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The Marquis de Lafayette KEN BURNS and the Battle of the Brandywine Begins Tomorrow This Wednesday, September 9th, at 7pm at September 7–11 at 9pm the Court House, local author and historian, The award-winning film produced and directed by Ken Burns, Gene Pisasale will present an illustrated presentation will be rebroadcast over five consecutive nights. The broadcast, on the little known role the Marquis de Lafayette which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the series’ initial played in America’s war for independence. broadcast in September 1990, will present for the first time a newly restored, high-definition version. This is also the first The Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat who joined the American time the film will be seen with the same fidelity and framing as Revolutionary War and became one of America’s most successful leaders in the negative that Burns and his co-cinematographers Allen combat and George Washington’s most loyal companion. On September 11, Moore and Buddy Squires shot more than 25 years ago. 1777, during the Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford, the American army was surrounded and outnumbered by Generals Howe and Cornwallis’s British troops. Washington’s army was forced to retreat. Lafayette organized the retreat, and in spite of being wounded, was responsible for getting all the men out safely. His ongoing support militarily, politically, and financially helped win the war against Great Britain. This program is free to the public . Reservations are suggested (302) 323-4453

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NOW Happy Cobblestone Birthday ON Sun 9-6 Robert Wyatt TAPTAP Tues 9-8 David Bird - Jerry Conner Wed 9-9 Becky Price Thurs 9-10 Laura Lee Fri 9-11 Nancy Coning - Joe Lane Sat 9-12 Cheri Patterson - Carol Regan Belated Fri 8-28 Anniversary Laura & Pete Toner Sun 9-13 Kelly McDonald Birthday or Anniversary approaching? as always our famous Tell The Teditor fl[email protected] PIZZA ★ WINGS ★ SALADS ★ BURGERS Notables this week 6th Fight Procrastination Day - Read a Book Day Marquis de Lafayette*258 (1834), Joseph P. Kennedy*127 (1969), Jo Anne Worley-78, Jane Curtin-68, Jennifer Tilly-57 7th Grandparent's Day - Pet Rock Day Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Moses)*155 (1961), Michael DeBakey*107 (2008), Elia Kazan*106 (2003), Peter Lawford*92 (1984), Buddy Holly*79 (1959), Gloria Gaynor-66, Julie Kavner-65, Corbin Bernsen-61 8th InterNatl Literacy Day - Pardon Day Richard the Lion-Hearted*858 (1199), Sid Caesar-93, Peter Sellers*90 (1980), Patsy Cline*83 (1963), Heather Thomas-58, Jonathan Taylor Thomas-34 9th Teddy Bear Day Harland Sanders*125 (1980), Cliff Robertson*90 (2011), Sylvia Miles-81, Otis Redding*74 (1967), Joe Theisman-66, Tom W 36-10 W 40-17 W 39-26 L 24-18 Wopat-64, Michael Keaton-64, Angela Cartwright-63, Hugh Grant-55, Adam th Sun 8/16 Sat. 8/22 Sat. 8/29 Thu. 9/3 Sandler-49 10 Sewing Machine Day - Swap Ideas Day Waldo Semon*117 (1999), invented vinyl, Fay Wray*108 (2004), Arnold Palmer-86, Charles Kuralt*81 (1997), Roger 1pm 7pm 8pm 7pm Maris*81 (1985), Jose Feliciano-70, Amy Irving-62, Ryan Phillippe-40 11th 911 Remembrance - Make Your Bed Day Paul "Bear" Bryant*102 (1983), Tom Landry*91 ►NASCAR Sprint C. (2000), Brian DePalma-75, Lola Falana-73, Kristy McNichol-53, Harry Connick Jr.-48 th Chocolate Milk Shake Day Maurice Chevalier*128 (1972), Jesse Owens*103 8/22 IRWIN Tools Bristol Joey Logano 12 9/6 Bojangles' 500 Darlington NBC 7PM (1980), Linda Gray-75, Barry White*72 (2003), Rachel Ward-58 9/12 Federated AP 400 Richmond NBCSN 7:30 PM CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP BEGINS 9/20 MyAFibStory.com 400 Chicagoland NBCSN 3PM Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Patterson 9/27 Sylvania 300 New Hampshire NBCSN 2PM

