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August 9, 2019 Volume 29, Number 11 camprehoboth.com
inside 4 In Brief
News & Notes
6 CAMP Matters No, Not the Face! MURRAY ARCHIBALD
10 CAMP Out Cool it!
FAY JACOBS
12 CAMP News
Happenings Around the CAMPus
14 CAMP Stories
80 The Real Dirt
MICHAEL THOMAS FORD
ERIC W. WAHL
Seasons in the Sun
84 Dog Days Playlist
CHRIS BEAGLE
86 CAMP Arts
28 Straight Talk
DOUG YETTER
New Meaning to Dog Days
No Substitutions
As the Page Turns DAVID GARRETT
90 Booked Solid
34 Good Queer Fun
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
Yay! You’re Gay!
Summer Mix & Match
94 Sporty Gals
STEFANI DEOUL
16 It Takes a Village
40 CAMP Cheers!
Tully
Fore! And Before
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ANITA PETTITT
48 Eating OUT Just in Thyme
62 Health & Wellness
Who Let the Dogs Out?
The Pines
FAY JACOBS
42 Out & Proud
54 Historical Headliners
MARJ SHANNON
ANN APTAKER
Become a Member Today
Welcome to the Dog Days STEFANI DEOUL
44 Out & About 18 Lights, Sound, and the Mayor!
Woof in the Garden
24 President’s View
36 CAMP Critters
MICHAEL GILLES
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22 It’s My Life
I Do Not Hate Dogs RICH BARNETT
THIS ISSUE
Dog is the New Gay ERIC C. PETERSON
Barbara Jordan
64 Our Supporters Make It Happen
56 Q Puzzle
68 CAMP Shots
Queer Presidents?
Sundance 2019
Dog Days and Drag Queens
98 CAMP Dates
August 9-September 1
ON THE COVER Dog Daze
74 Community News
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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 Corky Fitzpatrick, Mark Wolf CONTRIBUTORS Ann Aptaker, Murray Archibald, Sondra N. Arkin, Chris Beagle, Tony Burns, Wesley Combs, Stefani Deoul, Michael Thomas Ford, David Garrett, Michael Gilles, Fay Jacobs, Tricia Massella, Monica Parr, Eric C. Peterson, Anita Pettitt, Mary Beth Ramsey, Terri Schlichenmeyer, Marj Shannon, Mary Shockley, 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, Wesley Combs, Mike DeFlavia, Max Dick, Linda Gregory 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 THE NEXT-TO-LAST ISSUE OF LETTERS FROM CAMP REHOBOTH IN THE 2019 SUMMER season. I can’t believe how fast the summer is passing! On the bright side, the best is still to come. August, September, and October are my favorite months. This is also the Dog Days issue of Letters. Quite fittingly so, considering we’ve just survived the worst heat wave of the summer. Though dog days was originally used to describe the rising of Sirius in the night sky, nowadays it refers to the hottest, most uncomfortable part to the summer season—and we’ve certainly had that! Still, if asked to choose, I’d pick hot and sultry over cool and rainy any day. I don’t mind the occasional summer thunderstorm—especially now that my dog Pete is too deaf to be upset by it. So find a cool place to rest, a refreshing drink, and sit back and enjoy the dog days according to Letters from CAMP Rehoboth. A BIG WORD OF THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SIGNED UP TO BE A HOST, SUPPORTER, OR SPONSOR of Sundance 2019. The event would not happen without your support. Please check out the Sundance Host and Sponsor list in this issue of Letters. As this issue goes to press, all Host/ Sponsor levels—including the Supporter level with Sponsor Lounge access at the dance—are still available. All tickets and ticket packages are available on the CAMP Rehoboth website. Of special note to Sundance Auction goers and as a means of crowd control, we are cutting back on the number of tickets sold for the auction this year, so don’t put off purchasing them. They will sell out fast. And don’t forget, the auction party starts at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. as it has in the past. Studio 54 legend DJ Robbie Leslie kicks off the dance night with a Disco Day-Glo set from 7-10 p.m., and from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., it’s Ultraviolet with DJ superstar Joe Gauthreaux. Pure fun! Don’t miss it!▽ WE ARE VERY PROUD OF THE WORK THE CAMP REHOBOTH COUNCIL OF ADVOCATES IS DOING TO support youth and families in Sussex County. Out of the two information sessions conducted by the group, 30 people have signed up to be participants in the program. Many of them will be trained as mentors, and we are very happy about that additional level of support CAMP Rehoboth will now provide to the community. I especially want to thank Beth Cohen for her leadership, as well as team leaders Linda Gregory (Family Support), Mark Purpura (Policy Advocacy), Batya Hyman (Mentors), and Sal Seeley (Speakers). All of them have expressed gratitude for the skills that our community members are willing to share with those in need.▽ CONGRATULATIONS TO WESLEY COMBS AND LINDA GREGORY ON THEIR ELECTION TO THE BOARD of Directors of CAMP Rehoboth. Both of them have played important roles in the Search and Transition Committee work done in the past year, and both are long-time supporters and members of our CAMP Rehoboth community. Thank you, and welcome. Thank you, as well, to all the Board and Committee members who have worked especially hard this year to make sure that our leadership transition is a smooth one.▽ IN LATE JULY, THE CAMP REHOBOTH VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE HELD ANOTHER VOLUNTEER Training Session—this one focused on Sundance. Sundance employs over 250 volunteers in a wide variety of roles. We depend on our volunteers to make Sundance function. Heading up all these volunteers, the Sundance Team Captains work all year to make sure that Sundance is a success. I’ve had the great pleasure of working with this team for many years. Come to think of it, I created it myself, a long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away?—no, but it feels that way). I’ve led the Sundance team for 32 years. I couldn’t do it without volunteers—and especially my Team Captains. Oh Captains, my Captains! Thank you!▽
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Kinsey Sicks Performs for a Sold Out Crowd The Kinsey Sicks rolled into town for an unforgettable night at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The audience laughed, cried, and blushed throughout the evening. For Ben Schatz— the group’s co-founder, lead writer, and creator, also known as Rachel in the show—it was his last performance. He wrapped up his many years of performing with an emotional speech that touched everyone in the crowd and stopped the show. Of course, some audience members were touched more than they paid for when the drag queens made their way into the crowd! CAMP Rehoboth says thank you to the event sponsors The Pines and Citizens Bank, and to the CAMP Rehoboth Annual and Premier Annual Sponsors. ▼
A Packed House for Candidate Debate On Friday, July 26, the Rehoboth Beach Homeowners’ Association (RBHA) and CAMP Rehoboth Canditate Forum packed the big room at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. Six candidates participated in the 90 minute debate moderated by RBHA President Charlie Browne and CAMP Rehoboth Founder and Interim Executive Director Murray Archibald. Photo by Tony Burns. From left: Murray Archibald, Edward Chrzanowski, Gary Glass, Charlie Brown, Suzanne Goode, Susan Gay, Mark Betchkal, and Charles Garlow. ▼
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How do I buy tickets for Sundance? Sundance Tickets are available on the CAMP Rehoboth website, by calling 302227-5620, or at the door on the night of the event. They will also be available at certain times on Poodle Beach and in the CAMP Rehoboth Courtyard.
Poodle Beach Ticket Sales Under the Big Tent
Evening Ticket Sales, Box Office Pick-up, CAMP Courtyard
Saturday August 24 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday/Friday August 29-30 5-7 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday August 31-September 1 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
CAMP Courtyard, Saturday, August 31 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS CAMP REHOBOTH EVENTS BACHELOR AUCTION | AQUA August 11 SUNDANCE RACING FESTIVAL August 25
Town Takeover Highlights CAMP Rehoboth What could be better than rolling out of bed and heading to the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk? Doing it on camera, of course! A group of dedicated early birds showed up with CAMP Rehoboth banners and rainbow flags for FOX 29 Philadephia Shore Town Takeover. Their news anchor Bob Kelly spent the day in Rehoboth exploring the one-of-a-kind beach town! ▼
SAVE THE DATE!
Jazz Diva Returns to Rehoboth On Friday, October 11, the CAMP Rehoboth Women’s FEST Committee is proud to announce the return of popular jazz singer/ songwriter/storyteller Sweet Baby J’ai for a one time only, pre-Jazz Fest performance at Epworth United Methodist Church. “Sweet Baby J’ai puts on an amazing show,” says CAMP Rehoboth’s Natalie Moss. “And it’s not just for women, men will love her too! She’s a great performer.” Tickets will be on sale soon! ▼
JOIN OR DONATE TO CAMP REHOBOTH RAINBOW WALKERS TO SUPPORT DELAWARE AIDS WALK ON SEPT. 21!
SUNDANCE AUCTION/DANCE August 31 & September 1 “BAD BOYS/BAD GIRLS” CAMP REHOBOTH CHORUS CONCERT September 27 SWEET BABY J’AI CONCERT October 11 CAMP REHOBOTH BLOCK PARTY October 20 IT’S COMPLICATED 3.0 November 1-2, 7:30 p.m November 3, 2 p.m.
WORLD AIDS DAY December 1
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TRAVELS WITH LETTERS ⊲ OLIVIA CRUISE ICELAND Jill Masterman enjoyed showing off Letters in beautiful Iceland on an Olivia cruise.
HOP’N UKEFEST Robb Mapou and Mike Zufall traveled to Fredericksburg, Virginia where Robb’s jazz ukulele group played at the Hop’N Ukefest at Adventure Brewing.
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CAMP Matters No, Not the Face!
by Murray Archibald
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teve took Faithful. Full in the face. From the top of my head all care of the the way down to my knees. I was soaked in gasoline. car. Dripping, I staggered half blinded into the Wawa In the way that restroom and made some feeble attempt to get myall couples have of self together before heading home. dividing household duties, Steve My car smelled like gas for days. took care of the car. For decades. So did I, but on what felt like an interminably long He bought it. Did most of the driving. drive back to downtown Rehoboth Beach—my gas Maintained it. And visited the car wash infused clothes burning my body—I had a moment of religiously. Maybe obsessively. clarity. He was not a good passenger. Life hits us in the face when we least expect it. Back in the early 1980s when we lived Illness and death, financial crisis, job loss, subin Washington DC, we drove to the beach stance abuse, and violence to name a few of the big every summer weekend like so many thouones. Whenever I come face to face with homophosands of beach goers still do. One Friday bia, racism, sexism—and all other forms of bigotry—it afternoon we set out for Rehoboth. I was driv- feels like a slap in the face. ing. Somewhere along Route 16, his back seat At any moment in any day there is a possibility (from the front seat) driving got the best of me. that someone will say something to us that changes I stopped the car in the middle of the road, got our outlook in a significant way—an unexpected opinout, and calmly walked to the passenger side. ion, the result of a test, troubling gossip, an unkind “I will never drive for you again,” I proclaimed word, an unjust judgment. dramatically as I opened the car door. We plan and we plan and we plan. And someThat moment defined our automobile relationtimes we throw all those plans into the trash. ship for the next 35 years. What is true for us as individuals is also true for Steve took care of the car. Until his cancer came organizations, only magnified. To live in a community back and I suddenly found myself with a car to care with one another requires a governing framework for as well as a patient. constructed to hold us upright when the unexpected I couldn’t remember the last time I pumped gas. happens. I managed. CAMP Rehoboth has worked to do that—to be Nowadays when something goes wrong with the prepared for whatever comes our way. When Steve car, I manage. By that, I mean I keep the car filled died, we had a succession plan in place. It wasn’t with gas and pay attention if one of those annoying perfect. It was a start, a handle to grasp in a time little warning lights comes on, at which point I do when we all needed a steadying hand. indeed manage to call Allen Jarmon. Since that time, a tremendous amount of work Two things I know for has been done—most sure. Steve is going to haunt of it outlined in the ...sometimes it takes a good me if I don’t get the car pages of this magazine washed soon! And, somein the ensuing months. hard slap in the face to make where in heaven he’s laughConsultants, a new ing his ass off about my strategic plan and updated us wake up and face the most recent trip to Wawa. vision statement, a search challenges that lie ahead of us. and transition team for the This really happened. One fine summer morning new Executive Director, a after dropping my dog Pete staff analysis, and a careful at Kimberwicke Kennels for his monthly grooming, I exploration of the roles of staff and board. stopped at the Wawa out by the Cinema Art Theater CAMP Rehoboth has a strong foundation and trefor a quick fill up. As usual, I put in my credit card, inmendous support from donors, members, volunteers, serted the nozzle all the way in to the car, locked the staff, and community. The framework we are creating handle in an open position, and stood there waiting. now is built upon that foundation, and yet it has to be With no sign of what was coming, the pump shut light enough and flexible enough to adapt to unforeoff in a normal fashion. I reached for the handle and seen changes in the future. pulled it out. The gas erupted out of the tank like Old I’ve been around long enough to know that nothLetters 6 AUGUST 9, 2019
ing is ever really “set in stone” as the saying goes. In my many years as president of the board, we tested different committee structures, programs, and policies over and over again. The good thing about a young organization is its willingness to try something new—to accept change. CAMP Rehoboth will turn 30 next year. That doesn’t sound old, but in the rapid pace of the modern world, it’s practically ancient. Think about this. The first website was built in 1991—the same year we started CAMP Rehoboth. And don’t forget. The year construction began on the new wing and courtyard of the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, the recession hit. The value of CAMP Rehoboth property was cut in half. We have to expect the unexpected. On July 26, the Rehoboth Beach Homeowners’ Association and CAMP Rehoboth hosted our annual Rehoboth Beach Candidates Forum. With six candidates running to fill two seats, it was the biggest crowd we had ever had for that event. We added most of the chairs from the courtyard; others stood, crowded into the back corners of the room. While some of the conversation centered on the usual push pull between business and residents, for the most part everyone there had an eye on protecting the future—and preparing for surprises before they happen. I was encouraged to hear more talk about climate change than in previous forums—something that will have an enormous impact on coastal towns like ours. The truth about us human beings is that sometimes it takes a good hard slap in the face to make us wake up and face the challenges that lie ahead of us. Status quo is easy. Change means we have to turn off the TV, put down our cell phones, and take a good hard look at the way our world is and the way we want it to be. Steve’s death did that for CAMP Rehoboth and taught (is teaching) me how to let go. As the time comes for me to step back from my leadership role, I don’t want it to be a difficult transition—I don’t want it to feel like a slap in the face for me, for CAMP Rehoboth, or for the community. There may be grief in transition, but there is also the anticipation and excitement of a new beginning. Instead of gasoline in the face, it becomes a refreshing splash of cool water on a hot summer day. I can provide that cool splash of water. Does anybody want to wash my car? ▼ Murray Archibald is an artist, CAMP Rehoboth Co-Founder, and longtime President of the CAMP Rehoboth Board of Directors. He is currently serving as CAMP Rehoboth Interim Executive Director and Editor in Chief of Letters from CAMP Rehoboth. Email Murray at murray@camprehoboth.com
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CAMP Out Fay’s Rehoboth Journal by Fay Jacobs
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awd it’s been hot this summer. If you read my Delaware Beach Life column or have seen my show Aging Gracelessly, you may recall me learning about the grand-mammary of all smart devices, the Smart Bra. It measures heart rate, oxygen level and steps, as you wear it. The questions wrote themselves. Will it hold up? Do I have to charge my tits in at the airport? Will my data no longer be just Victoria’s secret? And unlike my smart phone or pedometer, nobody would have to warn me “Don’t leave home without it.” Well, in the same category, just in time for any heat wave, comes the announcement of a company making mini ice packs for brassieres. You can treat your bosom buddies to Cool58 Coolers and have your own personal ice chest. Yeti has nothing on this. Apparently, you put the packs in the freezer for an hour, slip them in your bra, and chill your chest to a nippy 58 degrees. According to the manufacturer, the icy effect can last several hours. Frankly, I’m skeptical. Why should just my boobs get relief? Generally, I’m hotter under the collar. Second, can’t a gently molded boneless chicken breast just as easily be the big chill for my girls? And seriously, I have no desire to walk around on ice like prawns on a buffet table. Although advertising these coolers could be fun. The A-B cup freezable bra inserts could be called “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff,” while the larger sizes might range up to “Big Girls Don’t Fry.” Ha! There’s my next book title. Just think. You could start the day with frozen double D’s but after schvitzing five hours you’ll look like you’ve had a breast reduction. But if you think this is udder madness, how about one for the boys? Online you can shop for Snowballs’ freezable underpants for men. These tighty whities have pouches for ice cube wedges. They only claim to keep the family jewels cool for half an hour. Great balls of fire. Your Johnny Walker won’t be the only thing on the rocks. If it were me, I’d try a strategically placed
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Big Gulp from WaWa, for sitting or driving. It’s a twofer. You’d have a Coke to drink and an icy go-cup for your gonads. And what about those air-conditioned car seats? We’ve loved our heated auto seats for years, although the driver seat in Bonnie’s 14year old Mercedes caught fire last winter and she had some very hot, very cross buns. Would the converse malfunction be a Rumpsickle? Curious about how the seat cools, I rode in a friend’s brand-new SUV with its ventilated seating system. It blows room temperature air up through perforations in the seat. It felt like a northwesterly trade wind through the canyon. And it’s hard to tell whether it’s the driver, the passenger, or the Jeep Cherokee breaking wind. I tried another vehicle with premium seats to send a chill up my spine. Here, the air was cooled by flowing it over a chilly surface, then blowing it up my butt. It still makes me feel like I’m straddling a leaf blower. Ten minutes in I had a numb bum. But how is it that the one thing we really do need isn’t even a thing yet? We have heated steering wheels for cold snaps, why not chilled ones for heat waves? Yes, there are cooling steering wheel covers, existing patents for steering wheel chillers, and there have been a few odd attempts, but we got nothing so far. Last week I got into my parked car and it was a towering inferno with the steering wheel a ring of fire. I wanted oven mitts. Inside my sweat lodge I got second degree burns just testing for a survivable hand-hold. So overall, it’s a hot town, summer in the City of Rehoboth. Now that we’re in the dog days we can hope for a cool down. Until then, outdoors we may choose to chill our chests and cojones, but inside we look forward to a hot time in the old town at Sundance. See you there. I may have a bag of frozen peas in my bra. Fay Jacobs is an author of five published memoirs. Her newest is Fried & Convicted: Rehoboth Beach Uncorked. As a humorist, she’s touring with her show Aging Gracelessly: 50 Shades of Fay. See www. fayjacobs.com.
