Coastal Point — April 25 2025

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There’snotrick,justatreat:Cops&Goblinsisheretostay

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OceanViewPoliceDepartmentSgt. MarkBurtonhadgoodnewsthisweek.

“Cops&Goblinsisagofor2025.It’sall takencareof,”hesaid,thankstoabout $15,000raisedattheFOPLodgeNo.16 GolfTournamentonApril14tohelppay fortheannualHalloweeneventinOcean View.

TheTownhasanother$15,000budgetedtoseethatthefestival—costing about$25,000eachyear—continuesand thatguestsaretreatedtofreepizza,hamburgers,cheeseburgers,softdrinks,bottled water,bagsofpotatochips,icecreamand flavoredice.

OceanViewMayorJohnReddington wasasupbeat,tellingtheCoastalPoint, “ThereisnodangerofCops&Goblins goingaway.”

Thisyear,itwillbefrom1to4p.m.on Saturday,Oct.25,atJohnWestPark,orin theeventofrain,onSunday,Oct.26.

“Anditwon’tendinthefuture,”the mayorsaid.

“Anumberofthingsarehappening— oneofwhich,wearegoingtoapplyfora stategrantforthefuture.Ifitcomes through,thenitwon’tcostthetaxpayersa penny.We’rehopingthatdoesgothrough, butthisgolftournamenthasalsoshownus thatthereisalotofsupportoutthereto makeCops&Goblinshappen,sothereis nodangerofitgoingaway.Everybody knowsaboutitandeverybodylovesit.

“WhenIgotupthereatthegolftournamenttotalkaboutwhatagreatjobeveryonewasdoing,Isaid,‘Isthereanybodywho doesn’tknowaboutCops&Goblins?’and therewassilence.Iloveit,justlikeeverybodyelsedoes.It’salotoffun.Andit’sfantastictheymadethatmuchmoneyatthe

golftournament.Iknowalotofworkwent intomakingitsuccessful,”themayorsaid.

“Wehadanincredibletime,”Burton said,addingthatanother30peoplewho didn’tplaygolfcametothedinnerlaterthat day.

“Itwasagreatevent.Everyonehada goodtime,andIamverygratefulforthe sponsors,thedonors,thevolunteers.Ihada lotofhelp,”hesaid.“Icouldn’thavedoneit withoutthem.Weareover-the-moon thankful.Thiswillbeour10thanniversary ofCops&Goblins.Ihopewedon’tever havetoutterthewordsthatitisn’tgoingto continue.”

AttheOceanViewTownCouncil meetingonJan.14,Reddingtonhadexpressedconcernsaboutincreasingcoststo theTown,tellingOceanViewPoliceChief KennethMcLaughin,“Chief,I’msorry.I knowit’sabigeventandit’swell-attended, butit’sbeengoingupandupandup.We

don’thavethatmanykidswholivein OceanView.It’sreallyforthekidswho don’tlivearoundhere.Itbringsattentionto thetown.Ithinkit’skindofexcessive,” Reddingtonsaid.

Atthatmeeting,TownManagerCarol HoucksaidsheandMcLaughlinhaddiscusseditand“thoughtwemightbeableto launchafundraisingcampaignandaskfor moneyfromvendorstheTownpurchases from,thecommunity,businesses,andtryto raise$8,000to$10,000.Wearecommitted totryingtodomorefundraising.Ifanyof oureventsaregoingtogetmoney,it’sgoing tobeCops&Goblins.Peoplejustreally loveit,”Houcksaid.

Atthatmeeting,McLaughlinsaidthe eventisthepolicedepartment’sbiggestexampleofpublicoutreach.

“It’soneofthelargestfalleventsinthe area.Thisisalotofworkforthestaff,but wegetalotoutofit,”McLauglinsaid.

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ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

It’ssettobeadayofcoastal resiliency,asboththegeneral publicandthose“intheknow” canplanforthefuture.The CoastForwardSummit& OpenHousewillbeheldon Thursday,May1,hostedbythe DelawareCenterfortheInland Bays.Themultiparteventwill beheldattheCHEERCommunityCenter,20520SandHill Road,Georgetown.

“CoastalResiliencerefersto theabilitytoprepareforthreats andhazards,adapttochanging conditions,andwithstandandrecoverrapidlyfromadverseconditionsanddisruptions,”accordingtoorganizers.

FirstupwillbeaCIBpartnersmeeting from10a.m.to2p.m.,withaseriesof roundtableconversationsthatwilldiscuss short-andlong-termsolutionstosevere weatherevents.AlthoughmanyCIBcommunitypartnershavebeeninvited,anyone whohasabusinessororganizationthat mightcontributetothediscussionscaninquireaboutregistering.(Preregisterusing theeventlinkonthecalendarontheCIB website.)

Afterthepartnersmeeting,thegeneral publiccanattendtheCoastForwardopen housefrom5to7p.m.toconnectwith

communitymembersandshareresources. Theycantalktoexpertsontopicsofriskreduction,preparationandresiliencestrategiesforcoastalhazardsandsevereweather events.Theopenhouseisfreeandopento thepublic,withnoregistrationrequired.

“It’sanopportunityforthecommunity tolearnaboutwhatcoastalresiliencyisand howitaffectsthem…eveniftheydon’t liveonthewaterfront,”saidCaitlinChaney, CIBcommunicationscoordinator.“Alotof peoplethinkthat,unlesstheyliverighton theoceanfrontorbay,itwon’taffectthem.” Butchangesintemperature,rainfallortides canimpactbroadcommunitiesinunexpectedways.

“Everypersonwholives,worksorvisits

theInlandBaysisimpactedby howthewatershedfunctions,” saidCIBDirectorofEstuary Science&RestorationMeghan NoeFellows.

Theeventisinsupportofthe CIB’stwo-yearSouthern DelawareCoastalResilience Plan.TheCIBiswrappingup thepublicsurveyportionofthe projectwithadditionalinputat theMay1event.

“Weaimtobetterunderstandcommunitymembers’ viewsontheimpactsofachangingclimate,”organizersstated. “Theinformationgatheredwill helpguidefuturediscussionsas weworktobuildasharedvisionofcoastal resilienceacrosstheregionoverthenext50 years.”

Visitthewebsite https://arcg.is/1DWnaitocompletethe surveybeforeMay1.Thesurveyitselfis anonymous,andafterward,participantscan enteradrawingtowinagiftbagofCIB merchandise.

Thenot-for-profitDelawareCenterfor theInlandBaysisoneof28NationalEstuaryPrograms.Withitspartners,theCIB workstopreserve,protectandrestore Delaware’sInlandBaysandtheirwatershed.FordetailsonCIBeventsandprojects,call(302)226-8105orvisit inlandbays.org.

McBridemarksaccomplishmentsoffirst100daysinU.S.House

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CongresswomanSarahMcBridelast weekmarked100daysinoffice,after havingbeensworninonJan.3,and vowedtocontinueworkingforthewellbeingofDelawareresidents,protecting themfromfederalcutsinMedicaid, MedicareandSocialSecurity—with Medicaidherhighpriority,shesaid.

“Thelistofthingswehaveaccomplishedinthefirst100daysislong,but Medicaidisthemosturgentriskright now,protectingMedicaidfromthis heartlessbudgetthecorruptTrumpadministrationistryingtoramthrough. Sen.[Lisa]BluntRochester,Sen.[Chris] CoonsandIareunitedindefending Medicaid,aswellasMedicareandSocial Security,”McBridetoldtheCoastal Pointduringatelephoneinterviewthis week.

“WhenIranforCongress,IsaidI’d workforanyonewhowaswillingto workwithme,tostanduptoanyone whowashurtingDelawareans.Despites therancorandchaosandcorruptionof thecurrentadministration,Ikeptmy promisetobringDemocratsandRepublicanstogethertofindcommonsensesolutionsandtohelptheconstituentswho arebeinghurt.Iwillcontinuetowork myheartoutineverycornerofthis

state,”shesaid,addingthatthemajority ofbillsshehasco-sponsoredarebipartisan.

“Ifyouputagoodideainfrontofme, I’mthere.Andifit’sabadidea,Iwill standuptoit,”shesaid.

McBridecalledonhercolleaguesto restorefundingforsmallandmediumsizedDelawaremanufacturingcompanies, “andtheyhavelistenedtomeand reversedandprotectedandrestored

thesebusinessesinDelaware,”shesaid.

InearlyApril,theTrumpadministrationreversedadecisiontoslashfunding fortheDelawareManufacturingExtensionPartnershipthatworkstohelp Delaware’smanufacturersimprovecompetitiveness.Fundingwasbeingcutfor nineotherManufacturingExtension Partnershipcentersinthecountry,too.

McBridewasnotifiedbytheNational Institute ofStandards&Technology

thattheDelawarePartnershipwould losefederalfundingaspartofTrump’s plantoreducethesizeandcostofthe federalgovernmentand“refocusagency scienceandtechnologypriorities.”

“TheTrumpadministrationthought itcouldquietlydismantlethiscritical program—butwedidn’tletthathappen.Withinhoursofbeingnotified,I gottowork—organizingsupportin Congress,raisingawarenessinDelaware and makingclearthatcuttingsupport forsmallandmid-sizedmanufacturers wasn’tjustmisguided,itwasunacceptable,”McBridesaidatthetime.

Shegot86signaturesfromHouse DemocratsdemandingTrump’sdecision bereversedassheemphasizedthe DelawarePartnership“supportseconomicgrowth,innovationandjobretentionacrosstheFirstState.”Acouple weekslater,shewasnotifiedfunding wouldberenewed,butonlythroughthe endofthefiscalyear,shesaid,vowingto continueworkingtobesurefunding continues.

“Eveninthismomentinourpolitical climatewecanworktogether,”McBride toldtheCoastalPoint.“Wecanbridge thepoliticaldivision.Attheendofthe day,IamDelaware’srepresentative workinginCongressforthecon-

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CongresswomanSarahMcBrideposesforaphotowithherparents.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’shopesofreceivingafederalgranttohelptackleits persistentbaysidefloodingissuesreceivedablowwhenthegrantprogramwascanceledbytheFederal EmergencyManagementAgency earlierthismonth.

TheTownhadappliedforagrant throughFEMA’sBuildingResilient Infrastructure&Communities (BRIC)programandhadbeenwaitingonthatdecision,butearlierthis monthFEMAeliminatedtheprogramaspartofalargeswathofcutbacksthroughouttheagencyandthe federalgovernmentingeneral.

FenwickIslandhadappliedfor thegrant,whichwouldbeadministeredthroughthestateDepartment ofEmergencyManagement,inhopes ofreceivingmorethan$400,000to addtothe$100,000theTownhad allocatedforfloodmitigationprojects.Nationwide,theprogramhad made$1billionavailableforresiliencyprojectssince2020.

NowthattheBRICprogramhas beenscuttled,theTownmustdecide howbesttoproceedtoaddress floodingissues.OnTuesday,April 22,theBaysideFloodWorking

Groupmettodiscussthebestwayto moveforward. Withoutthegrantfunding,concernsaboutcostarenowattheforefront.Amongthetopicstheworking groupdiscussedthisweekwasa

demonstrationprojectatFarmington Streettoexplorevarioustypesof floodmitigation,suchasdifferent barriers.

“Whatkindofscopecouldweask anengineeringfirmfor,for

$120,000?”groupmemberTim Leahyasked.HesaidheaskedLarry TroutofStraughanEngineering— thefirmtheTownhashiredtoassist withfindingsolutionstoitsbayside floodingissues—forhisthoughts. “Hesaid,‘Youhaveflexibility,andwe canhelpyou,’”Leahysaid.

Leahyalsosaidthat,althoughthe BRICgrantproposalhadfocusedon baysideflooding,theTownshould perhapswidenthescopeofitsfocus toincluderesiliencyissuesonthe oceansideaswell.

GroupmemberTimBerginsaid hebelievesFenwickIslandshould takealookatwhatitalreadyhasin placetopreventfloodingonthebay side,wheremanyhomesarelocated alongsidecanalsandbulkheadmaintenancecanbeanissue.

“Weneedtostartbangingthe drumonenforcementofexisting code”regardingbulkheads,Bergin said.“Arewesousedtothisproblem thatweoverlookit?”heasked.

ButgroupmemberJonMiller pointedoutthatthefloodingissues arecomplicatedandnotthesame fromoneareatothenext.

“Howcanweholdhomeowners accountableifwedon’tknowifthat’s what’scausingtheproblem?”he asked.

Leahyagreed,addingthatatthe Town’sfirstmeetingwithStraughan representatives,itwaspointedout that“eachofthesestreetendshas uniqueconditions.”Hesaidenforcementisnotinthegroup’sscopeof work.

Healsosuggestedthatboatramps couldbecausingsomeofthefloodingissuesandthatapossibleremedy wouldbe“nomorerampsandno grandfatheringoframps,”adding thatPublicWorksDirectorMike Lockehastoldhimthatrampsare the“No.1problem”whenitcomesto baysideflooding.

Leahyaskedthegrouptoperhaps beginthe“pivot”necessarywiththe BRICgrantnewsbyaskingthetown councilfor$40,00to$50,000“to lookatwheretheproblemsare.”An earlierstudybyAECO M“didn’taddressactualmitigation”ofthefloodingissues,hesaid.

HesaidTrouthadsuggestedthe Town“lookateachstreetanddesign somesolutions”toaddressissues acrossthetown,aswellaslooking intopossiblesolutionsforindividual residentialproperties.

“Weneedtogettownspeopleengaged.Weneedtoshowthemhow tocomplywiththecode,”Bergin said.

Thegroupisplanninganinformationalpresentation,withpossible pathsforward,inAugust.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TwoformerMillvilleVolunteer FireCompanyfirefightersaresetto appearincourtearlynextmonthregardingafellowmember’sclaims thattheychasedhimaroundthefirehousewithanooseinFebruary 2024.

JayC.Droney,27,ofMillvilleand JordanR.Hastings,23,ofDelmar, areeachfacingthreecharges,includinghatecrime.Themen—bothof whomarewhite—werealsocharged withconspiracyseconddegreeand harassmentagainstaBlackmember ofthefirecompany.

Courtdocumentsobtainedbythe CoastalPoint—filedbythearrestingofficer,DelawareStatePolice Det.HeidiLingo—chargethat DroneyandHastings“didintentionallyselectthevictim…becauseof hisrace.”

Apreliminaryhearingforboth menisscheduledfor9a.m.onMay 1intheSussexCountyCourtof CommonPleasinGeorgetown.FollowingtheirarrestonApril15, DroneyandHastingswerereleased ontheirownrecognizance.

Accordingtotheaffidavitfiledby LingoonApril15,thedetective’s

firstcontactat thefirecompany wasonApril9, withamember whosenamewas redactedfromthe documentsprovidedbythecourt totheCoastal Point.

ThatmembertoldLingo,accordingtoLingo’saffidavit,thatDroney hadchasedthevictimwiththenoose whileHastingsvideotapedit.That memberalsotoldLingothatDroney andLingohadbeensuspendedfrom thefirecompany.

Accordingtocourtdocuments, thevictimtoldLingothatonFeb. 14,2024,hewasworkingovertime and“Itwasarounddinnertimeand hewascookingdinneronthegrillon thesideofthefiredepartment.”He saidthathewaswalkingthroughthe buildingonhiswayoutsidetothe grillwhenhesawDroneyandHastingspracticingtyingknots.

“Whileoutsidegrilling,hesaw [Droney]exitthesidedoorbeside thebuildingandhewasswingingan orangerope,”theaffidavitsaid.Once Droneyclearedthedoorway,”the documentsstate,thevictimsaw“a noosehangingonthefarsideof

[Droney].”

“Comehere, boy,”Droneyallegedlysaidto thevictim. Droney,theaffidavitsaid,then beganchasingthe victimwiththe noose.

Thevictim,whoisathree-year veteranoftheMillvillefirecompany, toldLingothatHastingswasvideotapingthechase.

“Whenhestoppedrunning, [Droney]waslaughing”andwalked backintothefirehouse,thevictim claimedintheaffidavitsforthearrestwarrants.

Afterward,thevictimtoldLingo, hefeltthatDroneytookthealleged incident“toofar”andthathewasoffended.HealsotoldLingothat,in theyearsince,Droneycalledhima “coon”and“willtalkaboutcotton fields”aroundhim.

ThevictimtoldLingothathedid notreporttheallegedincidentwhen itoccurredbecausehe“justwanted tocometoworkanddohisjoband gohome.”Hesaid,accordingtothe affidavit,thathe“didnotwantto causeanyproblems.”

Theallegedincidentcametolight

onApril9ofthisyear,accordingto theaffidavit,whenthevictimhearda discussioninthefirehouseabouta letterDroneyhadwrittentofire companyofficialsand“thenewspaper”alleging“alotofsuspicious things”withinthefirecompany. Accordingtocourtrecords,the victimthenasked,“Whataboutall thethingsJayhasdonetome?”After that,thevictimtoldLingo,“people startedaskingquestions”andapproachedhimabouttheallegedFebruary2024incident.

BothDroneyandHastingsturned themselvesintopoliceatTroop4in Georgetownfollowingtheissuance ofarrestwarrantsonApril15.

Oneweekpriortohisarrest, Droneyhadstartedajobwiththe volunteerfiredepartmentinLa Plata,Md.Whenofficialsthere learnedofthearrests,hewassuspendedfromdutythere.

AstatementfromLaPlataVolunteerFireDepartmentPresident TravisYatesandFireChiefDoug Hutchinssaid,“Droneyhasbeen suspendedfromalldepartmentactivitieseffectiveimmediately,pending theoutcomeofaninternalinvestigation,inaccordancewiththedepart-

Droney

Hastings

Governornominatesnewmarijuanacommissioner

Gov.MattMeyeronApril21 nominatedattorneyandgovernmentregulationsexpertJoshua SanderlintoserveasDelaware’s nextmarijuanacommissioner. Sanderlinhasmorethan15years ofexperienceadvisingbusinesses andpolicymakersonregulatory compliance,withafocusonshapingstate-levelcannabislawsand markets.Hisnominationwillre-

quireconfirmationbythe DelawareStateSenate.

“JoshSanderlinwillbringdeep expertise,steadyleadership,anda clearcommitmenttoequityand accountabilitytotheOfficeofthe MarijuanaCommissioner,”said Meyer.“Hisexperiencenavigating complexregulatorysystemsand workacrossthecannabisindustry makehimuniquelyqualifiedto launchDelaware’sadult-usemarijuanamarketquicklyandcorrectly.WithJoshatthehelm, we’rereadytobuildasystemthat issafe,transparentanddelivers realopportunityforhardworking Delawareans.”

ment’spoliciesandprocedures.”

“TheLaPlataVolunteerFireDepartmenttakesallallegationsofthis naturewiththeutmostseriousness,” Yatessaid.“Wedonotcondoneany formofhate,harassment,orbehavior thatiscontrarytothevaluesofpublicservice.”

Accordingtocourtrecords, MVFCPresidentGregHockertold Lingothatwhenhesuspended Droney,DroneytoldhimthatHastingshadtiedtherope,andthatwhen hesuspendedHastings,Hastings saidhedidn’trememberwhotiedthe ropebutthatHastings“didadmitto videoing”theallegedincident.

Intheaffidavit,Lingorefersto herinterviewofHastings,alleging hesaid,“Itwasallajoke”andthat thevictimwaslaughingaboutit. Hastingsalsosaidtheropewas“not anoose…itwasafireman’sknot.” Thedetective’snarrativestatesthat “thevideoclearlyshowed[Droney] carryinganoose.”

MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany spokesmanGaryCaunitissaidthis weekthat,sincetheApril15arrests, theresponsefromthecommunityregardingthefirecompany’sswiftactionsinsuspendingthetwomenand inreportingtheallegedincidentto DelawareStatePolicehasbeen“very stronglyinourfavor.”

“Wehavenodesiretohaveany associationwithanyofthiskindof nonsense,”Caunitissaid.“Idon’tcare ifyou’rea20-yearmember…it’sjust nottolerated.Werespondedwithina coupleofhours”oflearningabout theincident,hesaid.

ThoseresponsesincludedcontactingtheDelawareStateFireAssociation,inadditiontoDelawareState Police,aswellasan“emergency” meetingofthefirecompany’sboard ofdirectors,hesaid.

“Wehopethatthepeoplesaw thatwewerenotdilly-dallying around,”Caunitissaid.

Delaware’scriminalcodestates thatpunishmentforhatecrimesdependsonhowtheunderlyingoffense isclassified.Theconspiracycharges againstDroneyandHastingsare ClassGfelonies,whichbythemselvescarryamaximumsentenceof twoyearsofimprisonment.Thehate crimechargescouldcarryasentence ofuptothreeyearsinprison.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CouncilmanStephenCobb,representingDistrict1,andCouncilwomanColeenTwardzik, representingDistrict2,wereboth sworninfortheirsecondthree-term ontheOceanViewTownCouncilat thecouncilreorganizationalmeeting onTuesday,April22.

Bothweretheonlycandidatesto fileforelectionthisyear,sotheApril 12electionwascanceled.

“Congratulationsonahardfoughtcampaign,”MayorJohnReddingtonjokedbeforeCobband TwardzikweresworninbyTownSolicitorVeronicaFaust.

EachplacedahandontheHoly Bibleandrepeatedtheoath,vowing to“carryouttheresponsibilitiesof theofficeofacouncilmembertothe bestofmyability,freelyacknowledgingthepowersofthisofficeflow fromthepeopleandisaprivilegeto represent.”

“Ifurtherswearalwaystoplace thepublicinterestaboveanyspecial orpersonalinterestandtorespect therightoffuturegenerationsto sharetherich,historicandnatural heritageofDelaware.Indoingso,I willalwaysupholdanddefendthe constitutionsofmycountryandmy state,sohelpmeGod,”theyvowed.

Aftershefiledforre-election, TwardziktoldtheCoastalPointthat thecouncil’sgreatestaccomplishmentis“thatweworktogetherasa team.”

“Oneofmygoalsinmynextterm istogetmorepeopleinvolvedin towncommittees,”shesaid.“Another goalistowalkthetrailsofBerzin’s NatureParkTrail.Theconstruction isplannedtobeginin2026.Things aregoingwellintown,andalotof thingshavebeendoneinthelastfew years.

“Wereceivedalotofgrants,”she continued.“We’veboughtproperty, Berzin’sPark.Thatwon’tbeginuntil nextyear.Itwillbeanadditionto ourtown,anditisopenspace,which isnice.It’sdownbytheAssawoman Canal.Ihaveenjoyedworkingwith thetown.Thingsaregoingwell,and itfeelsgood.Therearereallynice peopleworkingforourtown,likea family,”Twardziksaid.

Cobb,whowaselectedtohisfirst termin2022,toldtheCoastalPoint hewaslookingforwardto“thechallengesthatlayahead,economically speaking—thegoods,theservices, everythingthatisbasedonthecomfortofourresidents.”

