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DpFRONf Christina referendum probable on April 18 Designing said they needed $167 million for State board OKs all necessary improvements. According to Dr. Capes Riley, only two of three supervisor of major capital the design improvement projects, the state school buildings approved only two of the request­ By JIM STREIT By KATY CIAMARICONE ed three schools because of con­ cerns that School Choice and new NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER charter schools might decrease the number of district students. ow SITTING in my ubject to school board The state also denied the dis­ N office in the newly S approval on Feb. 12, trict's request to move students refurbished Robscott Christina School District into trailers while schools are Building is a Louisville officials plan hold a $144 million being repaired. "(The improve­ Slugger. The shiny bat capital referendum on April 18. ments) would take less time, and is located strategically beneath Delaware Department of would be better from a health and my photo of Babe Ruth. I was Education members last week safety standpoint, if we could born at St. Agnes Hospital, agreed to support most of the move the students into porta­ which is located next to what upgrades, which include building bles," Riley said. was once St. Mary's Industrial ' an elementary and a middle If the referendum is approved School in Baltimore. It was at school in the crowded on April 18, district taxpayers St. Mary's that Bear/Glasgow area; renovating will fund 40 percent or roughly George Herman schools to comply with the $57 million of the improvements. Ruth was intro­ Americans with Disabilities Act; The state will pay the remaining duced to base­ and upgrading the district's $86 million. ball and where swimming pool, technology and Due to the nation's struggling scouts from the NEWARK POST PHOTO BY JOHN LLERA air conditioning. Orioles noticed The congregation of First Assembly of God Church is changing their name to Parkview Assembly in Christina officials originally See REFERENDUM, 3 ~ him. honor of their new church and location on Polly Drummond Hill Road. Sharing his Maryland roots, The funds came from a capital campaign, the I've always Streit After more than 70 years in sale of the old church building and a mortgage. Home Grown Cafe been fascinated "Our congregation tithes, which is popular in by The Babe and how this downtown Newark, the evangelical churches," said Flanagan. "You'd be ne'er-do-well became a hero. con re ation's needs ~l1rt,,,'I~Pr1 " seeks ABC OK for bar Rewa, whose district includes not prevented most baseball By MARY E. PETZAK North Carolina and is original y from New historians from crediting Ruth Jersey, said his entire family helps in the work of Only non-smoking Main Street, said she would with "saving" pro ball follow­ NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER the church. "My son Brandon is associate pastor protest the addition of a bar at ' ing the Black Sox scandal. and he takes care of music and worship," said bar in downtown HomeGrown Cafe if city council Which brings me to the bat. he little church has been tucked away on Flanagan. "He is also youth pastor." By MARY E. PETZAK had any say in the decision. I won it last week in a raffle. Lovett Avenue for more than 70 years. The church's Missions Department is handled "Leaving aside the exact busi­ T ness, I'm not keen about more ' To me, it's a special Louisviille "We sold that building and we're renting by son Hugh Jr. "We have about 30 missions NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Slugger because it bears the back space in the afternoons until our new church around the world," said Flanagan. "He also takes bars anywhere on Main Street," wood-burned signature of is ready," said Rev. Hugh Flanagan of the First a group of men to a different country every year, he owners of the Home said Rewa this week. "Brandy Davis." Assembly of God. "The church has always been sometimes twice a year, where they build a T Grown Cafe at 126 E. However, city planning direc­ When you move to a new at 129 Lovett Ave., but because of growth and the church." Main St. in Newark want tor Roy Lopata said the changes town as I did a decade ago, need for parking, we're building the new church The countries are mostly in South America to add a full-service bar with 10 requested by Home Grown's you remember the fIrst dozen on Polly Drummond Hill Road." and places like Guatemala in Central America. seats to their restaurant. The owners meet the city's current or so people that you met who According to Flanagan, who has been pastor at "They're usually gone about a week to 10 days," application for the change in zoning code which means they stood out of the crowd. First Assembly of God for seven years, the new explained Flanagan. floor plan allowing the additions will not be coming before city such person is Curt Davis, at church will be called Parkview Assembly. "We Flanagan's daughter sings in the church and was filed with the Alcoholic council for review. the time the Newark Police have about 250 individuals in the congregation," works with the Missionettes, a girls' group. "We Beverage Control Commission in In May 2001, Newark's city Department's public info offi­ he said. "Quite a few are young married people - also have a boys' group called the Royal January. council changed the zoning code cer. He's an impressive young we have a lot involved in youth activities and Rangers," Flanagan said. "Both groups do An employee at the Cafe said to permit businesses within 300 man. children's activities." extremely well." this week that they hoped to start feet of protected locations, such Later, I met his'father, The congregation purchased the site for the His daughter also teaches the sign language renovations for the new space by as churches, to have Happy Brandon Davis. He played ball new church about four years ago. The two-story choir. "They sign for church services and they the end of February. "This will be Hours or offer drink specials at Duke before being signed in building with approximately 17,250 square feet performed at Newark Nite," Flanagan said. the only non-smoking bar in which must be served only with 1951 by the Pirates. He has of space is costing "just under $2 million," "They're remarkable." Newark," said Elizabeth. ''That's orders of meals. In addition, spent his entire career in base­ according to Flanagan. Son Heath does strategic planning for the con­ unusual. They also plan to move these full service restaurants ball, today as a scout, all the "Except for the church part, the entire building gregation and teaches Sunday School. "He also the expresso machine into the bar must serve food during all hours time keeping his home here in is two stories high," he said. ''The fellowship hall does Puppet Ministry and is the church's drum­ area so they can serve that there of operation. Newark. . holds over 200 people, there are 14 classrooms, mer - he does a little bit of everything - he's very as well." During the public hearing for I love to hear Brandon's fIve offices, a large lobby and plenty of bath­ The bar will be part of the the new ordinance, city coun­ space now used for serving meals cilmember John Farrell said he baseball stories because he rooms." See CHURCH, 3 ~ knows the players in the true and will be in operation during wanted restaurants to primarily sense. Also, he's the only per- all hours the business is open. . son I into regularly who City councilmember Christine See HOME GROWN, 3 ~ sports a World Series ring (Phillies 1980). I'm happy to own "his" Lousiville Slugger. But he's Pike Creek Charcoal Pit could become a shopping .center not that impressed. "I can give them away because they didn't Fritz Greisinger, president of the Pike the plans. "We've spent 60 percent of our would be a disaster," he said. sell," he jokes. Capano and Sons have Creek Valley Civic League, said League time at meetings kicking around the traffic However, civic league member Mary members have some say in restrictions on impact issue and from our standpoint, this Wherry said that community members discussed possibility of need to consider the possible alternatives supermarket, retail that might result if the site remains as it is. "We don't want it to turn into a greyfIeld stores and an 'upscale' either," Wherry said, noting that loitering NEWS 1-3,5 is becoming a problem in that area. restaurant on the site Area residents at the civic league meet­ POLICE REPORTS 2 ing agreed that if the center is redeveloped, By KATY CIAMARICONE a barrier should be erected to act as a noise OPINION 4 buffer between where delivery trucks pull NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER in land the surrounding communities along LIFESTYLE 6 Skyline Drive. apano and Sons, owners of the DIVERSIONS 7 "We don't want to hear trucks unload­ C Pike Creek Charcoal Pit and adja­ ing at 3:30 on a Sunday morning - any­ cent bowling alley, are hoping the PEOPLE 8 thing that can accentuate what's already community will like their plans for a shop­ there," RifIno said. ping center on the site. SPORTS 10-11 Charcoal Pits, patterned on '50s-style According to Carl RifIno, president of hamburger joints, have been around in the Linden Heath Civic League, the two OBITUARIES 12 New Castle County since the fIrst-ever site businesses located on Linden Hill Road opened 49 years ago on Concord Pike. CLASSIFIEDS B-Section could be torn down. RifIno said current Restaurants in Pike Creek and the other in building plans, which are only preliminary, the Fox Run Shopping Center are approxi­ include a possible 51,000 square-foot mately 10 years old. supermarket, retail stores and at least one A Charcoal Pit restaurant without an upscale restaurant. alcohol license lasted only nine months on In order to include two strips of retail Main Street in Newark during 2000. That stores in the plans, New Castle County site, still owned by Capano and Sons, now Council must approve rezoning the site has an Italian Bistro. from recreational to commercial. "Mr. The most recent Charcoal Pit, which Capano is not enamored with keeping the NEWARK POST PHOTO BY KATY CIAMARICONE was renovated to include a Sports Bar, Charcoal Pit there," said RifIno. The Charcoal Pit and Pike Creek Bowling Center could be replaced with a supermarket opened in the former Alyson's Restaurant Louis Capano III said he could not 7 99462 00002 3 and strip shopping center if Capanao and Sons follow through on their exploratory on Kirkwood Highway in the fall of 2000. comment on the plans. plans for the project. . PAGE 2· NEWARK POST • FEBRUARY 6, 2002 Visit us on the World Wide Web NEWARK POST .:. IN THE NEWS ,POUCE REPoRTS

The suspect waved a handgun and the parking lot behind the Galleria 'Newark man ordered them back inside the restau­ around 1:25 a.m. on Jan. 23. Police Loud music disturbs killed in crash rant where the employees were said a large group were fighting but neighborhoods On Friday, Feb. 1, at approxi­ forced to open a safe and empty the dispersed as they arrived. Officers Newark Police issued citations mately 9:30 a.m., a 1994 Honda contents into a bag supplied by the said alcohol was involved in the inci­ for noise violations at numerous Accord, operated by George D. suspect. The suspect then fled the dent. locations recently. Around 2:50 a.m. Steinmetz, 63, of Newark, stopped at scene by unknown means of trans­ on Jan 28, police responded to a a.stop sign on Old Limestone Rd. at portation. The employees were not Drunk driver complaint of loud music at 14 'Stanton-Ogletown Road and then injured and phoned police following Prospect Ave. Around 2 p.m. on Jan. pulled into the path of a 1988 Ford the incident. Anyone with informa­ runs red light 27, loud music was heard at 14 North E$cort operated by Thomas Meyers, tion concerning this robbery is asked Newark Police report a 25-year­ St. On Jan. 27, around 8:45 p.m., 30, of Newark. to contact old man from North Carolina ran a police cited residents at 57 E. Main The front of the Ford Escort red light and a metal pole on East St. for loud music. Around 110:50 struck the driver's side of the Honda Purse taken in Main Street at South College Avenue p.m. on Jan. 26, police responded to }\ccord. Steinmetz was taken to around 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 28. a complaint of loud music at the P¥,k Christiana Hospital where he died as Zingo's parking lot Warrants were issued for what will Place Apartments on Lehigh Road. a result of injuries sustained in the On Friday, Feb. 1, at approxi­ be the man's third DUI making it a On Jan. 24, around 11:20 p.m., police eollision. He was wearing a seatbelt. mately 9: 15 a.m., an 87-year-old felony charge, and running a red cited residents for loud music at 21A Meyers was also taken to Christiana Pike Creek woman was walking to light. O'Daniel Ave. HDspital where he was treated and her car in the parking lot of Zingo's released with chest trauma. He was Supermarket in the Polly Drummond Drunk driver rams Four men beaten ngt wearing a seatbelt. Shopping Center when a male sus­ NEWARK POST PHOTO BY JOHN LLERA • The crash