Coastal Point • JOHN DENNY Jonas Gerken dribbles the ball at Indian River Soccer Club's Kindergarten Camp, on June 27.

Coastal Point Viewpoint 2005.07.01

Local legislators sprint for the finish
Walking into Legislative Hall in the state capital in the last few days of the legislative session can leave visitors with the impression that someone just poured hotcakes onto an acre-wide griddle — and they’ve all finished cooking on one side.

Affordable-housing study short of expectations
Sussex County Council Member Lynn Rogers last summer asked for the assemblage of a committee to investigate affordable housing options for the county.

EPA explains push for environmental regs
What’s it worth to the citizens of Sussex County to have a clean Inland Bays watershed? To never again have to smell the rotting sea lettuce floating in the polluted, nutrient-overladen waters — to swim, to eat the fish and clams, without fear of detriment to health?

BBLA remains intact, but changed
Despite recent talk of dissolving the Bethany Beach Landowners Association (BBLA), the group will continue to play a role in the town for the forseeable future.

Council plumbs fundamentals
Dagsboro Town Council members touched some bedrock issues related to growth at their June 27 council meeting, before a full house of concerned citizens.

Incumbents keep Fenwick seats
There will be no town council election in Fenwick Island this year.

Fenwick Island approves $1.4 million budget
Members of the Fenwick Island Town Council approved a $1.4 million budget for the town’s 2006 fiscal year at their meeting Friday, June 24. The 6-0 vote (Mayor Peter Frederick was absent) reflected the lengthy process that involved input from the community, department heads, committee members and council members over recent months.

250 years of service
Prince George’s Chapel in Dagsboro, perhaps the oldest building with any surviving features in this part of the county, is about to turn 250

The Daytripper: Indian River Life Saving Station always fun
This is surely my favorite trip. It is well worth a morning or afternoon of your time. The Indian River Life Saving Station is only a 20-minute drive north of Bethany Beach. See “How Do We Get There” for directions.

Psychotherapist, veteran moves practice
After treating hundreds of patients during his three years in Ocean City, Md., psychotherapist Dr. Peter Lamb will be moving his practice to Ocean View in the beginning of July.

Coastal Workers give a taste of melting pot
From storefronts to front lawns, displays of Southern Delaware’s patriotism rocket toward ubiquity in anticipation of the Fourth of July. Some summer visitors, however, find American spirit in the smile of a stranger rather than in a wave of stars and stripes.

Fenwick shops present unique choices
The Hastings family — John and Teresa Callahan — have searched the world over for the best in women’s fashion, silver, gold and gemstones, and their ships have been returning to port in the Village of Fenwick for the past 32 years.

Junior lifeguard program beginning in Fenwick
Young aspiring lifeguards or even those with just an interest in lifeguarding have an opportunity to fulfill their needs and desires this summer.

Bayside revealed
Carl M. Freeman communities welcomed a new addition to Sussex County on Sunday. Bayside’s model court opened on Route 54, several miles west of Fenwick Island, showcasing the five different home designs available and the Jack Nicklaus signature 18-hole golf course.

Relaxation at the shore
“Know your therapist,” is advice that Anne Marie Connor gives to anyone looking for a massage.

Storytime a success in Fenwick
Members of the Fenwick Island Parks and Recreation Committee declared the first storytime event of the summer season a rousing success.

Hydrangeas, Queens of the summer seashore garden
Hydrangeas have a long association with the seashore. Many of the original cottages in the Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach areas were planted with hydrangeas, and their popularity continues to this day. With their large showy blossoms and exquisite colors, they are the queen of summer flowers.

Ocean View residents consider historic district
Ocean View residents heard from State Historic Preservation Office’s (SHPOs) Robin Bodo and Preservation Delaware’s Trent Margrif earlier this month, regarding a possible historic district for their town.

Fenwick considers food, docks, and lifts
There were mixed reviews for two proposed ordinance changes in Fenwick Island at the June 24 town council meeting.

Public fireworks displays offer safe fun
The skies over coastal Delaware will light up over the holiday weekend with a variety of pyrotechnics displays.

What exactly does a state representative do?
Legislative Hall is an impressive building, to be sure, but very accessible, and Rep. Gerald Hocker’s office is no exception to the rule. A quick trip through security, down the hall, through a reception are, skirt a few cubicles, and there you are.

The Agenda

One-stop renting
With the forgetful vacationer in mind, Bethany and Resort Rental Service is prepared to rent out pretty much anything from body boards to sheets and towels.

Fourth Festivites
From coast to countryside, organizers are gearing up with weekend activities and finishing up final preparations for Monday’s slew of events celebrating Independence Day.

Camp kicks off summer soccer
Lower Sussex County’s River Soccer Club kicked off its summer activity with Kindergarten Camp (ages 5-7) and Youth Camp (8-14) on June 27. The camps were set to run until July 1.

Sussex makes good showing
Seaford’s Big League all-star team down-right stole the first game of a double-header June 26, defeating Lower Sussex 9-7. But Sussex’s Big League finest made sure that they sealed the deal to win the second game 6-4. Lower Sussex leads the season series 3-2 over Seaford.

Girls looking good for future championship
The Little League Lower Sussex 9-10 softball All-Stars proved when they played on June 28 they will be serious contenders for the championship in the future.

Post 28 goes to 6-4 after splitting with Delvets
The Post 28 Legion Warriors cut down Dover Post 2 on June 23, and Delvets in one of two games of a June 25 doubleheader, to improve their record to 6-4 on the season.

Fishing Report
From last week to the this week, fishing has remained pretty good.