“I’mproudthatIwasadriving forceingettingtheschoolresource officeratLordBaltimoreElementarySchool,”hesaid.“Thatwasone ofmypassionsfromDay1.And

whetherIagreeordisagreewith marijuanause,Ididn’tthinkitwould begoodtohaveabusinessselling marijuanaproductsintownlimits.It isnotappropriateinthetownof OceanView,inparticular,inconsultationwiththechiefofpoliceand LordBaltimoreElementary,”Cobb said.

Hesaidhewouldfocusonthe long-rangecomprehensiveland-use planandworktobesureresources areavailableforthepolicedepart-

mentandteamthatmanagesthe town.

Themeetingschedulefortheupcomingyearwasalsoestablishedat thereorganizationalmeeting,with regulartowncouncilmeetingssetfor 3p.m.onthesecondTuesdayofeach month,exceptforNovember,when thatdayfallsonTuesday,Nov.11, VeteransDay.Thatmeetingwillinsteadbeat3p.m.onTuesday,Nov. 18.

Alsoatthemeeting,Councilman

DonWalshwaselectedmayorpro tempore.

ThetermsofMayorJohnReddingtonandofCouncilmanJay Tyminski,representingDistrict3, endinApril2026.Thetermof CouncilmanDonWalsh,representingDistrict4,expiresinApril2027. Themayorandcouncilmembersare electedtothree-yeartermsandlimitedtotwoconsecutiveterms.

Delawareanslookingtopurchasea neworusedelectricvehicle(EV), alongwithbusinessesseekingtoinstall Level2EVchargingstationsthrough thestate’sCleanTransportationIncentiveProgram,willcontinuetogethelp withthecostthroughApril30,2026.

DNRECisextendingtheprogram, whichoffersdriverscashrebatesfor thepurchaseorleaseofqualifyingnew orusedEVs,whichsomedealerships willincorporateintotheprice.Businesseswillalsohavecontinuedsupport forinstallingLevel2chargingstations atexistingmulti-familydwellings, workplacesandpubliclocations.

UndertheEVrebateprogram,purchasersandlessorsofneworused electricvehiclescanreceivearebateof upto$2,500.TheElectricVehicle ChargingEquipmentRebateProgram allowsbusinessesthatareinstalling chargingstationstoapplyforrebates ofupto90percentofthecostofthe project,includinginstallation.

“Thesetwopopularprogramsare encouragingadoptionofcleanervehiclesandensuringthattheinfrastructureincreasesasdemanddoes,”said DNRERCSecretaryGregPatterson. “Theextensionoftheseprogramsreinforcesthestate’scommitmentto cleantransportationandtacklingclimatechangehead-on.”

Anelectricvehicleusesapublicchargingstationtorecharge.

Transportationisthestate’slargest sourceofemissions,buttheriseofEV adoptionishelpingtodrivethestate towarditsemissionreductiongoals, officialssaid.In2024,electricvehicles madeup12percentpercentofnew registrationsinDelaware,upfrom2 percentin2020,andthenumberof publicchargingstationscontinuesto growtomeetthedemand,theynoted.

Tolearnmoreabouttheprograms andfindouthowtoapply,includinga

listofeligiblevehiclesandcharging stations,visitde.gov/cleantransportation.

Delaware’sCleanVehicleandEV ChargingStationprogramsarefunded throughDelaware’sparticipationin theRegionalGreenhouseGasInitiative,whichchargeslargepowerplants in10statesfortheirpollution,funnelingtheproceedsintoinitiativesdesignedtoleadtocleanerair.

SoundChurchRoad toclosebetween LighthouseRoad andLakeviewDrive

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportationannouncedthisweektheclosureofSoundChurchRoadbetween LighthouseRoad(Route54)andLakeviewDrivestartingonMonday,May5, andrunningthroughTuesday,May27, weatherpermitting,forroadwayreconstruction,includingaddingshoulders.

Thedetourforrearaccesstothe BaysidecommunityfollowsRoute54to AmericanParkwaytoSignatureBoulevardtoLakeviewDrive.Toexittherear ofBayside,takeLakeviewDrivetoSignatureBoulevardtoAmericanParkway toRoute54.

Formoreinformation,visitDelDOT’swebsiteatwww.deldot.govor tunetoWTMC-AM1380.

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SCHSalumsadvocateforschool’soriginallogo

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Logosandbranding tendtochangeover time.Now,someSussex CentralHighSchool alumniarepushingfor afullreturntothe original1970styleof theGoldenKnights logo—andonapersonalnote,theysaid theywouldn’tmind eliminatingthe2000s versionfromSCHSaltogether.Bothversions areofficiallyadopted foruse,althoughtheprovenanceof thenewerversionhasbeenunclear.

atesfromthenewschool,andthey votedspecificallyforthatmascot.

SussexCentralHighSchoolwas createdandtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictformedduring localconsolidationinthelate 1960s.

“Thecommunitieslosttheir identities,”butitwasbalancedby theblendingGeorgetown’slongtimestyleofknightmascotwith Millsboro’sblue-and-goldcolors, saidLewisBriggsII.Heandhis Classof1970werethefirstgradu-

The1970slogoisasideprofile: aknightwithgoldenarmor,sitting onadarkhorse,withaspear,and blueandgoldaccents.It’sanillustration,butmorerealistic.

AfterSussexCentralHigh Schoolmovedintoanewbuilding (thecurrentlocation)in2004,a sportierversionofthemascotappearedonthegymfloorandon paraphernalia.The2000s-eralogo ismoreclose-upandincludestext. Itisaknight’storsoinsilver

MISSING

Bogart has been missing from the Cedar Neck Road area of Ocean View near the James Farm Ecological Preseve since Sunday, October 27th.

Please, please, anyone knowing who has

armor,facingforward,witha goldenswordthatformsthe“T”in “Central.”Thesportierillustration says,“SussexCentralGolden Knights”andappearstobebased onanow-defunctRutgersUniversityScarletKnightdesign.

Whentheygatheredfora50th reunionin2020,theClassof1970 realizedtheirbelovedhorseback logowasn’tbeingused.

“Weareverypassionateabout bringingthisback.…Wespent fiveyearsresearching”bothlogos’ history,saidGeorgeannWhite,a

memberoftheClassof 1970.

It’sapersonaltopic forthosewhoattended GeorgetownHigh Schoolalltheirlives beforegraduatingfrom anewSCHS.

“Wewanttomake surethislogocomes backtothetradition,” agreedBriggs(whodisclosedthatheismarriedtoIRSDschool boardmemberLisa HudsonBriggs).

Andtheoriginal logodidreturntouse. SussexCentralhasbeenusing bothlogosforseveralyearsnow. Butthe1970alumssaidtheyfeel thatSCHSshouldnotusethenew “torso”logoatallanymore.They advocateforreinstatingonlythe knightonhorsebacklogofor SCHS,suggestingthatitis“unprofessional”tohavemultiplelogo stylesforonebuilding—andthat IRSDhasnoconnectiontoRutgers,sothe“borrowed”image shouldbedropped.

‘Anamazinggroupofyoungleaders’ IRearnsstateawardsinTSA,includingAdvisoroftheYear

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Criticalthinking,publicspeaking,researchingcomplextopics,techknowledgeandgraphicdesignarejustafewof theskillsthatIndianRiverHighSchool studentsdemonstratedthismonthas theyearnedaslateofawardsandarenow fundraisingfornationalconference.

TheTechnologyStudentAssociation (TSA)focusesonscience,technology, engineeringandmathematics(STEM). TheDelawareTSA(DETSA)State LeadershipConferenceattractedabout 800studentsonApril8-9tocompetein high-energySTEMevents,participatein hands-onworkshopsandshowcasetheir talents.

“Iwantthecommunitytoknowthat IR’sTSAstudentsaresomeofthemost driven,creativeandresilientyoungpeopleyou’llevermeet,”saidtheirstaffadvisor,GeraldSheridan.“Eachweek,Isee thembalancingacademics,jobs,sports andothercommitments—yetstill showingupearly,stayinglateandgiving theirbesttosomethingbiggerthan themselves.

“Yearafteryear,thesestudentspush boundaries,takerisks,andgrownotjust ascompetitorsbutasleaders,collaboratorsandproblem-solvers.Whatimpressesmemostistheirwillingnessto supportoneanotherandtheirpridein representingourschoolandcommunity withintegrity.Theyarethefuture,and they’realreadydoingincrediblethings.”

IRHSstudentsearnedawiderange oftopawards.Mostofthewinnersare noweligibletorepresentDelawareatthe NationalTSAConferenceinJunein Nashville:

•BiotechnologyDesign,firstplace— MaribellaDiCenzo,CassidyWhiteand DallasFreezer;

•FutureTechnologyandEngineering Teacher,firstplace—AshlyBenavides Lagunas;

•PreparedPresentation,thirdplace —AshlyBenavidesLagunas;

•ExtemporaneousSpeech,thirdplace —JamisonMoore;

•DebateTechnologicalIssues,first place—ZerkyahYarbroughandHarper Stanley;

•STEM/MassMedia,secondplace —ZerkyahYarbroughandHarperStanley;

•TechnologyBowl,secondplace— LukeAukland,JeysonMoussaandHarrisonBenner;

•BoardGameDesign,thirdplace— LukeAukland,JeysonMoussaandHarrisonBenner;

•MusicProduction,thirdplace— ColinSheridan;

•PromotionalDesign,secondplace

Above,JonathanRobinsonandMichaelMcCandlessworkonaprojectduringthe DelawareStateLeadershipConference.Right,CassidyWhite,HarperStanley,MaribellaDiCenzo,JamisonMooreandZerkyahYarbroughposeforaphotoattheevent.

—MarinaParrill;

•Coding,secondplace—Michael McCandlessandJonathanRobinson;

•TechnologyProblemSolving,secondplace—MichaelMcCandlessand JonathanRobinson;

•T-ShirtDesign,firstplace—Devon Powell;

•T-ShirtDesign,secondplace— ChrisGivensand

•PinDesign,secondplace—Devon Powell.

SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolalsoearned threeawards.EllieHallwonsecond placeforChildren’sStories.SystemControlTechnologyhadtwowinningteams: firstplaceforLukeAntonioli,Noah BauerandIanWalker;andsecondplace forAlexanderDeLaRosaLopez,Dylan NavarreteLopezandMollyParker.

Fundraisinghasbegun,toensure everyeligibleIRHSstudenthastheopportunitytoattendnationals.Upcoming fundraiserswillincludeabakesaleat Hocker’sSuperCenternearMillvilleon May17andacarwashatLordBaltimoreElementarySchool(dateyettobe announced).Thepubliccanalsodonate directlytotheteamonlineat https://square.link/u/csaev9Xh.

Sheridannamed AdvisoroftheYear

Asaspecialhonor,IRteacherGerald SheridanwasnamedtheDr.John BrownHighSchoolAdvisorofThe Year.

“Gerald’simpactextendswellbeyond competition.Heisamentorwhoinspiresexcellenceinbothstudentsand felloweducators,”saidMikeFitzgerald, DETSAstateadvisor,whonotedIR’s successinstateandnationalcompetitions.“Geraldexemplifieswhatitmeans tobeadedicatededucatorandCTSO advisor.AtIndianRiverHighSchool, hecreatesastudent-centeredclassroom thatfosterscuriosity,creativityandcriticalthinking.Hisstudentsnotonlydevelop technicalandprofessionalskills, butalsotheconfidencetolead.”

Receivingthehonorforfirsttime was“incrediblyhumbling,”Sheridan said,butheimmediatelyhighlightedhis students:“Theirhardwork,creativity andcommitmenttogrowtharewhat trulymakethisprogramspecial.I’mjust fortunatetosupportsuchanamazing groupofyoungleaderswhoinspireme

everyday.Thisawardisareflectionof theirdedicationandthepositiveculture we’vebuilttogetherasateam.”

As ateacher,Sheridansaidheenjoys seeing“studentsdiscovertheirpotential, ofteninwaystheyneverexpected. Whetherit’sbuildingconfidence,solvingproblems,orsteppingintoleadershiproles—beingpartofthatgrowth isincrediblyrewarding.

“Mygoalhasalwaysbeentocreatea spacewherestudentsfeelempowered, challengedandsupported,”headded.“I wantthemtoleavethisexperiencenot justwithnewskills,butwithastronger senseofwhotheyareandwhatthey’re capableofachieving.IfIcanplayevena smallroleinhelpingthemrealizethat, thenIconsideritasuccess.”

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CommunitystepsuptoensureCops&Goblinscontinues

Thecommunitypulledtogetherrecentlytoensurethefutureofabeloved communityevent.WhenOceanView officialsquestionedwhetherthepopular Cops&GoblinseventtheTownhosts aroundHalloweeneachyearcouldeven happenin2025,duetoitscosts,the doorwasopenedtothosewhowere readytoraisefundstosupportthe event.Andsupportittheyhave.

FOPLodgeNo.16quicklystepped upandheldagolftournament fundraiseronApril14,raisingabout $15,000oftheroughly$25,000ittakes to putonCops&Goblins—complete withfreepizza,hamburgers,drinks,

chips,icecreamandflavoredice,aswell ascostumecontests,ridesandotherentertainment.Inadditiontocontinued fundraisingandhopesofcorporatesupporttobringinanother$8,000,the TownofOceanViewhas$15,000budgetedtosupportthisyear’seventand keepitgoingintothefuture.

“Thisgolftournamenthasalso shownusthatthereisalotofsupport outtheretomakeCops&Goblinshappen, sothereisnodangerofitgoing away.Everybodyknowsaboutitand everybodylovesit,”saidOceanView MayorJohnReddington. OceanViewPoliceDepartment

ChiefKenMcLaughlinandSgt.Mark Burtonhavelongtoutedtheeventasa majoroutreachprogramfortheOVPD, soitwasonlyfittingthattheFOP lodgesteppedupsoquicklytosupport it.AsReddingtonnoted,Cops&GoblinsdrawsinmanyfamiliesfromoutsideofOceanView.McLaughlin supportedthat,callingitoneofthe biggesteventsintheareaeachfall.

Cops&Goblinsisatruecommunity event,andwe’regladtoseesomany peoplemakingtheefforttoensurethat itcontinuesintoandpastthis10thanniversaryyear.

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Whodoesn’tloveagoodsoapopera?

Youknow:Acouplefallsinlove,they faceachallengeasthewoman’sexreturnedafterdecadesspentplantingtulips intheAmazonrainforest,getbackon trackafterameteorfallsontheexwhile he’steachingorphansinAntarcticatoplay theclarinet,seemoreconflictasitcomes outthatthemanintherelationshipisreallyanotoriouscriminalwantedfordestroyingtulipsintheAmazonrainforest and…

ButIdigress.

Welikegettingsuckedintostories, don’twe?Beitabookthatgrabsyouby thesoulwithcharacter-andplot-development,amoviethatmentallytransportsyou toadifferenttimeandplace,oracontinuousstorythattwistsandturnsandmentallyinvestsyouintothemainstorylines throughyourpassionforthecharacters andtheirowntravels,webecomeonewith thatride.

Foryou,thatmightmeanhoursand daysandyearsinvestedin“GeneralHospital.”Or“DaysofOurLives.”Or,for others,inprime-timeserialslike“Dallas” or“Yellowstone.”Forme,it’stheNFL Draft,whichjustsohappenstobetaking placerightnow.

FromThursdaythroughSaturday,257 youngmenwillheartheirnamescalledby professionalfootballfranchiseslookingto bolstertheirrostersthroughaninfusionof youngtalent.Someofthose257players won’tevenmaketheteamwhenrostersget setinSeptember.Manywillonlymake cameoappearancestheirfirstyear,chasing returnersaroundonpuntsandservingas tacklingfodderforthestartersduring

practice.

defytheoddsandmaketheirteams.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

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Somewillworktheirwayintotherotation,gettingonthefieldregularlyand giventheopportunitytomakeanimpact. Andsomewillbestars—noticeablydifferentfromseeminglyeveryoneelseouton thefieldfromDay1andwellonthepath toglory.

Andthatwillallplayoutintime.Italwaysdoes.Thefirstpickinthedraftmay ormaynotbeanygoodwhenexposedto thetalentandschemesofprofessional footballinitshighestform.Someguy pickedinthemid-100scouldendup beingastar.Youjustneverknow.AsEric DeCosta,thegeneralmanageroftheBaltimoreRavens,hassaid,it’snotascience. You’rebasicallytakingasmuchinformationasyoucanaccumulateand“throwing darts.”

And,again,thatwillallplayoutin time.Competitionhasatendencytocause thecreamtorisetothetop,andsomeof theseplayerswillfindmoresuccesson theirsecondorthirdteamsthantheone thatdraftedthem.It’sapersonaljourney foreachofthepeoplewho“getthecall,” andtherewillbeafewsurpriseswhoseize gloryintheleaguewhoneverevenget picked.Theyarethe“GreatUndrafted,” andeveryyearseesdozensoftheseplayers

Andit’sthejourneythatgetsmeevery year.I’madraftjunkie,andIstartreally lookingattheseplayersinthesummer, spendingmonthswatchingthemplay,and readingandhearingeverythingIcanabsorbaboutthemuntiltheirtimeinthe spotlightcomesthefollowingApril.I learnabouttheirstrengths,theirweaknesses,theirmetaphoricalceilingsand floorsasplayers,andtheirbackgrounds.

Manyarethesonsofcoaches,andyou canseeitwiththeirfundamentalsandattentiontodetail,maximizingmuchof theirnaturaltalent.Othersrequirealittle moreprojection,astheirphysicaltoolsjust oozepossibilities,andyoudon’tmindtakingaleapoffaiththatprofessionalcoachingcangetthemostoutofthem.And someguysare“try-hards,”theguyswho coachesenduplovingandtrytofinda spotfor,justbecausetheyknowthateffort canbecontagiousonapracticefield.

Andasyougetclosertothedraft,and alloftheon-fieldstuffhasbeenanalyzed andover-discussed,youstarttohearmore oftheirpersonalstories—guysfrom smalltownswithentirecommunities planningpartiestowatchthefavoriteson, andguysfrombigcitieswhocelebrate theirbigmomentswiththefamilyand friendswhohavebeenintheircorners theirwholelives.Welearnaboutplayers whotragicallylostparentsorsiblings,who graduatedcollegeintwoyearsorwho speakseverallanguages.Webecomeemotionallyinvestedintheseplayersandcelebratealongwiththem.

It’sasoapopera.AndIjustcan’tget enough.

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GOPPACdecries Rehobothprotest

Editor:

ShameonRehobothBeachgovernmentleaders.Foryears,eventsinRehobothBeachwerepostponedtoavoid busyweekendsandholidays.Forexample,theannualMainStreetfireworks weremovedtoSundaysforyears.Even theDelawareDemocraticPartymoved eventstonotcoincidewithRosh Hashanah.

pingoreatingintown.Familiescome fromallovertoenjoythisholiday,but insteadweredeniedopportunitiesto shop,dineandenjoythesaltwaterand boardwalk.

Rehobothdoesn’tneedtobeflooded withcarsdisplayingbumperstickers like“Hatehasnohomehere”when theirhypocriticownersareyellingnegativechants.

CurrenasksOVcouncil toreconsiderrestrictions onfast-foodbusinesses

Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterwas addressedtoOceanViewMayorJohnReddington,andTownCouncilMembersDon Walsh,ColleenTwardzik,StephenCobb andJosephTyminski,andwassenttothe CoastalPointforpublication.

Butthispastholidayweekend,sandwichedbetweenGoodFridayand EasterSunday,RehobothBeachgovernmentofficialsallowedarallyonSaturday,whichshouldbecalled“Bad Saturday,”withprotestersspewinghate againstourgovernment,presidentand policies.

Freedomofspeechisourright,butit isnotappropriatetoallowapolitical rallyonareligiousholidayinourresort town.Sincewhenshouldourleaders choosepoliticsoverreligiousrespect? Thisisaninsulttoaholyweekend,to localsandsmallbusinesses,wheremany complainedtheycouldn’tenjoySaturday duetoparkingcongestionandangry people holdingnegativesigns.Several smallbusinesseshadaslowerafternoon becausetheseprotesterswerenotshop-

SpeakerslikeAttorneyGeneralJennings, whounethicallydidnotreport thousandsofdollarsoflobby/corporate paidtripsandshouldbeinvestigated, socialistcard-carryingWorkingFamiliesPartysupporterRep.ClaireSynderHalland,sadly,ournewgovernor,were allrousingthecrowds,encouragingthe hate,alongwithotherdivisiveentities. Again,aslapinthefacetothetruelocalsandsmallbusinessesofoursmall town.

Wakeupleadersandstopallowing theangrymobstocapitalizeonour charminghometown.Protestonthe highwayifyoumust.Betteryet,spend yourtimevolunteeringforarealpurpose,likereadingaloudtochildrenata library,ormaybeabeachclean-up.Be productivenotdisruptive.

MichaelShockely 38thDistrictRepublicanClubPAC

Followinguponmyresponseto KenCimino’semaildatedApril11, 2025,Ipointedoutclearlythatthe reasonsgivenforchangingtheexisting TownCodebufferwidthof15feetto 30feetand20feetwereunnecessary andlackinginmerit.Onthesurface, thereasonsgiven,i.e.,carheadlights andmenuboardnoise,seemtargeted towardaspecificsitebut,regardless, theyare meritlessandseeminglydisingenuous.

Thecarheadlightsproblemisresolvedbythefactthatthereisa mandatory6-foot-highfencebetween thedrive-throughareaandtheabuttingproperty.Thereisabsolutelyno logicalreasontoextendtheexisting bufferzonefrom15feetto30feetor even20feet.Itdoesnothing,sincethe fencecompletelyblocksanyglarefrom theheadlights.

Theotherreasongivenforthe wideningofthecurrentbuffetzoneis “idlingcarsandnoisefrommenu boards.”Idlingcarstodayarenotthe boomboxesofthe’60sand’70s.Many carsshutoffautomaticallywhenidling, andhybridsautomaticallyshutoff whennotmoving.Electriccarsdon’t idle,sothe“noise”issueisreallyanonissue.

Asforthemenuboardnoise,the volumelevelonallmenuboardsisadjustable,soifyouwanttosetamaximumdecibellevel,thatmakessense. Moresothanaddingarbitrarydistance. Asforthenoisefromthedriverorderingtheirmeal,thatisdirectedatthe menuboardandawayfromanyabuttingproperty.Furthermore,thedriver isenclosedinthecarandisessentially “soundproofed.”

Thereasongivenforadding80feet tothecarstackinglane,makingit180 feet,wasbecauseRoute26canoften becongested,duetoheavytraffic.Yet, thereisampleroomandrelativelylittle trafficonWoodlandAvenue,sothe solereasonforaddingtheextra80feet isbecauseoftheordinancearbitrarily insistingthattheturnoffintothepropertymustbedirectlyfromRoute26.

