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. 93rd Year, Issue 45 ©2002 November 15, 2002 Newark, Del. • 50¢ UpFRONf Fischer It's_a miracle that I lived cast By JIM STREIT NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER aside ODAY is my birthday. T I am 52. But it's a mir­ By ERIC G~ STARK acle that I am alive at all. NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER My mother and father met OR nearly three hours" Dr. in the second grade and claim FNicholas Fischer was like a man to never have dated others. cast out on a boat without the oars, My father would not marry floating back and forth it). the water wait- my mother , ing to see which way the tide would go. until she fin­ Unfortunately for Fischer, Christina ished nursing School District's superintendent for the school. The day NEWARK POST PHOTOS BY JOHN LLERA last four years, the tide was going put. of her gradua­ The staff at the Newark EmergencyCenter discuss the meritsofmilk,of magnesia: From left Tuesday night at Gauger-Cobbs tion also was to right are Kim Snyder, receptionist; Dr. Jac~ Horowitz, medical director, Ginny Will, X-ray Middle School the Christina School their wedding technician and Maureen Siler, registered nurse. Below: R.eceptionist Snyder looks through a Board voted 5-2 not to renew Fischer's dal file. contract, whichexpiies in June of 2003. With their NEWARK EMERGENCY CENTER TURNS 30 This vote came after a 5-2 decision not long courtship Streit to renew him to a two-year contract and · and World War a 4-3 decision not to give him a one-year II looming, they decided they contract. wanted to start a family "I'm not surprised," Fischer said. "I immediately. 400,000 patients think there has been a shift in the values So much for that plan: of the board by two members." Nearly a decade later, At its Oct. 8 school board meeting, finally my mother became pregnant (with me). See CIJIIIJUICI; 16 Plans to move out of the and still· QoiH~rstrong apartment and build a house . developed. Baby showers By ROBIN BROOMAll hours per day, 365 days per year, that is not were held. All was well...... -...... - ...... affiliated with a hospital. It is located at 324 . Until... NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER E. M~ Street in Newark...... ' No tax My mother went into , The c~riter also has a veryuniqii~ structure, is the mother ohnven- labor weeks early. She.was being rutl. br a board of trustees made up of • Thirty years ago this week, a rushed to St. Agnes Hospital physicians and laypeo le from, the · communi~ of local physicians recognized in Baltimore where I was . ,. eeCSl.a, 19 the necessity of an emergency center in Increase born at noon on Nov. 15. the Newark area. My birth weight was Thus, the Newark Emergency under two pounds. By ERIC G. STARK Center was created to meet that.neecL. Advancements in medical Until that time the closest emer- . NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER technology and procedures gency room was.at the Wilmington today have raised the survival Hospital. Plans for expansionofhospi­ ONDAY night Newark City rate of low birth-weight tal care in the area were uncertain and Council passed a motion to ' babies. M it was not known if the Newark area accept the 2003 budget pro­ But in 1950 the prospect would ever have a hospital. posed by city manager Carl Luft. No tax of my survival at all was - increase is planned. bleak. The Wilmington hospital system was also going through a transition, The $29,838,710 budget for all funds, My parents were prepared and there was not always a doctor on has an increase of 8.7 .percent over last by doctors .and friends that duty in the emergency room, according year's $27,456,960 budget. to Dr. Amir Mansoory, one of the The 1 percent tax rate increase pro­ See. UP FROIIT, 16 ~ founders of the,Newark Emergenpy posed last year has been taken out of the Center. budget.The current rate of 42 cents per The group of concerned physicians $100 of assessed valuation remains in wanted the emergency center to be spe­ the budget. No changes are proposed to ·cia!. Unlike a clinic that would have base utility rates. daytime hours only, the center should "Despite wavering regional and be open 24 hours. Also it should be a national economies and the gloom-and­ structured non-profit facility. doom of the day, our organization has The NEC is the first and only emer­ been very successful in performing at a gency center in the nation open 24 ' high level and maintaining a keen eye on 7 99462 00002 3 Seell8lfr, 18 PAGE 2 • NEWARK POST • NOVEMBER 15, 2002 737 -0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST .:. POLICE BLOTTER

Can we help? • Police Blotter is compiled occurred in the area of South had been told to leave, kicked a Offices: The paper's offices-are each week from the files of the Chapel Street and East Park Driver grabs hole in the front door. located conveniently in the Newark Police Department, New Place in Newark on Saturday, for woman's purse Harry T. Dolbow, IV, of Robscott Building, 153 E. Castle County Police and the Nov. 9, at 3 a.m. Newark, was released pending a Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, DE Delaware State Police by the The victim states he was trav­ A 21-year-old University of court appearance, police said. 19713. Office hours are 8:30 newspaper staff. eling in his vehicle south bound Delaware student was the target a.m. to 5 p.m: weekdays. on South Chapel Street when two of an attempted purse snatching on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 1:50 a.m. Three arrest~d Phone: (302) 737-0724 subjects walking north bound yelled to him, which caused him Newark police reported that Facsimile: (302) 737-9019 Three men were arrested by to stop his car. the woman was walking across Newark police follOWIng an e-mail: [email protected] The victim said one subject the parking lot of University assault at 11 :49 p.m. on Saturday, To subscribe: Call 737-0724 or Main walked up to the driver's window Courtyard apartments carrying Nov. 9,ill the unit block of Lovett 1-800-220-3311. Cost is and demanded money. When the her car keys and purse in her right Avenue. $15.95 per year to New Castle victim advised he did not have hand. As a dark green Mazda Officers were told that a group County addresses. To begin a any, the subject displayed a hand­ drove by, its driver attempted to of friends were walking west­ subscription, simply call. gun and attempted to pull the vic- grab the woman's purse. bound on Lovett Avenue when a Street She was able to hold onto her To place a classified: Call 737- group of males approached. 0724 or 1-800-220-3311. Three men began to throw punches. To place a display ad; Call 737- Gary R. Paulish~ 20, of 0724 or 1-800-220-3311. Weekly crime report a Delaware City, and Eric A. Grant, bank N~~ STATISTICS FOR WEEK OF OCT. 27-NOV 2 COMPILED BY NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT THE STAFF of the Newark Post is 19, of Newark, were summonsed eager to assist readers and advertis­ INVESTIGATIONS CRIMINAL CHARGES for assault. Michael M. Paulish, ers. Reporters, writers, editors and Z001 ZOOZ THIS Z001 ZOOZ THIS 18, of Delaware City, was cited salespeople can be contacted as listed: PART I OFFENSES TO DATE TO DATE WEEK TO DATE TO DATE WEEK for offensive touching. All three James B. Streit, Jr. is the publisher hit Murder/manslaughter o 0 0 o 0 0 were released penqing court of the Newark Post. He sets pOlicies and Attempted murder o o o o . appearances, police said. manages all departments in the Newark EWARK police are inves­ Kidnap 3 o o 5 o office. Call him at 737-0724. Ntigating the robbery of the Rape 11 11 3 2 o Eric G. Stark is the news editor. He Citizens Bank 117 E. Unlawful sexual contact 7 9 6 o Man attacked leads the day-to-day operation of the Main St. at 4:29 p.m. on Tuesday, Robbery 35 45 2 50 45 newsroom. Call him at 737-0724. A 20-year-old man told Nov. 5. Aggravated assault 21 9 27 12 o Newark officers on Saturday, Marty Valanla prepares the sports Officers reported that a white Burglary 197 195 7 27 33 pages of this newspaper. The sports Nov. 9, at 12:49 a.m. that he was Theft 973 888 29 268 210 5 editor is seldom in the office, however, male in his mid-20s entered the Auto theft 113 141 2 5 5 o attacked by a group of 15 teens in he checks in frequently. Leave mes- bank where three employees the hallway outside an apartment sages for Marty at 1-BOO-220-3311. ' were working through a side Arson o 6 o o o o TOTAL PART 1 1359 1308 43 386 313 7 at 164 E. Main St. Kathy Burr is the office manager entrance of a common lobby Police found the man laying in shared with the Learning Station and editorial assistant who processes PART II OFFENSES the corridor with a bloodied nose most press releases. She prepares and D. P. Dough. and mouth. He was transported obituaries and People briefs. She is A teller told police that she Other assaults 343 345 3 261 266 2 Receiving stolen property 1 5 o 74 30 2 by the Aetna ambulance to the assisted by Glnnl Buonglovannl. thought it odd that the man was Contact them at 737-0724. Criminal mischief 618 711 27 113 103 1 Christiana Hospital emergency wearing a sweatshirt with I its Weapons 10 13 2 29 75 1 room. Robin Broomall is a staff reporter. hood pulled over his head and Other sex offenses 5 12 2 Reach her at 737-0724. o 4 f 0 Officers learned that there,Jtad that he had on black gloves. Alcohol 261 417 7 664 834 9 been another altercation between Phil Toman has been the paper's The man went directly to the Drugs 92 115 145 253 4 the victim and the group of arts editor since 1969. Well-known in teller and handed a note indicat­ Noise/disorderly premise 562 549 10 282 321 7 attackers earlier that night. tM arts community, he writes his ing he had a gun, adding, "Here is Disorderly conduct 1136 1186 23 118 119 3 weekly column from his Newark home. my deposit." Trespass 140 143 4 65 45 0 Leave messages for him at 737-0724. Police said the teller handed All other 605 790 5 314 374 4 Struck in car Other contributing writers include over an undisclosed amount of TOTAL PART II . 3773 4286 84 2067 2424 33 Jack Bartley, Tracy Bachman, Elbert cash and the suspect quicldy left While sitting at the traffic sig­ Chance, Marvin Hummel and April Smith. MISCELlANEOUS nal at Delaware and Library Leave messages for them at 737-0724. the bank. The bank employees were not Alarm 1536 1577 44 o o o avenues, a man inside the car was Ed Hoffman is the Newark Posts injured. Animal control 710 624 11 16 35 o punched in the head, Newark advertising director and manages the Recovered property 227 304 5 o o o police reported on Saturday, Nov. local sales team. He can be reached at 1- Police described the suspect as a white male, about 22 to 27 Service 8986 8716 158 o o o 9, at 12:23 a.m. 800-220-3311. Suspicious person/vehicle 922 1065 27 o o years of age, with dark eyebrows, o Police said the occupant of TOTAL MISCELlANEOUS 12381 12286 245 16 35 o Jim Galoff services automotive a large nose and rough acne com- another car got out and walked up advertising clients in the Newark, Bear, to the open passenger window, Glasgow and Routes 40/13 area. Call him plexion. . THIS WEEK Z001 Z001 TO DATE THIS WEEK ZooZ ZooZ TO DATE Any person with information then hit the victim in the head. at 1-800-220-3311. TOTAL CAW 744 28841 599 27394 Police said the victim earlier Betty Jo Trexler sells real estate about the robbery is asked to con­ . tact Newark police detectives at had flicked a cigarette butt and advertising. She can be reached simply struck the car of the attacker. by calling 1-800-220-3311. 366-7111. tim out of the vehicle, police pocketbook but was struck by the car's driver-side rear-view mirror Jenlfer Evans sells ads in the reported. downtown Newark area. She can be PNC bank robbed The driver struggled with the as the vehicle sped away. Girl assaulted reached simply by calling 1-800-220- suspect and was hit over the head A 14-year-old girl was struck 3311. State police are looking for a with the gun.The victim contin­ Eating in man who robbed the PNC Bank and knocked to the ground during Jessica Luppold sells ads in the ued to struggle with the attacker an altercation in the 900 block Route 40 corridor. She can be reached by branch at 225 E. Chestnut Hill while the second suspect attempt­ On Sunday, Nov. 10, at 10:12 calling 1-800-220-3311. Road.at 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, a.m., Newark police went to Devon Drive at 4:07 p.m. on ed to enter the vehic~e on the pas­ Friday, Nov. 8. Our circulation manager is Mary Nov. 7. . seng~r side. The victim was then Malin's Market, 812 S. College Police said the suspect, who Ave., to investigate two shoplift­ The victim was taken to the Ferguson. For information regarding able to put the vehicle in drive Christiana Hospital emergency subscriptions, call 1-800-220-3311. was wearing a black baseball cap and get away, police said. ing incidents. and black t-shirt, gave a 23-year­ An employee told police that room for treatment of head The Newark Post Is Published Friday by The victim received a cut on injuries, police said. Chesapeake Publ1s6ing Corporation. News , old teller a note demanding cash. his head and a bruise on his arm empty Tastykake and cookie and local sales offices are located in the The employee complied and wrappings had been discovered. A trespass warning was issued Robscott Office Center, 153 E. Chestnut during the incident. to a 14-year-old boy, police said. Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19713. Ail advertising the man fled with an undisclosed Suspect one is described as a A 13-year-old girl was ques­ and news are accepted and printed only at the sole discretion ofthe publisher. The amount of cash. Police said the black male, 18-25 years-old, 160 tioned by police and released. Newark Post Is a proud member ofthe suspect was last seen running to 170 pounds, about five feet, 11 House painted Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association, west on Rt. 4 near Rt. 72. inches. The second suspect is Suburban Newspapers ofAmerica, the Door kicked in · , Residents of a home in the 100 National Newspaper Association and the Any person with information described as a black male, 18-25 block Country Club Drive awak­ Downtown Newark Partnership. about the robbery is asked to con­ years-old, 150 to 160 pounds, six A 22-year-old man was ened on Thursday, Nov. 7, and POSTMASTER: Send address tact state police detectives at 323- feet tall, with braided hair. charged with criminal mischief 4411, ext. 4. discovered that their house had changes to: Newark Post, 153 East Any person with information following an incident at Klondike about the attack is asked to con­ Kate's, 158 E. Main St., at 1:22 been pelted with yellow paint Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE balls, Newark police said. tact Newark police at 366-7110, a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. 19713. Periodicals postage paid at 3 a.m. robbery ext. 136, or call Delaware Newark police were called to Newark, Del., and additional offices. Newark police are investigat­ CrimeS toppers at 1-800-TIP- the restaurant by employees and ing an attempted robbery that 333. told that a disorderly patron, who See BLOTTER, 15 ~ E-mail: [email protected] • On the web: www.ncbl.com/post/ NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 3 I NEWARK POST .:. IN THE NEWS Trail honors Newark parks official By ROBIN BROOMALL local and state level in advance­ ment of the parks movement. In NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER 1980, he received the George T. Sargisson Award, the most presti­ HE 1.7 mile Newark bike gious award presented annually Ttrail, connecting Phillips by the Society. Under Hall's Park to the Delaware direction, in 1981 and 1987, the Technology Park has an official City of Newark received the name. Outstanding (Parks) The James F. Hall Trail will Organization Award presented by memoralize the first director of the Society. the city's Department of Parks Hall was an avid walker, hiker and Recreation. and bicyclist, often returning to Newark trails in his homes tate of West City Council Virginia. passed the res­ In an earlier interview, City olution offi­ Secretary Susan Lamblack said cially naming Hall "had a vision and that's the the trail at it's reason we have so much park Oct. 14 meet­ space .. .in Newark." ing. Prior to his death, Hall was Hall began involved with the early planning his career with and design of the bike trail that the city parks will parallel a portion of the d'ep artmen t Amtrak railroad in Newark, con­ in1968 and. Hall necting Phillips Park and served as its Delaware Technology Park. only director Charles Emerson, current until his untimely death in Director of Parks and Recreation, December 1998. said, "Jim was very instrumental During his 30 years with the in where we are today. This is a summer 2003. We're definitely from west Newark will be able to know professors and students city, Hall was instrumental in cre­ perfect way to memorialize Jim." ating an award-winning parks, going to meet that date. reach the College Square will want to use it in the Progress on the trail is approx­ "Hopefully the students Shopping Center via the trail. It evenings, so lights will be recreation and beautification sys­ imately half complete. tem which, by 1998, included 29 returning to the University next will have a hard surface, with installed along the entire length. Kathy Haywood, project engi­ fall will be able to use it," fencing all along the boundary. It Emergency call boxes along the parks and open space areas, neer with Pennoni Associates, totalling more than 400 acres. Haywood aded. will be completely handicapped trail will also be installed in case contractor for the project, said, The trail will be a multipur­ accessible. of injury or other problems to As a charter member of the "Progress on the bike trail is run­ Delaware' Recreation and Parks pose trail for bikers, hikers, walk­ "We want everyone to be able access the police or emergency ning along smoothly. It is sched­ ers and joggers. Those conling to use it," Emerson said. "We personnel. Society, Hall was active at the uled to be completed early to mid Newark resident f~ces federal charges Ham, along with two former now," Conti said from his cell DaSilva's case was put off. No run, Ham who was a senior pro­ By ERIC G. STARK Drexel University fraternity phone Tuesday afternoon. date was set. grammer with Autotote, the brothers at Tau Kappa Epsilon - "Whether it will go to a grand Conti said that nothing that computer wagering company NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Derrick Davis of Baltimore and jury is yet to be determined. I am happened Tuesday is going to based in New York but with an Chris Ham made a bet he Glen DaSilva of New York - not going to speculate. It would change Ham's claim of being office in Newark, connected his couldn't fix, and now the were all charged in U.S. District not be appropriate to go into innocent. office computer to a New York Newark resident is paying the Court in White Plain, N.Y., with details at this time." According to the court com­ OTB computer in Poughkeepsie price in what gambling officials conspiracy to commit wire At a news conference plaint, Davis used his automated and had access to Davis' records, are calling the biggest swindle in fraud. Tuesday afternoon, U.S. New York Off Track Betting the complaint said. betting history. All three surrendered to the Attorney James Corney was telephone account to place Pick The complaint stated that Ham, 29, who lives in the FBI on Tuesday morning. Davis quoted in the New York Daily Six bets at the Breeders' Cup Ham received one ore more calls Villa Belmont apartments in had the winning ticket, but offi­ News as saying that the defen-. held at Arlington Park outside of from his cell phone while he Newark, was charged Tuesday cials believe he had help. dants "bet that the law enforce'­ Chicago. To win the Pick Six, a accessed the New York records, of manipUlating telephone bet­ Ham's Hempstead, NY.­ ment would not catch them, but bettor has to pick the winner in and the complaint says phone ting accounts and a national based attorney, Daniel A. Conti that's a bet they could not fix." each of the six races. records show the calls came horse race computer to fabricate maintains his client's innocence, Earlier in the day, the Daily While the races were being from Davis. a bet at the Breeder's Cup races but would not answer questions News reported that Davis and The complaint says the Pick on Oct. 26. about the case posed to him by Ham appeared before Magistrate Six bet was changed after the The racing payoff was $3 mil­ the Newark Post. Judge Mark Fox. They did not • Open houses fact to tum it into a $3 million lion in the Ultra Pick Six bet, but "The case was sent down for enter a plea and were released on Christiana High School, winner. the price may be more severe. a court date for 30 days from $200,000 personal recognizance. located at 190 Salem Church Rd. "The facts will come out in in Newark, is scheduled to hold court," Conti told the Newark its "Celebrate Christiana" open Post. house on Nov. 19, from 6:30-8 A,cohol 'detection machines upgraded p.m. All sixth, seventh, and eighth-graders and their families Newark City Councilmembers of $2, 135 and equipment replace­ have been identified as the state are invited to attend the event. approved' the purchase of two ment funding of $8,875. standard by superior court for Call 454-2123 ext. 121 for more FOR RECORD CMI 5000EN Intoxilyzers Currently, the Newark Police determining a person's blood information. THE (breathilyzers) from CMI, Inc. Department has two CMI 5000 alcohol content. Bayard Intermediate School, for total cost of $11 ,0 10 at Intoxilyzers, which are 20 years The cost of these units also located at 200 S. DuPont St. in • Last week in its post-elec­ Monday night's city council old and experiencing break­ includes a keyboard, mouthpiece, Wilmington, is scheduled to hold tion coverage, the Newark Post meeting. downs. printer cards, and software asso­ its open house on Nov. 20, from incorrectly stated that State Rep. The funds to cover the cost of The CMI Intoxilyzers are the ciated with the state of Delaware. 7-8:30 p.m .. All area students in Rick DiLberto Jr. ruled out hav­ these new units and their support­ only breath testing devices that third, fourth and fifth-grade are ing a role in politics again. In ing accessories are available the state of Delaware chemist - Eric G. Stark invited to attend. Call 429-4118 fact, DiLiberto did not rule out from the 2000 Police Tech Grant will certify free of charge and for more information. future political endeavors. PAGE 4 • NEWARK POST • ~OyEMBER 15,2002 737 -0724 • Fax 737-9019

NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE BRIEFLY UD students ·earn kudos ·· iSteel Magnolias' WO University of T Delaware students, Greg begins tonight Hajcak of Cochranville, Pa., a doctoral candidate in psy­ ARRINGTON Theatre chology, and Nicole McDonald HArts Company, a stu~ of Perry Hall, Md., a senior hon­ dent performing group ors student in psychology, recent­ at the University of Delawar~1 ly had their research lauded by . will present "Steel the Society of Psychophysiolog- ,. Magnolias," at 8 p.m., Friday, ical Research. " ,.' Nov. 15 and Saturday, Noy. A poster depicting their 16. research into the physiology of Performances will be held human error was selected as one ,in the Bacchus Theatre of the of the three best student-authored Perkins Student Center, poster presentations at the 42nd Academy Street, Newark. annual meeting of the society, Additional performances are held in Washington, D.C., in scheduled at 2 p.m. on October. Sunday, Nov. 17 and 8 p.m., Robert Simons, UD professor (,)0 Wednesday, Nov. 20- of clinical psychology and asso­ .' Saturday, Nov. 23. ciate chair of the psychology Tickets, available at the department, co-authored the door, are $3 for students aQd paper on which the posterpresen­ senior citizens and $5 for the tation was based and is directing " general public. For more the research at UD. information, call 894-0511. He said there were 79 entries in a highly competitive contest ;'Rocky Horror' and that "it is a tribute to two National poster competition winners Nicole McDonald and Greg Hajcak, with mentor Robert Simons, pro­ excellent students that their work fessor of psychology, watch senior Lindsey Dillinger demonstrate the psychophysiology experiment "show by E-52 set " was selected." described in their winning poster. The notorious gang of Simons uses psychophysio­ '. tJ:anssexual Transylvanians •." logical approaches to human errors using sensors attached to linked to conscious awareness of es to their own errors. We are •• Will take the stage for theE~ , emotion and cognitive processes the head to track electrical activi­ the error and to corrective actions interested in who these particular ,?~Student Theatre's presentaT" " to investigate the relationships ty in the brain ~d sensors on the in preparation for the next trial. patients are, when their error­ tkm of "The Rocky Horro1;; between responses in subsystems body to measure autonomic func­ Simons, his students and col­ related psychophysiology devel­ LPtcture Show," beginning Qn ..... } of the central and autonomic tions. leagues at the University of ops and whether it diminishes li.Friday, Nov. 15, from 8-10:30 ;, nervous systems, like a person's Each time a student made a Pennsylvania, are currently with treatment," he said. "We're p.rti. at the University of brain waves, heart rate and the mistake, approximately 50 to 150 investigating adults, young adults pretty excited about the project, Delaware. functioning of sweat glands, dur­ milliseconds later, a negative and children with anxiety disor­ and the poster award is a great performances will be held ing simple behavioral tasks and wave was recorded over frontal ders such as obsessive-compul-· bonus for all of us." '.· i'nthe Pearson Hall how these responses relate to brain regions followed closely by sive disorder, post-traumatic Well-known for his research, . .Auditorium, located on normal and abnormal cognition a more widely distributed posi­ stress disorder and trichotilloma­ Simons serves as editor-in-chief Academy Street in Newark. and emotion. tive wave. nia, an impulse disorder that of Biological Psychology, one of : Subsequent performances w,oo'+ In the paper, "Error-Related Immediately after the two causes people to pull out the hair the leading journals in the field of i uweplace on Saturday, Nov. Brain Activity: Ripples in the brain waves, the autonomic sys­ from their scalp, eyelashes, eye­ psychophysiology. He earned his

'Travesties' opens SOCCER TRYOU.TS EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 308 Possum Park Rd., Newark, DE Friday at UO UIG BOYS The University of Delaware's will present Professional Theatre Training KIRKWOOD SOCCER CLUB Program wiII produce Tom Stoppard's wacky interpretation "Scorpions" A PIANO DEDICATION of historical facts and figures, "Travesties." Premiere and Elite Teams by It is scheduled to open at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 15 in Must be born on or after Aug. 1st, 1986 HartsQorn Hall, Academy Street MICHAEL FAIRCLOTH and East Park Place. Subsequent performances are Tryout dates: Nov. 10th ~nd Nov. 17th Saturday, November 16, 2002 ' scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Time: 12:00 - 2:00 Saturday, Nov. 16, Thursday, Location: Kirkwood Soccer Club Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 13. 7:00 PM Afternoon performances are Club phone: 322-4220 scheduled at 12:30 p.m. on Club website: www.kirkwoodsoccer.org There will be a free will offering. 737-2300 Saturday, Nov. 16, Sunday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 14. For reservations or more information, call 831-2204. Something terrible happens when you do not advertise. Nothing! Call 737-0724 PAGE 6 • NEWARK POST • NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • • 737 -0724 • Fax 737-9019

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MARK MY WORDS Bellying up to create Newark history By MARK SISK Incidentally, not everyone agrees it turned out great. A NEWARK POST COLUMNIST long-time patron of the old Deer Park, in response to my HERE is a wonderful observation that Bob had done a Tbook called "Pickett's heck of job, snorted "Deer Charge in History and Park? They ought to call it the Memory," by Carol Reardon, a Deer Plaza." He's moved down Penn State history professor. to the East End, and we'll miss One of the book's points is him. that what actually happened in He meant, I think, that his history can be less important in treasured Deer Park had been the present than what we think yuppified beyond recognition. I happened. The book also exam­ disagree. Me, I think it's a good ines the way a society arrives at thing it closes sometimes, its collective memory of a place because if I had a laptop, cell or event. phone and legal pad at the And if you think that townie bar I might never leave. Pickett's Charge is an odd way In our preliminary meetings to lead into a column about the about making presentations to Deer Park, well, I don't dis­ the Planning Commission, the agree, but hear me out. Board of Adjustment, and the I tell you up front that I Newark City Council, I don't couldn't be more prejudiced think Bob would mind me . about the Deer Park. Newark is telling you that a big part of my blessed with many excellent advice was to stay away from restaurants, and I hesitate to war stories. This isn't only name names for fear of leaving because a lot of one's Deer Park anyone out (but they have seen war stories shouldn't be in the my face in The Trap, Kate's, public record; the purpose of Mexitacos, the Iron Hill, and This is Delaware artist Larry Anderson's latest print of the Park that appeared years ago in the Newark Post. This the historic review was to make Caffe Gelatto, among others) Deer Park. This, third in his series, shows the "new" Main painting is a series of 1,000 prints, which are available for sure the plans were appropriate, Street landmark. Anderson painted this from a photograph sale at You've Been Framed, 172 E. Main St., and other gal­ not to reminisce. • The author, a Newark he took at the same location as a 1905 picture of the Deer leries. Bob and our other witnesses took my advice, and a good native, is an attorney with but the Deer Park is "the fran­ City of Newark's historical "modernizing" it (ironically, offices in Newark and thing too, because once the chise." review process and I think it modernizing in this context administrative boards, the Wilmington. He sits on the turned out great. By that I means restoring the exterior to board of the Newark Senior It was my privilege to repre­ Council, and the public got into sent Bob Ashby when the struc­ mean that he retained the essen­ the way it was in roughly Center and is a member of the tial character of the place while 1948). Newark Morning Rotary Club. ture had to be taken through the See SISK, 7 ~

PAGES FROM THE PAST Chicken thief tops 1927 Newark Post headlines • Nov. 16, 1927 last Thursday and Friday, that it extinguisher before they could • Nov. 19, 1980 video surveillance cameras in all was one of most instructive and respond. schools in the district beginning Chicken, turkey thief inspiring meetings ever held by Smokeout this winter. the association. Kick the habit on Nov. 20! "We're looking at doing this sent to workhouse The banquet on Thursday completely in the district within Officer Elderkin, of the State This is the date of the American evening was the social highpoint Cancer Society'S 4th Annual four years," said Capes Riley, Police, on Monday arrested JOM of the meeting and was kept assistant superintendent for plan­ Dudley, of Wilmington, for the Great American Smokeout- a sparkling and sprightly by the lively and important campaign to ning and facilities. It is some­ theft of one turkey and several quips of Professor Ira S. Brinner, thing we have been planning for chickens from the farm of James get smokers to pledge a single Superintendent of Newark day without cigarettes. over a year but we felt we should F. Stafford, living just East of Schools, toastmaster. move it ahead after the recent Newark. Some schools, industries, organizations and businesses will incident at Newark ' High He was arranged before NewArk Post School." Magistrate Thompson, who com­ Gas pump on fire partake in the Great American mitted him to the Workhouse for Faulty insulation in the wiring Smokeout. The "Kiss Me I Don't Court of General Sessions, in of a gasoline pump in front of "Pages From The Past" is Smoke" Frog will appear at the Baby might have been alive default of $500 bond. Fader's garage caused consider­ compiled from early edi­ Christiana Mall on Nov. 19. when placed in trash bin able excitement for a few minutes tions of the Newark Post A dead' newborn found by on Monday night. A wire leading and its forerunners by • Nov. 15, 1996 Newark police in a trash dump­ Meeting inspires teachers to the light in the pump had short It is the consensus of opinion Kdthy Burr. Efforts are An eye on the wall ster at a local motel on circuited and started a blaze with­ Wednesday morning might have of the 22 teachers of the Newark in the pump. The Fire Company hUUle to retain original in district schools PUblic Schools, who attended the headlines and style. been alive when placed there. was summoned, but the fire had An autopsy released yesterday annual meeting of the Delaware been extinguished by a hand Christina School District is State Educational Association, accelerating a plan to install See PAGES, 7 ~ E-mail: [email protected] • On the web: www.ncbl.com/post/ NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 7 NEWARK POST .:. OPINION & COMMENTARY

