Coastal Point • SAM HARVEY A sunrise last week is all the proof we needed that Sam Harvey indeed has no life. But it is a great photo.

Coastal Point Viewpoint 2005.04.15

Millville gets a peak at future
Officials and representatives of Millville Township LLC presented their sketch plans to the town council and a group of eager residents during the town’s regular council meeting on Tuesday, April 12.

County puts a hold on 84 Lumber plans
The proposed expansion at Clarksville’s 84 Lumber — chock full of improvements — came before Sussex County Council on April 12.

County reintroduces open space talk
Sussex County Council once again turned to the issue of open space requirements at the April 12 council meeting, continuing work begun last year.

Tournament brings in scholarship funds
The Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Alpha Eta chapter, has raised enough money at their first-ever golf tournament to fund not one, but two, $5,000 scholarships for graduating Indian River High School seniors.

Fenwick business leaders brainstorm on future
Members of the Fenwick Island business community came together Wednesday, April 13, to discuss their vision for improving the town’s commercial area. The event was inspired by similar visioning workshops held for the town’s property owners in 2004 and, like those workshops, was facilitated by Town Council Member Harry Haon.

Workers face dangerous situations
Staring down the front of a vehicle as it topples orange safety barrels is a frightening experience. It’s an image too many Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) employees and contractors working in construction zones face.

Meredith remains mayor after election
Ocean View Mayor Gary Meredith was sworn in for a second term at the April 12 special meeting, following a strong showing at the polls over the weekend.

Coastal Moose to get go-ahead on location
An application for a new lodge location for the Loyal Order of Moose Inc., East Sussex Lodge #2542, received preliminary approval recommendations from the county’s Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) on April 7.

Fenwick prepares to cover its beach
With the summer only an arm’s length away, the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol Committee met April 9 to review lifeguard decorum and responsibilities, discuss plans for a July 2 community beach bonfire and set parameters for the planned junior lifeguard program.

South Bethany approves 2006 budgets
South Bethany Town Council approved the fiscal 2006 budgets, set the rental tax rate and adjusted various fees at the April 8 council meeting.

South Bethany reviews town plan
It’s been five years, and South Bethany’s Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) is once again up for certification. Members of the town Planning Commission gathered for a work session on the document April 11.

Frankford considers four-duplex project
Frankford resident Dean Esham addressed the town’s Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission last week (April 7 P&Z meeting), asking for a change of zone to accommodate four duplexes at 65 Reed Street.

A different angle
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pa., Laird attended Point Park College (business/math) and George Washington University (operations research) en route a 35-year career with the federal government.

Chamber hosts forum of council members
Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce members gathered on April 7 for eggs and sausage — with a side of politics.

Jamboree Boys welcome in professionals
It’s that time once again, country music fans — time for the Hocker family’s annual Springtime Jamboree. The two-day event (April 22 and 23) will benefit Lower Sussex Little League (LSLL) this year.

Deadline nears for School Board ballots
Anyone who will need to vote by absentee ballot in the upcoming Indian River School District (IRSD) School Board election will need to take certain steps — as soon as possible.

Annual geranium sale now going
Spruce up your yard and garden with beautiful geraniums.

Indian River Marina to use biodiesel fuel
Come May 9 the Indian River Marina may smell more like your local movie theater than a highway truck stop thanks to the use of a soybean-based biodiesel fuel in the bathhouse heating system and its sale as a boat fuel.

The Agenda
What's happening in the community.

Bethany discusses history
The Bethany Historical and Cultural Committee met Monday, April 11, to discuss how best to preserve the history of the beach town. Resident Jane Vincenti recently expressed an interest in having her house on First Street registered as a historic home, to preserve a bit of the past under the pressure of the expansion of new homes.

Marriage Licenses

Police Corner
Every motorist knows that the most important street sign is a stop sign. It assigns right of way, reduces accidents at intersections and is used as a speed control device. Do you know how many stop signs are in the town limits of Bethany Beach? The number is 244, with 99 on the east side of Route 1, and the remaining on the west side. Some of you may think that this is way too many, considering that we are only talking about 3 square miles of land ... with 244 stop signs!

20 Years
South Bethany doesn’t have the largest commercial district around, but what the town lacks in quantity it makes up for in quality.

Let it out
Every month, the Millsboro Art League hosts a painting workshop that is open to both its members and community participants. With its large open room, high ceiling and tall windows that fill the room with natural light, the League’s old building at 203 Main Street in Millsboro provides a perfect location for beginners and experienced artists alike to let their creative juices flow.

Baseball team grinds out win
What small ball couldn’t accomplish against Seaford on Thursday, April 7 worked just fine when the Indian River varsity baseball team traveled to rival Sussex Central on Tuesday, April 12. They defeated the Knights for the first time in five years, 4-1.

Lady Indians continue to roll
The Indian River varsity girl’s soccer team is off to a hot start, tying No. 4 Caesar Rodney, 1-1, last week and shutting out Milford, 3-0, on April 12. With exception of the game versus Caesar Rodney, the Lady Indians haven’t yielded a goal this season. Three shutouts in four games isn’t a bad way to start.

Indian River splits for the week
The Indian River varsity softball team went one for two in the last week, defeating Seaford 7-4 on April 7 but losing a hard-fought game to rival Sussex Central, 3-1, on April 12.

Lady Indians fall short
One week after defeating St. Thomas More, 4-1, the Indian River varsity girls’ tennis team had the script flipped, as Caesar Rodney easily defeated the Indians, 4-1, on April 8.

Boys fall to Caesar Rodney
Caesar Rodney isn’t ranked No. 2 in the state for nothing, and the Indian River varsity boys’ tennis team found out just how good they really are in play April 13.

Warhawks battle toward playoffs
The Sussex County Warhawks hurdled an obstacle by defeating the Wilmington Raiders 9-0 on April 9, continuing their convoluted playoff push.