Coastal Point — April 11, 2025

SouthBethanytodecideon52-percenttaxhike

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSouthBethanyTownCouncil couldapproveataxincreaseofnearly 55percentattheFriday,April11, meeting,a$200-per-yearincreasefor theaveragehomeownerandahike MayorEdieDonderosaidshebelieves isnecessary—especiallysinceithasn’t

Fenwicktopreserve asliceofnature

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

OneofthelastpiecesofundevelopedlandinFenwickIslandhasbeen donatedtotheTownandwillsoonbecomeanaturepreserve.

Theland—twolotsthatsitacross fromFenwickIslandTownHallat CoastalHighwayandBayardStreet— willbenamedtheFaucettOkieNature Preserve,inhonorofthefamilythatdonatedittotheTown.

EnvironmentalCommitteeMember DeborahCowellreportedtothetown councilonFriday,April4,onworkthat needstobedoneonthepropertysothat thepubliccanenjoyit.

Cowellaskedthecounciltoconsider payingBrotherNatureLandscapingof FenwickIsland$4,346toremovedebris froma“trashpit,”fillthepitwithfill dirt,removesomebambooarounda cherrytree,trimdeadbranchesfromthe tree,chipthewoodfromtheremoved materialsandusethechipstocreate pathsinthepark.

riledobjections.

“Igotonee-mailfromaresident, andonepersonwasinthebudget workshopthatwehad,sothatwastwo complaints.Thetaxrevenuewewould becollectingwouldincreaseby52percent,”shesaid.

AttheMarch27budgetworkshop, thecouncilvoted6-1toapproveatax rateof0.51per$100ofassessedvalue.

Thecurrenttaxrateis$1.30per$100 ofassessedvalue—butpropertyownerswouldpayaround$200moreon averageduetohighercountyproperty assessmentsthisyearafteracourtmandatedstatewidepropertyreassessment.TheTownneeds$14million duringthenextfewyearstopayfor long-termcapital-needsprojects,includingfloodmitigationprojects,rais-

ingbulkheads,raisingtheheightof certainroadwaysanddredging.

“Wecertainlydidn’twanttohaveto increasetaxes,”Donderotoldthe CoastalPoint,“butwiththecontinual riseincostsforeverything,itwasinevitable.Wehaven’thadanincrease

Millsboroofficialsdiscussingbothpresentandfuture

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

TheMillsboroTownCouncildiscussedastackoftopicsonApril7, highlightingsomegoodthingsand planning futureto-dolists.

TheGardenClubofMillsborogot

somelovethismonth,receivingmultiplethanksthroughoutthenight.Since formingabout18yearsago,theclub membershavedonatedcountlessvolunteerhourstowardtownbeautification, includingmaintenanceof34planter pots.

“TheTownenjoysawonderfulrela-

tionshipwiththegardenclub.They helpusoutwithCupolaParkandother locations,”MayorKimberlyKaansaid.

Half-a-dozenmembersrepresented the clubthatnight,smilingasKaan laudedtheir“willingnesstogetoutand lendahand.…Thankyou,ladies,for helpingbeautifyourtown.”

SinceCupolaParkwillbegettingan officialfacelift,includinganewpavilion inJuneorJuly,thecouncildiscussedthe smallpubliccookinggrills.Ultimately, themajorityofcouncilmembersand

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MayorNatalieMagdeburgersaidshe hadmetrecentlywiththelandowner, Austin“Pete”Okie,tolearnthehistoryof theproperty.Okie,shesaid,is95yearsold andlivesinGeorgetown.

Thetwolotsareabout50feetby150 feet,withonefrontingonCoastalHighwayandtheotherdirectlybehinditon EastBayardStreet.

CowellalsoaskedthecounciltoconsiderpayinglandscapearchitectCarol Anderson-Austraatotalof$1,950fora renderingofthelandscapingplanforthe parkandfor“oversight”oftheproject.Of thetotal,$1,000wouldbefortherendering.

AlthoughCowelltoldthecouncilshe feltshewaspresentinga“leanbudget”for theproject,shereceivedsomepushback fromthemayorandothercouncilmembersonpartsofit.

InhermeetingwithOkie,Magdeburgersaidshehadlearnedthattheland hasbeen“inthefamily”“sincethedays thatThomasFenwickfirstobtainedit fromCol.WilliamStevens,whohadobtaineditfromLordBaltimore,ofthe Calvertfamily,in1682.

Okie’sgrandfather,LinfordPeter Faucett,purchaseditfromotherfamily membersin1906,shesaid.Thedonation oftheFenwickpropertyrepresentsa decades-longtraditionoflandpreservationforthefamily,whichhasdonated

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill Thankstoagenerousdonation,thistwo-lotparcelacrossfromFenwickIslandTown HallwillbepreservedastheFaucettOkieNaturePreserve.

morethan1,200acresinSussexCounty tobekeptasnaturepreserves.

ThedonationswerestartedbyOkie’s mother,IsabelFaucettOkie,followingthe deathofAustinOkie’sonlychild,Marian, inacaraccidentattheageof24,andher sonfollowedsuit,Magdeburgersaid.She alsolearnedfromOkiethathisfamilywas honoredbytheNatureConservancyas “ConservationHeroes”duringtheorganization’s50thanniversarycelebration.

Cowelltoldthecouncilthatshehad alsoincludedsoilsamplesintheproject budget,toaidthecommitteeinthefuture asitaddsplantsthatareappropriatefor thelocation.

“ThisisjustPhase1”oftheproject, Cowellsaid.

Sheaddedthatshewouldliketogeta raingardeninstalledonthepropertyby MemorialDay.Theareawheretrashhas accumulatedovertheyearsandneedsto becleanedoutwouldmaketheperfect

spotforsuchagarden,shesaid.

The“trashpit”wasoriginallydugby childrenplayingintheareayearsago, Magdeburgersaid.Inrecentyears,the areahasbeenfilledwithtrash—partly, shebelieves,byunhousedpeoplewho werelivingthere.

Thecouncilapprovedthenamingof thepropertyastheFaucettOkieNature PreserveatitsFriday,April5meeting. TheyalsoapprovedCowell’slistofexpenditures,withMagdeburgerandother councilmemberseventuallydeferringto Cowell’ssuggestionsregardingthehiring ofAnderson-Austratooverseetheproject.

CowelltoldthecouncilthatAnderson-Austrahad“alreadyspenttwodays outthere”analyzingtheproperty.“She’s justasexcitedaboutthisprojectaswe are,”Cowellsaid.

Thecouncilplanstohaveadedication ceremonyonthepropertyinthefall.

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townstaffrecommendedkeepingthe grillsinstalled.Townstaffaretokeepan eyeoncleanliness(includingdisposalof theusedcharcoallitter)andsafety(preventingguestsfromlightingtheirown portablegrillsunderthepavilionroof).

“Ithinkit’saniceamenity,especially forpeoplemaybecan’tevenafforda grill.Iftherewereproblemsorfires, peoplegettinginjured,”thatwouldbea differentstory,saidCouncilMember MartyPresley.

Attownhall,staffisrecommending that theypausethesluggishhiring searchforatownplannerandinstead directthatmoneytowardmuch-needed softwareupdates.Oneprogramcould actuallyreplaceseveralothersoftware programs—plusthemanualpayroll process—andputtaxes,waterbills, buildingpermits,licensesanddocument management,plusresidents’onlinepayments,intooneplace.Aftermonthsof research,thatseemstobethestafffavorite.

TheCasellecompanysoftware wouldcost$137,000forinstallationand $74,000 inannualfeeseachyearafterward.Councilmembersrequesteda copyoftheproposalinordertoconsider abudgetamendmentattheirMay5 meeting.

StreetparkinghascausedsomeconfusioninPlantationLakes’NorthShore

section.Itappearsthattheapproveddevelopmentplansdidrequire“NoParking”zones,sothedeveloperhasbeen followingdirectionsbyinstallingthose signs.However,theTownlatervotedto allowstreetparkingthere,following Stateguidelines.Thathascausedconfusionasthecompletedstreetsareturned overforTownownership.

Townofficialsandrepresentativesof thedevelopmentcompany,Lennar,will meettoconsiderremovingtheerrant signsandultimatelyrevisittheapproved designs,sothedeveloperandHOAcan remainincomplianceandpotentially notwastetimehangingsignsthatthe Townnolongerrequires.

Onarelatednote,thecouncilhas alsodesignatedaboutadozenPlanation Lakesroadsassnowemergencyroutes.

AllpolicedepartmentsinDelaware arenowrequiredtohaveapublicaccountabilitycommittee,orPAC,andthe MillsboroPoliceDepartmenthasopted tocreateitsown,ratherthanpartner withanothertown’spoliceforce,dueto itsuniquecommunity.Meetingsofthe PACareopentothepublic,heldquarterlyatthepolicestation.ThethirdPoliceChief’sAdvisoryCommittee meetingwillbeJune18at7p.m.

The MillsboroPoliceDepartment recentlyreleaseditsannualreportfor 2024,whichincludescrimeandtraffic collisionstatistics,andinformationon variousprograms.Itwillbepostedonlineatwww.millsboropd.com.

Millsboroopeningcouncilfilingwindow

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

TheMillsboroTownCouncilhas twocouncilpositionsupforelectionin 2025.ResidentsinvotingDistrict1and 2canthrowtheirhatsintotheringduringthecandidatefilingperiodfrom April23toMay14.

Candidatesmustbe:atleast18;a

bonafideresidentoftheU.S.,thestate ofDelawareandthetownofMillsboro foratleast90daysbeforethemunicipal election(perthetowncharter);andnot convictedofafelony.

Anyonewishingtofileasacandidate mustsubmitanofficial“certificateofintention”or“statementoforganization”

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Also,thenewestmembersofthe MPDforcewereintroduced:Alexandro RodriguezandGeraldForeman,who recentlygraduatedpoliceacademyand arenowinfieldtraining.

TheMPDisalsogearingupforits BoroHoops3v3BasketballTournamentonMay17andYouthPolice AcademyonJuly10-18.

InotherMillsboronews:

•TheMillsboroFireCompany(in conjunctionwithEllendaleVolunteer FireCompany)willhosttheannual conventionoftheDel-Mar-VaVolunteerFireAssociation&Auxiliaryon May1-3.“It’sourfourthtimesince 1997hostingtheseguys,andwe’re happytohavethemback,”saidRon O’Neal,councilmemberandMFC president.

•TheTownismakingalistofallits assets,fromequipmenttoutilitiesto about23milesofroadway.Eventually, the AssetManagement&Finance Committeeaimstocompilethorough

maintenanceschedulesandreserveaccountsto“maintaintensofmillionsof dollarsofassets,”saidCouncilMember Robert“Bob”McKee.“It’sadaunting task,startingfromzero.”

•Millsborohandlesitsownproperty assessmentsfortaxingpurposes(rather thanusingSussexCounty’svalues),so itstaxratesaren’timpactedbytherecentstatewidereassessments.Thetotal townwideassessmentforthe2026fiscal yearwillbe$1.19billionintotalassessedvalue.

•Nominatedandapprovedforthe 2025BoardofElectionwereFrank Gagliardi,DebbieNovak,andSuzanne Worrall,aswellasalternateSophia Richards.Candidatesforthetown councilelectionin2025mustregisterby May14,andtheelectionisscheduled forJune14.

TheMillsboroTownCouncil’snext regularmeetingwillbeMonday,May5, at7p.m.

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toTownManagerJamieBurk.TheofficialfilingperiodwillbeWednesday, April23,throughWednesday,May14, at4:30p.m.

Seatsupforelectionarecurrently heldbyKimberlyKaan(District1)and

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since2009andthathasbeenagift, butwe’reatthepointwhereweneed tocoverourexpenses.”

Duringthebudgetworkshop,Donderotoldfellowcouncilmembersthat costsareincreasing,“andtheyare goingtocontinuetorise.”

Withouttheincrease,shesaid,“We wouldbedrawingfundsoutofreserveswithnomeanstoreplenish them,unlessthereisasurplus.”

Shesaidthetaxincreaseisnota shocktoresidentsandthatduringa recent“coffeewiththemayor”event attendedby14people,shehadheard pleastoincreasetaxesevenmore.

Duringtheworkshop,onewoman intheaudienceaskedthattaxesnotbe raisedandsaidiftheyaren’t,“Itwill makepeoplealotcalmer,becausealot ofpeopleliveoutoftown,”shesaid, referringtonon-residentproperty owners,“anddidn’tknowthiswas coming.”

JohnThoroughgood(District2).

Thetownhasthreerepresentative districts.Althoughdiscussionsareunder waytoupdatethegeographicareas,the currentdistrictsare:

•District1—thearealocatednorth ofRoute113andeastofMainStreetto thetownlimits.

•District2—thearealocatednorth

Theincreasemightonlyamountto anadditional$200peryear,butsome peoplewhoarelivingonatight budget,orwhohavelivedinSouth Bethanyformanyyears,shesaid,don’t wanttohavetoselltheirhomesbecausetheycan’tpaytheincrease. Thoseconcernshavebeenexacerbated byaproposedincreaseintaxestohelp fundIndianRiverSchoolDistrict schools.(Thefundingreferendumthat wouldhaveapprovedthatschooltax increasefailedinavotelastmonth, butanewreferendumvoteiscurrently scheduledforJune5.)

“Thepeoplewhocan’taffordit,we shouldhelpthesepeople,”resident SteveChantlersaidattheworkshop. “ThelastthingIwanttosee…isthe gentrificationofDelaware.That shouldbetakenintoconsiderationin thisplan,”hesaid.

InformationpostedontheTown’s websitestatestheproposedbudget “coversallprojectedoperatingexpensesandfullyfundsthereplacement ofseveralcapitalassets.Itisnotexpectedtoproduceabudgetsurplus.

of Route113andwestofMainStreet tothetownlimits.

•District3—thearealocatedsouth ofRoute113tothetownlimits.

Ifthereisacontestedelection,itwould beheldSaturday,June14,from1to7 p.m.attheMillsboroTownCenter,322 WilsonHighway.Absenteevotingwould beginMay26.Eligiblevotersmustbe18

BecausetheTownhasadoptedthe newpropertyassessmentspreparedby theCounty,asubstantialreductionin thetaxratewilloccur.Thecurrentrate of$1.30per$100ofassessedvalue willreduceto$0.051per$100.

“Whilesomepropertyownerswill seearesultantreductionintheirannualpropertytax,mostwillseeanincrease.Ifthebudgetisadopted,this willbethefirstpropertytaxincrease since2009.Therisingcostsofmaterials,services,benefitsandhealthcare, coupledwithanaccumulationofdeferredinfrastructuremaintenance needs,necessitateanincreaseinrevenue.”

Atthebudgetworkshop,Town CouncilTreasurerRandy Bartholomewsaidthat,ofthe14,085 propertiesthatreceivepropertytax bills,105willhaveareductionintaxes. Thenumberofpropertiesthatwill haveanincreaseoflessthan$100will be333,while861propertieswillhave increasesof$100to$500,and106 homeswillhaveincreasesofmore than$500,hesaid.

Donderosaidthecouncilhastobe carefulaboutcallingtheincreasea55 percenthike,becausenotallproperty ownerswillpaythesameincrease,due totheshiftingpropertyassessments.

orolder;aresidentofthetown;andbe registeredtovotewiththeStateof Delaware,becausetheTownusesthose recordstoconfirmeligibility(checkregistrationstatusonlineativote.de.gov).

Learnmoreat

www.millsboro.org/government/town_e lection.phporcallTownHallat(302) 934-8171.

“Somefolksaregettingareduction. Someareseeinganincreaseof$100. Theaverageisa$200increase.That’s arestaurantmeal.We’renottalking abouteverybody’spropertytaxzoomingthroughtheroofhere.…Thatis theresultofthereassessments,”she said.

TheTownhastopayforcapital needs,“butwewon’tgetthereifwe keepthetaxwhereitis,sowehaveto fundourlongtimecapitalneeds,”she said.

AttheFeb.14councilmeeting,one residenthadbeggedthecounciltoincreasepropertytaxes,saying,“Please, pleaseraiseourtaxes.Wepaynothing, comparedtoothertowns.Nobodyhas talkedaboutbeachreplenishment.… Wehavetoputinacost-of-livingincreasesowecancoverourtownemployees.Please—please,please,just raiseourtaxes.Wepaynothing.We canfixallthisstuffbyjustraisingour taxes,”hesaid.

“Wecurrentlyhavenomeansof fundingthat,sosomecouncilmemberswantustostartbuildingupthe reserves,”DonderotoldtheCoastal Pointafterthatmeeting.“Wehave adoptednewSussexCountyassessments,andweareconsideringloweringthetaxratebecausethe assessmentvaluehaschangedsodramatically.”

“Itisprobablynecessarytoraise taxesthisyear,becauseexpensesare goingup.Weaddedastaffposition, andtherearethecostsofhealthinsurance,benefits,pensionplansforemployees.Allthosecostsaregoingup, materialcostsofeverythingisgoing up.We’vebeenabletokeepthetax ratelowerbecauseoftherealestate transfertaxincomethosefewyears afterCOVID,butwearenotanticipatingthatnow,”shesaid.

SelbyvillevotesforOldTimers’spending

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSelbyvilleTownCouncilthis weekapprovedspendingupto$3,000 onpromotionalitemsforOldTimers’ DayonSaturday,June14,andfor othertownspecialevents.

CouncilwomanCarolCary,a memberoftheEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,askedthecouncil toconsiderbuyingitemsincluding pensandkooziesusedtokeepcanned beveragescold.

TownAdministratorStaceyLong saidkhakihatscanbeorderedwitha Townlogo,aswellasstickersforvehiclewindshieldsandchallengecoins. Thecoinsaremoreexpensivebecause theyareheavyandshippingcosts more,and500coinswiththetown sealononesideandtheTown’s taglineontheothersidewillcost $1,863.

Carysaidthecouncilhadbudgeted$50,000fortheEconomicDevelopmentCommittee,soshehoped forapprovaltospend$3,000to $5,000fortheitems.AnythingleftovercanbegivenawayatHalloween orChristmasevents,shesaid.

Mayor,councilmembers swornin

SelbyvilleMayorRickDuncan,who ranunopposedforasecondterminthe March1election,andre-electedCouncilmenGarySteffenandChrisSnader, weresworninattheMonday,April7, councilmeeting.

Eachvowedto“performtheduties …oftheTownofSelbyvilleanduphold theordinancesofthetownwithoutfear orprejudice.”

DuncancongratulatedSteffenand Snader,andsaidheislookingforward tocontinuingtoworkwiththem.

The councilalsoreappointedPolice ChiefBrianWilson.

Mayor’sreport

DuncanthankedtheSelbyvillePublicLibrarystaffandSelbyvilleCommunityClubforpresentingtheannual YouthArtMonthshowatthelibrary. TheawardsceremonywasonSaturday, April5,atthelibrary.

“I’dliketothankthembothforan outstandingjob.Ifyoudidn’tmakeit, youmissedsomeverygoodportraits andpaintings.Itwaswellattended,just agreatjob.Thecouncilalwayslooks for wardtohostingthatevent,”Duncan

said.

HeaddedthatonMonday,April7, hehadreadtostudentsatShowellElementarySchool.

“Ireadtotwoclasses.It’salwaysan honortobeabletodothat.Ilookforwardtobeingabletodothateveryyear. It’sfun,”hesaid.

Policereport

Wilson,whilepresentinghis monthlypolicechief’sreport,saidthata newofficerwillbehired..Thepolice departmenthasextendedanoffertoa certifiedofficer,“andwebelievehewill bestartinglaterthismonth.”

D uncansaidhewasglad“toseewe havepeopleinterestedinjoiningour force.”

Bodycamerashavearrivedatthepolicedepartmentandarebeingprogrammed.Policearewaitingforvehicle docksforthebodycamerastobeinstalled.Hesaidnewpolicevehicles shouldbeontheroadnextweek.

Newautomatedexternaldefibrillators, orAEDs,havealsoarrivedandarebeing programed,hesaid,referringtothe portabledevicesusedtoanalyzeheart rhythmsanddeliverelectricshockstorestorenormalheartfunctioninsomeone experiencingsuddencardiacarrest.

CodeEnforcementreport

CodeEnforcementOfficerTony Merollini,whilepresentinghismonthly report,toldthecouncilthat36newpermitswereissued,therewere179inspections,and55openoroldpermitswere closed.Therewasoneunlicensedcontractorconfronted,sevenpostingsmade andsixrental-unitinspections.During thepastfewmonths,15inoperablecars wereremoved.

“Peoplearegettingusedtousasking themtodothings,andtheyarecomplyingverywell,”hesaid.

MerollinisaidtheTown’s“Citizen Reporter,”usedbyresidentstoreport zoningviolations,isactiveonthe Town’swebsite.

“Ifyouseesomethingoryouhavea concern,justletusknow.Itcanbe anonymous,oryoucangiveusallof yourinformation,”hesaid.

Children’splayequipment getsOK

Thecouncilacceptedaproposal fromCunninghamRecreationalEquipment forachildren’splaystationatthe townpark.Longsaidthetotalbidcame

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inat$115,681forthecourse,designed forchildrenages5to12.Thecourseincludesabalancewalk,sidestepper,ladders,climbers,trapezelink,double weavezipslide,benchandrubbersafety surfacing,aswellassiteworkandinstallation.

CouncilwomanCarolCaryasked whethertheziplineissafe.

“Iworryaboutzippingsomebody’s neck.Ijustdon’tknowifit’ssafefor5year-olds.Isitsafe?Dotheythinkthat is?”sheasked.

Longsaidsuchcoursesareinstalled in parksthroughoutthearea.

“Thisislikethenew,popularthing, theplaystructure,becausetheyget moreuse,”Longsaid,showingthe councilaphotographofit.

“Youseethatropething?”Cary asked.“Idon’tknow.There’sadadat

theendofourrowhere,”shesaid,referringtoCouncilmanChrisSnader,who hasthreechildren.

“Mykidsloveit.Theyloveit.They haveoneinBishopvilleandwegoover there,andtheylovethatthing,”Snader said.

“Aslongasit’sbeenkid-tested,kidapproved,”Carysaid.“Itdoeslookcool, though.Ithinkthatwouldbealotof fun.Ifeverybodyfeelsit’ssafe...Onthe leftsideoftheslidingboard,therope hangingdown—Ijustwantedtomake surethatwasOK,”shesaid,butSnader toldhernottoworrybecauseitwasn’ta ropenexttotheslidingboardbuta handrail.

Planning&Zoning

ThecouncilapprovedthepreliminaryplanreviewforanewAutoZone tobebuiltat38166DupontHighway.

Businesswillbeconductedina 7,380-square-footbuildingthatwill

employ12andbeopendaily.Ground willbebrokensoon.

Duncansaidthecouncilislooking forwardtohavingAutoZoneintown, butsinceAdvanceAutoPartsisalready locatedat38090DupontHighway,he would“lovetohaveBuffaloWild Wingsoranotherrestaurant,because therewillbetwoautostoressideby side.”

“OrWholeFoods,”Carysuggested. DuringthePublicCommentsportionofthemeeting,aLighthouseLakes residentaskedthecouncilwhetherthe EconomicDevelopmentCommittee members“evertalkedtopropertyownerswhoowncommercialproperty,so maybewecangetsomethingdifferent fromanautoshop.”

“Ithinkwecandomore,”saidCary, whoisamemberofthatcommittee.

Securityupgradeplanapproved

ThecouncilapprovedLong’srequest

tocreateapreliminarysiteplanforthe counciltoreviewnextmonth,for changestomakeSelbyvilleTownHall moresecureforemployees.

LongsaidtheSecurityCommittee hadsuggestedmakingrenovationsthat willallowadditionalofficesonthefirst floorwhilerepurposingthesecondfloor forthepolicedepartment.TheTown receivedaquotefromStraightLine Constructiontorenovatetownhallwith securitymeasuresincludingbulletproof windows,aslidetraywithspeakerfor townemployeeshelpingresidentsand securedofficedoors,foracostof $12,300.

Withouttheadditionalsecurity measures,renovationswillnotcostmore than $9,000,shesaid.

Longsaidshe’dliketoalsoaddsecuritycamerasandotherfurthersecurity upgrades,“butrightnowIamrequestingwemoveforwardwithrenovations onbothfloorsandonlythenecessary securityupgrades.”

Shesaidnomorethan$5,000will beneededforminorsecurityupgrades.Bulletproofglasscanbepurchasedduringaseparateproject,she said.

Residentsaskforsidewalks

ALighthouseCrossingresident, duringthePublicCommentsportion ofthemeeting, saidthereshouldbe sidewalksintownleadingtoMain Street.

“Whenschoolgetsout,thekidswalk upthencrossovertowardthelibrary. I’mnotsureifit’saDelDOTissue.I’m sureit’smoney.It’sanissuesomeone needstotakeahandleon,”shesaid. Duncanagreed.“Weneedtofollow uponthat,”hesaid.

HesaidDelDOTwasworkingona crosswalkwithlibrarystaff.Longsaid theTownhadrequestedacrosswalkand therewasdiscussion,but“itkindof wentaway.”

DuncansuggestedaskingstateSen. GeraldHockerandstateRepresentative RonGrayforhelpgettingsidewalks andcrosswalks.

Theresidentsaidhavingtwoautopartsstoresnexttoeachother“isabsolutelyridiculous,inmyopinion.”

AlsoduringPublicComments, Bethany-FenwickIslandChamberof CommerceMembership&ProgrammingDirectorEmilyMaissaidupcomingeventsincludetheSpring FlingonApril11-19,toencourage shopping,diningandlodgingatparticipatingbusinesses,“f orachanceto winin-storeandgrand-prizeraffles.”

Thisyear,thegrandprizewillbea “bouquet”ofgiftcardsvaluedat$500, courtesyofparticipatingbusinesses. ShealsonotedthattheCoastal CommunityCleanupisthisweekend, andtheOceantoBayBikeTourwillbe May2and3.

Beebe:Nearly8,000healtchareprofessionalsneeded

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Withinthenextfiveyears,anadditional7,800healthcareprofessionals —includingdoctors,techniciansand therapists—willbeneededtocare forthegrowingSussexCountypopulation,BeebeHealthcareSeniorVice PresidentandChiefofStaffDiane TaylortoldtheSussexCountyCouncilthisweek.

“Weare,rightnow,attheworst ratioinDelaware,ifnotintheMidAtlantic,intermsofhowmanypatientsonedoctor,oneclinician,cares for.It’sabout1,700patientsina panel,whereasupinNewCastle,it’s

about1,200,”BeebeHealthcarePresidentDr.DavidTamadded,telling councilmembersattheirTuesday,

HughestobespeakeratHeritageDayatNanticokeMuseum

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MargaretHughes,coordinatorof Delaware250,theorganizationplanningthestate’scelebrationofthecountry’s250thanniversary—the semiquincentennial—onJuly4,2026, willbeguestspeakeratHeritageDayat theNanticokeIndianMuseumin Millsborofrom11a.m.to3p.m.on Saturday,May3.

RaggiRainwilltellindigenousstoriesattheevent,freeandopentothe public.TheNanticokeDanceTroupe willperformandguestswillenjoy music,shoppingatvendors’boothsand tastingtraditionalnativeAmerican foodsincludingfrybread,succotashand Indiantacos.

“Iwanttoseeeverybodycomeout andenjoythemselves,”NanticokeChief AveryJohnsonpreviouslytoldCoastal PointaboutHeritageDaywherelast year,linguisticsexpertKeithCunning-

hamtalkedabouthisbookaboutthe Nanticokelanguage,“OnceItHasBeen Spoken…ItCannotbeUnspoken.”

HeexplainedintheAlgonquianlanguageofNortheasterntribes,theword “Nanticoke”istranslatedfromtheoriginalNantaquakandmeans“thetidewaterpeople”or“peopleofthetidewaters.”

