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Vol.4 No.6 Cobblestones Library Look for ► April 21, 2013 to websites This year marks the 375th anniversary of the founding of New Sweden, the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware River Valley. Despite its brief life, the colony left an indelible mark on the cultural memory of Wilmingtonians and Swedes alike. Now open in the Willingtown Square Gallery, New Sweden at 375 tells the story of this unique colony and the efforts of Delawareans to keep its history alive. Come explore 17th century Delaware and learn more about our connections across the Atlantic. New Sweden Centre Mail-Business Address: ▶ Willingtown Square Gallery 1124 East Seventh Street New Sweden Centre 505 Market Street, Wilm. (302) 655-7161 Wilmington, DE 19801 PO Box 12001 - Wilm., DE 19850 Free and Open to the Public: Monday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 302-429-0464 Tours/visits by appointment: Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 - 5 :00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Please call 302-429-0464 See Jubilee Day on page 5 ▶ See a short video of Life in New Sweden 4/21 Kindergarten Day that it was changing its 99-year-old secret formula. New Coke Weather broadcasts were heard for the first time on radio in Anthony Quinn*98 was a flop. 1985 St. Louis. 1921, Lou Gehrig hit a home run but was called out (2001), Queen Elizabeth 4/24 Executive Admin's Day for passing a runner in the same year that NBC premiered II-87, Charles (Secretary's Day) Pig in a Blanket Day “Lum and Abner.” 1931, An organ was played at a Grodin-78, Tony Robert Bailey Thomas*247 (1846), founder baseball stadium for the first time in Chicago. 1941 Danza-62, Andie & editor of “The Farmer's Almanac”, Robert Penn 4/27 Babe Ruth Day Natl Prime Rib Day Tell a MacDowell-55, Don Mattingly-52 John Adams was Warren*108 (1989), Shirley MacLaine-79, Barbra Story Day Samuel Morse*222 (1872), Ulysses S. sworn in as the first U.S. Vice President. 1789, U.S. Congress Streisand-71, Michael O'Keefe-58, Kelly Grant*191 (1885), 18th U.S. President, Rogers established the U.S. Mint in Denver. 1862, Bill Carlisle, the Clarkson-31 A patent was granted for first soda fountain. Hornsby*117 (1963), Jack Klugman*91 (2012), infamous ‘last train robber,’ robbed a train in Hanna, WY. 1833, William Price became the first to be named White Coretta Scott King*86 (2006), Casey Kasem-80, 1916, “Annie” opened on Broadway. 1977, Jackie Parker House news reporter. 1897, Raymond Burr made his TV Sandy Dennis*76 (1992), Sheena Easton-54 The Army became the first woman to qualify to fly an F-16 combat plane. acting debut on the “Gruen Guild Playhouse” 1952, MIT of the Potomac began marching on Chancellorsville. 1863, 1994 sent a TV signal by satellite for the first time. 1962, The Francis Clarke and M.G. Foster patented the electrical 4/22 Girl Scout Leader Day Natl Jelly Bean Day newest Greek regime banned miniskirts. 1967, The IBM hearing aid. 1880, Grant's Tomb was dedicated. 1877, Eddie Albert*105 (2005), Aaron Spelling*85 (2006), Personal Computer was introduced. 1981 Senior citizens take note, the first Social Security checks Glen Campbell-77, Jack Nicholson-76, Jason 4/25 East meets West Day Take Your Daughter to were distributed in 1937, “Pampers” were patented by R.C. Miller*74 (2001), Peter Frampton-63 Robert E. Lee Work World Penguin Day Guglielmo Marconi*139 Duncan. 1965, Student protestors took over Tiananmen was named commander of Virginia forces. 1861, Babe Ruth (1937), inventor, William J. Brennan Jr.*107 (1997), Square in Beijing. 1989, Lucille Ball died at 78, 1989 made his pitching debut with the Baltimore Orioles. 1914, Supreme Court justice, Ella Fitzgerald*95 (1996), James G. Ray landed an autogyro on the lawn of the White Meadowlark Lemon-81, Al Pacino-73, Renee House. 1931, Senate Army-McCarthy televised hearings Zellweger-44 A patent was granted for the thimble. 1684, began. 1954 New York became the first state to require license plates for 4/23 Lover's Day Natl Zucchini Bread Day Take a cars. The fee was $1. 