remains under investi­ pect approached her from the rear. vehicle on Elkton Road up on Wilbur Street g;tion by the State Police Fatal The suspect, described as a white Newark Police arrested Jose As promised, contractors were working day and night on the pedes­ Accident Reconstruction Team.The male, 18-20 years old, about 6 feet, 2 Four Newark men, three age 21 trian underpass at Cas~o Mill Road during the past week. Cruz, 24, of the Admiral Court and one age 22, told police they were southbound lanes of Route 7 were inches tall, 180-200 pounds, and Apartments after he left the scene of moments, one occupant was arrested closed for approximately two-and-a­ wearing a dark fleece vest over a walking home from the Stone Bear teen charged an accident on Elkton Road just east Balloon around 1:35 a.m. on Jan. 26 and the other two were later identi­ half hours. light colored long-sleeve shirt, and of Veterans Lane around 2:30 on Jan. fied and also arrested. blue jeans, took her purse, which was when they were attacked and beaten. with threatening 20. Police report Cruz rammed the On Friday, Jan. 25, State Police Over the past two months New draped over her shoulder. The sus­ The victims said they saw a group of back of a vehicle stopped at an inter­ three or four white men, a black man Detectives arrested Frank B. Castle County Police have investi­ Robbery at Wendy's pect then fled toward the rear of the section and then fled. Police pursued ~tanding Goralski, 18, of Channing Drive in gated 106 stolen cars within New shopping center. The victim was not and a white woman on on Capitol Trail and stopped Cruz in his vehicle on Wilbur Street. They were attacked by Bear for sending a message over the Castle County, 90 of which were Delaware State Police are investi­ injured. Anyone with information Haines Street. He was charged with Dodge products. about this crime is urged to contact the black male described as having Internet indicating he had the capa­ gating a robbery that occurred at the DUI, leaving the scene of an acci­ bility to blow up the school he Delaware State Police Troop 2 at an Afro and wearing a plaid shirt, a Wendy's Fast Food Restaurant locat­ dent, inattentive driving and having a white male wearing a T-shirt and a attended. According to police, on 323-4411. Armed robbery ¢ at Capitol Trail and Possum Park false insurance card. silver chain, and another white male Jan. 24, Goralski sent a message, R;:oad around 1 :40 a.m. on Feb. 2. with a military-style haircut. One using the Internet, stating he "came attempted at Exxon Two female restaurant employees, 35 victim suffered an injury to his up with a way to blow up my school" aiid 26 years old, were going to their Fight fueled by Car roof damaged On Monday, Jan. 28, at about Newark Police report unknown mouth, and two victims each had a and that the incident "would make ~ar when they were approached from 12:30 a.m., a male suspect, described alcohol in Galleria lot persons caused damage by walking cut to his head. The fourth victim did the news almost everywhere." as a black male, five feet, eight inch­ behind by a black male suspect not report any injury. The attackers Detectives were advised of the mes­ .described as a black male 20-25 Newark Police charged Bryan on the roof of a vehicle parked in the es tall, weighting about 160 pounds, Golden, 22, of New York, and lot behind the Learning Center at 123 fled toward Cleveland Avenue after sage. A search of Goralski's resi­ wearing a black hooded winter jack­ years of age, 5 feet, 10 inches, to 6 the fight. dence yielded no explosive devices. feet tall, weighing 150-160 pounds, Dominic Dellaquila, 25, of E. Main St. sometime between 9 p.m. et approached the sales window at on Jan. 18 and 8 a.m. on Jan. 19. and wearing a black ski mask, black Wilmington with disorderly conduct the Exxon station on East Chestnut .}ilcket, black gloves, and blue jeans. after they refused to stop fighting in Attempted kidnapping Teens charged Hill road and asked the 28-year-old male clerk if he could enter the busi­ on road in Kirkwood with stealing cars ness to purchase candy. The business On Jan. 14, around 6:45 a.m., a New Castle County Police arrest­ is kept locked and payment for gas theft from cars on the increase in county 12-year-old girl from Kirkwood was ed three Newark teens for stealing purchases is done through a window. walking on Howell School Road in several cars from the Newark and When the clerk refused entrance,. ~ New Castle County Police have recently experi­ 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 26, unknown persons broke into a the area of Red Lion Road when a New Castle areas. Police have a second suspect, described as a enced a rash of thefts from cars throughout the car parked at 230 E. Main St. and removed proper­ black male, age 40-47, driving a sil­ charged the teens, ages 13, 14, and black male, five feet, eight inches county. Typically, the thieves will travel through ty. ver, four-door, Lexus, stopped and 15, with multiple counts of felony tall, weighting about 160 pounds" beighborhoods and peer into vehicle windows Unknown persons broke windows on two cars asked her if she wanted a ride. The theft, conspiracy, and criminal mis­ wearing a ski mask and a black hood­ "Searching for items in plain view. They target cars parked in the unit block of Marvin Drive sometime girl declined bur the suspect contin­ chief. ed jacket, approached the window that are left unlocked, cars left in dark areas, and between 10 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 8 p.m. on Jan. 27. ued to attempt to talk to her. She con­ On the afternoon of Jan. 26, a and produced a handgun. He ordered The car stereo was taken from one of the vehicles. tinued walking to her bus stop and County Police officer observed a the clerk to open the door or he cars that have items easily accessible. the Lexus then traveled nQrth on Red The thieves generally look for loose change, lap­ Sometime between 3 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Jan. stolen car occupied by three would shoot the clerk. The clerk Lion Road. The vehicle and suspect teenagers in the area of Route 4 and retreated to a rear office and the sus­ top computers, mobile phones, and items of value 27, unknown persons broke a window and removed were seen again at the Oceanmart that can be seen from' outside of the car. Police sug­ propoerty from a vehicle parked in the unit block of Redmont Drive. Police attempted to pects fled without entering the busi­ Deli on Red Lion Road on Jan. 22 stop the car but the driver refused to ness. The clerk waS not injured. gest whenever possible, take the items inside your Marvin Drive. but no further details about the black yield and attempted to escape. After a Anyone with information about home. Thieves know where items are typically hid­ Sometime between 11 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 10 male are available. Anyone with brief vehicle pursuit, the operator. this crime is urged to contact den inside the passenger compartment. If you must a.m. on Jan.27, unknown persons removed the information is urged to contact crashed into a guardrail causing two Delaware State Police at 323-4411. leave items inside your car, place them in the trunk license plate from a vehicle parked on O'Daniel Delaware State Police Troop 9, at tires to burst. and remember to lock the interior opening mecha­ Avenue. 378-5218. The three occupants inside the car nism. Police suggest that residents help patrol their ran from the crash site. Within In Newark, police also report numerous car neighborhood by reporting any suspicious activity break-ins recently. Unknown persons broke into a to police immediately by calling 911. Never leave van parked in the 400 hundred block of Delaware personal property of value inside your car. Property Avenue and removed property sometime between 1 that is readily accessible is an invitation to a thief. Not sure what to and 5 p.m. on Jan. 25. Sometime between 4:45 and do about your A) Wait for the report card? release your B) Hope things will get Inner Babe better? C) Accept Your Child's Excuses?

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, http://www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 6, 2002 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 3 ; NEWARK POST .:. IN THE NEWS Students experience an BIR1HS overnight space mission Tuesday, January 15 By KATY CIAMARICONE launched paper rockets fueled with Alka Freezer- April and Carl, Seltzer; rocketed into virtual space in a Newark, daughter NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Boeing flight simulator; and viewed the Rayala- Surya and wide open sky up close through tele­ Chandrasekara, Newark.; When the bell rang signaling the end of scopes."The students just couldn't wait to daughter school on a recent Friday, 43 McVey do this," said Susan Zigler, principal at BloOm- Melissa and Elementary School students stayed in their McVey Elementary School. "They've been Dan, Newark, son seats. For the next 18 hours, they logged in so excited all day." Mattes- Jennifer and an out-of-this-world time. Most students were most excited about Bernard, Newark, daugh~ Third- and fourth graders in Cheramy playing pilot in the simulator, which the tet Farina and Kevin Monaghan's classes Delaware Aerospace Foundation donates Hines- Amy and Eric, mixed fascination with fun during a plane­ to schools throughout Delaware. Hockessin, son tary sleepover party in their school gym. It "I've been waiting for this moment ever Neal- Crystal, Newark, was the culmination of aerospace training since my teacher told me about it," said son that began in at the start of the school year. Gary Beulah who, after safely steering the Farina and Monahan prepared students five-foot-high Boeing flight simulator, Wednesday, January 16 for their all-night missions by teaching said he wants to be a "space pilot" when he Stosic- Joanne and them all about the solar system. "The cur­ grows up. David, Newark, son riculum is expanding all the time, so we "Cool" and "amazing" are words a NEWARK POST PHOTO BY KATY CIAMARICON6 found that we weren't having enough time wide-eyed Harlan Hayden used to describe Third- and fourth-grade students piloted "a space simulator during a sleepover at in the day to spend on science," Farina at Thursday, February 11 his experience. "It was a little scary - it felt McVey Elementary School recently. •~ Truitt- Yvette C., Newark, said. like I was in a real plane. When you pull daughter Wearing colorful T-shirts decorated up it feels like you're diving and when you of flying than her young co-pilot. "It was a The students finished up their test ru~s Netta- Kelly and John, with pictures of planets and stars, the 43 pull down it feels like you're floating." nice gentle ride," she said. "I just pretend­ by logging their experiences in space jour; students squealed with wonder while they Newark, son Erica Perrin was a little less frightened ed like I was on a ride at the carnivaL" nals before hitting the sack. •., • Friday, January 18 Andrews- Pamelak and Darrell Andrews, Bear, Congregation hopes to have an all-day picnic at new site " daughter from Africa, some from Asia, some that speak Brierley- Melanie and ~ CHURCH from 1 French, Canadians, and people from South America l John, Newark, daughter w. Aure- Mallinda and talented," said Flanagan with a laugh. - quite a few of those." . Kwasi Bame, Newark, Flanagan's wife, Joanne, is the administrative On International Nights, the congregation brings different foods to share. "Sometimes the members ~ son assistant for the church. "She works along with Bigler- Naomi and Brian, me," Flanagan said. "All told, (including spouses will sing special songs in their own language," Newark, daughter and grandchildren) there are 17 of us in the family Flanagan said. . Krawczyk- Christina and working for the church." One of the events the congregation is looking forward to having in the new location is their picnic. ~ Matthew, Newark, son Flanagan noted that the congregation has mem­ "We had a very large celebration a few years ago .