ThefirstcontactwiththeNanticoke tribewasrecordedbyCapt.JohnSmith in1608whenhewasexploringChesapeakeBayandsailedupwhatisknown todayastheNanticokeRiver.Today thereareabout700membersofthe NanticokeIndianTribeAssociationand morethan2,000peoplewhocantrace theirheritagebacktothetribe.

“Theyputfiveyearsintothis.Keith isaveryintelligentindividualandhe putalotofworkintoit.Don’teverforget.Wecontinuetopersisttoexist.We aren’tgoinganywhere,”Johnsonsaidat the time,addingguestsarewelcometo “comeoutandenjoythefestivalandbe educatedabouttheculture.”

“Weusuallyhaveniceweatherthat timeofyear.I’mverymuchlookingforwardtoit.It’sahugeevent,ourfirstbig eventoftheyear.It’sourbigkickoff,” Johnsonsaid.

Lastspring,Hughesspokebeforethe SussexCountyCouncilandlightheartedlytoldtheSussexCountyCouncil thatshewassupplyingtheirpolysyllabic wordoftheday,semiquincentennial, and explainedDelaware,establishedin 1638anddeclaringitsindependence fromGreatBritainonJune15,1776— willbein2026.

Shehasbeenworkingonobtaining fundingwhilepromotingDelawareasa touristdestinationandtoldcouncil members,“Wearetakingadvantageof capitalizingonDelaware’slocation alongtheI-95corridorinthenorthand tryingtodrawtouristsintotherestof thestateandcapitalizingonRoute1, theLewes-CapeMayferryandother attractions,”addingDelawarewillbe promotedasaprimedestinationin

nearbystatesincludingPennsylvania, MarylandandNewJersey.

“Thisstorybeginsmillenniabefore 1776andcontinuestothepresentday. Overalonghistory—fromtheearliest inhabitantsoftheland,throughthedevelopmentoftheAtlanticcolonies,to theDeclarationofIndependence,over thecourseoftheAmericanRevolution andtotheratificationoftheConstitutionoftheUnitedStates—thepeoples of thelandnowcalledDelawarehelped shapeacountrythathascontinuedfor twoandahalfcenturies.Althoughthis anniversaryisrootedinearlyAmerican militaryhistory,thismomentintimeallowsustoreflectuponandcelebratethe pluralityofhistorieswithinboththe NationandState,”the www.delaware250.orgwebsitestates. Lastsummer,Delawarejoined America250toplanforthecelebration. Delawarebecamethe37thstateto establishasemiquincentennialcommission,accordingtowww.america250.org.

April8,meeting,thatthatiswhy moreaffordablehousingisneeded.

“I’dlovetoworkwithyoualland homebuilderstothinkabouthowwe candothatandtomakesurethat zoningappliestothesmartgrowth youallareworkingon,”saidTam,who hasbeenwithBeebeforfiveyears.

“BeebeHealthcarerecognizesthe growthofthecommunityisgoingto continue.Thatissomethingwehave tohaveadialogueabout....The growthofthecommunitydictateswe havetoalsogrowthecountyhealth system.Wehavetomakeiteasyfor ourpatientstogetthecaretheyneed, likeprescriptionswhentheyleavethe ERat7o’clockatnight,whenpharmaciesareclosed.Andallthatrequiresaffordablehousing,”hesaid.

Tamsaidhebelievesinpreventive

care,and“Alargenumberofourstaff cannotaffordtoliveinplaceswhere theyneedtolivetoprovidethatpreventivecare.”

“Itlookslikewe’realongwayoff fromwhereweneedtobe,”CouncilmanJohnRieleysaid,becausestatisticsindicatemanyhospitalemployees canonlyaffordabout$1,100per monthforrent,“andmostrentsare nowherenearthat,sowearegoingto havetofindsolutionsand,hopefully, someofitcomesthroughchanging zoningandourapproachtolanduse. I’mopentoideas.”

TamsaidSussexCountyalsohas thehighestpercentageofuninsured patientsinthestate,“Andwhenthey gototheER,wedon’tdoawallet biopsy.Wetakecareofthemjustlike anybodyelse,butwedon’tgetreimbursedforthat,”hesaid,addingthat thecountyalsohasahighpercentage ofunhealthyresidents.

“Butwecanfixit.It’snotsuperexpensive.Itrequiresaccesstoquality, routinehealthcare,whichiswhatwe aretryingtobuild,”hesaid.

Rieleysaidthereisalongwaitto getanappointmentwithadoctorand askedifthatwillimprove.Tamsaid Beebenowusesthepatientportal MyChart,soifapatient’sregulardoctorisunavailable,anappointmentcan bemadewithanotherdoctor,evenin otherhealthcaresystems.

Onaveragenationally,patients drive25minutestoseeadoctor,but inSussexCountyit’sabouta45minutedrive,Tamsaid.

“Thatmeanspeoplewillthink twiceaboutgoing,ifthereisevena physiciantogoto.‘Mycar’snotworkingright.Mywifecan’tdriveme,’and you’renotgoingtogo,’”soBeebeis workingtoprovidecareineverypart ofSussexCounty,hesaid.

Taylortoldthecouncilthat,during

thenextdecade,thehospitalwillsee morepatientsolderthan65whohave fallenorwhoneedrehabilitation.

“Morethan63percentofourpatientsare65andolder…becauseof theconditionswetendtogetaswe age.Weendupneedingmoreservices, buttherearealsolabservices,diagnosticimaging.Wehavetobringfolks intothecountytodeliverthesehealth careservices,butit’snotjustabout65 andolder,”shesaid.

Tamtoldcouncilmembersthathe himselfhadsufferedastrokelast March,“becauseIdidn’ttakecareof mydiabetes—andIworkinahospital.Ifyoudon’ttakecareofyourdiabetesandhighbloodpressure,you’ll enduphavingastroke.You’llendup inthehospital.So,wewanttohelp youtakecareofthat,”hesaidofpreventativecare.

EasterforThousands

forThousandsisplannedforSaturday, April12.

Vacation Rental Specialists

AMountaireFarmsrepresentative toldthecouncilthatthisyear’sEaster

Volunteerswillpack8,000boxes, eachwithafreshchickenanditemsto prepareamealforfour.Sheinvitedthe counciltoattendthepackingevent,and thankedvolunteersandthepolice,fire companyandEMSvolunteers.

Bethanypoliceovercome‘blackeye’withCALEA

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Itwas,BethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentChiefPatrickFoleysaid,“a breathoffreshair”tolearnthatthepolicedepartmenthadbeenreaccredited recently.Foleyhadbeenconcernedthat theimportantdesignationcouldberevoked,aftertheformerpolicechiefand deputychiefwerefiredformisappropriationoffunds.

TheBethanypolicedepartmenthas beenaccreditedsince2008andwasthe firstagencyinDelawaretoachievethat accreditation,sobeingdeniedreaccreditationbytheCommissionofAccreditationforLawEnforcementAgencies (CALEA)wouldhavebeenanembarrassment.Worse,itwouldhavediminishedthetrustthecommunityhasin thedepartment,FoleytoldtheCoastal Pointthisweek.

AttherecentannualCALEAtraininginCalifornia,Foley—whoforthe pastcoupleofyears,evenbeforebecomingpolicechief,hasoverseenthe CALEAprogramforthelocaldepartment—saidhehadtoprovethe agency“isafunctioningpolicedepartment.”

AfterformerBBPDchiefMichael RedmonanddeputychiefDarin CathellwerefiredinJanuaryand,in

February,pleadedguiltytotheftoftens ofthousandsofdollars—someofit federalfundsearmarkedtopayofficers’ overtime—Foleyquicklycalled CALEAofficials“andgavetheman ideaofwhathappened.”

“Wehadsomuchcomingupabout theaccreditation.Isaid,‘Hey,thisis whathappened.Iwanttoshowtransparencyhere.’CALEAwantedtoget r idofus,”Foleysaid.“Theythought, ‘Thereistoomuchgoingonthere’and itwasaliabilityonCALEA.Our agencyhadtheirtwotop-rankingofficersmisusepublicfunds.Itwasadangertothemtokeepusonboard, becauseifthetwoleadersweremisusingfunds,whatwastherestofthepolicedepartmentdoing?

“Itwasuptometoprove—just becauseofthosetwobadapples— everythingelseisperfectlysound.They didtheirchecksandbalances,butit wasverystressfulformeasaccreditationmanagertoproveit,”hesaid,explainingthatCALEAisan internationalpoliceaccreditation agencyoverseeingmorethan800agenciesnationwide.

“Theycanrevokethat.In2024,they suspendedus,”Foleysaid.“Thereare stepsyouhavetotaketoproveto CALEAandprovetoyourcommunity youcanbetrustedasapoliceagency.

Wehadtoproveourpolicieswereintactandweweredoingourjoband gettingbackontrack.”

Duringthetrainingconference, Foleysaid,heandNorman“satinfront offiveCALEAexecutiveswhodrilled uswithquestionsaboutthelastfew yearsofourmembershipwiththem. Theyaskedusaboutwhathappenedin January2024withtheterminations. TheywantedtoseethattheBethany BeachPoliceDepartmenthadcontinuity.Thetoptwoleadersweregone,and theywantedtoknow,‘Howdidyou function?’CALEAwasthegluethat bondedouragencytogether.Wefollowedthemanualandsaid,‘Thisis whatweare supposedtodo.Wewill followthesystem,’”hesaid.

Havingaccreditationrevoked “wouldhavebeenafailureforme,” Foleysaid.

“Iwastheaccreditationmanager since2020,andthatisallthehard workandperseveranceIpersonallyhad withCALEA.Itallwouldhavebeen fornothing,”hesaid.

Atahearingduringtraining,with morethan60policeagenciesrepresented,FoleyandNorman“hadtoair outourtribulationsandoursuccesses,” hesaid.

“Afterward,theboardstoodup, shookmyhandandDeputyChief Norman’shandandcongratulatedus forwhattheysaidwasthe‘fantasticjob youguysdid.’BethanyBeachwaskind ofputonthemap,andthatisreally something.Itwasateameffort.The continuitywehad,theoperations, everythingwehadtodotomaintain ourseasonalprogram—wehadto provetoCALEAourseasonalprogram couldfunction.Theshipsailed smoothlyaftertheterminations,”Foley said.

“EverybodyintheBethanyBeach PoliceDepartment—wehaveabond andwehavegottenverycloseafter whatweallwentthroughinJanuary 2024.Wedidn’tloseanybody.We stayedthecourse.Wewereableto provetoeverybodywecouldget throughthisblackeye.”

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McBrideputssupportbehindstate’slibraries

CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora Rep.SarahMcBridevisitedtheLewesPublicLibrarylastweekandspokeoutabout cutstolibraries.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

WhileCongresswomanSarah McBride(D-Del.)touredtheLewes PublicLibrarylastweek—visitingthe children’sandteen’ssections,admiring thecollectionsandstronglyobjectingto PresidentTrump’splantodismantlethe InstituteofMuseum&LibraryServices —shealsoappliedforalibrarycard.

Dressedinaroyalbluepantsuitand flatblackshoesfortheFriday,April4, visit,sheleanedonthecounterand filledoutanapplicationthen,moments later,waspresentedwiththecardinthe styleshechose,withtheword“Inspire” onit.Staffandlibrarypatronsaskedto bephotographedwithherassheheld thecard,andshesmiled,saying,“I wouldlovetodoanotherpicture—absolutely.”

LibraryDirectorJillDiPaolo,Children’sLibrarianJenNoonanandTeen ServicesCoordinatorEmilyEllinger conductedthetour,showingMcBride theroomsandcollections,andexplaining libraryprograms—including teachingchildrenhowtoaddressletters

buthergoalwastostatetheTrumpadministration“wantsyoudesperateand frustrated,”because“thatisthefuel Trumpisknownfor.”

CuttinglibraryfundingbydismantlingtheInstituteofMuseum&LibraryServices,whichhelpfundthem, theDemocratsaid,willharmthosewho lovelibraries—especiallysincethelibrary,andothers,receiveabout15percentofitsfundingfromtheState, includingfundingpassedthroughfrom the federalgovernment,and,asa Countylibrary,45percentfromSussex Countygovernment.

“Therestisallfundraising,”DiPaolo said,creditingtheFriendsoftheLewes PublicLibrary,whosemembersraise moneyforit.

Thisweek,SouthBethanyMayor EdieDondero—whoheadstheSouth CoastalLibrary’sFriendsorganization —toldtheCoastalPointtheBethany libraryreceives$80,000to$100,000 eachyearfromtheIMLS,andthat fundingpaysforitemsincludingaudio and videoselections,magazinesand newspapers.

“Lossofthatfundingwillmeanan inevitablereductioninprogramsand servicesthelibraryisabletooffer,” Donderosaid.“Nationwide,theeffect willbethesame.Itvariesfromlibrary tolibrary,butI’mcertaineverypubliclibraryinthecountryreceivessomefundingfromtheIMLS.It’stheonly dedicatedsourceoffundingforpublic librariesinthecountry.EveryAmerican wouldbeaffectedbythesecuts,”she said.

cussinghowtoraisemorefunds.

“WearehopingtheStateisgoingto trytomakeupsomeofthefunding.It’s await-and-see,”themayorsaid,adding that,fornow,adine-and-donateevent isalreadybeingplanned.

McBridestatedthatTrump’sdesire to cutfederalfundingforlibraries wouldhave“adevastatingimpact.”

“TheTrumpadministration’sillegal movetodismantletheInstituteofMuseum&LibraryServices—theindependentagencyresponsiblefor supportinglibrariesandmuseumsacross thecountry—isillegal,”shestated.

OnMarch14,McBridesaid,Trump directedthe“reductionofthefederal bureaucracy,”resultinginIMLS“placingitsentirestaffonadministrative leaveandeffectivelyshuttingdownthe agency’soperationsandhaltingthedistributionofnearly$300millioninCongressionallyappropriatedfunds.The StateofDelawarereceivesover$5millionannuallyfromtheIMLS,whichis thendistributedtothestates’libraries.

andenvelopes,andanupcomingSpanishlanguagesummercamp.Theytold hertheywelcomestudentswhostopby thelibraryafterschool.

“Iftheywanttobehere,wewant themtobehere,”Noonansaid.

McBridecalledthelibrary“asafe haven.”

“Emilyspeaksteen,”DiPaolosaid. Ellinger,laughing,calledit“ahard language.”

“It’sanevolvinglanguage,”McBride said,noddingandlisteningwithinterest to aplantobringgagaball—agame playedinanoctagonalpitwithplayers eliminatingopponentsbyhittingthem withasoftballbelowtheknees—to thelibrary.

“I’msogratefulyouallarelettingme representyou.Itisbalmforthesoulto beoutandabout,”the34-year-old McBridesaid.

“Youarealwayswelcomehere,”alibrarystaffmembertoldherasacouple approachedandthemanextendedhis hand,tellingMcBride,“I’mgladyou’re holdingyourownupthere.”

“Sogoodtoseeyou,”shereplied. Hervisitwaswelcomeandcordial,

Members oftheFriendswill“certainlyattempttomakeupasmuchas wecan,butitisunlikelywewouldbe abletofillthatgap,”shesaid.

“TheIMLSfundingislessthanone halfof1percentoffederalspending. Somebodywillhavetoexplaintome howcuttingaserviceeveryAmerican benefitsfrommakesanyeconomic sense.Iamveryconcerned.Everyone hasaccesstolibraries,butsomeofour mostunder-servedpopulationsbenefit themost—seniors,children,veterans, those withlowincomes.”

Shenotedsomeofthosebenefits: “Teachingliteracyprogramsforchildren,English-as-a-second-language programs,accesstobroadbandinternet forpeoplewhodon’thaveitathome, seniorswhostruggletousetechnology andstruggletousetechnologytomanageMedicareandthingslikethat—all oftheseareinjeopardy.

“Thelibrarycanhelpineveryaspect ofyourlife.Therearefreecoursesyou cantake,onlinecoursesrangingfrom estate planningtohowtouseMicrosoft Excel,howtojournal,howtowrite— somanyservicesthatarejustgoingto disappearthatpeoplehaveaccesstofor free.It’smindboggling,”Donderosaid. Friendsmembers,shesaid,aredis-

“Everyday,thisadministrationrips fundingawayfromourstate,it’snotabstract—it’spersonal.Delawareansare losingaccesstofreeinternet,booksand educationalresourcesbecausePresident Trump decidedtodefythelaw,”she said.“ThesearefundspassedbyCongressandsignedintolawbyPresident Trumphimself.Theadministration’sactionsarenotjustreckless—they’reillegal.Delawareishometo33public libraries,eachoneacriticalhubwhere residentscanrenewpassports,accessthe internet,applyforbenefits,conductresearchandborrowbooks.IMLSgrants enabletheselibrariestoserveevery Delawarean—fromruralfamiliesand workingparentstoveterans,peoplewith disabilities andcaregivers.”

McBridesentletterstoU.S.Sen. ChrisCoons(D-Del.)andIMLSActingDirectorKeithSonderling,and joinedU.S.Sen.LisaBluntRochester (D-Del.)in“remindingtheTrumpadministrationthatIMLSwascreatedby statuteandfundedbyCongressforthe expresspurposeofmeetingtheessential information,education,research,economic,culturalandcivicneedsof Americans.”

“ThelawrequiresIMLStooperate both aMuseumServicesOfficeanda LibraryServicesOffice,whichprovide supportacrossall50states,”McBride wrote.“TheTrumpadministrationisillegallyrippingfundingfromDelawareanseveryday—andthistimeit’sour librariesthatarebeingtargeted.From withholdingmoneytoourfarmers,to denyingnearlyonemillionmealsto Delawareans,totankingoureconomy, theadministrationisdoingeverything exceptloweringcostsforworkingfamilies.Iwon’tstopfightinguntiltheresourcesourcommunitiesareowedare fullyrestored.”

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Sometimes,accountabilityandhardworkareenoughtodothejob.

TheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmenttookabighitwhentheir toptwoofficers—then-chiefMichaelRedmonandthen-deputy chiefDarinCathell—wereaccusedof,andthenultimatelypleaded guiltyto,thetheftofthousandsoffederaldollarsearmarkedtopay overtime.AsthefirstdepartmentinDelawaretoreceiveaccreditation fromtheesteemedCommissionofAccreditationforLawEnforcementAgencies(CALEA),currentChiefPatrickFoleyadmittedhe hadconcerns.

CALEAthought,Foleysaid,“‘Thereistoomuchgoingonthere,’ anditwasaliabilityonCALEA.Ouragencyhadthetwotop-rankingofficersmisusepublicfunds.Itwasadangertothemtokeepuson board,becauseifthetwoleadersweremisusingfunds,whatwasthe restofthepolicedepartmentdoing?

“Itwasuptometoprove—justbecauseofthosetwobadapples —everythingelseisperfectlysound.”

Foleydecidedthebestcourseofactionwastobeastransparentas possible,thathisdepartmentisstillefficientandeffective,evenafter losingthoseinthoseleadershippositions,andthattheyweremore thanreadytoaddressanyconcerns.

Foley,whohadledtheBBPD’saccreditationeffortinthepast,and now-DeputyChiefJustinNormansatforahearingatCALEAtraininginCaliforniarecently,hopingtoimpressuponthedecision-makersthattheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentwasstillafunctional bodythatexemplifiedwhatCALEAexpectsfromthedepartments theyaccredit.

“Afterward,theboardstoodup,shookmyhandandDeputyNorman’shand,andcongratulatedusforwhattheysaidwasthe‘fantastic jobyouguysdid,’”saidFoley.“BethanyBeachwaskindofputonthe map,andthatisreallysomething.Itwasateameffort.”

WecongratulatethemenandwomenoftheBethanyBeachPolice Department,andlookforwardtotheirbrightfutureahead.

Perhapsthegreatestgiftisproperperspective

Igotagoodlessoninperspectiveearlierthisweek.

Youevercatchoneofthose?Thereyouare,justtryingto holdtighttothemetaphoricalsteeringwheelthatisleading youfromonetasktothenextasyouattempttonavigatetheviolenttidesofyourday-to-daylife,andanepiphanystrikesyou inthefacelikeapieceofcolddeli-slicedham.

No?Justme?Youmoreofapastramiperson?

Regardless,everynowandthen,Iget struckbyathunderboltthatremindsme thattherearemoreimportantthingsout thereinlifethantheofferingsofthe hamsterwheelthatwesooftenfindourselvescommittingourlifetoona24/7 basis.It’snotalwaysaboutmeetingsand goalsandtryingtoclimbthenext proverbialrungofyourladdertosuccess.It’snotabout“the nextbigthing”or“keepingupwiththeJoneses”ortryingto “dunk”onyourrivals.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

word.Itstandsonitsowninchroniclinghislife,andyoucan finditonourwebsiteifyoudidn’thappentocatchitinprint.

No,IwanttooffersomeperspectiveonwhatIlearnedfrom Mr.Cobb,bothinourtimetogetheronthismortalsoiland whatwasputinmyheadrecentlythroughthestoriesofthe peoplewhoknewhimbest.

It’sabout—toborrowaphrasethatIuseentirelytoomuch —beingwhereyourfeetare.

Youknow—appreciatingandexperiencingthethingsthat aresurroundingusandtrulyhavethemostvalue.Thingslike familyandourenvironmentandthefriendsandneighborsthat makeourcommunity,well,ourcommunity.BillCobbknew aboutthat.Healwaysknewaboutthat.

Forthoseofyouwhoknewhim,youknowwhatI’mtalking aboutrightaway.Forthosewhodidn’t,hewasa98-year-old WorldWarIIveteranwhoworkedhisproverbialtailoffover theyearsinboththepoultrybusinessandhisowncompany thathand-paintedsignsandlogosandjustaboutanythingelse youcouldthinkofthatneededthetouchofatalentedartist. Hewas,forallintentsandpurposes,as“SussexCounty”asit gets.Helovedhiscommunity,wasproudofthepeoplewho madeitsospecialandadoredhisfamilyinawaythatfostered loveamongsthistribefromgenerationtogeneration.

And,yes...hewasalsothefatherofourbelovedpublisher, SusanLyons.

Thisisn’tanobituaryforMr.Cobb.Weranthatinlast week’spaper,andittoldthetaleofalifewell-lived.Itwasput togetherbythepeoplewhoknewandlovedhimthemost,and onecouldfeeltheaffectionandadmirationforhimwithevery

Andit’sprobablybestthatwedostartoffwith“stories,”becausehewassomewhatfamousforsharingthem.Thetwoofusforgedabond manyyearsagobecauseofourmilitary service.Hewasaproudveteranofthe UnitedStatesNavy,anddidhispartto helpdefeataglobalfoethatthreatened thewayoflifeandlibertyfortheentire world.Andthat’snounderstatement. Me?I’maMarineveteran,andthatmeantwewouldribeach otheraffectionatelyeverychancewe’dget.

“Well,lookeyhere,”he’dsaywhenwe’drunintoeachother, withthatlittlegrinonhisface.“Wehaveajarheadhere.Ibettertalkslowsoyoucankeepup.”

I’dbrightenupimmediately,andoffersomethingbackto theeffectof,“Justputgasintheboatsoyousquidscandriveus somewheretofight.”

Andwe’dbothlaugh,andthenI’dhunkerdowntohearone ofhisstories.Honestly,itwasmyonlychoice.IfyouknewMr. Cobb,therewasastorycoming.Anditwasalwaysaninterestingone,asarealotofthestoriesthatoriginatefrominteresting people.Itwashowheconnectedtopeople—bothintermsof one-on-oneinteractions,andinhispersonalresponsibilityto keepthestoriesandwayoflifeofSussexCountygoingfrom oneeratothenext.

Helovedourarea’shistory,andspokeofitwithsuchpassion andlovethatyou“gotit.”Hemadeyou“getit.”Hespokeof funnystoriesandimpressivepeopleandofalifeherethatwas verydifferentthantheoneweliveheretoday.Buthealsospoke alotaboutwhatisstillheretoday—likepeopleandfamilies. Because,forBillCobb,lifewasaboutpeopleandfamilies. Hearingeveryonetalkabouthimathisservice,andreflecting onmemoriesofhimrecently,reinforcedthat.Itwasanicedash ofperspective,fromamanwhojustcontinuestogive. Resteasy,Mr.Cobb.Andthankyouforthelessons.

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GuestColumns

ByStateHouseRepublicanLeaderTim Dukes&StateHouseRepublicanWhip JeffSpiegelman

Thefederalgovernmenthasannouncedthatitiswithdrawingapproximately$12billionworthof publichealthgrantsissuedaspartof theCOVID-19reliefefforts,including$38millionallocatedtogovernmentandnon-profitagenciesin Delaware.

“TheCOVID-19pandemicisover, and[theU.S.DepartmentofHealth andHumanServices]willnolonger wastebillionsoftaxpayerdollarsrespondingtoa…pandemicthatAmericansmovedonfromyearsago,”saida statementissuedtomultiplenewsorganizations.

ThehyperbolicreactionfromGov. MattMeyerwasdisappointinglypartisan.

“TheTrumpAdministrationis stealing$38millionfromDelaware thatgoesdirectlytowardsfundingkey publichealthprograms,”hesaid.

Theclockwasalreadytickingon thefederalmoney.Someoftheblock grantswerereportedlysettoexpire

laterthisyear,withtheremainderrunningoutin2026and2027.

Whileweregretcurtailingany beneficialprogram,weviewthereductions asasignthatthefederalgovernment mayfinallybeaddressingitsirresponsiblespending.Settingasidethepolarizingdiscussionofthefederalpolicies,it isundeniablethatthenation’sdebthas reachedepicproportions.Growing steadilyformorethanfourdecades,the U.S.nowowesitscreditorsmorethan $35trillion.Taxpayersspendover$1 trillionannuallyjusttopaytheinterest.

Delaware,despiteourstatutoryrequirementtoenactbalancedbudgets, hasalsodemonstratedalackoffiscal responsibilityinrecentyears—apatterntheMeyeradministrationseems intentoncontinuing.

Gov.Meyerrecentlyunveiledhis “budgetreset,”containingaseriesof proposedchanges.WhiletheadministrationacknowledgedDelaware’sflat revenuegrowth,thegovernor’srevised $6.58billionspendingplanisanincreaseofabout7.4percentoverthe current$6.1billionbudget.

IftheMeyerplanisenactedintime forthestartofthenewfiscalyearon

July1,Statespendingwillbemore than$2billionhigherthanitwasjust fiveyearsago—anastonishinghike ofmorethan45percent!Thereare fewDelawareanswhohaveseentheir incomeorbuyingpowergrowatthis rateoverthesameperiod.

Inhisreset,thegovernorhadthe opportunitytoadjustStatespending tomatchourstate’sslowingfortunes. Instead,hedoubleddown,projecting significantlyhigherbudgetgrowth overthenextfewyearsandpayingfor theoverrunsbyusingsafety-netfunds.

OfficeofManagement&Budget DirectorBrianMaxwellindicatedduringthegovernor’sresetpresentation thatthenewadministrationnotonly envisionsspendingthe$469millionin theBudgetStabilizationFund,butthat withintwoyears,theStatecouldfacea nearlyhalf-billion-dollarshortfall. Planningtospendmoneyfasterthanit comesinisablueprintforfailure

Delaware’sworkingparentsand small-businessownersknowthebrutal realityofcoldmath.Theyunderstand thatincomeisfinite,prioritiesmustbe establishedanddifficultchoicesmade. Astheirchosenleaders,shouldthey

expectanythinglessofus?

Insteadoftheincreasedspending, highertaxesandfeesproposedbythe governor,webelievetheexecutiveand legislativebranchesshouldworktogetherwithasharedsenseofbipartisanpurpose,identifyingourmost pressingneeds,settingasideless-urgentwantsandensuringourresources arespentinwaysthatbenefitall Delawareans.