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CAMPNews CAMP Rehoboth Outreach Program (CROP) Has Tons of Fun
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here is Sundance information everywhere in this issue, and will be in the next. For now, all you need to know is that on Saturday, August 31, the giant silent/live auction and cocktail buffet takes place at the Convention Center, 6-9 p.m. (an hour earlier than usual). There will be fewer tickets sold this year than in the past for crowd control. So they will go FAST. The second part of the fundraiser is the Sundance (dance) itself. It’s two dances in one, with the Twilight Tea early (yay, disco!) morphing into the Sundance dance party later. One ticket gets you into both. Get onboard now at www.camprehoboth. com. Don’t miss it! ▼
BY DEBBIE WOODS
s it possible to work hard and have a lot of fun too? The answer is YES! Eleven volunteers arrived at the Food Bank of Delaware on Saturday afternoon, July 23, and did just that. We started by making quick work of packing fresh lunches for summer programs, then got to work on huge boxes of donated food items. There must have been, literally, a ton of canned vegetables alone. CROP volunteers checked expiration dates on every item, sorted and boxed them, weighed boxes according to the Food Bank’s guidelines, and piled them on pallets— all while singing to Pandora radio. The Food Bank is always grateful for our help, as well as amazed at how much the CROP teams accomplish. Whether helping to address hunger and homelessness, improving the environment, or bringing enriching activities to children, youth, and senior citizens, CROP
continues the work of CAMP Rehoboth by uniting individuals and groups in creating a better community. CROP began in 2009 as Volunteer on Vacation (VOV), when a group of individuals got together to paint the West Rehoboth Community Center. In 2015, VOV became CAMP Rehoboth Outreach Program—CROP—a new name, designed to better communicate what the program is all about. Today CROP offers community service opportunities to anyone with a few hours to contribute and a willingness to make a difference. No special skills are required, and CROP projects are always rewarding and fun. ▼ Debbie Woods is an active volunteer with CAMP Rehoboth and also serves on the Membership Committee. She has lived full time in Rehoboth since 2009, when she retired after a long career in the Federal Government.
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CAMPStories
by Rich Barnett
I Do Not Hate Dogs
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can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked why I don’t have a dog. It’s almost as annoying as being quizzed about why I’m not married. I know gays love their dogs, but, seriously…. Sometimes I feel as if my membership in the gay club is being questioned because I’m not interested in spending my mornings chasing some pooch around with a plastic bag in other people’s yards or giving up happy hour because Fido needs a walk and can’t wait for dinner at eight. Some of you are nodding because you know what I mean. Others of you are shaking your heads and thinking I’m just a dog-hating curmudgeon. I’ll accept the curmudgeon label, but I assure you I don’t hate dogs. So, to prove it I’m going to share a little story. When I turned 15 years old, my mother presented me with an Old English sheepdog puppy. I named him Roosevelt, which was a bit grandiose for a dog in southwestern Virginia. But then he was a most unlikely dog for that part of the state—shaggy, with a bearish gait and white bangs covering his eyes. Wytheville, where we moved to back in the late 70s, was the kind of town where boys chewed tobacco and skipped school for the first day of deer hunting season. They drove pickup trucks and gave their hounds and retrievers names like Beau and Skeeter. I played tennis, listened to soul music, and wrote for the high school yearbook. Needless to say, I was a bit of an odd duck myself in this new town I found myself in. The runt of a litter, the puppy had bounded up to my mother on a beach in South Carolina. Please take him, the owner begged. He has a hernia and a hip problem and he’ll never be a show dog. So my mother did. He vomited all the way back to Virginia. We’d had family dogs before, friendly strays overjoyed with a good meal and accommodations in the garage. Roosevelt, on the other hand, fancied himself a full-fledged member of the family. He learned to open the front door by using
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his paw to press down the iron latch to let himself in each evening when he was ready for his dinner. He insisted on sleeping in the tiled entrance foyer so he could keep a watchful eye and an alert ear on everyone’s comings and goings. When my grandmother hosted her lady friends, Roosevelt would saunter in and perch on the living room sofa with the old gals. He’d sit quietly, as if interested in their conversation, never trying anything uncouth like snatching a tea sandwich or humping a leg. Oh, they’d cluck and pretend to be horrified by the hairy, 80-pound lap dog in their midst, but you could tell they secretly enjoyed the attention. Old Southern ladies have a soft
He’d sit quietly, as if interested in their conversation, never trying anything uncouth like snatching a tea sandwich or humping a leg. spot for handsome, well-mannered boys. Roosevelt regularly raided the neighbor’s vegetable garden for green peppers and tomatoes that he carried around in his mouth like other dogs did balls and bones. He had a propensity for cockleburs and fresh tar and asphalt. He enjoyed a nice bubble bath. What Roosevelt liked most, though, was to escort my mother on her errands. He only rode shotgun, shaggy head hanging out the station wagon window. Bank tellers gave him candy in the drive thru lane. Little kids waved at him. Yes, he was not your average dog, but he was polite, funny, and friendly. Everyone in Wytheville liked him for that. It was a lesson I took to heart. I received my letterman’s jacket in my junior year of high school and the following year was elected head of the honor society and
voted “Wittiest” of the senior class. The winter my mother died of pancreatic cancer, I brought Roosevelt back with me to law school. Actually, he climbed into the front seat of my car when I was packing up after the funeral and refused to budge. I’m convinced he came to look over me. I was living at the time in a drafty old house in Athens, Georgia, with virtually no heat and studying topics I had no interest in all the while chasing girls when I really wanted to chase boys. Roosevelt began sleeping on the foot of the bed, something he’d never done at home. I felt safe and not so depressed when I’d rub my cold feet against his thick warm fur. Together we muddled through that cold sad winter and upon graduation high-tailed it back to Virginia. I finally mustered the courage to venture off to Washington, DC, to try and figure out whom I was and what I wanted to do with a law degree and no desire to practice law. Roosevelt didn’t insist on accompanying me this time. He knew I’d be okay. Soon after I departed, however, our evil housekeeper gave him away without anyone’s consent. Before I could get him back, he died. Old English sheep dogs generally live about a decade, so Roosevelt was extremely old. I’m certain he died of a broken heart, away from his home and family. While it’s true I have no desire to scoop pooch poop, I’m also not sure I want to relive the heartache that inevitably comes when a beloved dog dies. And besides, Roosevelt is still with me. No, I don’t mean as a creepy taxidermy specimen. He’s my password and the answer to my security question on almost every website. So in a way I do have a dog and he’s still casting a watchful eye upon me. No plastic bag required. ▼ Rich Barnett is the author of The Discreet Charms of a Bourgeois Beach Town, and Fun with Dick and James.
