http://capegazette.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest posts Sun, 19 May 2013 09:50:31 EDT Sun, 19 May 2013 09:50:31 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Cape Gazette http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/oldies-but-goodies-are-wonderful/1001279?source=rss The Lewes Men’s Chorus plus the Tapsation Dancers presented a rousing, spectacular concert May 11 at Bethel Fellowship Hall. The songs chosen for the theme “Oldies but Goodies” were a refection of years gone by. There was a combination of 19 men’s voices, three band members and three Tapsation Dancers performing. The program began with a lovely musical overture by Bill Earl, the music director and the band ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/oldies-but-goodies-are-wonderful/1001279 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Irene Hazzard) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/looking-forward-to-next-cape-school-board-meeting/1002828?source=rss Kudos to Sandi Minard for the fine job she is doing representing Cape District residents on the school board. It was evident at the May 9 Cape school board meeting at Mariner Middle School that Ms. Minard comes prepared, having done research on topics to be discussed. It was obvious, also, that she is actively and respectfully listening and responding to teacher, parent and citizen concerns. Her knowledge of the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/looking-forward-to-next-cape-school-board-meeting/1002828 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Donna Repass) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/let-s-not-make-a-mountain-out-of-a-molehill/1002362?source=rss Lately, I have been hearing and seeing both in the newspaper and from parents and friends that the Cape Henlopen School District is racially and socio-economically imbalanced when it comes to H. O. Brittingham Elementary and Milton Elementary schools. As a former student of HOB and of the last attending class at Milton Middle, currently known as Milton Elementary, I happen to agree with the protesting parents ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/let-s-not-make-a-mountain-out-of-a-molehill/1002362 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Tighmir I. Sayles) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/dewey-officials-continue-on-foolish-path/1001583?source=rss Thanks to the Dewey Beach Town Council for once again poising itselves for yet another lawsuit by local businesses. By elevating a noise ordinance to a criminal status, and linking it to the revoking of businesses licenses, business will be forced to take the matter to court. Instead of reducing the legal fees line item and funneling town money into much-needed services in the town, they will get to transfer ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/dewey-officials-continue-on-foolish-path/1001583 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Marie Hutton, Ed.D.) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/an-open-letter-to-voters-of-lewes/1001193?source=rss I am deeply grateful to all of you for your support during my bid for a seat on the Lewes City Council. During the weeks of my neighborhood campaign “triathlons” (while biking, walking and climbing stairs) and neighborhood “meet and greet” opportunities, I had an opportunity to meet many wonderful folks and hear their thoughts on issues important to the future of our wonderful city. Your support and friendship ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/an-open-letter-to-voters-of-lewes/1001193 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Candace Vessella) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/can-you-trust-senator-lopez/1001044?source=rss Last week during the Senate floor debate, Senator Lopez stated his opposition to HB75 regarding same-sex marriage. At that time he also took the opportunity to discuss the negativity of the election process prior to the actual election Nov. 6, 2012. (This was irrelevant to the floor discussion on the bill.) He stated, “It comes down to trust.” Many of his constituents sent letters, emails and made phone calls in ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/can-you-trust-senator-lopez/1001044 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Richard Pagnotta) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/good-development-is-appropriate-development/1001042?source=rss The time is drawing near for Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission and Sussex County Council members to vote on the conditional use variance required for the Love Creek RV project off Cedar Grove Road. I hope and pray that the committee members have given this project serious reflection and will decide unanimously to turn down the developer's request for a zoning change to allow the RV campground (and ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/good-development-is-appropriate-development/1001042 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com ( Andreina Crimmins) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/smyk-lopez-invited-to-same-sex-ceremony/1000979?source=rss Last July on a late Saturday afternoon I heard my doorbell ring. I answered the door and there stood an earnest and pleasant looking young man. He introduced himself as Stephen Smyk and said he was a former state trooper and he was campaigning for my district’s seat in the Delaware House of Representatives. He said he was the candidate representing “family values” and asked for my support in the upcoming election.... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/smyk-lopez-invited-to-same-sex-ceremony/1000979 Fri, 17 May 2013 18:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Ron Tipton) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/why-oppose-hb-88-possession-by-a-person-prohibited/1000977?source=rss This bill creates the potential for mistakes to be made by the multitude of officials who are in the string of deciding who keeps their firearms and who does not. From the counselor to the Department of Justice to the courts to the state police to the local law enforcement agencies - this is a huge string of people who can decide someone should be prohibited. There is an enormous potential for these decisions to ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/why-oppose-hb-88-possession-by-a-person-prohibited/1000977 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Theresa Garcia) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/thanks-to-schwartzkopf-markell-for-leadership/1000522?source=rss Tuesday, May 7, was an historic day. We were privileged to witness the state Senate vote on a bill to provide for same-sex marriage in Delaware, and we stood in Legislative Hall and watched Gov. Markell sign the legislation into law. It was a day of elation, celebration and yes, tears of joy. It was a day of justice and respect and equality. As residents of Rehoboth Beach and as Delawareans, we fought hard to ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/thanks-to-schwartzkopf-markell-for-leadership/1000522 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:03:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Patrick Gossett, Howard Menaker, Chris Beagle, Eric Engelhart, Fay Jacobs, Bonnie Quesenberry) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/safe-haven-apologizes-for-cancellation/1000972?source=rss Unfortunately, Safe Haven No Kill Animal Sanctuary has had to postpone our PUPPY LOVE and MOMS! event scheduled for May 11. As you all know we have had a lot of rain over the past week which has put a lot of pressure on our drainage fields. The upcoming storm is putting further pressure on these fields. This has pushed our drainage field mechanical systems to the point where we believe we may develop some serious ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/safe-haven-apologizes-for-cancellation/1000972 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com ( Holly Melzer) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/we-are-all-looking-for-more-perfect-democracy/1000970?source=rss A recent letter to the editor from Reid K. Beveridge on the subject “There is a big difference between capitalism and socialism” started out very clearly and succinctly pointing out what capitalism and the free market have to offer. The main point he was making, that in a competitive marketplace consumers benefit, is absolutely correct. Initially I thought I was reading a letter from a kindred spirit, having ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/we-are-all-looking-for-more-perfect-democracy/1000970 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Richard Freeman) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/peoples-choice-or-politically-correct/1000505?source=rss On May 8, 2013, I read two interesting articles on the internet. One thrilled me, but the other infuriated me! First, let me congratulate Tim Tebow for being No. 1 on the Forbes’ List of America’s Most Influential Athletes. Americans put Tim Tebow at the top of the list - People’s Choice! Next, my heart goes out to a Columbus, Texas high school track and field team for being disqualified in competing for the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/peoples-choice-or-politically-correct/1000505 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:04:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Wilma Caraway) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/lopez-responds-on-lack-of-courtesy/1000432?source=rss The following letter is a response to Greg Oliver's letter appearing in the May 10 edition of the Cape Gazette. Dear Mr. Oliver: Thank you for your note and I'm sorry that my vote on HB 75 was a disappointment to you. You mentioned that you emailed me several weeks ago and did not receive a response. I have gone through both my inbox, saved inbox, deleted folders and junk mail and did not see an email with ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/lopez-responds-on-lack-of-courtesy/1000432 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Dr. Ernesto B. Lopez) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/we-will-not-forget-lopezs-vote/999778?source=rss While not unexpected, your vote no on HB 75, The Delaware Marriage Equity Act, still was a big disappointment. I emailed you several weeks ago and you did not have the courtesy to respond, a first from a Delaware politician. Your vote was a slap in the face to me as a gay state employee. Your vote showed me you did not care about me as your constituent. You proved to your district, which has the fourth largest ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/we-will-not-forget-lopezs-vote/999778 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Gregory Oliver) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/can-i-have-my-vote-back-please/999771?source=rss It is with great regret that I quickly learned that a senator I had admired, someone who I believed to be an outstanding individual, had voted no on the marriage equality bill for Delaware. Republican Sen. Ernie Lopez, who represents Rehoboth Beach, one of Delaware’s very diverse communities, says he was unable to vote yes on this important piece of legislation due to his personal beliefs. I guess his personal ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/can-i-have-my-vote-back-please/999771 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Lou Fiore) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/the-cost-of-progress-whats-your-priority/999279?source=rss I have been following, with some interest, the debate over the value of a CVS pharmacy directly across the street from the Walgreens and next to the site of the old Happy Harry's. I must admit I don't quite see why we would need two very similar stores right next to each other, especially given that half of what they sell can be found in the Food Lion next door. Mr. Beveridge from Broadkill Beach argued that the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/the-cost-of-progress-whats-your-priority/999279 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Charlie Pell) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/new-and-improved-legislation-introduced/999173?source=rss Last year’s General Assembly split over a bill to resolve a long debate to oversee rental increases in leased land home communities. This complex problem has been difficult to understand, and so very hard to resolve. Most contract law issues are solved by comparing similar cases and reviewing judicial records, but not this problem. There are no truly parallel contracts and thus no guidelines for a legislative ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/new-and-improved-legislation-introduced/999173 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:04:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Peter Couming) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/bravo-to-davis-milton-theatre/998826?source=rss Many thanks to Mary Ellen Davis and the Milton Theater group she represents. Mary Ellen’s efforts in bringing the First Annual Shakespeare Festival to Milton was a great success. This four-day event included a birthday party for young Will Shakespeare, a presentation by Sussex County Master Gardener, Wendy Aycoth, titled, “English Gardens & Shakespeare’s Flowers,” a one-man performance of “Will Shakespeare Live!” ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/bravo-to-davis-milton-theatre/998826 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:03:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Marion Jones) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/rv-city-does-not-comply-with-sussex-plan/998590?source=rss I am writing regarding my opposition to the proposed plans for the Love Creek RV Resort and Campground: a rezoning of 140.78 acres with a conditional use to allow for an RV resort and campground to be located south of Ward Road near Cedar Grove Road in Sussex County. In a letter dated Aug. 20, 2012, to Ring Lardner, project designer representing Jack Lingo Asset Management LLC, the owner/developer of this project ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/rv-city-does-not-comply-with-sussex-plan/998590 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (D. M. Torma) Letters