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What Happens Between The Cobblestones... IS ON EVERYONE’S LIPS Tidbits Overheard...Didjano’s...All The Buzzz! Look for ➨ to websites Vol.3 No.24 Cobblestones Library August 12, 2012 The Panama Canal is opened. 1914, CBS-TV TOMORROW 8/12 12 Middle Child's inaugurated the first nightly news broadcast with Day James B. (”Diamond anchorman Douglas Edwards. 1948, Astronomers Jim”) Brady*156 (1917), announced the discovery of the first solar system VJ Cecil B. DeMille*131 outside our own. They had discovered two planets (1959), Buck Owens*83 orbiting a star in the Big Dipper. 2001 (2006), George DAY Hamilton-73, Thumper-70, Pete 8/16 16 National Tell a Joke Day T. E. or Victory Sampras-41 US annexes Lawrence*124 (1935) (Lawrence of Arabia), George Day, Hawaii. 1898, “The Wizard of Meany*118 (1980), Menachem Begin*99 Oz” premiered in (1992), Ann Blyth-84, Frank Gifford-82, Eydie Oconomowoc, WI. Judy Gorme-80, Kathie Lee Gifford-59, James Garland became famous for Cameron-58, Madonna-54, Timothy commemorates “Somewhere Over the Hutton-52 Gold is discovered in the Klondike. 1896, the anniversary of Japan’s Rainbow.” Premiered in Hollywood on Sports Illustrated was published for the first time, and surrender to the Allies in 1945, ending World Aug. 15th. 1939, Jack Nicklaus won his Jack Paar replaced Walter Cronkite as host of "The War II. The atomic bombs dropped on 14th major golf title breaking the 50 year Morning Show" on CBS-TV.1954, The U.S. Jaycees voted to admit women to full membership. 1984 Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August record held by Bobby Jones. 1973, 9, and the Soviet Union’s invasion of Manchuria IBM unveiled its first PC. 1981 8/17 National Thriftshop Day David in the previous week made the surrender 8/13 13 Left Hander's Day Annie Crockett*226 (1836), Samuel Goldwyn*130 inevitable. President Harry S Truman’s

August (1974), Mae West*120 (1980), Maureen Oakley*152 (1926), Alfred announcement of the surrender set off street Hitchcock*113 (1980), Ben O'Hara-92, Robert De Niro-69,