1901, A seeing eye dog was used for “The results of the City of New Chance Day World Laboratory Day William the first time. 1928, Delegates from 45 countries meet in San Castle’s municipal election on April 13, 2013 produced an Shakespeare*449 (1616), James Buchanan*222 Francisco to organize the United Nations. 1945, Robert unprecedented three way tie for the final two seats on City (1868), 15th U.S. President, Shirley Temple Black-85, Roy Noyce was granted a patent for the integrated circuit. 1961, Council. Sitting Council members John W. Cochran and John Orbison*77 (1988), Lee Majors-73, Sandra Dee*71 John “Ivan the Terrible” Demjanuk was sentenced to death J. Gaworski, Jr. along with candidate Albert J. Vannucci, Jr. (2005), Valerie Bertinelli-53, George Lopez-52 as a Nazi war criminal. 1988 Charlotte E. Ray became the first black woman lawyer. 1872, each received a total of 472 votes. Each of the two open 4/26 Hug an Australian Day Natl Pretzel Council seats is for a two year term. Per City Charter, the The Vitascope system for projecting movies onto a screen Day Richter Scale Day John James Audubon*228 outgoing Council is required to break the tie vote by selecting was demonstrated. 1896, Johnny Longden became the first (1851), Rudolf Hess*119 (1987), Charles Francis race jockey to ride 3,000 career winners. 1948, Hank Aaron Richter*113 (1985), developed Richter scale, Carol the winning candidates. However, I was advised in a letter of the Milwaukee Braves hit his first major-league home. 1954, Burnett-80, Bobby Rydell-71The first Odd Fellows received today from Councilman Gaworski, that he was The Unabomber mailed a pipe bomb from Provo, Utah, to lodge in the U.S. was established in Baltimore. 1819, John withdrawing his name as a candidate for Council following six Penn State University. 1982, Coca-Cola Company announced Wilkes Booth was killed by the U.S. Federal Cavalry. 1865, years of dedicated and distinguished service. Mr. Gaworski explained that he did not want to be the source of any controversy or unnecessary expense for the City nor force the Celebrates its 15th Anniversary TODAY! remaining Council members to select from among three Music • Food • Fun qualified candidates. With Mr. Gaworski 's voluntary River Club Apartments 55+ Community withdrawal from consideration, Mr. Cochran and Mr. Vannucci 7807 Governor Printz Boulevard Claymont DE will be sworn in as members of Council for two year terms in Keeping alive the sound of an Old World instrument the near future”. – New Castle Weekly April 17, 2013 Info:, call “Accordion Joe” Oberly, 302-388-0471 from Council President William J. Barthel www.DelawareAccordionClub.com Comcast FiOS CSN 35 847 76 576 TCN 8 846 FOX 9 805 13 513 PHL 7 807 17 517 & Restaurant • River Plaza, New Castle • 302-322-3330 MLB 859 86 586 Date Opponent Time Broadcast ENJOY IT ALL Sun, 4/21 Cardinals 8:05p ESPN, MLB.TV Mon, 4/22 Pirates 7:05p CSN, MLB.TV Grab at your Tue, 4/23 Pirates 7:05p TCN, MLB.TV A Wed, 4/24 Pirates 7:05p CSN, MLB.TV Spring Sports Thu, 4/25 Pirates 1:05p CSN, MLB.TV Fri, 4/26 at Mets 7:10p PHL 17, MLB.TV Center Sat, 4/27 at Mets 1:05p FOX, MLB.TV
$ VISITOR HOME TIME 3 Tue 4/23 Bruins Flyers 7:30 PM Thu 4/25 Islanders Flyers 7 PM Catch it all this season in Sat 4/27 Flyers Senators 7 PM New Castle's favorite dugout! APRIL Our famous PIZZA WINGS SALADS PASTA Enjoy specials every day as you 5 big Happy Cobblestone Birthday catch every play at Hi Def Sun. 4/21 Jan H. ~ Ray P. TVs Mon. 4/22 Carol H. ~ Sharon W. Your favorite watering hole! 1st Anniversary Mon. 4/22 Jeffery & Elizabeth S. Sat. 4/27 Dallas H. Birthday or Anniversary approaching? Tell The Teditor fl[email protected]
