Vol.2 No.49 February 5, 2012tedjoslin.com/cobblestones/•American Heart Mt • An Affair to

Remember Mth •Black History Mth •Canned Food Mth

•Creative Romance Mth•Great American Pie Mth•Natl Cherry Mth•Natl Children’s Dental Health

Mth • Natl Grapefruit Mth • Natl Weddings Mth2/5 Natl Weatherman's Day John Jeffries*268 (1819), America's first Weatherman, Red Buttons*93 (2006), Hank Aaron-78 Walt Disney’s film "Peter Pan" opened at the Roxy Theatre in New York1953, Bob Douglas became the first black man elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame 1972, Morgan Stanley announced a $10 billion merger with Dean Witter. 1977

2/6 Lame Duck Day George Herman "Babe" Ruth*177

(1948), Ronald Reagan* 101 (2004), 40th U.S. President (1981-1989), Tom  Brokaw-72 The first old-age home for pioneers opened in Prescott, AZ 1911, The board game Monopoly first went on sale.1935, Britain's King George VI died. His daughter, Elizabeth II, succeeded him. 1952, Alan Shepard hits three golf balls on the moon. 1971

2/7 Wave All you Fingers at Your Neighbor Day Send a Card to a Friend Day Charles Dickens*200 (1870), Garth Brooks-50, Chris Rock-46 The U.S. Vice President’s flag was established by executive order.1936, "Pinocchio" world premiered at the Center Theatre in Manhattan. 1940, The nation of Grenada gained independence from Britain.1974, "New York, New York" became the official anthem of the Big Apple.1985

2/8 Boy Scout Day Kite Flying Day Jules Verne*184 (1905), Lana Turner*91 (1995), Jack Lemmon*87 (2001), James Dean*81 (1955), Ted Koppel-72 The Boy Scouts were founded. 1910, "The Stars and Stripes" newspaper was published for the first time.1918, The Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan show. 1964, The last issue of the "Saturday Evening Post" was published.1969, "The Dukes of

Hazzard" ended its 6–1/2 year run on CBS television. 1985

2/9 Toothache Day William Henry Harrison*239, 9th U.S. President (1841) died a month after taking office, Joe Pesci-69, Mia Farrow-67 An act of Congress is passed authorizing the US Weather Bureau.1870, Daylight-saving "War Time" went into effect in the U.S.1942, The first star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was for Joanne Woodward.1960, The Boeing 747 flew its inaugural flight.1969, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. completed the $25 billion purchase of RJR Nabisco, Inc.1989

2/10 Umbrella Day Jimmy Durante*119 (1980), Robert Wagner-81, Mark Spitz-62, 7 gold medals for swimming in 1972 Olympics France cedes Canada to England, ending the French and Indian War. 1763, Ink paste was manufactured for the first time by the Standard Ink Company.1923, Glenn Miller receives the first ever gold record for selling a million copies of a song. And the song....."The Chattanooga Choo Choo"1941, "Death of a Salesman" opened in New York City. 1949, Mike Tyson was convicted in Indianapolis of raping Desiree Washington, Miss Black American contestant.1992

2/11 Don't Cry over Spilled Milk Day Make a Friend Day White T-Shirt Day Thomas Alva Edison*165 (1931), Sidney Sheldon*95 (2007), Burt Reynolds-76, Sheryl Crow-49, Jennifer Aniston-43 Robert Fulton patents the steamboat. 1809, A French girl, Bernadette Soubirous, claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary near Lourdes.1858, The Yalta agreement is signed by Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin. 1945, Margaret Thatcher became the first woman to head a major party in Britain.1975, The six stars on NBC's "Friends" signed a deal for $24 million each for the ninth and final season of the series.2002, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot and wounded a companion during a quail hunt. 2006

What Happens Between The Cobblestones...IS ON EVERYONE’S LIPS

Tidbits Overheard...Didjano’s...All The Buzzz!Look for ➨ to websites

An Affairto RememberAn Affairto Remember

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Charter Changes DiscussedCity Council reviewed proposed changes to the City

Charter prior to a February 14th public hearing. From a rather simple name change from the “Mayor and Council of New Castle” to the “City of New Castle” to a more complex three tiered borrowing system, Council discussed and listened to proposed changes or “modernization” of the City Charter last Tuesday evening. In many cases, outdated language would be amended and portions like annexation and election functions would be updated and conform to State and County laws and procedures.

