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Chamber’s Lifeguard Awards will celebrate local heroes

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Every year, a dedicated group of men and women protects beachgoers in the beautiful, but wild Atlantic Ocean. So the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will raise a glass to celebrate local lifeguards this week, when the annual Lifeguard Awards invites seven beach patrols to recognize their top guards, on Friday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Just last year, the event exploded into new territory as a nighttime Chamber barbecue.

“The changes really allowed for the guards to come together to celebrate their accomplishments,” said organizer Lauren Weaver of the Chamber. “Outside of competition, it’s the only time they really get together as a full group.”

Previously, only the winners and their captains were invited, to a Chamber breakfast.

“Now it’s their family and the whole crew. It’s just a really fun [night]. A lot of the lifeguards are from this area, and it’s just nice to give back to the community,” Weaver said. “And the community really rallies behind the guards.”

Beach patrols from North Bethany, Bethany Beach, Middlesex Beach, Sea Colony, South Bethany, Delaware Seashore State Park and Fenwick Island will all honor their “Lifeguards of the Year.”

They’re not alone in joining in on the celebration. While it’s a public event, Weaver said the 2014 event has basically sold out. As the presenting sponsor, Hocker’s BBQ will feed the masses.

The lifeguards will also get to play on seven sets of cornhole boards, painted with beach patrol logos, to be awarded to lifeguard winners, sponsored by Lizzy’s beachwear. Coastal Tent Events is the supporting sponsor for the event.

“We’re excited to have that and have Hocker’s on board, too. [State Sen. Gerald] Hocker used to be a lifeguard,” Weaver noted.

After the awards at the Chamber, the celebration moves to Ropewalk in Fenwick Island, with restaurant specials from 9 to 11 p.m.


Eagle Scout revitalizes outdoor classroom at Showell

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Kids at Phillip C. Showell Elementary School can now go outside the classroom to learn, thanks to the help of Eagle Scout Michael Thompson.

“They have a pond there. It was really overgrown, and no one really used it. I thought the idea of elementary students being able to be out there during the day would be great,” said Thompson, who brought the outdoor classroom back to life for his Eagle Scout project. “I built these planter boxes and everything so the environmental science classes could go outside and participate in horticulture.”

Thompson, 18, who resides in Ocean View, worked with Showell reading specialist Debra Buffington to ensure the revitalized outdoor classroom had what the school needed.

“It was really nice. He contacted me. He would come up after school and talk about what we were looking for. It was partially there — it just needed to be completely cleaned out and renovated,” said Buffington, noting that the area had not been used in at least a decade.

“We wanted to have some planter boxes because the first-graders have a little science unit where they plant seeds. This year, we were able to plant sunflower seeds outside, and now when they come back as second-graders they can harvest them and hang them on the fence for the birds. So they can see the purpose.”

Thompson, who thanked his father, Jim, for his help throughout the process, said the project took about six months of planning.

“I was able to get it done with about 175 hours of planning and execution. It took about a weekend doing the hands-on project, but the planning took a lot of time.”

“Michael did the entire thing. He drew it up. He got some younger scouts to come out and help do the physical labor… He was basically the boss,” said Buffington. “He was just a really nice young man.”

Thompson said helping build the outdoor classroom was a fun experience and he was glad to give students a place for hands-on learning.

“I saw a great opportunity and definitely wanted to make an impact that would last a while, while also affecting the community,” he said. “I hope to see it stays in good condition and used for the next several years. I definitely hope it makes an impact on the students’ learning process and makes learning more hands on and enjoyable for them.”

“We find a lot of kids these days don’t really understand that you take a seed, you put it in the ground, and that’s how you actually grow food… That there’s a purpose for the gardening,” Buffington added.

Now that the outdoor classroom is complete, Buffington said more teachers will be using the outdoor space.

“One of our teachers got a composter donated to the school from Lowe’s,” she said. “So we’ll have it out there this year, and the kids can see how it works.”

Buffington said that the kids were able to enjoy the classroom this past spring, following Thompson’s completion of the project.

“I even had some kids who wanted to give up their recess at the end of the year to go out and help weed it.”

Thompson, who is a member of Ocean View Troop 281, has been in the Boy Scouts of America since Tiger Cubs.

“My oldest brothers were in scouting, and so was my father. Both of my older brothers are Eagle Scouts also. So I was introduced by them. I really enjoyed it, so I stuck with it.”

Having graduated this past June from Indian River High School, Thompson will be attending Flagler College in Florida this fall to study business administration, with a minor in pre-law.

“I’m hoping to go to law school to practice business law and specialize in outer-space law. I’m hoping to be working with companies such as SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, and human transport companies and other aerospace companies as their attorney.”

Thompson said he loved the experiences and knowledge Boy Scouts provided and would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone.

“I really enjoyed the camping. Sometimes we would go on really interesting trips. One was out to Philmont [Scout Ranch] in New Mexico. We hiked over 150 miles and climbed two different mountains. All the gear we had was on our back for the week, and that’s all we could use. It was really interesting to try to work with our team of hikers and get through it,” he said.

“I really think Scouts builds a young boy into a man. Not a lot of programs give that opportunity. Of all the possible programs boys can enter, I think Scouting is definitely one of the best.”

Buffington said the outdoor classroom will be used by all grades within the school.

“Any teacher that wants to use it for any reason could,” she said. “Just the fact that we have a little place where the kids can go outdoors… It’s pretty when the pond is plugged in, the waterfall is running, and we have the frogs and fish. The kids just love that.”

Thompson said he is proud to now join the rank of Eagle and happy to see that someone so young can make such an impact.

“It was great to see that a young kid like me can put something together and actually make something. It was great that Scouts gives us that opportunity, and it made me feel good that I put this together and it came together really nicely.”

Selbyville sets clear construction guidelines

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Selbyville officials are hoping to make building guidelines crystal-clear for developers. The town council recently adopted a construction standards and specifications manual, which includes everything the town code demands, plus specifics.

Town Administrator Bob Dickerson said Selbyville wanted to be able to “hand someone a book. ‘Here’s the requirements we have for our streets, our curbs, our sewer, what kind of … fire hydrants we want … what bonds are required.’”

The council also approved amendments to the town code to now cite the manual.

“We hope, as things develop in our town, we’ll be prepared to provide this to someone who’s investing in the town, so they know what’s expected and we know what’s expected,” Dickerson said.

Fair numbers

Selbyville scored “fair” on a recent financial audit for the fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2014, which determined the Town’s financial statement was properly presented.

Leslie Michalik of PKS offered no particular recommendations, saying the Town has “strong controls and procedures in place as far as accounting procedures,” like a “well-oiled machine.”

However, the firm commented that the water and sewer operations are very strong, supporting the general fund, which had a $47,000 deficit, despite a more-than-$100,000 influx of utilities money. Selbyville needs to continue to “monitor general expenses,” which includes police, highway, streets, parks and administration, PKS recommended.

In other Selbyville news:

• Ash Arms Apartments representatives presented preliminary plans for rebuilding after a wintertime fire ousted several families.

• Selbyville Middle School and Phillip C. Showell Elementary schools are preparing to build two new classrooms apiece this autumn.

• Lighthouse Lakes is working to get final plans completed for approval to begin building 300 housing units on Route 54.

The Selbyville Board of Adjustment will meet Thursday, Aug. 21, at 4 p.m., regarding a possible variance to combine a residential unit over a commercial building. The town council will meet next at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.

Council defers vote on conditional use for music festival

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Harbeson-area residents will have to wait another week to find out whether or not a country music festival may be heading their way.

On Tuesday, the Sussex County Council voted 3-2 to defer their decision on a conditional-use application submitted by Cool Springs LLC and Highway One, which requests permission to use 500 acres of farmland in an AR-1 agricultural residential district zone on Hollyville Road, owned by the Baker family, for a facility for outdoor entertainment events with temporary camping facilities.