Delaware Fun Fest and Scrapplerecipe Cook off th Sat., Sept. 12 - Noon to 4pm Astro Shopping Center, Kirkwood Highway Family Fun and Entertainment - Juggling Hoffmans - Jungle John Kids Zone - Inflatables - Face Painting - Scrapple Recipe Cook Off Register Now 2 COBBLESTONES September 6, 2015 SEPTEMBERat Our Senior Center Mon 9/7 CENTER CLOSED LABOR DAY TUE 9/8 9 Haircuts Wed 9/9 10 RSVP Care Ware 10 Book Club 10 Bingo w/ C&D (here) Thurs 9/10 9 Bank & PO 10 Bayada-Blood Pressure Screenings 12:30 Food Lion 2:30 Bible Study FRI 9/11 10 Apple Bingo 12:30 New Castle Farmer’s Market MON TUES WED THUR FRI 326-4209 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards “Where Friends 9 Pool Exercise 9:30 Shanghai 9:30 Park Walk 9:30 Shanghai 9:30 Park Walk Gather” 9:30 Park Walk 10 Bingo 11 Line Dancing 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Knit/Crochet ► New Castle Senior Center 10 Crafty Seniors 12 Lunch 12 Lunch 10 Games w/Tom 10 Bingo 12 Lunch 1 Strength Building/ 12:30 YMCA 12 Lunch 10 Mah Jongg 12:30 Mah Jongg Exercise Diabetes Prevention 12:30 Super Market 10:30 Beginner’s/ Click ▶HERE 1 Chair Yoga 1 Pilates 1 Zumba Gold Arthritis Exercise 2 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12 Lunch 5:30 Yoga the New Castle 5:30 Bible Study

Having a “Happening” but don’t library 9/7 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY know where to have it? It’s right around the READ COBBLESTONES HERE 9/8 Adult Book Group/7P corner at the Senior Center. Capacity up to 120, with all the amenities. Rent the River Room! Call the Center at 302-326-4209 9/9 Tech Knowledge-Y Lab/2:30-4:30 P 9/11 LAP SIT Story Time 11A/6 mos.-3 yrs. LIBRARY AFTER HOURS*/7P Murder Mystery Night 9/12 Read Along with Read Aloud DE/ Sr. Center Charter Bus Trips 2-4P All ages Payment is due at the time of sign up. If you need to cancel your trip money will only be refunded if there is someone to take your place. 424 Delaware St - New CastleDE 19720 Sept. 16 St. Michael’s, Md 8:30-5 Cost-$32 includes bus and driver’s tip. 302-328-1995 Oct. 7 Bally’s in Atlantic City 8:30-5:30. Cost-$20 includes bus and ► www.nccdelib.org/newcastle driver’s tip (we will know what the casino is offering as this trip gets closer) * registration required Sign up early for your favorite trip!

Mon 10-9 Tues 10-9 Wed 2:-9 Thurs 2-9 Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5 Sun Closed Trips will be cancelled at least two weeks in advance if there is not enough response. Featuring: Family Festival Peden places first Rides, Attractions, Games, Exhibition, Hayrides, New Castle fixture, Ray Pony Rides, Live Music. Peden, took fist place Free pumpkins to 1st 350 kids. Craft Beer Festival (60-64 age category) last More than 16 Craft Breweries. Saturday at the 2015 Food & Live Music. Ride & Festival Cycling Time Trial Open Water Masters Celebrating From Historic New Castle to National Championships in Delaware City. Lake George, New York. Historic New Castle Riders compete for Delaware State & Historic Delaware City Championship. Peden completed the RAIN OR SHINE - FREE ADMISSION Recreational Bike 2.5K swim in 37:33.0 Sat., OCT. 3 • 11:30am Rides Between Historic New Castle & Second place went to Historic Delaware City. Jack Tuholske of Pick Your Distance. Open to ALL ability levels. Prizes for 20 -, 40- & Missoula, Montana (time 60 -mile distances . of 41:22.7) Proceeds from this program will benefit City of New Castle Third place went to Mike Delaney of North sidewalk and curbing improvements. Ferrisburgh, Vermont (time of 41:58.8) For advertising donations of $3,000 or more, the City will install a donor plaque at one of its newly installed curbs to permanently memorialize the Peden is a retired Delaware State Trooper and donor's gift for thousand of individuals to see over the years. presently works as a 60 year Post-ride party with craft beer in both towns. old lifeguard for the ▶RiverTownsFestival Rehoboth Beach Patrol.

