IS ON EVERYONE’S LIPSTidbits  Overheard.  .  .  Didjanos.  .  .  All  The  Buzzzzz!

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22 Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book. 1457, Joseph Priestly invented carbonated water. 1733, Orlando Jones patented cornstarch. 1841, First US nursing school chartered. 1861, Congress outlawed polygamy. 1882, Niagara Falls ran out of water due to a drought. 1903, First department store elevator for passengers installed at E.V. Haughwout & Co. Elisha Graves Otis was the inventor. 1857, RCA put its Selectravision laser disc players on the market. Soon, the product was called “the Edsel of the entertainment field.” 1981 23 Patrick Henry declares “Give me liberty, or give me death!” 1775, Josiah G. Pierson patented a rivet machine. 1794, The first recorded use of “OK” [oll korrect] was used in Boston's Morning Post. 1839, Dame Nellie Melba, revealed the secret of her now famous toast. 1901, Dixie Cup invented. 191224 Mormon Joseph Smith was beaten, tarred and feathered in Ohio. 1832, Robert Koch announces he has

discovered the bacillus that causes Tuberculosis. 1882, The first US Coast Guard air station was established at Morehead City, NC. 1920, “Major Bowes’ Original Amateur Hour” was heard on the entire NBC radio network. 193525 The first horse race in America took place. 1668, Frederick Laggenheim took the first photo of a solar eclipse. 1857, The Mercedes was introduced by Daimler. 1901, Horton Smith won the first Masters golf tournament. 1934, Elvis performed his first post-Army appearance. 196126 Congress ordered the removal of Indians east of the Mississippi to Louisiana. 1804, Ludwig von Beethoven dies in Vienna, Austria. 1827, Spinach growers in Crystal City, TX, erected a statue of Popeye. 1937, The battle of Iwo Jima ended. 1945, “Ballad of Davy Crockett” by Bill Hayes topped the charts. 195527 Abraham Gesner patents kerosene. 1855, The “covered gimlet screw with a 'T' handle” (corkscrew) was patented by M.L. Byrn. 1860, Mary Jarris “Mother” Jones was ordered by Colorado state authorities to leave the state. She was accused of stirring up striking coal

strikes Anchorage. 8.3 on the Richter scale. 196428 Nathaniel Briggs patents the washing machine. 1797, Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was founded. 1917, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were married. 1920, A streaker ran onto the set of “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” 1974

What’s Inside?..........Phillies Spring, Meetings, Save the Date & Birthdays 2.........Bus Trips, Sr. Center, Library & Separation Day signup 3

Breakfast Bake, Maple Syrup cocktail & NCHS Annual Mtg 4.......................May Market donations & Battery Park events 5

..........................A NORML parade in town & enough winter 6...............................................Candidates Forum scheduled 6

Final ..........................Lenten Supper, & Worship directory 7................Bus Driver Wanted, Forts Ferry & Muskrat Dinner 8

...................................................Museums announce hours 8.........................................Battery Park Clean-Up & Weather 9

Community Yard Sale & Lions Pancake................................. 9.....................................................A Day in Old New Castle 10

“History Goes Hollywood: ‘The Women.’ ” 7pm Wed., March 25th Screening of the 1939 film about the lives and power struggles of various wealthy Manhattan socialites, based on the play by Clare Boothe Luce. Program features a short discussion of Luce’s life and accomplishments before the screening. Women’s History Month program. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle.

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spillDNREC’s Emergency Response Team has cleaned the oil from a cargo-ship spill last week at the Port of Wilmington. The oil residue was a result from

an overflow during refilling the Wild Cosmos that spilled 400-500 gallons. Oil washed ashore some

1,500 feet of shoreline. The spill also affected smaller stretches of the Delaware River both north

and south of Battery Park.On Thursday, City Manager Bill Barthel reported, “I met with Matthew Higgins, from DNREC, who informed me that the cleanup of the shoreline is complete.  Mr. Higgins reassured me that DNREC

will return to the City if additional oil should wash ashore.

