's inception, such as build­ at the Glass Kitchen Restaurant time former King Lion H. Nelson ing a walking bridge to access a See LIONS, 22 .....

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• Obituaries are printed free Saints Cemetery. Buiial was to be held in Gracelawn ters, Lydia Rosado and Virgenmina He is survived by his nieces and of charge as space permits. Memorial contributions in Memorial Park Rosado. nephews whom he raised, Johnny Information usually is supplied his name may be sent to Hinckle Hilda Colon A visitation was scheduled for Powers, Margaret Ann Cecil, Chris to the newspaper by the funeral Childrens Trust Fund, DPL Federal Tuesday, March 29, in the Strano .& Knorr, Dorothy (Chickie) Knorr, Credit Union, P.O. Box 7739, Newark resident Hilda Eligia Feeley Family Funeral Home. Burial Bobbyjo Powers, Jamie Powers, director. Additional local obitu­ Newark, DE 19714. · Rosado-Colon, 71, died March 25, was to be private. Paula Payton, Joanie Condit, Larry aries are posted each week on 2005. Payton, and Dwayne Payton, several the Newark Post web site. The Mrs. Rosado-Colon is survived grand nieces and nephews, his broth­ web address appears at the top Catherine Little by her son, Jose Rivera; 3 daughters, Morris Worrall, Jr. er, James E. Worrall of Townsend of every right-hand page. Newark resident Catherine R. Hilda E. Luna, Noemi Marrero, and Morris E. Worrall, Jr., 64, of and his cousin, Sarah E. Lindsey. He Little, 81, died Sunday, March 20, Annabelle Miranda; 4 sisters, Gloria Newark, died on March 23, 2005 at was preceded in death by his sisters, John Hinckle 2005. Rosado, Carmen Rosado, Milagros his home. Joan Payton and Myrtle A. Powers. Mrs. Little was born Sept. 17, Rosado, and Emerita Rosado; 10 Mr. Worrall was an extruder oper­ A funeral service was sched­ Newark resident John W. Hinckle 1923, daughter of the late Cross and grandchildren; and 14 great grand­ ator for Amaco Chemical Corp. in uled for Thursday, March 31, ill, 34, died on Monday, March 21, Elizabeth Marrone. She spent most children. She was preceded in death New Castle retiring in 1981 after 12 2005 at the McCrery Memorial 2005 at Christiana Hospital. of her working life in retail sales. by her parents, Modesto Colon years service. He was in the Army Chapel. Interment was to follow in Mr. Hinckle was born on May 16, She was a member of Holy Family and Mercedes Rosado; and 2 sis- National Guard for 12 years. Silverbrook Cemetery. 1970 in Wilmington to John W. and Catholic Church. Barbara Ann Hinckle, Jr. He attended She is survived by her br9ther, James H. Groves High School. Charles J. Marrone, of N.J.; and A long with his parents, he is several nieces and nephews. She was survived by his wife, Diane M. preceded in death by her husband, (Wisniewski) Hinckle; 3 sons, John Leroy Francis Little. W. Hinckle, IV, Jason T. Hinckle, A funeral service and visitation This is our Dad (and us!). and Erik B. Peart, of Wilmington; a was to be held at the R.T. Foard & daughter, Jennifer L. Haynes, of Bear; Jones Funeral Home on Monday, ,, He works for DeiDOT. two sisters, Debbie Dembkowski, March 28. · of Wilmington, Dawn Wisniewski, Burial was to follow in the - of Newark; and one brother, Mark Delaware Veterans Memorial You could say his office is ih Budynkiewicz, of Newark. Cemetery. A Life Celebration was to be on Charitable contributions in her road, because that's Monday, March 28 followed by his memory may be tnade to Holy . funeral service at Ogletown Baptist Family Catholic Church, c/o the Church. funeral home. works alot. We love Interment was to follow in All Vernon Wenhold, 92, . and that's why we • Additional local obituaries are World War II veteran everyone to be . posted each week on the Newark ·Vernon 0. Wenhold, 92, of Post web site. The web address Newark, died Wednesday, Marcl) 23, appears at the top of every right­ 2005, at Christiana Hospital. of work zone hand page. Obituaries of the fol­ Mr. Wenhold had worked as a lowing persons will be posted truck driver for Greggo & Ferrara when they drive. this week on the web: Construction Co. He had also worked for the Yellow Cab Co. He served Myrtle Tatman his country during WWIT in the U.S. John Hinckle Army. Marie Dorsey He was preceded in death by his Catherine Little wife, Eleanor. Survivors include his Vernon Wenhold daughter, Nancy L. Ball, his stepchil­ Hilda Colon dren; grandchildren; great grandchil­ dren; and great-great grandchildren. Morris Worrall The funeral service was sched­ Esther Cutts uled for Monday, March 28, at the Joanne Germak Gebhart Funeral Home. MTV visits -Newark High few sports scores before sending ..... MTV, from 4 the cameras over to Irvin for the Our Dad said we should be sure you know it isn't just him and weather update. J?ak took a seat in one anchor "That's it for the news," said others who work on roadways who are at risk. Each year, chair,- while Newark's co-anchors Balan. "Thanks, MTV, for com­ Sarah Harper and Mike Balan ing to Newark. Now back to you over athousand people die in work zones, took their seats nearby. Sportsman guys in New York." Tyler Jackson took his usual spot For nearly two hours they and four out of five of them are at the sports desk. checked camera angles, second­ drivers or passengers. Over The technical crew from the ary cameras, lighting, soimd lev­ • Telecommunications class took els and take-after-take until the 52,000 are injured nationwide. their positions at computer key­ professionals were satisfied with boards and consoles, as others the two minute-30 second clip. watched the monitors. Newark Cameraman Francis Miller students taped the program, ran thought the whole experience was the cameras, and edited clips. really "cool, not something that Producer Sarabeth Gillespie normally happens in Delaware." roved around the studio filming His back-up cameraman, Mike the event for Newark's archives. Doody had to stand by and just "There's some amazing watch the taping, but he was stuff going on here in Newark, equally impressed. Delaware," said Pak to open the "This was awesorne," Doody Nationa show. "Great shooting, great said. "This can really do things 1 directing and the best look­ for our school. We've always ing