~. Pollak- Kara and David, bers speaking 18 different languages. "We're very Newark, daughter proud of that," he said. "We have people who come - an all-day picnic on the grounds," Flanagan Send IInger- Danielle, explained. "We had more than 1,000 people show up, but you need a lot of space and parking for that." I '" Newark, son And believe it or not, this young and growing I Mays- Cheri, Newark, I congregation has plans to expand their already­ ~. son I extensive programs in the new location. Saturday, January 19 "We will definitely be expanding and developing more programs," Flanagan said. "One of the things I Barnes- Tamara, Newark, daughter we're considering is a daycare center which will be Archer- Veronda and open to the whole community." Adrian, Newark, son Flanagan said the congregation hopes to be in the Zaweskl- Susan and new church by March. "The problem with the old Joseph, Newark, son building - although the congregation did extremely well there for so many years - was that it was in a Fanning- Monica, NEWAR K POST PHOTO BY JOHN LLERl Newark, son poor location," Flanagan said. "You need to have NEWARK POST PHOTO BY JOH N LLERA drive-by exposure to really grow. We expect to have (L to R) Rev. Hugh Flanagan with wife Joanne, granddaughter Kayla j Dennis- Doreen and 2, grandson Antonio Nabors, 7, daughter-in-law Lynn Flanagan witb Lloyd, Newark, daughter Members of the First Assembly of God Church have a tremendous impact on the community in our new met on Lovett Avenue in Newark for 70 years. church." Megan Flanagan, 7 months, and daughter Desiree Nabors at a one of Sunday, January 20 Looby- Carol and Christopher, Newark, son Referendum rejected in 2001 after History not standing complaints of not enough public input in the wa of r ress .. FFFRFNnllM from 1 and administrators at each school helped identify: economy, it could take until 2008 to receive state In October, the district held five public meetings' A cultural resources survey the area and determined it's funding for all the district's scheduled improvement about the referendum; less than 10 people attended value." required by the State Historic projects, Riley said. most of those meetings. . Preservation Office is no The other area of interest is A group of independent consultants, including unwelcome longer in the way of the plans the former Koelig farmhouse . The state has ahyays met its economic obliga­ tIOns. for sc~ool Improvements, according to a~countants, architects and engineers have been: for a city of Newark reservoir and outbUildings. According to Jenmfer DaVIS of Policy and Administrative ~ed to do a cOl?prehensive study of the planned: off Old Paper Mill Road. a memorandum filed with the for some Services in the state education office. But in these Improvements pnor to the referendum and results' . Dan Griffith, director of the New Castle County Land Use ~oc~ economic times, it is hard to predict how long will be made available to the public, Riley said. State Division of Cultural and Department in 1999, the prop­ ~ from It WIll take for the state to provide all the funding The district is also seeking volunteers to take HOME GROWN, 1 Historic Affairs, said Newark erty.has" four buildings repre­ needed to complete the renovations. part in the district finance and communications remain places to eat. "(I'd prefer) officials have been advised s~nting . a well-preserved farm T~s is Christina's s~cond try in two years to gain committees and a speakers bureau. "We ran too that Phase I of the archeologi­ CIrca 1875-1900." they not become cabarets or have publ~c support for the Improvements, which district s~ort a campaign l~st year; we didn't have enough: cal work is complete and they Historic preservation plan­ selling alcohol their main focus OffiCIalS say are long overdue. tune to get all the mformation out that we needed' are free to proceed with their ner Valerie Cesna noted that after a certain hour," Farrell said. . C?nl\pri13, 2001, district residents rejected a $67 to," Riley said. "This time, we're putting out a lot of At a recent city council meet­ permit process. the buildings included a house, IDllli~m lIDprovement plan, some claiming Christina information to make sure everybody knows what' ing in 2002, councilmembers "There is nothing signifi­ crib bam. milk house and dairy this is all about and what it's going to cost them." : cant in the old paper works bam. OffiCIalS s~ould have sought their help more during . discussed a -concern that some the planrung process. This time, parents, teachers - restaurants were becoming only along the White Clay River," According to Griffith, this pars when they stopped serving said Griffith. "(But) we are still is one of the few remaining PIeals late at night. excavating the native Indian such farms in the Piedmont ~ In July 2001, Cafe owner Eric site south of Old Paper Mill area of New Castle County. t\ber said business at the cafe Road. The study there is based ''We are preserving the farm I'definitely increased" when they on information collected about through recordation with draw- Something terrible happens when you do not advertise. l>egan serving alcohol about a 30 years ago." " ings of the house and bam and .~ ~ear ago. "When you get a liquor Griffith said the Indian site photos of the site:' he license, the public opinion really is located in an area which will explained. "Then it will be tom Nothing! Call 737-0724 goes up," said Aber at that time. not be under construction for down." • Home Grown Cafe is open 1 some time. "That area is where City officials hope to start a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to the pipe bringing water to the the bid process for construc­ Wednesday and 11 a.m. to mid­ reservoir will be located. tion of the reservoir this ~ight Thursday through Saturday which won't start for awhile," month. with live entertainment on said Griffith. "We have defmed rFriday and Saturday evenings. 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Time to be on the Our OF 1HE Arne. Can we receiving end help? 'The Christina District School Board will most likely set a date for another capitol referendum at . their next monthly meeting on Feb. 12. This will be the second time around for some of Offices: The paper's offices are located conveniently in the their requests, including renovations to nine schools. Robscott Building, 153 E. , Distict administrators are also seeking funds for two Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, DE new school buildings in the Bear-Glasgow area but 19713. Office hours are 8:30 have decided to refurbish the district's swimming pool a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. rather than build a new one. Phone: (302) 737-0724 The state department of education turned down the Facsimile: (302) 737-9019 'district's request for funding to build a third school, e-mail: [email protected] I. ;saying that School Choice and Charter schools might On Internet: www.ncbl.com/postJ ,reduce the expected number of students. To subscribe: Call 737-0724 or According to some who voted against the referen­ 1-800-220-3311. Cost is .dum in April 2001, lack of opportunity for public input $15.95 per year to New Castle contributed to that outcome. County addresses. To begin a This time, the district has already held five meetings subscription, simply call. to discuss their proposals. Less than a dozen people To place a classified: Call 1-800- showed up at anyone of those public forums. 220-1230 ) To place a display ad: Call 737- District officials are planning an all-out effort to 0724. inform district residents about the details of $144 mil­ lion in capitol improvements up for a vote this spring. . the old.Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station in Newark. AUhough .-.well ... Plan now to attend the school board meetings or KttuUI tile fc)tmlllr .Plltnnltvlv:llnia Railroad Station off South College Avenue, the B & 0 Station on.E' other public hearings on these projects and find out ~\,&~n~!::~e~s~~ming and going in the early 20th century. Tbi$photoi.bm+ HE STAFF of the Newark Post is I what is proposed. Tanxious to assist readers and The students in the district's schools are what's at an old photo from the Newark area are invited to loan it for ,.pfimlq"ip advertisers. Reporters, writers, editors ' wUne taken. For information, call the Newark Post, weekdays, 8:30a.m", and salespeople can be contacted as stake here. Good communication involves reception as listed: well as broadcasts. James B. Streit, Jr. is the publisher of the Newark i.' Post. He sets policies and ' . manages all departments in PAGES FROM THE P~ the Newark office. Call him at . 737-0724. News as it appeared in the Post throughout the years Newark Mary E. Petzak is the Our mission editor. She is responsible for all copy in the paper except rr IS OUR MISSION to inform readers of local gov- February 2, 1927 ing to advertise for bids for the ored this week by the Newark sports and advertising. demolition of Brookside Towers, Business Association as the Contact her at 737-0724. 1 ernment activity that touches the lives of the citizens Miss Harriet Evans a partially-completed high-rise impetus behind the first design it serves; to celebrate the freedom of speech granted Marty Valania prepares still unconscious structure on Chestnut Hill Road guidelines for Main Street the sports pages. The ,ali of us by the Founding Fathers of our Constitution in Newark. facades, did not start out to Miss Harriet Evans, one of sports editor is seldom in :by publishing letters of opinion and matters of record; Construction on the facility design buildings. the office, however, he Elkton's oldest and most promi­ stopped' in 1975 when the owner "I liked trees and I wanted to ~ and, most importantly, to offer news of people, places checks in frequently. Leave nent school teachers, was at 5 incurred financial problems leav­ major in botany," said the messages for Marty at 737-0724. 'and events that chronicles our Greater Newark com­ o'clock today, in an unconscious ing only a steel frame on the University of Delaware graduate. :munity. condition in the Union Hospital, property adjacent to the "I ended up studying urban geog­ , Elkton, as a result of being struck Katy Ciamaricone is a staff Brookside Shopping Center. raphy because I realized that if writer and general assign­ by an auto, Monday. Johnson said in December that you really plan to save the envi­ Miss Evans is very well ment reporter. Contact her the owner has been warned since ronment, you have to make cities at 737-0724. LEITERS TO EDITOR known in this vicinity, where she 1975 that if he cannot make the as safe and beautiful as possible." h s pent he' c . . NewarK NaSfi lOgrapny to ruscover no espite rumors of a possible process most press rereases. They pre­ ; No, there's nothing wrong his life really was. Taxi Co. hits free sale at the Newark Shopping pare obituaries and People briefs. with Elbert Chance. I was look­ Newark bus service Center, representatives of the Contact them at 737-0724. ing forward to seeing "The Royal To: Editor High School to enter Robert Dowling, operator of Krapf family said it's not happen­ Other contributing writers include Tenanbaums" for several weeks From: Robert McAlpine the Newark Transit Company, ing. "Let me say this," said prop­ Christine E. Serio, Jack Bartley, Peg to enjoy a good laugh. My girl­ Newark Lions Oratorical Contest says he will take the city to court erty Bill Burris, Broadwater, Elbert Chance, Marvin ftiend and I attend the movies The Newark Lions Club is The Newark High School has to halt its planned venture with "Money talks and everything has Hummel, and Ruth M. Kelly. Leave mes­ every Saturday night. I leaned again sponsoring a 50/50 night at registered and will prepare con­ the University of Delaware to a price, but the shopping center is sages for them at 737-0724. over to her several times and the movies, meaning that the testants for the Fourth National establish a free local bus system. not on the market at present." said, in disbelief, "this is terri­ profits will be split between the Dave Shelor is the Newark Posfs Oratorical Contest on the Dowling says he will file suit advertising director and manages the ble", "this is absolutely stupid," Newark Welfare Committee and Constitution. in Superior Court, Chancery local sales team. He can be reached at 1- "do you like this?" projects sponsored by the Lions Last year, a Delaware boy, Court and possibly U.S. District 800-220-3311. Ben Stiller's talent was in the Newark community. James M. Tunnell, Georgetown Court based on his charges that absolutely wasted' for there was The movie "The Natural," the Jim Galoff, local sales High School, was a finalist in the the city violated its bidding pro­ none shown at all. Gene 1984 baseball movie starring team leader, handles advertis­ Regional Contest at Philadelphia. cedures in awarding a contract to Hackman being mentioned as Robert Redford and Glenn Close, ing clients in the Glasgow and Philadelphia Region includes operate a new bus system to the beSt actor is just revolting. will be shown at the Cinema Routes 40/13 area. Call him Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern university. Danny Glover seemed to have Center in the Newark Shopping at 737-0724. New Jersey and Delaware. Dowling also contends the landed his first acting job. Center on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at The regional prizes are four­ free bus system, operated jointly Jessica Luppold sells Gwyneth Paltrow sure got easy 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for advertising in the Bear area. year scholarships in any college by the city and a state-subsidized money, for that role that required adults and $3 for students. She can be reached at 737- or university, or an extended trip university will provide unfair emoting of any type. In addition, a contest between 0724. no: to Europe. competition to his private taxicab : Unlike Elbert Chance, we the classes at Newark High company. Jeniler Evans is our stayed for its completion and School will take place with a advertising representative in the the iqimediately began to rant about Community Spirit Trophy award­ February 6, 1980 downtown Newark area. She can be it when the last credits rolled. ed to the class with the most in February 7, 1997 reached by calling 737-0724. We just saw "A Beautiful attendance. The real winners will County seeks bids to Mind" which we enjoyed a bit be the Newark community. Jay Falstad serves raze Brookside Towers Designing the future advertising clients in the n).