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’ Hogan*100 (1997), Fidel Belinda Carlisle-54, Sean Penn-52 Construction is started on the Berlin States. The official end of the war did not occur Castro-86, Don Ho*82 (2007), Wall. 1961, FTD reported that in one day until September 2, 1945, when General Douglas It Dan Fogelberg*61 (2007) Spanish defeat the Aztecs the number of orders for flowers to be MacArthur accepted the Japanese surrender Indians and conquerors Mexico City. 1521, Al Capp's delivered to Graceland had surpassed the from General Yoshijiro Umezu aboard the USS comic strip "L'il Abner" made its debut 1934, Walt number for any other event in the company's history. Missouri in Tokyo Bay. 1977, In Santa Rosa, CA, the Charles M. Schulz Disney's "Bambi" opened at Radio City Music Hall, There have been many arguments and debates 1942, "Echo I," a balloon satellite, allowed the first Museum opened to the public. 2002 two-way telephone conversation by satellite to take 8/18 Bad Poetry Day Meriwether Lewis*238 concerning the nature and name of this holiday. place. 1960, (1809), explorer of “Lewis and Clark”, Caspar Veteran groups and their supporters observe Victory Day on the second Monday of August 8/14 14 National Creamsicle Day V-J Day Weinberger*95 (2006), Shelley Winters*90 (2006), Rosalynn Carter-85, Roman each year. Events may include a David Crosby-71, “Crosby, Stills & Nash”, Robyn Smith-68, Steve Martin-67, Susan St. Polanski-79, Roberto Clemente*78 (1972), commemorative ceremony for veterans. Many James-66, Danielle Steel-65, Gary Larson-62, Robert Redford-75, Swayze*58 (2009), people believe that there is a need for such a day Madeleine Stowe-54 The 1,000 Islands bridge, “The Far Side”, Ervin (Magic) to remember the sacrifices that veterans made Johnson-53, Sarah Brightman-52, connecting the US and Canada is dedicated by during World War II, including those who were Halle Berry-44 President Roosevelt President Roosevelt. 1938, The first pictures of taken as prisoners of war, were tortured, signed the Social Security Act into earth taken from moon orbit were sent back to the injured or killed. law. 1935, Japan surrenders, ending U.S. 1966, Patrick Swayze received a star on the World War II. 1945, The whiffle ball was Hollywood Walk of Fame the same year as Beth Ann However critics claim that the day itself is invented. 1953, Mark McGwire set the record for major Hogan became the first coed in the Virginia Military discriminatory due to its reference to Japan in league home runs (49) by a rookie. 1987 Institute's 158-year history. 1997 light of modern times. There have been many *(In 1877, Thomas Edison wrote a letter to the attempts to change the holiday’s name but so 8/15 15 Relaxation Day Hello Day* Ethel president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, Barrymore*133 (1959), Julia Child*100 (2004), suggesting that when people answer the phone, they far it remains to be known as Victory Day. Mike Connors-87, Gene Upshaw*67 (2008), use the word "Hello" instead of the word "Ahoy" Nonetheless there are people Debra Messing-44, Ben Affleck-40 suggested by Alexander Graham Bell). who hope to one day celebrate the holiday under a Come ride with us! new name or educate young A casual group of cyclists...all ages and skill levels Americans more about the welcome! Any one is welcome to create a ride any Japanese culture in modern day of the week. The only "rule" is to try and start/ pedal on!stop at or nearby an establishment that serves food society. and beverages. No Ranger is left behind!!! President Truman declared ➔ See their Facebook Page September 2 as the official VJ Day in 1945. In the newspapers across world that day, there were hundreds of photos of soldiers and civilians rejoicing together. VJ Day is a legal state holiday only in the state of Rhode Island. Rhode Island has

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➨ NASCAR SPRINT US Presswire NO DATE RACE TIME/TV LINKS 20 7/29 Indianapolis Jimmie Johnson Professionals in Olympic competition questioned. 21 8/5 Pocono Pennsylvania 400 Jeff Gordon “Before professional athletes were allowed to participate openly in the Games, America used to relish being the underdog. U.S. collegians took on 22 8/12 Watkins Glen 12 pm Tickets | Travel the quasi-professional communist bloc teams and pulled off the occasional 23 819 Michigan Pure Michigan 400 12 pm Tickets | Travel against all-odds upset, none bigger than 1980's "Miracle on Ice" victory in 24 8/25 Bristol IRWIN Tools Night Race 7 pm Tickets | Travel lake Placid against the mighty Soviet hockey team. Today, the U.S. Dream Teams are like that Soviet squad. If they win, it's expected. Ho hum. And if they lose, it's a huge blow to national pride.” Open Farm The above appeared in USA Today, 8/10/12. free Sat., Aug.t 18th • 10am today 1pm Pack up the family for a Saturday romp to Historic Penn Farm and see what’s 'growin' on in the fields. Farm-fresh produce will be for sale. & Restaurant • River Plaza, New Castle • 302-322-3330 * See the19th century granary, dairy barns, and John Crow homestead–a fascinating part of our local and national history. THANK YOU FOR MAKING US YOUR * Talk to the farmers and farm managers about the crops, the land, and Olympic Gathering Place! current/upcoming activities and events * Observe the growth of crops and further cultivation of the ﬁelds Try An Olympic * Hike along the pathways of the ﬁelds or sit along the knoll and sky LONDON gaze. * Learn about new area trails from Delaware Greenways LEMONADE This self-guided, outdoor event and will be held rain or shine from 10AM to 1PM. Say you saw it in the Cobblestones