anchor team east of the been known for our sports, now Potomac." we will known for our telecom­ Pak was challenged to deliv­ munications." er NHS news announcements Irvin was just as star struck by while Harper gave the latest gos­ the taping. sip in Hollywood about. Brittany "I really enjoyed it," she said. Spears' little sister; Jackson had "I'd love to get into this kind of barc,!ly~ .ep~mgb . tim!! .. tQ , giye, a prQf(,!ssion. ~· _ _ . , , . . . . . PACE 20 • NEWARK POST • APRIL 1, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM THE UNIVERSITY BRIEFLY MS clinic cited He's UD violinist HE National Multiple T Sclerosis Society has awarded its Commitment the .big Xiang Gao to Care plaque to the University of Delaware for the work being to perform done by its comprehensive, mul­ tidisciplinary clinic established ORLD-class vio­ in 2002 by Ken Seaman, director Apple W linist_Xiang Gao, of the MS assessment clinic in the Ceruti violin the physical therapy department OM Apple, vice provost and guest artists will per­ of the College of Health and Tfor administration, dean of form the work of composers Nursing Sciences. graduate education and pro­ from Italy to China in the The only one of its kind in fessor of chemistry at Rensselaer University of Delaware's in Troy, the U.S., the clinic helps those Polytechnic Institute 2004-05 Performing Arts N.Y., has been named dean of the Series at 8 p.m., Friday, with MS evaluate the extent of their illness and learn therapies University of Delaware's College April 15, in Mitchell Hall, of Arts and Sciences, effective for slowing i~s progression. It The Green, on the Newark July 1. campus. also was featured recently in Gao, UD assistant profes­ the National Multiple Sclerosis Apple earned his bach­ sor of music, has performed Society's magazine. elor's degree in biology from Pennsylvania State with many leading orchestras First- and second-year UD University in and conductors. He has also physical therapy graduate stu­ 1976, and he received his doctor­ performed for world leaders dents work in the clinic alongside ate in physical chemistry from including the presidents of professional physical and occu­ UD in 1982. He was a post­ the United States and China. pational therapists, optometrists doctoral research fellow at Iowa The Ceruti is a fine Italian and family counselors. State University from 1981-83. violin made in 1804 by the His wife, Anne, also is a UD master maker G.B. Ceruti. Kama Smith, a second-year alumna. graduate student, said the award PHOTO BY KATHY F. ATKINSON It was purchased by UD He joined the chemistry fac­ last year to support Gao's means that the clinic is getting Ginger Stein (center), program director of the National Multiple national recognition and that ulty at the University of Nebraska international performing and Sclerosis Society, Delaware chapter, presents its Commitment to as an assistant professor in 1983 could lead to other schools cre­ teaching career. Care plaque to Dave Hudson (left), assistant professor of health and and was named an associate pro­ ating their own MS assessment Tickets are $17 for the exercise sciences, and Ken Seaman, director of the MS assessment fessor there in 1988. He became clinics. general public, $12 for UD clinic in the physical therapy department at UD. associate professor of chemis­ faculty, staff, alumni and try at Rensselaer Polytechnic senior citizens and $5 for Institute in 1991 and was named students and children. A 15 a full professor there in 1997. percent discount is available He chaired the Department of for group sales of 20 or more Students win free room, board Chemistry from 1997-2001. That tickets per show. year, Apple was named deim of For tickets, call the Kaitlin Valli didn't feel par­ I went around for the rest of the amazing:" graduate education and the fol­ Hartshorn box office at 831- ticularly lucky when she entered day with a huge smile on my · Although Valli took top prize; lowing year he gained the title of 2204, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a drawing in February for free face. As a student, particularly an smiles and whoops of excitement vice provost for administration. Mondays through Fridays. housing and dining offered at this out-of-state student, winning free In addition, he served as interim At noon, April 15, the year's student housing fair. housing and dining is really quite See FREE, 21 ..... vice provost for institute diversity Hartshorn box office will A University of Delaware from 2002-03, and since 2004, stop selling tickets to allow freshman from Quincy, Mass., he has been the NCAA faculty for the transition to the majoring in international rela­ representative. Mitchell Hall box office. tions, Valli entered the drawing Apple will replace previous For more information, on a hopeful whim, then forgot A. Huddleston, who visit www.udel.edu/perjorm­ all about it until a phone call from dean Mark accepted the presidency of Ohio ingarts. Linda Carey, director of hous­ ing services, reminded her of the Wesleyan University in Delaware, drawing and informed her that Ohio, last summer. Apple was she was the grand-prize winner selected as a result of a compre­ of free housing and dining for the hensive national search. upcoming academic year. The College of Arts and Valli said she was thrilled and Sciences, UD's largest college, more than a little astonished. is organized under the dean, with "When I entered [the drawing], three associate deans responsible I didn't think much about it," she for departments and programs said. "I had long resigned myself in three general areas: arts and to the fact that I, Kaitlin Valli, did humanities (eight departments not win cool things. Ever. [When] and four programs and centers), I received a call from Linda Carey social science and history (six I was utterly shocked and com- departments and 12 programs and pletely thrilled!" · centers) and natural science and When Valli called her parents mathematics (10 departments and to share the news with them, she PHOTO BY KATHY F. ATKINSON seven programs and centers). said that she met with similar dis­ Sue Bogan (left), director of Dining Services, and Linda Carey (cen­ belief. "Both of [my parents] had In fall 2004, the college's ter), director of Housing Assignment Services, present freshman enrollment. totaled 8,303, with Gao the same reaction: 'What? That's Kaitlin Valli with certificates for free housing and dining for the next awesome! Wait; are ymr serious?' 