~re but left us with many unan- New Castle County is prepar- Architect Gunter Shaffer, hon- greater Wilmington area. He can be reached by calling GUEST COLUMNIST 737-0724. For questions about advertising rates, poliCies and deadlines for the Newark livable Delaware initiative supports TORs to limit sprawl Post, call 737-0724. Other advertising reps include Kay P. McGlothlin, Jerry B'y RUTH ANN MINNER increased density and may even gram is structured, farmers would ers, paramedics and police offi­ Green, with a density of 5.4 units Rut! and Kim Spencer. ; ...... be able to provide enhanced state be more likely to receive a higher cers. It destroys natural habitat per acre; and a mature, tree-lined Shelley Dolor is the NE~ARK POST GUEST COLUMNIST services if a community is more price for their land under TDR. and worsens traffic congestion. suburb with sidewalks, 3.5 units classifieds advertising man­ efficiently designed, not sprawl­ Such a program would cost state Most of us don't like any of per acre. ager. She leads sales of clas­ A key Livable Delaware ini­ ing. taxpayers virtually nothing: the those byproducts of sprawl, but The lowest-rated images all sifieds and can be reached tialive focuses on preserving There are many successful cost would be borne by develop­ we have a difficult time envision­ included a heavy helping of at 1-800-220-3311. farmland and fighting sprawl TDR programs throughout the ers. When revenues are slumping, ing an alternative to homes on asphalt; strip development along USing the Transfer of country, including in our neigh­ we need to think about optional larger lots. The alternative is to busy highways and huge parking Our circulation manager Development Rights, or TDR. I boring states. tools to preserve farmland and sprinkle in some density, but lots fronting "big box" super­ is Mary Ferguson. For infor­ mation about subscriptions, aft} disappointed that many elect­ Success in r-T__ --,,--::=--~ open space. there are few models of attrac­ stores. call 1-800-220-3311. e4 officials have said they oppose Delaware, will Why should Delaware be so tive, more dense development in The presentation, including 80 sOch a program, even though require cooper­ concerned about sprawl? A Delaware. images and their ratings, is avail­ there is no specific proposal yet. ation and inno­ recently released Centers for The notion that density is able on the Livable Delaware Jane Thomas manages the All three counties are included at vation among Disease Control study defined inherently ugly was successfully website, www.state.de.us/plan­ Composition Department. ~ table in our efforts to develop the state, coun­ sprawl as "uncontrolled, poorly challenged during a Livable ning/li vedel. one. ties and munic­ planned, low-density and single­ Delaware summit in Dover last With more than 215,000 new The Newark Post is published !" Under such a program, devel­ ipalities. We use community growth." That November. With quality design Delaware residents expected by Friday by Chesapeake Publishing opers purchase development are working in study, in a nutshell, concluded that allows for mixed uses, gener­ 2030, the state has a vital stake in or, oration. News and local saks ~hts from farmers in designated good faith with Minner that sprawl is hazardous to our ous buffers and open-space set­ how growth occurs throughout !o Ices are located in the Robscott "sending" areas. The farmers many stake- health. We're more likely to be uilding, 153 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., asides, closeness to transit and Delaware. State taxpayers pro­ Newark, DE 19713. keep farming. Those rights are holders, the counties, municipali­ overweight, asthmatic and the access to walking and biking vide the funding for transporta­ All advertising and news are tlJinsferred automatically into a ties,' farmers, developers, civic victim of a traffic accident if we paths, a more dense development tion and transit, all prisons, the accepted and printed only at the sok designated "receiving" area association leaders and environ­ live in communities where we can be an attractive and very liv­ Delaware State Police, about 70 discretion ofthe publisher. The Where additional density will be mentalists in our efforts to craft a can only get around by car. able address. percent of all school funding, 60 Newark Post is a proud member ofthe allowed. Counties would choose Maryland-Delaware-D. C. Press program that will be successful. There are more reasons, why A diverse group of percent of paramedic services Association, the National Newspaper tltose sending and receiving We need TDR to complement my Livable Delaware agenda is Delawareans from all three coun­ and 50 percent of library funding. Association and the Downtown zpnes, not the state. the state's very successful focused on fighting sprawl. ties including civic association Not only is quality of life at Newark Partnership. Those receiving areas could Farmland Preservation program, Besides chewing up farmland activists, farmers, elected offi­ stake, so are taxpayer dollars. POSTMASTER: Send be very attractive places to live if which has permanently saved that most Delawareans would cials, developers and environ­ I ask elected officials at every address changes to: Newark counties and local governments almost 65,000 acres of agricultur­ like to preserve, sprawl wastes mentalists rated 80 images as level: municipal, county and Pos~ 153 East Chestnut Hill allow for mixed uses and set alland. But the average price per taxpayers' money. More compact appropriate or not appropriate for state; to wait for the proposal Roaa, Newark, DE 19713. strict design standards - including acre under this program is only development on less land uses Delaware. A photo of a produc­ developed by this inclusive group ISSN 1056-765864656465. landscaping, a variety of facades, $1,039, not attractive enough to costly infrastructure roads, tran­ tive farm ranked among the top and thoughtfully consider this Periodicals postage paid at buffers, walkability and other persuade farmers to sell strategic sit, schools, and sewers more images. The audience favorites effort to preserve farmland and Newark, Del., ana additional amenities that will make these parcels where development is efficiently. also included a mixed-use walka­ fight sprawl. offices. cpmmunities livable. Also, the encroaching. Sprawl lengthens emergency ble village with a density of more Minner is the governor of the state must ensure that infrastruc­ Depending on how such a pro- response times for our ftrefight- than 10 units per acre; Dover's state of Delaware. ture is in place to support the

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NEWARK POST .:. IN THE NEWS Longwood Gardens' Rose Pavilion has larger space for family events Lots of good news is coming Fossil Junction to stroll down younger audience members some to us from Longwood Gardens Main Street and have some pre­ line role models. these days. There is a new per­ historic fun. Fun is also what the The sixth and final program is , forming arts space and, according audience will have when it is set for Sunday May 5, with per- • to Performing Arts Director transported back in time when formances at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m .. \ Priscilla Johnson, there will be these creatures actually roamed At those times 'The Gizmo I six great family events in the new the earth. Guys' will hold forth in The Rose space this winter and spring. An old favorite in a new for­ Pavilion and once again prove , The new performing arts area mat will occupy the attention of they can amaze as well as amuse. ' is called The Rose Pavilion. It is all at The Rose Pavilion on They combine original routines, replacing The .Conservatory By PHIL TOMAN Saturday April 6, at 12:30 and witticisms and world class jug- • Ballroom which will be closed 2:30 p.m. 1 refer to the classic tale gling skills in a very light-hearted ' for a few years for renovation. and center, it is nice to know that history of storytelling with of 'Ferdinand the Bull'. approach to this ancient art. The Rose Pavilion is larger than tickets to these events include vibrant art and lessons for Our old friend who would These programs wili sell out ' the Ballroom and has a raised garden admission! You can come humanity . • rather smell the flowers than . quickly; they always have. You , stage for better visibility. It is and spend the day and there is On Saturday March 2, at 11 fight in the bull ring brings its may call 610-388-1000, Ext. 100 ., located in front of the even a special children's menu at a.m. and 1 p.m., a musical jour­ heartwarming message of non­ to order tickets. : Conservatory and just beyond the Terrace Restaurant. ney titled 'Are You My Mother?' violence and individuality to the Longwood Gardens is about a • The Conservatory Terrace. Performances will last about 45 will be offered. In this tale, a fore again. Let's face it, adults, as 45 minute drive from our area. The series of six events is minutes and are designed with baby bird emerges from its shell well as children can learn from The entrance is on US Route 1 ' called Fabulous Fun Days for the attention span of youngsters to find an empty nest. Not know­ this tale to be retold at east of Kennett Square. Families. They will include inter­ five and older in mind. ing that the mother has left the Longwood. The classic children's tale Enjo~! . active storytelling, musical the­ The series gets underway this nest to look for food, the baby On SUl)day April 28, at 1 and 'Ferdinand The Bull' is one of six Toman has been a columnist ater productions, classical strings Saturday offering 'Sweet Potato leaves in search of the mother. 2:30 p.m. the West Chester programs in Longwood Gardens' for the Newark Post since 1969. and a juggling show to help chase Pie and Such' with performances The baby bird finds more than it Middle Schools' Selec;t Strings Fabulous Fun Days for Families An enthusiastic supporter of the away those winter doldrums and at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This pro­ was looking for. directed by Katrina Kelly will which runs through the Spring at arts locally, he has a vast knowl­ usher in another spring. gram features an interactive pro­ 'Dinosaur Desperados' will be offer 'A Musical Spring the new Rose Pavilion. edge of the arts in the ' mid- ' The Fun Days ' also include a gram of African-American folk center stage at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Celebration'. The Concert will Atlantic region. He and his wife, ' Pot-a-Plant activity, a self-guided tales. on Saturday, March 23. This include works by Rossini, string students chosen by audi­ Marie, are longtime residents of ,: plant hunt and a trip through the African musical instruments musical fantasy is set in the town Mussorgsky and other composers tion froni students in the West Newark. He hosts a weekly radio . "kids only" maze. will be used to add authenticity to of Fossil Junction in the old, old, interspersed with Disney Chester School District. Not only program on WNRK. At this time of year with the production. It will provide old, old West! Dinosaurs from Classics. The 65 member ensem­ will this be an enjoyable program Christmas bill paying still front detailed information about the around the globe assemble at ble is made up of outstanding for all ages, it will offer the