MORE Hi Def ON PAGE MARK YOUR 7 TVs Winning WeekDay Specials Mon., Aug. 20th – 7pm English Country Dance Class – Free New Castle Presbyterian Church plus EVERY EXCITING PLAY Learn historic dances from the 17th to 19th centuries. No experience or partner required. @ ➔ [email protected]

Del. Accordion Club welcomes the seasoned and the starter musician…young and old. They meet

every 3rd Sunday of the month. Next meeting is Aug. 19th. Open-mike from 2-5pm at 896 Diner, I-95 exit 1b, Route 896 N. Keeping alive the sound of an Old World instrument Info:, call “Accordion Joe” Oberly, 302-388-0471 ➔ www.DelawareAccordionClub.com Say you saw it in the Cobblestones Happy Cobblestone Birthday Thurs. 8/16 Mark L., Eric R., Pat G., Eric Z., Laura K. Mon. 8/20 George V. Birthday or Anniversary approaching? Tell The Teditor ﬂ[email protected]

2 August 12, 2012 Happenings at Our Senior Center AUGUST Mon 8/13 - 9:30 Bazaar Crafts 11:30 Bazaar Meeting Tues. 8/14 - 10 Christina River Boat Cruise Wed. 8/15 - 10 Lower Back Study 12:30 Brain Boosters Thurs. 8/16 - 12:30 Food Lion Fri. 8/17 - 10 Dog Day Bingo

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“Where Friends 8:30 Park Walk 9-3:00 Billiards 9-3:00 Billiards 9-7:00 Billiards 9-3:00 Billiards Gather” 9-3:00 Billiards 9:30 Shanghai 9:00 Pinochle 9:00 Pinochle 9:30 Knit/ Crochet ➨ http://newcastleseniorcenter.com 9:00 Pool Exercise 10:00 Bingo 11:00 Line 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:30 Wii Bowling 12:00 Lunch Dancing 9:30 Shanghai 10:00 Bingo 10:00 Crafty Seniors 12:45 Bingo 12:00 Lunch 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beginner’s 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Strength 1:30 Tai Chi with 12:00 Lunch Exercise Class 1:00 Chair Yoga Building/Exercise 12:20 Super Market: 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Zumba Gold 2:00 Qi Gong/Tai Chi the New Castle 5:30 Yoga 424 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720 302-328-1995 ➨ www.nccdelib.org/newcastle FRESH FACED SKIN CARE librar y Go Beyond the Basic Facial... 8/13 PAWS*/7 PM 8/14 Sew Happy Group 10:30AM-3PM What I’m Reading Now AUGUST SPECIAL book sharing for adults/4PM 8/16 Knit1/Crochet Too 7 PM LEMON GLOW FACIAL $79 8/17 TEENS: Lunch Bunch & Game On* 12 noon SAVINGS OVER $30!! 8/18 Voter Registration 10AM-5 PM Parkinson’s Support Group 10AM-12noon SRCs END/5PM GET GLOWING WITH OUR LEMON GLOW FACIAL Exfoliate and brighten your skin with the antioxidant and brightening beneﬁts of lemon. It promotes deep hydration that protects from environmental damage while relieving the surface signs of aging. Perfect for normal, dry, sun damaged and hyperpigmented skin. This treatment also includes a FREE DERMAFILE exfoliation! Hurry, Limited Time Only. Book your appointment today. Oﬀer ends August 31, 2012 FRESH FACED SKIN CARE Historic New Castle “Around the World in Antiques Show On the 204 Delaware St. Unit C New Castle, DE Waterfront in Battery Park 80 Frames” Thurs., Aug. 16th 2 pm Phone: 302-689-322 Nearly 100 dealers display their www.freshfacedskincare.com treasures in scenic Battery Park Assistant curator Amanda C. overlooking the Delaware River. Burdan, Ph.D. will lead a tour of This years show will offer formal Summer Sojourns: Say you saw it in the Cobblestones and country furniture, folk art, Art on Holiday. porcelains, fine art, garden and The program is free for members and The Cobblestones is fantastic! I am architectural items, fine jewelry and included with Museum admission; reservations are not required. For so impressed. Do you mail copies so much more. or have subscribers? Does th more information contact the Aug 26 - Sun. 9-5pm education office at 610-388-8382 or everyone get them on-line these Admission: $7 ¢[email protected]. Say you saw it in the Cobblestones days? LW-Melbourne, FL ¢ www.dfshows.com Say you saw it in the Cobblestones It’s all on-line and you’re now on the list. See ya in the Cobblestones every Sunday morning!