The City is grateful to both Senator Nicole Poore for her quick notification of DNREC on Sunday,

after having been made aware of the incident by Councilman Megginson; and to DNREC, for their response in making the cleanup happen in such

an efficient and timely manner.”

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VISITOR HOME

Wed 3/25 Blackhawks Flyers 8 PM Sat 3/28 Sharks Flyers 1 PM Wed 4/1 Flyers Penguins 8 PM

Sat 4/4 Flyers Hurricanes 1PM Sun 4/5 Penguins Flyers 7:30 PM Tue 4/7 Islanders Flyers 7PM Thu 4/9 Hurricanes Flyers 7PM Sat 4/11 Senators Flyers 12:30 PM

►NASCAR Sprint C.3/15 CampingWorld.com 500 Phoenix Kevin Harvick3/22 Auto Club 400 Auto Club FOX 3:30 PM3/29 STP 500 Martinsville FOX 1PM4/11 Duck Comd’r 500 Texas FOX 7:30 PM4/19 Food City 500 Bristol FOX 1PM4/25 Toyota Owners 400 Richmond FOX 7PM

See the New Castle Weekly for Full SchedulesTues. 3/17 Board of Elections Mtg. 4pm

Mon. 3/23 Municipal Services Commission Mtg. 4pm216 Chestnut Street

Mon. 3/23 Planning Commission Mtg. 6:30pmTues. 3/24 Historic Area Review Committee Mtg. 6pmMon. 3/30 Municipal Services Commission Mtg. 4pm

216 Chestnut StreetTues. 4/7 Trustees Mtg. 6:30pm

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Happy Cobblestone BirthdayBelated Thurs 3/12 Jean Norvell

Mon 3/16 Joanne EpiscopoWed 3/18 Tina Ayars ✭ Claudia Penn ✭ Ginny Ramski

Thurs 3/19 BART Young ✭ Stan RamskiFri 3/20 Esther Lovlie ✭ Tom Clayton ✭ Terry Short

36th Anniversary Lula & David Atherton Celebration

Notable Birthdays this week 22nd Chico Marx*128 (1961), Karl Malden*102 (2009), Werner Klemperer*96 (2009), Pat Robertson-85,

William Shatner-84, Orrin Hatch-81, Andrew Lloyd Webber-67, Bob Costas-63, Matthew Modine-56 23rd Joan Crawford*111 (1977), Werner

von Braun*103 (1977), Roger Bannister-86, 4-minute mile, Louie Anderson-62 24th Harry Houdini*141 (1926), Steve McQueen*85 (1980), Peyton Manning-39 25th Gutzon Borglum*144 (1941), sculpted Mt. Rushmore,

Aretha Franklin-73, Paul Michael Glaser-72, Elton John-68, Sarah Jessica Parker-50 26th Robert Frost*141 (1963), Tennessee

Williams*114 (1983), Sandra Day O'Connor-85, Leonard Nimoy*83 (2015), Alan Arkin-81, James Caan-75, Diana Ross-71, Martin Short-65

27th Gloria Swanson*116 (1983), David Janssen*84 (1980), Cale Yarborough-76, Randall Cunningham-52, Quentin Tarantino-72, Mariah Carey-45 28th August Anheuser Busch II.*116 (1989), Ken

Howard-71, Reba McEntire-60

3/22 @Boston 1pm MLBN (D) 3/23 vs. Minnesota 1pm TCN MLBN (D) 3/24 @Atlanta 1pm ESPN 3/25 vs. Houston 1pm TCN MLBN (D) 3/26 @Toronto 1pm MLB.com

3/27 vs. NY Yankees 1pm TCN MLBN (D) 3/28 @Minnesota 1pm MLBN (D) 3/29 vs. Detroit 1pm TCN MLBN (D) 3/30 @Pittsburgh 1pm MLB.com 3/31 @Toronto 1pm MLB.com

