Coastal Point • RUSLANA LAMBERT Rick Testerman, of the Bethany Beach Horticultural Department, tends to the tulips downtown on Monday, May 23.

Ocean View considers Town Road project
The Ocean View Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission reviewed conjoined site plans — (1) for a World Gym facility, and (2) for a pair of office buildings — at the May 19 P&Z meeting.

County initiates sewer study
Sussex County Council covered a range of local sewer projects at the May 24 council meeting — specific district expansions around Millville and Ocean View, and a massive study for Dagsboro-Frankford and West Sussex.

Dorfman tapped for Bethany council seat
On a 5-1 vote of six Bethany Beach town council members, Jerry Dorfman was selected May 20 to fill the council seat recently vacated by Robert Degen. (Degen, previously the council’s only non-resident member, cited other demands upon his time in resigning, effective May 1.)

DelDOT presents preliminary Route 113 options
More than 100 area residents stopped by the Millsboro Fire Hall on May 23, and more than 50 headed down to the Selbyville Fire Hall the next day, to find out just how much impact Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) plans for a limited access Route 113 might have on them.

CORC talks open seats
The Bethany Beach Town Council’s selection of Jerry Dorfman to fill the council seat vacated by Robert Degen means there are now two seats available to be filled on the town’s Charter and Ordinance Review Committee (CORC).

Flood-relief options discussed in Bethany
Members of Bethany Beach’s Flood and Drainage Committee got a more detailed explanation of the options and hurdles involved in reducing flooding problems in the North Pennsylvania Avenue area last week, on the heels of recent news that plans for a pumping system were likely unfeasible.

Learn about the world of marine science
Free, guided tours of the University of Delaware’s marine research complex in Lewes will resume on Friday, June 3. Tours will be offered every Friday morning, beginning at 10:30 a.m., during June, July and August.

Soulfest offers fun for the whole family
Families can spend a day together filled with wholesome fun this Saturday at the second annual “Soulfest” at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ocean City to feature sand castle contest
A swath of Ocean City beach will become a construction site on June 11, but the structures rising from the sand most likely won’t survive the evening tide.

Bridge construction shouldn't hamper fun
Delaware Seashore State Park is gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30, but park staff want to make sure both campers and day use visitors know in advance about changes they can expect due to the construction of the new Indian River Inlet Bridge.

Shorebird to raise money for cure
There will be two guest celebrities in the middle of the Shorebirds Memorial Day festivities who will be helping the team raise funds and awareness for The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter Eastern Shore Region. “Smallville” stars John Glover and Allison Mack will make an appearance at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury.

Assateague hold youth programs
Maryland Department of Natural Resources State Forest and Park Service and Maryland Conservation Corps are offering the following youth group programs at Assateague State Park this summer.

Fenwick hosts Delaware MADD reps
Delaware Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) founder Dolly Banks addressed locals gathered for the Fenwick Island Town Council meeting on May 20 – two days after the eighth anniversary of the death of her 23-year-old son, Michael.

Spring show offers more for shoppers
With the Spring Arts and Crafts show expanding to both halls in the Ocean City convention center this Memorial Day weekend, the event will now offer even more gifts for shoppers.

History to come to life
Delaware history and the Lewes maritime culture will come to life at the Zwaanendael Museum this Memorial Day weekend, May 28 and 29, as the Zwaanendael Museum, located at the intersection of Savannah Road and King’s Highway in Lewes, hosts the seventh annual Lewes Archaeology Festival. The festival hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 28 and from noon to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 29.

Art league offers children's art classes
The Rehoboth Art League will offer weekly art classes for children this summer. Children’s classes are tailored to make art projects age appropriate and ensure that children are with other students close to his or her age. The summer class sizes are limited to 15. Only charge card registration will be accepted by telephone. Participants must preregister for these classes by calling or coming to the office first. Walking into a class unregistered will not be permitted. Call 227-8408 for more information.

Berlin artists to display at Peninsula
Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride, both from Berlin, Md., will exhibit their paintings at the Peninsula Gallery May 28 through June 29. A reception to meet both artists will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., May 28. Both specialize in “plein air” work, where small paintings are completed onsite and used as studies for larger studio pieces, rather than painting direct from photographs. Both paint in oil and for this show have traveled the Eastern Shore recording the things they love, many of which are now beginning to disappear in the name of progress.

DNREC looking for environmentalists
Do you know a student in Delaware who should be recognized for his or her work in protecting the environment?

Bingo hits the beach
Grab something red, white and blue. Bingo-A-Go-Go hits the beach for the sixth summer with an event on Saturday, May 28 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the first game will be called at 7 p.m.

Lecture series at Art league begins
The first lecture in a three-part series on Post-Impressionism will be given at 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, by Sandra Denney at the Rehoboth Art League.

From the beach to the track
“Never look down. Always focus straight ahead. Worry about what you are doing, not the other person.” That’s the advice Henry Foster, age 14 and an 8th-grader at Sussex Central Middle School in Millsboro, says is the most important thing he has learned from his track coach and teacher, Brian Benner. Tips for track that Foster and his teammate, 7th-grader David Bailey, are converting into lessons for life.

