Letters from CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 29, No. 4

The Lexicon of Love Lois and The Chantels This is Ben Platt

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THIS ISSUE

4 In Brief

40 Q Puzzle

5 Speak Out

42 CAMP Critters

6 CAMP Matters

46 CAMP Cheers!

News & Notes

Isn’t It Ironic

Letters to the Editor When Staff is Like Family SONDRA N. ARKIN

8 CAMP Out

Young, Scrappy and Hungry FAY JACOBS

12 CAMP News CAMP Rehoboth Happenings

14 President’s View Time to Launch CHRIS BEAGLE

16 Out & About

In Defense of Identity Politics ERIC C. PETERSON

18 CAMP Feature Lois and The Chantels MICHAEL GILLES

VOLUME 29, NUMBER 4 • MAY 3, 2019

Lacey & Lucky: New Staff

20 It’s My Life

Blue Moon

MICHAEL THOMAS FORD

Raindrops Keep Falling on My Rain Barrel?

The Lexicon of Love

24 Health & Wellness Celebrating Diversity MARJ SHANNON

26 Straight Talk

Get Ready for Mayor Pete DAVID GARRETT

32 We Remember David James Brant, Frederik Episcopo

48 The Real Dirt ERIC W. WAHL

52 CAMP Shots

All About Women’s FEST

Page 52

56 Our Supporters Make It Happen

62 Community News

Become a Member Today!

34 Intentionally Inclusive Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

LGBTQ Writers in Lewes, TransLiance

84 CAMP Dates May 3 - June 7

73 Out & Proud ClexiCon—Here for the Queer STEFANI DEOUL

74 CAMP Arts Spring Cleaning

ON THE COVER

Celebrate Diversity!

DOUG YETTER

WESLEY COMBS

78 Booked Solid

36 Special Feature

Tribe of Fatherless Girls Terri Schlichenmeyer

This is Ben Platt CHRIS AZZOPARDI

Ben Platt, page 36 Photo by Julian Broad.

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PUBLISHER Murray Archibald EDITOR Fay Jacobs MANAGING EDITOR Mary Shockley DESIGN AND LAYOUT Mary Beth Ramsey EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Marj Shannon ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Tricia Massella ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Monica Parr, Barb Ralph DISTRIBUTION Tom Craft, Corky Fitzpatrick CONTRIBUTORS Murray Archibald, Sondra N. Arkin, Chris Azzopardi, Chris Beagle, Tony Burns, Wesley Combs, Stefani Deoul, Michael Thomas Ford, David Garrett, Michael Gilles, Fay Jacobs, Tricia Massella, Monica Parr, Eric C. Peterson, Mary Beth Ramsey, Terri Schlichenmeyer, Eric W. Wahl, Doug Yetter

Letters from CAMP Rehoboth is published 15 times per year, between February and Thanksgiving, as a program of CAMP Rehoboth Inc., a non-profit community service organization.

CAMP Rehoboth seeks to create a more positive environment of cooperation and understanding among all people. Revenue generated by advertisements supports CAMP Rehoboth’s purpose as outlined in our mission statement.

The inclusion or mention of any person, group, or business in Letters from CAMP Rehoboth does not, nor is it intended to in any way, indicate sexual orientation. The content of the columns are the views and opinions of the writers and may not indicate the position of CAMP Rehoboth, Inc. © 2019 by CAMP Rehoboth, Inc. All rights reserved by CAMP Rehoboth. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of the editor.

CAMP REHOBOTH

MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSE CAMP Rehoboth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community service organization dedicated to creating a positive environment inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities in Rehoboth Beach and its related communities. We seek to promote cooperation and understanding among all people as we work to build a safer community with room for all.

We seek to promote community well-being on all levels; to foster the development of community groups; to develop community space; to promote human and civil rights; to work against prejudice and discrimination; to lessen tensions among the community at large; and to help foster the economic growth of the area. We work toward these ends through activities such as the following:

Fundraising for other organizations,

such as AIDS service organizations, gay and lesbian community organizations, recycling programs, environmental projects, literacy training, and other ventures for the general betterment of the community.

Networking resources and information

by publishing a newsletter, and functioning as an alternative tourist bureau and information center.

Promoting artistic expressions and creative thinking,

and giving aid to artists and craftspeople with an emphasis on the works of lesbians and gay men.

Education and outreach to the larger community,

including sensitivity training seminars, and printed materials to promote positive images of gay and lesbian people and others.

Promoting political awareness to build safe and inclusive community

through voter information, education, and registration; and analysis of issues and candidates.

PRESIDENT Chris Beagle VICE PRESIDENT Leslie Sinclair SECRETARY Glen Pruitt TREASURER Natalie Moss, CPA AT-LARGE DIRECTORS Jane Blue, Mike DeFlavia, Max Dick, Jack Morrison, Mark Purpura, Tara Sheldon, Kathy Wiz INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Murray Archibald HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM DIRECTOR Salvatore Seeley

CAMP REHOBOTH 37 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 tel 302-227-5620 | fax 302-227-5604 email editor@camprehoboth.com | www.camprehoboth.com CAMP Rehoboth, Inc. is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to CAMP Rehoboth are considered charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes and may be deducted to the fullest extent of the law.

A copy of our exemption document is available for public inspection.

The Way I See It

by Murray Archibald

THIS IS ISSUE FOUR OF THE 29TH VOLUME OF LETTERS FROM CAMP REHOBOTH. WITH ITS publication, we return to our biweekly publishing schedule, so watch for a new issue every other Friday from now until Labor Day. There was a time when I approached this season of the year with trepidation, but no more. I’m convinced that our talented new Letters staff will not only be up to the challenge but bring some exciting new issues all summer long.▽ A LITTLE OVER A YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE MY HUSBAND AND CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE Director of CAMP Rehoboth passed away. In that time our organization has done an incredible amount of work to ensure that CAMP Rehoboth will continue long after we are gone. Both the Board of Directors and the staff have worked hard throughout this transition—and I thank them all. For all of us, the work would have been a great deal harder without the enormous contribution of Sondra Arkin in a multitude of roles including transition manager, staff analysis consultant, member of the long-range planning committee, and acting communications manager—and all as a volunteer. In this issue, Sondra takes a guest turn in my CAMPmatters column, providing insight on the staff changes taking place at CAMP Rehoboth—and most importantly introducing our new communications manager, Mary Shockley. Welcome Mary! And thank you Sondra!▽ WHILE WE ARE MONTHS AWAY FROM THE NEXT NATIONAL ELECTION, BOTH LGBTQ DEMOCRATS and Republicans are taking notice of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s campaign for president of the United States—and apparently, so are a great many others. Beyond politics, he and his husband model the progress we have made as a community since Stonewall. To be sure, that work is not complete—especially in conservative religious circles—but it is a refreshing change from the anti-LGBTQ rhetoric coming from the current administration, and especially the vicepresident. As divided as we are on politics in this country, calm voices of reason are refreshing, and might explain the enthusiasm for the mayor. Young, gay, reasonable, and well spoken—this is fascinating to watch! It is certainly beyond the ordinary story we have come to expect from our candidates. I am guardedly optimistic.▽ HERE IN DELAWARE WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE LAWS PROTECTING OUR LGBTQ COMMUNITY, BUT some of those protections were hard fought and long in coming. On July 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. we will celebrate a “Decade of Equality” with the 10-year anniversary of the signing of SB-121— the bill that added sexual orientation to non-discrimination legislation in Delaware—with a joint reception at the Rehoboth Museum. That event is part of the CAMP Rehoboth exhibit now in the permanent collection of the museum. In the meantime, for those of you who attended the bill signing at CAMP Rehoboth, we ask that you send us a quote about that day or a favorite highresolution photo. Send comments and photos to editor@camprehoboth.com.▽ USE THAT SAME EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN SENDING PERSONAL NEWS TO SHARE: WEDDING PHOTOS, obituaries, and travel photos that include Letters from CAMP Rehoboth. On the latter, please use a recent issue of Letters. We are glad to see that ancient issues have endured the test of time, but they will not secure a place in the magazine. Don’t have a current issue? Use an iPad with the cover of the latest issue—always available, along with a page-turning PDF version, on the CAMP Rehoboth website at camprehoboth.com.▽ UNBELIEVABLY, THE MEMORIAL DAY ISSUE OF LETTERS HITS THE STANDS ON MAY 17. FROM NOW through Labor Day weekend the summer will tumble by at a far-too-rapid pace. Already we are preparing Sundance 2019 materials for mailing, tickets are going on sale for summer events, and we are even signing up vendors for the CAMP Rehoboth Block Party in October. Our Monday morning weekly email blasts show that the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center is a busy place.

We have art shows, performances, workshops, support groups, exercise programs, and much more.

Stop by this summer and check it out.▽

MAY 3, 2019

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InBrief NEWS & NOTES

The Benches of Baltimore Avenue Take a springtime stroll along Baltimore Avenue and North 1st Street to see the display of creativity merchants have applied to their street benches. Thank you Benches on Baltimore Avenue for inspiring this colorful way to welcome Spring! ▼

SAVE THE DATE! DECADE OF EQUALITY: Celebrate the 10-Year Anniversary of the Signing of SB-121 Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum + CAMP Rehoboth Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres Tuesday, July 2 - 5:30-7:00pm Rehoboth Beach Museum 511 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

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DEDICATION OF STEVE ELKINS WAY Baltimore Avenue and Second Street, Saturday May 4 at 1:30 pm followed by a reception at CAMP Rehoboth at 2 p.m. NO RSVP needed.

CINCO DE MAYO VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY May 5, 2-5 p.m. at CAMP Rehoboth, RSVP by April 30 to volunteer@camprehoboth.com FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE BRUNCH May 19, RSVP by May 12 to membership@camprehoboth.com CAMP FAMILIES PRIDE WEEKEND June 28-30, registration starts soon THE KINSEY SICKS July 20

Broadwalk on the Boardwalk

Photo by Geri Dibiase.

Broadwalk on the Boardwalk was a great success on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Since 2011 the annual walk has raised over $80,000 for Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition.▼

The “Art” of Fundraising All through May in the CAMP Rehoboth gallery, visitors will be able to place bids on art in a special fundraiser called HeART & Soul. Small works, low bidding increments, and a reasonable “Buy Now” option raises funds for arts programming.

Your support makes a big impact. Read more on page 12 and online. ▼ Color In The Details, by Sondra N. Arkin

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SPEAKOut WEDDINGS Dear Editor:

ROBB MAPOU & MIKE ZUFALL

held a recommitment and ring exchange ceremony on Sunday, April 7 at their home. Reb Lisa Levine of the Seaside Jewish Community performed the ceremony.

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MELISSA ETHERIDGE CRUISE

Kim Witmer, Deb (Beave) Bievenour, Susan Shollenberger, Jo Ann Cason, Peggy Neidlinger, PJ Rickter, Shelia Savaliski, April Deer, Kim Bangs, Phyllis Wert

MAUI

Recently, I announced my Democratic candidacy for Delaware‘s 27th District State Representative seat. I am a lifelong Delawarean and proud of my 25 years of service to our LGBT community. I have held leadership positions in several organizations, including three years as President of Delaware Pride. Also, I have volunteered extensively for AIDS Delaware and the Rainbow Chorale of Delaware and helped to raise many tens of thousands of dollars for LGBT charities.

I am challenging a six-term Democratic incumbent who, unfortunately, has a disappointing record regarding LGBT equality.

In 2013, he voted against HB 75, legalizing gay marriage. In 2017, he abstained from voting on SB 65, banning the ineffective and inhumane practice of “conversion therapy” for LGBT minors. I find these positions simply unacceptable, especially for a Democratic State Representative.

If elected, I will serve as the first openly gay man in the history of the Delaware State Legislature. Of course, my sexual orientation does not solely define me as a candidate.

Especially in today’s tumultuous and polarized political and social climate, we face many issues of great importance requiring prompt action.

But when we work together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish. We are capable of addressing vital issues courageously and successfully.

If I did not believe that, I would not be running for 27th District State Representative.

I hope you will consider supporting our grassroots campaign.

For more information, please visit EricMorrison4the27th.com, find us on Facebook, or contact us at EricMorrison4the27th@gmail.com.

– Eric Morrison

ON WOMEN’S FEST I just needed to send (a letter) to congratulate everyone on an outstanding Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 11!

I have been unable to play for five years. Today was my first time back and I had a blast!

The tournament has really grown since last I played, but Barb and Evie are still making the day so very special for everyone. Hats off to them for all their hard work and to Realtor Lana Warfield for her sponsorship. From breakfast and coffee upon arrival to a great lunch with a fun awards ceremony, the day could not have been better (maybe a little warmer would have helped). So thank you, Rookery South Golf Club!

This event remains an example of what makes Women’s FEST so great for locals and visitors alike. It was great to see all the ladies on the course today and I look forward to participating again next year!

In the meantime...hit ‘em straight!

– Kathy Davison I was proud to see the sea of women of all ages turnout for the dance. It was a big hit for sure.

We were still thawing out from golf, but we wanted to go to the dance. We are glad we did, even though we both had to be busy at work first thing in the morning.

I appreciate all that the organizers and these incredible volunteers do to make this such a success.

Glad to be a part of it.

– Lana Warfield

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CAMP Matters

by Sondra N. Arkin

When Staff Is like Family

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inding the right fit for a small staff is no easy feat. Many of the Letters’ readers know that I have been involved the last year with the restructuring of this publication and strategic planning for the organization.

For the publication, we dissected the operations and processes to make the tasks manageable and efficient. For the organization, we underwent a full year of planning, visioning, community input, cultural examination, and process analysis.

As part of the strategic plan, we underwent a full staff analysis to identify the resources needed to move CAMP Rehoboth from a founder-led to professionally-led nonprofit. Getting the work done in programs, outreach, and advocacy with a full-time paid staff of four, part-time contract staff of seven, and several unpaid “staff” (volunteers who do staff-level work in development, accounting, programing, and outreach) plus large volunteer committees who manage the operations for our largest initiatives (Women’s FEST, CAMP Chorus, Sundance, Block Party) is a lot of juggling of resources. Each position was examined, with responsibilities and authorities aligned. I am pretty sure that from the outside the pace looked like slower-lower

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Delaware lava, but inside it has been a cauldron of energy and ideas and emails that move in a flood.

Resulting from this analysis last fall, the Board approved several new staffing initiatives. The first was to approve a new position of communications manager to be hired immediately. Second was to initiate the search for a new executive director. The third was to approve a staff position in development, to be hired by the new executive director.

There was a great deal of discussion on why we would hire this new communications manager ahead of the other positions. That answer ended up being simple: this job had been primarily filled before 2018 by Murray and Steve and others. As a fulltime volunteer, Murray had managed the graphics and communications, shepherding the organization to new tools in the last decade: a website, the world of social media, and email communications.

In order for Murray to lead the organization as interim executive director, and in order for him to move on and for a new executive director to succeed, these tasks had to move to someone else. Through our strategic planning, communications was identified as one of the fundamental keys to fulfilling our mission of creating a positive community. Over the past year, we consolidated the oversight for the production of print and digital materials, including the website, social media, brochures, and other materials to mostly one person: me.

Lots of people play important roles in keeping this organization humming and bringing this publication to life 15 times each year. While I have preferred a mostly uncredited role, I’m outing myself today to thank the board and staff for allowing me to plug along as my bossy-

boss self moving us to this future. Most of the work that I’ve been doing has been structural: creating consistency in vehicles like the Monday emails; setting schedules and tools to coordinate functions and reduce the deluge of emails; writing, tweaking, creating checklists and policies; acting as managing editor for this publication.

My entire motivation has been love.

I love this organization and the people involved too much not to help it fly on its own.

We interviewed many people for this position. Using a screening questionnaire, phone interviews, and in-person meetings, we talked to a lot of people who each would have brought different talents to helping us fulfill CAMP Rehoboth’s mission.

Our first round straddled the holiday season and we weren’t able to find just the right combination of talent and skills that we sought. But in our second round, as these things go, we found just the right person. In the current world of recruitment, we haven’t circled around to respond to each applicant, but we want to publicly acknowledge our appreciation for every resume we received.

We are thrilled to welcome Mary Shockley to the CAMP Rehoboth staff.

As communications manager, reporting to the executive director, Mary comes into a job that has a pretty full plate and plenty still to develop. About half of her job is directing this publication.

In addition to that, she will be focused on promoting programs and events, supporting membership, and increasing engagement. While there are many aspects of communications that still live within committees—CAMP Chorus, CROP, Women’s FEST, Sundance—those committees will have better support to meet the CAMP Rehoboth mission.

Mary brings a range of experience that includes marketing, journalism, and promotion. She has worked in both for-profit and non-profit organizations.

She is local and loves this area. She

understands our mission completely and without question. She has a good attitude and is a quick study. She and I will work side-by-side for many weeks to give her a firm foundation in all of the tasks and responsibilities. We expect her to keep things the same and also to change everything. We count ourselves very lucky to have her as part of the CAMP Rehoboth family.

Starting this issue, you will see two major changes to the masthead: Murray moves to the more-appropriate role of publisher, and Mary begins as managing editor.

Murray’s role as publisher continues to make him responsible for the editorial and commercial success of this publication. He will guide the editorial position (how this serves the CAMP Rehoboth mission) and manage business operations so that the publication provides high quality content while maximizing revenue and profit.

As managing editor, Mary takes over what I have been doing this past year to coordinate a lot of moving parts.