Councilwoman Teal Petty questioned the elimination of Mayor from the City’s official name and the cost of reprinting stationery. The possibility of 3 or 4 year terms (staggered) for elected office holders is on the table. Voting in November, which would coincide with National and State elections, was suggested from the floor. Former Mayor Jack Klingmeyer felt the Spring elections fostered a more local feeling and November elections would be lost in the two party atmosphere. Klingmeyer also questioned delivering the changes to Dover in the form of a resolution “which is the lowest form. This is our Constitution”. He questioned the lack of publicity on the changes. There will be one more public workshop Tues., Feb 7th at 6pm. A public hearing will be held at 6pm before the regular City Council meeting Tues., Feb. 14th. An Executive Summary and a Full Text of the Proposed City Charter are available at ➔ http://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/

It is not strange...to mistake change for progress. - Millard Fillmore

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Gov. Markell visits Penns Place

Gov. Jack Markell saluted small businesses in Delaware Feb.1st in New Castle’s

Penn Place, Traders Cove. Joining were (L-R) Grant Evans, Penns Place

founders, Matt and Esther Lovlie, Felicia Pullman, Michele Braden, Jean Norvell and Doug Lovett.

➔ Perfect Moments Photography by Donna HardingGovernor Markell greets

Mayor Reese

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Date Visitor Home Time TVSun 2/5 Flyers Rangers 1PM CSN-PHTue 2/7 Islanders Flyers 7PM CSN-PH Thu 2/9 Maple Leafs Flyers 7PM TSN, NHLN-US(HD), CSN-PH

Sat 2/11 Rangers Flyers 1PM CSN-PHSun 2/2 Flyers Red Wings 7:30 PM NBCSP(HD), TSN2

Furnace  A  Pain?Call

One  “CallJoe”  will  relieve  your  comfort  pains!

302-383-9039R E F E R E N C E S   U P O N   R E Q U E S TRiver Plaza, New Castle • 302–322–3330

Appetizers FOOTBALLSundayAll Day

SUPER SUNDAYFOOTBALL SPECIAL

BUCKETS OF COORS LIGHT OR MILLER LITE BOTTLES

4 FOR $1000FREE HALFTIME BUFFET

PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS

4 FOR $1000

The next offering of Immanuel’s Movie Discussion Night will be Sat. Feb. 18th at 6pm at the home of Tom McDowell and Nancy Coning, 54 E 4th St in New Castle. The film to watch before you come is "Midnight in Paris". This movie directed by

Woody Allen follows an engaged couple traveling in Paris who begin

to examine their future lives together by learning from the past. Please bring a dish to share and come ready to talk about the religious questions raised by the story and the values it highlights.

NightMovie

Valentine’s DayMini Sessions!!

Only $20Now ‘til February 14th

The perfect giftfor someone you love

AdultsChildren

PetsHeadshots

Avatar Images

Sessions held in Historic New Castleor my home studio in Bear

Donna Harding302-373-8014

www.perfectmomentsbydonn.comperfectmomentsbydonna@gmail.com(one of the artisans at Penn’s Place)

A  grassroots,  charitable  ministry  with  a  passion  to  serve.    We  seek  to  make  life  more  comfortable  around  the  world,  for  children  &  their  families,  through  the  donations  of  “new  &  like  new  shoes.”        Leave  footprints  of  opportunities  in  social  &  economic  development  to  those  in  great  need.Donate  your  excess  shoes  or  slippers  at  the  New  Castle  Senior  Center  today!

2MANYSHOES?