, AN INTERN-AL PERSPECTIVE Success may start in parking garage By APRil R. SMITH nice job because it keeps me busy upbringing and Unfortunately, there are other They have to hope that all and allows me to get some extra . how their par- parents, who don't necessarily their hard work was worth it and NEWARK POST COLUMNIST reading and homework assign­ ents taught care for this aspect of their sev­ that their·.children will soar the ments done when the business is them. enth-grade curriculum. Their furthest and surpass all others. IKE many starving, poor, slow. ' I think this space rocket is just a little part of If their children don't turn out L decrepit college stud~nts, I But.I do have one gripe with is bull. their life, so they don't take the as well as they liked, they have to have a part-time job on the customer service aspect of the It's from utmost care in making sure it has understand that they at least gave . campus. job everyday life a safe trip. it their 100 percent. I, unfortunately, am not one of Some people are so rude. and experience And of course, there are those So I don't blame the parents of those kids whose parents throw Now, in my world, when that we pick up that work more meticulously on these impolite children. I blame - money at them at every sighting, someone says, "Thank you, have on the fact that their rocket than any other stu­ these kids, the space rockets, who as though they are strippers in a a nice day," you should probably politeness dents. They take great pride in don't work hard enough to make nightclub. answer with "You're welcome, proves intelli- Smith every aspect of the project and their designers proud. The chance Rich college kid scenario: "Oh you too!" Even just another gence in a per- then watch with horror on judg­ to takeoff is something that Stacey, I am so glad to see you! "Thank you" wouldn't be all that son, and those who are rude just ment day when their rocket blows should be appreciated. So show Here is $500 bucks to last you bad. basically end up looking stupid. up during t'!keoff. your appreciation to all. through the next few days!" I am pleased to say that usual­ Parents are not responsible for And with these there are those After all, you won't be going My scenario: "Oh April, I am ly about 75 percent of the cus­ every single one of their chil­ rockets that succeed despite the very far in your journey if the so glad to see you! Do you have tomers live up to my expecta­ dren's actions. At the ripe age of fact that their designer didn't friendly parking attendant won't that $500 bucks you owe me tions. Some of the kids are even 21-years-old, I have figured out work all that hard. And those that let your spaceship out of the from those braces I put on you in super-polite. parenting completely. do just fine during takeoff, but garage. the third grade?" But some of them are obvi­ You see, parents are like sev- . later propel into the ground after OK, it's not really that bad. ously hideous wretches who have enth graders, setting out to make only reaching a few feet into the • Through a competition run by My parents are just realistic and either spent their entire lives in a that perfect homemade space air. the MaryLand-DeLaware-D. C. they have always made me work cave, apart from all of mankind, rocket. Parents can only do so much Press Association, Smith was so that I could have extra spend­ or they just have no concept of Some parents work long and with their children until, at some seLected for a summer internship ing money and more fun. common sense. hard, they want to perfect their point, they have to step back and at the Newark Post. A native of Therefore, I work at the uni­ After all, I believe politeness space rocket in every aspect, so watch them go out on their own Cornish, Maine, she is in her sen­ versity's pay-to-park lots two is common sense. Some people that when released into the sky, it into the world. ior year at the University of days a week as a cashier. It's a say that it's all about one's will soar far and wide. . And hope. DeLaware. 'Best part of the Deer Park is not its past' Plan, or deed restnctlOns, or As the defendant was pro­ Park isn't the past, nor is it, nec­ through way past dinner hour, it's ~ SISK, from 6 whatever, but about brunch with nounced guilty, I reflected that essarily, its beauty (to me), its filled with people, downstairs her mother. my law school professors who historic integrity, or the and upstairs, of all ages, reliving, the act with their memories, we Someone else recalled how told me that long hours of prepa­ Tanqueray and tonics. It's what or creating, their own history and couldn't have gotten ours III ration would payoff in court had happens any night. Shakespeare, memory. edgewise. . . her parents had stayed in the Deer Park Hotel when visiting during been absolutely right. or J oanie, or both, said that the I'm glad it's there, and I'll be A member of the Board of the late 1940s, as a graduate stu­ As the process went forward, past is prologue. back. Adjustment remembered that the dent. it became apparent that the remi­ From the early evening west side had once housed a bar­ And so on. niscing wasn't just to pass the bershop (my generation, not time. Through the review being big on barbershops, missed If I had been telling war sto­ ries, I could have told about cross process, and telling the stories, this). the community was refining its Jean White, Newark's land­ examlllIllg a DUI defendant when I was City Prosecutor. The collective memory, and empha­ use watchdog, rose at, I think, the defendant had been drinking in sizing to Bob Ashby . what he Planning Commission to speak - the townie bar and could not fig­ already knew- that the Deer Park not about the Comprehensive GINGERBREAD ure out how his blood alcohol is a special place, and the preser­ content was .18 - nearly twice vation of our collective memory the legal limit - after only two is a public trust. rum and cokes. Sure, alcohol is consumed HOUSE Baby death I knew, of course, this was there, but that is hardly the poiI1t. DEMONSTRATION! because the long-time bartender It's a place where people have, ~ PAGES, from 6 Joanie (who, sadly, passed away since a time beyond living mem­ 11:00 AM last year) had been mixing them ory, talked, played chess, listened by the state medical examiner with her trademark heavy hand. I to music, got kissed, laughed, Saturday, November 16th determined that the male infant put this to him, and he denied it in saw old friends, made new died of "multiple skull fractures words, but he was a regular, and friends, and maybe did a lot of Don't Miss This Exciting Event for the Whole Family! other stuff I shouldn't refer to in with injury to the brain due to his eyes didn't deny it. I think it Owner of Dining Designs, Mark Mastrangelo, blunt force head trauma and helped that Judge Funk knew print. shaking." Joanie too. But the best part of the Deer is Making Another Trip to Angerstein's It was not yet known how the to Enchant Us With His Gingerbread House injury to the baby occurred. Decorating Expertise. It's Great Fun for the Kids! As of yesterday police had not yet determined what charges Call Kristen might be .filed in the case which Locust Point For Reservations is still. under intense investiga­ 302-996-3539 tion. 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By ERIC G. STARK of Delaware. His parents were away and NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER he had. the house to himself. Zab,el started painting a pattern OMETHING magical in the One comer of the canvas Shappens when Bruce and started down the column .. Zabel gets near a paint As he started down the column brush and canvas. he started drawing a line. To His brush works have a Zabel, it felt like a natural rhythm,a flow, .a beat, which sequence. Column painting allow him to' gather a direction. allowed him a destination and Viewing one of his paintings is a change. like listening to a song, some­ "It is very invigorating and times a new instrument is exciting to paint this way," said introduced and it is appropriate Zabel, who also works ' to be loud, other times it is bet­ evenings at the Newark Senior ter to be soft. Center. "I construct it as a nar­ Zabel, a Newark resident rative." who teaches art for students iIi Zabel's original career path grades Kindergarden-8th grade didn't start off constructing at Holy Angels in Newark and narratives, as art was not part teaches for Newark Parks and / NEWARK POST PHOTO BY JOHN LLERA of the plan. His major at UD Recreation, has had his unique Bruce Zabel displays his work. started out as a mechanical and brand of column painting on aerospace engineer. That was display locally. to end, just like he does not complete if they don't end know what is going to happen uplifting, with hope," he said. until he got a D in calculus. In column painting, he The engineering major lasted paints images in columns, sep­ in life. "I've had quite a few loses in "The painting takes different my life, but I've always had one year. araling them by lines as he He became an art major, moves down the sanvas. turns depending on what is continuity, I'm still working, starting first in sculpting and He is trying to get some going on in my life," Zabel I'm still here. I always have an said. "Things got to a point element (in his work) that it is eventually working his way exposure because it is a differ­ into painting and stumbling ent form of painting, a new where I don't calculate it out. going to be good again. Maybe Eventually I developed my it is the idea of r:esolve and into column painting. After concept. Zabel recently com­ several years he has a strong pleted a display at the own style." renewal; they seem to work His style of painting often together. Sometimes it pulls me grasp for this type of art. Elizabeth Denison Hatch "It is a good way for me to Gallery in Wilmington. dea1s with times of loss, but and sometimes I pull it. It is always ends with a resolve. His sort of like wanting a dream to work; it allows change, cre­ His column painting has a ative .bursts," Zabel said. sequence of events - moments painting takes. different forms come true:' depending on what is happen­ The idea to column paint "Everything becomes impor­ in time - that are like a diary . tant and everything plays a part or journal: as it starts out, he ing in his life. came to Zabel while he was on \"1 don't feel my pictures are Spring Break at the University and gives you a build up of does not know how it is going time and space to develop."

STARK RAVING Witnessing collision puts,things in perspective By ERIC G. STARK dark, except for the req glow of school football heard a high-pitch shriek of car the sunset in the horizon. playoff game breaks and then the horrific NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER I remember being frustrated as bet een sound of two cars colliding. I \approached the next intersec­ Manheim A maroon car torpedoed the AST .Friday night I was tion at West Chestnut Hill and Central (former side of the mini-van and pushed it L sort of in a zone when I left Otts Chapel Road, because the University of toward my car sitting at the light. the office. Traffic was cOn­ traffic light just turned red and I Delaware quar­ The mini-van flipped over and gested during rush hour on knew I would be sitting there a terback Matt continued to roll toward me. I Friday, as I passed by a fender­ long time with the way this light Nagy's old tried to hit reverse, but couldn't bender at the intersection of was cycled. school) and (a good th~ng, because I probably South College Ave. and West I stared at the red light, but my Lower would have hit the car behind Chestnut Hill Road. thoughts were on later in the Dauphin. . Stark me). I thought nothing of the acci­ night. I Was thinking about what I As I looked The mini-van stopped rolling dent, only that the cars were in needed to grab at my apartment - at the light, I about 10 feet from my car, but my way as I tried to get home in a warmer jacket, a different pair saw the white Voyager mini-van was resting on its roof. I saw ' a hUrry. It was about 5:20 p.m. of 'shoes - before heading to cross in front of me, attempting three people in the vehicle ' and and it was just about completely Hershey; Pa. to watch a high . to make a left-hand tum. Then I See RAVING, 9 ~ E-mail: [email protected] • On the web: www.ncbl.com/postJ NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 9 NEWARK POST .:. THE ARTS Railroad rolls out its Santa Express "Tis the season - or i~ . soon will be. Right about now the minds of our little ones are turning to that jolly ole bearded elf in the red suit who is checking up on them to see if they have been "naughty OJ;" nice." It's a fun time of year but it can present a problem to parents and grandparents who want to make the young person's interac­ tion with Santa Claus be as safe and as pleasant as possible. In department stores and malls there are long lines that tax the patience of the young ones and was in the Red Clay Valley of sometimes the older ones who Delaware in the last half of the have taken thein. On many occa­ 19th and the first half of the 20th sions when the child's tum comes centuries. But every year at this and he/she is lifted on the lap of time they offer a change of pace someone unknown, tears and that has become an important part screaming follow. Then the store of Christmas for families in our or mall wants at least ten dollars area. to snap a photo and the whole trip The nearly 100-year-old steam becomes an unpleasant memory. engine, No. ' 58, and the vintage There is help thanks to the tri­ coaches it pulls through the beau­ state area's operating history tiful countryside are transformed into The Santa Claus Express. museum, The Wilmington & Santa loves to pose with children for memorable photos aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad's Western Railroad. Usually the The coaches and locomotive are ' decorated and Santa and his Santa Claus Express, which will make 16 trips from Nov. 20 through Dec. 22, departing from Greenbank volunteers who operate the last Station. regularly scheduled steam rail­ helpers are on board for 16 fun­ road are busy preserving life as it filled trips. I have ridden the trains (still a accepts letters from the children. are also books and other gifts for 4 1. Go down the hill about 114 Solution to The Post Stumper kid at heart) and have seen the It is all very relaxed. the older railroad buffs. mile and the station and free on Page 11. difference in the way the W&W While the Santa Claus Express Everything is operated by parking lot will be on the right. Santa operates. First of all, the is supposedly run for the chil­ Historic Red Clay Valley volun­ Look for the sign and the flags. 8/\ NG 8 I 8 8 OM I T T H E T /\ adults and children are comfort~ dren, I have seen some very teers who are there to make sure The Santa Claus Express OM 00 /\R 1/\ R 0 L E C /\ 1M /\ N A 8 R /\ H /\ M L I N CO L N /\ T T /\ I N ably seated together when Santa happy grandparents _aboard too. the children have a wonderful departs at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. R I /\ T /\ /\ L L /\ H OPT I N /\ They don't often get a chance to experience. They give very freely every Saturday and Sunday from EWE M /\ A Y A E N /\ U L T comes into the car. As Santa 5 T A E NO T H E R T E W/\ AN comes to the child and adult(s) step back into history aboard a of their time to help the children Nov. 20 to Dec. 22. Reservations HIE /\ A E 5 DE /\ N P A I/\M steam train on tracks laid out in enjoy themselves. are strongly suggested. You may OG o E N N /\ S H HEM o T TEA location, he will stop and talk but P E S T 0 E T /\ T H I /\W /\ T H /\ not reach for the child. If \:he 1872. The ride up and down the Greenbank Station is located call 302-998-1930. If there are OR F F R I DE A L S S I T S S T D ME R C ED E S R U E H L C /\ P child wants to sit on Santa's lap, Red Clay Valley is a pretty one, the Newport-Gap Pike, Del. Rt. any seats left, they go on sale at L 0 I N L E /\ /\ L L /\ S E /\ R that's fine. If not, that's fine too. one stepped in history. 41, 114 of a mile from the 11:30 a.m. on train days. It really /\N T E /\T E R L E /\ N WE o G E P I T /\ S D /\ 8 o L EN N F ORO Santa takes time to chat with To add to the fun of the trip, Kirkwood Highway in the Prices is fun. Now if I could just get CO T T /\ T /\ L C YO K E DID located in Greenbank Station is a Comer area of the county. It is Santa to give me one of those EO N S R/\ R E C E R E MO NY each child, pose for photos at no HE N R Y H U D SON OWE cost, and present each child with souvenir and .gift shop where you easily reached from our area by milk chocolate engines ... K 0 L WAN WI L 0 E E R E C T /\ R /\ 8 1/\ F R ED D I EM E R C U R Y a solid milk chocolate steam can get some great stocking heading up Rt. 2, the Kirkwood Enjoy! EN T I T Y 10 N E /\ L M/\ E R I K locomotive. He also happily stuffers for the children. There Highway, and turning left on Rt. L E E Z /\ TO o D R E /\R R 0 8 E 'This incident reemphasized for ·me how quickly our life can change' we were all having trouble get­ out of her house to help. healed. Obviously not. seat belt, but allows motorcycle ~ RAVING, from 8 ting through. When we did, the Once medical crews arrived, I . Since my front row view of drivers to ride without a.helmet. call was redirected before we got thought they did a wonderful job, - this accident, I have been a little Now which one of us is at a none of them were moving. where we needed to be. All the There were four ambulances and shaky behind the wheel. I have greater risk? I jumped out of my car and while five people - three in the a helicopter at the scene. been waiting longer to pull out at After seeing the accident, it fumbled to get my car phone out mini-van and two in the maroon Each person was placed in an intersections, making crystal has made me want to wear my of my jacket. I went toward the car sat in need of medical atten­ ambulance and one person - the clear that there is nothing com­ seat belt. I always felt not wear­ mini-van, with glass and parts of tion. This was the first time I ever one who said "Help me," was air ing. ing the seat belt made me a better the cars scattered all around, and had to call 911, and I don't feel it lifted away by the helicopter. I This incident reemphasized driver, more cautious. But, you said, "It's going to be all right, was very fast. I am told using a was told she wasn't wearing a for me how quickly our life can see, it is not always about my I'm call1ng 911, it's going to be cell phone is not the best way to seat belt. change. One minute we · can be driving ability. It is as much all right, don't move. Help is on reach emergency http, because A state police officer told me driving down the road and every­ about the ability to drive of those the way." the call goes-back tei the cellular no one was seriously injured, but thing is fine, and the next I share the road with that most This was the first thing I provider, but when you are talk­ that someone could have been moment we can be taken away in concerns me. thought to do. Then I heard some­ ing about potentially life or death killed. art ambulance. Driving is a seri­ We sit inside cars where sheet one in the c.ar say, "Help me." situations, every second counts. The woman in the car behind ous thing, and we must be aware metal serves as our armor. I saw "I'm getting help," I said. I left my car lights on, as they me was complaining that we of our surroundings and not be first hand how quickly that armor Then --people driving in both were the only light shinning on were stuck there, waiting for complacent behind the wheel. . can be dented. directions 'stopped and attempted the people in the mini-van. I was everything to be cleaned up. I The other thing this incident I hope some good can come to help. I was still on the cell amazed at the good Samaritans said it could be worse, we could made me conscious of was my from this accident, that people phone, as it continued to ring who emerged. Two men, who be the people in the accident. seat belt. I don't usually wear my will be more careful behind the with no response to my 911 call. appeared to be skilled in medical I was really shaken up by this seat belt because I am not com­ wheel, that wearing a seat belt, I hung up and tried again. The emergency procedures, were accident. The sound of the crash fortable with it on. I know it's the albeit the law, is also iniportant phone rang and rang. Several driving by the scene and stopped echoes through my head three law and I know in Newark I can because it can prevent injuries other people around me were also to help. Jackie Miller, a medical days later. I have been thinking be pulled over for not wearing it, and save your life. calling. student at Wilmington College back to an accident I had in the but I have a hard time under­ Later I learned that at least who lives on nearby Academy summer of 1991; I thought the standing how a st;ie can give me five people were calling 911 and Drive heard the crash and came scars from that accident had a ticket me for not wearing my PAGE 10 • NEWARK POST" NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • • 737 -0724 • Fax 737-9019 lverslons THEATRE • EVENTS • EXHIBITS • NIGHTLIFE • MEETINGS