She develops ideas, handles problems, keeps everyone on schedule, writes and coordinates the “In Brief” department, and determines the layout of the publication. She organizes the graphics and photography, and is the liaison with advertising.

She oversees all of the contracted part-time staff that make this publication interesting, relevant, and excellent.

Our part-time contract staff make a lean-mean machine: Fay Jacobs as editor, responsible for content acquisition, editorial development, and writing and editing content; Mary Beth Ramsey as our art director, responsible for design and layout; Marj Shannon, our editorial assistant, who hones our product with copyediting and proofreading; Doug Yetter, our arts editor, who keeps his eye on all of the entertainment around this area; plus our many columnists and writers who remain committed to focusing their lenses on the world around and deadlines that come too soon. Additionally, our only true fulltime staffer, Tricia Massella, advertising sales manager since the start of this publication, continues to be steadfast in adopting new systems and more responsibility without batting an eye.

There is plenty of work for everyone. There is room for all.

My love affair with CAMP Rehoboth is not at an end. It is my family.

You still will see me active and involved, doing things here and there. I still will continue as tireless cheerleader, supporter, donor, and activist. I will continue to be constructive about our future and work to make each day as positive as I am able. But I am going to step back some and watch this seed grow. It will thrive. I’m thrilled to have Mary as a new member of the CAMP Rehoboth family and know that you will be too.▼ Sondra N. Arkin is an artist in Washington, DC, has served on several nonprofit boards, and has been involved with CAMP Rehoboth since she was recruited in the mid-90s to do “one small thing.”

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MAY 3, 2019

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CAMP Out Fay’s Rehoboth Journal

by Fay Jacobs

Young, Scrappy, and Hungry

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irst off, that headline does not refer to me. Well, maybe were portrayed by actors of color. It was so exciting. the hungry part.

The staged story of how a bunch of “young, scrappy, and But on Thursday, April 18, just as the Mueller Report, hungry” patriots, most under 40 years of age, got the people about (what I think are) high crimes and misdemeanors was in the colonies to start a revolution for their freedom resonates about to be published, Bonnie and I were in 2019. not paying attention.

Don’t tell me that at 37, Mayor Pete Barreling down the highway, with Buttigieg is too young to be president. tickets for Hamilton that evening, we He’s older now than Hamilton, Jefferson, were cramming. I hadn’t crammed like or Burr were when they incited a this since an all-nighter for my 1969 revolution and freed the colonies.

English Lit final.

On stage, Alexander Hamilton talked, But there we were, Bonnie driving, rapped, and sang about “Not throwing me reading aloud the rapping, rhyming, away my shot.” I don’t think that Pete stunningly brilliant lyrics by Lin-Manuel Buttigieg, or any of the Democrats with Miranda, trying to catch and understand their hats in the ring, should consider it all before curtain time. Yes, this is the giving up their shot. first Broadway musical I’ve ever known to As Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote and the positively require homework. on-stage patriots sang: Admittedly, the closest either of us Rise up! had previously come to rap music was When you’re living on your knees, watching Ice-T on Law and Order: SVU. You rise up.

Some remedial rap education and hipTell your brother hop schooling was needed for these afithat he’s gotta rise up. cionados of Broadway shows like Hello, Tell your sister that Dolly! and Chicago. she’s gotta rise up And, luckily, we were heading for the Don’t tell me that at 37, Mayor city of Chicago, where friends had proWhen are these colonies gonna cured the tickets for us. So we’d had six Pete Buttigieg is too young to be rise up? hours the day before, and six more hours We’re gonna rise up president. He’s older now than on this day to prep for our experience that evening.

Hamilton, Jefferson, or Burr were Time to take a shot!

As I finished reading the words for Can a Broadway show incite another when they incited a revolution. each number, we’d play it on the original revolution? I hope so. For those of you cast recording and make sure we got who have seen the show, think about it. not only the gist, but the nuance—and And if you’ve not had the Hamilton appreciated each internal rhyme, the genius concepts Miranexperience, if you cannot get, afford, or conquer the logistics da pulled from the biography of Alexander Hamilton, and the of getting a ticket, or even if you haven’t the slightest interest entire tale of the colonies rising up in revolution to defeat the in seeing this amazing show, I have some advice.

British to free the thirteen colonies.

I suggest you get hold of the recording, grab a friend or And just like my caffeine-fueled, once-upon-a-time alltwo, have your favorite beverages and snacks on hand, and nighter ensured my success recalling Dickens, Thackeray, and read and listen to the words. I bet you’ll be surprised how the Bronte sisters, our cramming for Hamilton did the trick. We much you love rapping along. And marveling at the sheer got it, we loved it; it may have been the most stunning, fullygenius of the musical poetry of Lin-Manuel Miranda. involving theatre experience ever. How is it possible, after all Then, rise up! Let’s not throw away our shot. At the very the awards, all the press, all the publicity these past few years least, not at the ballot box. ▼ about Hamilton, that we did not find it over-hyped? It really is that good.

And bold, having us completely believe we were watching Fay Jacobs is an author of five published memoirs. Her latest is Fried & George Washington, Aaron Burr, and Thomas Jefferson, Convicted: Rehoboth Beach Uncorked. As a humorist, she’s touring with though these real-life figures of Western European ancestry her show Aging Gracelessly: 50 Shades of Fay. See fayjacobs.com.

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CAMPNews Esprit de CROP

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AMP Rehoboth Outreach Program (CROP) headed to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding in Milton on Friday, April 12, for a project held in conjunction with Women’s FEST. The team of 11 learned about the good work done by SDTR and quickly knocked off a list of chores to help get the facility ready for its riders. In addition to making a significant contribution, the team had fun as they raked hay, met minihorses, a pony, goats, and more!

HeART & Soul to Feature Artwork and Spirited Bidding

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or more than 10 years, CAMP Rehoboth has had an annual art auction of one type or another to raise money for programs. This year, several accomplished artists are doing intimate works that fit anywhere just for this HeART & Soul project.

Bid anytime from May 4 up to (and at) the June 1 Closing Bid Party that will take place from 4-7 p.m. at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

While some people loved the Bidding Owl tool used in the past couple of years, not enough bidders were proficient with it for us to continue. We are returning to traditional bid sheets.

Art lovers who cannot attend will be able to designate a proxy to bid for them up to a maximum bid on a specific piece of art. Bidders will need to sign a proxy form, available at the office or

online at camprehoboth.com (email proxy forms to CAMP Rehoboth at artshow@ camprehoboth.com by May 28).

Artwork may also be purchased outright with a “Buy Now” bid. Details are online and at the gallery.

Visual art fits into the CAMP Rehoboth mission by using art as an opportunity to build bridges, transcend differences, and express what is universal among people.

Artists included are Sondra N. Arkin, Rod Cook, Donna Deely, Sam Dixon, Gary Fisher, Yvonne M. Frankis, Susan Frey, Terry Isner, Jane Knaus, Jeffery Todd Moore, Aina Nergaard-Nammack, Renata Price, Barbara Warden, and Melissa Widerkehr. ▼

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UPCOMING CROPportunities

(for more information email crop@camprehoboth.com) Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to noon—CROP Community Planning Meeting—Help plan for CROP’s 10th anniversary and more.

Saturday, May 18, various shifts all day—Help VegRehoboth as they promote healthy, sustainable, and compassionate living at VegFest.

Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon—CROP will participate in National Trails Day at Cape Henlopen State Park. Children accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome to join us! ▼ Letters 12 MAY 3, 2019

Newly Launched Milton Pride Celebrations

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he Milton Theatre will be partnering with CAMP Rehoboth for the first annual Milton Pride Week, with various events held at the historic venue on June 6-9. The Pride events will feature representation from various LGBTQ organizations in southern Delaware, including Rehoboth PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Cape Henlopen High School’s GSA Club, Delaware Pride, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Delaware, and many more.

Milton Pride Week will feature several events, including a pre-show dance party featuring DJ Jamie Fox, a pride-themed photo wall, and information booths manned by representatives from partner organizations. Plus, exclusive Milton Pride merchandise will be available for purchase. A portion of the ticket price to all events will be donated to CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

This year’s theme is “Diversity, Love, Community.” ▼

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Circle participants! It’s been too long since all of the folks who helped make the community center a reality got together. Let’s celebrate and catch up! RSVP

by May 12 to membership@camprehoboth.com. This special brunch will be on Sunday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m. Location and details will follow your RSVP. ▼

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President’s View

by Chris Beagle

Time to Launch

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ith another successful Women’s FEST behind us, CAMP Rehoboth now sets its sights on the summer of 2019. While we’re charging ahead with summer programming, the search for our next executive director (ED) has launched.

Our Board Succession Team met on April 13 and were joined by the community members composing the Search (Joyce Felton, Wes Combs, and Lois Powell) and Transition (Linda Gregory, Beth Cohen, and Jon Worthington) Committees.

In a productive session led by search consultant Sonia Stamm, the joint committees reviewed and agreed upon an updated timeline that aims to see the new ED start with CAMP Rehoboth by October 1. All agreed this is a somewhat aggressive date, but with continued focus, determination, and—most importantly—a large pool of qualified candidates, we are hopeful this goal will be achieved.

Our attention then shifted to the ED’s job description, and bringing it in alignment with the strategic direction guided by community input and approved by the Board of Directors at its March meeting.

Part of the new description was shaped by changes to our staffing in communica-

tions. Specifics on this may be found in the CAMP Matters feature in this issue.

After several iterations, with review and feedback from Sonia, Murray Archibald, and the Succession Team, the Board voted unanimously to adopt this newest version. With this important groundwork complete, the recruitment phase of the search will now become our priority. In recent issues, I highlighted three of the six community members (Wes Combs, Joyce Felton, and Linda Gregory).

Given our shifting focus into the search, this column features Lois Powell, the remaining member of our Search Committee, who is a retired nurse practitioner whose career in psychiatric/mental health nursing spanned more than 33 years.

Lois was employed at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Westchester, NY where she held leadership positions as coordinator of their adolescent program, an alcoholism treatment inpatient unit, and as director of outpatient child and adolescent services. She was most notably responsible for creating their Connections Program, a comprehensive, school-based psychiatric rehabilitation program that served hospitalized adolescents being transitioned from support services back to

their high schools and homes.

Lois agreed to serve on the Search Committee because, “As CAMP Rehoboth endeavors to remain vital to its membership and the community at large, it must have an Executive Director who will work with the Board of Directors in a manner that will ensure that the mission and vision of the organization are fulfilled.”

Lois and her partner, Sharon Bembry, met in 2006 and have been active volunteers and members of CAMP Rehoboth for several years. If you don’t know Lois from CAMP Rehoboth, perhaps you know her music career? You can read more about Lois in our feature on her music career on page 18.

At this critical and exciting juncture, we are thrilled to have Lois’s voice (speaking and singing!), and all of the committee members’ voices, represented in the search to bring a new executive director to our beloved CAMP Rehoboth. Sincere thanks to all of you! ▼ Chris Beagle is President of the CAMP Rehoboth Board and is a realtor at BerkshireHathaway-Gallo Realty in Rehoboth Beach. christopherbeagle1@gmail.com

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Out & About

by Eric Peterson

In Defense of Identity Politics

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here’s a phrase being tossed around more and more as the nation prepares for another campaign season, and it’s one that catches my ear every time I hear it: “identity politics.” It doesn’t mean what they say it means.

While the term has been floating around academic circles since the 1970s and possibly before, it seems to have now entered the mainstream (if by “mainstream” I mean the vapid cesspool that is 24-hour cable news—which, sadly, is exactly what I mean). It’s almost always used as an insult, which means that every time the phrase is uttered, someone who is adamantly opposed to “identity politics” speaks it. As there are hardly any voices speaking in favor of it, no one really knows what it means.

My favorite explanation of this troubling and troublesome phrase comes from “The Combahee River Collective Statement,” a 1977 manifesto of Black Feminism. It’s a long document, with occasional flourishes of activist prose, but one sentence stands out for its simplicity and clarity: “We realize that the only people who care enough about us to work consistently for our liberation are us.”

Critics of “identity politics,” who abound among the punditry these days, would have you believe that the only reason people dislike Donald Trump is because he’s a straight, white man, suggesting that those who adhere to “identity politics” can see no difference between Trump and politicians like Beto O’Rourke or Joe Biden.

They would have you believe that fans of “identity politics” can only see group identities, and are therefore blind to the individual differences that exist within those groups. They would have you believe that the “correct” way to evaluate people is to completely ignore whatever groups they align to, and appraise them solely on their individual merits—as if such a thing were possible.

I, for instance, am a gay white man.

I am also able-bodied, an atheist, an

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American citizen, the youngest in my family, and a fan of Broadway musicals and old movies. These are all ways to categorize me, to put me in some group or other, and by so doing, exclude me from other groups. I am an individual, but am not and can never be separated from my gayness, my whiteness, or my maleness—or any of my other categories—without losing extremely important pieces of me, the individual.

They’ll eventually accuse anyone who supports anyone who isn’t a straight white male of practicing “identity politics.”

So yes—Donald Trump and Beto O’Rourke are both straight, white men currently involved in politics. As such, they do have many things in common.

To suggest otherwise seems a little silly.

And, simultaneously, they are wildly different from one another. To suggest otherwise seems almost insane.

But the critics of “identity politics” don’t always stop there. If you let them keep talking, they’ll eventually accuse anyone who supports anyone who isn’t a straight white male of practicing “identity politics.” They posit that the only reason that someone might remember the Obama administration with fond nostalgia, or want to see Elizabeth Warren or Cory Booker or Kamala Harris or Pete Buttigieg or Kirsten Gillibrand become president in 2020, is a blind hatred of straight white men everywhere.

In this way, those who stand in

adamant opposition to “identity politics” eventually show their hand. Their belief that straight white men are somehow the obvious choice, regardless of what other talented and passionate candidates might exist, reveals their true aim: to ensure that only straight white men stay in power. Deep down, they know that what was written long ago in “The Combahee River Collective Statement” is true: that if those who benefit the most from privilege can continue to hold on to their control, the injustice of the status quo can continue.

If race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity truly didn’t matter, and if voters everywhere simply chose the best of all available options—well, both probability and statistics would insist that our leaders and legislators be just as diverse as the society they represent.

But neither the premise nor the outcome of that fantasy world squares with the reality we live in. To some of us, that kind of representation would be a dream come true. To others, it would be a dystopian nightmare. I wonder which of these will sneer at “identity politics” on your favorite cable news program this evening. ▼ Eric Peterson is a diversity and inclusion educator living in Washington DC and co-host of a weekly podcast about pop culture. Visit him at rewindpod.com

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by Michael Gilles

A Star Among Us

Famed Corner Named for Legendary Chantels

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he 1950s musical girl group The Chantels, including local singer Lois Harris Powell, just had a street corner in the Bronx, NY, named after them.

Those of a certain age may remember these lyrics: Maybe, if I pray every night You’ll come back to me.

Maybe, if I cry everyday You’ll come back to stay.

Ohhhh, maybe...

They belong to the song “Maybe,” the first big hit for one of the first African-American girl groups to enjoy nationwide success in the 1950s. According to The Rolling Stone Book of Women in Rock, the girl-group doo-wop sound was ushered into American cultural history in 1958 with “Maybe,” The Chantels’ breakthrough hit. Doo-wop features vocal group harmony, and no group represented that sound better than The Chantels.

The group was founded in the early 1950s by students attending St. Anthony of Padua School in the Bronx. The original five members were Arlene Smith, Sonia Goring Wilson, Renée Minus White, Jackie Landry Jackson, and a girl with a soaring soprano voice, Lois Harris.

Now known as Lois Harris Powell, this chanteuse and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member lives in Sussex County, just three miles from the beach.

Lois has friends here, so she began vacationing in the area often enough that it made sense eleven years ago to find a home here. But Powell is no ordinary resident. Now in her seventies, Lois still performs with most of the original Chantels, over 60 years after starting out.

When asked where she performs, Lois enthusiastically says, “Everywhere!” She’s performed at the Apollo Theater and Radio City Music Hall in New York, and even before 125,000 people on the National Mall for the Girl Scouts of America’s 90th and 95th anniversaries. The Chantels have also played to a packed house locally at the Blue Moon.

In a 2016 article in Delaware Beach Life, she said, “We do a show, and people tell us that we’re wonderful. People have traveled from all over the world to hear us sing. It is really very humbling to see how much people enjoy us.”

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sings professionally with the girls from the Bronx. She is a licensed nurse practitioner with a master’s degree from Columbia University, and provides holistic psychiatric-mental health nursing and wellness counseling services.

She also provides workshops and educational programs on mental health and wellness. Lois says that over the years, each member of The Chantels enjoyed a successful career apart from music.

And she’s a stalwart volunteer for CAMP Rehoboth. She has been doing whatever she has been asked to do off and on since 2010. She has worked on the Sundance auction, helped on the grants committee, and currently serves on the Search Committee for the new CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director. One of her favorite tasks has been participating in the reading of the names on World AIDS Day, which she has done for several years.

In choosing CAMP Rehoboth to fulfill her urge to give back to the community, she credits the way the organization influenced the community and helped make Rehoboth and the surrounding areas a place with room for all and inclusive of all of its residents.

From its community center to the fundraising and partnering it does for other non-profit organizations, Lois sees CAMP Rehoboth as an organization worth her time and energy.