►NASCAR Sprint Cup 3/24 Sun Auto Club Spdwy KYLE BUSCH 4/7 Martinsville JIMMIE JOHNSON April 22, 1876 4/13 Texas FOX KYLE BUSCH The National League of 4/21 Kansas FOX 1PM 4/27 Richmond FOX 7:30 PM Professional Baseball was formed with an eight- team circuit consisting of the Boston Red Stockings, Chicago SPRING FLUSHING White Stockings, Continues Cincinnati Red Legs, Hartford Dark Blues, The Municipal Services Commission Water Department Louisville Grays, began our Spring FireHydrant Flushing Program last Monday. Philadelphia Athletics, Flushing will begin at 7:30 am and end at 3 pm Monday through Friday taking Brooklyn Mutuals and approximately 10 business days to complete. Our Hydrant Flushing Program is St. Louis Browns. All owners agreed important to our water system and is an integral part of our goal to deliver the to play a seventy game schedule between April 22 safest and highest quality water possible. Additionally, it improves fire protection by testing the operation of our hydrants. and October 21. In the first game played in Philadelphia at Jefferson Street Grounds, the Philadelphia Athletics were defeated by the Boston Red Stockings 6-5. That’s 137 years ago folks, change takes time! ►Check it out! 2013 Walk for Autism Bring your team, family, and friends to a Walk for Autism fundraising event! New Castle Presbyterian Church 11:30am Be sure to wear your Walk or Team t-shirt if you've got one! New Castle Seminar on the Death Penalty The conversation will be led by Kirstin Cornell of the Delaware Center for April 27 Bellevue State Park, Wilmington Justice, Inc., and in response to the action of New Castle Presbytery on September 18, 2012 supporting the abolishment of the death penalty and Registration opens at 9:00AM, Walk Starts at 11:00AM! encouraging its congregations to study this issue. 25 E 2nd St, New Castle The Walk is Autism Delaware’s largest community fundraiser, drawing over 2,000 people over two days of ©2013 Swizzle Stick Press Like & Follow events in support of people and families affected by autism fl[email protected] and raising the money to show it! TGJ, Editor WATCH’N PHILLIES! 2 COBBLESTONES April 21, 2013 A tP tR ti tL at Our Senior Center Mon 4/22 - 10 Fashion Show and Luncheon Tues 4/23 - 12:30 Food Distribution Wed 4/24 - 9:30 Computers 9:30 Mah Jongg Lessons 10 Fox Rehab-COPD Thurs. 4/25 - 10 Diabetes Support Group 12:30 Food Lion Fri. 4/26 - 12:30 NC Farmer’s Market MON TUES WED THU FRI 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9-7 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9 Pool Exercise 9:30 Shanghai 9:30 Park Walk 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:30 Park Walk 9:30 Park Walk 10 Bingo 11 Line Dancing 9:30 Shanghai 9:30 Knit/ Crochet 9:30 Wii Bowling 12 Lunch 12 Lunch 9:30 Bridge 10 Wii Bowling “Where Friends 10 Crafty Seniors 12:45 Bingo 1:30 Tai Chi 10 Games w/Tom 10 Bingo 12 Lunch 1 Strength Building/ 12 Lunch 10 Mah Jongg Gather” 12:30 Mah Jongg Exercise 12:30 Super Market 10:30 Beginner’s/ ► New Castle Senior Center 1 Chair Yoga 1 Zumba Gold Arthritis Exercise 2 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12 Lunch 5:30 Yoga the New Castle 424 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720 5:30 Bible Study 302-328-1995 ► www.nccdelib.org/newcastle 4/22 ESL*/10 AM Having a “Happening” but don’t librar JOB CENTER 10AM-1 PM know where to have it? It’s right around y the corner at the Senior Center. Capacity up to 120, with all the Job Search Assist. PAWS*/7PM amenities. Rent the River Room! Call the Center at 302-326-4209 4/23 R,R&Storytime 3-6 yrs./10:30AM Volunteer Fair @ Bear Library/7PM 4/24 ESL*/10AM Getting the Most from Social Security*/6:30PM Civil War Group 7 PM 4/25 JOB CENTER 3:15-5:15 PM Intro to Computers & Internet* GED Prep in Spanish 6PM Knit 1/Crochet 2/7PM 4/26Lap Sit Story Time/11AM 6 mos.-36 mos. *prior registration required Teens’ Go Club/3PM 4/27 PATCHWORK QUILT STORY TIME/all ages 10:30AM Shen Yun-Gateway to authentic Chinese Culture/2PM TakeTake our Batteryour ▶ Battery Park SurveyPark Survey Mon 10-9 Tues 10-9 Wed 2:-9 Thurs 2-9 Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5 Sun Closed https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/visitbatterypark Immanuel’s next Movie Night is Sat., April 27th is J. EDGAR 6pm at the home of Suzanne Souder and Glenn Rill, 60 W. 4th St., New Castle Please bring a dish to share and come ready to talk about the social and ✿✿ religious questions raised by the story and the values it highlights. RR sehillsehill PlanteryPlantery Mon to Sat: 9 AM to 5 PM Cobblestone Reminders Sun: (302) 658–1073 See the New Castle Weekly for Full Schedules 10 AM to 3 PM or: Mon. 4/22 Planning Commission Mtg. 6:30pm (302) 367–8312 cell Tues. 4/23 SPECIAL City Council Mtg. 6pm Tues. 4/30 Board of Health Mtg. 6pm is where beautiful New Castle Gardens get their start! ▶ http://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/ Jim Piovoso, and his lovely wife Patti, have owned and managed Rosehill Plantery for more than thirty-five years. This couple brings knowledge and experience to the gardening world. ▶ rosehillplantery.com IT’SIT’S The Historic New Castle Alliance has launched a new website. Check it out at: NEWNEW www.historicnewcastle.net
