http://capegazette.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest cape life stories from Cape Gazette. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:17:52 EDT Thu, 24 May 2012 00:17:52 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Cape Gazette http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/faith-spirituality-briefs/92484?source=rss Memorial Day Weekend Hoagie Sale May 26 Long Neck United Methodist Women will hold their Annual Memorial Day Weekend Hoagie Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 26. Takeouts only. Prices are ham & cheese $6 and Italian $6.50. To place orders call the church at 302-945-9453, Shirley at 302-945-4532 or Mary Jo at 302-945-8521. The church is at 32051 Long Neck Road, Long Neck. 'We Remember' at Unitarian ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/faith-spirituality-briefs/92484 Wed, 23 May 2012 17:47:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/josh-flood-graduates-from-william-and-mary/826545?source=rss ]]> Helen and Don Flood announce the college graduation of their son Josh on May 13. Josh graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/josh-flood-graduates-from-william-and-mary/826545 Wed, 23 May 2012 16:10:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) School Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/sussex-academy-commends-science-fair-winners-participants/824275?source=rss ]]> The Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences in Georgetown held its school-wide science fair April 26. Every student in the school spent months researching his or her project, conducting experiments and analyzing results. The fair was a chance for the students to share what they have learned. Ribbons were awarded for the top four places in each homeroom. Overall winners were selected for each grade level. In sixth ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/sussex-academy-commends-science-fair-winners-participants/824275 Wed, 23 May 2012 15:19:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) School Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/eagle-s-nest-students-meet-local-author/826473?source=rss ]]> Students in Jessica Hague’s sixth-grade English class at Eagle’s Nest Christian Academy in Milton recently met with Candy Abbott, author of “Gavin Goodfellow: The Lure of Burnt Swamp.” The students had read the book and were excited to meet the author to discuss her motivation, story line, characters and future plans. The book takes place in an area modeled after Sussex County and includes a King’s Ice Cream and ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/eagle-s-nest-students-meet-local-author/826473 Wed, 23 May 2012 15:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) School Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/midweek-trivia-quiz/6667?source=rss ]]> This week's question » What Dutch physicist, astronomer, and mathematician invented the pendulum clock in 1656, inspired by Galileo Galilei’s unfinished idea? Submit the correct answer and be entered in a drawing for this week's prize. Form must be filled out completely. Entrants are eligible to win only once every 90 days. Full Name * Email Address * Mailing Address * City * State * Zip Code * Phone ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/midweek-trivia-quiz/6667 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:45:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/cape-life-briefs/92479?source=rss Summer Sundays begin at Rehoboth Beach Library Summer Sundays have started at Rehoboth Beach Library. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday. Airman Robert J. Gallo completes basic training Air Force Airman Robert J. Gallo graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/cape-life-briefs/92479 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:48:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/delaware-public-archives-to-host-star-spangled-banner-project-june-2/827301?source=rss ]]> With the 200th anniversary of the start of the War of 1812 being observed in 2012, the Delaware Public Archives will be hosting a program titled The Star Spangled Banner Project at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 2. This program will be presented by Suzanne Thomassen-Krauss, senior textile conservator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. As chief conservator for this project at the Smithsonian ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/delaware-public-archives-to-host-star-spangled-banner-project-june-2/827301 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:38:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/delaware-organizations-join-100-000-homes-campaign-to-house-states-homeless/827240?source=rss The Homeless Planning Council of Delaware, Connections Community Support Programs Inc., Ministry of Caring, Sussex County, City of Dover, Delaware State Housing Authority and the Department of Health and Social Services recently announced Delaware’s participation in the 100,000 Homes Campaign - a national, four-year program to house 100,000 vulnerable, homeless individuals and families by 2014. “As a first step, ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/delaware-organizations-join-100-000-homes-campaign-to-house-states-homeless/827240 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:53:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/picnic-in-the-park-committee-continues-planning/828509?source=rss ]]> Members of the Friends of the Canalfront Park in Lewes met recently to continue planning for the Sunday, June 3 Picnic In The Park event. The fundraising event will feature specialties from 13 Lewes restaurants, beverages, live music and children’s activities. The park is on Front Street and the canal in downtown Lewes. Advance ticket reservations are $10 per person. For tickets and information visit www.lewescana... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/picnic-in-the-park-committee-continues-planning/828509 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:44:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/nomination-period-still-open-for-women-s-day-honorees/827885?source=rss There is still time to nominate an outstanding woman for recognition at the 2013 Women’s Day Celebration presented by Delaware Technical Community College and the Jack F. Owens Campus Alumni Association. The closing date for nominations is Thursday, May 31. The Women’s Day Celebration, held annually the first Wednesday in March, recognizes the significant accomplishments of dedicated women and their positive ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/nomination-period-still-open-for-women-s-day-honorees/827885 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:57:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/consortium-students-win-geotracking-contest/825202?source=rss ]]> Sussex Consortium students broke out the big guns and took home first prize in a recent geotracking