➨ www.pennsplace.net August 12, 2012 3 Fried Tomatoes ingredients Oil 4 green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch rings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Peach Crisp 3/4 cup all-purpose flour with Maple Cream Sauce 1 tablespoon garlic powder 4 eggs 2 tablespoons milk ingredients 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 1 cup all-purpose flour Pinch cayenne pepper ๏ Pinch paprika ๏ 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed directions ๏ 1/2 cup granulated sugar In a deep-fryer,* preheat oil to 350º F. ๏ 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Season tomatoes, on both sides, with salt and pepper. Place flour and ๏ 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg garlic powder in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with ๏ 1/4 tsp salt the milk. In another dish, mix bread crumbs with cayenne and paprika. ๏ 1 stick unsalted butter Dredge tomatoes through the flour, then the eggs, and then through the ๏ 5 to 6 whole fresh peaches (best when not overly ripe or bread crumbs. Add only a few pieces to the fryer at a time, so they can soft), peeled, cut in half and pit removed (about 1 3/4 pounds) cook evenly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. ๏ 1/2 a lemon *You would be better off with your cast iron fry pan! And, Nana did’t use bread ๏ 7 tablespoons real maple syrup crumbs. But if you must, she’ll understand. The Neely's video ๏ 1 1/2 cups heavy cream ๏ 3 tablespoons light corn syrup

:) directions Perfect Lemonade Preheat the oven to 350º F. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt using a fork or pastry cutter. Cut the butter Directions into small pieces and gradually add to flour mixture until evenly mixed. Remove wide strips of zest from 2 Slice the peaches 1/2-inch thick into a bowl. Add the zest from the lemons with a vegetable peeler (do lemon half. Squeeze juice from the lemon half and stir in with the not remove the pith). Make 2 cups peaches and zest. Add 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup to the peaches simple syrup (recipe below), adding and stir well. the lemon zest before heating. Let cool, Pour the peach mixture into a small pan (8 or 9-inch square) and cover evenly with the crumb topping. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. then pour into an ice-filled pitcher. Remove the foil and bake until crisp and brown on top, an additional 20 Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, to 30 minutes. 2 cups each fresh lemon juice and For the maple cream sauce, pour the heavy cream into a saucepan. water, and some lemon slices. Add the remaining 5 tablespoons maple syrup and corn syrup and stir Simple Syrup: To make 2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 1/2cups over moderate heat until thickened and reduced by about one-third, each sugar and water to a boil, stirring until dissolved. about 15 minutes. Refrigerate the sauce until it is cold and thick. Or, if you're in a hurry, set the saucepan into a small bowl of ice (the ice will Chill Out! melt and turn into ice water). Stirring your mixture, it will cool and thicken in about 15 minutes. Drizzle the maple cream sauce over the peach crisp. Serve warm.

th Middletown Olde-Tyme Sat., Aug.18 A brand new feature! MOT Senior Center will host the first annual Peach Festival Car Show. Registration is free and awards will be given out for People’s Choice, Antique, Original, Truck and Best in Show. All vehicles must be in place by 8 a.m., due to road closures, and people who are in the parade can come to the MOT Senior Center after it ends. 4 August 12, 2012 THE 1 LAST personalized education. affordable tuition. August 12th “Do We Have a Destiny orAre We Just Floating on the Breeze?” with That’s the difference at WilmU. “Blowing in the Wind” by Bob Dylan For details on upcoming athletics competitions, career fairs, and community events, visit wilmu.edu. THANK YOU ALL!