April 21, 2013 COBBLESTONES 3 frenchOnionSoup withBraised Short Ribs 1 leek, chopped 4 sprigs thyme, plus 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 1 head garlic, halved crosswise 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup dry red wine 6 cups low-sodium beef stock ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 2 pounds bone-in beef short 6 Spanish onions, thinly sliced ribs 3/4 cup dry sherry 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground 12 slices sourdough bread, pepper toasted 2 tablespoons canola oil 12 slices high-quality gruyere 1 carrot, chopped cheese (about 6 ounces) 1 medium yellow onion, Chopped fresh chives, for chopped topping directions Braise the short ribs: Preheat the oven to 325º. Toss the short ribs with Sunday Specials the flour and season liberally with salt and pepper. Heat the canola oil in a $2 Cs Lg large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the short ribs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. $3 S’s S D Transfer to a plate. $ Add the carrot, chopped onion and leek to the pot and cook, stirring, until 5 M Ms lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Return the short ribs to the pot and stir $5 B B M in the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, garlic and tomato paste. Add the wine and $ $6 Wgs Saturday, bring to a simmer, then cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add 5 Bg the stock and return to a simmer. Cover, transfer to the oven and braise April 27th 8pm until the short ribs are falling off the bone, 2 hours, 30 minutes to 3 hours. Meanwhile, caramelize the onions: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, reduce the heat to low and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 2 hours, 30 minutes. (Add a splash of water and scrape up any browned bits from the pot, if necessary.) When the short ribs are done, remove from the broth with a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Strain the broth, discarding the solids. Shred the meat, discarding the bones, and toss with 1 cup of the broth. Reserve the remaining broth. Add the thyme leaves and sherry to the caramelized onions. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes; add the reserved broth and cook 30 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Skim the fat from the top of the soup. Stir in the vinegar. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Divide the soup among 6 ovenproof bowls; spoon about 1/3 cup shredded meat into the center of each, then Nora says...Call ahead for top each with 2 slices toast, trimming the bread if necessary. Top each pick up for the office! with 2 slices cheese, letting the cheese hang over the side of the bowl. Salads $4.99-$12.99, Soups $2.99-$5.99, Transfer to the oven and bake until golden and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Top with chives. Recipe courtesy Geoffrey Zakarian for Food Network Magazine and PoBoys and Wraps are $7.99-$12.99.
The Global Warmer is like a bourbon-mint Margarita and makes the cocktail one fantastic experience. In the spirit of the drink, do what you can for the environment. Little things like buying ingredients locally, walking to the store and recycling the bottles can make a big impact in the long run. ingredients ✴ 6 torn mint leaves ✴ 1/4 part DeKuyper Tropical Mango liqueur ✴ 1 1/2 part lime sour mix ✴ 1/2 part DeKuyper Triple Sec liqueur ✴ 1 1/2 part Basil Hayden's Bourbon ✴ mint leaf for garnish ✴ lime twist for garnish preparation: 1.Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 2.Shake well. 3.Strain into a cocktail glass. 4.Garnish with a lime twist and mint leaf.