COMCASTCSN 35-847 MLBN 738-859 TCN 8-846 ESPN 26-850FiOSCSN 76-576 MLBN 86-580 TCN 99-846 ESPN 70-570

CLP N SAV#

4/5Easter Parade

4/11CITY ELECTION

4/18Battery Park

Clean-up

4/24Arbor DayPenn Farm

4/25Rt. 9 Yard Crawl

5/1 & 2May Market

5/16A Day in Old New Castle

5/28Fallen Heroes

5k Run/ Walk 6/5

Friends of LibraryPreview Book Sale

6/12-13Separation Day

6/18-21Firefly Music Festival

6/25-28Tall Ships Festival

SAVEthe datethe date

Thank You Jack Jurden!

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► New Castle Senior Center

326-4209

Your Senior Center is open on Thursday nights until 7pm

Mon 3/23 10 Individual Nutrition Counseling Tues 3/24 -9-12 AARP Tax Aide 12:30 Food Distribution Wed 3/25 No computer class 10 Blood work-Lab 10 Movie: AIRPLANE

Thurs 3/26 9 $tand by Me Financial Coach 12:30 Food Lion FRI 3/27 12:30 Dollar Tree

424 Delaware StNew CastleDE 19720 302-328-1995

► www.nccdelib.org/newcastle

READ COBBLESTONES HERE

Mon 10-9 Tues 10-9 Wed 2:-9 Thurs 2-9 Fri 10-5 Sat 10-5 Sun Closed

Delmarva Foundation is available every Fri. 2-4PMto offer free assistance with the

Affordable Care Act and the enrollment process.

the New Castlelibrary 3/23 JOB CENTER/10A LinkedIn & How to Use It Tax Drop Off 5-8PM PAWS*/7PM 3/24 R,R Story Time 10:30AM/3-6 yrs Movie*/2:30PM “Awakenings” GED in Span/6:30PM3/25 Job Center Open Lab 2:30-4:30PM3/26 Teens Minecraft/3PM GED in Span/6:30PM ANTIQUES! MARKET PLACE* 7PM3/27 Tax Drop Off 10A-1PM Lap Sit Story Time 11AM/6 mos.-3 yrs

“Where Friends Gather”

at Our Senior Centerat Our Senior CenterM A R C HM A R C H

208 B Delaware St., New Castle302-276-0845

Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12 noon - 4 pm or by appointment

www.blueherongalleryde.com • bueherongallery@comcast.net

BLUE HERON GALLERY ANNOUNCEMENT

March 13thGrandOpeningGrandOpening

new location

new date

 Now, in addition to our artwork, we have antiques and unique finds. We have moved 2 doors away, down a private alley, easy to find.

We are also accessible from the M & T Bank parking lot. 

5-8pmcontinues

Sr. Center Charter Bus TripsPayment 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.

April 8 Harrington Casino:8:30-4. Cost-$20 includes bus and driver’s tip. $10 free slot play and free buffet lunchMay 13 Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre to see “Les Miserables” 9:30-5. Cost-$75 includes show, lunch, gratuity, bus and driver’s tip. Alcoholic drinks are not included. June 10 Washington DC: 8am-6pm. Cost-$25 includes bus and driver’s tip.

Sign up early for your favorite trip! Trips will be cancelled at least two weeks in advance if

there is not enough response.

MON TUES WED THUR FRI 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards 9-3 Billiards

9 Pool Exercise 9:30 Shanghai 9:30 Park Walk 9:30 Shanghai 9:30 Park Walk 9:30 Park Walk 10 Bingo 11 Line Dancing 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Knit/Crochet

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/ 1 Chair Yoga 1 Pilates 1 Zumba Gold Arthritis Exercise

2 Qi Gong/Tai Chi 12 Lunch 5:30 Yoga 5:30 Bible Study

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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind retail shopping experience featuring a gallery of local artisans collectively gathered under one roof.  Here you can meet that artisan and customize and personalize that unique gift for that special someone.