As for her singing with The Chantels, Lois will be performing on a cruise this coming fall. Quoted in Malt Shop Memories’ Scoop, a newsletter for the cruise featuring 50s and 60s music groups, Lois says, “Each of us had something to contribute, all because we sang. It kept us grounded.”

And grounded they are on a Bronx street corner, for making beautiful harmonies and celebrating an incredibly successful career.

And she’s grounded here too, giving back to the community.

From another Chantel hit—”Look in My Eyes”: Look in my eyes, and tell me you love me Tell me you love me, or darling I’ll be gone We love you, Lois Harris Powell. Don’t go…you’re not only an American treasure, you’re a Rehoboth treasure too.▼

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It’s My Life

by Michael Thomas Ford

The Lexicon of Love

L

ast Saturday, sometime around 2:30 in the morning, I texted my friend Thumper.

“Hey,” I said. “I need your translation services.”

He texted me back immediately.

“Sure thing.”

One of the advantages of having a BFF who works part-time in a leather shop attached to a bar is that he is generally awake at those times when I am mentally unwell.

As some of you may recall, I went on a couple of dates recently. Well, against all odds, there have been even more of them. With the same guy. I know.

I’m surprised too. Pleasantly surprised.

However, ongoing dating brings with it the inevitable issue of overthinking.

In this particular instance, I had spent a good couple of hours agonizing over a text. New Guy and I had made plans to get together. Later, he mentioned that he had been invited to do something with some friends at the same time. Being me, I assumed he was trying to get out of seeing me, so I might have said it was okay with me if he wanted to do that instead. He didn’t respond for a while, then said that we were still on.

“But just so you know,” he wrote. “I’m feeling crabby and antisocial. Hopefully my mood will switch a little once you get here.”

I forwarded the text to Thumper and waited. A minute later he wrote back.

“What’s the problem?”

“Well,” I replied. “Obviously he’s telling me that he’d rather be doing that thing with his friends instead of spending time with me.”

“Got it,” Thumper texted. “You’ve translated this into Conversational Thumper instead of Reality.”

In addition to the fact that Thumper is awake when I need him to be, we also share a brain. Even better, the parts of this brain that don’t work well for one of us generally function adequately for the other. We’re like some kind of psychic conjoined twins, physically separated by 1,200 miles but inhabiting the same mind space.

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“Well?” I asked impatiently.

“Hang on,” Thumper texted. “Selling lube to drunk people.”

I waited. Five minutes later, the answer came. “What he’s saying is ‘I am in a bad mood but looking forward to seeing you. Your presence will make me feel better.’”

I read the text half a dozen times before replying. “I don’t see that.”

“Of course, you don’t,” Thumper answered. “You think he couldn’t possibly choose spending time with you instead of with his friends.”

Because this was exactly what I was thinking, I didn’t reply.

“And no, he’s not in a bad mood because he feels you somehow pressured him into choosing you over his friends,” Thumper wrote without prompting.

One of the advantages of having a BFF who works part-time in a leather shop attached to a bar is that he is generally always awake at those times when I am mentally unwell.

Once, when I thought I might want to go to grad school, I took a class in reading and translating German for academic purposes. It was a horrible experience, primarily because I became obsessed with being as precise as possible. Similarly, I have taken something like 36 years of French, but when confronted with someone actually speaking it, I hear every word coming out of their mouth as pamplemousse and respond that oui, of course I would like to see the castle of their aunt.

When dating, I often feel as if the other person and I are speaking different languages. When he says “I had a good time tonight,” my brain hears “This was sort of okay.” When he texts “I like spending time with you,” what I see is “We make better friends than boyfriends.”

I used to think this was a self-esteem issue. And probably it is, at least partially. But I think it’s also a writer problem. Words don’t always mean the same thing to writers as they do to normal people. We like precision. Which is probably why our romantic lives are often briar patches of emotional turmoil.

We parse every conversation, every text, looking for hidden meanings and, quite often, misinterpreting the very clear messages being sent by the other person.

The sound of a text coming in startled me from my overthinking. “I know what you’re doing,” Thumper said.

“Stop it.”

“Sorry,” I wrote back. “And I think your translation is the correct one. You know I don’t speak Romance well.”

“It’s an honest mistake,” Thumper said kindly. “That shit is worse than Latin.”

Later on Saturday, I met up with New Guy as planned. And it was great. He wasn’t in a bad mood. He was happy to see me, and I was happy to see him.

Being me, I looked for signs that he would rather be with his friends. But either he genuinely preferred to be with me or he was doing an excellent job of pretending. I mostly let it go.

When I got home that night, I texted Thumper. “Had a great time.”

A minute later, he replied. “And just what do you mean by that?” ▼ Michael Thomas Ford is a much-published Lambda Literary award-winning author. Visit Michael at michaelthomasford.com

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by Marj Shannon

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iversity is something we seek—and celebrate—at CAMP Rehoboth. The range of opinions, perspectives, and ideas gained from a diverse group of people enriches our conversations, expands our thinking, and provides insights we might otherwise miss.

We also leverage opportunities to explore diversity wherever we can: If there’s a way to look not just at a big picture, but also at the smaller components contributing to the whole, we’re going to look. We know that sometimes it takes peering at the parts to reveal the whole.

One case in point: In our October 2017 survey, Assessing Our Community’s Needs, we asked questions to let us characterize those who participated by self-reported attributes such as age, sex, and gender.

We also looked at groups of people by how they described themselves; e.g., as smokers or non-smokers, as being under- or overweight, or as followers (or not) of a healthful diet.

Using such information enabled us to tease out important nuances within our overall group of participants— nuances we would have missed completely, had we looked only at the group as a whole.

For example, we learned that while only 9 percent of our overall participants were cigarette smokers, 18 percent of people under age 55 were.

That’s a difference worth knowing—a third of the people who took the survey fell into that age group.

Why does that difference matter?

Well, we receive funds to offer tobacco cessation programs periodically.

Knowing there is still a substantial number of smokers in our community helps document the need for those programs. It also helps inform scheduling: if we’re providing cessation programs to those who need them the most, we have to accommodate the fact that most of our “under 55” Letters 24 MAY 3, 2019

people work fulltime. The information also helps us reach out effectively to potential participants—i.e., we can focus on media channels to reach people in that age group.

Other examples: ⊲ We learned that transgender survey participants were markedly younger than participants overall, with a median age of 31 vs.

60. This has real implications for programming, outreach— everything! ⊲ We learned that 43 percent of people who described themselves as very overweight or obese felt their diets were somewhat unhealthy or very unhealthy. Just this past week, we offered a Mindful Eating workshop. And in late April we included some recipes in a program on gardening. Those are not coincidences. Participants spoke to us—and we listened. ⊲ Survey

participants let us know they like to be physically active— but many reported conditions such as arthritis, which imposed limitations. So it’s no accident that many of our fitness-related offerings—e.g., BROGA, chair aerobics, and Tai Chi classes—are low impact. ⊲ Thirty-five percent of all participants—and 44 percent of those age 55 to 64—reported they serve as caregivers. That’s a pretty clear signal. We responded in several ways: a caregivers group meets monthly; on May 9, the Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau will be at CAMP Rehoboth to present a “Social Security 101” program; and early this year, we— along with community partners— offered a four-part savvy caregivers series.

Our examination of the many subgroups included among survey participants enriched our understanding of our community. We use that understanding every day to seek grants, develop programming, partner with other organizations, or simply connect people to resources. And each time we do, we say “thank you!” to all of you who participated in the survey and made these intentional efforts possible.

The following are some ways we are serving our community.

UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS CLASSES AND EVENTS (All held at CAMP Rehoboth Community Center unless otherwise noted).

Visit the CAMP Calendar (under CAMP Center on the top nav bar) at camprehoboth.com for additional information. Links to registration are included there.

AARP Defensive Driving for Drivers Age 50+: May 7 at 9 a.m. Six-hour course. Cost: $15 for AARP members; $20, non-members. Registration required.

In a continuing partnership, AARP and CAMP Rehoboth present a course leading drivers age 50+ through practical driving techniques. Save money on your car insurance. Bank

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extra points with the DMV. Understand the “three-second rule” and why driving with hands at ten and two isn’t the best choice anymore.

The course examines the effects of normal changes to vision and hearing caused by aging, and the effects of medications and alcohol on the way people drive. It also covers the latest “rules of the road” and how to operate vehicles safely in today’s environment and with today’s technology.

Social Security 101: May 9 from 3-5 p.m. Includes information on programs for retirees, individuals with disabilities, widows and children. Relevant to anyone age 18 or older. Cost: free.

Registration required.

The seminar will cover the history and purpose of the Social Security Administration, as well as the eligibility criteria for all of its benefit programs.

Besides retirement benefits, Social Security also offers disability benefits for individuals aged 18 years and older, and survivor benefits for children and widowed spouses. Concerns about the future solvency of these programs will be addressed. Finally,

an overview of the online services available through Social Security’s website will be provided. Workers can use these services throughout their careers for financial planning purposes and later, while collecting Social Security, to manage their benefits. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

This program is relevant to everyone aged 18 years and older.

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Recovery Groups at CAMP Rehoboth: Meeting space is provided for a variety of recovery groups: Alcoholics Anonymous—Sundays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at noon; Young People’s Alcoholics Anonymous—Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ▼

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Straight Talk

by David Garrett

Get Ready…for Mayor Pete

H

e’s a happily married man, soon to celebrate his first anniversary. Raised Roman Catholic, he is now a committed, practicing Episcopalian. He and his spouse do not have any children, but they would like to raise a family.

He attained his Bachelor’s degree at Harvard and became a Rhodes scholar.

He speaks seven languages fluently, including French, Italian, Spanish, Maltese, Norwegian, Arabic, and Farsi. He is the two-term mayor of a city of over 100,000 people in the Midwest. He took a leave of absence from his mayoral position to serve a tour in Afghanistan as a Naval Reserve officer.

This man, at the age of thirty-seven, is positioning himself to become the youngest elected president of the United States. In media interviews, he directly answers questions addressed to him, and is refreshingly articulate.

At first glance, there does not appear to be any trait to which people could take exception. Oh, yes, there is that one aspect of him that some may find objectionable—he is gay.

Pete Buttigieg seemingly came out of nowhere to place himself on the national stage. Once journalists and broadcasters mastered the pronunciation of his last name (Bootedge-edge) they began to explore the accomplishments and potential pitfalls of his two terms as mayor of South Bend, Indiana. There does not appear to be much to discredit. In his first mayoral term, from 2012 to 2016, his focus was on eliminating blighted properties across the city. His “1,000 properties in 1,000 days” hit its mark sixty-two days ahead of schedule.

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more pedestrian-friendly, encouraging retail and housing growth. Bike lanes were added and streets were widened to allow better traffic flow.

In spite of so much going for Buttigieg and his leadership in South Bend, he butted heads with the former governor of Indiana, now Vice-President Mike Pence. It is no secret that Pence is anti-LGBTQ. Pence has railed against the gay and transgender community for years. His signature legislation as governor was the March 2015 passage of SB 101, known as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This law granted blanket permission to businesses and other entities to refuse services to LGBTQ persons. In the midst of significant backlash

“I was well into adulthood before I was prepared to acknowledge the simple fact that I am gay. It took years of struggle and growth for me to recognize that it’s just a fact of life, like having brown hair.…”

PETE BUTTIGIEG from many sectors, an amendment was passed one week later, specifically prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Following these actions, and in anticipation of the passage of marriage equality by the Supreme Court, Pete Buttigieg wrote an op-ed in the South Bend Tribune on June 26, 2015. In his remarks, he shared his sexual orientation with the public for the first time, in a very public forum.

He wrote, “I was well into adulthood before I was prepared to acknowledge

the simple fact that I am gay. It took years of struggle and growth for me to recognize that it’s just a fact of life, like having brown hair, and part of who I am.

Putting something this personal on the pages of a newspaper does not come easy….[I]t’s clear to me that at a moment like this, being more open about it could do some good.

[T]he true compass that will have guided us will be the basic regard and concern that we have for one another as fellow human beings—based not on categories of politics, orientation, background, status or creed, but on our shared knowledge that the greatest thing any of us has to offer is love.”

Taking the national stage as a gay man will inevitably give rise to the cruelty and venom of those who profess to follow the God of love. In fact, this is already taking shape. At a recent rally in Des Moines, Iowa, a heckler shouted, “Remember Sodom and Gomorrah!” At another event in Iowa, a person dressed like Buttigieg pretended to whip a man dressed as Jesus, as a third man dressed as Satan stood nearby and shouted anti-gay lines. Buttigieg noted, “I think when you’re in politics, especially at this level, you’re going to see the good, the bad, the ugly, and the peculiar.”

Should Pete Buttigieg get any significant traction in his presidential candidacy, he will be subject to more of this opposition, and it will definitely get uglier and more peculiar. Those who see themselves as the guardians of true faith are ready to condemn Buttigieg and his supporters who desire a place at the table for the LGBTQ community.

His recent criticism of Mike Pence was spectacular. “If you’ve got a problem with who I am, your problem is not with me. Your quarrel, sir, is with my creator.”

You tell ‘em, Mayor Pete.▼ David Garrett is a straight advocate for equality and inclusion. He is also the proud father of an adult transdaughter. Email David Garrrett at dlgarrett4rb@gmail.com

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WE REMEMBER

David James Brant

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avid James Brant, age 61 of Georgetown, DE passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Christiana Care Health Systems, in Newark, DE. He was born on August 15, 1957 in York, PA, son of the late James W. and Erma Brant.

Brant proudly served in the United States Navy in the Fast Attack Nuclear Submarine Service from 1980 to 1984. He graduated from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital School of Professional Nursing, in Norfolk, VA, class of 1994, where he worked at the hospital until 1996. Brant earned his BSN from Wilmington College in 2003. He worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Penn/ Presbyterian Medical Center, Bayhealth Medical Center, Milford Hospital and was a traveling nurse in Maryland and Virginia for many years.

He rounded out his nursing career at Beebe Medical Center where he worked for 16 years as a nurse and educator. Brant

was a Diamond State Chapter AACN, Delaware Nurses Association, and American Nurses Association member.

As a past director of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, Brant loved films and dedicated countless hours to the festival. He was a previous board member and continued to volunteer for local AIDS organizations including CAMP Rehoboth and the Sussex County AIDS Council.

Brant enjoyed traveling, especially to Spain and Bali, loved the beach, and meditating on the sand. Brant was known for his humor and being a jokester, playing tricks on his coworkers. He was also a dog lover, especially his St. Bernards, Bentley and Yasha, who preceded him in death.

Brant is survived by his domestic partner of 14 years, Gregory Estes of Georgetown, DE; two sisters: Diana Harbaugh and her husband Donald of York, PA and Nancy Brant of Lancaster, PA; and his 2 beloved dogs, Jagger and Yossi.

A celebration of his life was held on Wednesday, April 17, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, in Lewes, and a second celebration of Brant’s life was held on April 18, in Loganville, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Brant’s name to the Shepherd’s Office, 408 N. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE. ▼

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rederik Episcopo was born December 17, 1946 and was raised in the Shawtown section of old New Castle, DE. He was the son of the late John and Rose (Octavio) Episcopo and was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Theresa Mays, and his war hero brother, John Episcopo.

Frederick graduated from St. Peter’s High School in New Castle and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam conflict, He received his associate of arts degree in accounting from Goldey Beacom College. Most of his working career involved transportation, with General Motors, Amtrak (33 years) and the Cape May Lewes Ferry.

Always a beach person, Frederick moved to Rehoboth Beach after retirement, spending winters in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He enjoyed watching Eagles games and twice yearly visits to Atlantic City to play cards.

His first life partner, George, passed away many years ago.

He then met Jim DiLalla. The couple spent 30 years together.

He is also survived by his godchild and niece Carla Mays and her family, as well as his brother’s extended family. Frederick was the youngest of 34 first cousins, many of them like siblings to him. His surviving cousins include Ginny Dennison, Lou (Clara) DeBoto, Mary Ptak, Larry (Penny) Covelli, Loretta (Bob) Burton, and the late Lois Powell. He also leaves behind good friends Neal Hobbs, John Borgheri, and Sister Andrea Likovich. ▼

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Intentionally Inclusive

by Wes Combs

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

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don’t know about you, but the 1967 film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? is one of my all-time favorites. If you’ve never seen it, the movie is about a young couple coming to dinner at the bride’s parents’ home. The bride-to-be is the white daughter of wealthy, liberal parents, and the groom is African-American and from a working-class family. Much to the surprise of her parents, their daughter has also invited her fiancée’s parents to join them for dinner that very evening.

Without giving too much away, the groundbreaking film deals with how both sets of parents have reservations about the marriage because of their assumptions about other people and the overt and latent racism the couple may face down the road. What I love about the film is that each character’s opinions, some well-intended and some not, are influenced by not only life experiences but also their personal beliefs that are not founded on proof or certainty.

Let’s just say that because these two families were forced to sit down at the same table and have a difficult conversation, they are given the opportunity to listen to each other and understand why they formed their points of view on this divisive issue.

Unfortunately, most of us are guilty of jumping to conclusions about others too, especially since the 2016 election.

How many times have you had a visceral reaction after seeing someone wearing a Make America Great Again hat? You likely immediately assume that the person is an ardent supporter of Trump and all that he believes. In some cases, you may be right. But after speaking with the person, you may be shocked to discover otherwise. Let me give you an example.

I attended a diversity conference six months after the election and then-NBC News correspondent Jacob Rascon was on a panel sharing his observations of the people at Trump campaign rallies.