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VOLUNTEERING
by Michael Gilles
It Takes a Village
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yn is the wife of any spouse’s dreams. She’s a tower of of Columbus and Rotary Clubs donating space and time) is strength and full of love. Almost all of that love is directvaluable as well. For every volunteer the Village has, it can ed toward her wife, Beth, who has dementia and Parkinprovide services for approximately 1.6 members. son’s Disease. The Village also has a close relationship with CAMP Beth cannot care for herself, and her loving wife spends Rehoboth. As members of the LGBTQ community, Jackie and every waking hour with her. Beth is Lyn’s first and always love, her wife retired here in 2014. What made this the right area and she will do everything for her. But she feels like she’s going for them? They found a community which gave them inspiradownhill herself and needs help. If she only had a few tion, comfort, kindness, a desire to help others, and moments to herself…. welcome for all. According to Jackie, “it was entry Meanwhile, Andrew has lived in his house for into an accepted life.” For them, part of that over 35 years, knows every nook and cranny, community was, and is, CAMP Rehoboth. as the house holds most of his deepest memOn weekends, the couple often enories. And there’s his garden where Andrew joyed the chicken salad at Lori’s Café in continues to love gardening. It calms him the CAMP Rehoboth courtyard. There, and literally provides the roots that hold they met Salvatore Seeley, Health and him to his beloved home. But he finds it Wellness Director at CAMP Rehoboth. more and more difficult to cull its weeds, or From Sal and CAMP Rehoboth, Jackie to sow in spring. If he only had someone’s received suggestions, guidance, volunbalance, someone’s steady hands to help…. teers, and a great deal of information to Lyn and Andrew feel trapped in their own advance the work of the Village. homes; they don’t realize they are not alone. The relationship between the Village and Thankfully, they soon learn there’s help available. CAMP Rehoboth grew in part because many elThe Greater Lewes Community Village derly persons in the LBGTQ community do describes its mission as “Volunteers not have children, a partner, or a spouse Helping Older Adults Live Independently to rely on to keep them aging in place. Lyn and Andrew feel as Long as Possible.” It focuses on the CAMP Rehoboth works with the trapped in their own importance of keeping clients living at Village to help many CAMP Rehoboth home and providing the elderly with the continue to live independently homes; they don’t know members resources to make their own decisions. in the home they love and in the commuFor the Village Volunteers, aging in nity they trust as they age. they are not alone. place is about helping older adults live life In spite of its Greater Lewes with dignity, independence, and the certainCommunity Village name, the Village ty that there’s someone to turn to for aid. The organization helps helps seniors not only in Lewes, but also in the Rehoboth and older adults remain in control of the decisions about their life as Milton ZIP codes, and is always looking for volunteers in each they age in their own surroundings. of those areas and other areas as well. As for Lyn and Andrew, their real-life stories have seen much The Village builds relationships, becoming extended family improvement thanks to the Village. Volunteers sit in with Beth, to the elderly searching for a way to maintain their lives as allowing Lyn to spend a few hours by herself, reading, running they have always done. The organization believes people can errands, even getting back in touch with her knitting group. age with dignity and stay in control of decisions about their Andrew has a volunteer kneeling with him in his beloved lives for a long time, with just a little help. garden, both of them pulling weeds and making the garden According to Jackie, Medicare does not cover this type of thrive again. support and local governments and healthcare systems canThese volunteers allow Lyn, Beth, and Andrew the ability not play this role. “We depend upon one another to meet the to keep living in their own homes, with the help of family and needs of our community.” volunteer caregivers, respite providers, drivers, readers, and The Village is filling a need that 50 years ago neighbors yes, gardeners. would have done for older adults in their communities. The So who arranges for these community volunteers? Jackie Village Volunteers are those good neighbors. Sullivan, Executive Director of the Village, goes to libraries, The Greater Lewes Community Village is a 501(c)(3) orgachurches, homeowners’ association meetings, and so on, to nization. To find out more about cost of services, or donating recruit volunteers and spread the word about the Village’s funds or time, please contact the Village Office, 16686 Kings volunteer services. Highway, Suite B, Lewes, DE, 19958 or call 302-703-2568. ▼ Participating at events (with organizations like the Knights Letters 16 AUGUST 9, 2019
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SUNDANCE 2019
Lights, Sound, and the Mayor, Oh My! “I’m looking forward to this true celebration of what makes our community remarkable.” MAYOR KUHNS
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n Labor Day Weekend, as people flood into the Convention Center for Sundance, they are dazzled by the décor, amazed by the sound and lights, and astonished by the high-energy vibe in the room. What they don’t see is all that went on behind the scenes to produce the event. “For me, Sundance is the ultimate ‘feel good’ event,” says Glen C. Pruitt, a Sundance Team Captain. “I have volunteered at Sundance almost every year since 1995. I've done lots of different tasks with lots of different people over the years. However, there is always the same joy in the work, the same excitement when the doors open that night, and the same satisfaction in knowing you are making changes in the community for good.” Sundance 2019—Rainbow XXXII: Ultraviolet Disco Day-Glo Sunrise promises to be the biggest and best Sundance ever, helping CAMP Rehoboth to assist more people, with more
programs and more outreach. In 2018 alone, the outreach programs served over 6,500 individuals, and its health and wellness programs served nearly 10,000. Rehoboth’s mayor absolutely loves the event. “The Annual CAMP Rehoboth Sundance is a highlight of the summer season,” says Mayor Paul Kuhns. “For many, Sundance is more than just an event; it’s a place to celebrate community, meet new people, and embrace old friends. For over 25 years CAMP Rehoboth’s vision and leadership enabled it to become one of the most respected and successful nonprofit organizations in Delaware, and contributed greatly to establishing Rehoboth as a widely recognized community with acceptance and room for all. This event raises funds to support the health of our community and the fair and equitable treatment of everyone. The organization promotes cooperation and understanding among all people as they work to build safe inclusive communities.” A favorite part of Sundance is the spectacular sound and lighting effects, which really ramp up the excitement. John Andraka, a lighting production manager from STARLITE in Moorestown, New Jersey, is a Sundance veteran. “If
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…almost two tractor trailers full of lighting and rigging equipment fit in a modest convention center with 14-foot ceilings. you would have told me in 2011, when I came on board as the lighting vendor for my very first Sundance, that 1) almost two tractor trailers full of lighting and rigging equipment would surely fit in a modest convention center with 14-foot ceilings, and 2) that I would be gaining a whole second family in Delaware, I might not have believed you,” he says. “But that’s what happened. Simply put, Sundance is a creative playground like no other. If it’s a true sense of community that you seek or a genuine reminder of what’s truly possible when we come together for a common purpose, then look no further than Sundance.” So it’s two nights of great fun. On Saturday, August 31, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—an hour earlier this year—there’s the silent auction, a live auction with auctioneer Lorne Crawford, and a three-hour cocktail buffet and open bar. Up for bid will be an enormous array of enticing items, including art, trips, gifts, sports memorabilia, and one-of-a-kind opportunities. The second night, September 1, is the two-for-one Sundance, which includes the Sundance Disco Twilight Tea (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) featuring DJ
legend Robbie Leslie, and the traditional Sundance (10 p.m. to 2 a.m.) with music by DJ/Remixer Joe Gauthreaux and lights by Paul Turner. Participants can attend either or both nights of the event. Tickets are $50 for one night, $90 for both. Fewer auction tickets will be sold this year, so those will be going especially fast. “I’m looking forward to this true celebration of what makes our community remarkable,” says Mayor Kuhns. “On behalf of the City of Rehoboth Beach, thank you to all the individuals and organizations who dedicate their time and resources to make this event a success. This is also an opportunity to celebrate CAMP Rehoboth’s impact in our region and reflect on its legacy of bringing people and resources together for community change.” It’s going to be a blast. ▼
Whether a serious runner, swimmer, a power walker, or want to dress like a diva and sashay away, there will be something for everyone. This event will feature a 5K run, a onemile “fun” walk, a half-mile swim, and a biathlon. Also a Catwalk, where creativity and costumes are encouraged as prizes will be awarded in several categories. Be creative and prepared to sashay! Anyone can participate, with registration at 7 a.m. at the Rehoboth bandstand with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Pre-register at seashorestriders.com for a discounted fee. There’s an after-party at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center with food and beverages, prizes and fun. There will even be a prize for best costume.
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It’s My Life
by Michael Thomas Ford
Seasons in the Sun
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oday I went to the store to get a skimmer for the pool. A few days ago, there was an entire section devoted to pool things: floats, chlorine tablets, towels, sunscreen. Now, there was one tiny shelf containing marked-down items. I stood and stared at it, wondering where summer had gone. “It’s only early August,” I said to Cubby. “We’ve got at least six more weeks of pool season.” Things did not improve when we went searching for bathing suits. There were a handful left, but they were crammed onto one rack, and were mostly extra-smalls. Where they had once hung in gaily-fluttering rows, they now huddled together in despair, knowing that their chance to participate in summer fun time was rapidly disappearing. Where the trunks had been only last week there were now flannel shirts. Gone too were the racks of shorts, replaced by long pants. Looking around, I noticed store workers putting up Back to School posters. Others were gathering up the remnants of summer and setting out things like notebooks, pencils, and lunch boxes. Cubby and I left and went home. Floating in the pool, I thought about this rush to get to the next season. I get it—stores have to be thinking ahead. And it’s become something of a joke, the Halloween candy arriving in August, the Christmas in July movies on the Hallmark Channel, the way the day after any major holiday the associated paraphernalia is marked down and the stuff for the next one fills the aisles. But why do we seem always to be looking ahead to the next thing, rather than enjoying the current thing? Why, as we slather on sunblock, are we longing for pumpkin spice season to get here? Look. I’m as guilty of this as anyone else. Last year, the kids who came to the house trick-or-treating saw a fullylit Christmas tree behind me when I opened the door. I don’t normally put it
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up that early, but I was feeling nostalgic. And admittedly, by the time Christmas morning came around, I was weary of the whole thing in a way I would not have been had I waited a while to conjure the holiday magic with ornaments and lights. “I can’t wait until the leaves change,” I said to Cubby the other day while driving down our tree-shaded road. “It’s going to be so beautiful.” “It’s beautiful now,” he reminded me. And it is. The sunlight through the green leaves is gorgeous. The tunnel effect created by the branches of the trees meeting overhead always makes me feel as if I’m driving down some enchanted path. It will indeed be
Where they had once hung in gaily-fluttering rows, they now huddled together in despair, knowing that their chance to participate in summer fun time was rapidly disappearing beautiful in fall, when the colors change, and in winter, when the bare branches are frosted with snow. But it’s beautiful now, so why focus on what it will look like weeks or months from now? At the half-century mark, I am very much aware that I have limited time left to enjoy things like seasons and holidays. If I follow in the family tradition, where only one relative (my father) made it to 80, I have maybe 30 of each annual holiday left. Rather than rush through them to get to the next one, I should try to be fully in the moment for each one. Why I can’t always do this is something I haven’t quite figured out.
Sometimes I think it’s because the current moments are not as satisfying as I feel they should be. The summer is not quite summery enough. The Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t inspire as much thankfulness as it probably ought to. And so I look ahead to the next one, thinking that that one will be perfect, more fulfilling, more…something. According to the calendar, we have until September 23 to celebrate summer, so roughly six more weeks. I’m going to try to do that. I’ll attempt not to complain about the heat, but appreciate it because it gives me a reason to be in the pool. I’ll eat all the summer things: corn on the cob, shaved ice, watermelon. I’ll stop complaining about having to put on sunscreen and instead enjoy the warmth of the sun on my bare skin. I’ll even attempt not to complain about having to mow the grass, although that one will be tough. Maybe if I focus on how many coneflowers we have this year and how beautiful their purple, nodding heads are, it will help. The days pass quickly. Already, they’re getting shorter. I notice it when I take the dogs out for their bedtime pee. Summer is, inevitably, going to give way to fall. But not yet. Despite what the store shelves may say, there is still time for cookouts and swimming, for sunburns and fruit drinks. Enjoy them all. ▼ Michael Thomas Ford is a much-published Lambda Literary award-winning author. Visit Michael at michaelthomasford.com
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President’s View by Chris Beagle
New Meaning to Dog Days!
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or a guy with the last name of Beagle who also lives at the beach, the “dog days of summer” can take on at least a couple different meanings. Combine that with the variety of work that CAMP Rehoboth traditionally takes on during this season, and add a couple more. Once the sun sets on the summer of 2019, however, I will look back at these dog days and reflect on some rarities that may have lasting and hopefully positive outcomes, both for me and for this organization that I, and so many others, am so deeply passionate about. For those who know me fairly well, I’ve avoided a second foot surgery for far too long. Increasingly worse arthritis has been the root of the issue for nearly three years, and after an initial surgery in March of 2017, suffice to say it did not provide improvement. And despite the encouragement, dare I say prodding, of my husband, mother, stepfather, and many dear and well-meaning friends (I’d list them but you know who you are), I begrudgingly conceded and on June 19 a titanium plate and screws were implanted in my right foot to fuse the bones where my big toe joint used to be. Ouch! While this has meant six weeks of
no driving and limited weight bearing activity, the pain I once felt is greatly reduced and a slow but steady yearlong path to recovery continues. I’m hopeful. Of course, this has occurred at one of the longest runs of hot and sunny weather that Rehoboth has seen in years. Dog days! These last six weeks have also seen the work of CAMP Rehoboth’s Succession Team and Search and Transition Committees go into over-drive, as we near the point of presenting an offer to the top candidate to become the next Executive Director (ED). It has been a thorough, professionally guided, and thoughtful process, involving the Interim ED and co-founder, Murray Archibald, staff, community members, and the Board. Transitions in executive leadership present challenges for non-profits and when it combines the loss of a founder and upcoming retirement of a co-founder, those challenges are even greater. While notoriously rare, nonprofit succession planning is essential towards ensuring an effective change in leadership. In a 2017 study conducted by BoardSource (a recognized worldwide leader in nonprofit board leadership),
just under one-third of non-profits surveyed indicated their organizations had a written succession plan. Here at CAMP Rehoboth, the Board identified six members to form the current Succession Team late last year. In concert with our consultants, we recognized that while change can be daunting, it can also provide new opportunities. That premise helped guide our work to establish the current succession plan, one that is guiding our efforts at this critical juncture. We are hopeful and excited for the next chapter. Throughout this process, many have noted that for CAMP Rehoboth’s new ED, the shoes to be filled are big! Carl Schramm, President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kaufman Foundation, and successor to a founder, offered this insight, “Even if the shoes fit, don’t wear them. Rather than mimic the founder, look closely at the path already paved, then choose your own stride. Make your own footprints.” Sound advice! ▼
Chris Beagle is President of the CAMP Rehoboth Board of Directors and is a realtor at Berkshire-Hathaway-Gallo Realty in Rehoboth Beach. christopherbeagle1@gmail.com
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Straight Talk
by David Garrett
As the Page Turns
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ummer may be on the wane, but that does not mean that your summer reading list has been completed. Beach time continues on into September and October here in Rehoboth, and your beach bag should include some special reading while the waves are still crashing nearby. There are three major book sources worth their weight in pages in Rehoboth Beach. For this discussion, e-books are not considered, since scrolling down isn’t the same as turning a page. One source of books across from the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department provides plenty of perusal opportunities for books one can borrow. Or you may purchase your reading selections at a retail source across the street and closer to the bandstand. But many readers have likely missed out on the third major source of books in Rehoboth and these are primarily books on the spectrum of LGBTQ issues. This hidden library treasure trove is found on the second floor of the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. While certainly not an exhaustive collection, titles and subjects are sure to pique interest and enthusiasm for further reading on the beach—or even the sun room. Titles include Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence, by Rosemary Curb and Nancy Manahan; Family Values: Two Moms and Their Son, by Phyllis Burke; Nancy Clue and the Hardly Boys—A Ghost in the Closet, by Mabel Mavey; The Man in the Red Velvet Dress—Inside the World of Cross-Dressing, by J.J. Allen. If these titles do not pique your interest, then perhaps the range of gay/lesbian romance novels and/or erotica will. Several titles emerge from the shelves as immediate possibilities for reading while clutching a cocktail. Party Crasher: A Gay Republican Challenges Politics as Usual, by Richard Tafel, presents a contemporary living paradox. Being gay and Republican are not mutually exclusive. Tafel “humaniz[es] the struggle he and others have undertaken in their effort to have their party deal
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fairly with gays and gay issues.” In a chapter on “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,” Tafel shares stories of gay Republicans and how they survive in the political field. One amusing story centers on a cab ride to an airport in which Tafel was mistaken for being arch-conservative pro-life advocate Ralph Reed. Irony at its best! The next title worth your attention is Lesbian Passion: Loving Ourselves and Each Other, by JoAnn Loulan. Author of Lesbian Sex, Loulan writes in her dedication, “As we enter another era, the fight for our rights seems unending. We must band together in our clan—our clan of women who feel passion for women, of women who feel passion for human rights.”
