Coastal Point • SAM HARVEY Looking west from the Indian River Inlet, a brilliant sunset paints the sky. That, or Sam Harvey spilled jelly on the lens again.

Ocean View reviews several ordinances
That’s a lot of ordinance. Ocean View Town Council held first readings on two, continued discussion on two that were tabled at second reading last month and introduced three new ones at the March 1 town council meeting.

Megan's Law in action in Ocean View
Members of an Ocean View neighborhood watch group recently went door to door in their community of Country Village, distributing fliers with information about a new neighbor.

Fenwick hears from DelDOT
Fenwick Island residents heard about Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) input regarding the median, crosswalks and traffic signals at the Feb. 25 town council meeting.

Election time in Ocean View
The Town of Ocean View will hold its annual election on April 9, from noon to 5 p.m., at Town Hall (32 West Ave.).

Police Corner — Facts dispel some drunk driving beliefs
What you are about to read are some facts, as well as my personal feelings about drunk drivers.

South Bethany discusses public works
South Bethany’s Bob Washburn (maintenance mechanic) covered his public works wish list, as town council members continued their series of budget workshops.

Town looks at police pensions
South Bethany Town Council hashed out a tentative buy-in to the state’s pension plan on Feb. 25.

Dagsboro looks to tighten up
Dagsboro advertised a thick agenda for the Feb. 27 town council meeting, and by the end of the meeting, council members decided it was time for a change.

Suit filed against school district
When the possibility of a lawsuit against the Indian River School District and its school board arose in the fall of 2004, Rutherford Institute President John W. Whitehead told the Coastal Point his organization would in some respects welcome a suit that could go to the U.S. Supreme Court — just to finally have a definitive legal decision on the issue of school board prayer.

County get charitable with budget
It’s getting to be budget time again. As part of the yearly ramp-up to County Administrator Bob Stickels’ final proposal, humanitarian organizations once again pitched their causes before Sussex County Council, on March 1.

Mettings aplenty this week

Fenwick readies environmental brochure
“Refreshing surf — sunny days on the beach — gentle breezes on the bay — glorious sunsets” ... When Fenwick Island Environmental Committee members describe their little “jewel by the sea,” these are some of its prime attributes.

Mountaire hosts gospel talent search
Mountaire Farms will be hosting its eighth annual Gospel Talent Search later this month, and there’s some serious prize money on the table again this year.

Local woman receives statewide award
Cheryl Miller, of Roxana, recently received statewide recognition at the Delaware State TRIO Organizations’ annual conference as the recipient of an Outstanding Service Award. Miller is a student enrichment coordinator for the Classic Upward Bound program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

In a nutshell …

Registration now open for Ocean-to-Bay Bike Tour
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for it’s annual Ocean-To-Bay Bike Tour. Riders can enjoy a 20-, 35-, or 50-mile course through The Quiet Resorts. This award-winning tour offers participants a leisurely ride on flat terrain, through coastal and inland bay areas.

Students now being registered for musical theater training
Clear Space Productions is now accepting applications for its Musical Theater Summer Intensive program, which will take place from July 5 to 15, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the 9th Grade Campus of Cape Henlopen High School, 820 Savannah Rd. in Lewes. The cost for the two-week program, serving K-12 students, is $250. For an application call (302) 644-3810.

Bits & Pieces

Scholarships

Kauffman's services to be held March 10
Charles M. Kauffman, 71, of Ocean View, died on Monday, Feb. 28, at the Lewes Convalescent Center. He was an entrepeneuer, Realtor, auctioneer, appraiser, retailer and restaurateur.

Native son returns as entrepreneur
Steve Morgan has returned to his home stomping grounds in Bethany Beach, and he’s here for business. An Indian River High School graduate (1985), Morgan grew up in Middlesex. He moved to Washington, D.C. after college to pick up some metro polish.

IRS announces the 2005 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams
The Internal Revenue Service recently unveiled its annual listing of notorious tax scams, the “Dirty Dozen,” reminding taxpayers to be wary of schemes that promise to eliminate taxes or otherwise sound too good to be true.

Century of service
More than 40 members of the Southern Sussex Rotary Club — and distinguished guests — celebrated their centennial at Gartside’s (Roxana) on Feb. 23.

Lady Indians see season come to an end
The Indian River varsity girl’s basketball team lost their opening playoff game to Sussex Tech, 42-20, on Tuesday night, bringing an end to an up-and-down season.

State champs
Every 17 years the cicadas come out of their slumber to make a lot of racket, and every 15 years at Indian River High School the wrestling program makes some noise of their own, putting out a couple of state champions. Last weekend, D.J Singleterry (215) and Andy Bokinsky (160) ran the table — winning all of their matches on their way to earn their first state championships.

IR instructor dressed for team's success
Major Frank Ryman has served tough duty as a United States Marine in Somalia, but nothing equaled the obligation he had to fulfill after the Indian River Junior ROTC air rifle team won the state tournament last week. Ryman agreed to doll up in his prettiest dress if his air rifle team won the state trophy.

Boys battle, but fall short
They could’ve quit.
They could have packed their bags and coasted into the spring and forgot they ever played the game — but they didn’t. The Indian River varsity boy’s basketball team fought back from a 15 point first-half deficit to cut it to two with only 1:30 left in the game, only to lose in the end 72-65, ending their playoff hopes.

Warhawks hard in opener
The Sussex County Warhawks semi-pro football suffered a crushing 37-0 defeat to the defending Diamond Football League champion Saints on Feb. 25 in their season opener.

Establishing your personal style
You know it when it finally happens! Leafing through home design magazines it still fun, but you no longer seek out the next new thing. You know who you are and what you like. You know what works. You are confident with the color wheel. You are clear about classic proportions in architecture, furniture design and window treatments. You are cool and content with your own creative preferences when it comes to interior design. Yes, by golly, you’ve found it. YOUR STYLE, and it feels great!