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Coastal Point Viewpoint 2005.01.28

Boesch takes over as planning chair
The Bethany Beach Planning Commission saw a number of changes at its meeting Saturday, Jan. 22. First, resident Jerry Dorfman joined the commission, appointed to the seat vacated by Lew Killmer upon his selection to the town council.

OV shuffles ordinances
Ocean View Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission Members on Jan. 20 moved into a holding pattern on a zoning ordinance aimed at reducing density.

Hocker outlines his path to legislature
Rep. Gerald Hocker knows the 38th District — he was born and raised in Millville, and he hasn’t strayed too far over the years.

Bethany deadlocked over church property
Town officials in Bethany Beach were reluctant to formally commit themselves to a plan to use the former Christian Church property adjacent to the town hall as “open space” when offered $250,000 to do so at the Jan. 21 town council meeting.

Bethany renews contract with lobbyist
The Bethany Beach Town Council unanimously voted to renew the town’s contract with beach replenishment consultants Marlowe & Co. at the council’s Jan. 21 meeting. The contract pays the firm $3,500 per month, from January to December 2005, with a maximum of $350 per month in out-of-pocket expenses. The contract allows either party to terminate the contract within 60 days, after providing 30-days notice.

Gas leak puts BBVFD out in the cold
While most area residents were taking great pains to stay inside last weekend — well away from temperatures in the teens, wind chills near 0, and side streets that resembled ice-skating rinks more than byways — more than two dozen firefighters, paramedics and fire police spent hours in the freezing cold in support of their mission of public safety.

License revocation ordinance approved
Bethany Beach Town Council members unanimously approved two pieces of legislation at their meeting Friday, Jan. 21.

Farmers advised to watch for soybean fungus
Sussex County may be renowned for poultry, but farmers grow a hill of beans here, too.

County P&Z denies retail near St. George's church
The Sussex County Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission, at the Jan. 20 P&Z meeting, decided Gregg White’s self-imposed deed restrictions weren’t enough to warrant a change of zone from agricultural-residential (AR) to commercial (C-1).

CORC establishes new procedures
Bethany Beach’s Charter and Ordinance Review Committee (CORC) has a new way of doing business, and that’s thanks — at least in part — to the committee’s recent efforts to develop a mission statement.

Fire Report
The Bethany Beach Fire Department received assistance from Millville, Rehoboth Beach and Roxana firehouses as they responded to a house fire in Bethany on Sunday, Jan. 23.

Much earlier that morning, Selbyville and Frankford Fire Departments had responded to a burning chicken house. According to the State Fire Marshall’s Office, the incident occurred at 4:56 a.m., on McCabe Road, in Frankford.

Later that same night, Dagsboro and Frankford Fire Departments responded to an outbuilding fire in Frankford.

There were two fire calls the next day, Monday, Jan. 24.

Shortly thereafter, the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, assisted by Roxana and Bethany Beach firehouses, responded to a fire at a Frankford business.

County council reviews 2004 audit
Sussex County Council hosted accounting firm Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner at the Jan. 25 council meeting for a review of the 2004 fiscal year.

DelDOT responds to BFCC's center lane request
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce recently asked state officials to consider significant design modifications for an improved Route 26, just as that project began rolling ever so imperceptibly forward.

Bethany dam project creates concern
“We will not cause flooding in other areas to solve problems in Bethany Beach.”

It was important enough of a statement that Bethany Beach Town Council Member and Drainage Committee Chairman Harold Steele felt compelled to reiterate it on numerous occasions and in numerous ways in recent weeks, including at the town council meeting Jan. 21.

Bethany selects new auditor
The Bethany Beach Audit Committee recommended to the town council on Jan. 21 that the town contract with auditing firm Trice, Geary & Meyers to be the town’s auditor for the coming year.

Service and friendship
Christina Del Viscio has taken a “leap of faith,” leaving her business, home, friends and social life behind to make a brand new start in Sussex County.

What's cooking? - New chef takes the helm at Fat Tuna
The Fat Tuna Grill, across from the Millville Volunteer Fire Company on Route 26, recently welcomed incoming executive chef Mike Persichetti, of New York.

Coach enjoying successful return
Steve Persolio, once again head coach for the Lady Indians (after a one-year hiatus), has been in the game for a good long time.

Weather, Cape stifle wrestlers
While Cape Henlopen proved to be a tough opponent, defeating the Indians 52-18 last Friday on Senior Night, Jack Frost appears to be Indian River’s bitter ally.

Girls look ahead to Central clash
David beat Goliath, the colonists won the revolution, the New York Jets beat the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, the 1980 U.S.A. Olympic hockey team defeated the Russians (we beat them to the moon too), the Marlins won the 2003 World Series over the Yankees and, Friday night, the Indian River girls basketball team hopes history repeats itself as they host their red hot rival, Sussex Central.

Boys epitomize coach's personality
Defense, hustle, positive attitude, rebounding, and more defense equal the recipe for Indian River boys’ varsity basketball head coach Pat Kelly.

At what price — interior design
How much is this going to cost anyway?

It all depends on what you want. There are countless variables in any interior design undertaking: size and scope of the project (one or two rooms or the entire house?), the quality of products (ready-made or custom?) and the timetable (three weeks or three years?). Whatever the scenario, budget is very, very important. It can make or break a job (or you!). Whether you are working with a professional interior designer or winging it alone, at some point design dreams get rudely awakened by the inevitable and ever-looming dollar sign. Hopefully, budget reality hits before you hit that half-price sale at the local furniture store and purchase that sofa which ends up driving the design project to distraction.