When and where did you decide you were heterosexual? Why do you insist on flaunting your heterosexuality? In her chapter “Fanning the Flames: How Couples Can Keep Their Sex Lives Exciting,” Loulan admits, “Many of us are embarrassed about the fact that sex has become routine.” (Oh, my, how hetero and homo find common ground!) This book represents an honest and often frank discussion of lesbian sexuality. Issues of AIDS and incest are part of the range of subjects examined. In the chapter on lesbian dating, the first sentence reads, “There are two possible outcomes of a lesbian date: either the two women never date again, or they get married.” A signed book in the CAMP Rehoboth collection is Out in All Directions: The Almanac of Gay and Lesbian America, by Lynn Witt, Sherry Thomas, and Eric Marcus. A true historical anthology, with
characters and stories of the past, this book provides riveting reading. There are tales of cowboys in the 1800s who bunked together for more than muchneeded rest. Anyone want to watch Brokeback Mountain? This book is full of pictures of bygone days and gays, offering the diversion of tales from other times—when being gay could mean losing one’s job, marriage, or even one’s life. Hmmmm, how times have changed—or have they? One insightful portion of this tome is the Reverse Questionnaire, with questions like when and where did you decide you were heterosexual? Why do you insist on flaunting your heterosexuality? Studies show that 95 percent of child molesters are heterosexual, so would you expose your children to them? Six hundred nineteen pages later, the reader has been inspired and educated about all manner of the gay and lesbian world, past and present. The last book is this library’s most recent addition, Raising the Transgender Child, by Dr. Michele Angello and Alisa Bowman. Dr. Angello is both passionate and compassionate in her work. While it is clear that the primary audience is parents of children and youth facing transgender issues and decisions, the book lends itself also as a primer for understanding transgender issues for any age. This comprehensive work educates the newcomer to the world of transitioning. It is recommended reading for anyone attempting to understand what it means to be transgender. No library cards are required at CAMP Rehoboth, only honest persons who return books so others may benefit as much as they have. So much to read, so little time! ▼ 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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GOOD QUEER FUN by Stefani Deoul
Summertime Mix and Match
So here’s a playlist wherein every song title has the word “summer” in it. Get your groove on, crank it up, and match the song to the artist. If your favorite’s not here, add it to your mix…otherwise it’s time for Nat King Cole and “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer”! (Solution on page 99)
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SONG ARTIST 1. Summer of ’69
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2. All Summer Long
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3. In the Summertime
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4. This Ain’t the Summer of Love
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Out & Proud
by Stefani Deoul
Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer
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hose dog days of summer actually get their name from the star, not the heat. Which is good, considering that someday, now that this heat is an annual event for lovers of the swelter, we otherwise might have to rename them the Dog Dome of Summer. But our dog days of summer refers to Sirius, the brightest star in our night sky, and part of the constellation Canis Major or Greater Dog. In summer, Sirius, the dog star, rises with our sun. And because Sirius shines so brightly, the Romans thought its heat reinforced the sun’s heat, a kind of doubling down, creating a hot mess. In truth, Sirius has nothing to do with why this is our hottest period, but everything to do with why we still have that great expression, the dog days of summer. Which makes this a great time to remind ourselves to chat about things we can all do to make the dog days better for, well, the dogs! And the cats. And other animals, including the human kind, who may find the swelter a bit overwhelming. I recently read one of this summer’s great stories, from Muncie, Indiana. The Muncie Police Department put together a program which allows people who have parking tickets to pay their tickets with cat food, litter, and other supplies to help the more than 350 cats in the Muncie Animal Care and Services shelter. Wouldn’t it be great if we could do the same? Not for all tickets. We know those fines go to the city budget, but maybe for some specific type of ticket or violation. Something which might help our four-legged friends survive the onslaught of heat. Another way we humans can beat the dog days of summer, is to go to the movies. On August 9, the day this issue comes out, The Art of Racing in the Rain will be released. This comedy-drama is based on the 2008 novel by Garth Stein and it’s directed by Simon Curtis, written by Mark Bomback, Letters 42 AUGUST 9, 2019
Pavement gets incredibly hot, incredibly fast. Do not think your animal’s paws are somehow magically immune.
Dehydration. It’s fast. It can be deadly for your pet. Cool, fresh, clean water saves lives. So does a patch of shade. And do you know animals with flat faces— yes you pug, puggle, Persian owners, I’m looking at you—are more susceptible to heat stroke because they can’t pant as well as their schnauzer friends. If you have air conditioning, share it.
URGENT! The dog days of summer are not meant for leaving your dog in the car—EVEN WITH THE WINDOW CRACKED. Numbers from the ASPCA show us, at 70 degrees, your car might be as much as 20 degrees hotter. At 85 degrees, it takes only 10 MINUTES for your parked car to reach 102 degrees. Add another 20 MINUTES and it will now be 120 degrees inside. And that was with a starting temp of 85.
and stars Milo Ventimiglia and Amanda Seyfried. And, for those dying to know, Kevin Costner is the voice of Enzo. Now, my human pals, you’ve had 11 years to read this novel, but if you haven’t, then head to Browseabout early, ahead of the heat, and snag a copy before you see the movie. This way, afterwards, you and your four-legged pal can sit in your air conditioning debating which was better, the movie or the book! And if you are home, avoiding the heat and feeling trapped, bored, remember you are not alone. People all over the internet are teaching their dogs how to play Jenga and how to do yoga, and all sorts of nifty things. Go ahead, boot up your computer, find the Australian shepherd, Secret, and show your pet all those videos. You’ll have an amazing time—and your pet might somehow learn a trick or two.
Now, my human pals, you’ve had 11 years to read this novel, but if you haven’t, then head to Browseabout And oh yeah, if you pet your pet, studies show you will also lower your blood pressure. Awesome health bonus there! Other than those small tips for staying cool with your pet, let’s remember, there’s a lot of pet rescues in our area. Maybe the best way to beat the heat, is to leave your pet home in a cool, quiet place and give a volunteer hour or two at a shelter. Maybe the truest way to honor Sirius is to celebrate the dog days of summer by helping a dog. After all, “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” – Dean Koontz ▼ Stefani Deoul is a television producer and author of the award-winning YA mystery series Sid Rubin Silicon Alley Adventures, with On a LARP and Zero Sum Game.
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Out & About
by Eric C. Peterson
Dog Is the New Gay
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am an aspiring novelist. I have imposter syndrome whenever I say (or type) that, so I’m trying to say (or type) it as often as possible. The book I’m writing is a heavily fictionalized account of a thing that truly happened to me, an event that you might have read about in these very pages. About four years ago, my dog was stolen from my home. She was missing for 36 hours. Thanks to the help of many friends and the DC Police, she was returned, but not before every relationship in my life was touched, if not tested, by the theft. I figured it would make a good book. This year, I set out to write it. Earlier this summer, I attended the Writers’ Retreat Workshop, which was founded in 1987 by the late author and teacher Gary Provost. There, I met 15 other novelists (some experienced, some aspirants like myself) and a dedicated faculty. Every morning, teachers would push us to write bravely, take risks, and learn the craft of fiction writing. Every afternoon, we would withdraw to a private corner and write, revise, or at least think about what we’d learned while staring at a blank computer screen. Every evening, there was wine—lots of wine. As I was writing a novel about a dog, I also got lots of recommendations on “dog lit” I should be reading. Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain was a constant suggestion, and one of the faculty noted that Stay, a comic novel by Allie Larkin, could help. And, of course, there were the chestnuts: Marley & Me, A Dog’s Purpose, Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows, Sounder, and many more. And after much discussion, a disturbing trend began to emerge: the dog pretty much always dies. And look, I’m a dog person; I get it. Dogs have a short life span compared to humans; therefore, humans tend to outlive their dogs. If you’re telling a story about the relationship between a human and his/her dog, it’s probable that the
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dog will die first, and the dog dying feels like the end of the story. It all makes logical sense. But, but, BUT! There’s absolutely no rule that says these stories must follow the dogs all the way to their deaths.
It just so happens that not every story is a tragedy—unless, it seems, the author of that story is writing about a barking four-legged vessel of unconditional love with an unusually cold nose. Pride and Prejudice ends with a wedding, not with Elizabeth Bennett weeping over the corpse of Mr. Darcy, which was probably going to happen at some point, either just the way I described it or in the reverse. It just so happens that not every story is a tragedy—unless, it seems, the author of that story is writing about a barking four-legged vessel of unconditional love with an unusually cold nose. Audiences are not entirely in sync with authors on this point. In fact, there’s a website for moviegoing audiences called DoesTheDogDie.com, that warns audiences before they see a movie if they’re going to have to prepare themselves emotionally for a doggie demise. (The website has become so popular that it now tracks over 60 emotional triggers, including anxiety attacks, suicides, extreme flatulence, and the presence of clowns—but the name of the site reveals its origins. And those origins, I believe, reveal a lot about us.)
Reading about all of these dead dogs reminded me of the work of Vito Russo, who tracked how LGBTQ characters have been represented in popular culture, particularly film, for generations. There was a time, mostly during the 60s and 70s, when every gay man, lesbian, or transgender person you saw in a movie was going to bite the big one before the final reel. The Children’s Hour, The Sergeant, Freebie & the Bean, The Fox, and Cruising were just a handful of films from that era where folks like us met predictable, violent ends. Russo believed that audiences were curious about our lives but could only indulge that curiosity if the moral code of the day remained intact by the time the lights came up. And so, we had to die. I’m almost certain that’s not what’s going on in the world of dog lit. In contrast, what every dog lover knows is that dogs are too good for us. Therefore, it’s not the dog that’s being punished at the end of the story; it’s the person who gave their heart away. And still, I’m writing a novel about a dog who gets kidnapped. I’ll tell you more about it when the time comes, but I’ll give away the most important point now. In my book, the dog lives at the end. ▼ Eric Peterson is a diversity and inclusion educator and pop culture enthusiast living in Washington DC. He is the co-host of a weekly podcast about old movies; visit his website at www.rewindpod.com.
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Eating Out
by FayJacobs
Finding a Gem Just in Thyme
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Just in Thyme has upped the bar on food while keeping the comfort and welcoming atmosphere.
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he venerable Just in Thyme was packed last Sunday night, with a busy bar— and it’s one of the most comfortable, friendly bar rooms in the area—and diners at almost every table. It’s earned its good reputation from 30 years of doing business in the area, first, decades ago, as Potpourri on Rehoboth Avenue, then moving out to the ‘burbs on Robinsons Drive just off Route One’s Forgotten Mile. But clearly, the mile may be forgotten, but not Just in Thyme. And time itself has been wonderful to this restaurant. Its long-ago reputation for comfort food and bar dining has been completely upended in favor of an adventurous menu, a touch of New Orleans flavors, and gourmet dining. Just in Thyme has upped the bar and food while keeping the comforting and welcoming atmosphere. Host Patrick seated us at a table for two in the porch dining room, where we tasted several appetizers including the braised beef on stoneground polenta with mushrooms. It was hearty, delicious, and surprisingly different. On the advice of waiter Ben, we followed up with Crawfish Beignets, which were New Orleans hush puppies, complete with the powdered sugar. I worried they’d be too sweet, but the dish was actually flawless. Next we sampled the Smoked Fish, which I imagined coming as a dip on the naan bread noted on the menu. No, the house-cured fish was presented thickly sliced, with capers, onions, and NOLA remoulade sauce on crispy naan. It was a large enough portion to share and I see myself stopping by again soon at happy hour to savor it at the bar along with a Cosmo. For entrees we chose the delicately fried softshell crabs atop angel hair pasta, accompanied by small in-the-shell clams. Plentiful and delicious. We also shared the pecan-crusted rockfish topped with giant lumps of crab. Truly giant lumps. It was accompanied by impeccably sautéed green beans (and that’s an art), carrots, cauliflower, and rice. The rockfish was also prepared brilliantly. Owner/chef Jon Orlando, and chef Justin Giles made magic. Other menu items I will be back to try include Shrimp and Grits, Thai Chicken and Shrimp Curry, Crawfish Etouffée, Pork Orleans, Pan Seared Scallops, Bouillabaisse, and for landlubbers, a grilled Filet Mignon and Rack of Lamb. As if we needed it, we shared a slice of Black Forest Cake to finish the meal. It was moist, surprisingly not overly sweet, with delightful cream icing and tart black cherries, as well as an artfully-designed black cherry and vanilla coulis. Uncle!!! The price points at Just in Thyme are comparable or slightly lower than other gourmet eateries in the area, but the meals are more than comparable. In addition, there are less expensive po’ boy sandwiches and salads on the menu, along with several hearty appetizers that could do well as entrees. Just in Thyme is open daily from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., with a special 5-6:30 p.m. happy hour menu. I’m happy to have rediscovered this gem just in time to put it on my goto favorites list for later summer and fall. I think you’ll love it too. ▼
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TAINTED TUNES September 27 & 28, 2019 Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware BAWDY 30486 Lewes Georgetown Hwy Lewes, Delaware 19958 BALLADS DISGRACEFUL DITTIES! DOUG YETTER – Musical & Artistic Director
CAMP Rehoboth Chorus is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowmentfor the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
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thank you COMMUNITY CENTER Sondra Arkin David Carder Max Dick Ann Evans Corky Fitzpatrick Kathy Fitzpatrick Jack Morrison Natalie Moss Sandra Skidmore Alan Spiegelman Patricia Stiles Russell Stiles
EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE Chris Beagle Wes Combs Joyce Felton Lois Powell Mark Purpura Tara Sheldon GRANTS COMMITTEE Kate Cauley Kay Cummings Maureen Krieger Marty Monell
Rebecca Moscoso Pat Newcomb Lois Powell Leslie Sinclair
HEALTH & WELLNESS COMMITTEE Steven Haber Bata Hyman Jana Kamminga Rebecca Moscoso Janet Redman Marj Shannon LETTERS MAILING TEAM Andy Brangenberg David Carder David Hagelin Nancy Hewish Grant Kingswell Pat Nickols Fran Sneider Russell Stiles Linda Yingst MAINTENANCE Eric Korpon
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Jane Blue Ann Evans Rich Grote Pat Newcomb Glen Pruitt Debbie Woods
RAINBOW THUMB CLUB Chris Bowers Carol Brice Linda DeFeo Karen DeSantis Ward Ellinger Monica Fleischmann Carolyn Ortwein Diane Scobey Frank Shockley Barb Thompson Evie Simmons Elva Weininger SUNDANCE AUCTION MAILING Sharon Bembry Andy Brangenberg Randy Butt Josh Cooper
to all the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center Volunteers for the period: July 14-28, 2019
Mark Eubanks Robert Fleming Sue Gaggiotti David Garrett Gail Gormley Bill Graff David Hagelin Charles Marino Jim Mease Ed Miller Jim Newkirk Donna Ohle Jo Picone Lois Powell Steve Rathburn Susan Reinagel Jeff Schuck Doug Sellers Coca Silveira Guillermo Silveira Sandra Skidmore Fran Sneider Rich Snell Patricia Stiles Russell Stiles Gail Tannenbaum Linda Yingst