Thatisaself-madeproblemthatarbitrarilycreatesanotherproblem,thus demandingaddedrestrictionswhich aretotallyunnecessary.ThatistheultimateCatch-22,anditiscompletely self-madebytheproposedrestrictions.

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CoastalPointphotos•KerinMagill,DarinMcCann Topleft:CharlotteBroughtofMilfordisallsmilesasshevisitswiththeEasterBunny himselfattheDagsboroEasterEggHuntonSaturday,April19.Topright:There's somethingtobesaidaboutgoingagainstthecrowd,asthislittlegirlseemstoknow attheDagsboroEasterEggHuntonSaturday,April19.Middleleft:Dadhelpinghis daughterscollecteggsattheFrankfordEasterEggHuntonSaturday,April19.Middle right:TheEasterBunnytaggingalongaskidslookfortheireggsattheFrankfordEasterEggHuntonSaturday,April19.Bottomright:Emma,TeddyandKim BerryoifSelbyvillecheckoutthekids'haulattheDagsboroEasterEggHuntonSaturday,April19.

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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

Istronglyurgeyoutoconsiderremovingtheserestrictions,whichseem aimedatpreventingafast-fooddrivethroughrestaurantfrombeingsitedon theproperty.

Furthermore,Ibelieveitcontradicts thelanguageandintentionofthe Town’sMasterPlaninsofarasbeing welcomingtobusinesses.

Youractions,byinsistingonthese arbitrary,capriciousrestrictions,open thedoorwidetoalawsuit—somethingthatthissametowncouncil unanimouslyagreedtheydidn’twant togetintointhecaseofthecelltower, becausetheywere assuredbycertain peoplethattheywouldlosethecase, thuscostingtheTownunnecessary legalbills.

Inmyopinion,anyonebringinga lawsuitonbehalfofafast-fooddrivethroughrestaurantdevelopercontestingtheextremerestrictionswould haveamuchbetterchanceofwinning theircasethanthecelltowerbuilder did.

Anotherreasontoreconsideristhe

factthattheStateofDelawarelegislature,initsinfinitelackofwisdom,has nowtakenthepowerawayfromSussexCountytodeterminewherelegal marijuanaretailstorescanbesited. Previously,SussexCountyhadrestrictionsonsuchsitings,andtheStateis nowtakingthatauthorityawayfrom localgovernment.Ibelievethatalso meansthatanyrestrictionsthatthe TownofOceanViewmayhaveabout notallowingthesitingofaretailmarijuanastorewithintheOceanView townlimitswillnolongerbeenforceable.

Youractions,byinsistingonthese egregiousrestrictionsforfast-food drive-throughrestaurants,clearly opensupthepossibilityofsomeone puttingamarijuanaretailstoreona sitethattheentiretowncouncilhas voicedoppositiontointhepastandto whichIheartilyagree.

Istronglyurgealltowncouncil memberstovoteforwhatisbestfor theTownofOceanViewandremove theunnecessaryrestrictionscurrently ontheproposedordinance.

Readerconcerned aboutchangesto SocialSecurity

Editor:

AARPhasbeentalkingalotlately abouttheongoingchangestoSocialSecurity.Whatneedstobehighlightedis theimpactthatchangesproposedatthe SocialSecurityAdministrationwould haveonolderAmericans.

ThechangesproposedbySSArelate tohandlingsensitiveinformation— specifically,identityverificationandbank accountinformation—overthephone. Thesechangeswouldseethousandsof Americansforcedtogoin-persontoan officeforwhattheyhavetypicallyhad accesstooverthephone.

WhattheSocialSecurityphoneservicechangeswilldoismakeitharderto resolvetheirSocialSecuritycustomer serviceneeds.HereinDelaware,AARP hasbeenhearingfrompeopleeverywhereabouthowthesechangeswillimpactthem.InDelaware,thiswillmean thatsomepeoplewillbeforcedtotravel statewide,upto150milesorthreehours, toaccesstheirclosestSocialSecurityofficemerelytofilloutroutinepaperwork.

WhileSSAhasbeentryingtopush morepeopletousetheironlineservices, manypeopleinDelawarestilllackaccess tohigh-qualitybroadbandorevenaccess toacomputerthattheywouldneedto takeadvantageofthiscustomerservice option.

Anyproposedservicechangeofthis magnituderequiresadeliberateand transparentapproachthatseekspublic inputandallowsforareasonabletimeframeforcompliance.TheSocialSecurityAdministrationneedstoreverse thesechangesand,failingthat,Congress needstostepinandstandupforolder Americanseverywhere.

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Reflectingonthe legacyofPopeFrancis

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AmongthemosttouchingwordsI’ve readsincetheEasterMondaydeathof PopeFrancisarethoseofGiadaCiancaleoni,a53-year-oldmournerinRome,who toldareporter,“Todayweareallabitlonelier.Theworldistornapart.”

ShecapturedtheloveCatholicsand otheradmirershaveforPopeFrancis,the 266thheadoftheRomanCatholic Church,bornJorgeMarioBergoglioinArgentinaonDec.17,1936.Itwasn’tthelong battlewithdoublepneumoniathattookhis life,hiscaretakerssaid,butastrokeand heartfailureintheearlymorninghours afterhegreetedandblessedthefaithful fromhiswheelchaironEasterSunday.

SincebeingelectedinMarch2013,he hadbecomeknownas“thepeople’spope,”a manwithaquicksmilewhorodeinFiats insteadofluxurycars,amanofhumility whostipulatedinhiswillhewantedtobe buriedattheBasilicaofSantaMariaMaggioreinRome,insteadofinthecryptofSt. Peter’sBasilica.

TheRev.PaulJennings,pastorofSt. Luke’sCatholicParishinOceanCity,Md., whereIworship,toldmethereisblack drapinginthechurch—asymbolof mourning—withthepope’sphotograph flankedbyfreshflowersandaspecialMass beingplanned.

Heneverhadthepleasureofmeeting thepope,hesaid,butsawhim“fromdown inSt.Peter’spiazza,lookingupatawindow,”whenhevisitedRome.

“Hewascertainlyverydown-to-earth andforthepeople.Peoplecamebeforeformality,”hesaid,explainingthatFrancisreducedthebulkofpaperwork,timeandcost ofmarriageannulments,makingthe processeasierandlessstressful.

“Thetombmustbeintheearth;simple, withoutparticulardecorationandwiththe onlyinscription:Franciscus,”hewrote.

“HemademefeelChristianagain.He wastrulyonthesideofthepoorandordinarypeople,”anotherRomanmourner,63year-oldPatriziaPaone,saidassheleft flowersatSt.Peter’sSquare.

“I’msorrytohearhehasdied,”Ocean ViewMayorJohnReddingtontoldme whenwetalkedthisweek.“Hewasagreat man.Hewasdown-to-earthandfriendly.”

“Asfarasthetiming—inthe’70sand ’80s,evenwhenthepaperworkwascompletedandeverythingelsewascomplete,it mighttaketwoorthreeyearstogetaverdict.Hespedupthetimetablesoinmany, butnotall,casesitcouldbedoneinfrom sixmonthstoayear.Thecostusedtoscare people.Theywouldsay,‘Youhavetobeas richasFrankSinatratogetanannulment.’ Thecostwashowtheypaidforthesecretariesandalltheprocessing.…Inmany cases,thecostwasgreatlyreducedfrom maybeacouplehundreddollarsdownto,in someinstances,nothing,”Jenningsexplained.

“Alittlebitofmercymakestheworld lesscoldandmorejust,”PopeFrancissaid. Asthestorygoes,inthe1960s,thefuturepopetoldhismotherhewantedtobe apriest.Shesaidno,thatshewouldrather

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Post-incarcerationreentrysimulationplannedatDelTech

InDelaware,3,468menand womenareinprisonafterconviction forcrimes,and1,067areinpre-trial detentionawaitingtrial.

“Recidivism—there-arrest,reconviction,orre-incarcerationofan ex-offender—harmsbothfamilies andsociety.”

lation/.

“Uponrelease,Delaware’sprisonersfaceachallengingenvironmentat everylevelthatoftenpreventsthem frombecomingproductivemembers ofsociety,”organizersofanupcomingre-entryeventsaid.“Post-incarceration,manyDelawareanshave difficultygettingajob—especially iftheyhavelimitededucationand workexperience.Ex-prisonerswho haveservedlengthysentencesface technologicaladvancesthatareessentialinnewjobmarketsandoften lackthetrainingtomakethemviable candidates.”

Tounderstandthechallenges Delawareansfacewhentheyleave prisonandwhytherecidivismrateis sohigh,aReentrySimulationis plannedatDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege,atwhichattendees canexperiencefirst-handanimmersiveexperienceof“walkingamilein anewly-releasedprisoner’sshoes.” Theywillhaveachancetodebrief andsharetheirexperiences,discuss barrierstoreentryandreintegration, andlearnhowtheycansupportSecondChancesandpeoplereturningto localcommunities.

VolunteersfromtheSouthern DelawareAllianceforRacialJustice (SDARJ),UUSD, TheWayHome, PartnershipinReentryCoalitionof Delaware(PIRCOD),LinkofLove, ACLU-DelawareSmartJusticeAmbassadorsandtheDelawareCenter forJustice(DCJ),severalservice providers,andjustice-involvedcommunitymemberswillhelpfacilitate thesimulationanddebriefing.

Manyex-prisoners,Unitarian UniversalistsofSouthernDelaware (UUSD)representativesorganizing theeventsaid,facesystemicchallengesinherentinDelaware’sparole system,andprejudicesthatcontinue evenaftertheyhave“paidtheirdebt tosociety.”Withinthreeyearsofrelease,60percentofDelaware’sinmateswillberearrested,reconvicted, orreimprisoned.Delawarehasoneof thehighestrecidivismratesinthe UnitedStates.

OnMay10,severallocalgroups willhostthereentrysimulation, whichiscreatedandfacilitatedby theUnitedStatesAttorney’sOffice ofEasternPennsylvania.Thesimulationwilltakeplacefrom9:30to 11:30a.m.intheCarterPartnership Center(Building#5)onthe DelawareTechnicalCommunity Collegecampusat21179College DriveinGeorgetown.

Toregister,goto https://sdarj.org/event/reentry-simu-

Thesimulationisdesignedtoillustratethejourneyofformerlyincarceratedmenandwomento self-sufficiencyandthebarriersthat maycontributetofeelingsofhelplessnessanddecreasedself-efficacy. Participantswillassumetheroleof anex-offenderandperformtasksin four15-minutesessions,witheach sessionrepresentingaweek.They willencounterchallengesfacedby someex-offendersastheytryto completetheircourt-orderedobligations,aswellasmaintaintheirdayto-daylife.

Formoreinformation,contact SusanGoeklerat socialjustice@uussd.org.

Gov.MattMeyerthisweeksigned ExecutiveOrder#8,launchingthe DelawareInteragencyCollaborativeto EndHomelessness,acoordinatedeffort tocombattheriseinhomelessnessacross theFirstState.Thesigningtookplaceat theNewCastleCountyHOPECenter, consideredamodelofshelterandservice deliveryforthoseexperiencinghomelessness,championedbyMeyerin2021 astheNewCastleCountyexecutive.

TheoverallgoaloftheCollaborative willbetocuthomelessnessinhalfand endyouthhomelessnessinDelaware withinthenextfiveyears.Inhisremarks, Meyeremphasizedtheurgencyofaddressinghomelessnessandthelackofaffordablehousing,aswellastheneedfor coordinatedaction.

“Wearewitnessingatroublingrisein homelessnessacrossDelaware,especially amongchildrenandfamilies,”said Meyer.“Therentistoodamnhighfor everyone,housingcostsarerising,and toomanyDelawareansarebeingpriced outofstability.Wemustexpandaffordablehousingoptions,removebarriers, andensurethateverypersoninourstate hasaccesstoasafeandsecurehome.”

DelawareStateHousingAuthority DirectorMatthewHecklesoutlinedthe urgentneedforExecutiveOrder#8and howtheCollaborativewillfillacurrent voidinstategovernment,saying,“Many Delawareansaredoinggreatworktoaddresshomelessness,buteffortsarefragmentedthroughoutthestate.Weknow thatshelteringalonecanprolonghomelessnessifitisn’tcoupledwithhousing stabilityandwraparoundservices—this is,ultimately,whatworks.“TheCollaborativecreatedbyGov.Meyerisanopportunityforustoidentifybestpractices, whatservicescurrentlyexistandwhere thegapsare,andthendeployourresourcestobestserveDelaware’smost vulnerable.Itisanopportunitytothink differentlyandgettorealsolutions.”

StateRep.LarryLambert,thevicechairoftheDelawareHouseofRepresentativesHousingCommittee, providedclosingremarksandunderscoredtheimportanceofinteragency collaboration.

“Atatimewhensomanyfamilies, fromClaymonttoDelmarandeverywhereinbetween,arejustoneemergencyexpenseawayfromfacinghousing insecurity,addressingthehousingand homelessnesscrisishasneverbeenmore urgent,”saidLambert.“Eachagencyand organizationholdsapieceofthepuzzle, andwhentheyworktogether,justlike wedoinourneighborhoods,theycan helppeoplenotjustsurvivebuttruly moveforwardandcontributemeaningfullytotheircommunities.”

The2025Point-in-TimeCount recorded1,585peopleexperiencing homelessnessinDelaware,with19.3 percentofhomelesshouseholdsincludingchildrenyoungerthan18,whilechildrenyoungerthan18madeup27.3 percentofthestate’sunhousedpopula-

tion.Delaware’shomelesspopulationincreased16percentfrom2024to2025.

Thenewlyestablished15-member collaborativewill:

•Advisethegovernoronhowtoaddressandultimatelyeliminatehomelessnessstatewide.

•Conductacomprehensivereviewof homelessnessprograms,policies,fundingandservices.

•Recommendwaystostreamlineand coordinateeffortsacrossstateagencies

andcommunityorganizations.

•ExaminethefeasibilityofexpandingsuccessfulmodelsliketheHope CentertoKentandSussexcounties.

•Overseeimplementationofa statewidestrategytoreduceoverall homelessnessby50percentandend youthhomelessnesswithinfiveyears.

TheCollaborativeresurrectsandexpandsuponthemissionoftheformer DelawareInteragencyCouncilon Homelessness,whichendedin2018.

ThegroupwillbechairedbythedirectoroftheDelawareStateHousing Authorityandwillincludecabinetsecretaries,countyandcityleaders,andnonprofitstakeholders.Allmeetingswillbe opentothepublic,accessibleandinclusive,officialssaid.

Formoreinformationonthe DelawareInteragencyCollaborativeto EndHomelessnessortoviewExecutive Order#8infull,visit governor.delaware.gov/executive-orders.

TREASURE ISLAND FASHIONS

StatelaunchesvideoupgradetoE911services

Gov.MatthewMeyerjoinedDepartmentofSafety&HomelandSecuritySecretaryJoshuaBushweller,State911 AdministratorRobertWilliamsandDover EmergencyCommunicationsManager MatthewCareytodemonstratenewupgradestoDelaware’sEnhanced911(E911) (https://e911.delaware.gov/)service—includingstreamingvideoandlanguagetext translation.

TheDoverPoliceDepartmentCommunicationsCenterisoneofthefirstinthe countrytolaunchthenewfeatures.OfficialsplanfortheupgradetobeinallPublic SafetyAnsweringPoints(PSAPs)by2026. Delaware’ssystemisfundedbytheE911 EmergencyReportingSystemFund,which issupportedbyamonthlysurchargeofup to60centsamonthonallland-basedand wirelessphonelines.Thelaunchcoincides withthisweek’sobservanceofNational

PublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek. Meyersaid,“Wemustsavelivesand protectpublicsafetywhensecondscount. Delawareansdeservethelatestandbest technology,andtheseinnovationswillsave lives.”

Callerswillbeabletostreamlivevideo andreceivetexttranslationandlanguage support.The911operatorswillbeableto getafirsthandlookatanemergencyfora bettersenseofpatientstatus,thesizeofa fire,thenumberofvehiclesinacarcrash andothercriticaldetailsaboutanincident.

Theinformationcanthenberelayedto first-respondersinrealtimeastheyrespond toanemergency.

“Thisprojectistheresultofmuchhard workonthepartofourE911Boardmembers,ourPSAPmanagersandtheirstaff, andourState911Administratorwhooversawitscompletion,”saidBushweller.“The

StateEnhanced911Boardprovidedfundingforthenecessaryequipmentandsoftwareupgradestosupportthesenew multimediacapabilities,incooperation withourvendorIntrado.”

“Thisnewfeatureispartofthe NextGenprojectfundedbytheState’s E911Board.NextGen,shortfor“nextgeneration,”isanongoinginitiativetoprovide our911centersstatewidewithupgraded equipmentandoperatingsystemsoftware tokeeppacewithchangingtechnology,” saidWilliams.“OurE911Boardremains committedtomakingcertainour911systemcontinuestoevolveasourcitizens’ communicationspreferencesandneeds change.”

InadditiontoDelawareStatePolice communicationcentersineachcounty, thereareeightPSAPsinDelaware,includingtheSussexCountyEmergencyOperationsCenterinGeorgetownandthe Rehoboth911CenterattheRehobothPoliceDepartment.

“Wearehonoredtoprovideourproven multimediaandtexttranslationtechnology toenhancepublicsafetyoperations throughoutDelaware,”saidIntradoVPof TechnologyJohnSnapp.“Thisimplementationempowersfirstrespondersand911 operatorswithindustry-leadingsolutions, strengtheningprotectionforallresidents andbusinesseswhiledrivingagileemergencyresponsecoordinationandimproved outcomes.”

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MeetingonFenwickIslandsidewalk improvementsprojectsetforMay13

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT),inconjunction withtheTownofFenwickIsland,is holdingapublicmeetingonapedestrianimprovementprojectwithinthe town.Themeetingwillbeheldon Tuesday,May13,attheTownofFenwickTownHall,locatedat800Coastal Highway,FenwickIsland.

Thepurposeoftheworkshopisto updatethepublicontheplannedimprovementsandobtaincommentson theproposedproject,whichwilladd pedestrianfacilitiesalongCoastal Highway(Route1)fromLighthouse Road(Route54)toJamesStreet.

Attendeeswillhavetheopportunity toreviewtheproposedalternativesand providecommentstoDelDOTrepre-

sentatives.Membersoftheprojectteam andTownofFenwickIslandofficials willbeonhandtoanswerquestions. Thepublicfeedbackwillbeusedtofinalizethedesignoftheproposedpedestrianimprovements.

Peoplearebeinginvitedtoexpress theirviewsinwriting,givingreasonsfor supportof,oroppositionto,thepresenteddesign.Commentswillbereceivedattheworkshoporcanbemailed toDelDOTCommunityRelationsP.O. Box778,Dover,DE19903,orsentvia emailtodotpr@delaware.gov.ThecommentdeadlineisJune30.

Thefullpublicnoticeisonlineat https://deldot.gov/About/ publicevents/workshops/index.shtml?dc =workshop&id=18774.

TheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture(DDA)isconductingareviewofits regulationsandseekinginputfromthe public.DDAisacceptingcommentsand willholdaseriesofpublichearingstomeet therequirementsoftheRegulatoryFlexibilityAct(29DelC.§10401etseq.).

CommentsontheregulationsunderreviewarebeingacceptedthroughMay30, andtheyareavailableathttps://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title3/inde x.shtml.Regulationsforprogramsoverseen byacommissionorboardareexemptfrom therequiredreview.Still,DDAwillforwardanycommentsreceivedtotherelevantprogramforconsideration,officials said.

Thepublicmayprovidewrittenorverbalcommentsatoneofthreepublicmeetings(includingoneofferingvirtual participation).Writtencommentsmayalso bedeliveredinpersonatthedepartment’s office,bymail,onlineorbyfax.Written commentsmaybeanonymous.

Membersofthepublicwhowouldlike toprovidewrittencommentsshouldincludetheirnameand,ifrepresentingan

)organization,theorganization’sname,unlessremaininganonymous.Theyshouldincludethenameoftheprogramor regulationsrelatedtothecomments.The publiccansubmittheirwrittencomments via:

•EmailtoDDAConstituentRelations atdda.complaints@delaware.govwiththe subject“2025RegulatoryReview,”also listedat

https://agriculture.delaware.gov/complaints-questions/.

•Mailcommentsordropoffatthe DDAlobby,8a.m.to4:30p.m.,at DelawareDepartmentofAgriculture,Attn: 2025RegulatoryReview,2320South DuPontHwy,Dover,DE19901,orviafax to(302)697-6287.

•Dropoffduringanyofthescheduled publichearings.

TheDDAwillholdaseriesofpublic hearingsatwhichthepublicmaypresent verbalorwrittencommentsinperson,includinginSussexCountyonMay20,1:302:30p.m.,attheGeorgetownPublic Library,MeetingRoomB,123WestPine Street,Georgetown.

DMVurgesDelawareanstoverifyREALIDstatusbeforeMay7deadline

TheDelawareDivisionofMotorVehicles(DMV)isencouragingDelawareanstoverifyiftheirdriverlicenseor identificationcard(ID)isREALIDcompliantbeforetheMay7deadline, whichtheU.S.DepartmentofHomeland Securityhasconfirmedwillnotbeextended.

“Verificationisquickandeasy.Ifa goldstarispresentintheupperrighthandcornerofadriverlicenseorID,itis aREALIDandfederallycompliant,”officialssaid.“Thosewithagoldstaron theircredentialarenotrequiredtotake anyfurtheractionanddonotneedto bringanyadditionaldocumentationtoa DMVlocationtorenewtheirdriverlicenseorID.”

Thosewhodonothaveagoldstaron theirlicenseorIDandwhoneedtobecomeREALID-compliantbeforethe May7deadlinecandosoatanyDMV location,walk-insonly,noappointment required.Therequireddocumentationis belowbut,foracompletelist,visitthe DMVwebsiteatdmv.de.govor tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.

•Proofofidentification;

hestudiedmedicine,andhereplied,“I’m

•ProofofSocialSecuritynumber; •TwoproofsofDelawareaddress;and •Proofofnamechange(s)ifapplicable.

AsofMay7,theTransportationSecurityAdministration(TSA)willtransition tofullREALIDenforcement.Only state-issueddriver’slicensesandidentificationcardsthatareREALID-compliantareacceptableforofficialpurposes (definedintheREALIDActandregulationsasboardingfederallyregulated commercialaircraft,accessingfederalfacilitiesandenteringnuclearpower plants).Residentswhoneedtoaccessa federalfacility thatrequiresidentification forentryshouldconsultthepolicyofthe agencyoperatingtherelevantfacility.

IndividualsunabletopresentREAL ID-compliantstateidentificationoranotheracceptableID(e.g.U.S.passport) willbesubjecttoadditionalsecurityprocedures,delaysandpossiblydeniedaccess.

“WiththeDepartmentofHomeland Security(DHS)deadlineofMay7,2025, quicklyapproaching,nowisthetimeto updateyourdriverlicenseifyouplanon flyingorneedtoenterafederalbuilding,”

studyingthemedicineofthesoul.”