Let’sreducethesizeoftheupcomingbudgettoreflectourslowerrevenuegrowth,lookforefficiencies, curtailunproductiveprogramsand seekopportunitiestore-allocate moneywhereitwilldothemostgood, includingbackfillingthelossoffederal funds,wherewarranted.Let’sconsider placingourstateonafirmfinancial footingforthefuturebyadopting bindingprotocolsthatlinkfuture spendinggrowthtoinflation,populationgrowthandotherquantifiable, justifiablemetrics.

Wemustbegoodcuratorsof Delaware’sfinancialpresentandfuture.Nowisthetimeforustomake thetough,responsibledecisionsthat Delawareansexpectanddeserve.

Baseball2025:Honoringhopeandtraditions

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

All-starsportswriterTomBoswell wroteabestsellerbookaboutbaseballin 1984,titled“TimeBeginsOnOpening Day.”It’sanexcitingdayfullofpromise andhopeforfansandplayers.However the162-gameseasonturnsout,it’s stitchedtogetherbyhistoryandtraditions.Andourmemories.Herearea fewhighlights.

•Theceremonialfirstpitch Teamsinviteawiderangeofpeople to throwthatceremonialfirstpitch: presidents,famousathletes,heroes, celebritiesandotherwell-knownand notsowell-knownindividuals.It’san honor,butalsoachallenge.Thedistance fromthepitcher’smoundtohomeplate is60feet,6inches.Thatmaynotsound toofartothrowabaseball,butnot everyonecandoit.Evengreatathletes inothersportscan’tdoit—Patrick Mahomes,JoeMontana,MichaelJordan,JerryRice,forafewexamples.Successfulornot,thevolunteerscomeout fortheteam,forthefans,forfun.So there’salwaysappreciationfortheirefforts.

Perhapsthemostsurprisingfirst pitch,accordingtoBoswell,wasthrown byademurenuninChicago,SisterJo Sobieck,whostunnedandbroughta WhiteSoxcrowdintoastandingovationwhenshedidabaseball“bicep bounce”onthepitcher’smoundand then firedahigh-octanestriketothe catcher60feet,6inchesaway.Abeautifulbaseballmoment.Youcanfindseveralvideosofherperformanceon YouTube.They’reworthwatching.

•Thenationalanthem

Didyoueverwonderwhenthetraditionofplaying“TheStar-Spangled Banner”atballgamesstarted?It’salwaysexpected,hopefullyawelcomeand unifyingpatrioticmoment,nomatter fanrivalriesandotherdifferences. Recordsindicatethatthetradition beganinthefirstgameintheWorld SeriesbetweentheBostonRedSoxand

InanarticleintheWashingtonPost inMarch,TomBoswellsaidthebest pitchbyapresidentonopeningdaywas thrownbyJimmyCarterinanAtlanta Bravesgame,aperfectfastballstrike that“causedafull-stadiumdoubletake.” Hegoesontodescribethemostdramaticceremonialfirstpitchbyapresident,whenGeorgeW.Bushthrewa perfectstrikeintheopeninggameof the 2001WorldSeriesinNewYork. ThiswasamonthaftertheterroristattacksonSept.11,withthetatteredflag fromtheWorldTradeCenterflying overYankeeStadium.Thesymbolismof themomentwaselectrifying.

theChicagoCubsinChicago’sWrigley FieldonSept.5,1918,duringWorld WarI.Duringtheseventh-inning stretch(moreaboutthislater),aU.S. Navybandbegantoplaytheanthem. Ishouldmentionherethatitwasn’t officiallydesignatedasournationalanthemuntil1931.However,ithadbecometheunofficialanthemin1916, whenPresidentWilsonorderedit playedatmilitaryandnationalceremonies.

InthegameinChicago,whenthe band begantoplay,RedSoxthird-basemanFredThomas,whohadjoinedthe Navybutwasgrantedafurloughtoplay intheWorldSeries,turnedtowardthe Americanflagandsaluted.Otherplayersthenalsofacedtheflagwithcaps andhandsovertheirhearts,andthealreadystandingfansbegantosingalong. Attheend,thecrowderuptedincheers andapplause.TheNewYorkTimesreportedthatitwasthehighpointinthe day,andtheunofficialanthemwasthen playedattheremaininggamesin ChicagoandcontinuedwhentheSeries movedtoBoston.(TheRedSoxeventuallywon.)

ThepublicitypraisingtheCubsand RedSoxandthepatrioticpublicresponsemovedotherbaseballteamsto

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AdkinsArboretumhostingnativeplantsale

AdkinsArboretumisbringingits nativeplantsaletoanewlocationin Georgetown.Withjustovertwoweeks lefttoplaceorders,nowisthetimeto securenativeplantsforpickuponApril 26and27.Thisseason,thesalewillbe heldattheformersiteofHookedon PlantsGardenCenterinGeorgetown, offeringaconvenientandfamiliarsettingfornativeplantenthusiasts.

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begintoplaytheanthem—firston holidaysandspecialoccasions,and eventuallyatallgames.DuringWorld WarII,baseballgamesbecameoccasionsforwiderdisplaysofpatriotism,to includesingingthenowofficialnational anthembeforegames.Bytheendofthe war,itwasatraditionandspreadto othersports.It’salwaysgoodtoberemindedtobegratefulandensurethat ourflagwillcontinuetowave“O’erthe landofthefreeandthehomeofthe brave.”

•Theseventh-inningstretch It ’sfunnyhowsometraditionsget started.Accordingtoonepopularstory, thepracticeofstandingandstretching whenteamschangesidesinthemiddle oftheseventhinningbeganinagame

withaselectionofnativeplantsfor enhancinggardenswhilesupporting localecosystems.

“Nativeplantsprovidecriticalhabitatforpollinators,conservewaterand thriveinregionalconditionswithminimalmaintenance,”organizerssaid. “Landscapingwithnativeplantsisa hotnewtrend,asmoregardenersand homeownersrecognizetheirbeauty andnumerousbenefitsfortheenvi-

betweentheWashingtonSenatorsand thePhiladelphiaAthleticsonApril14, 1910.

PresidentWilliamHowardTaftattendedthegame,andbythemiddleof theseventhinning,the340-poundpresidentwassouncomfortablehedecided tostandforafewmoments.Thinking hewasleaving,thecrowdstoodasa gestureofrespect.Whenthepresident satdownagainasplayresumed,sodid thecrowd.Newspapersreportedthat everyoneappreciatedthequickstretch, anditbecameapopularpracticeinsubsequentSenatorsgamesandwas adoptedbyotherteams.

•“TakeMeOuttotheBallgame” Oftensungbyfansduringtheseventh-inningstretch,thepracticegained popularitybasedonajoke.Inthe1970s, whenHarryCareywasthestadium broadcasterfortheChicagoWhiteSox,

ronment.Byincorporatingnative species,youcancreateavibrant,sustainablelandscapethatsupportslocal wildlifeandhelpsrestorenatural ecosystems.”

Tobrowseavailableplantsand placeanorder,visitAdkinsArboretum’swebsiteathttps://adkins.donorshops.com/shop.

Formoreinformation,contact SusanWozniakat(757)717-9767.

he usedtosingittohimselfintheannouncer’sviewingarea,withhismicrophoneoff,whentheteamschanged sidesintheseventhinning.Inone game,BillVeeck,theSoxowner,turned onCarey’smikesothefanscouldhear histerribleoff-keysinging.Thefansenjoyeditandbegantosingalongwith him.Itwasabighitandbecamepartof everyseventhinning.

WhenCareymovedacrosstownto announceCubsgamesinthe1980s,his seventh-inningsingingcontinuedand becameevermorepopular.TheChicago traditionspreadtootherteamsandis enjoyedbyfanstoday.

IshouldmentionthatinYankee gamesinNewYork,fansalsosing“God BlessAmerica,”duringtheseventhinningstretch,atraditionfrompost-9/11 days.Isthissomethingforotherteams toconsider?

Explore Lightship Cove, a community that is nestled amid permanently protected farmland in Milton, close to beautiful coastal Delaware beaches but tucked away where quiet nature surrounds you. Plus, with future amenities including a pool and pickleball courts, you can enjoy fun and relaxation without leaving the neighborhood.

BethanytohostannualSongwriterShowcase

OnMay30throughJune1,the TownofBethanyBeachwillhostits thirdannualSongwriterShowcaseon thebandstand.Theeventwillfeature threenightsoforiginalmusicwritten andperformedbymusicianswithregionalties.Showtimesare7:30to9 p.m.

TheSongwriterShowcasewasintroducedin2022asawayofacknowledgingthetalentpooloforiginalartists withinDelawareandsurrounding states.

“Coversongswereonceoriginals,” saidEventsDirectorJulieMalewski.

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“Mostpeopleshyaway fromoriginals, becausethesongsareunfamiliar,but oncetheyhearthestoriesbehindthem, theyhaveagreaterappreciationfor boththesongandthewriter.That’sthe beautyofthisshowcase.”

Theeventfeaturesartistswithvaryingstyles,and2025isnodifferent.Fridaynighthighlightsinclude internationallyacclaimedguitarvirtuosoTraceBundy.Thefan-dubbed “AcousticNinja”presentsintricate arrangementsthatincorporateharmonics,looping,multiplecapos,anda uniquebanterandstagepresencetodeliver“anunforgettableliveconcertexperience.”

Bundy’suniquecareerhasbrought himacrosstheworld,withconcertsin 28countriesandcounting—from high-techperformancehallsinSouth KoreaandItaly,toremotevillagesin ZimbabweandGuatemala.Hehasindependentlysoldmorethan150,000 albumsonhisrecordlabel,Honest NinjaMusic.Hisvideoclipscirculate virally,withmorethan45million YouTubeviewstodate.

Saturday’sshowwillhostthreeacts: CraigBickhardt,EricBurgettand OliviaRubini.Bickhardtwillonce againleadtheshowasaWriters Round,whereineachactwillperform sixsongswithbriefintroductions.NativePennsylvanianBickhardtroseto prominenceasasongwriterin Nashvilleduringthe1980sand1990s, rackingupastringofcutsbyRay Charles,JohnnyCash,B.B.King,Poco, AlisonKrauss,MartinaMcBride, RandyMeisner(TheEagles),Kathy Mattea,TheJuddsandNicolette Larsen,tonameafew.

Hisbigbreakasarecordingartist camein1983,whenhewroteandsang theclosingthemefortheAcademy Award-winningfilm“TenderMercies” starringRobertDuvallandTess Harper.In1986,hewasdraftedinto theveryfirstWritersintheRound.AccordingtoAmyKurland,founderand ownerofNashville’sBluebirdCafe, “CraigBickhardtreplacedPaulOverstreetinourfirstandmostfamousIn theRoundFoursome.Hissongsarea mixofmusicalinnovationandlyrical inspiration.”

Overhismanyyearsoftouring, BundyhassharedthestagewithBrandi Carlile,OliviaNewton-John,Neko Case,JudyCollins,NittyGrittyDirt Band,PhilKeaggy,DavidWilcox, NathanielRateliff,DavidKnopfler (DireStraits),BillNershi(String Cheese),LaurenceJuber(PaulMcCartney&Wings),ChrisHillman(the Byrds)andStanleyJordan,amongothers.

AlsoperformingthatSaturdaynight iscountryartistEricBurgett.

“Ericbringsthesoulofcountry musictolifewith88keys.Atrue piano-playingtroubadour,Ericblends small-townstorytellingwithfamily, love,hardwork,resilienceandhometownmemories.Growinguponafarm intheMidwest,Ericfoundhisvoice behindthekeys,firstathisparents’tavern,TheKornKrib,theninchurch,and eventuallyonsomeofcountrymusic’s biggeststages.Hissongshaveracked upover20millionstreamswithmusic videosfeaturedon CMT.comandThe CountryNetwork.”

Burgetthasperformedon“The KellyClarksonShow”attheGrand OleOpry,inatributetoCreatiVets,releasingsongsinsupportofveterans throughBigMachineLabelGroup.He hasopenedforartistssuchasLeeBrice, PhilVassar,ClintBlack,ChrisStapleton,CraigMorganandRodneyAtkins.

ThethirdactonSaturday’slineupis Delaware-basedAmericanpop-rock recordingartistOliviaRubini.

“Olivia’sdynamicpopvoiceand writingembodiescatchy,clever,sophisticatedpoplyricswithhintsofclassic rockmysticism.InspiredbyFleetwood Mac,HarryStyles,MileyCyrus,The 1975,LindaRonstadtandaplethoraof musicalstyles,she’scultivatedagenuine andpersonalstyleofherown.Her yearsofvocalevolutionandmusical self-discoveryhaveledhertobeaTop 20finalistonSeason25ofNBC’s‘The

Voice,’whichairedFebruary-May 2024.”

Sunday’sschedulefeaturesapanel thatwillexplorethecraftofsongwriting.ItwillfeaturefourDelawareartists: MarissaLevyLerer,JulieDerrick,Nate McCormickandMarianoMallia. Lererisasinger/songwriterfrom Lewes(andformerlyBrooklyn,N.Y.). Shebeganhercareerplayinggigswhile attendingNewYorkUniversityand playedwithamultitudeofartistsincludingMattNathanson,GavinDeGraw,LisaLoebandRonPope.She nowhasfouralbumswithacclaimed producers.Hersongscanbeheardon varioustelevisionshowsandmovies.In additiontoherownmusiccareer,Lerer isdeeplypassionateaboutoriginal musicandpromotingotherartists.She openedherownmusicvenue,TheListeningBooth,inRehobothBeach,in July2023andhasalreadywelcomed entertainerssuchasJillSobule,ChristineLavinandDarWilliams.

Singer-songwriterDerrickcreates “musicsoakedinrich,timelessstorytellingwithinnatepop.Shewrites songsaboutthetrickinessofbeing humananddoesitwithasmileanda catchyhook.InfluencedbymesmerizingtalentslikeBrandiCarlile,FleetwoodMac,JoniMitchellandPaul Simon,hermusicmeldsthegenresof folk,indie,countryandpoptocreatea soundthatconnectswithallages.Sing alongwithhercatchymelodieswhile Julie’shonestvoicesoarsasittellsthe truth.”Sherecentlyreleasedherdebut album,“FeelingMyFeelings.”

McCormickisaguitaristwithalmosttwodecadesofexperienceperformingon stage,aswellasteachingin aclassroomsetting.“Thisbeatboxing shred-masterloopstravagangelisthas beenturningheadsasaone-manband sinceit’sbeenathing.”

MalliaisaDelaware-raisedsinger, songwriterandproducernowlivingin Nashville.Hefacedasignificantvocal injuryinDecember2018,resultingin partiallyparalyzedvocalcordsandthe lossofhisabilitytosingandspeaknormally.

“Afterfouryearsofrecovery,hehas returnedtothemusicscenewithemotivestories,captivatingmelodies,anda uniqueproduction style.Despitehis vocalchallenges,Malliaperseveredand nowhashismusicavailableonall majorlisteningplatforms,withover halfamillionlistensworldwide.He hasbeenfeaturedoniHeartMedia’s ‘Nashville’sNext’andhismusicis playedonvariousradiostationsacross theDelawareValleyregion.Mallia hopeshisstoryandsongsinspireothers topursuetheirdreamsandovercome adversity.”

Forcompletebios,visit www.townofbethanybeach.com,under Activities/SongwriterShowcase.

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

Lakeside clubhouse with shaded verandas and game room

Resort-style pool with lazy river, splash pad, and bath house

Tennis and pickleball courts

Fitness center with yoga room

Fishing pier

Walking trails

Dog park

FACETStoprovidereportonDelawareFireService

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Ashepresentedtheinterim DelawareFireServicereviewatthe Tuesday,April8,SussexCounty Councilmeeting,KevinRocheof FACETSConsultingsaidhisorganizationhadtalkedtoofficialsatmost ofthefirecompaniesinDelawareto assesstheirfinancialhealth,andlook atcosts,revenueandfinancialpolicies.

Afullreportwillbepresentedata futurecouncilmeeting,hesaid.

FACETSconsultantsinterviewed firecompanypresidents,firechiefs andboardmembers,anddiscussed servicesprovided.Rochesaidallof thefirecompaniesprovidefireprotectionandalsovariouslevelsofspecialty services.

“Welookedattheirincomeand theirexpenditures.Wetouredthefire departments.Theprimaryrevenueis staterevenue.Thatistheprimary source.TheCountyisthesecondrevenuesource,andEMSrevenue, throughambulancebilling—ifthey dohaveambulances—isnext.Thefinancialconditionoftheagencies varieswidely.Somehavenodebt,and somearelivinghand-to-mouth,” Rochesaid.

aboutthenextgeneration—whois goingtofollowthemintoservice,”he said.

Mostcompanieshavealargenumberofoldermembersandyoung members,butit’slike“adoughnut hole”becausetherearefewermiddleagedadultmembers.

Duringconversations,consultants learnedthatleadershipinfirecompaniesisaging,“andtheyareconcerned

“Wealsofoundtheyareveryproud oftheirautonomy.Theyareindependentcorporations,andtheydon’twant tobetoldwhattodo,”Rochesaid.

Delawareshutsdownillegalonlineslotplatform,VGW

AninvestigationbytheDelaware DivisionofGamingEnforcement (DGE)intoVGWLuckylandInc.—a subsidiaryoftheAustralian-based VGWHoldingsLtd.—hasrevealed thatVGWLuckylandwasoperatingillegalonlinegaming,Delawareofficials concluded.TheysaidVGWmisrepresented itsservicesasapromotional sweepstakeswhileenablingplayersto purchasecoinsforcasino-stylegames, leadingtopotentialcashwinnings.

Thosetypesofreal-moneygamesofferedtoDelawareresidentsbyanunlicensedentityviolatetheDelaware Constitution,theDelawarePenalCode andtheDelawareGamingCompetitivenessActof2012,officialsemphasized.

WiththesupportoftheDelaware StateLottery,DGEissuedacease-anddesistordertoVGW.EffectiveApril2, DelawareresidentscanlongerparticipateinVGWLuckyland’sunlicensed onlinegamingplatforms.

TheDGEandDelawareLottery emphasizedtheimportanceoflegaland responsiblegamingpracticestoprotect residents.

“Unregulatedgamingposessignificantrisks,includinglimitedwithdrawal optionsandpotentialexposuretocybercrime,identitytheftandfraud,”officials said,cautioningthatunauthorizedonlinegaminghasbecomeaprimetarget forschemeswherecybercriminalsattempttostealnotonlyplayers’money,

butpersonalinformation,bankaccount detailsandotherpersonalinformation.

“Gamingontheseunregulatedsites canexposeplayerstoseriousrisks,such asunauthorizedtransactions,identity theftorothertypesoffraud.Unlike regulatedDelawareCasinos,theseillegalplatformsdon’tfollowanyoversight orconsumerprotectionrules.Someof theseunregulatedwebsitescangivethe false impressionthattheyarelegitimate bycopyingthebrandingofDelaware casinos.Theymayemploytacticssuch asusingsimilar-soundingnames, matchinglogosandlookalikeURLsto appearlegitimate.Thiscanmakeit harderforconsumerstotellalegalplatformfromafakeone.”

Inadditiontocompromisingconsumerprotection,officialssaid,illegal sitesresultinsignificanttaxrevenue lossesfortheState.

“Websitesclaimingtoofferlegal games ofchanceshouldbeviewedwith suspicion.Itisimportanttoremember thatjustbecauseyoucandownloadan app,visitthewebsiteandplaythe games,itdoesnotmeanitisalegitimateandlegalgamingplatform. Delawareresidentsareurgedtoexercise cautionandonlyengagewithonline gamingplatformsatauthorized Delawarecasinos.”

Officialssuggestedwould-beplayers visithttps://www.delottery.comtoverify legalsites.

Bethanytopresent ‘Vision2.0forCreating aCulinaryCoast’

OnWednesday,April16,Helen RaleighofStoryHillFarmwillshare her“Vision2.0forCreatingaCulinary Coast.”Thetalk,withthesupportof SouthernDelawareTourism,willintroducewhatisdescribedas“anambitious frameworkforexpandingtheCulinary Coastconceptbeyondrestaurantsto createacompleteecosystemoffarmers, localproduction,artisanalcraftand communitycollaboration.”

AnativeDelawarean,Raleighspent her summersgrowingupinSussex County.Afterrelocatingbackeast,she said,shebegantoseetheregion throughneweyes—recognizingboth itschallengesanditsextraordinarypotential.WhatbeganasanenvironmentalconcernledhertoestablishStory HillFarm,whereshepracticesregenerativeagricultureandraisesheritagelivestockwhileaimingtoprovidelocalfood securitythroughtheStoryHillFarm Store.

ButRaleigh’svisionextendsbeyond a singlefarm.Asaco-founderofHenlopenSeaSaltCompanyandanadvocateforlocalagriculturalresilience,she saidshehasbecomeincreasinglypassionateabouthowSussexCounty’srich soilanddiversegrowingconditions couldtransformtheregion’sfuture.

“Withourcommunityrapidlytransitioningfromtourist-basedtoyearround,”shesaidsheseesacritical windowofopportunity.

Theeventisbeingsponsoredbythe BethanyBeachCultural&Historical Affairs Committeeandwilltakeplace inBethanyBeachTownHall,214 GarfieldParkway,at5p.m.onWednesday,April16.

Since2005,theBethanyBeachCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee hasbeensponsoringculturaleventsduringtheoff-season.Topicsofinterestrun thegamutfromshipwrecksandtreasurestomusicandhistorictales.Allprogramsarefreeandopentothepublic.

OceanRenaissancecelebratingfiveyearsinO.C.

Thisyear,theOceanRenaissance festivaliscelebratingitsfifthanniversarywiththetheme“5YearsofFantasy.”TheeventwilltakeplaceApril 11-13,attheCarouselResortinOcean City,Md.

The“weekendofenchantment”will featureperformances,workshopsand activitiesdesignedtoimmerseattendees inaworldoffantasyandcreativity.

Highlightsinclude:

•Liveperformances—ActswillappearontheLilypadStageandbeyond, suchasGlenPearson’sjuggling,Bone& String’smusicandtheFairyCourt Coronation.PerformerswillalsoincludewanderingperformerssuchasJoffreytheGiantandEmeraldthe Aerialist.

•Interactiveactivities—Handsonworkshopswillinclude“Make

YourOwnHatBand,”“HowtoPaint YourDragon”and“TheHistoryof Tea.”Attendeescanalsoparticipate intheWalkthePlankCostumeContestorjointheMermaidMeetupat thepool.

•BizarreBazaar—Attendeescan exploremorethan80uniquevendors offeringhandcraftedtreasuresinspired byRenaissance,steampunk,Vikingand faeriethemes.

•Family-FriendlyFun—Activities forallageswillincludedrumcircles, sandcastle-buildingcontestsandaMermaidLagoonPoolSwim.Specialevents includeKid’sPiratePlaytimeanda MermaidBeachPhotoshoot.

Foradetailedscheduleofevents acrossallthreedays—Friday’sTempest BallwithDJFunkbot,Saturday’sParadeintoFairyCourt,Saturday’sTem-

pest BallwithNatalieLain,theFrequencyFairyandSunday’sFairyCourt ClosingCeremony—visittheofficial websiteatwww.oceanrenaissancefoundation.org/info. Proceedsfromticketsalesbenefit oceanconservationeffortsthroughpartnershipswithorganizationssuchasthe OceanConservancyandChesapeake BayFoundation.

Discountsareavailableforattendees atparticipatingbeachsidehotelsandresorts.

Ticketscanbepurchasedthedayof showattheentrance.Children12or youngercanattendfreeofcharge. Formoreinformationaboutthe eventscheduleortobookastay,visit theofficialwebsiteatwww.oceanrenaissancefoundation.orgoremail info@oceanrenaissancefoundation.org.

AllenW.Brumbley

Itiswithgreatsadnessthefamily ofAllenBrumbley,76,lifelongresidentofGeorgetown,Del.,announcedhispeacefuldeparturefrom thislife,onWednesday,Oct.23, 2024.Hewasthesonofthelate HazelV.andWilliamE.Brumbley, ofGeorgetown.

Brumbleygraduatedfrom GeorgetownHighSchoolandwas employedformorethan25yearsat theSalisburyTimesnewspaperin Salisbury,Md.Hethenworkedfor AtlantisPlasticsinMilton,Del.,for morethan16yearsuntilhisretirement.Healsohadhisowncleaning service,ImmaculateCleaning,and providedmuchappreciatedhelpwith cleaningandre-decoratingtomany

membersofhisfamilyandfriends formorethan25years.

Asahighlycreative,hard-working spirit,Brumbleylovedtolaughand hadanever-endingsenseofhumor thatgavehimaflairuniquelyhis own.Hewasanexcellentcook,providingmanymealsandsidedishes forfamilyget-togethersoverthe years.TypicalSussexCountydishes, suchaschicken-orbeef-anddumplings,limabeansoup,hamand potatosaladwereamonghisfavorites toprepare.

Helovedflowersandplantsand tookmuchprideinhishomeand yard.Hehadagreatloveformusic anddancinginhisyoungeryears,especiallyMotownandtheblues.He wasaverycompassionateandcaring

personwhoworehisheartonhis sleeve,alwaystakingcareofthosehe lovedandwhoweredeartohim.

“Thankyou,Allen,forbeinga partofallourlivesandforallthejoy yousharedwithus.Restinpeace nowandsaveusaplacebesideyou whenitisourtime.Wewillcarry yourloveandmemoriesinour hearts,andneverforgetyou.”

Brumbleyissurvived,andgreatly missedby,hissister,NoreneM. Brumbley-Jones(widowofthelate DavidJones);hisnephewandwife, KevinandYamiBrumbley;greatnephew,KevinBrumbleyJr.(and Cayla);andgreat-niece,Alexas BrumbleySwift(andJustin).Heis alsosurvivedbylovingcousins DeniseBurns(andBarry),Patti Deptula(andJim)andRalphLowe (andCarla);aswellasmanyother extendedfamilymembers,neighbors andfriendswhomhedearlyloved andwholovedhiminreturn.The familyextendedextra-specialblessingstoEllaMae,friendandneigh-

bor;andtoWalt,afriend;forall theirlove,helpandwonderful friendshipovertheyears.Theyalso offeredaspecialthank-youtoTerry ofHospiceforhishelpatachallengingtime.

Brumbleywillbeinterredatthe Millsboro(Del.)Cemetery,anddonationsinhismemorymaybemade tothem,ortoHospice.

GwendolynH.‘Gwen’Dukes,76

GwendolynH.“Gwen”Dukes,76, ofDagsboro,Del.,wenthometobe withtheLordonSaturday,April5, 2025,whilesurroundedbyherloving family,inthecomfortofherown home.ShewasborninLewes,Del., onJan.25,1949,daughterofthelate GeorgeWilliamHudsonandthelate Grace(Wingate)Hudson.

DukeswasagraduateofLord BaltimoreSchool,intheClassof 1967andattendedWinthropCollegeinSouthCarolina.Sheeventu-

Dollars&Sense

CoastalKayaklaunchesintonewownership

ByDarinJ.McCann ExecutiveEditor

Fromthetrustedhandsofoneownershipentitytothetrustedhandsofanother, CoastalKayakwillseeitselfundernew managementforthefirsttimeinits28 yearsofoperation.

LisaDaisey-DiFebo—theownerof EcobayKayak&StandUpPaddleforthe past20-plusyears—willbetakingover theiconicFenwickIslandbusinessthisyear, accordingtoCoastalKayak’soriginalowners.

“It’shardtoknowwhentogiveupa goodthing,ifever,”saidMitchMitchell andJeniferAdams-Mitchell.“Butafter27 years,wedecidedthatifweweregoingto startanewchapter,itwastimetodoit. But,happilyandthankfully,thisisnotthe endofCoastalKayak.”