THE KINSEY SICKS Karen Abato Murray Archibald Chris Beagle Cathin Bishop Andrew Byrd Bob Croker Mike DeFlavia Deb Doricchi Eric Engelhart Keven Fitzsimmons Robert Fleming Todd Hacker Nancy Hewish Marilyn Hewitt Ed Hotaling Leslie Ledogar Jim Mease Ed Miller Coca Silveira Guillermo Silveira Laura Simon Jeff Trunzo Larry Zeigler
Jack Morrison Glen Pruitt Leslie Sinclair Jon Worthington
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Carol Brice Perry Gottlieb Gail Jackson Kathy Wiz VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Dusty Abshire Pat Catanzariti Jaye Laszcynski Michael Safina Leslie Sinclair Angie Strano
WOMEN’S FEST COMMITTEE Kathy Carpenter Dottie Cirelli Connie Fox Fay Jacobs Nancy Hewish Denise Karas Nancy Kennedy Carol Lazzara Margie Moore Anne Morillon Rebecca Moscoso Natalie Moss Bonnie Quesenberry Leslie Sinclair Devon Singer Gail Tannenbaum Bea Vuocolo Ruth Ann Winterhalter
TRANSITION COMMITTEE Beth Cohen Linda Gregory
CAMP Rehoboth Volunteer Opportunities AUG 11: CAMP Rehoboth Bachelor Auction at Aqua AUG 25: Land & Sea Racing Festival AUG 31-SEP 1: Sundance Auction & Dance OCT 11: Sweet Baby J’ai at Epworth Church OCT 20: CAMP Rehoboth Block Party NOV 1-3: It’s Complicated 3.0 DEC 1: World AIDS Day
— PLEASE VISIT —
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CAMP REHOBOTH BEACH GUIDE
WHERE TO GO WHAT TO DO
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. REHOBOTH RETAIL SHOPS Atlantic Jewelry, 313 S. Boardwalk...............................................302-226-0675 Atlantique, 39 Baltimore Ave.........................................................302-727-5575 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 Ocean Boulevard Furniture, 19803 Hebron Rd.............................302-645-2626 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
REHOBOTH FOOD & DRINK 1776 Steakhouse, Midway Shopping Center................................302-645-9355 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 Cuveé Ray Wine Bar & Restaurant, 236 Rehoboth Ave.................302-567-2942 Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave................................302-227-0818 Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave............................................. 302-227-3353 Go Fish, 24 Rehoboth Ave..............................................................302-226-1044 Goolee’s Grille, 11 South 1st St.....................................................302-227-7653 Iguana Grill, 52 Baltimore Ave.......................................................302-727-5273 Just In Thyme, 38163 Robinsons Dr..............................................302-227-3100 Lori’s Café, 39 Baltimore Ave.........................................................302-226-3066 Loves Liquors, LLC, 305c Rehoboth Ave........................................302-227-6966 Lupo Italian Kitchen, 247 Rehoboth Ave.......................................302-226-2240 Palate Bistro, 19266 Coastal Hwy.................................................302-249-8489 Penny Lane Liquors, 42 Rehoboth Ave..........................................302-567-5245 Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave...........................................302-226-1139 Rigby’s, 404 Rehoboth Ave............................................................302-227-6080
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Shorebreak Lodge, 10 Wilmington Ave.........................................302-227-1007 The Pines, 56 Baltimore Avenue....................................................302-567-2726 The Pond, First & Rehoboth Ave....................................................302-227-2234
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
SERVICES AT THE BEACH BUILDING/CLEANING/REMODELING/LANDSCAPING
A.G. Renovations ...........................................................................302-947-4096 Country Life Homes, 34882 Picnic Basket Ct................................302-231-5001 Paint & Patches................................................................... 302-827-7393 Randall-Douglas.............................................................................302-245-1439 Ron’s Repairs..................................................................................302-727-3591
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 Seaside Jewish Community, 18970 Holland Glade Rd..................302-226-8977 St. Peter’s Episcopal, 2nd & Market Sts, Lewes.............................302-645-8479 Unitarian Universalist, 30486 Lewes-G’Town Hwy........................302-313-5838 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 ACLU of DE—Lesbian & Gay Civil Rights Project............................302-654-3966 CAMP Chorus—Program of CAMP Rehoboth.................................302-227-5620 CAMP Rehoboth—LGBTQ Community Service Org........................302-227-5620 CAMP Rehoboth Families—LGBTQ parents connect......................302-227-5620 CAMP Rehoboth Parents of Transgender & Gender Non-conforming Children............................................302-227-5620 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 Transgender Support.....................................................302-402-3033 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 Discussion Group—Program of CAMP Rehoboth.........302-227-5620 Lesbian Support Group—Program of CAMP Rehoboth..................302-227-5620 Lewes Senior Activity Center (age 50+).........................................302-645-9293 LGBTQ Student Union—University of DE, Newark.........................302-831-8066 Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth................................................302-645-7449 PFLAG-Rehoboth—2nd Tuesdays, Public Library, 111 Adams Ave, Lewes............................................................302-841-1339 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
ERRANDS/PERSONAL NEEDS
Alternative Lifestyle Services.........................................................302-727-2050
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
HEALTH-RELATED
AIDS Delaware – Kent & Sussex Counties.....................................302-226-3519 AIDS Delaware – New Castle County............................................302-652-6776 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 Christiana Care LGBTQ Health Initiatives.......................................302-733-1227 Delaware HIV Consortium - Statewide..........................................302-654-5471 Delaware Hospice..........................................................................800-838-9800
National Alliance on Mental Illness of DE (NAMI)...........................302-427-0787 Rehoboth Beach Dental, 19643 Blue Bird Ln....................... 302-226-0300 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
Steven Falcone CPA, Taxes & Planning..........................................302-644-8634 Lawson Firm, 402 Rehoboth Ave...................................................302-226-3700
LOCKSMITHS
Rock Lock/Robin Rohr/Your Community Locksmith.......................302-386-9166
MASSAGE THERAPY/FITNESS
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 Delaware Humane Association, 18675 Coastal Hwy........... 302-200-7159 Parsell Pet Crematorium, 16961 Kings Hwy, Lewes............ 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 Donna Whiteside, Berkshire Hathaway, 16712 Kings Hwy...........302-381-4871 Ellie Maher, Berkshire Hathaway, 16712 Kings Hwy.....................302-448-1927 Eric Atkins, Patterson-Schwartz, 18958 Coastal Hwy...................302-727-1456 Hugh Fuller, Realtor........................................................................302-745-1866 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 CHEER Transportation (age 50+)....................................................302-856-4909 ITN Southern Delaware (age 60+ or disabled)...............................302-448-8486 Jolly Trolley Shuttle from Rehoboth Ave & Boardwalk...................302-644-0400
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
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HISTORICAL HEADLINERS
by Ann Aptaker
Eloquent Thunder: Barbara Jordan
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his summer has been one helluva trial: the weather, as I write this, is a suffocating blob of heat, the political news is ugly, Americans are baring our overheated, dog-days teeth at each other. We need a cooling rain and a clap of thunder to bring us to our senses. A clap of thunder made history and brought America to its senses on July 25, 1974, when, in the words of Max Sherman, Professor Emeritus at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, at the University of Texas, three-term Democratic congresswoman Barbara Jordan spoke “truth with eloquent thunder.” In a speech considered by many scholars to be among the finest in American political history, Jordan, a junior member of the House Judiciary Committee, clearly and powerfully articulated the case for the five counts of impeachment against President Richard M. Nixon at the televised Watergate hearings. At the conclusion of her speech, the rafters of the House of Representatives not only shook, they bowed in reverence. A superior intelligence had filled that august chamber. With warmth, clear headedness, the resonant voice of a classical orator, and the authority of knowing whereof she spoke, Jordan schooled the nation on the beauty of our Constitution and the responsibilities of a democracy. Jordan’s stunning speech, and the nobility with which she delivered it, captured that tortured moment in our American soul. America saw and heard a woman—a southern black woman— present the case for American greatness, explaining how the Constitution of the United States demands that a president act within the bounds of the law and the bounds of moral behavior. What the American public did not see was a lesbian. According to several sources, most prominently Mary Beth Rogers, author of Barbara Jordan: American Hero, Jordan met Nancy Earl in the late 1960s on a camping trip. Earl became Jordan’s lifelong “companion,” the euphemism for women loving and sharing life together. Only the couple’s immediate circle of friends knew of their relationship, which was exactly how Jordan wanted it. Though the politics of civil rights, women’s rights, and LGBTQ rights was actively taking to the streets and pounding on the halls of government, Jordan saw her role in achieving these rights as broader than speaking for any particular movement. Moreover, she believed that making her relationship with Earl public, in the still intolerant 1970s, would result in a media frenzy smothering her effectiveness in congress. In interviews of the period, Jordan never mentions her lesbianism, nor even her feminism, but describes herself as a “professional politician” inLetters 54 AUGUST 9, 2019
terested in getting things done for her Texas district constituents and for the country. To do that, she explained, she needed to “pursue the power points…. I knew if I were to get things done, [the congressional party leaders] would be the ones to help me.” Jordan took heat from the activists, some even condemning her as not radical enough. But the brilliant congresswoman from Texas knew exactly what she was about. She learned not only to cultivate power and how to use it, but to embody it. Radical? Oh yeah. In the 1970s, a woman, a black woman, securing and using power in the American government was radical indeed. By working with and through the power structure of congress, Jordan secured the support of her congressional colleagues, even gaining the backing of former president Lyndon Johnson, who helped her win a coveted seat on the Judiciary Committee. Carl Albert, then-Speaker of the House, appointed Jordan to a powerful spot on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, and in 1976 Jordan became the first African American woman to deliver the keynote address to the Democratic National Convention. Not bad for a preacher’s daughter from Texas. And a lesbian. We look back today, especially since the Stonewall uprising, and celebrate the rebels, the street demonstrators, the strikers, the public activists. But much like missing the forest for the trees, we sometimes overlook those working quietly in the center of the maelstrom. We now know that Barbara Jordan was a lesbian; that she was in a lifelong relationship with Nancy Earl. We also know that this relationship gave her strength when fighting her devasting multiple sclerosis. Knowing these things, we can and should celebrate Jordan’s place in the larger American history. It was Barbara Jordan who articulated the beauty of the Constitution she so loved. It was Barbara Jordan who reminded America that democracy must be protected from abuse. It was Barbara Jordan, a southern black woman, who learned the ways of power and wore that power with authority and grace. Her life as a lesbian may have been quiet, but her impact on America was a roll of thunder. Barbara Jordan’s Watergate hearings speech is available on YouTube.▼ Ann Aptaker’s series featuring dapper lesbian art thief and smuggler Cantor Gold has won Lambda Literary and Goldie Awards. In addition to writing crime fiction, Ann is an adjunct Professor of art and art history at New York Institute of Technology.
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Q Puzzle How Many Presidents Were Queer? ACROSS 1 Anne Hathaway’s “enchanted” role 5 Like a muscle Mary’s waist 9 Look around at a gay bar 13 Disneyland street 14 Chaplin widow 15 Langston Hughes or James Merrill 16 Start of Pete Buttigieg’s answer to “Which presidents were gay?” 19 Fireplace remains 20 Brody of The Pianist 21 T, to Socrates 22 It tops many roads 24 Neighbor of Leb. 26 More of the answer 32 Stick it in milk 33 Comic strip dog 34 Wilde country 36 Country dance spot 37 More of the answer 38 The African Queen author 39 “___ De-Lovely” 40 Shapely backside, e.g.? 42 Shakespearean prince 43 It’s human 45 Designing Women actress Annie 47 Pearl Harbor attack, e.g. 52 End of the answer 56 Part of Hawaii 57 Take off your clothes
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health+wellness Who Let the Dogs Out?! by Marj Shannon
O
kay, so—it’s the dog days of summer. I always envision a tongue-lolling lab at poolside. Then I remember the dog days have nothing to do with our fur friends, and everything to do with the celestial calendar. Despite that inconvenient truth about the derivation of the name, we still can use the dog days as a great excuse to talk about our dogs. After all, nothing could be better than fur friends, right? There’s even been research done to examine how beneficial pets can be. Those benefits range from obvious ones like an increased likelihood we’ll be outside getting some exercise—e.g., as we walk the dog—and have more opportunities for socializing as we do that. Exchanging a few words each day on the trail or at the dog park can offer a bit of easy companionship that otherwise may be lacking in our lives. And those walks—or other activities, such as petting a cat or engaging with a pet Guinea pig, or a bird—can help reduce stress and anxiety, and can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Our fur (or finned or feathered) family members can also simply offer a willing, uncritical ear, helping us feel less alone. Just the routines of pet ownership— daily care and feeding—provide opportunities to interact with and enjoy your pet. And even activities that may be stressful for them—e.g., a vet visit—give us a chance to strengthen our connection as we take our turn at calming anxieties and helping our pets through the experience. Pets can have downsides, of course. Animals may carry diseases that are transmissible to humans. Older adults, or people who are
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immuno-suppressed (by illness or treatment, e.g., chemotherapy) are at increased risk of contracting a disease from an animal. If you fall into those categories, check with a doctor before acquiring a new pet. And be extra-diligent in practicing good hygiene—e.g., thorough hand-washing—as you care for your animals, new or old. Taking good care of our pets helps both them and us avoid illnesses caused by common parasites our pets may carry—e.g., worms, ticks, and fleas. It’s a real win:win: we’re keeping them comfortable and healthy, and also taking protective measures for our own health. Of course, not all the animals living among us are pets. Some are working animals that are key to their owners’ welfare. One of the most familiar of those is a guide dog that assists someone who is blind. These dogs are allowed into apartments, stores, restaurants, airplanes—in fact, pretty much everywhere. But hey—your upstairs neighbor is not blind. And that’s no German shepherd she’s got in her apartment. Can it possibly be true that her dog, “Blossom,”—which you’re pretty sure is a Shih-Tzu—is a service dog, as your neighbor claims? Or is your neighbor just trying to circumvent the building’s “no pets” policy? To take the easy part of the question first—sure! Blossom could easily be a service dog: there are no breed or size requirements. What is required? First off, your neighbor has to have a disability which qualifies her to have a service dog. And then, the dog she has must have been trained to help her—specifically— with the tasks she needs help with.
TYPES OF SERVICE DOG INCLUDE:
→ Guide dogs, which help people
who are blind to navigate streets and use public transportation.
→ Hearing dogs, which help people who are deaf, alerting them to sounds like a doorbell or telephone.
→ Mobility dogs, which can open
doors, retrieve items, or push buttons for someone. They may also help steady someone whose balance is poor, or help with transfers, e.g., from a bed to a chair.
→ Medical alert dogs, which let
someone know of an impending medical issue, such as an oncoming seizure or plummeting blood sugar.
→ Autism service dogs, which
help a person control negative behaviors.
→ Psychiatric service dogs, which
help people who suffer from a variety of disorders, including PTSD. These dogs enable people to more comfortably go about daily activities.