4 COBBLESTONES April 21, 2013 SCHOOL DISTRICT Referendum Recently, the Colonial School Board voted to hold another operating Sat., April 27th referendum vote for Tues. June 4th. The referendum vote is for 35 cents per $100 of assessed property value. With the failed Holy Spirit Gymnasium 12 Winder Rd. referendum on February 28th, we have listened to the community. New Castle • 6:30 pm – 1 pm • $30 • Old Prom and The proposed tax increase has been reduced from 47 cents to 35 Wedding/Bridesmaid Gowns cents, with the primary focus of the proposed tax amount for Sorry gentlemen...ladies only!! :) operating needs. Informational meetings are scheduled to hear the proposal and for the TICKETS HERE: http://www.eventbee.com/v/rchdmomprom/event? Board to hear from you. nd RROW O April 22 7PM McCullough Middle School M O th T May 13 7PM Gunning Bedford Middle School Sat., May 11th 2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. May 28th 7PM George Read Middle School Jubilee Day Please visit the ►Referendum page for additional details. at Fort Christina Park, East 7th Street, Wilmington Ceremony at Fort Christina National Historic Landmark Ticketholders meet at Dravo Plaza on the Riverfront for buses to site Note: 7th Street Peninsula will be accessible only with ticket and by bus Arrival of Kalmar Nyckel to “The Rocks” where original settlers landed Music of First State Symphonic Band History and speeches by dignitaries; King’s Launch on display After program, line the streets and celebrate royalty and dignitaries as they walk to Old Swedes Church for evening prayers Sat., May 18th Taverns, Taprooms and Tippling Houses. A new exhibit at the Old Library Museum explores the history of drinking establishments - both legal and illegal - in New Castle since the 17th century. At the Old Library Museum, Weekends (excluding holidays), 1pm to 4pm Free. Continues through December 29, 2013
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Celebrate What's Great! There’s only 88 days! It’s wonderful fun for families young and old. Visit http://www.delawarestatefair.com/
3 Doors Down NEW with special guest FINGER ELEVEN on Saturday, July 27th at 7:30PM at the M&T Bank Grandstand. Tickets go on sale April 26th at 10AM
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April 27 - Rt. 9 Yard Crawl May 18 - Day in Old New Castle May 3 & 4 - May Market May 30 - Old New Castle Run May 5 - Easter Sunday June 8 - Separation Day (Orthodox Christianity - Eastern Orthodox) June 12 - Concert in the Park
World Ta i Ch i Day Sat., April 27th☯10am Josephine Gardens Park on the Brandywine by the Zoo - Wilm., DE Wear a white top and black pants or black Tai Chi shirt For details call: Susan Townsend 302-562-3647 6 COBBLESTONES April 21, 2013 Cobbles Barb and Doug took advantage of spring break to visit and tour Memphis where they visited Graceland and posed with “E”...aka, Big E, Big El, Elvis the Pelvis, The Hillbilly Cat, The King, The King of Rock 'n' Roll, Alan (code name at Graceland), The Chief, Crazy, Tiger Man, Mr. Dynamite, Memphis Flash, E.P., Tiger (Karate name), The Atomic Powered Singer Home & garden tour $15 advance; $20 event day
A Day in Old New Castle ARASAPHA GARDEN CLUB 2012 Presents The Oldest Home and Garden Tour in the United States
Saturday May 18, 2013
10am-5pm $15 in Advance rain or shine MAY 3 B 9AM TO 6PM $20 The Day of the Event MAY 4 B 9AM TO 4PM FEATURING OUTDOOR TENTS SELLING: BEAUTIFUL AND UNUSUAL PLANTS, • SHRUBS•PREPARED CONTAINERS HERBS, HERB BASKETS • BAKED ITEMS “MISS KITTY’S OUR GARDEN TO YOUR GARDEN” BARGAINS INDOOR TABLES & DISPLAYS FEATURING: WHITE ELEPHANT • USED BOOKS • VENDORS RAFFLE FOR A BEAUTIFUL HAND MADE QUILT CALLED “GARDEN TEA” SATURDAY KIDS KORNER FREE GARDEN CRAFTS FOR KIDS
MARKET SQUARE • HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE Benefits The New Castle Library, New Castle Senior Center, Buttonwood School and Immanuel Church’s outreach programs Advance Tickets: www.dayinoldnewcastle.org Antique cars Colonial Games food & music Maypole Dance Period Crafts Living History Encampments and Much More
April 21, 2013 COBBLESTONES 7 Got stuff? Antiques? Crafts? Clothes? Furniture? Jewelry? Household Items? Want to make a few extra $$$? Start your spring-cleaning today!!! Rent Space on the Green starting as low as $20 and contribute to the community in the process. Program Advertising Available for as low as $10 Saturday, April 27th • 8am to 4pm (Rain Date: Sunday, April 28th) Town Wide Yard Sale & Flea Market Flea Market Located on The Green, Delaware Street In Old New Castle For More Information Visit: ▶ www.historicnewcastle.org Email: ▶ [email protected] 1-888-613-6665
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