June 11, 2019

PUZZLES’ new wooden jigsaw features iconic Lewes sunset photo

Locally owned PUZZLES commissioned the work of Milton photographer Robert Young after reaching out on Facebook for photographic submissions of a quintessential Lewes sunset to be used as the image on its latest puzzle.

The 204-piece, 9.5-inch-square wooden jigsaw puzzle, “Delaware Bay Sunset,” features an iconic sunset at The Point in Cape Henlopen State Park, with the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse visible in the background.

https://www.capegazette.com/article/puzzles’-new-jigsaw-features-iconic-lewes-sunset-photo/182152

July 11, 2018

PUZZLES jigsaw features Lightship Overfalls

Locally owned PUZZLES and the Overfalls Foundation commissioned Lewes photographer Michele Buckler to provide a photograph of the Lightship Overfalls for an exclusive jigsaw. The photo depicts the ship’s recent return to Lewes after a five-month refurbishment at the Dorchester Shipyard in New Jersey. The 550-piece jigsaw puzzle commemorates the 80th anniversary of the lightship, which is one of only seven still open to the public. The ship is berthed on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal adjacent to Lewes Canalfront Park.

https://www.capegazette.com/article/puzzles-jigsaw-features-lightship-overfalls/160675

February 17, 2018

New Lewes jigsaw offered at PUZZLES. Lewes resident and internationally known artist Ruth Lozner created PUZZLES’ latest jigsaw puzzle of Lewes – Greetings from Lewes, Delaware! Locally owned PUZZLES has commissioned the work of Ruth Lozner, a resident of Lewes and internationally known artist, to create its latest jigsaw puzzle of Lewes – Greetings from Lewes, Delaware! The 550-piece jigsaw puzzle celebrates iconic landmarks and images of Lewes in postcard style using the Old English scratchboard technique. Locals and visitors alike will recognize their favorite views of Lewes town, maritime areas, flora and fauna. This original piece of artwork was produced by Lozner for presentation to Lewes' namesake town in Sussex, England.

http://www.capegazette.com/article/new-lewes-jigsaw-offered-puzzles/151087

November 17, 2017

WRDE Live Broadcast from PUZZLES:

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October 12, 2017

Shop, eat and fish in Lewes during construction

Andrea Spuck and Tim Southerst

http://www.capegazette.com/article/shop-eat-and-fish-lewes-during-construction/143844

December 7, 2016

Puzzles offers exclusive jigsaw celebrating Lewes “On the Canal in Lewes”.  Locally owned Puzzles has commissioned the work of Lewes photographer Michele Buckler to provide a photographic image of Lewes; it is currently available as a jigsaw puzzle at the store. The 1,000-piece puzzle celebrates Lewes' maritime heritage and the importance of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal as a center of commerce and business for hundreds of years.

http://www.capegazette.com/article/puzzles-offers-exclusive-jigsaw-celebrating-lewes/121539

September 11, 2016

Kalmar Nyckel ends Lewes season by graduating a local crew of volunteers

Markell designates it ‘Delaware's Tall Ship;

While completing training in Lewes, volunteers had the option to live aboard ship or commute if local. Shown in back (l-r) Tim Southerst, Lewes; Katia Sol-Church, Wilmington; William Ryan, Bethany Beach and Wilmington; Bart Physioc, Annapolis, Md.; Andrew Lyter, Lewes. In the middle, Ken Boone, Baltimore, Md.; Barry Birney, Ocean View and Garnet Valley, Pa.; Frank Cebula, Lewes; Ron Parks, Rehoboth and Harrisburg, Pa.; and Andrea Spuck, Lewes; In front. Claire Benesh, Lewisberry, Pa.; Shore and Relief Captain Sharon Dounce, Wilmington; Second Mate Hailee Grimes, Florida; Ship's Master, Captain Lauren Morgens, Wilmington; First Mate and Engineer Matt Rajkovich, Wilmington and Baltimore, Md. 