DESSERT RECEPTION & PROGRAM The internationally Ford, Pa. Info., 610-388-8337. FRIDAY 6:30-8:30 p.m. program to help attendees expe- known folksinger Eric ART FOR THE SEASON Through December 24. Juried show featur­ rience the model of classical and Christian edu- Bogle will appear in ing affordable holiday gift giving items, such as jewelry, prints, cation at the DuPont Country Club. Free. For concert for the Green small paintings, pottery, glassware and more at the Dover Art . more information, call 239-3600. Willow on Monday, League, 21 W. Lockerman St., Dover. Info, 302-674-0402. WOMEN'S NIGHT OUT 6:30-10 p.m. speak­ Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. 15 ers, massage therapists, sing-a-Iong, poetry, The concert will be .AV DAL 6-9 p.m. 25th anniversary celebration of SAJURD make-up, door prizes and more at Skyline held at the New n.l Dover Art League including champagne and Unfted Methodist Church, 3100 Skyline Dr., Castle County Irish hors d'oeuvres with 70's music by Ted & Greg, Pike Creek. For reservations, call 892-9902. Society Center, 1301 and a silent auction. $25 per person. Call 302- AT HOME WITH HOMER Through Jan. 26, 2003. Exhibition of S. Rodney Street, 674-0402. more than 30 works by Winslow Homer portraying America's social Wilmington, Del. HOLY SPIRIT WINTERFEST Through and political life between 1857 and 1875 at the Delaware Art 16 tomorrow. food, crafts, baked goods, raffles, Adult tickets are $17 Museum Downtown Gallery, 919 Market Street. in advance and $19 at games and more at the Holy Spirit School gym MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Through Nov. 16. Musical featuring the door. Ages 13-18 on Church Drive in New Castle. Info., call lyrics and music by Stephen Sandheirn: Book by George Furth at are admitted for $5; 323-1144. The Baby Grand Theatre, 818 Market Street Mall, Wilmington. 12-and-under are YULETIDE AT WINTERTHUR Through January 5. Discover the Tickets and times, 652-5577. admitted free of origins of some of the holiday decorations and customs that COMEDY CABARET 9:45 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. Mr Rubber charge. Americans hold most dear at Winterthur Museum & Gardens. For Face, Terry Gillespie from HBO and Showtime, Will-E from more inforamtion, call 800-448-3883. Showtime at the Apollo and special guest Dave Rose at Colby & THE GRANDEUR OF VICEREGAL MEXICO: TREASURERS Company (formerly The Ground Round), 801 S. College Ave. $15. FROM THE MUSEO FRANZ MAYER Through Jan 12. Info., 652-6873: is included with tickets to Winterthur. Info., call 888-4600. Decorative and fine arts that express the rich artistic heritage of SCENES AT BELLEVUE Through Nov. 30. 5-8 p.m. photographic TRADITIONS IN ELEGANCE Through Jan. 2,2003. 100 rare and Mexico at Winterthur. Info., 800-448-3883. exhibit at Bellevue Arts Center, 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington. Free and unique 18th and 19th century teapots from the internationally SATURDAY TOURS 10 and 11 a.m. Tours on varying exhibits at open to the public. acclaimed Twinings Teapot Gallery at the Norwich Castle Museum Delaware Art Museum, Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington. Free. Info., . CHRYSANTHEMUM FESTIVAL Through Nov. 24.Annual indoor in England in The Carriage House Gallery in Cape May, N.J. Info., 571-0220. festival of more than 20,000 gold, white and purple-hued chrysanthe­ 609-884-5404. CASINO NIGHT 6 p.m. to midnight second Saturdays. Poker and mums at Longwood Gardens near Kennett Square. For more infor­ RECENT ACQUISITIONS Through Dec. 18. exhibit presenting a wheel at Newark Elks #2281, 42 Elks Trail, New Castle. Free admis­ mation, call 610-388-1000. selection of rare books, manuscripts, and other materials acquired by sion for players. Information, call 328-2281. MICHELE GREEN Through Nov. 27. Painting's exhibited in the the University of Delaware since 2000 at the Morris Library. Info., call Mezzanine Gallery in the Carvel State Office Building, 820 French 831-2231. IRISH NIGHT 4:30 p.m. dinner at The St., Wilmington. SHARED VOICES Through Jan. 5. Modem Gay Literature exhibit at SUNDAY Arsenal at Old New Castle, Celtic, maritime, N.C. WYETH Through November 24. Exhibit highlighting the begin­ the Morris Library, South College Ave. Info., 831-2231. and American Civil War era music by the ning of five decades of N.C. Wyeth at Brandywine River Museum, SPINELESS WONDERS: BUGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD acclaimed singer/songwriter Charlie Zahm U.S. Route I and PA Route 100, Chadds Ford, Pa. Info., 610-388- Through Jan. 5. Exhibit at The Delaware Museum of Natural and fiddler Tad Marks and percussionist Mark 2700. History. For more information, call 658-9111. Sullivan. For more information,call 656-2721. 18TH CENTURY Through January 12. Examples of samplers, silk­ THE BATTLE OF BRANDYWINE Through November 24. MUSIC FROM A PAINTED CAVE 7 p.m. work pictures, and lacework made by colonial schoolgirls will be Exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints depicting the major dance, dazzling costumes, and Mirabal's band, featured in a new exhibition at Winterthur. Admission to the exhibit Revolutionary War engagement fought in the area at the Brandywine 17 River Museum, Route U.S. Route 1 and PA Route 100 in Chadds See HAPPENINGS, 11 ~

St., Newark. For information or to regis· For infonnation, call 731-1628 or at 836· • THURSDAY, NOV. 21 ter, call 658-5177, ext. 260. 3196 STRENGTH TRAINING Fridays and SINGLES CIRCLE 7 p.m. every Monday MEETINGS FALUN DAFA 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and LET'S DANCE CLUB 4 to 6 p,m. Mondays at tbe Newark Senior Center, at New London Presbyterian Church, Thursdays. Holistic practice of slow mov· Thursdays. Bring partner and danCe to DJ 200 White Chapel Dr. Info, 737·2336. 1986 Newark Road (Route 896) in New ing tranquil exercises to improve the and Big Band Music at Newark Senior SQUARE DANCE 8 to 10:30 p.m. First London, Pa. 610-869-2140. OPEN MIKE/SLAM 8·10 p.m. Tuesdays . mind, body, and spirit. Taught by Master Center. info, call 737-2336. and third Fridays at St Mark's Methodist . LINE DANCING 1 and 2:30 p.m. every Poetry reading/competition at Art House, Li at Newark Senior Center, 200 White BLUEGRASS/OLDTIME JAM 7:30-10 Church, Limestone RoadlRoute 7, Monday at Newark Senior Center. 737· 132 E. Delaware Ave., Newark, $2. 266· Chapel Drive. Info., call 467·5235. p.m. Thursdays at St. Thoma~ Episcopal Stanton, with tbe 2~4 Square Dance 2336. 7266. Church, South College Avenue. Any skill Club. Cost: $5 perpersou. info, 610-255- SCOTTISH DANCING 8 p.m. Mondays SCRAPBOOKING 7·9 p.m. Tuesdays at • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 level welcome. Bring your own instru­ 5449. 6/14-8/23 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, South Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church, ment. College Avenue, Newark. For informa­ Summit Bridge Road, Glasgow. Nursery, PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY J:30 p.m. DIVORCECARE 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. tion, call 368·2318. $2/chi ld. Info, call 834·GRPC. support group meeting at the Wilmington .Separated/divorced persons meet at NEWARK ROTARY CLUB 6:15 to 7:30 MS SUPPORT 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at MS Hospital Campus of Christiana Care Southern Chester County YMCA, East l)JVORCECARE 1-3 p.m. Saturdays and p.m. every Monday at the Holiday Inn, Society Headquarters, 2 Mill Road, Health System. For more information, Baltimore Pike, Jennersville, Pa. ' 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Separated/divorced Route 273,453-8853. Wilmington. Info, call 655·5610. call 475·1706. Childcare available; ages 7 and up gettl) persons meet at Praise Assembly, 1421 NCCo STROKE CLUB noon on Mondays STAMP GROUP 1 p.m. first and third TAl cm 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Or swim. 610-869-2140. Old Baltimore Pike, Newarll All wel­ at the Jewish Community Center, Tuesday of month at Newark Senior Monday; 1l:l5 a.m. Friday, at Newark NEWARK MORNlNG ROTARY 7-8:15 come. Iufo, 737-5040, Talleyville. For information, call Nancy Center. 737-2336. Senior Center. $20/month. 737-2336. a.m. every Thursday at tbe Blue & Gold Traub at 324-4444. NEWARK LIONS PROGRAM 6:30 p.m. JAZZERCIZE'LIGHT' 9 a.m. Club, Newark. For information, call 737- First and third Tuesday of month. Lions Wednesdays at Newark Senior Center. 1711 or 737-0724. • TUESDAY, NOV. 19 meeting with program at the Holiday Inn, $15/month. To register, call 737-2336. HOLISTIC HEALTH 7 p.m. Third JAZZERCISE Mondays. Tuesdays and Newark. Call Marvin Quinn, 731·1972. FAMILY CmCLES 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Thursdays. WorkSbop by certified natural Wedtlesdays at the Newark Senior Center, SWEET ADELINES 7:30 -10 p.m. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7 p.m. first at Newark Senior Center. 658·5177. health profesSional at Rainbow B004, 200 White Dr. Info, 737-2336, Singing group meets Tuesdays at MBNA and third Tuesdays at Liberty Baptist AT HOME MOTHERS CONNECTION Main Street, Newark. Free, but preregiS­ CHORUS OF . YWINE 7:30 p,m. Bowman Center, Route 4, Newark. Church, Red Lion Road, Bear. 838·2060. 7:30 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. ter at 368-7738. every Monday. Men'5 barbershop Listeners and new members welcome. SIMPLY JAZZERCIZE 5:30 p.m. Meeting for moms only at SI. Barnabas ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 rehearsals at MBNA Bowman Info, 999-8310. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Wednesdays. Low Church, Duncan Road. For more infor· p.m. on third Thursdays at tlie Newark Conference Center, OgJetown. All are EDWARD FIELD 4:30 p.m. presentation impact fitness program at Newark Senior mation, calJ Darlene Regan at 610-274- Senior Center. 737-2336. welcome. 655·SING. by contemporary American poet and Center. Call 737-2336 to register. 2165. MEDAL OF HONOR ASSN 7 p.m. third NEWARK DELTONES 7:30 p.m. writer who will read from his various CAREGIVER SUPPORT 7 to 9 p.m. third C.H.A.D.D. 7:30 p.m., newcomers at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Oelaware Medal of Honor Mondays at Newark United Churcb of works at the Morris Library. To reserve Tuesdays at Newark Senior Center, White meeting to support the lives of people Historical ASSOCiation meets at Veterans Christ, Main Street For information, call your space, call 831-2231. Chapel Road, Newark. Free & open to with attention disorders through educa· Administration Hospital, Elsmere. Open 368-1749. AEROBICS FOR WOMEN 6 p.m. public. Info, call 737·2336. tion, advocacy. and support the third to public. GUARDIANS' SUPPORT 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Glasgow Reformed NARFE II a.m. third Tuesday of month. Tuesday of month at New Ark United AARP I :30 p.m. third Thursdays. New Mondays. Meeting for grandparents and Presbyterian Church, Summit Bridge Newark Chapter of National Association Church of Christ, Main Street. 737-5063. Ca,tle Chapter No. 4265 ofAARP meets all thoseraisiog others' children at Road, Bear. Free. Nursery, $2/child. Info, of Retired Federal Employees meets at at the Weston CommuOity and Senior Children & Families First, 62 >1. Chapel call 834·4772. the Glass Kitchen, Route 40. Glasgow. Center, New Castle. 328-2830. E-mail : newpost@dca .net • On the web : www.ncbl.com/post/ NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 11 NEWARK POST .:. THE POST STUMPER