Featuring:•Local Artisan Creations•Free Wi-Fi•SoupsSalads & Sandwiches•Secret Beer & Wine Garden•CoffeeLattes & Pastries

“The Muse” can be utilized as Private Event and Meeting Space

SATURDAY@

An Authentic Colonial Destination to MeetEatDrinkShop and Be Merrie

Located in Downtown Historic New CastleDE

SaturdayMarch 28th 6pm

Classic Covers$5  cover

Meet, Eat, Drink, Shop and Be Merrie!

206 Delaware Street • New CastleDE 19720302-322-6334

www.pennsplace.net

theWOZ

Annual MeetingAll NCHS members and friends are invited to attend our Annual Meeting on

Wed., March 25th at 7pm. at the Arsenal, 30 Market Street.

We'll review our accomplishments from 2014 and preview our many upcoming projects for 2015.

We'll also be having a special reception in honor of our Education Coordinator, Bruce Dalleo, who is retiring at the end of March. 

1 lb white artisan bread cut into 1″ cubes ■ 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil ■ 1 lb sliced smoked bacon,

cut into 1/2″ pieces ■ 1 lg onion, halved and thinly sliced ■ 1-28 oz can whole Italian

tomatoes-drained, chopped and patted dry ■ 1/2 lb extra-sharp cheddar,

shredded (8 oz) ■ 1/2 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (8 oz) ■ 2 tbsp snipped chives ■ 1 3/4 c. chicken broth ■ 6 lg eggsCrank up the oven to 350o

Lightly oil a 9 x 13 glass baking dish.  In a large bowl, toss the bread with the olive oil and spread on a large rimmed baking sheet.  Bake for about 20 minutes, tossing once or twice, until the bread is golden and lightly crispy.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain: reserve 2 tbsp of the fat in the skillet.Add the onion to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.  Add the tomatoes and cook until liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes.Return the toasted bread cubes to the bowl.  Add the contents of the skillet, along with the bacon, shredded cheeses, chives and broth.  Stir until the bread is evenly moistened.  Spread the mixture in the baking dish and cover with lightly oiled foil.Bake the bread mixture in the center of the oven for 30 minutes.  Remove the foil and bake until the top is crispy, about 15 minutes longer.  Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and using a ladle, press 6 indentations into the bread mixture (you can do 8 if you want to but don’t go bonkers).  Crack an egg into each indentation.  Return the dish to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.  Cook longer if you do not want runny yolks. 

Dish it up right away while it’s warm.

breakfast bake

Waffle. Bacon. Listening now? Now that we have your undivided attention, its time to tell you about the Maple Syrup Cocktail.

Ingredients 1 oz dark rum - 2 ozs Irish Cream 1 tsp maple syrup - 2 ozs milk 1/4 cup crumbled bacon bits 2 mini frozen waffles

Directions Cook a few pieces of bacon, let them cool, then crumble into small pieces. Using the waffle recipe on the back of the box, make mini waffles to garnish and dip into the cocktail. Add the Irish Cream, milk, rum and maple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for a few seconds until ingredients are combined. Strain the cocktail into a martini glass. Sprinkle a few bacon bits on the top. Add two waffles onto a skewer and place in the cocktail to garnish.

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T H R O U G H M A R C H 2 8 T H

March’s featured artist is Dennis Young who is exhibiting a show of pastel and oil paintings entitled

“Waiting for Summer.” Young, a doctor from New Castle, De., generally works

outside on location, but retreats to his studio in cold weather, often painting portraits. He waits for the season when he can get back outside to paint and participates

in six to eight plein air events a year, including the August event in Ocean City.

The “Waiting for Summer” show will feature many of Young’s plein air paintings done in the vivid hues that

pastel paints bring to his art.

time for a Road Trip!

