Letters from CAMP Rehoboth, Vol. 29, No.6

Go Eat Outdoors Go Outside and Play Go Fly a Kite

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May 31, 2019 Volume 29, Number 6 camprehoboth.com

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THIS ISSUE

VOLUME 29, NUMBER 6 • MAY 31, 2019

14 Round Up Go Eat Outdoors

64 Voices from Stonewall

16 Giving Comfort

72 Q Puzzle

Getting to Know Parsell’s

Non-Binary

MICHAEL GILLES

78 Out & About

18 CAMP Stories

The Band Came Back

Me and My Good Ideas

ERIC C. PETERSON

RICH BARNETT

6 CAMP Matters A Tale of Two Camps MURRAY ARCHIBALD

8 CAMP Out

Making Reservations FAY JACOBS

10 CAMP News

Happenings Around Our Community

And the Bands Played On

All Things Being Equal

DOUG YETTER

DAVID GARRETT

84 Booked Solid

26 It’s My Life

Stonewall Riots

Mama Mia

MICHAEL THOMAS FORD

30 The Real Dirt Bulbs, Tubers, and Corms, Oh My!

See page 30

CHRIS BEAGLE

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

90 CAMP Dates

See page 56

34 CAMP Critters

46 Community News

40 Health & Wellness

50 Eating Out

Benjamin Doodle

ERIC W. WAHL

12 President’s View Partnering with Mother Nature

80 CAMP Arts

22 Straight Talk

Go Outside and Play!

MARJ SHANNON

42 Intentionally Inclusive

Passing the Equality Act WESLEY COMBS

The Blue Moon FAY JACOBS

54 Get Outside!

May 31–June 14

ON THE COVER

Up to the Highest Heights!

Go Fly a Kite

STEFANI DEOUL

56 CAMP Shots Ready for Summer

60 Our Supporters Make It Happen

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

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

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

Fundraising for other organizations,

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

Networking resources and information

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

Promoting artistic expressions and creative thinking,

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

Education and outreach to the larger community,

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

Promoting political awareness to build safe and inclusive community

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

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

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

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

The Way I See It

by Murray Archibald

THIS IS THE SIXTH ISSUE OF LETTERS FROM CAMP REHOBOTH IN OUR 29TH SEASON, AND ITS theme is “go outside.” I go outside several times a day to walk my dog Pete, but our morning walk is the longest. Rain or shine we head up Baltimore Avenue toward what is now Steve Elkins Way and then cut over to Rehoboth Avenue and stroll toward the beach. This time of year the Boardwalk is off limits to dogs, but Rehoboth Avenue is in its prime. Pete is not—in his prime, that is—and yet, at 15 and somewhat blind from his cataracts, he still manages an impressive strut. He may sleep the rest to the day (with a few snack breaks along the way), but he does love to be outside.▽ I GREW UP SPENDING TIME IN THE OUTDOORS. MY DAD WAS A BOY SCOUTMASTER, AND LOVED to take me with him on Boy Scout camping trips long before I was old enough to be anything more than a Cub Scout—a rank, I confess, that was the pinnacle of my scouting career. One of my favorite photos from those long gone days shows 30 boys posed with their camping gear in front of a bus waiting to transport them to a campground in the Smoky Mountains. I am perched right in the middle of all those boy scouts with my arms spread wide in the gayest of poses and a huge grin on my face. Yes, I loved camping in the great outdoors!▽ ON MAY 17, THE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSED THE EQUALITY ACT WITH TREMENDOUS support. It is the first time that comprehensive federal protections for LGBTQ people passed in Congress. A strong majority of Americans support protections for our community. I suspect that many people just assume that we already have them. The fight now moves on to the Senate.

Anyone interested in working on a local team to make that happen should contact me at CAMP Rehoboth.▽ ON SUNDAY, MAY 19, CAMP REHOBOTH HONORED THE MEMBERS OF ITS FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE AT a Brunch at G Rehoboth restaurant. The Founders’ Circle was the capital campaign created to make the dream of the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center project a reality. The names of all Founders’ Circle members have a permanent place on the memorable, rainbow-colored Founders’ Circle wall in the “big room” of the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. These days CAMP Rehoboth depends on its membership for sustaining funds. Back then, however, the membership program did not exist. The Founders’ Circle members were the first ones to step up and support our young organization. We would never have made it this far without them.▽ THE COUNTDOWN TO SUNDANCE 2019 IS NOW OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY. ALL HOST, SUPPORTER, and Sponsor level ticket packages are available online—as well as individual tickets and ticket packages. I am quite happy to announce that Studio 54 DJ legend Robbie Leslie will once again kick of the dance night with three hours of pure disco, followed at 10 p.m. by superstar Sundance DJ Joe Gauthreaux. This will be Rainbow XXXII—Ultraviolet Disco Day-Glo Sunrise, so start looking for those day-glo colors, and “let the sunshine in” on a new day in Rehoboth Beach!▽ I’M QUITE SURE I’VE MENTIONED IT BEFORE, BUT OUR EXTENDED REHOBOTH FAMILY HAS A tradition of riding the Sea Dragon at Funland at the beginning of every summer. The tradition got started when all the nieces and nephews were young. Nowadays, they seem to have all gone their separate ways, but those of us who remain still carry on. There are rules, of course. Always go out for a nice dinner first. Always get in the line for the rear seats. Ride with both hands in the air for as long as possible. And most assuredly, laugh out-loud for the entire duration of the ride. Our 20-somethings, I guess, are too self-conscious. The rest of us don’t care what anyone thinks, and as originators of the tradition, we have a blast.▽ Have a safe and happy summer season.▽

MAY 31, 2019

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2020 CAMP Rehoboth Riverboat Cruise

(From left) Peter Rosenstein, Jed Ross, Jim D’Orta, and Mayor Pete. Photo by Scott Henrichsen.

Jim and Jed Host Mayor Pete On May 21, longtime Rehoboth Beach summer residents Jim D’Orta and Jed Ross hosted an event for Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg at their Georgetown, DC home. “The evening was wonderful,” Peter Rosenstein reported. “Mayor Pete spoke really well and took the time to answer questions and mingle with the crowd. All felt it was a huge success and that we were in the presence of a future President.” ▼

While CAMPers are still swapping Africa stories from this year’s recent excursion, space is filling up for the spectacular 2020 Portugal Riverboat Cruise. Managed by CAMP Rehoboth Annual Premier Sponsor Accent on Travel, and hosted by CAMP Rehoboth Co-founder Murray Archibald, the trip is sure to be beautiful and fun. Space is limited, so email consulting@ accentontravel. us to get a brochure today! ▼

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TRAVELS WITH LETTERS ⊲

St. Lucia | Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas (front) Cathie Aschiero, Debbie Johnson (back) Sandy Sommerfield, Cindy Scott, Karen Dorris, Deb Dorris

Summer Kickoff— The Blade at The Moon On Friday May 17, the Washington Blade returned to the Blue Moon for their 12th Summer Kick-off Party. The Human Rights Campaign’s National Press Secretary, Sarah McBride, was the guest speaker. ▼

Volunteers Build a Tower of Support

(From left) Chris Beagle, Kevin Naff, Sarah McBride, Peter Rosenstein, Stephen Rutgers, and Brian Pitts.

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It takes hundreds of volunteers to make the annual Sundance event happen on Labor Day weekend. Under the guidance of Sandra Skidmore, Sundance volunteers created two towers of Sundance host/sponsor forms and letters for mailing. Sundance would not happen without its many generous hosts, supporters, and sponsors. Please consider signing up to support this year’s Sundance 2019—Rainbow XXXII: Ultraviolet Disco Day-Glo Sunrise. All sponsor, supporter, and host packages, as well as individual ticket packages, are available at camprehoboth.com. ▼

SPEAKOut Peas and Thank You—VegFest 2019 Rehoboth Beach VegFest was held at Epworth United Methodist Church during the beautiful weekend of May 17. The festival, organized by VegRehoboth, celebrated and promoted healthy, sustainable, and compassionate living. The successful event inspired healthy living, found homes for several shelter dogs, and served up delicious plantbased meals enjoyed by all.

CAMP Rehoboth’s CROP volunteers were on hand all weekend, assisting with the film Friday night, working on

BUTTS IN THE BEDS Dear Smokers,

Rob Jasinski at the VegFest information booth.

set up and take down, and staffing the information tent during the festival. ▼

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HIV & STI TESTING

FREE testing, no appointment needed!

Just walk into CAMP Rehoboth on designated Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and get tested.

Next test dates: June 8 and 22. ▼

A Jolly Brunch for Founders’ Circle The CAMP Rehoboth Founders’ Circle rainbow wall honors the people who stepped up over a decade ago to make the new CAMP Rehoboth Community Center building a reality. The May 19 Founders’ Circle Brunch was a reunion for those supporters and a time to say thanks. “The people in this room made it all possible!” CAMP Rehoboth Co-founder Murray Archibald reminded the crowd at the brunch. After brunch, there was dessert and art at the Community Center—and a ride in the newest Jolly Trolley! ▼

It looks like summer is finally here, so many of us will now be out enjoying the weather and the CAMP Rehoboth courtyard of our community center.

As a former smoker, I know how difficult it can be to kick the habit and I also know how annoyingly self-righteous ex-smokers can be, so I’m not going to try and convince you to quit.

I am going to share some information you may not be aware of: There is a team of committed volunteers who tend the garden beds and planters around CAMP Rehoboth’s courtyard. We’re known as the Rainbow Thumb Club.

Every day one of us shows up to water, weed, and trim no matter what the weather. We do this even when it is 90 degrees outside and we would prefer to be inside enjoying the AC. We do it because we love our community center and want to keep it beautiful.

And every day we find ourselves picking cigarette butts out of our landscaping beds and off our sidewalks, sometimes within inches of the strategically placed cigarette disposal receptacles.

Why is this?

I know it is a small minority of smokers who are responsible for this, but all of you need to be aware that this behavior is not just unsightly, it’s dangerous!

A few years ago a butt was tossed into a garden bed at an office building on Route 24. The mulch caught fire and the building burned to the ground. I’m sure this wasn’t intentional, but I don’t think any of you would want to see the same accident happen to our wonderful community center.

I would like to tell you to just stop smoking, but I’m not your mother. Instead, I will share with you what I was taught while in the Air Force, a maneuver called field stripping: you remove the left over tobacco and place the filter in your pocket for later disposal. Safe and simple!

So please, dear smoker, the next time you finish a cigarette in the courtyard, pause for a moment before crushing the butt on the sidewalk or tossing it into our garden beds. Think about the possibility of fire as well as the CAMP Rehoboth volunteers who will need to pick up after you the next day.

Thank you.

–Linda Defeo

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CAMP Matters

by Murray Archibald

A Tale of TWO CAMPS

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ver time the cabin had settled into the surrounding trees in a way that made it feel a natural part of the forest. Nestled mere feet from the banks of Cane Creek in the Appalachian foothills of North Georgia, the Holland Hut—as the sign over its front door proclaimed—stood for decades as a silent guardian to five generations of the Holland/Archibald family.

Granddaddy Holland was a Methodist preacher in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, and one of the founders of Camp Glisson. Built in the 1930s by the Epworth League—of which he was a member—the idyllic setting provided a retreat for Methodists—and as a perk for its founders, a private, creek-side cabin just downstream from the beautiful Cane Creek Falls.

Granddaddy Holland had two children, my uncle Rev. Harvey C. Holland, and my mother, Mary Holland, who married a Methodist preacher from Alabama named Bob Archibald.

To me, my brothers and sister, and the Holland cousins, Camp Glisson was paradise, and if truth be known, our generation felt like we owned the whole camp— especially the Holland Building which we, for all of our lives, called “Granddaddy’s Building.”

We were all PKs— Preacher’s Kids—with all the good and bad connotations that accompany such a label. As Methodist PKs, especially back in those days, the bishops moved our families every few years to different congregations in North Alabama and North Georgia.

Throughout our lives, Camp Glisson was the only permanent home we had. We always found our way back to the rippling sound of that creek, and the cool dampness of the dappled pathways

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that led to the falls.

Last October we carried my Mother’s ashes back to Cane Creek Falls.

With her death, our beloved Holland Hut returned to the folks at Camp Glisson, and so in mid-May of this year, I joined my cousins and my siblings to clean out the cabin and say farewell to our home in the mountains.

The farewell was bittersweet as are all farewells amid the fading memories of a lifetime.

With Mother’s death, and Steve’s, and Steve’s mother’s still so fresh in our hearts. We cried, and we laughed until we cried again—sometimes both at the same time.