Children can bring their own Prison Fellowship Winnie-the-Pooh character, teddy Ministries training COMMUNITY BRIEFS bears or dolls. Guests will be seated Prison Fellowship Ministries will at child-sized tables and chairs. hold training for persons interested in II from 4-6 p.m. Still life, life draw­ Children's Tea & Seating is limited. Preregistration volunteering for "in prison" ministry ing and sculpture are just a few of the and prepayment is required. For on Friday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. ideas available for exploration. Cost Winnie-the-Pooh information and tickets, contact and Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9:30 a.m. is $60 for members and $70 for non­ A Children's Tea for 4-8-year-old Linda Russell at 831-1974. to 4 p.m. at New Castle United members. For more information, call boys and girls and their guests will Methodist Church, 510 Delaware 266-7266. be held at Newark Unitep Methodist Super Street, New Castle. Church's Heritage Hall, 69 W. Main ' Ash Wednesday ser­ Crossword Please bring a bag lunch on Knights hold Street on Saturday, April 13, from Saturday; beverage and dessert will noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per vice at New London Solution be provided. All materials are sup­ pancake breakfast person. New London Presbyterian plied and the training will certify one The Knights of Columbus will be Fun includes readings of Winnie­ Church is having an Ash Wednesday from for effective ministry inside the pris­ holding a pancake breakfast on the- Pooh stories, games, small art Worship Service on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. page 12 ons of Delaware. Please call 655- • Sunday, Feb. 10. from 9 to II a.m. at project, and songs and music. Three Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. ' 0598 to register. SI. Margaret of Scotland Church winners will be chosen in a fashion located at 230 Executive Drive in the show of the children wearing their A time of fellowship with refresh­ Pencader Industrial Park on Route dress-up clothes. Bring your own ments will follow in Community Mardi Gras at Jeanne 896. Cost is $4 per person!children 5 camera or sit for a photo. Price for Hall. Childcare is provided for Jugan Residence and under are free. Proceeds will 5x7 photo: $10. Menu will be veggie infants through 4 years old. For addi­ benefit the SI. Margaret of Scotland sticks with ranch dip, tea, apple juice, tional information call the church at Residents at the Jeanne Jugan 610-869-2140. Residence of the Little sisters of the building fund. Limited tickets will be sandwiches and desserts. Poor on Salem Church Road will cel­ available on Feb. 10. For more infor­ ebrate Mardi Gras with a Coronation mation, call 369-8100. ( Ceremony on ~nday evening, Feb. i II, at 7:15 p.m. In our auditOrIum. , 1, The event includes the crowning of our 2002 King and Queen, along with our 2002 Royal Court, and live music. The Mardi Gras Parade is on Dinner Combo's "For Two" Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 2:30 p.m. in the mall area of the home. This year's Caribbean Seafood Combo $29.95 • Sea-Steak Combo $25.95 parade includes entries from a 1- Beef & Reef Combo $26.95 • London Broil Combo $25.95 the tosseo h"·~-;!~~~=~ route. King Cake and awards our parade. Arts Alliance classes Classes are being offered by the When you need blood Newark Arts Alliance for ages 8 to tests, bring your adult in all skill levels in a variety of prescription to OMEGA. subjects, from dance and cartooning Ranked edl CC Men's Basketbal Team! . to photography, poetry, and acting. Classes begin this month. For com­ plete details on classes and instruc­ Newark tors, and registration information, 341 E. Main Street ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. call the Art House at 266-7266. (302) 454-8088 Mon. - Fri. 7 am - Noon ~ l ~ After school art club Sat. 7 am -10 am The Art WareHouse behind the Newark Natural Foods is offering an Omega welcomes Medicare : For V a entine's Da~ after school art club to students and most major Insurances . I grades 8-12 Mondays through March : Is there someone special that . :~ For this Valentines Day... : ~ou want to tell bow ~ou feel? ; ] : SA\, IT IN A LOVE NOTE : .: ~ ~ ~ On Feb. 14, the CECIL WHIG ~ Fruit Design ~ Incredibly ~ , ~ Is Setting Aside A Special Page For Your Valentine's Greetings ¥~ Edible Delites, In'"::. www.fruitflowers.com umtw. ~ ~,,

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http://www.ncbl.com/post/ FFIIRL\RY 6,2002 • NF\\·. \RK POSI • P\(:F 7 Diversions • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 16. Comedy by Oscar Wilde at Hartshorn guest emcee Cathy Caldwell at Ground THE ANGULAR AND LINEAR 8 Hall. East Park Place. Newark.Tickets Round Restaurant. Route 896. Newark. p.m. Chamber Concert featuring soprano. THE NATURAL 7:30 p.m. Benefit and times. call 831-1418. Info. call 652-6873. Nicole Clouser and the Newark ~howing of 1984 baseball film starring THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA Through PWP DANCE 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Ecumenical Chorus at Newark United Robert Redford at Cinema Center. Feb. 16. Satire at Hartshorn Hall. East sponsored by Parents Without Partners at Methodist Church. 69 E. Main SI.. Newark Shopping Center. Profits go to Park Place. Newark.Tickets and times. Plumbers & Pipe fitters Executive Hall in Newark. For more info .. call 369-3466. Newark Lions Club and Newark Welfare call 831-1418. Stanton. Info .. 610-344-7175. I DON'T FEEL NO WAYS TIRED 5 Committee. Adults. $5: students. $3. BINGO 12:45 p.m Wednesdays at p.m. dinner and theatre at Middletown WELCOME SPRING Through March Newark Senior Center. Lunch available • SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Fire House. East Green SI.. Middletown. 22. Four acres of warm. colorful garde~ for $2/platter at 11:45 a.m. 737-2336. Caterer: Jimmy's Grille & Restaurant. under glass in Conservatory at TIME FOR TWOS 10:30 a.m. SPAGHETTI DINNER 3 - 6 p.m. at Tickets $20. None Sold At Door. For . , Longwood Gardens. Kennett Square. Pa. Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Christiana Presbyterian Church. 15 N. tickets and info .. call 378-3785. For more information. call 610-388- ages 2-3 at Newark Free Library. Library Old Baltimore Pike. Tickets are $6 ANTIQUES SHOW Through tomorrow 1000. Avenue. Registration required. Call to adults. $3.50 children 5-10. and under 5 at Singerly Fire Company in Elkton. KAFFEE KLATSCH 6 to 8 p.m. register at 731-7550. are free . Take out. $5. tickets can be Adult admission of $2 will cover both Coffee house for gay men only at Brew bought at the door. For more info .. call days. children under 12 no charge. Ha Ha Market Street. Wilmington. • THURSDAY, FEB. 7 368-0515. Snowdates. Feb. 16-17. for more info., Sponsored by OutDelaware. a member of CASINO NIGHT 6 p.m. to midnight call 410-398-1620. AIDS Delaware. Info. 1-800-292-0429. ZOO STORYTIME 10 a.m. Story and second Saturdays. Poker and wheel at .. .. SHADOWS Through Feb. 9. Multi­ animal presentation for toddlers and Newark Elks #2281. 42 Elks Trail. New • SUNDAY, FEB. 10 . ~ media production. incorporating live the­ preschoolers at Brandywine Zoo. Meet at Castle. Free admission for players. atre. special effects and video at the Education Building (next to Monkey Information. call 328-2281. VALENTINE JAZZ CONCERT 2:30 Wilmington Drama League. Lea House). Free zoo admission through SWEETHEART'S BINGO 7 p.m. at p.m. David Leonhardt Jazz Group & Boulevard. Wilmington. Tickeis and March. Info. 571-7788. Mill Creek Fire House on the Kirkwood . Shelley Oliver Tap Dancers at Longwood times. 764-1172. Highway. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets Gardens. Kennett Square. Pa. 610-388- JEKYLL AND HYDE Through April • FRIDAY, FEB. 8 are $10 in advance. $12 at the door. All Sweet Potato Pie and Such with Queen Nur and Kala Jojo will per­ 1000. 28 at The Three Little Bakers Dinner • proceeds will benefit AIDS Delaware. form during Fabulous Fun Days for Families at Longwood Gardens, VICTORINE'S VALENTINE DAY Theatre. Pike Creek. Tickets and times. YOUR A GOOD MAN CHARLIE For tickets and info .. call 652-6776. Kennett Square, Pa., on Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Black 12:30 to 4 p.m. Valentines celebration at ,. 368-1616. BROWN Through Feb. 10 at The Baby MR. SKIP II a.m. performance fol­ History Month event is recommended for ages 5-and-up. For more . Hagley Museum, Route 141. 658-2400. ': SOUTHERN FRIED MURDER Grand. Wilmington. Tickets $20 adMits. lowed by 10:30 a.m. story time at information, call 610-388-1000. DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA 7 Through Feb. 23. Murder mystery which $15 under 12. 1-800-37-GRAND. Rainbow Books & Music. Info., 368- p.m. Performance at Grand Opera House; audience helps to solve at Candl«light COMEDY CABARET 9:30 p.m. 7738. Delaware Center for Horticulture mem­ through White Clay Creek State Park Wilmington. Tickets, 652-5577. Music Dinner Theatre. 2208 Millers Rd .. tonight and tomorrow. The comedy and GARDEN TOUR 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. two bers and $12 for non-members. Call 658- Nature Center to search for cardinals, CONCERT 6:30 p.m. Dr. Orlando Otey~ Ardentown. Tickets and times. 475-2313. magic of Norm Klar; from The Comedy hour guided tour of the University of 6262 for more information. ~ose hips, partridge berries, and more. concert pianist, will present a gospel • AN IDEAL HUSBAND Through Feb. Store in La Brian Diamond; and special Delaware Botanic Garden. $8 for IN SEARCH OF RED 10 a.m. hike For more info., call 368-6900. theme through imagery created by the classics at Faith Baptist Church, 4210 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Free. Info, • 998-4105. FEBRUARY 6 County YMCA. East Baltimore Pike. Mondays. Men's barbershop rehearsals at p.m. This month's meeting will be held at . , Jennersville, Pa. Childcare available: ages 7- MBNA Bowman Conference Center, Jennie Smith Elementary School, Newark. MOMS CLUBIBEAR 9:30 a.m. first and-up get to swim. 610-869-2140. MEETINGS Ogletown. All are welcome. 655-SING. IMMIGRANTS STILL AMONG US • MONDAY, FEB. 11 Wednesday of month at 345 School Bell served. No one under 21 admitted. Adults. OPEN LIFE PAINTING 7-10 p.m. 12:30 TO I:20 p.m. Discussion of Soviet Rd., Bear. For information, call 832-2604. MICK MOLONEY 7:30 p.m. Green FEBRUARY 8 S15: seniors S12. Info. 378-7466. Mondays at Art WareHouse, #16 Market Jews and Hollocaust survivors in communi- Willow concert at the New Castle , , AT HOME MOTHERS CONNECTION WRITING WORKSHOP 2 to 3 p.m . East Plaza, 280 E. Main St. , Newark .. Bring ty at 329 Purnell Hall, Delaware Avenue, FAMILY & COMMUNITY I p.m. second County Irish Society Center, 130 I S. 7:30 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. Second Sundays at Art House. Delaware own supplies and easel. Painters split mod- Newark. Free & open to public. 831-6467. Meeting for moms only at St. Barnabas Fridays. Continuing education to promote Rodney St., Wilmington. Tickets, $12 in Avenue. Newark. els fee. 266-7266. BIBLE CONFERENCE Through Friday at advance; $14 at door. 798-4811. Church, Duncan Road. 610-274-2165. better way of life at County Extension NEWARK DELTONES 7:30 p.m. Spirit & Life Bible Church, Hilltop Road, TAl cm 2:30 p.m. Wednesday or Monday; Office, South Chapel Street. Newark. New Mondays at Newark United Church of Elkton, Md. Info, 410-398-5529. • TUESDAY, FEB. 12 I II: 15 a.m. Friday, at Newark Senior Center. members welcome. Info. call 738-4419 or FEBRUARY 11 Christ. Main Street. Info. call 368-1749. FROM ROSIE TO ROOSEVELT I p.m. , , S20/month.737-2336. 831-1239. • I GUARDIANS' SUPPORT 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Film series and discussion of UD FACULTY JAZZ 8 p.m. Concert in JAZZERCISE 'LIGHT' 9 a.m. CARDIO POWER 9 a.m. Fridays and BOOK SIGNING 3:30 p.m. Author & UD Mondays. Meeting for grandparents and all WW II experiences at Cecil County Library, Wednesdays at Newark Sernor Center. Mondays at Newark Senior Center. professor Elizabeth Higgonbotham will sign Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont those raising others' children at Children & Elkton Road. Registration preferred. but not Music Building, Amstel Avenue and. SI5/month. To register, call 737-2336. $11/month.737-2336. copies of her book. "Too Much To Ask: Families First, 62 N. Chapel St., Newark. required. Info, call 838-3300. Black Women in the Era of [ntegration" at Orchard Road. Info., 831-2577. ." FAMILY CIRCLES 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Info or to register, call 658-5177, ext. 260. OPEN MIKE/SLAM 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. at Newark Senior Center. 658-5177. FEBRUARY 9 the University Bookstore. Perkins Student STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 SINGLES CIRCLE 7 p.m. Mondays at Poetry reading!competition at Art House, p.m. Tuesdays for ages 3-6 at Newark Center. Academy Street. Newark. 831-2791. New London Presbyterian Church, 1986 132 E. Delaware Ave., Newark. 266-7266. FEBRUARY 7 DIVORCECARE 1-3 p.m. Saturdays. NEW DIRECTIONS 7: 15 to 9:30 p.m. Free Library. Library Avenue. 731-7550. Separated/divorced persons meet at Praise Newark Road (Route 896) in New London. AEROBICS FOR WOMEN 6 p.m. at MARDI GRAS PARTY 6-10 p.m. at Support group for families. friends and per- Pa.610-869-2140. Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church, SCHOOL ELECTION REVISIONS Assembly, 1421 Old Baltimore Pike. Hill Brewery, Main Street, Newark, ' sons with clinical and manic depression at LINE DANCING I and 2:30 p.m. Summit Bridge Road, Bear. Free. Nursery, 7p.m. Public hearing on revisions to nomi- Newark. All welcome. Info. 651-3600. featuring the Barbone Street Jazz Band, the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Mondays at Newark Senior Center. 737- $2/child. Info, call 834-4772. nating districts for school board elections in Cajun and Creole cuisine, party favors, Wilmington. For information. call Dolores 2336. MS SUPPORT 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays alMS Christina School District at Christiana High FEBRUARY 9 at 286-1161 or June at 610-265-\594. masks and Mardi Gras decor. Info, call School, Salem Church Road. 577-3464. SCOTTISH DANCING 8 p.m. Mondays at Society Headquarters, 2 Mill Road. 888-2739. RECYCLE ALUMINUM 9 a.m. to noon EYES ON THE PRIZE 7 p.m . Political DESIGN LECTURE 2:30 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, South Wilmington. Info, call 655-5610. PAJAMA STORIES 7 p.m. Tuesdays second Saturday each month at Center for analyst and former White House correspon- College Avenue, Newark. Info, call 368- SIMPLY JAZZERCISE 5:30 p.m. Presentation about interior desi ners of the dent for the Washincrton Post Juan Williams for ages 3-6 at Newark Free Library, a.a.ti..