Commercial, Residential,

IndustrialNew Construction,

Renovations, Service WorkClog Removal

Experts in Leaky Pipes  Water Line Repair

Toilet & Faucet RepairWater Heaters - gas or electric

Drain & Sewer Repair Sump Pumps

Heating & Air Conditioning

for all your plumbing

and heating needs

since 1972

807 Washington St. • New Castle, DE 19720 • 302-656-6054

CASE WATER SOLUTIONSFLOODSAX

FLOOD DAMAGE LIMITATIONOWNED - OPERATED BY JON THOMAS COCHRAN

Arasapha is looking for a few good May Market donations…

Arasapha Garden Club’s Annual May Market will take place May 1-2 and include a sale of unique, fresh flowering plants and herbs; crafts; white elephant; baked goods, and master gardeners offering demonstrations. After a harsh winter, members are shifting into high gear to celebrate spring and put on the best event yet. The club is looking for volunteers, as well as donations of any of the following: Plants As you get your garden spring ready, if you have any plants that you are dividing or removing, Arasapha will accept them and can even assist with removal and pick up. Just be sure to label what the plants are when you provide them. Pots & Baskets If you have any extra pots or baskets (especially medium-sized baskets), Arasapha will gladly take them.  White Elephant Items & Books White elephant items, as well as used books would be wonderful.  White elephant donations can be any household items except clothing.

In addition, raffle tickets are now available for a beautiful king-sized quilt, handmade by Arasapha members. The quilt, titled, “A Garden of Roses and Love,” will be on view at various locations throughout April, including

Walgreens on weekends. Tickets are just $1 each. The drawing will take place during May Market.

For more information about volunteering,donating items, or to purchase raffle tickets, please email arasaphagarden@gmail.com

And remember to follow Arasapha on Facebook at: facebook.com/arasapha

DATE EVENT CONTACT4/18 Sat. Battery Park Clean-Up ...................................... Sailing Club4/25 Sat. Tai Chi & Qi Gong ...................................... Pending Approval5/23 Sat. Adams Wedding ....................................... Pending Approval6/5 Fri.. Family Foundations ........................................ Curtis Powell6/12 & 13 Fri & Sat. Separation Day .............................................................. Jeff Lank

Click here for Info. & Permits: http://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/?s=battery+park+permits

Battery ParkScheduled Events

april 11th

All States  John A. Di Mondi E.A. All Schedules

DBC Tax Service and Accounting302-328-4148

Professional  personal  service  •  ALL  work  done  personally30  years  experience,  individual

business  and  self-­‐employment  returnsAudit,  prior  years,  tax  examination  representation  through  tax  court

300  West  7th  StreetNew  CastleDE  19720P.O.  Box  72  New  CastleDE  19720

Fax:  302-­‐328-­‐4268johndimondi@hotmail.com

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THE CANDIDATESMAYOR: Donald A. Reese

Somasunderam PadmalingamMD

Write-In: Carol Hickman

CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Linda Ratchford • Ted Megginson

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER:

William G. Blest • Dan Bungy

John W. Cochran • John A. DiMondi

William R. Emory • William A. Robinett

Albert J. Vannucci Jr. • Valarie Windle

A R A S A P H A G A R D E N C L U B is sponsoring a

Candidate’s ForumWed., April 1st, 6:45 to 8:30

New Castle School 903 Delaware St, New Castle, DE This is your chance to meet and ask questions of

those running in the April 11, 2015 citywide election for Mayor, President of City Council and

2 open Council seats.Please submit your questions for candidates

about issues you feel affect your quality of life and ability to live in the City of New Castle either

at the forum or by sending your questions on a 3x5 card to:

Candidate’s Forum, 54 E 4th St., New Castle DE, 19720 3x5 cards will be available at the beginning of the Forum at 6:30 for your use. No questions will be

accepted after 7pm when the Forum begins.

a NORML paradeto take place Sat. March 28th

Delaware NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) groupwill be having a parade on Sat., March 28th from 3pm – 5pm

to raise awareness and support for▸ HB 39 for the decriminalization of cannabis. 