Daisey-DiFebo,whoseEcobaybusiness hasbeenastalwartonthebeachattheend ofthetrailatJamesFarm,saidsheislookingforwardtomakinguseoftheprominentlocationofCoastalKayak,amongst otherthings.

“InJamesFarm—andIcertainlydon’t meanthisinanegativeway—Iwasalways inthe‘backyard,’”saidDaisey-DiFebo. “Lovinglyinthebackyardofa150-acre naturepreserve.Butjustgrowinguphere, andseeingCoastalKayaksovisibleall theseyears,itmademesometimesthink, ‘Wow,wouldn’titbegreattobeupfront?’

“We’vebuiltagreatbusinessatthe JamesFarm,andwe’recertainlygoingto staythere,”shecontinued.“Iloveitthere. Butit’salsoreallynicetohavethisopportunitytohavethe‘front-rowseat’righton Route1.”

Daisey-DiFebosaidshewasconfident intakingoverCoastalKayakbecauseofthe systemsinplaceatEcobay,thelevelofexperienceshehasatEcobaytocontinue whatshehasbuiltthere,andthequalityof staffandpositionofCoastalKayaksheis takingonwiththeacquisition.

“I’msoexcitedaboutthecollaboration,” sheexplained.“Imean,MitchandJenran anexcellentcompanyfor27years,soI’m honoredtokindofslideinbehindthem, andIhopeIcandoasgreatajobasthey’ve done.

“AndIlovethefactthattheirguidesare educatedinthelocalnatureandenvironment,too,”sheadded.“Justinterviewing them,itreallycameacrossthateverybody leadswithwantingtobringpeopleout thereandshowthemthebeautywherewe live.Andwithallthestressandeverything outtherethesedays,it’sreallynicetogo kayaking,becauseitjustslowsyoudown andputsyouintonature.Andwehave

CoastalPointphotos•Submitted LisaDaisey-DiFebo,ownerofEcobay Kayak&StandUpPaddle,hastaken overthereinsofFenwickIsland’s CoastalKayak.Abovearetheformer owners,MitchMitchellandJenifer Adams-Mitchell.Right,theDiFebofamily poseforaphoto.

beautifulnatureherestillallaroundus.”

Asfortheoriginalowners,theyseem readytomoveonbutwilldosowiththeir heartsfilledwithwarmmemoriesandinvaluablelessons.

“Overtheyears,we’vebeensoluckyto haveintroducedthousandsofpeopletothe beautyofourareaandthejoyofexperiencingitfromthesimplicityofakayak,”they said.“Beingpartofourcustomers’vacationsandsummersisagift thatwe’venever takenforgranted.Everysummerwe’ve seensomeofthesamefamiliesreturnover andover.Kidsfittingintoour30-to50pound[personalfloatationdevice]fortheir firstkayakexperiencenowbringtheirown kids.

“CoastalKayakhasprovideduswithso much,”theycontinued.“We’vealways workedextremelyhardinthesummerbut hadtimetoexploreinthewinter.We’ve learnedinvaluablelessonsaboutrunninga business,aswellasaboutpeople,customers, staff,kayaks,weather,wind,water,nature, andhowtheyallwork(andsometimes don’twork)together.Manyofourcustomersandstaffhavebecometreasured

friends.”

WhileDaisey-DiFebosaidsheisecstaticwiththestaffshehasreturningat bothlocations,shewillstillbehiringfor thesummer.

“Wearelookingforrentalattendantsat bothlocations,”shesaid.“It’sagreatjobfor anybodywholikestobeoutside.Theyget touseallthekayaksandstand-uppaddle

boards,andiftheyeverwanttobeaguide, theycanworktheirwayuptothat,aswell. “So,yes.Wearehiringfortheseason.” CoastalKayakislocatedat36840 CoastalHighway,FenwickIsland,andthey canbereachedat(302)539-7999.Ecobay Kayakislocatedat30048CedarNeck Road,OceanView.Theycanbereachedat (302)841-2722.

HometownCreamerycelebratesgrandopeningwithribbon-cutting

OnFriday,April4,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonytocelebratethegrand openingofHometownCreameryon LighthouseRoadnearSelbyville. Friends,familymembersandcommunitymemberswereinattendance.

FormerlyknownasTheBlue Scoop,HometownCreamery“isthe samefriendlyspot,servingupyour favoriteicecreamfromWoodside FarmCreamery,nowwithafresh newvibeandownership.”

Co-ownersErinBakerandKatelynTownsendsaidtheirpassionis simple:tocreateacommunityfocusedspace,pouringpassionandlove intoeverythingtheydo.Fromfamiliarfavoritestoexcitingnewmenu options,theysaid,they’vegotsomethingforeverydessertlover.

UntilMemorialDayweekend, HometownCreameryisopenfrom noonto9p.m.onWednesday, ThursdayandSunday,andfrom noonto10p.m.onFridayandSaturday.HometownCreameryislocated at31255AmericanaParkway,Suite 4,Selbyville,andcanbereachedby calling(302)500-2212formoreinformation.

HometownCreameryholdsitsgrandopeningattheformerBlueScooplocationonLighthouseRoad(Route54)nearSelbyville.

Pictured,fromleft,are:frontrow,JamesBaker,BaylorBaker,RubyBaker,ErinBaker,KatelynTownsend,QuinnTownsend,Ellie TownsendandPerryTownsend;and,backrow,JaelynMcCray,TwilaDeckerandJ.P.Loose.

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Saturday, April 19, 7 PM

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Howimportantisawalkthroughbeforeyousettleonaproperty?

Thefinal walkthrough! Howexciting!It’s thelasttimeyou gettoseethe homebeforeitis yours.It’slike whenyougetto seethebrideone lasttimebeforetheactualwedding. It’sanextremelyexcitingstepofthe process,sinceyouarebasicallysome ormanysignaturesawayfromowningthehome...

Thisisthemomentwhereyou needtomakesuretheseller(s)left youalltheitemsincludedinthe contract,suchasappliances,ceiling fans,etc.Also,it’sthelastchanceyou gettoverifyifalltheagreedrepairs weremade.Mytipisalwayscheckingthedryeranddishwasher.People tendtoforgetacoupleofitemsin theseparticularplaces.Inspectevery singlecornerofthehouse,including closetsandtheoutside,too.

Sellershavebeenknowntodigup plantsintheiryardduringthemoveout(really).Finally,makesureyou takeyouragentwithyou.Heorshe

willbeexcitedforyou,butyour agentwillbedealingwithlessemotions,andnotonlywilltheyguide youthroughtheprocess,butanagent willmakesureyouwon’tignorethe (moving-outfrustration)fistmarks madeinthedrywall.

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Apre-closing walkthroughisa vitalstepinthe homebuying process.Itgives youtheopportunitytomakesure thattheproperty isintheexpected conditionbeforefinalizingthepurchase.Thisfinalinspectionallowsyou toconfirmthatagreed-uponrepairs havebeencompleted,appliancesand fixturesarefunctioningcorrectly,and nonewdamagehasoccurredsincethe

initialvisit.

Oneofthebiggestbenefitsisidentifyinglast-minuteissuesthatcould affecttheproperty’svalueorlivability. Forexample,leaks,electricalmalfunctionsorHVACproblemsmayhave goneunnoticedordevelopedafterthe inspection.Additionally,awalkthroughensuresthatthesellerhasfulfilledallcontractobligations,suchas leavingincludedappliances,fixturesor furnitureasagreed.Italsoverifiesthat thehomeisintheagreed-uponcondition,freefromexcessclutterordamagecausedduringmove-out.

Beyondthephysicalconditionof theproperty,afinalwalkthroughprovidespeaceofmind.Youcanconfidentlyproceedwithclosing,knowing thatyourinvestmentissecureand therearenohiddensurprises.Skippingthisstepcouldleadtopost-closingregretsandcostlyrepairs.

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Theproperty youarepurchasingmustbein thesameconditionaswhenall partiesaccepted thecontract,includinganyinspectionitems thatwereagreeduponwithinthe ratification.Thiswalkthroughshould takeplace48hoursbeforesettlement.

Mylongstandingclientshada propertytheywerepurchasing oceanfrontinSouthBethany.Itwas acoldFebruary,andthehomehad beenunoccupied.Whenweopened thefrontdoorforthefinalwalkthrough,awaterpipefromthesecond-floorkitchenhadbusted, floodingboththefirstandsecond level.Obviously,settlementwasdelayed.

Inaddition,thewalkhelpsverify thesellerhasfullyvacatedandremovedallpersonalbelongings,includingtheconfirmationitems withinthehomeinspectionnegotiations.Manytimes,withinthetransactionthefurnishingswillconvey,so validatinginventoryiscrucial.Also, thewalkthroughconfirmsthereare nodamagesfromthemoveormissingfixtures.Ifconcernsarise,your Realtormayneedtonegotiatewith theselleroragent,ordelayclosing untiltheyareresolved.Deletingthis stepcanleadtovexatioussurprises andfinancialburdens.It’sapainless, yetessentialsafeguardtoprotectone ofyourmajorinvestments.

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Archielaunches‘liquidrealestate’platform

OnFriday,April4,Delaware-based technologystartupArchieunveiledits“liquidrealestate”platformbeforeacrowdof industryleaders,investorsandcommunity members.FoundedbyDustinandRachel Parker,alongsideCTOMariusKirschke, Archie,theysaid,aimstofundamentally transformhowAmericansaccessandleveragetheirhomeequity.

…talkingabouthowwecankeepinnovationandgrowopportunityherein Delaware,”notedLt.Gov.KyleEvansGay. “That’swhyI’msoexcitedaboutwhat Archierepresents—atruehomegrownefforttopairtechnologywithmeetingsome ofourgreatestneedsinthehousingarea.”

Thelaunchalsofeaturedtheunveiling of“ArchieIntelligence,”acompanionplatformdesigned,theysaid,totransform homes“frompassivestructuresintoactive participantsinhomeowners’lives.Thesystemmonitorshomehealth,predictsmaintenanceneeds,preservesverifiedproperty history,andhelpshomeownersoptimize boththeirlivingexperienceandproperty value.Bycombiningthisintelligencelayer withpost-move-outenhancements,Archie createsaturn-keyassetthatcommands strongeroffersanddrivesgreaterreturnsat sale.”

“Forgenerations,we’veacceptedacontradiction:ourhomes—ourmostvaluable assets—remainparadoxicallystatic,”said DustinParker,CEOofArchie,duringhis keynotepresentation.“Whenyou’reready tomoveon…thatequityshouldn’thold youback.Tonight,webegintocorrectthat fundamentalmisalignment.”

Archiehasalreadycompletedsuccessful transactionsinDelawareandMaryland, theynoted,withexpansionplansforadditionalmarketsinthecomingyear.The company,theysaid,hassecuredinitial funding“fromstrategicinvestorswhorecognizethepotentialtodisruptthe$2trillionU.S.residentialrealestatemarket.”

Archie,theysaid,solvesacommon dilemmaforhomesellers:nolongermust theychoosebetweenwaitingmonthsfor fullvalueoracceptingaquickbutdeeply discountedoffer.Theplatformallows homeownerstoreceive80percentoftheir home’svalueincashwithin24hoursof movingout,allwhilemaintainingownership.Archiethenhandlesmarketingand sellingtheproperty.Whenthehomesells, originalhomeownersreceive60percentof anyadditionalproceedsabovetheirinitial payment,“creatingatruepartnershipfocusedonmaximizingthefinalsaleprice.”

Gov.MattMeyerandvariouselected officialswereinattendance,representatives said,tosupport“whatrepresentsasignificantadditiontoDelaware’sgrowingtechnologyecosystem.”

“IthinkArchieisageniustechnology …that’sgoingtorelievepressureonfamiliesacrossourcommunity,acrossourstate, andmaybeevenacrossourcountry,”said Meyer.“We’reluckytohaveinnovatorslike DustinandRachel,whoarethinkingin newways,whoaretacklingoldproblems.”

“I’vebeengoingupanddownthestate

“ThelaunchofArchieisanewchapter,” saidStrategicAdvisorEthanHollandduringtheevent.“DustinandRachelarenot afraidtocalloutartificialmoats....Andlike mostcompaniesthatsucceed,theyalways putwhat’sgoodfortheircustomersfirst.”

“Theneedforinnovationinrealestate isclear:theaveragehometakes69daysto receiveanacceptableoffer,withanother30 to45daystoclose.Duringthisperiod,20 percentofdealsfallthroughcompletely, andsellerstypicallylose5-7percentin agentcommissionsplusanadditional2-4 percentinconcessionsandrepairs.”

“Thisisn’tjustabetterwaytosell—it’s afundamentalreimaginingofwhat’spossible,”saidParker.“Yourhome’svalueno longersitsfrozenuntilsomestrangerdecidestobuy.Itflowsexactlywhenyouneed it—whileweworktogethertocaptureits fullpotential.That’sliquidrealestate,andit changeseverything.”

Homeownersandrealestateprofessionalscanlearnmoreatarchiehub.com.

CoastalPoint•Submitted OceanViewBrewingbartenderRobin Hagyholdsacommemorativeglass fromthe2024dine-and-donateevent benefitingtheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company.Therestaurantwillhostanotherdine-and-donateeventandspecial beerreleasefortheMVFConApril11.

OceanViewBrewingthisweekannouncedadayofgivingback,benefitingthe MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,onApril 11.Fromopentoclose,10percentofall salesatOceanViewBrewingwillbedonatedtothefirecompanytosupporttheir ongoingefforts.

Theeventwillalsofeaturethereleaseof Tanker84IPA,describedas“asmooth, hazyIPAcraftedtohonorthebravefirefightersandEMTsofMillville.Thisbeer, burstingwithcitrusandpassionfruitnotes, willbeavailableondraft andinfour-packs.”

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From4to7p.m.,guestscanpurchasea commemorativeglassandfillfor$8,with refillsavailablefor$4(whilesupplieslast). Additionally,$2fromeachfour-packsold willgodirectlytothefirecompany.

Additionally,MVFC’sTanker84willbe on-sitefrom11a.m.to7p.m.,whenattendeescanseethetruckupclose,takepictures andinteractwithmembersofthefirecompany.

“We’rethrilledtosupporttheMillville VolunteerFireCompanywiththisevent,” saidNeliaDolan,vicepresidentofSouthern DelawareBrewing.“Tanker84IPAisour tributetothehardworkingmenandwomen whokeepourcommunitysafe,andwe’re excitedtoraiseaglassintheirhonorwhile supportingtheirmission.”

Formoreinformationaboutthedineand-donateandTanker84IPArelease event,visitoceanviewbrewingde.com.

Sip&Shopevent

plannedatSeaquels

SeaquelsFurnitureConsignmentisan ever-changing4,000-square-footretailspace locatedinOceanView.Representativessaid theyhavebeenSussexCounty’s“bestlittle secret,however,theywouldloveforyouto tellafriend.Betteryet,bringafriend.”

SeaquelswillbehostingaSip&Shopon Thursday,April17,between2to6p.m., whenpeoplecanstopbyfordrinksandlight fare,whilesupportinglocalbusinessesand artisans.

CustomerscanSip&Shopwiththe “Design&ConsignGals,”AnnieSloan Paint,fortheirchalkpaintneeds;Grace Boutique,awomen’sclothingandaccessory boutiquebasedinRehoboth;MarianDowlingPhotographyofOceanView,whichspecializesinlocalnatureandbeach photography;andBethanyBeachBilliards, “thetoystoreforbigkids,”forbilliards,shuffleboards,gameroomsandwood-firedgrills. Seaquelsislocatedat4TownRoadin OceanView.HoursareWednesdaythrough Saturday,from10a.m.to4p.m.Formore information,emailseaquels@gmail.com.

Lord’sMercantilesettohostartistsforArtattheMerc

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Morethanadozenlocalartistswill gatheratLord’sMercantileinMillville onSaturday,April12,forthefirst“Artat theMerc”event.

WorksofartforsaleatArtatthe Mercwillrangefrompotterytophotography,accordingtoorganizerAmber Ellis,whoistheeventsmanagerfor Lord’sLandscapingandLord’sMercantile.

Lord’sownerAmyHughessaidthe eventwasthebrainchildofartistsDawn PierroandTravisBower,ajewelrymaker andwoodworker,respectively.Pierro “hasjustbeenacustomerforareally longtimeandmakesreallybeautiful jewelry,”Hughessaid.SheknewBower fromhistimeasprincipalofSouthern DelawareSchooloftheArts,whichher childrenattend.

“Theyhavefullydesignedthiswhole thing,”Hughessaid.

ArtisanswhowillbeonhandatArt attheMerc,inadditiontoBowerand Pierro,include:

·KerryHanrahanStewart,soaps;

·DeborahBryant,ceramics; ·JoelTrotta,three-dimensionalart; ·Jill Payne,jewelry;

·JenniferMoon-Child,scroll-cut woodpieces;

·MaryYeagleyBower,ceramics; ·SharonRowland,glass; ·CarlieCarey,pottery; ·JenniferE.Carter,photographyand painting;

·JustinCavagnaro,glassblowing;

·MaryAnnMcNeely,painting; ·JohnDonato,painting;

·JonBandish,painting;and ·SusanCallahan,textiles

Donatowillbedoinga“livepainting” duringtheevent.Afoodtruckfrom TacoRehowillbeonhand,andarepresentativeforSpindriftbeverageswillbe offeringsamplesof“spikedSpindrift,” forshopperstotry,Hughessaid.

Ellissaidthegoalfortheeventwas forittospotlightlocalSussexCounty artistsandartisansfora“curatedfine artists”vibe.The16artistsandartisans “areallfineartistswhoarereally renownedatwhattheydo,”Ellissaid.

ArtattheMercwillbeheldfrom9 a.m.to3p.m.Saturday,April12,witha raindateofSunday,April13,from9 a.m.to3p.m.Lord’sMercantileislocatedat35589AtlanticAvenue(Route 26),Millville.

MeghanKingsley,whoseOcean ViewFloralsaimstobringjoytothe communitythroughflowersfromher backyardgarden,isonceagainholding aTulipDrivefundraiserforoneofher favoriteyouth-centeredorganizations.

OnSaturday,April12,from9a.m. tonoon,bouquetsoftulipswillbe availableforsaleattheJuiceBox’s OceanViewlocation,tobenefitthe SNACGardenFoundation.Theorganization’smissionistotransformSussexCountyschoolyardsintovibrant outdoorclassrooms.Thereisasuggesteddonationof$10perbouquet.

TheSNACGardenFoundation servesstudentsandfamiliesinMillsboroandGeorgetown,andhasbeen workinginschoolgardenssince2011. Mostrecently,SNACstartedagarden attheHowardT.EnnisSchoolin Georgetown.

Theorganizationstatesthatits mission,inpart,is“cultivatingmeaningfulrelationshipstonature,food andpersonalwell-being,”andthatit hopestocollaboratewithmore schoolsinthefuture.

TheJuiceBoxislocatedat3Town Road,OceanView.

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MVFCAuxiliary yardsale,craftfair datesconfirmed

TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliaryurgedthecommunityto marktheircalendarsasaseriesofupcomingyardsalesandcraftfairshas beenannounced.

YardsaledatesareApril26,June21, Sept.20andNov.8,withsellinghours from8a.m.tonoon.Fortableinquiries, call(302)537-0143foradditionaldetails.

TheCraftFairwillbeheldonDec.6 from9a.m.to2p.m.Updateswillbe forthcoming,aswilldetailsonadditionaleventsnowintheplanning stages.

Thegroupoffereditsthankstothe Bishop’sLandingQuiltersfortheircreativityandgenerosityindonatingasailboatquilt.Thewinningticket,drawn onValentine’sDay,wasawardedtoa Millvilleresidentwhorequested anonymitybutsaidsheiselatedwith hergoodfortune.

TheMVFCAuxiliaryisacommunity-basedvolunteerorganizationwith theprioritymissiontosupport/aidthe MVFCfirefightersinmeetingneeded ser vicesofthearea’scommunities. Thoseinterestedinjoiningorwho wishmoreinformationcancontact AuxiliaryPresidentLizHammondat (302)228-8181.

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GreenhonoredbySDARJ

TheSouthernDelawareAlliance forRacialJustice(SDARJ)recently honoredLongNeckElementary SchoolstudentAriannaGreenfor herleadership,effortandexcellence. Greenwasrecognizedinaceremony attheschoolandreceiveda$20 bookstoregiftcard.

“Accordingtoteachersandfaculty,Ariannaisanexceptionalstudentwhoexcelsacademicallyand demonstratesstrongleadership skills,”SDARJrepresentativessaid. “SheisamemberoftheExcelprogramatLongNeckElementaryand theHonorSociety,showcasingher dedicationtolearningandachievement.Anout-of-the-boxthinker, Ariannatakesgreatprideinheracademicsandconsistentlyputsforth herbesteffort.

“Beyondtheclassroom,Arianna isafluentcommunicatorwhoexpressesherideaswithconfidence. Sheisnotonlyadedicatedstudent butalsoasupportiveandkind friendtoherpeers.Herinvolvement inthedramaclubhighlightsher creativityandwillingnesstoexplore newopportunities.Ariannaisa pleasuretohaveinclass,andher commitmenttoexcellenceistruly

AriannaGreen,secondfromleft,ishonoredbytheSDARJataceremonyattended by,fromleft,PrincipalKathleenWilson,andGarySchriverandMelanieSchriver, Green’sgrandparents.

inspiring.”

SDARJinitiatedtheAfrican AmericanAchievementAwardto recognizestudentswhorepresent theidealsofleadership,improvement,effortandexcellenceintheir schools.Studentsfromeachschool intheCapeHenlopenandIndian

Riverschooldistrictsarerecognized throughouttheschoolyear.SDARJ isanonpartisanorganizationthat educates,informsandadvocatesfor racialjustice,equalityandfairopportunity.Formoreinformation,go tosdarj.org.

LordBaltimoreLionslearnaboutdiabetesalertdogs

LordBaltimoreLionsClub membersattendedaspecialprogramattheirApril2member meetingatMac’sCatering.The programhighlightedaservicearea ofimportanceasmembershadthe opportunitytolearnaboutthe workofdiabetesservicedogs.

GuestspeakerMarilynOrlin, whosuffersfromanextremeform ofType1diabetes,alongwithher husband,Mitch,introducedthe LionstoMarilynOrlin’sdiabetes servicedog,Riley.Duringhertalk, memberslearnedaboutthelifesavingcareanddedicationofthe highlyskilledandsensitiveservice dog.OrlindemonstratedhowRiley willdetectarapidshiftinher bloodglucoseandwarnhertoincreaseherinsulintosafelyaddress ahealthcrisis.Ifsheisnotresponsive,Rileywillplaceapawon MitchOrlintoalerthim.

Throughtheentirepresentation, Riley,a“goldendoodle,”maintainedacloseeyeonMarilynOrlin

asshesharedinformationandansweredquestionsfromalargegatheringofLions.

Promotingdiabetesawarenessis oneofthemajorcausesofLions ClubsbothintheUnitedStates andworldwide,representatives noted.

“TheLordBaltimoreLionsare gratefultoMarilynandLion Mitchfortheirpresentationand fortakingthetimetoanswermany thoughtfulquestions.”

Inclosing,LionJohnMonahan, diabeteschairfortheLionsDistrictinDelaware,remindedmembersofadiabetesinitiative presentlyavailableandopento schoolnurses,schoolstaffandinterestedparentsintheschoolsof Delaware.Theprojectiscalled LionsEmpoweringSchoolNurses forChildrenwithDiabetes.Itisa partnershipamongtheLionsClubs ofDelaware,theDelawareDiabetesCoalitionandtheDelaware DepartmentofEducation,School HealthServices.Itismadeavailableatnocostthroughagrant fromLionsClubsInternational Foundation.

ForinformationaboutDelaware Lionsandtheirroleofsupportin thediabetesawarenesspartnership withschools,visitwww.delawarelions.org/partnerships.Contact LionJohnformoreinformation,at john.monahan13@gmail.com.For informationontheLordBaltimore LionsClub,visittheirwebsiteat www.lordbaltimorelionsclub.org,or contactMembershipChairLion TerryElliottat Elliott.terrylee@yahoo.comorLion SecretaryKathyat tinkerbell@yahoo.com.

SouthernDelaware OrchestraCelebrates “SoundsofSpring”

TheSouthernDelawareOrchestra (SODELO)willcontinueitshighlysuccessful2024/2025concertSeasonwith anexcitingclassicalprogramtocelebrate theendofaverylongwinter,notonly lookingforwardtoSpring,butbeyond ourlocalbeachestoriversabroad.

Thethemeoftheupcomingconcerts is“SoundsofSpring–AMusicalRiver JourneyThroughEurope.”Twoidentical concertswillbeheldSaturday,April26, 2025at3pmatIndianRiverHigh SchoolAuditorium(29772ArmoryRd, Dagsboro,DE19939);andSundayApril 27,2025at3pmatCapeHenlopen HighSchoolAuditoriuminLewes,DE (1250KingsHwy,Lewes,DE19958).

Ticketsfortheconcertsare$25for adultsand$10forstudents.Children under10areadmittedfree.FortheIndianRiverHSconcert,FREEticketsfor studentsandteachersareavailable.Tickets(includingthefreetickets)arenow availableatwww.sodelomusic.org.Ticketsmaybeavailablethedayoftheconcertatthedoor,butweurgepeopleto purchaseticketsearly,asweoftensell out.

JamesAllenAnderson,Sodelo’smusic directorandco-founder,handpickedthis programtohelpcelebrateourpassage intoSpring.Theprogramincludes Smetana’s“TheMoldau,”Schubert’s masterful“Symphony#8”(the“UnfinishedSymphony”)andJohannStrauss II’sbeautiful“BlueDanubeWaltz.”

“We’reexcitedaboutaprogramthat mixesthebeautyofSpringwiththeexcitementofrenewalandrebirththat Springoffers,”saidStephenGreifer, BoardPresidentandcofounderof SODELO.“It’samarvelousopportunitytoshakeoffthefrostofwinter,get thebloodflowingandthetoestapping. Andit’sbeenmanyyearssinceSouthern DelawarehasneededthisSpringtonic more!”

Oneoftheconcert’shighlightswillbe Haydn’sexplosive“TrumpetConcertoin E-flat,”featuringmusicianandscholar Dr.BrianneBorden,aSchoolofMusic facultycolleagueofMaestroAndersonat theUniversityofDelaware.Dr.Borden isapassionateadvocateforthepowerof classicalmusictodrivehealthandwellness,afocuswhichfitsbeautifullywith thethemeofourprogram.

SODELOisalreadylookingaheadto aspectacularseasoninthecomingyear, whichwillfeatureaperformancesonthe FreemanStageonAugust12,andacollaborationwiththeSouthernDelaware ChoraleperformingHandel’s“Messiah” inrecognitionofthechorale’s40thanniversaryonDecember13and14,so watchforfurtherinfoonourFacebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/sodelomusicorwebsitehttps://www.sodelomusic.org.

SaltedVinestohostLowerSlowerDelawareFestival

SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery announcedthisweekthereturnof itsannualLowerSlowerDelaware FestivalonSunday,April13.The eventpromisesafulldayofwine, music,shoppingandfunintheheart ofSussexCounty.

Kickingoffthefestivities,the VendorVillagewillbeopenfrom11 a.m.to4p.m.,featuringacurated selectionoflocalbusinesses.ShopperscanbrowseuniquefindsandartisancraftswhilesippingonSalted Vineswines.

Thefestivalwillhostlivemusic allday.Startingatnoon,String Theorywilltakethestage,setting theatmosphereuntil3p.m.Then, from4to7p.m.,TheFunsters, “Delaware’spremierClassicRock‘n’ SoulBand,”willrockthevineyard.

Thisyear’seventofferssixfood

truckson-site.Attendeescanenjoy bitesfromTipsyFlamingo,Luv Thai,FastItalian,TacoReho,PretzelvaniaandFriosGourmetPops, offeringadiverseselection.