~rl OfLDAutA.Jt: _a ...kLu 11. T-LJp .~ru\IC ~nrl 0 ~ m Wpnnp ~ !tV nm " . . Koute:lI. 11'ee. Into. !lUU-44!1-jlSlS~. - - . n portions. Call for house siding and larg.e p.m. Mondays at the Holiday Inn. Route enter. all 737-233 to register. YOUNG ADULT DEPRESSION 7-8:30 Newark. Reception follows lecture. Info. pickups at 239-2690. 273. 368-7292. DIVORCECARE 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. p.m. Thursdays. Support group sponsored 831-2991. NCCo STROKE CLUB Noon Mondays at Support group meets at Praise Assembly, by Mental Health Association in Delaware SECRETS TO GREAT PARENTING FEBRUARY 10 the Jewish Community Center. Talleyville. 1421 Old Baltimore Pike, ~ewark. For for ages 18-26. Free. Meeting locations pro- 6:30 p.m. Summit Bridge Community Info. at 324-4444. information. call 737·5040. vided only with registration at 765·9740. ECSTASY: THE UNTOLD STORY 4-5 Fellowship sponsors video and discussion at LET'S DANCE CLUB 4 to 6 p.m. p.m. New Castle County Police drug Lower School Library of Caravel Academy. FEBRUARY 12 FEBRUARY 13 Thursdays. Bring partner and dance to OJ awareness program for parents at Newark Route 72. Refreshments and childcare pro- and Big Band Music at Newark Senior United Methodist Church, Main Street. vided. Free. Public welcome. LINCOLN COLLECTION 10 a.m. to 4 WHY A PAUL R. JONES COLLECTION Center. Info, caJI737-l336. Free. Info. 368-8774. MENDED HEARTS 7:30 p.m. Meeting p.m. Special exhibit of photographs. engrav- 12:20-1 :20 p.m. Lecture at 116 Gore Hall, BLUEGRASS/OLDTIME JAM 7:30· 10 PROJECT STRAIGHT TALK 4-5 p.m. with speaker at American Heart Association. ings. documents and notes written by South College Avenue. Newark. Free and p.m. Thursdays at SI. Thomas Episcopal Discussion of what life is like as a teen Old Churchmans Road. All welcome. Info. Abraham Lincoln at Goodstay Center. 2600 open to public. Info. 831-1899. Churcb, South CoIle,ge Avenue. Any skill mom or dad for 7tb to 12th graders at ·832-1084. Pennsylvania Ave .• University of Delaware CELEBRATING THE LITERARY level welcome. Bring your -own instrument. Newark United Methodist Church. Main SHOW ME THE MONEY 6 to 7 p.m. Wilmington campus. Info. 573-4468. VOICE 4 p.m. Presentation by Beatriz NEWARK MORNING ROTARY 7-8: 15 Street, Main Street. Free. Info, 368-8774. Loan information for small businesses from STEAMBOAT EXPLOSIONS Noon to I Rivera. Cuban-born author of "Midnight a.m. every Thursday at the Blue & Gold FOOD & WiNE MATCIDNG 2 p.m. First State Community Loan Fund at p.m. Presentation by UD professor John Sandwiches at the Mariposa Express," at Club. Newark. For infonnation, call 737- Discussion of why certain wines compli· Community. Service Bldg .. 100 W. 10th St.. Brockman in the 1941 Lecture Room at Trabant University Center. Main Street, 171 1 or 737-0724. ment certain foods by wine historian at Wilmington. Registration or info. call 1- Morris Library, University of Delaware Newark. Free & open to public. 831-0229. DIVORCECARE 7·8:30 p.m. Thursdays. MOT Senior Center, IlOO South Scott St. , 800-652-4779. campus, Newark. Info, 831-2236. Separated/divorced persons meet at Cbester Middletown. Finger foods and wines will be CHORUS OF BRANDYWINE 7:30 p.m. CHRISTINA SCHOOL BOARD 7:30

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Dominica' 1.5 miles south of Rt. 40 2:15 AM - Culto de Adoraclon MARTES 1545 Church Road Bear, DE 19701 7:30 PM - Eatudlo Blbllco Igl•• 'a de Nino .JUEVES Rev. Alan Bosmeny 7:30 PM - Reunion de C.'ula. 302-834-1599 VIERNES For More Information, Visit Our Web Site at: www.ElktonFirst.org 6:45 PM - .... N.V. youth Group Sunday School 9:00 a.m . E.rnall: .. NV [email protected] Pastor Carl A. Turner Sr. En I ••sq. d. I. Aut. 7 & 71 First Lady Karen B. Turner 1545 Church Rd., B ••r, DE 19701 Or Call: 410-398-4234 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 302-838-5705 W"W'W"_gbSl",-u",c.org/nu.v.vld.J 290 Whitehall Road, Elkton, MD 21921 For further information or www.forministrycom/19701RLUMC directions please call: E-tnall • vld.u",[email protected]", 302-834-9003 Rev. John M. Dunnack, Pastor Pastor: Haydee Vidot-Diaz Unitarian First Church To Advertise Here of _mer Universalist 2 e-.. 3:17 Call Nancy Tokar Christ, Scientist .....~ doe s~ '" doe 5 10 G)~ Fellowship of ..1tnd <4., ~ <4. ~ ••• ervlce a.m. Newark 48 West Park Place, Newark at Child Care & 420 Willa Rd. Sunday Service & Sunday School 10:00 AM ~assembly Sunday School N k DE EARLY SERVICE ewar, Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 PM 410-398-1230 Public Reading Room - 92 E. Main St. . Newark at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday Morning! 1421 Old Baltimore Pike Mon. - Fri. 10:00 AM • 5:30 PM (302) 368-2984 Sunday School - 9:30 am Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM or Newark, DE TOPIC: Towards a Theology of Time, or Worship Service - am Childcare available during services. 10:30 Navigating Time Soulfully ALL ARE WELCOME Sunday Evening - 6:00 pm 800-220-3311 (302) 737-5040 SPEAKER: Rev Greg Chute www.fccsnewark. AWANA Children Program Sunday SchooL ...... 9: 15 a.m. 151 Teens Sunday Worship.10:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. NEWARK WESLEYAN CHURCH Wed. Bible Study/ Prayer - 7:00 pm Wednesday Family Night...... 7:00 p.m. 708 West Church Rd. NurselY Provided for all Services Newark , DE The Voice of Liberty TV Channel 28 Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers, Youth & Missionettes tit (302) 737-5190 Broadcast every Sat 5:30pm Safe &Fun Children's Ministry at each service. Quality Nursery provided. Pastor James E. Yoder III Sunday School for all ages .9:30 a.m. We are located at 2744 Red Lion Road Michael Petrucci, Pastor Morning Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. (Route 71) in Bear, Delaware 19701. For Ben Rivera, Assistant Pastor Children's Church & Nursery Provided more in formation about the Church, Pl ease ~ __~ _____Llw.hR.~.n'"_ ~D~~tn_In1~_. __~_ I.~, ~, __ ~~ ______~ ~~d-~~~ ______~laE~ __~ ______~ ____~ ~~{jU2 838-2060 Mid-Week www .org Frie"dly Heart" HEAD OF CHRISTIANA OGLETOW'T St. John the Baptist Catholic Church I ~ ~ '" E. Main & N. Chapel Streets "-h ,-" PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH ,.~~£ Daily Mass: Mon - Sat 8 a.m. 316 Red Mill Rd. - Newark, DE ",,),,~ Sunday Mass: 7:30,9, 10:30 a.m. Trtuth Chapel 1100 Church Road (corner of 273 & Red Mill Rd.) Holy Angels' Catholic Church LIving the Best Life Newark, DE 302-737-2511 82 Possum Park Road Relevant, Fulfilling, Fun - 302-731-4169 Pastor: Dr. Drew Landrey Weekend Masses: Saturday 5 p.m. Enjoy worship with us Sundays, 1O:30am Rev. Christopher "Kit" Schooley Sunday Services: Sunday 9,10:30,12:00 noon 9a.m. -lOa.m.- Contemporary service 2 (S . h) · d' Th Lo f 1O:30a.m -l1:30a.m .- Traditional Service p.m. panJs Fe, b 10 - Fill mg e ve 0 Sunday School - 9:30 AM Pastor: Father Richf!rd Reissmann Yi LUi h h S 11 00 AM Sunday School9a.m -lOa.m, 1O:30a.m -l1a.m our e C urc ervice - : Wed. Activities 5:15- 9p.m. Rectory Office: 731-2200 Feb, 17 - The Lost Art ofLoving:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~t---....~~=~~~=-~::-~~~~::----..,. Please Speak My FIRST PRESB~RIAN ['\til The Episcopal Church Welcomes You I SPIRIT & LIFE BIBLE CHURCH Language 'I IA:4 Pastor J, Willis Forbes CHURCH St. Thomas's Parish Feb, 24 - How To Stay In Love 292 \M M S N k 2765 C 0 II ege Ave. at Pa racek PI , N ewar,k DE 19711 Sunday - 10:30 AM Contemporary Worship & Teaching· es t am. t.. ewar . Children's Workshop & Bible Classes (302) 731 I:~ '" '" (302) 368-4644 Church Office (9 :00-1 :00 Mon.-Fri.) Meeting at: -~ (302) 366-0273 Parish Information Hotline Home Cell Groups - 6:00 PM 8:00AM ...... ContempotaJyWorshipServfce Wednesday - 7:30 PM - Worship, Prayer & Teaching Te S """"AM Church School '--AllAges Sunday Worship and Education P 'h' k' . Ha d g Sa n Va - I I ch c ha a I ;1.l1V ...... JUr rayer lor t e SIC IR every servIce 10 30 AM T. d ·ti a1 W. h' Servi 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite One Old 896 just so uth of Rt. 40, : chiid C;:e ~r~~ded°;S~PAC:!s 915 a.m. Christian Education (all ages) Feb. Convention: Dr. Mary Ann Brown, Apostle Joseph Crandall & Evangelist near Peoples Plaza, Glasgow 7:00PM... JunJor and SenlorHigh Youth Groups 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite Two & Children's Kent Christmas speaking, February 12-15, 2002 Worship (Nursery Provided) The 2112 7pm Wed 2113 lOam & 7pm 'h d 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Inclusive Language Ric ar Berry, Pastor Ramp Access jiJr Wheelchairs The Rev. 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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE' LEAGUES POST GAME Simpson honored, Snow to Penn St. ognizes one in the state seven state championships, Bias, Jeff Knight and Joe Scott. In addition, Brandon Snow - Close, Three other each year. It could be a coach of including the last flve in a row. "I have great assistant coaches one of the most highly recruited any sport on any level - youth, In addition, Newark teams now and have had great ones over players in the nation - is expect­ high schools, colleges or pros. under Simpson have won 11 the years. They are a big part of ed to announce that he will accept players sign "It's quite an honor," said Flight A titles and have made 14 thi s. " a scholarship offer from Penn but no Division I Simpson, who has been the head trips to the state tournament. The -". State. man at Newark for 25 years. Yellowjackets have been in the Signing day Snow was recruited by most By MARTY VALANIA "Especially when you flnd out all last seven Division I state cham­ of the big-time college football that it encompasses. pionship games. The big week will be complet­ programs in the country includ­ JoePa "I am a believer that the head "It's a tribute to the program," ed today (Wednesday) as four ing Florida, Miami, Tennessee, NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER coach gets too much credit when Simpson said of all the success Yellowjackets sign letters of Maryland, Virginia and a host of Winter weeks aren't typically a team wins and too much blame the team has had over the last intent to attend Division I univer­ others. special for high school football when a team loses. Our assistant seven years. "We've been fortu­ sities. Austin Kisner, another stand­ ,-By MARTY VALANIA Quarterback Erec Spiese and #' ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• teams. Newark High, however, coaches do a lot of the coaching nate to have great continuity in out Yellowjacket, has been : NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER isn't a typical high school foot­ and they are just as responsible our program. It's probably the end Steve Selk will both continue offered preferred walk-on status ball team and the last seven days for this. We've also been fortu­ best thing we bring to the com­ their playing. careers in Newark, at the University of Delaware. It was all set up - Joe have been special ones. nate to have a group of players munity. People know what signing with the University of According to Simpson, Greg : Paterno was coming to Coach Butch Simpson earned that have committed themselves they're going to expect during Delaware. Moore and Greg Collins - two : Newark and I was going to the Delaware Sportswriters and to success - many on a year­ their four years here." The state's Lineman of the other Newark football players - . be the one to pick him up at Broadcasters Association's flrst­ round basis." Simpson singled out his staff Year, Kevin Wiggins, will attend are still being recruited by Ivy . the airport and drive him ever Coach of the Year Award Simpson is just four wins shy of Mike Brogan, Doug Hunt, the University of Buffalo. All League schools and will decide : here. Thursday night at the group's of 200 career victories. His career Steve Grundy, Jeff Conkey, three players received football later in the spring where they will . : Now, for those that know annual banquet. The award rec- record is 196-63-7. He has won Darren Tyson, Jody Russell, Ray scholarships . attend college. : }ne well, they know that this , is about as good as it gets for me. I would rather spend Friday driving JoePa around New Castle County than go Glasgow girls fall to Caravel in overtime to the Super Bowl (which is a good thing because I should've been in New said he was very pleased with his Orleans, but that's whole Dragons rally to team's defense against one of the other story). best team's in the state. Unfortunately, Friday's tie but fall short "I though it was great we took crazy weather of fog early in overtime this team into overtime, if we and high winds late con­ could have got that last shot off, spired to make this dream it would have been terriflc to pull day just that - By JOE BACKER off the upset, especially on their a dream. But NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER court," he said . . for 18 hours I The overtime session