The application was presented by Dewey Beach businessman Alex Pires, who would organize country music and folk music festivals to be held on the property, if the conditional use is approved.

At the Aug. 12 council meeting, Assistant County Attorney Vince Robertson told council that the Planning & Zoning Commission had on the prior Thursday recommended denial of the application, with a vote of 4-1, with Commissioner Rodney Smith voting against the recommendation for denial.

Robertson said the commission’s reasoning was that the presentation lacked substance and sufficient detail. However, it was noted that such events could benefit the county.

County Attorney J. Everett Moore stated that the County does see applications that have less than completely engineered site plans. He said that the County had been presented with a Google Earth-type map, that “did not have all the requirements of a site plan.”

Councilman Vance Phillips moved that the council approve the conditional-use application with conditions, including that it would be valid for three years after the issuance of final site-plan approval by the commission, with a review two years following, through public hearings before the council and commission.

Phillips conditions stipulated that no more than 5,000 RVs or campers would be permitted on the site during any event or festival, and it would be limited to 20,000 people during its first year of operation and be permitted to grow by 5,000 attendees each year — allowing a maximum of 30,000 attendees in its third year of operation.

Councilman George Cole voiced his concern as to how those numbers would be enforced.

“It’s going to be an enforcement issue,” he said. “How would we ever keep track of that?”

Phillips said that, in terms of the RVs, the County could take an aerial photograph at an event’s peak and have staff count the RVs on-site.

“This event has the potential for a huge economic impact on this county,” said Phillips. “If they are over 5,000 RVs, we have the ability to pull the plug.”

Councilwoman Joan Deaver remarked that, during the application, Pires had stated that he would not agree to a set number of RVs because that would impact his profit margin.

“Just a remark,” she said.

Phillips’ motion also stipulated that no more than four festivals or events would be permitted in a given calendar year.

Cole said that proposed condition concerned him because there was no specified time of year for the events.

“As most people know, we have different problems with our infrastructure at different times of the year, so I’m kind of concerned about that,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s appropriate for us to be hiring our County staff to go out there and count people.”

Phillips’ proposed conditions would require the applicants to comply with all County and State agency requirements, including the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control, Delaware State Police and the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

Cole said that, although the council had heard from DelDOT about how the event would be handled, he didn’t believe anything had been entered into the record from other agencies.

“I don’t know if he met with DNREC. I don’t know if he met with the fire marshal. I don’t believe he met with the County EMS. I don’t believe we had any correspondence from any of these other agencies,” said Cole, adding that he believed that, given the size of the property, there should’ve been more agency input.

“We don’t know if they like the idea. We didn’t hear from any of these agencies… We have no idea if the state police is going to be able to provide that kind of stuff, because of their manpower.”

Under Phillips motion, two of the festivals would be allowed to be open for a period not to exceed four days and four nights, with the remaining two only allow to last one day and one night.

Phillips also proposed that all performances would terminate no later than midnight, with stage lighting to be shut off by 12:30 a.m. each night — and with no lights shining onto adjacent properties or roadways.

The motion also stipulated that all structures associated with any festival or event on the property would be temporary in nature. Stages erected would have to be located at least 1,000 feet from any adjacent property or roadway, with the orientation and sound equipment directed away from the nearest property boundary line or roadway.

Council President Michael Vincent said he shared the same concerns as the Planning & Zoning Commission with regard to the lack of detail provided to the County.

“This is a large project — this is 500 acres. What they filed… doesn’t show anything,” he said, noting that there were no internal lines delineated on the map or emergency vehicle access indicated.

“When I heard the applicant, when a couple of issues came up, the response from the applicant was, ‘Tell me what you want, and I’ll do it.’ To me, a conditional use, when you apply for it, the burden is on you, the applicant, to tell us what you want to do with that property… Maybe I’m wrong. If I am, please, please correct me.”

Vincent emphasized that the council is tasked with the difficult decision of whether or not to approve the application.

“I feel very uncomfortable, personally, that we do not have enough information provided by them on the site plan as to what exactly is going to take place. I love country music, but I think we have to be fair. This is not a small project… it’s big. I’m concerned about the preliminary site plan and what they gave to us. I don’t think it’s detailed.”

Phillips then withdrew his motion and suggested deferring the council’s vote until the following week’s meeting.

Phillips said the deferral could give the applicant the opportunity to withdraw their application, so as to have the opportunity to reapply at a later date with a more detailed site plan.

Robertson said the applicant could withdraw their application to the County following public hearings, “for good cause shown, if the majority of members of the county council shall vote to allow such withdrawal.”

The council voted 3-2 to defer their decision on the conditional-use application until its Aug. 19 meeting, with Deaver and Cole opposed to the deferral.

“There are some questions. I don’t think one week is going to make a big difference,” said Vincent.

Council looks to regulate rogue produce stand

At Tuesday’s meeting, the council also discussed the County code related to vendors, produce stands and signs.

County Administrator Todd Lawson told that council that, while the overwhelming majority of roadside stands within the county are legal, “We are seeing more and more stands operating that are not legal because of their location.”

In the county code, a temporary produce stand is permitted for no more than six months per year, to sell seasonal products grown by the owner of the property.

Lawson said that, as of late, the County has run into cases in which stands are located on commercial lots without proper permitting. He stated that such locational use could require site-plan review, a variance for setbacks and possible conditional-use approval.

“The traditional produce stand on the side of the road, whether it’s a large operation… or a small garden… those are not the problem. It’s the people who pull into the parking lot, they take two or three parking spots, and they stay there all summer long. That is not legal within the county code unless they come before this body or P&Z and receive the conditions that are required to operate.”

Cole said he believed the issue needed to be addressed to ensure the safety of those selling and purchasing the products on the side of the road. He added that a lack of enforcement could also lead to conflict between businesses.

“You’ve got a food vendor operating without the permits, right down from a business who has gone through all the steps… They don’t like it. They feel as if that’s taking money out of their pockets,” he said.

The council agreed to have County staff and Planning & Zoning review the county code and to return at a later date with recommendations.

“There should be a way to make it simpler and more practical,” said Deaver.

Gallery One’s new show features views through an ‘Open Window’

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Inspired by the theme “Open Window,” Gallery One artists watercolored, oil painted and created in acrylic for the gallery’s featured wall for the month of September, opening Aug. 28 and running through Oct. 1.

Coastal Point • Submitted: Dale Sheldon’s ‘Castle Hillside’ acrylic painting is just one to be featured at Gallery One’s new ‘Open Window’ show.Coastal Point • Submitted: Dale Sheldon’s ‘Castle Hillside’ acrylic painting is just one to be featured at Gallery One’s new ‘Open Window’ show.Four felines peer through a window at a sister cat, who is outside looking in, in Pat Riordan’s “Cat Wishes.” The piece invites the viewer to make up their own story of the scene. Laura Hickman’s pastel “Wire Window” is of a curious goat, looking at the visitor through the wire window of his fenced enclosure.

Sonia Hunt’s “Windows, Windows, Windows”, is a watercolor of the old city of Seville, Spain. Along the narrow street, she has painted the buildings with windows above each other, side by side and opposite each other; views from every direction.

Using the medium of watercolor, Lesley McCaskill painted “Reflections on Red,” which captures the freshness of white Japanese tree peonies. The flowers in the foreground and the garden beyond are reflected in the window. She was inspired by the play of colors and shadows in the piece.

“Reflection of an Artist in a Window” is an oil painting by Jeanne Mueller. She was plein-air painting at the Indian River Lifesaving Station and wondering what to paint for the current Gallery One theme when she saw herself and the background of beach foliage reflected in the building’s window. She had her answer.

Colorful, bright and breezy, Tara Funk Grim’s “Three Vases” tells the viewer that the garden outside her window has been brought inside her home and placed in three vases for her (and their) enjoyment.

A painting featuring white daisies with a splash of rainbow colors in the background has the title of “You Are My Sunshine.” Dianne Shearon saw the flowers in the morning sunshine and was compelled to grab her brush and palette and paint.

