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CAPE GAZETTE’S VISITORS’ GUIDE TO THE CAPE REGION Dragon Boats Beer, mushrooms roar down steal show at canal in Lewes Milton market PAGE 6 PAGE 7 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 » FREE 2 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 Beach Paper AN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD, RESORT AMENITIES AND THE PRICE WAS RIGHT— THAT’S WHY WE CHOSE PLANTATION LAKES – Maria and Grace Cortez I wanted a place where my daughter could play outside or go on a bike ride—without my having to keep a watchful eye on her every single minute. At Plantation Lakes, I found that and so much more! Not only is Plantation Lakes an established neighborhood with a real sense of community, it offers an amazing resort lifestyle! Plus, with the Everything’s Included!® homes, I got everything I wanted without paying extra! 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Lennar, the Lennar logo, Everything’s Included and Everything’s Included logo are registered service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. MHBR#316. 6/16 1099 PL_Towns_Kite_CG_6_3.indd 1 6/3/16 2:36 PM Beach Paper THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 3 FESTIVAL SEASON museum, and at the festival site beginning at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. What’s... happening! Oktoberfest returns 16, if the steins have not previ- ously sold out. to Lewes Sept. 16 On the day of the Oktoberfest, steins can be taken into partici- The Lewes Chamber of Com- to be in compliance with city pating restaurants and pre- merce's Historic Lewes Busi- ordinances. Dogfish Head Craft sented to receive a discount on ness Committee is sponsoring Brewery is sponsoring the event Dogfish beer. German cuisine the fifth annual Oktoberfest for the fourth year. will be featured in many of the from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. Once again, Dogfish had com- restaurants in the same area. 16. Market Street between Front memorative glass beer steins A group of costumed Ba- Street and Second Street will be fabricated with the Dogfish varian-style dancers will be closed to vehicular traffic from logo and the event's custom-de- performing and encouraging 3 to 7 p.m. signed logo by graphic designer festivalgoers to dance along YEAR-ROUND EVENTS AND FESTIVALS Beer and German food are Crystal Heidel. They will be on with them. A 10-piece German Eateries & Reviews • Outdoor Activities • Family Fun • Shops integral to an Oktoberfest sale beginning Monday, Sept. oompah band, The Happy Wan- Plus Health & Beauty Services • Places to Stay • Realtors & Rentals celebration. Lewes will create 12, at the chamber visitor center derers, also will be entertaining Download from iTunes and Google Play a beer garden atmosphere on in the Fisher-Martin House in those gathered for the festivi- Market Street, without the beer, Zwaanendael Park, next to the ties. Beat the Meters! Now Open at 9am, meters start at 10am! 4 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 Beach Paper the lines between locals and Humans of the Cape Region: tourists. We started to feel less animosity about the traffic and What we learned this summer approached our HOCR days in the Cape Region with a, “Eh, By Lara Buckheit and traffic happens,” mentality. Jeffrey Stevens Jr. We learned that on the hotter [email protected] days when the sun was beating ON THE COVER: Kiteboarders down on our necks that locals at Lewes Beach delighted in the “Locals versus tourists,” has and tourists alike would pre- blustery conditions during Tropical been the theme of our summers Storm Hermine. At left, Jeff fer to not be interviewed. We Gandee takes to the air. See more for as long as we can remember. learned that on the cooler days photographs on page 19. As locals, each summer spent when shopping didn’t result in in the Cape Region resulted in sweating profusely, everyone Cover design by Teresa Rodriguez frustration with the traffic, anger has a smile on their face and an at the long lines, and an overall answer to our question. longing for the off-season. So what else did we learn Basically, we just avoided the while conducting our HOCR Cape Region at all costs. interviews? We learned that we DENY HOWETH PHOTO That was until we took on a should leave a smaller footprint project called Humans of the on this earth, 3 year olds love ABOUT BEACH PAPER Cape Region (HOCR). A fun, superheroes, and millennials local take on the hit Humans of BILL AND CHRIS SHERNIT met in would rather work a second job Editor Sales Manager New York. North Carolina and have been in love during the summer just to make Jen Ellingsworth Chris Rausch We set out to blur the lines be- since. it by. tween locals and tourists during was a good time. Like when we It’s funny to think about how the summer months, to ease the met a lovely couple Bill and similar we all are as humans Copy Editor Advertising tension, reduce the frustration Chris Shernit we learned all of this beautiful Cape Region. Bob Yesbek Amanda Neafie and establish camaraderie. about their relationship and how Whether we are locals, tourists, Andrew Thomas Every two weeks we’d take she was born in Paris, but he millenials or even snowbirds, we Production Coordinator Cindy Bowlin to the streets and set out to was born in the U.S. They met all have the same innate desire interview some strangers. We’d in North Carolina and have been of wanting to be included, want- Norma Parks Kathy McGinty ask them one question, take a in love since. It’s funny because ing to be successful, and simply photo of them, find out where when we had asked this couple wanting more out of life. Production Web Manager they were from and move on our question of, “Can you tell us The summer season just Sarah Bryce Kristin Sinnott to the next. Let us tell you, this something about yourself that ended and it’s a bit bittersweet. Christopher D. Foster type of journalism is hard. There you find interesting?” Neither of We already miss our bi-weekly were times when we wanted to them knew what to say because journey to the Cape Region. Edwin Krumm Send info to: Beach Paper, toss in the press passes, drop the they didn’t think they were However, we are looking for- Teresa Rodriguez 17585 Nassau Commons Blvd., pen and paper, and call it quits interesting human beings. ward to next summer. We plan Eric Lawson Lewes, DE 19958 or because no one wanted to talk After some coaxing we to make our column even more [email protected] or be a part of the column. learned their story and it was so fun with all new questions about We’re not sure about you, but romantic, fun and different. That life, experiences, hobbies, and Beach Paper and BeachPaper.com we are not fans of rejection. small story was interesting. more. are products of the Cape Gazette. But for every bad time, there Slowly, we started to blur Stay positive, everyone. Beach Paper THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 5 New COMMUNITY! SunsetWATERFRONT Harbour WITH PRIVATE BOAT SLIPS! Discover the only waterfront community near Bethany Beach with private boat slips for every home! With direct access to the Assawoman Canal, Sunset Harbour is the perfect location for kayaking or boating to popular restaurants and activities in Fenwick Island, DE and Ocean City, MD. Our newest floor plan, The Athena, was designed exclusively for this community to capture the amazing water views, maximize natural lighting, and provide an ideal space for entertaining and relaxing. With a waterfront pool and clubhouse and expansive views of White Creek, Sunset Harbour is one-of-a-kind. 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