12 Ft. Sumter is shelled by Confederacy, starting the Civil War. 1861, Puerto Rico becomes a US territory. 1900, Mt. Washington Observatory records the highest surface wind ever measured, anywhere on earth-231 miles per hour! 1934, Bill Haley records mRock Around the Clock. 1954, Yuri Gagarin becomes the first person in space. 1961, the same year that Bob Dylan made his professional singing debut, with mBlowin’ in the Wind.13 The first town to be named for George Washington was in North Carolina. 1782, William “Juda” Henry Lane perfected the tap dance. 1802, The first hybrid, seed corn was purchased for 15-cents a bushel by Samuel Ramsay. 1916, Stan Musial scores NL record 1,869th run. 1962, Pete Rose got his first major-league hit for the Cincinnati Reds. 196314 The first abolitionist society in US was organized with Ben Franklin as president. 1775, President Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theater.

He died the next day. 1865, James Cash Penney opened his first retail store, (Golden Rule Store). 1902, President Taft begins tradition of throwing out ball on opening day. 191015 Bottle opener invented. 1738, “Wild Bill” Hickok became the marshal of Abilene, Kansas. 1871, The Titanic hits an iceberg and sinks. 1912, “Two all beef patties...” Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald’s -- in Des Plaines, IL 1955, Saturday mail delivery restored after Congress gives Post Office $41 million. 195716 Confederate President Jefferson Davis approved conscription act for white males between 18 and 35. 1862, Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly across the English Channel. 1912, Setting a record, Annie Oakley shot 100 clay targets in a row. 1922, mBallad of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes topped the charts. 1955, 17 John Campbell published what would eventually become the first successful American newspaper. It was known as the Boston “News-Letter.” 1704, General Grant banned the trading of prisoners. 1864, The game “snooker” was invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain. 1874, The Postal Service unveiled its new 22-cent “LOVE” stamp, using the set of “The Love Boat” as a

backdrop. It became one of the most popular ever offered. 198518 Paul Revere makes his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, shouting “the Red Coats are coming” as the Revolutionary War begins. 1775, The telegraph ticker was patented by R.E. House. 1846, Col. Robert E. Lee turned down an offer to command the Union armies.1861, The San Francisco earthquake hits, killing 700 people. 1906 mCome Softly to Me by The Fleetwoods topped the charts. 1959

What’s Inside?.....................Phillies, Meetings, Save the Date & Birthdays 2

Trustees Information Meeting scheduled ........................... 2...................Sr. Center, Library & Meadows and Open Space 3

Presentation TODAY ........... - Alzheimer’s & Ride to the Tide 3....Strawberry Banana Cheesecake & Coal Miner’s Daughter 4

.......................................................Limoisms & City Notices 5....Bellanca Opens - Day in Old New Castle tickets available 6

.Easter Parade winners/pics & contestants for Miss Sep Day 7Battery Park Clean-Up & Big Ideas........................................ 8

...................................................Your Best Friend is waiting 9...........At The Court House - Ag Day - Emmanuel DR Auction 9

.........................................................Community Yard Sale 10

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Donald A. Reese 589Dr. S. Padmalingam 293

Carol Hickman 51Council President 

Linda Ratchford 518Ted Megginson 439

City Council - 2 seats

William G. Blest 234Dan Bungy 171

John W. Cochran 238John A. DiMondi 244

William R. Emory 58William A. Robinett 86

Albert J. Vannucci 505Valarie Windle 209

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Commissioner of MSCMr.  H.  Hickman  Rowland,  Jr.  was  appointed  to  be  the  Trustees  of  New  Castle  Common’s  representative  to  the  Municipal  Services  Commission  effective  April  1,  2015.  The  appointment  is  a  three  year  term  which  will  expire  March  31,  2018.  Mr.  Rowland  replaces  Mr.  Robert  Appleby  who  has  served  on  the  Commission  for  27  years,  25  of  which  acting  as  President.The  Commission  welcomes  Mr.  Rowland  back,  as  he  had  previously  served  from  2000  to  2011  on  the  Commission.  

