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September 12, 2014 - In Brief

Drag Volleyball Battle of the Summer! Superheroes vs. Women of Horror

A bona fide Rehoboth tradition, the annual Labor Day weekend Drag Volleyball tournament teams would have made Marvel Comics proud. With a 15 to 9 score, the Superheroes used their special super powers to defeat the terrifying Women of Horror. The Drag Volleyball teams have been delighting crowds on Poodle Beach for the last 26 years, and have been featured on the Today Show. 

 

Straight Eights Car Club Returns to RB

On Saturday, September 20, the Straight Eights Lambda Car Club returns to Rehoboth Beach. This year’s Car Show takes place in the beach block of Baltimore Avenue from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

 

 

Team Rehoboth Scores Medals at Summer 2014 Gay Games

The 2014 Gay Games took place August 9-16 in Cleveland and Akron Ohio. Opening ceremonies included Lance Bass, Greg Louganis, Alex Newell of Glee, and a video of President Obama welcoming the athletes and spectators to the Games. 

The following were medal winners: Casey Cornwell and Troy Roberts (Gold Men's Doubles Bowling), Casey Cornwell (Silver Men's Single Bowling), Casey Cornwell, Troy Roberts, Jim Nolan, Bobby Jones (Bronze Men's Team Bowling). 

After the games, Bill McManus—Team Rehoboth’s Delegate to the Federation—was appointed Vice President of Membership to the Federation of Gay Games Board of Directors for a one year term.

 

Del Shores at Proud Books

Sordid Lives playwright Del Shores visited Rehoboth for the closing weekend of his hilarious and moving play at Clear Space Theater. That same weekend Bill Rouchell and Jacques LeClaire joined Del for a book signing at Proud Books on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth.

 

New CAMP Cancer Group

The Cancer Conversation is a new CAMP Rehoboth self-help support group, providing a caring environment for women whose lives have been touched by cancer. The group will meet Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. at CAMP Rehoboth. To register, call   302-644-6844.

 

Sundance Land and Sea Racing Festival

Though rough seas did away with the Sea portion of this year’s Sundance Land and Sea, the 5k Run and Walk were a big success. Produced for CAMP Rehoboth by Seashore Striders, the event brings out and eclectic mix of athletes and CAMP supporters.

 

 

As Season Ends, Letters Heads to P’town for a Late Summer Fling

Letters from CAMP Rehoboth visited another gay resort with Keith Petrack and Michael Fetchko on their vacation in Provincetown. Just up the street at the Crown and Anchor, Letters (and Bill Graff and Jeff Schuck) ran into the infamous Miss Richfield 1981. Letters loves to travel! Email Photos

 

       

September Weddings Popular in Rehoboth

If trends started last year continue, as they seem to be doing so far, the post-summer season will again be a popular time for gay weddings in the Rehoboth Beach area. From top left: Emilie Paternoster and Monica Parr were married earlier this year. Chad Nall and Brian Lopez-Rosa were married at Rehoboth Guest House (and celebrated at CAMP Rehoboth). Matthew Trone and Nicholas Piper were married on the beach. Rick Kirchoff and Steven Young were married at their home in Rehoboth Beach. Both Donna Rucks and Libbie Shelton from Lutz, Florida, and Abigail Knox and Victoria Newman of Norfolk, Virginia were married at The Brick in Georgetown, Delaware. Last but not least, Shirley Gilmer and Linda Balatti were married in Lewes, (photo by Maria DeForrest).

Email high resolution photos to have wedding photos included in Letters from CAMP Rehoboth. Contact the CAMP office at 302-227-5620 for more info.

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  • February 7, 2014 - Issue Index
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  • April 4, 2014 - Issue Index
  • May 2, 2014 - Issue Index
  • May 16, 2014 - Issue Index
  • May 30, 2014 - Issue Index
  • June 13, 2014 - Issue Index
  • June 27, 2014 - Issue Index
  • July 11, 2014 - Issue Index
  • July 25, 2014 - Issue Index
  • August 8, 2014 - Issue Index
  • August 22, 2014 - Issue Index
  • September 12, 2014 - Issue Index
    • September 12, 2014 - Acknowledgments
    • September 12, 2014 - The Way I See It by Steve Elkins
    • September 12, 2014 - In Brief
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMPmatters by Murray Archibald
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMP Out by Fay Jacobs
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMP Stories by Rich Barnett
    • September 12, 2014 - Well-Strung
    • September 12, 2014 - Straight Talk by David Garrett
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMP Talk by Bill Sievert
    • September 12, 2014 - Before the Beach by Bob Yesbek
    • September 12, 2014 - Booked Solid by Terri Schlichenmeyer
    • September 12, 2014 - Eating Out by Fay Jacobs
    • September 12, 2014 - View Point by Richard Rosendall
    • September 12, 2014 - Buzz Worthy by Deb Griffin
    • September 12, 2014 - Hear Me Out by Chris Azzopardi
    • September 12, 2014 - Volunteer Thank You
    • September 12, 2014 - Ask the Doctor by Michael J. Hurd, Ph.D., LCSW
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMPshots Gallery Index
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMP Arts by Doug Yetter
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMP Dates
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMP Profile by Fay Jacobs
    • September 12, 2014 - CAMP Chorus Update
  • October 10, 2014 - Issue Index
  • November 14, 2014 - Issue Index

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