Mon 2/6 - 9:30 Movie: “Unstoppable”, 10 Dance Class, 12:30 Exec. Comm., 12:45 Members Mtg No YogaTUES 2/7 - 9-12 AARP Tax Aide Wed. 2/8 - 8:30 Harrington, 10 RSVP Care Wear Thurs. 2/9 - 9 Bank & PO, 10 Blood Pressure-

Bayada, 11:15 Nutrition Ed, 12:30 ShopRite Fri. 2/10 10:30 Beginner’s Exercise Class, 12:15 FBI Crime Scene Evidence

“Where Friends Gather”

http://newcastleseniorcenter.com

F E B R U A R YHappenings at Our Senior CenterHappenings at Our Senior Center

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Mardi GrasMasqueradeMardi GrasMasqueradeWinter Warm Up

Sat. February 18th • 6 pm to 10 pm • Buena Vista 661 S. DuPont Highway

CONTACT Susan Richman  New Castle Historical Society  ➨ nchistorical@aol.com  302-322-2794 

Wear  your  favorite  mask  and  Mardi  Gras  Ball  attire  and  attend        the  New  Castle  Historical  Society's  Winter  Warm  Up  Event!    Spend  time  with  old  and  new  friends  as  

you  listen  to  music  and  dine  on  this  evening  of  fun!    Try  your  hand  at  one  of  the  gaming  tables,  and  bid  on  a  selection  of  fantastic  items  at  the  Silent  and  Chinese  

auctions.  Ticket  price  includes  music,  food,  soft  drinks,  beer  and  wine.$65  per  person;  $120  per  couple.  Attire  is  black  tie  optional,  and  masks  are  encouraged!

MON TUES WED THURS FRI

8:30 Park Walk9-3:00 Billiards9:00 Pool Exercise9:30 Wii Bowling10:00 Crafty Seniors12:00 Lunch 1:00 Chair Yoga

9-3:00 Billiards9:30 Shanghai10:00 Bingo12:00 Lunch12:45 Bingo1:00 StrengthBuilding/Exercise

9-3:00 Billiards9:00 Pinochle11:00 LineDancing12:00 Lunch1:30 Tai Chi with

9-7:00 Billiards9:00 Pinochle9:30 Wii Bowling9:30 Shanghai 9:30 Bridge12:00 Lunch 12:20 Super Market:1:00 Zumba Gold2:00 Qi Gong/Tai Chi5:30 Yoga

9-3:00 Billiards9:30 Knit/ Crochet9:30 Wii Bowling10:00 Bingo 12:00 Lunch

librar ythe New Castle

2/6 • CLOSED Lincoln’s Birthday2/7 • R&R Story Time Ages 3-6/ 10:30 AM Art with Sara Hutchinson* 7PM2/8 • ELS* 10-12:30 Chess Club Advanced 6 PM Chick Lit 7PM2/9 • Genealogy Interest Group 5-6 PM Knit1/Crochet Too 7 PM 2/10 • Tax Prep* 10AM-2PM Lap Sit Story Time 6 mos.-36 mos. 11AM2/11 • GED Prep in Spanish 10:15

*Registration required for event

424 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720 302-328-1995

➜ www.nccdelib.org/newcastle

7am to 9pm

204A Delaware St. 302.302.276-0888For all your grocery & household items.

The BigLittle Store

across from the Court House

Sher Kahnwelcomes you!

BREAD EGGS MILK BEN & JERRY’SICE CREAM COFFEE HOT CHOCOLATE SNACKS CAPPUCCINO SNACKS

CURRIED CHICKEN SPINACH w/ CHEESEGROCERIES OTC PHARMACY

CAR CARE WINTER WARESODAS NEWSPAPERS FLOWERS

CLEANING SUPPLIES

Spacious apartment! in the heart of New Castle on Delaware Street. Just a stones throw from Battery Park, shopping and dining! A 3 BR, 1.5 bath 1st floor with Hardwood floors, washer & dryer just renovated. Front porch and side patio. Available mid Jan. $1100.

Call 302-561-0408

$5 Mimosa$5 Bloody Mary$1 Coors Light$2 Yuengling

$5 Burger $5 Wings

Sunday Specials

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1 cup butter, softened to room temperature3 cups granulated sugar6 eggs2 tsp. vanilla extract2 Tbsp. red food coloring3 cups cake flour1/4 tsp salt1 Tbs. cocoa1 tsp. baking soda1 Tbs. cider vinegar1 cup buttermilk

For Frosting:Comes in a tub @ supermarket,add coconut if you like flakes!

The CakePreheat oven to 325° F.

Lightly grease and flour springform pan; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla and food

coloring.

In another large bowl, combine the flour, salt

and cocoa.