The first place that Steve and I ever traveled as a couple was Camp Glisson. It was late autumn in 1978, and that night the temperature dropped below freezing. There was no heat in the cabin so we dragged a mattress in front of the stone fireplace and burned some furniture to get through the night. Early the next morning my cousin George came to the rescue of his Archibald cousins as he always has—and as he did once again as we emptied all that 1930s era furniture out of the cabin.

Two years later, Steve and I took another trip together that would ultimately have a lasting impact on our lives. This time to Rehoboth Beach—a town originally developed as a Methodist Church campground. I made note of that fact at the time but did not pay much attention to it until the late 1980s when I began to play around with names for an odd idea beginning to take shape on scribbled notes and sketchpads scattered around my studio and drawing table.

In time, the idea for creating a camp of our own emerged, and CAMP Rehoboth was born.

As anyone who has ever kept up with the history of CAMP Rehoboth is sure to know by now, I have always been delighted by the idea that like my Granddaddy Holland we too had founded a CAMP with Methodist roots.

They are not at all the same, but still, there is symmetry in that for me. I am not a predestination kind of guy, but there does seem to be a whisper of fate running like a thread though my life.

I am especially aware of that thread as the time draws near for me to step back from the role that has occupied my life, in one form or another, for the past 30 years.

There have been too many endings for me in recent months, and more farewells still to come.

With each passing day since Steve died in March of last year, I begin to consider future possibilities that would previously have been unthinkable to me.

As we packed up the family cabin and said goodbye to a place we have loved all of our lives, I knew in my heart that it was not the end of my goodbyes. I brace myself for what comes next, even as I remain hopeful for the future.

Goodbyes, after all, are nothing more than preparation for the next hello.

The irony in this tale of two camps has never been lost on me. From the beginning of CAMP Rehoboth the element of gay “camp” figured into its naming. The outcasts always find ways to laugh through the pain—to own the words of hate used against them and in the process transform them into words of strength, and pride, and joy.

The transformation of Rehoboth Beach from an uptight church retreat to an open, supportive community committed to creating room for all is pure camp. Why? Because in the act of laughing at the absurdity of the situation we actually became true examples of what I believe the church calls its congregations to be—loving, open, kind, and accepting of all people.

The recent decision of the United Methodist Church to

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Goodbyes, after all, are nothing more than preparation for the next hello. strengthen its condemnation of LGBTQ people is a complete failure to live up to their teachings—to love one another.

The Methodist church will split over this issue. On the positive side, an ever-growing number of churches and individuals are organizing a progressive and open branch of Methodism.

No matter what it is, change always hurts when it comes. We prune back branches in our gardens in order to make room for new growth.

I feel a lot like those bare, knobby branches right now.

I am ready for what comes next. ▼ 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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MAY 31, 2019

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CAMP Out Fay’s Rehoboth Journal

by Fay Jacobs

The Best Thing I Make Is Reservations

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et me talk to you about my lifestyle. And no, not the way that term is hurled by anti-gay haters.

Yes, I’m talking about an L-word, but it’s not lesbian. It’s more likely lunch.

And dinner. It’s about my lifestyle of dining out. I do it a lot and always have.

But last week, Bonnie and I realized we’d eaten wonderful meals, at home, for six nights out of the past seven.

Okay, friends, I see you gasping and clutching your pearls.

The last time I had dinner in my residence that many nights a week I was eight years old.

Seriously, I didn’t grow up at the dining room table. I can count on two hands and a foot how many times I sat with my sister and parents having a meal in our own home.

My childhood was great. Dinner at home, not so much. My wonderful mother was a horrible cook, with neither interest nor talent. My beloved Jewish grandmother tried to pass along chopped liver and blintz recipes but nothing took.

In my house, incinerated flounder squares meant fish, vegetables arrived gray from eternity on the stove, and chicken came from a pre-cooked rotisserie spit at the grocery.

Through junior high I lived in the suburbs, and my Madison Avenue mad man dad wouldn’t get home from Manhattan until 7 p.m. The kids gobbled spaghetti or burgers at 5:30 and the parents had the second seating—often going out and leaving us with a sitter.

On weekends, we all dined out. At a seafood house on Long Island Sound I tasted what fish was supposed to be. I learned of French bistro food, sampled German spaetzle and Italian eggplant Parmesan, and pretty much aced my home-schooled food appreciation course.

I loved Ozzie and Harriet dinners at my friends’ houses, but I loved my

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wacky family dining dynamics too.

By high school, we’d moved to Manhattan. My father’s career dictated frequent business dinners and socializing. And when there were no obligations, my parents had the whole exciting Big Apple restaurant scene to conquer. Lots of times they took us along, to Chinatown, Little Italy, or holein-the-wall eateries.

I loved Ozzie and Harriet dinners at my friends’ houses, but I loved my wacky family dining dynamics too.

When my sister and I were left on our own, there was a house account at the Stage Deli, two blocks from the apartment. Maybe three nights a week we’d go for baked chicken, corned beef brisket, or matzo ball soup. The huge menu gave us diverse choices and we’d just sign for it. I also got to sit next to celebrities, like Walter Cronkite, the Smother’s Brothers, and Carol Burnett.

Good times.

Through high school and then college vacations, while my parents played, my friends and I ate Nathan’s hot dogs, New York slices of pizza, or the fare at a zillion neighborhood diners.

During my pre-Rehoboth career years, my newspaper job as theater and restaurant critic didn’t help, but it sure was fun. In 1982 Bonnie joined up and we were out many weeknights reviewing or grabbing a quick bite before evening rehearsals for my theatre jobs.

Dining out is in my DNA. It feeds my

soul as well as my stomach. It’s nature and nurture. I am what I am. Baby I was born this way. Even as I’ve tried over the years, for both dietary and financial reasons, to change the dynamic and dine home more, I’ve had poor to middling results.

Enter retirement. Ish. Clearly, I’m still working a little, but a mostly-fixed income dictates life style choices. So, after decades of eating out, we’ve vowed to get to know our own kitchen a little more.

And it’s working out really well. First, Bonnie is a great cook and a killer griller.

I shop, she cooks, I do dishes. We try to eat healthy, but keep Nathan’s hot dogs and grandma’s matzo balls in the mix.

Home on the range, we allow no gray mushy veggies or cremated fish.

Having friends join us around the table is wonderful too, adding that little social buzz and social pulse I crave.

We joined Costco, but in keeping the freezer full, we learned not to overbuy. Just say “no” to a matched set of humongous jelly jars lasting two people well into the next millennium. We roll through the store muttering “nothing we don’t really need.” An occasional bag of Snickers sneaks through.

And we try to keep Windsor from freaking out when the crispy chicken wing tips occasionally set off the smoke detector.

Will I disappear from local restaurants and bar stools? No way.

(See page 50). My inherited restaurant hopping spirit rages on. I’m just adding a little balance.

I’ll be having my cake and eating it too. At home more. ▼ 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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MAY 31, 2019

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CAMPNews CAMP Rehoboth’s Fay Jacobs Named Advocate Champion of Pride

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uthor and Letters editor Fay Jacobs has just been named one of the Advocate Magazine’s 2019 Champions of Pride.

The official announcement hit the newsstands on May 28. In addition, Jacobs was one of only a few of the champions profiled in an article to appear on Advocate.com during June Pride Month.

The magazine chose two people from each state as well as folks in Washington, DC and the eight US territories. To see the entire list of Champions, including Delaware Pride’s president Steve Newman, check out Advocate.com.

A NEW AND ACTIVE INITIATIVE

Advocates for Youth

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AMP Rehoboth Advocates is in search of a few good folks to work with, support, and advocate for LGBTQ youth and families in Sussex County.

This is just the kind of outreach CAMP Rehoboth has been doing throughout its 30-year history on an informal, when-the-need-arises basis.

Now, it’s time to activate a group to fan out into the county and do the most good we can in a more organized way.

Do you have experience in education, law, policy-writing, social work, sports coaching or youth activities?

Please come to an informal gathering to talk about your experience and interest, and how it can match up with our community’s needs, on Monday, June 24, at 4 p.m. at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

RSVPs are required—call Sal Seeley at 302-227-5620 by June 17.

We know we can put together an awesome crew to help students and their families navigate some really important issues.

Please consider joining the team. ▼

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Editorial Director Diane AndersonMinshall wrote to Jacobs last week, “On behalf of everyone at Pride Media and Retrograde Communications, I want to congratulate you for becoming a 2019 Champion of Pride. Moreover, I want to personally thank you for all the amazing work you do and for really making a difference in the world. You were nominated by our editors who are familiar with your work and we determined you were successfully making the world a better place for LGBTQ folks—and most likely a lot of others, too! So thank you and congrats again!” ▼

Delaware Pride Goes to Dover; Help Celebrate

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elaware Pride is set to make a big splash in Dover on Saturday, June 1 and CAMP Rehoboth is all set to participate.

There will be a parade, starting at 9 a.m. All marchers welcome! Please consider joining the CAMP Rehoboth parade crew for a morning of fun and pride. Contact Chris Beagle at chris@camprehoboth.com to join up.

The Pride Festival will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with FREE admission.

CAMP Rehoboth will have a festival booth and volunteers are still needed to hand

Best Shot Africa CAMP Out Africa travelers are each exhibiting their Best Shot in the gallery June 8-30, with a reception with the photographers on June 22 from 1-3 p.m.

The works will be available for purchase as a mini-fundraiser for CAMP Rehoboth (and a portion to an African wildlife charity).

Priced modestly and all for good causes.

Come pick your favorite!

out promotional material. The festival is located at Legislative Mall, 411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901.

Of course, there will be entertainment. Members of the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus will be performing at the festival stage at noon.

Nan Martino’s Boombox Party Bus is providing transportation (at a cost) from Rehoboth to and from the festival.

Call 443-506-6955 for details and reservations.

For more information, go to delawarepride.org. ▼

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11 Letters

President’s View

by Chris Beagle

Partnering with Mother Nature

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mong many notable organizations, CAMP Rehoboth has long been known for putting the fun in fundraising. From our largest event of the year, Sundance, the three-decades plus Labor Day weekend extravaganza, to our fourday, annual spring spectacle, Women’s FEST, CAMP Rehoboth clearly knows how to host a good party and raise substantial funds in the process.

Whether here in Rehoboth or back in New Hope, PA, for nearly 20 years my non-profit board experience has almost always been influenced by a passion for fundraising and outreach. And without intentionally doing so, the vast majority of those efforts have resulted in events that occur in the great outdoors.

While serving as a board member of FACT Bucks County (Fighting AIDS Continuously Together), my first such attempt was being a co-founder of the New Hope-Lambertville AIDS Walk in 1999, an event that raised nearly $1 million in its 15 years of existence.

In 2009, shortly after being elected to the board here at CAMP Rehoboth, my propensity to partner with Mother Nature surfaced again. And during 2010, the 4th of July Pool Party (thanks in large part to

property owners Mike DeFlavia and Tony Sowers, along with their cast of ever-supportive housemates) and the Sundance 5k (now the Sundance Racing Festival) both became new and rather uncharacteristic fundraisers for the organization.

CAMP’s Bachelor Auction, an indoor event originally held at the Blue Moon and under the direction of long-time CAMP Rehoboth supporter Chris Riss, took a hiatus in 2006 after nearly 10 successful years. In the ongoing spirit of torturing myself with the uncertainty of the outdoors, and with the help of Aqua Grill owner Bill Shields, we repackaged the Bachelor Auction and it found its home at Aqua for the last eight years.

In its last three outings, those amazing bachelors, and an annual bachelorette, have raised an average of approximately $25,000 per year!

Our newest outdoor event, the Block Party, was founded in 2015 as part of CAMP Rehoboth’s 25th anniversary celebration. Creating an arts, cuisine, and entertainment-driven street fair bringing the community together as a whole had been a dream of this fundraiser for several years. After a good deal of planning, and approval from the City of Rehoboth,

that dream became a reality and we’ve seen the Block Party grow from 40 vendors in its first year to just over 100 (and a sell-out) last year! Personal thanks to the Organizing Committee and to the many volunteers who help make this special event, and all of our events, happen so successfully time and time again.

We hope you’ll consider attending these fun and entertaining events in the months ahead. Mark your calendars now for the “Peace Out”-themed, 6 Futcher Drive Pool Party on July 5, Bachelor Auction on August 11, 10th annual Sundance Racing Festival on August 25, and our 5th annual Block Party on October 20.

