Coastal Point • SUSAN LYONS Warm weather or cold, this swan found a good spot to relax.

Big Easy to bid adieu this weekend
They’ve had a good run at the Big Easy Seafood and Steakhouse, but owner Jerry Richard recently announced he’d pass the torch after this weekend: Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10.

Ocean View prepares to borrow $4 million
The big Ocean View police station project is out for bid, and Ocean View Town Council authorized the town to borrow up to $4 million to finance the project at the Dec. 6 council meeting.

Selbyville applies for housing grants
Selbyville Town Council members unanimously agreed Monday to apply for community development block grants (CDBG) for the town again this year. The grants help low-income property owners and landlords with low-income tenants make needed refurbishments and improvements to their homes.

Selbyville considers multiple issues
The Selbyville Town Council has approved — again — a resolution for an $850,000 bond for water and sewer system improvements, based on votes in 2000 and subsequent years. The re-approval of the council resolution was needed due to some minor changes in languages from when it was passed at the council’s November meeting. Council members voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the amended resolution at their Dec. 5 meeting.

County eyes possible changes to clusters
There seems a consensus on Sussex County Council that the Cluster Development Ordinance (enacted August 2004) may have a few loopholes that need closing. Council enacted a moratorium on new cluster developments last week and continued the discussion on how to close that loophole at the Dec. 6 council meeting.

No timetable for local beach project yet
The impact of detailed language in the federal Energy and Water bill for the 2006 fiscal year on beach reconstruction projects in Bethany Beach and South Bethany is still unclear, according to DNREC beach replenishment guru Tony Pratt.

Sussex County Choppers cater to clients
John Garufi opened Sussex County Choppers in Selbyville in September of 2004 and has been around motorcycles most of his life.

Dagsboro installs planning commission
Dagsboro Town Council packed several years’ worth of new development projects into the summer and fall of 2005 — the town may never see another season like it again.

The Agenda

Dagsboro trio sweeps election
Incredibly high election turnout, incredibly unambiguous result. Dagsboro residents swept in three new town council candidates — three candidates who entered the race as a team, running on a platform for change.

Streetscape plans up for review in Bethany
Bethany Beach residents and officials will get a new perspective on a long-running plan for the town at a special meeting set for Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. in the town hall. The long-touted Streetscape project for Garfield Parkway will be the subject of discussion at the meeting, with presentations and analysis on two potential designs.

Frankford to apply for housing grants
Frankford Town Council took the bull by the horns Dec. 5 when they unanimously decided to apply for community development block grants (CDBG) in an attempt to revamp their community. The grants are earmarked for refurbishments and renovations to homes owned by low-income residents in Frankford.

State targets January for Assawoman start
The state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) may start work on the Assawoman Canal dredging project as early as mid-January, according to DNREC’s Chuck Williams (Soil and Water Conservation).

Blossoming business
The weather outside is frightful, but inside Blossoms, business is blooming.

Rejuvenated
The old Robinson house, one of Millville’s historic landmarks for more than 100 years, is looking rather sprightly at its new location on Cedar Drive.

New players give Lady Indians optimism
Indian River girls’ varsity basketball has undergone major changes. Four of last year’s starting five have graduated or didn’t return to the team and Sommer Chorman has replaced Steve Persolio as the head coach. New players and a fresh perspective could be just what the Lady Indians need to build a program worthy of competing in the Southern Henlopen Conference.

Grapplers look forward to getting on the mats
The Indian River wrestling program made their big move last season. They netted two all-state wrestlers (D.J. Singleterry/Andy Bokinsky) and two state qualifiers (Mike Willis/ Perry Townsend) and Head Coach Jeff Windish anticipates similar results this year due to an outstanding nucleus of experienced wrestlers and quality depth at each weight class.