D Garrett photo September 6, 2015 COBBLESTONES 3 City of New Castle Delaware Regular Council Meeting at Town Hall • 201 Delaware Street, New Castle Friday, Tuesday – September 8, 2015 – 7pm Agenda Roll Call • Consent Agenda Minutes: 6/5 Special Meeting; 6/17 Special Meeting/Budget Workshop; 7/23 Special Meeting; 8/11 Regular Meeting; 8/26 Special Meeting Staff Reports • Approval of Treasurer’s Report Report from the City Administrator & Staff Council Communications • Business from the Mayor Business from the Council President Business from the Floor (concerning agenda items only) Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution 2015-39, A Resolution recognizing Deborah A. Pullan for 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of New Castle. (Council President Ratchford – Posted 09/01/15.) @ Get Market Old Business 1 qt Vegetable oil • 1 pk Prepared refrigerated pie crust 1 can Apple Pie Filling • 1 tbsp Pure maple syrup New Business 1 tsp Cinnamon Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution 2015-40 A Resolution approving a nomination to the Tree Advisory For the coating Commission Mayor’s Recommendation - Keith Adams. 3 tbsp Butter • ½ c Sugar • ¼ c Cinnamon (Council President Ratchford – Posted 09/01/15.) Motion, Discussion and Vote on Resolution No. 2015-41 Now here’s how A Resolution approving a Minor Subdivision for properties located 1.Preheat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Oil should reach at temperatures between 350°-375° F 2, 4 and 8 Meehan Avenue. 2.While oil is heating, prepare the dumplings. Preheat pie filling on (Council President Ratchford – Posted 09/01/15.) stovetop over medium heat until warm. Combine with maple syrup Comments from the floor and cinnamon. Remove from heat and set aside. Executive Session: To discuss personnel matter. 3.Remove pie crust from packaging. Roll out slightly to help thin it out. 4.First, cut circles, at least 3.25” in diameter and then cut circles in half. Next Regular Meeting Date: Oct. 13, 2015 Once I ran out of crust, I combined the leftovers and re-rolled the Posted: 5/29/2015 Note: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence, including executive sessions. crust to cut more circles. 5.Take one half of the circle and spoon some pie filling into the middle. 6.Use your fingers to pinch the edges to seal. It will be helpful if you have a spoon or butter knife to help keep these stuffed as you are pinching the edges. 7.Use extreme caution for next step. Oil will be very hot. When the oil is heated, carefully place several pie bites in the oil to fry. Use a set of long tongs to turn the pie bites over and the first side begins to turn light brown (about 30 seconds per side). 8.After each side is browned, use tongs to remove from oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to cool. 9.When all bites are finished, prepare the coating. In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter, about 20-30 seconds. Let’s start a new season (and the 10.In a large Ziploc bag, combine cinnamon and sugar. Add additional cinnamon if desired. end of 100-degree weather) calls 11.Brush each side of the pie bites with butter. Place into Ziploc bag and seal the bag. Gently shake the bag until pie bites are coated with for a celebration! When autumn cinnamon and sugar. Remove from bag and strikes on September 23rd, break 12. serve with vanilla ice cream out the bubbly for this apple brandy–laced elixir. How well do 3 dashes Angostura bitters you know .5 oz Grand Marnier Pope Francis? 1 oz Calvados apple brandy For people who think they know a 4 oz Champagne little something about the pontiff. Add the first three ingredients to a Test your Pontiff knowledge before Champagne flute and top with the this historic visit. Champagne. From WHYY here’s the quiz Garnish with an orange twist.

