Coastal Point viewpoint 2007.05.04
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Coastal Point • RUSLANA LAMBERT
Dalton Mooney, 2, and Dylan Mooney, 4, react to a seagull wandering into their play zone in Bethany Beach earlier this week.
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Correction:
The $13,631 revenue shortfall recently discovered in Millville was in property tax, not transfer taxes. The town has assessed $51,369 for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, but the amount was budgeted at $65,000 under the town’s previous financial administrator.
Phillips introduces density-for-dollars
Sussex County Councilman Vance Phillips (R-4th) introduced a long-awaited ordinance Tuesday that would allow county officials to trade density requirements in multi-family development plans on agricultural and sensitive county land for money.
Three compete for Atkins' seat
Voters in Delaware’s 41st district will go the polls on Saturday to choose between three official candidates to fill the state representative spot left vacant by Republican John C. Atkins early this year when he resigned amid controversy.
Draft TDR legislation seeks to preserve open space
A new draft of the state’s Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) legislation is now available for review.
Indian River Inlet Bridge delayed again
Tainted by ambiguity in Delaware legislation, the process to build a new Indian River Inlet Bridge has again been delayed.
The Agenda
Gas prices rise and stress local budgets
Jack Keevill, a 79-year-old retired school custodian and maintenance man, receives one pension check each month, worth less than $700. The Millville resident said he sometimes depends on friends and family members to cover bills and everyday expenses.
Local home sales down from last year's numbers
Local home sales were down more than 30 percent in April from March, a bad sign for a real estate market that showed some signs of recovery in the prior two months.
Selbyville resident, sex offender wanted
Delaware State Police officials were searching mid-week for Jose L. Estrada, a 26-year-old Selbyville resident and sex offender who had failed to re-register his address. Estrada – who also goes by the names Anemida Dejesusvargas, Anrudi D. Vargas and Aneuida Dejesus-Vargas – is one of the state police’s 10 most wanted sex offenders who have failed to re-register their address, a requirement for those convicted for sex crimes.
Point garners recognition at MDDC awards
Once again, the editorial and advertising staff of Coastal Point was recognized at the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association (MDDC) awards, an annual awards conference encompassing MDDC member newspapers.
PSC recommends wind, gas
Sussex County residents could end up with an offshore wind farm and a new natural gas plant.
Obituaries
Richard W. Backora, 83
Lois A. Carson, 74
Edward M. Dobson, 86
Linda L. Hanks, 59
Frank Hercker, 78
Herbert L. Murray, 78
Catherine J. Vickers, 80
Chalking up performances this summer
The restaurant business is nothing new to Chalkboard Tavern and Grille owner Bob Webster, having worked as a chef at Victoria’s Restaurant and King’s Creek Country Club in Rehoboth, and helped start up Fresco’s in Ocean City.
Ocean City Family Diner expands into Fenwick
Running her family’s restaurant, the TC Diner, may seem like a drastic step from the time she spent as a coordinator for “The Late Show with David Letterman,” but Meral Yilmaz said she couldn’t be happier.
Softball moves to 13-3 season
The Lady Indians bounced back and forth this week in softball, trying to snag consistency out of the air like a change-up pitch. A commanding, blowout win, a surprising defeat and a come-from-behind squeaker have made the Lady Indians one of the most unpredictable teams in their conference. But they’ve managed to keep their heads high, vying for a top spot with the best of them.
Indians change momentum on the golf course
After a few disappointing matches to round out last month, the Indian River golf team jumped back on track this week. They pulled off a tri-match victory on Tuesday, May 1, when they squared off against Milford and Delmarva Christian. The Indians attained an impressive 167 — a step in the right direction from scores in previous their matches.
Indians storm to four straight wins
The Indian River Indians varsity baseball team (8-5) won their fourth straight game in a row this week, with conference wins over Smyrna, Sussex Tech and Delmar in the chase for the Southern Division crown.
Indians beat Milford, dine out
For the members of the Indian River (4-5) varsity tennis team, this season is all about learning the game and developing their skills for future seasons. But, more importantly, it’s about having fun.
Lady Indians move to 9-1 season
The Indian River Lady Indians varsity soccer team improved their regular-season record to 9-1 following a pair of road wins over Caravel and, most recently, Lake Forest on May 2.
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