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►NASCAR Sprint C.3/15 CampingWorld.com 500 Phoenix Kevin Harvick3/22 Auto Club 400 Auto Club Brad Keselowski3/29 STP 500 Martinsville Denny Hamlin4/11 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. 4/14 City Council Public Hearing 6:30pm

Tues. 4/14 City Council Meeting 7pmMon. 4/27 Municipal Services Comm. Meeting 4pm

216 Chestnut StreetMon. 4/27 Planning Commission Meeting 6:30pm

Tues. 4/28 Board of Health Meeting 6pm▶ http://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/

Birthday or Anniversary approaching? Tell The Teditor flytedb13@comcast.net

Happy Cobblestone BirthdaySun 4-12 Paula McHugh Mon 4-13 Danielle Bowen

Wed 4-15 Sylvia Gourley Thurs 4-16 Mike PennFri 4-17 Donna xxx - Nancy Lemus - Phillie Phantic

Sun 4-19 Michelle Quaranta

Happy Anniversary Pat & David Bird Sun. 4/12

Notable Birthdays this week 12th Henry Clay*238 (1852), Beverly Cleary-99, children's author, Jane Withers-89, Tiny Tim*85 (1996), Tom Clancy*68 (2013), David

Letterman-68, David Cassidy-65, Andy Garcia-59, Claire Danes-36 13th Thomas Jefferson 744- *271 (1826), 3rd US President, Butch Cassidy*149

(1908), Alfred Butts*116 (1993), invented "Scrabble", Don Adams*89 (2005), Ron Perlman-65, Peabo Bryson-64 14th Anne Sullivan*149 (1936), taught Helen Keller,

Rod Steiger*90 (2002), Loretta Lynn-83, Julie Christie-75, Pete Rose-74, Sarah Michelle Gellar-38 15th Leonardo da Vinci*563 (1519), Charles Wilson Peale*274 (1827), Elizabeth Montgomery*82 (1995), Roy Clark-82, Emma

Thompson-56 16th Wilbur Wright*148 (1912), , Peter Ustinov*94 (2004), Henry Mancini*91 (1994), Herbie Mann*85 (2003), Bobby Vinton-80, Dusty

Spring field-76, Ellen Barkin-60 17th J.P. Morgan*178 (1913), Thornton Wilder*116 (1975), William Holden*118 (1981), Harry Reasoner*92 (1991), Norman

"Boomer" Esiason-54, Jennifer Garner-43

Date Opponent Time Broadcast Sun 4/12 vs. Washington 1:35 PM CSN Mon 4/13 @NY Mets 1:10 PM NBC 10 Tues 4/14 @NY Mets 7:10 PM CSN

Jackie Robinson Day Wed 4/15 @NY Mets 7:10 PM TCN

Thurs 4/16 @Washington 7:05 PM CSN Fri 4/17 @Washington 7:05 PM CSN Sat 4/18 @Washington 1:05 PM CSN Sun 4/19 @Washington 1:35 PM CSN

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COMCAST CSN 35-847 MLBN 738-859 TCN 8-846 ESPN 26-850FiOS CSN 76-576 MLBN 86-580 TCN 99-846 ESPN 70-570

4/18Battery Park

Clean-up4/24

Arbor DayPenn Farm

4/25Rt. 9 Yard Crawl

5/1 & 2May Market

5/1Good Will Aux.

BINGO5/9

Swanwyck Garden Club

Plant and Bake Sale5/16

A Day in Old New Castle

5/28Fallen Heroes5k Run/ Walk

6/5Friends of LibraryPreview Book Sale

6/12-13Separation Day

6/18-21Firefly Music Festival

6/25-28Tall Ships Festival

SAVEthe datethe date

Phillies uniform patch this season is In memory of longtime owner and passionate fan Sara L. “Sally” Buck who with her husband Alexander “Whip” became part of the Phillies ownership group in 1981

as always our famous PIZZA • WINGS • SALADS • BURGERS

& Restaurant • River PlazaNew Castle • 302-322-3330

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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.