So grab some sunscreen, don your sneakers, and leave your umbrellas at home. Please join us and help raise needed funds for CAMP Rehoboth. Taking our cue from Barbra, “Nobody is gonna rain on [our] parade!” Now get out there and have some FUN! ▼ Chris Beagle is President of the CAMP Rehoboth Board of Directors and is a realtor at Berkshire-Hathaway-Gallo Realty in Rehoboth Beach. He can be reached at christopherbeagle1@gmail.com

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GIVING COMFORT IN THE COMMUNITY

By Michael Gilles

Celebrating Lives Well Lived “When the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.”

KHALIL GIBRAN

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eath is the one experience none of us escapes. Some believe it is the ending of time, a life full of experiences; for others, they believe it is just the beginning of a longer journey. In virtually all cases, though, it is a difficult and often traumatic time of pain for those left behind.

In the Lewes/Rehoboth area, Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium on King’s Highway in Lewes provides needed services and emotional support during a time that is challenging.

Since 1895, Parsell Funeral Homes has been helping the families of Dela-

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ware celebrate lives well lived. And in doing so, they are also committed to helping the living, donating back to the community, and supporting organizations like CAMP Rehoboth.

Andrew Parsell, Vice President and co-owner of the business along with his father and brother, says they try to be hypersensitive to customer service and take pride in their many services, including education, guidance, and the funeral or cremation itself. Parsell, a life-long Lewes resident, understands that there are different needs in different communities, and he, his family, and their large team understand the needs of local people.

Parsell has always been a volunteer (including a stint as a volunteer fireman) and has a desire to do anything to help his community and its residents in need.

More specifically, the funeral home’s staff is known for their sensitivity to the LGBTQ community. From the moment

marriage equality came to Delaware, the staff made certain they recognized survivors as legal spouses. Prior to the legalities, they always treated partners with the respect they deserved.

Also, if they learn that a client was LGBTQ, they automatically forward obituaries to Letters. They are very sensitive to the survivors, considering all people’s personal beliefs and relationships.

Andrew Parsell notes that the funeral home views its role as front-line defense of personal choices. It is “in the DNA” of all of their workers to want to cover all of the community, no matter whom they love, and to respect both the deceased and the living in the community.

Life is full of opportunities to show someone we love them. A funeral or memorial service is an event that can be a natural extension of that love. It celebrates choices made and relationships shared, and honors the memory of the loved one. It is about bringing loving friends together at a time of loss.

Growing up in the family business, Andrew Parsell always wanted to be like his dad, so it was natural that he follow in his footsteps. He attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, and returned to Lewes to take his place at the funeral home.

He, his family members, and the entire staff offer many services to families who are losing or have lost a loved one. These include funerals and cremations as unique as the decedent’s life, tribute videos, personalized printing, memorial websites, veterans’ services, and grief support. A family can have services anywhere, and in any way.

Choices include the place of celebration, day of the week, and time of day; the musical selection; and what prayers will be said or songs sung. Parsell can arrange to have doves, butterflies, or balloons released at the close of the service. Keepsake gifts of wildflower seeds or a tree seedling can be given.

They help create a memorable and meaningful service to honor a loved one.

Another service the funeral home provides is pet cremation. Why pets?

Simply put, Parsell knows that pets are part of the family. Nothing less. “A house fire in our neighborhood caused the loss of several pets from smoke inhalation,” a resident said. “Parsell Funeral Homes was available in the middle of the night to handle the sad situation. You can count on them for caring service.” Many local people recount they find the staff very kind in arranging pet cremation services.

Since Parsell Funeral Homes is a local, family owned and operated business, they have a unique understanding of our community and work hard to support local organizations and be there for the families who need them. ▼

Scott Burdette: Pre-Planning is Key

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cott Burdette, who joined Parsell Funeral Homes in April 2011, is a pre-planning consultant, certified by the National Funeral Directors Association.

Scott was born and raised in Maryland and moved to Rehoboth Beach in 2002. He has spent eight years at Parsell’s, the last four in pre-planning. He finds fulfillment from helping people through a difficult time, and especially meeting with ailing people who are pre-planning their funerals to prevent one source of heartbreak for their families.

Scott and the entire staff believe that pre-planning is key to a successful endof-life experience. By pre-planning, a person is investing in their family’s future and helping them avoid some of the pain of the time of loss. They especially note the difficulties of a person who is alone. Often in these circumstances, the Parsell’s staff are the only ones who know a client’s wishes. And they can help regardless of a client’s finances. There are always options with a pre-planned experience.

For Scott, the best thing about working at Parsell’s is the environment; the staff is like one big family. As a married gay man, Burdette says “the funeral home’s focus on the LBGTQ community, as well as the community as a whole,” makes his job even more rewarding. ▼

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by Rich Barnett

Me and My Good Ideas

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drove to Milton one sunny Saturday morning to explore Peppers, a popular family-owned garden center known for its diverse selection of plants. There wasn’t anything in particular on my wish list that day and nothing I really needed. My garden is in great shape this summer, but like a scab I can’t keep from picking at it. Some of you who like to play in the yard know what I mean.

I was lazily pushing my cart up and down aisles waiting for something to catch my eye when I suddenly came upon a young guy squatting down among several dozen rose plants. His green Eagles baseball cap was on backwards and he was reading the names and the colors of the different roses to an attractive pregnant woman I could only assume was his wife. His t-shirt had risen up in the back and his jeans had slipped a bit. Naturally, I had to stop my cart to, um, check out the merchandise.

In order not to appear conspicuous, I too began looking at roses and soon found myself entangled in the thorny embrace of a New Dawn climbing rose, which, as luck would have it, is one of my favorites. It’s a very fragrant pale pink rose with double blooms that can climb as high as 20 feet.

The New Dawn in my garden is more than 20 years old. I planted it in 1997, the year it was named the most popular rose in the world. The young one, clinging to my clothing and licking my bare forearms and legs, was like a puppy at a rescue shelter. It wouldn’t leave me alone.

Forty-five minutes later I arrived home in Rehoboth, legs bleeding, with the young rose in my arms. “I wasn’t looking, it just happened.”

My partner Michael shook his head.

“Another good idea I’m gonna have to rip out in a couple of years.” The sarcasm was so thick I could cut it with a knife.

“Rest assured I’ll keep it well trained and trimmed,” I responded tit for tat.

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Then he laughed. “Remember Mr. Jefferson’s strawberries?”

I was at the plant store at Monticello, hell bent on bringing home a garden souvenir. I figured if Mr. Jefferson grew Alpine strawberries then I could too.

And I had the perfect spot in one of my big wooden planting boxes that received semi-shade.

One afternoon I was on my knees up on the roof giving it a good prune when an awkward reach for my Bloody Mary caused me to lose my balance.

Well, in less than a year the plant took over the box. Strawberry runners were parachuting out into the yard like Marines on a mission. It is, however, nowhere near as invasive as the English ivy I planted as a groundcover in a couple of shady areas. Twice a year I pull it out by the bushel from my fence, off the pine trees, from around the hydrangeas and even from my basement. Yes, you read that correctly.

The goddamn ivy actually grew through the dryer vent!

Are you familiar with sweet autumn clematis? You’ve probably seen and smelled it around town in the fall. It’s a vine that covers bushes and trees in blankets of small sweet-smelling flowers.

Like kudzu, it was brought over from Asia in the 1880s and has since run rampant.

I dug some up and planted it in the back yard. Now, despite a weekly pruning, our fence is starting to sag under its weight.

But the scent is heavenly.

There’s more, a lot more. And not all of them appear on Delaware Natural Resources (DNREC) invasive species list.

Who knew crepe myrtle blossoms and berries could clog a car’s air conditioner or that figs attract wasps and mice love cherry tomatoes? I didn’t know until after I planted several hundred naturalizing daffodils that I was highly allergic to them.

Okay, so maybe my great garden ideas don’t all work out. “The New Dawn rose has been nothing but spectacular over the decades,” I reminded my skeptical companion.

“It almost killed you!”

Hmm, that’s not exactly how I remember it. But at one point I was training the rose to climb up the side of the cottage and onto the roof. The little white house looked positively Nantucket quaint when hundreds of pink flowers were in bloom. The rest of the time the rose destroyed my shingles and sliced up my awnings.

One afternoon I was on my knees up on the roof giving it a good prune when an awkward reach for my Bloody Mary caused me to lose my balance. I’m convinced I would have slid off the roof but for that rose. I grabbed its thorny canes and steadied myself. Barehanded I might add. It’s since been hacked back to a more manageable size.

As I slipped on my gardening flip flops and grabbed my shovel to go plant the new rose, I reminded myself there are no bad ideas when it comes to gardening, only good ideas that go horribly wrong. And if that happens you can always dig it up. ▼ Rich Barnett is the author of The Discreet Charms of a Bourgeois Beach Town, and Fun with Dick and James.

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Straight Talk

by David Garrett

All Things Being Equal

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he United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 5, a comprehensive anti-discrimination bill, on Friday, May 17.

The bill received 236 ayes and 173 nays, with eight Republicans casting favorable votes. Remarkably, three Republicans actually signed on as co-sponsors. Calls are already being made for the electoral ouster of those eight GOP’ers—from within their own ranks.

In a press release, HRC President Chad Griffin stated, “Today’s historic vote is a major milestone for equality and sends a powerful and profound message to LGBTQ people, especially LGBTQ youth, that the U.S. House has their backs. No one’s rights should depend on which side of a state or city line they live on, and today we took a giant step forward in our journey toward full equality.

“This historic victory would not have been possible without the millions of LGBTQ people and our allies who organized, mobilized and turned out to elect a pro-equality majority in 2018.

Now, we will take our fight to the US Senate and turn up the pressure on Leader McConnell to allow a vote on this crucial legislation. And we won’t slow down in working to turn out the 10 million eligible LGBTQ voters and our millions more allies to elect a pro-equality President in 2020 who will sign the Equality Act into law.”

As Griffin notes, the next stop for this bill is the desk of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. In other words, this bill is going nowhere. It is unlikely that McConnell will even bring it to the floor for a vote. Although strategically, it might not be a bad idea for him to do so. It would provide an opportunity for Senate Republicans to show their allegiance to the Trump agenda, just as the 2020 election approaches. Even if such a miracle would occur that this bill would pass the Senate, it would quickly (and publicly on Twitter) be denounced and vetoed.

This is not to say that it was an empty

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gesture on the part of the House of Representatives to write and pass the bill in the first place. There were several remarkable aspects to H.R. 5. No bill in the history of the House has had as many co-sponsors as this one. The fact that eight Republicans voted in favor of the bill shows that there are cracks beginning to form in the wall the GOP has built around itself. Partisanship is starting to transition to bi-partisanship.

McBride challenged the group, “We have faced attack after attack after attack, but we were always ready to fight back and come back even stronger!”

On the evening of the bill’s passage, a unique group of people met at the Blue Moon in Rehoboth Beach. The Washington Blade Foundation had a gathering, with Sarah McBride as a featured speaker. Having attended the bill passage in the legislative halls of Congress, McBride made her way to Rehoboth afterward. In her remarks, McBride challenged the group, “We have faced attack after attack after attack, but we were always ready to fight back and come back even stronger!”

McBride shared two examples of how successful this “fight back” has been. The first was during the George W. Bush administration, when much of the country was against samesex marriage. Groundwork was laid, seeds were planted, and the fruit of everyone’s labor came in 2017 when the Supreme Court approved marriage for all people. The second example

was in the Commonwealth of Virginia, where the out, transgender Danica Roem successfully challenged and beat the 13-term incumbent Bob Marshall.

He once described himself as Virginia’s “chief homophobe.” Success never felt so good.

Lest we tear our rotator cuffs patting ourselves on the back, reality hits hard.

There are many detractors, and dirty politics is alive and well in DC Some of the most vehement objections and financially supported opposition comes from the evangelical right. The Family Research Council (FRC) is an umbrella organization for many conservative groups, and has demonstrated a strong record of extreme right positions on LGBTQ issues.

An issue brief was released by the FRC in advance of the vote on H.R. 5, written by Mary Beth Waddell, a senior legislative assistant for this group. Anyone who takes the time to read through this white paper will be compelled to contact their favorite fact-checker. Waddell attempts to outdo Trump in the number of misstatements— excuse me, lies—that can be packed into one place. The title of the issue brief gives a not-so-subtle hint about its intent, “The Inequality of the ‘Equality Act’ of 2019.” Waddell goes on to parse the progressive language of the bill and compose a rebuttal encased with evangelical talking points. This, unfortunately, is but one example of numerous outcries against equality, be it political or religious.

The Equality Act will not become law, at least anytime soon. What are we to do in the meantime? As Sarah McBride stated, “We [are] always ready to fight back and come back even stronger!”.▼ 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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It’s My Life

by Michael Thomas Ford

Mama Mia

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’m at an Olive Garden, sitting across the table from New Guy’s mother.

