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Special to the Coastal Point • TED SCOLERI
As the barge offshore attests, replenishment efforts are under way in Bethany Beach.
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Bethany committee members recommends beach smoking ban
After a month to reviw public comments, scientific data and their own concerns about implementation, members of Bethany Beach's Charter and Ordinance Review Committee voted unanimously on Sept. 20 to recommend a smoking ban for the town's beaches.
Justin's Beach House receives planning approval
It’s just one of five dwelling units slated for the Sand Dollar Walk planned residential development in Bethany Beach, but the spirits of all those involved were lifted Saturday, Sept. 25, when the town’s planning commission granted final planning approval to those units and what will someday become Justin’s Beach House, a respite and vacation home for families affected by cancer.
Lot maintenance, ‘Clean Hands’ to hearing
The Sussex County Council moved forward on two pieces of proposed legislation this week, at their Tuesday, Sept. 25, meeting. Council President Dale Dukes introduced final drafts of the county’s new proposed lot maintenance ordinance and on a new “clean hands” policy requiring those applying for county permits to first pay up on amounts owed to the county.
County unveils new comprehensive plan
Sussex County and Delaware Department of Transportation officials unveiled the final draft of the county’s much talked-about comprehensive plan update on Tuesday in Rehoboth Beach, to a moderate crowd of local officials, conservationists, large land owners and other interested citizens, in the first of two public meetings opening the final stages of dialogue on the plan.
Bethany gets lesson in emergency prep
On Saturday, Sept. 22, some Bethany residents received important information concerning family emergency preparedness. Led by Ralph Mitchell, director of public safety for Bethany Beach, residents attending a free workshop were informed of how to better ready themselves in the case of an emergency situation. A presentation was provided by members of Delaware’s Emergency Management Agency, and more specifically, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
The Agenda
Bethany Beach mulls mini-golf complaints
While most of the town has welcomed the business with open arms, some of the neighbors of the new Captain Jack’s Mini-Golf in Bethany Beach aren’t too happy with it after its first summer of operation.
Bethany planners propose more changes
The Bethany Beach Town Council is already set to talk about one set of changes to the town’s Planning Commission, as recommended by the commission earlier this year. But the planners are also recommending a further change that could take the town a while and some thinking to sort out.
Bethany planners have vision of future
What will Bethany Beach be like in five years? In 10 years? In 20 years?
Bethany discusses landscaping, construction
Members of Bethany Beach’s Charter and Ordinance Review Committee (CORC) met on Sept. 20 to discuss a number of proposed ordinance changes for the town.
Half-century beach home demolished
With the passing of each summer season, local visitors and residents try to hold on to the memories they made during those special months. But for Seaford native Bob Moneymaker and his wife, Sally, this autumn, in particular, will be an unforgettable one.
A new ditty for Delaware
At first glance, Todd Chappelle may just seem like a friendly, run-of-the-mill accountant in Wilmington. But behind this happy-go-lucky, hard-working family man is also a musician who, thanks to today’s technology, is able to give Delawareans a sense of pride… or at least a reason to chuckle.
Obituaries
Madeline Jarka, 69
Wanda M Pittenger, 58
Work of Love
For anyone who grew up in this area, there’s a pretty good chance that growing up, they or someone they know have crossed paths with lifetime resident Herman Koenig. From mechanic, to farmer to construction worker, there’s virtually nothing this man cannot create with his hands. From his Clarksville home to the barn/garage outback, and everything between the two, Koenig has been assembling everything he can fix-up or create.
Indian volleyball running the courts
What began as a shaky start for the Lady Indians’ volleyball team has turned around within the past week, as the team tallied three consecutive wins — including two road victories.
River Soccer honors architects of its success
On a blissful, sunny Saturday morning last weekend, hundreds of children descended on the River Soccer Club in Roxana as they have before: cleats tightly tied, shin guards already on, ear-to-ear smiles and bolting to the playing fields for a day of fun with friends.
Indian River slips past Central
In a bit of a surprise, Indian River’s varsity soccer team didn’t score five-plus goals in a blowout victory over Sussex Central on Sept. 25.
Indians JV grinds through second week of play
After falling behind 13-0 to Sussex Central in the first half on Sept. 24, it would have been easy for the Indian River junior varsity football team to just pack it up and call it a day. They could have — but they didn’t. And they went on to pull the score within one touchdown before ultimately losing 28-12.
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