What Happens Between The AUTISM SPEAKS™ It’s time to listen. IS ON EVERYONE’S LIPS Tidbits Overheard...Didjanos...All The Buzzzzz! 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.