IwasraisedCatholic.It’snosecretI’m farmoreliberalthanwhatthechurch teaches,butIattendMasseveryweek.I’m drawntothesanctity,thehistoryandspiri-

saidDelDOTSecretaryShantéHastings. “WeencourageDelawareanstomakean informeddecisiononwhetheraREAL IDisrightforthemandvisitourwebsite tolearnmoreandmakesureyouhave yourrequiredREALIDdocumentsbeforevisitingaDMVlocation.”

“Delawarewasoneofthefirststatesto beginissuingREALIDcompliant DL/IDcardsin2009,resultinginapproximately85percentofourresidents beingfederallycompliantasofMarch 2025.Andremember,ifyouhavethe goldstaronyourlicense,youhaveyour REALID,”saidDMVDirectorAmy Anthony.

In2005,CongresspassedtheREAL IDAct(P.L.109-13)toestablishsecurity standardswithintheUnitedStates.The actwasintendedtoregulatelicenseissuanceandprohibitfederalagenciesfrom acceptingnoncompliantlicensesand identificationcards.

FormoreinformationaboutREAL IDcomplianceortheREALIDAct, visitdhs.gov/real-id,dmv.de.gov/DriverServices/drivers_license/secureID/inde x.shtml,ortsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.

tualityofMass.Catholicismismyancestry, throughgenerationsoftheVendemiafamilyonmymother’ssideandtheCanfora familyonmyfather’sside.Itwasinthe CatholicchurchIwasbaptized,hadmy firstHolyCommunionandconfirmation —butIwasbornwithaquestionmarkon mylips.Itmademeaprettygoodjournalist,butitangeredmyfather—adevout Catholicwhowarnedme,“Thepriestis nexttoGod.Don’tquestionhim.Doashe says.”

HeavenknowsIadoredmydad,butI haveneverbelievedanythingwithouta heapofquestionsandadesiretothoroughlyunderstand.So,Iaskedandthought andstudiedandaskedagain.Istilldo.

Andyouknowwhat?Idon’tthinkPope Franciswouldhavebeenannoyedwithme, notthismanwhosaid,“IbelieveinGod— notinaCatholicGod;thereisnoCatholic God.ThereisGod,andIbelieveinJesus Christ,hisincarnation.Jesusismyteacher andmypastor,butGod,thefather,Abba,is thelightandthecreator.Thisismybeing.”

IimaginePopeFranciswouldinviteme tositdownwithhimand,smiling,pourus eachacupofteathen,inhisgentleway,explaindoctrinesofthechurch.Moreimportantly,hewouldtalktomeaboutJesus— whathewaslikeineverydaylife,inconversation,howheunderstandsourfrailties,our fearsandfrustrations.

Because,initspurestform,Christianity isn’tanarmloadofrulesbutemulatingthe tenderbehaviorofJesus.

Regardlessofwhoischosenasthenext pope,I’llalwayshaveasoftspotinmy heartforPopeFrancis.Andwhoknows? Somedaythisimpatient,inquiringreporter, whosetemperflaresandwhoisn’tabove swearingupabluestreakinheavytraffic, mightjustgettoheavenandhaveachance toenjoythatcupofteawithhim.

stituents,andtheconstituentsarenoticingthat.

“Alotisgoingonfromthisadministrationthattakesalotofnewscoverage, butIhopethatpeopleseethatIamcontinuingmyfocusonloweringcostsata timewhenthisadministrationisincreasingcostsforDelawareansanddestroying people’sretirementfundswiththeseillthought-outtariffpolicies.Ihope Delawareansseethatbipartisanshipis stillpossible.It’soneofthereasonsI havetraveledthousandsofmilesacross Delawaretotalkwithdoctorsand nurses,withteachersandstudents,and allconstituentswhoarebeinghurtby thisadministration.

“WhatIhearmostoftenistheyare concernedaboutthecostofliving,the costofrunningabusiness.…Iamhearingfromfarmerswhohaveseenmillions ofdollarsillegallywithheldfromthem bythisadministrationtolowertheirenergybills.Ihaveheardfromthosewho relyonourfoodpantriesandfight againstthisadministration,whichis withholding 1millionmealsfromvulnerablyhungryDelawareans,anadministrationthatwantstogutMedicaid.

“Iamhearingaboutthefear,about therealtangibleharmthattheyareseeingfromwithholdingfunds,fromcrashingthestockmarketanddestroying people’sretirementaccounts.Iamhearingabouttheirfearseverysingleday,and Iamalsohearinggratitudebecausewe arefightingeverydaytobreakthrough andbringpeopletogether,”McBride said.

Everyday,shesaid,sheworriesabout “theharmthisadministrationisinflicting,butwearedoingallwecantodefendDelawareansanddeliverforthem inthismoment.It’sascarytimeforalot ofpeople.Thisadministrationhascalled SocialSecurityaPonzischeme.It’soutrageous,theireffortstodemonizeSocial Security.…Iwillstandupagainstany efforttoundermineSocialSecurity,”she said.

McBride,34—afreshmaninthe 119thCongresswhoisontheCommitteeonForeignAffairsandCommitteeon Science,Space&Technology—often callsDelaware“thegreateststateinthe union”andemphasizedshewillnotfocus onrhetoricbut“workacrosstheaisleto deliverforDelawareanswhilestanding firmagainsttheworstexcessesofthe Trumpadministration.”

Shealsooutlinedotheraccomplishmentsduringherfirst100days,includingintroducingtwobipartisanbills addressingscammersandthecostofeggs forDelawareans;helpingtointroduce twobillstoaddressmanufacturingfundingandsanctionsagainstanIranianbackedterroristgroup;restoringfederal fundingforDelawaremanufacturersand standinguptotheTrumpadministration for“rippingpromisedfundsfromother criticalprogramsservingDelawareans.”

Shehascosponsoredmorethan120 bills,including75bipartisanbillsand24 ledbyRepublicans;joinedcolleaguesin sendingmorethan100letters,demand-

inganswersfromtheTrumpadministrationonpoliciesshebelievesharm Delawareresidents;helped296Delaware residentswithcaseworkyieldingmore

than$360,000returnedtoconstituents; andtravelingmorethan3,000miles acrossthestate,visitingwithconstituents.

Dinker-IrvinMuseumcelebratinganniversarywith‘FunfortheRoses’

TheBethanyBeachDinker-IrvinMuseumofficiallyopeneditsdoorstothe publiconSaturday,April30,2022.Since itsopening,themuseumhaswelcomed morethan1,000visitorsyear-round.To commemoratetheoccasionofitsthirdanniversary,theBethanyBeachCultural& HistoricalAffairsCommitteeishosting “FunfortheRoses”onSaturday,May3, from11a.m.to1p.m.

TheKentuckyDerby-themedevent willfeatureactivitiesforvisitorsofallages, alongwithentertainmentbyTheFirst StateHarmonizers,alocalbarbershop quartet.

“Barbershopharmonyisoneofthefew

trueAmericanartforms,borninatime beforemodernelectronics,whenmen wouldsocializeatthelocalbarbershop, harmonizingtothepopularsongsofthe day,”organizerssaid.

Themuseumwillalsohaveaspecial displayillustratingtheimportantroleof horsesbeforethe20thcenturyautomotive age.

Therewillbemuseumtours,withdocentsonhandtoanswerquestions.Admissionisfree,andlimitedparkingis availableinfrontofthemuseum.Museum souvenirswillbeavailableforpurchase.

TheDinker-IrvinMuseumisoneof 15homesandlandmarksontheBethany

BeachHeritageTrail,aself-guidedwalkingtour.Brochuresareavailablein BethanyBeachTownHallandatthe Dinker-IrvinMuseum.

SummerhourswillbeginonMay2 andwillbeMonday,WednesdayandFridayfrom10a.m.tonoon,throughOctober.Thecurrentmuseuminthetownhall lobbywillremainopenMondaythrough Fridayfrom8:30a.m.to4p.m.

Formoreinformationvisit www.townofbethanybeach.comunder Residents/History/TownMuseum.Those whoareinterestedinbeingadocentatthe Dinker-IrvinMuseumcanemail efay@townofbethanybeach.com.

F In e Spring nwick Island!

Today,anothernewSCHSis beingbuilt,openinginSeptember toaccommodatethe2,000-plus enrolledstudents,sothe1970 gradswereinvitedtobringtheir concernsbacktotheApril14 IRSDBuildings&GroundsCommitteemeeting,asofficialsconsiderwhichlogostoemblazonon thewallsandgymfloorinthenew building.

Thealumssuggestedthatsome middlegroundmightbetouse knighttorsoforthesoon-toopenedSussexCentralMiddle School.Andifthedistrictwants somethingmore“fierce”forhigh schoolathletics,perhapsasecondarySCHSlogocouldshowthe horserearingup,theysuggested.

atesprefer?

Whitesaidshewasmoreinterestedin“thelogothatunited GeorgetownandMillsborowhen webecameSussexCentral.…In effect,thislogohashada60-year history.”

Oneadditionalchallengetothe situationisthatnoonehasfound documentationonhowthenew “torso”logowasinitiallyinstalled inthe2000s.Schoolconstruction anddécorcomeswithcountless decisionsbydesigners,installers, publiccommitteesandadministrators.Afterseveralyearsofresearch,the1970sgradssaidnoone knowspreciselyhowthenewlogo cameintoplay.

1970gradsfirstsharedtheirconcerns.Today,theolderhorseback andthenewerclose-uplogosare bothapproveddistrictlogosinthe IRSDBranding&StyleGuide (availablebyrequest).Officially, thatdocumentisreferencedby PolicyIGDJ:BandandInterscholasticAthleticsUniforms& Logos:“Allschoolsshoulduseapprovedlogosidentifiedwithinthe IRSDBrandingandStyleGuide. AnydeviationfromtheIRSD BrandingGuidewillrequiresuperintendentandschoolboardapproval.”Changingapolicyrequires twoboardhearings.

ButsomeIRSDstaffersarehesitatingtothrowthebabyoutwith thebathwater.Onepointedout thatSCHShasusedthenewer logofordecadeswithoutissue,so whyeliminateitaltogether?Also, it’snotuncommonforschoolsand sportsteamstorebrand,sometimes evenusingthebaselogofromanotherteam.Andwhichlogowould thepast20years’worthofgradu-

AsofApril,districtstaffhad beendiggingthrougholdpaperworkbuthadmoretorecordsstill togothrough.Althoughboard discussionscanincludecommittee packetsthateventuallybecome separatedfromtheofficialminutes,itleavesabadtasteinthe mouthofsomeboardmembers thatthereisnoclearrecordfrom thattime.

However,evenifnooneknows howthenewerlogooriginated,it’s beenmadeofficialsincethen.

TheIRSDadoptedanofficial brandingguidein2023,afterthe

Asthetopicisforwardedtothe schoolboard,BoardMemberMark SteelesuggestedthattheBuildings &GroundsCommitteesendtwo mockupsforconsideration:one optionwouldincludebothlogos, aspermittedinthebrandingguide. Anotheroptionwouldonlyinclude thehorsebacklogo.

TheApril28schoolboard agenda(7p.m.atSussexCentral HighSchool)includesdiscussion oftheSussexCentrallogo.It’sup totheschoolboardtochoosethe buildingdesigns—anddecide whethertheywantstartthepath ofchanginglogos.

Workshoptobeheld onOldMillBridge Roadpathwayproject

TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)isholdingapublicworkshoptosolicitpublicinputfortheproposedpathway alongOldMillBridgeRoad.The workshopwillbeheldonMay6at theWatersRuncommunityclubhousenearSelbyville.Thepublicis beinginvitedtoattendanytimebetween4and6p.m.

Thepurposeoftheproposed pathwayconnectionistoimprove safetyandmobilityforallusers withintheprojectlimits.Theworkshopwillalsoprovideanupdateon theproject’sschedule.Attendeeswill haveanopportunitytoreviewthe proposedsidewalkandprovidecommentstoDelDOTrepresentatives.

Thoseinterestedintheprojectare beinginvitedtoexpresstheirviews inwritingfortheproposedimprovements.Commentswillbereceived duringtheworkshop,submittedonlineorcanbemailedtoDelDOT CommunityRelations,P.O. Box778, Dover,DE19903orsentviaemail todotpr@state.de.us.

PortogetsvisitfromAmerica’sBestRestaurants

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Therewerepancakes forbreakfastatPorto Pizza&GrillinDagsboro,aswellasscrambled eggs,potatoes,mugsof freshlybrewedcoffee— generousservingsthat America’sBestRestaurantshostAshleyDawn pronounced“delicious”as shenicknamedFrank Oral,whoownstheestablishmentwithhiswife, Canan,“FranktheTank.”

“WhenIcamein,the ownerswereveryfriendly andimmediatelythey wantedtofeedme.‘Do youwantpancakes?Do youwantanegg?’Everybodyhereissonice.They weresoexcitedwhenwe gothereandsosweet,” Dawnsaid,explaining thatAmerica’sBest Restaurants,basedinFlorence,Ky.,visitsrestaurantsin48statesthatare chosenbasedonnominations,asPortowas.She saidshedidn’tknowwho thenominatorwas.

NeitherdidMrs.Oral, co-ownerforthepast10 years,whopronounced thenomination“areal honor.”

“Theywilltasteafew ofthedishes.Everything onourmenuispretty popular,soit’shardtosay whatourcustomerslike thebest,”shesaid,adding thatPortohas18employeesandisopenfor breakfast,lunchanddinner,withbreakfastserved until2p.m.

Dawnmakesherway aroundthecountry,visitingandtasting,gettingtoknowowners andpatronsand,later,broadcastingon FacebookLive,wherePortowillbefeaturedabout12weeksfromnow.Filmingwasdonethereonthemorningof Friday,April18.Thevideographer stayedbusyinthekitchen,filmingOral standing infrontofthestove,keeping

aneyeonbreakfastsizzlinginaskillet assteamrose.ItwasGoodFriday, promptingMrs.Oraltosaythedaywas “goodintwoways.”

Dawnslidintoaboothandfilmed friendsMichelleCraneofMillvilleand LyndaHitchcockofDagsboro.

“Iloveeverythingonthemenu.

Everybodyissofriendly,sonice.I’ve beencomingheresince2015,”Crane said,recallingvisitingPortooftenwith herhusband,Byron,whohadtheneurodegenerativediseaseALSandwhose needswereaccommodatedwithkindnessbythestaff.

“Thatwasourtable,”shesaid,mo-

tioningtoherright.“My husbandlovedithere.He diedin2022.Heliked thechickenfingersand thegyros.IliketheGreek saladwithchicken.”

America’sBest Restaurants,inannouncingtheplannedvisit, praisedPortoforoffering adiversemenu“inacasual,minimalistatmospherethatadherestothe mottothat‘everybiteisa taste vacation.’Theyserve pizzas,subs,saladsand otherItalian-American dishes,aswellasawide arrayofsteaks,pasta, seafood,chickenanddinnerspecials.

“Theyservemeatsthat arefreshandnever frozen,organicchicken andtheyroastmeats,such asturkeyandroastbeef, in-house.Breakfastisalso available,featuring omelets,pancakes,breakfastsandwichesandan arrayofsides.Popular menuitemsthatmaybe featuredontheepisode includetheGreekand Caesarsalads;theMixUpCheesesteakwith friedonions,mushrooms andpeppersandthesignaturerecipecrabcakes.”

RestaurantsarefeaturedonAmerica’sBest Restaurants’socialmedia channelsandalsooneach restaurant’sFacebook page.

Morethan2,000 episodeshavebeen filmed,includingatarea establishmentsBill’s PrimeSeafood&Steaks inChincoteague,Va.,and MadHatter’sCaféinSalisbury,Md.,whichDawn called“acuteandwhimsicalplace” wheretheowner,T.J.Ownby,was“a greatguy.”

“Thisjobisatrueblessing.Ieatat everyoneoftherestaurants.Iameating mywayacrossthecountry,”Dawnsaid, laughing.“Ialwayssaymynextshow willbe‘My600-lb.Life.’”

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSouthernDelawareOrchestra willpresent“TheSoundsofSpring —aMusicalRiverJourneyThrough Europe”at3p.m.onSaturday,April 26,atIndianRiverHighSchooland at3p.m.onSunday,April27,at CapeHenlopenHighSchool.

Ticketscost$25foradultsor$10 forstudents.Thereisnochargefor thoseyoungerthan10.Limitedfree ticketsareavailableforallareastudentsandstafffortheIndianRiver HighSchoolperformance.Visit www.sodelomusic.orgformoreinformation.

“We’reexcitedabouttheseconcerts.It’saboutwelcomingspring. It’saboutnature.It’saboutrestarting theyear,andGodknowswe’vehad aninterestingwinterinDelaware,”

SteveGreifer,presidentandcofounderoftheorchestra,toldthe CoastalPoint.

“Orchestralmusicissomething newanddifferentforalotofpeople inourcommunity,soourmissionis toopenthatopportunityforpeople tohearourmusicandtofindout whethertheylikeit,”hesaid.“Alot ofpeopledon’tknowwhetherthey likeitornotuntiltheyhearit.When weplayedinGeorgetown,wehadan assemblyforallofthestudentsinthe school,and70percentofthekidsin theaudiencehadneverseenalive orchestrabefore,sotherewastheexcitementofthemusicandalsothe possibilitythattheymaywanttoplay themusic,aswellaslistentoit,becausethatiswhatacommunityis.

“Wealwaysarecarefultoprogram accessiblemusic,andwedoamixture ofprogramsthataremostlyclassical musicandthenwealsodomore popularorhybridconcerts,aswell. Themusicweplaycanbeenjoyedby anyone.Weinclude‘TheBlue DanubeWaltz,’”hesaidofthework byJohannStraussII,“andShubert’s unfinishedsymphony,andthoseare familiartoalotofpeople.”

Greifer,wholearnedviolinasa boy,saidplayinghasbeen“abigpart ofmylife,abigpartofwhoIam,the peopleIhangoutwith,partofmy culture,andthathasbeentruefor manyyears.”

Beingpartoftheorchestraisenjoyable,hesaid,especiallysinceitis SussexCounty’sown.

“Welivehereandplayhereand recruitourmusiciansfromhere.We arepartofthecommunity.Thesense ofthecommunitythatyougetwhen youplayinanorchestraandwhen youplaywithotherpeoplewhoalso lovemusicis,insomeways,very muchlikesports.Everybodydoes theirpartandeverybodycomestogether,andeverybodyispartofthe

CoastalPoint•Filephoto

TheSouthernDelawareOrchestraisset toperformonSaturdayandSundaythis

successoftheteam,”hesaid.

Orchestramembers,Greifersaid, arealsolookingforwardtoplayingat theFreemanArtsPavilionnearSelbyvilleonTuesday,Aug.12.

TheSouthernDelawareChorale willcelebrateits40thanniversary thisyearandtheorchestrawilljoin theChoraleandplay“Messiah”in December.

“Thatisathrillforathree-yearoldmusicgrouplikeustogetthis kindofrecognition,”Greifersaid.

SHEAR MADNESS

By Landon Horton

Edited by Patti Varol

124 In vogue

1 The “E” of ENT

Determining factor in playlist selection, perhaps

*Body art of silhouette?

*Advisors on robe or wand selection?

Gather

Safeties in the NFL, briefly 8 *Beer that belongs in a museum?

9 Do a trial run on 10 Like some Summer Olympics events 11 *Faithful helpers who are less helpful after some time off?

12 “Amazing!”

13 Like some black diamond runs 14 *Practicing to be worthy of elite double Dutch equipment?

Ship in 1898 news image?

With 47-Across, “House” actor

“That __ true!”

OceanView Presbyterian addingWalkers& Waggersservice

OceanViewPresbyterianChurchis startinganewservicecalledWalkers& Waggers,designedtobringtothecommunityaworshiptimeforthosewho walkandhavewell-behaveddogs,and thevacationerswhowillbearriving soon.

Theworshipwillbeoutside,“justa casualandshorthalf-hourtimetogether,”organizerssaid.

ThenewworshipwillstartonApril 27at8:30a.m.Formoreinformation, emailoffice@ovpc.orgorvisit www.OVPC.org.

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword

Edited by Patti Varol

CalendarofEvents

April24

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,43KentAvenu e, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-3.Stories, songsandinteractiveplaypromoteearly literacyandengagementwithotherchildreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren’s room.Registrationisnotrequired.For questions,call(302)732-9351.Thelibrary isalsoonFacebookandInstagram.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdaya t 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us.

FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

TeenMovie:SonictheHedgehog3— Comehangout,eatpizza,andwatcha movieatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30 p.m.onour4ktheaterset-up.Movies RatedG-PG13.ForAges12andup.Registrationisrequiredforpizzaorder.Call302-

732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.li b.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

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— JoinMaryBethLeonardat 10a.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 easyDIYyarnban nercraft!Youwilllearn aboutCreativebug,adatabaseoffreeart andcraftclassesbroughttoyoubythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary,as youfollowavideoclasstocreateastylish yarnbanneryoucandisplayinyouroffice orhome.Allmaterialsareprovidedwitha varietyofyarnsizesandcolorsavailable.

Free,forages18-plus.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoast alLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FamilyFunDay— TheSocietyofSt.VincentdePaul(SVdP),St.AnnConference, BethanyBeach,willbeholdingaFamily FunDayatMillvilleBoardwalkfrom3to8 p.m.Therewillbefunforallages,includingminiaturegolf,go-carts,arcadegames, homemadeicecreamandmore.Therewill alsobea50/50drawingandbasketraffles.Aportionoftheproceedswillgoto SVdP,anon-profitgroupthathelpsneighborsinneedwith food,shelter,clothing andotheressentialservices.Formoreinformation,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.BloodyMarys andmimosasareavailableforanextra cost.Ticketsareavailableatthedoor.For mo reinformation,callLindaSmithat(484) 888-8654.

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Yard&BakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteer FireCo.Auxiliaryishostingayardand bakesaleatthefirehallfrom8a.m.to noon.

ArtsandCraftsMarket— SonshineEquine ishostinganArtsandCraftsMarketunder theiroutdoorcoveredpavilionfrom9a.m. to1p.m.Tablescost$40,andyoucan registerforonebycallingBrendaKliegman at(302)706-5183.

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngi neerEarly.Featuringaunique themeeachmonth.Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdesk whilesupplieslast.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518

It’sFreeatYourLibrary— Newtothe areaorthelibrary?Haven'tvisitedalibrary inyearsandwonderwhat’schanged?