An expected gathering of 50-60 participants will start from the Courthouse/Green area, down 2nd Street, Left on Harmony Street

to 6th Street, Left on 6th Street to Delaware Street, Left on Delaware Street to the Courthouse Museum.

Police and VIPS on hand for traffic control.

enough CobblePics from Tina’s frozen wharf and Paula’s winged hello record the frigid months we’ve been through.

Sat. June 13th 8pmN e w C a s t l e s B a t t e r y P a r k

You don’t want to miss this Separation Day 2 Day Celebration!

▶ SepDay '15 ▶ Lights Out Tribute

WEDNESDAY6PM

March 25th Hope Lutheran Church230 Christiana RoadNew Castle

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New Castle United Methodist Church SERVICES 1st Sunday of each month, a joint service at 10am, celebrating the Holy Communion. Chancel Choir will sing at this service. Following the service, a fellowship time occurs with light snacks and

beverages. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays, services: at 8:30am and 11am. The 8:30 is a more casual atmosphere with the 11 being more traditional. Our Chancel Choir sings at the 11 service. A Children's Message is given at both of these services. ▶newcastleumcde.net

Immanuel on the GreenSERVICES 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

New Castle Presbyterian ChurchSUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:30am

Nursery care provided - Activities for Younger WorshippersRev. Nancy L. Rowland, D. Min. , Pastor

▶newcastlepreschurch.org

a casual, contemporary church with great music, a fun and safe children’s program, and

relevant messages each week. Sundays: The Gathering @ 10am - RCKids @ 10am.

77 McCullough Drive, St 1 &2, Southgate Center off of Boulden Blvd. Discover more at ▶www.seeyouattheriver.com

St. Peter the ApostleMASSES Saturday 5PM, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am

Handicap accessible. DAILY Monday – Friday 8amHOLY DAY MASSES Check parish bulletin. DEVOTIONS Tuesday – 7pm Rosary & Fatima PrayersRECONCILIATION Saturday 4pm ▶stpeternewcastle.org

First Baptist ChurchSUNDAY 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

Be ASend your

Easter information to

flytedb13@comcast.netWANTED

"Renter with references seeking immediate occupancy in nice studio or one-bedroom

apartment in the historic district of Old New Castle.  Furnished or unfurnished.

Please contact: sambry2@gmail.com”

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Muskrat and Meatloaf Dinner

Sunday, March 29 2-4 p.m. $12

...that's practically lunch!120 Blackbird Forest Rd

Townsend

BLACKBIRDCOMMUNITY

CENTER

BUS DRIVERWANTED

The New Castle Senior Center needs a  bus driver to work on Thursdays

and Fridays, effective immediately.The person must have a CDL with

passenger endorsement and no points on license. Please call

Natalie at 302-326-4209

▶︎Delaware History

NEED TO KNOW Delaware?

302-322-1135for your financial future

investments ~ taxes ~ insurancefinancial planning & more

Colonial Financial ServicesJames A. Whisman Jr. CPACFP®CLU®

700 Delaware Street ~ New Castlejaw@colonialincometax.com

Tel: 302-322-1135Fax: 302-322-6733Cell: 302-383-9741

Two Museums,Four Centuries ofNew Castle's History

Amstel  &  Dutch  House/Museumsset  to  open  April  1st.  The  Amstel  and  Dutch  Houses  open  to  the  

public  April  1,  2015.    This  year’s  spring  exhibit  at  the  Amstel  House,  At  The  Dawn  of  the  New  Nation  in  New  Castle,  introduces  the  Van  Dyke  and  Johns  families  who  inhabited  the  house  c.  1777-1790,  as  examples  of  the  lives  led  by  the  movers  and  shakers  of  the  early  Republic.  These  exhibits  can  be  seen  during  regular  hours,  Wednesday-Saturday  10:00-4:00,  Sunday,  12:00-4:00,  as  a  part  of  the  guided  tour  of  the  Amstel  House  and  Dutch  House.    Tours  originate  at  the  Arsenal  at  30  Market  St.  in  New  Castle.      For  more  information  regarding  group  tours  or  field  trips,  please  call  the  Society  Office  at  (302)  322-2794.  ▶︎  newcastlehistory.org