Supported by SUBSCRIPTIONS/DONATIONS @ $15 per year (more if you wish). Please make check payable to: Ted Joslin - 112 Delaware StreetNew CastleDE 19720. Very economical advertising rates available on request. Thank You

Tommy Wilson will hold a Trustees Information Meeting

Thurs., April 23rd at 7pmIn the Town Hall 2nd floor CouncilChambers

Topic of the evening THE TRUST“Why We Do What We Do”

Any interestedCitizen of New Castleis welcome to attend.

► New Castle Senior Center

326-4209

Your Senior Center is open on Thursday nights until 7pm

Mon 4/13 10 Scrabble Day Tues 4/14 -9 Haircuts Wed 4/15 9:30 Beginner’s Computer Class 10 Blood work-Lab 10:50 Lunch out - Fuddrucker’s Thurs 4/6 9 Bank & PO 11 Brain Boosters 12:15 Shop Rite

FRI 4/10 12:15 Joe Oberly: Accordion

“Where Friends Gather”

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at Our Senior Centerat Our Senior CenterA P R I LA P R I L

424 Delaware St. New CastleDE 19720 302-328-1995

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the New Castlelibrary4/13 JOB CENTER 10A Telephone & Skype Interviews Tax Drop Off 5-8P PAWS* 7PM 4/14 R,R&Story Time 10:30A/3-6 yrs Sew Happy Group 10:30A-3P GED en Espanol 6P Adult Book Grp.* 7P The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey 4/15 Job Center Open Lab 2:30-4:30P4/16 The USUAL SUSPECTS 5:30P GED in Span. 6:30P Knit 1/Crochet Too 7 P4/17 10 Tax Drop Off 10A-1 PM Teens’ MINECRAFT GAME ON 3PM4/18 PAWS*/11 AM Cupcake Decorating*/1PM 10 yrs. & older

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

Ride to the Tide involves hundreds of motorcycles taking part in this police-escorted ride from Newark or Dover, to Rehoboth Beach, in support of Special Olympics Delaware. Police escorts enable riders to continue nonstop the entire length of the Ride to the Tide. For more information contact Lisa Smith at 302-831-3482 or lismith@udel.edu.

Sunday, April 19th

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

Diabetes Self - Management Programat the New Castle Senior Center

Wednesdays, 9:30-12:00.  May 6-June 10.This is an evidence based program developed by Stanford University,

for those diagnosed with Diabetes or their caregivers.  Topics include: techniques to deal with the symptoms, appropriate exercise, healthy eating, appropriate

use of medication, and working with health care providers.  Each participant will receive a copy of the book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic

Conditions.” For more information or to sign up, contact Natalie at 326-4209 or nkaplan@newcastleseniorcenter.com.

There is no cost for this program.This program is being sponsored by

Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health.

FREE

What everyone should know about memory loss, dementia, and

Alzheimer’s disease. Sponsored by

New Castle Presbyterian Church, 25 East 2nd Street, on Sunday, April 12 from 11:45 – 1:00, in the church’s Christian Education

Building. Presentation will be led by an instructor of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

This is a free event. Coffee and brunch items will be served.

Community Presentation TODAY Sunday

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.

May 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.

TRUSTEES OF NEW CASTLE

MEADOW DESIGN and OPEN SPACE

DOBBINSVILLE - BULL HILL - WARD TRIANGLEp l a n n i n g n o t e s

As soon as possible all areas should be mowed so new green shoots of invasive weedsare visible (botanically they show growth earlier than natives) Eradicate weeds by spraying glysophate based aquatic approved herbicide Wait till new green shoots re-appear Eradicate weeds by spraying glysophate based aquatic approved herbicide Plant temporary annuals and cover crop as per design provided by ForeSite Eradicate all plant material to prepare area for meadow seeding (mow and wait for growth flush if necessary) Install meadow plants as per design provided by ForeSiteThis calendar is intended as a preliminary planning guide only and variations will occur depending on weather conditions. Based on last years test meadow it is expected that the Bull Hill area will most likely remain wetter longer than

the other locations and may be slightly behind the proposed schedule.