7,041 undergraduate students and acad4ifltc· year~ - -- · · 1,262 graduate students. www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 21 NEWARK PosT ·:· ON CAMPUS Federal Reserve Bank,he ad due in Newark NTHONY M. Santomero, the Department of Economics University of Delaware campus affected both the economy and graduate division and associate A the president of the in the Alfred Lerner College in Newark. the conduct of monetary policy director of the doctoral program. Federal Reserve Bank of of Business and Economics at The free public lecture honors in this cycle. He also will address He serves on the Visiting Philadelphia, will deliver the 2005 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, in Harry D. Hutchinson, professor how he sees the economic expan­ Committee for the Alfred Hutchinson Lecture sponsored by Room 120 of Smith Hall on the emeritus of economics who retired sion progressing. Lerner College of Business in 1989 after 30 years at UD. The Santomero was appointed the and Economics, the advisory annual Hutchinson Lecture was ninth president of the Federal boards of the Wharton Financial established in 1990 in recognition Reserve Bank of Philadelphia in Institutions Center and the Penn of his distinguished career and 2000, and he previously served as Institute for Economic Research features a prominent economist the Richard K. Mellon Professor of and on Drexel University's Board UD senior shows who specializes in money and Finance at the Wharton School at of Trustees. baking. · the University of Pennsylvania. Santomero received a doctor­ lnatalktitled"APolicymaker's During his 30-year tenure at ate in economics from Brown Reflections on the Recent Wharton, Santomero held a num­ University in 1971 and holds hon­ artwork nationally Business Cycle," Santomero ber of academic and managerial orary degrees from the Stockholm will focus on how recent events, positions including deputy dean School of Economics and the HEN University of tor and illustrates for Rolling as well as ongoing trends, have of the school, vice dean of the University of Rome. W Delaware senior Bryan Stone Magazine and other nation­ Davis began work on al publications, also was chosen an assignment for his illustration as a finalist for the Society of class, he was more interested in Illustrators competition when he - the overall creative process than was a student. Prof wins prestigious award in garnering rewards. "It's a very competitive con­ Drawing from what he knew test," he said. "The panel consists OHN Rabolt, right, the March 1 during a special symposium arranged and liked in the way of cui­ of 25 to 30 judges who are pro­ JKarl W. and Renate Boer in his honor at the 56th annual Pittsburgh sine, the illustration major from fessional illustrators themselves, Professor and chair­ Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Fla. Hockessin chose the Wilmington­ and the judging is completely person of the University Rabolt has pioneered the application of focal based Japanese restaurant Utage blind. The school of origin isn't of Delaware's Department plane aiTays to infrared spectroscopy, bring- as the model for his assignment to revealed until after the work has of Materials Science and ing about portable instruments that are capable design a menu cover, and in doing been selected. For the University Engineering, has received of recording an infrared spectrum in less than so ultimately won the notice of of Delaware to be represented is a the prestigious Pittsburgh 100 microseconds, with a microsecond being judges in· the prestigious student rare occurrence." Spectroscopy Award from one millionth of one second. This has allowed competition sponsored each year Brinley added that Davis' the Spectroscopic Society of the study of dynamics in organic and poly­ by the Society of Illustrators. draftsmanship skills were more Pittsburgh. meric materials and provided, for the first time, A highly selective student than likely taken into consider­ The award was given in insights into how molecules orient and order as illustration contest that culls ation in the selection process. recognition of Rabolt's life­ they assemble on surfaces. Rabolt also holds only 122 finalists from more "Bryan's original work was done long contributions to the development of novel a position as an associated faculty member at than 4,000 entries from across in oil paint on canvas," he said. spectroscopic techniques and their application the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, where he the country, the competition con­ "Judges recognize good drawing to the study of structure and morphology in thin maintains a laboratory with several graduate stu­ cludes with an exhibit of all the and painting talent." organic and polymeric films. It was presented dents working on tissue engineering scaffolds. winning entries in the society's midtown Manhattan gallery and boosts exposure for fledgling illustrators. This year's show will run from May 11-18 at the Society of Illustrators Museum on East 63rd Street in New York City, and Davis' original illustration, a Japanese-themed design that was drawn and painted freehand, will be among the works displayed. · "Getting in the show was a real honor," Davis said. "When I was told by my instructor, David Brinley, that I'd been selected I was really excited. It's good expo­ sure for me, and it's also good for the University of Delaware. We have a strong reputation for our illustration program, and this gives us further recognition." Brinley, who teaches illustra­ tion at UD as an adjunct instruc- Illustration by Bryan Davis Free food for Newarker at UD ..... FREE, from 20 for the entire 2005-06 academic year. Emily Helmeid, a junior from weren't limited to her alone. 