Coastal Point • RUSLANA LAMBERT Bryan Rust catches some air while kiteboarding off Fenwick Island.

New beach
Fenwick Islanders can breathe a sigh of relief.

Willey gets project passed
A proposal to develop a property owned by Millville Mayor Gary Willey deadlocked the monthly town council meeting Tuesday night for more than 90 minutes. The request eventually won final approval by a 3-1 margin.

Bethany-South Bethany beaches on bubble
If property owners and officials in Bethany Beach and South Bethany were expecting the U.S. House of Representatives would help them out by providing federal funding for major beach reconstruction in the two towns, the appropriations bill recently passed by the House proved sadly disappointing.

The Agenda

County cuts tax giveback after one year
Sussex County Council members struck a $2.2 million tax rebate from the coming year’s $135.1 million budget at the June 14 council meeting. Last year, only Council Member George Cole (4th District) wanted to chop the tax rebate — and, like last year, he said it amounted to little more than “a large pizza and a couple of sodas” per citizen.

Umpire shortage leaves players waiting on deck
Despite the rise in the popularity of other sports, such as soccer and lacrosse, more than 500 enthusiastic young baseball and softball players continue to come from around southern Sussex County to play for the 43 teams in the Lower Sussex Little League.

Workshop set for June 17 in Bethany Beach
The recommendation of a Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) workgroup to consider one-way streets for three major thoroughfares in Bethany Beach will be up for public comment on Friday, June 17, with a special public hearing set for 2 p.m. at the town hall.

Surf shop celebrates 25 years in business
Bethany Surf Shop made its silver anniversary a few weeks back (Memorial Day weekend), and what more auspicious date to celebrate 25 years than Saturday, June 25th.

State switches away from Fresh Pond entrance
Yes, the main entrance to Fresh Pond State Park, just north of Fred Hudson Road on Route 1(and that parking lot) is closed — and yes, the park is still open.

Hometown Hero--She loves people
“I just love people.”

The Daytripper
Off we go again to the Eastern Shore! On an earlier trip, we went to St. Michaels, Md., where we found a nice mix of history, gift shops, restaurants, lodging, and small town charm. However, there are two great excursions from the St. Michaels area that are well worth your trouble. These can be a separate trip, or you can combine them with a trip to St. Michaels, if you have enough time.

Selbyville to be a hotspot for all this weekend
To complete the photo-op Triple Crown this Saturday, Mayor Clifton Murray must find only a baby to kiss. After inaugurating Selbyville’s new railroad museum in the morning, Murray will award a six-foot Mayor’s Choice trophy to the owner of his favorite auto in the Old Timers’ Day car show.

Selbyville to showcase new train museum
Selbyville Mayor Clifton Murray will officially open the town’s new railroad station museum Saturday, June 18 at 9 a.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the 49th annual Old Timers’ Day, a daylong celebration and longtime Selbyville tradition.

County considers changes at Lynn Lee
Concerned manufactured home park residents attended the June 9 county Planning and Zoning (P&Z) commission, to learn more of the plan that would utterly transform the Lynn Lee Village, north of Ocean View.

South Bethany welcomes back guards
South Bethany Town Council marked the June 10 council meeting with a welcome back, to beach patrol captain Chris Miller, and a bon voyage recognition for Lloyd Hughes (he didn’t refile for town council this year).

Work on Bethany museum progresses
With the inaugural edition of the Seaside Craft Show behind them and considered “an enormous success,” members of the Bethany Beach Cultural and Historical Affairs Committee (CHAC) are shifting their focus back to one of the committee’s core tasks: the town museum.

Millville shop covers all the bases
Twenty years come September, and the Miller’s Creek shop, or shops, rather, are still plugging along, under the same ownership and offering, in many cases, the same merchandise.

Clothing store a longstanding treasure
Ken Crooks has a corner all to himself, tucked away on Cedar Neck Road, north of Route 26. Crooks owns Treasure Island Fashions.

Surfers compete in Ocean City
The Surfrider Foundation sponsored the fifth annual Surfrider Longboard Team Challenge at the Castle in the Sand in Ocean City on June 11.

World Series organizers optimistic for 2005
The largest youth sports league in the world will be holding one of its most important events in Sussex County.

IRHS student-athletes reaching heights
Indian River High School students have proved that they can and will continue to be successful in athletics, but it’s their achievements and dedication to academics that sets them apart from other Delaware schools.

Fishing report
Since last week, fishing has improved in most areas, while some stayed the same.