Bizarre History of Cape May > Religion played important role in early Cape May life

Written by Jacob Schaad Jr. Tuesday, May 07, 2013 04:51 pm

Religion was an important part of community life in the early 18th century in what was then referred to as Cape Island. It could be said that it played a bigger role proportionately than today when church and state are supposed to be separated.

Some of the styles of the church services were similar to today’s although many modifications have taken place since then. The pulpits stood high, it was said, because the pastors were expected to stand far above the people, and “to be shining examples of Protestant principles.”

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DePietro appointed executive chef at Cape Regional Medical Center

Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 06, 2013 12:00 am

DePietro

 CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Vince DePietro, of North Cape May, has been appointed executive chef at Cape Regional Medical Center.

DePietro has served as executive chef for local restaurants and hotels as well as Marriott International. He also served as food service director for Atria Senior Living Corporation and, most recently, as general manager of food and nutrition for Sodexo, Inc.

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Award-winning film debuts in Cape May

Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 06, 2013 12:00 am

Award-winning film debuts in Cape May

 CAPE MAY – Carole Hart’s award-winning film, “For the Next 7 Generations,” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 19 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 612 Franklin Street.

The screening is $20 including a meal prior to the film viewing at 7:30 p.m. The screening is sponsored by Cape May Holistic Journey.

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Local brewer takes flight

Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 06, 2013 12:00 am

CAPE MAY – Ryan Krill, president of Cape May Brewery at the Cape May County Airport, has received his private pilot certificate after successfully completing an FAA practical check ride.

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DEP permit will allow Town Bank and Villas to connect to city water

Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 03, 2013 10:53 am

VILLAS-  Over 3,800 homes will be able to connect to municipal water in Town Bank and a portion of Villas following the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issuing a water allocation permit to Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority (LTMUA).

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Local woman named top Coast Guardsman in Mid-Atlantic region

Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 03, 2013 10:52 am

Officer 1st Class Christy Herms, a lead instructor at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, instructs recruits. She will be recognized as the Fifth Coast Guard District Enlisted Person of the Year for 2012 during a ceremony May 3.

CAPE MAY –A local Coast Guardsman was named the Enlisted Person of the Year for 2012 in the Fifth Coast Guard District Friday.

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School: Prom breathalyzer tests have proven a good deterrent

Last Updated on Thursday, May 02, 2013 06:04 pm Written by Mary Linehan Friday, May 03, 2013 10:00 am

LOWER TOWNSHIP – Some 500 Lower Cape May Regional High School students attending the prom this weekend will walk the red carpet, check in at the door, get their pictures taken and submit to breathalyzer exams – all before hitting the dance floor.

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Township offers business promotion for recreation funding

Written by Mary Linehan Friday, May 03, 2013 09:30 am

LOWER TOWNSHIP – The township is moving forward with a program to raise funds from local businesses to underwrite the recreation department and special events.

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