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Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo celebrates 25 years

More than 1,000 people turned out over the weekend
Vendors actively pitching their products to prospective customers. AARON MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
April 17, 2022

Homeowners, creative do-it-yourselfers, and those curious about improving the aesthetics of the interior and exterior of their homes found all they could ask for inside the halls of Cape Henlopen High School April 9-10. Kathy Benson, founder and coordinator of Delaware Resorts Expos, brought in more than 80 vendors for the 25th annual Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo that showcased their services to more than 1,500 visitors over the course of the weekend. 

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, the event beneficiary, received a $1,000 check. The event has raised $25,000 since its inception.

Sponsors of this year’s event were the Cape Gazette, Patio Systems Inc., CleanCut Interlocking Pavers & Pools, Delaware Retiree Connection, Soaring Solar, Energize Delaware, Schell Brothers, Coastal Bath Co., Tidemark Federal Credit Union, Sussex County Women’s Magazine and 47 ABC.

 

Expo attendees navigate the walkways of the vendor-made corridors.
Lee Ireland and Eric Hemmming of Ocean Waves Softwash down on the corner, talking shop. No kalamazoo was heard.
Mosquito Shield’s Brad Sutliffe explains how his product keeps bugs at bay.
Jerry Hill talks about the uses of a residential elevator and the services Accurate Elevator provides.
Stephanie Garrity demonstrates how Coastal Bath Co. products can improve the ease of one’s daily routine.
Teresa Henry talks with Butch Marse and Ed May about Woodland Event Rentals.
Vietnam War veterans Mike Tuckmah and Pat Moonan talk about the services they provide at Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105.
Vennie Plater showcases the quality of Castle windows and doors.
Made In The Shade Vice President Colleen Lutts successfully sets up an appointment with Scott and Terry Stewart with her hands-on expertise. “Sold!” said Terry Stewart.
Nicole Walsh, Shawn Hardy and Samar Kargbo demonstrate Aerus products.
Liz Guida, co-founder of Delaware Hyperbarics, stands next to the impressive device as fellow co-founder Steve Caldwell speaks with a prospective buyer.
Grace Anderson explains new technology offered by Hello Garage.
D’Anne and Justin Wilhelm close the deal with the brand new owner of some Cutco cutlery.
Gavin Birl, local photographer, is selling beautiful images he has captured around the Lewes area using his drone. Email Gavin at Gavinbirl1@gmail.com for information on how to purchase his work.

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Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region. After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech, he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St. David's, PA. Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011. Post-collegiately, Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse. He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL). Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018. 

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