Coastal Point viewpoint 2007.03.30
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Coastal Point • RUSLANA LAMBERT
Kultita Aiemkrasin performs a traditional Thailand dance at the Indian River High School variety show on Friday, March 23. See more photos on page 77.
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After reconstruction, beach funding unclear
South Bethany Mayor Gary Jayne called March 19 the town’s “red letter day,” as word came in of full funding of the anticipated beach reconstruction project there and in neighboring Bethany Beach. But with the long-awaited construction now set to begin this fall, the issue of replenishment funding still remains a potential concern for the two towns in the future.
Numbers might lie ... Real Estate market showing signs of recovery
Local home sales numbers for the first quarter of 2007, which ends tomorrow, show the worst quarter for residential real estate sales in recent memory. Sales, as of Wednesday, were roughly 15 percent below those for the first quarter last year, when the real estate market was in the midst of dramatic downward slide that came with construction delays and job losses.
Flagship redevelopment concept opposed
A conceptual plan to allow commercial properties within Fenwick Island to redevelop closer to Route 1, to create a more pedestrian-friendly streetscape, met opposition from town residents and business owners last week.
Local man testifies at NJ homicide trial
As senior loan officer with CTX Mortgage, Erik Levy works with countless applicants each month. Phone calls come and go; new faces slip in and out of his office. Little did he know, though, that one of his clients would become the victim in a case that has sparked one of New Jersey’s most gruesome domestic murder trials in decades, and that a brief acquaintance would have the spotlight of the entire nation shining upon him.
Bethany tackles election changes
“We had a code that was working and working very nicely,” said Bethany Beach Vice-Mayor Tony McClenny on March 15 to members of his Charter and Ordinance Review Committee (CORC). McClenny was speaking of the town’s election code, which is up for a major revamp thanks to state legislators’ decision last year to change the state election code after problems were cited in other Delaware towns.
Stickels recommends special tax districts
Former Sussex County Administrator Robert Stickels, now working with engineering firm George, Miles & Buhr LLC (GMB), made a pitch to Millville Town Council members at their very first workshop, on March 27, suggesting the town would be wise to consider establishing special tax districts to help finance public improvements and to move quickly to get the authority to do so.
Despite district conflict, four to vie for Ocean View seat
In a debate-filled special meeting called on Wednesday, March 28, Ocean View Town Council members considered three possible resolutions that would determine the qualifications of candidates vying for two seats on the council in April’s election.
Marketing mistakes can provide valuable lessons
Have you made marketing mistakes? You’re not alone. Nearly every business makes marketing mistakes. You may be more susceptible if you’re a small business without a marketing staff and a process.
Millville at center of future growth
In recent years, the development presence east of Millville in Delaware’s “quiet resorts” has been visibly undeniable. Second-home buyers have flocked with their families to the beaches in the summer, congesting area roads and patronizing area businesses.
Obituaries
Bruce Edward McCabe, 48
Elwood H. Johnson, 90
William Lynn ‘Bill’ Harper, 75
Cherry Elizabeth Baker, 57
Carol A. McComb, 70
James ‘Lee’ Hitchens, 86
Dorothy J. Bonser, 87
David Robert Littleton, 37
Evalyn B. Hickman, 86
Nintendo’s latest game console a win-win
I bowled a 229 game last Sunday. Pins were flying, and I managed six consecutive strikes. And I haven’t picked up a bowling ball since kindergarten.
'Mattress Bill' calling it a night
For 16 years, “Mattress Bill” Reid has made a name for himself with his store, Mattress Unlimited Inc., along Atlantic Avenue in Ocean View. But the time has come, he said this week, to move on. The 78-year-old business man, originally from western Baltimore, said he has enjoyed a successful run and couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
Lighthouses ... local man's talents brightens up the nation
As of May 18, Racine, Wisc., will shine a little brighter, and it’s all thanks to Ed Chiasson, owner of Selbyville-based Sea-Lites.
Young IR softball team starts strong, then hit hard
Indian River began their softball season 2-0 with a commanding 21-1 in their opener against St. Mark’s last Thursday. Indian River catcher Lizzy Handy sent her first pitch of the game past the fence, bringing in three runs for a lead that set the pace for the Indians’ win.
Indians bring A-game to the golf course
Despite a tight loss to a hosting Sussex Tech at The Rookery, Indian River golf coach Neil Beahan said he’s very pleased with the way the team has been handling the opening of the season.
Punishers drop to tie for first
The Sussex County Punishers’ one-touchdown, shutout loss to the Calvert County (Md.) Cobras on St. Patty’s Day was not just their first loss of the 2007 Diamond Football League season. It also allowed the Prince George’s County (Md.) Headhunters to cozy themselves up alongside the Punishers in the standings at 3-1, following their 14-0 win over the Queen Anne County (Md.) Thunder.
New coach, young team, high hopes
Stepping up as assistant coach for Indian River’s girls’ tennis team was no tough decision last year for Karen Oliphant. This year, she’s replacing Elizabeth Tiffany as head coach, and Oliphant said she is as ready as ever.
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