WinterMuseum Hours

2nd & 4th Saturday

of the month11am - 3pm

1st Fridayof the month5-8pm

I N C A S E Y O U H A V E N ’ T V I S I T E D T H E

John M. ClevelandCivil War Museum

1 1 8 D E L A W A R E S T R E E T

It was announced Friday that the Delaware City-Salem Ferry will be sailing under a new name this season.The ferry service between Salem County and Delaware City, Delaware, will once again travel out of Fort Mott State Park, in Pennsville, and be called the Forts Ferry Crossing begins on April 25.The ferry will no longer connect to Salem City and will go back to its focus on connecting the three forts on its route.The ferry is the only way to get to historic Fort Delaware State Park. on Pea Patch Island. Access to the island is by ferry only. Private boats are not permitted to dock on the island.

Customers may purchase tickets on a first-come, first-served basis at our ticket office, located at 45 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE. Call (302) 834-7941 for availability. The ferry will begin public service on Saturdays only starting April 25, and then will run weekends and holidays through June 7. Starting June 10, through the rest of the summer, the ferry will operate five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, as well as holidays.

For Rates & Schedule ▶ CLICK HERE

DRBA photo

Forts Ferry Crossing to start service

NEW

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h m ft cm➨ Reedy Point Tides

Saturday, April 18th - 9-NoonJoin friends & neighbors

in doing your part to help.10% Discounts for lunch at local restaurants

for all volunteers on the day of clean-up.Sign in by the New Castle Sailing Club Sailhouse at the end of West 3rd

Street . Trash bags and gloves will be provided, but please bring your own work gloves and rake. If possible.Volunteer certificate will be available.

Questions? Contact Kristin 907-252-9062 or Irene 302-328-1709Rain Date: April 26th If weather is questionable on April 19th , call 302·547-0176

SPONSORED BYNEW CASTLE SAILING CLUB AND

HISTORIC NEW CASTLE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Join the Sailing Club

COBBLESTONES Published weekly. Emailed every Sunday morning to over 625 residents and neighbors in the tri-state area and others nationwide with ties to our community and its history. Another 200 plus view the Cobblestones Facebook page weekly.

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Tue - Thu: 8 am - 4 pmFri: 8 am - 4 pm ~ 6 pm - 9 pm

Sat: 8 am - 4 pmDon’t miss out on

Friday’s Dinner Special but call first!

The only thing missing. . . is you!

Omelets to Homemade Baked Goodies to start the day - to

Signature Sandwiches

Caroline’sCaroline’s

410 Del. St. ~ New CastleDE Reservations 302. 757. 1074

Get a reservation form at the New Castle Court House Museum

or online at www.historicnewcastle.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 323-4453

Yes...even the Teditoris a BIG fan of Lions Club pancakes!

On Saturday, March 21st the New Castle Hundred Lions Club held their Semi Annual Pancake

Breakfast at the New Castle United Methodist Church.  Over 20 ROARING members of the Lions Club, including several family members of Lions, as well as 12 student volunteers from Family Foundations Academy Charter School in New Castle,  served approximately 300 guests some of the fluffiest pancakes and the tastiest sausages in town!   The turn out was one of the largest in New Castle Lions history.Club President Jason P. Casper would like to thank all of the Lions, family members, and his FFA students for all of their hard work; as well as all of the members of the community who came out to support this important fundraising  event.   The club would like to add a very special thank you to the Teditor, Ted Joslin for all his support over the past several weeks in the Cobblestones.  The Teditor is always there to promote the New Castle Hundred Lions Club and we greatly appreciate all that he does for us.

Coming in next week’s COBBLESTONES

King Lion Casper with the FAA volunteers

12 5th ANNIVERSARY COBBLESTONES March 15, 2015