APRIL1 2 3 4

MAY1 2 3 4

JUNE1 2 3 4

JULY1 2 3 4

AUGUST1 2 3 4

SEPTEMBER1 2 3 4

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FLOWERING ANNUAL PERIOD

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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

STIR TOGETHER1 bag of miniature marshmallows16 oz of vanilla yogurt1 regular size tub of cool whip1 (3.4 ounce) box/pkg of no bake cheese cake filling (just add in and mix with rest of ingredients…do not actually make the mix)

STIR IN1-2 containers of sliced up strawberries3-4 sliced up bananasOther fruits can be substituted. Blueberries and

kiwi for tasteful color! Serve now for rave reviews!

STRAWBERRY BANANA CHEESECAKE SALAD

STRAWBERRY BANANA CHEESECAKE SALAD

1.5 oz Bourbon1 tsp Ginger syrup.75 oz Lemon juice

.75 oz Honey1 sprig Lavender

Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with a large ice cube. Garnish with a slapped lavender sprig.

Fair as a field of wildflowers, this cocktail trains the spotlight directly on fine Southern

bourbon. A trio of brazen admirers—ginger syrup, lemon juice and honey—

court the

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•Soups, Salads & Sandwiches•Secret Beer & Wine Garden•Coffee, Lattes & Pastries

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

SATURDAY@

An Authentic Colonial Destination to Meet Eat DrinkShop and Be Merrie

Located in Downtown Historic New CastleDE

Guitarist

JasonAger

SecretBeer  &  WineGardenopen for the season

SaturdayApril 18th 6pm

Singer/Songwriter

Night$5  cover

Meet, Eat, Drink, Shop and Be Merrie!

206 Delaware Street • New CastleDE 19720302-322-6334

www.pennsplace.net

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NOTICE TO BIDThe City of New Castle is seeking sealed bids, and qualification statements, from firms/providers interested in providing any one coverage or combination of coverages for the following municipal insurance options: (1) Property and Casualty Insurance; (2) Public Officials Liability and Police Liability Insurance from July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016.Interested respondents must submit their bids, along with their qualification statements, by 9 a.m. on Friday, May 1st, 2015, at the New Castle City Administration office, 220 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720. Documentation submitted must include a statement concerning the degree to which assistance shall be provided by the respondent to the City in completing all documentation required by carriers for applications.Submittals must also include the names of proposed carriers from which quotes are intended to be sought. The City reserves the right to approve and assign carriers to the various respondents by providing broker of record letters.Submittals provided after the deadline will not be considered.The intended result of this process is for the City to select one or more providers whose primary task will be to secure insurance premium quotes from insurance carriers for the lines of insurance listed above.You can request a bid package by calling (302) 322-9801, and one will be emailed to you, or sent by mail if requested.The City reserves the right to reject any and all qualifications, to waive technical defects in the qualifications, and to select the qualifications deemed most advantageous to the City.

Any questions should be emailed to the City Administrator, William Barthel, at bbarthel@newcastlecity.org and the City will compile all questions and send

responses to all bidders.

Welcome to Delaware sign passes by...FA - So what is Delaware known for?ME - Um..the DuPont Co., tax free shopping...many banks and cc companies are based here FA - Ah ME - And Joe Biden lives here.FA - WHO? ME - You know...the Vice President of the United States..FA - Oh..I'm not into politicsME - Have you ever been in a beauty pageant? FA - hehe … no why?ME - You remind me of Miss South Carolina FA - Oh REALLY...Thank You very much! ME - Welcome.

CobbleJohn’sLimo business has offers some

more humorous tidbits. Actual conversations, questions or

statements from the back seat. Keep in mind his passengers are usually in our

area for the first time...some things, you just don't want the passengers to hear.

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

Easily accessible from the M & T Bank parking lot. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday

12 noon - 4 pm or by appointmentwww.blueherongalleryde.com • bueherongallery@comcast.net

BLUE HERON GALLERY PRESENTS

AprilfeaturesAprilfeatures

Featuring  the Photography ofJan WilliamsNature and Landscape Photographer

We now have antiques, vintage and home decor!! Check out our ever changing inventory!