It’s the Saturday before Mother’s Day. We decided that this would be a better time than Sunday to go out, as this was a last-minute decision and reservations were impossible to come by.

As it turns out, though, this is prom night for several of the local schools, and Olive Garden is apparently the restaurant of choice for teenagers needing to carbo load before the big event. The place is packed with boys in rented tuxes and girls swathed in rhinestones and sequins. Outside, a weary-looking server leaving after her shift told me that everyone working tonight would rather be anyplace else.

I sympathize. I am apprehensive about this first meeting with New Guy’s mother, mostly because the difference in our ages is less than the number of fingers on one hand. He has prewarned her about this, but as she sits across the table from me I can tell that whatever amount of time she has spent considering the point, it has maybe not been long enough.

Beneath the table, New Guy has his hand on my leg. He is perhaps more nervous than I am about this meeting.

I’m surprised that he suggested it at all.

But I am also happy, because it means things are progressing.

Then again, it’s possible that he’s simply enjoying discomfiting his mother, who I’m told has a history of doing the same to him. He’s told me to expect her to bring up his past relationships and speak fondly of his exes, one of whom she liked enough that she invited him to live in her home after their breakup.

For the first half hour, she barely looks at me, addressing her conversation to her son. This is fine with me, as it gives me time to watch the promgoers seated around us. I never attended a prom, and find the whole thing bizarrely fascinating. The young women and men seem both curiously mature and frighteningly young. At 50, I could easily be their father, or even

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grandfather. And yet here I am on a date of my own with someone who attended his high school prom not terribly long ago.

This age difference has, surprisingly, not been a source of much anxiety for me, despite the fact that I have never been in a relationship with someone younger than myself. My ex and I had a 12-year difference between us. I remember, in the beginning, reassuring him that this was not an issue for me. He was doubtful, but in the decade that we were together it never was.

He has pre-warned her about this, but as she sits across the table from me I can tell that whatever amount of time she has spent considering the point, it has maybe not been long enough.

New Guy and I have a larger age gap.

Our second date was a celebration of his 31st birthday. When, early on, I raised the question of whether the 19-year difference concerned him, he said, “Well, it makes me sad that you’ll die before I do, but other than that, no.”

I am remembering this exchange when New Guy’s mother says “I ran into Beth the other day.”

Under the table, New Guy squeezes my knee. I take this as a cue to pay attention.

“Beth was New Guy’s prom date,” his mother informs me, finally glancing my way. “They made a lovely couple.”

“That was a long time ago, mom,” New Guy says.

“I still have the pictures,” his mother says, sighing.

“So,” New Guy says. “Mike has a new book out.”

The fact that I am a writer is something New Guy’s mother finds interesting. But not interesting enough to change tack. “You should call her,” she says. “I think she’d like to hear from you.”

“I haven’t spoken to her in 10 years,” New Guy says.

“Ten years is nothing,” his mother says. “It’s not like it’s 20.” She looks meaningfully at me and stabs a stuffed mushroom.

Nineteen, I think while, thankfully, the server arrives and I order another drink.

Before dinner is over, New Guy’s mother brings up both his ex-wife and his ex-boyfriend. “He was so handsome,” she informs me. “Really good looking. Whenever we went out, everyone thought he was my son.”

New Guy is gripping my leg so tightly, I know there will be bruises. But I’m actually finding his mother kind of delightful. She’s feisty. But so am I. “I totally get that,” I say, indicating New Guy. “Whenever this one and I go out, everybody thinks he’s my son.”

New Guy’s mother stares at me for a long moment. Then she returns to her chicken alfredo. But something has changed. The mood is lighter.

Later, while we’re driving home, she texts New Guy: I LIKE HIM. “As much as she likes Beth?” I ask.

“Probably not,” he says. “But it’s a start.” ▼ Michael Thomas Ford is a much-published Lambda Literary award-winning author. Visit Michael at michaelthomasford.com

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THE REAL DIRT

by Eric W. Wahl

Bulbs, Tubers, and Corms, Oh My!

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ur springtime was awash with color this year, partly due to our bulbs providing us with blooms, as they do every year with showstopping brilliance. But spring is not the only time of year that bulbs lend a helping hand to the garden. They can provide joy in just about every season.

But what are bulbs? What types are there and what do they do? Bulbs are storage devices that sustain a plant through dormant cycles. They provide all that the plants need to grow and bloom when it’s their time to shine.

True bulbs like daffodils and tulips are entirely complete plants. They send out a stem from the bulb that produces leaves and flowers every year like clockwork. They produce bulblets at the base which are the “offspring” of the mother plant.

Snowdrops are also derived from bulbs and are the first ones to show up in late winter, right before the vernal equinox.

Other bulbs include alliums, onions, and amaryllis.

Tubers are underground roots with fleshy portions that store the food for the plants. Dahlias and some begonias are produced from tubers.

Peonies, one of my favorites, are also considered tubers.

Corms are stout, short stems that include special tissues that store food.

Some corms also produce bulbletlike babies called cormels. They can be divided from the main plant and shared with friends or in other places of the garden. Crocus and gladiolus are examples of corms.

Rhizomes are yet another type of underground stem. They grow horizontally, and in some cases, aggressively, like bamboo. However, one of our spectacular rhizomes is the bearded iris which is very manageable and spreads slowly. Other

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examples of rhizomes are calla lily, canna, and lily of the valley.

We enjoyed a beautiful spring with our bountiful daffodils and tulips. These are winter-hardy bulbs that are planted in autumn and then bloom in early spring. However, there are summer blooming bulbs that are planted in spring and then bloom in summer, such as dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus.

They are usually treated more like annual plants or dug up and stored inside for over-wintering.

All bulbs prefer well-draining soil, and having a prepared bed rich in organic matter doesn’t hurt either. Water freshly planted bulbs so that their roots have a chance to grow and to settle the soil around them. However, they do not like saturated conditions because there is a chance for them to rot. As with everything in life, moderation is key.

I can remember as a child, the burst of yellows in the garden from all the daffodils. The splashes of reds, whites, and oranges from the tulips. We also had gladiolus, hyacinths, iris, and mom’s famous peonies. They were so beautiful. Some may have been passed down from her mother as I am told she had a green thumb as well.

As with all bulbous plants, it’s important to let them turn brown and die back naturally. Don’t cut them back too soon. Their leaves are conducting important business, photosynthesis. They are constantly making food as the sun shines down on them and storing that food in their bulbs for next year’s display.

If you’ve been paying attention, a consistent theme in my articles is sharing with your family and friends. Bulbs can be shared as well. Many of my mom’s peonies and irises are now growing in relatives’ gardens, friends’ gardens, and even in gardens down here in southern Delaware.

After three or so years in the ground, bulbs should be lifted and divided. The bulblets can be shared with loved ones or moved to open areas in the garden. They may take a couple years to produce blooms, but the wait is always worth it.

I encourage everyone to start experimenting with bulbs and plant your gardens with an array of colors, types, and bloom times. You won’t be disappointed. Have fun, and let’s garden together! ▼ Eric W. Wahl, RLA is a landscape architect at Element Design Group and president of the Delaware Native Plant Society.

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Extremely well maintained one level home offers 4 BR, 2 BA, a spectacular floor plan with both formal & DR as well as a spacious kitchen/ great room for casual living. Split BR design, large Master BR,& hardwood floors throughout most of the home. 2 foot bump out on left side of the home to make guest rooms more spacious. The sellers have upgraded roof to a hurricane roof, irrigation system w/ its own well, stainless steel range hood, upgraded gas range, upgraded HVAC/heating system, even added extra insulation in the attic! Total home surge protection system & professional ($7K!) security monitoring system.

This home has it all, and has been lovingly cared for! $415,000

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BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION, coastal design open floor plan with 5 BR, 4.5 BA, large front porch. Luxury kitchen with large island, custom built Amish cabinets, Master BRs on 1st, 2nd and lower levels. 2nd floor feature large loft area as well as 2 guest BRs with Jack & Jill bath.

Lower level basement features another MBR and storage area. Should be ready to call it your home by Spring 2019! Photos are of similar home, this home will have deeper front porch and it will be screened. $1,395,000

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From the moment you pull up to the paver driveway you will fall in love with this tree-shaded yet bright & cheerful Charleston style contemporary home featuring 4 BR, 4.5 BA, 10 foot ceilings, open floor plan w/ a formal DR, and a first floor en-suite BR. Upstairs features a loft area & 3 BR’s. Jenn Air gas range with convection oven, stainless steel appliances, tiled showers, Custom built white Shaker-style cabinets, gas FP, on-demand hot water, large rear slate-paved screened porch and decking. Low maintenance siding and irrigation. Low utilities w/ solar panels, and new high efficiency heat pumps last year! Easy stroll to beach and all of downtown Rehoboth. $1,395,000

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Well maintained 2 BR 1 BA mobile home close to downtown Lewes.

Home features spacious living area and large Master BR, plus an almost full length screened side porch! New kitchen flooring. Low cost plus low lot rent equals great value! Living here is less expensive than renting! Best of all, home has scenic view of farm fields! Close to community pool. ONLY $33,500!!

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BENJAMIN: COUNTER-SURFING DOODLE Benjamin is a 12-year-old golden doodle rescue.

His 104-pound stature is welcomed at nursing homes because when he visits the residents don’t have to bend over too far for petting. He also enjoys reading newspapers and magazines before his owners, Nancy and Vickie, get to them.

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A consistent strategy is always a sure-fire winner. Minimize your risks by playing the same game plan every time—condom and lube—and you won’t have to worry about any ups and downs. If alcohol or drugs enter the equation, you’ll already have hedged your bets with a proven approach. Have fun. Play smart.

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health+wellness Go Outside and Play!

by Marj Shannon

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lue skies, sunshine, what a day to…get the mother of all sunburns?! Yep. That welcome warmth isn’t all good; those ultraviolet rays can begin to damage skin in just 15 minutes. Take some simple precautions to avoid not only the immediate pain of the burn, but also some later-life consequences.

By the way, gray skies and gloom offer no protection from sunburn: ultraviolet rays can penetrate clouds—and singe your skin—all too easily on dismal days, too.

About those later-life consequences: If you just can’t face the summer without a bronze glow, you may be among those who—like 20 percent of our 2017 survey participants—are eventually diagnosed with skin cancer. The rate was highest (35 percent) among participants age 65 or older and lowest (4 percent) among those under age 55. Does that mean younger folks can sizzle themselves with impunity? Nope. Just wait: current “benefits” (that lovely hue!) can exact future costs.

I must go down to the sea again…. If you’re as fond of the water as John Masefield, it’s surely exerting its pull on you now. What to do if that “pull” is a rip current, bearing you out to sea?

......... SUN PRECAUTIONS .........

• And guys—you be especially careful out there: nearly 80 percent of drownings occur among males.

SUNSCREEN: Slather a layer of the stuff on all exposed skin, using a product with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. → Be generous—it takes a shot glass-full to cover your body. → Reapply it often—at least every two hours if you’re just basking in the sun; more frequently if you go into the water or sweat or towel it off.

SHADE: Take cover, especially during the hours of prime exposure (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Spend time under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter.

• Don’t panic as the shore recedes despite your best efforts to swim toward it.

• Go with the current, swimming parallel to the shore—it’s far less exhausting than struggling against it. Rip currents generally impact small areas, so you soon should swim out of it.

• Once free of the current, swim back to shore.

A few other water safety hints: • Watch the alcohol intake—among teens and adults, 70 percent of deaths related to water recreation (e.g., swimming, boating) involve alcohol.

• Love boating? Wear your life jacket! The US Coast Guard reported that in 2017, 76 percent of boating accident deaths were due to drowning. And 85 percent of those folks were not wearing life jackets.

• Taking that boat way, way out? Consider an EPIRB (Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon). At sea, adrift in (or out of) your boat, your cell phone is likely lacking a signal, or waterlogged, or both. Your EPIRB will emit a distress signal which will be transmitted to a ground station, alerting rescuers to your predicament and position.

The sea is vast and you are tiny.

COVER UP: Long-sleeved shirts and long pants offer some extra protection, as do closely-woven and darker-colored fabrics. Dry T-shirts protect better than wet ones. (But even a dry T-shirt has an SPF of less than 15—so it doesn’t offer enough protection on its own.) Some clothing is certified under international standards to offer ultraviolet protection—check labels.

HATS: Ones with wide brims that shade the ears and neck—as well as the face—offer the most protection. A tightly-woven fabric, like canvas, protects better than straw, which has all those holes in the weave. Baseball cap?

Doesn’t do anything for the ears or neck.