Learnabouttheamazingresources,events andservicesthelibraryoffersforfree,at SouthCoastalLibra ryat10:15a.m.!We stillhavethousandsofbooksforborrowing,butwealsoofferfreeaccessto streamingmovies/tvshows,music,eBooks, eMagazines,eAudiobooks,discountpasses tolocalattractionsandparks,accessto historicalnewspapers,genealogicalresourcesandonlineclasses.Wealsoletyou borrowChromebooksandWi-Fihotspots, bloodpressurecuffs,jigsawpuzzles, gamesandmuchmore.We’llbrieflydescribehowtonavigatetoahandfulof thesewon ders.Pickupacalendaroffree educationalandentertainingeventsforall ages.Registerandfindoutmoreat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walkinsalsoaccepted. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE ArtfulRelaxationforAges13-Plus— Needtounwind?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.forupto90minutesof easy,relaxingartprojectswithsoothing backgroundmusic.Chooseoneofthree projectsthatdon’trequirean yartistictalent.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 extraplantsandcuttingsandjoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10a.m.foraspringtimeplant swapwhereyoucanmeetother plantenthusiasts,shareyourexcess plants.Noplantsarerequiredtoparticipate—justcomeandtakeplantstoget gardening.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

BeachtoBayCleanup— TheFenwickIslandEnvironmentalCommitteeissponsoringaBaytoBeachCleanuptocelebrate EarthDay,startingat8:30a.m.ParticipantswillgatheratTownHallforrefreshments,cleanupassignments/supplies, environmentaltopicdisplays,araffleanda commemorativetokenofappreciation.

CapitalRingersconcert— TheCapital Ringers’sprin gconcert,“BacktotheFuture,”willtakeplaceonSaturday,April26, at4p.m.,atSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Church,117MaplewoodStreet,Bethany Beach.The“time-traveling”journeywillrun throughmusicfromBachtotheBeatles andbeyond.Ticketscost$20foradults andcanbepurchasedonlineatcapitalringers.orgoratthedoor.

April27

FashionShowLuncheon— TrendyShore BoutiqueispresentingaFashionshow LuncheonatCrippleCreekCountryClubat noon.Thisish ostedbyRejuvenationSkin Wellness&Aesthetics,andwillbenefit PhillipShowellElementarySchool.There willbearaffle,50/50/fashionsandskin

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TourofHistoricChapel— The Prince George’sChapelMuseumwillbeopenfor afreetourfrom1:30to4:30p.m.For moreinformation,callVickieat(302)7323824orJoAnnat(302)858-2720.Ifno answer,pleaseleaveanumberandmessageandyourcallwillbereturned.

SpringDinnerDance— ThePolishAmerican ClubofDelmarvawillbeholdingadinner danceatSt.Andrew’sParishCenterin OceanCity,Md.,from1to5p.m.Therewill beapolishplatter,dessert,beer,wineand sodaincluded.Thecostis$40.Therewillbe varietymusicby“JoyTrio.”Allarewelcome. Formoreinformation,call(443)857-9054.

April28

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerfl owpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onApril7andis availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us

orbycalling302-858-55 18.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foraforafuntimeof knittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @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— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclass,atSouth Coastal Libraryat4:45p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat4pmonApril22and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.H ostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Learnthe basics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpaintingwithwatercolorsattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.Thismonth,we'lluse threeprimarycolorstocreaturebeautiful tulips.Techniques:wetinwet,easypencil drawing,useofdifferencenegativespace backgroundtechniques,usingsalt,straw andwatercolorwash.Registrationisrequired.Call302-7 32-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April30

StoryTimewithBeachBugs— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.foradestinationStoryTimeatthePricklyPearTrail! We’lldiscoverandlearnaboutbugs,creaturesandplantlife!Youcanexpectashort trailtromptocelebrateEarthDay!Free,for aages2-5(infantsiblingswelcome),registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de. usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-in'saccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

DigitalPhotographyClass— Ifyou've nevertakenaformalphotographyclass andareusingadigitalcamera(DSLR)for takingphotographsin"automode,"but wonderingwhatalltheotherdialsandselectionsareforandhowtousethem,this classisforyou!Professionalphotographer TomKennedywillteachyouaboutshutter speed, aperturesettings,andwhatISOis allabout,andhowthesefeaturesworktogethertoproduceagreatphoto,atSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Learntoeffectivelyusethelandscape,sports,night,

andportraitsettings,aswellasA,PorS choices.Camerasarenotrequired,butif youhaveaDSLRormirrorlesscamera, pleasebringittoclassalongwithyour lenses.Registrationisrequiredforthis free,three-hourclassandavailable https://southcoastal.lib.de.u sorbycalling 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 onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

April31

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

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May1

Dine&DonateforWCCBB— Summer SaltsBeachGrillintheSeaColonyMarket PlaceishostingaDine&Donateeffortfor theWomen’sCivicClubofBethanyBeach. Tenpercentofthefoodandbeveragesales ofthedaywillbenefittheserviceorganization.

Dine&DonateforFOSCL— GoodEarth andFlavorwillhostadine-and-donateefforttobenefitTheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibraryfrom10a.m.to8:30p.m. Tomakereservations,visittherestaurants’ websitesatgoodear thmarket.comorflavor.restaurant.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsafreeweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryonThursdaysat10:30a.m.Participants18orolderofallskilllevelspractice creativewriting,inperson,inafriendlyand nurturingatmosphere.Participationisfree. Registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-insare acceptedifspaceallows.TheSouth CoastalLi braryislocatedat43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach.

MadHatters&WhiteElephants— DelawareHumanitiesspeakerMargaret Opsatawillofferafunandinteractive presentationonthesurprisingoriginsof commonphrases,suchas“savedbythe bell,”“baker’sdozen”and“wildgoose chase,”onMay1at2p.m.Participationis free.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.TheSouthCoastalLibraryis located at43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach. Travelclub— TheSouthCoastalLibrary hostsamonthlytravelclubonthefirst Mondayofthemonth,meetingnextonMay 1at5p.m.,wheretheydiscussallthings travel,withadifferenttopiceverymonth. May’stopicisroadtrips.Participationis freeandforthose18orolder.Alight snackisprovided.Registrationencouraged andavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallow s.TheSouthCoastalLibraryis locatedat43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach.

May2

It’sFree@YourLibrary— Learnaboutthe resources,eventsandservicesthelibrary offersforfree,includingthousandsof booksforborrowing;freeaccessto streamingmoviesandTV,music,e-books, e-magazinesande-audiobooks;discount passestolocalattractionsandparks;accesstohistoricalnewspapers;genealogical resources;andonlineclasses.Borrow ChromebooksandWiFihots pots,blood pressurecuffs,jigsawpuzzles,gamesand more.AttendeesattheMay2eventat 10:15a.m.willlearnhowtonavigatesome oftheresources.Participationisfree.Registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.Walk-insareaccepted.TheSouthCoastalLibraryislocatedat43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach.

BeginningTaiChi&Qigong— TheSouth CoastalLibrarywillhostafreebeginner’s taichiandqigongsix-partserieswithEllen Provo st,certifiedtrainerwiththeInternationalTaiChiforHealthInstituteandthe DelawareSilverLotusTrainingInstitute. Those18orolderofallskilllevelsarewel-

come,startingMay2at2p.m.,andcontinuingonMay5,9,12,16and19.Participantsmustbeabletoattendallsix sessions.Registrationisrequiredand opensat2p.m.onApril25,atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)8585518.TheSouthCoastalLibraryislocated at43KentAvenue,Beth anyBeach.

May3

Beginningacrylicpainting— Localartist BarbarannFagleywillofferafreetwo-hour acrylicpaintingclassforbeginnersonMay 3at10:30a.m.forthose18orolder,with allmaterialsprovided.(Thosewhohave previouslytakenalibrary-sponsored acrylicpaintingclasswithFagleyarerequestedtogiveothersachancetoparticipate.)Registrationisrequiredandbegins at10:30a.m.onApril26atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling(302)85 85518.TheSouthCoastalLibraryislocated at43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach.

LegoClub— TheSouthCoastalLibrary’s LegoClubwilltakeplaceat11a.m.on May3,forchildrenages6to11,with

Legosprovidedandanewthemeforeach date.Registrationisrequiredandisavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling(302)858-5518.TheSouthCoastal Libraryislocatedat43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach.

May8

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

NARFEMeets— TheNationalActiveand RetiredFederalEmployeesAssociation Chapter1690willbeholdingitsMay meetingatthe1776SteakhouseinRehobothBeachat11:30a.m.Speakingwill beTinaTaylorfromAC TS.Sheisalife-care consultantforRetirementLifeCommunities.Chartermembers,nationalmembers andguestsarewelcome.Formoreinformation,visitchapter1690.narfe-de.org.

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemil-

itary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorg etown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt. ,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof eve rymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbac kgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings

arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”next toyourname.

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

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

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Ka raokewill 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 guida nceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.

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

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

OpenTableFoodMinistry— SalemChurch

ishostingtheOpenTableFoodMinistryon thefirst,fourthandfifthWednesdaysof eachmonthfrom5to7p.m.EachWednesdaywillhaveadifferentmeal,andthe menusareavailableonthechurch’swebsiteandFacebookpage.Dine-inorcarryoutisavailable,andthemealsarefree.

ThriftShopOpen— TheBet helThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdays,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavea largeselectionofgifts,holidayitems,clothing,householdwares,toys,books,jewelry andmoretobenefitthechurch’sprojects. Donationsofitemsareacceptedeachday theyareopen.TheThriftShopislocatedat 111HazzardStreetinDagsboro.Formore information,call(302)519-2984.

VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17through Aug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocatedon Route1South,onthesouthsideoftheNationalGuardTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailablefor $1each.AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,veteransandveteranservices,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

Off Season Specials 3pm to Close

Monday

Philly Cheesesteak with Fries - $12.50

Tuesday

Crabcake Combos

Smoked Brisket or ½

asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.co m.

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

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit delde ms38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from9to 10:15a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(302)745-

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8237orcklynch02@gmail.comformore detailsonthesefreeclasses.

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

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,We dnesdayand 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-dancingclassesonMondays.Begi nnersclassestakeplaceat10 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 ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof ever ymonthat2p.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 Bethel ishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

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

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

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

BiliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.

TaichiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian River SeniorCenterhoststaichiat10a.m.on Mondaysforseniorcentermembers.

SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter hostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysandThursdaysforseniorcentermembers.

Zumba atIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m.

onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@n eedlepoint.org. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchandtheGhostRydersCarClubarehostingacruise-inatthe churchthesecondandfourthFridayof eachmonth.ThisoperatesfromApril throughOctober.Therewillbecoffee, donutsandfellowship.Formoreinformation,callMikeStramellaat(410)4191843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreetothers,cangettogetherattheMillsboroPizza KingonT hursdaysat8:30a.m.TheARRL SectionManagerusuallyattends.Formore information,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartnership betweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebyletterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinfor-

mationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m.InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridaysof themonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome. Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapterof SweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holdsrehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6to8 p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Community Center.Theyarelookingforladieswho lovetosing.MemberscomefromMaryland

andDelaware.Formoreinformation,call Maryat(410)629-9383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethanyBeach MuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageisopento thepublicMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from 11a.m.to1p.m.duringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall(302) 539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree, andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineat townofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder “Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseum isopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthethird saturdayofeachmonth throughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingback totheearliestagriculturaldaysofthetown areondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabilia throughthelate20thCentury.Themuseum islocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonline atselbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdaysthrough Aug.27from10a.m.to1p.m.orbyappointmentat(302)593-8814.

Nan ticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticoke IndianMuseumistheonlyNativeAmerican museuminDelaware,andislistedintheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces,alongwith beingpartoftheDelawareHistoryTrail.The museumisopen10a.m.to4p.m.Tuesdays toSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.For moreinformation,visit nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishostinga BibleStudythisfallonWednesdaymornings,startingonSept.6,from10a.m.to noon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHallfrom 6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,goonlineto bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyville hostsMenofChristMealsonthethird Wednesd ayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m. TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinks anddesserts.Thisisfree,andbothdine-in andcarry-outareavailable.

ReCharge— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to7 p.m.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat10a.m.

Spring Specials

Lunch Specials

11:30 am - 3 pm

$12 Lunch Specials 12 Items for $12 Each Monday - $10 Cheesesteaks Tuesday - $5 Tacos (ea), $5 Margaritas Wednesday

DelawareDefenseDayliving-historyeventplannedatFortMiles

DNREC’sDivisionofParks&Recreation,theFortMilesHarborDefensesof theDelawareLivingHistoryAssociation (HDDLHA)andtheFortMilesHistorical Association(FMHA)willbehostingthe 2025DelawareDefenseDayattheFort MilesHistoricalAreainCapeHenlopen StateParkonSaturday,April26,from10 a.m.until4p.m.Thereisnoadmissionfee toattendtheannualFortMilesopenhouse andliving-historyevent.

Attheevent,therewillbemorethan 100HDDLHAreenactorsdressedinperioduniformsrepresentingthesoldierswho servedatFortMilesduringandafterWorld WarII.HDDLHAwillalsohave25to30 periodvehicles,includingaSherman M4A4tank.

Attendeescanstepbackintimebyvisitingmorethan40exhibitsinsideandoutsidethebarracksintheFortMilesBattery 519cantonmentarea.Theycanalsomingle

ReenactorsareengagedatapreviousDelawareDefenseDayeventatFortMiles.

withre-enactorsandlearnmoreaboutdifferentservicemembers,weapons,vehicles andequipment.Theycantourtheinsideof theShermantankforasmallfee.

InadditiontoHDDLHAandFMHA, otherexhibitorsatthissignatureeventincludeDelawareAviationMuseum,Naval AirStationWildwood,theAirMobility

CommandMuseum,theDelawareNationalGuard,theBattleshipNewJersey MuseumandHistoricLewes.

Therewillbeartillerydemonstrations usinga3-inchnavalgunat11a.m.andat 2:30p.m.Ademonstrationstartupofthe Shermantankwilltakeplaceat12:30p.m. At1:30p.m.,therewillbeareenactmentof thesurrenderofGermanU-Boat858, whichoccurredatFortMilesinMayof 1945,afterGermanysurrenderedtoallied forcesinEurope.Therewillalsobeexhibits andlivemusicinsidetheFortMilesOrientationBuildingacrossfromthebarracks andmesshall.

AshortwalkthroughtheFortMilesartilleryparkleadstotheentranceofBattery 519,whichhousedtwo12-inchcoastalartillerygunsduringWorldWarIIandis nowthehomeoftheFortMilesMuseum.

Visitorscanexperiencethehistoryof FortMilesbyvisitingtheundergroundmuseumthatshowcasescoastaldefenseand dailylifeforthesoldiersandciviliansstationedthereduringandafterthewar.BesidesillustratinglifeatFortMiles,the museum’sexhibitsincludeartifactsanddisplaysfromthebattleshipsU.S.S.Arizona andU.S.S.Missouri.

Thedisplaysserveas“bookends”tothe UnitedStatesentryintoWorldWarIIafter theJapaneseattackonPearlHarboron Dec.7,1941,andthesurrenderofthe JapaneseEmpiretoalliedforcesinTokyo BayaboardtheU.S.S.MissourionSept.2, 1945,bringinganendtothewar.

Visitorstothemuseumcanalsoenjoy specialdemonstrationsandinterpretations deliveredbyFMHAdocents.Thereisno chargetoenterthemuseumtoviewexhibits inthenorthgunblock,includingtheU.S.S. Arizonaartifact,ortovisittheFMHAgift shop.However,a$6-per-personadmission feewillbechargedtotourtherestofthe museum.ThatfeeiswaivedforArmed Forcesveteransandactive-dutymilitary servicemembers.

FreeDelawareDefenseDayvisitor parkingwillbelocatedattheMcBride BeachBathhouseparkinglotinCapeHenlopenStatePark.Threebuseswillshuttle visitorstoandfromtheFortMileshistoricalareacontinuouslythroughouttheevent. Somehandicapped-accessibleparkingwill beavailableintheoriginalFortMilesparkinglotattheentrancetothecantonment area.FMHAwillrungolfcartsfromthat parkinglottoallareasoftheevent,includingtheartilleryparkandtheFortMiles MuseuminBattery519.

Phil’sHotDogsandRita’swillbeatthe eventtoprovidefoodanddrinks. FormoreinformationontheHarbor DefensesofDelawareLivingHistory AssociationandtheirdisplaysonDelaware DefenseDay,visit

https://fortmileshdd.org/april-event-2025. FormoreinformationontheFortMiles MuseumandtheFortMilesHistorical Association,visit https://fortmilesmuseum.org.

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Lavender&LambsFestivalexpandstotwodaysthisJune

BrittinghamFarmsannounced thisweekthattheirLavender& LambsFestivalwillbeatwo-day eventthisyear.Lastyear,BrittinghamFarms,locatednearMillsboro,welcomedmorethan1,200 gueststoobservesheep-shearing, lavenderdistillation,yarn-making andmore.Thisyear,theBrittinghamfamilyannouncedacomplete lineupofeventsforthefestivalon bothSaturdayandSunday.

TheLavender&LambsFestivalscheduleforSaturday,June21, willincludelive radiocoverageby DanGaffney,theshearingofthe BrittinghamFarmsheritageflock ofsheepat10a.m.,yarnspinning bytheJohnDickensonSpinners Guild,a“CookingwithLavender” booksigningandacookingdemo byMarylandnativeNancyBaggett at11a.m.,1p.m.and3p.m.Live musicwillbeofferedinthepavilion,byHomesteadBluegrass Band.

TheLavender&LambsFestivalscheduleforSunday,June22, willincludeamorningyogasessionwithTheStokefromWest OceanCi ty,Md.,at10a.m.Food Network“HolidayBakingChampionship”winnerDruTevisof SoDelConceptswillbedoinga

culinarylavenderbakingdemonstrationat11a.m.underthefood tent.Atnoon,Lewesand RehobothBoutiqueLillaCavallo willbeofferingafashionshow, whichwillincludethefarmsheep Charlie.

At1p.m.onSunday,Travis Gilbert,bartenderfromFager’sIsland,willbedoingacocktailand mocktaildemousingculinary lavender.At2p.m.thefarmsheep Char liewillbeshearedbyhand, nearthedistillery,byDelaware4H VicePresidentAinsleyWest.The historyoftheLeicesterLongwool breedandthehistoryofsheep shearingwillbediscussed.

The3rdAnnualDelaware Lavender&LambsFestivalalso offers50localartisanvendors, severalfoodtruckandcharcuterie options,foodtentseating,low-sittingpicnicsetups,drinksales,includingLavenderRieslingfrom SaltedVinesVineyardbenefiting theCapstoneCommuni tyFoundation,you-picklavender,demos andtastings,andtoursofthefarm andessentialoildistillery. Ticketsarerequiredforthose5 orolder,andcost$20perperson. Ticketscanbepurchasedonlineat http://www.brittinghamfarms.com

AnattendeeatapastLavender&LambsFestivaltakesaphotoofsomeofthe BrittinghamFarmsLavender.

HamRadio2025DelawareConventionsetforApril26

ChrisCotehashisownsocialnetwork.Heisanamateurradiooperator,also knownasa“ham.”Hams don’tneedacellphoneand don’tuseacomputertocommunicate.Theyuseacomputertokeeptrackofwho theyhavetalkedwith.When Cotepicksupthemicrophone andsayshiscallsign,KE5NJ, hecanbeheardaroundthe worldandintotheuniverse. Otherhamswhoarelistening arefreetoanswerorjustcontinuetolisten.Heexplained that,justlikeanyothernetwork,someoneisalwayslistening

Cotehassetupseveraldifferentradiosinsidehis“hambus”andtakeshis hobbyontheroad.Thereisevena

satellitecommunicationsstationonthe bus.Hespendshistimeworkingwith studentsofallageswhoareinterestedin

learningabouthamradio.

Thelong-standingmethod ofcommunicationprovidesan opportunitytodeveloptechnicalskills,asthosestudents learnabouttheequipment andtechnologiesinvolvedin radiocommunications.They canbuildradiosandgain hands-onexperienceinareas suchaselectronics,circuitdesign,antennatheoryandsignalpropagation.

Troubleshootinginterferenceissuesthataredisrupting theirtransmissionshelpsoperatorsimprovetheirproblem-solvingskills.Bylearning toovercomethosechallenges, theydevelopskillsthatarevaluableina widerangeoftechnicalfields.

“Effectivecommunicationisacriti-

calskillinmanyfields,andhamradio providesanexcellentopportunityto sharpentheseskills.Youngoperators learnhowtocommunicateeffectively usinglimitedbandwidthandother technicalconstraints,whichcanbevaluableforthoseinterestedincareerssuch asjournalism,publicrelations,oremergencyresponse.And,bycommunicating withotheroperatorsfromaroundthe world,youngpeoplecandevelopconnectionsthatwillservethemwellinour globalsociety.”

Someyouthwhostartedinham radiohavegoneontofoundmajortech companies,includingApple(Steve Wozniak)andAtari(NolanBushnell).

PeoplecanvisitwithCote,askquestionsandtrymakingacontactonthe radiossetupinhisbus.Lastyear,severalvisitorswereabletomakesatellite contacts.Hewillbeattheupcoming DelmarvaRadio/ElectronicsExpoon April26attheGeorgetownCHEER Center,20520SandHillRoad.Doors openat8a.m.Parking,theradio equippedbus,andoutsideradioand electronicstailgatesalesareallfree.The entrancefeeis$8foradultstoaccess theinsidedisplays,seminars,andnew andusedequipmentsalesareas.For those18oryounger,admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,emailthe SussexAmateurRadioAssociationat sussexamateurradio@gmail.com.

BeachReads booksale plannedat LewesLibrary

Kickingoffthesummerrushtothe beach,theFriendsoftheLewesPublicLibrarywillhostaBeachReadsusedbooksale onFriday,April25,from3to5p.m.and Saturday,April26,from10a.m.to2p.m.at thelibrary,111AdamsAvenue,Lewes.

TheBeachReadssalewillfeaturemore than5,000titlesofpopularfiction,alldiscountedtohalf-offinternetpricing.Shopperswillfindanassortmentofadultfiction, mysteries,sci-fi/fantasytitles,booksfor youngchildrenandaudiobooks—“perfect picksforadayloungingonthesand.”ProceedsfromthesalewillbenefittheLewes PublicLibrary.

“Ourbooksalesareadon’t-missforresidentsandvisitorsalike,andfirst-timersare alwaysastonishedatthenumberofbooks,as wellasthefactthattheyareinsuchgood condition,”saidCandaceVessella,president oftheFriendsoftheLewesPublicLibrary.

Inadditiontothesummerreads,theJust BetweenFriendsShopwillbeopenand readyfor customers.Featureditemsinclude exclusiveLewes-themeditems,suchashats, socks,drinkcoasters,notecardsandkeychains.Literary-themedtotebagsforadults andkids,T-shirtsandlocalgiftitems,new children’sbooks,andaselectionofDVDs andmusicCDswillalsobeavailable.

Admissiontothesaleisfree,andallare welcome.Creditcardswillbeacceptedfor purchasesof$10ormore.Proceedsfromthe salewillbeusedforbookandmediapurchases,libraryprogramming,specialprojects,andotherlibraryneeds.Formore information,visitlewes.lib.de.us.