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Small Town Setting • Close to Beach & Bay • 11 Models Available Open Friday through Tuesday • Closed Wednesday & Thursday 50th anniversary dinner 302-659-5800 • www.bonayrehomes.com April 9 for Brookside Lions Newark Community Day where past events, Lions young and old, .... LIONS, from 18 they sell crab cakes, and their as well as something new for the Christmas Tree sale, as well as club, an official pin. for their philanthropy, donat­ raffles and picnics. The new pin has the Lions' ing to numerous charities such "All the money we raise is emblem emerging from a star on as the Lion Eye Bank of the earmarked for certain items that the Delaware map, surrounded by Delaware Valley, Delaware Lions we have in our budget and that an eye, an ear, and a Christmas Foundation, the Delaware School we have had for many years," tree. At international Lions Flylng a kite. Riding a WM. for the Deaf, and the Special Freidly said. Club conferences, such as the Hiking a II'IOUIItain trail. Enjoy Olympics to name a few. The The Brookside Lions Club has ones Publicity Director Donald ~best ot ~glasses­ Brookside Lions Club holds eye flee. with custom. WMfront· also reached out to its national and Godfrey has attended in Hong guided LASIK peOOnned by screening for kindergartens as international Lions friends. In the Kong and England, pin trading is Andrew M. 8lmttt, MD. well. But their help is not limited mid-1960s, they paired up with a very popular. to donating to charities; they run 01. llaneu.. or Delaware Lions Club from South America. Godfrey explained that while Opltthllknology raffles or fundraisers for local Freidly recalled how that club pins from Lions International COn$lltlnts. Is recogniZed causes. wanted to start a bingo fundraiser for perfect attendance and the as the area leader in laser "Whenever a special need but did not have the supplies, Delaware district are available to vision (t)ll'edion and was comes along and we don't have such as table tennis balls. Brookside Lions, the club lacked named a Top Doc by the the funds, we'll do something "We sent them a big box one embellished with their own region's physidan communi­ special," Freidly said. of stuff," he said_ "As well as emblem. ty. ~tlained in The Brookside Lions Club refractiye SUfQ1!fY. Or. Barrett exchanging ideas, traditions, and "We've never had a pin has made it possible for takes great pride in their fundrais­ history." before," Freidly said with pride. thouMilds of patients to ers, which have become peren­ Commemorating 50 years of "We finally designed one." efljoy life without~ nial favorites in the community. community service and together­ or contact lenses. Freidly gave the examples of the ness, the Brookside Lions Club is Make the III05t chicken barbecues outside of the preparing for its Charter Dinner of your summer. Newark Senior Center, the con­ on April 9, 2005. Freidly said Call1-888·59-lASIK cessions truck they operate at there would be photo collages of Doria Milson wins to schedule your free. no-obligation veterinary scholarship LASIK eval~tion . 302-762-6575 Doria K. Milson, a Newark resident and Veterinary :;:f.• ~ Technology student at Harcum WIUiUY l otliftt>1<111 g-IVlnh,flJeJwa iVf_(ltl. College, is the recipient of a saJ.oa. Veterinary Technology Program Alldttw M. 8brrt11, MD Save 200/o Today & Everyday Scholarship. This scholarship, provided by for the B ride & for her a donor of the college, helps sec­ ContOfd~a 350 l Silversi&i!d. Bridal Party ond-year students defray the cost Wilmington, Of 14810 • No Sales Tox" • Ticket eel Prices Reflect 20% Discou11t " of their studies. t DIR: North or South 1-95 to Marsh Rd Exit 9. Follow Rte. 3 South to Washington Street Ext. Turn left. Milson works at the VCA Umestone Medital Center ~ o: Ophthalmology Conlluhanl$ I Go 1 1i ght to Philadelphia Pike. Turn left. We are 2 blocks down on the left ~and corner. It's worth the drive! Newark Animal Hospital and also 1941 U~toru! Rd. ~ 72S l'hlladclpbla Pl.kc, Wihnitlgton, Dh 19809 + Mon·Fri: 'll'M to 9PM; Sal: 1OAM w 5:30P.M Wilmington. DE 19803 & www.dfbwawwornan.nun volunteers at the Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research. www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 23 ' NEWARK PosT ·:· UP FRONT . TV reporters scramble to cover campus controversies when I noticed the TV trucks. Funeral Home. Shopping Spree . • The author is publisher .... UP FRONT, from 1 Wondering what story I was get­ of this and three other newspa­ The DNP will offer free park­ Wine and Dine Newark is ting scooped on in my own back­ ing at meters and the municipal being held during the University pers headquartered in Newark. only parking spots for commut­ ground, I investigated and found lots. of Delaware's spring break. It is He began his more-than-three­ ing students. out what leads the TV crews were another event designed to lure decade community journalism Even though Kuhn had "pro­ pursuing. In between bits and sips, visi­ career at, first, the Arbutus and, hibited" demonstrations, anoth­ tors are invited into the shops local and regional residents to I never said a word even later, the Catonsville Times in er headline in The Retriever of 23 downtown merchants, who discover downtown Newark in though I knew the reporters. southwestern Baltimore County. announced that the UMBC cam­ will stay open late Saturday to setting more relaxed than a rush­ pus was going to host a national The afternoon dragged on and accomodate the diners. Shoppers hour drive down Main Street on summit on streaking, at the time I couldn't wait to watch the eve­ can register for 24 free drawings, the way to 1-95 or elsewhere. a fad that featured students dash­ ning newscasts. including a Downtown Newark I hope to see you there. ing naked through public places After being duped by the bogus and events. (This phenomenon April Fool's Day headlines in The was detailed in depth in Ray Retriever and wasting time and Stevens' great novelty song, "The resources, editors came to their Streak." Who can forget "Don't senses before air time. Not one of look, Ethel! Too late. She already the hot stories received airplay. had a free shot!") "Remember to take As a journalist with a sense The point of the newspaper of humor, when God gives you story was that amateur streak­ an April 1 dateline, it's hard ers (I was unaware that there not to produce a spoof edition. were professional ones) needed your vit~mins." .