SUNGLASSES: These block UVA and UVB rays from reaching the eyes, helping to protect against cataracts as well as guarding the fragile skin around the eyes. Wraparound styles work best—they even block sunlight trying to sneak in from the side.

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Salvatore Seeley, Health & Wellness Program Director

Lions and tigers and bears—oh, my! What? In Delaware?! Oh, okay.

Not so much. But that’s not to say that predatory dangers do not lurk along our hiker/biker trails, amidst the dune grasses—or even in our own backyards.

Chief among them: tiny but potentially lethal ticks. Infected blacklegged and deer ticks can transmit the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease. Delaware is among the top 10 states in the US for incidence of Lyme disease.

How to avoid those ticks and prevent the disease?

Marj Shannon is an epidemiologist and wordsmith who has devoted her life to minutiae. She reports that yes, the devil is in the details. But claims she has seen a few gods there too.

HEADING INTO THE GREAT OUTDOORS

BACK FROM YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

YOU FOUND ONE! NOW WHAT?!

Avoid areas with tall grasses and leaf litter; try to stick to the center of trails.

Check your clothing, gear, and pets for ticks, removing any you find.

Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks, and closed shoes.

Tuck pant legs into socks.

If clothing needs to be washed, wash in hot water: warm and cold water will not kill ticks.

Tumble clothing (either dry or wet clothing) in a hot dryer.

Grasp the tick with fine-tipped tweezers, as close to your body as you can. Do not crush the tick—leaking body fluids may contain bacteria.

Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5 percent permethrin, or purchase permethrin-treated clothing. Permethrin will persist for days on unwashed clothing, so you don’t need to reapply it often.

Use an EPA-registered insect repellant, paying close attention to recommended concentrations for people of differing ages. The repellant will need to be reapplied every few hours.

Shower soon after coming indoors; this may serve to wash off unattached ticks.

Conduct a full body check for ticks, using a mirror to view hard-to-see places.

Closely examine areas such as underarms, hairlines, and creases—ticks like to hide.

Pull upward with a steady, even pressure—no jerking or twisting.

Mouth parts left behind in your skin? Just leave them— they usually slough off in a day or two.

Do NOT use nail polish, petroleum jelly or hot matches to make the tick “detach.”

Once it’s removed, wash the area—and your hands— with warm soapy water.

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Intentionally Inclusive

by Wes Combs

Passing the Equality Act

How Corporate America Helped Change Hearts and Minds

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n May 17, the LGBTQ community had something to cheer about for the first time in two and a half years, when the US House of Representatives passed The Equality Act. If enacted into law, this historic piece of legislation would extend civil rights protections to LGBTQ people by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, loan applications, education, public accommodations, and other areas.

Given the Republican-controlled Senate will not likely bring The Equality Act up for a vote, this victory is bittersweet because the legislation would have helped halt the reversal of Obama era policies banning LGBTQ discrimination. More importantly, the 50 percent of LGBTQ Americans who live in the 30 states still lacking state-wide legal non-discrimination protections will continue to risk being fired, denied housing, or refused service because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

As hard as this is to admit, I was initially nonchalant about the significance of this milestone because it felt like déjà vu. In 1996, the LGBTQ community failed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat when the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an earlier version of this legislation, failed on a 49-50 vote in the Senate. Both times, efforts to deny Americans the right to religious freedom was blamed on acceptance of LGBTQ people in society.

Fortunately, I snapped out of it shortly after receiving an email from the Acting Director of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Workplace Equality Program, Beck Bailey. He wanted to share the good news with current and former members of its Business Advisory Council. This group helps HRC by providing expert advice and counsel on LGBTQ workplace issues based on their business experience and knowledge. In particular, he credited the win, in part, to the 214 major corporations

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who supported the bill by becoming members of HRC’s Business Coalition for the Equality Act. Yet again, corporate America was flexing its muscles to influence elected officials to stand on the right side of history. This also happened in 2015 when 379 companies urged the Supreme Court to strike down state bans on same-sex marriage by signing on to a friend-of-thecourt brief. In both cases, the list included marketplace icons like Accenture, Coca-Cola, AT&T, and Marriott. Even way back in 1996, there were 80 companies that endorsed passage of ENDA. To help you understand why Beck’s email struck a chord with me, let’s take a look at how and why these employers became our allies in the first place. It did not happen overnight and not always because they believed supporting LGBTQ equality was the right thing to do. At the end of the day, the catalyst was tapping into the lucrative LGBTQ consumer market and its high discretionary income.

In the mid-90s, increased lobbying

by LGBTQ people who shared personal stories about mistreatment on the job because of who they loved was not enough to garner support from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

At the same time, HRC saw that major corporations were increasingly advertising in LGBTQ publications and sponsoring local pride events.

At a time when there were few if any legal protections for LGBTQ Americans, HRC and its members wanted to know how these advertisers treated their own LGBTQ employees. Did their non-discrimination policy include sexual orientation and gender identity? Did they offer health benefits to domestic partners? If so, then LGBTQ consumers will show the love and buy your products.

This is when a lightbulb went off in the minds of HRC staff, board, and Business Advisory Council. What if there was a way to offer consumers a way of validating whether or not a company deserved their

support? They envisioned a benchmarking tool that measured the degree to which corporate America provided their LGBTQ employees with vital non-discrimination protections.

This led to the creation of the game-changing Corporate Equality Index (CEI) in 2002. Achieving a perfect score on HRC’s CEI was like getting the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. Soon, not only were brands like American Airlines and AT&T tailoring advertising to LGBTQ people, but they also added workplace protections and provided domestic partner health benefits ahead of their competitors.

At the same time, employers in the technology sector, including IBM, recognized that securing market share dominance also required attracting and retaining the best talent possible. That meant creating a workplace environment that valued everyone regardless of their background, including their sexual orientation or gender identity.

While some in our community view corporations as the enemy and criticize their sponsorship of nonprofit events, it is important to remember the role they played in shifting public opinion. Sure, there are times when missteps raise questions about their authentic commitment. Thanks to HRC, the CEI continues to raise the bar as to what is required to earn and maintain our trust. ▼ Wesley Combs is a diversity and inclusion expert and a passionate social justice advocate.

He is the founding Principal of Combs Advisory Services where he works with clients who share his values of enabling equity, equality and opportunity in the workplace and the community

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Did you know that CAMP Rehoboth provides • Community Space, Meeting Rooms, Public Courtyard • Diversity Training for City & Park Police •Advocacy for LGBTQ & Other Human Rights Issues • Sexual Health Counseling (Couples & Individuals) • Health Testing (partnership/Beebe Medical Center) • HIV Prevention, Education & Testing • CAMP Rehoboth Chorus • Support Groups • Safe Haven for Youth • Grief Counseling • Public WiFi • Information Resources on Area Services • Tourist Information Services • Gallery & Performance Space for Artists • Fundraising Assistance for Other Area Non-Profits • Ticket Sales for Other Organizations • Women’s FEST Weekend • Promotion for Local Non-profit Events

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CommunityNews Newly Launched Milton Pride Celebrations Set for June 6-9

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he Milton Theatre is proud to announce another Sussex County milestone in partnership with CAMP Rehoboth Community Center for the first annual Milton Pride Week, with various events held at the historic venue on June 6-9.

The Pride events will feature representation from various LGBTQ organizations in southern Delaware including Rehoboth PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Cape Henlopen High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Delaware Pride, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Delaware, and many more!

Milton Pride Week will feature several events with a pre-show dance party featuring DJ Jamie Fox, and a

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pride-themed photo wall, together with information booths staffed by representatives from partner organizations. Plus, exclusive Milton Pride merchandise will be available for purchase. A portion of the ticket price to all events will be donated to the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.

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

Events include the Thursday, June 6 presentation of the film Boy Erased, starring Nicole Kidman. It’s an important and moving story.

Tickets to all events are available at MiltonTheatre.com or via phone at 302-684-3038.

TransLiance Sets Regular Meet-Up Rehoboth TransLiance, a social group for anyone with an interest in the many shades of gender— and their allies—has established a regular meet-up event at Diego’s Bar & Nightclub.

The next event will be Saturday, June 6, starting at 7 p.m. at the club on Rehoboth Avenue Extended. There is a cash bar and often a food truck outside. It’s an opportunity for socializing and dancing in a safe environment.

For more information, contact TransLiance at meetup.com/ Rehoboth-TransLiance.▼

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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.

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

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

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

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

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 Diego’s Hideaway, 37298 Rehoboth Ave......................................302-227-0818 Dos Locos, 208 Rehoboth Ave............................................. 302-227-3353 Go Fish, 24 Rehoboth Ave..............................................................302-226-1044 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

BUILDING/CLEANING/REMODELING/LANDSCAPING

A.G. Renovations ...........................................................................302-947-4096 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

Lupo Italian Kitchen, 247 Rehoboth Ave.......................................302-226-2240

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

Palate Bistro, 19266 Coastal Hwy.................................................302-249-8489

Cape Henlopen Senior Center—Rehoboth (age 50+)....................302-227-2055

Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave...........................................302-226-1139

CHEER Centers of Sussex County (age 50+)..................................302-515-3040

Rigby’s, 404 Rehoboth Ave............................................................302-227-6080

Delaware Aging & Disability Resource Center...............................800-223-9074

Shorebreak Lodge, 10 Wilmington Ave.........................................302-227-1007

Delaware Human Relations Commission Housing & public accommodation............................................877-544-8626

The Pines, 56 Baltimore Avenue....................................................302-567-2726 The Pond, First & Rehoboth Ave....................................................302-227-2234

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SERVICES AT THE BEACH

Delaware Information Line............................................................................2-1-1

Delaware Pride—Community events, annual Pride Festival..........302-265-3020

Delaware HIV Consortium - Statewide..........................................302-654-5471

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gay Men’s 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

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

INSURANCE

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

LEGAL/ACCOUNTING/TRUST SERVICES

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

LOCKSMITHS

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

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

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

MASSAGE THERAPY/FITNESS

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

COUNSELING/THERAPY/LIFE COACH

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

EVENT PLANNING/CATERING

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

FLORISTS

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

FUNERAL SERVICES

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

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........... 302-571-8171 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 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

HAIR SALONS/TATTOO & PIERCING

McGuiness Group, 246 Rehoboth Ave...........................................302-227-3883

Gregory Meyers Hair Studio, 20245 Bay Vista Rd & Rt 1..............302-727-5331

Sea Bova Associates, 20250 Coastal Hwy........................... 302-227-1222

Beach Cuts, 214 Rehoboth Ave.................................................... 302-226-ROBB

Randy Mason/Shirley Kalvinsky, Lingo Realty................................302-227-3883

Stephan & Co Salon & Spa, 19266 Coastal Hwy................... 302-260-9478

Troy Roberts, Mann & Sons, 414 Rehoboth Ave............................302-228-7422

HEALTH-RELATED

TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

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

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

AIDS Delaware – Kent & Sussex Counties.....................................302-226-3519 AIDS Hotline – Delaware statewide...............................................800-422-0429

Accent On Travel, 37156 Rehoboth Ave.............................. 302-278-6100 ITN Southern Delaware (age 60+ or disabled)...............................302-448-8486

Beebe Healthcare, 26744 J.J. Williams Hwy.................................302-645-3300

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

CAMPsafe AIDS education & prevention program of CAMP Rehoboth........................................................................302-227-5620

POPULAR LGBTQ BEACHES

Christiana Care HIV Wellness Clinic ..............................................302-933-3420 Christiana Care LGBTQ Health Initiatives.......................................302-733-1227

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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Eating Out

by Fay Jacobs

It’s Not Just for Once in a Blue Moon

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t gave me a jolt when I realized that the venerable Blue Moon restaurant in Rehoboth has been in town 38 years and counting. And I’ve been dining there 26 of those years.

That’s a lot of marvelous meals.

And just as the growth and success of CAMP Rehoboth helped change the culture of coastal Sussex County to a welcoming place for the LGBTQ community, so did the Blue Moon, along with its 1980s companion, the Back Porch.

Together, these two restaurants changed the culinary culture at the beach. What used to be mainly a fried fish and French-fry haven became an area noted for award-winning contemporary cuisine.

And it did its part for the LGBTQ culture as well.

When the Blue Moon first opened in 1981, along with the rave reviews from the likes of the New York Times, it had to contend with flying bottles and beer cans plus shouted slurs hurled into the bar. But the Blue Moon stood its ground and became a beloved restaurant and go-to venue for the entire diverse community, including Delaware governors, national celebrities, bachelorette parties, and an enormous spectrum of people who love excellent food in a fun, but sophisticated atmosphere.