Fresh fruit on an old, deep sill and the fields and hills of the Italian countryside framed in the open window gave Dale Sheldon the composition for her acrylic “Castle Hillside.” It’s early spring; the fruit is yellow, the fields are chartreuse and the hillside is pale blue and lavender. Peggy Warfield’s acrylic piece “The Table is Set” paints an ancient sun, ancient fields and an ancient inn. The viewer is inside, looking out. The day is gold and sunny.

Joyce Condry said of her oil painting “Could I Wear This?” “While gazing into a shop window at the dresses worn by Size 2, hairless, albino mannequins, I couldn’t help but notice the gestures and expressions of my fellow window-shoppers. They could be read like an open book in their reflections in the window. “Oh, that is gorgeous!” “Who would wear that?” “You’d have to be really thin.”

This is a sampling of the work to be seen in the show.

The public is being invited to view the show and see more work by each of the gallery artists and visit the special display of fine crafts made by local artisans, such as jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and wood.

Gallery One is always staffed by one of the artists and is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 32 Atlantic Avenue in Ocean View. Visit the website at www.galleryonede.com for more information on Gallery One’s artists and classes, or call (302) 537-5055.

Fargo brings home second consecutive national championship

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Coastal Point • Submitted : Ocean View's Lance Fargo returned home from Arkansas with two national championships last week, one of which was his second consecutive USA Triathlon Clydesdale Division National Championship, which he won last year in Milwaukee, Wis.Coastal Point • Submitted : Ocean View's Lance Fargo returned home from Arkansas with two national championships last week, one of which was his second consecutive USA Triathlon Clydesdale Division National Championship, which he won last year in Milwaukee, Wis.Just a year after capturing his first national title at the USA Triathlon age-group national championship in Milwaukee, Wisc., and just weeks after winning his division at the New York City Triathlon, Ocean View’s Lance Fargo returned home from Arkansas last week with another national championship.

“It certainly means a lot to me,” said Fargo of his two consecutive national titles. “I definitely felt more confident going into this year. Last year, I didn’t really know what to expect.”

On a relatively flat course in Milwaukee last year, Fargo went into the event as a national championship rookie, only to beat his goal time, despite his lack of experience with large-scale triathlons. This year, however, with varying terrain in Degray Lake, Ark., he had a different obstacle to overcome.

“This was a mountainous area. The course was more challenging,” he explained, “very hilly, a lot of climbing on the bike and uphill running.”

Not only did the more difficult course work against his time, but so did the warmer waters in comparison to Milwaukee, as racers were not permitted to wear a wetsuit for the swim portion. Without the additional buoyancy and hydrodynamic design of the suit, Fargo’s time dropped.

“My swim was a couple minutes slower,” he said. “Last year in Michigan, I think I was a little under 29 minutes, and this year I was around 31.5.”

His bike and run times were also slower compared to what they were on the Milwaukee course last year; however, at the end of the day they were still the best in the nation in the Clydesdale 40-59 Division, as he finished with a total time of 2:34:08. The time earned him first place and was a full 2:32 faster than the second-place finisher.

After taking his second national title last Saturday, Fargo again hit the track the following Sunday, to try his luck at the Sprint Championship Event, which consisted of a 500-yard swim, 16-mile bike ride and 3.5-mile run.

“I really had never raced in triathlon on consecutive days and didn’t know what to expect from myself,” he said.

Despite the uncertainty, Fargo finished first yet again, with a time of 1:22:06, to claim another national title. His time was more than four minutes faster than the second-place finisher.

“I actually think I felt a little stronger on the second day, which surprised me,” he said of Sunday’s race. “To sweep the two events was beyond my expectation. Last year, I only did the Olympic distance race, and this year I decided to try both races. It worked out pretty well.”

While Fargo has returned home to Ocean View to celebrate his victories, it won’t be long until he’s back on the track, as he’s set to compete in the First Responders Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike in Bethany Beach on Sept. 21. After that, he’ll try for yet another title, as he and his Weimaraner, Sarge, compete at the WCA National Amateur Gun Dog Championships.

“We’ll be giving it our best shot,” he said. “Sarge is currently ranked No. 1 field Weimaraner in the country. He had a great spring season, and I expect that he’ll carry that into the fall. I think we’ve got a great shot. Anything can happen.”

World Series brings positive economic impact to Sussex County

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Coastal Point • R. Chris Clark: The 2014 World Series is in the books with yet another successful year that provided a substantial amount of revenue for Sussex County. Here, volunteers working the concession stand pose for a photo.Coastal Point • R. Chris Clark: The 2014 World Series is in the books with yet another successful year that provided a substantial amount of revenue for Sussex County. Here, volunteers working the concession stand pose for a photo.After the crowds leave the ballpark and ESPN sends the lights and cameras back up to Bristol; after the celebration dwindles and the teams head back home; and after the popcorn is swept up from the Lower Sussex “Walk of Fame,” Delaware District III Director Martin Donovan starts taking a look at the numbers.

“Economic development for the county and the state was huge,” Donovan noted, after estimating that District III spent more than $200,000 locally just in food, housing and transportation for the teams alone as host of the Big League and Senior League Softball World Series, held in Roxana during the first week of August. “I think that one of the things that people don’t realize is it’s a county-wide event, as far as people spending money.”

This year’s Big League Softball World Series featured two teams from Delaware playing in the championship game, with Milford representing USA East and Laurel getting a bid as the District III host team.

“The game itself, up until the end I think everybody was excited,” Donovan said of Milford’s 1-0 extra-innings championship victory. “It was a great game. I think it proved nationwide that softball in Delaware is alive and well.”

After last year’s Big League Softball World Series championship, which was won also won by a Delaware team, ranked second-highest in television ratings for any ESPN-aired Little League Softball World Series event, the network expanded this year to cover both the Big League and Senior League semi-finals, as well.

While Donovan has not yet heard back about this year’s ratings, he thinks the expanded coverage could be the beginning of a trend that could one day include televised pool games, as well.

“You should still see six games, and down the road I think we might see more,” he said of the ESPN coverage. “We’re following a trend and, of course, everything is geared toward the rating.

“Another unique thing is we’re starting to see the same producers and directors coming back from ESPN, so everybody’s on a first-name basis now. I think they enjoy it.”

After last year’s ratings, in which the Senior League championship also ranked highly, at third, Easton Sports took notice and decided to donate nine bats for each team in this year’s World Series. Donovan also noted that various local businesses were able to display ads on national television, placed along the Bruce Layton Field fence.

While this was only the second year for District III hosting both the Big and Senior League Softball World Series together, it was also only the second year that Lower Sussex Little League ran the concession stand. Donovan noted that, for the most part, that work went well, but volunteers are always needed — estimating that, including the concession stand, nearly 100 volunteers are needed to run each night at the ballpark.

“Basically, everything generated goes into the World Series funds,” he explained of the concession stand revenue. “I think it went fairly well. Not counting the concession stand, it takes anywhere from 50 to 70 people to run every night at the ball park. Between the two, you’re talking 100. The future of any event is new [volunteers]. We need more volunteers. We need younger volunteers.”

Donovan went on to emphasize that those volunteers don’t necessarily need to be affiliated with the Little League or even be local, citing several situations in which volunteers come from beyond the community to lend a hand. Not only that — but fans are coming from all over each year, as well, and, in some cases, even scheduling their vacations around the event.

“It’s the perfect vacation, if you think about it,” Donovan said. “They can sit around and enjoy the beach and then watch the games at night.”

After what is now 11 successful seasons, one thing is for sure — District III won’t be giving up hosting either series any time soon.

“We’ve had 11 years of doing a pretty good job of running [it],” Donovan said, to put it into perspective. “I think Williamsport is happy with what we’re doing.”