Jacob would arrive four hours ahead of the start time and interact with those at the event. He said that—without

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exception—he never heard anyone speak negatively or disrespectfully about people from diverse backgrounds.

As you might imagine, everyone in the audience gasped, and wondered how it could be true. He said they were concerned about the economy, jobs, and many of the same issues important to Democrats. What he said next was perhaps the biggest lesson I learned about why our nation has become so polarized.

Jacob said that most Democrats often refer to Republicans as Trump supporters when in many cases they are people who happened to vote for

As you might imagine, everyone in the audience gasped, and wondered how it could be true.

Trump. See the difference? Before you turn the page, hear me out.

He went on to say that we often live in echo chambers. Our Facebook and Twitter feeds are filled with people who think like us. We watch CNN and MSNBC but rarely if ever hear what those on Fox News are saying and why they believe what they do.

If each of us just took more time to intentionally engage with those with opposing points of view, we might be surprised to learn we share the same taste in music, went to the same school, or grew up in the same community.

Finding common ground and being hospitable lowers their guard, inviting the other person into the conversation and building trust.

This is exactly why Marnie Fienberg launched a grassroots effort known as 2 for Seder after her mother-in-law Joyce was killed in last year’s Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

On the Jewish holiday of Passover, the Seder is a ritual performed by

multiple generations of a family or by a community (such as at a synagogue or community center) and involves retelling the story of the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is not uncommon for the host to invite non-Jewish friends so they can experience this special evening.

Like Marnie, Passover is my favorite Jewish holiday because the Seder is filled with symbolism reminding us of the pain and suffering ancestors endured because of their religious beliefs. It’s also because it brings families and friends together to share a meal complete with matzah ball soup and brisket!

These very happy memories sparked an idea for Marnie: if each of us Jews invited two people who had never before attended a Seder to join us, they could have a meaningful introduction to Judaism, especially if they believed negative stereotypes about its followers.

Maybe, just maybe, it would at least be enough to ratchet things back and prevent future violence against Jews.

When asked if she really believed 2 for Seder could lessen the hatred of extreme anti-Semitism, her response gave me hope. Fienberg said, “Conceivably, someone’s going to say something to my neighbor, something negative about Jews. Well, he’s got the data now. He can say, ‘I’ve experienced this myself. You are wrong. You need to reconsider this trash coming out of your mouth.’”

I think Marnie is onto something. Telling stories teaches us to love, to forgive others, and hopefully, to gain compassion...something the world needs more. ▼

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THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT

This Is Ben Platt

by Chris Azzopardi

Dear Evan Hansen actor-singer talks, telling his story with debut album and the problem with a coming-out announcement

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t comes up casually, as Ben Platt prefers.

Tucked into the song “Older,” the line is a personal aside expressed on an otherwise universal ballad, about wishing to speed up time in your youth, only to hope for more of it as you age: “And will I get to know myself in the place I am/Get to fall in love with another man, and understand.”

If you didn’t already know, Ben Platt is gay, this is how he wishes you’d find out. Casually.

The theater star turned pop crooner came out in his personal life when he was 12, then landed his Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon as Elder Cunningham in 2012.

He went on to bag a Grammy and a Tony, an Emmy too, for his moving portrayal of the titular teen in Dear Evan Hansen, also on Broadway.

And, of course, he brought literal magic to the Pitch Perfect franchise, as super nerd Benji Applebaum.

But Platt’s earnest and emotional Atlantic debut, Sing to Me Instead, is his first public expression of self, at 25.

“The main reason I wanted to make this music was to have the opportunity to go around the country and play it live and have that live connection, because that’s what I grew up loving the most,” he says, “and singing live is my favorite thing to do.”

In addition to a 12-city tour, Platt will also star alongside Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange and Bette Midler this year as a high school go-getter who’s eager to be the actual president—but first, student government—in the forthcoming Netflix comedy series The Politician, which

debuts Sept. 27. The series, he says, is, “in true (screenwriter) Ryan Murphy fashion, very queer-positive.”

How do you process the fact that you’ve been making so many people cry with this album?

You know, it’s a strange thing.

I think it’s just nice to see that people are finding ways to connect to it. I tried to make it as sort of specific as possible because usually that kind of thing begets the most universality. And I hope it’s all good, cathartic-type tears and not the bad kind! (Laughs) How did these songs come to you? In waves? All at once?

First in waves. I think when I first sat down to write the album I tried to just lean on what came in terms of what I thought deserved to be sung about. Because I come from the theater, I feel like my philosophy has always been that you only really sing when there’s something emotionally valuable enough to sing about. And that ended up being largely the relationships that I’d had and a couple I was in while writing.

What hadn’t been conveyed that you wanted to say with this album?

“Grow as You Go” is the one that comes to mind only because I had never really heard a song that addressed this cop-out thing that always tends to happen when you’re in a relationship and you get to a point where it gets a bit too scary and the person backs out with the excuse of, “I need to go find who I am and I don’t have enough legs to stand on as my own

But as far as the decision (to be out), it really was a no-brainer, because if I was gonna try to do something that felt authentic to me… person.” Of course, that’s valid in many cases, but I’ve also found out that it’s kind of something to hide behind.

I think if the connection is strong enough, and theoretically if it’s a special enough person and it’s the right person, then it shouldn’t really keep you from experiencing personal growth and finding who you are just because you happen to be with someone else who is also figuring those things out.

Was there ever a time you didn’t think an album like this, where you could be your out, authentic self, would be possible?

I think, yeah. If we’re all realistic about the world, it’s not all roses and it’s not all fantastic and we don’t live in a vacuum where it’s all pure acceptance. And particularly as an actor, there’s a lot of stigma surrounding what you’re castable as when you’re out of the closet.

But as far as the decision (to be out), it really was a no-brainer, because if I was gonna try to do something that felt authentic to me…

You say there’s a stigma to be out if you’re an actor. Do you think gay actors and musicians are asked to keep their sexuality quiet when promoting projects and has that ever happened to you?

I’m sure that’s something people encounter. I know that’s definitely not something we’ve moved forward from in general. I have been really lucky personally to work pretty much only in environments which were incredibly accepting and open—I mean, I grew up in the theater where

everyone is gay, so it was never an issue (laughs). And I don’t necessarily think that an actor’s private life, regardless of their sexuality or any of that, is pertinent when you’re playing a different character.

I think when you’re promoting something, it’s about the project and the work.

But I do maybe think there is pressure to present a certain accepted form of masculinity, or to feel like you can still fit into certain boxes so you don’t limit yourself. I’m hopeful that is slowly fading away and that everybody can just accept that actors are chameleons and we can play who we can play.

Is it necessary to still make a coming-out announcement in 2019? I gather that you think it’s not?

I just don’t think it should be perceived as an abnormality at all, and in and of itself, having to announce something suggests that it’s departing from the norm or that it’s something that needs to be addressed. I think it should just be part of who we are— same as that I’m Jewish, and I’m also gay. The more it can become an assumed part of reality, the better.

So, for example, it’s time to move on from calling you “gay musician Ben Platt.”

We don’t need that identifier anymore, do we?

I agree. Yes, indeed.

Alongside Blake Shelton and Zac Efron, you were included in People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2017, as Sexiest Broadway Performer. Were you prepared for that moment in your career?

Certainly not! (Laughs) That was not something that was ever on my sort of preconceived bucket list! I mean, it’s very flattering and very nice, but it was never a conscious goal. It was not like the Tony and the Broadway of all of it, but it was lovely to see! And it made me feel good—and made me want to go out and go on some dates!

Did it get you some dates?

Well, not necessarily from it but it restored a bit of confidence. It was a nice boost.

Are LGBTQ youth reaching out to you expressing what this music means to them?

Are you seeing the same tweets that I’m seeing?

It’s hard to gauge. This is the first time I’ve released music on my own, so this is the first time I’m experiencing, like, how to experience the way it’s being received. There are so many different measures of that, but definitely as I give the social a scroll, if you will, there are beautiful messages from people.

Of course there are messages from youth, particularly LGBTQ youth who feel really affected by the representation and feel really seen and like they can see themselves in the art, which is something that’s obviously very beautiful to me. But what’s been the most heartening to me is how innocuous that aspect of it has been and how it’s really been about the music itself, and how regardless of walk of life or sexuality or age, people are really finding ways that these songs fit into their lives, and that’s the ultimate gift: that they become so malleable.

That’s been really beautiful.

That songs that are very specific to your own life can have universal appeal?

For sure. And that I can sort of express an experience that can then make it maybe easier for someone else to go through that same experience or an experience like that.

What have you learned from other out artists, like Sam Smith and Troye Sivan, when it comes to navigating the music world as an out artist?

I would say from all artists, not just queer artists. But certainly all of my favorite artists, queer or not, are sort of the ones who are true to themselves and more singular to themselves and not really wasting any time trying to fit into a preconceived box.

I think the only reason it’s been successful thus far and people are connecting with it is because they’ve allowed me to be individualistic. And so I certainly admire any artist, queer or not, who is able to blaze their own path in that way. Just if you’re authentic, I think that’s the most attractive quality beyond just a beautiful voice, feeling like this is undoubtedly exactly who you are. ▼ As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Cher, Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. His work has also appeared in GQ, Vanity Fair and Billboard. Reach him via Twitter @chrisazzopardi.

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Q Puzzle Isn’t It Ironic

Solution on Page 85 ACROSS 1 Foam at South Beach 5 Stuck deeply 10 Light, woody material 15 Series ender 16 Humble home 17 Online sexual favors?

18 Irene of Fame 19 Israeli Heights 20 Genesis patriarch 21 Start of an updated quote from “Ironic”: “It’s meeting ___...”

24 Brian Epstein’s guy 25 Binges, briefly 26 Lurches side to side 29 Male member, in slang 34 Don’t call me this 35 “___ Horny” (2 Live Crew hit) 36 One of the T’s of Socrates 37 End of the quote: “...and then meeting his ___” 42 Guns N’ Roses frontman 43 Consider, with “over” 44 He’s hard...to find 45 Heteros may change it at the altar 48 Manatees, for example 50 Helen Reddy’s “___ Woman” 51 Poet Sylvia 52 “Ironic” singer who

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LACEY: PRANCING POODLE Lacey is a 12-year-old toy poodle, a professional snuggle bug, and guard dog. She loves laying in her mom Mary’s lap helping her finish her latest read.

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CAMP REHOBOTH BEACH GUIDE

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Visit the Business Partner Directory on the CAMP Rehoboth website to find links to these area businesses in BOLD. The Guide includes: Food and Wine, Shopping, Lodging, and Services—all at camprehoboth.com.

BEACH AREA LODGING At Melissa’s B&B, 36 Delaware Ave...............................................302-227-7504 Atlantic Sands Hotel, Boardwalk & Baltimore Ave.........................302-227-2511 Atlantis Inn, 154 Rehoboth Ave.....................................................302-227-9446 Breakers Hotel, 105 2nd St & Baltimore Ave.................................302-227-6688 Canalside Inn, 34 6th St.................................................................866-412-2625 Rehoboth Guest House, 40 Maryland Ave.....................................302-227-4117 Sea ‘n Stars Guest Suites, 44 Delaware Ave.................................302-226-2742 Summer Place Hotel, 1st St & Olive Ave........................................302-226-0766 The Shore Inn, 37239 Rehoboth Ave Ext.......................................302-227-8487

LEWES FOOD & DRINK Go Brit, 18388 Coastal Hwy...........................................................302-644-2250 Matt’s Fish Camp, 34401 Tenley Ct...............................................302-644-2267

OTHER AREA FOOD & DRINK Bluecoast Seafood, 1111 Hwy One, Bethany................................302-539-7111 Catch 54, 54 Madison Ave, Fenwick..............................................302-436-8600 Matt’s Fish Camp, 28635 Coastal Hwy, Bethany...........................302-539-2267

REHOBOTH RETAIL SHOPS Atlantic Jewelry, 313 S. Boardwalk...............................................302-226-0675 Browseabout Books, 133 Rehoboth Ave.......................................302-226-2665 Gallery 50, 50 Wilmington Ave......................................................302-227-2050 New Wave Spas, 20660 Coastal Hwy............................................302-227-8484 One Day At A Time Gifts, 46-B Baltimore Ave................................302-212-5632 Shademakers, 33 Baltimore Ave....................................................302-226-2222 The Linen Outlet, 19269 Coastal Hwy...........................................302-727-5362 Unfinished Business, Rt. 1 behind Panera Bread..........................302-645-8700 Ward Ellinger Gallery, 39 Baltimore Ave........................................302-227-2710

SERVICES AT THE BEACH BUILDING/CLEANING/REMODELING/LANDSCAPING

A.G. Renovations ...........................................................................302-947-4096 Paint & Patches................................................................... 302-827-7393 Randall-Douglas.............................................................................302-245-1439

CHURCHES/SYNAGOGUES

All Saints’ Episcopal, 18 Olive Ave.................................................302-227-7202 Epworth UMC, 19285 Holland Glade Rd.......................................302-227-7743 Grace of God Lutheran, ELCA, 20689 Shoppes at Long Neck.......302-947-1044 M.C.C. of Rehoboth, 19369 Plantation Rd.....................................302-645-4945

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Seaside Jewish Community, 18970 Holland Glade Rd..................302-226-8977

1776 Steakhouse, Midway Shopping Center................................302-645-9355

Unitarian Universalist, 30486 Lewes-G’Town Hwy........................302-313-5838

Aqua, 57 Baltimore Ave.................................................................302-226-9001 Back Porch Café, 59 Rehoboth Ave...............................................302-227-3674 Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave........................................................302-227-6515 Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave.....................................................302-227-8100 Café Papillon, Penny Lane Mall......................................................302-227-7568

Unity of Rehoboth, 98 Rudder Rd, Millsboro.................................717-579-2612 Westminster Presbyterian, 301 King Charles Ave.........................302-227-2109

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

AARP of Delaware (age 50+)..........................................................866-227-7441

Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave......................................302-227-0818

ACLU of DE—Lesbian & Gay Civil Rights Project............................302-654-3966

Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave............................................. 302-227-3353

CAMP Chorus—Program of CAMP Rehoboth.................................302-227-5620

Go Fish, 24 Rehoboth Ave..............................................................302-226-1044

CAMP Rehoboth—LGBTQ Community Service Org........................302-227-5620

Iguana Grill, 52 Baltimore Ave.......................................................302-727-5273

CAMP Rehoboth Families—LGBTQ parents connect......................302-227-5620

Just In Thyme, 38163 Robinsons Dr..............................................302-227-3100

CAMP Rehoboth Parents of Transgender & Gender Non-conforming Children............................................302-227-5620

Lori’s Café, 39 Baltimore Ave.........................................................302-226-3066 Lupo Italian Kitchen, 247 Rehoboth Ave.......................................302-226-2240 Palate Bistro, 19266 Coastal Hwy.................................................302-249-8489 Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave...........................................302-226-1139 Rigby’s, 404 Rehoboth Ave............................................................302-227-6080 Shorebreak Lodge, 10 Wilmington Ave.........................................302-227-1007 The Pines, 56 Baltimore Avenue....................................................302-567-2726 The Pond, First & Rehoboth Ave....................................................302-227-2234

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St. Peter’s Episcopal, 2nd & Market Sts, Lewes.............................302-645-8479

Cape Henlopen Senior Center—Rehoboth (age 50+)....................302-227-2055 CHEER Centers of Sussex County (age 50+)..................................302-515-3040 Delaware Aging & Disability Resource Center...............................800-223-9074 Delaware Human Relations Commission Housing & public accommodation............................................877-544-8626 Delaware Information Line............................................................................2-1-1 Delaware Pride—Community events, annual Pride Festival..........302-265-3020

Delaware Transgender Resources—transdelaware.net, delawarelgbtq@gmail.com

Delaware Hospice..........................................................................800-838-9800

Delaware Transgender Support.....................................................302-402-3033

Rehoboth Beach Dental, 19643 Blue Bird Ln....................... 302-226-0300

Gay/Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous—add’l schedules..................302-856-6452

Saturdays 6 pm: Epworth UMC, 19285 Holland Glade Rd (step meeting)

Saturdays 7:30 pm: All Saints’ Church, 18 Olive Ave (step meeting)

Tuesdays noon: St. Peter’s Church, 211 Mulberry St, Lewes (step meeting)

Thursdays noon: CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave (open discussion)

Sundays 9am: CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave (open discussion)

Tuesdays 8pm: CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave (Young Persons)

Gay Men’s Support Group—Program of CAMP Rehoboth.............302-227-5620 LGBTQ Student Union—University of DE, Newark.........................302-831-8066 Lesbian Support Group—Program of CAMP Rehoboth..................302-227-5620 Lewes Senior Activity Center (age 50+).........................................302-645-9293

National Alliance on Mental Illness of DE (NAMI)...........................302-427-0787 Steven B. Wright, D.M.D., 18912 J.J. Williams Hwy............. 302-645-6671

INSURANCE

Eric Blondin, State Farm...................................................... 302-644-3276 George Bunting, State Farm................................................ 302-227-3891 Jeanine O’Donnell, State Farm............................................ 302-645-7283

LEGAL/ACCOUNTING/TRUST SERVICES

Lawson Firm, 402 Rehoboth Ave...................................................302-226-3700

LOCKSMITHS

Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth................................................302-645-7449

Rock Lock/Robin Rohr/Your Community Locksmith.......................302-386-9166

PFLAG-Rehoboth—2nd Tuesdays, Public Library, 111 Adams Ave, Lewes............................................................302-841-1339