When restaurant founder Joyce Felton retired, the restaurant portion of the business came under the ownership of Lion and Meghan Gardner. Meghan handles the busy Blue Moon catering business and Lion is Executive Chef. He’s been dazzling both diners and restaurant writers at the Moon since 2006.

When Bonnie and I visited on a Thursday evening two weeks ago, it was clear that the restaurant’s food, ambiance, and service were up to its glorious reputation. We sat on the enclosed porch, our favorite spot, enjoying cocktails (classic and generous cosmos) and the amuse-bouche presentation of Gorgonzola stuffed dates wrapped in bacon on shortbread with a dab of peanut butter. Nice touch!

Our server, Charlie, jovial and professional, set the pace— long enough to enjoy the cocktails but available to take our order the instant we looked around. He brought us tempting brioche rolls with a honey-pepper butter, which we nibbled on but carefully avoided finishing lest we ruin what was yet to come.

We sampled the nightly cheese board, with truffle goat’s milk cheese and aged, raw blue cheese, accompanied by pear and apple slices, cucumbers, blackberries, blueberries, and

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flat bread. Great companion to those cosmos.

My appetizer choice was the Beef Tenderloin Tartare, served with a quail egg atop and house made potato chips.

Either you love steak tartare or you don’t. Bonnie loved the chips. I thought the beef with chopped onion, horseradish, and spectacular seasonings was divine.

Next up from the evening’s chef de cuisine, Nelson, came two entrees, equally wonderful and plentiful. We shared the house specialty of Lamb Bolognaise with a hearty tomato sauce over wide, perfectly cooked house-made noodles and the unique Duck Stroganoff with spaetzle.

Both entrees were impressive and generous enough for half of each to become our next day’s Blue Moon luncheon.

No review of this legendary eatery would be complete without their famous dessert, which used to be called Second-Wordin-Name-of-Restaurant Pie, a towering ice cream and whipped cream confection completing birthday and anniversary celebrations since 1981. But due to a legal dustup with the giant corporation behind certain round, chocolate lunar pie cookies, served throughout the 20th century at general stores everywhere, the aforementioned dessert has been replaced by the Blue Moon Chocolate Verrine, or Moon Bomb.

Not to worry. The combination of dark chocolate cocoa cream, dulce de leche, and walnut brown butter, with a high hat of meringue, looks very, very familiar. And though it has small and inventive differences, like that touch of raspberry, it’s as fantastic as the original.

The number of dollar signs on Trip Advisor shows $$$$, as with all of our sophisticated restaurants in the area. But we find if you choose carefully you can get the Blue Moon experience by bending but not breaking the bank.

The Blue Moon is open seven days a week for dinner beginning at 5 p.m. There’s a terrific brunch on Sundays. The adjacent bar and lounge has a ton of entertainers, drag shows, summer comics, and the fabulous Pamela Stanley on piano and vocals to offer. Check it out.

And savor everything about this historic Sears Craftsman house on Baltimore Avenue and the restaurant inhabiting it.

The Blue Moon remains a touchstone of Rehoboth’s history of change and an agent for its happy culinary and cultural future.▼

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GET OUTDOORS!

GO FLY A KITE

…kite flying can be as simple, or as challenging, as you want to make it.

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by Stefani Deoul

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s the immortal Mary Poppins sang, “fly a kite and send it soaring….”

Which turns out to be an ideal beach activity.

Who knew, but there is a beginning to kite flying season, kicked off by the Great Delaware Kite Festival. It’s flown for more than 50(!) years, soaring high at Cape Henlopen State Park, co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation; it’s held each year on Good Friday.

True, we missed it. But if we start practicing now, we will be kite-flyingready by next year’s festival.

So go fly a kite. And where better to practice than our own beaches? Since the water is still too cold for swimming, we might as well hit our sandy shorelines with our brand-new kites.

In doing so, we will join an ancient tradition. The kite, it turns out, has a history so old it predates the invention known commonly as “paper.”

According to nationalkitemonth.org, kite flying began almost 2,500 years ago, started by a philosopher named Mo Di, also known as Mozi (468-376 BCE), who lived on Mount Lu near Weifang in China’s Shandong Province.

Mozi, so the story goes, spent three years creating a wooden bird in the shape of an eagle, which he succeeded in keeping airborne for one entire day.

Then it broke. However, Mozi’s pupil, Lu Ban, came up with the idea of using a lighter material known as bamboo, which allowed him to keep the kite in the air for three whole days.

And while perhaps Mozi only wanted to “touch the heavens,” kites quickly found more practical uses. First, as weather vanes, their specialty being wind direction.

Then, they morphed into a weapon.

According to lore, the Chinese General Han Hsin, of the Han Dynasty, in 200 BC

flew a kite over the walls of a city he was attacking to measure how far his army would have to tunnel to reach past the defenses. His kite reported back and he was victorious.

When the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 CE) invented paper-making, kite flying began its expansion into the general population, never leaving its science roots too far behind.

Fast forward a few centuries, and Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Wilson flew their kites to learn more about wind and weather. The Wright brothers experimented with kites as part of their development of the airplane. The US Weather Bureau flew kites designed by William Eddy and Lawrence Hargraves to raise meteorological instruments and cameras.

During World War I, British, French, Italian, and Russian armies all used kites for enemy observation and signaling.

By World War II, for each airplane that replaced a kite, the US Navy found several new uses. Harry Saul’s Barrage Kite prevented airplanes from flying too low over targets. Pilots lost at sea raised the Gibson-Girl box kite so they could be found. And Paul Garber’s target kite, a large steerable diamond, was used for target practice and aircraft recognition at sea.

Post war, East Germany banned the use of very large kites just in case any industrious person was thinking of using one to fly over the Berlin Wall.

And lest you think kite flying is solely relegated to the ancient and/or historic, in the last 50 years there has been an explosion of kite-making materials.

Ripstop nylon, fiberglass, and carbon graphite are all making kites stronger, lighter, more durable, and way more colorful, while new inventions such as Francis Rogallo’s flexi-wing and Domina Jalbert’s parafoil kites are turning kite technology into modern hang-gliders and sport parachutes.

Even the brand-new Mary Poppins Returns, designed to satisfy those who know the original while investing in an entirely new generation, made sure they had that darn kite featured.

Maybe the worst part of adulting is

forgetting how simple joys are contagious. And kite flying can be as simple, or as challenging, as you want to make it.

You can, for example, casually, easily, go down to the boardwalk, stop in at Rehoboth Toy & Kite (or if you’re in Lewes, check out Kid’s Ketch), and pick between ready made options from the old flat kite (diamond shaped with a string) to box kites, delta kites (a personal favorite), dragon kites, all the way through stunt kites, and parafoil kites, yours for the zooming. The kite shop has been in town 26 years, outfitting would-be kite people.

If, however, you’re feeling like you need to say something special to someone, go online and pick up a plain-white, diamond kite kit. Color it in yourself and let your proverbial flag fly. (Caution: beaches are public places for all—keep it clean—and yes, I do hear that old “good grief, Charlie Brown” emanating from you already, nonetheless.)

You can let it soar and relax, or if you’re feeling it, learn “the square,” “the mount,” and “ladder down.” Or even better, bring your tunes with you and work out a routine for a free-flight performance with musical accompaniment.

Do we think there’s a kite to “YMCA” waiting to happen? Or maybe Katy Perry’s “Firework,” executed with parafoils?

And if this is all too much for you, just stop by Browesabout, or the library, or Biblion, and pick up a copy of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Prop up your umbrella, sit in the sand, hear the roar of the ocean, and learn about the world of kite fighting. Maybe between chapters you might find a little time to look “…up through the atmosphere, up where the air is clear….” You might find as magical a beach moment in the skies above, as your toes find burrowing in the sand.

Happy flying! ▼ Images above (this page): Kites from Rehoboth Toy and Kite Company, on Rehoboth Avenue and the North Boardwalk. The store has been in business 26 years and still flying.

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SCENES FROM REHOBOTH BEACH Ready for Summer! CAMP Rehoboth Celebrates Founders’ Circle, Washington Blade Summer Kickoff at Blue Moon, Birthday Bashes, RB Hotspots, and More!

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THIS PAGE 1) Gail Jackson, Muriel Hogan, Mike DeFlavia, Natalie Moss, Debbie Woods, Leslie Sinclair, Bonnie Quesenberry, Fay Jacobs, Jerry Snipes, Sharyn Warwick, Matt Turlinski, Murray Archibald, Tony Burns, Carol White, Tara Sheldon, Chris Beagle, Jane Blue, Sandra Skidmore, David Wade, Sandra Pace, Barb Passikoff, Tony Sowers, and Eric Engelhart at the CAMP Rehoboth Founders’ Circle Brunch at G Restaurant.

OPPOSITE PAGE 2) Alex Yearley, Kelly Sheridan, Rich Snell, Ron Bass, George Robbins, Leslie Rogan, Ellen Feinberg, Maggie Ottato, Cathin Bishop, and Joan Glass at the CAMP Rehoboth Founders’ Circle Brunch. 3) James Rhodes, Bob McCullough, Tom Collins, Andy Brangenberg, Jeff McGuire, David Hagelin, Ernie Johnson, and Bryan Hecksher at Dos Locos. 4) Bill Toner, John Flynn, Eddie Adam, Phillip Anderson, Chad States, Ken Donahue, Clay Andersen, John Derrick, Andy Dorosky, Thom Harris, Eric Korpon, Rob DiMauro, Jay Chalmers, John Potthast, Romulus Barba, Mark Lynn, and Jose Peguero at Diego’s Bar & Nightclub. 5) Mike Adkins and Cory Rose at Aqua.

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

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OPPOSITE PAGE 1) Jordi Alvarez, Nancy Glynn, Bill Shields, Curt Leciejewski, Tracey Rossetto, Andres Tremois, John Bator, Laura Mason, Kevin Naff, Paul Smedberg, Matthew Stensrud, Michael Cohen, and Mike Moleksy at Aqua. 2) Trey Kraus, Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Dick Byrne, Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Lisa Schlosser, Sherri Brown, Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Steve Scheffer, Charles Bounds, Magnolia Applebottom, Leslie Sinclair, Wes Combs, Debbie Woods, Lou Chibbaro, and Peter Schott at the Washington Blade Party at Blue Moon. 3) A.J. Hemphill, Katie Axell, Marc Chase, George Toma, Richard Looman, Pamala Stanley, Bobby Hughes, B. Whalley, Carrie Lingo, Dina Rizzo, Kevin McDuffie, Tyler Townsend, Sam Steward, Candace Gaull, Jason Abella, Beau Croll, Dave Calhoun, Michael Manuel, and Jeff McCracken at The Pines. 4) Cindy Gale and Amy Dwarnik at The Pond.

THIS PAGE 5) Tracey Kreidler, Robin Smith, Taz Kelly, Kim Brackeen, Lita Weiss, Trinity Coleman, Dottie Pope, Cathie Leger, Laura Reitman, Joann Glussich, Greg Oliver, Marty Vitalie, Cliff Lassahn, and Rob Jasinski at The Pond. 6) Amir Baghery, Mat Gulic, Jeff Raver, Carl Armideo, Joe Ray, Jason Blachek, Michael Young, Scott Sylvester, Ronal Garcia, Hugh Fuller, John Wallden, Tony Burns, Nick Leffler, and Rich Norcross at Iguana Grill. 7) Andy Isaksen, Taryn Isaksen, Todd Babish, Michael Taggert, Stacey Jennings, Travis Pierce, and Chris Leady at Michaels’ Birthday Boys Bash.

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

INDIGO LEVEL Murray Archibald & In Memory of Steve Elkins X David Binder Wesley Blickenstaff* Jane Blue & Louisa Watrel X Joe Brannen & John Klomp X Mark Bromley & David Salie* Tom Brown X Elizabeth Carl & Tori Hill* Pat Catanzariti & Carole Ramos* Richard Coss & Mike Hull Donna Davis & Gail Jackson X Lou Fiore & Jim Burke* Jim & Tom Flower* Gary Gajewski David & Marti Garrett* Holly Horn & Kathleen Garrity X Claire Ippoliti X Maureen Keenan & Teri Dunbar X John Kelly & Dan Chappell Jerry Kennedy & Robert Quinones X Russell Koerwer & Stephen Schreiber X Laurie Kuebler Curtis J. Leciejewski, DDS, PA X Stephen Manos X Edward Miller & Edwin Hotaling* Thom Morris & Jim Slusher Natalie Moss & Evelyn Maurmeyer X Rick Mowery & Joe Conn X Tom Negran & Marc Anthony Worosilo X David Nelson & William McManus X John Newton & Mowry Spencer X Mark Niehaus & Brooks Honeycutt X Jeanine O’Donnell - State Farm*

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

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

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

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

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VOICES FROM STONEWALL See and Hear What Happened at the Stonewall Inn

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n Saturday, June 22, at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, the show Voices of Stonewall will present the words and emotions of the people involved in the uprising that harnessed the energy for the gay rights revolution.