The Daytripper
All of us take a lot of pictures during the summer, especially at the shore here in Delaware! What can we do to both make the process more painless, and get greater results for our efforts?

Emotions run high over memorial
It started two years ago with just a single flag and the desire to pay homage to the county’s war veterans.

Deldeo finishes off St. Joe's academic and athletic career in style
Cara Marie Deldeo (Indian River High School) graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Joseph’s University Saturday, May 14, and was made a member of Phi Beta Kappa in recognition of high attainments in scholarship. She was first in her field of study and received the Interdisciplinary Health Services Award.

Money School offers classes
The Delaware Money School was created in December 1999, by Jack Markell, Delaware State’s treasurer. It offers free classes throughout the year on topics such as investment strategies and retirement planning. More than 10,000 students have attended Money School classes since its inception. To register for any of these free classes, call 537-0600, or register online at www.delawaremoneyschool.com.

Gary's offers healthy choices
It all started in Dewey Beach, 15 years ago — and then Paul Noone brought Gary’s Bethany Beach Grill (BBG) to the Bethany area.

A blending of talent
Could there be anything more pleasant than walking into a room graced by a touch of La Dolce Vita? A little brick shop in Millville, opposite the Masonic Lodge on Route 26, offers just the pick-me-up.

Remax honors top associates
REMAX By The Sea recently honored it top sales associates for 2004 at a sales breakfast meeting. The agents were awarded for their outstanding sales and contributions to the communities they serve.

Local police participate in campaign
Continuing through May 31, local police departments — including those in Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, South Bethany and Selbyville — will join Delaware State Police in participating in the fourth annual Click It or Ticket campaign.

University of Delaware professor receives national recogntion
Thomas Hanson, as assistant professor of marine biology-biochemistry at the University of Delaware, has received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Deemed one of NSF’s highest honors for new faculty, the award recognizes and supports the early career development activities of “those faculty members who are most likely to become the academic leaders of the 21st century.”

Tunnell Cancer Center celebrates clinical trial findings
Beebe Medical Center’s Tunnell Cancer Center is taking part in a clinical trial that already is showing promising results for women suffering from the early stages of a type of aggressive breast cancer.

Summer burning restrictions coming
Open burning restrictions in New Castle and Kent counties are in effect from June 1 to August 31. During this time open burning in New Castle and Kent counties is restricted to fires for food preparation, ceremonial and recreational purposes.

Church aims to raise food for the hungry
Vacationers with leftover food no longer need to worry about throwing it away. From June 4 through Sept. 10 at the Bethany Beach Christian Church, unopened packaged foods will be collected and delivered to the Helping Hands Food Bank at the Bethel Tabernacle Church of God.

Frankford man leads police on chase
What started off as a seemingly idyllic afternoon between an estranged couple ended in abduction, a high-speed chase, and an assault on a Berlin police officer.

Dagsboro considers planning commission
Dagsboro Town Council took another look at the Village on Pepper Creek application at the May 23 council meeting, now revised for consideration as 88 single-family homes. The parcel lies west of Main Street, near the old Indian River High School.

Bethany group recommends one-way streets
The controversial recommendation of a Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) workgroup to consider one-way streets in Bethany Beach will, indeed, get full consideration by citizens and officials.

Contractors work for area cancer respite
Several local builders recently set out in search of land and materials, with plans to build a retreat near the Bethany coast for weary cancer patients and their families.

Indian River seniors organize own Baccalaureate
There will be a Baccalaureate celebration on Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m., in the gym at Indian River High School.

The agenda

Baja quality
Pilot to restaurateur — not exactly what one might consider a logical progression, but it’s worked for Baja Beach House Grill’s Rick Hundley.

Wind power
South Bethany has been following developments in the oceanic windmill business, perhaps more closely than any other beach town in Delaware.

Lady Indians look to ride Riley's arm
Good pitching almost always beats good hitting. And that boded well for the Indian River varsity softball team as they headed into their first playoff game of the season, against Concord on May 25.

Indians show progress on courts
A second-round knockout is usually bad, but for Indian River’s varsity tennis team — it’s a good thing.

Golf team opens eyes
When the season started, no one expected them to succeed, except perhaps the players themselves.

Local golfers help Tech
Sussex Tech’s undefeated golf team has a trio of captains to lead them. All three are from the Frankford/Ocean View area.

Fishing report
Over the past week, some places were hot and some not as hot.

Indians battle weather and opponents
It’s hard to say who is going to be the Indian River varsity baseball team’s first opponent going into the playoffs: Newark or the rain.

Girls head to playoffs with grit
The Indian River varsity girl’s soccer team must love it on the edge, because they won their third of four overtime games this season May 19, by defeating Cape Henlopen 2-0.

Technoholics beware — New video game consoles due soon
So I’m sitting at my desk, building some beautiful Coastal Point pages for our gargantuan Memorial Day weekend issue, when our beloved editor, Darin, asked me if I’d heard about the new Sony PlayStation 3 console that had been announced at the E3 video game conference held last week.