Addingtotheevent,SaltedVines willbere-releasingoneofitsmost popularwinesandthefestival’s namesake,LowerSlowerDelaware. Thefamily-friendlyfestivalis freetothepublic.Whileseatingwill beavailableonthepatioandinthe tastingroom,guestsarebeingencouragedtobringtheirownchairs toensureacomfortablespottorelax andenjoythemusic.

SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery wasfoundedin2015,afterowners AdrianandJessMobiliadecided theirpreviouswinery,FenwickWine Cellars,locatedinWestFenwick, wasreadytoexpand.SaltedVines

hassincebeenvotedtheBestWineryStatewideinDelawareToday, BestWineryinCoastalStylemagazinefrom2018to2024,BestEvent Venuefrom2022to2024,andBest WineListfrom2019-2022and 2024,andBestWineBar2024. Theyarealsotherecipientofthe BethanyFenwickChamber’s2024 CommunitySpirit—BestInitiative Award.

Locatedat32512Blackwater Road,Frankford,SaltedVinesison 26acresofland,hometofourvineyards,outdoorseating,anewlyexpandedpatio,productionroomand barrelroom,andatastingroom. VisitSaltedVines’websiteat www.saltedvines.comtoseethefull calendarofevents.Foradditional information,call(302)436-1500or emailinfo@saltedvines.com.

BeebehostingworkshopsonNationalHealthcareDecisionDay

BeebeHealthcareiscelebratingNational HealthcareDecisionsDaythisyearon WednesdayandThursday,April16-17with twofreeworkshopsforadvancedhealthdirectives.

JointhePalliativeCareteamonWednesday,April16,attheLewesPublicLibrary, 111AdamsAvenueinLewes,oronThursday,April17attheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company,35554AtlanticAvenueinMillville.

Eachday,apresentationbeginsat9a.m. andthenpersonalassistancewillbeavailable from10a.m.tonoon.Registrationisstrongly recommended.Toregisterforeitherevent, pleasevisit:https://tinyurl.com/mv7z89u4.

AnAdvanceHealthCareDirectiveisa legallyrecognizedsetofinstructionstoyour

medicalproviders.Thedirectivecantellyour medicalteamwhoyouwanttomakedecisionsaboutyourhealthcarechoicesifyouare unabletodosoyourself.Thedirectivecan alsogivespecificdirectionsaboutthecare choicesyouwantattheendoflife.Thedocumentincludesaseriesofformsandisgenerallyeasytocomplete.

On-siteofferingsupportandguidance willbeKatieJohnson,DO,DirectorofPalliativeCareServices,andBeebeChaplains KeithGoheen,M.Div.,BCC,andPaula Waite,M.Th.,ACC.

Anymembersofthecommunitywho wishtotakeadvantageofthisservice,but whoareunabletoattendtheworkshopson, cancontactBeebe’sChaplainOfficeat302645-3759forinformationandassistance.

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DPHoffersmeaslesprotectiontipsforadults,children

Withtherecentincreaseinmeasles casesthroughouttheUnitedStates,the DelawareDivisionofPublic(DPH)has receivedrequestsforinformationon howDelawareanscanprotectthemselvesfromthemeaslesvirus,officials saidrecently.AsadvisedbytheCenters forDiseaseControl&Prevention (CDC),theysaidthebestwaytoprotectagainstmeaslesremainsvaccination.

“Themeasles,mumpsandrubella vaccine,oftenreferredtoastheMMR vaccine,issafeandhighlyeffective,with onedosebeing93percenteffectiveand twodosesbeing97percenteffective againstmeasles,”officialsnoted.

Childrenages12monthsthrough12 yearsmayinsteadreceivethemeasles, mumps,rubellaandvaricellavaccine,referredtoasMMRV,whichadditionally protectsagainstvaricella(chickenpox). Mostindividualswhoreceivetwodoses ofeithertheMMRorMMRVvaccine areconsideredvaccinated(protected) forlifeagainstmeasles.

AccordingtotheCDC,children need twodosesofMMRorMMRV vaccines.Thefirstdoseisusuallygiven between12and15monthsold,andthe seconddoseisusuallygivenbetween4 and6yearsold.Olderchildren,adolescentsandadultsmayneedoneortwo dosesofMMRiftheydonothaveevidenceofimmunity(proofofvaccina-

DelawareCoastal CommunityCleanUp scheduledforApril12

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommerceandtheInlandBaysGardenCenter,inpartnershipwithKeep DelawareBeautiful,willhosttheCoastal DelawareCommunityCleanUponSaturday,April12,from8a.m.to12p.m. Groupsandindividualsalikeareinvited toadoptandcleanasectionofroadway throughoutTheQuietResorts.

Participantscancleanuptheroadways wherevertheyseeaneedorcanbe assignedtoanarea.Allregisteredvolunteerswillreceivecheck-indetailsandlocationinformationtheweekoftheevent. TheInlandBaysGardenCenterwill serveasthecentralhublocationwhere registeredvolunteerswillcheckin,receiveclean-upsupplies,anddiscardcollectedtrash.Anywalk-upregistrations onApril12arewelcomebefore11a.m.

Lastyear’scleanupsawmorethan 100volunteerscollectnearly2,000 poundsoftrash.ThoseinterestedinparticipatingtheCoastalDelawareCommunityCleanUpcansignupat thequietresorts.comuntil8a.m.onFriday,April11.ContacttheChamberat (302)539-2100forquestions.

Tag@thequietresortstoshowhow muchyouwereabletocollect,andtoencourageotherstodothesame.

tion),withdosesseparatedbyatleast28 days.

Ifanyoneisunsureoftheirvaccinationstatusorwhatdosestheyshould receive,ifany,theyshouldcontacttheir healthcareproviderorvisitapublic healthclinic,officialssaid.Healthcare providerscanorderteststoverifycurrentandeffectiveimmunityagainst measles,mumps,rubellaandchickenpox.

“Thereareadditionalconsiderations forthosetraveling,”officialssaid.

“Whiletherecommendationhastraditionallybeenthatthosetravelinginternationallyshouldbefullyvaccinated beforesuchtravel,withtherecentrise incases,thisrecommendationmightbe consideredforanysignificanttravel.Informationonthisguidancehasbeen sharedwithprovidersstatewide.”

Todeterminetheactionmostappropriateforoneselforachildregarding travel,peopleshouldconsulttheir healthcareproviderorvisitapublic healthclinic.

Thegeneraltravelrecommendation hasbeenthatinfants6to11months oldreceiveonedoseoftheMMRvaccinebeforetravelandthenreceivetwo moredosesaftertheirfirstbirthday,so earlynotificationtothehealthcare provideraboutpotentialtravelisbest, officialssaid.Adultswhoareunsureof theirvaccinationstatusmaybeadvised toreceiveoneortwodosesbeforethey travelaswell.

DPHhascreatedameasles-specific webpagewithinformationaboutvaccinations,aFAQonmeaslesandresourcesforadministratorsofcongregate settingsonwhattodoshouldanyexpo-

suresoccur.

MMRandMMRVvaccinesarecoveredundermosthealthinsuranceplans, but peopleshouldverifycoveragewith theirinsuranceprovider.Ifcoverageis notavailable,theycanvisitapublic healthclinictoinquireaboutfreevaccinesforchildrenandqualifyingadults.

“Measlesisahighlycontagiousviral illnessandcancauseseverehealthcomplications,includingpneumonia,encephalitis(inflammationofthebrain) anddeath,especiallyinunvaccinated persons,”officialsemphasized.

AsofMarch20,Delawarehadhad nomeaslescasesinthepastdecade,but caseshavebeenreportedrecentlyin Maryland.

“DPHcontinuestocloselymonitor measlesoutbreaksacrossthecountry,” officialssaid.

TREASURE ISLAND FASHIONS

April10

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,D E19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromMaydan:RecipesfromLebanon&Beyondby RosePrivitewithMarahStets,whichis availableatthelibrary.Partic ipantsare encouragedtobringtheirownTupperware totakehomeleftovers.Free,forages18plus.Registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

FreeSpringPlanterDemo— Delaware BotanicGardensatPepperCreekishostingafreespringplanterdemofrom11:30

a.m.to12:30p.m.,withpaidadmission. Membersareadmittedfree,andnonmem berspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andyoungerareadmittedfree, whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Visit delawaregardens.org.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostoriesandsongs andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall(302) 732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutat FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.andp lay somevideogames!We'vegotPS5,NintendoSwitch,andRetroConsoles.Ages 12andup.Parentsarewelcometoplayas well!RegistrationRequired.Call3027329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BingoNight— SelbyvilleElksishosting BingoattheirBishopville,Md.,location,at

13324WorcesterHighway.Doorsopenat 5:30p.m.andthegamesstartat7p.m. Thecostis$25toplay.T herewillbecash prizes,specialgames,aJackpotBonanza, pulltabs,refreshments,rafflesanddoor prizes.Mustbe18oroldertoplay.

April11

MedicareOptionsinRetirement— JosephCisco,PresidentofCAISEBenefits, andeducatorwiththeDEMoneySchool, willdiscussdifferentplansandoptions withMedicareenrollment,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Youwill learnaboutMedicarechanges,difference betweenobservationandadmittance,and helpingyouund erstandalltheletters(A, B,C,andD)andPlans(G,andN).We’ll discussthetimeframeforsigningupfor Medicare,penalties,andtheimportanceof reviewingyourprescriptionsduringOpen Enrollment.SponsoredbytheMoney School,partoftheDelawareCommunity ReinvestmentActionCouncil.Free,registrationisappreciated,andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethan y Beach,DE19930

Dine&Donate— TheOceanViewBrewing Companyishostinganall-daydine-anddonateefforttobenefittheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.Tenpercentofthe day’sproceedswillbenefitthecompany. TheTanker84beerreleasewillbecele-

bratedfrom4to7p.m.andtherewillbe an$8commemorativeglassandfill,as wellas$4refills.Therestaurantopensat 11:30a.m.

April12

Beef&Brew— TheIndianRiverHigh SchoolAlumniAssociationishostingits 10thannualBeef&Brewfundraiseratthe Frankfordfirehallfrom6to10p.m.There willbeacontestfortheIRHSclasswith themostattendees,aswellasacornhole tournament.Ticketscost$35inadvance, and$45atthedoor.Topurchaseaticket ormakeadonation,visitirhsalumni.com, emailIndianRiverAlumni@gmail.com and/orfollowtheirFacebookpage.

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.foratwo-hour pop-upbooksale!Findgreatbooksfor greatprice s!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials andmore!SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyour locallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

Dine&Donate— JR’sSeafoodShackin FenwickIslandisholdingaDine&Donate eventfortheIndianRiverHighSchool Classof1987AlumniFund.Twentypercentofalldinnerchecks,from4p.m.to close,willgotow ardstheClassof’87

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MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andlivingin SussexCounty,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formoreinformation, call(571)332-8263.

Comm unityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst

andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.An nChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitable purposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatMac’s CateringinMillville.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.Formoreinformation,visit themonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301)543-0329.

Ro taryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa

non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.at CrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai Clubmeetsthefirs tWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegion Post 24AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat5:30p.m.onthefirst Tuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothe areaandwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasanewmember,orlookingtoget moreinformation?Stopbythemeeting, speakwiththebartenderandshewillfind anofficertotakecareofyou.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The

Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,as wellasstateandnationalorganizations. TheymeetthesecondMondayofeach month(fromSeptemberthroughJune)at theIndianRiverYachtClubat10a.m.To learnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,a nddirections, visitsfaod.com.

IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallin RehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.

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WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho

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allymetandmarriedherhusband, soulmateandbestfriend,HarryH. DukesIII.

GwenandHarryDukesstarted EasternShorePoultryinGeorgetown,Del.,wheresheservedasa partnerinthebusiness,executive secretaryand“relationshipmanager.” Herloveofpeopleandputtingtheir needsbeforeherownsuitedhervery wellasshebuiltlastingrelationships withemployeesandvendors.Shewas amemberofBetaSigmaPhi,InternationalOmegaChapter,wherea truesisterhoodandlastingfriendshipsweremade.

Dukesenjoyedgoingtothebeach, skiing,goingantiqueshoppingwith friends,crocheting,doingneedlepointandquilting.Shesupported herfamily’sendeavors,including goingwithAdeltohorsecompetitions,whereshegottoknowallof thevendorswithherbubblypersonality.Shewasasportsfanandloved attendingUniversityofDelaware footballgameswithherhusbandand friends.ShealsolovedwatchingbasketballrootingforherbelovedDuke BlueDevils.ShewasamemberofSt. George’sUnitedMethodistChurch inClarksville,Del.,whereshefaithfullyattendeduntilherdeclinein health.

Althoughshewasphysicallylimitedinwhatshecoulddointhelast severalyears,shehadapositiveattitude,alwaysthinkingandcaring aboutothers.Thefamilysaidthey aregratefulfortheloveandcarethat shehasreceivedfromhercaregivers andDelawareHospice.

Inadditiontoherparents,Dukes wasprecededindeathbyherson AdamHarryDukes.Sheissurvived byherlovinghusbandofalmost56 years,HarryH.DukesIII;two daughters,AmyDukesBrothersand herhusband,Keith,ofBethany Beach,Del.,andAdelDukesof Dagsboro,Del.;andtwograndsons, AlfredDukesandHudsonBrothers.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom 10:30a.m.to12:30p.m.onTuesday, April15,2025,attheFrankford ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices, 43ThatcherStreet,Frankford,Del., whereafuneralservicetocelebrate herlifewillbeginat12:30p.m.IntermentwillfollowatSt.George’s CemeteryinClarksville,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinDukes’name toDelawareHospice,100Patriots Way,Milford,DE19963.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

KathyRaeLawson,73 KathyRaeLawson,73,passed awaypeacefullyonMarch28,2025, inSeaford,Del.Shewasbornon

Nov.6,1951,inEllicottCity,Md., thebeloveddaughterofthelateVictorRayLawsonandRubyInez (Winstead)Lawson.

Aftercompletinghighschool, Lawsonlivedalifefilledwithmusic, loveandkindness.Earlyinhercareer,sheworkedwithJohnsHopkins, beforesharingherincrediblevoiceas theleadsingerofaband,TheFate. Later,shebroughtherwarm,welcomingspirittothehospitalityand retailindustries,wherehercompassionandgenuinecareforothers touchedcountlesslives.

Shehadapassionforcraftingand wordpuzzles.Shewelcomedeveryoneintoherlifewithoutjudgment, nomatterwhotheywereorwhere theycamefrom,andlovedwithher wholeheart.Additionally,shewas guardianofhergranddaughters, whomsheloveddearly.Shefound joyandtranquilityatthebeach,a placesheloveddearly.

Shewasastrong,hardwoman, untiltheend;afighterandtheglue thatheldthefamilytogether.Yes,she hadapotty-mouthattimes.Shewas afirecracker—shewouldspeakup andneverbackdownfromanyoneor anything.“Weloveyou!Wewillalwayscarryyouinourhearts.’Tilwe meetagain.”Herpresencewillbe deeplymissedbyallwhoknewand lovedher.Maysherestinpeace.

Lawsonwasprecededindeathby

herparents;asister,VictoriaSue Lawson;ason,RonaldRoswellIII; andagrandson,RonaldRoswellIV. Sheissurvivedbyherlovinghusband,RonaldRoswell;hercherished sonsRodneySimonsandRyanSimons;adaughter,RachaelRoswell; andmanygrandchildren,JuliaMarie Simons,TristanScottSimons,Haley RaeSimons,ClarkAlexanderSimons,LeahAdelaideGroen,Jackson SawyerGroen,OliverFlynnSimons, RodneyShaneSimons,Autumn MarieThomas,NathanielSimons, RhiannonRaeRoswell,FaithRenee Messick,AvaSkyRoswell,Miah StarRoswell,ThomasAndrewHudsonandAlexisBriannaHudson;and agreat-grandson,StevenK.Burch. AfuneralservicetohonorLawson’swillbeheldonFriday,April11, 2025,at11a.m.,atWatsonFuneral Home&Crematorium,211S. WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.A viewingwilltakeplacefrom10to11 a.m.,priortotheservice.Interment willfollowatSt.StephensCemetery inDelmar,Del.Lawson’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

WayneE.Long,79

WayneE.Long,79,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawayonApril1,2025,surroundedbyhislovingfamily,atBeebe HealthcareinLewes,Del.Hewasborn Jan.31,1946,inFrankford,Del.,son of

thelateCliftonI.LongandArmenia (Rogers)Long. HewasagraduateofJohnM.ClaytonHighSchool,intheClassof1964. HeretiredfromDuPontinSeaford, Del.,wherehemadecountlessfriends. Long’sliferevolvedaroundsports. HewasahugePhiladelphiaEaglesand Philliesfan.Henevermissedanyofhis grandsons’sportingeventsandwas theirbiggestcheerleader.Inhisyounger years,heownedsomeracehorsesand alwayshadaloveofhorses. Inadditiontohisparents,Longwas precededindeathbyhiswifeofalmost 40years,JoyceLong,whopassedaway in2004;abrother,ArmonLong;anda sister,RuthRobbins.Heissurvivedby ason,DavidLongandhiswife,Sheila; twograndchildren,D.J.Longandhis wife,Kailee,andJesseLongandhis wife,Brittany;twogreat-grandchildren, KarsynLongandBrysonLong;asister, JoyceSerman;andseveralniecesand nephews.

Avisitationwillbeheldfromnoon to1p.m.onSunday,April13,2025,at theFrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,43ThatcherStreet, Frankford,Del.,whereamemorial servicewillbeginat1p.m.Interment willfollowatMillsboro(Del.)Cemetery.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Long’snametoSussexCentralBaseball

IRHSAlumniAssociationaddsnewfeaturesforBeef&Brew

Food,funandfreshactivitiesareontapthisAprilasthe IndianRiverHighSchool AlumniAssociationinvites everyonetoits10thannual Beef&Brewfundraiseron Saturday,April12.

They’llcelebratetheGreen &Goldwithanightofallyou-can-eatfood,music,auctionsandacornhole competitionfrom6to10p.m. attheFrankfordVolunteer FireCompanyeventhall.

Sinceitisaspecialyear, newfeatureshavebeenadded totheevent.Therewillbea contestfortheIRHSgraduatingclasswiththemostattendees.Thewinningclasswill receiveaperpetualtrophythat willbeusedeachyeartohonor themostsupportiveclass. Therewillalsobeacornhole tournamentopentoallattendees,whichwilltakeplace throughoutthenight,witha prizeforthewinner.

Theeventwillagainoffera menuofitemscentered aroundpitbeef,allofthefixings,theTribbittFamilyclam chowderandKim&Tracy’s cupcakes.Alldrinksareincluded,includingbeer,wine andsoda.

Beef&Brewistheassociation’ssignaturefundraising eventeachyear.Guestscan lookforwardtoavarietyof prizeoptionsincludingalive auction,silentauctionand chanceauction.Donatedprizes includerestaurantgiftcards, localartpieces,golfcourse packages,overnightstaysat localestablishmentsandmore.

Organizerssaidtheyare proudtohavemaintaineda $35advanceticketpricefor theevent.Ticketspurchasedat thedoorwillcost$45each.

“Attendeesalwaysmention thegoodfood,drinksandauction—butitalwayscomes backtospendingtimewith friendsandcommunityina relaxedandenjoyableatmosphere,”organizerssaid. “Whetheryouarea1969 graduateora2024graduate, thenightisaboutcomingtogetherasafamilytosupport thestudentsandstaffatIndianRiverHighSchool.”

TheIndianRiverHigh SchoolAlumniAssociation wasformedin2012toconnect alumniwhilesupportingthe localhighschoolcommunity. And“likeafinewine,theyget betterwithtime.”Thenonprofitorganizationfirstgatheredinformallyinasmall officeandcannowlookback atmanyaccomplishmentsover theyears,includingsupportto studentclubs,buildinginfrastructureand$100,000in scholarshipmoneytoIRHS seniorsandalumni.

“Theseaccomplishments arethankstothecommitted individualswhoorganizethe events,plusthelocalcommunitywhoalwaysshowupand embracetheIRHSAlumni withdonationsandattendance.”

Individualsandorganizationscanshowtheirsupport bymakingadonationofprize itemsorscholarshipfunds.To purchaseaticketormakea donation,visit www.irhsalumni.com,send emailtoIndianRiverAlumni@gmail.comand/or followtheFacebookpage“IndianRiverHighSchool Alumni.”

Boosters,26026PatriotsWay,Georgetown,DE19947.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

EdwardR.‘Ed’Riordan,82

EdwardR.“Ed”Riordan,82,of Millsboro,Del.,passedawayonApril4, 2025.BornonJuly23,1942,in Philadelphia,Pa.,hewasthesonofthe lateThomasJosephRiordanandAlva Riordan.

HeattendedScarlettO’HaraHigh SchoolinPhiladelphiaandwentonto livealifedefinedbyhardwork,service andquietgenerosity.Hebeganhis workingyearsatthePhiladelphiaAirport,loadingandcleaningairplanes,beforeholdingpositionsatBrightonBest Nut&BoltCompanyandJohnT. RogersBulkheading.Hethendedicated 25yearstoTownsends,followedby17 moreasadriverforDARTbeforefinallyretiring.

Neveronetositstillforlong,Riordanstartedhisowngrass-cuttingbusinessandcontinuedtofindwaystogive backtothosearoundhim.Hedrovefor theBoys&GirlsClubandservedhis communityasamemberoftheMidSussexRescueSquadandtheIndian RiverVolunteerFireCompany.Hewas alsoanactivememberoftheLong NeckUnitedMethodistChurchMen’s Group.

Thosewhoknewhimwouldsayhe wasasselflessandhumbleastheycome —alwaysthinkingofothersfirst,even ifonehadtolookpastatoughexterior toseeit.Hewasthoughtful,dependable and,yes,proudlystubborn.

Hehadaloveforgivinggifts,a knackformakingotherssmile,anda playfulsidethatcametolifewhenhe danced andsangalongto“Shout”bythe IsleyBrothers.Healsohadadeeplove formotorcyclesandwasadevoutEagles fanthroughandthrough—winorlose.

Riordanwasprecededindeathbyhis parents,ThomasJosephRiordanand AlvaRiordan;andbyhiswife,Chere Riordan.Heissurvivedbyhischildren EdwardRiordanJr.(andHolly)and Monica;hisgrandchildrenKaitlynne Riordan,ChristynRiordan,ColynRiordanandIzabellaLaTorre;andnine great-grandchildren,whobroughthim immense prideandjoy.HeisalsosurvivedbyhissiblingsAlvaNolan-KleinhansandMichaelRiordan.

ServicesforMr.Riordanwillbeheld atWatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S.WashingtonStreet,Millsboro,DE19966,onFriday,April18th, 2025,at11:00AM,wherefriendsmay callbeginningat10:00AM.Interment willbeprivate.

JanetLouise‘Jake’Wilson,86

JanetLouise“Jake”Wilson,86,of Frankford,Del.,passedawaypeacefully, surroundedbyfamily,onSaturday,

March29,2025.ShewasborninBaltimore,Md.,onDec.14,1938,tothelate EmanuelRosierandMargaret(Leese) Rosier.

ShehadmovedtotheEasternShore fromPasadena,Md.,26yearsagotobe closetothebeach,wheresheenjoyed herdaysatthedrive-on.Inadditionto herloveforthebeach,shelovedher dogs,traveling,readingandhappy-hour withherneighborhoodfriends.Shewas alovingmotherandGmom,andwillbe deeplymissed.

Wilsonwasproceededindeathby her husband,SamuelG.Wilson;grandsonMatthewClaytor;sisterand brother-in-lawJoanandBillZamostny; andnieceLeslieCares.Sheissurvived byherdaughtersTeresaShiraldi,Elaine BrownandMaryBitner;granddaughter EmilyBitner;brotherandsister-in-law RichardandJoyceRosier;fournieces; andclosefamilyfriendCharles“Bucky” Weaver.

DallasNathaniel ‘Pete’‘Jim’Wright,78

DallasNathaniel“Pete”“Jim”Wright, 78,wasbornonJune7,1946,sonofthe late Robert“Bobby”ClintonWrightSr. andCorlezia(Clark)Wright.HedepartedthislifeonAprill,2025,athis home,withhisdaughtersbyhisside.

WrightattendedtheNanticokeIndianElementarySchoolandthen MillsboroHighSchool,nowknownas SussexCentralHighSchool.Heserved

intheU.S.Armyforashorttimebut wasmedicallydischarged.

Afterreturninghome,hewasatruck driverforawhile,thenpursuedacareer incarpentryandpainting.Wrightwasa member oftheIndianRiverVolunteer FireCompanyforafewyears.HeenjoyedcreatingartfortheNanticokeIndianMuseum,alongwithdebating politicalviewsandphilosophizingon life’sissues.

HewasamemberoftheIndian MissionUMCandtheNanticokeIndianAssociation,andwasaself-taught photographerdocumentingpictorial memoriesofpowwows,Heritagedays andcommunityactivitiesinvolvingthe NativeAmericancommunity.

Wrightwasprecededindeathbyhis parents;ababysisterwhowastheir firstborn;threeothersisters,Carrie Davis,ConchitaClarkandLillieDavis; abrother,CharlesL.Wright;anda daughter,GwendolynDoughty.He leavestocherishhismemoryabrother, Robert“Boog”C.WrightJr.(andAnita) ofMillsboro,Del.;twodaughters,LesleyWrightandBrandiWright,bothof Millsboro;fivegrandchildren,Brandyn, TravisJr.,Trinity,BryannaandTaryn; twonieces,SandyandAltrenia;two nephews,TroyandBilly;anuncle,Jack Clark;andseveralcousins.

PerWright’srequest,therewillbeno services.Hislifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.

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ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everym onth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingFli pFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoyourname.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,gues ts andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill

performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.

GriefShare MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.

MealsforMinistry— SalemChurchis hostingMealsforMinistryonthesecond Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m. Therewillbechickenanddumplings,sides, drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,andboth dine-inandcarry-outareavailab le.

MenofChristMinistryMeals— Salem ChurchishostingMenofChristMinistry MealsonthethirdWednesdayofeach monthfrom5to7p.m.Therewillbe lasagna,chickenalfredo,Italianwedding soupanddrinksordesserts.Thisisfree, andbothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

OpenTableFoodMinistry— SalemChurch ishostingtheOpenTableFoodMinistryon thefirst,fourthandfifthWednesdaysof eachmonthfrom5to7p.m.EachWednesdaywillhaveadifferentmeal,an dthe menusareavailableonthechurch’swebsiteandFacebookpage.Dine-inorcarryoutisavailable,andthemealsarefree.

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdays,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavea

largeselectionofgifts,holidayitems,clothing,householdwares,toys,books,jewelry andmoretobenefitthechurch’sprojects. Donationsofitemsareacceptedeachday theyareopen.TheThriftShopislocatedat 111Hazz ardStreetinDagsboro.Formore information,call(302)519-2984.

VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocatedon Route1South,onthesouthsideoftheNationalGuardTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailablefor $1each.AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,ve teransandveteranservices,aswellasour generalcommunity.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcrea tescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistri ctDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdate scanbefound atsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from9to 10:15a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch02@gmail.comformore detailsonthesefreeclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upsta irsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope

CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancin gclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required. Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958, emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers decribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call (302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital of GeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,but walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

Pickleball — TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.

RollerSkating— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingrollerskatingeverysecondandfourth Fridayofthemonthfrom6:30to8p.m.There is acostof$1forskaterentals.Snacksare availableforpurchase.

Qigong,YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchishostingQigongonTuesdays andThursdaysat9:30a.m.andYogaon Mondaysat9:30a.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged .New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamra diooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeane wfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availab leforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewel-

come.

