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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS: DE-AL

APPROPRIATION / PHASE: Construction, General

BUSINESS PROGRAM: Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Reduction

AUTHORITY: Senate Committee Resolution, 23 June 1988. Project authorized by Section 101 (b)(6) of WRDA 1996 and modified by Section 307 of WRDA 2000.

LOCATION: The project is located on the Atlantic coast of Delaware just north of the Delaware Seashore State Park.

DESCRIPTION: The plan proposed in the final feasibility report for the purpose of flood and coastal storm damage reduction at Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach consists of one continuous project, from the northern end of Rehoboth Beach to the southern border of Dewey Beach, a distance of 13,500 linear feet. Along Rehoboth Beach, the plan provides for a 125-foot wide berm at elevation +7.2 feet NAVD and a dune at elevation +13.2 feet NAVD. At Dewey Beach, the project transitions to a 150-foot wide berm at elevation +7.2 feet NAVD and a dune at elevation +13.2 feet NAVD. The plan includes dune grass, dune fencing, and suitable advance beach fill and periodic nourishment every three years to ensure the integrity of the design. The Planning, Engineering and Design phase consisted of the completion of detailed plans and specifications for those features recommended in the feasibility report.

STATUS: The project was initially constructed in 2006 and has been repaired/renourished multiple times in subsequent years.

PROJECT GOALS: The purpose of this project provides hurricane and coastal storm damage reduction at Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, with a berm, a dune for each beach, including dune grass, dune fencing, beach fill and periodic nourishment every three years.

SPONSOR: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DATE OF PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT: 19 Dec 2003

TARGET COMPLETION DATE: 2054

FENWICK ISLAND, De. -- Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Friday morning, a car drove straight through Southern Exposure on Coastal Highway. Multiple people were injured and one person had to be airlifted to Christiana Hospital, according to the Bethany Beach Fire Company.

It took at least seven departments to shore up the building and clear the scene. The Roxana, Bethany Beach, Millville, Ocean City, Frankford, Rehoboth Beach and Dagsboro fire crews were all present.

We spoke with Tracy Connell and Becka McWilliams, who were inside Southern Exposure shopping at the moment of impact.

“All the sudden we heard what sounded like a loud bomb," said Connell. "Yep, like a really loud noise and debris was flying, like drywall and things like that."

The car came within a few feet of the two friends.

“It’s like how, how did she not stop at the brick wall, I mean she plowed right through the wall and then another wall almost to the back of the building," said McWilliams.

A Southern Exposure employee was hit directly, according to McWilliams and Connell.

"The woman who works in the store who was standing right next to us, hit her and basically drove her into one wall and then the back wall I think, pinned her up against the back wall of the store," said Connell.

Tim Collins, the owner of Southern Exposure, did confirm to WBOC that his employee needed to be flown to Christiana Hospital.

"My daughter-in-law Kay spoke to her and she was conscious, she seemed to be okay in terms of being able to communicate," said Collins.

Around 12:30, crews were finally able to dislodge the car from the store. At which point, the focus turned to making sure the building was structurally sound.

For Collins, the inventory and any other materials damaged from the crash are an afterthought.

"The concern now is the condition of all people that were involved, we're hoping and praying that all goes okay," said Collins. "We'll work with the insurance company, we'll get the building fixed, we've been in business for 35 or 40 years here in Fenwick, we'll reopen, we'll keep going, we'll get through that part of it."

Collins said he was extremely thankful for the amount of phone calls and texts he got from people checking in and for the speedy response from local fire and EMS crews.

We were unable to get confirmation on the identity of the driver, but Collins, Connell and McWilliams all said they spoke with the driver.

“We sat with the driver and she just feels terrible, very, I mean my heart was breaking for her we felt really bad for her because it was an accident," said Connell.

The employees condition is still unknown. What may have caused the crash is still under investigation.

FENWICK ISLAND, Del.- The Town of Fenwick Island is trying to make things easier and safer for parents and kids. The town is adding new sea creature street signs to the beaches from Atlantic Street to Lewes Street.

Gabe Tempert, a Fenwick Island lifeguard, said Fenwick like many beaches have had on going issues with children getting lost on the beach.

"We get lost kids every summer probably just about every week," Tempert said. "The kids just get separated from their parents, come back from being in the water and don't exactly know where they are."

The signs are to go along with what the street names are but more kid friendly. The new additions show the street name as what the sea creatures are like Jellyfish Street.

Although not all the street signs are out on the beaches yet, some like Beth Martinez said they have already made an impact.

"When we came out to the beach, we made sure that we pointed out that we're the Seahorse entrance and that's what the kids need to remember," Martinez said. "They think that this is the seahorse street and that's fine with me."

Alesha Ashe has a beach house in Fenwick and said this is a welcomed change.

"I really appreciate it as a mom who walks her kids up and down the beach, they are a good marker to where to go and where to drop things off," Ashe said.

Anne Hodges, who helped create these signs and is a member of the beach committee in Fenwick Island said there is a process parents should take to make sure kid's understand the significance of the signs.

"Parents and kids should stop up where the little chair benches are, read the sign and introduce them to the kids saying, 'Remember me on your way to the sea"', Hodges said. "Then they should identify the sea creature that's on the picture and tell them that while we're here at the beach this week, this is your sea creature, you are on Shark Street."

The hope for this new project is that the signs will do what they were made for and that's improve the safety of kids on the beach.