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Sat.,celebration Sept. 12th 11:30 am to 1 pm 140 East 4th St. Reception Good Will Fire Co. 1 to 4 pm. Free! Open to All! Mt. Salem Church United Methodist Church Everyone is cordially invited to attend the Restoration and What would you like? Historical Marker Celebration of Mount Salem United The folks at Penn Farm would like hear your ideas on what you’d like to see sold in the Farmstand Methodist Church (Mt. Salem U.M.C.) in Old New Castle. in the coming years. Take a few minutes, jot down your Te Ceremony along with the unveiling of the Historical thoughts and send them to Marker will help groups and individuals understand the ►[email protected] history of the church and other events that have taken place over the past 150 years. Following the Ceremony, a reception will be held at the Good Will Fire Company, All are welcome to this historic celebration!

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Immanuel on the Green SERVICES Sundays 8am & 10 am, Church School at 9:45am Choral Evensong Second Sunday of the Month at 4pm, September through April. For further information, please call theParish Office, 302-328-2413 ▶www.immanuelonthegreen.org St. Peter the Apostle MASSES Saturday 5PM, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am Handicap accessible. DAILY Monday – Friday 8am HOLY DAY MASSES Check parish bulletin. DEVOTIONS Tuesday – 7pm Rosary & Fatima Prayers See the New Castle Weekly for Full Schedules RECONCILIATION Saturday 4pm ▶stpeternewcastle.org Tues. 9/8 City Council Regular Meeting 7pm New Castle Presbyterian Church Thurs. 9/10 Historic Area Comm Meeting 6:30pm SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:30am Nursery care provided - Activities for Younger Worshippers Mon. 9/14 Tree Advisory Cpmm Meeting 7pm Rev. Nancy L. Rowland, D. Min. , Pastor ▶ http://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/ ▶newcastlepreschurch.org First Baptist Church SUNDAY MORNING 10am - Life Groups / Sunday School • 11am - Praise and Worship Service • 6pm - Life Track Classes (Adults/Teens) Additional services and ministries during the week. ▶FirstBaptist DE a casual, contemporary church with great music, a fun and safe children’s program, and relevant messages each week. the Hinton family Sundays: The Gathering @ 10am - RCKids @ 10am. on the loss of James L. “Bucky” rd 77 McCullough Drive, St 1 &2, Southgate Center off of Boulden Blvd. on Thursday, September 3 Services noon, Wed., Sept. 9th, at the Holloway Terrace Fire Company Discover more at ▶www.seeyouattheriver.com 6 COBBLESTONES September 6, 2015 BLUE HERON GALLERY ANNOUNCEMENT

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tribute Friday, September 4th& 11 th* to the 5~8pm Offering the works of Dennis Young, “Selen” by Rick Phillips human Olga Nielson and Rick Phillips Rick Phillips will be here on the 4th. Olga will be demonstrating with form pastels on the 11th. Dennis Young will also be here on the 11th. Wine and Cheese Reception

*Official Wilmington Art Loop Night is the 11th due to Labor Day holiday. “Summer Night” by Olga Nielson “En Pensada” by Dennis Young 208B Delaware Street - New Castle 302-276-0845 Easily accessible from the M & T Bank parking lot. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12 noon - 4 pm or by appointment

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Free Admission with ticket Sat, Sept. 26, 10 am - 4 pm In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian WE ARE BACK FOR OUR 5TH SEASON! magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket... for free. Get your Museum Day Live ticket for the Read House & Gardens here! tell them you saw it in the COBBLESTONES 