· Headlines like "City cancels res­ to learn how to offend properly. ervoir project," "Newark bypass· Quoted officials said that bring­ to he built," and "UD to open ing together on the UMBC cam­ Hooters sports bar in student cen­ pus all the great streakers of the ter" surely would catch attention. time to share their tips would be a "revealing" social event. But I'll resist the temptation ... That advice from your mother seems to be more important this time. At the time, UMBC was of than ever these days, particularly for active women at various great interest to the Baltimore and Maryland media. stages of life experiencing menstruation, pregnancy, lactation The Baltimore-area pub­ COME ON DOWN(TOWN): It's lic demanded a full-blown tricky for a weekly newspaper to and menopause. University of Maryland campus discuss weather. As I write this near the state's largest city, but column early in the week, it's During this free presentation, Victoria Paoletti, Pharm.D., it was an expensive proposition. damp and dreary outside. But Legislators from Prince Georges forecasts say it should warm up Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Christiana Care Health System, and Montgomery counties near and be springlike by week's end. Washington, D.C., were critical will discuss what vitamins, minerals and nutritional of duplicating the College Park That's good news for Main complex in Baltimore. Street merchants and you. This Saturday, the Downtown Newark supplements are appropriate for women. Heed your So interest was there when Partnership welcomes all to enjoy the staff of The Retriever hustled the first Wine and Dine night. mother's advice and learn more. Sign up today. copies of their April 1 edition to the then-three major Baltimore It's patterned after the well­ TV stations, to the Baltimore Sun, received brew fest held last sum­ and to top Charm City radio sta­ mer and comes on the heals of tions like WBAL and WCBM. the hugely successful Taste Of Newark event last fall that catered Tuesday, April12, 7 - 8 p.m. Before you knew, the TV sta­ to wine lovers. tions rushed "Live Eye" crews Christiana Hospital, Main Entrance, Room 1100 to the UMBC campus to ask Wine and Dine Newark runs uninformed students how they from 4 to 9 p.m. this Saturday, felt that their right to demonstrate rain or shine. There is no admis­ 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road had been seized by the evil Dr. sion charge. Kuhn. Residents are invited to all Newark, Delaware Realizing that Channel 13 12 participating local restau­ was on the "no demonstra­ rants, each of which have been tions" story. Channel 11 cameras paired with a regional winery. quickly focused on the "no park­ The vineyards will feature sev­ ing" dilemma. Dazed and con­ eral offerings and each restau­ A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. fused students appeared shocked rant is expected to present light when the Action News reporter menu specials that complement Seating is limited, so please register by calling 302-428-4100. informed them that parking on the wines being served. the Loop Road soon would be Early visitors to each restau­ history. rant will receive one of the 600 Not to be outdone, Channel "Wine and Dine Newark" cus­ 2 News (whose newscasts had tom-made glasses that were spon­ ratings so low that viewers were sored by Wilmington Trust. CHRISTIANA CARE measured by the tens, not thou­ Four strolling musicians will HEALTH SYSTEM sands) opted go to for the sen­ entertain as visitors move through Trust your health to experience. sational - they cleverly covered the downtown Newark area. the streaking summit with lots Mayor Vance A. Funk ill, a of double entendre verbage like www.christianacare.org local attorney, has sponsored a "we're here to uncover the details trolley that will ferry diners along and get the bare facts of the the restaurant loop. streaking summit." Christiana Care Health System is designated as a National Community Other supporters include Center of Excellence in Women's Health from the U.S. Department I happened to be on the Century Wines and Spirits, of Health & Human Services. UMBC campus on April 1 pur­ Delaware Beverage Company, suing other, rather bland stories 05WHS65 and the R. T. Foard and Jones

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.... BlOTTER, from 2 wanted in connection with the missing . liquor. A store attendant held onto days; theft of a camera and a handgun a .bottle of scotch to prevent the 11-D O'Daniel Ave., on Saturday, from a home in the 1300 block Two shopliftings robber from stealing it. March 26, at 5:59 p.m., CD p.m. Barksdale Road. Police said the store clerk fol­ player reported stolen from The victim was struck in the Newark police are investi­ lowed the thief outside and was 1989 Jeep Wrangler; face and pushed to the floor dur­ Purse disappears gating a pair of shopliftings in able to give a vehicle description 409 E. Cleveland Ave., Enterprise ing the domestic incident. The Suburban Plaza involving what and license tag number to police. Car Rental, on Saturday, March woman declined prosecution but A 20-year-old University of appears to be the same getaway At 3:47a.m. on Friday, March 26, at 9 a.m., police were told told police that she did not want Delaware student told Newark car. 25, a man walked into the Acme that various parts had been the man to return to her home. police on Friday, March 25, at The first took place on food store, grabbed a stereo unit removed from a 2005 Chevrolet Warrants expected 11 :48 a.m. that someone stole Thursday, March 24, at 10:20 and remote control truck, then Cavalier and its front fender her wallet while it was inside her p.m. inside Suburban Liquors. rushed outside to a waiting vehi­ was damaged; and Newark police reported on purse. The theft took place the Police said a man entered the cle. Store employees gave police 230 E. Main St.,NewarkShopping Saturday, March 26, at 8:41 night before during a party at 88 store, grabbed three bottles of a description of the getaway car, Center, on Friday, March 25, at a.m., that arrest warrants will be E. Cleveland