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~ HAPPENINGS, from 10 organizations, and community advoca­ and Light Co. reminding us what snack/food bar and drinks will be avail­ Art Museum, Kentmere Parkway, tors to the Sheraton Hotel and Christmas is really about at The Everett able at the Mill Creek Ladies Auxiliary, Wilmington. Adults $7, seniors $5, stu­ Rare Tribal Mob at The Grand Opera Conference Center in Dover. For infor­ Theatre, 45 W. Main St., Middletown. 3900 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington. dents $2.50, children 6 and under, free. House, 818 N. Market St. Info. and mation' call 302-744-4544. Tickets and times, 378-7994. For more info. , call 994-6361. Reservations requested. 571-9590, ext. tickets, 652-5577. ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Through BASKET BINGO Doors open at 6 p.m. , STARVING FOR ART 12:15 -1:15 p.m. 538. CHANUKAH BAZAAR II a.m. to 1 December 31. Vignettes drawn from L. games begin at 7 p.m. Raffles, Thursday lunch tours at the Delaware p.m. lunch including potato pancakes, M. Montgomery's classic book in the shopping, games, and crafts for the kids Wilson-Warner House at Historic at Temple Beth EI, 301 Possum Park Houses of Odessa. Catered breakfast, Rd. For more information, call 366- lunch, dinner, and dessert tea available 8330. for group tours. For more information, call 378-4020. • MONDAY, NOV, 18 COMEDY COFFEEHOUSE SERIES 8:30 p.m. Open Mic Night at the NATURE NUGGETS 10:30 a.m. dis­ Perkins Student Center on Academy covery program for 4-6 year olds · Street. including a craft that will intrigue your DINNER TRAIN 6:30 p.m. Ride a child at White Clay Creek State Park restored 1929 Pennsylvania Railcar on Nature Center. $1 per child. Info., 368- Wilmington & Western Railroad to 6900. restaurant in Red Clay Valley. $35 per FRESH FLOWER ARRANGING person. Reservations required. 998- Through tomorrow. 7-9 p.m. flower 1930. arranging classes guiding you through a beautiful flower arrangement just in • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 time for your holiday table at the Judge Morris Estate on Polly Drummond THE GEORGIAN STATE DANCE Road. $20 per person. Reservations COMPANY 8 p.m. performance at The required. 368-6900. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market ART GARFUNKEL 8 p.m. concert at Street. To purchase tickets, call 652- The Grand Opera House, 818 Market 5577. Street. For tickets and times, call 652- BINGO 12:45 p.m Wednesdays at No appointment needed 5577. Newark Senior Center. Lunch available ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL 7-10 for $2/platter at 11:45 a.m. 737-2336. p.m. Mondays at at Glasgow Reformed ART AFTER HOURS 5:30 p.m. Omega qombines Presbyterian Church, Summit Bridge Wednesdays. Tour and program/enter­ advanced technology NEWARK Road, Glasgow. Info, call 834-GRPC. tainment · at Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington. Free. Info., 571-9590. with a dedication to 341 E. Main Street • TUESDAY, NOV, 19 (302) 454-8808 • THURSDAY, NOV, 21 outstanding service Mon. - Fri. 7am-Noon, Sat. 7am-1Oam WELLNE&S EXPO 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for patients. event bringing together 50 healthcare CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Through facilities, businesses, diabetes-related Sunday. Fast paced presentation by the Our quality testing Christian theater group God's Power with caring, personal Need a speaker? attention is available The staff of the Newark Post is always eager to get out in their community and meet the membmoi at a location near you. local dubs i\IId organizations. And we welcome the opportunity to provide a speaker for a program. WecoliJd discuss the importance of community journalism today or share an entertaining 20-minure program of unirtten­ tiOl1lll but nonetheless hilarious headlines. Call publisher Jim Streit to set a date with our speakers buteaU. PAGE 12 • NEWARK POST • NOVEMBER 15, 2002 737 -0724 • Fax 737-9019

'. POSTGAME Blue Hens end road skid at Maine Wrestling UD has week off befo re seaso n season's big finale against day in Nov. rival Villanova

By MARTY VALANIA By MARTY VALANIA NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Delaware converted a pair of Practice for winter sports Maine turnovers for 14 points as doesn't even get underway the Blue Hens snapped a six­ until this weekend. However, game road losing skid and one of the biggest days of the knocked off the fifth-ranked wrestling season took place Black Bears, 37-13, in Atlantic Nov.-3. action at Alfond Stadium That's the day that high Saturday. school wrestlers had their The Blue Hens (6-5, 4-4) had official weigh-in and it was lost six-straight road games dat­ determined what weight they ing back to last season before will be able to wrestle Saturday's triumph. The five throughout this season. road losses this season were by a This is the fIrst year that combined 22 points. The win, the state has gone to its new which guaranteed Delaware of system. The simplest explana­ fInishing .500 or better for the tion of it is that wrestlers 32nd time in the last 35 seasons, must weigh in (fully hydrat­ also snapped Maine's ll-game ed) and are home winning streak that dated given a body fat back to the 2000 season. percentage test. It was the second time this From those num­ season that Delaware defeated a bers, the lowest fIfth-ranked team and the Blue weight the ath­ Hens' third win over a team lete can get to is ranked in the Top 15. Delaware determined. A opened the season by defeating time table to get fifth-ranked Georgia Southern to that weight is and also defeated .l1 th-ranked also calculated. Valania Northeastern. Delaware is now The new sys- 14-10 against Top lO-ranked tem is supposed to cut back teams since 1991. on wrestling's common and Maine's defense entered the long-standing practice of game as the stingiest defense in weight-cutting. And if it does­ the Atlantic 10 and No. 5 in n't cut it out, it certainly NCAA I-AA, allowing just 11.9 should provide a safer way of points per game. It was also doing it. ranked No.2 in the Atlantic 10 It certainly sounds like the and No. 5 in I-A A in yards right approach. allowed, surrendering just 242 There are some potential yards per game. However, on problems, however. There are Saturday, Delaware exploded for different tests that provide 37 points, including 27 in the these calculations and they all second half, and 357 total yards seem to be a little different. of offense. Maine had not Even a little difference can be allowed more than 20 points in a a big deal. game this season. For example, one test Maine did , however, play determines a wrestler can get without the services of 2001 down to 146 pounds. Well, Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of that means that the guy will the Year and Buck Buchanan have to wrestle at the 150 Award candidate Stephen pound weight class. If another Cooper, who was injured and not test determines the wrestler in uniform. can get to 144 or 145 it will Meanwhile, the Delaware allow him to wrestle in the defense shutdown a potent Black 145 pound weight class. Bear offense for most of the Teams lineups and kids' NEWARK POST PHOTO BY MIKE BIGGS afternoon. Maine, which came in chances of success were rid- averaging 185 yards rushing per See POST GAME, 14 ~ University of Delawa~ senior running back Keith Burnell will play his final game in Delaware Stadium contest, managed just 83 yards when the Hens take on Villanova Nov. 23. See HENS, 14 ~ [email protected] NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 13 NEWARK POST .:. SPORTS St. Mark's football gets past archrival Sallies 4 on the season, and fell entirely On a third and goal, Burrows obviously hurt us, and was really Lemon with a 32-yard pass Spartans eye· out of the playoff picture. was stopped short of the end zone big for them," he said. "We down the right sideline late in the St. Mark's exploded out of the by a gang of Spartan defensive missed out top runner (Tommy fourth quarter. That play set up a berth in gate, as junior Jonathan Heydt linemen, including Jim Noonan), tonight, but give them 34-yard field goal by Dickinson ran the opening kickoff back to Petrucelli, Bill Doherty, Dave credit, they made the big plays with 3:35 left in the game to give state playoffs the 42-yard line. After Adam Franck and others. when it was needed," said St. Mark's a 10-6 lead and FInish Blocker ran for five yards, quar­ On fourth down, Burrows was Brazill. the scoring for the night. By JOE BACKER terback again denied the touchdown after The Sals found their offensive The Sals tried some razzle­ Joe Wright hit Mike being gang-tackled just short of rhythm early in the third dazzle on their final possession, NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Falkenstein · on a 37-yard paydirt. quarter. Burrows and Michael but-the Spartans held on downs, pass. Heydt then ran up the mid­ Spartan defensive coordinator Steimer ran the ball effectively, allowing Wright and company to A determined and stubborn dle for a 16-yard touchdown to Lee Sibley said his squad showed and Delledonne found receiver run out the clock. defensive stand, and some talent­ cap off the 58-yard a lot of heart. Phil Giordano open on several ''That was a tough one, but ed toe-work by placekicking spe­ drive. Dickinson's extra point "We were on the ropes, but we pass plays. The drive was kept we'll take a victory any way we ' cialist Dave bicklnson helped St. gave the Spartans a 7-0 lead, only made the big plays when it count- alive when the Spartans were can get it," said Spartan coach Mark's slip past archrival 95 seconds into the first qllarter. ed," he said. . detected roughing the Sal's kick­ Vinnie Scott. "They are a good Salesianum 10-6 Friday night at It looked like the game might The Sals again threatened er on a fourth down punt team, give them lots of credit, but Baynard Stadium in get out of control early, when again early in the second quarter, attempt. Delledonne's one-yard we're a pretty good team, too, Wilmington. The win marks the Tim Smith intercepted Sals quar­ but the Spartans again held on keeper wrapped up the 16-play, but this one came down to a cou­ fourth time in five years St. terback Gene Delledonne's first downs, stopping the drive on a 81-yard scoring drive, to draw ple of big plays," he said. Mark's has beaten their Catholic pass of the game, but Blocker fourth-and-one at the 17-yard the Sals within one point at 7- The Sals travel to Hodgson Conference opponents. The Sals then line. 6. Disaster then struck for the Friday night, and then have · a still lead the all-time series 20-11. fumbled the ball back to Despite being outgained in the home team, when kicker Kyle make-up game next week against The victory gave the Spartans Salesianum at the 45-yard line on first two quarters, St. Mark's held Dilella's extra, point attempt Dover. their eighth victory against only the next play. . on to the 7-0 lead at sailed wide left. The Spartans finish the season one loss this year, and inched the The Sals then started a 12-play halftime. Sals coach Jim Brazill The Sals defense also did a and can likely wrap up a playoff team closer to an at-large berth in drive, highlighted by the consis­ said the Spartan defense did a good job shutting down the spot with a victory over Cape the upcoming Delaware High tent running of senior running great job keeping his team off the Spartans for a while. Both teams Henlopen in Lewes. School Division I Football back Raymond Burrows. The end scoreboard. struggled to gain yardage in the Tournament. The Sals, mean­ of the drive may have been the "Getting stopped on third and second half, until Wright hit while, saw their record drop to 4- turning point of the game. fourth downs early in the game Mark