The Kalmar Nyckel wrapped up its 2016 August Summer Season in Lewes soon after graduating its 38th class of new volunteers. Coming from all walks of life and experience, bringing a variety of skills, these 11 men and women join approximately 300 others who can "Weather Clew, Sheet Home" and "Heave Around the Halyard."

http://www.capegazette.com/article/kalmar-nyckel-ends-lewes-season-graduating-local-crew-volunteers/115444

July 10, 2016

PUZZLES and Lewes Gourmet owners celebrate anniversary with ribbon cutting

Shown are in back (l-r) Lou Braithwaite, Gavin Braithwaite, Lewes Mayor Ted Becker and Lewes Deputy Mayor Fred Beaufait. In the second row are Betsy Reamer, Lewes Chamber; Judy Doyle, employee; Sarah Smith, employee; and Rob Morgan, Lewes City Council. In front are Alexandra Southerst, John Southerst, Tim Southerst, Andrea Spuck and Elizabeth Southerst.

Tim Southerst and Andrea Spuck assumed ownership of PUZZLES and Lewes Gourmet on the canal at 108 and110 Front St. in Lewes June 30, 2015. They celebrated the one-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting with family, store colleagues, city officials and previous owners Gavin and Lou Braithwaite. The Braithwaites actively assisted the Southerst family as they transitioned into the world of retail ownership and Lewes life over the past year.

http://www.capegazette.com/article/puzzles-and-lewes-gourmet-owners-celebrate-anniversary-ribbon-cutting/110816

 May 17, 2016

Andrea Spuck and Tim Southerst: World travelers set roots in Lewes

Community spirit sold owners of Puzzles and Lewes Gourmet

Tim Southerst and Andrea Spuck took their family to Lewes Castle, Sussex, England, during a trip over spring break. Shown are (l-r) Tim Southerst, Andrea Spuck, John Southerst, Elizabeth Southerst and Alexandra Southerst.

There's no place like home, and Andrea Spuck and Tim Southerst didn't quite know what home felt like until they found Lewes.

The owners of Puzzles and Lewes Gourmet on Front Street have lived all over the world, including England, Amsterdam, Belgium, Germany and across the United States. But none of those places had the same feeling as Lewes.

http://www.capegazette.com/article/andrea-spuck-and-tim-southerst-world-travelers-set-roots-lewes/103909

May 3, 2016

Blog featuring a visit to PUZZLES:

PUZZLES in Lewes, Delaware, your one-stop destination for all your puzzle needs..... -- Open every day 10 - 5 year-round plus evenings in summer -- Jigsaws, crosswords, mazes, sudokus, brainteasers and lots, lots more! -- For all ages – 18 months to 100 years! -- Since 1992 – Best selection in the USA!

 http://aereport.tv/2016/05/03/puzzels/

March 2, 2016

WRDE AE Report tv with Michael Sprouse

Join host Michael Sprouse and the A&E crew as they go for an afternoon of brain exercise at “the center of the universe” for puzzle lovers in downtown Lewes, Delaware when they visit Puzzles and puzzle enthusiast and shop owner Tim Southerst:

http://aereport.tv/2016/03/02/march-2-puzzles-in-downtown-lewes-de/

 

November 15, 2015

PUZZLES offers exclusive jigsaw celebrating Lewes' maritime heritage. PUZZLES in Lewes commissioned Delmarva artist Carol Dyer to provide the only image of Lewes currently available as a jigsaw puzzle.  Locally owned PUZZLES has commissioned the work of Delmarva artist Carol Dyer to provide the only image of Lewes currently available as a jigsaw puzzle. The 550-piece jigsaw puzzle celebrates Lewes’ maritime heritage and the importance of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal as a center of commerce and business for hundreds of years.  *** This puzzle is out of stock ***

www.capegazette.com/article/puzzles-offers-exclusive-jigsaw-celebrating-lewes-maritime-heritage/93245

July 25, 2014

Lewes shop owners embarking on retirement

Braithwaites reminisce about their decades downtown; stores to remain open

Gavin and Lou Braithwaite are not just well-known, established shop owners in downtown Lewes. They are active, involved citizens.

http://www.capegazette.com/article/lewes-shop-owners-embarking-retirement/69237