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Jim Whisman filled in for Jim Workman and Bailey the Tree Inspector; the weather was perfect...a constant and pleasant breeze off the river. Des Kahn and the Ace of Hearts played from 6:35 to 8:40 p.m.; folks kept coming in as late as 7:15...maybe forgot that August concerts begin at 6:30 to a good crowd all over Battery Park. Mr Lee says...Call ahead for pick up for the office! Hot dogs Salads $4.99-$12.99, Soups $2.99-$5.99, from and PoBoys and wraps are $7.99-$12.99. Bailey's Dawgs plus water ice were in Cobblestone Reminders constant demand, as See the New Castle Weekly for Full Schedules were the mini-sandwiches, from Primo's Old Tues 8/14 • City Council. Mtg. • 7pm Fashioned Hoagies that sold out of their Italian-style within 35 minutes Thurs 8/16 • Historic Area Commission Mtg. • 5pm to New Castle's hungry audience... Mon. 8/27 • Planning Commission Mtg. • 6:30pm ➔ http://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/ August 12, 2012 5 Monday, August 27th @ 6:35 P.M. Blue Rocks Vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans Special ticket rate of $9 A portion of the proceeds from tickets sold for NKF Night will go back to Blue Heron Gallery the National Kidney Foundation. has something for everyone Please contact Stefani Rash at (302) 472-5718 or and every wall! [email protected] with any questions. Mon-Wed By appt. or by chance Thursday 11 - 4:30 - Friday : 11 - 7 Saturday & Sunday 11 - 4 Located in the heart of town 204B Delaware Street New Castle, DE 19720 ➔ blueherongalleryde.com 302-276-0845 [email protected]

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Yes, the Lil Red Truck is back in town from 5-7 on Saturdays! Toby will have some peaches this week! Discovered!

NewOnce againCastle’s Carol and Newest Gene Dempsey Gem, proudly offered Caroline’s wonderful dinner to another sold out crowd!. You have to try the, light morning breakfast and luncheon delights Tues. thru Sat.

I will have a couple dozen eggs for sale at the pick- ups. The girls are laying right around 20 a day right now. This should double in the coming weeks and I will have more for sale as more start laying. The CarolineCaroline girls' ﬁrst eggs are small thus a dozen will be only $2 Say you saw it in the Cobblestones ’’ss Make your reservations for A Very Special Friday Night!

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6 Goodwill Sweepstakes Say you saw it in the Cobblestones August 12, 2012 YEARBOOK Performing for You August Concerts begin 6:30 AUGUST 15 The Brandywine Jazz Band www.reverbnation.com/brandywinejazz AUGUST 22 • Mikey Jr. is our final 2012 Summer Concert performer. www.mikeyjunior.com GUESS WHO “Shelter from the Storm”. Can you identify this high ANY Wednesday coming up with a concert, where the weather is “iffy,” or threatening like last week...go to the Methodist school student’s picture? Church FIRST; ...and then to Battery Park for further You’ve seen him many information.) times! Find out next week! NOTE: Anyone who wishes can make a specific $$ donation to Community Concerts, which we will pass along to NCUMC to Misty May-Treanor of the U.S. and team mate help defray water, Air Conditioning expenses...; the church has Kerri Walsh Jennings celebrate winning the offered said “shelter” for free. We will pass along the monies women's beach volleyball gold medal match with received, and match them from our Corporate account. their families.-Reuters Deadline will be the Tues. after Labor Day.

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Happy Hour at Jessop’s Tavern! th th Monday thru Friday 4pm to 6pm Sept. 8 & 9 ☛ Bar Only ☚ Sat. 9 am - 6 pm Sun. 9 am - 4 pm % Where: Brandywine Park’s Everything 10 Off Josephine Gardens, Wilm. Ask About our Happy Hour Feature Dish! Admission: $5 www.jessops-tavern.com Children under 12 are free Includes admission to the Brandywine Zoo 114 DELAWARE STREET • NEW CASTLE • 302 322-6111 Learn more: ➔ http://www.brandywinearts.com/

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