By the way—in specific situations, a miniature horse can be an ADA-compliant service animal. So maybe you should be grateful Blossom’s a Shih-Tzu. Another possibility: Blossom might be an emotional support animal (ESA). How is that different from a service dog? For one, it’s a far less demanding job: Blossom needs to provide comfort to your neighbor, but not much else. She doesn’t have to be trained to assist your neighbor—and only your neighbor—with specific tasks. Your neighbor does have to have been prescribed an ESA by a licensed mental health professional, and she
Salvatore Seeley, Health & Wellness Program Director
REQUIREMENT
SERVICE DOG
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL
THERAPY DOG
Needs to tolerate a wide variety of experiences, environments, and people Covered by the ADA right to bring into public establishments May live with its owner, even if a “no pets” policy is in place May fly in cabin of aircraft with its owner Provides emotional support and comfort to many people Primarily provides emotional support and comfort to one person
has to have been diagnosed with a disabling mental illness that can be helped by an ESA. For example, Blossom might help your neighbor better manage her anxiety or depression. If she’s an ESA, Blossom has a few of the privileges that accrue to service dogs: she can live in otherwise pet-prohibited housing, and she can fly with your neighbor. She does not have the access a service dog has to stores, or restaurants, or workplaces. The building management and
airlines can also require paperwork proving your neighbor’s need for her ESA—something it cannot require of a service dog’s owner (or of the dog). Blossom also—by the way—doesn’t have to be a dog: ESAs come in many forms. Maybe Blossom is a therapy dog? If so, she shouldn’t be living in a no-pets building: therapy dogs don’t fall under any of the federal laws which provide special rights to service dogs and ESAs.
Which isn’t to say that therapy dogs— and their owners—don’t perform a great service. These are the dogs (and people) who volunteer at libraries, schools, hospitals, nursing facilities, shelters, hospices, funeral homes—you name it! They provide comfort and pleasure to a person or group of people, often in distressing situations. Service dogs, ESAs, therapy dogs— lots of different dogs (or other animals), with very different laws impacting where they can—and cannot—be. The chart on the left helps keep those straight! ▼ Marj is an epidemiologist and wordsmith who has devoted her life to minutiae. She reports that yes, the devils are in the details. Aren’t they always?
WANT MORE INFO? cdc.gov/healthypets/health-benefits or go to: vet.osu.edu ada.gov and search for “service animal”
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SCENES FROM REHOBOTH BEACH Dog Days, Drag Queens, Politics, and More Signs of Summer in Rehoboth Beach—Kinsey Sicks, Candidate Forum at CAMP Rehoboth, and a Town Takeover!
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THIS PAGE 1) Trixie (Jeff Manabat), Trampolina (Spencer Brown), Bob Suppies, Winnie (Nathan Marken), Rachel (Ben Schatz), Bryce Lingo, Justin Russell, David Gonce, John Nes, Keith Fatula, Michael Fishman, Michael Emanuel, and Ray Pennardo at the Post Kinsey Sick’s Performance Reception at The Pines. 2) Wendy Grooms, Barb Fishel, Robin Smith, Diane Scobey, Donna Carr, Lita Weis, Jennifer Rubenstein, Jon Blackman, Frank Pileggi, Nan Solomons, and Judy Spross at the CAMP Rehoboth Kinsey Sick’s Show at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. OPPOSITE PAGE 3) Neil Freese, Al Firth, Annette Stellhorn, Rick Stellhorn, Ward Ellinger, Allen Jarmon, Judy Rosenstein, Elva Weininger, Mike DeFlavia, Nancy Hewish, Murray Archibald, Sammy Trail, Nate Metz, Tom Lawson, Kim Strickland, Leslie Ledogar, Marilyn Hewitt, Rod Cook, Michael Fetchko, Keith Petrack, Charlie Browne, Beth Cohen, Fran Sneider, Laura Simon, Jim Mease, Phil Vehslage, Cathin Bishop, Chris Beagle, Eric Engelhart, Deb Carroll, Jill Steiner, Vickie Lanza, Talmadge Sykes, Edward Chrzanowski, Tony Burns, Rick Perry, Marilyn Kates, Judy Raynor, Marsha Mark, and Laura Glenn at the CAMP Rehoboth Kinsey Sick’s Show. Photos by Murray Archibald, Tony Burns, and Tricia Massella.
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OPPOSITE PAGE 1) Katie Handy, Gwen Osborne, Teri Seaton, Rena Frampton-Seaton, Bonnie Quesenberry, Muriel Hogan, Fay Jacobs, Mary McElhone, Nancy Kaiser, Cheryl Lennon, Colby Lennon, Clare MacDonald, Cynthia Mervis, Michael Mervis, Coca Silveira, Guillermo Silveira, Debra Doricchi, Damien Gray, and Brian Gray at the Kinsey Sick’s Show. 2) Scott Beadle, Joldes Bogdan, Tim Lessa, and George Stakais at Diego’s. 3) Taylor Phillips, Mike Lewis, Mark Furman, Kim Mortin, Tiffany Pearson, Stephen Mortin, Chester Pearson, Jeff Mensch, and Will Koshinskie at Purple Parrot. 4) Rut Paal, and Tommy Holden at their Birthday Party. 5) Lorenzo Stanga, John Burchet, Joe Zuber, Darryl Ciarlante, Daniel Reynolds, Mary Martinez, Brady Turner, and Kenny Thomas at Dos Locos. THIS PAGE 6) Tuan Huynh, Sal Tavakoly, Prateek Gajwan, and Tyler Siperko at Dos Locos. 7) RB Commissioner Steve Scheffer, RB Commissioner Pat Coluzzi, Sherri Wright, RB Commissioner Dick Byrne, Rick Kirchhoff, John Swift, Ron Bowman, RB Mayor Paul Kuhns, and Jeff Trunzo at the Candidate Forum. 8) Nancy Hewish, Max Dick, Muriel Hogan, Monica Parr, and Kathy Wiz at Fox 29 Town Takeover. 9) DE State Representative Earl Jacques, DE State Auditor Kathy McGuiness, DE Speaker of the House Pete Schwartzkopf, Mike McDonald, DE Governor John Carney, DE State Treasurer Colleen Davis, DE Senate Pro-Tem David McBride, Alex Pires, and Bob Martinelli at the Party for Pete and David. 10) Jean Paul Posseme, Gerard Bercher, Keith Krueger, Ian Muldowney, David Gudelunas, Chad Coots, and Rudy Coots at Poodle Beach. CAMPshots continued on page 78 AUGUST 9, 2019
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CommunityNews Pinky Returns for a Big Win
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he 12th annual Pinky Returns golf tournament took place on Monday, July 29, at Kings Creek Country club. Started by Rehoboth residents Julie Dickson and Helene Guilfoy, the tournament has always raised scholarship money for female students and athletes. Julie, who passed away in 2016, was an athlete, teacher, and coach, spending her time mentoring and empowering young women. Following Julie’s death, Helene and some of her friends started the non-profit Julie Dickson Foundation, which continues to run the Pinky tournament and raise funds for organizations helping young women network and build their leadership skills through sports. The foundation partners with the national Strive Organization with their sports leadership academy. At the July 29 event, organized by Chairperson Debbie Grant and an active
committee, there were 92 golfers, on 23 teams, plus FOGS (Friends of Golfers). With team names like Designated Drivers, Girlfriends of Dorothy, and Kinky Pinkys, plus many more, and with the addition of well-known DJ Peggy Castle for the luncheon afterwards, the tournament is great fun for a good cause. Golfers Deb Qualey and Karen Gustafson sponsor the beautiful trophies each year. There are also many other sponsors for prizes. There were a host of winners for the tournament but the major kudos go to Barb Thompson for a drive closest to hole; Leslie Ledogar for longest drive, and the putting contest was won by Sue Watson and Carolyn Ortwein. The winning team was The Golf Tease, with a score of 63. The winning players were Hope Adams, Vickie Martina, Vickie Sama, and Yona Zucker. ▼
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ewes-based Cat & Mouse Press is accepting submissions of short stories and light verse for a new book, Sandy Paws: Stories of Dogs and Cats on Delmarva. Submissions can be fiction or nonfiction (memoir) but should be written for an adult audience. Writers can submit short stories of 500-4,000 words or well-crafted light verse. The piece should include at least one dog or cat and be set in or connected to a town or area in the Delmarva region. For the cover of the book, Cat & Mouse Press tapped nationally-known but Rehoboth-based Sara England Designs. Her whimsical drawings of cats and dogs are a perfect fit for the project. The artwork for the cover features a variety of cats and dogs enjoying summer on Delmarva. The deadline for submissions is Monday, September 30. Cat & Mouse Press will pay authors two cents per word for work used in the book. For more information and to read submission guidelines, go to www.catandmousepress.com. ▼
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11 the last CAMPshots... OPPOSITE PAGE 1) Eileen O’Neill, Tony Zacchei, John Hackett, Tom Newton, Christopher Marchant, Edmund Bagwell, Carl Schloegel, Daniel Shevlin, and Trevor Wadleigh at Well Strung at Clear Space Theatre. 2) Chloe Kinard, Lewis Renoll, Aishia Eclhert, Fred Rosado, Richard Didimenico, and Debbie Rosado at Rigby’s. 3) Jim Goodwill, Tony Burns, Aina Nergaard-Nammack, Marta Nammack, Diana Beebe, Roy Fitzgerald, and Jennie Keith at the Member’s Exhibition at Rehoboth Art League. 4) Charlie Browne, Rod Cook, Larry Richardson, Joe Filipek, and Simon Fares at Rod’s Art Opening at Back Porch Café. 5) Bruce Clayton, Dale McGann, Ed McGann, Candy Ramelli, and Donee Ramelli at Bruce’s Art Opening at Gallery 50. 6) Bob Kaplan, Peggy Reed, Bill Miller, Bruce Ruth, Michael McHugh, David Wolfe, Greg Mayer, Christopher Rudolf, Patrick Sommer, Dan Truitt, and Eric Korpon at Aqua. 7) Donna Deely and Richard Thibodeau at their Art Opening at CAMP Rehoboth. THIS PAGE 8) Patti Allen, Paul Weppner, and Amy Lyons at CAMP Rehoboth Art Opening. 9) Mary Shockley, Kelly Dowling, Donna Carr, Kim Brackeen, Trinity Coleman, Lita Weiss, Anthony Marshall, Robin Smith, and Tricia Massella at The Pond. 10) Sallie Foreman, Jonah Gitlitz, Norman Falk, Richard Baylor, Fay Jacobs, and Bonnie Quesenberry at Café Azafran. 11) Eli Lynn, Pam Lynn, Doug Lynn, Mary Hanrahan, Keith Whitten, Pamala Stanley, Jay Silverman, Jeffrey LaRoque, Linda Clifford, Nick Coconato, David Hercheck, Richard Looman, Marc Chase, and George Toma at Blue Moon.
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THE REAL DIRT
by Eric W. Wahl
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laugh at myself sometimes when I have an a-ha moment, and wish I had more knowledge in certain areas. For instance, I was dwelling on a piece for this issue during the dog days of summer and doing some research on the history of that phrase. As it turns out, the dog days run from July 12th to August 20th, and are associated with the star, Sirius. It’s also referred to as the Dog Star and it follows Orion in the night sky. Then it hit me, Sirius Black in the Harry Potter saga was able to transform into a dog…duh. What else eludes me? Surely, a lot (and don’t call me Shirley). A gold star goes to those who recognize that reference. With us being in the dog days of summer now, I decided to get to know some other dog related items, especially in the garden. The dogwoods come to mind instantly. The flowering dogwood was the quintessential front yard tree in the late 1900s. Its graceful form and statuesque appearance is beautiful even in the wintertime, devoid of its leaves. A native to our region, it can flower either white or pink. Its alligator skin-like bark is easy to identify. There are a few different origin stories on how the dogwood got its name. One is based on its very hard, close-grained wood. In Celtic times, small pointed tools were made from the wood and they were called dagge or dagwood (something like a dagger comes to mind). Another version claims that the bark could be used as a treatment for mange on dogs. In any case, the dogwoods make great landscape additions, and provide beauty year-round. Make sure to give them some room so that air circulates well around them and place them in a spot with a little afternoon shade. Next on the list is wolfsbane, also known as monkshood for the shape of one of the petals seemingly like a hood on a monk’s cloak. It is also called the queen of poisons, so that tells a lot right there. It’s botanical name, Aconitum lycotonum, comes from Greek meaning dart
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(aconitum) and literally wolf’s bane (lycotonum). It is believed they used to kill wolves with a poison-tipped dart dipped in a tincture made from the plant’s roots. The flowers come in a variety of colors with petals standing on tall stems with one of them appearing as the helmet shape or monk’s hood. The leaves of wolfsbane are whorled around the stem and are shaped like your palm, and each segment is also lobed into three toothed-edged sections.
Another plant that brings our furry friends to mind is fleabane. Pollinated by numerous moths and longtongued bumble bees, they thrive in well-drained but moist soils. Just beware that every part of wolfsbane is toxic, but the roots are the most poisonous. Care should be taken if these are growing nearby or even in your garden. Curious children and pets should stay clear of them. Another plant that brings our furry friends to mind is fleabane. Included
in the aster family, Erigeron annuus, Eastern daisy fleabane is a native to our region and mostly considered a weed. Its name was derived from the belief that the dried flowers would expel fleas from the home—it doesn’t. Fleabane looks like miniature daisies with a white or sometimes pinkish flower surrounding a bright yellow center. The flowers form as large clusters on one plant in spring. Easily taking hold in dry, poor soils, they can be seen along roadsides, old fields, and disrupted areas in full sun. They are true annuals so they grow the following year from previously dropped seed. The leaves are edible, but due to being slightly furry they are not a good texture to eat raw. Cook them with other greens. Fleabane also has medicinal uses such as being a diuretic and aiding in digestion. One more plant to discuss before we call it a day, is the dog rose. This thorny shrub is native to Europe and Asia, and would be considered invasive in other parts of the world given the right conditions. Coincidentally, the dog rose was planted in many Victory Gardens (see my July 12 article) because the fruit or “hips” are high in vitamin C and can be made into tea, syrup, and jam. The dog rose or Rosa canina, was used to treat the bite of rabid dogs in the 18th century. This may have been the origin of the name, but this is speculation. I always like learning about the origin of our plants, the evolution of the garden, and the history of us. Come find me in the garden and let’s have a chat. ▼ Eric W. Wahl, RLA is a landscape architect at Element Design Group and president of the Delaware Native Plant Society.