was thought it was "We had some tired legs, but equally as exciting, as Annette going to hap­ Nacrelli scored one, and Bonnie pen. we dug down deep, and were able to hit some shots at the end of Mills hit a lay up and free throw As far as to give Caravel a four point lead. fans go, there regulation and in the overtime," said an exhausted, but pleased, Chandler hit another three, and are not many Faye Mormando put in a shot people more Jim Kane, coach of the Caravel girls basketball team. from long range to keep Glasgow fanatical about Valanla close, but Payne hit a basket and Penn State foot- Kane made his remarks after Caravel's hotly contested, 51-47 a free throw for the flnal margin ball than me. I went to of victory. school there. My dad went to victory over Glasgow Friday night at the Lady Bucaneers' Kane said his team worked school ther~. I grew up in a well ---~ matter if you went to school well, and we got everyone there or not - Penn State against AI. Dupont. Glasgow's record fell to 9-8 in an up-and­ involved. That helped because I football was king. I've been know everyone was tired from to about 100 Nittany Lion down season. Caravel's Davineia Payne was the leadip.g scorer the busy week," he said. football games including Walker said his team defended national championship with 17, and Tinisha Chandler led Glasgow with 14 points. Caravel well throughout the games. game, "but we just needed to take It all started Thursday The overtime session was set up by a wild last 90 seconds of some better shots at the end of afternoon with a phone call the game and in overtime." from Newark coach Butch the game. After the Lady Dragons' Kristin Hines hit a Both teams played very well, Simpson. Paterno was com­ and evenly throughout the game, ing into town to talk to three-pointer to cut the lead to one, Caravel's Jodie Otteni hit a as the score was tied and many Newark High senior occasions. At the end of the first Brandon Snow: Snow will pair of free throws to give the Bucs a 42-39 lead. But with 23 quarter, it w,as 9-9, and after both probably sign with the teams scored 10 each in the sec­ Nittany Lions today. seconds left, Dragon's guard Chandler drilled a three from the ond quarter, it was 19 apiece. .Paterno, though, wanted to Glasgow built a 32-27 lead after make sure that the highly top of the key, to tie the score at 42. In the last few seconds, three quarters on the hot shooting recruited Yellowjacket full­ of Chandler, Hines and Jenn back was still considering Caravel booted an inbounds pass, and then Glasgow missed a pos­ Jones, but Caravel came roaring .. - Penn State. back in the final quarter thanks to : "I thought if you were sible game-winning, long-range NEWARK POST PHOTO BY scan MCALLISTER Payne and N acrelli. .. ~ available, you might want to shot. Glasgow coach Larry Walker ,. :pick him up," Simpson said. Caravel's Bonnie Mills fires up a shot during the Bucs overtime win over Glasgow Friday night. _ Available? I'd take the whole day off -if I had to! And if I couldn't : :get a day off, well there are • r .plenty of other jobs out .Newark falls to Middletown there. You better believe I was available. (145) and decisions from Matt swing. , I then proceeded to call Cavaliers win big Wells (171), Kostes (112), Todd The loss dropped Newark's • _" my Penn State cronies. Woolridge (140), Brendan record to 8-3 on the season head­ ''They'll never believe this," matchups McKone (152) and Art Steimer ing into Monday's matchup I thought. (160). against top-ranked St. Mark's. One after another they By MARTY VALANIA Middletown also had two pins The Yellowjackets still have came up with questions. Ask NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER but added a technical fall and a time to improve before the con­ him this and ask him that. major decision to provide the ference and state tournaments. What happened last year? It was supposed to be a close three point margin of victory. "We're getting there," Martin How much longer are you match and it was. For "We got a big win at 112," said. "We have some things to . going to coach? Newark,however, the wrong said Newark coach Kevin Martin. work on, but we're improving Who's taking over when team ended up winning. "That was a nice job. But we had and that's the most important he finally retires? Both Newark and Middletown some other spots where we thing." And the burning one - won seven of the 14 matches, but couldn't keep our base and it cost Newark did knock off why in the 1979 Sugar Bowl it was the Cavaliers that got the us. Brandywine and Dickinson dur­ against Alabama did we run most out of their wins in posting Martin was also happy with ing the week. Mike Guman and Matt a 30-17, victory over the Hudson, who remained undefeat­ The Jackets will take on Suhey into the middle of the Yellowjackets Saturday after­ ed at 145. Concord Saturday in their last Crimson Tide line on third noon at Newark High. "Wells looked good too," dual meet of the season. NEWARK POST PHOTO BY scan MCALLISTER and fourth and goal from the Newark got pins from Mike Martin said. The conference tournament one-yard line? (as national Marra (125) and Chris Hudson Middletown got a big pin at will be held Feb. 15-16 at Newark's Brendan McKone (left) won his 152 pound bout Saturday championship fans across ' 215 that provided a big point William Penn. afternoon . . the state cringed in horror) Needless to say, none of those questions were getting asked. Newark boys start another streak with win over A.I. As it turned out, I didn't _ have to worry about asking standings. From the outset, it appeared AI. stayed close, pouring in 20 If anyone thought AI. was fin­ questions or any other con­ Davis brothers The Davis brothers, Lamont, Newark, now 10-5, was ready to points. ished, they had to think again. versations. I got a call on my (31) and Lamar (17) combined avenge the loss to Brandywine, a During the second quarter, the Grady and company once more cell phone Friday morning lead Jackets for 48 points, on the afternoon, defeat that broke the team's Tigers pounded the boards at found the range, and began to from Joe Paterno's secretary just enough to offset the blister­ eight-game winning streak. both ends, and rattled the Jackets close the gap. But the Newark saying that the weird weath­ By JOE BACKER ing performance turned in by Newark coach Greg Benjamin somewhat, by turning up the heat defenders were equal to the task, er had forced the coach to AI. 's Grady, who totaled 42 for said after the loss, he didn't know offensively, and taking a 41-38 and held off the charging Tigers. cancel his flight. She thought NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER the game, including three three­ for sure, how the team would lead into the locker room at half­ Benjamin said the game was he might get a chance to pointers, 14 baskets, and a perfect respond. The Newark Yellowjackets time. definitely a character builder for five-for-five from the free throw "I was concerned about how come down sometime later responded to their first loss in Newark's shooters got their his team. line. Newark's Greg Collins this month. several weeks with an offensive they would handle the loss, but act together and regained their "I keep telling them, they chipped in with 16, Rasheme Poof. It was over - just explosion in defeating ' A.1. after the first few minutes, I knew scoring touch, to the tune of 35 haven't won anything yet, but it like that. DuPont Tuesday afternoon 83-79 Waters had eight and Marzette they were ready to play this points in the third quarter. The was good to get the victory, get· a Well, at least Joe Paterno on the Tigers home court. The Dollard had seven more. AI. 's game," he said. Jackets defense played better in conference win, and avoid a pos­ Williams contributed 16 points has my cell phone number. victory kept the team atop the Newark turned in a well­ limiting the Tigers to only 14 sible losing streak," he said. Blue Hen Conference Flight A and Baines had nine in the close played first quarter, lighting up points. Newark then regained the loss. the scoreboard for 28 points. But lead, 73-55 after three quarters. I

http://www.ncbl.com/postl FEHRl'.\RY 6, 2002 • NEw.\RK Pos r • P.\(;E 1 r NEWARK POST v SPORTS Blue Hens win two straight Hodgson wrestlers top Wm. Penn "The last two games we've team's recent surge has been the By JOE BACKER Hodgson's victory gave against the Colonials. Ames leads UD been hitting shots with consisten­ insertion of freshman Mike them a 10-1 record, and kept In the other matches, cy," said Ames, a sophomore Slattery into the starting lineup at NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER them atop Flight B's leader Hodgson's winners included past ODU guard. "We've had instances the point guard position. board. William Penn's record Tyler Smith (160), by decision, where we played a great game By MARTY VALANIA The move has let Rowland Hodgson Vo-Tech's Silver fell to 8-2, but the Colonials Joe Cylc (215) pin, and Larry and didn't come back and back it concentrate on shooting without Eagle wrestling team may be remain the best team in Blue Cylc (275) pin. William up, That was one key goal. This NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER the pressure of continually han­ part of the Blue Hen Hen Conference Flight A . Penn's winners were D. Hewes is the first two-game stretch [in dling the ball. Conference's Flight B, a.k.a. Hodgson's wrestlers domi­ (145) Morgan (152), Kane Consistency has been a big which] we've played consistent, "He just makes everybody the smaller schools, but the nated the lighter weight divi­ (171), and Brian Cimoroso problem for the University of 40-minute basketball. It's impor­ better," Henderson said of squad proved once again they sions, winning four of the six (189) by major decision. Delaware men's basketball team tant we do it now when it's get­ Slattery. "He had seven assists can wrestle with anyone in the decisions in those categories. Hodgson coach Jerry this season. Following two quali­ ting late in the season." and two turnovers - that's good state. William Penn's Tim Hawkins Lamey said his tough schedule The win improved Delaware's ty victories over CAA rivals for a fifth-year senior and he's The Silver Eagles edged (103) and Ken Krygier (119) throughout the wrestling sea- : : record to 10-11 overall and 6-5 in Virginia Commonwealth and Old only a second-semester fresh­ William Penn 37-25 Saturday won their bouts, but Hodgson's son give the team plenty of , Dominion, the Blue Hens hope the CAA. It also kept the Hens man. He just gives us stability." afternoon in a battle between Ryan McLaughlin (112) and confidenc-e regardless of the ' they have found it. above Old Dominion in the The move coincides with the two of the top teams in the Brian Welch (125) set the table opponent. Delaware displayed an effi­ standings. The Monarchs fell to team putting back-to-back good state. The match began in the for the next three Silver Eagle "We know that based upon 10-11,4-7. cient offense - something that efforts together for the first time middle-weight divisions, rather wrestlers. Scott Hinderer our competition, we should do , "It's a big step for us," said has been lacking much of the in weeks. than with the lightest wrestlers (130) out-pointed his opponent well against any other team we year - against the Monarchs Delaware coach David "Everybody is coming togeth­ opening the match, as they Nick Lagareli, and then Jordan face, and I feel we proved that Saturday night at the Carpenter Henderson of winning two er," Rowland said. "We're in a usually have the honor of Sianni (135) and Jim Corcoran here this afternoon," he said. Center. The Hens shot 52 percent straight. "We played well. We've comfort zone. We've had guys doing. (140) both recorded pins from the field on their way to the never followed up a great effort staying after practice to work on 75-70 win. with solid play. It was important shooting. It's all coming together Mike Ames led the way with that we did that. now and that's good because it's 26 points while Austen Rowland "In this league there is never a getting toward the end of the sea­ Local gymnasts win added 16 and Maurice Sessoms night off. It's a tough conference son." The Diamond Gymnastics 10. Ames' 26 were the most by and every night is a tough game." Academy girls team captured any Delaware player this season. Henderson feels the key to his first place in Levels 5-8 at the Bahama Breeze 2002 Invitational held recently at the Crystal Palace Resort in the Bahamas. , I St. Mark's boys defeat Archmere Patty Pierson won the first place all-around trophy for Level Happy Valentine's Day The St. Mark's philosophy of 16 lead into the locker room. single point, while' the Spartans 5 (ages 9-11 ) while Chelsea basketball is to throw defense, St. Mark's coach Lee Sibley were able to find the range for Gilday won second place for • from Charley's • defense and more defense at its said the team played defense bet­ four points, and the 35-32 victo­ Level 7 (age 12 and over). Kelly opponents. So far, this season, ter than expected during the first ry, in a time-shortened contest. Strickland placed third in Level Live Music and Live Flowers $i".