MASSAGE THERAPY/FITNESS

SLAA and SAA—Thursdays, 7:30 pm, All Saints’ Church 18 Olive Ave ............................................................................302-745-7929 Social Security Administration—Lewes office................................800-772-1213 TransLiance of DE—Rehoboth—4th Tuesdays at 7 pm, MCC of Rehoboth; contact: TransLiance@gmail.com

COUNSELING/THERAPY/LIFE COACH

Kevin J. Bliss, Personal/Professional Coaching.............................302-754-1954

EVENT PLANNING/CATERING

Big Fish Catering................................................................. 302-226-5500 Flair................................................................................................302-930-0709 Palate Bistro & Catering.................................................................302-249-8489 Plate Catering.................................................................................302-644-1200

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bell Rock Capital, 19606 Coastal Hwy..........................................302-227-7608 Community Pride Financial............................................................302-227-2939 County Bank, 19927 Shuttle Rd.......................................... 302-226-9800 Jenn Harpel, Morgan Stanley.........................................................302-644-6620

FLORISTS

Windsor’s Florist, 20326 Coastal Hwy...........................................302-227-9481

FUNERAL SERVICES

Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium................................ 302-645-9520

HAIR SALONS/TATTOO & PIERCING

Beach Cuts, 214 Rehoboth Ave.................................................... 302-226-ROBB Gregory Meyers Hair Studio, 20245 Bay Vista Rd & Rt 1..............302-727-5331 Stephan & Co Salon & Spa, 19266 Coastal Hwy................... 302-260-9478

Midway Fitness & Racquetball, Midway Center.............................302-645-0407 One Spirit Massage, 169 Rehoboth Ave........................................302-226-3552 Rehoboth Massage/Alignment.......................................................302-727-8428

PET RETAIL

All Dried Out, 149 Rehoboth Ave......................................... 484-667-7122 Critter Beach, 156 Rehoboth Ave..................................................302-226-2690 Pet Portraits by Monique................................................................717-650-4626 Salty Paws, 149 Rehoboth Ave............................................ 484-667-7122

PET SERVICES

Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd, G’twn...................302-856-6361 Parsell Pet Crematorium................................................................302-645-7445

REAL ESTATE

Allen Jarmon, RE/MAX, 317 Rehoboth Ave...................................302-227-4800 Bill Peiffer, Patterson Schwartz, 18958 Coastal Hwy....................302-703-6987 Chris Beagle, Berkshire Hathaway, 37230 Rehoboth Ave............302-227-6101 Debbie Reed Team, 319 Rehoboth Ave.........................................800-263-5648 Eric Atkins, Patterson-Schwartz, 18958 Coastal Hwy...................302-727-1456 John Black, Patterson Schwartz, 18958 Coastal Hwy...................302-703-6987 Lana Warfield, Berkshire Hathaway, 37230 Rehoboth Ave...........302-227-6101 Lee Ann Wilkinson Group, 16698 Kings Hwy....................... 302-645-6664 Lingo Realty, 246 Rehoboth Ave....................................................302-227-3883 McGuiness Group, 246 Rehoboth Ave...........................................302-227-3883 Randy Mason/Shirley Kalvinsky, Lingo Realty................................302-227-3883 Sea Bova Associates, 20250 Coastal Hwy........................... 302-227-1222 Troy Roberts, Mann & Sons, 414 Rehoboth Ave............................302-228-7422

TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

Accent On Travel, 37156 Rehoboth Ave.............................. 302-278-6100

HEALTH-RELATED

CHEER Transportation (age 50+)....................................................302-856-4909

AIDS Delaware – New Castle County............................................302-652-6776

Jolly Trolley Shuttle from Rehoboth Ave & Boardwalk...................302-644-0400

AIDS Delaware – Kent & Sussex Counties.....................................302-226-3519 AIDS Hotline – Delaware statewide...............................................800-422-0429 Beebe Healthcare, 26744 J.J. Williams Hwy.................................302-645-3300 CAMPsafe AIDS education & prevention program of CAMP Rehoboth........................................................................302-227-5620 Christiana Care HIV Wellness Clinic ..............................................302-933-3420

ITN Southern Delaware (age 60+ or disabled)...............................302-448-8486

POPULAR LGBTQ BEACHES

Poodle Beach, South end of the Rehoboth Boardwalk Cape Henlopen State Park, Ocean Dr north to Cape Henlopen State Park. Daily parking rate in effect March-November

Christiana Care LGBTQ Health Initiatives.......................................302-733-1227 Delaware HIV Consortium - Statewide..........................................302-654-5471

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CAMP Cheers!

BARTENDER’S FAVORITE

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The Blue Moon Martini 3 parts Blood Orange Vodka 1 part Triple Sec A splash of Sprite A splash of sour A splash of Blue Curaçao Shake and serve in a martini glass garnished with a fresh orange slice (and a lighted ice cube, a garnish that can be found in bar ware shops).

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THE REAL DIRT

by Eric W. Wahl

Raindrops Keep Falling on My Rain Barrel?

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pril showers bring May flowers, or so the saying Twenty-five percent of the water we use indoors is just goes. With all this moisture in the air and the flushed down the toilet. Seriously, flushed down the toilet. likelihood of more extreme storms coming our way, it We use perfectly good potable water, of which there is a brings to mind the concept of rainwater harvesting. worldwide shortage, to flush toilets every day. Why not use In ancient times, this was a very common practice, as rainwater to flush your toilets instead? And just in case the many societies around the globe depended on rainwater for cistern runs low, a home system is also tied to the main water a myriad of uses—not the least of which was drinking water. supply in case you need it. Couple this concept with a dual And not that long ago, here in the flush toilet (yes, it does do United States, most rural home exactly what it sounds like it sites depended on rainwater for does) and you will be conserving numerous functions as well. significant water.

The most basic way to capture In addition, there are places rainwater is in a rain barrel. These all over the world, as well as are relatively simple products here in the US (Austin, Portland, composed of a 55-gallon drum, a and Hawaii), that are using vinyl hose, PVC couplings, and a purification methods to use screen grate to keep debris and rainwater for household use— insects out. potable water—for cooking, At its most basic level, this bathing, and drinking. This can allow you to divert the water requires more complex systems from your downspouts into a that do two basic things. The container that you can use to first is to divert from the cistern water your lawn, top off a pool, or what is called the “first flush” wash a car. Forty percent of our during a dry season. The first water consumption in the summer flush contains all the dirt, dust, months is used outside the home pollutants, animal “stuff,” and for the purposes mentioned other things that collect on roofs above. and gutters. Typically, that is Even if you are not accomplished in the first one environmentally conscious, this inch of rainfall or less. The rest is a great money saver because of the water will flow into the is just flushed down the you’re using less potable water. cistern. From that point, through toilet. Seriously, flushed down Rain barrels are great for a DIY the miracles of modern science project over a weekend and can and engineering, the water is the toilet. even be linked together to store filtered and purified. Obviously, even more water if necessary. this is a bit more complicated The next step up in capturing and does require maintenance rain water would be a cistern. A cistern performs essentially and cleaning similar to that of a pool. like a large rain barrel. Best suited to concealment, typically From the DIY to a more complex roof catchment system, cisterns are substantially buried with only a portion above we can see that rainwater harvesting is something that is of ground. In a typical whole house system, all the downspouts interest to all of us. Remember, any gesture, no matter how would be tied together and would be diverted to the cistern. In small, can help us move forward in the conservation of our the event (and this is quite common) that the cistern fills to the most precious resource. So save that rainwater, and let’s top, the excess will be diverted into an overflow area. garden together! ▼ The interesting thing about a cistern is what you can do with this water going forward. Typically, this water would be Eric W. Wahl, RLA is a landscape architect at Element Design Group tied to an irrigation system to water your lawn, planting beds, and president of the Delaware Native Plant Society. etc. Because they are designed with filters and pumps, this water can also be used like a hose bibb—so you can wash cars, clean the garage, etc. Looking beyond just the outdoor duties, let’s look at how this water can be used inside.

Twenty-five percent of the water we use indoors

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PORTUGAL RIVER CRUISE

JOIN US FOR THE TRIP STARTING AT $4788/PERSON SPACE IS LIMITED. Reservations now open!

CALL 302-278-6100 EMAIL consulting@accentontravel.us to RSVP or to get a brochure

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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO:

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• PRE-CRUISE: 2 night stay in Lisbon to include private CAMP touring & wine tasting (available for purchase ) • FLIGHTS: will be available for purchase December 1, 2019 • TRANSFERS: from Rehoboth Beach/Lewes • TRAVEL INSURANCE: 7.25% of trip • SAVE EVEN MORE—Save $500 or more w/Pay in Full Option and/or $200 Past Passenger Discount • IMPORTANT: Valid US Passport required with expiration date after 4/19/2021

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CAMPshots

SCENES FROM REHOBOTH BEACH All about CAMP Rehoboth Women’s FEST! Plus CINE-brations, a Studio 54 Party and More Scenes from Spring 2019!

THIS PAGE 1) Monica Chmielewski, Sharon Conover, Lori Kline, Dottie Cirelli, Hope Vella, Pam Wiley, Jahnava Carpenito, Linda Kemp, Erin Reid, Dawn Autin Dupre, Kelly Sabol, Megan Dupre-Keating, Joan LeLacheur, Sharon Schmidt, Betty Costanza, Roseanne Madden, Suzanne Latina, Lisa Rabigi, Marie Martinucci, Pam Kozey, Karen Damen, Gail Tannenbaum, Debbie Woods, Bea Vuocolo, Cherie Dimaio, Denise Poust, Wilma Holt, and Cindy Holt at CAMP Rehoboth Women’s FEST Opening Night Dance.

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OPPOSITE PAGE 2) Kim Richards, Rina Pellegrini, Susan James, Sondra Arkin, Monica Parr, Murray Archibald, Emilie Paternoster, Carolyn DeVito, Angie Strano, Elaine Boyle, Sonya Dilworth, Brenda Clarke, Dian Wright, Teresa Bolduc, Kim McGeown, Anna Fugitt, Donna Carr, Robin Smith, Lita Weiss, Nan Martino, Patty Rickman, Joann Glussich, Lynne Shifren, Viky Coleman, Claire Snyder-Hall, Mikki Snyder-Hall, Sue Fortier, Cathy Jansen, Kim Mery, Sarah Keen, Michelle Buchanan, Geri Dibiase, Deb Knickerbocker, Deb Bievenour, Susan Shollenberger, Debbie Wilkins, Jocelyn Kaplan, Idalie Adams, Sue Gaggiotti, Donna Ohle, Beth Bozman, and Dottie Pope at CAMP Rehoboth Women’s FEST Opening Night Dance. 3) Glenn Pippitt, Matt Hamlet, Brian Powers, and Chris Rinaldi at Coastal Concerts.

Photos by Murray Archibald, Tony Burns, and Tricia Massella.

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OPPOSITE PAGE 1) Nancy Hewish, Kathy Carpenter, Anna Pagi, Jane Aptaker, Barbara Kutsmeda, Janet Idema, Nancy Sigman, Pat Harte, Mary Layne, Monika Ruppert, Barbara Lilien, Zita Presner, Linda DeFeo, Kim Mery, Michelle Buchanan, Suzanne Latina, Sarah Keen, Betty Costanza, and Sammy Trail at CAMP Rehoboth Women’s FEST­—BETTY/Ruthie Foster Concert. 2) Kris Martino, Lori Garrett-Baron, Chris Lowell, Linda Sinsabaugh, Marlina Crawford, Babs Hammond, Laura Brando, Melissa Bolea, Amanda Bolea, Gerry Bennett, Lynne Vantran, Diane Zimmerman, Maureen Lagana, Dottie Pope, K.A. Smith, Margie Tufts, Julianne Tufts, Nancie Flynn, Selena Smart, Cathie Leger, Maura O’Connor, Kit Ryan, Jan Mills, Lori Mills, Mary Jenkins, Laura Reitman, Julia Orza, Katja Ilves, Paula Lysy, Angel Agate, Maria LaMonica, Sue Curran, and Mara Rago at Women’s FEST Ladies 2000 Tea Dance.

THIS PAGE 3) Anna Fugitt, Donna Carr, Amy Suchomel, Tama Viola, and Tammy Jackson at Women’s FEST Ladies 2000. 4) Todd Fritzler, Damien Grey, Chris Terrone, Brian Grey, Jamie Romano, Matt Urban, Terri Raynes, Tony Burns, Natalie O’Neill, Letez Hudson, Greg White, and Ben Lewis at Purple Parrot.

5) Fred DiBartolo, Steve Wood, Bob Dobbs, Jack Morrison, Jay Kotoff, Bob Kaplan, Jeff Davis, Roy Tillman, and Valeri Tillman at Rigby’s. 6) Grant Oines, Leon Vignes, John McKee, Jonathan Lockerby, Rich Hardy, Steve Pearson, Dave Lyons, Colby Lennon, and J.B. Fields at Rich and Dave’s Easter Dinner.

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OUR SUPPORTERS MAKE IT HAPPEN PURPLE LEVEL Sondra N. Arkin X Aaron, Heather, Gia & Joe Book* Karen Brause & Kim Sheaffer Carol Bresler & Carolyn Billinghurst X Tony Burns X Edward Joseph Chrzanowski & Talmage Wesley Sykes Skip Dye & Steven King* Randy Gross Window Treatments* Diane Huber Allen Jarmon & Ward Ellinger X James W. Johnson & Matthew H. Shepard* Christine Lay X Diane & Chris Martin* Richard Morgante & Edward McHale* Beth Pile & S.A. White X Mark Purpura & Matthew Adams* Jennifer Rubenstein & Diane Scobey X Evie Simmons & Barb Thompson X Leonard Smith X The Robert V. Hauff & John F. Dreeland Foundation X Jennifer Walker & Mary Ann Veitch X Renee & Steven Wright DMD PA*

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Richard Perry Deborah Qualey & Karen Gustafson X Keith & John Riley-Spillane X Chris Rinaldi & Brian Powers X Mark Roush & Dave Banick* Gary Seiden & Ah Bashir X Leslie Sinclair & Debbie Woods X Diane Sweeney & Kelly Ballentine* Susan Tobin & Cathy Martinson Frank Vitrano X Karen West & Melissa Clement* Ronald Wetzel & Nathan Hench Brian Yanofchick Chris Yochim Karl Zoric & Mark Pipkin X

BLUE LEVEL Linda Balatti & Shirley Gilmer X Ronald Bass & George Robbins X Beau Bogan Foundation Rocky Bible & Kevin Bosley - In Memory of Jackie Morris Andrew Byrd Paul Cline Coleen Collins & Berdi Price X Richard Gamble & Paul Lindsey* Gail Gormley* Wendy Grooms & Barbara Fishel X Ernie Johnson Irene & Lou Katz* Melissa & Amanda Kaufman X Nancy Kennedy & Tora Washington* Paul & Anne Michele Kuhns* Jason LeBrun & Jason Dixon Rebecca Moscoso & Maggie Kilroy* Kathleen Nilles & Camille Nichols* Porter-Gordon Family Chris Rouchard X Carl Schloegel Michael Shaffer & Benjamin Wilson X Mark Stewart

GREEN LEVEL Brenda Abell & Nancy Kettell X Sharon Bembry & Lois Powell Alex Benjamin & Pete Grover* Chris Berg & Terry Kistler David Bower* Chris Bowers* David W. Briggs & John F. Benton X Charlie Browne & Rod Cook X Cheryl Buxton Stephen & Charles Campbell-King Jay Chalmers & John Potthast X Paul Christensen & Dennis Morgan* Beth Cohen & Fran Sneider X Don Corin & Tim Dillingham* Stephen Corona Drexel Davison - Bad Hair Day?* Mike DeFlavia & Tony Sowers* Max Dick* Joe DiSalvo* Maureen Dolan & Karen McGavin* Ann Evans* Kathy & Corky Fitzpatrick X Cynthia Flynn & Deirdre Boyle X Perry Gottlieb & Tim White Richard Green & Asi Ohana X Wesley Hacker & David Block*

John Hackett & Tom Newton David Hagelin & Andy Brangenberg Harris Holden X Terry Hollinger Steve Hoult & Rick Bane X Jocelyn Kaplan & Idalie Adams X Amylynn Karnbach - One Day At A Time Gifts, LLC Linda Kemp* Deborah Kennedy & Beth Yocum* Eric Korpon & Steven Haber* Alice & Robert Mazur* Courtney & Katie McGregor Garrett McKee Susan Morrison* Fred Munzert & J.P. Larap Dennis Neason & Steve Bendyna Kim Nelson & Lori Simmons X Don Peterson & Jeff Richman X Keith Petrack & Michael Fetchko* Anne Pikolas & Jean Charles X Stephen Pleskach X Gail Purcell & Sandy Kraft Bill Rayman & Frank King* Sandy Roberts X Carolyn Robinson Scott Shaughnessy & John Hassell* William Snow & Richard Pagnotta X Dee Speck & Linda Kauffman X Joseph Steele & Chris Leady Angie Strano & Cindy Gruman David Streit & Scott Button David Theil & Ken Lanza* Lauren Thomas & Shelley Couch Terry Vick & Billy Pat Clamp Brian Ward & Michael Smith Lana Warfield & Pamela Notarangelo X Margaret Wilkins* Kathy Wiz & Muriel Hogan X Jon Worthington & Bryan Houlette X Doug Yetter & Mark Horne Lisa Zimmerman X