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinforma tion,callMaryat(410)629-9383, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.c om.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany

AlumniScholarshipFundforagraduating IRHSseniorwithbigdreamsandlimited resources.Youcanalsodonatebytexting Classof87to53555.

April13

KidsEasterCrafts— TheVFWPost7234 AuxiliaryispresentingaKidsEasterCrafts eventatthePostfrom11a.m.to1p.m. Kidscancomebuildandcolortheirbaskets,paintEasterornamentsandmore. TherewillalsobeavisitfromtheEaster Bunny!Thisisforages3-10.

April14

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletoget ontotheflooreasily,donotworry, wewill providechairs.Thereareoptionsforall! Registrationopensat12p.m.onApril7 andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

Lights,Camera,Crime— TruecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30 p.m.foramovienightsogo oditshould becriminal!Eachmoviescreeningwill featureamoviebasedonatruecrimeor willbeatruecrimedocumentary.Light snacksprovided.Free,forages18-plus. Registrationandfilmtitleareavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foraforafuntimeof knittin gandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Let’sTalkGardening— Doyoulovegardeningandwanttomeetothersinyour communitywholovegardeningtoo?Want tolearnmoreaboutnativeplants?Gardeninginsandyconditions?Frankford PublicLibraryisstartinganinformalgroup ofgardenersorwanna-begardenersto talkaboutallthi ngsgardening.Thegroup willdecideonfutureprogramming.We meetonthefirstandthirdTuesdayat 10:30a.m.Formoreinformationvisit frankford.lib.de.us.orcall302-732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary. BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingwhichareheldthethirdTuesdayof eachmonth.Themeetingstartsat5:30 p.m.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline

atfrankford.l ib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Dine&Donate— TexasRoadhousein Millsboroishostingadine&Donatefrom 3to9p.m.tobenefittheGFWCWomen’s ClubofIndianriver.Thisgoesfordine-in orto-goorders.Aflyerisneededandcan befoundontheirFacebookpage.

April14-26

BunnyScavengerHunt— SouthCoastal LibraryiscelebratingEasterandspring breakwithabunnyhunt!Stopinatthelibrary’smaindeskorchildren'sd eskto pickupyourscavengerhuntsheet.Once youfindall12bunnieshiddeninthechildren'sroom,youcanpickupaprizefrom themaindeskorchildren'sdesk!Free,for ages11andunder.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930,302-858-5518.

April15

iPadandAppleUsersGroupMeeting—

iPad,iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusers ofallskilllevelsarewelcometoattend thissupportgroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Usersmeettod iscuss newfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE AreYouGame?— Grabyourfriendsand playpingpong,cornhole,oraboard gameindoorswhilelisteningtomusic(the djwillplayyourrequests!),atSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Fuelyourfun withafreepizzasnack!Wehavelotsof bo ardgamestochoosefrom,butifyou haveafavorite,feelfreetobringitin.For ages12-17.Pleaseregisteratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518sotheyknowhowmuchpizzato order!

Dine&Donate— The SouthCoastalVillage Volunteerswillbethebeneficiaryofa dine-and-donateeffortatNortheast SeafoodKitchenfrom4to9p.m.

April16

EasterBunnyStoryTime— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.forStory TimewiththeEasterBunnyforinfants–Age5 .Enjoylivelysongs,engagingstories,andaplayfulscavengerhunt.Plus, don’tmissthechancetosnapaphoto withtheEasterBunny!Noregistrationrequired,butparent-caregivermustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelat SouthCoastalLibrarya t2p.m.fortheir nextHappyBookersmeeting!Thegroup meetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenbook.Booksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.This monthwewillbediscussingLittleSecrets byJenniferHillier.Copieswillbeavailable forcheckoutatthecirculationdeskstart-

inginApril.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat302-858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE Murder&MayhemRodetheRails— JoinhistorianMikeDixoatSouth CoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.foraonehourinterestingpresentationonthehistoryofmurder,accidents,andcrime alongAmericanrailroadsthroughoutthe years.Learnaboutcold-bloodedkillings, JesseJames-likelocaltrainrob beries, andseriousaccidentsbothnationally andlocally.Free,registrationisappreciated,andavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,

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BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from11a.m.to1p.m.duringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.” Selbyville Museum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe

BethanyBeach,DE19930

MahjongClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s MahjonggroupmeetseveryWednesdayat 1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnot required,butpriorplayingexperienceis preferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

SpeakerSeries— Whetherit’scommuning withnature,helpinginhealthcare,or beingabookworm,therearevolunteeropportunitiesinSussexCounty.BobbiJoTice fromVolunteer50+willdiscusshowthe organizationcanconnectyouwiththevolunteeropportunitiesattheirnearly100 communitypartnersatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m..Formoreinformation,call 3 02-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewi sopenonWednesdays throughAug.28from10a.m.to1p.m. NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe

April17

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.us or bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 CrafternoonforAges10-17— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forsomefunand easycraftprojectswhilelisteningtomusic (theDJwilltakeyourrequests!)Makean eggsculpturefromstring,glueandaballoon,orassembleacolorfulrainbowmobile.Assembleanddecorateacatapultfor jellybeans,thentestitout!Free,materialsprovidedbetween2-4p.m.whilesup-

DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org. CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof

plieslast.Free,registrationisappreciated, andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

NativeTrees&Crafts— ROOTSYouthDevelopmentwillteachelementaryagechildrenaboutthevitalrolenativetreesplay insustainingourecosystems,atSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.Participantswill createone-of-a-kind nature-inspiredartworkusingtreerubbingsandleafprints whilediscoveringhowtreesprotectsoil, provideshelter,andpurifyourair.Free, registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

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Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. MenofFaith— SalemChurchi nSelbyvillehostsMenofChristMealsonthe thirdWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to 7p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,and bothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable. ReCharge— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to 7p.m.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

EvergreeneisyourSemi-CustomBuilderattheDelaware Beacheswithover15yearsofexperienceindeliveringhighest

andreceiveafreecomprehensivecostestimate!

CommunityCareEvent— Chick-Fil-Ain MillsboroishostingaCommunityCare eventfrom7a.m.to9p.m.,and10percentoftheday’sproceedswillbenefitthe NanticokeIndianAssociation’sScholarship Fund.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-3.Stories, songsandinteractiveplaypromoteearly literacyandengagementwithotherchildreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren’s room .Registrationisnotrequired.For questions,call(302)732-9351.ThelibraryisalsoonFacebookandInstagram. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

April18

FreeSpringBulbTour— DelawareBotanic GardensatPepperCreekishostingafree springbulbtourfrom2-3p.m.,withpaid admission.Membersareadmittedfree, andnon-memberspaya$15admission fee.Children16andyoungerareadmitted free,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Visit delawaregardens.org.

April19

EarthDayCelebration— Delaware

BotanicGardensatPepperCreekishostinganEarthDayCelebrationfrom9a.m. to4p.m.Thefacilityisofferingfreeadmissionforall.Visitdelawaregardens.org.

LibraryCommunityYardSale— Join Fra nkfordPublicLibraryfortheFrankford PublicLibrary’sCommunityYardSalefrom 10a.m.to1p.m.Findbooks,spring clothing,homedécor,andmore,justin timeforEaster.Wanttobeavendor?ContactMindy.blevins@lib.de.usorcall302732-9351forapplicationandformore information.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

STEMKits— Familiesareinvitedtostopin FrankfordPublicLibrarytopickupafree STEMkitfromEnginee rEarlywithcompleteactivities,materials,andinstructions. Workwithustoassembleandhavefunor takeyourkithome.Recommendedfor ages6-12.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

April20

EasterSunriseService— EasterSunrise ServicewillbeheldatPrinceGeorge’s Chapelat6:30a.m.Thisissponsoredby TheFriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapel. Therewillbespecial singingbytheVeasey Family,andaspecialmessagebyRev. MikeEnnisfromTheRiverChurch.Allare welcome.Formoreinformation,callVickie at(302)730-3824orJoAnnat(302) 858-2720.

April21

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,posture s,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onApril7and isavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlya cceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

TeenYogaforStressRelief— Stressed outfromendlesshomework,socialpressureandlifeingeneral?Ages11-17are invitedtoSouthCoastalLibraryat12p.m. tode-stresswithafreeone-houryoga classledbySarahSchaber,RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor.Inthisclass,wewill moveandstretchourbodiestohelpdecreasestressandanxiety,improvefocus andconce ntration,andincreasestrength, flexibility,andconfidence.Together,we willlearninvaluabletoolsandtechniques thatcanhelpusthroughoutourentire lives.Andthisistheperfectagetostart! Nopreviousexperiencerequired.Wear somethingcomfortable,andpleasebringa yogamatortowel.Registrationopensat 12pmonMarch31andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling

302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSo uthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foraforafuntimeof knittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April22

KitchenHerbGarden— SandyDaniels fromInlandBaysGardenCenterwillteach youaboutthegrowingrequirements,harvestingandprese rvationmethodsofcommonandunusualherbs,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:15a.m.and1p.m.Shewill thenguideyouthroughplantingyourown culinaryherbgardenpottotakehome. Free,butregistrationisverylimitedand required.Patronscanregisterforoneor theothersession,butnotboth.Youmay registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Mommy&MeTime— Thi sprogramisdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone-on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityorcraft,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

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PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

April23

StoryTimewiththeChesapeakeMermaid— JointheChesapeakeMermaid foranenchantingstorytellingof"TheGiantsoftheBay"atSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.Thisinteractiveexperience includesmovement,song,andbaycreaturesignlanguage—perfectforengaging youngmindsandimaginations.Stick aroundafterwardforaspecialphotoop withtheChesapeakeMermaid!Free,for childrenbirth–age5.Noregistrationrequired,butparent-caregivermustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue ,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 14Adult.Free,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided.Registerat southcoastal.l ib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

AerospaceSTEMProjects— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10a.m.forthe DelawareAerospaceEducationFoundation for‘Inertia’,whichincludesfundemonstrationswithNewton’sFirstLaw.Registrationisrequested.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingfrankford.lib.de.us.or Call302-732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @fr ankfordlibrary.

MahjongClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s MahjonggroupmeetseveryWednesdayat 1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnot required,butpriorplayingexperienceis preferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April24

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:3 0a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

31911 Surf Road, Bethany Beach

$7,500,000

A rare offering in the highly sought-after quiet community of Sussex Shores! This classic 1960s beach home, designed as a replica of the original Fenwick Island Life-Saving Station, exudes timeless coastal charm with three levels, ve bedrooms, and a distinctive cupola offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Thoughtful craftsmanship and unique woodworking throughout make this home a treasure for those who appreciate vintage coastal architecture. Walking distance to the heart of Bethany Beach, with its shops, dining, and entertainment. Stunning ocean views. Sold furnished with exclusions. Call Brian Crowley (c) 302-539-4013

counter. The nished basement has a family room, a fth BR, and a full BA. Offers plenty of storage and a walkout to the backyard. The fenced yard features a deck plus a shed for extra storage. 2-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Home offers plenty of outdoor space and privacy. Located just 30 minutes from Delaware beaches. Call Sherry Ternahan (c) 302-745-2273

54 S Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach

$6,995,000

This is the rst oceanfront, 8BR home to hit the market in downtown Bethany Beach in years. Breathtaking ocean views, offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and unforgettable seaside living. The open-concept main level places the gourmet kitchen, dining room, and great room under soaring vaulted ceilings. The luxurious primary suite offers its own private screened-in porch along with a spa-like en suite featuring an oversized shower and a soaking tub. Smart design touches include a private elevator, 4-car garage, multiple outdoor showers, and a private walkway to the sand. And for those interested in rental potential, this home generates over $100,000 per season in income.

1 S Shore Dr, North Bethany

$2,700,000

Luxury waterfront home on the Indian River Inlet with stunning views throughout. Exceptional amenities, modern features and unbeatable location. Spacious BRs, propane replaces in main living area and primary BR. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen make it perfect for entertaining. Multiple decks, large garage with storage, plus addtl garage/workshop with A/C. Off-street parking for at least six cars. Elevator access to all levels. Eco-friendly solar power system. Fishing directly from the property, community pool and tennis courts. Convenient boat launch.

Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333

37138 Ocean Park Ln, Fenwick Island

$3,750,000

Breathtaking 5-BR, 4.5-BA home just one house from the ocean in the exclusive gated community of Fenwick Acres. Offering the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience, features include 5 spacious BRs, 4-/2 BAs, 2 addt’l outdoor showers, changing areas and ½ BA. Open living, dining, and kitchen areas ideal for entertaining. Cozy den with wet bar, propane replace off kitchen, ample decks on two levels and large screened porch, state-of-the-art sound system and comprehensive alarm system. Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333

29539 East Dr, North Bethany

$2,750,000

Welcome to your new beach home with 5 BR and 4.5 BA located in Cotton Patch Hills in North Bethany. Just yards away from the beach. Outdoor shower, many decks, three-season room, and hot tub! On the main level, this home features four bedrooms & three baths, one an ensuite. The washer/dryer, a large walk-in closet, and a wraparound deck complete this level. The top level features a large great room/dining space and a kitchen complete with new stainless

the Shore for Over 50 Years

1 Hemlock Dr., Bethany Meadows

$199,900

Perfect location to build your new home in a community with low HOA fees. Bethany Meadows is in the heart of Ocean View and Bethany Beach areas. Charming community offers a serene lifestyle, natural beauty, fantastic amenities and ideal location close to beach and its attractions. One of the few remaining lots in the community, this is an exceptional opportunity for a year-round or summer residence. Note that despite the Frankford address (with lower taxes), this community is closer to Ocean View & Bethany Beach. Use 38458 Hemlock Dr., Frankford, DE 19945 for GPS. Call Sherry Ternahan (c) 302-745-2273

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-3.Stories, songsandinteractiveplaypromoteearly literacyandengagementwithotherchildreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren’s room.Registrationisnotrequired.For questions,call(302)732-9351.ThelibraryisalsoonFacebookandInstagram. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuch asdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

TeenMovie:SonictheHedgehog3— Comehangout,eatpizza,andwatcha movieatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30 p.m.onour4ktheaterset-up.Movies RatedG-PG13.ForAges12andup.Registrationisrequiredforpizzaorder.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrank-

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BingoNight— SelbyvilleElksishosting BingoattheirBishopville,Md.,location,at 13324WorcesterHighway.Doorsopenat 5:30p.m.andthegamesstartat7p.m. Thecostis$25toplay.Therewillbecash prizes,specialgames,aJackpotBonanza, pulltabs,refreshments,rafflesanddoor prizes.Mustbe18oroldertoplay.

April25

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonard at10a.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’snext monthlymeetingaboutcrocheting,knitting andneedleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome.Seewhatothersaremakingandget inspirationinthisfungroupmeeting.Free, registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

YarnBannerCraft— JoinRachelatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafunand

easyDIYyarnbannercraft!Youwilllear n aboutCreativebug,adatabaseoffreeart andcraftclassesbroughttoyoubythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary,as youfollowavideoclasstocreateastylish yarnbanneryoucandisplayinyouroffice orhome.Allmaterialsareprovidedwitha varietyofyarnsizesandcolorsavailable. Free,forages18-plus.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAven ue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

FamilyFunDay— TheSocietyofSt.VincentdePaul(SVdP),St.AnnConference, BethanyBeach,willbeholdingaFamily FunDayatMillvilleBoardwalkfrom3to8 p.m.Therewillbefunforallages,includingminiaturegolf,go-carts,arcade games,homemadeicecreamandmore. Therewillalsobea50/50drawingand basketraffles.Aportionoftheproceeds willgotoSVdP,anon-profitgroupthat helpsneighborsinneedwithfood,shelter, clothingan dotheressentialservices.For moreinformation,call(302)236-9279.

April26

PancakeFundraiser— TheBethanyBeach FireCompanyPancakeFundraiserwillbe heldfrom7to11a.m.atTheSaltedRim inMillville.Thisisall-you-can-eat,andis $16foradults,and$5forchildren2-12. Themenuincludespancakes,eggs, sausage,juice,coffeeortea.Bloody Marysandmimosasareavailableforan extracost.Ticketsareavailableatthe door.Formoreinformation,callLinda S mithat(484)888-8654.

YardSale— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCo. Auxiliaryishostingayardsaleatthefire hallfrom8a.m.tonoon.Fortableinquiries,call(302)537-0143.

ArtsandCraftsMarket— Sonshine EquineishostinganArtsandCraftsMarketundertheiroutdoorcoveredpavilion from9a.m.to1p.m.Tablescost$40, andyoucanregisterforonebycalling BrendaKliegmanat(302)706-5183.

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGra b&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesyofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth.Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdesk whilesupplieslast.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518

It’sFreeatYourLibrary— Newtothe areaorthelibrary?Haven'tvisitedalibraryinyearsandwonderwhat’s changed?Learnabouttheamazingresources,eventsandse rvicesthelibrary offersforfree,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:15a.m.!Westillhavethousandsof booksforborrowing,butwealsoofferfree accesstostreamingmovies/tvshows, music,eBooks,eMagazines,eAudiobooks, discountpassestolocalattractionsand parks,accesstohistoricalnewspapers, genealogicalresourcesandonlineclasses. WealsoletyouborrowChromebooksand Wi-Fihotspots,bloodpressurecuffs,jigsawpuzzles,gamesandmuchmore.We’ll b rieflydescribehowtonavigatetoahandfulofthesewonders.Pickupacalendarof freeeducationalandentertainingevents forallages.Registerandfindoutmoreat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walkinsalsoaccepted. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE ArtfulRelaxationforAges13-Plus— Needtounwind?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.forupto90minutesof easy,relaxingartprojectswithsoothing background music.Chooseoneofthree projectsthatdon’trequireanyartistictalent.Coloringpagesandpaint-by-sticker alsoavailable.Free,allmaterialsprovided whilesupplieslast.Forages13-Adult. Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Take-a-plant,Leave-a-plant— Grabyour extraplantsandcuttingsandjoinFra nkfordPublicLibraryat10a.m.foraspringtimeplantswapwhereyoucanmeetother plantenthusiasts,shareyourexcess plants.Noplantsarerequiredtoparticipate—justcomeandtakeplantstoget gardening.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

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BreakfastandLunch— TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliarywillbe preparingandsellingbreakfastandlunch sandwichesatthefirehallfrom7a.m.to noon.Therewillalsobeabakesaletable. VendorsmaycontactNicoleat(850)3245008byApril19torentspace.

April27

FashionShowLuncheon— TrendyShore BoutiqueispresentingaFashionshow LuncheonatCrippleCreekCountryClubat noon.ThisishostedbyRejuvenationSkin Wellness&Ae sthetics,andwillbenefit PhillipShowellElementarySchool.There willbearaffle,50/50/fashionsandskin caredealsavailableforpurchase.Tickets are$50perperson,andcanbepurchased atTrendyShoreandRejuvenation.

TourofHistoricChapel— The Prince George’sChapelMuseumwillbeopenfor

afreetourfrom1:30to4:30p.m.For moreinformation,callVickieat(302)7323824orJoAnnat(302)858-2720.Ifno answer,pleaseleaveanumberandmessageandyourcal lwillbereturned.

SpringDinnerDance— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvawillbeholdingadinner danceatSt.Andrew’sParishCenterinOcean City,Md.,from1to5p.m.Therewillbea polishplatter,dessert,beer,wineandsoda included.Thecostis$40.Therewillbevarietymusicby“JoyTrio.”Allarewelcome.For moreinformation,call(443)857-9054.

April28

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam

yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Regi strationopensat12p.m.onApril7and isavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foraforafuntimeof knittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Findus onFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April29

FraudandScamPrevention— Learnthe basicsofhowyoucanprotectyourself againstfraudandscamswithChiefFoley oftheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentat thisfreelibraryprogram,atSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.Free,registrationis

availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

VinyasaYoga— J oinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclass,atSouth CoastalLibraryat4:45p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayogamatandfoam blocks.Registrationopensat4pmon April22andisavailableat southcoastal. lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Learnthe basics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpaintingwithwatercolorsattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.Thismonth,we'lluse threeprimarycolorstocreaturebeautiful tulips.Techniques:wetinwet,easypencil drawing,useofdifferencene gativespace backgroundtechniques,usingsalt,straw andwatercolorwash.Registrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April30

StoryTimewithBeachBugs— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.fora destinationStoryTimeatthePricklyPear Trail!We’lldiscoverandlearnaboutbugs, creaturesandplantlife!Youcanexpecta shorttrailtromptoc elebrateEarthDay! Free,foraages2-5(infantsiblingswelcome),registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

DigitalPhotographyClass— Ifyou've nevertakenaformalphotographyclass andareusingadigitalcamera(DSLR)for takingphotographsin"automode,"but wonderingwhatalltheotherdialsandselectionsareforan dhowtousethem,this classisforyou!Professionalphotographer TomKennedywillteachyouaboutshutter speed,aperturesettings,andwhatISOis allabout,andhowthesefeaturesworktogethertoproduceagreatphoto,atSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Learntoeffectivelyusethelandscape,sports,night, andportraitsettings,aswellasA,PorS choices.Camerasarenotrequired,butif youhaveaDSLRormirrorlesscamera, pleasebringittoclassalongwithyour l enses.Registrationisrequiredforthis free,three-hourclassandavailable https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

MahjongClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s MahjonggroupmeetseveryWednesdayat 1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnot required,butpriorplayingexperienceis preferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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FRIDAY

Grosse Pointe Garden Society (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

The group wakes to a perilous frost, which wrecks the garden and brings prying eyes to their stash. Later, Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) and Patty (Nancy Travis) vie for Doug’s (Alexander Hodge) attention. And, Catherine (Aja Naomi King) receives a surprise.

Great Performances

(12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.

Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki explore Frédéric Chopin’s life, Polish roots and his journey to Paris, delving into the composer’s musical evolution and the powerful connection to his homeland that he continued to foster while living in France.

SATURDAY

The Ten Commandments (7) WMDT 7 p.m.

It must be Easter if Moses (Charlton Heston) is parting the Red Sea much to Pharaoh’s (Yul Brynner) chagrin. As God calls Moses to lead his people out of bondage and to the Promised Land, he climbs Mount Sinai to receive God’s message.

Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

Monique Smith (Yaya DaCosta) felt out of place in her family. Living in constant fear of abuse, she dreamed of finding a family that loved her. When she discovers she’s not actually related, she searches to find her identity. Kadeem Isaiah also stars.

SUNDAY

2025 Masters Tournament (6) WBOC 2 p.m.

Live from the famous Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., the top players in men’s golf compete for a chance at wearing the legendary Green Jacket. Last year, Scottie Scheffler won the tournament with a score of 11 under par.

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

Although King Henry’s (Damian Lewis) wish for an heir comes true, the birth costs Jane (Lydia Leonard) her life. So, it falls to Cromwell (Mark Rylance) to find the king a new bride. Then, with Europe in disarray, Cromwell looks to form a new alliance.

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MONDAY

2025 WNBA Draft (28) ESPN 7:30 p.m.

Live from The Shed in New York City, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces the draft picks. As determined during the Draft Lottery, the Dallas Wings own the first pick, with the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics owning the next picks.

Below Deck Down Under (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

During the latest episode of this nautical reality series, the crew of the Katina see a drastic crew dynamic shift following an intense evening. Later in the episode, a disagreement over plating causes a clash between Tzarina and Lara.

The Corridors of Power (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

Featuring interviews with over 30 political heavyweights including Henry Kissinger, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, this documentary analyzes the U.S.’s response to reports of genocide, war crimes and mass atrocities over the past 40 years.

TUESDAY

The Cleaning Lady (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

As Season 4 continues, Thony (Élodie Yung) attempts to keep her new career as a surgical intern for a small community hospital and her new position in the Sin Cara cartel far apart. However, it’s only a matter of time until they crash into one another.

The Valley (61) BRAV 9:15 p.m.

As it gets hotter outside, tension is at an all-time high in the Valley during this season premiere. After their separation, Jax and Brittany figure out what’s next for them as individuals. Meanwhile, Jesse and Michelle adapt to co-parenting. American Masters (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This documentary explores the life and career of cartoonist Art Spiegelman and the impact of his work — especially his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, “Maus: A Survivor’s Tale” — through archival footage, stills, illustrations and interviews.

WEDNESDAY

The Conners (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Although it might seem routine, daily life can weigh one down. However, a loving family like that of the Conners can make that weight more bearable. By using love, humor and perseverance, the Conners conquer everything that comes their way.

Sherlock & Daughter (3) CW 9 p.m.

While trying to solve a global conspiracy involving his archenemy, Prof. Moriarty (Dougray Scott), Sherlock Holmes (David Thewlis) teams with a young Native-American woman (Blu Hunt) to determine the identity of her mother’s killer.

The Future of Nature (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

Humanity has the ability to make a world where all can thrive. During this series finale, scientists examine how people are integrating their modern lives with nature for a better future. Uma Thurman provides narration for the series.

THURSDAY

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes (23) A&E 8 p.m.

Former “First 48” detectives host a new episode of this true crime docuseries. First, the Miami PD’s investigation into the death of a retired police captain leads them to New Jersey. Then, a corrections officer and her son are shot dead in their home.

Next Level Chef (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

The search for the world’s next culinary superstar continues as the remaining chefs battle it out in a cooking gauntlet. In order to survive, the chefs will need to consider the advice of mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

When Capt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) receives a mysterious phone call that leads detectives to the scene of a brutal murder, SVU reaches out to the 2-7 for help. Their combined effort uncovers a pattern of rape and murder targeting marginalized women.

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TheIndianRiverHighSchool Unifiedtrack-and-fieldteamis readytocompeteinitssecondseason.

“Thestudentsareexcitedtoget theseasonstarted,”saidassistant coachLoriannSentman.“Theyhave beenpracticingtomakesurethey’re aspreparedaspossible.Thecoaches aremoreconfidentnowthatwehave aseasonunderourbelts.Lastyear, welearnedalotabouttheinsand outsofUnifiedtrack.Thisseason, welookforwardtoensuringthatour athletescompetetotheirpotential.”

Keyreturneeswillincludesenior ElmerHernandezCaballero,who placedintheSpecialOlympicsinvitationalHenlopenConferencemeet

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’soccer teamdidnotenjoytheir returntripfromCaesar RodneyonTuesday, April8.

TheIndianshadsuffereda5-0setbackto theirrivalsandfellto32overalland3-3in HenlopenConference play.

CaesarRodney eruptedforthreegoals inthegame’sfirst17 minutes.Sophomore AnnaHake,junior AveryLykensandjunior Ky’LeiahLaRuewere thefirst-halfgoal-scorers.SeniorAlexandra LeNoirandLykens addedsecond-half markers.Sophomore goalkeeperEvaShepard madeninesavestoearn theshutout.

JuniorgoalkeeperTiarraWaters made15savesforIndianRiver.

IRUnifiedtrack-and-fieldexcitedforitssecondseason

IndianRiverHighSchool’sUnifiedtrack-and-fieldteamposesforaphotoonthe track.Theteamisexcitedtocompeteinitssecondseason.

andstatetournamentlastyearinthe 200-meterdash.Inaddition,junior BraydenBennetchreturnsasastate tournamentrunner-upinthelong jump.AndseniorteamleaderDonald“HypeMan”Lingoalsoreturns. Onepromisingnewcomerwillbe freshmanHeyslerChilelEscalante, whoprovedtobeanoffensivebeast withhisspeedintheUnifiedflag footballteam’sstatechampionship runinthefall.

“Heysleralsogotbigatcritical momentsfortheUnifiedbasketball team’sdefenseontheirwaytothe statechampionship,”saidSentman, whoisassistingheadcoachJamaal Bivens.“Weareexcitedtoseewhat Heysleraccomplishesintrack.Heis dippinghistoesintoalittlebitof everythinginthe100-and400meterdashes,andthelongjump.”

IRgirls’soccerloses5-0atCaesarRodney

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shaPurnell-Smithscoredherfirst twovarsitygoalsasthevisitingIndianshandledHenlopenConference

rivalSeafordon Thursday,April3.