UD hoop team wins preseason opener St. Mark's soccer advances Senior forward Maurice 2002-2003 University of the phone through TicketMaster Sessoms exploded for 15 of his Delaware men's and women's at (302) 984-2000 or through the Defense was the name of Soccer Complex in New team-high 26 points in the first basketball home schedule at the internet at the game, as two of the top Castle. half and pulled nine rebounds Bob Carpenter Center are on sale. www.ticketmaster.com. teams in the Delaware High Spartan senior Ty and guard Ryan Iversen and Mike Tickets for each of Delaware's Tickets for men's game range School Soccer Tournament Bastianelli had a goal and an Slattery combined for 31 points 13 men's games and 12 women's from $5 for children to $12 for advanced last week with assist during the game. in the backcourt as the University games will go on sale beginning center court seats while women's· shutout victories. Bastianelli opened the scor­ of Delaware defeated Nikolaev, at 10 a.m. at the Bob Carpenter ticket prices range from $5 to $8. Flight A Champion ing in the seventh minute off Ukraine 83-63 in a men's basket­ Center Box Office and at the Group discounts are also avaii­ Glasgow fell to Salesianum a fine lead pass from Nick ball pre-season exhibition game Trabant University Center Box able. 5-0 in a first round game Encamacao. last week at the Bob Carpenter Office. There are still season tickets Tuesday night at A.I. DuPont Archmere effectively Center. The Bob Carpenter Center available for both men's and in Greenville. The Dragons moved the ball around the The Blue Hens, coming off a Box Office is open 10 a.m. until women's basketball. Season ended the season with a 10- field, but had difficulty pene­ 14-16 season a year ago when 6 p.m. Monday through Friday tickets can be purchased by call~ 5-2 record. trating the rugged Spartan The Sals came out show­ they placed fifth in the Colonial and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on ing the Season Ticket Office at defense for any high percent­ Saturday. The box office is ing plenty of offensive fire­ age shots. The Spartans have Athletic Association, will begin (302) 831-2257. closed on Sunday. The Trabant The Delaware men's regular power from the opening a young, but disciplined the regular season Nov. 22 at Center Box Office is open 10 season home opener is set for whistle. group in the backfield this LaSalle University. a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Dec. 1 vs. Long Island at 2 p.m. Senior Rick Henderson season. Friday and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Blue Hen women will open scored at 4:12 on a long shot, St. Mark's junior Jeff Tickets on sale on Saturday. The Trabant Box their home regular season sched­ and then found the range DiGiacobbe knocked in an Individual game tickets for the Office is also closed on Sunday. ule Dec. 4 vs. St. John's. again about six minutes later insurance goal in the 47th Tickets can be purchased over after zipping through the minute to put the game out of Dragon's defense. Steve reach for the Auks. Cavalier added a goal on a DiGiacobbe, the state's top penalty kick, and Ryan scorer this year, converted on Newark football reign comes to end Dougherty also scored to a pin-point pass from There will be no sixth straight . string of five straight Flight A Friday night. give the Sals a commanding Bastianelli . Division I state championship for titles and seven straight finishes The Dragons were hoping to 4-0 lead at the The Spartans are now 12- the Newark High footban team. of first or second in the confer­ end their season at 7-3 and sneak break. Dougherty ripped 3, and were scheduled to The Yellowjackets were edged ence is also over. into the Division tournament but home his second goal of the play Dover (13-4) Tuesday 19-13 in a hard-fought overtime Middletown must travel to the Vikings put a stop to that. game with about five minutes night at A.I. DuPont in the game at Middletown Friday night Christiana Saturday afternoon Glasgow fell to 5-4 with the loss left to finish the scoring. final quarterfinal matchup to put an end to several streaks. before ending the regular season while Christiana improved to 4- Glasgow's offensive lead­ (weather permitting). The Cavaliers scored a touch­ at undefeated Sussex Central 5. ers Tolu Olowolafe and St. Mark's was hurt most down on their overtinle posses­ Nov. 22. Glasgow will host De1caslte Justin Esposito were effec­ by the weather delays. The sion and intercepted a pass in the Newark finishes its season Friday night in the final game of tively shut down by a tena­ Spartans didn't get to play its end zone during the Jackets' pos­ Friday night at Hoffman Stadium the season while Christiana will cious defense. Sals keeper opening round game until session td secure the victory. against Brandywine. host Middletown Saturday after­ Adrian Grise recorded only Saturday, when other teams The win kept Middletown (6- noon. four saves for the game. were battling in the quarterfi­ 2) in the hunt for a Division I Glasgow playoff hopes A couple of rain delays nals and then didn't play playoff berth while Newark Holy Angels JV team couldn't stop the St. Mark's their quarterfinal matchup dropped to 5-4 and out of the ended by Christiana team from winning a first until at least Wednesday. hunt. Glasgow, hoping to use its win edged in title game round game. The six-time To win a seventh straight The Jackets lost any hope of over Newark to catapult it into The Holy Angels junior varsi­ defending champions title, they will have to win going to their eighth straight state the state tournament, saw its ty football team was beaten 14-0 blanked Archmere 2-0 Friday three games in five days. championship game and eighth hopes dashed in a lost 14-6 to by St. John the Beloved in the afternoon at the Kirkwood - By Joe Backer consecutive state tournament. A cross-town rival Christiana CYM title game Sunday night. PAGE 14 • NEWARK POST • NOVEMBER 15,2002 737 -0724 • Fax 737 -9019 NEWARK POST .:. SPORTS Blue Hens put together best effort of the season win. I've said all year that we are yards: Antawn Jenkins, playing signs of life and threatened to Delaware capped the game off ~ HENS, from 12 very close to being a good team. for the first time in more than a forge another late rally. In their by holding the ball for the next Today we showed that." _ month because of back problems, last outing two weeks ago, the 8: 10 and driving 48 YlU'ds, all of on the ground against Delaware. Delaware dodged a bullet on dove in from a yard out to give Black Bears rallied from 17 that coming from Jenkins. He Maine gained just 202 yards of the game's opening possession. the Blue Hens a 10-0 lead. points down in the second half to carried the ball on ~ll 13"plays offense through the first three Maine marched down the field Jenkins, who last played in defeat Hofstra. Maine got on the and led the Blue Hens down the quarters of action, with 60 of that with a 19-play drive that con- Delaware's win over board Saturday with an l1-yard field. He scored from a yard out coming on its initial possession. sumed nearly 10 minutes. Northeastern on October 5, fin­ touchdown pass from Jake Eaton to with just 51 seconds to play to Sidney Haugabrook paced the Delaware defense with nine tack­ However, Mike Mellow's 41- ished'the afternoon with 20 car­ _ to Kevin McMahan and pulled cap-off the win. les and had a hand in two of the yard field goal attempt hit the ries for 76 yards and two touch- within 13 points with 14:50 to Hall finished the afternoon three Black Bear turnovers with a , upright and the game remained downs. play. with 70 yards rushing on 15 car­ forced fumble and recovery, and scoreless. After that opening pos- Delaware, playing in Orono However, Collins' third field ries to extend his single-season a 41-yard interception return for_a session, Maine only had the ball for the first time since 1996 goal of the afternoon, a 43- quarterback rushing record to 863 touchdown. for 16:55 the rest of the-game. because of schedule quirks, yarder, and Sidney Haugabrook's yards this season. He also com­ -A week ago, the Delaware The Blue Hens scored 10 extended that lead to 17-0 early 41-y¥d interception return for a pleted 10 of 19 passes for 146 defense held UMass to just.one points iIi a 43-second span in the in the third quarter. A scrambling toucndown gave the Blue Hens a yards and the touchdown to offensive touchdown, but it was second quarter to take a lead that Hall stopped just short of the line 30-7 lead and any ideas of a Boler. Boler had five catches for not enough for a win. This week, it -would not surrender. Scott" 'of scrimmage and found a wide­ Black Bear comeback faded 94 yards as Delaware's top ' however, three quarters of Collins kicked a 26-yard field open David Boler. Boler raced 45 - away. receiver. shutout football was plenty. In goal to cap an II-play, 72-yard yards for the touchdown. The The Black Bears closed to Eaton wound up '15 of 31 for the last six games, Delaware has drive and put Delaware on the Maine coaching staff disputed the within 30-13 when Jake Eaton 236 yards and two touchdowns. not allowed more than 17 points - board, 3-0, with 8: 13 left in the location of Hall's throw, believ., found Ryan Waller for a 25-yard However, 104 of his 236 passing and that was in a double-overtime first half. ing that he had crossed the line of scoring pass. However, the two­ yards came in the fourth quarter. loss to Rhode Island. The Black Bears (8-2, 5-2) scrimmage. The play stood, how­ point conversion failed and Delaware will wrap-up the "We haven't made the big fumbled the ensuing kickoff, ever, and the Blue Hens had a 17- Delaware's Dan Mulhern, who 2002 campaign by returning plays this year," said Delaware which was recovered by point lead with 9:21 left in the made his 40th consecutive start at home to face arch-rival Villanova coach ,K.c. Keeler. "But today, Delaware's Jamie Rotonda at the third quarter. ,linebacker and recorded nine at Delaware Stadium on we did and we walked away with Maine 19. After an incomplete After a Collins 33-yard field .tackles, recovered the ensuing November 23 at 12 noon. a big win. We made the big plays pass, Andy I-Jall scampered 18 goal made it 20-0, Maine showed on-side kick. on offense, defense, and special teams. Overall, it was a complete State -hoop coaches want to boycott Slam Dunk even in-state tournaments that Boycotting Slam Dunk Do some people not like deal­ Thanksgiving ~ POST GAME, from 12 have out-of-state teams. Some of ing with Jacobs? Yes. Bobby these big tournaments are the The statt( high school basket­ Jacobs puts on a great tourna­ ing on the ciutcomt; of these ini­ ones that in-state wrestlers use to ball coaches association ment and quite a show. It's got­ DINNER tial tests. ' get recognition from colleges. . (DIBCA) voted to not have its ten so good and so big that it's a The other problem lies with It will be interesting to see as members accept invitations to strain to make sure in-state . teams wrestling out-of-state the year goes on if this system the prestigious Slam Dunk to the teams get any priority. Many BUFFET competition. Other states have works the way it was intended Beach Tournament. people are offended by that. not implemented this system yet to. Coaches were upset with Is playing at 8:30 a.m. diffi­ AT and wrestlers can participate at It would be nice to eliminate tournament executive director cult? Yes, but, in reality, local whatever weight they can get a problem and keep Delaware's Bobby Jacobs' comments about teams have a better chance of down to. wrestlers competitive with educators in this state. making it to those games on the WELiwOOD This may put Delaware wrestlers from other states. Some were also upset with first day and if you win, you wrestlers at a disadvantage in Hopefully, this new procedure the early start times in-state don't play at 8:30 a.m. after that. Salad Bar • Homemade Soup tournaments like the Beast of the will do just that. teams get, selling tickets and If you lose, well, that's the Smoked Salmon East, out-of-state tournaments or worrying about their kids getting breaks of the schedule. Cilrving Station with Turkey, in trouble while they are staying Is it worth the trouble to give Ham & Roast Beef in Rehoboth. . kids a chance to be treated royal­ . The Slam Dunk is one of, if Traditional & Oyster Stuffing ly (compared to any other high All not the, top high school tOU1113- school event you can compare it Mashed Potatoes • Sweet Potatoes ments in the country. Having to)? Yes. Being a coach and an • Green Beans • Corn aboard covered it for years, I've never educator is partly about giving Cranberries the talked to a Delaware coach that your kids in the best possible • Dessert Table didn't think the experience was a opportunities for success. good one for his players. Having the opportunity to play Starting at fun Are there some hurdles to against great competition with Ipm filled overcome? Yes, absolutely. college coaches watchi'ng is a Nobody likes having to deal pretty darn good opportunity. $1799 pp holiday with selling a certain amount of Hopefully, cooler heads will Reservations tickets or dealing with the logis­ prevail in this dispute and some­ trains tics of a tournament during thing gets worked out. Winter Break. SUNDAY BRUNCH on the 11am to 2pm $14'.99 pp . 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Friday, Nov. 8. was nearly run down by a fleeing ~ BLOTTER, from 2 Warrant procedures were vehicle. explained to the victim. ~ Weekly traffic report The officer was not hit. The -Cell phone gone N~~~' STAJI STICS FOR WEEK OF OCT 27-NOV. 2 COMPILED BY NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT investigation is continuing. • A teacher at Newark' High Student robbed TRAFFIC Year to date Year to date This week This week School reported to Newark police inside NHS bathroom ' SUMMONSES 2001 2002 2001 2002 Loud party that his cellular telephone was Moving 4550 3602 123 48 A neighbor summoned taken from a classroom desk on A 14-year-old Newark High Newark police to a home in the Wednesday, Nov. 6. School student was robbed of his Non-moving 2019 2234 63 27 Total 6569 5836 186 75 unit block East Cleveland Avenue $1.25 lunch money while inside a at 12:40 a.m. where a loud party second-floor bathroom at the was taking place. . Woman assaulted Delaware Avenue facility, ' it was PARKING Year to date Year to date This week This week SUMMONSES 2001 2002 2001 2002 Police said they dispersed A 34-year-old woman told reported to Newark police on about 60 to 80 people from the Newark police that she was Thursday, Nov. 7, at 8:40 a.m. Meter tickets 42351 41185 1292 732 rear porch and interior of the struck in the face outside a home The victim told police he was Parking summ9nses 10372 8005 291 197 home. in the 100 block Madison Drive. approached by four students, Total 52723 49190 1583 . 929 Matthew Layton, 21, and Newark police said the inci­ struck in the face by one while Andrew Johnson, 19, were sum­ another removed the money from dent took place at 12: 19 a.m. on TRAFFIC Year to date Year to date This week This week monsed for maintaining a disor­ his pants' pocket. ACCIDENTS 2001 2002 2001 2002 derly premise and released pend­ . Police are reviewing security ing court appearances, police Airplane VIdeo tapes and the investigation Fatal o o said. is continuing, police said. Personal injury 240 264 6 7 Police investigated another strikes deer Property damage (reportable) 1222 315 28 18 loud party complaint on Pair arrested Property damage (non-reportable) 541 7 Thursday, Nov. 7, at 4:29 a.m. at ELAWARE State Total 1463 , 1121 34 32 the Christina Mills apartments. Police are investigat­ A 17 -year-old juvenile and 22- Hit-and-run reports 276 259 5 8 D year-old New Castle man were ing an incident that DUI cases 192 198 2 Alcohol charges - occurred at the Summit apprehended by Newark police on Wednesday, Nov. 6, following Airport involving a deer. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, that a trash were located. A 20-year-old New Castle Troopers were called to a report of shoplifting at the Rite man was summonsed for under­ Aid store 263 Elkton Road. can full of liquor and beer bottles Investigation is continuing. the airport off of Rt. 896 and other debris was found in the age consumption of alcohol after north of Middletown on Store employees told police he was stopped at South Chapel the two had taken two DVD play­ area of holes 8, 9 and 10. A pizza Tuesday, Nov. 5, at about box with a delivery address writ­ Man assaulted Street and Lovett Avenue at 1:29 ers from the store without paying a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. 6:45 p.m. ten on it also was found. A 27-year-old Wilmington A trainer and a student for the items. Newark police said Anthony Three cement-and-wood man told Newark police that he pilot were performing touch­ A short time later, Newark Paoletti, 20, was released pend­ officers approached two people benches had been moved, police was struck in the head inside the and-go landings in a Cessna said. ' ing a court.appearance. walking on Park Place. As offi­ Blue Hen Lanes, 230 E. Main St., On Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2:37 aircraft on the runway when a at 10:24 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. deer ran onto the tarmac. ' cers neared the pair, bags con­ a.m., a Newark officer observed a He was not injured. Police said the trainer and the taining DVD players were tossed Shots fired reported woman walking on West Main student pilot could not avoid into nearby bushes. Street carrying an orange traffic striking the deer. Police said the two were taken at shopping center cone. into custody and charged with Arrest expected After'the animal was hit, Newark police investigated a Carissa N. Beatty, 20, of theft. Police said a small amount Newark police said this week the plane was able to land report of shots fired outside La Newark, was summonsed for of suspected marijuana was that they expect to make an arrest safely. Tolteca restaurant in the Newark underage consumption of alcohol seized from one of the pair. soon following a Nov. 3, 12:02 The plane sustained Shopping Center at 1:54 a.m. on and released pending a court $10,000 in damage to the Sunday, Nov. 3. a.m. incident at 11 New St. appearance, police said. While investigating a burglary prop' and the engine. Party on course No suspects or shell ca~ings No one was injured in the report, a Newark police officer mishap. An official at the Newark Country Club told Newark police Coming Soon! Our BIGGEST Sale Of The Year! The Annual Tradition Continues! '. ~~fs Madness!, Moonlight Madness!!!