&.~. the Spartans have been success­ half. Senior Mark Romanczuk lead 7. L I ful in playing tough defense in its "We could have shot better the Spartans with 13 points, Pierson finished third on the ~iP\. CZ For All Lovers.! . ~~ first dozen games, but the team early in the game, but we were while the team's usual scoring balance beam and fust in the -- Come enjoy with us.! ~~~:' vault and floor exercise in win­ took it to the max in its 35-32 able to control the tempo and leader Davis was held to only Taking Reservations Now! overtime win over Catholic stymie their offense quite well eight points, his lowest output in ning her all-around title. lV'- . Conference rival Archmere during the first half," he said. many games. Gilday finished first on the (302) 836-4936 • (302) 836-6340 balance beam, second on the Academy Tuesday at home. In the second half, both teams Hannan was Archmere's top 1705 Pulaski "wy., White Clay Shopping Center, Bear, DE 19701 Spectators, coaches and play­ turned up the "D" even more. point-getter with l7 for the game. uneven bars and fifth on the floor ers probably anticipated a low Thanks to poor shooting and the Later in the week, the on her way to a second place fin­ scoring game when both teams Spartan's defense, the Auks Spartans defense was unable to ish in Level 7. came out playing tough defense, scored a season low three points match its intensity against Strickland won the vault and and neither team shooting partic­ in the third quarter. St. Mark's Sanford on the road, dropping a was third on the bars and floor. Empower ularly well. After the first period, wasn't able to take advantage of 57-48 decision to the top team in In addition, Samantha Wirth both teams only compiled single the situation, however, managing the state. (age 11) finished second on the figures, with the SP¥tans leading only 10 points in the period. Sanford outscored the balance beanl and second on the Your Child! bars. the Auks 9-8. In the fourth quarter, both Spartans in three of the four quar­ Tutor Time Cel/ter for Academic Both coaches had to be teams struggled offensively, and ters, and by the time St. Mark's EI/richmellt offers effective scratching their heads to try to it was St. Mark's turn to watch made a run, the game was well in individualized tutoring programs for come up with some extra ideas on the offense disappear. The hand. Baseball Umpires students K through 12th grade. how to kick-start the offenses, Spartans managed only five Sanford's trio of Miller, We enable your child to achieve greater and try to figure out a way to points, including a key three­ Eckman and Sheridan accounted Diamond State Umpires mastery of the basics in reading, Association is accepting writing, math and study skills that are score some more points. pointer from Shannon Davis, for more than 40 points during used in all school subject areas. Regardless, the Spartans while Archmere pulled even with the early evening contest. Mark new members for youth & adult baseball. r------remained in their deliberate 10, to end the game in regulation Romanczuk had five three-point­ Where offense and match-up defense, at 31-3l. ers included in his 21 points, and : $50.00 Off : Academic but continued to struggle in the Anyone hoping or expecting led the Spartans in scoring for the I Diagnostic : TUTORuDTIME'"" ' Success I second quarter. By halftime, the an offensive barrage in the over­ second straight game, while ~ :______Evaluation!· 1 Center for Academic Enrichment Begins! Auks had managed to drop in a time session didn't have his wish- Davis netted 17 for the game. Call: 491 S. Harmony Road, Newark, 302-292-3529 'i Newark National 11IIB - CITY OF NEWARK Little League DELAWARE COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA registration Deer Park Tavem FEBRUARY 11, 2002 - 7:30 PM 1. SILENT MEDITATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Newark National Little ESTABLISHED 1851 NEWARK, DE 2. CITY SECRETARY'S MINUTES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL: League has added registration A. Regular Council Meeting of January 28, 2002 dates. WEEKLY SPECIALS *3. ITEMS NOT ON PUBLISHED AGENDA: A. Public (5 minutes per speaker) Registration will now be held B. University Thursday, Feb. 7 from 6-9 p.m. , . C. Council Members and Saturday, Feb. 9 at Clark 4. ITEMS NOT FINISHED AT PREVIOUS MEETING: Field on Possijm Park Rd. A. Appointment to Board of Ethics Children ages 5-16 that live 5. RECOMMENDATIONS ON CONTRACTS & BIDS: within the league's boundaries A. Contract 01-17, South Wellfield Water Treatment Plant Improvements . are eligible to play. B. Contract 02-01, Furnishing Labor & Equipment for Electric A copy of the child's birth cer­ Line Tree Trimming tificate and three proofs of resi­ C. Contract 02-03, Purchase of One 2002 Riding Mower dence are also required. Appetizer: Wild Mushrooms Sauteed with Thyine and Marsala *6 ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING & PUBLIC For more information, call Wine HEARING: 368-4071. A. Bill 02-03 - An Ordinance Amending Ch. 17 Housing & • Linguini with Crab and Bay Shrimp Property Maintenance, By Requiring Po stings in Single & Two-Family • Grilled Swordfish Stuffed with Golden Raisins, Sweet Red Onion, Rental Dwellings Regarding Available Parking & By Requiring Written Fresh Thyme and Marsala Wine Leases for All Rental Residential Properties & that Such Leases Be > Brookside Provided to the Building Department Upon Request • New York Strip B. Bill 02-05 - An Ordinance Amending Ch. 26, Streets, By :: Baseball signups Clarifying The Responsibilities for Snow & Ice Removal from 108 WEST MAIN STREET, NEWARK; DE. • 302-369-9414 Sidewalks, Providing for the City to Remove Snow & Ice From The Brookside Baseball Parking available at U of DE parking authority directly across the street. Sidewalks When the Responsible Party Fails to do So, & By Increasing www.deerparllta\.ern.com Penalties for Noncompliance :: League will be holding registra­ C. Bill 02-01 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City '. tion on Saturday from 10 a.m. to of Newark; By Rezoning from RD (Single-Family, Semi-Detached) to :: 2 p.m. and Sunday from noon to RM (Multi-Family - Garden Apartments) a .615 Acre Property Located -: 3 p.m. at the Brookside candy at 35 & 36 Wilson Street ;. stand on Marrows Rd. Something terrible happens when you do not *7. PLANNING COMMISSIONI There will also be registra­ DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: . tions Wednesday Feb. 6 and A. Request for a Minor Subdivision of 35 Wilson Street In Order to Nothing! Call 737-0724 Divide the Parcel into Two Parcels to Build Two-Single-Family Homes :, Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 6-8 (Resolution & Agreement Presented) :. p.m. at the Marrows Rd. location. 8. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING: : Additional weekend signups A. Bill 02-06 - An Ordinance Amending Ch. 2, Administration, By ." will be held Feb. 16 (10 a.m. to 2 Revising the Minimum Standards Regarding the Recruitment of Police :" p.m.) ~nd Feb. 17 (noon to 3 Officers (2nd Reading 2/25/02) " p.m.). 9. ITEMS SUBMITrED FOR PUBLISHED AGENDA: Living Doesn't A. COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1. Discussion re Full-Time City Solicitor B. COMMITIEES. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: 1. Appointment to Newark Housing Authority Use our cpnvenient, pensive! C.OTHERS: None 10. SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: time-saving e-mail A. Special Reports from Manager & Staff: None address today! B. Alderman's 'Report & Magistrate's Report *OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT [email protected] The above agenda is intended to be followed, but is subject t~ changes, deletions, additions & modifications, as permitted under the Freedom of Information Act of the State of Delaware. Copies may be NEWARK POST obtained at the City Secretary's Office, 220 Elkton Road. 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Francis L. Andreoli, Marine veteran located in New Castle. Newark area resident Janice L. Newark area resident Charles Watson Matthews, died on Thursday, served in Korean War Coolidge Thompson died on Earl G. Blackwell, Dec. 20, 2001. Newark resident Francis L. Thursday, Dec. 13,2001. Mrs. Matthews, 46, worked as a Andreoli died on Wednesday, Dec. Mr. Thompson retired in 1985 worked for DelSteel team leader at the Family and 12,2001. First Presbyterian Church of Newark, Workplace Connection in after 30 years with the DuPont where he was president of trustees for Newark resident Earl G. Mr. Andreoli, 68, was born in Company Experimental Station. He Eileen J. Martin, Blackwell died on Saturday, Dec. 15, Wilmington for many years. Wilmington. He worked for Gilpin many years. He was also active in She is survived by her parents, was an Army and Marine Veteran and numerous civic activities. 2001. Finance for several years, retiring in a member of the Healing Springs scientific writer Mr. Blackwell, 66, graduated Samuel E. and Annette R. Watson; June 2001. Newark resident Eileen J. Martin Mr. Moore helped to build one of siblings, Reginald E. Watson, Ronald Baptist Church in Crumpler, N.C. He the twin spans of the Delaware from Sanford Preparatory School in He served in the U. S. Navy dur­ attended Calvary Baptist Church in died on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001. 1954. He retired from Del Steel in Matthews and Joan L. Wood. ing the Korean Conflict as a qualified Miss. Martin, 34, was a scientific Memorial Bridge, which became the Service and burial was at Mt. Zion Newark, and was a member of the focus of his entire career. He first Wilmington, after 36 years of servic;e. helmsman. He enjoyed traveling, Hirman Masonic Lodge #21 in writer for Incyte Genomicf. During his retirement years, he UAME Church in Newark. especially to Rehoboth Beach, Las She was a graduate of St. served at the Delaware River and Bay Newark. He enjoyed playing the gui­ Authority as superintendent of main­ enjoyed the outdoors. Vegas, Nev., and Orlando, Fla. tar and banjo. Elizabeth High School, class of 1985. He is survived by his wife of 43 He is survived by his wife of 34 She continued her education at the tenance and then in the engineering Vera M. Kontul, mem­ He is survived by his wife, Ruth department. years, Marion E. Blackwell; sons, years, Diane Marie Andreoli; son, Satterfield Thompson; stepsons, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Earl W. Blackwell and his wife ber Newark Methodist Paul Winfield who lived with him; and Science and received her Ph.D. Mr. Moore was a member of the George Michael Lucas and John American Society of Highway Denise of Newark, and Daniel C. Newark resident Vera M. Kontul b{others, Michael C. Anqreoli and his Coye Lucas; daughter, Candace from the University of Florida. Blackwell and his wife Marital of died on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001. wife Irene, and John M. Andreoli and She is survived by her parents, Engineers, 1-95 Corridor Coalition, Eileen Tibbels; sisters, Fanny American Society of Civil Engineers, Bear; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Kontul, 71, was a homemak­ his wife Jaqueline; and several nieces Kauffman and Mabel Tipton; 11 James L. and Maureen Smith Martin Services were held at the Spicer­ er and a member of Newark United and nephews. of Faulkland Heights; brothers, James International Bridges, Tunnels, and grandchildren; and three great-grand­ Turnpikes Association, and other Mullikin Funeral Home in Newark. Methodist Church. Services were held at Holy Family children. L. Martin Jr. at home and Daniel P. Interment was private. She is survived by her husband, Church in Newark. Interment was in Martin of Holbrook, N.Y.; and pater­ related organizations. Services were held at the McCrery He is survived by his wife of 32 Eugene M. Kontul; children, Sharon the Delaware Veterans Memorial Memorial Chapel in Wilmington. nal grandmother, Barbara A. Martin Woudstra of Bear, Cheryl Kontul of Cemetery in Bear. of Wilmington. years, Jeanne P. Moore of Newark; Burial was in the Gilpin Manor sons, Jeffrey D. and his wife Joan B. Mead D. Solomon, Apex, N.C, and David Kontul of Cemetery in Elkton, Md. Services were held at St. Newark; brother, Roy Wasser of Catherine of Siena Church and inter­ Moore of Limerick, Pa., Gregory P. Moore of Newark, and one brother, member of Moose Hawaii; and two grandchildren. Jackonette P. Webster, ment was in the All Saints Cemetery, Services were held at the Spicer­ Herman Wilson, both locate in Wilmington. Ben Moore Jr. and his wife Karen of Lodge of New Castle Maryland Cup retiree Mclean, Va. Mullikin Funeral Home in Newark. Bear resident Mead D. Solomon Interment was in the Delaware Newark resident Jackonette P. t df th Services were held at the First died on Wednesday, Dec. 19,2001. Webster died on Thursday, Dec. 13, grea -aran a er Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear. Newark resident Herman Wilson Jane Ann Reynolds, Presbyterian Church of Newark. Mr. Solomon, 49, was born in 2001. ft ___ • II ____ L 1L.L-o..~

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