Moms Club seeking recipient for consignment sale donation

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The Moms Club of Coastal Delaware is seeking child-centered certified non-profit organizations located in Sussex County to apply to receive funds from the 9th Annual Children’s Consignment Sale, to be held Oct. 4 and 5 in the Cape Henlopen High School gymnasium in Lewes.

Organizations such as the Greenwood Baby Pantry, the Children’s Beach House, Read Aloud Delaware, Sussex County Parents as Teachers, Sussex County Foster Parents Association, the Dakota McLamb Memorial Fund and Primeros Pasos Early Learning Center have been recipients in the past.

Charitable funds available are based on a percentage of gross sales of the event; last year, $6,400 was given to the recipient organization. Funds must be used to benefit children of Sussex County.

The Moms Club of Coastal Delaware requests the presence of the selected organization or organizations at the annual consignment sale as volunteers, as well as to present an informational table about the organization. Any selected beneficiary will also be included in subsequent press releases and advertisements.

Each application is reviewed to ensure that the organization serves children in Sussex County and that it meets Moms Club International guidelines. The Moms Club of Coastal Delaware has the right to reject any application that does not meet donation guidelines. The selected organization is chosen by the club membership, and all organizations that submitted applications will be notified.

For more information or to complete an application online go to: www.momsclubsale.com. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26.


Ocean View Beach Club launches new home sales

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The Ocean View Beach Club (OVBC), a master-planned residential community located just west of Bethany Beach, has opened sales. Designed by Convergence Communities, OVBC will offer an array of natural and planned wellness-based amenities and programs to its future residents, representatives said.

Information about the special features and the 300 single-family and townhome units being built by K. Hovnanian Homes can be found at the on-site sales office on Muddy Neck Road, 1.5 miles west of Route 1, across from North Hampton Circle, online at http://www.livewelloceanview.com or by calling 1-855-827-9495. Model homes on the 72-acre property are expected to open in the fall.

“OVBC offers residents the tranquility and comfort of small town coastal life and sets a new standard for the neighboring shore community,” said project manager Shawn Smith. “Working in conjunction with renowned fitness professionals Atwood Consulting and Optimal Designs Systems International, OVBC will emphasize maintaining and improving your quality of life.”

Located within a 10-minute bike ride or walk to the beach, a dedicated amenity center will be fully equipped with fitness areas and a full-service spa featuring a sauna and steam room, as well as massage and wellness services, and indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. A zero-entry pool, multi-purpose courts and miles of groomed walking/jogging trails are designed to enhance the experience of an active lifestyle.

“OVBC takes a bold and fresh approach to residential communities,” said Smith. “First of all, it is designed from the inside out to create and facilitate an active and enjoyable personalized lifestyle. Secondly, the K. Hovnanian Homes have been designed specifically for OVBC to provide residents an offering unseen in the neighboring area.”

Pie taking a slice of Bethany Beach with its gourmet pizza

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Coastal Point • R. Chris Clark : Kelley Martin and Robin Rankin stand in front of Pie, a new gourmet pizza restaurant on Central Avenue in Bethany Beach.Coastal Point • R. Chris Clark : Kelley Martin and Robin Rankin stand in front of Pie, a new gourmet pizza restaurant on Central Avenue in Bethany Beach.Dan Lewis and Robin Rankin, former owners of Coastal Living Market, have been perfecting their pizza recipe for years but are finally sharing it with Bethany Beach, with the grand opening of their latest venture, Pie — a gourmet pizza restaurant and wine bar.

Also joining Lewis and Rankin in the venture is long-time friend Kelley Martin, who has been overseeing the bar while her business partners run the kitchen. The result so far has been overwhelming success with a concept that has become increasingly popular in various cities throughout the nation.

“This whole concept of more gourmet pizza is popping up everywhere. We literally had no idea,” said Martin of customer feedback so far. “We have gotten nothing but rave reviews about everything. Everybody loves it.”

“I think, in general, simpler concepts in restaurants overall are becoming more popular,” added Rankin of the idea. “We wanted it to be casual. We’re at the beach. We don’t want people to feel like they have to get dressed up to come to dinner.”

To go along with Pie’s casual yet inviting atmosphere, the menu also avoids overcomplication, featuring nine specialty pizzas, a few salads, and a variety of meat and cheese charcuterie plates. Customers are also free to build their own custom pizzas, incorporating any of the house ingredients available, all on Pie’s signature hand-rolled, grilled dough.

“We make our dough in the morning. We roll it out and we grill it,” Rankin described of the dough, which is made fresh daily. “We’ve been working on a technique for years where we grill our dough ahead of time, so it gives you that flavor that you want in a good pizza.”

One of the signature pizzas for the season right now is the “Summertime Pizza,” which features pesto, fresh sweet corn, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh crabmeat and basil.

“That’s literally like summer time on a pizza,” Rankin described of the seasonal ingredients. “I’d say right now we’re probably getting 75 percent of our produce from local farms, most of it organic.”

To go along with dinner, the menu also features a carefully selected beer and wine list, with most of the beers being local craft brews.

“We wanted to bring in things that we believed in,” Rankin said of the choice to feature local beers and produce. “Everyone that works here is knowledgeable about the beers and wines that we have. We feel like it’s a very personal thing — it’s your taste.”

But pizza isn’t the only kind of pie being served up. For dessert, the restaurant offers an assortment of fruit pies made with local fruit and crumb topping.

“My grandmother’s crust that I learned from my mom — that’s why it’s called Pie,” Rankin explained of the restaurant’s name. “We got extremely well known for our fruit pies — people went nuts over these pies.”

Whether it be fruit pies or pizza pies, one thing is for sure: the customers are happy to see the restaurant finally open its doors.

“Everyone makes a point to come up and say, ‘It’s great,’ ‘Good luck,’ ‘This is awesome,’ ‘It’s just what Bethany needed,’” Martin said, noting that some visitors to the area have been coming back two and three times during their stay. “It’s different.”

“We’re happy to finally be open,” added Rankin. “We’re thrilled to do what we wanted to do and have the positive feedback. The whole process took a little longer than we expected just to get going for the season. I think we’re just enjoying what’s going on right now.”

Pie is located at 120 Central Boulevard in Bethany Beach. Currently, the restaurant is open seven days a week, from 5 to 10 p.m. For more information, call (302) 539-2600.

Dudley a scholarship recipient at Lebanon Valley College

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Rydge Skyler Dudley of Selbyville is the recipient of an academic scholarship from Lebanon Valley College, the college announced this week. Dudley, intending to pursue a major in criminal justice, has been admitted for the fall 2014 semester.

Among the incoming class of 448 students, 63 percent rank in the top 30 percent of their high school class; 12 students were valedictorians; 52 percent of students earned a scholarship worth half-tuition; and five students received the full-tuition Allwein Scholarship.

Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa., has 1,600 full-time undergraduates studying more than 30 majors, as well as customized self-designed majors. Founded in 1866, LVC has graduate programs in physical therapy, business, music education and science education. Learn more at www.lvc.edu.

Operation SEAs the Day preparing for Very Important Families

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VIFs (Very Important Families) will arrive Sept. 2 in Bethany Beach for a week of rest and relaxation. The annual Operation SEAs the Day Warrior Family Beach Week event is for veterans who are recovering from injuries sustained while serving the country and their immediate families. During the week, Bethany Beach will host 30 VIF’s (Very Important Families) and five alumni families.

“We are counting on the Bethany Beach community to help us continue to make OSTD a memorable event,” organizers said.

They offered a number of “ways residents and visitors can show our most deserving fellow Americans that Bethany Beach is a community that cares:

• Thursday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., Family Night — Warrior Families will be in downtown Bethany Beach, having dinner, shopping and enjoying the magic show (7 p.m.) at the bandstand. The Warrior Families will be wearing OSTD ID tags. “Thank them for their service as you also take advantage of Bethany Beach businesses.”