Ave. Cash, credit cognac, and rushed out the front which was similar to the one used 10:21 a.m., windows of 2004 obtained for a Newark woman and identification cards were door without paying for the in the earlier incident. Chevrolet Cavalier shattered. Investigation is continuing, police said. Alcohol, noise law Attendant propositioned violations listed Officers of the Newark Police A parking lot attendant told Department have continued Newark police that he was stepped-up enforcement of alco­ empyting trash in the unit block hol-related and noise laws here Center Street at 2:10 a.m. on during the Easter weekend and Friday, March 25, when a male spring break. approached and asked if the man Some of the recent arrests was interested in oral sex. include: The assailant then fled, walk­ Harry Lee Roberts Jr., 39, of ing toward Main Street. Claymont, driving under the The victim was not injured. influence of alcohol, following An immediate search of the a minor traffic accident inves­ area by police failed to turn up tigation at Aylesboro Road and the suspect. Whitechapel Drive, on Sunday, March 27; Disorderly arrest · Osben Brandon Toulson , 24, of Newark police reported they Newark, maintaining a dis­ arrested a 20-year-old Newark orderly premise, on Sunday, man after he was seen throw­ March 27, at 1:01 a.m., at 1107 · ing what plainclothes officers Blair Court; described as a large amount of Paul B. Darring, 19, of Bear, water from a passing car onto underage consumption of alco­ pedestrians. hol, on Saturday, March·26, at Police said the incident took 2:45 a.m. on parking ltlt-ip the place at 12:11 a.m. on Friday, unit block Murray Road~ · March 25, in the 100 block West Kara E. Grippen, 21, of Newark, Main Street. possession of an open container Kenneth E. McGill was of alcohol, on Friday, March 25, SHORT TERM charged with disorderly conduct at 12:24 a.m., on East Cleveland and released pending a court Avenue near Wilbur Street; appearance, police said. Jarad Lee Hammond, 24, of CERTIFICATES Bear, possession of an open container of alcohol, and Dawn OF DEPOSIT Domestic assault M. Maccord, of New Castle, Newark police are investigat­ possession of an open contain­ ing a domestic assault that took er of alcohol, on Wednesday, 3 MONTH Our Certificates of Deposit earn you ·place on Thursday, March 24, March 23, at 9:24 p.m. outside CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT the interest, security and flexibility at 11:08 p.m. in the 1100 block Newark Liquors at the Newark Shopping Center, 230 E. Main your hard-earned savings deserve. Blair Court. 1\vo women, ages 19 and 38, were injured. St.; John Paul Dawson, 21, of 2.00~ Community banking at its best. Vehicles hit · Wilmington, disorderly con­ That's Delaware National Bank. duct, and Bonnie R. Baker, 23, Newark police reported that disorderly conduct, on Friday, 6 MONTH March 18, at 1:40 a.m., in CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT thieves and vandals targeted a number of vehicles here recently. the rear of 7 -Eleven, 235 E. Some of the reports include: Delaware Ave.; and 634 Lehigh Road, on Sunday, Jason M. Benson, 20, of March 27, at 8:44 p.m., the Dennville, N.J., possession of 2.50~ owner of a 1990 Chevrolet an open container of alcohol, Jbbtl\Jt COMMUNITY COMMITMENT. Cavalier told Newark police and Brinton B. Jackson, 20, of COMMUNITY BANKING. that he had lent his vehicle Downingtown, Pa., possession a cell phone to a friend that of an open container of alco­ was visiting from Michigan, but hol, on Thursday, March 17, at the visitor had failed to return 11:54 p.m., outside La Tolteca, the car or cell phone after two Newark Shopping Center.

302.855.2402 or 8 8 8.291.2400 Memorial Day parade committee to meet delawarenational.co m The Newark Memorial Day ed persons are welcome. The Committee will meet Wednesday, committee will be planning for April 6 at 7:30 p.m., in the City the annual Armed Forces Parade Member FDIC. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is subject to change and may be withdrawn without notice. Yield assumes principal and interest remain on deposit for term stated. A substantial penalty Manager's Conference Room, and Memorial Ceremonies and may be im~sed for early withdrawal. Minimum deposit of $500 is required to open the .account second floor, Newark Municipal other business, said LTC Robert and receive the APY shown. Fees could reduce the earnings on the account. See a customer service representative for details. Building, 220 Elkton Road. Hyland, Delaware National Members and other interest- Guard, Chairman. www.ncbl.com/post/ APRIL 1, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 25 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS

EMPORARY closures Motorists are advised to avoid T along northbound I-95 will the area if possible and expect Families urged to 1-95 continue during this week delays if they must travel through for construction. the area. Northbound lanes from Route Corman Construction com­ 'put play in their day' 273 to the Churchman's Road pany began work on the new closures Bridge will close from midnight Churchman's Road Bridge in Hundreds of kids and families practic screenings and nursing tillS a.m. on April4 and 5. March. Project completion is from across Delaware are expect­ mothers. Kids activities include The complete closure is neces­ expected this summer at a cost of ed to celebrate YMCA Healthy games, an obstacle course and continue sary for the construction along the $13.1 million. Kids Day on Saturday, April 2 at a youth fitness circuit. Children new Churchman's Road Bridge. The new bridge will be 800 YMCAs nationwide. can make their own healthy snack On each night, the closure will feet long and include two travel This year, more than 1,250 and special visitors are expected have a gradual shut down process lanes in each direction with shoul­ YMCAs will participate in the to emphasize the importance of to help reduce any possible traffic ders. Healthy Kids Day. being a healthy kid. problems. Beginning at 10 p.m., The highlighted feature of the In Newark, the Western Family Festivities will be held from the work will begin with the clos­ project is the inclusion of