Waterswasmaking hersecondstartafter replacingsophomore CatherineBunting, whowasinjuredlate ina2-1victoryover SussexTechonMarch 27.

Purnell-Smith scoredinthe17th minutetoextendIRs leadto3-0,then addedhersecond markerinthe29th minuteastheIndians builta7-0leadby halftime.

JuniorforwardAlly TuckerandjuniorforwardKamdynShockleyalsohitthebackof thenetandaddedtwo assistseach,while sophomoreforward CamdonBlades,juniormidfielderReece Forrey,freshmanforwardAilynMercadoandfreshman midfielderRosaliaCastrejon-Galvez eachcontributedgoals.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Heaccomplishedaloftygoalin justoneyearwiththeIndianRiver HighSchoolwrestlingteam.

SeniorgrapplerHobeGivensfinishedhisseniorseasonwitharesoundingthird-placefinishinthe 126-poundbracketattheDIAAindividualchampionshipwrestling tournamentonFeb.28andMarch1.

Thepowerful5-foot-5studentathletetransferfromSussexTech wonfourofhisfivematchesatthe tournament,finishingtheseason witha43-12won-lostrecord.He alsoendedhiscareerwitha129-53 recordandthreestateplacements,in third,fifthandeighth.

GivenshasnowcommittedtoArcadiaUniversity,aprivateschoollocatedinCheltenhamTownship,a suburbofPhiladelphia.TheKnights areaNCAADivisionIIImember schoolthatcompetesintheMidAtlanticFreedomConference.

HereisthestoryofhowGivens’ hardworkandsuccessaretakinghim tothenextlevel.

HobeGivens

Residentof: Frankford

Collegeyouarecommittingto: ArcadiaUniversity,aprivateschoollocated inCheltenhamTownship,asuburbof Philadelphia.TheKnightsareaNCAA DivisionIIImemberschoolthatcompetesintheMidAtlanticFreedom Conference.

Whatsportareyoucommittingfor? Men’swrestling

Pleaseidentifyyourbestachievementasahighschoolstudent-athlete. “Mybestachievementshavebeenearningthestatechampionshipforfreestyle andGrecowrestlingin2023,”said Givens.

Namesofyourparents. Jennifer

GivensandKyleGivens

Name(s)ofrelative(s)whohaveor nowattend/playsportsatIndianRiver High: RoxyGivens

Name(s)ofcoach(es)whorecruited you: AlverniaUniversitymen’swrestling headcoachDavidStevens.

Whatsubjectwillyoumajorin?

Business

Describetheemotionsyouarefeelingaboutyourcommitment. “I’mfeelingveryexcitedaboutmycommitment tocollege.I’mgladit’sonlytwoanda halfhoursaway.”

Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromIRcoaches,AthleticDirectorToddFuhrmann,the administration,etc. “Ihavereceived endlessamountsofsupportfromallof mycoachesandfromtheadministration.”

Describethesupportyou’vereceivedfromyourparentsandfamily. “I havereceivedagreatamountofsupport frommyclosefamilyandfriends.”

Whatis/areyourcareergoal(s)? “To becomeaDelawarestatetrooper.”

Arethereanycommentsyou’dlike toaddforthisstory? “I’mhopefulthat my youngersister,Laila,willfollowin myfootstepsandwrestleforthegreat coachingstaffatIndianRiverHigh.”

Senior/Girls’ Softball

The University of Rhode Island women’s softball commit is an outstanding leadoff hitter who sets the table for her teammates. Through the Indians’ first four games, Sophie has ripped seven hits in 12 at bats, including a double, triple and two homers. Scurci has also drawn five walks and scored nine runs, including three in the Indians’ recent 10-5 victory over Henlopen Conference rival Caesar Rodney.

Photo Courtesy of Lauren Holsen

Indiansdropfirstgameoftheseasononthediamond IRSportsReport

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHigh Schoolbaseballteamhascertainlyenjoyedtheearlyportion ofits2025regular-season schedule,havingplayedfiveof itsfirstsixgamesatthe friendlyconfinesofTheReservation.Inthosesixcontests, theywent5-1,havingdropped theirfirstgameoftheseason onFriday,April4,ina3-2decisiontovisitingOdessa.

Alltold,inthosesixgames, theIRoffensehasscoredan impressive60runs,whileallowingjust11.Theteamhas beengettingcontributionsfrom allacrosstheroster,attheplate, inthefieldandonthebump fromthepitchingstaff.

Intheirfirstsetbackofthe seasonlastweek,theIndiansfinallyhadtheirbatscooled downthanksinlargepartto theDucks’KaydenMejias,who pitchedthefirst3.2inningsbeforeturningtheballoverto DylanSchrimpffortheremainderofthegame.Mejiasallowedonehitduringhistimeonthe mound,withSchimpfpickingupthe wininrelief,coveringthefinal3.1 inningswithonehitallowed.

lead2-1withanothersolotallyin thethird.

TyWeber(double)andChase RuleyhadthetwohitsfortheIndians,whohadjumpedouttoanearly 1-0leadinthebottomofthefirstinning.However,theDucksresponded witharunoftheirowntotieitin thetopofthesecondandtookthe

IRansweredbackinitsbottom halfofthefourthinningtoeventhe scoreat2-2,butOdessawouldscore thego-ahead—andeventualgamewinningrun—inthetopofthe sixthoffAlexBehornar,whowas taggedwiththeloss.

TheIndiansweresettobebackin actiononThursday,April10,(after

CoastalPointpresstime)witha doubleheader—simultaneouslywith thesoftballteam—attheLower SussexLittleLeaguecomplexatthe PyleCenterinRoxana,startingat7 p.m.Thetwoteamswillbeplaying againstWoodbridgeinaspecial CancerAwarenessNight“Strikeout Cancer”event,withalltheproceeds fromtheeventgoingtosupportresearchonfibrolamellarhepatocellu-

larcarcinoma,whichisarare formoflivercancerthatformer IndianRiverstudent-athlete AustinGrisewasdiagnosed withlastyear.

Tennis

Indiansdropclose matchwithSmyrna

It’sbeenawin-one,lose-one starttothe2025campaignfor boththeIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’andgirls’tennis teams.Theirmostrecentbattle onthehardcourtscameagainst theEaglesofSmyrna,inoneof those“lose-one”encounters.

RaulLabariasVeguillasgot theIndiansoffontheright footwitha7-5,6-4winatfirst singlesovertheEagles’Luke Ryder,andAtsushiKajita pickedupthesecondpoint withaquick,straight-set6-0, 6-2decisionatthirdsingles overFredAdoe.LandonArauz droppedahard-fought3-6,4-6 matchtoSmyrna’sEverett Mace.

Inthedoubles,bothmatches weretoughbattlesinwhichtheIndianscameupjustshort.

ThefirstdoublesduoofMarshall HerringandJadenShockleylostto Smyrna’sBrycePainterandAiden Barclay1-6,6-7(3-7).Atsecond doubles,theIRtandemofMiguel GuineaandLucaDonatolostby identical4-6,4-6scorestotheEa-

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gles’ChristopherWessehandTyrone Davidson.

Forthegirls,thefirstandthird singlesalsowontheirmatches,like theirmalecounterparts.

IR’sGraceDealeoutlasted Smyrna’sSherryLin6-3,7-6(7-3) inthetiebreakerforthefirstpointof thematch,whileatthirdsingles,Mia MacIsaacdefeatedtheEagles’ AyannaWalton,6-2,6-2.Atsecond singles,theIndians’SaraDeeryfell toSmyrna’sIsabellaMancini,5-7,06.

DoublesactionsawIR’sKendyl WrightandAlisonSwartzfallto Smyrna’sAvaTushandGabriella Charles,1-6,2-6,atfirstdoubles. TheEagles’ZoeTownsendand MakaylaLecatesprovidedthedecidingpointoverallinthematchatseconddoublesastheytookdownthe Indians’LeilaniEhlersandLucille Feathers,0-6,3-6.

BoththeIRboysandgirlswere settobebackinactiononWednesday,April9,(afterCoastalPoint presstime)withahomematch againstHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisionrivalSeaford. Theboyswerealsosettobeathome onThursday,April10,againstdistrictrivalSussexCentral,whilethe girlsweretotravelupRoute113to battletheGoldenKnights.

Golf

IRmatchwith Laurelwashedout

MotherNaturewasthewinneron Monday,April7,whenshedropped aconsiderableamountofcoldrain onthearea,wipingoutallthelocal highschoolsportsaction,including theIndianRiverHighSchoolgolf matchplannedatHooper’sLanding againstHACSouthDivisionfoe Laurel.

TheIndiansweretobebackin actionontheirhomecourse—Bear TrapDunesGolfClub—onThurs-

day,April11,hostingtheSpartansof LakeForest(1-3).IR(0-3)wasstill lookingfortheirfirstwinofthe 2025season.

Track-and-field Indianssweeptri-meet

TheIndianRiverHighSchool track-and-fieldteamsflexedtheir collectivemusclesinsweepingatrimeetwithvisitingWoodbridgeand HollyGrove(Md.)ChristianSchool onTuesday,April8.

TheIRgirlswon11events againstWoodbridge,whilealso addingaplethoraofsecond-and third-placefinishes.TheIndians sweptalltheeventsagainstHolly Grove.

IR’sArianaSturgis(100-meter, 200-meter),TaliyahMcCray(shot put,discus)andPaytonLamberty (longjump,highjump)eachwona pairofindividualeventsduringthe meetagainsttheBlueRaiders.

ShayneVanZeewasawinnerin the400,whileEmilyDavistookfirst inthe3,200-meter,MadelynFaucett wonthetriplejumpandSageDelniccofinishedatthetopofthepole vaulteventfortheIndians’girls’ squadagainstWoodbridge.

Ontheboys’sideofthings,IR alsowon11eventsagainstWoodbridgeandsweptwithfirst-placefinishesagainstHollyGrove.

DoublewinnersfortheIndians includedTre’ZhonWestin(110hurdles,300hurdles),CadeDonnelly (1,600-meter,3,200-meter)andJ.P. Loose(longjump,triplejump). OtherwinnersforIRincludedDarnellStokes(100-meter)andZhen Wu(polevault),aswellasTeamAin the4x100-meterand4x400-meter relays.ThequartetofAidenMagee, DavidMiller,JacksonLovinsand Donnellywonthe4x800-meterrelay toroundouttheday’svictoriesfor theIndians.

TheIndianswillhostLaurelon Tuesday,April15,atTheReservation,whentheywillhavetheirSeniorRecognitionNightfestivities.

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IRgirls’softballfallstoundefeatedCapeHenlopen

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’softballteamdroppeda13-1 verdicttovisitingCapeHenlopenon Tuesday,April8.

TheVikings’16-hitattackhelped improvetheirrecordto6-0.They haveoutscoredtheiropponentsbyan aggregatecountof89-2.TheIndians areonlythesecondteamtoscorea runthisseasonagainsttheVikings thisseason.IRHSseniorKatie Lasherdrewabases-loadedwalkin thesecondinningtoscoretheIndians’onlyrun.

TheVikingstooka3-0leadin thevisitors’secondonRBI-singlesby seniorsAbigailCrouchandAvaCalciano,andarun-scoringsacrificefly offthebatofseniorAliviaHeers.

Capeexpandeditsleadto7-1 withfourrunsinthethirdframeon atwo-rundoublebyseniorBrianna Windish,Crouch’sRBIgroundout andCalciano’sRBIsingle.Senior EdenFrederick’sRBIbasehitmade it8-1inthefourth.

Inthefifthinning,Heersdrilleda three-runhomer,freshmanJordynn Bowesmackedarun-scoringdouble andFrederickdroveinarunona groundouttofinishthescoring.

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MembersofIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’softballteamstandinline,readyto honorfamilymemberswhoarefirstresponders.

TheIndiansmanagedthreehits —adoublebyjuniorZoeQuillen andsinglesoffthebatsofsenior GracieHobanandGoldey-Beacom CollegecommitJillianCoulbourn.

whilesophomoreParkerO’Shields andShawUniversityCommit Se’TaraMcGeeeachknockedina pairofmarkers.

The12-hitattacksupportedwinningpitcherQuillenandsophomore relieverMaggieBare,whostruckout fourandallowedonehitinherfour inningsofreliefworktoearnthe save.

IRHSeruptedforthreefirst-inningrunsonWille’sRBIdouble,a run-scoringsinglebyO’Shieldsand Lasher’srun-producinggrounder. Coulbourn’sRBIfielder’schoicein thesecondmadeit4-1.

TheIndianseruptedforfiveruns inthethirdonWille’stwo-runsingle,Coulbourn’srun-scoringbasehit andMcGee’sRBIsingletomakeit 9-1.Lasher’ssacrificeflydrovein IR’sfinalruninthefourth.

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SophomoreAutumnWilleand Coulbourneachdroveinthreeruns toleadtheIndianstovictoryover visitingHenlopenConferencerival CaesarRodneyonThursday,April3. LasheraddedapairofRBIs,

TheRidersscoredarunonawild pitchinthesecondinning.Junior KaitlynKrass’sRBIsingleandjunior Za’NiyaMcMullen’stwo-runbase hitinthefourthcuttheIRleadto 9-4,andanIndianRivererrorinthe seventhframeaccountedfortheRiders’finalrun.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’lacrossecontingentfinishedthe weekwithathree-gamelosing streak.Buttheirmostrecentsetback, a16-6verdictatWorcesterPrepin Berlin,Md.,onFriday,April4,did littletodampenthespiritsofthe student-athletesortheirheadcoach.

“Whileit’sunfortunatethatwe havebeenonthelosingendofthe lastthreegames,wehavestressedthe importanceofrecognizingthatwhile welostthegame,wewon’tlosethe lesson,”saidbenchbossDave Spencerafterhisteamfellto2-4 overalland1-2inHenlopenConferencecompetition.“We’vetalked aboutthemiscuesthatwe’vehad thatarehurtingus.We’retryingto avoidmistakesandwanttoplayhigh percentagelacrossesothatwehavea betteropportunitytowingames.

“Theboysaredoingagreatjob recognizingtheirmistakesandworkinghardtocorrectthemandavoid thesamemishapsinthefuture,” Spenceradded.“Anyonewhohas beenaroundthesportforalongtime knowsthatexperienceisthekeyto playingwell.Ourplayershavebeen workinghardandlearningalot. Now,wehavetostarttoputitalltogetherandmakeagoodruntowin theHenlopenConferenceSouthern Divisiontitleandgetintothestate playoffs.Despitethislosingstreak, theteamisfocusingonimproving theirplayandachievingtheirgoals.”

SophomoreattackJackSpencer scoredfourgoalsandfreshmanattackParkerMooreaddedtwomarkersinthenon-conferencematchup.

SeniorgoalkeeperLoganDawson made14savesasIndianRiverfell behind4-2afteronequarter,7-3at halftimeand11-6afterthreeperiods.

“Pr ivateschoolmatchupsarehard forus,”saidSpencer.“Weplayvery hardbutjustcan’tmatchthoseopponents’in-gameexperienceandsituationawareness.”

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TheIndians’furiousrallyon Wednesday,April2,felljustshort.

TrailingHenlopenConference rivalSussexAcademy12-5entering thefourthquarter,thehostIndians dominatedthefinal12minutes.

SeniormidfielderKaiKelley scoredwith54secondsleftinregulation,andsophomoreattackJack Spencerconnected30secondslater, bringingtheGreen&Goldto withintwogoals.

Butscoringtwomarkersoffthe

midfieldfaceoffin24secondsisan impossibletask,andtheIndianslost theirsecondstraightouting.

Spencerfinishedthegamewith fivegoals,whileseniormidfielder AidanBinkoscoredtwice.Dawson madesevensaves.

TheSeahawksdominatedthefirst threequarterswithleadsof6-2after onequarterand8-4athalftime.

SeniorattackBenWarrenledthe Seahawks(2-1overall,2-0inconferenceaction)withfourgoals,while juniormidfielderChaseBallinger, freshmanattackClaytonEmplitand sophomoreattackAnthonyTattoli eachscoredtwice.Juniorgoalkeeper JacksonHagymadeeightsaves.

“Itwasunfortunatethatweallowedthemtojumpouttoanearly leadinthefirstquarter,”saidCoach Spencer.“Wemadealotofmistakes earlythatreallycostus.Wefound ourselvesdown6-2attheendofthe firstquarter,andthenwefinallysettleddowntoplaysoliddefense.

Spencerandhiscoachingstaff wereoptimisticdespitetheIndians’ fourgoaldeficitathalftime.“We knowthatthegameflowswithruns beingmadebybothteams,”Spencer said.“Athalftime,Iaddressedthe teamaboutouridentity,andthatwe neededtocomeoutandshoweveryonewhoweare.We’reateamthat doesn’tbackdownfromachallenge, andwhenweshowupagainstanopponent,theyknowthatthey’regoing togetagoodgamefromIndian River.That’swhoweare.

“Weenteredthesecondhalfplayinghardandmakingsomethings happen,”Spenceradded.“Butthe realmagicwasthefourthquarter. Weplayedfastandaggressive,and reallycapitalizedonouropponent’s miscues.Oncetheyturnedtheball over,ourshootersdidagreatjob puttingtheballinthenettochip awayattheirlead.Ireallylikedthe energythatwebroughtafterhalftime,andalthoughIwishwewould havewonthegame,itwasagreatexperiencetobeapartof.”

Duringhispostgamemeeting, Spencertoldthesquad,“Wecan’t spotouropponentabiglead.We mayrunoutoftimewiththecomeback,whichwedid,”hesaid.

“Buttheboyswereexcitedabout ourcomeback,andtheyknowthatin thegameoflacrosse,thingscan changeinaninstant.Itonlytakes onetinysparktoignitetheteam,and weplayedwiththatsparkinthe fourthquarter.Weneedtoplaywith thaturgencyallthetime.We’re proudofhowhardtheboyshave worked,andwe’reexcitedtoseejust howfarthisteamcango.”

IRboys’volleyballcapturesthreestraightwins

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ volleyballteamwonthreestraight gameslastweek,improvingitsrecordto 5-2overalland3-1inHenlopenConferenceplay.

TheIndians’mostrecenttriumph wasa3-0conquestofhostandconferencerivalSussexAcademyonMonday, April7.

IRHSwoninstraightsets,byscores of25-10,25-14and25-18.

JuniorsetterZachHirneruptedfor 22assists,andsenioroutsidehitter JohnnyDiCarlocontributed14kills, sevendigsandsixserviceaces.Junior defensivespecialistSaulLopezalsohad sevendigs,whilejunioroutsidehitter AmorTownsendprovidedsixkills.

“Ourguysplayedwell,”saidhead coachMikeMarkovic.“We’refindinga goodrhythm.”

ThetriumphgavetheGreen&Gold atwo-gameseasonsweepovertheSeahawks.

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Atwo-hourbusridedidnotweaken thevisitingIndians’competitivejuices.

IRJuniorsetterZachHirn’soutstandingplayhelpedtheIndians’boys’volleyball team winthreestraightgames.

DiCarlocontributed22killsand23 digs, andTownsendadded20killsand 21digsastheIndianswontheirsecond straightgame.

Hirnadded45assistsand17digs, whileseniordefensivespecialistSaul Lopezcontributed15digs.

“Theboysplayedwellandfought hardtowininanupanddownmatch,” saidMarkovic.

IRHSnevertrailed,winningthefirst, thirdandfifthsetsbyscoresof25-21, 25-18and18-16,respectively.

DMAwonthesecondandfourth setsbyidenticalscoresof25-15.

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DiCarloexplodedfor18killsand Hirnadded32assiststoleadtheIndianspastvisitingnon-conferencerival DelmarvaChristianonThursday,April 3.

DiCarloalsomadeninedigs,and Townsendcontributedninekillsand ninedigs.SeniorliberoEvanForjan contributed12digstothewinningeffort.

TheIndianswoninstraightsetsby thescoreof25-11,25-22and25-22.

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IRgirls’lacrosseexplodesfor14-4victory

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SophomoreattacksKennedy WalkerandChloeHarriswereabsolutelyexplosive.

Walkerscoredfourgoals,while Harriscontributedthreemarkersand sixassiststoleadtheIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’lacrossesquadpast hostCambridgeSouth-Dorchester, 14-4,inanon-conferencematchon Tuesday,April8.

TheIndiansimprovedto5-2 overallafterbuildingleadsof4-1 afteronequarter,9-2athalftimeand 12-4afterthreeperiods.

SeniorattackMeredithRoman andjuniorattackJasmineGutierrez eachaddedtwogoals,andsenior goalkeeperChloeMegeemadenine saves.

“Thegirlshavebeenworkingextensivelyontransitioningtheball, runningtheiroffensivesetsanddefensiveformations,”saidheadcoach BillyBonbright.“Thehardworkand effortthey’veputforththepastseveralweekshasdefinitelybeenbeneficial,anditshowsthroughoutthe roster.Wearestilldroppingset passesmorethanIlike,butthatwill comewithtimeastheygainfamiliaritywiththestyleofplayamong eachother.Iamveryhappywith howweareprogressingasateam andthatwe’rebuildingstrongrelationshipsbothonandoffthefield.”

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HarrisscoredbothoftheIndians’ goalsandMageemadeeightsavesas hostIRHSbowedtoperennialstate powerhouseCapeHenlopenonFriday,April4.

“CapeHenlopenisaformidable opponent,”saidBonbright.“Lindsey Underwoodandherstaffhavedevelopedoneofthestrongestprograms forwomen’slacrossethatthestateof Delawarehaseverseen.Itisan honorandaprivilegetobeableto competeagainstateamofthatcaliber.

“Losingisapartoflife,butour girlswalkedawayfromthegame withawealthofknowledge,”added Bonbright.“Wewereabletopractice severaldefensiveplays,andseewhen andwherethoseplaysbrokedown. Wewerealsoabletotestourability totransitiontheballbetweendefenseandoffense,andviceversa.As ourprogramdevelopsandbecomes morecompetitive,Ilookforwardto watchingourteamgivingthedefendingstatechampsarunforthe money.”

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ChloeHarris(11)scoredfivegoalswhileKacieKirschner(1)andTeaganWatson(10)addedtwoeachinthewinoverAppo.

RomanandWalkereachexploded forfourgoalstopacetheIndianson Wednesday,April2,improvingthe team’srecordsto4-1overalland2-1 inHenlopenConferenceplay.

Harrisaddedthreegoals,while freshmanmidfielderAlexisWilkin-

sonandjuniorattacksJasmine GutierrezandMacyTubbseach addedapairofmarkers.Megeemade onesave.

“Ourgirlstooktheopportunityto runnewplays,workonperfecting oldones,andtrysomedifferentformationsondefense,”saidBonbright.

“Wewereabletogetallofourswing playersonJVandvarsitysomeplayingtime,whichissovaluableasthe youngerstudent-athletesnavigatetowardthevarsity.Hopefully,whatwe learnedtodaywilltransfertoour nextgameagainstthedefending statechampions,CapeHenlopen.”

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Celebratingmorethan35years,the OceantoBayBikeTour,presentedbyThe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce,isslatedforFriday,May2,andSaturday,May3.Theaward-winningcycling tourbrings2,000cycliststotheQuietResortseachspringtobikethroughsouthern Delaware’sscenicbeaches,baysandbeyond.

Cyclistshavethechoiceofa10-,30-, 50-,62-mile(metriccentury)or100-mile (century)rideonflatterrainthroughthe QuietResorts.Therideincludeslivemusic, deliciousfood,giveaways,multiplerest stopswithbeautifulvistas,acomplimentary long-sleeveshirtandmore.Customjersey andshirtadd-ons,andaboxedlunchfrom DiFebo’sMarket,arealsoavailablewith registration.

Saturdayriderscanregisterasanindi-

vidualoraspartofteamofsixormorecyclists.Viewtheeventpageforpricingdetails.StartingonApril1,registrationprices willincrease.Toregisteronline,visitoceantobaybiketour.com.Onlineregistration closesApril16.

ProceedsfromtheSaturdayridewill benefitBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Company,theJustinW.JenningsFoundation,ContractorsforaCauseandother localfirst-responders.BelieveinTomorrow willalsobeanon-sitebeneficiaryasthey hosttheOceantoBayBikeTourPrize Wheel,wherecyclistscanspintowin prizesofferedfromlocalbusinesses.

InadditiontotheSaturdaytour,there willbea10-mileCoastalCruiseonFriday, May2,andSaturday,May3,featuringan out-and-backroutefromBethanyBeachto theBigChillBeachClubattheIndian

RiverInlet.Cyclistsofalllevelscantakein thecoastalsceneryontherelaxingride. ProceedsfromtheCoastalCruisewillbenefittheDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays.CoastalCruisepre-registrationcosts $35,andcyclistscanadditasacombooptionontotheirSaturdayrideatadiscountedrate.

In2024,cyclistsfrom23differentstates participatedintheBikeTour,whichraised morethan$10,000foreventbeneficiaries.

Organizersthankedsponsorsofthe event,including:SupportingSponsors BeazerHomes,CommonGroundHospitality,BigChillBeachClubwithLaVida Hospitality;OfficialTentSponsorCoastal TentedEvents;andMediaSponsorsthe CoastalPointandForeverMedia.Wilgus AssociateswillbetheGiftSponsorforall comboridecyclists.Othersponsorsinclude BeebeHealthcare,CarlM.FreemanCompanies,CreativeConcepts,GarthEnter-

prises,Juicebox,Long&FosterRealEstate,NVHomes&RyanHomes,State FarmAgent—BillyReeseandTaylorBank. Sea-LightDesign&BuildwillbetheFirst RespondersBreakfastsponsor.

Thisyear,cyclistsarebeingencouraged tocontinuethetouratpost-partysponsor locationsBethanyBlues,BethanyBoathouseandMango’s.AdditionalcontributingsponsorsincludeBeachLiquors; BethanyBrewing;CustomMechanical; DelmarvaTwo-WayRadio;FinsAle House&RawBar;Jefferson,Urian,Doane &SternerP.A.;JR’sSeafoodShack;Lori MartinandKarlaMorgan;Mr.Natural SpringWater,NallyHomesandTrue North.AdditionalsponsorshipopportunitiesarestillavailabletoChambermember businesses.

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PickleballPoints

Pickleballexperiencesgrowingpainsas50Mnowplay

ByVaughnBaker SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Almost50millionpeoplearenow playingthe60-year-oldsportofpickleball.Thisfungamehasgrownlocallyat averyfastpaceaswell,andwenow havemultiplelocationstoplay.

Atalmosteverylocation,youcan findglobsofplayabilityadvice,generally offeredbysomeonewithonlyabout fourmoreweeksofexperiencethanyou. Isay“glob”becausebadhabitsthatyou developinyourearlylearningstagescan stickaroundlikeaglobofgumonyour shoes. Isuggestyoutakeafewreallessonstogetstartedinpickleball.

Agoodfriend—anOlympianin padel,anotherracketsportjustfour yearsyoungerthanpickleball—wrotea bookcalled“TheOtherRacketSports,” inwhichheexplainedpickleballduring theheightofthetennisboom.

DickSquireswasanoutstanding WilliamsCollegetennisandsquash player,andatonepointhadwonnationaltitlesinmoreracketsportsthan anyotherperson.Dickwrotehisbook in 1978,whenpickleballwasofficially 13yearsold,butithadonlybeeneffectivelyorganizedforayearorsowhenhe published.Tenniswasbooming,and

Dickwasconcernedthatsomeofthese othersportswouldbecomelost.

Iwasthedirectorofcourtsportsfor asporting-goodsgiant,andDickwas editorofatennismagazineandwon multiplenationaltitlesinmanyofthose sports.Inhisbook,heexplained—and thenratedandranked—13different racketsports,andheincludedthethennewest,pickleball.Havingbeenoneof twomentointroduceplatformtennis, hehadafairnotionofwhatitwould takeforthesevarioussportstogaina foothold,andhewantedtoassistthem.

Inhisbook,heprovidedsomebackgroundabouthowpickleballfounders JoelPritchardandhisfriendBillBell returnedhomeaftergolfonedayand thenBand-Aid’edandband-sawedthe componentsofafamilygamefromold badmintonequipment.Thefollowing weekend,athirdfriend,BarneyMcCallum, droppedoverand,usingthepaddle andballfromthatfirstweekend,fellin lovewithpickleball.

Whythefunnyname?Dickdidexplain,asaresultoftheinterviews,that thegamewasnamedafterPickles, Pritchard’scockerspaniel,whoseemed toenjoythegameasmuchastherestof us,jumpingoutoftheunderbrushand nabbingalooseball.Also,myfriend,

kneesurgeonandtennis-elbowguru hadtreatedPritchard,whotoldhimall aboutthegamehenamedafterhisdog Pickles.

Pickleballisverypopular,butpeople whodonotplaywillbequicktoopine thatitisafad,ordangerousbecauseinjuriesareontheincrease.Thelatestofficialnumbersare48millionplayers whowillalldisagreewiththenaysayers. Astoinjuries,threeyearsagotherewere 4.8millionplayers,soitstandstoreason thereshouldbeasuddenstatisticalincreaseininjury.

I’veprobablyconductedmorelarge clinicsthananyoneinourregion,andI assigned spotterstodonothingbut keepaneyeonbeginners,becausemy experiencewasthatinjuriesmostlyoccurredinthefirsttwobeginnerclinics, whenpeopleforgottheywerenolonger 18andthattheircenterofgravityhad migratednorthwards.Oncesomeone learns—especiallyforthosewho stretchanddocoreexercises—they seldomfallorinjurethemselves.

IhavefriendswhohaveParkinson’s andplaypickleballtostayfitandhold thatdreadeddiseaseatbay.Iknowwidowsandwidowerswhoplaypickleball tohelpthemdealwiththatgreatlossof apartner.Iftheygetacourtinjury,they

arequicktoreturntothecourtsassoon aspossible.

Moreoftenthannot,thenaysayers arefromacademicandmedicalbackgrounds—peoplewhoshouldbeaware thatitisestimated120millionAmericansareobese.Andtheirfirstgameof pickleballisastepintherightdirection tofixingthatcondition.Obesity,and bothcancerandheartdisease,arerelated.

Like Iaskedthetriagenurse,“What isbetter?Asprainedanklefrompickleballoraheartattackfromobesityfrom noexercise?”Itisalsoclaimedthat lonelinessandisolationareingredients leadingtowardcancer,andpickleballinvolvesalotoflaughterasyouplaypickleballwith25to40peoplethreeorfour timesaweek.

Therearesomeinjuries,andwecan dosomethingaboutthatinourcommunity.IaskedBobCairoofTidewater PhysicalTherapytoexplainthemost commoninjuriesfrompickleball,andI willwriteabouthisobservationsinone ofmynextcolumns.Therewillalsobe follow-upcolumnsoncourtshoes.

Weeachshoulddowhatwecanto workonbalance,footwork,fitnessand flexibility,allofwhichwouldhelpreducetheseinjuries.

SussexTechathletessignletters-of-intent

OnApril7,twoSussexTechnical HighSchoolathletessignedletters-ofintenttofurtherboththeireducation

andathleticcareerswhileattendingcollegenextyear. KaganRogerswillbeattending

DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeandwillbecompetingincrosscountry.

KyleThompsonwillbeattending Randolph-MaconCollegeandplaying football.

LEGALS

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-11.00-180.00

Property Address: HAMPDEN PARK, LOT 19, WELLINGTON DRIVE EAST, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SUSAN A. MILLS (3) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff CP 20250404 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Joseph Martin McHugh Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joseph Martin McHugh Jr. who departed this life on February 17, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Kristin M. Long on March 17, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before October 17, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Kristin M. Long

123 Queens Colony High Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20250328 3T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-11.00-151.00

Property Address: HAMPDEN PARK, LOT 48, 36928 HASTINGS ROAD, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JUDY SHARP; PAUL MARTIN & PAMELA MARIE CANNON (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

20250404 2T

PUBLIC NOTICE

ADI Investments, LLC T/A West Line Liquors has on March 21, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a transfer and expansion of premises of its existing liquor license (License No. 15752), Pursuant to 4 DEL. C. Section 543(D)(3), from its current location at 33195 Lighthouse Road, UNIT 10, Selbyville, DE, 19975, at 1,848 Sq ft to a new location at 33175 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, DE 19975, at 4,860 sq ft.. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before April 21, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-11.00-241.00

Property Address: HAMPDEN PARK, LOT 67, OFF HASTINGS ROAD, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of GILBERT J. SUDINA (5) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20250404 2T

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-12.00-692.00

Property Address: SWANN COVE, LOT 17, 36869 HERRING COURT, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SWANN COVE, LLC (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

PUBLIC NOTICE

LAGO Hospitality Group LLC has on March 27th, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for Restaurant Sunday Sales with a Patio for a premises located at 105 Federal St., Milton, DE 19968. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before April 26, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-7.00-172.00

Property Address: 8 LOVE CREEK DRIVE, Lewes, DE 19958

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/19/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF ELVIRA HURST C/O CHARLES S. KNOTHE, ESQ., PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; JOANNE C. ADINOLFI, HEIR; JOSEPH A. GARVEY, HEIR; THOMAS P. GARVEY, HEIR; DEBORAH A. GUDONIS, HEIR; PHILIP C. HURST, HEIR & RYAN HURST, HEIR (16) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20250328 3T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:135-19.00-33.00

Property Address: 20140 COUNTY SEAT HIGHWAY, Georgetown, DE 19947

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/19/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LEE R. HILL, JR., HEIR AND ROBERT J. GIVENS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF VIOLET G. HILL (25) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20250404 2T

NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY

Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, Delaware Saturday, May 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

There are three (3) seats open for Council members for a two (2) year term.

Resident/Non-resident Council Members

The Town Charter provides that at least four of the seven members of the Town Council (which includes the Mayor) must be residents of the town, but all may be residents of the Town.

COUNCIL MEMBERS: Based upon the current composition of Town Council, and the Mayor’s residency requirement, one (1) of the three (3) Council seats up for election this year must be filled by a Resident of the Town, and two (2) of the three (3) Council seats up for election this year may be filled by either a Resident or a Nonresident property owner.

The Town Council candidates are:

Russell Beland (Resident)

Steven Gallagher (Non-Resident)

Mark Giler (Non-Resident)

Christine Keefe (Resident)

Cynthia Van Horn (Resident)

VOTER ELIGIBILITY

Voter Eligibility can be found on the Town website at http://ecode360.com/37590992

You may vote in person on Election Day or Absentee Voting, for a qualified reason. Please call Town Hall at (302) 539-3653 if you have questions about voting.

ABSENTEE BALLOT VOTING

PLEASE NOTE AFFIDAVITS & ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025. PLEASE NOTE TOWN HALL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025, DUE TO A HOLIDAY.

You must first complete an Affidavit, stating a qualified reason, to receive an Absentee Voting Ballot. Three ways to receive an Affidavit: 1) Stop in Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Rd, South Bethany, DE. 2) Call (302) 539-3653 or email (townclerk@southbethany.org) to request an Affidavit be mailed or emailed to you (see below for deadline).

3) Download an Affidavit from our website; southbethany.delaware.gov: “Info” tab, “Election 2025”. After submitting a completed and qualifying Affidavit to Town Hall, you will receive an Absentee Ballot.

A completed, signed Affidavit may be mailed, emailed from the voter’s email, or delivered in person to Town Hall.

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Kathleen T. Elliott, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Kathleen T. Elliott who departed this life on February 16, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto George B. Elliott, III on March 25, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before October 16, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

George B. Elliott, III 30430 Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20250404 3T

• Any Affidavit which requests that an Absentee Ballot be MAILED to the elector must be received at Town Hall no later than four days prior (May 6, 2025) to the day of the election, to ensure adequate time for mailing.

• All other Affidavits MUST BE RECEIVED at Town Hall no later than 12:00 p.m. noon, the day before (May 9, 2025) the day of the election.

• PLEASE CALL TOWN HALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON DEADLINES.

RETURN OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS

All Absentee Ballots must be completed and returned to Town Hall by the closing of the polls at 3:00 p.m. on Election Day.

It is the responsibility of the elector to ensure that the completed ballot is received at Town Hall (by mail or hand-delivery) NO LATER THAN the closing of the polls at 3:00 p.m. on Election Day. Ballots received after this deadline will not be counted. CP 20250411

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:334-13.00-356.00-5

Property Address: 37043 REHOBOTH AVENUE EXT, UNIT 5, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/19/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOSEPH F. DELLA TORRE & JAMES MICHAEL DONOHUE (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20250404 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:533-20.00-85.00

Property Address: 32773 WATCHTOWER DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/19/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ANTHONY KRAVITZ (18) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

MONITION SALE

By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:231-5.00-86.00

Property Address: 20452 CLAM SHELL ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CHRISTY WILLEY (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

Estate of Anne Marie Gallagher, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Anne Marie Gallagher who departed this life on November 17, 2024, late of Mount Airy, MD were duly granted unto Kevin Weedon Gallagher on April 3, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before July 17, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Kevin Weedon Gallagher 4733 Caleb Wood Dr., Mount Airy, MD 21771

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of April, 2025

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-15.00-58.00

Property Address: 28000 AVALON DRIVE, Georgetown, DE 19947

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 5/19/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 5/23/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of BARBARA WATSON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD R. HENDERSON; DAVID ROY HENDERSON, HEIR & PAMELA DAWN WELLS, HEIR (20) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

CP 20250404 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Joan E. Jasper, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joan E. Jasper who departed this life on March 6, 2025, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Michael Jasper on March 28, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before November 6, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Michael Jasper 36929 Blue Bill Dr., Selbyville, DE 19975

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 202504011 3T

PEPSI BOTTLES, CANS, & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 1950s thru 1990s. Including Star Wars, Nascar, & Baseball Soda Items. Need room, best offer! Call Mike 410-935-4266

SECRETARY DESK late 1800s

Probably cherry, excellent condition. 4 drawers, 10 small drawers, 42”H x 40”W x 20”D, ap down adds 15” to depth. Can text pics. Drastically reduced. $750 302-5399656

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos.

410-491-0409

O GUAGE, LIONEL, MARX, & PRIDE LINES Trains and accessories. Call for more information.

302-236-8003

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

NET 3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80.

302-579-0026

CLOCKS From the Estate of a Clock Collector.

302-542-2382

NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00

302-537-6353

BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Condition. Call for details. Best offer

610-506-9179

DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer. 610-506-9179

ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR & CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up. $475 410-259-2300

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need.

302-855-1156

WHIRLPOOL DUET DRYER Gray, with transition vent included. $80 302-249-3845

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $75

301-875-7061

DASH CHEF SERIES digital Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $150 301-875-7061

FRONT HOOD BRA COVER for 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler JL JLU, CarsCover Custom ts for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK JL 4 SDoor Sport/Sahara?Rubicon. Both brand new in original packaging, $70 for both OBO. Frankford area. Text 201-410-1097 if interested SET OF 4 18” X 7”Polished grey pocket aluminim rims. $125 302-200-9350 please leave message.

DONATE YOUR

CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place min3istries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org

GATOR TONNEAU COVER

Fits 2014/2018 Sierra & Silverado $80 OBO

860-237-1861

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

DE LICENSE PLATE Stainless Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122

BRAND NEW TOYOTA RAV 4 all weather mats for front seat, rear seat, and cargo area. $250 609-247-3649

SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938

2021 Ice Bear Mad Dog 50cc Scooter, color black, 200 miles. Purchased new in summer of 2022. Garage kept, runs great. Asking $1,500. Call or text 973-202-8068

2001 SEA-DOO UTOPIA 19 with trailer. Very good condition and perfect for the bay. Call or text 610-657-4581 $5000 obo

2 PERSON KAYAK with paddles $250 302-541-4547

LOADRITE GALVANIZED 1989 BOAT TRAILER. (had 22ft boat) 24 rollers, 3,680lb GVWR. DE Title, tagged until Dec 2025 $700 OBO 302-542-9500

NISSAN 9.8 HP LONG SHAFT low hours excellent condition $795 OBO. 302-668-8752

FISHING GEAR. Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-539-8053 or 302-547-4348

40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836

49” DIAGONAL LG TV with soundbar, woofer, Roku, ear phones. Excellent cond. $100 Ocean View.Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

32” DIAGONAL VISIO TV

Excellent cond. $40 Ocean View.Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE 1yr old. New in Box with Red case and everything included. $250 302-436-9133

32IN SHARP HDTV with remote $50. 443-373-1550

SPIRE MEMORY BANK for iPad $20. 302-743-1903

50” PANASONIC HDTV $35, 42” Vizio HDTV $25. Text 301-526-0624

FREE DIRT! Community in Ocean View has 2,500 cubic yards of borrow soils from stormwater ponds. If interested, call Dennis at 203-644-4528

LARGE DISPLAY CABINET

OVAL COFFEE TABLE & 2 END

Tables. Glass Tops, Mint Condition $90 cash 302-579-0026

HENREDON CHINA CABINET Four Centuries style dark wood cabinet with mesh doors and 3 glass shelves. Additional storage underneath. 77"h x 39"w $250.00 Inquire for pics 209-890-0634

ART DECO GLASS MIRROR

35”W X 24”D. Excellent cond. $25 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Lowboy 60”L X 19”W X 30”H. Excellent cond. $100 Ocean View Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Mirrir 28”W X 48”H

Excellent cond. $45 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

JEWELRY CABINET

New Condition. Lift top with mirror. Ring drawer & earring drawer, 3 bottom drawers $80 302-579-0026

KING BED W/ALL LINENS sheets, and coverlets. Excellent cond. used a dozen times. $200 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs. 78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242

2 WICKER CABINETS with storage drawers/shelves, both 46’W X 15”D X 34”H excellent cond. $70 each Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

PATIO CHAIRS Great condition! White & Blue $15 each. Brown & Blue $10 each. 757-810-8782

2 COUNTER HEIGHT BAR STOOLS 26 1/2 high, brushed nickel back with cream leather seats. $100.00 302-545-9812

HEAT N GLO FIREPLACE Insert, like new $300 410-598-1161

2 SAFETY GLASS Game/Meal Tables, ea 42” square, plus 6 fabric chairs. $100 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

WHITE SINGLE OVER DOUBLE bunk bed; very sturdy, excellent condition; including bunkie board and mattresses. $325. Selbyville area. 717-576-6293 OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326

LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. $140 302-537-5148

FORMAL DINING ROOM SET. 6 chairs, Oval table, Glass china cabinet. Pecan Color. $600cash 302-947-1863

5 PINE CHAIRS for Kitchen/Dining $10 each South Bethany 305-942-6405

RECLINING COUCH AND CHAIR Mocha color, no stains or rips, non smoking, no petss house. Manual reclining all working great. No issues. Located in Bethany West. . 412-759-9353

DINING ROOM SET 6 chairs Table with leaf, large China closet with light, great condition $600 302-579-0026 lv message.

Framed Glass Doors with light and bottom storage. New Condition $600 cash. 302-579-0026

RATTAN KITCHEN SET with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402

5PC BEDROOM SET Mint Cond. King size bed, new mattress & armior $600 2 night tables, lg dresser with mirror. 302-579-0026

TWIN PLATFORM BED White, wood, sturdy. $75. 302-229-9711

KING & QUEEN

Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

CHERRY CHEST OF Drawers, and Mirror. Solid wood, cherry nish. Great condition. $50 302-229-7898

ROLL AWAY BED TWIN SIZE Never Used. With Storage Cover. $125. 302-539-4367

2 WICKER BAR STOOLS $20. 302-743-1903

BEAUTIFUL GRAY upholstered queen headboard. Tufted buttons, silver nail heads surround headboard; + 2 matching lamps with silver base, gray shades. $150 takes all. 302-541-0675

STUDENT DESK & SWIVEL

CHAIR for computer. Like New. Ideal for small space. $50 for both. 302-436-4448

SOLID CHERRY DINING

Cabinet, Penn House. 2 pcs, top and bottom. Perfect Condition. $175. 516-521-4289

4 MIRRORS 2 Fancy shell. $25 - $150. Call for more info. 302-616-1267

JOHN DEERE MODEL

4300 1999 COMPACT

UTILITY TRACTOR

4x4 Diesel, 3cyl, 32 Horsepower, 3 point hitch with PTO. 381 hours, no problems, ready to make money! Asking $8,800 302-542-9500

GREEN WORKS 2000

PSI1.2gpm Pressure Washer. Like New $199 302-436-9133

HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER

Model 225 HBV w/owners manual. Sold as is. $35 OBO.

Please call 302-855-0631

Leave message and phone number

ROUND RENTAL

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, with Detached Garage in Ocean View. No Smoking, No Pets. Lawn Care Included. $2k/mo 302-841-2722

18X36 CRAFTSMAN lawn roller $150 410-299-1581

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike

JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450

CRAFTSMAN 30” bow saw $25. (2) 20 in. bow saws $15 each 302-537-7348

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1 Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc $35 302-542-9500

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122 NEW PATIO HEATER Bronze, with LED Table. $75 Firm 302-732-3637

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf

Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507

PICTURE FRAME VICE

Stanley $25 302-436-9005

BLACK HYDRAULIC

hairstyling chair. Leather & chrome. Great condition. Orig. $400, asking $50. 443-373-7294

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

2 GUITAR STANDS

$10 each 302-436-9005

MUSIC STAND

Top Quailty $12 302-436-9005 5X4 HANDMADE QUILT

Large $70 443-373-1550

POKER CHIP & CARD

HOLDER Swivels $40

443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50

443-373-1550

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL

Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545

UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306

CAREGIVER NEEDED? To help give care & light house cleaning. $25 an hour, 3-4 hours a day. Please call Vanessa 302-539-6751

Bethesda Road: 2BR/1BA single family home in Georgetown. $1,600 per month + utilities.

Hearthstone Manor: 2BR/2BA first floor condo with garage. $1,850 per month + utilities.

Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3BA townhome in Millsboro. $1,950 per month + utilities. Pets considered.

Blackwater Village: 3BR/2BA single level home in Dagsboro. $2,200 per month + utilities. Available after 5/1/25

Keenwick Sound: 3BR/2.5BA single family home in Selbyville. $2,200 per month + utilities

Hosier St.: 4BR/2BA, unfurnished duplex in Selbyville. $2,300 per month + 2% rental tax.

RIKON 10x18 mini lathe

Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408

4-DIGIT DELAWARE

LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500

CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507

MODEL TOY “TANKER” TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390

WERNER 20FT EXTENSION

LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564

BRAND NEW Indoor/ Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200. 610-761-2038

BRAND NEW HANDMADE

1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259

20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84

Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348

MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493

LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-8298400

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903

METAL FRAME RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250

OBO. 302-541-8008

5 BRAND NEW Ravensburger Puzzles. $12 each 302-541-0475

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

HOOVER FLOOR MATE never used, still in box, hard oor cleaner cleans multiple hard oor surfaces $80 301-875-7061

SAMSONITE HARD Suitcase 26x20. Rollers & combo lock $60 443-373-1550

BISSELL PRO HEAT 2X Carpet Cleaner in Excellent Condition. $30 302-278-1441

FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2

HP Never used $60 302-381-5408

All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.

Bethany Shores: 4BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with 1 car garage in Bethany Beach. $2,300 per month + utilities.

Creekside: 4BR/3.5BA fully furnished 3 story townhome in Millville. $2,400 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Saltwater Landing: 3 BD / 2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax. Lawn Maintenance included.

Charley’s Run: 3BR/3BA furnished single family home located right outside Salt Pond in Bethany Beach. $2,950 per month + utilities. Available after 5/1/25.

5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchashed in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903

ARTTRICKS CALIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903

CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL Scale. $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC

SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218

Sponsored by the Roxana Auxiliary 35943 Zion Church Road Frankford DE YEAR

24’ LADDER. FIBERGLASS with 300lb rating. New $389 and selling for $125. 410-939-7714

LONGBOARD 9’4” with Travel Bag $400. 410-939-7714

GLASSWARE ALL SMALL UNIQUE PIECES Closing my Shop, must buy all $80. 410-939-7714

50 ROMANCE BOOKS .25 cents each. 302-541-0475

YARD SALE ❏ Sat May 3rd 8am-2pm RAI N OR SHINE Come Shop & Support Local Vendors!!! Everything from antiques, furniture and clothing, to unique finds. All Vendors are welcomed!!! If interested in reserving a 10X10 space @$20......please send email to Susan@roxana90.com. IN EMAIL SUBJECT LINE PLEASE WRITE "yard sale vendor" I will then supply you with vendor and participant details. 302-519-2219

BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353

SNOWBABY MUSIC BOX new in box, Christmas Miniature Tea Set, new in box. $25 for both. Call or text for pictures: 610-468-4004

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent Condition. $685 516-967-6435

12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30 410-382-2033

ELECTRIC DRILL Black & Dekker $10 410-310-6633

We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929

BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441 DECORATIVE BIRD FRAMED bronze colored mirrir by Uttermost. H 36” W 23 1/2” $75. Selbyville Text or call 410-707-6572 Inquire for photos ELECTRIC CUSHIONED Back Massager by Homedics $20 410-310-6633

CONN 552 THEATER ELECTRIC Organ. Bench and music incl. Walnut nish, excellent cond. Beautiful sound quality. You must pick up. 302-663-0809

CORNER TV CONSOLE like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com 500 410-707-0040

CONTEMPORARY SLEEP

SOFA in Striped fabric, excellent condition, seldom slept on. $400. 410-707-0040

BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL Chair w/Ottoman. $40, metal and glass corner computer desk $30. Text 301-526-0624

BIG BUTTON amplifying

phone. $10 410-310-6633

POWDER BLUE RUG good

cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955

GET BOOST INFINITE

Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

ROADRUNNER DRUMBAG

22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2

Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441

XL HARD SIDED TRAVEL

Kennel. $30 302-245-7149

2 RED EARED SLIDERS

Turtles. 80 gallon tank, lters, heat lamp, heater, food & supplies. Many accessories. $350. 302-436-1688

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES?

Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

SEMI-RETIRED SENIOR

seeks 1BR apt., cottage, efciency etc. Non-furnished. Within 30 miles of the DE beaches. Could also be of help with appointments/errands, light cooking & housekeeping if needed. Please call 443-373-7294.

SURFBOARD OR LONGBOARD $350 410-939-7714

RAY COOK GOLF BAG, Brand new, retractable legs, $35 443-790-0507

KAYAKS JAZZ 2 Paddles & small wheeling cart. $425 302-539-3048

COBRA GOLF BAG & IRONS LIKE NEW Taylor

Woods & Oddessy Putter. Orig. price new is $5k for set. Asking $500 for all. Lvg msg. 302-988-1204

NORDIC TRAC MECH

ANICAL TREADMILL Like New $50 302-436-4448

LIFE PRESERVERS 4

Adult, 2 Child, 1 Toddler. $40 814-237-1001

20” SCHWINN GIRLS

Bike, Pink, new. 26”$90. Huffy Bike, used $50 814-237-1001

TWO 90” CHILL PADDLE

Boards (new) with paddles $50 each 814-237-1001

PLACEBO (FLEXLITE) 6’4”

Surfboard. Complete with ns, leash, and bag. $225 Call (no texts) for pics. Leave message. 302-239-5466

KAYAK 28LB. 1 hand carry & launch. Orig $2300, selling $600. Refurb. 2020 & used 2x. Cockpit cover, mini-skirt, full skirt, self rescue in atable, PFD, cold weather socks & boots, night light, manual water pump, whistle, text 302-249-5453 for photos.

SCHWINN BOYS BIKE New Condition. $50 302-616-1699

COBRA GOLF CLUB BAG & Irons. Tyler Woods & Oddessy Putter. Orig. New 5k for whole set. Like new $500 for all! Leave Msg. 302-988-1204

NIKE golf clubsand NIKE bag. Full set of irons and driver, 3 wood and 5 wood. $280.00. 302-265-6646

TANDEM KHS PREMIUM

Roma Bicycle. Med & small, Shimano Ultegra Easton 7K Aluminum frame. Like new, paid $2,500, selling for $750 302-278-1441

TREADMILL VERY GOOD cond. Get your exercise in the comfort and safety of your own home. MSRP $417.00. $100.00 takes it. 302-339-7691

HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO 410-382-2033

GRAVITY INVERSION Boots

$25 609-247-3649

TEETER INVERSION TABLE

Great Condition! $75 302353-8128 leave message

GIANT AR 740 BICYCLE 12 spd hybrid, good solid Bike. $90 302-339-7691

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE

Vintage 1990s. Single track Eleven 81. New tires, recent tune-up. $75 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message.

10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $30 OBO. 757810-8782

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

WANTED

SEEKING UTILITY TRAILER with gate. Black, 6’ x 9’. 302-344-0169

SMALL GROUP OF HUNTERS seeking Hunting or Vacant property for upcoming season and Looking for Farmers Field to Hunt Geese in. Call Chuck at 410-924-6692

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. You may have to look up to see the time on a grandfather ______

5. What you see when you look up while you are lying on your back in bed

6. How many 7D does a seagull use to soar?

9. A big book you can use to look up the meaning (and spelling) of thousands of words

12. It's the rst part of the plane that goes up when it takes o (or the crooked part on a witch's face)

14. What Mr. Universe does to heavy barbells

17. He's the hero with an "S" on his chest who ies around the world

18. An animal that builds its

home in a tree

19. I sleep in the day and I come out at night. I just can't resist ying toward a light. What am I?

20. A patio deck on a high rise apartment (or the place Kate and William stood and waved on the day of their royal wedding)

Parents Down

1. Cotton-like cumulus formation up above

2. Nursery rhyme animal who reportedly jumped over the moon

3. While it may sparkle above the head of a pageant contestant, she won't see it when she looks up

4. Celestial name borrowed

by a candy giant : ____Way

7. What ducks ap when it's time to take ight (or Paul McCartney's post-Beatles band)

8. It stands by as Old Glory ies

10. Frilly fabric covering on a girl's bed

11. The Louvre, MoMA and the Smithsonian

13. "Failure to Launch," starring ____ Jessica Parker soared to #1 when it opened at theaters in 2005

15. Contrary to the stubborn myth, when it rains, these 18As don't actually look up and drown

16. Heavenly agent

18. Witch's airborne transportation

27051 BAY BLUFF RD.

This gorgeous 4 BD, 4.5 BA Schell Brothers home is in the Bayside Community! It’s furnished & ready for you & yours and the tranquil coastal living you’ve been wanting! In the sought-after, rarely available Eastpoint Beach section where the open bay, OC skyline, 38 Degrees bar & grille & other amenities await. $1,650,000 (DESU2080838) Call

CARRIAGEHOUSE ENDUNIT

34282 CENTRAL AVE, FRANKFORD

Room to roam! This 3 BR 2 bath ranch home with 2 car side entry garage, is situated on 5 acres only 3 short miles to Bethany Beach. Hardwood oors throughout, LVP in kitchen. 6 burner Gas double oven range. Built in 1985, it's ready for your loving touch. This parcel has plenty of room for horses, a pole building or a place to store your RV, Boat, classic cars. New roof in 2014, Sold AS IS. $625,000 (DESU2075136) Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

Year, Bayside Golf Resort! This 3 BR, 3 full bath is sold completely furnished and features upgrades such as new stainless steel appliances and granite countertops! Just four short miles to the beaches of Fenwick Island, the Bayside Community boasts many luxury amenities including an indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, pickleball, volleyball, bocce ball, and the iconic Freeman Arts Pavillion. $640,000 (DESU2077832) Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701

OPENHOUSE SUN,4/1310-12PM