• Friday, Sept. 5, 5:15 p.m. — Line the streets of Bayside, leading to the Freeman Stage, to give a heroes’ welcome to the Warrior Families as they arrive for the evening. “Wear red, white and blue or an OSTD T-shirt or hat. Applaud them, wave and let them know our community honors and appreciates all the Warrior Families and what they have sacrificed for our freedom!”

• Friday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. — “Bruce in the USA” concert. Tickets were still available midweek on the Freeman Stage website at www.freedmanstage.org. “Bring your own chair concert in honor of the Warrior Families.”

OSTD is looking for local groups/organizations to provide homemade desserts for a special cookout. For more information or to volunteer, contact Patty Eggers for more details. Eggers can be reached at (302) 249-2521 or pattyeggers31@live.com.

To learn more about Operation SEAs The Day, visit www.operationseastheday.org.

Film society to screen Polish film for Around the World series kickoff

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­The Rehoboth Beach Film Society, Lewes Public Library and Movies at Midway are launching the 2014-2015 Around the World series with the film “In The Name Of.” The Polish drama will be presented on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway.

The Around the World film series presents critically acclaimed, international independent films. The sponsorship of Movies at Midway allows the screenings to be free and open to the public.

In the film, Adam is a Catholic priest who discovered his calling as a servant of God at the relatively late age of 21. He now lives in a village in rural Poland, where he works with troubled teens. He declines the advances of a young woman, saying he is already spoken for; however, celibacy is not the only reason for his rejection.

Adam knows that he desires men and that his embrace of the priesthood has been a flight from his own sexuality. When he meets Lukasz, the strange and aloof son of a simple rural family, Adam’s self-imposed abstinence becomes a heavy burden.

“Magnetic! It’s a film to be admired,” said Jonathan Romney of “Screen Daily” of “In The Name Of.” Kevin Langson of the “The Edge San Francisco” stated, “This is emphatically not a typical melodrama… and thank God for that!”

The 2013 film, made in Poland and in Polish with English subtitles, has a runtime of 102 minutes and is not rated.

For more information, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at www.rehobothfilm.com, call the Film Society at (302) 645-9095, ext. 2, or call the Lewes Public Library at (302) 645-2733.

Hocker’s stores support Alzheimer’s Association

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G&E Inc. and Hocker’s Super Center in Ocean View and Millville support the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter each year by selling paper forget-me-nots for $1 each in memory of or in honor of someone who has or had any type of dementia. The campaign ran from July 1 through Aug. 3 this year.

Store manager Ron Holloway and top sales cashier Fran Swift, who sold 1,465 forget-me-nots, recently presented checks totaling $4,344 to Jamie Magee, Sussex County program coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association.

“The Alzheimer’s Association greatly appreciates the continued support of Hocker’s stores for our local programs and services,” said Magee.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, Oct. 4, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. There is no registration fee, and anyone can register online at www.alz.org/delval or by calling Jamie Magee at (302) 854-9788 or toll free at 1-800-272-3900.

Dickens to host ‘The Sunshine Boys’ early next month

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For one weekend only, Sept. 4-7, the Dickens Parlour Theatre will host Neil Simon’s comedy “The Sunshine Boys,” which celebrates the best in classic sketch comedy, with beloved characters from the Vaudeville era.

An evening of conversation and performance will include a live reading featuring veteran performers Bob Fitch, Rich Bloch, David Kovac, Lisandra Tena and friends.

In “The Sunshine Boys,” Al and Willie, as “Lewis and Clark,” were top-billed stars for more than 40 years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two famous performers back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs.

Bob Fitch is an award-winning actor who has appeared in more than 25 original Broadway shows. Rich Bloch is an actor, magician, writer and the founder of Dickens Parlour Theatre. David Kovac is one of Chicago busiest entertainers, having “honed characterization and comic timing to perfection,” according to The Chicago Sun-Times. Lisandra Tena was named one of the “Top 5 emerging artists to watch” by the Chicago Tribune, and her recent appearances include a reoccurring role on the television show “Chicago PD.”

Tickets to the show, which will start at 7 p.m. each night, cost $25 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.dptmagic.com


Fall weekend getaway packages available at state park

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Delaware Seashore State Park, located north of Bethany Beach, is offering two weekend vacation packages this fall: the Fall Fishing Weekend and the Autumn Shores Getaway. Each package will include a variety of programs, several meals and a discounted rate for a two-night stay at the beautiful, waterfront cottages positioned along the Indian River Inlet.

The first package, the Fall Fishing Weekend, will take place Oct. 17-19. The weekend will begin on Friday evening with a program titled “Gilled to Grilled,” in which participants will clean and fillet their own fish and cook it for dinner.

On Saturday morning, the group will then learn the basics of surf fishing during a half-day introductory program led by park staff on the beach. In the afternoon, the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware will be providing a hands-on demonstration of fly casting in the surf.

On Saturday evening, guest speaker Richard Seagraves, a representative from the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, will discuss current initiatives of the council and techniques used to manage fisheries. To close out the weekend, participants will enjoy a half-day ocean fishing trip aboard a head boat from the Indian River Marina.

The Fall Fishing Weekend costs $165 per person, with a discounted rate at the cottage. All activities, one dinner, two breakfasts and two lunches are included in the price. The package is recommended for those 15 or older.

Delaware Seashore State Park’s other weekend package, the “Autumn Shores Getaway,” will be offered Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. The weekend will focus on the natural beauty of Delaware’s coast in the fall — something many summertime visitors do not get the opportunity to experience.

The weekend will kick off Friday evening with a guided night hike through the Burton Island Nature Preserve, located just a short walk from the cottages. In the morning on Saturday, participants can enjoy a guided hike of Thompson Island Nature Preserve, located at the north end of the park. A park naturalist will lead the group, explaining the Native American ties to the land and identifying wildlife along the way.

After leaving Thompson Island, the group will travel to the town of Ocean View for a local, organic lunch. The family-style lunch will be served at Good Earth Market, complete with a tour of their certified organic farm. On the way back to the park, there will be a stop at the James Farm Ecological Preserve, an oasis of wild land on the south shore of Indian River Bay that is managed by Delaware’s Center for the Inland Bays. The day will end with a campfire and stargazing on the beach.

On Sunday, participants can enjoy a two-hour boat cruise of the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal. The trip will cruise past the towns of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, as well as Cape Henlopen State Park and Thompson Island Nature Preserve.

The fee for the Autumn Shores Getaway is $75 per person, with a discounted rate at the cottages. All outdoor activities, transportation, two breakfasts and one lunch are included in the price. This package recommended for those 8 or older.

For more information about Delaware Seashore State Park’s cottages, visit http://www.destateparks.com/camping/cottages. For more information about weekend vacation packages, or to make reservations, contact the Indian River Life-Saving Station at Delaware Seashore State Park at (302) 227-6991.

Lifeguards recognized for their efforts on the sand and in the water

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Coastal Point • Maria Counts : Lifeguards pose for a photo at the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Lifeguard Awards ceremony.Coastal Point • Maria Counts : Lifeguards pose for a photo at the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Lifeguard Awards ceremony.For the 21st year, the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce has honored lifeguards from the area’s seven beach patrols for their outstanding service to their patrols and to the community at large.

“Every year, we ask the patrol captains of each unit to select one outstanding lifeguard who has demonstrated acts of bravery, gone over and above the duty, and or demonstrated leadership in some way during the summer season,” said Kristie Maravalli, the Chamber’s executive director.

Each year the Chamber asks the beach patrol captains to choose their patrol’s Lifeguard of the Year; however, many times, the patrols vote on the honor instead.

Todd Hickman, past president of the Chamber, thanked the patrols for their continued service to the Quiet Resorts’ beaches during the annual awards event held last week.

“I think a lot of folks take for granted, or may not realize what the beach patrols do for our community,” Hickman said, adding that Bethany Beach Patrol Capt. Joe Donnelly had given him some statistics regarding the number of saves the patrols do.