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Two weeks later PRIOR TO VOTE REACTING TO A SPEAKER'S CALL FOR RESIGNATION OF THOSE WHO VOTE TO OUST FISCHER board's next executive session. you doesn't mean you weren't a they rescinded their vote, They will report the preliminary good leader." explaining that they wanted to information to the public on Dec. gather more public input. 10, they said. Board President George E. instructed. parents said their students were Evans said in October that a "I feel -the vote has already doing well in school, when in search committee will be formed been taken, that this is just a hoop fact, there were no state-wide and he hopes to have recommen­ we're jumping through," Laura standards to measure how they . College Park focus of meeting dations by April. Morris said during the meeting. were doing, Fischer said. The residents who live around specifically to your property as Tuesday night the board got "I find it scary that we're going to Other difficult issues were College Park are invited to a ' well as the surrounding commu- the public input it wanted.} allow public opinion instead of shared decision making and community meeting hosted by nity." - Board member Charles M. facts." neighborhood schools. the City of Newark on Nov. 14 at The city also sent out a survey Mullin said he received 149 e­ "We need leadership that can' "My job was to make recom­ 7 p.m. The meeting will be held to College Park residents, asking mails and 35 people spoke during unite on these' issues," Judy Lane mendations to the board," Fischer at Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder such questions as how can prob­ the public comment portion of said. "It's time to change. It's said. "Now each board member Company Station No.7, located lems be resolved? What. should the meeting. time to move on." must reach down and determine at 7 Thorn Lane, Newark. the Newark Police Department "He is expected to be a leader, The board extended its one­ what they want." The focus of the meeting is' do to improve your neighbor­ a teacher, a manager and a punch­ hour time limit for public com­ In April of 1998 Fischer quality of life issues facing hood? What other city of Newark ing bag," local resident Vivian ment so everyone could be heard. became superintendent. Fischer, ­ College Park, and the following services would be .useful to Young said. "How does determi­ The public spoke about Fischer who had his contract, after some topics will be discussed: public improve the neighborhood? nation or retention of Dr. Fischer for three hours. struggle, renewed on Dec. 11, safety, property maintenance Also, they were asked to affect a child?" There were 16 people who 2001 and his salary increased by issues, criminal activity and check off the problems they per­ Herb Foster, a parent of a spoke in favor of him, 12 against 5 percent to $125,969. The per­ neighborhood clean up. ceived to be of number one con­ Newark High School student, him, five just wanted the board to ception after the pay increase was Representatives from the cern. These items included such supported the renewing of make a decision and two who that he was doing a good job. police, building and public works things as burglaries, vandalism, Fischer's contract by wearing a were critical but did not say if he "This whole thing is a delicate departments will be on hand to physical assaults, loitering, graf­ yellow ribbon. He asked those in should stay or go. - and trying one," Evans said. "Dr. discuss future plans and enforce­ fiti, and family disturbances. the audience to stand if supported Fischer listened and then Fischer has served his district ment activity for the betterment In the letter, Conway said if Fischer. About half of those in the received the fate of his job. with great effort to support chil­ of the neighborhood .. In a letter residents have any questions they room stood up. "It's difficult," said Fischer dren in this district." from Newark police chief Gerald should call 366~7104 or e-mail "Dr. Fischer is honest and a about what he was feeling after "One of the most difficult Conway to College Park re~i­ him at fair man and I know he _cares the meeting. "It's challenging, things I have had to deal with as dents, Conway said the city [email protected] about the children, but we need because in some cases people a board member is the situation would like to "hear your com­ - Eric G. Stark someone with leadership," Jan were making statements that we have here," board member ments and concerns as they relate Abrahams said. "We need a deci­ were inaccurate. I had to use Brenda C. Phillips said. sive leader who can build trust." great discretion. It is painful "Responsibility of leadership is Another audience member when people make light of what noUn the hands on one person." questioned how the board could you've done." Mullin and Constance M. expect to' get a qualified replace­ During Fischer's tenure. he Merlet voted to renew Fischer's My parents ment for the current superintend­ and the board dealt with some contract. Evans, Phillips, Cecilia ent who was not being renewed tough issues like state-wide test­ A. Scherer, Christopher S. Reed when he was doing what he was ing measures for student account­ and Teresa L. Schooley voted did not name me ability in the class room. Many against renewing the contract. born and it appeared that I was ~ UP FRONT, from 1 going to live, it came time to reg­ ister me by a moniker other than their long-awaited first offspring Baby Boy Streit. would not survive. Mom and Dad fllied out the And, if I did, almo~t certainly' birth· certificate form and gave it I would suffer from birth defects. to Dr. Howell to sign. -After months in the hospital He ripped it up. (my mother, the nurse, slept on a My mother worked for Dr. cot in the intensive care nursery), Howell, the town physician who I went home. There was no indi­ made house calls. cation of any mental retardation, My mother adored him but I no congenital health problems. remember Dr. Howell as a gruff, Some of those who know me gravel-voiced, chain-smoking today might be quick to point out oldgeezet: who stuck me (not so that in recent years I have over­ gently) frequently with needles. compensated for the early low Acting on his "old school" weight. values, Dr. Howell retrieved a But I have lived a normal life f.resh birth certificate application, for 52 years. took out his fountain pen and It's a miracle that I thank God scribbled "James Brown Streit for every day. . Jr." He looked up at my shocked ••• parents and mumbled, "Jimmy Streit waited a long time for this -. The A QUICK FOOTNOTE: Even boy and we're going to name it though my parents had years to after him." come up with my name, it was No one disagreed. not them who named me back in VININGS 1950. • When not using Grecian .Mom and Dad early on had Formula on his ever-graying ' decided to name me after my hair, the author is publisher of mother's older brother, Lewis this and two other Delaware at CHRISTIANA Franklin, who perished in a newspapers. He and his family youthful sledding accident. have lived in Newark since 1992. However, ,weeks after I was E-mail: [email protected] • On the web: www.ncbl.com/post/ NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 17 NEWARK POST .:. IN OUR SCHOOLS BRIEFLY NHS bio students enjoy first­ NHS presents 'Arsenic and Old Lace' hand look at science in action The Newark High School drama club is currently work­ ing on the play "Arsenic and Old Lace," which will be per~ By BEN SCHNEIDER his students to see science being to be a little green man. It's going to formed on Nov. 22-23 at 7 p.m. at the high school. Ticket practiced, not just explained in text­ be a microbe." price is $3. NEWARK POST CONTRIBUTING WRITER books. The University of Delaware has ''I'm always trying to show them provided many supplies to Charter accepts applications EWARK High School stu­ the relevance of learning this stuff," McDowell's classes for the project, N dents are going to explore the he said. "I want to show them that • including full-color booklets The Newark Charter School is accepting applications depths of the Pacific Ocean, people are out their doing it." explaining some basics of the equip­ for grades five through eight for the 2003-2004 school but they will never leave the class­ McDowell also said he tries to ment being used and experiments to year. The open enrollment period is through Dec. 6. room. familiarize his students with tech­ be conducted. Applications are available in the school office af924 Using the same sub that explored nology, so communicating via e­ "The university gave some slick Barksdale Road or from the school's web page the sunken Titanic, five college mails and web pages is an added materials for the kids," he said. (www.k12.de.us/ncs). prep-level biology classes will be bonus. McDowell said more exploration ,Enrollment is open to all Delaware residents. studying hydrothermal vents on the Astronomy will also have a place has been given to the Earth's moon In the event that the number of applications e){ceeds the ocean floor. They will be under the on this mission. Jupiter's moon than its deep-sea regions. .number of openings, a lottery will be used to select stu­ tutelage of a scientific team being Europa has large frozen bodies of "There's a lot of places on the dents, with preference given to siblings of current students directed by UD marine biologist water, and it is believed that Earth we haven't really looked at and to studeJ}ts living within a five-mile radius of the Craig Cary. hydrothermal vents similar to those yet," McDowell said. "I tell my stu­ school's new location on Elkton Road. The team will be contacting found in the Pacific may be under dents, 'maybe you ought to go . Students who have been placed on a waiting list fO:J: Newark and 500 other schools them . . look.'" Newark Charter School in the past must reapply for the around the world via e-mail.alive McDowell said he hopes this As interesting as the project is to 2003,.;2004 school year. webpage and even a conference call kind of study will show how all sci­ McDowell, he said the greatest For more information, see the school's web page a~ for some schools. ences relate. reward is getting his students inter­ www.k12.de.us/ncs or call the school at 302-292-0980. Bob McDowell, the Newark "I keep telling my classes you ested in the sciences. High School biology teacher for can't do one without doing the "They're stretching their minds," classes taking part in the experi­ other," McDowell said. "If we find McDowell said. "That's my satisfac­ Downes Elementary cited ment, said the event is a chance for life on another planet, it's not going tion." John R. Downes Elementary School in Newark received national recognition for its efforts in mentoring at-risk SUb dents during the 2001-02 school year. The school was honored as an exemplary site forftt$ Locals receive various honors HOSTS Structure Mentoring Program in Language Art~. 'lhehonor is based on positive student gains achieved by Western Maryland College. commencement exercises at HOSTS students. Justice named The Argonaut, named for the Monmouth University in New HOSTS (Help One Student to Succeed) Award is a to dean's list College's original honor society Jersey. Structured Mentoring Program in language arts, math and founded in 1935 and superseded by Spanjsh with the strategies to create a cycle for a student laurie Justice of Newark was formation of a Phi Beta Kappa chap­ success. named to the dean's list for the third ter in 1980, is given to the graduat­ Palmer named to . consecutive year at Wilmington ing senior with the highest cumula­ dean's list at Ferrum College. tive grade point average. Merit semi-finalists at Saint Mark's She is a middle level education Pizzolato had a more than perfect Jen Palmer was named to the Saint Mark's High School has announced four semifi­ major. Justice is the daughter of 4.058 GPA. dean's list at Ferrum College in nalists in the 48th annual National Merit Scholarship Mike and Mary Justice of Newark She is the daughter of Elizabeth Virginia. l'rogram. and a 1995 graduate of Newark and Thompson Pizzolato and a 1998 She was also inducted into Seniors Andrew Berry of Newark, and Adam Jensen Of High School. graduate of Newark High School. Lambda Sigma, the National honor Bear. will advance in the 2003 Merit Scholarship society for sophomores which pro­ Competition. Pizzolato receives motes educational experiences The following students have been named Conunended Two receive degrees through service projects. Students; Amy Bastianelli, Ashley Mills, and Philip Argonaut Award Newark residents Barry Kirsch Jen is the daughter of Jeff and Laurie Palmer of Bear. Mitchell, all of Newark; and Jessica Metz of Bear. Newark resident, Karen Pizzolato and Tara Stiles both received a received the Argonaut Award at bachelor's of science degrees at

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But after a thorough Galleria, which will be addressed Luft has met with his fmance radios, a vehicle lease and other the bottom line," Luft told coun­ presentation by Luft and no at the next meeting on Nov. 25. director and put together an out­ materials and equipment. cilmembers and the public objections about the proposed Luft said there was not enough line with specific costs for the Within the proposed expendi­ Monday. "It is with this pride and budget from the public, council time to put all these details manned both operations, which tures, debt service 'is, the largest positive attitude that I propose moved forward with a unanimous together for the budget docu­ will be discussed on Nov. 25. increase at 37.6 percen.t. This is the 2003 budget. I strongly rec­ vote of approval. ment. "I would like to commend the to pay for additional principal ommend its adoption." The budget will have an The project can be started city manager and his staff for the and il}terest payments for the Council did, and even earlier amendment to cover the costs for without changing the budget and fine budget they have assem­ 2002 series general obligation they had previously planned. bled," Councilmember Frank bonds and the new $18.6 million Osborne said. bond issue for the construction of The 2003 operating budget is the reservoir, pipeline, and south $22,274,770, which presents an wellfield treatment plant. The increase of 5.1 percent compared total cost is funded by the water to 2002. The operating budget rate increases approved last year. makes up 75 percent of the total "This is the 15th budget I have Dr. DiPretolO, Jr. budget. recommended to council here in More than half of the income Newark," Luft said. "A lot bas for the 2003 budget will be from changed since the first one. Our utility contributions (51.8 per­ budget size and capital invest­ ExplainS'... cent), with property and other ment plan have increased two­ taxes (15.2 percent), unappropri­ and-half-times and building per­ ated surplus (9.1 percent), invest­ mits have risen almost four­ ment income (4.5 percent), fines; fold ... permits and licenses (8.3 per­ "The fiscal health of the city, cent), miscellaneous revenue (6.1 however, is positive despite the ..What you need to percent) and state aid (5 percent) national economy. In perhaps the making up the remainder. worst possible business environ­ know about heel pain One area of major increase is ment during the past two in insurance costs. Projections for decades, we have experienced a If you are one of the people whose feet the 2003 budget includes increas­ very successful year. We moved hurt literally the moment they hit the RaymandDiPreroro. ]r" DPM, FACFAS es of 30 percent for health insur­ forward with the biggest capital ance costs, 20 percent for proper­ projects in our history, adjusting floor, you probably suffer from the most common cause of heel ty and casualty insurance cover­ utility rates and sticking to our pain, plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a thick band of con- age, and 16 percent for employee financial plan all the way. In a . ' pension expenses'. poor economy, none of our pro­ nective tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot. The new alcohol beverage grams or services were derailed. Repetitive activities such as walking, running and jumping flat­ control program, initially pro­ In fact, the city has had a better ten and lengthen the plantar fascia. Over time small tears occur posed in this year's budget, is year financially than in the previ­ • bunions carried forward in 2003. The ous two years." which result in inflammation, and eventually pain. budget includes $215,005 for • bone purs People who suffer with plantar fasciitis typically find that the • flat feet , You are co~dially invited to the heel pain subsides when they sit or lie down. Also, the pain Holiday Open House of • fractures sometimes goes away after they walk for awhile--only to return after a period of rest. Rainbow "'W/ • hammer-toes What is the best treatment for heel pain? • heel pain First, see a doctor of podiatric medicine at the Advanced foot We are the only • infections and and Ankle Cemer for a professional diagnosis. Plantar fasciitis Hallmark Open House is the most common cause of he~l pain, but not the only one. in the area that is 3 days long and offers ulcerations 'related 20% OFF ALL PURCHASES to diabetes It is important to be sure before it can be cured!

• neuromas­ Doctors Raymond A. DiPretoro, Jr, and Anthony M. Caristo Each WilMlettt $3.95 withea(1i numbness and use the most advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques tar­ {set of 4} and di$~lay 1 3-eaid pur(hmi base "it vaJue l'rifed ~ burning sensations -get and correct the root cause of the heel pain. By restoring 1l.t$4,!?S ead!, . ~~/~2{]~" proper foot structure and function, patients experience real and '" ''11l1o-:!.~/~$ , (while supplies last) • sprains and other sustained pain relief. To learn more about the latest advance­ Friday, November 15th • 9am to 9pm (Media 9am to 7pm) foot and ankle ments in the treatment of heel pain and other foot disorders, or Saturday, November 16th • 9am to 9pm (Media 9am to 6pm) tnJunes to schedule an appointment, call the Advanced Foot and Ankle Sunday, November 17th • lOam to 6pm center today: FREE GIFT to the'first 25 customers each day in each store. IN GLASGOW: Conveniently Located To Serve You in Bear, DE at Fox Run Shopping Center Glasgow Medical Center, Suite 106 (302) 834-1045 (302) 623-4250 ------.-.-..----"''"''11 t HoBday Open House I WEEKEND ONLY: IN NEWARK: I receive $5.00 off any Ornam'ent purchase of $35.00 or more Medical Arts Pavilion 2 I < . M~~~tt:.!,s~~o~~d~~nl:..L!r!!i~n!'p~ ~~m~ .2!f~e2J~1~-.lt~7 Anlhony M. Carisl•• DPM (302) 623-4250 BRING IN A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES OR MITTENS, A HAT OR SCARF AND RECEIVE AN EXTRA 5% OFF. WE WILL DONATE THEM TO A LOCAL CHARITY. Excluded from sale are Hallmark Ornaments, Precious Moments, Dept.56 Porcelain and previously discounted items (you get lower price) E-mail: [email protected] '. On the web: www.ncbl.com/post! NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • 'NEWARK POST • PAGE 19 NEWARK POST .:. IN THE NEWS Emergency center serves" 12,000 a year doctor-office atmosphere," "Delivering babies, having mal report is prepared, then com­ senior patient. ~ CENTER, from 1 Mansoory added. "We are not a life come before your eyes is pared to the initial report. The Under the direction of admin­ trauma system." most rewarding," Mansoory center will call the patient within istrator Thelma Clagett, there are ty. Often ' patients going to larger added. 12 hours and advise them of the 30 staff members, many having NEe, also has a contract with emergency and trauma centers Free blood pressure tests are results. been there for 20 or 25 years. the Newark Physicians will have to wait for hours before available for walk-ins. \ . Laboratory facilities are limit­ "Our people are very dedicat­ Association to guarantee a physi­ being seen by a physician. The The staff at NEC prides itself ed. ed," Clagett said. She has been at cian be on duty at all times. The average wait at NEC 1S less than on providing initial care. If some­ "We're very problem-orient­ the center since it opened. doctors work eight-hour shifts. 10 minutes, with 45 minutes one has chest pains and shows ed," Mansoory said. "We address Many medical students got They are double-board-certified being the average time in and out. early signs of heart attack or they the problem without ordering a their start at NEC. Newark's in emergency medicine and pedi­ Almost 400,000 patients have need additional care, the center lot of tests to cover their (the Chief of Police Gerald Conway atrics. been treated since the opening 30 has a transfer agreement with St. physicians') ignorance." worked there as a technician. Dr. Jack Horowitz is the med­ years ago. An average of 12,000 Francis and Christiana hospitals. Contractual agreements are Now that the Chrisitana med­ ,ical director in charge of physi­ cases are handled each year. A nurse will go along with the held with the major HMO's, Blue ical sytem is better established, cians. Several doctors' offices are Typical cases include broken patient if necessary. Cross, and Coventry. more patients are being taken to located on the second floor of the bones, -sprains and fractures, cuts, . NEC has had some cardiac '''The federal government does the right place by paramedics, building, so they are available. , . bee stings, industrial accidents, arrests but saved them all. not recognize free-standing according to Mansoory. NEC has If a situation is too complicat­ and kidney stones. The center is part of a disaster emergency centers, so they do a very good relationship with the ed, the patient will be referred to "We've had our share of alco­ plan and will accept patients from not ' pay for senior ' citizen area hospitals and has received a surgeon. Specialists are on call hol abuse problems from univer­ the other hospitals if there is an charges," Mansoory explained. significant praise for its work. 24 hours per day. sity students," Mansoory said. overflow. "But they do pay for physician's Next time you have an emer­ "We're the best kept secret in Many students will come to NEC NEC will do x-rays if neces­ services." gency in the family, think of your town," Mansoory, executive after midnight when Laurel Hall sary, initially read by their attend­ As a result, NEC absorbs the options and whether the Newark director and a member of the (infirmary) closes. ing physician, then re-read by facility fee in medicare charges Emergency Center might be the board of trustees, said. "People They have also delivered'their Papastavros' Associates. A for- and no additional fee goes to the place to go. don't know we've been here for share of babies. One woman 30 years." came in with an upset stomach No advertising has been done and delivered a baby. She did not in the local newspapers. know she was pregnant. "We want to ~mphasize our 700 to compete here The 2002 Fall Sports Festival sports competition and an for Special Olympics Delaware Olympic Village running is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. throughout the day. 16 when 700 athletes from across JPMorgan Chase is the pre­ the state will converge on the senting sponsor for the 2002 Fall University of Delaware for the Sports Festival. annual competition. For more information, contact This year's event will feature Special Olympics Delaware at four sports - Bocce,' Long 302-831-4653 or [email protected] Distance Runnirig, Soccer and or visit us on the web at Volleyba'll. Opening Ceremonies . www.sode.org . will begin at 8:30 a.m. with