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★ DOG DAYS OF SUMMER PLAYLIST ★
“Heat (African Day)—
“The Boys of Summer”
Milk & Sugar African Heat Mix”
DON HENLEY
MILK & SUGAR, NOMFUSI
“Dog Days are Over” “Hot Stuff”*
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
DONNA SUMMER
“Heatwave” “Summer Days”
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
MARTIN GARRIX, MACKLEMORE, FALL OUT BOY
“Summer Nights” JOHN TRAVOLTA, OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
“Hot Fun in the Summertime” SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
“Summertime” LOUIS ARMSTRONG, ELLA FITZGERALD
“Summertime” ROTIMI
“Summertime” BEYONCÉ, DIDDY
“Summer Rain” BELINDA CARLISLE
“Summer in the City” THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL
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“In the Summertime” MUNGO JERRY
“Dancing In the Street” MARTH REEVES & THE VANDELLAS
“Dancing in the Street” (2002 Remaster) DAVID BOWIE, MICK JAGGER
“Here Comes the Sun” THE BEATLES
“Vacation” CONNIE FRANCIS
“Let the Sun Shine” 2012 (Tocadisco Radio Edit) MILK & SUGAR
*Anything by Donna Summer!
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arts+entertainment CAMPArts No Substitutions by Doug Yetter
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veryone who’s ever attended a show has heard, “Ladies and Gentlemen, at tonight’s performance the role of (the actress you love more than chocolate, and the only reason you bought a ticket) will be played by XXX.” I love seeing the understudies, as they are frequently more talented than the big-name stars, and will work their butts off to prove it. Now hear my tale of Ken and Mike— two guys from St. Louis who moved to the Big Apple, and landed jobs on Broadway. Mike spent years in the original production of A Chorus Line, and Ken starred in hit after hit. Ken was heading out on a national tour and offered Mike a free apartment for one year if he would tend to Ken’s 20 prized pet parakeets. December, 1979. NYC is colder than an Eskimo’s outhouse. Mike has been Christmas shopping all day, done a show, and drags his frozen butt home. He trudges up three flights, opens a bottle of wine, cranks up the thermostat, and heads for bed. He wakes sweating l and starts to make coffee when he realizes all 20 prized pet parakeets are feet up in the bottom of their cages. His scream wakes up dogs in Staten Island. As his head clears, a plan is hatched. He grabs 10 empty Christmas card boxes, puts two broiled budgies in each box, and stacks them a shopping bag. Every pet store owner in the five boroughs hears the dreadful story, replacements are purchased, and by day’s end there are 20 understudies chirping in their new home. Phew! Ken sent Mike a note after the tour— “Dear Misha—can’t thank you enough for caring for my babies. Girl, they were all so old I didn’t think they’d make it till I got home, but it’s like the original cast has all been replaced by their understudies! Thanks again, babe! K.” I’ve always found it a bit ironic that Ken’s next show was Cats.…
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE
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CAMP Rehoboth Puts Art at The Heart of Our Community
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AMP Rehoboth is excited to announce the Award Winners XIX Exhibition, a group show featuring the work of the 2019 Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) Individual Artist Fellows. One hundred thirty-six Delaware artists submitted samples of their work to the DDOA; the works were then reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, and 20 of those 136 artists were selected for Fellowships. Among the winners were environmental activist G. W. Thompson; artists Susan Benarcik, Shawn Faust, and Matthew Glick; photographer Shannon Woodloe; writer Billie Travalini; musician Shelley Kelley; and jeweler and crafter Kaitlyn Evans. An exhibition of their work has been on display at the Biggs Museum of American Art, and the museum is partnering with CAMP Rehoboth to bring this exhibition to our community. Through September 1. ▼
Locket by Kaitlyn Evans winner of the 2019 DDOA Emerging Artist Award for Visual Arts: Crafts.
A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS I think it’s important to know what the above-mentioned Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) does for our state. Locally, they provided General Operating Support to Clear Space Theatre Company, Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach Film Society, Rehoboth Concert Band, Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, Southern Delaware Chorale, and Project Support to CAMP Rehoboth. In 2019, grants were issued statewide totaling nearly $2.6 million! Your individual donations and patronage of the arts is essential, but without the financial support of the DDOA, the arts community would be much smaller.
CAMP REHOBOTH GALLERY HOURS 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m-4 p.m. Sunday
arts+entertainment PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Rehoboth Chorus (37 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-5620; camprehoboth.com) features its 24-voice ensemble in “Bad Boys/Bad Girls”—an evening of greed, lust, murder, treachery, corruption, and adultery—all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts. September 27 and 28 at the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware (30486 Lewes-Georgetown Highway). Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at camprehoboth.com. Cinema Art Theater (17701 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes; 302-313-4032; rehobothfilm. com) screens new independent films through the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. Try “Food & Film Wednesdays.” Attend the 4 p.m. screening for $8, and have dinner at Lefty’s Alley & Eats for $10. Ticket sales are open for the 2019-2020 Met season. Check website for films and show times. Clear Space Theatre Company (20 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-2270; ClearSpaceTheatre.org) has Mamma Mia!, Hello, Dolly!, and The Wedding Singer—running MondaySaturday through Labor Day weekend. Children’s Theatre every Saturday morning (11 a.m.), and the LateR Night Show selected Saturday nights after the mainstage show. Dickens Parlour Theatre (35715 Atlantic Avenue, Millville; 302-829-1071;
dptmagic.com) offers magic and comedy in an intimate setting. Randy Forester: through August 29; Rich Bloch: through August 17; and running six nights a week through September 1—The Comedy Show Tonight. Freeman Stage (31750 Lake View Drive, Selbyville; 800-840-9227; freemanstage.org) offers these August events: 9: Locals Under the Lights; 10: The Bronx Wanderers; 11: Bryan Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot! 15:
Billy Currington; 16: Summer of Love—Songs from the Woodstock Generation; 17: Tito Puente & the Rico Monaco Band; 22: Tedeschi Trucks Band; 23: Jim Gaffigan—the Secrets and Pies Tour; 24: Beach Boys— Now & Then. Check website for details. The Milton Theater (110 Union Street, Milton; 302-684-3038; miltontheatre.com) “keeps Milton weird”! August events: 9: Men in Motion (18+); 10: Beatlemania
Photo by Daniel Jackson, winner of the 2019 DDOA Established Professional Award for Visual Arts: Photography.
Now; 11: The Waterman’s Daughter and Naked Blue; 16/17: The Janglebachs— 50th Anniversary of Woodstock; 18: 78th Army Dixieland Brass Band; 23/24: Simply Streisand. Check website for details. Rehoboth Beach Bandstand (Rehoboth Avenue at the Boardwalk; rehobothbandstand. com) hosts these August concerts: 9: Petty Coat Junction (Tom Petty tribute); 10: Jimi Smooth Band; 11: Jimmie’s 80s Flashback Band; 16: US Air Force Band Max Impact; 17: US Army Jazz Ambassadors; 18: 78th Army Band—Fort Dixieland Brass Band; 23: Earth, Wind, & Fire Tribute Band; 24: North of Mason-Dixon; 25: The Big House Band. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre (in residence at Epworth UMC; 19285 Holland Glade Rd.; 302-227-6766; rehobothchildrenstheatre@ gmail.com) presents The Jungle Book, The Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland. Theatre and film/TV camps through August 23. Stango Park Concerts (corner of Kings Highway & Adams Street, Lewes; leweschamber.com) presented every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. August 13: US Navy Band—The Commodores (brass band); 20: The Gibbonses; 27: 5th Avenue featuring Vincent Varrassi. Bring a blanket or a beach chair! Rain location: Cape Henlopen High.
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arts+entertainment glass, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media. Opening August 9: Rae Hamilton— seascape, landscape, farm life oils—through August 29. Heidi Lowe Gallery (328 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-2279203; heidilowejewelry. com) has unique hand-made pieces and classes in jewelry making. Currently showing: Ways of Untangling—works by Kaitlyn Evans. Yellowstone Morning by Nancy Powell at Peninsula Gallery.
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Abraxas Studio of Art (515 Federal Street, Lewes; 302-645-9119; abraxasart. com) features the oil portraits and landscape paintings of Abraxas. The Back Porch Cafe (59 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-2273674; rodcook.us) presents New Work 2019 by Rodney Cook—through August 14. The Brush Factory on Kings (830 Kings Highway, Lewes; 302-745-2229; Facebook@ brushlewes) houses a co-op of 50 local artisans and merchants. CAMP Rehoboth Gallery (37 Baltimore Avenue; 302-2275620; camprehoboth.com) features Award Winners XIX through September 1. (See listing elsewhere in this column). Cape Artists Gallery (110 W. 3rd Street, Lewes; 302-6447733; capeartists.org) is a half-block from the Zwaanendael Museum and features the work of two dozen artists, with much of their art focused on beach scenes. Letters 88 AUGUST 9, 2019
Delaware Art Gallery (239 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-8535099; kevinfleming.com) offers new and classic Delaware photographs by Kevin Fleming. Gallery 37 (8 South Walnut Street, Milford; 302-265-2318; marciareedpainting.com) represents over 45 artists and artisans from around the country with fine art, woodturned vessels, fibers, glass art, and more. Gallery 50 (50 Wilmington Avenue; 302-227-2050; gallery50art.com) in addition to original paintings, jewelry,
Peninsula Gallery (520 E. Savannah Road, Lewes; 302-645-0551; peninsula-gallery.com) offers over 3,000 square feet of display and custom framing. Through August 31: Coastal Camera Club Juried Exhibition. Rehoboth Art League (12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres; 302-227-8408; rehobothartleague.org) opens three new exhibitions: 81st Annual Members’ Fine Art Exhibition (through September 1); Ethereal Ireland—works by Beth Trepper (through September 1); and Rehoboth Dreaming—juried members’ showcase (through October 20). Check website for their class offerings.
Elephant in the Reeds, by Jeff Rogers at Peninsula Gallery.
Rehoboth Beach Museum (511 Rehoboth Avenue at the Canal, 302-227-7310; rehobothbeachmuseum.org) has fresh exhibits on its renovated second floor for you to enjoy, and lots of Rehoboth Beach history on the first floor. Check the calendar on their website for walking tours and special events. Tideline Gallery (111 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-227-4444; tidelinegallery.com) offers unique gifts, Judaica, jewelry, pottery, lamps, and art glass. 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. ▼ 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 Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? A Gay Boy’s Guide to Life by Riyadh Khalaf c. 2019, Frances Lincoln $14.99/$19.99 Canada, 223 pages The light beneath the door is just a sliver. It’s enticing, though, and you’re eager to see what’s on the other side, finally ready to open that door and come out. In Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? by Riyadh Khalaf, you’ll find some advice for doing it. For awhile—months, maybe years—you’ve been “feeling different.� You think you might be gay and that’s “okay, it’s normal, and it’s not something you need to change.� Or you may be bi or pan or non-binary, “it simply comes down to how you feel� and it may have everything or nothing to do with the anatomy you got at birth. The thing to remember is that “you cannot change who you are.� This may cause a lot of worry, for yourself and for people you love. Recognize that anxiety before it goes wild, and know how to break the cycle. Being gay, says Khalaf, is actually a “gift,� as you’ll eventually begin to see. That’s a gift you can share or not, says Khalaf, because “you can come out whenever and however you want,� it’s your call. Yes, family members might freak out at first and your friends might retreat but you’ll find advice on how to cope with that, and a reminder that “almost every relationship is salvageable.� So let’s say you’re out, comfortable with it, and you’re
ready to find your first true love. It’s okay to go online and look but Khalaf says to be wary: you know how easy it is to pretend you’re someone you’re not when you’re on a computer, so be safe. Also be safe when you go to clubs or parties, and remember that protecting your heart is important, too. Relationships can be different, your first kiss can be amazing, and your body may respond in embarrassing ways to all of the above. And on that note, remember that consent is the new hot.‌ Here’s the very first thing you’ll need to know about Yay! You’re Gay! Now What?: absolutely anyone can read it—including parents and allies—but it’s really geared toward gay teen boys and young men. Indeed, author Riyadh Khalaf includes pages expressly for those allies and parents, but later parts of the book are filled with valid information that may be more graphic than they’ll want. Still, that info will speak directly to the heart and the health of young men just coming out, in a way that’s not stuffy or clinical, but that’s more lightheartedly factual. Khalaf is gay and he uses his own personal anecdotes as tools to teach, but he’s not pious or pushy. Instead, there’s a whole lot of care and camaraderie in these pages, and the words “you are not aloneâ€? are not just written—they leap from each page. That could make this book a lifesaver for a boy with a dawning understanding but a short support system. Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? is serious but fun to read, and may help to shed some light. ▟ 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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Aloft by Erica Loustau
Follow the birds through three floors of the Biggs Museumʼs impressive collection.
ON DISPLAY
happy holidays dover Impressionist Paintings from the REBECCA RAUBACHER: Delaware By Hand
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SPORTY GALS
by Anita Pettitt
“Fore!”—and Before—CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Golf League
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eventeen years ago there were many women living in the Rehoboth area, yet they had few options for meeting each other. There were Friday night happy hours, or CAMP Rehoboth events, but what about other organized events? CAMP Rehoboth knew there had to be lots of “sporty gals” in the area so a golf league was started at a local executive course (Heritage, now American Classic). The league played nine holes every Thursday evening throughout the summer. That first year (2002) the league was run by Judy Olsen and Joanne Kempton. Volunteer Norma Clark led the league the next year. Then in 2004, Barb Thompson and Evie Simmons took over the league and moved the play to the Marsh Island Golf Course along Camp Arrowhead Road. The rest, as they say, is history. The beauty of the CAMP golf league
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was the opportunity for women of all different backgrounds—and very different skill levels—to meet each other and have a great time together. Membership ranged from 60 to 120 members throughout the years. The league was never intended to be a strict, competitive arena, but rather a social gathering where some minor competition took place. To encourage the social aspect of the league, most weeks the foursomes were arranged according to a random draw. Many times, players who were strangers to each other at the beginning of the evening became friends by the end of the round. Barb and Evie made sure that the fun continued, all the way up to the seasonending brunch and awards ceremony. Not only did Barb announce all of the great accomplishments of the season (like one year when Fay Jacobs—yes, our own Fay—made her very first par
ever on one of the holes), but Barb also, traditionally, had a new song parody each year for the whole gang to sing at the brunch. Here’s a particular favorite: “Crazy” (apologies to Patsy and Willie) Crazy, crazy for taking up golfing I’m crazy, crazy for trying at all. Who knew, you could swing as long as you wanted And still, never, never hit that damn ball. Practice—why do I let myself practice Wonderin’ what do sane people do? Crazy for thinking that I’d be a golfer I’m crazy for trying, it’s just got me crying These crazy greens got me so blue. In addition to the golf league, Barb and Evie have shared their golf expertise at the annual Women’s FEST golf outing for over 14 years. They started in 2005 with teaching sessions in the convention center, then moved, in 2007, to a golf tournament at the Rookery. They also ran another tournament for 10 years, raising funds for CAMP Rehoboth, Metropolitan Community Church, and West Side Rehoboth. I asked Barb and Evie about their fondest memories of the golf league and they both quickly brought up how grateful they were to Lana Warfield, their longest and most generous supporter for every event. Barb says she still thinks about the silly prizes awarded each year and how much the prizes were appreciated. Evie says she remembers Barb Hines, a.k.a. Ms. Congeniality, because she was always willing to move to another group of players if asked to welcome new players. In 2017, after a lucky 13 seasons, Barb and Evie handed over leadership of the CAMP Rehoboth golf league to Donna Dolce. Because Marsh Island golf course closed, the league moved to American Classic Golf Club, just off Route One. One Thursday evening, during the intense July heat wave, I spent some
Players who were strangers at the beginning of the evening became friends by the end of the round.