“Every year, they rescue 400 people on average from the surf, and, on average, 40 to 50 medical emergencies. I think a lot of times people don’t have a full appreciation for the lifesaving efforts that are out there and how much these folks — you all — mean to the community.”

Donnelly address attendees at the ceremony, stating that there are various kinds of guards who bring their own unique approach to the job.

“You have some that are the outgoing, vocal leader. You have some who are a little more the laidback, lead-by-example type. You have some that are strict, by-the-book, and some that do their job by instinct. But there’s one thing that all of those lifeguards of the year have: that’s the idea of excellence.”

The 2014 Lifeguard of the Year for the Bethany Beach Patrol was Jake Nalls, who has been with the patrol for five years.

“His performance has been nothing but excellent — excellent in how he’s approached his job. Excellent in the skill he brings to his duties on a daily basis, and certainly excellence in the impact that he has had on his fellow guards. That, in a nutshell, describes Jake and all that he’s done for us in this beach patrol,” said Donnelly.

“He shared with young guards that, when you leave, when your time is up, leave the beach patrol better than you found it. That example has not only been a huge advantage to teaching our new guards but to bringing all of our guards to a higher level of standard, with that attitude… I know he’s going to be successful.”

North Bethany Beach Patrol Capt. Spencer Noel presented the award to his cousin, Noel Temple.

“He’s been on the patrol for just two years now, but if you saw him on the beach, you’d think he’d been doing it for 10 years or his whole life,” Noel said. “He’s really good at it, picked up everything really quickly.”

Noel said that Temple, who will be entering his senior year at Salisbury University this fall, was promoted to crew chief this year and is always willing to help with whatever may be needed.

“He has all the qualities you could want in a good lifeguard. He’s really hard-working… Whatever it is, he always does his best. He’s really reliable, and I can always count on him to make the right decision when he needs to. He always has a positive attitude, always smiling, always wants to work.”

“I’d like to thank everybody who made this possible. It’s a great honor. I can’t wait to get back out here next year,” added Temple.

Capt. Dave Griffith of the Sea Colony Beach Patrol recognized guard Jiri Lukasek, who has been with the patrol for six years.

“He started out at the pools. A year and a half after that, he went out to the beach. He had a rough go at it. The first full year, he had to stop, because he had these massive blisters on his feet. The year after that, he knocked his teeth out. The year after that, he had a spinal injury. Then, this year, he broke his nose,” noted Griffith. “He did an outstanding job — this year he really shined.”

Jon Binkley was selected at Middlesex Beach Patrol’s Lifeguard of the year by Capt. Justin Voorheis.

“He really stepped up this summer — covered many shifts. It was a really rough summer for staffing. He worked numerous days on his days off,” said Voorheis of Binkley, who will be matriculating to the University of Maryland this fall. “It’s been great watching him develop over the years, especially this summer.”

South Bethany Beach Patrol Capt. Ryan Dancey presented the award to veteran guard Josh Chandlee.

“Josh started on our beach patrol about 10 years ago. He left to pursue a career and found his way back to South Bethany this summer, and we couldn’t be more stoked to have him. He slid right into the lieutenant position and has done an amazing job for us,” said Dancey. “He’s a great role model for our younger guards and does a great job day in and day out. He’s very deserving of this award.”

Delaware Seashore State Park guard Dan Beebe was recognized for his service to the beach patrol.

“I would describe Dan as a service-type lifeguard. He will do anything I ask of him, to the best of his ability without question, and when he’s done, he’ll come back and ask for more,” said Capt. Bryan John, adding that Beebe works out more than anyone on the patrol.

He noted that he also has an entrepreneurial streak. “He does personal fitness training, manages a bait-and-tackle shop and even sells Christmas trees. Dan is a worker in the true sense of the word. That’s kind of a rare quality these days.”

Beebe said he enjoys the job and that every day brings something different.

“I remember, during Rookie Week, Chris told me, ‘Every year you’ll see something different.’ I remember one year I hopped into the ranger vehicle and sped down to respond to a spinal injury at 3R’s, to last year, when we had a boat die and we had to hold it still in the waves for about three hours until the towboat came,” he recalled. “It’s been an interesting career, and I’ve enjoyed it.”

Fenwick Island Beach Patrol Capt. Tim Ferry said that his patrol’s Lifeguard of the Year is chosen by their peers. This year, the patrol recognized Craig Chatterton.

“Usually, what wins them over is they see somebody that does go that extra mile, somebody that excels in all aspects, brings their A-game every day, sets an example on the stand — not only with veteran guards but with also with rookie guards.

“In that aspect, Craig has not only excelled but overachieved in a lot of those areas,” said Ferry. He added that Chatterton has been previously recognized for his efforts on the patrol, receiving Rookie of the Year three years ago. “That type of attitude and skill, and passion for the job — Craig brings that to the table to us all the time.”

Chatterton said that it wasn’t until recently that he was struck with the significance of sitting in the chair.

“Yesterday, we had a pretty big surf day and I had a little girl come up to me and she was like, ‘Thank you so much for saving my life.’ That’s when it really hit me. Three years, that never happened to me. It really hit home. I thank all the guards and Lifeguards of the Year. Just keep doing your job — you do it really well.”

All the recipients received a personalized trophy provided by Sea Shell City, along with gift certificates donated by Delmarva Board Sports. They also received a set of customized cornhole boards in their patrol colors, compliments of Lizzy’s.

In attendance to recognize and congratulate the guards for their hard work and dedication were state Sen. Gerald Hocker and Rep. Ron Gray. Additionally, the Chamber gave $500 each to the Towns of South Bethany, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island, for their support in helping to promote safe beach tourism beyond the summer season.

“We appreciate the Towns’ commitment in funding lifeguard service in the month of September,” said Maravalli.

Ferry said that, although each patrol may be different, all share the same core goal.

“Each beach is different and unique and have their own things, but we all have the same goal — to provide the safest, best beach and water environment that we can to all visitors to our towns.”

Walking without pain

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It’s no secret that walking is considered one of the safest forms of exercise for young and old alike. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to become a regular walker, and there is always somewhere to walk, whether you live in a city, a small town or on a farm. However, no sport is without risks, and walking is no exception.

Every year, more than a quarter of a million people seek medical treatment because of a problem that resulted from walking. It’s no surprise, because your foot accounts for more than 25 percent of the bones in your body, before you even consider the joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons that reside there, too.

Your foot has to bear your total body weight with every step you take, and it’s constantly called on to provide balance, mobility and stability. It’s that daily pounding that puts feet at risk, and the 25,000 injuries reported every day in the U.S. mean it’s important to understand a proper approach to walking, a few of the common risks and what you can do about them.

The easiest problem to correct is foot pain that comes from wearing improper shoes. Proper walking shoes are the only equipment you need for this sport, and they’re important. Improperly fitting shoes can cause injury.

I recommend avoiding online ordering for that first pair of walking shoes. Go to a specialty store that can properly fit you and can figure out how your foot falls. It’s important to know whether your foot falls to the inside, outside or stays in a neutral position when you are walking to determine the proper type of shoe.

When you go to try on those shoes, wear the same type of sock you plan to wear when you walk. Take the time to put both shoes on and walk around in them. If your shoe doesn’t feel comfortable and if you feel your heel shifting, those are not the right shoes. Part of any sport is the right preparation, and you’re on the right track with properly fitted shoes.

The next step is to introduce a walking routine gradually. Too much, too soon is a problem in any sport, and walking is no exception. Proper preparation includes stretching and a few simple exercises to warm up your muscles and joints. Simple exercises like leg swings, ankle circles and arm circles as part of a warm-up routine will work the right muscles and get your blood flowing without being too taxing.

You can always talk to a physical therapist with specialized sports training to get advice on a warm-up that will work for you and your specific needs.

There are a number of other problems that can cause foot pain, and you can become more aware of them when you are walking. One of them is an irritated Achilles tendinitis. If you experience pain in the back of your heel and in your lower calf, this could be the problem.