a fully YMCA will feature entertainment 10 a.m. until noon. Call 709- ing of two lanes. At 11:30 p.m. separated pedestrian and bicycle for the whole family. YMCA for more information. entrance ramps will be shut down. path that will be walled off from There will be community Encouraging kids to get active At midnight, the full closure will the roadway on the southern side, resources exhibits from groups in their spare time is more impor­ begin. All lanes and ramps will allowing for a much safer and such as Girl Scouts, the fire tant than ever, since nationally, open back up to traffic at 5 a.m. easier crossing. department, a dentist, chiro- physical education classes have been dramatically reduced. According to the Institute of Medicine, daily physical educa­ tion exists nationwide at only 8 percent of elementary schools, Bulldozers will appear this week at reservoir site 6.4 percent of middle schools and 5.8 percent of high schools. .... RESERVOIR, from 1 welded together. Next, a concrete of Newark and the originally mattress is put down. A nylon contracted builders, Donald M. Did you know? Durkin Contracting Inc. Graduates basic tion will focus on finishing prep balloon covering the reservoir's A series of lawsuits ensued, work, like removing large rocks surface is laid out and filled with • The reservoir will hold Air Force Reserve Airman 1st with Durkin alleging that the and fixing any damage caused grout. After that hardens, it is 317 million gallons Class Richard J. Nixon has gradu­ by the elements during the past covered by another layer of geo­ • 1.2 million square feet plans were unsafe. ated from basic military training After a year passed during 15 months. textile. At the mouth of the reser­ of liner will work to prevent at Lackland Air Force Base, San which no work was completed, a Once that is finished, work on voir, boulders will offer enforce­ water seepage Antonio, Texas. During the six ment to the lower layers. $6 million contract was awarded the liner installation will begin. • The reservoir has the weeks of training, the airman stud­ The liner is a multi-level protec­ "At the upper most level, a capacity to serve in all but to builders George and Lynch. ied military customs and cour­ tive surface that prevents water series of monster rocks get piled one of Newark's historical Construction is expected to tesies; performed marches, and from seeping through the soil. on to offer triple protection," droughts. Only the drought wrap up by October and water . received physical training, rifle Dombrowski said. It begins with unfurling a layer of 1963, the most severe should begin collecting by this marksmanship, field training, and of geotextile. The polyethylene So far, work is 70 percent on record, would drain the December. training in human relations. liner is rolled down inside the complete. Construction came water supply after comple­ reservoir in sheets, sewn and then to a halt in late 2003 after a tion. dispute arose between the City ~~ GRAVESIDE )M ~ WHITE BIRD RELEASE ~ Clifton 'honored' to serve on council $75 that the residents appreciate the with Newark residents Peter .... TERMS, from 1 professional management in the Shurr and Sharon Hughes vying including delivery and keepsake poem city of Newark, starting with Carl for the position. Thompson's Bird Farm meeting Monday, Clifton was, [Luft] and his staff. There isn't Newark resident Paul Pomeroy 302-836-5565 and he received many thanks for any finer." is the uncontested candidate for his eight years of service. The contest for Clifton's Farrell's District 1 seat. All released birds are trained to return to our farm. "You've been a mentor and a District 2 seat is a two-way race Wedding Release and other packages also available - call for quote. friend and I appreciate everything you've done," said Councilman Dave Athey. "I think that we'll all miss you," said Councilman Frank Osborne. "I wish you the very best." Clifton was not without his Now open: own words of thanks. "Eight years have finally come Penny Hill Flower Shop to an end," the exiting council Peter Angelos Salon & Spa member said. "And it's been a heck of a ride for the past eight Pistachio Gifts years. I consider it one of the Pamela's Gourmet greatest honors of my life to have Dutch Touch Framing & Gallery served the residents of District 2 and the residents of the city as a Dunkin Donuts whole." Subway He also took the opportunity to applaud the council members Royal Cleaners and city staff for their continued dedication. Coming Soon: "I have never worked with a group as honorable as the one Anemone Jewelers sitting here with me," he said. "The thoughtfulness they put into work and everything that they do Leasing Information: 426-0200 and the opinions they espouse are amazing. And I sincerely hope ,I

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l NEWARK WESLEYAN CHURCH 708 West Church Rd. Unitarian ~~ Newark, DE Svaffftuca( ttt (302) 737-5190 Baptist Church Universalist "Lighting The Way To The Cross" "'Pastor James E. Yoder III Presbuterian Church (PCA) Service 10 a.m. ~ Fellowship of Christ Centered • Biblically Based ~unday School for all ages . 9:30 a.m. Child Care & Newark Morning Worship ...... l0:30 a.m. Sunday School 420 Willa Rd. Sunday Worship 1 0:45 Newark, DE Children's Church & Nursery Provided 9:30 Sunday School Choir- Sunday ...... 5:30 p.m. 308 Possum Park Rd., Newark Youth Meeting Sunday ...... 6:00 p.m. (302) 368-2984 Mid-Week Bible Study Topic: "What to do with 302-737-2300 Laura's to do list" www.epcnewark.com '"'- Family Church With A Friendly Speaker: Rev Greg Chute 801 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 Highway Word of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (302) 322-1029 Faith Ministries Carlo DeStefano, Pastor (an extension of Highway Gospel Christ Invites You! Schedule of Services Community Temple, West Chester PA) Adult Bible Class 8:45a.m. Sunday School9:45 AM Sunday Evening 6:00PM E Morning Worship 11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00PM Highway Word of Faith Ministries has Childrens Sun School !O:OOa.m. outgrown their present location @ the Best assembly Divine Worship lO:OOa .m. (NurseryProvidedforaiiServices) Western Hotel and have now moved to Christiana High School for all services ... 