Jo Picone and Donna Dulce
Barb Thompson and Evie Simmons
time with the league. Donna let me know that even after all these years, the welcoming spirit of the league remains the same. All skill levels are encouraged to participate, there is no intimidation or pressure, and the format is a shotgun, best ball scramble. The league currently has over 80 members and about 20 percent are beginning golfers. Lana Warfield continues her steadfast support of the league with weekly prizes and the
league is still a great place to meet new people. On that hot Thursday night, as the carts lined up to head out to the course, I talked to golfers Sharon Conover, Joanie Murphy, Susan DeCourcey, Pam Gustovich, Kathy Bostedo, Arletta Nicholl, and Mary Anderson. They echoed Donna’s opinion that the league is still a perfect place to meet new people and a great venue for fun and socializing.
The golfers risked heatstroke and thunderstorms that evening (98 degrees at 5 p.m.), but insisted it was worth it. As the golf carts drove off to their first tees, the players all said they were looking forward to happy hour in the cool clubhouse when they finished. The CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Golf League meets every Thursday evening, mid-April through September. Play starts at 4:30 or 5 p.m., depending on the time of year. American Classic Golf Club is a par 64 executive course and the cost is $15 to walk or $20 with a cart. The league allows guests to play one time before joining. Interested? Contact Donna Dolce by calling CAMP Rehoboth at 302-227-5620. Join the group, and head out to the links for a great time. ▼ Anita Pettitt is a former marketing executive and current small business owner in Rehoboth Beach and NJ. She’s played multiple sports all her life, but now concentrates primarily on her golf game.
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CAMPDates SUNDAYS
• Alcoholics Anon. Open Discussion. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 9 am. • 2nd Sunday. Conversations with Caffeine hosted by Delaware Pride. Panera Bread, 3650 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington. 1-3 pm. delawarepride.org • T-Dance. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 3 pm. 302-227-1023 • 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 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • Last Sunday of each month. TransSocial of Delaware. Metropolitan Community Church, 19369 Plantations Rd., Lewes. 7 pm. meetup. com/Rehoboth-TransLiance • Karaoke. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Climax! w/Magnolia. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515 • The Birdcage Bad Girls Drag Show. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 10 pm. 302-226-1139
MONDAYS
• Yappy Hour. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 3-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Matthew Kenworthy. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-6080 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • Bandeoke! Karaoke with a live band. Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave. 7 pm. 302-212-5355 • Mingo (Music Bingo). Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-1023
TUESDAYS
• Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market. Grove Park. 11 am-2 pm • Yappy Hour. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 3-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Matt Lafferty. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-1023 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • 2nd Tuesday. PFLAG. Lewes Public 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 • Young People’s AA. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 8 pm. • International Dance Party. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023 • Bingo w/The Ladies of the Blue Moon. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515
WEDNESDAYS
• Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Crooked Hammock. Kings Hwy. 8-11 am. (June-August) • Yappy Hour. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 3-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • Reggae Nite. Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave. 6 pm. 302-212-5355
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• 2nd Wednesday. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 6:30 pm. 302-227-5620 • 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Men’s Discussion Group. Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd. 7 pm. 302-227-5620 • Open Mic w/John Flynn. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 7 pm. 302-227-1023 • Karaoke w/Rick. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Games w/Magnolia. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515
• 1st Saturday w/John Flynn. Murph’s Beef & Ale, 37169 Rehoboth Ave. Ext. 7 pm. 302-212-5355 • Karaoke w/Mike & Scott. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-6080 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139 • Legends. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515
• Happy Hour w/Your Dog to benefit Delaware Humane Association. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 4-7 pm. delawarehumane.org • Taking a Stand (lecture series) w/Paul Smith. Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave. FREE. 6 pm. lewes.lib.de.us • DJ Isis Muretech. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023
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• Mamma Mia! Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. clearspacetheatre.org
THURSDAYS
JUNE 28-AUGUST 29
• Drag Brunch. Goolee’s Grille, 11 S 1st St. 1 pm. Reservations suggested. 302-227-7653. • DJ Isis Muretech. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023
• Alcoholics Anon. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 12 noon. 302-8566452 • Yappy Hour. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 3-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Golf League. American Classic Golf Course. 5 pm. See Ad • Cathy Gorman. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-1023 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • 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 • Flashback Thursdays w/music from the 80s & 90s. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023 • Karaoke w/The Ladies of the Blue Moon. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515
FRIDAYS
• Yappy Hour. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 3-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Ladies Happy Hour w/DJ Sandra and Steph Dalee. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • 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 • Drag Show. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 7 pm. 302-227-1023 • Karaoke w/Mike & Scott. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139 • Fantasy Friday. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023 • Spotlight Show. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515
SATURDAYS
• Yappy Hour. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 3-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Historic Lewes Farmers Market. George H.P. Smith Park. 8 am-noon. (May-September) • 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Women’s Coffee Talk. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 10 am. 302-227-5620
• Hello, Dolly! Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. clearspacetheatre.org
JULY 3-AUGUST 27 • The Wedding Singer. Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. clearspacetheatre.org
JULY 26-SEPTEMBER 1 • 81st Annual Members’ Fine Art Exhibition. Rehoboth Art League, 12 Dodds Lane. 302-227-8408
AUGUST 3-SEPTEMBER 1 • Delaware Division of the Arts Award Winners XIX. CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave.
AUGUST 9 • Joe Posa as Joan Rivers. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Keith Mack. Cuvée Ray, 236 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-567-2942
AUGUST 10-11 • Rehoboth Art League Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show. 12 Dodds Lane. 302-227-8408
AUGUST 10 • Meet the Bachelors. Beach Essentials, 33 Baltimore Ave. 5-7 pm. 302-227-5210 • Spencer Bates. Cuvée Ray, 236 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-567-2942. • DJ Ryan Doubleyou. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023
AUGUST 11 • Bachelor Auction to benefit CAMP Rehoboth. Aqua Grill, 57 Baltimore Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-5620 • Mike McShane Jazz Trio. Cuvée Ray, 236 Rehoboth Ave. 6:30 pm. 302-567-2942.
AUGUST 12 • Anne Steele. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. $27.50 pp. 302-227-6515. bluemoonrehoboth.com
AUGUST 13 • CAMP Rehoboth Outreach Program (CROP) volunteers at Epworth to serve ISOP Dinner. To volunteer register at camprehoboth.com/ volunteers
AUGUST 15 • Christina Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz. Lewes Canal Front Concerts, 211 Front St. 7 pm
AUGUST 17 • Marco Bicego Trunk Show. Elegant Slumming Fine Jewelry, 33 Baltimore Ave, 12-8 pm. 302-227-5551
AUGUST 19 • Branden & James. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. $27.50 pp. 302-227-6515. bluemoonrehoboth.com
AUGUST 21 • Tasting Tour of Delaware hosted by Delaware Pride. Morelia Mexican Restaurant and Bar, 4617 Ogletown Stanton Rd., Newark. 6:30 pm. delawarepride.org
AUGUST 23 • DJ Steve Strasser. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023
AUGUST 24 • 5th Annual Crab & Shrimp Feast. MCC of Rehoboth, 19369 Plantations Rd. 3-7 pm. $50 pp. mccrehoboth.org or 302-645-4945. • DJ Steve Strasser. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023
AUGUST 25 • 10th Annual Sundance Racing Festival. seashorestriders.com • 2nd Annual Rainbow Raft-Up. Rehoboth Bay. 10 am-6 pm.
AUGUST 26 • Telly Leung. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. $30 pp. 302-227-6515. bluemoonrehoboth. com
AUGUST 30 • Networking Happy Hour hosted by Delaware Pride. Fire & Ice at Dover Downs. 5-7 pm. delawarepride.org • DJ Steve Sidewalk. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1 • CAMP Rehoboth Sundance XXXII: Ultraviolet Disco Day-Glo Sunrise Auction and Dance. camprehoboth.com
AUGUST 31 • 32nd Annual CAMP Rehoboth Sundance Auction. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave. 6 -9 pm. camprehoboth.com • DJ Kitty Glitter. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023
SEPTEMBER 1 • 32nd Annual CAMP Rehoboth Sundance Dance. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave. 7 pm-2 am. camprehoboth.com • DJ Kitty Glitter. Diego’s Bar Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023
Giving back is my way of saying “Thank you.” George Bunting Jr, Agent 19716 Sea Air Ave #1 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Bus: 302-227-3891 george@gbunting.com
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AD INDEX Accent On Travel ............................................... 47 AG Renovations.................................................. 27 AIDS Walk Delaware ..........................................83 Allen Jarmon, Realtor.........................................59 Alternative Lifestyle Services.............................46 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group............. 100 Atlantic Jewelry................................................... 11 Atlantique Gifts & Décor ....................................49 Back Porch Café ................................................46 Barrows & Associates .........................................21 Beach Cuts Hair Salon........................................36 Beach Essentials ...............................................25 Beagle Real Estate Group..................................56 Beebe Healthcare ............................................. 77 Beebe Healthcare Career Opportunities.......... 101 Biggs Museum .............................................92, 93 Brandywine Urology Consultants ......................29 Brandywine Valley SPCA....................................82 Breakthru Beverage...........................................96 Browseabout Books ..........................................90 Café Azafran.......................................................46 Café Papillon .....................................................23 CAMP Chorus ....................................................50 CAMP Rehoboth Annual Premier Sponsors......... 7 CAMP Rehoboth Bachelor Auction......................13 CAMP Rehoboth Block Party..............................85 CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Search.......24 CAMP Rehoboth Families...................................36 CAMP Rehoboth Letters Subscription................ 72 CAMP Rehoboth Mental Health...........................51
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CAMP Rehoboth Portugal River Cruise 2020.... 57 CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Golf League.............60 CAMPSafe............................................................81 Cat and Mouse Publishing .............................. 100 Celebrity Chef’s Beach Brunch .........................33 Clear Space Theatre, Summer Schedule...........32 Community Pride Financial Advisors..................60 Country Life Homes ........................................... 75 County Bank.......................................................39 DE Div of Public Health Tobacco ........................17 Delaware Humane Association .........................55 Delaware Pride .................................................. 97 Diego’s Bar Nightclub........................................23 Donna Whiteside/Ellie Maher, Realtors...............12 Dos Locos...........................................................45 Elegant Slumming .............................................25 Eric Atkins, Realtor.............................................39 Fifth Avenue Jewelers........................................ 75 Gay Men’s Group................................................60 Gay Women of Rehoboth Meet-Up.................... 72 General Dentistry .............................................. 27 Go Fish/GoBrit.................................................... 75 Goolee’s Grille....................................................95 Gregory Meyers Hair Studio...............................84 HIV Testing..........................................................41 Hugh Fuller, Realtor.............................................41 Iguana Grill..........................................................91 Immanuel Shelter................................................91 Jack Lingo, Real Estate......................................35 John Black/Bill Peiffer, Realtors ........................38
Jolly Trolley........................................................36 Just In Thyme Restaurant...................................49 Lana Warfield, Realtor........................................49 Lee Ann Wilkinson Group, Realtors.................... 27 Lori’s Café..........................................................39 Loves Liquors, LLC.............................................25 MCC Crab Feast ................................................26 Midway Fitness & Racquetball......................... 103 Milton Theatre.................................................... 73 Mirabelle............................................................32 New Wave Spas ..................................................15 Olivia Travel........................................................58 One Day At A Time Gifts.....................................84 Paint & Patches Handyman Service .................. 43 Palate.................................................................30 Penny Lane Liquors ......................................... 102 Pet Portraits by Monique....................................84 PFLAG................................................................. 73 Photo Restoration...............................................81 Purple Parrot.......................................................61 PWW Law............................................................30 Randall-Douglas ................................................ 27 Randy Mason/Shirley Kalvinsky, Realtors..........23 Rehoboth Art League..........................................91 Rehoboth Beach Bears ......................................20 Rehoboth Beach Dental.....................................40 Rehoboth Beach Museum..................................55 Rehoboth Guest House...................................... 73 Rehoboth Massage & Alignment........................55 Rigby’s Bar & Grill...............................................38
Ron’s Repairs ..................................................... 73 Sea Bova Associates, Realtors......................... 104 Shademakers......................................................15 SoDel Concepts, Baywood................................. 76 State Farm - Eric Blondin/Jeanine O’Donnell.....32 State Farm - George Bunting.............................99 Sundance 2019..................................................8,9 Sundance Land & Sea Racing Festival................31 Sussex Family YMCA........................................ 100 Sweet Baby J’ai Concert ...................................89 The Lawson Firm................................................40 The Linen Outlet .................................................21 The Pines Restaurant ........................................ 37 The Salt Pond ....................................................23 Troy Roberts, Realtor..........................................60 Unfinished Business........................................... 72 Village Volunteers .............................................63 Volunteer Opportunities .....................................51 Volunteer Thank You ..........................................51 Ward Ellinger Gallery.......................................... 34 Windsor’s Flowers .............................................36 Women’s Coffee Talk ......................................... 72
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