The Achilles tendon connects your heel to your calf muscle. It can become irritated if you don’t engage in proper warm-ups before walking, and it can also be a problem if you overdo it and walk too much. It can also occur from walking on uneven surfaces or from walking up and down steep hills.

If you are feeling the pain I described, talk to a doctor. If it’s a mild case, you will likely be advised to reduce your walking or even stop walking for a while and switch to swimming or another outlet that won’t make the pain worse. If it’s a severe situation, you will probably be advised to stop walking and try icing for about 20 minutes three or four times a day for a longer period of time, until you’ve healed.

Another problem walkers sometimes experience is plantar fasciitis. If the bottom of your foot or your heel feels very tender and it’s particularly noticeable first thing in the morning, you want to pay attention.

There’s a band of tissue that stretches from the ball of your foot to your heel bone, and that’s the plantar fascia. It serves as both an arch support and a shock absorber. When it is strained, tears can occur, and that makes the tissue stiffen as a natural response to protecting itself. What you will feel is pain.

Overdoing it when walking on pavement, abruptly changing your normal walking routine or even walking on concrete for long distances can cause the problem. If you have high arches, you are particularly at risk.

A medical professional will diagnose your problem and will probably send you to a physical therapist, who will give you a stretching routine and some specific exercises to help you heal and alleviate your pain. You may also be told to try an orthotic insert to help absorb some of the impact of walking.

Heard of shin splints? Walkers who ignore advice on walking too much too soon or ramping up speed too soon are risking shin splints. If you are experiencing soreness and stiffness in your shins, there’s a good chance that you have a problem with shin splints.

This overuse injury can cause severe pain. Don’t take it lightly and don’t guess if you are experiencing shin pain. The pain could also be the result of a stress fracture. Only a medical professional can properly evaluate you.

If it’s shin splints, you will probably be told to cut back on walking for a number of weeks to give your body a chance to heal. You may also be told to use cold packs to reduce the swelling and pain, and you may need to take anti-inflammatory medication. Some exercises may also be given to you to strengthen your muscles to help prevent it from happening in the future.

These are just a few of the types of problems involving your feet that could become a problem for you.

You’ve been reading my articles in Coastal Point long enough to know that I am a prevention advocate. I don’t believe in ignoring pain. When you are experiencing pain in a foot or both feet, that’s your body telling you there’s a problem. See a doctor and find out what’s going on.

The important thing to remember is that, when you decide to walk, you are making an important choice in favor of your health. Hippocrates once said, “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” Whether man or woman, it can be your path to a healthier tomorrow.

Bob Cairo is a licensed physical therapist at Tidewater Physical Therapy. He can be reached by calling (302) 537-7260.

State offering cultural and historical events throughout fall

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The Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs will be sponsoring 59 special events between September and December 2014 at the state of Delaware’s six museums (the New Castle Court House Museum, the John Dickinson Plantation, the First State Heritage Park Welcome Center & Galleries, the Old State House, the Johnson Victrola Museum and the Zwaanendael Museum). Except for the September lecture/tours of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak, admission for all programs is free and open to the public.

• Monday, Sept. 1 — “An Illegal Activity.” Utilizing the exhibit “An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore Delaware’s crucial role in the Underground Railroad and on two Delaware leaders who aided in this “freedom enterprise.” First State Heritage Park Welcome Center & Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dover. Tours at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055. Note change in museum hours.

• Monday, Sept. 1 — “The Star Spangled Banner: Then and Now.” Programs examine the development of America’s national anthem, featuring original recordings played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. Programs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Monday, Sept. 1 — “The Test of Time: The Relationship Between the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and the Swedish Royal Family.” Elected Chief Dennis Coker discusses the rekindling of that relationship after 300 years and the advancements made by both communities. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Thursdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25 — “Taper Thursdays.” Learn to make your own candle and help the plantation dip 200 candles that John Dickinson would have required from his tenants are part of their leases. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday, Sept. 6 — “Drums, Drums, Drums.” Guided tours explore Victor Talking Machine Company founder E.R. Johnson’s role in making music a fundamental subject in public education and in helping children to become familiar with the most popular musical instruments. In this program, visitors will learn about the significance of drums as both a means of communication and as entertainment, featuring original recordings played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. First Saturday in the First State program. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Sept. 6 — “An Illegal Activity.” Utilizing the exhibit “An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore Delaware’s crucial role in the Underground Railroad and on two Delaware leaders who aided in this “freedom enterprise.” First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dover. Tours at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Sept. 6 — “Delaware’s Native People and Archaeological Study.” Program examines Native-American artifacts from the collections of the state of Delaware and how those artifacts interpret the rich culture of the first residents of the First State. First Saturday in the First State program. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Mondays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 — Lecture/tour of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak. Explore the history of the DeBraak which was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. Program includes a trip to the hull facility in nearby Cape Henlopen State Park for a tour of the surviving section of the ship’s hull.Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. Programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Limited seating. Admission $10 in advance by reservation through the Shop Delaware website. For additional information, call (302) 645-1148.

• Saturday, Sept. 13 — “The First People of the First State: A Lenape Celebration of Heritage.” Third annual celebration featuring the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware as they honor mother earth and Native-American culture with dancing and demonstrations. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Celebration 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055. (Note time change.)

• Saturdays, Sept. 13, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 — Demonstrations by the Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild. Program explores spinning, weaving, knitting and other fabric arts. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 1–3 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday, Sept. 20 — “Hearth Cooking Basics.” Hands-on workshop. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday Sept. 20 — “Lost and Found: Native American Identity in Delaware’s Public Schools.” Panel discussion examines the challenges that Delaware’s Native-American students faced during segregation and the subsequent integration of the public schools. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Sept. 27 — “Arts in the Estuary.” Celebrate National Estuaries Day from the artistic viewpoint including the work of artisans, performers and authors. Partnership with the St. Jones Reserve. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road and St. Jones Reserve, 818 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday, Sept. 27 — “Smoked, Pickled and Salted for Survival.” Learn how smoked, pickled and salted meats helped stretch food reserves in the winter, and participate in pickling meats with brine and smoking meats in the plantation’s smokehouse. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday, Sept. 27 — “Surviving Invasion: Learning About the First Peoples of the First State.” Based on the research of Dr. Cara Blume, this lecture will explore Delaware’s Native-American communities of the past and present. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Sept. 27 — Native-American-themed program. Speaker TBD. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. Program at 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 645-1148.

• Saturday, Oct. 4 2014 — “The Declaration of Independence.” Guided tours focus on the document in which the newly born United States declared its independence from Great Britain, and the Delaware signers who made this one of the most important documents in American history. First Saturday in the First State program. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Oct. 4 — “An Illegal Activity.” Utilizing the exhibit “An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore Delaware’s crucial role in the Underground Railroad and on two Delaware leaders who aided in this “freedom enterprise.” First Saturday in the First State program. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dover. Tours at 10 a.m., noon and 3:30 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055. Note change in program time.

• Saturday, Oct. 4 — River Towns Ride and Festival. Festivals in historic New Castle and Delaware City frame a bicycling event between the two cities. Family-oriented festival held from noon to 5 p.m. at the New Castle Court House Museum and The Green in New Castle will feature music, rides, attractions, games, tours, vendors, craft beers, food and drink. (302) 323-4453.

• Saturday, Oct. 4 — “His Majesty’s Sloop of War DeBraak.” Held in conjunction with Lewes’ annual Boast the Coast festival, the event will feature a day-long slate of maritime-history and -archaeology activities including block-and-tackle demonstrations and a 2 p.m. presentation on the DeBraak shipwreck. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. Museum open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 645-1148.