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September 6, 2015 COBBLESTONES 7 Observed on the first Monday in in New York City, holding the first Labor Day September, Labor Day pays tribute to parade in U.S. history. the contributions and achievements The idea of a “workingmen’s holiday,” of American workers. It was created celebrated on the first Monday in September, by the labor movement in the late caught on in other industrial centers across the 19th century and became a federal country, and many states passed legislation holiday in 1894. Labor Day also recognizing it.Congress would not legalize the symbolizes the end of summer for holiday until 12 years later, when a watershed many Americans, and is celebrated moment in American labor history brought with parties, parades and athletic workers’ rights squarely into the public’s view. events. As manufacturing On May 11, 1894, employees of the Pullman increasingly supplanted agriculture Palace Car Company in Chicago went on strike as the wellspring of American to protest wage cuts and the firing of union representatives. employment, labor unions, which had first appeared in the late 18th century, grew more prominent and vocal. They began Many credit Peter J. McGuire, cofounder of the American organizing strikes and rallies to protest poor conditions and Federation of Labor, while others have suggested that Matthew compel employers to renegotiate hours and pay. Many of these Maguire, a secretary of the Central Labor Union, first proposed events turned violent during this period, including the the holiday.Labor Day is still celebrated in cities and towns infamous Haymarket Riot of 1886, in which several Chicago across the United States with parades, picnics, barbecues, policemen and workers were killed. Others gave rise to fireworks displays and other public gatherings. longstanding traditions: On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers For many Americans, particularly children and young adults, it took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square represents the end of the summer and the start of the back-to- school season. although school year starting days now vary. WHARF DANCE

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• Arts and Entertainment General Entertainment > The Cobblestones Thereafter > The Grand Opera House Theatre Group > Fearless Improv • Auto Motorcycle Shop > Rommel Harley Davidson • Beauty and Wellness Facial > Fresh Faced Skin Care Do you love • Cheap Eats Crab Cakes > Nora Lee’s ghost stories? Delicatessen > Capriotti's Are you a history buff? Diner > Arner’s If so, you may be interested in Food Truck > Maui Wowi of Delaware volunteering for our Hot Dog > The Dog House Pizza > Porto-Fino’s are the published words of the original Sandwich Shop > Ioannoni's Hurry version of the Pledge of Allegiance, by • Fashion Francis Bellamy in the Designer Jewelry > Bridgewater’s September 8, 1892 • Great Meals DEADLINE issue of Italian > Porto-Fino’s The Youth's Companion. Join the Hauntings New American > Jessop’s A popular children’s magazine, some Fridays and Saturdays, • Local Flavor IS say having the first or second highest Oct. 23 & 24, & 30 City Tours > Historic New Castle print-run of any periodical in at 7, 7:30 and 8:30pm. or Joslin’s Cobblestones America at the time If you are brave enough to explore Festival > Separation Day TODAY! the darker side of New Castle's Local Blogger > Joslin’s Cobblestones history, then join the New Castle • Local Services Historical Society this October for Accounting > John DiMondi The best the only ghost tour that brings you Banking > M&T Bank in dining out inside one of the most haunted Credit Union > Dover Federal Credit Union is right here ON mansions of Old New Castle! • Nightlife The Wharf Beer Selection > Jessop’s You'll begin your journey into Bowling > Bowlamra New Castle's supernatural side • Real Estate > Marianne Caven with a tour of the legendary • Shopping Amstel House - one of New Garden Center > Rose Hill Plantery Castle's most haunted houses - Jewelry Store > Bridgewater’s where you may meet the "Woman • Specialty Food and Drink in Blue." After exploring the Bakery > Desserts by Dana Amstel House, you will be guided Coffee Shop > Trader's Cove through New Castle's darkened Cupcakes & Desserts > Desserts by Dana streets and alleyways where you Coming in next week’s Farmers’ Market > New Caste Farmer’s Market will hear macabre tales of Ice Cream Shop > Dairy Palace COBBLESTONES hauntings, Victorian death & funeral customs, and crime & punishment that span the 360-year history of this Delaware River town. The Del. Accordion Club welcomes the seasoned Bull and the starter musician…young and old. They meet every 3rd Sunday of the month. Hill Next Meeting Sunday, Sept 20th Picnic River Club Apts 7807 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont Pics Info:, call “Accordion Joe” Oberly, 302-388-0471 New Castle Historical Society ► www.DelawareAccordionClub.com is seeking volunteers. Three people interpreting at the Amstel Would you be interested in a plot at Penn Farm to grow you veggies? House (one each night), There’s a possibility, if enough interest is shown, of providing plots on the Farm for the personal use to New Castle residents. If you like the and helpers to sign in. idea, send a note to [email protected] with PLOT GARDEN in the subject line. Tell what you would like to grow, size plot expected, concerns you may have and what rules you would suggest. 302-322-2794 thank you! The Cobble staff will compile the the results and present them to Delaware Greenways.

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