competition. In April, when the massive USS Missouri gun barrel made its way from Norfolk, Va., to Fort Miles in Cape Henlopen State Park, a class at Sussex Consortium took note. Teacher John Nehrbas said his class closely followed news stories about the gun's historic trip, and students Zack Leonard, Aaron Bradley ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/consortium-students-win-geotracking-contest/825202 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:40:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Melissa Steele) School Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/elementary-students-head-to-economic-competition/824027?source=rss ]]> Solving problems, creating a new product and presenting before a panel of judges will be just a few contests taken on by Sussex County elementary students. More than 60 students from across the county will compete in the M.E. (Meaningful Economics) Competition on Wednesday, May 23, in Georgetown. Milton Elementary teacher Wendy Harrington is taking three teams from her third grade classes, while fellow teachers ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/elementary-students-head-to-economic-competition/824027 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:10:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Rachel Swick Mavity) School Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/georgetown-churches-join-forces-to-read-bible/818583?source=rss ]]> Volunteer Leah Alvarez of Georgetown takes a turn at reading the Bible during a week-long marathon. Volunteers read portions of the Bible for 13 hours each day this past week leading up to the May 3 National Day of Prayer. The event is sponsored each year by the Georgetown Ministers Association. http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/georgetown-churches-join-forces-to-read-bible/818583 Wed, 23 May 2012 08:10:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Faith & Spirituality http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/via-holds-annual-spring-luncheon/823913?source=rss ]]> The Village Improvement Association held its Annual Spring Luncheon May 9 at Kings Creek Country Club. At the luncheon, the VIA also awarded its Citizen of the Year award and inducted its 2012-14 officers. Nelson was selected for this honor for almost single-handedly founding Reading Opens Doors which encourages families to develop a lifelong love of reading by providing families with small home libraries. In ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/via-holds-annual-spring-luncheon/823913 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:07:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/dewey-beach-lions-adopt-a-beach/826459?source=rss ]]> Members of the Dewey Beach Lions Club pitched in for the club's first beach cleanup day May 12. The beach area which the Lions cleaned extends from Collins Street to Bellvue Street in Dewey Beach. The Lions' Adopt-A-Beach Program began in participation with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Division of Watershed Stewardship. Pictured (l-r) are Marie Hutton, Judy Davis and Dennis Diehl. ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/dewey-beach-lions-adopt-a-beach/826459 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:50:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/delmarva-poultry-industry-recognizes-millsboro-growers/822521?source=rss ]]> Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. the trade association for the Delmarva Peninsula’s meat chicken industry, held its 56th annual Booster Banquet April 18 in Salisbury, Md. Thirteen outstanding poultry growers and three individuals were recognized for their work on behalf of the chicken industry. Among those honored were (l-r) Chad and Joanna Carpenter of Millsboro, poultry growers for Mountaire Farms Inc. Their ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/delmarva-poultry-industry-recognizes-millsboro-growers/822521 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:14:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Garden & Farm http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/students-attend-911-awareness-day/823915?source=rss ]]> Students from throughout Sussex County attended the 11th Annual 911 Awareness Day at Sussex County Emergency Operations Center in Georgetown May 10. Sussex County first responders and safety organizations were on hand to teach students about safety and let the students get a first hand look at what their jobs entail. Shown trying out the loudspeaker in P.F.C David Ober’s Dagsboro police car is Carly Fajardo ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/students-attend-911-awareness-day/823915 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/sarah-schultz-and-ernst-leon-jr-to-wed-in-october/827313?source=rss ]]> Ernst Leon Jr. and Sarah Schultz of Lewes are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Holly Bailey of Georgetown. A 2006 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, she is employed by Beebe Medical Center as a phlebotomist. The son of Ernst Leon of Georgetown, the groom-elect is a 2003 graduate of Sussex Central High School. He is employed as a utility operator by Dentsply Caulk in ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/sarah-schultz-and-ernst-leon-jr-to-wed-in-october/827313 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:50:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Staff) Cape Life http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/michele-green-inspired-by-nature/825426?source=rss ]]> Walking the dogs, helping to set muskrat traps or even driving to an interview, there's no telling when Michele Green will find a new location to paint. “I saw like three on the way to the interview,” Green said as she sat surrounded by 62 pieces of her own work in Federal Street Gallery in Milton. An exhibition was held at the gallery May 19, highlighting Green's paintings of the marshes and estuaries of ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/michele-green-inspired-by-nature/825426 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:01:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Nick Roth) Saltwater Portraits http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/with-help-from-friends-lewes-mayor-pedals-to-office/826337?source=rss ]]> Twenty-five local cyclists converged on Lewes Mayor Jim Ford's house along Savannah Road at 8 a.m. May 18 to ride their bikes with him to his city hall office. It's an annual bike ride aimed at promoting a healthy, active lifestyle in Lewes. Cyclists took a short tour of the city before ending at Ford's office. "Call me when you want to ride, and I'd be happy to go, as long as I don't have a meeting," Ford said ... http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/with-help-from-friends-lewes-mayor-pedals-to-office/826337 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 EDT newsroom@capegazette.com (Ron MacArthur) Health