Dissolve the baking soda in the vinegar and add to the buttermilk.

Alternate stirring in the flour and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour.

Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake is done and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool in pan about 30 minutes. Remove cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

The frostingFollow direction on the tub!

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Here's  a  cocktail  menu  from  the  Monkey Room,  a  drinking  establishment  once  ensconced  in  Spokane's  Sillman  Hotel.  A  lovely  piece  of  design,  and  deadly  delightful  collection  of  concoctions.Click  here  for  a  trip  to  the ➔ Monkey  Room

Let’s  travel                        to  thebackPeden PiratesPeden Pirates

aggggh!The Castilians

HaveLanded!

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Sun. 2/5#12/13 Women's Basketball vs. VCU 2PMWed. 2/8MBasketball vs. UNCW 7PMThurs. 2/9Women's Basketball vs. Old Dominion 7PMFri. 2/10W Indoor Track & Field at Lafayette/Rider Inv.Sat., 2/11Softball at Charlotte (Charlotte Tournament) 11:30AMMen's Lacrosse at Bucknell 1PMMBasketball at Georgia State 2PMSoftball vs. Presbyterian (Charlotte Tournament) 3:30PM

Cobblestone Reminders See the New Castle Weekly for Full Schedules

Mon. 2/6 • Tree Commission Mtg. 5:30pmTues. 2/7 • Council Special Workshop Mtg. 6pm

Tues. 2/14 • Public Hearing & Reg. Council Mtg. 6:30pmWed. 2/15 • Flower Beautification Mtg. LIBRARY 5:30pm

Thurs. 2/16 •Historic Area Commission Mtg. 5pmTues. 2/21 • Historic NC Alliance Mtg. COURT HOUSE 6:30pm

Mon. 2/27 • Planning Commission Mtg. 6:30pm➔ http://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/

NC Senior CenterAARP tax volunteers will be available Feb 7, 14, 21 and March 6, 13, 20 from 9am-Noon. Appointment only, Call Eileen at 302–326–4209.

DBC Tax ServiceJohn A. DiMondi E.A.300 W. 7th Street – Box 72 • New Castle, DE 19720 302–328–4148

Colonial Financial & Income Tax Services700 Delaware Street – Box 91 • New Castle, DE 19720 302–322–1153www.colonialincometax.com

Lisa Muldoon, CPA356 E. Main St. • Newark, DE 19711 302–218–3128www.accontingforyourbusiness.com

NEED

HELP?

Don’t get squeezed...help is here!NEED

HELP?

For those out there that can’t wait for that red truck to appear next to

the court house with fresh produce, Toby has sent an update.

His Bayberry Farm webpage has been

updated and is looking great! He also started a Facebook page. You now have a place to share

recipes, ask each other what you are doing with a particular vegetable, or ask Toby a question.

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Delaware

One of 10 states thatdoes not tax Social Security.The First State is number one with many retirees, thanks to low real estate taxes, modest income taxes and no sales tax. Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes, and residents 60 and older can exclude $12,500 per person of investment and qualified retirement income, including out-of-state pensions, dividends, interest and capital gains. Income-tax rates on remaining income range from 2.2% to 6.95%. The top tax rate kicks in when taxable income exceeds $60,000. Residents 65 and older who do not itemize their deductions are eligible for an additional standard deduction of $2,500. Real estate taxes vary by county but are generally low. Residents 65 and older can get a credit equal to half of the school property taxes, up to $500. ➨ In The Top 10

Reprinted from Kiplinger’s June 2011 - 10 Tax-Friendly States For Retirees 2011

RICHMOND, Va. – University of Delaware junior Elena Delle Donne earned Colonial Athletic Association and College Sports Madness CAA Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors on Monday after helping the now No. 12 ranked Blue Hens to a 2-0 week in conference action.Delle Donne, the CAA Preseason Player of the Year and an Associated Press

Preseason All-American, erupted for a season-high and Bob Carpenter Center record 41 points as the Hens downed Hofstra 84-66 on Jan. 26. The 6-5 junior, who hit on 14 of a career-high tying 29 shots from the field, also added a game-high 15 rebounds and dished out five assists as she posted her sixth double-double of the season.

File Photo Courtesy of Mark Campbell

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