It’s Game On! at the Courtyard
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ere’s a hearty welcome to CAMP Rehoboth’s new tenant, Game On! Housed at 39 Baltimore Avenue next to the CAMP Rehoboth courtyard, Game On! is a video game store with a vast collection of video games for purchasing or trading. The store boasts tens of thousands of vintage and current video games, sure to satisfy both ardent gamers and serious collectors. Husband and wife team Dan and Brandi Bailey own and operate the store, which opened its doors on July 11. They hail from Ohio, where they had a video and game shop before packing their bags and moving to Lewes in 2015. They loved the idea of living in a vacation town, and saw a great opportunity to bring their retro gaming business to Delaware. Once in Lewes, the couple put off pursuing the business for a while before finally looking for a retail space that could house their operation. It took three looks around the area, but they settled on the 39 Baltimore site. Dan’s brother David is already a fervent supporter of CAMP Rehoboth and couldn’t be happier that his family is forging a bond with the organization. The store is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic like most of its neighbors. Masks are required as is social distancing. To top it off, Brandi and Dan clean the surfaces every two hours, so the store is a safe place to shop. So, whether you’re desperate for the latest of the Gears of War franchise or happen to own an old (really old) Atari machine (Pong anyone?), come visit Game On! Bring a mask and say “welcome.” ▼ Game On! Is open 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday 11-9, and Sunday 12-5.
TJ Hughes at Game On! in the CAMP Rehoboth Courtyard Letters 4 JULY 31, 2020
Call for Sundance Hosts, Supporters, and Sponsors
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owing to the pandemic, this is a strange year and Sundance is planning a virtual experience for fun and fundraising. With your help as a Sundance host, supporter, or sponsor, we can raise the much-needed operating funds for CAMP Rehoboth even with a virtual format. Sign up at camprehoboth.com and keep the magic going. ▼
JULY 1999
Making Waves by Tricia Massella A few of the local women have a joke they play on one another—who can be embarrassed the most on their birthday? For example, back in April, Lori Kline (Lori’s Café) was the subject of humiliation. A blow-up doll was purchased, dressed in unmentionables, and hung above the window of her café with the song “I’ve Got You Babe” playing continuously on a cassette player. Then, last Thursday, Karen Gebhart—better known as “Geb”—was celebrating her birthday with friends at Plumb Loco. I got a call at the office to hurry down with my camera because it was payback time. Lori persuaded Rebecca James to dress as a belly dancer and put Geb’s initials all over her body. So, with Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” playing on the juke box, Rebecca made her entrance and danced seductively to Geb’s table. She pulled her from her seat with a silk scarf, as the crowded restaurant cheered her on. All I can say is, poor Geb! Rumor has it that Lori is leaving the country on her next birthday.▼ Editor’s note: Maybe it’s time to revive this kind of “gossip column.“ Thoughts? Send comments to editor@camprehoboth.com.