The stories of the accidental gay rights pioneers, the police who clashed with them, and the reporters who covered the uprising 50 years ago will bring the incident back to life.

The show, conceived by Michael Gilles and directed by Fay Jacobs, will be performed at 4 and 7 p.m., June 22. Tickets are $20 and benefit CAMP Rehoboth.

The production features the words of the brave, angry, impetuous drag queens, and closeted men and women at the bar that had been raided one time too many; the tales of reporters who witnessed the initial riot and following four-night protest; and the stories of the police officers, neighbors, and passersby who were swept up into history.

Actors Michael and Sally Gilles, Eloise Ullman, and Max Dick will bring audiences the words of the people who

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fought back on that terrible night in June a half century ago.

Michael Gilles compiled and organized the script, adding narration and context to the collected words of the Stonewall riot participants. Gilles is the author of a host of produced plays, including Annapolis, Maryland’s longrunning Talent Machine, Late Nights in Cars, and Kate’s Requiem, He acts, directs, and founded Theatre 11, also in Annapolis. He is also a feature writer for Letters from CAMP Rehoboth.

Sally Gilles, an actor, singer, and musical director has performed leading roles in numerous musicals, including Bye Bye Birdie, Anything Goes, and Singing in the Rain. She has been onstage in Rehoboth with Jerry’s Girls and currently sings with the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus.

Max Dick also has a long theatrical history, performing in or directing over 50 musicals, plays, and benefits, first with the Altoona Community Theatre, then moving to Rehoboth where he has worked with Clear Space Theatre Company, Possum Point Players, and more. He sings with the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus and serves as a CAMP

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Playwright Michael Gilles did a whole lot of reading and research to seek out the explosive first-person stories of the Stonewall pioneers.

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Out & About

by Eric C. Peterson

The Band Came Back

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ast summer, a new production of Mart Crowley’s The Boys in the Band came to Broadway. It was the 50th anniversary of the play’s debut, but also a Broadway premiere.

In 1968, the play was a smash hit, but probably too controversial to play on a Broadway stage. It was an off-Broadway show.

If you’re unfamiliar, the play doesn’t have a central character, so much as a central event: Michael is throwing a birthday party for Harold, and he’s invited their friends, a group of gay men living in pre-Stonewall New York. Not on the guest list, but making an appearance nonetheless, are Michael’s college friend Alan (who may or may not be gay himself) and a nameless hustler known only as “Cowboy,” who is one of Harold’s many gifts.

In 1968, the play was a revelation.

Never had the lives of gay men been explored in this way, and many of the actors’ agents warned their clients not to do the show, saying it might kill their careers. By 2018, the play was a period piece, examining the way gay men lived decades ago. The apartment, the costumes, even the performances evoked a nostalgia for the late 60s, when most of the actors on stage hadn’t been born yet.

A film version of The Boys in the Band was released in 1970, featuring the play’s entire original cast. And this year, it was announced that the entire cast of the revival (notable in that they’re all openly gay actors) is reuniting to make another filmed version, this time for Netflix.

The Boys in the Band has always been a little controversial. Many critics objected to the depiction of a group of homosexuals whose self-loathing was so deep that it spilled over into their relationships with each other.

Indeed, the dialogue is almost purely insult comedy in the first act, when the characters are sober.

As the play continues and the sobriety fades away, many of the

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exchanges are shockingly cruel. For 50 years, there have been (and continue to be) many people who believe that The Boys in the Band is bad for the gay community, designed to make gay men hate themselves and everyone else look on us with (at best) pity or (at worst) scorn.

I see the value in these viewpoints.

I think stories are important, and I believe they teach us how to see each other—and how to see ourselves— perhaps more than we’d like to admit.

And, there is truth to the charge that the characters in The Boys in the Band are full of internalized homophobia. One of them arrives at the party upset that his “shrink” wasn’t available to see him that day, to help cure him of his sexual desire for other men.

For 50 years, there have been (and continue to be) many people who believe that The Boys in the Band is bad for the gay community…

At the play’s end, both Harold and Michael explicitly address the hatred he feels for himself—and after a thoroughly dramatic crying jag, Michael exits the stage, announcing that he’s off to midnight mass. It can be difficult to have empathy for these characters, many of whom bully others while feeling thoroughly victimized. It’s not a pleasant psychological profile.

But I will admit: I like the play. When I first saw the 1970 film, I was a young gay man eager to learn my history. It felt a little dated and very “stagey”—

it’s painfully obvious that this was a theatrical adaptation. But it was also very funny—and while it didn’t mirror my story completely, it felt true.

The conversation sounded like many conversations that I have with my friends today. We’re perhaps not so reliably clever, spouting off laugh lines at perfect 90-second intervals, but we are a funny crew, and often do express our affection for each other through ribbing and poking each other. And sometimes, we’ll hit a sore spot.

It’s often said that comedy comes from pain; I think that’s true for a lot of my friends, and for the characters in The Boys in the Band. Many of us carry scars that haven’t fully healed from growing up in dark, lonely closets—and even in a post-Ellen, post-Will & Grace world, being part of a still-oppressed minority group can still be painful—not every day, not all the time, but it’s there. We can celebrate a new poll that indicates that 70 percent of Americans would welcome a gay president, while knowing that it’s a question we still must ask.

So, I’ll watch the new The Boys in the Band when it’s available later this year. I’ll laugh at the jokes, I’ll dig the groovy threads, and I’ll know that it’s not a completely true account of my gay experience, decades later. But true enough. ▼ Eric Peterson is a diversity & 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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by Doug Yetter

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ack in my high school days, I was the geeky kid who ingratiated myself to the band and choir directors by offering to organize their libraries, and doing pretty much any other task they hated. While working in the band library one day I ran across “The Unanswered Question” by Charles Ives. I’d never heard of the piece, or knew anything about the composer.

Turns out Ives became, and remains, one of my favorites.

Born in the fall of 1874, Charles was the child of George Ives—a Danbury, Connecticut bandmaster known for his musical experimentation, and young Charles’ first major musical influence.

Ives was playing organ at the local Presbyterian church by 12, and composing at 13.

One of Ives’ favorite pastimes was to stand in the town square and listen to numerous bands playing simultaneously—conducting one band with his right hand, another with his left, and perhaps tapping his toes to a third. You should check out his “Central Park in the Dark in the Good Old Summertime.”

Though Ives won a Pulitzer and a Grammy for his music, he made his living as an insurance salesman and actuary and devised creative ways to structure life insurance packages for “people of means”—laying the foundation for our current-day estate planning.

Though I’m not expecting any of you to become big Ives fans, I am encouraging you to think out of the box this summer! Try browsing through an art gallery while you’re listening to the music playing at the bandstand.

Or spend happy hour with your friends before seeing a show. My feelings wouldn’t be hurt if a few of you do become fans of Charles Ives too!

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CAMP Rehoboth Puts Art at The Heart of Our Community HeART & Soul—Last Call!

An annual art auction has become a tradition at CAMP Rehoboth for more than ten years, and the proceeds from the auction help fund our mission and support the arts. CAMP Rehoboth is at the heart of the community, and the artists who share their amazing talents are all part of its collective soul, which allowed this show to almost name itself.

HeART & Soul features the work of over a dozen accomplished and popular artists, including Sondra N. Arkin, Rod Cook, Donna Deely, Sam Dixon, Gary Fisher, Yvonne M. Frankis, Susan Frey, Terry Isner, Jane Knaus, Jeffery Todd Moore, Aina NergaardNammack, Renata Price, Barbara

Warden, and Melissa Widerkehr. The exhibit has been on display for a month and ends Saturday, June 1, with a Closing Bid Reception from 4-7 p.m.

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

And the Bands Played On… Summer just wouldn’t be complete without a band concert. So whether you’re strolling the boardwalk with a tub of beach fries, or sitting “cheek-to-cheek” on the benches, you’re in for a heapin’ helpin’ of FREE entertainment this summer. The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand continues the tradition with their 57th season of concerts for the entire family every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening through Labor Day. Love Seed Mama Jump kicks off the festivities on Flag Day—Friday, June 14.

This six-piece rock band from Dewey Beach always provides an energetic and engaging show. Saturday, June 15 is a tribute in four-part harmony to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons called Lights Out. Rounding out the weekend on Sunday, June 16 is the long-standing

bluegrass group Jackson Flats—now expanded into an electric band with everything from Johnny Cash to the Beatles and Willie Nelson to Prince. This I have to hear!

You can spend the first official day of summer with the fantastic US Air Force Band Singing Sergeants—23 active duty musicians who comprise the official chorus of the Air Force and never disappoint—Friday, June 21. Saturday, June 22 will be a special treat for you beach-loving Parrotheads when Parrotbeach takes the stage, singing all of your Jimmy Buffet faves, plus an assortment of “island” tunes.

Sunday, June 23 gives us a good, old-fashioned band concert: the Rehoboth Concert Band—60+ local musicians under the direction of Sharon

arts+entertainment Still. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. which gives you plenty of time to grab dinner before, or rustle up something to eat while you’re being entertained. Check out the full schedule at rehobothbandstand.com.

As a complement to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand schedule, the City of Lewes presents a series of 12 FREE concerts in Stango Park on the open-air stage next to the Lewes Library every Tuesday night from June 11 through August 27. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to the Cape Henlopen High School auditorium. Featured groups include the US Navy Band Commodores (the Navy’s official Brass Band) on June 11. The Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition will keep your toes tapping on June 18. June 25, you’ll be treated to the sounds of the Delaware National Guard Army Band.

(NOTE: This concert will be moved to Bethel United Methodist—129 W. 4th in Lewes—if the weather turns dicey.) Local favorites the Funsters kick off your 4th of July celebration two days early on July 2. The Stango Park concert series is co-sponsored

by WSFS Bank, and a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or a beach chair! All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and did I mention that they’re FREE?!?

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PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Rehoboth Community Center (37 Baltimore Ave.; 302-227-5620; camprehoboth.com) presents Voices From Stonewall to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Conceived and written by Michael Gilles and Fay Jacobs. June 22, 4 & 7 p.m.

Cinema Art Theater (17701 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes; 302-313-4032; rehobothfilm.com) screens new independent films through the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. National Theatre Live: The Audience, June 17 & 18. Check their website for films and show times.

Clear Space Theatre Company (20 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-2270; ClearSpaceTheatre.org) presents Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, ‘night Mother—May 31-June 2. Their summer rep season opens June 25 with Mamma Mia!, followed by Hello, Dolly!, and The Wedding Singer.

Dickens Parlour Theatre (35715 Atlantic Avenue, Millville; 302-8291071; dptmagic.com) offers magic and comedy in an intimate setting. May 31-June 1: Eric Dittelman; June 7 & 8: Delmarva Improv Comedy Group (adults only); June 13-15: Kevin Bethea; June 19-25: The Great Kaplan.

Freeman Stage (31750 Lake View Drive, Selbyville; 800-840-9227; freemanstage.org) begins their 2019 season on May 31: Locals Under the Lights. June events include: 1: The Fab Four—The Ultimate Tribute; 7: An Evening with the Mavericks; 8: The Mighty O.A.R. with American Authors; 14: Mid-Atlantic Symphony Starry Night Opera with Opera Delaware; 15: The Tamburitzans. Check their website for details and forget about those Dianna Ross tickets—the July 2 concert is sold out.

The Milton Theater (110 Union St., Milton; 302-684-3038; miltontheatre. com) “keeps Milton weird”! May 31: The Male Intellect—An Oxymoron?

June events: 1: The Male Intellect; 2: Scrapple—Black Sabbath Tribute; 6: Boy Erased; 7: Magnolia Applebottom; 8: Queen Flash; 9: Milton Pride Fest Celebration of Life; 13: The Shining; 14: Peek-a-Boo Revue (18+ only); 15: The Ultimate Johnny Cash Experience.

Check their website for details.

Music School of Delaware (23 N. Walnut St., Milford; 302-422-2043; musicschoolofdelaware.org) presents conductor Joanna Ward directing a “Spring Concert”—highlighting music for treble voices, and previewing the repertoire for their Baltic Tour— featuring their Cantabile Women’s Chorus (Milford) and the Delaware Women’s Chorus (Wilmington) on June 1 (4 p.m.) at Avenue United Methodist Church (20 N. Church St., Milford).