NEWLISTING

$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

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.

Call Brian Crowley (c) 302-539-4013

8230 Woods Edge Cir, Milford

$555,000

5BR, 4.5BA home in the quiet cul-de-sac of Argo Farms. A rst- oor primary BR featuring an en-suite bath. Upstairs, you'll nd three large BRs with two Jack-and-Jill BAs. Kitchen has ample cabinet space and a breakfast bar. The formal dining room has a little pantry area between the kitchen & the dining room & plenty of 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.

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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

29539 East Dr, North Bethany

$2,750,000

1 Hemlock Dr., Bethany Meadows

$179,500

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

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$729,900 (DESU2077470)

Call Liz Kapp (Saturday) (c) 302-569-0012

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3 BD/2.5 BA End Unit Townhome in Bay Forest. Fee Simple. Large Lot. Gourmet Kitchen. 3 Season Room. 2 Car Garage. 2 YR Home Warranty

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TheCityofLeweshasproclaimed May3asHistoricLewesFarmers MarketDay,celebratingtheopening dayoftheHLFM’s20thmarketseason.

Themayorandcitycouncil proclamationrecognizestheHLFM asan“integralpartofLewes’special character,”addingthat,“inits20th year,theMarketcontinuestoprovide afamily-friendlygatheringplace wherepeoplemeetandgatherto purchasethefreshestlocalfoods available,helpingsmallregional farmsmarketdirectlytoconsumers, andpromotesustainableagriculture practices.”

TheHistoricLewesFarmers Marketwillringintheir20thmarket seasonat8a.m.onSaturday,May3, atGeorgeH.P.SmithPark.

TheHLFMwillbecelebrating thisspecialmilestoneallyearlong, withextraspecialeventdaysatthe market,additionalcollaborations withlocalchefsandrestaurants, hostingpleinairartistspaintingat Saturdaymarkets,newT-shirtsfor kidsandadults,new20thanniversarycommemorativemarkettote bagsandmore.

TheHLFMisaskingLewesresidentstojoininthecelebrationand addayardsignfeaturingthe20th marketseasontagline,“EatFresh, StayRooted,LoveLocal,”toshow theirsupportofthemarket.Those interestedinpickingupayardsign fortheirhomecanreachouttothe HLFMofficedirectlybycalling (302)644-1436oremailing info@historiclewesfarmersmarket.org Inadditiontolotsofat-market fun,therewillbeotherwaystocelebratetheHLFManditsprograms thisyear.TheLewesOysterHouseis openingitsdoorsforaspecialfarm dinneronSunday,May18,highlightinglocalingredientsfromfeaturedmarketfarmersinsupportof theHistoricLewesFarmersMarket, aswellasitsprogramstopurchase foodfromlocalsmallfarmerstofeed freshfoodtohungrypeoplein SouthernDelaware.Forthatevent, thereareonlyafewseatslefttoreserveattheLewesOysterHouse OpenTableeventpage(orsearchfor LewesOysterHouseon OpenTable.comandfinditunder Experiences),includingearlierspots atthebarsandlaterdinnerseats.

TheHistoricLewesFarmers Market20YearsCelebrationwill continueintothefallaswell,witha SavetheDateannouncementcoming foraspecialeventinOctobertosupporttheHLFMfarmerandfoodaccessprograms.

Formoreinformationgoto www.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org

SouthernDelawareChoralethisweek announcedtheirMayconcert,taking placeonSaturday,May10,at3p.m.at EpworthUnitedMethodistChurchin RehobothBeach.“InHerOwnWords:A ConcertCelebratingWomenandthe Arts,”isaconcertcelebratingwomen composers,lyricistsandpoets—justin timeforMother’sDay.

Thespecialeventwillshowcasefemale

composersandpoetsthroughouthistory, fromtheMiddleAgestotheRomantic period,andbeyond.TheconcertwillfeatureselectionsfromcomposersHildegard vonBingen,ClaraSchumannand RosephanyePowell,tonameafew.The featuredselectionswereselectedwitha goalofleavingtheaudiencefeelingupliftedandempowered.

“Thisisagreatwaytocelebratethe

womeninyourlife,justonedaybefore Mother’sDay!”organizerssaid.

Ontopofcelebratingcomposers throughouthistory,concertgoerswillalso betreatedtoclassicssuchas“BigYellow Taxi”byJoniMitchell,“LettheRiver Run”byCarlySimonand“You’veGota Friend”byCarolKing.

“Ithinktheaudiencewillreallyappreciatethethoughtfulandcomprehensive

choicesofmusic,”saidCo-DirectorSarah Rose.“Thereistrulysomethingforeveryonetoenjoy,andpreparingforthisconcerthasbeenadelight!It’sanhonorto singthesepiecesandcelebratetheimportantwomenwhohavemadesignificant contributionstoourmusicalrepertoire.”

Fortickets,visithttps://southerndelawarechorale.org/tickets.

SeasideJewishCommunitytobringrabbitoRehoboth

FromMay2toMay4,Seaside JewishCommunity,locatedinRehobothBeach,willhostaweekend ofmusic,storiesandeducationdesignedtobridgethegapbetweenJudaismandChristianity,withspecial guestsRabbiDavidZaslowandDevorahZaslow.Thepubliciswelcome.

TheZaslows,visitingfromAshland,Ore.,areknowninJewishand interfaithcirclesfortheirspiritual leadership,singingandstorytelling. Therabbi’snewbook,“Jesus:FirstCenturyRabbi,”recentlywonthe ChurchSynagogueLibraryAssociationBookoftheYearAward,andis makinganimportantcontributionto interfaithunderstanding,organizers said.

“I’mlookingforwardtoanuplift-

ingandinspirationalweekend,”said SeasideRabbiJulieHiltonDanan. “TheZaslowshavesomanyamazinganduniquestoriesandsongsto sharewitheveryonefromalongcareerandcallingofleadership,both intheJewishcommunityandaspioneersofinterfaithdialogue andconnections.”

RabbiZaslowhasbeenthespiritualleaderofHavurahShirHadash synagogueinAshland,Ore.,since 1996.Theprayerbookheedited, “IvduetHashemB’simcha,”isused insynagoguesthroughoutthecountry.Healsohaspublishedseveral otherbooks.

DevorahZaslowalsoisanauthor. Shehaspublishedseveralbooksand hashadstoriespublishedinanthologies.Shehasherownblogand

teacheswriting.

TheZaslowswillparticipatein Seaside’sShabbat servicesonboth FridayeveningandSaturdaymorning.Reservationsarerequiredand mustbemadeonSeaside’swebsiteat www.seasidejewishcommunity.com. Inadditiontothereligiousobservances,theZaslowswillparticipate intwocommunityevents,onein partnershipwithGroomeChurchin Lewesandasecondinpartnership withtheLewesPublicLibrary:

•OnSaturday,May3,at7:30 p.m.,theZaslowswillpresentan eveningofinterfaithstoriesand songsforthecommunity,followed bylightrefreshments,atGroome Church,locatedat601Savannah RoadinLewes.Registrationisrequiredforthein-personevent,as seatingislimited.ChecktheSeaside JewishCommunitywebsiteformore detailsandtoregister,at www.seasidejewishcommunity.com.

•OnSunday,May4,at11a.m., RabbiZaslowwilldiscusshisawardwinningbook,“Jesus:FirstCentury Rabbi,”attheLewesPublicLibrary, locatedat101AdamsStreet,Lewes. “Inthebook, RabbiZaslowtakesa fresh,boldlookatthehistorical JesusandtheJewishrootsofChristianity.”Registrationisrequired throughthelibrary’swebsiteforthis in-personandZoomevent,at https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/e vent/14145560.

TheZaslows’visittothe Delawarebeacheshasbeenmade possiblebythesupportoftheJewish FederationofDelaware.“Theirvisit reflectsSeaside’slongtraditionof creatingstronginterfaithrelations withlocal faithhousesofmanydenominations.”

JewishFederationofDelaware supportsprogramsthatfeed,clothe, shelter,counselandrescuethousands ofpeopleinDelawareandthe BrandywineValley,inIsraeland aroundtheworld.Itprovidesopportunitiestoeducate,inspireandcelebrateavibrantJewishlife.Formore information,visit ShalomDelaware.org.

SeasideJewishCommunity“isan independent,egalitarianandwelcomingcommunity,dedicatedtoacceptingmembersofallagesand backgrounds.Seaside’sgoalsinclude spiritualservices,enrichingeducationalprogramsforyouthandadults, andsocialevents,aswellascommunityserviceandsocialjusticeprojects.UndertheleadershipofRabbi Danan,Seasidecontinuestofillan activeroleininterfaithactivitiesin SussexCounty.”

Formoreinformation,visitthe group’swebsiteat seasidejewishcommunity.com.

Flowershavethepowerto brightensomeone’sday—and thisMother’sDay,they’lldoeven more.BrandywineFenwickIsland,aMonarchcommunity,is hostingaspecialFlower&Bake SaletobenefitEveryMother Counts,anonprofitorganization ensuringthatthematernalhealth journeybefore,duringandafter childbirthissafe,respectfuland equitableforeveryone,everywhere.

Aspartofacorporate-wide Mother’sDayinitiative,the fundraisercelebratesmothers ac rossgenerations—past,presentandfuture—whilesupportingacausethattouchesevery family.Communitysupporters arebeinginvitedtopre-order flowerstotakehomeortogiftas asurprisetoseniorresidentsin thecommunity.Floweroptions includerosesandtulips,available bythestemorinbundles.The finaldaytoplaceflowerordersis April30,withpick-upscheduled forMay8,between2and4p.m.

“Ourresidentsaresoexcited tobepartofthismeaningful fundr aiser,”saidHeatherCronin, lifeenrichmentdirectorat BrandywineFenwickandevent

organizer.“Notonlydotheyhave thechancetoreceiveflowers fromlovedonesorcaringneighbors,butweallgettocontribute toacausethatsupportsmothers aroundtheworld.EveryMother Countsisanincredibleorganization,andMother’sDayisthe perfecttimetogiveback.”

Toorderflowers,callthecommunitydirectlyat(302)4360808orvisittheonlineordering formatbit. ly/fenwick-flowers. Donationsforflowerscanbe madeviacheckto“EveryMother Counts”orthroughtheonline donationlinkprovidedintheonlineorderform.Pick-uponMay 8islocatedatBrandywine FenwickIslandbyMonarch, 21111ArringtonDrive,Selbyville.

CoastalPoint•SubmittedPhoto HeatherCroninandresidentShirley Bartonshowoffthefundraising posterandbouquetsinsupportof EveryMotherCounts.

PELICAN POINT

SouthernDelawareWine,Food&MusicFestivalsetforMay3

The9thAnnualSouthernDelawareWine,Food& MusicFestivalwilltake placeonSaturday,May3,at SchellvilleinRehoboth Beach.Thenewdatefollows apostponementfromOctober2024,announcedbyfestivalfounderandPresident StacyLaMotta.

“Iamexcitedandthankfultoonceagainpresentthis award-winningfestivalfor ourcommunity,”saidLaMotta.“Iappreciateeveryone whocontributedtomaking thefestivalpossibleandwho supportedthedecisionto postponelastyear’sevent.

This year’sfestivalatSchellvillewillcontinueourtraditionofbeingapremier eventinthestate,highlightingwhatourcherished Delawarecoastalareahasto offer.”

Thewine,foodandmusic festivalwillfeaturemore than20localrestaurantsofferingavarietyofdishesand 100differenttastesofwine,cocktails, craftbeerandmocktails.AliveChef Throwdownandmusicwillbeofferedtoentertaintheguests,witha

Attendeesenjoyapriorevent.

bourbontasting,silentauctionand wine wall.

Sinceitsinceptionin2015,the SouthernDelawareWine,Food,&

MusicFestivalhasbroughtthousandsofindividualstogether “tocelebratetheculinaryexcellence andpassionatecommunityof

Delaware’sbeachcoast,” whileraisingmorethan $250,000tosupportlocal nonprofits.

Thisyear,thebeneficiaries willbeSussexCounty HabitatforHumanityand theHarryKFoundation.

TheHealthyHomes InitiativeatSussexCounty HabitatforHumanityhas ser vedmorethan2,500individualsinSussexCounty throughhomeconstruction andpreservation,homerepairs,financialliteracyand energy-efficientupgrades.

TheHarryKFoundation deliversprogramstoeliminatehungerandfoodinsecurityamongchildrenin Delaware.Since2013,the foundationhasestablished andfunded52school pantries,anditalsosponsors theSchoolBackpackprogram,providingfoodfora weekend,holidaysandsummerbreaksto morethan630 children.

Visitwww.sodelfest.com formoreinformation,topurchasetickets ortogetinvolvedwiththeSouthern DelawareWine,Food&MusicFestival.

Obituaries

WilliamK.‘Bill’Gay,80

WilliamK.“Bill”Gay,80,ofBethany Beach,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyon April11,2025.HewasbornonMarch 14,1945,andgraduatedfromtheCity CollegeofNewYork.

Hebeganhismilitarycareerserving inVietnamasaMarinecombatengineerofficer.Hesurvivedthe1968Siege ofKheSanh,forwhichhewasawarded aPurpleHeartandaBronzeStarwitha combat“V”forvalor.Hethencontinuedhisdistinguishedmilitarycareeras anofficerwiththeU.S.ArmyCorpsof Engineers, contributingtovariousmilitaryoperationsandtaskforcesbothat thePentagonandabroadthatdeveloped technologiestoendtheColdWar.

Inretirement,Gaymovedto Delaware,wherehecontinuedtoserve veterans.HerenovatedhomesfordisabledWoundedWarriorfamilies,acted asthementorcoordinatorfortheSussexCountyVeteransTreatment Courtandalsovolunteeredwith BethanyBeach’sOperationSEAsthe DayWarriorFamilyBeachWeek,as wellaswiththeannualpicnicatSt. Martha’sforJ1internationalstudentworkers.

Hewillberememberednotonlyfor hisdedicationtoservice,innovative spiritandprofoundimpactonmany lives,butalsoforhiswonderfulsenseof

humor.Hisabilitytobringlaughterand joytothosearoundhimwasatestament tohiswarmandgenerousnature.

Gayissurvivedbyhislovingwifeof 54years,Diane;hisdaughterSarah Stromberg;hisdaughterJennySisiam, andherhusband,Virgil;twograndchildren,VirgilandSonora;andhissister,HildyBenjamin.Healsoleaves behindalargeextendedfamilyand manydearfriends.

AburialservicewillbeheldatArlingtonNationalCemeteryatalater date.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfunealservices.com.

JohnEdwardJonesJr.,90

JohnEdwardJones,Jr.,90,ofMillsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyon April14,2025.BornonAug.8,1934, hewasthebelovedsonofthelateJohn EdwardJonesandInezJones.

A lifelonghardworker,Jonesbuilta careerasanHVACmechanic,known forhisunmatchedworkethicandabilitytooutworkanyone.Eveninretirement,hewasalwaysbusytinkeringwith projectsaroundthehouse,tendingto hisgardenorheadingouttofish.He tookgreatprideinstayingactiveand productive.

Joneswasprecededindeathbyhis parents;hischerisheddaughterBeverly AnnJones-Heffinger;andhisgrandson JesseJamesJones.Heissurvivedbyhis lovingwife,Christine;hisson,JohnE. JonesIII;hisdaughterSylviaLecia Stock;hissixgrandchildren;andhissister,EthelGerman.

Servicesweretobeprivate.Jones’life memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

RichardGranvilleSmith,83

RichardGranvilleSmith,83,ofLaurel,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyat homeonApril14,2025,surroundedby hislovingfamily.BornonDec.13, 1941,inMillsboro,Del.,hewastheson ofthelateGranvilleSmithandMildred (Ross)Smith.

Heproudlyservedhiscountryinthe NationalGuardforeightyearsandlater built acareerasacommercialdoorspecialist,wherehewasknownforhis strongworkethicandreliablecraftsmanship.

Aboveallelse,hewasdeeplydevoted tohiswifeof71years,Christine(Hickman)Jones.Hisloveandcareforher weresteadfastandenduringthroughout their lifetogether.Hewillberememberedforhisunwaveringdedicationto family,tirelessworkethicandquiet strength.Heleavesbehindalegacyof love,resilienceanddeep-rootedvalues thatwillcontinuetoinspireallwho knewhim.

Smithhadapassionforworking withhishands.Heenjoyedrepairing Snapperlawnmowers,weldingand spendingtimeoutdoors.Someofhis fondestmomentswerespentonthe water,fishingandclamming.Aboveall else,hetreasuredthetimespentwith hisfamilyandclosefriends.

Hislegacylivesoninthelivesof thosewhoknewandlovedhim.

Smithwasprecededindeathbyhisparents;hisbrotherGeorgeSmith;andhissisterSueJoseph.Heissurvivedbyhis children,ShannonSmith(andKatie)of Fruitland,Md.,MaceSmith(andLindsay) ofSalisbury,Md.,andKenzieSmith(and Mike)ofLaurel,Del.;fivegrandchildren; hislovingcompanion,OuidaGuittare;his sisterBarbaraLawson;andhissister-in-law PatSmith.

AcelebrationofSmith’slifewillbeheld atalaterdate.Hislifememorialwebpageis atwww.watsonfh.com.

Albert‘Clay’SowersJr.,71 Albert“Clay”SowersJr.,71,ofSelbyville,Del.,receivedhisfinalcheckered flagathome,surroundedbyhiswife, daughter,twogoldenretrieversandtwo cats,onWednesday,April2,2025.Hewas borninWellsboro,Pa.,sonofthelateAlbertSowersandAnne(Gyllenhaal)Sowers ofCapeMayPoint,N.J.

HewastheretiredcrewchiefforMK ForeignCarLtd.inLanghorn,Pa.Hewas alsoaformersprintcardriverandaproud memberoftheUnitedRacingCluband theWorldofOutlaws.Mostrecently,he servedasthevicepresidentoftheKirsten KaresFoundation,throughwhichhetraveledthecountrywithhisdaughterasshe sangandperformedwithherguitaratvariousracetracks,CampCorralsummer campsforchildrenoffallenorwounded militarysoldiers,andevenopeningforthe lateCharlieDaniels.Hismosttreasured rolesinlifewerebeing“Mr.Mom,”aroadie andalovinghusbandformorethan38 years.

Sowersissurvivedbyhiswife,Shelly (Derr)SowersofSelbyville,Del.;and daughter,KirstenSowersofBaltimore,Md. Heisalsosurvivedbyabrother,Jeffrey Sowersandhiswife,Carol,ofBradenton, Fla.;threesisters,BarbaraSmithandher husband,Chip,alsoofBradenton,Fla., JackieGallagherandhusband,Mike,of Hockessin,Del.,andJenniferMineartand herhusband,Alvin,ofColumbia,Md.;and abrother-in-law,RonaldDerrandhiswife, Debbie,ofWilliamsport,Pa.

Aprivateprayerandreflectionservice washeldonApril8,2025,withacelebrationofSowers’lifetobeheldatalaterdate. Inlieuofflowers,donationsinhismemory maybemadetoCampCorral,801N.West ST.,Raleigh,NC27603;orChallenged Accepted,P.O.Box93,20ForestStreet, Medford,MA02155.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

ShirleyE.(Sterner)Stephens,91

ShirleyE.(Sterner)Stephens,91, diedpeacefullyonApril9,2025,surroundedbyherlovingfamily.Shewas thedaughterofBenandPegSterner. ShewasbornMarch14,1934,in ChesterCrozierHospitalandlived mostofherlifeonGrubbRoadin northWilmington,Del.

SheattendedAlfredI.DuPontelementaryschoolandAlexisI.DuPont HighSchool.Unbeknownsttoher,she metherfuturehusbandinfirstgrade, becausetheywereseatedinalphabetical order.Theyweremarriedfor65years beforehepassedaway.

Stephensenjoyedbeingamomand housewife.Herhomewasalwaysfilled withneighborhoodkids,friendsand family.Itwasn’tuntilherhusbandbegan hisownelectricalcontractingbusiness thatsheworkedoutsidethehome,becominghisVP,secretaryandtreasurer.

Formanyyears,sheattendedSilverbrookMethodistChurch,whereshe thoroughlyenjoyedsinginginthechoir. Duringsummers,shetookherchildren, familymembersandneighborchildren toCanbyPoolinWilmingtonsothey couldlearntoswimfromtheAmerican RedCross.Eventually,sheherself learnedtoswimandevenearnedher swiminstructorbadge.Shetaughtswim lessonsformanyyearstootheradults andwasalifeguardfortheOpportunity SchoolofWilmington’ssummerday campsforthedevelopmentallydisabled. SheworkedatWawainherlateryears, greetingeveryoneatthecoffeebarand wasknownas“DivaShirley.”

Sheenjoyedantiques,visiting Williamsburg,Va.,anddecoratingfor eachandeveryholiday—especially Christmas.Boy,didsheloveChristmas! AftermovingtoSussexCountyin 2020,shejoinedtheOceanView

CHEERCenterandthoroughlyenjoyedtheirweeklytripsandthenew friendsshemet.Shealsoenjoyedher dailytripstoHocker’sDeliwithherpal, StaceyKyger,forherflavoredicedcoffee,whereshemadeevenmorefriends. Shewillbedearlymissedbyherfamily. Stephenswasprecededindeathby herparents;herhusband,JamesR. “Dick”StephensJr.;herbrother,Ben Sterner;andhersister,RaeMoore.She leavesbehindherdaughter,KathyDiSabatino;sons,Rick(andVal)Stephens, Ted(andSherry)StephensandDan (andSherry)Stephens;11grandchildren,Jessica(andLen)Janssen, Stephanie(andJeff)Gray,Sandy(and Mike)August,Rachel(andBrad)Allen, KiraDiSabatino,SaraStephens,Valerie (andIan)Deptula,Michelle(and Bobby)Midgely,Eric(andKatie) Stephens,Andrews(andAllie)DiSabatino,Lauren(andTy)Snook;and19 great-grandchildren,Roux,Eloiseand StellaJanssen,ChloeandMilesAllen, RubyDiSabatino,Brody,Wyattand GraceAugust,MasonMoore,Foster Carter,JacksonandSophiaMidgely, JustinandTrevorDeptula,Zachary Stephens,AvaandRyderGray,and LettieSnook;aswellasmanynieces andnephewsandtheirchildren. AcelebrationofStephens’lifewillbe held onJuly11,2025,witharrangementsthroughMelsonFuneralServices.ThefamilythankedtheDelaware HospiceandPalliativeCareteamsfor theirwonderfulcareofherinherlast weeks,aswellasthemanyfriendswho havereachedouttothefamilyduring thistime.Theyrequestednoflowers, butdonationscanbemadeinStephens’ nametoDelawareHospice,100Patriots Way,Milford,DE19963;theOcean ViewCHEERCenter,30637Cedar NeckRoad,OceanView,DE19970;or the giver’sfavoritecharity.Condolences maybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

FraternalOrderofEagles Aerie4528inOceanViewis steppinguptohelpsupportan organizationfocusedonending humantrafficking.