YELLOW LEVEL Keith Anderson & Peter Bish X Dale Aultman & Paul Gibbs X Mike Ballenger & Martin Thomas Miriam Barton* Chris Beagle & Eric Engelhart* Gerry Beaulieu & Bill Fuchs Bud Beehler & Robert Schuster Abby Bernstein & Karen Frank X Kathleen Biggs & Maria Campos Boland Family - In Memory of Michael J. Kelly* Teresa Bolduc & Kim McGeown Nancy Bouse & Norma Morrison X Michael Boyle & Greg Murphy X John Brady X Russ Capps & Ken Yazge* David Carder Kathy Casey & Jean Burgess X Kate Cauley & Pat Newcomb Bob Chambers* Jim Chupella & Jim Wigand Dottie Cirelli & Myrna Kelley X Betsy Cohen Gary Colangelo & Gerald Duvall X Thomas Conway & Thoth Weeda* Kay Creech & Sharon Still*

CAMP REHOBOTH MEMBERSHIP 2019 Lewis & Greg Dawley-Becker* Viki Dee & Aileen D In Memory of Frank Dell’Aquila X Marianne DeLorenzo & Linda Van de Wiele* Fred DiBartolo & Steve Wood X Donna Dolce* Frank Dorn & Edward Schumacher* Albert Drulis & Scott Silber* Sandy Duncan & Maddy Ewald Susan Eig & Ellen Schiff X Karen & Lisa Faber Alice Fagans & Ruth Ann Mattingly* Dee Farris Ellen Feinberg & Lesley Rogan X Monica Fleischmann & Lona Crist X John Flournoy & Jim Chrobot Connie Fox Fulton National Bank* John Furbush & Tom Feng Jerry Gallucci & Conrad Welch Jill Gaumer LCSW* Susan Goudy* Bill Graff & Jeff Schuck* Ken Green & Joe Kearney* Michael Green & Robert Schwerdtfeger* Frederick Harke X Pete & Joanne Harrigan* David Herring & Karl Hornberger Carol Holland - Holland Jewelers X John Holohan & William Ensminger* Larry Hooker X Caroline Huff & Brenda Robertson* Pete Jakubowski* Robert Jennings Philip Johnson* Greg Kubiak* Susan Kutliroff & Barbara Snyder Carol Lazzara & Sheila Maden* Leslie Ledogar & Marilyn Hewitt* Monica Lewis & Ann Zimmerman* Frank Liptak & Joe Schnetzka* James Lonsdale & Bryan Hoffman John Mackerey & Donald Filicetti Patricia Magee & Anita Pettitt X Guy, Sorin, and Summer Martin* Jill Masterman & Tammy Jackson Tony Mazzarella Kathleen McCormick & Elizabeth Fish X Kevin McGovern & Dan Schoch Mickie McManamon* James Mease & Philip Vehslage* Howard Menaker & Patrick Gossett X Floyd Merchant Ray Michener & Tom Carlson* Linda Miniscalco & Jeanne Drake* Sherril Moon & Louise Montgomery Gaylon Morris & Rick Kinsey* Jack Morrison & Bob Dobbs* Robert Nowak & David Bergman X Fran O’Brien & David Gifford Judy Olsen & Joanne Kempton X Maggie Ottato X Marilyn Pate & Dorothy Smith* Peninsula Gallery - Tony & Carol Boyd-Heron* John Piccirillo & Jonathan Rose Joanne Picone & Kathy Bostedo Denny Pintello & Coke Farmer*

Tom Poor & Tom Bachmann - Bin 66 Fine Wine* Jim Pressler X Sam Profeta X Lisa Rabigi & Bea Vuocolo Joie Rake & Nan Flesher X Jay Raksin Barb Ralph X Nancy Ramundo & Jane Soreth Marty Rendon & John Cianciosi* Gene Roe X Thomas Rose & Thomas Sechowicz X Lucien Rossignol & Tom Harris Kim Rutherford & Dalit Eyal Mark Saunders & Bob Thoman* Betsy Schmidt & Beth Greenapple X Sheryl Schulte & Jeanne LaVigne* Douglas Sellers & Mark Eubanks Marc Silverman & John Campbell Mary Ann Slinkman & Sharyn Santel Susan Soderberg & Terri King X John Michael Sophos & Miss Dot Sophos* Diane Sozio & Patricia Hutchinson* Mary Spencer & Kathy Lingo* Russell & Patricia Stiles Caroline Stites & Elizabeth Coit X Lenny Stumpf & John B. Pitchford Brett Svensson & Bill Quinn Dust Doctors LLC* Gordon Tanner & Robert Patlan Mark Weaver Cal Weible & Daniel Halvorsen X Michael Weinert* Douglas Werner & JD Pryor John Wood & Mike Roob Tony Wright & Mary Jo Bennett X Jean Young* Joanne Yurik Larry Zeigler X John Zingo & Rick Johnson*

ORANGE LEVEL Donna Adair Marge Amodei* Gwen Atwell & Marla Hoon Shannon & Sarah Avery John D. Baker Pamela Baker & Diane Dixson* Romulus Barba & Dean Yanchulis* Jeri Berc X Joel Berelson & Charles Maples* Sherry Berman & Deb Hamilton X Deborah Bosick Linda Bova & Bridget Bauer - The Sea Bova Associates* Anita Broccolino - In Memory of Cathy Fisher Wendy Bromfeld* Barry Bugg Ronald Butt & Steve Cannon* Sara Cavendish & Wendy Bunce X Jean Chlastawa & Susan Griesemer Michael Clement & Mac Gardner* Charlie Codacovi* Community Bank Delaware* Mark Conheady* Lois Cortese & Jill Stokes X Kenneth Currier & Mike Tyler X John D’Amico*

Scott Davis & Chris Shaheen* Scott & Donna de Kuyper Hotel Blue John & Richard Decore Robert Defendis & Ronald O. Dempsey Linda DeFeo X J. Lynne Dement & Lisa J. Snyder Tony DiMichele & Jeff Smith Kevin Doss & Arie Venema Brenda Dunn & Karen Anderson Martin Durkin & Chetan Patel* Jeanne Embich* Fred Episcopo & Jim DiLalla* Gary Espinas & Daniel Sherlock Maureen Ewadinger* Jerry Filbin Keven Fitzsimmons & Jeff Stroud X Sara Ford & Anne Donick* Chris Galanty & Jim Apistolas Anne Geary Stephen Georgalas & Angelo Andreatos William Gluth & Channing Daniel Ed Gmoch* Mike Gordy & Ed Brubaker Joe Gottschall & Scott Woody Deborah Grant & Carol Loewen Michele Grant & Michelle Meyers* Richard & Frances Grote Bill Hillegeist X Vance Hudgins & Denny Marcotte John Hulse X Mary Huntt & Angela Creager Janet Idema & Patricia Higgins* Valerie Johns Jana Kamminga & Niki Nicholson Sharon Kanter & Cyndy Bennett* Marilyn Kates & Laura Glenn* Anne Kazak & Chris Coburn X Mark Kehoe X Maryl Kerley & Pat Sagat X Bonnie Kirkland & Wanda Bair X Judy Kolb & Martha Hanlon Jay Kottoff & Mark Matey* Roger Kramer Rob & Jean Krapf X Barbara Lang & Diane Grillo Jim Lesko Jonathan & Karlyn Lokken* Dale & Sue Lomas* Michael Marion & DiMitri Guy* Marsha Mark & Judy Raynor Vicki Martina & Nancy Hewish* Marie Martinucci & Pam Kozey* Michael & Stephan Maybroda Tom McCafferty - In Memory of John Sousa Kevin McDonald & Sean McClafferty Kathy & Steve McGuiness Kate McQueen Marvin Miller & Dan Kyle X Julia Monaghan & Carissa Meiklejohn Margaret Moore & Sheree Mixell X Thomas Moore & Richard Bost Marie Murray & Deb Ward X Debbie & Frank Navecky Robert Neighbour & Andrew Dan Pat Nickols Dan O’Flaherty & Mario Flores* Donna Ohle & Susan Gaggiotti X Sandra Oropel & Linda Frese* Carolyn Ortwein & Ann Barry* Dotti Outland & Diane Mead X Rutland Paal & Robert Mittleman* Sandra Pace & Barbara Passikoff X Stephen Pape & Jerry Clark Steve Parker

Ellen Passman X Emilie Paternoster & Monica Parr X Colleen Perry & Jane Kuhfuss* Marianne Perry & Jeanette Laszczynski Deena Pers X Grace Pesikey & Janet Urdahl* Russ Phipps & Stephen Jacobs* Peter Pizzolongo & Carlos Prugue* Lee Ann Porter Roni Posner X Pat Powell Renata Price & Yona Zucker* Pierce Quinlan & Ginny Daly Thomas Ramsey & Chris Murray Charlotte Reid & Polly Smale* Susan Reinagel Pat Renninger & Tammy Plumley X Judy Rosenstein & Elva Weininger X Katherine Sams* Richard Sargent* Gary Schell & Jim DiRago Rosemarie Schmidt & Carolyn Horn X Laurie Schneider & Margie Ripalda* Frank Schockley & Arthur Henry Teri Seaton & Rena Frampton-Seaton Michael Seifert & Harvey Holthaus* Craig Sencindiver & Gary Alexander* Christine Stanley & Joyce Rocko* Matthew Stensrud & Michael Cohen Libby Stiff & Bea Wagner X Robert Stoltzfus & Gerald Warhola* Brian Straka* Sandra Sullivan & Lorie Seaman* Trudie Thompson Thrasher’s French Fries Jeffrey Trunzo & Herman Goodyear* James Tucker & In Memory of Dennis Murphy* Tama Viola Don Wainwright & Tom Jamison* Elizabeth Way & Dorothy Dougherty Donald Wessel William Wheatley Ralph Wiest & Anthony Peraine* Terry Wise & Beth Shank* Sherri Wright & Dick Byrne* Niki Zaldivar MD X Helaine Zinaman & Roselyn Abitbol X

RED LEVEL Adrienne & Kim Jim Affonco X Mark Aguirre & Wayne Gleason X Greg Albright & Wes Combs X Bill Alldredge X Stephani Allison & Judith Gorra X Alan Anderson X Daniel Anderson & Greg Melanson Lois Andreasen & Jean McCullough Andrea Andrus & Maggie Shaw X Peter Antolini X Patricia Antonisse X Wanda Armwood & Illona Williams Jan Atwell Jack Ay & James Krebsbach Gale & Jim Ayres Kathleen Bailey X David & Sandra Baker John Baker & Richard Latham X June Baker* Ruth Ball & Mary Ellen Jankowski* Susie Ball & Susan Delaney X Michael Barnes & Scott O’Neill

Johnny Barrett-Bland & Dennis Bland Curtiss Barrows X Brian Bartels Eric Barton & Greg Nagel John Batchelor X Karen Beck Beebe Medical Foundation Mike Behringer & Nelson Correa Lara & Joe Bellistri Sheryl Bender & Doreen DiLorenzo George Benes & Michael Mallee X Suzanne Bennethum & Deborah Smith Norman Bennett & Marco Morales Stephen & Michael Bennett Lisa Beske Peter Bezrucik* Christine Bielenda & Karen Feuchtenberger* Thomas Biesiadny X Deb Bievenour & Susan Shollenberger Lorraine Biros Cathin Bishop & Laura Simon X Jason Blachek Ann Black & Kaye Wachsmuth X Carol Blair* Eric Blondin - State Farm Insurance Rehoboth Beach* Jacquelyn Blue X Rev. Dr. Tom Bohache & Tom Laughingwolf Simmons X Annabelle Boire Robin Bond & Leanna Johannes* Bob Bonitati X Joy Boone & Marina Simmers X Randall Borgerson X Sheri & Carl Borrin Pete Borsari X Laura Borsdorf X Darice Bowles & Gerry Sue Davis* David & Donna Bowman X Deni Boyer & Loretta Imbrogono Beth Bozman Jim Brady & Mike Hays X Brandywine Valley SPCA Kelly Brennan & Susan McVey William Briganti & Gary Moore John & Bud Broda-Knudsen Debora Brooke * Cathy Brown Gladys Brown Kevin Brown X Lyn Brown Diane Bruce & Annie Sorvillo Daniel Bruner & Tim Beymer Al Bulliner X Belinda Buras & Linda Simeone Geoffrey Burkhart & Bruce Williams* Lyn Burleson & Sharon Werner* Carol L. Burnett X Mary Jean Burns & Novalyn Winfield Rob Burns & Cris Hamer* Timothy B. Bush X Randy Butt & Emerson Bramble* Barbara Butta James Byrnes X Chris Cahill X Debbie Cali & Maddie Cunningham Ingrid Callmann & Karen Askins* Leslie Calman & Jane Gruenebaum* Michele Campisi & Julie A. Slick X Matt Carey X Jim Carlo X Justine Carpenter X Shirley Carpenter & Mary Coldren X U.S. Senator Thomas R. Carper John Carr & Billy Cox*

Lisa Carrol & Deb Dubois X Teresa Cason & Lynda Schepler X Joseph Catrambone & Dennis Otten Suzette Chagnon Linda Chaney & Irene Lawlor* Helen Chang & Pat Avery Sherry & Bruce Chappelle Dr. Harvey J. Chasser X Mike Chateauneuf X Anthony Chiffolo & Rusty Hesse* Dan Childers & Ted Hernandez* Tom Childers & John Hall X Sandra Chinchilla X Curt Christensen & Ellen Heald* Billy J. Christian X Dennis Chupella & Rob White X Norma K. Clark X Terry Clark Amy Clouse & Betty Long X Norman Cohen & Mark Polo Carolyn Cole & Sandy McDevitt X Nancy Commisso* Stuart Comstock-Gay X Inez Conover X Ronnie Contreras & Brian Casey Bill Cooley & Ken Watkins DVM X Richard Cooper & Vincent Saporito Jeffery A. Coover X Michael Cornell X Mary Costa & Kris Nygaard Martha & Richard Coyle Becky & Tom Craft X Wendy Cramer & Carolyn Baranowski* Peter Crawford Theresa-Ann Crivelli & Angela Murray Robert Crocetti X Bill Cross & David McCall X Lauren Cross Donald Crowl* Richard Culver Mark Cunningham & Ken Tattersall X Howard Cyr & Lynn Ashley* Susan Daily William T. Darley X Marsha Davis & Bev Lesher X Kathy Davison & Ruth Dickerson X Frederick Dean & Steven Swierzy X Linda Dean & Donna Whiteside* Penny Lee Dean Scott Dechen & James Maino Michael Decker X Julie DelGiorno & Margie Griffith Bernie Delia X Claire Dente & Leslie Campo Stefani Deoul* Karen DeSantis & Carol Brice Nancy DeToma & Meg Smith David DeVargas & Steven Champion X Barbara Devenport & Susan Brinsfield Carolyn DeVito Dawn Devries Henry & Marcia DeWitt X Geri Dibiase Photography* Julie Dickson X Richard Dietz Mary Dipietro & Wendy Schadt* Lin Dixon Romana Dobbs Deb Dobransky & Ketty Bennett* Arthur Dochterman X David & Lizann Dockety X Peg Dolan & Mary McDevitt X Debra Doricchi Andy Dorosky & Greg Oliver*

Debbie & Karen Dorris* Frances Doyle X Diane Drabositz Paul Dradransky X Michael Driscoll & Ben McOmber X Arlyce Dubbin & Kathleen Heintz* Susan Dube & Diana Patterson* Deanna Duby & Carol Bruce Barry Dunkin Gene Dvornick X Sue Early X Eden Restaurant X Gail Elliott & Bea Hickey Pamela Elliott W. Kay Ellis Eddie Engles Dent Farr & Erick Lowe Susan Farr & Joanne Pozzo Rene Fechter & Cynthia Smith Larry & Ro Fedorka Karen Ferguson Virginia Fessler & Chris Patton Jayne & Ro Fetterman Irene & Edward Fick* Allen Fred Fielding X Joe Filipek & Larry Richardson X Mark Finkelstein & Michael Zeik X Paul Finn & Joseph Porporino Rick Fischer X Gary Fisher & Josh Bushey* Chuck Flanagan & George Whitehouse X David Flohr & Steven Kuschuck* Paul Florentino & Chris Pedersen X Mary Ford & Judy Hedrick X Anthony Forrest & Glyn Edwards Roland Forster & David McDonald Daniel Foskey John J. Foster Jr. Paul Foster & Ioannis Sporidis-Foster Phil & Marylea Franz* Beebe Frazer X Phil Fretz X Billiemichelle & Evelyn Friel* Neil Frock & Bob Harrison* Marilyn Fuller & Teresa Marigliano Robert Furman & Paul Grecay Lorraine Gaasche & Jill Mayer* Frank Gainer & Ramon Santos* Lynn Gaites & Faye Koslow X Nina Galerstein Karen Gantz & Jeanie Geist Don Gardiner X Mindy Gasthalter* Wilson Gates X Lisa Gaunt & Deborah Harrell* Nora & Marie Gentile Charles George & Dennis Rivard X Gary Gillard X Jordan Gipple & Paul Weppner* Joan Glass X Ron Glick & Tien Pham* Jamie Glidewell & Shelby Sears Karen Glooch X Jane Godfrey* Randall Godwin X Jackie Goff & Mary Vogt X Dave Gold X Robert Gold X Mel Goldberg Suzanne Goldstein & Dana Greenwald X Milton Gordon & Bill Hromnak X Teresa Gordy & Barb Ford X Dan Goren & Peter Robinson X Anita Gossett & Ronnie Smith Amy Grace & Karen Blood Lisa Graff* MAY 3, 2019

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Charles Graham Paul R. Grant & Marc Watrel Linda Gregory Kenneth Grier Richard Grifasi X John Grillone & Paul Schlear Jr. X Joseph Gritz X Carol Gross X James Gross X Arnold H. Grossman* Paula Grubbs X Mark & Sheldon Gruber-Lebowitz Michael Guerriere Helene Guilfoy X Bill Gunning & Joe Greoski X Mary Gunning Marie & Ken Haag* Todd Hacker Jay Haddock & Hector Torres* Gerard M. Haley & George D. Zahner X Cynthia Hall X Siobhan Halmos & Beth McLean* Rodney Hamer & Jay Farrelly Sharon Hansen X Diane Hanson Mark Hare & Mike Newman X Kelley Harp X David Harrer & Floyd Kanagy* Pat Harte & Nancy Sigman Jeff Haslow X Pat Hauptman Janece Hausch* John & Mary Havrilla* John Hawkins & Silvia Ritchie Daniel F.C. Hayes Ceil Hearn & Liv Ault Gail Hecky* Brook Hedge & Bonnie Osler Leslie Hegamaster & Jerry Stansberry* Linda Heisner X Tracey Hellman & Erica Hill Mary Helms & George Beckerman* Matthew Hennesey* David Herchik & Richard Looman X Fred Hertrich X Howard Hicks & Stephen Carey X Barbara Hines & Nancy Froome X Howard C. Hines, MD X Janel Hino & Patricia Ann Scully X Connie Holdridge* Robert Holloran & Ed Davis Brad Holsinger & Ed Moore Mod Cottage* Chris Holt & Emory Bevill X Mollyne Honor & Shelley Garfield Mary Anne Hoopes & Dianna Johnston Penni Hope James T. Hopkins X Elaine Horan & Debbie Sciallo X Kenneth Horn Frank Hornstein & Mark Henckel X Tom Horvath & Pete Drake James Hospital & Jack Faker Robert Hotes X Donald Howat Carol Huckabee Ron Hughes & Ben Cross Karen Hugues & Cathy McCallister X Batya Hyman & Belinda Cross* Thomas Ingold X Sue Isaacs* Chris Israel & John Stassi X Debbie Isser & Fran Leibowitz Geoffrey Jackson & Will Delany X Fay Jacobs & Bonnie Quesenberry X

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Sharon Janis X Steve Janosik & Rich Snell X Robert Jasinski* Andrea & Steven Jaskulsky Sue Jernberg & Chris Hunt Susan Jimenez & Cathy Benson X Beverly S. Johnson Donna A. Johnson* Dorsey Johnson & Kay Jernigan* Ken Johnson X Cynthia Johnston & George Meili Jim Johnston Richard Jolly & Charles Ingersoll X D. J. Jones Glenn Jones X Rob Jones Sparky Jones & Lee Chrostowski Sue Jones & Dottie Stackhouse Tom Jones X Nola Joyce & Brenda Eich Wayne Juneau X Bob Kabel Mick Kaczorowski X Darleen Kahl & Susan Poteet Bob Kaplan & Jeff Davis X Daphne Kaplan & Steve Scheffer Sharon Kaplan & Pamela Everett* Kevin P. Kaporch X Denise Karas & Katherine Bishop Peter Karsner X Peter Keeble & Tom Best Margaret Keefe & Dianne Conine* Alan Keffer* Ruth Keipp & Marilyn Mills Donald Kelly* John Kelly & Randy Sutphin X Michael J. Kelly X Karin Kemper & Isabel Lavadenz John Kennedy Hunter Kesmodel X Ned Kesmodel & Matt Gaffney X Marge Keyes & Julie Arenstein X C. David Kimmel Spencer Kingswell X Daniel Kinsella* Robyn Kirby Ilene Klein & Eli Scearce Ruth Kloetzli & Lisa Scholl Jane Knaus & Cindy Myers Stephen Kopp John Kort & Hung Lai Robert Kovalcik & Bob Howard X Myra Kramer & John Hammett* Marcia Kratz Karen Kreiser & Beth Nevill Kevin W. LaBarge X Adam Lamb & Eli Martinez Peter Lanzaro & Frank Bodsford X Dr. Mathilda Laschenski & Dr. Kathleen Heacock X Ruth Lauver & Judy Wetzel* Kate Lavelle X Patricia Layton Charlie Lee X Jon Leeking & Dieulifete Jean Edmund LeFevre & Keith Wiggs X Sherry Leichman & Keith Snyder Mary Lenney* Jen Leonard & Claire McCracken Kim Letke Marsha Levine & Susan Hamadock X Barbara Lilien* Bill Lipsett Duwayne Litz & Steve Triglia X Eleanor Lloyd & Celeste Beaupre George Long & Brian Johnson* Robert E. Long X Pat Loughlin*

Cynthia Lowe & Rae von Doehren James Lucas & Karen Davis* Debbie Lupton Diane Lusk X P. Michael Lutz* Maggie Lyon Becky Lyons & Ebie Hamrick X Wendy Maclay & Sheree Davis* Duncan MacLellan & Glenn Reighart* Christopher Magaha* Joe Maggio X Loretta Mahan* Bernadette Maher & Cheryl Tarlecky Jack Maher X Nancy Maihoff X Eddie Major X Bruce Majors X Harvey Manchester X Domenic Mannello X Stephanie Manos & Reber Whitner X Robb Mapou & Mike Zufall Anyda Marchant X Charles Marino & Alan Berman* John & Lorraine Marino Diane Markey & Randi Snader* Harold Marmon & Robert Hill* Bill Martin & Scott Freber* Norma Martin X Linda Martinak James Mastoris & Edward Chamberlain X Joe Matassino & Tim Murray Nancy Mathis John Matthews & Nick Polcini* Eric Matuszak X Lewis Maurer Donna McCabe & Mac Ignacio X Clifton McCracken & Wolfgang Sander Sean McDonald Mary McElhone & Nancy Kaiser X Elizabeth McGee Kathleen McGinley & Diane Heydt Thomas McGlone X Jeffrey McGuire Ellen McKeon & Kay Cummings Joe McMahon X Jeanne Ann McManus & Robin Robertson Joseph McNally & Terry Jones X Karen McNamara & Rebecca Della-Rodolfa* Chuck McSweeney & Michael Clay X Jim & Bruce McVey-Back Mary Medlock & Susan Russell Buck Melton X John Messick X Marc Messner Metropolitan Community Church of Rehoboth* Jeffery Michael & Edward Smith Alicia Mickenberg & Kathleen Fitzgerald Jamie Middelton* Dr. Phyllis J. Mihalas X Melissa Milar & Vicki Williamson Alicia Miller & Shawn Noel* Bruce R. Miller & Dean D. LaVigne X Frank Miller & Al Naylor X Lisa & Alisha Miller Marilyn K. Miller & Candice Zientek Todd A. Miller & Michele Frame X Stan Mills & Marcia Maldeis X Rosemary Mirocco & Debbie Magliette Joan Misencik*

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2019 CAMP REHOBOTH WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE

Weekly 9 Hole Best Ball WHEN: Every Thursday, Apr 25 – Sept 19 TIME: Shotgun Start At 5 p.m.(4:30 May & Sept) WHERE: American Classic Golf Course Just off of Postal Road behind the Acme COST: $30 annual membership, plus weekly greens fees $20 (ride) or $15 (walk) Send your name, email address & telephone number with a $30 check made out to CAMP Rehoboth to: Donna Dolce 23851 Samuel Adams Circle Millsboro, DE 19966 Once registered you will receive a weekly notice from Sign-up Genius to register to play each week.

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COMMUNITY News Rehoboth TransLiance Stays Busy in the Community

Rehoboth Beach: Always in Season!

Make this elegant twin home a beach getaway, primary home, or amazing investment property.

Easy access to Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Boardwalk, shopping, dining, nightlife & FUN!

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ehoboth TransLiance is a social group for all transgender, cross dressing, bi-gender, and gender nonconforming people, their partners, family, allies, and friends. The purpose of the group is to network, learn, grow, and come together socially in safe, trans-friendly venues.

On May 11 there will be a gathering for kayaking on the Lewes canal by the Lightship Overfalls. Join the tour of the inner Lewes harbor plus Cape Henlopen State Park (including Gordons Pond); pack a lunch for a picnic in the park. Stay and explore historic downtown Lewes or continue on with a bike ride that afternoon.

The group will meet at the Lewes Canalfront Park Marina, 8:30-9:30 a.m. There is a kayak launch—especially helpful for the novice! For rental information visit Quest Kayak questkayak.com or Delaware Paddlesports delawarepaddlesports.com or East of Maui Surf Shop located in Lewes eastofmaui.com. For more information about the Rehoboth Transliance group visit meetup.com/ Rehoboth-Transliance. ▼

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With emphasis on creativity, original style, and contacting publishing venues, the LGBTQ CWG will focus on participants’ writings, as well as share the study of classic literature of LGBTQ writers. Works will include those from Plato and Sappho, through George Sand and Oscar Wilde, up to Allen Ginsberg and Fay Jacobs. And even younger writers! The meetings take place at the Computer Training Room at the Lewes Public Library on Savannah Road. ▼

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2) Joanne Harrigan, Peter Harrigan, Deb Zentmeyer, Manny Tejeda, and Lindsey Tripp at Dos Locos. 3) Yvonne Frankis, Sharrill Dittmann, Bonnie Quesenberry, Carl Frey, Susan Frey, Jane Tantillo, and Tom Tantillo at Women’s FEST Art Show. 4) Michael Taggert, Nick Leffler, Ken Donahue, Rodney Kennedy, Ron Bowman, and Bill Clark at Blue Moon. 5) Josh Barnes, Ricky DiDomenico, Peyton Beasley, and Jerome Simpson at Diego’s Hideaway. 6) Dave Lyons, Tony Burns, Marvin Miller, Wayne Hanby, Dan Kyle, Brent Quinn, Steve Morris, Joe Clarke, and John Sikaitis at The Pines. 7) Lida Stifel and Mary Smith at Peninsula Gallery.

THIS PAGE 8) Salem West, Cheryl Head, Ann McMan, Fay Jacobs, Rachel Spangler, and Carol Rosenfeld on Rehoboth Avenue. 9) Gail Knighton, Linda Iaconi, Kim Witmer, Taz Kelly, Kathy Callahan, Jamie Sheaffer, Sharon Messina, Liz Renshaw, John Renshaw, Keara McVicker, Davey Keich, Cindy Leopard, Carol Stemple, George Stakias, Nick Leffler, Nancy Leidy, and Joel Leidy at The Pond.

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Out & Proud

by Stefani Deoul

ClexaCon—We’re Here for the Queer

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sad/funny/glorious thing happened on my way to and Misconceptions of the Plus in LGBTQ+.

Women’s FEST this year. I turned west, not east, Add academic and creator labs filled with LGBTQ writers, meaning I missed FEST. Instead, I landed in Las producers, and directors. Fandoms from Buffy to Avalance, Black Vegas, where I met and mingled with thousands of Lightning, Wynona Earp (aka WayHaught), to name but a few, queers and lesbians at a conference called ClexaCon. And it were dissected and celebrated. Cosplaying. Book Reading. Podwas well worth the trip. casting. Book Publishing. Video Gaming. Web Series: watching, ClexaCon, now in its third year, was launched as a reaction to shooting, writing, FUNDING! the sad, old “bury your gays” trope, Hollywood’s horrible habit of Author CB Lee (I Am Not Your Sidekick) moderated a panhaving the “bravery” to give their one gay el: “The Power of Joy in Queer Media.” character a love interest, wait for us to buy Pause and inhale those words. in, and then bam(!) kill them off.

ClexaCon trends young, showing “Over 25 lesbian and bisexual A quick backstory. It was November us the future is an incredibly dynamic, female-identifying characters energetic place, populated with defini2016 when GLAAD, the LGBTQ media watchdog organization, released its annual tion. From noun preferences to identity have died on scripted “Where Are We on TV” report. The headpreferences, it’s our rainbow shimmering line screamed happiness: “LGBTQ Charac- broadcast and cable television with transitional shading, softening—but ters at All Time High on US Television.”

NOT blurring—each color bar as we move and streaming series since But headlines can be deceiving. through its arches. And these arches are the beginning of 2016.”

GLAAD’s deeper analysis revealed an ugly populated with every skin tone of earth’s number: “Over 25 lesbian and bisexual rainbows, vibrating with what representafemale-identifying characters have died tion is and means. on scripted broadcast and cable television and streaming series There were also our celebrities galore. I passed Diona Reasince the beginning of 2016.” sonover from NCIS, Dot Marie Jones from Glee, Lyrica Okana And then came the CW’s show, The 100. It celebrated its from Runaways, Nicole Pacent, and Chantal Thuy, to name a 100th episode by killing off Lexa with a stray bullet meant for her very scant few. My personal celebrity geek moment: I see the lover, Clarke, just after showing them in bed. Fandom reaction amazing Jenn Colella (from Broadway’s Come From Away), was unprecedented. Fans woke up with a vengeance. whose hand I get to shake while saying something nonsensical Tears of despair and frustration, and yes, downright anger, about her extraordinary pipes. Yes, I know, I was there for the birthed ClexaCon, a convention named for the “ship” of Clarke producer panel. But even a producer gets a fangirl moment! and Lexa.

And while on this high, it’s important to note the Con’s not Holly Winebarger, Nicole Hand, and Emily Maroutian orgaperfect. It’s expensive to attend. It needs more financial help for nized ClexaCon as an event to wrangle these emotions and those in need. Even within all that community, some groups feel “move the conversation forward in a positive way.” It was to be unseen, unheard, and underappreciated. And that matters. All of a gathering of roughly 100 frustrated people. Between word of this can, and must, be heard and improved…because we need mouth and social media, by its March 2017 debut there were The Power of Joy in Queer. over 2,000 attendees!

So support queer content. Go to tello (tellofilms.com) and By the next year, the original founders were joined by Ashley watch Riley Parra or Passage. And, holiday Hallmark fans—telArnold and Danielle Jablonski, and well over 4,000 attendees. lo’s making an original rom-com, Season of Love, and they are Their website stated ClexaCon was a platform to build crowd funding, so chip in a couple of bucks to see the holiday community, bringing together a diverse group of LGBTQ fans romance we deserve. BIFL, Detachment, the Bra Mitzvah, need and content creators from around the world. ClexaCon aims you. Not into watching? Buy a book by a queer author. Good to empower media creators to produce and distribute more queer content will only come when we, with our sensibilities, are positive LGBTQ content, providing educational resources for the embedded and respected, in front of and behind the camera, the community to aid in the push for better representation—all while computer, the microphone, the publishing presses. encouraging more LGBTQ women to participate in creating the Tell Hollywood to do better. Representation matters. Order stories they desire.

Season 3 of Vida on Starz, or Gentleman Jack on HBO, and let Diversity. Inclusivity. Representation. Yes, and joy. The Con all the networks and providers—and the world—know…WE’RE was an inclusive, joyous, diverse celebration every which way HERE FOR THE QUEER! ▼ you looked.

There were panels ranging from Bi-representation in the Stefani Deoul is a television producer and author of the award-winning Media, to Butch Representation: Invisible Women in Media.

YA mystery series Sid Rubin Silicon Alley Adventures, with On a LARP Decolonizing Queer Spaces; Black, Queer, and Nerdy Women; and Zero Sum Game.

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Bring a Friend

by Doug Yetter

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’d wager that if you were asked, “Who popularized the Hindu-Arabic numeral system in the Western World?” the majority of you good readers would stand there slackjawed, eyes glazing over, starting to drool… while the math geeks among you would cheerily respond, “Fibonacci!”

Bear with me for a moment…. Fibonacci was considered, by Howard Eves (author of An Introduction to the History of Mathematics) and others to be “the most talented Western mathematician of the Middle Ages.” He left us our numeral system, square roots, sequencing, and math word problems like, “If Pablo left Pueblo on a pogo stick at 12:17 heading west, and Sally started sprinting from San Bernadino at 3:14 heading east, what is the name of Dan’s Doberman?”

I hate him.

However, Fibonacci also discovered a recurring phenomenon in biological settings of nature found in the branching of trees, the arrangement of leaves on a stem, artichokes, ferns, pinecones, sunflowers, the nautilus shell…it’s everywhere, and classified as “sacred geometry.”

But what the hell does this have to do with a column on the arts? Well! He may be most well-known for the Fibonacci sequence, where the sum of the two preceding numbers (starting from 0 and 1) yields the next number in the sequence. 0 + 1 = 1; 1 + 1 = 2; 1 + 2 = 3; 2 + 3 = 5; 3 + 5 = 8, etc. Just think of the number of people attending shows, concerts, and gallery openings if we employed the Fibonacci sequence to build audiences!?!

You and your significant other make plans to see a show, and decide to bring a friend.

That friend asks another couple to join the three of you. That couple asks another couple and a single friend.… Okay, you don’t have to use the Fibonacci sequence for every outing.

Besides, you’d have 89 people in your group by the 10th event. So…peruse the following listings,, make a plan, and bring a friend or two! All locations are in Rehoboth Beach unless otherwise noted.▼

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CAMP Rehoboth Puts Art at The Heart of Our Community HeART & Soul

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AMP Rehoboth is thrilled to announce their 2019 annual art auction fundraiser—HeART & Soul.

CAMP Rehoboth is the heart of the community, and the artists who share their amazing talents are all part of its soul.

This exhibit assists CAMP Rehoboth in raising funds to support its mission, and helps add to your collection of art.

HeART & Soul features the work of these popular artists— Sondra N. Arkin, Rod Cook, Donna Deely, Sam Dixon, Gary Fisher, Yvonne M. Frankis, Susan Frey, Terry Isner, Jane Knaus, Jeffery Todd Moore, Aina Nergaard-Nammack, Renata Price, Barbara Warden, and Melissa Widerkehr.

Support the arts by bidding and helping to build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant community through the arts.

On display May 4-June 1, with a closing bid reception on June 1, 4-7 p.m.

CAMP REHOBOTH GALLERY HOURS: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. MON.-FRI. 9 A.M.-4 P.M. SAT. 10 A.M.-4 P.M. SUNDAY

Images, top to bottom: Daffodil Bouquet, Jane Knaus; Oysters, Donna Deely

arts+entertainment PERFORMING ARTS Capital Ringers (capitalringers.org) is the area’s only professional group of handbell ringers.

Their spring concert, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” is a journey round the world, here, there, and everywhere! Final two performances—Saturday, May 4 at Reformation Lutheran in Milford (7 p.m.), or Sunday, May 5 at Conley’s UMC in Lewes (4 p.m.).

Cinema Art Theater (17701 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes; 302-313-4032; rehobothfilm. com) screens new independent films through the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. Met Live in HD: John Dexter’s production of Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites—May 18 & 20. Regional Showcase (multiple independent films)—May 3-5. National Theatre Live: All About Eve—May 13 & 14. Check their website for show times.

Clear Space Theatre Company (20 Baltimore Avenue;

302-227-2270; ClearSpaceTheatre.org) presents Sondheim’s Into the Woods—May 3-19, followed by Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize winning play ‘night, Mother s—May 31-June 2. Their summer rep season opens June 25 with Mamma Mia! The Milton Theater (110 Union St., Milton; 302-6843038; miltontheatre.com) “keep Milton weird!” MAY events: 4: Joey and Gina’s Italian Comedy Wedding; 5: Sirens of Spring Tour; 9: Tea with the Dames; 10: He Said…She Said Stand-Up Comedy; 11: Rosemary Loar tours Broadway; 12/13: Squawk: The Amazing Bird Show; 14: Into the Woods in concert; 16: Don’t Hassle Me, I’m Local (film fest); 18: Rat Pack Together Again; 19: Serafin Ensemble; 24: Steal Your Face: Grateful Dead Tribute; 25: Sail On Band: Beach Boys Tribute; 31: The Male Intellect—An Oxymoron? Check their website for details.

Possum Point Players (441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown; 302-856-

Zoom, by Anne Hammond, Peninsula Gallery.

4560; possumpointplayers. org) are in rehearsal for Dixie Swim Club—a comedy about five Southern women who meet at the same Outer Banks cottage every August for 33 years—June 7-16.

Rehoboth Concert Band (rehobothconcertband. org) has a few free outdoor concerts on their calendar— “Music in the Park” (North

Bedford Street Park in Georgetown)—Thursday, May 23 (7 p.m.); the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand—Sunday, June 23 (8 p.m.).

Southern Delaware Chorale (P.O. Box 444; 302-260-7022; southerndelawarechorale. org) presents “For the Beauty of the Earth”—May 5 (3 p.m.) at Epworth United Methodist (19285 Holland Glade Road).

artist SPOTLIGHT GARY FISHER’S art is influenced by the landscape around him and his travels around the world. Lushly created in oils, on canvas and paper, his work abstracts the beauty he sees in a joyful and energetic manner. He says, “in my work, what you see is what you get; an unadultered love of the play of paint against the canvas.” Thank you Gary for participating in HeART & Soul and for supporting CAMP Rehoboth. Come see his art in person at the CAMP Rehoboth gallery.

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arts+entertainment Museum and features the work of two dozen artists, with much of their art focused on beach scenes.

Delaware Art Gallery (239 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-8535099; kevinfleming.com) offers new and classic Delaware photographs by Kevin Fleming.

Temple Dancer, by Dick Synder at Rehoboth Art League

VISUAL ARTS Abraxas Studio of Art (515 Federal St., Lewes; 302-6459119; abraxasart.com) features the oil portraits and landscape paintings of Abraxas, as he honors the beauty of this world through his own style of illuminated reality.

Anna Hazzard Museum (17 Christian Street, 302-2261119) is a captivating look at the early history of Rehoboth Beach as a religious retreat.

The museum is housed in one of the original “tent” houses from Rehoboth’s 1870s campmeeting era.

The Brush Factory on Kings (830 Kings Highway, Lewes; 302-745-2229; Facebook@ brushlewes) houses a co-op for 50 local artisans and merchants.

CAMP Rehoboth Gallery (37 Baltimore Ave.; 302-2275620; camprehoboth.com) features HeART & Soul—May 4-June 1 (see listing elsewhere in this column).

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Gallery 37 (8 South Walnut Street, Milford; 302-2652318; marciareedpainting. com) represents over 45 artists and artisans from around the country with fine art, wood turned vessels, fibers, glass art, and more.

Heidi Lowe Gallery (328 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-2279203; heidilowejewelry. com) has unique handmade pieces and classes in jewelry making. Check out the Jewelry for a Cause link on her website—fantastic pieces with a substantial percentage going to charities. Current exhibition: Front of the House/Back of the Exercise in Collage III, by Julia Graziano at Peninsula Gallery

House showcasing handcrafted brooches by 19 artists; through May 28.

Peninsula Gallery (520 E. Savannah Road, Lewes; 302-645-0551; peninsula-gallery.com) is one of the largest fine art galleries in the state, with over 3000 square feet of display and custom framing space.

Contemporary Quilt Art—a celebration of color through the work of four accomplished quilt artists. May 4-28, with an opening reception: May 11 (5-7 p.m.).

Rehoboth Art League (12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres; 302-227-8408; rehobothartleague.org) has a fantastic schedule of classes—pottery to pen and ink technique to jewelry making…something for everyone. Current exhibitions: On the Road (juried Coastal Camera Club), Voyages (works by Caroline Huff & Sharon Stine), and Secret Places (juried members’ showcase)—May 10-June 9. Recent Acquisitions: The Permanent Collection—through June 9. Coastal Living (juried members’ showcase)— through July 14.

Rehoboth Beach Museum (511 Rehoboth Avenue at the Canal, 302-227-7310; rehobothbeachmuseum.org) has new exhibits on their newly-renovated second floor for you to enjoy, as well as lots of Rehoboth Beach history on the first floor.

Tideline Gallery (111 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-2274444; tidelinegallery.com) offers unique gifts, Judaica, jewelry, pottery, lamps, and art glass.

Gondolas, by Caroline Huff at Rehoboth Art League

Ward Ellinger Gallery (CAMP Rehoboth Courtyard, 39 Baltimore Avenue; 302-2272710) features art in different mediums by abstract expressionist Ward Ellinger, and Sondra N. Arkin.

Zwaanendael Museum (102 Kings Highway, Lewes; 302-645-1148) commemorates Delaware’s first European colony, established by the Dutch in 1631, and serves as a showcase for the Lewes area’s maritime, military, and social history.▼ Doug is the Artistic and Musical Director for CAMP Rehoboth Chorus, Director of Music Ministries at Epworth UMC, and co-founder and Artistic Director emeritus of the Clear Space Theater Company. Contact Doug at dougyetter@gmail.com if you want to add your events to the calendar. Check out CAMP Arts on our website at camprehoboth. com for links to all the listed theatres, galleries and museums This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.

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BOOKED SOLID â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girlsâ&#x20AC;?

by T Kira Madden c.2019, Bloomsbury, $27.00/$36.00 Canada, 311 pages Some kids are born lucky.

Those are the ones who get everything they want; sometimes, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even ask, and their heartsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desire is presented. Some might call those kids spoiled but others might pity them.

Maybe, as in the new memoir Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden, what those kids really want is love.

The story starts, as T Kira Madden remembers, with a mannequin. She was only two years old then, and she called him Uncle Nuke. Her mother had fished him out of the trash behind a department store, bringing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;fancy, distinguishedâ&#x20AC;? plastic man home â&#x20AC;&#x153;to protect me,â&#x20AC;? says Madden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember this.â&#x20AC;?

When Uncle Nuke came to stay, mother and daughter lived alone because Maddenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father was married and had another family. Even so, his wealth and extravagance meant that Madden had everything a girl could want: ponies, private schools, concert tickets, and weekend jaunts to Vegas. She had plenty for classmates to covet, but what she really wanted was attention and approval.

That came from her parents, of course, but when she was in elementary school, she also had â&#x20AC;&#x153;pen pals,â&#x20AC;? grown men who wanted to meet her for reasons she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite grasp. Attention came from various dealers who sold drugs

to members of Maddenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, including her parents. And attention of the wrong sort came from classmates who taunted Madden for her Asian heritage, her misshapen teeth, and her awkwardness.

By the time Madden hit middle school, her parents were addicts who were absent more than not and she could never remember where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d gone. By high school, unsupervised, she was skipping school and had let her grades and favorite pastimes drop; drinking had become a new hobby, and she and her friends pushed the limits of the law nearly every day.

Madden, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been sexually assaulted as a young teen, began experimenting with boys, then with girls because she learned â&#x20AC;&#x153;how much more I wanted them.â&#x20AC;?

And she learned a shocking truth about herself.â&#x20AC;Ś Starting out, Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls is going to take some getting-used-to. The chapters arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly linear, not too chronological, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to have much cohesion, as if someone drew a raggedy circle and then ripped part of it away. The temptation may arise to put the book aside.

And yet, the near-dispassionate tone in author T Kira Maddenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memoir is irresistibleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;almost compelling. Despite the calmness of her words, the chaos of the world she writes about hints that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more to the story that we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read yet. And at the risk of spilling a secret, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly how this book turns out, in a jaw-dropping didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-see-it-coming whirl of quick final chapters that feel like a volley of BBs as they hit.

That end is going to leave you breathless. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave you desperately wanting to talk to someone about this book. If you want a memoir thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave you gobsmacked, Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls may be your heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire.â&#x2013;ź Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was three years old and never goes anywhere without a book. Always Overbooked, she lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 15,000 books.

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• Alcoholics Anon. Open Discussion. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 9 am.

• 3rd Sunday. Drag Brunch. Goolee’s Grille, 11 S. 1st St. 1-3 pm. 302-227-7653 • T-Dance. Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 3 pm • 4th Sunday. Healing Circle. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 5 pm • Ed Mills. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-6080 • Last Sunday of each month. TransSocial of Delaware. Metropolitan Community Church, 19369 Plantations Rd., Lewes.

7 pm. Visit meetup.com/RehobothTransLiance • Karaoke. Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-1023 • The Birdcage Bad Girls Drag Show. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 10 pm.

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MONDAYS

• Matthew Kenworthy. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-6080 • Bandeoke! Karaoke with a live band.

Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave. 7 pm. 302-212-5355

TUESDAYS

• Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market. Grove Park. 11 am – 2 pm • 2nd Tuesday. PFLAG. Lewes Library, 111 Adams St. 6 pm. pflagrehobothbeach@ gmail.com • 3rd Tuesday. Kent County LGBT Dover Support and Social Group. Christ Episcopal Church, 523 South State St., Dover. 7 pm. lgbtdover_kent@yahoo.com

THURSDAYS

• Alcoholics Anon. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 12 noon. 302-856-6452 • Cathy Gorman. Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 5-8 pm.

302-227-1023 • Holly Lane w/John Flynn. Café Azafran, 18 Baltimore Ave. 7 pm. 302-227-8100 • SLAA/SAA Meeting. All Saints Church Hall, Lower Level, 18 Olive Ave. 7:30 pm.

302-745-7929 • Lower Case Blues. Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave Ext. 7:30 pm.

302-212-5355 • Karaoke. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139

FRIDAYS

• Ladies Happy Hour w/DJ Sandra. Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4-8 pm.

302-227-1023 • 1st Friday. FURst Friday Bear Happy Hour.

The Pond, 3 S. First St. 302-227-2234 • Rock n’ Roll w/The Girlfriends. Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave Ext. 5 pm.

302-212-5355 • Karaoke. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139

SATURDAYS

• Historic Lewes Farmers Market.

George H.P. Smith Park. 8 am-noon. (MaySeptember) • Historic Lewes Farmers Market. Shields Elementary School. 9 am-noon (October-November)

• Young People’s AA. CAMP Rehoboth • 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Women’s Coffee Talk.

Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 8 pm CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 10 am. 302-227-5620

WEDNESDAYS

• Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Crooked Hammock. Kings Hwy. 8 am–11 am.

(June—August) • Tai Chi. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 1 pm.

302-227-5620 • 2nd Wednesday. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 6:30 pm. 302-227-5620 • Karaoke. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Alt. Wednesdays. Men’s Discussion Group.

Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd. 7 pm. 302-227-5620

• 1st Saturday w/John Flynn. Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave. Ext. 7 pm.

302-212-5355 • Karaoke. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-6080 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139 • Release Dance Party. Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023

MAY 1-31 • CAMP Rehoboth HeART & Soul fundraiser exhibit. CAMP Rehoboth Gallery, 37 Baltimore Ave. Closing Bid Reception June 1, 2019 4-7 pm.

MAY 3-19 • Into The Woods. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. clearspacetheatre.org

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MAY 14

• Steve Elkins Way Dedication. Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. 1:30 pm.

Reception at CAMP Rehoboth follows the dedication.

• Into the Woods in Concert w/The Clear Space Theatre Company. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7:30 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

• Capital Ringers. Centenary Methodist Church, Laurel, DE. 3 pm. 302-632-1043. capitalringers.org

MAY 16

• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Dance. Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4 pm.

• Capital Ringers. Reformation Lutheran Church, Milford, DE. 7 pm. 302-632-1043. capitalringers.org

MAY 5 • “For the Beauty of the Earth,” Southern Delaware Chorale Spring Concert.

Epworth United Methodist Church. 3 pm. southerndelawarechorale.org.

• CAMP Rehoboth Volunteer Appreciation Party. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 2 pm.

• Capital Ringers. Conley’s Methodist Church, Lewes. 4 pm. 302-632-1043. capitalringers.org • Christine Havrilla, MBS, & Naked Blue perform a special IN THE ROUND show!

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8pm Reserved seating $20.00, General admission $15. miltontheatre.com

MAY 9 • Tea with the Dames film screening.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm.

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MAY 10 • 11th Annual Ruddo Golf Tournament to benefit Beebe Medical Center. Ocean City Golf Club. beebemedicalfoundation.org • He Said…She Said—stand up comedy.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm.

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MAY 11 • Rosemay Loar Tours Broadway. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm. 302-6843038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 12 • SQUAWK! the Amazing Bird Show.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. Two shows: 2 pm and 6 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 13 • 14th Annual Baywood Golf Classic to benefit Beebe Medical Center. Baywood Greens. beebemedicalfoundation.org • SQUAWK! the Amazing Bird Show.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 9 am.

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• Don’t Hassle Me I’m Local…Local Film Festival. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 17-19 • 36th Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale Weekend. Rehoboth Beach • Rehoboth Beach VegFest. vegrehoboth.org

MAY 17 • Film The Last Pig to benefit Rehoboth VegFest. Lewes Library. vegrehoboth.org • Musical Theatre Ensemble & Triple Threat Spring Show. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 18 • VegFest Festival. Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd. FREE. 11 am-4 pm.

• Musical Theatre Ensemble & Triple Threat Spring Show. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 2 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com • Art Exhibit Force of Nature by Debbi DeanColley. Gallery 50. 6 pm • Rat Pack Together Again. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 19 • Vegan Brunch. Fork & Flask at Nage.

RSVP is required—call 302-226-2037.

10 am-2 pm • Annie film screening, sing along and dressup. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 2 pm.

302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com • Serafin Ensemble. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7:30 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 24 • Christina Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz. Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave. Ext. 7 pm. 302-212-5355 • Steal Your Face: A Grateful Dead Tribute.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm.

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MAY 25 • Sail on Band…Beach Boys Tribute.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. Two shows. 3 pm and 8 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 1–JUNE 7

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JUNE 2-7

• Top Chef of the Culinary Coast to benefit Meals on Wheels. Rehoboth Beach Country Club. mealsonwheels-lr.org

• Coastal Delaware Restaurant Week. restaurantweekede.com

• Grease film screening. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 31 • The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

MAY 31-JUNE 2 • ‘night, Mother. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. clearspacetheatre.org

JUNE 1 • Delaware Pride Festival, 411 Legislative Ave. Dover, DE. 302-265-3020, info@delawarepride.org • CAMP Rehoboth HeART & Soul Closing Bid Reception. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 4-7 pm • The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm.

302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION (puzzle on page 40)

JUNE 2 • Scrapple: A Black Sabbath Tribute.

Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm.

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JUNE 4 • Milton Theatre bus trip—Hello Dolly! w/ Betty Buckley at the Kennedy Center.

302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

JUNE 6-9 • Milton Pride Week. 110 Union St. miltontheatre.org

JUNE 6 • Boy Erased film screening w/pre show DJ Jamie Fox. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

JUNE 7 • Magnolia Applebottom w/pre show DJ Jamie Fox. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

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