1421 Old Baltimore Pike Lenten Service Wed 7:30pm www.fairwindsbaptist.com 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE Newark, DE Pastor Ed Thress Home of the Fairwinds Christian School I d "Pioneer Gospel Hour" Sunday: -5040 WWW.Or C e.org COMCAST CABLE CHANNEL28 (302) 737 THURSDAY 8:00PM 8:00-9:00am Christian Education classes for all ages 10 Johnson Rd., Newark (near Rts. 4 & 273) S d S h I 9 15 "He Keeps Me Singing" 9:00am Sunday Morning Celebration Un ay C 00 ...... : a.m. 302-73 7-6176 Comcast Cable Channel28 Monday: · Sunday Worship.lO:OO a.m. &5:30p.m. t------...... ii----T.:..:.h;.:u.:..:..:::.:..:o;.::3..:;op..:;M~-----I 6:00-9:00pm 'The Way Bible Institute' Wednesday: Wednesday Family Night...... 7:00p.m. 7:00-B:OOpm Bible Enrichment Class Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers, Youth & Missionettes White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Youth Tutorial Programs (Q

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Share .God's power and love through worship, service, '"·'l{ep,q;enli-~-~ d/./tn,l ~qQJf#!i;W Located on Rt. 40.(Pulaski Hwy.) education and community Chmtlan EdOOitioo--.'itmday 9:30:un. • Sunday Worship 8:1Nl a.m., 10:30 am., 6:0() p.m. • Motto: Achieving fi.JS.lONYouth-Stmday 6:00p.m. • Family Nlgllt-Wedne;day 7:(~ tun. Excellence Through Sunday Morning Worship Theme: AChurch After Heart of God! 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Services WHAT IF ... 69 East Main Street dtere w.c; a dmn:h 1llat took dlC iime 10 SUNDAY Newark; DE 19711 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages 6nd ott whal W'.J.< rclc\'3D! hl your Ilk? Morning Worship llam Infant/Toddler nurseries at 9:30 and 11:00 (Children's Church provided during Sunday 302.368.8774 &'UProSE .. . Worship; 4th & 5th Sundays casual dress) www.newark-umc.org 9:30 service broadcast WAMS 1260 AM dll!rew.i!> ~~ dmn:h dr.tt nmde ~ dlorllo brillg~ TUFSDAY timeless tnft oftlod all\'e Prayer 7pm Bible Advance (Sword of the Spirit) ill IIC\1' Mk: fur a (Special ministries support group) All ages welcome lll!l'l' miJk,tmium and }OO muld · Men's Ministries 1st Friday Holy Angels' Catholic Church i:u.nei!l C3SU;l! dl!lfleV Women's Ministries 2nd Friday Singles Ministries/Divorce Care 3rd Friday Join us this week, and 82 Possum Park Road JUST PICTIJRE ... Marriage Ministry 4th Friday Weekend Masses: Saturday 5p.m. SATURDAY stay for church at 1 0:30! a dnlf(h lhat moddi!l.l C:!l'e and Sunday 9, 11 a.m. COO!pll'l.'\ion, 1\ht're}OO WL're Boyz 2 Men/Girlz 2 Women-2nd Sats important j~ ba:ause }IJU 1\'l!fl! )00, 12pm-4pm Youth Mentor Program for agesl2-19 John Dunnack, Pastor 1p.m. (Spanish) Visit our Web Site at: Pastor: Father Richard Reissmann www.solidfoundationworshipcenter.org 1545 Church Rd., Bear For more info. or directions please call Parish Office: 731-2200 Office: (302)-838-0355 (302) 834-1599 I SPIRIT & LIFE '- \ I I ~ First Church OGLE TOWN '*~ BIBLE CHURCH •BAPTIST CHURCH ~ Christ, ~~ientist Pastors: Jonnie & Barbara Nickles Tr't.lt11 Chape,/ 316 Red Mill Rd. -Newark, DE. Uvlng the Best Life 48 West Park Place, Newark Sunday Morning 9:15 Prayer (corner of 273 & Red Mill Rd.) Relevant, Ful illin , Fun llllday lai'VIce & Slnlay lchool 10:00 AM Sunday School9:30 AM 302-737-2511 Wadnelday Tatlmony Meellngl 7:80PM W h. S 10 30 AM Pastor: Dr. Drew Landrey Enjoy worship with us l'lllllc Jlaldng Room • 82l MDIII., Nawarll ors 1P ervice : Services: SUNDAY Sundays, !0:30am Mon. • Fri. 12:00 · 5:00 PM Wednesday- 7:00PM 9a.m. -lOa.m.· Contemporary service S d Sch l 915 sat. Uun. 12:00 · 4:00 PM Worship, Teaching & Prayer un ay 00 : a.m. "Connecting With CNidcll'l avlllallle dlriltlnrvfcal. 10:30a.m -11:30a.rn.- Traditional Service Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 302-458-5808 32 Hilltop Rd. Elkton, Maryland Sun Sch 9a.m-10a.m, 2nd SunSch 10:30a.m-11:30am AWANA Club 6:00p.m. God's Family" All ARE~ Phone (410) 398-5529 • ( 41 0) 398- Wed. Evening Family Activities 5:15- 9p.rn. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. 4/03- Connecting with Jesus t--_;,~-:--:=-:--...... ;;...._.,;_ __ Solid Rock Teen Ministry6:00 p.m. i;l======rlff(f 4/10- Compelled by God's Love W The Episcopal Church Welcomes You WEDNESDAY \II Mid Week Bible Study & Prayer 4/17 -Connecting in Communi~ St. Thomas's Parish 7:00p.m. 4/24 -Strenthened by Hones~ 276 S.College Ave. at Park Place, Newark, DE 19711 Nursery Provided for all Services 5/01 -Iron Sharpens Iron (302) 368-4644 Church Office (9:00-1 :00 Mon.-Fri.) (302) 366-0273 Parish Information Hotline The Voice of Liberty TV Channel 28 5/08 · Remembering Christ in Communi~ www.stthomasparish.org Broadcast every Sat 5:30pm We are located at 2744 Red Lion Road (Route 71) in Bear. Delaware 19701. Meeting at: For more information about the Church. Hodgson Vo-Tech School Please call (302) 838-2060 Old 898 just south ol Rt. 40, George W. Tuten Ill. Pastor near Peoples Plaza, Glasgow Liberty Little Lamb Preschool now Richard Berry, Pastor accepting applications www.libertybaptist.net Ministry Center: 410-392-6374

292 West Main St. • Newark (302) 131-5644 Sun 9:00AM ...... Christian Education for al! ages with child care Sun 10:30 AM .... Traditional Worship Child Care Provided & Ramp Access Sun 7:00PM...... Youth fellowship

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MUD Street, North East, MD HELLo FROM AFcHANISFAN Open ll:SO am After reading a story in the Newark Post about local soldiers in combat, Newark resident Martin Keogh, a platoon commander for the Marine Corps, sent this "hello" from Afghanistan. As a reminder of home, he 4 0-28 -35 often flies a Delaware state flag anywhere he can, he told the paper's staff in his e-mail last week. www.woodyscrabhouse.coxn

Free parkinq Newark's finest eateries Strollinq musicians are pairinq with fine Trolley shuttle wineries to offer .· you a taste of Special menus their very best! Retail·specials Saturday April 2, 2005 4:00 to 9:00 P.M.

No tickets required. Ride the free trolley and visit participatinq restaurants. Sample as many menus as you wish. Commemorative wine qlasses to first 600 attendees.