INVITATION TO BID14th STREET AREA ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

Sealed bids for the City of New Castle 14th Street Area Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project will be received by the City Administrator until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015, at the City Administration Building, 220 Delaware Street, New Castle, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the stated time will be returned unopened. Project includes a base bid and three alternate bids. Base bid work involves the complete rebuild of portions of 14th Street, Bellanca Street, and Linden Avenue and mill and overlay portion of Bellanca Street in the Route 273 right-of-way. Substantial demolition and the addition of drainage inlets and pipes are included. Project also includes maintenance of traffic, curb and curb and gutter, driveway restoration, site restoration, and striping and signage. One alternate bid involves a turning lane from a State roadway and portion of entrance for new parking area, demolition of existing shoulder, grading for drainage, maintenance of traffic, and striping and signage. Other alternates involve complete rebuild and / or mill and overlay of two alleys and include maintenance of traffic, sidewalk, valley gutter, crosswalk, and handicap ramps.Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from New Castle Public Services Department, 900 Wilmington Road (Trolley Barn), New Castle. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 201 Delaware Street, New Castle. Attendance of this meeting is mandatory for all prospective bidders and will be a pre-requisite for submitting a bid. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid – Proposal for 14th Street Area Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project. Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and Maintenance Bond, and Contractor’s Insurance are included in the Contract Documents. Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids on this contract and are encouraged to do so.Each Bidder must deposit with their bid a security equivalent to 10% of the bid amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the instructions for bidders. The City of New Castle reserves the right to reject any or all bids and makes such award as appears most advantageous to the City. The City may extend the time and place for the opening of the bids from that described in the advertisement, with not less than two calendar days-notice by certified delivery, facsimile machine, e-mail, or other electronic means to those bidders who have obtained bid packets.

June 25-28

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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

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Bellanca Airfield Museumand the

Delaware Aviation Hall Of FameOpen House Saturday, April 25th

From 11 To 3 ~ Free Admission (Donations Welcome)Model Train Exhibit, Vintage Aircraft, Displays, Movies and LecturesRte 273 & Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, De

1 Mile East Of The New Castle County Airport (Route 13) or 1 Mile West From The Old Court House – Next To Amazon

For Information And Group Visits Call (302) 762-9057 or (302) 999-8623 Visit Our Web Site At

www.friendsofbellanca.orgJoin us on Facebook at: Friends of Bellanca Airfield

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eastereasterparadeLois Baker of New Castle, a real gen

on the Green strolled off with the title of Best Dressed Lady.

Word has it she’s been attending this New Castle Easter tradition for 35 years!

P A G E A N T Saturday, May 30th

Contestants must be 2-18 of age andreside in the State of Delaware

Registration 9am,Pageant Begins at 10am

New Castle School, 903 Delaware St, New Castle, DE

Judged on: Physical Beauty ~ Appearance Attitude/Personality ~ Overall

Presentation Register at www.SepDayDE.com or

pick up an application at the New Castle Administration Building.

Email for Information: Pageant@SepDayDE.com

Winners of each category will receive a tiara/crown, flowers, sash & a ride in the

Separation Day parade on June 13th!

On a cool, cloudy Easter Sunday afternoon The New Castle Hundred Lions Club held their annual Easter Parade on the Green. Lion William “Bull” Hinton served as the Master of Ceremonies and Lions Nancy Panera and Dave Jones served as co-chairs for the Parade. Judges were Lion Mary Nash and Bill Panera. Parade contestants were led by the

Easter Bunny, aka Jamie Lee Jaquette. Cash prizes were awarded in the following categories:

Age 0-1 Pippa Kane, Elkton, MD, Olivia Williams, New Castle, Bret Marvel, Del City, Cornor Atherton, New Castle, Cecilee Penland, New Castle, Nathan Renoir, Dover, McKenzie Arnold, New Castle, Emiliannah Mancinelli, New CastleAge 2 Alonna Marie Craig, New Castle, Diviana Rojas, Wilm, Jaycob Brogani, New Castle, Michael Carello , New Castle, Molly Chaumps, New Castle, Joseph Rosica, New CastleAge 3-4 Mia Mattson, Wilm, Jake Marvel, Del City, Vincenzo Delle Donne Wilm, Katelynn Wipf , New Castle, Adalae Gordy, New Castle, Alyssa Riley, Bear, Colin Buyse, New CastleAge 5-8 Robert Ade, Bear, Ayla Lenoir , New Castle, Giorgia Higgins, NewarkAge 9-12 Aaron Dantes , New Castle, Alyssia Woodard, New Castle, Ryan Terranova, Hockessin, Ragan Szostkowski, New YorkTeens Corey Doran, New Castle, Taylor Bowerson, Wilm, Best Dressed Male Mark Baker, New Castle, Best Dressed Female Lois Baker, New Castle, Best Dressed Couple Jennifer & Mark Lowman, Bear, Best Dressed Family David, Roxanne & Julien Heinig Elsmere

Best Easter Bonnet Alyssa Reiley, Bear

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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

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.SPONSORED BY

NEW CASTLE SAILING CLUB AND HISTORIC NEW CASTLE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Join the Sailing Club

big ideas

small spaces

for

Join Arasapha Garden Club on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. for the educational program: "Designing Landscapes for Small Spaces." Master Gardener Bob Deming (UofD, '04 and Ohio State, '01) will share simple design tricks to make "even the smallest of gardens" seem bigger than they are. You will learn how to: Make the best use of your small space Keep your design simple Work with constraints so that they become beneficial to the designGet various elements to serve more than one purposeMake a small garden appear larger.Bob will also allow plenty of time to answer all of your garden design questions.Taking place in the Christian Education Building of the New Castle Presbyterian Church, this program is free and open to the public, so be sure to stop by and learn about this very relevant topic. For more information, visit arasapha.org.

P A R K I N G L O T A N D L I C E N S E P L A T E D I S P L A Y Construction of a paved parking area for the Bellanca museum has begun. Lighting fixtures have been installed and grading of the area is progressing. We eagerly await completion... The new paved parking lot will permit the staging of antique car shows and other transportation related events as draws for the Museum. In anticipation, a display of Delaware License plates

going back to 1905 was installed at the Museum using a kiosk constructed by the museum's volunteer master carpenter, Joe Finocchiaro. The display features the collection of David Lincoln, a long time collector, who used to reside near Centerville but now resides in West Chester. The display traces the evolution from the earliest homemade versions to the cherished black porcelain plate and beyond. The display was obtained from DELDOT who may soon offer six newly designed versions of Delaware plates. Rte 273 & Centerpoint Blvd. New Castle, De Saturday 11-3

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The NewCastleConnection to the

Lincoln AssassinationSunday, April 12th, 2:00 PM

New Castle Court House MuseumFor more information call 302-323-4453.

The Amazing Mrs. Penn Proprietress of Pennsylvania

Jean Norvell portrays

Hannah Callowhill Penn and her life with William in Pennsylvania and England.

New Castle Court House MuseumWed. April 15th 7PM

Program is free. For information call: 302-323-4453.

Happeningat the    Court  House

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Sat., April 18th - 6pmBarclays Bank On the Wilmington Riverfront

The auctions -- both silent and live -- offer some of the best values around for luxury items and other goods.  Delectable and plentiful fare tops off the evening’s enjoyment. This is EDR's major fundraiser which supports one-third of the dining room's annual budget.

Please call Priscilla Rakestraw at 302-428-3702 for more information.

Seraphine is a nearly six month old puppy currently in foster care in New Castle. In great health, the vet believes Seraphine is a lab and pit mix

and at 33lbs--her perfectly petite adult size. Seraphine will be up to date on her shots and

spayed prior to adoption.Like any puppy Seraphine is full

of energy and curiosity. What makes her special is her

smarts, friendliness (humans, other dogs, kids) and affection.

She is house-broken, crate trained and has begun puppy

obedience classes.

Contact UsInterested in making Seraphine part of your home? Complete a

pre-application available at www.reneesrescues.orgLocal folks may contact

Pat or Joe Harris at 919-475-6302.

Meet your best friend Seraphine

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Get a reservation form at the New Castle Court House Museum

or online at www.historicnewcastle.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 323-4453