Possum Point Players (441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown; 302-856-4560; possumpointplayers.org) has Dixie Swim Club—a comedy about five Southern women who meet at the same Outer Banks cottage every August for 33 years. On the boards (or should that be “diving boards”?) from June 7-16.

Second Street Players (2 South Walnut Street, Milford; 302-422-0220/800838-3006; secondstreetplayers.com) has begun rehearsals for Happy Days A New Musical, opening July 19.

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Abraxas Studio of Art (515 Federal Street, Lewes; 302-645-9119; abraxasart. com) features the oil portraits and landscape paintings of Abraxas.

Heidi Lowe Gallery (328 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-2279203; heidilowejewelry. com) has unique handmade pieces and classes in jewelry making. Check out Mineral Instincts—with work

by Aimee Petkus and Anna Johnson, on display through June.

Anna Hazzard Museum (17 Christian Street, 302-2261119) offers a glimpse into the history of 1870s Rehoboth Beach as a place for religious camp meetings—named for former owner and civic leader, Anna Hazzard.

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 HeART & Soul— through June 1 (See listing elsewhere in this column).

Cape Artists Gallery (110 W. 3rd Street, Lewes; 302-644-7733; capeartists. org) is a half block from the Zwaanendael Museum (See listing elsewhere in this column) and features the work of two dozen artists, with much of their art focused on beach scenes.

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

Gallery 37 (8 South Walnut Street, Milford; 302-2652318; marciareedpainting. com) represents over 45 artists and artisans from

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

Awakenings—photography

by Brook Hedge through June 25. Opening reception on June 1 from 5-7 p.m.

Rehoboth Art League (12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres; 302-227-8408; rehobothartleague.org)

has a fantastic schedule of classes—pottery to pen and ink technique to jewelry making… something for everyone.

Current exhibitions: On the Road (juried Coastal Camera Club), Voyages (works by Caroline Huff & Sharon Strine), and Secret Places (juried Members’ Showcase)—through June 9. Recent Acquisitions: The Permanent Collection— through June 9. Coastal Living (juried Members’ Showcase Exhibition)— through July 14. Make sure you have the 70th Cottage Tour of Art on your calendar—July 9 & 10.

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

Painting by Ward Ellinger, at Ward Ellinger Gallery.

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.

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

This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.

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BOOKED SOLID The Stonewall Riots: Coming Out in the Streets

by Gaye E. Pitman c.2019, Abrams Books for Young Readers, $17.99/$22.99 Canada 208 pages To anybody else, that tchotchke would be worthless.

To you, though, it oozes with memories, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why you keep it: because it represents special people, remarkable times, or things you hold in your heart.

One glance, and you instantly recall something you want to remember, so in The Stonewall Riots by Gayle E. Pitman, take a look at 50 objects that represent LGBTQ history.

Ancient statues and classic paintings can tell you a lot about what people did long ago, and what they thought or liked. The same goes with items that are modern, although some accounts get â&#x20AC;&#x153;complicatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially if that story differs depending on who tells it,â&#x20AC;? says Pitman. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happened in at least part of the tale of gay liberation: few records were kept, newspapers were mostly silent, and key players have died. Even so, she says, there are enough objects to tell a story.

She begins with a basic history of Greenwich Village in New York City, and the Jefferson Livery Stable, which housed horses long before it became Bonnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stonewall Inn, and then just the Stonewall Inn. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a possibility, says Pitman, that the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stonewallâ&#x20AC;? might have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;a coded welcome message to lesbians.â&#x20AC;?

Back then, being gay or lesbian meant almost certain persecution. But a gay man named Harry Hay and three of his friends knew that the best way to work against discrimination

was to organize. They started the Mattachine Society in 1950, and Pitman includes a photo of one of their early meetings.

Five years later, Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon started the Daughters of Bilitis, an organization for lesbians.

And yet, the discrimination continued and â&#x20AC;&#x153;in 1966, resistance was in the air.â&#x20AC;? African Americans had been fighting for civil rights for â&#x20AC;&#x153;quite some time,â&#x20AC;? and antiwar protests were just starting to organize. Small uprisings had been staged on behalf of LGBTQ people in California, while in New York, LGBTQ individuals were getting pretty tired of police harassment, mafia shake-downs, and raids on their hangouts.

And on June 28, 1969, their simmering anger boiled overâ&#x20AC;Ś.

Do 10-year-olds have difficulty grasping happenings in their great-grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; day? It may seem so, which is why parents will be glad that The Stonewall Riots is written in the way that it is.

Using photographs, matchbook covers, clothing, and other ephemera, author Gayle E. Pitman makes LGBTQ history into something relatable for its intended audience because, as you know, kids are big on keeping mementos and special objects. Through the stories of selected items, Pitman explains the events surrounding the night of the riot. She draws a few threads between then and now, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s careful not to be too hasty in filling in historical blanks. Those unknowns serve to leave kids hanging a bit, and they heighten the excitement and outrage of what happened.

While this is a book for children ages 10 and up, this book is also for anyone under the age of 55. You wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the riots first-hand, so reading The Stonewall Riots is absolutely worthwhile.â&#x2013;ź Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was three years old and never goes anywhere without a book. Always Overbooked, she lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 15,000 books.

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CAMPDates SUNDAYS

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

• Brunch w/Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 10 am. 302-227-6515.

• T-Dance w/DJ Biff. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4 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

WEDNESDAYS

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

(June-August)

• 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

• Paw-T Happy Hour. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4-8 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 • Game Night w/Brittany Lynn & The Drag Queen Mafia. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 7:30-10 pm.

302-227-1023

TUESDAYS

• Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market. Grove Park. 11 am-2 pm

• Games w/Magnolia. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515

THURSDAYS

• Alcoholics Anon. CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 12 noon. 302-856-6452

• 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

• 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.

• Latin Tuesday w/guest DJs. 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.

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Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm.

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FRIDAYS

• Paw-T Happy Hour. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4-8 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 • 1st Friday. FURst Friday Bear Happy Hour.

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

302-212-5355

• “Feel the Love, a Musical Celebration,” The Rainbow Chorale. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lewes. 4 pm. FREE. therainbowchorale.org • Scrapple: A Black Sabbath Tribute. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

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

302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

SATURDAYS

JUNE 6-9

• Historic Lewes Farmers Market. George H.P. Smith Park. 8 am-noon. (May-September)

• Milton Pride Week. 110 Union St. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

• 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Women’s Coffee Talk.

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

JUNE 6

• 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

• Paw-T Happy Hour. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Release Dance Party. Diego’s Bar & • CAMP Rehoboth Women’s Golf League.

Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm.

American Classic Golf Course. 5 pm.

302-227-1023 • Cathy Gorman. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, • Legends. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 5 pm. 302-227-1023 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515

• Paw-T Happy Hour. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, • Flashback Thursdays w/music from the 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4-8 pm. 302-227-1023 80s & 90s. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-227-1023 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 • Karaoke w/The Ladies of the Blue Moon.

• 2nd Tuesday. PFLAG. Lewes Library, 111 Adams St. 6 pm. pflagrehobothbeach@ gmail.com.

• The Brittany Lynn Show. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 7:30-10 pm. 302-227-1023

• Karaoke w/Mike & Scott. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Paw-T Happy Hour. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 4-8 pm. 302-227-1023 • Karaoke. Purple Parrot Grill, 134 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm. 302-226-1139 • Pamala Stanley. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore • Fantasy Friday w/DJ Riddic. Diego’s Bar Ave. 6 pm. 302-227-6515 & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm.

• 2nd Wednesday. Alzheimer’s Caregiver 302-227-1023 Support Group. CAMP Rehoboth Community • Spotlight Show. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Center, 37 Baltimore Ave. 6:30 pm.

Ave. 9:30 pm. 302-227-6515 302-227-5620

• Alt. Wednesdays. Men’s Discussion Group.

• Last Sunday of each month. TransSocial Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 of Delaware. Metropolitan Community Holland Glade Rd. 7 pm. 302-227-5620 Church, 19369 Plantations Rd., Lewes. 7 pm.

• Karaoke w/Rick. Rigby’s Bar & Grill, meetup.com/Rehoboth-TransLiance 404 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm. 302-227-6080 • Crush-it Up Karaoke. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 8 pm.

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MAY 31– JUNE 3

MAY 31

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

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

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

• The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 8 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com • DJ Ryan Doubleyou. Diego’s Bar & Nightclub, 37298 Rehoboth Ave. 9 pm.

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JUNE 2-7 • Coastal Delaware Restaurant Week to benefit Meals on Wheels. restaurantweekede.com

JUNE 2 • Drag Brunch. Goolee’s Grille, 11 S 1st St. 1 pm. Reservations suggested.

302-227-7653.

• Boy Erased film screening w/pre show DJ Jamie Fox. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com • Wags, Whiskers, & Wine, an evening with the DHA. Nassau Valley Vineyards. 6:30 pm. delawarehumane.org/w3

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

JUNE 8 • 4th Annual Beach Goes Red, White & Blue.

Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. 10 am-3 pm. beach-fun.com • Delaware Stonewall PAC Summer Celebration. Mariachi Restaurant, 14 Wilmington Ave. 1 pm. $50 pp. delawarestonewall.org/events/purchasetickets • 5th Annual Beebe Beach Bash. Lewes Ferry Terminal. 7 pm. beebemedicalfoundation.org • Queen Flash w/pre show DJ Jamie Fox. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. Two shows: 3 pm and 8 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

JUNE 9 • Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz, and Meredith Rounsley w/pre show DJ Jamie Fox. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm.

302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

JUNE 10 • Simply Barbra starring Steven Brinberg. Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave. 9:30 pm. $27.50 pp. 302-227-6515. bluemoonrehoboth.com

JUNE 13 • The Shining film Screening. Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. 7 pm. 302-684-3038. miltontheatre.com

CAMP Rehoboth Volunteer Opportunities JUNE 1 (SATURDAY) 9 AM-NOON CROP participation in National Trails Day cleanups at Cape Henlopen State Park. Children accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome to participate.

JUNE 29 (SATURDAY)

CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION (puzzle on page 72)

CROP afternoon art project to create portable mural in conjunction with CAMP Families Pride Weekend.

AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 2 (Labor Day Weekend) Sundance

We are piloting “SignUp.com” as a means to streamline and automate our volunteer signup process. Stay tuned for details.

Join us as we celebrate JUNE PRIDE MONTH! A portion of your ticket will be donated to CAMP REHOBOTH COMMUNITY CENTER.

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BOY ERASED (MOVIE SCREENING) June 6 - Thursday - 7pm $8-10 BORN THIS WAY A Pride Drag Show Magnolia Applebottom, Sue NamI Ivy Austin June 7 - Friday - 8pm $15-20

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QUEEN FLASH A Tribute To QUEEN June 8 - Saturday - 3pm & 8pm $30-35 CELEBRATION OF LIFE LIVE MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA! Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz Meredith Rounsley June 9 - Sunday - 7pm - $15-20

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MIDWAY ESTATES - Rehoboth.

New Construction 3BR/2BA w/2-car garage. Pretty bamboo floors. SS kitchen appliances w/granite. Split bedroom plan.

Deck. 0.25 acres. 4 miles to beaches. $349,000 (133252)

HEARTHSTONE MANOR Milford. All 1st-floor living in this 2004-built 2BR/2BA Villa.

1-car garage. Enclosed porch.

HOA $1,488/yr. Community pool & 20 miles to Lewes beach. $189,900 (131330)

CAMELOT MEADOWS – Rehoboth. 1992 3BR/2BA. LV & family room. Large master suite. Screened porch & 2 decks. 3.5 miles to beach.

Community pool. $88,900

SILVER VIEW FARM Rehoboth. 1979 3BR/2BA Modified singlewide. Excellent shape outside, but needs interior work. Pool & 3 miles to beach. $28,900 (140598)

WHITE HOUSE BEACH – Long Neck. 1986 3BR/2BA doublewide waterfront home.

Fully furn. & TURN KEY. Slip rentals or community boat ramp.

Golf cart included. $59,900

SILVER VIEW FARM Rehoboth. 2009 3BR/2BA doublewide. Big eat-in kitchen.

LV w/elec FP. Vaulted ceilings.

Porch, patio & shed. Pool & 3 miles to beach. $129,000

WHISPERING PINES Lewes. 2007 3BR/2BA. LV & family room. Eat-in kitchen & dining area. Large master suite. 5 miles to beach.

Community pool. $59,000

Lot Rent $571/mt

(138940) Lot Rent $1053/mt

(132716) Lot Rent $571/mt

(140668) Lot Rent $704/mt

(134356) Lot Rent $599/mt

20250 Coastal Highway - Suite 3, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

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