• Saturday, Oct. 4 — “Pioneers in the Music Industry.” Oliver Berliner, grandson of inventor Emile Berliner, will discuss his grandfather’s life, his inventions (including the gramophone) and his major contributions to society. First Saturday in the First State program. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. Program at 2:30 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Oct. 11 — “A Day in the Life of the John Dickinson Plantation.” Visitors of all ages will enjoy a day of music, food, entertainment and hands-on activities from Colonial trades to hearth cooking in the 18th-century setting of the home of the “Penman of the Revolution.” The featured performers will be the Swordmasters demonstrating Colonial muskets and rifles, and giving fencing demonstrations. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free admission. (302) 739-3277.

• Friday, Oct. 24 — “Lantern Tours of the Plantation.” Programs explore the parties, games, dances and entertainment that would have abounded at the plantation during the nighttime in the 18th century. Activities will also include wagon-ride guided-tours conducted by staff of the St. Jones Reserve exploring the nocturnal life of the estuary. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Programs 6-7 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free admission but, due to space restrictions, reservations are required, by calling (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday, Oct. 25 — William Penn Day. Series of programs commemorating the 332nd anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World. Activities at the New Castle Court House and The Green include a re-enactment of the Livery of Seizen ritual in which Penn received possession of New Castle and a 12-mile circle of land surrounding it; “Tea With Mrs. Penn”; a performance by De Blokfluiters recorder/flute ensemble; and “The Trial of William Penn,” a historical play exploring Penn’s trial on religious freedom and the rights of English subjects under the law. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free admission. (302) 323-4453.

• Saturday, Oct. 25 — “An 18th-Century Sweet Tooth.” Hands-on workshop in which visitors can learn how to create 18th-century sweets and goodies. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday, Oct. 25 — “Mysteries of History.” Walking tour explores the unusual tombstones of St. Peter’s cemetery in Lewes. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. Tour leaves from the museum at 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 645-1148.

• Saturday, Nov. 1 — “Man’s Best Friend.” Guided tours explore one of the most celebrated canines in the world — Nipper, the dog who adorns the Victor trademark, “His Masters Voice.” Programs will also include original Victor recordings played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. First Saturday in the First State program. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Nov. 1 — “18th Century Market Fair.” Programs explore an era when The Green served as the focal point of life in Dover as historical interpreters explore the goods, wares and political attitudes of the 1700s. The Old State House will celebrate the fair with special tours and appearances by historical re-enactors. Sponsored by the First State Heritage Park. The Green, Dover. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (302) 739-9194.

• Saturday, Nov. 1 — “An Illegal Activity.” Utilizing the exhibit “An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore Delaware’s crucial role in the Underground Railroad and on two Delaware leaders who aided in this “freedom enterprise.” First Saturday in the First State program. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dover. Tours at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Tuesday, Nov. 4 — “Swing.” Guided tours explore Victor Records’ original recordings of “swing music,” played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Tuesdays, Nov. 4 and 11 — “An Illegal Activity.” Utilizing the exhibit “An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore Delaware’s crucial role in the Underground Railroad and on two Delaware leaders who aided in this “freedom enterprise.” First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dover. Tours at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Tuesdays, Nov. 4 and 11 — “The People’s House.” In recognition of Election Day, guided tours will explore the significance of The Old State House and the many state and county governmental functions that were conducted there between 1791 and 1933. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13, and 20 — John Dickinson’s Birthday Month. Visitors celebrate the birth of John Dickinson by helping to make a great cake and decorate it using royal icing and shaped marzipan. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday, Nov. 8 — “Delaware’s Decades—the 1970s: ‘Coastal Zone Act of 1971.’” Lecture by Kevin Coyle, principal planner for the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, on the landmark state-legislation that limited industrial development in Delaware’s coastal areas. Part five of an eight-part series exploring decades in Delaware’s history. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. Program at 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free admission but, due to space restrictions, reservations are required, by calling (302) 645-1148, no later than Nov. 6. Note additional program info.

• Tuesday, Nov. 11 — “The Victors of World War I: The Power of Music.” In celebration of Veterans Day, this lively program examines music’s influence during World War I when patriotic songs were being composed throughout America. Hear 78 rpm recordings of this inspirational music played on authentic Victor Talking Machines, and explore how the Victor Talking Machine Company’s Camden, N.J. factory led the fight to make the world safe for democracy. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Nov. 15 — Candle-making workshops. Bayberry-candle workshop from 10 a.m. to noon examines bayberries and their use in creating bayberry candles. Presented in partnership with the St. Jones Reserve. Reservations required, by calling the St. Jones Reserve at (302) 739-3436. “Light Me Up!” workshop on candle dipping and discussion of lighting devices of the 18th century from 1 to 3 p.m. Reservations required, by calling (302) 739-3277 no later than Nov. 14. Museum also open for visitation 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover.

• Saturday, Nov. 15 — Dutch-American Heritage Day. Learn about the contributions that the Dutch have made to the economic, social, political and cultural life of Delaware and the United States. Program will include a lecture by Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs archaeologist Craig Lukezic.Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. Lecture at 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 645-1148.

• Saturday, Nov. 29 — “Handmade for the Holidays.” Seasonal program in which visitors can learn to create and decorate cards through the art of paper quilling and stenciling, and write a personal note with a quill pen. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11–2:30 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

• Thursday, Dec. 4 — “Hospitality Night.” Holiday-themed program featuring festive décor, music, demonstrations and seasonal refreshments.Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. 6-9 p.m. (302) 645-1148.

• Saturday, Dec. 6 — “A Taste of Jazz: From the Beginning.” Guided tours explore the sounds of the Jazz Age and the role played by Delaware’s native son E.R. Johnson in jazz-music history, accompanied by early-jazz recordings played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. First Saturday in the First State program. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Dec. 6 — “Handmade for the Holidays.” Seasonal program in which visitors can create a sachet with herbs and spices. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program at 2:30 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

• Saturday, Dec. 6 — “Tour Zwaanendael Museum.” Enjoy the museum’s festive holiday-décor. Event held in conjunction with the Lewes Historical Society’s Christmas Tour of Lewes. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (302) 645-1148.

• Saturday, Dec. 6 — “Simple Pleasures: Picnic, Play and Dance.” Utilizing authentic clothing and objects from the collections of the state of Delaware, Ann Baker Horsey, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ curator of collections, will discuss Edwardian and Roaring ’20s fall and winter recreational activities and their associated fashions that reflected the spirit of the liberated “modern” woman. First Saturday in the First State program. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Dec. 6 — “An Illegal Activity.” Utilizing the exhibit “An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore Delaware’s crucial role in the Underground Railroad and on two Delaware leaders who aided in this “freedom enterprise.” First Saturday in the First State program. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dover. Tours at noon and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (302) 744-5055.

• Saturday, Dec. 6 — Delaware Day awards ceremony. Event honors participants in the Delaware Department of State’s 13th annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition which challenges students to create displays that help illustrate and explain the U.S. Constitution and the role played by Delawareans in the writing and ratification of the nation’s founding document. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dover. Time TBA. 302­–739–4111.

• Saturday, Dec. 13 — Spirit of Christmas in New Castle. One of the best preserved Colonial-era towns in America will feature tours of historic homes bedecked in holiday decorations, activities at museums including the New Castle Court House Museum, crafts, musical entertainment and more. Festivities will conclude at 5 p.m. with the annual Christmas tree lighting at Market Square. Downtown New Castle. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (302) 328-3279.

• Saturday, Dec. 20 — “Handmade for the Holidays.” Seasonal program in which visitors can create a plaster ornament. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11–2:30 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (302) 739-3277.

District to host school choice information session

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The Indian River School District will host a special public information session regarding school choice on Monday, Aug. 25, at Sussex Central High School at 6 p.m. The session will take place prior to the regularly-scheduled Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m.

Representatives from each district school will be on hand to greet parents, answer questions and provide information about their schools. The deadline to submit school choice applications for the 2015-2016 school year is Jan. 14, 2015. Applications will be available after Nov. 1.

For more information, contact the district office at (302) 436-1000.

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