September 2002 Table of Contents

features

Selectively Single

We poured through piles of nominations for
our annual list of Delaware’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, thenwhittled
down the choices to 20 selective singles. 
by Patricia Lake

Guide to the Galas

Nonprofit fundraising galas have scaled back
this year, but  attendees can still expect a fun party.  by Sally Rinard

Charity Cases

We examined more than 200 Delaware nonprofits to see which groups spend their
money wisely.  by Shaun Gallagher

Preparing for Terror

Delaware’s Emergency Management
Agency and the legislature take new steps against terrorism.  by Shaun Gallagher

Keepers of the Land

Lenape Indians unite from across the country
to renew their sense of identity and pass on
their heritage. by Rob Crimmins

delaware beach

A Snazzy Jazzy Weekend

The 13th annual Autumn Jazz Festival brings headliners to Rehoboth. compiled by Kristin Haegele

Beach Buzz 

A more modern folk festival, a triathlon, an
indie film festival and more. compiled by Susanne Sullivan

Delaware Beach Calendar of Events

A complete line-up of events during the last
days of summer through the fall season.
compiled by Megan M.F. Everhart

Punkin Iron 

Watch out for pumpkin puree at the annual
Punkin Chunkin competition near Harbeson
this November.  by Katie Annand

Witch Way’s The Party?

The Sea Witch festival spices up Halloween
in the Rehoboth     Beach-Dewey Beach
resort area.  by Katie Annand

Hot Dogs

More than 3,000 greyhounds (and their
owners) are expected at the Greyhounds
Reach the Beach weekend.  by Susanne Sullivan

Sea Here!

Learn about the ecology of Delaware’s
beaches at Boast the Coast  and the
26th-annual Coast Day in Lewes. 
by Katie Annand

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Inside Story 

This month we remember the day that shook America. by Marsha Mah

Contributors

Your Turn

What’s Up

A fashion retailer, an executive sailor, a “new economy” A-plus, one year on a bus and more. edited by Shannon Canton

Hot Tickets

Ashley’s Angels auction, Charles DeFeo
exhibit, a Newark Oktoberfest and more.  compiled by Katie Annand

Party Hopping

Art auction, beach party, “Taste of the Nation” and the always-entertaining Gabby.  edited by Patricia Lake

Living Arts

With the departure of conductor Stephen Gunzenhauser, the Delaware Symphony Orchestra hunts for a new maestro.
by Sheri Rehwoldt

In Person

Beebe Medical Center’s president takes
care of himself while he oversees the hospital. 
by Patricia Lake

Business

A party-planning service adapts to the Sept. 11 tragedy. by Michael Sigman

Motoring

Auto makers are pushing cars aimed at the youth market. by Bill Metten

Cool Stuff

Boots: a fall fashion must. compiled by Shannon Canton and Kelly M. Carter

Travel

Nearby Philadelphia offers culture — from drama, music and art to rare manuscripts and small, eclectic museums. by Sally Rinard

Home

Daredevil colors add fun to function.
by Eileen Smith Dallabrida

Dining

Village Inn Restaurant in Little Creek is a treasure. by Pam George