The2ndAnnualEndHuman TraffickingHere,Everywhere eventissetforSaturday,April26, fromnoonto5p.m.attheaerie at35083AtlanticAvenue(Route 26),OceanView.Itwillinclude guestspeakers,silentauctions, basketr affles,foodandentertainment,allinsupportofZoëMinistries.

TheGreenwood-basednonprofithasamissionofproviding safety,healingandadvocacyfor thoseimpactedorpotentiallyimpactedbysextrafficking.Itoffers

awarenesspresentationsandprofessionaltrainingforlawenforcement,therapists,educatorsand more,aswellasclinicalcounselingandaMoxieMentorshipprogram.Alsointheworksis Hannah’sHouse,aresidential treatmentfacil ityandsafehouse withacapacitytoserveuptosix femalejuvenilesurvivorsofsex trafficking.(Moreinformationis availableatzoe-delaware.org.) Fundsraisedintheinaugural eventattheaerietotaledmore than$10,000,withhopestoraise evenmorethisyear.Formoreinformationortodonate,call MindyBrightat(302)864-5804.

BeebeOncologyServicesisproudtobeSussexCounty’s leadingproviderofcomprehensivecancercareinour community,o eringtwospecializedcancercentersunderone uni edoncologyprogram. Strategicallylocatedin Millvilleo Route17 (pictured)and inRehobothBeacho ofRoute1,bothlocationsareequipped withthesamestate-of-the-arttechnologyandsta edby amultidisciplinaryandcompassionateteamdedicatedto providingthemostadvanced,evidence-basedcareavailablein acomfortableandwelcomingenvironment.

Equinetherapyprogramoffershelpforveterans

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Fourveteransarebenefitingfrom SouthernDelawareTherapeuticRiding’s eight-weekEquineProgramforVeterans, continuingthroughmid-June.

TheMilton-basedorganizationisprovidingaground-trainingwellnessprogramtohelpveteransbondwithhorses, ExecutiveDirectorJoAllegro-Smithsaid, addingthattheexperience“helpspeople managetheiremotionsandalsobebetter communicators.”

“Horseshaveareallyuniqueknackfor pickinguponemotion,”shesaid,“evenif it’ssomethingthat’snotovert—ifthere isfearorasadnessorjoy.Notonlynegativestuff.Itcanbepositivethings,too. Theypickuponthat.Whatthathelpsdo istobettermanagewhat’sgoingoninside ofthem.Iftheyarefeelingstressedoruncomfortable,tomanagethat.

“Whocouldn’tbenefitfromthatinthe worldwearelivinginrightnow?Alotis goingonthatisreallystressingoutalotof people.Wefollowatechniqueknownas naturalhorsemanship,notlike‘giddyup’ or‘whoa’orothercommands.It’svery subtlecommunication.Thatisanother benefittoparticipating.Youaregoingto learntobeabettercommunicator,toget whatyouaretryingtoaccomplish—not onlywithhorses,butwithpeople,with humaninteraction,”shesaid.

Theveteranscareforthemandengage withthem,suchasleadingthemthrough obstaclecourses.

“Theyarewalkingwiththehorse, whichisagreatwellnessactivity.Theyare communicatingwiththehorseandgiving thehorseinstructions—‘Weneedtogo thisway’or‘Weneedtogothatway’or ‘Weneedtostopnow,’”Allegro-Smith said.

SouthernDelawareTherapeuticRiding—describedonitswebsiteat www.sdtrhr.comasbeingdedicatedtoimprovingthephysicalandemotionalwellbeingofchildrenandadultslivingwith disabilitiesthroughequineassistedtherapy—startedtheveterans’programin Januaryandwilllikelyhavefuturesessions,Allegro-Smithsaid.

Ithas,forseveralyears,beenahostsite forOperationSEAstheDay,aneventin BethanyBeachforveteransrecovering frominjuries.OperationSEAstheDayis plannedforSept.2to7thisyear.

“Everyyear,weworkwithwounded warriors,andwedidahostsiteforthat program,”sheexplained.“SDTRmadea commitmenttosay,‘Thisiswithinour missiontoserveveterans,’andwewanted tocreateaprogramthatwouldbespecificallyfortheirbenefit.Weworkedwiththe UniversityofDelaware’sCapstoneProject.Theyhaveanequinemanagement program.ThisCapstoneProjecttakesstudentsinvariousdisciplines…andthey workonbehalfoflocalorganizationsto helptheminavarietyofways.Wepart-

neredwithUDforaprojectwithfour youngwomen,allindifferentdisciplines. TheydecidedfortheCapstoneProject theywantedtocreateaprogramforveterans,”Allegro-Smithsaid.

Thatprogram,foranyhonorablydischargedveteran,is“somethingthatwe feelisconsistentwithourmissionand beneficial,”shesaid,althoughtheveterans’ programisa“verysmallpartofwhatwe do.”Theorganizationalsohasequine-assistedprogramsforthosewithcognitive andphysicaldisabilities.

Veteranswhoparticipatedinprevious programs“reallyfeltoneofthebenefits wastheyfelttheywereinasafecommunity.ThatissomethingSDTRprovides. WhenitcomestoSDTR,theyarepartof a community—notonlypart,butthey arethecenterofit.Theyareinasafe community.Wehaveaveterancoordinatorwhoisaveteran,andthereisthat sharedexperience.Whenyouhavethat sharedexperience,it’slike,‘Thesepeople getme.TheyunderstandwhatI’vegone through,’”shesaid.

“Therewerereallypositivefeelings aboutthataspectoftheprogram.You couldseetheevolutionofwhentheyattendedforthefirsttime,andbytheendof thesessiontheirwholedemeanorhad changed.Theyweremuchmorerelaxed andreallyconnected,”Allegro-Smithsaid.

U.S.Navyphoto•MassCommunicationSpecialist2ndClassTimothyMeyer Gunner’sMateSeamanIsabellaWaltersofGeorgetownsteerstheshipasthehelmsmanonthebridgeoftheArleighBurke-classguided-missiledestroyerU.S.S.Gridley (DDG101)inthePacificOceanonApril13.TheGridley,assignedtotheNimitzCarrierStrikeGroup,isunderwayintheU.S.7thFleetareaofoperationsonascheduled deployment,aspartoftheU.S.NavyefforttomaintainafreeandopenIndo-Pacific.

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FRIDAY

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

As Season 1 continues, Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) attempts to snap Doug (Alexander Hodge) out of his funk, Catherine (Aja Naomi King) has mixed feelings over selling her childhood home and Birdie (Melissa Fumero) receives some surprising news.

United Football League (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Broadcasting live from Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Alex McGough and the Birmingham Stallions face E.J. Perry and the Memphis Showboats. With only five weeks left in the regular season, which team will get the much-needed win?

SATURDAY

Beer Budget Reno (23) A&E 12 p.m.

While Megan, Joel and their kids love their 120-year-old house, the layout of the family room has left them confused. So, the family calls in social media influencer Kristen Coutts to use her expertise to improve the layout and make the space function.

I Am Burt Reynolds (3) CW 8 p.m.

The “I Am” series takes a look at one of America’s most beloved movie stars: Burt Reynolds. Interviews with friends, family and colleagues paint a portrait of the man who starred in “Smokey and the Bandit,” “Cannonball Run,” “Deliverance” and more.

SUNDAY

2025 Chevron Championship (11) WBAL 3 p.m.

After three rounds of intense play, the first major of the LPGA season comes to a close. However, who will stand tall at the end of the round?

The final round broadcasts live from The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas.

Watson (6) WBOC 9 p.m.

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Afreshmanledthewaytotriumph.

First-yearhighschoolstudentathleteLexiWilkinsonscoredfour goals—includingthesudden-death game-winnerearlyinthegolden-goal firstovertimeperiod—togivethe IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ lacrosseteamadramatic16-15win overtheGunstonSchoolonThursday,April17.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’lacrosseteamenteredspring breakonadowner.

TheIndians(3-6overall,1-4in HenlopenConferenceplay)lostat Smyrna,17-3,onWednesday,April 16.

SeniormidfielderAidenBinko, sophomoreattackJackSpencerand sophomoremidfielderCaidenClark werethegoal-scorersforIRHS,and juniorgoalkeeperJohnCruzmade

Wilkinson’sOTgoalgivesIRgirls’lacrossedramaticvictory

rivalgoalkeeperbeforeunleashinga shotthathitthebottomrighthand cornerofthenettotouchoffanexplosivepost-gamecelebration.

Theplaywassetupbysophomore attackChloeHarris,whowonthe overtimeperiod’sopeningfaceoffat midfield.

Harrisfinishedthegamewitha team-highfivegoals,whileseniorattackMeredithRomanaddedthree markersandsophomoreattack KennedyWalkerchippedinwithtwo scores.

SeniorgoalkeeperChloeMegee made13saves,marking273stopsfor hercareer.

TheIndiansnevertrailedinthe gameandhadopeneda14-9lead lateinthethirdquarter.Butthe Heronsralliedtotiethescoreat1414.HarrisputtheIndiansbackin front,15-14,with3:58leftinthe fourthquarter.

GunstonSchooljuniorattack LaylaKenttiedthescoreagainat1515with:22leftinthefourthquarter andfinishedwithagame-higheight goals.

“Determinationiswhatwonthe gametoday,”saidIRHSgirls’lacrosse headcoachBillyBonbright.“Our girlsplayedtheirheartsoutforfour solidquartersandanovertimeperiod. Theyleftnothingonthefieldand wererewardedwiththewinfortheir efforts.

“Weknewthisgamewasgoingto bewonfromthefaceoffcircle,”added thecoach.“Ourmidfieldersdidan outstandingjobgainingpossession anddrivingtheballintotheirdefensiveend.ButGunstonhadsome qualityplayerswhowerequickand hadverygoodstickskills.”

“Thegirlsshouldbeveryproudof howhardtheyplayed,”saidBonbright.“Itwasagreatwinaswehead intospringbreak.Personally,Iam veryimpressedbytheirperformance thisyearandhowwehavegrownasa team.”

Thegirls’lacrosseteamwillresumeplayonMonday,April28, whentheyhostDelawareMilitary Academybeginningat4p.m.

IRboys’lacrossefallstoSmyrna,17-3

eightsaves.

ConferencepowerSmyrnaled4-0 afteronequarter,6-1atintermission and10-2afterthreeperiods.

“WeknewthatSmyrnawouldbe fastandathletic,”saidIRboys’ lacrosseheadcoachDaveSpencer.

“Theyalsohaveplayerswhohave beenperformingforalongtimeand areveryexperienced.Onfilm,wefelt likewehadgoodmatchupsincertain areas,andwewerehappytokeep themunderwrapsthroughthefirst half.Wescoredthefirstgoalofthe secondhalftomakeit6-2andfelt

likethemomentumwaswithus.”

ButtheIndianscommittedseveral mistakesinthethirdquarter,andthe Eaglesturneditupanotchandcontinuedtopullaway,saidSpencer.

“Whenweplayagainstteamsthat makeveryfewmistakes,wehaveto matchthatplay,”hesaid.“Unfortunately,theyforcedusintoerrorsand capitalizedonourmistakes.”

Afterthegame,Spencersaid,the teamdiscussedplayingefficient lacrosseandlimitingtheirmistakes.

“Thatissomethingthatweknow we’llbeabletocorrect,anditwill

giveusachancetowinmoregames downthestretch,”saidthecoach. “Thisteamhascomealongway sincethebeginningofMarch,and we’restillgrowingasateam.We havealotofyoungtalent,andwe willcontinuetoworkhardtodevelopthattalentandplaywell.It’s whatweexpectofourselvesatIndian RiverHighSchool.”

Theboys’lacrosseteamwillresumeplaywithaconferencegameat PolytechonWednesday,April30, beginningat5:15p.m.

ChaseRuleyearnshisplaceinIRathleticsspotlight SalutetotheIRHSSeniors

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

ChaseRuleyreveledandrejoiced inhisoldersister’sathleticsheroics duringherIndianRiverHighSchool career.Heattendedasmanyofher athleticendeavorsashisownathleticsschedulewouldallow.

EmmaRuleyearnedheracclaim asagirls’fieldhockeyandlacrosse four-yearstarter.Shealsoearned FirstTeamAll-StateandHenlopen Conferenceaccoladesbeforegraduatingin2022.Sheiscurrentlyajuniorstudent-athleteplayingNCAA DivisionIIfieldhockeyat MillersvilleUniversityinthePennsylvaniaStateAthleticConference. SheearnedThirdTeamAll-PSAC honorslastfallandisworkingtowardherdegreeinalliedhealth.

Followinghissister’sexample, ChaseRuleyhasearnedhisown placeintheIRHSathleticsspotlight.

The5-foot-10Ruleyhasbecome ashiningstarbyhelpingtoleadthe IRUnifiedfootballandbasketball teamstostatechampionships.

ASalisburyUniversitybaseball

commit,therighthandedthrowing andhittingseniorhopestoadda thirdtitlelaterthisspringasashortstopandpitcherfortheIndians’talenteddiamondsquad.

“Emmashowedmetheropesof beingamulti-sportathlete,”said Ruley,whowasaquarterbackand widereceiverforUnifiedfootball andapointguardforthehoopsters. “Shealwaysimpressedmewiththe effortsheputin.Shestillencourages metobethebestthatIcanbeand toalwaysbeinvolved.”

InadditiontoIRHSalumEmma Ruley,thereisastrongsupporting castoffamilymemberswhoarein ChaseRuley’scorner.

“Myfamily,includingmymother

CoastalPoint•MikeStern ChaseRuleyisthisweek’sSalutetothe IRHSSeniorsfeature.Ruleyhasearned hisspotlightinthisweek’ssalute.

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Lexi locked in the victory. Freshman midfielder Lexi Wilkinson erupted for four goals, including the game-winner early in the first golden goal overtime period to give the

to touch off an explosive post-game celebration.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolUnified track-and-fieldteamplacedfourthoverall amongtheseventeamsthatcompetedin theSpecialOlympicsInvitationalon Wednesday,April16,atMiddletownHigh School.

TheIndiansswepttheshotputasjunior BraydenBennetchandsophomoreKatelyn Taylorcapturedtheboys’andgirls’events, respectively.

ThefoursomeofseniorElmerHernandez,Bennetch,andsophomoresRonniesha JacobsandTaliaScerrafinishedsecondin the4-by-200-meterrelay.

BennetchandseniorElmerHernandez finishedsecondandthird,respectivelyin theboys’longjump.

“Despitetheunfavorableweatherconditions,theIndiansheatedupthetrack,”

saidheadcoachJamaalBivens.“Theyexemplifiedhardworkandperseverancein eachevent.Thesestudent-athletescontinue toimpressourcoachingstaffineverymomentthattheycompete,andtheydemonstratepersonalrecords.Iamencouraged everytimewecometogether,becauseit’s trulyateameffort.Ourpartnersandathletessupportoneanother.”

TheIRHSUnifiedtrack-and-field teamwillresumecompetitionattheHenlopenConferencechampionshipmeetat LakeForestHighSchoolonThursday, May8,beginningat4p.m.

Unifiedtrack-and-fieldisaDelaware InterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctionedsportthatprovideshigh-schoolstudentswithandwithoutdisabilitiesthe opportunitytotrainandcompeteinsports, experienceinclusion,socializewiththeir peersandparticipateasatruestudent-athlete.

LisaRuleyandfatherDougRuley, havebeenateverygameI’veplayed ineverysport,”saidRuley,aresident ofFenwickIsland.“Theyhavebeen passionatethroughoutmyhigh schoolcareer.I’mthankfultohave thesupportingcastthatIdo.”

Inadditiontohisconsiderable athletictalents,Ruleyhasalso emergedasarespectedteamleader witheachsquadheplaysfor.

“EversinceI’vestartedplaying sports,I’vestrivedtobethebest leaderpossible,”hesaid.“Learning howtoworkhardtaughtmetobe thebestfortheothersaroundme.

“Ilovebeingabletostayactive throughouttheschoolyearandplayingsportsduringeachseason,”he added.“It’staughtmehowtowork hardandtotrusttheprocess.”

WinneroftwoDIAAstatetitles

Ruleyfollowedinhisoldersister’s footstepswhenhejoinedtheUnified basketballteambeginninginthe winterof2022-2023asasophomore. Hedidsotocompeteathletically andstayinshapeforthebaseball season.

Buttheexperiencetaughthimso muchmore.

“MyUnifiedteammateswillalwayshaveaspecialplaceinmy heart,”saidRuley,apointguardfor Unifiedbasketball,andaquarterback andwidereceiverforthefirst-year Unifiedflagfootballsquad.“Ialways strivetobeagoodrolemodelformy teammates,andIenjoysupporting theteamanywayIcan.”

Ruleyhasservedasoneofthe basketballandflagfootballteams’ partners—orbuddies—whoassist, practicewithandcompetealongside theirUnifiedteammates.

Hiscompetitivenaturehelpedthe

school’sflagfootballandbasketball teamstowinmatchingDIAAstate titlesthispastseason,despitethe teamsinitiallytrailinginbothtitle contests.

TheIndians’Unifiedflagfootball teamtrailedCaesarRodney,20-0, afteronequarter,thenralliedfora resounding45-32championshipgamevictoryatDelawareStateUniversityonFriday,Nov.29,2024.

“Itwasaquestionofwhetherwe couldcomebackinthesecondhalf oftheflagfootballchampionship game,”saidRuley.“Tothatpoint, we’dfoughtthroughadversityand overcomeobstacles.Theteamcame togethertocompletethecomeback aswewentontowin45-32.

“Ourdefensewascrucialindefeatingouropponent,”headded. “Weonlygaveup12pointsinthe lastthreequarters.Itwasanamazing feelingtoseetheathletesjumpup anddownwhentheclockhitdouble zeros.I’mgladtosaythatIwasa partofafirst-yearchampionship team.”

Threeandahalfmonthslater, somethingsimilarhappenedwhen theIndiansralliedtodefeattheRiders,35-34,onSunday,March9,at theBobCarpenterCenteronthe UniversityofDelawarecampus.

“Weweretrailing24-14athalftimeofthetitlegame,”saidRuley. “CaesarRodneywastakingadvan-

tageofeverymistakewemade,and weknewwehadtocomeoutofthe lockerroomforthethirdquarterfiringonallcylinders.

“Inthesecondhalf,wepunished theRiders,”addedRuley.“Wescored pointsquicklyandmadecrucialstops ondefense.Weweredownbyone pointwithsevensecondsleftwhen TreyHillinboundedtheballtome.I turnedandsprintedtothebasket, whereIpassedtoZakiDrummond, whoalmostsolidifiedthewin.Then Treywastheretobeatthebuzzer.”

Thebuzzer-beatertouchedoffan emotionalcelebration.

“Wewereabsolutelystunnedwith joytowinthestatechampionship,” saidRuley.“Beingabletoseemy teammates’facesandemotionmade itallworththeeffort.Cuttingdown thenetfromtherimwastheicingon thecake.”

Appreciationforhis Unifiedandbaseballcoaches

RuleyispartofanoutstandingIR baseballteamthatisontrackto reachtheDIAAplayoffsforthefifth straightseason.

TheSalisburyUniversitycommit isatoughoutathomeplate,aslickfieldingshortstopwhovacuums nearlyeverygroundballinhisarea codeandaninnings-eatingpitcher. Lastspring,heearnedFirstTeam

All-ConferencehonorsasaninfielderandThirdTeamkudosonthe mound.

Ruleyattributeshissuccessonthe baseballdiamondtotheIRHS coaching,creditingeachofthem withenablinghimtocompeteat suchahighlevel.Heholdseachof thesebaseballmentorsinhighesteem,includingheadcoachSteve LongoandassistantsKevinCordrey, EthanLong,GarrettHainandGreg Beyer.

“AllofmyIndianRiverbaseball coacheshavebeenamazingtowork withthroughoutthesefourshort years,”saidRuley,whobatsand throwsrighthanded.“Hardworkand trustingtheprocesshasbecomea stapleforthecultureofIRbaseball. Thesecoacheshavetaughtmehow tobecomeamanbeforeabaseball player,andIbelievethat’smoreimportantthananything.”

Unifiedfootballandbasketball headcoachJamaalBivens,headded, “hasplayedatremendousroleinmy career.Beingabletowintwostate championshipswithhimandbring homethetrophieswiththeUnified playersisdefinitelyatthetopofmy listofaccomplishments.”

Ruleysaidhehopestoaddtohis athleticachievementsonthecollegiatelevelatNCAADivisionIII baseballpowerSalisburyUniversity, wherehewillmajorinbusiness.

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IRsoftballdropsroadtiltatDMA,4-0

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TheIndianscouldnotsolveEmily Trzonkowski.

TheDelawareMilitaryAcademyseniorrighthanderdominatedtheIndian RiverHighSchoolgirls’softballlineup.

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Trzonkowskistruckout11and hurleda4-0complete-gamevictoryover thevisitingIndiansonTuesday,April22.

TheIndians’won-lostrecordfellto54overallontheseason,whileDMAimprovedto6-3overall.

TheSeahawkstooka3-0leadinthe secondinningonfreshmanKayLagarelli’stwo-runsingleandanRBI groundoutbyjuniorGraceMarando.

SeniorAlexisMiller’sRBIdoublein thehomefifthframeincreasedtheSeahawks’leadto4-0.

TheIndiansregisteredtheirfirst baserunnerinthefourthinning,on Goldey-BeacomCollegecommitJillian Coulbourn’sone-outsingle.

IntheIndians’fifthinning,junior BrionnaClarkrippedatwo-outsingle andsophomoreJaelynMcCrayreached

baseonathird-strikewildpitch.ButTrzonkowskiescapedthepotentialrally.

TheIndians’softballteamwassetto resumeplaythisweekbyhostingSmyrna inaconferencegameonThursday,April 24,beginningat11a.m.(afterCoastal Pointpresstime).

IndianRiver15,Seaford0

McCraydroveinfourruns,while UniversityofRhodeIslandcommitSophieScurci,CoulbournandseniorKatie Lashereachknockedinapairofmarkers asIRHShandledHenlopenConference rivalSeafordonThursday,April17.

Scurcirippedfourhitsinasmanyat batsandscoredthreetimesastheIndianscollected13safeties.

SeniorSe’TaraMcGeeandsopho-

moreAutumnWillecombinedonafiveinningno-hitter.McGeehurledthefirst twoinningsandfannedthreerivalbatters,andWillestruckoutsixhittersin herthreeinningsofwork.

SussexTech13,IndianRiver2

TheIndianssurrenderedfiverunsin thesecondinningandfivemoreinthe fourthatHenlopenConferencerival SussexTechonWednesday,April16. Coulbournsmackedatwo-runhomer andhadbothoftheIndians’hits.