Thank you for )'our support in this 2002 election. 1 am lookingforward to serving once more asyour State Senator. Please;renwmber that 1 am always inte1Y!sted and avaz'lable all through the year to hear about the issues that lnattermost to YOU! Senator Liane Sorenso~ 6th District Phone: 234.3303 Fax: 234.2560 E-mail: [email protected];t.net The secret is slowing down tend to also describe more emo­ easy steps to get you started in enthood, or household chores get 9. Rewrite the course of your ~ OUTLOOK, from 8 tional distress. simplifying your life and finding you down, it's time to schedule a day. When the newspaper's We've all been there from pre<;ious "me time". date with yourself. Whether it's horoscope doesn't tell you what any other job conditibn. time to time. But making an 1. Start the day right. Save all every Sunday night or 20 minutes you wanno hear, write your own, Job stresses have an impact on ~ffort to enjoy life's ' little that frantic wasted time used in each morning, the important using words that .make you feel families when they cause some moments simply means taking the morning to prepare for the thing is to make a plan and stick great. Start jotting··d.own phrases experience of stress within the the time to stop and smell the day. Spend the night before to it. you like on slips of ·paper, put individual, such as emotional dis­ roses. , preparing for the next day. 6. Find a sanctuary. Escape to them in a box, and pick as many tress, fatigue, a sense of conflict The secret is in slowing down 2. Declutter your space. It a place to enjoy peaceful soli­ as yOl}need to start the day. between work and family roles, . long enough to enjoy the things takes energy to keep possessions tude. 10. Listen to your body. You or role overload. that are the essence of life. in working order or dusted. Get 7. Be spontaneous. know what your biological clock , According to Jenkins and col­ After all, quality time is what rid of the stuff that's broken or Spontaneity is key to feeling like prefers. Indulge it and watch leagues' recent review of rhe makes life worth living; How sad missing a .part. you're in control of your own your productivity grow. research dorie during the last ten that most of us think we ean't 3. Learn to say 'no". Don't destiny. Every once in a while, a The trouble with most people years, demands of multiple roles spare it. overload your schedule with change in routine can spark your is that they work so hard making have the potential to increase more tasks, more jobs, more vol­ spirits and your energy. a living that they don't have any stress levels and undermine well­ unteer time. It's OK to say ':no". 8. Live beneath your means. time to live. Slow down and start being, as well as compromise • Ten easy steps 4. Turn off the TV. We waste Did you know that 80% of savoring life-it's not as hard as health. Yet there are those who have too much time sitting in front of America's self-made millionaires you think. In fact, mothers and fathers the TV. Curb how many hours are frugal? If you want to who describe more pressure at discovered that the gift of life is realized one brief moment at ' a the TV is on. Before you pick up achieve economic independence, • Outlook is a regular feature, work also reported greater role the remote control, ask yourself if try buying only what you can prepared for the Newark Post by overload and a feeling of being time. It's time to ,slow down and start savoring life-it's not as there are activities to share with afford, not what you think you staff members of the Cooperative' overwhelmed by multiple com­ the family or entertainment,' like need. See how long you can go Extension Office in Newark. Visit mitments. hard' as you think. It's time to simplify. That means being a museum visit or play, that without cashing a check, charg, their website at People who report more con­ you've been putting off. ing on credit, or buying anything. http://bluehen.ags.udel.edulncc. flict and overload due to the com­ aware of how we spend money, time, and energy. Here are 10 5. Commit to number one. You'll be amazed how ingenious bination of work and family roles When the demands of work, par- and inventive you can be. .\JP " S1\JDl FOR YOUR CHILDS EDUCATION SANFORDi~ One of your first concerns as a parent is the education of SCHOOL · your children. You want only the best schools, with the brightest teachers, which offer competetive college prepa­ WITH AN ration. Fortunately, oQ.r area offers a wide variety of educa­ EYEi~E tional options. The following schools are opening their FUTURE doors to show you what they have to offer. HOWARD DELCASTLE HODGSON Va-Tech High School

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New Cas tie C 0 U n t y V 0 - Te c h H i·g h S c h 0 0 I 5 E-rna.iI: [email protected] • On the web : www.ncbl.com/post/ NOVEMBER 15, 2002 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 21 NEWARK POST .:. OBITUARIES

• Obituaries are printed free of Md., for many years . EWARK resident Scott He is survived byhi~ par.. charge as space permits. He is survived by his wife, Jean ents, SamuelW. and Linda ~ Information usually is supplied N Wallace Bums died on Lewis Groscup of Palm Harbor, Fla.; Scott Thursday, Oct. 31, Reid Burns witlrwh.bm he son, Richard Groscup of Street, Md.; to the newspaper by the funeral lived; brother. ColinW.BU1i,i$ and one grandson. director. For more information, 2002. Bums, 23, was born in of the University' of Services were held at the R. T. call 737-0724. . Burns, Foard and Jones Funeral Home in Wilmington and was a 1998 Massacbusett~ at~er§t;, Newark. Burial will be in White Clay graduate of Hodgson Vo-Tech maternal grandmother, MatV~l Creek Cemetery, also in Newark, Audrey Larsen certified High School. L. Reid of Newark; paternal He was a certified cabinet­ grandparents, .Earl W. and Ketner, 78 .Jllaker and was studying at HelenBurns of Ft. .,M:yel,"'s. Fla..~ Kathryn Lee Pia, Newark resident Audrey Larsen cabinetmaker Delaware Technical and and his uncle, Bruce T. BUrns. office assistant Ketner died on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2002, Community College, pursuing of Maine. after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's a degree in architecture. Services were held at the Bear resident Kathryn Lee disease. "England" Pia died on Wednesday, In his leisure time, he Spicer-MullikinFWleralHome Oct. 23, 2002. Ketner, 78, was born in Denver, enjoyed woodworking, biking in Newark. Colo. She loved the Rocky Mountains Pia, 54, was an administrative of home and grew up enjoying horse­ and trips to the beach. assistant for the Middle Department back riding, train travels with her Inspection Agency and was a member father, and singing and collecting wild­ of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in flowers with her mother. Bear. She enjoyed ceramics and gar­ Whether fi shing a rushing moun­ where she found new friends through Kittanning, Pa. He was a member of Groscup died on Wednesday, Oct. 23, dening .. tain stream for rainbow trout or hunt­ the Pullman Senior Center, the UAW Local #435 and retired from 2002. She is survived by her daughters, ing with her father in the grandeur of Community Congregational Church General Motors, Boxwood Road site, Groscup, 78, was presently residing Erica, Erin and Eve Pia, all of Bear; the mountains, she gained a love of the and her daughter's close friends. in 1994 after 29 years of service. in Palm Harbor, Fla. He was a former one grandson; father, Leroy W. out-of-doors that she retained through­ Ketner also enjoyed a trip to Arkansas He is survived by his sons, Ronald member of the First Presbyterian England of Lancaster, Pa., brothers, out her life. She was artistic and had a to visit with her son and his family. W. Mauthe of Newark, and Steven H. Church in Newark, a member of AARP James England of Townsend, Robert true appreciation of the beauty around She is survived by her son, Donn Mauthe of Middletown; brothers, Paul where he was also a district coordina­ England of Coatesville, Pa. ; and a sis­ her. Ketner; daughter, Dana Catts; and five Mauthe- of Glasgow, and Gerald tor, and a member of the American ter, Janet Baccino of Chadds Ford, Pa. Of her Scandinavian heritage, she grandchildren. Mauthe of Ogletown; and three grand­ Legion Post 10 in Newark. Services were held at the Mealey often told the story of her grandfather, Services were held at the First children. He was a Navy veteran of World Funeral Home in Wilmington. a Norwegian sailor who could hang by Presbyterian Church in Newark. Services were held at Spicer­ War II and owned & operated the Interment was in the Philadelphia his teeth in the riggings of a tall ship. Mullikin Funeral Home in Newark. Temp-Trol Company in Baltimore, Memorial Park in Frazer, Pa. He and his Danish wife sailed for ' Interment was in Pencader Cemetery America in the mid 1800s and began Norman W. Mauthe in Glasgow. the Larsen line in the New World. Jr., retired from GM Are You Satisfied with Your CD Income? After graduating from high Richard Groscup, school,Ketner worked for the Denver Newark resident Norman W. Consider a Better Option and Rio Grande Railroad as paymaster Mauthe Jr. died on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 78, World War II vet to bring home needed income during 2002. The TAX DEDUCTIBLE ANNUITYTM World War II. Mauthe, 65, was born in Former Newark resident Richard . Like many women, her plans for Compare: 68 year old, 27% Tax Bracket college were interrupted by the war and she pursued a more practical sec­ Both are SAFE & SECURE retarial school. TAX Ketner met her husband through CD vs DEDUCTIBLE her father's kind invitations to service­ ANNUITY men for Sunday dinner throughout TM World War II. Amount ...... $100,000 $100,000 She married on Sept. 6, 1946. Ketner, along with her husband, moved Percentage Rate ...... 2.5% 7.0% to Newark, in 1957. Happy Thanksgiving Gross Annual Income .... $2,500 $7,000 She enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay and summer vaca­ Tax Free Amount...... -0- $4,200 tions on a beautiful lake in Maine or on from Charley's! a dude ranch in Colorado . . Net Monthly Amount .... $152 $520 Ketner's interests included flower Income Tax Deduction ... -0- $27,540' arranging, gardening, birdwatching, Indian jewelry and crafts, traveling, Book Your Table Plus, we can provide for the elimination of entertaining, and downhill skiing. Now For She was active in the First early withdrawal penalties! Presbyterian Church and held dear her Thanksgiving Dinner! 'A Tax Deduction is provided with The Tax Deductible AnnuitYTM close group of women friends from the For more information call toll free today church circle. 1-888-770-4329 ' Her continued love of people was reflected in her decision to be a host White Clay Shopping Ctr. - RtAO at Salem Church Rd. - Bear, DE Sources & Resources family for Scandinavian students P.O. Box 1455 - Hockessin • DE • 19707 attending the University of Delaware. She also served as a volunteer nature guide for young people at the Delaware Nature Education Society. t

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-~ . baseball and track. , He is active in the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ENGAGEMENTS Saints where he currently serves as a teacher. . The bride-to-be is a graduate Currently, ,he is studying of Newark High School. Mechanical Engineering at She is a student at Goldey­ Brigham Young University in Utah., " Beacom College studying busi­ ness management and market­ An August wedding is planned. ing. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Salesianum High School, and a graduate of De Sales University. Michelle Erin Fleck and Michael He is employed at Health Frederick Hawley Insurance Associates. A February wedding is Fleck-Hawley Elizabeth Ann Buswell and Grant planned. leon Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Fleck of Newark announce ·the engage­ Anderson-Pipitone ment of their daughter, Michelle Buswell-Vincent Lee and Sheila Anderson of Bronwyn Clare Anderson and Erin Fleck, to Michael Fredenck John and Carol Buswell of Newark, have announced the Master Magician Joseph Hawley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmington have announced the engagement of their daughter, "Devlin" Pipitone Roger Hawley of Hockessin. engagement of their . daughter, Bronwyn Clare .,L\nderson, to The bride-to-be is a graduate Elizabeth Ann Buswell, to Grant Master Magician Joseph Magic. of Newark High School and the Leon Vincent, the son of Dan and "Devlin" Pipitone, son of Devlin and Bronwyn continue University of Delaware. Melissa Vincent of Newark. Giuseppe and Pierina Pipitone of to perform around the world 'Currently, she is a teacher in the The bride-to-be is a graduate Brooklyn, N. Y. aboard cruise ships and are Christina School District. of 1999 Concord High School The couple recently per­ scheduled to appear at Hank The groom-to-be is a graduate where she was active in Drama formed their Grand Illusion Act Lee's Magic Convention in of A. I. DuPont High School and and Acapella. at Abbott's Magic Convention in Boston in April. . the University of Delaware. Currently, she is employed Austin-Taggart Colon, Mich., and were awarded .- The wedding will take place in Currently, he is employed by W. with Simon Eye Associates. the Jack Gwynne Award for July. L. Gore and Associates Inc. The groom-to-be is a 1999 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Austin Performance and Excellence in An April 26 wedding is graduate of Newark High School, of Millersville, ' Md., have planned. where he was active in band, announced the engagement of their ' daughter, Jenifer Mary CUSTOMERS ARRIVE NIGHT BEFORE Austin, to Steven R. Taggart, the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Taggart of Newark. The bride-to-be is a graduate It was one 'whale of a sale' of Arundel Senior High School and the University of Maryland, By ROB.IN BROOMAll "Each member is required to pulling into the parking lot. . University College. donate to the sq1e," Johnson said. "Last night set a record," Currently, she is a technical NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER "They get stuff from their fami­ Johnson said.' "Our earliest car lies and friends. Some businesses ever pulled in at 9:50 the night editor with SRA International in RYSTAL Richardson, 14, Arlington, Va. will donate new items like the ,before the sale." ICand her family pulled into furniture and the larger pieces." Shoppers came from all over The groom-to-be is a graduate he dark parking lot. They of Newark High School and the Each year a different location the tri-state region with some as wanted to be first in line so they in the county is secured for the far away as Washington, D.C. University of Delaware. could get the pick of the best Currently, he is an account sale. This year's event was held Proceeds from the sale will go merchandise. in a large empty wareho.use off to the Junior League's many executive with Sequential It was 4 a.m.. and other cars Incorporated·in Washington, D.C: Red Mill Road and Ruthar Drive, community projects. In the past were already there. in Newark. they have refurbished a group A November wedding is "We make my uncle stand in planned to be held in Baltimore. Days before the sale took home for mentally disabled line," Richardson said; "and the place, League members collect­ women, rebuilt the monkey area rest of us wait in the car. ." ed, labekd, and sorted items. at the Brandywine Zoo, and Be one of the first to Richardson and her family, Signs were posted, tables and established a mentor program. from Newark, have "been per­ sample the racks for clothing were put in "This year's newest focus is forming this ritual for five years. place. on literacy," Johnson said. "We Less than 15 minutes after the On Friday night before the are investigating a new signature doors ope!led at 9 a.m., sale League members were put­ project that should be announced Richardson and her family's ting the final touches on the dis­ soon." For more information on shopping was done. They had a plays when they noticed a car the Junior League, call 652-0544. huge stack that included two computers, lamps, clothes, plants, a kitchen cart, and a myr­ iad of items. These early shoppers were there for the area's largest garage sale, the "Wh,de of a Sale," pre­ sented annually by the Junior League of Wilmington. "This is OUf 22nd year," Suzy Carissa Irene Wilkinson Johnson, president of the League, NichoJas Anthony Moriello said as she watched the sl1oppers . begin their bargain hunting. "Hopefully we will raise $30,000 Wilkinson-Moriello. today." Serving Lunch & Dinner" Monday morning's tally Suzanne and Clifford showed a preliminary gross of Tuesday - Sunday Wilkinson of Newark, have $38,000, according to Liz Carter, Open at 11:30a.m. announced the engagement of public relations and marketing their daughter, Carissa Irene chair for the sale. Main Street, North East, MD Wilkinson, to Nicholas Anthony Merchandise for the sale came Only 15 minutes after the doors opened, (from left) Krystal ­ 410-281-3541 Moriello, the son of Rose and Jay ' from the 575 members of the Richardson, Tina Richmond, and lashona leBue completed their Moriello. League and a variety of business­ shopping and pause to catch their breath while reflecting on their es in the area. purchases. NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL