http://capegazette.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest posts Thu, 23 May 2013 18:40:30 EDT Thu, 23 May 2013 18:40:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Cape Gazette http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/squishy-lopez-rationale-offensive/1003461?source=rss Elections have consequences and apparently the newly-elected Sen. Lopez has yet to learn that people he represents have very realistic expectations for services. At the top of those expectations is for his constituents to be heard when issues rise to a high level of interest. I, like many neighbors contacted Lopez many times regarding the debate over HB 75. For weeks leading up to this vote, I emailed, snail ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/squishy-lopez-rationale-offensive/1003461 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Allen B. Cuff) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/leave-bible-teaching-to-respective-faiths/1003434?source=rss I attended the Cape Henlopen school board meeting May 9 and am very concerned about the effort to introduce a new elective on the Christian Bible - called “Bible Literacy” - into the curriculum. As school board member Dr. Roni Posner explained at the meeting, the Bible is a sacred text and should not be taught to children outside of a worship context. There is too great a risk that they will not understand the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/leave-bible-teaching-to-respective-faiths/1003434 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Dr. Claire Snyder-Hall) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/emails-to-lopez-lost-in-cyberspace/1005191?source=rss This is an open letter to Sen. Ernie Lopez. I read with much interest your response regarding the unanswered email from one of your constituents trying to explain why you did not respond to him (letter to the editor May 17). I am wondering if maybe that clears up the mystery as to why you did not respond to my letter as well? When I spoke to you on the Senate chamber floor April 30 about my email you stated that ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/emails-to-lopez-lost-in-cyberspace/1005191 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Jon J. Rania) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/two-important-issues-before-cape-school-board/1005177?source=rss Two issues raised at the Cape Henlopen school board meeting May 9, namely the insertion of a “Bible literacy” class into the curriculum, and the proposal to adopt a resolution asking that the state withdraw from the Common Core State Standards Initiative should be of serious concern to all residents of the Cape Henlopen School District. The Bible may be considered as a subject in a public school curriculum in a ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/two-important-issues-before-cape-school-board/1005177 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Mary Beth Crafts) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/same-sex-marriage-fight-not-going-away/1005169?source=rss The same sex marriage law passed in Delaware has a caveat allowing churches, priests and ministers from having to officiate at same sex weddings if against their principles. The state of California passed same sex marriage and the electorate objected. They placed the issue on the ballot and it was overturned by a fairly significant margin. One couple filed suit with a federal judge and the votes of the citizens ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/same-sex-marriage-fight-not-going-away/1005169 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:04:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Robert J. Frost) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/future-resident-concerned-about-lopez/1005135?source=rss As a future resident of your great state, I was grateful to hear that the Delaware state government passed HB 75 (same-sex marriage) and that my marriage to my partner will be honored in Delaware. But I'm appalled at the comments made by state Sen. Ernesto Lopez on the floor during the Senate debate. Granted, I know little about the campaign he was involved in during the election season, but his comments indicate ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/future-resident-concerned-about-lopez/1005135 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:03:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Kelly Sheridan) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/dewey-deserves-kudos-for-new-noise-law/1005118?source=rss I would like to thank and congratulate the Dewey Beach Town Council for unanimously passing changes to the business noise ordinance, as recommended by the Quality of Life Committee. These changes prove that Dewey commissioners are doing exactly what they promised when elected, and protecting and caring about the rights of everyone in our community. The ordinance can be seen on the town's website, as well as the ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/dewey-deserves-kudos-for-new-noise-law/1005118 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Gary Keith) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/counterpoint-to-hutton-s-letter-on-dewey-noise-ordinance/1004125?source=rss Many people I talked with last weekend are taking umbrage with Marie Hutton’s letter in the May 17 Cape Gazette. In point of fact, umbrage is taken so often in Dewey these days, it is a more frequent thing than taking of AC units for scrap metal value. It falls just shy of taking for granted, which is something that the public does in expecting more acrimonious banter to fly around in the nasty e-blasts and ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/counterpoint-to-hutton-s-letter-on-dewey-noise-ordinance/1004125 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Dave Davis, Ad.D.) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/matters-more-pressing-than-same-sex-marriage/1002365?source=rss In the issue of same sex marriage, I want to bring up some points that I don't believe have been touched upon in the debate. While the vote did result in a victory, I am concerned about the manner in which our State Senators came to base their decision to vote "no". The outcry that a vote for same sex marriage would "destroy" traditional marriage has its roots in our Christian beliefs. God decreed marriage to be ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/matters-more-pressing-than-same-sex-marriage/1002365 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Keith White) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/mosaic-art-walk-could-take-tips-from-portland-maine/1001836?source=rss Friends and I went to the May Mosaic Second Saturday art walk in Rehoboth, which we enjoyed. But I noticed there was nothing going on outside the galleries. Why not? Portland, Maine, another small town which depends on tourism, hosts a similar, First Friday art walk which I've been to many times. I have to say, Portland's is a lot more engaging. The reason is, Portland also allows musicians and artists to perform ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/mosaic-art-walk-could-take-tips-from-portland-maine/1001836 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Jeff Morin) Letters http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/lawmakers-urged-to-approve-legislation/1001406?source=rss I am writing today because I was thrilled about the passage last week of a common sense bill that mandates universal background checks when someone buys a firearm. Following this accomplishment, I now ask lawmakers to pass two more bills that will help make Delaware safe and hopefully prevent future tragedies from happening here. First, I am a strong advocate of House Bill 58, which limits the capacity of ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/lawmakers-urged-to-approve-legislation/1001406 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Susan Kellum ) Letters 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