"If we could have no more lost kids, that would be the best case scenario or at the very least just getting them together faster and no one panicking," Tempert said.

As of now the first set of kids beach signs at the bottom of the beach are in place, but the town hopes to have the second set of signs in the dune crossings by the end of this weekend.

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Travel to Fenwick Island this summer to dine, shop and enjoy the sun and sand in Delaware's southernmost coastal town.

Fenwick Island, known for beach wildlife and coastal charm, is the southernmost seaside town in the First State. For a break from the bustling Rehoboth and Dewey beaches, Fenwick Island is the perfect destination.

With picturesque ocean views, top-notch eateries and plenty of history to discover, Fenwick Island is an often underrated Delaware hotspot. Here’s how to spend a day in this charming Delaware town.

A great day starts with a great breakfast! At hightide, you can enjoy breakfast sandwiches, açai and smoothie bowls, baked goods and more. Grab a latte, build your own smoothie bowl and have a seat in the charming outdoor seating area to soak up the sun and prepare for a fun-filled day at the beach.

1204 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island

This gift shop, gourmet bake shop and home goods store is a must-visit in southern Delaware. The big red barn in Fenwick Island is a landmark for fudge enthusiasts—the shop offers more than 30 flavors made daily for the last 50 years. Stock up on some sweets and check out all the charming coastal/farmhouse décor, fun beach souvenirs and more.

1208 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island

How much history is stored in a shipwreck? Find out for yourself at the DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum. This collection of shipwreck and recovered artifacts is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic and contains both regional and worldwide artifacts. Delaware’s maritime heritage is full of interesting facts, and director Dale W. Clifton Jr. is passionate about bringing that history to life at the museum.

708 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island

Serving up creative hot dogs, tacos, sides, fresh-squeezed lemon crushes, craft beers and more, this is a great stop for a quick lunch in Fenwick Island. Grab a hot dog (piled high with toppings like chopped steak, sauerkraut, lump crab and even mac & cheese) and score a seat at a picnic table to enjoy.

300 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island

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Fenwick Island State Park is a quiet three-mile stretch of beach between the more crowded beach towns like Dewey Beach and Ocean City, MD. A serene escape from the summer crowds, Fenwick’s beaches offer beautiful playgrounds of sand, surf and sun.

One Coastal is a celebration of delicious food and Delaware agriculture and watermen. Executive chef and owner Matt Kern along with his wife Karen are dedicated to offering a high-quality dining experience consisting of responsibly and locally-sourced ingredients. The upscale menu currently features New Jersey scallops, Chesapeake blue catfish, Ocean City tuna and much more. To ensure you get a table, make a reservation online.

101 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island

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Enjoy an evening treat of Hawaiian shave ice or soft serve from Fenwick Ice Co. Made daily with 100% pure cane sugar, this frozen dessert is both light and indulgent. It’s sure to keep you coming back for more.

36773 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville

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This locally-operated seaside hotel is an easy walk to the beaches, dining and shopping of Fenwick Island. Fenwick is home to some of the most affordable lodging at the Delaware beaches and the Fenwick Islander is no exception. This is a great stay for family vacationers with rooms overlooking the canal, a private outdoor pool and comfortable rooms.

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Fenwick Island is getting ready to celebrate its 70th birthday, and everyone in town is being invited to the party.

The celebration will be held Saturday, July 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fenwick Island Town Hall.

The town, which sits just north of the Maryland-Delaware state line, was incorporated in 1953. The incorporation of Fenwick Island was, it seems, a direct result of the completion of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge the year before, and concerns about the impact of increased numbers of vacationers now that the beaches were more accessible from the west.

The late Fenwick Island historian Mary Pat Kyle noted in “Fenwick Island: A Brief History” that “concerns about creeping commercialism” and becoming “another Ocean City” led the Fenwick Island Beach Association to prepare incorporation documents and present them to state officials.

According to historical notes in the Town’s recently updated Comprehensive Plan, property owners seeking incorporation were primarily those in what was called the “Pittsburg Beach” section of Fenwick (north of Atlantic Street). Homeowners in the “Delaware Beach” area (south of Atlantic to Maryland line) did not wish to be included within the Town’s boundaries.

In preparation for Fenwick Island’s septuagenarian festivities, Mayor Natalie Magdeburger has been posting historical notes on the Town’s Facebook page for several months, highlighting tales of the early residents.

Historical photos have also been incorporated into recent renovations within town hall.

The July 1 celebration, Magdeburger said at a recent town council meeting, will be a nod to Fenwick Island’s history as home to “camp meetings” in its early days.

Touted by town officials as “the block party of the season,” the birthday celebration will feature hamburgers, hotdogs, face-painting, snow-cones, giveaways and a steel drummer.

Children attending the party will receive commemorative beach buckets, while cups and other items will also available for adults. In addition, there will be some commemorative items, such as T-shirts, tea towels and tote bags, for sale.

Fenwick Islanders are also gearing up for the town’s annual bonfire. Scheduled for Saturday, July 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. on the beach at Bayard Street, the bonfire is a fundraiser for the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol.

Residents are being encouraged to “bring your cooler and your beach chair” to join in the fun, which includes children’s games with the town lifeguards and T-shirt sales. DJ Brian Baull will provide entertainment.

A silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held during the bonfire to support the lifeguard squad, which boasts 32 members this year, according to Capt. John Rykaczewski. The fundraiser supports the squad’s participation in the annual USLA National Lifeguards Championships, in August this year.