SeniorHayleyLawsonsmackedtwo homerunsanddroveinsixrunsforthe Ravens,andfreshmanpitcherCierra Lewishurledafour-hitcompletegame thatincludedfivestrikeouts.

IRgirls’soccerblanksDelmarvaChristianAcademy,4-0

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theydominatedthecontest.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ soccerteamconsistentlymovedtheballupfieldforcontinuousgoal-scoringopportunitiesandchallengedanyDelmarva Christianball-dribblerstoprovideanoutstandingdefenseforTiarraWaters.

Thejuniorgoalkeeperearnedherthird shutoutastheIndiansblankedthevisiting Royals,4-0,foranon-conferencetriumph onThursday,April17.

TheIndiansled2-0atintermission afterjuniorforwardsEllaPetersonandAlly Tuckerscoredinthe11thand25thminutes,respectively.Bothplayersracedupfield fromtheirdefensivezoneonbreakaways beforedepositingtheballintothenet.

SeniormidfielderAvaQuetschenbach madeit3-0inthe58thminutewithher secondgoaloftheseason,andPeterson addedhersecondofthegameandfifthof theyearaminutelaterinthesecondhalf.

TheIndians(5-3overalland4-3in HenlopenConferenceplay)willresume playbyhostingPaduaAcademyinanonconferencematchonMonday,April28.

SpecialtoCoastalPoint•JoeMaciey JuniorforwardEllaPeterson(16)scoredtwiceto leadIndianRiverpastDelmarvaChristianingirls, socceraction.

IRboys’volleyballbeatsDelmarvaChristianforfifthstraightvictory

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ volleyballteamregisteredtheirfifth straightvictorywitha3-1non-conferencetriumphoverhostDelmarva ChristianonMonday,April14.

TheIndians(7-2overall,4-1in HenlopenConferenceaction)captured thefirst,thirdandfourthsetsbythe scoresof25-20,25-19and25-14,respectively.TheRoyalswonthesecond

set,26-24.

SenioroutsidehitterJohnnyDi Carlocontributed18killsand14digs, whilejunioroutsidehitterA.C. Townsendadded11killsandsevendigs. SeniorliberoEvanForjancollected13 digs,whilejuniorsetterZachHirn addedninekills,18digsand31assists.

ThewinningstreakincludestwotriumphsoverDelmarvaChristianand oneeachagainstDelawareMilitary Academy,SussexAcademyandDover.

The Indianswillresumeplayon

Tuesday,April29,whentheyhost Smyrnainaconferencetiltbeginningat 4p.m.

IndianRiver3,Dover1

TheIndianscapturedtheirfourth straightvictory—ahard-foughteffortover visitingHenlopenConferencerivalDover —onWednesday,April9.

IRHSwonthefirst,secondandfourth setsbyscoresof25-18,25-12and25-23, respectively.Dovercapturedthethirdsetby

thescoreof25-23. DiCarlohad19killsandninedigs, whileTownsendadded11killsand14digs. Forjancontributed18digsandsevenassists.Hirnadded16digsand26assists,and sophomorerightsidehitterNoahNayden ledtheIndianswiththreeblocks. DoverjunioroutsidehitterKevin Boatenghad20killsandsevendigs,and seniorsetterKingstonAnthonycontributed39assists.SeniorliberoAngelo Castroadded14digs.

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8-3overall

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

They’vebeenplayingconsistentbaseball fromtheopeningpitchthisseason,and thatconsistencyfromallpartsofthelineup havehelpedleadtheIndianRiverHigh Schoolbaseballteamtoan8-3overall markwithsevengameslefttoplay(asof CoastalPointpresstimeonApril23).

Thispastweek,theIndianscruisedtoa pairofwinsoverSeaford(5-0)andJohn Dickinson(26-0)beforefallingtothedefendingDIAAstatechampionsfromSalesianumbyascoreof7-1onMonday,April 21.

AgainsttheSals,theIndiansfellbehind 1-0afterthefirstinning,andtheirdeficit was3-0afterfour.IRwasabletogetonthe boardthankstoaRBI-singletorightby ChaseRuleythatscoredTreyHill—who reachedonasingleofhisown—inthetop ofthefifthinning.

However,Sallieswouldputthegame awaywithafour-spotinthebottomofthe fifthforthefinalmarginofvictory.

BesidesRuleyandHill,theIndiansalso gothitsfromJackCappo,DylanGrossand KaylenVaught.Ruley,GriseandVaught alsohadstolenbasesinthecontest.

IR’sLandonFielstooktheloss,covering4.2inningsonthebump,allowingfour earnedruns(sixtotal)onjustfourhits,with astrikeoutandapairofwalks.Hilltook overinrelief,tossing1.1innings,whileallowinganunearnedrunontwohits,andhe struckoutthree.

Salliesmanagedjustsixhitsoverallto

CoastalPoint•SubmittedPhoto AnIndiansplayercatchingaballtotagoutanopponent.

producetheirsevenrunsastheytookadvantageofthreeIRerrors.Sixdifferent playerscollectedhitsfortheSals,withJude Swift ’stwo-rundoubleinthebottomof thefifthinningthebiggestontheday.

Whiletheteamhadsometoughluckin theSalliesgame,aswellastwoothersthat havetheiroverallmarkat8-3ontheseason,managerSteveLongosaidhelikesthe approachofhisteam,andtheirabilityto continuetoworkhardeveryday.

“Yeah,sometoughlosses,butIamdefinitelyproudthewaywe’vebeenplaying thisyear,”LongosaidaftertheSallies

game.They“stillhavealottocontinueto improveon,butthepotentialisallthere fromthisgroup.Therestofourscheduleis prettytough,sowewillseehowitgoes. OnethingIdoknowisthisgroupcontinuestoshowup,workhardandgetbetter everyday.Andwhenyoudothat,everythingtakescareofitself.”

AftertheSussexTechgameonThursday,April24,(afterCoastalPointpress time),theIndianswillhostLakeForeston Tuesday,April29,whichwillserveasSeniorRecognitionDayatTheReservation. TheprogramwillhonorCethBireley,

RolandoFuentes-Hernandez,Cappo,Hill andRuleythatday.

AftertheLakeForestgame,theIndians willplaytheremainingfivegamesonthe roadwithmatchupsagainstSussexCentral (May1),Delmar(May6),Appoquinimink (May9),Middletown(May12)andArchmereAcademy(May16).

ThelastdayoftheregularseasonisSaturday,May17,sotheIndianswillhaveto alsohopeforsomegoodluckwithMother Naturesothattherearenoissueswithgettingtheirremaininggamesin.

CustomFit360celebratesgrandopeningofnewlocationwithribbon-cutting

OnMonday,April14,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce heldaribbon-cuttingceremonytocelebratethegrandopeningofCustomFit 360’snewlocationinMillville.Friends, familyandcommunitymemberswerein attendance.

CustomFit’smissionis:“toempower individualstomovebetter,feelstronger, andlivehealthierthroughexpertcoaching,personalizedprogramming,anda supportivecommunity.”

Representativessaidtheyarethrilled toopenthenewstate-of-the-art,8,000square-foot,trainingfacility“withtoptierequipmenttobringtheultimate fitnessexperience.”

Toscheduleatourofthenewfacility orsignupforamembership,email Melissaatmelissa@customfit360de.com orErikatcustomfit360de@gmail.com. Visitthenewlocationat35246Atlantic Avenue,Millville,orcall(302)5812027formoreinformation.

ter,MelissaKilker,KenzieClattenburg,ownerAlexisSchreiber,HeatherFinley,RickRadatovich,ownerErikSchreiber,DevinMcClendon, JanetSchreiber,KellyKravchenko,DanielleKnoxandJordanWiestruk.

Governornominatesnewpublicadvocate

Gov.MattMeyerannouncedthis weekthenominationofJameson TweedietoserveasPublicAdvocatefor theStateofDelaware.Tweedieisanenvironmentallawyerwithexperience workingfortheStateofDelawareon issuesofenergyandclimate.Hisnominationwillrequireconfirmationbythe DelawareStateSenate.

“Amidstsoaringenergycosts,everydayDelawareansandsmallbusinesses needsomeoneatthetablefightingon theirbehalf,”saidMeyer.“AsDelaware’s PublicAdvocate,JamesonTweediewill hold utilitycompaniesaccountableby aggressivelychallengingunfairrate hikeswhileadvocatingforgreateraffordabilityandtransparency.Hewill

worktomaintainconsumer-friendly policiesandensureourstate’smostvulnerablepopulationsarenotleftbehind aswecontinuetomeetourstate’senergyneeds.”

JamesonTweedie

LEGALS

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 202504011 3T

Public Meeting Notice

The Sussex County Southeast Regional Police Accountability Committee will convene for its scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Fenwick Island Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware.

All interested parties are invited to attend and participate in this important meeting where matters concerning police accountability and community engagement will be discussed.

For further information or inquiries, please contact Police Accountability Committee Administrative Assistant, Kendahl Hearn, at 302-539-1111 or kendahl.hearn@cj.state.de.us.

CP 20250425 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE

Bethany Diner, Inc. has on April 25th, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner to change the classification of its current “Beer and Wine” on-premises restaurant liquor license to allow the ability to sell full spirits at its existing Bethany Diner located at 792A Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE 19934. Aside from the ability to sell liquor to restaurant patrons, all other current restaurant operations, including the concept and menu, will remain the same. 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 May 25, 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 20250425 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

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

ATTORNEY:

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

202504011 3T

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

Estate of Harold T. Williams, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Harold T. Williams who departed this life on March 14, 2025, late of Dagsboro, DE were duly granted unto Deborah Wagner on April 8, 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 14, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Deborah Wagner 27576 Dagsboro Rd., Dagsboro, DE 19939

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 202504018 3T

SELBYVILLE TO FLUSH HYDRANTS

The Town of Selbyville will be flushing its fire hydrants between 8 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. during the week beginning Monday, April 28, 2025.

Residents and businesses are advised to check for discolored water, especially in their washing machines. If you observe discolored water, let your faucet run for a few minutes to see if it clears up. If it doesn’t, contact the water department at 302-436-8349. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. For more information, call Town Hall at 302-436-8314.

CP 20250418 2T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Christopher Joseph Galeone of 29175 Abigail Adams Drive, Millsboro, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20250425 1T

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Janet Elizabeth Cranston Baxter, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Janet Elizabeth Cranston Baxter who departed this life on March 2, 2025, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Elizabeth Baxter Butcher on April 8, 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 2, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Elizabeth Baxter Butcher 7 Appleby Rd., Wellesley, MA 02482-6918

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 202504025 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

44 Old Forge Dr. (PIDN: 413.067 / CTM# 134-12.00-916.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-460, submitted by the property owners, Glenn and Diane Eklund. The property owners seek a variance from Article VII, §140-50-B and Article V, §140-29 of the Town Code. Article VII, §140-50-B sets some dimensional regulations for Planned Communities, allows Town Council to set other dimensional regulations, and indicates that dimensional regulations not defined will comply with those set forth in R-3 zoning requirements. Ordinance #282 (later amended by Ordinances #321 & #353) established the zoning designation of Mixed-Use Planned Community (MXPC) for Silver Woods and established some dimensional regulations for the single-family portion of the MXPC, including a maximum lot coverage of 45% for single-family lots, except for selected models erected on non-adjacent lots.

The property owners wish to construct a paver patio and walkway and are seeking a variance in order for all existing and proposed buildings/structures to exceed the maximum allowable lot coverage of 45% on property zoned MXPC (Mixed-Use Planned Community), located at 44 Old Forge Drive (PIDN: 413.067 / CTM# 134-16.00-916.00).

46 Betts Avenue (PIDN: 127.004 / CTM# 134-12.00-320.04)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-461, submitted by the property owners, David and Kellie Regn, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) located at 46 Betts Avenue (PIDN: 127.004 / CTM# 134-12.00-320.04). The property owners are seeking a variance from Article VI, §140-38B(2)(a) in order for a proposed fence and associated pillars to exceed the maximum allowable height of three (3) feet in a front yard, as depicted in the application.

The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20250425 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

P-346 Preliminary Plan:

107 Central Avenue (PIDN: 055.100 / CTM# 134-12.00-499.00)

97 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 057.040 / CTM# 134-12.00-498.00)

99 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 057.030 / CTM# 134-12.00-498.03)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will hold a review of Application P-346, a preliminary plan submission for “The Howard Property Subdivision” submitted by the applicant Plitko, LLC, on behalf of the property owners, Paul E. Brown, Trustee, et al. The plan proposes the subdivision of three (3) parcels of land into 13 residential lots. The property is approximately 8.28 acres and zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential), located at 107 Central Avenue (PIDN: 055.100 / CTM# 134-12.00-499.00), 97 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 057.040 / CTM# 134-12.00-498.00), and 99 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 057.030 / CTM# 134-12.00-498.03)

P-357 Lot consolidation plan:

6 Hickman Ave. (PIDN: 128.000 / CTM: 134-12.00-321.02): Lands of Jane H. Tribbitt & Timothy R. Tribbitt

4 Hickman Ave. (PIDN: 129.020 / CTM: 134-12.00-321.03): Lands of Nancy H. Rhodes

0 Hickman Ave. (PIDN: 129.030 / CTM: 134-12.00-321.04): Lands of Jane H. Tribbitt & Timothy R. Tribbitt

47 Betts/2 Hickman Ave. (PIDN: 129.010 / CTM: 134-12.00-321.05): Lands of Carol A. Baker

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review Application P-357, a lot consolidation plan titled “Revise and Reassemble Survey” submitted by the applicant Timothy R. Tribbitt, with the permission of his family members (listed above). The plan proposes to eliminate an existing parcel and reconfigure the area of three others resulting in an overall reduction of one tax parcel. The above-listed properties are zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential.

The Town will hold these reviews on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online for viewing via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. The application may also be viewed online at www.oceanviewde.gov under the corresponding meeting attachments in the “Town Meetings” calendar portion of the homepage.

For additional information or to submit public comment, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20250425 1T

TOWN OF FRANKFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held on May 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Frankford Town Hall, 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware concerning (1) an application for change of zone from residential (R) to residential planned community (RPC) for the properties with Sussex County tax map and parcel (TM&P) numbers of 433-6.00-1.00, -6.00-1.01, and -6.10-13.00; (2) an application for annexation for the properties with TM&P numbers of 433-6.00-31.02 and -33.00; and (3) a draft ordinance to amend the portion of the land development ordinance that addresses setback requirements in the RPC district.

CP 20250418 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Faye Ella Hartman, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Faye Ella Hartman who departed this life on March 11, 2025, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Daniel Hartman on April 15, 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 11, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Daniel Hartman

10 Stonebridge Cir., Ephrata, PA 17522

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 202504025 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Balbir Singh Kalra, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Balbir Singh Kalra who departed this life on December 21, 2024, late of Rockville, MD were duly granted unto Mary L. Kalra on April 14, 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 August 21, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Mary L. Kalra

2304 Glenmore Terrace., Rockville, MD 20850

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 202504025 3T

PUBLIC NOTICE

Summer Salts Bar & Grille II LLC T/A Flip Flops Beach Grill has on April 21, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a new on-premise Restaurant liquor license that includes Sundays to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises where sold for a premises located at 35252 Atlantic Avenue, Millville, DE 19967. 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 May 22, 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 20250425 3T

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE NOTICE

The Board of Adjustment for the Town of Selbyville will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., or as soon thereafter that the application may be heard, at the Town Hall, 1 West Church Street, Selbyville, Delaware, for the following applications:

(1) Application submitted by Craig W. Silverthorne and Mary P. Silverthorne, Trustees, concerning improved real property located in a Residential Planned Community (RPC) District, which is a special zoning district superimposed on the R-4 Residential District, at 19058 Lilly Pond Circle, Selbyville, Delaware 19975, identified as Tax Map and Parcel No. 533-17.00-1251.00, for a variance from the 20 foot rear yard setback requirement imposed by Section 200-36 of the Zoning Code and the subdivision plan for Coastal Villages-Phase I that was approved by the Town Council and that is of record at the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Plot Book 367, Page 76.

The proposed application is available at the Town Hall for review Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. All persons interested are hereby invited to submit comments to the Board for its consideration and/or to be present and attend the meeting where a determination will be made by said Board.

The public hearing may be adjourned from time to time by said Board without further notice.

CP 20250425 1T

Beebe,CapeHenlopentoholdprogramonadolescentsubstanceuse

IncollaborationwithSoundcheck PreventionNetwork,BeebeHealthcareandtheCapeHenlopenSchool Districtareencouraginglocalfamilies toparticipateinanupcomingeducationalprogramfocusedonadolescent substanceuseandthereasonswhyongoing,constructiveconversationswith youngpeoplearecriticallyimportant.

Thecenterpieceofthecomprehensiveprogramisaparentandfamilyeducationevent,tobeheldon Wednesday,April30,from6:30to8 p.m.atCapeHenlopenHighSchool.

Parentswilllearnaboutthelatest substance-usetrendsandstatistics,and howsubstancemisuseimpactsachild’s physicalandmentalhealth,aswellas braindevelopment.

“Inhealthcare,weoftenencounter theconsequencesofsubstanceuse whenithasalreadycausedsignificant physicalorpsychologicalharm,”said BillChasanov,DO,chiefhealthsystemsdesignofficeratBeebeHealthcare.“It’scrucialtounderstandthe impactofsubstanceuseonayoung person’sdevelopmentandtofosterinformed,honestconversationsabout thechoiceswemake.ThiscollaborationunderscoresBeebeHealthcare’s commitmenttoproactiveeducation andintervention,ensuringahealthier futureforourcommunity’syouth.”

Akeypriorityofthepresentation

willbetogiveparentsvaluabletools foridentifyingsignsofsubstancemisuseandengagingtheirkidsinmeaningfulconversationaboutthedangers andrisksassociatedwithsuchchoices. InformationwillbepresentedbyleadersfromSoundcheckPreventionNetwork,anationallyknown substance-misusepreventionorganizationthatdevelopscustomized,student-centeredprogramming,with strategiestopromotehealthlifestyle choicesandharmreduction.

“OurAprilprogramwillbeacontinuationoftheeventsweheldinFebruary,whenwefirstintroducedthis programandthestartoftheseimportantconversations,”saidKristinDeGregory,principalofCapeHenlopen HighSchool.

“Weknowfirst-handthatdiscussionsaboutsubstanceuse,prevention andharmreductionneedtobeongoing.Iamsoproudofourpartnership withSoundcheckandBeebe,andthe supportwehavereceivedthrougha grantfromtheSubstanceAbuse& MentalHealthServicesAdministration,whichmakethisprogrampossible.Itallowsustoprovidevaluable resourcesforbothstudentsandparentsandemphasizeshowwecanall worktogethertohaverealimpacton ourstudentsandourcommunity.”

Studentsarebeingencouragedto

attendtheeveningeventwiththeir parents,asoneofthekeythemesof thepresentationwillbehowtohave conversationsaboutsubstanceuseasa family.

Duringthesameweekastheparent andfamilyeducationevent,students intheCapeschooldistrictwillparticipateinaseriesofeventsoveraperiod ofthreedays,duringregularschool hours.Theactivitiesaredesignedto encourageopendialogueandtransparencyaboutsubstanceuse,itsimpact,andreasonstorefrainfromdrug andalcoholuse.

“Timingiscrucial,”organizerssaid. “Thesemeetingsareintentionallytakingplaceinthespring,justaheadof prom,graduationandothercelebratoryeventsthattypicallyoccuratthe endoftheschoolyear.”

“Ourgoalistogivestudentsinformationthatcanguidedecisionmaking andultimatelyaimstokeepthem safe,”saidWillStraughan,founder andchiefexecutiveofficerofSoundcheckPreventionNetwork.“Weapproachitfromahealthperspective. Ourprogramisaboutmeetingpeople wheretheyareandempoweringkids andtheirparentstohandlereal-life situationsduringthehighschool years.”

Muchoftheplanningfortheupcomingeventshascenteredaround

studentengagementandgivingyoung peoplearoleinshapingthewaythe programshouldberun,basedonreality.Studentswhohavedemonstrated willingnesstogetinvolved,lendtheir voice,andadvocateforthemessage havebeeninvitedtobepartofa Health&WellnessCommitteeat CapeHenlopenHighSchool,and havebeenengagedinthecontent planningprocess.

“Weknowthathighschoolstudentscanbeinfluencedbytheirpeers indifferentways,”saidStraughan. “Thereisalotofopportunityaswe meetstudentswhohaveastrongvoice, andwhocanmodelidealbehaviors andinterveneasafriendwhocares whentheirpeersareintrouble.These studentshavethepotentialtoserveas realchampionsforourmessageand theactionitemsthatwillresultduring ourAprilevents.”

RSVPsarenotrequiredforthis event,anditisopentoallcommunity membersregardlessofwheretheir childattendsschool.Thosewhoplan toattendcansubmit,priortothe event,aquestiontheywouldlikeanswered.Tosubmitaquestion,visit https://forms.gle/295qc6hxUY2mBK Wk8.Attendeeswillalsohavetheoptiontowritedownandsubmitduring theeventquestionstheywouldlike addressed.

Please send resume to Bo Bennett at: bbennett@pcam.net

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. New reduced price $350!

302-539-9656

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

Part-Time Parking Enforcement Of cer

Are you looking for a seasonal job that lets you enjoy the great outdoors and soak up the sun? Fenwick Island is seeking an enthusiastic and responsible individual to join our team as a Part-Time Parking Enforcement Of cer!

Employment Status: Part Time/Seasonal Hourly Salary: $20.00 Hours: Minimum 24 hrs. per week

General Statement of Duties:

The seasonal parking of cer reports to the Chief of Police and is responsible for parking enforcement throughout the Town limits. Must be at least 18 years of age. Physical ability to ride a bicycle within Town limits for a maximum of 8 hours per shift. No experience necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

■ Bicycle patrol within Town limits

■ Enforce parking violations

■ Assist the public with general information

■ Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Instructions to Applicants:

■ Submit resume to policeclerk@fenwickisland.org

■ Interviewing Now! Start date will be May 21, 2025

■ End Date September 1, 2025

■ Application available on Town’s website at https://fenwickisland.delaware.gov/

■ Call the Administrative Secretary Caroline Jowder at 302-539-2000 x 212

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

In need of a Compassionate and Reliable Caregiver for my Mother with slight dementia in her home. Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-8pm Please Call 240-522-6613

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

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

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

GATOR TONNEAU COVER Fits 2014/2018 Sierra & Silverado 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

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

1 PERSON KAYAK $80. 302-541-4547

YAMAHA STAINLESS STEEL 4 BLADE PROPELLER

RH Apollo XHS 993204

14 3/8” X 18”. 15 Spline. $250 302-542-9500

LOADRITE GALVANIZED

1989 BOAT TRAILER. (had 20ft boat) 24 rollers, 3,680lb GVWR. DE Title, tagged until Dec 2025 $650 OBO 302-542-9500

NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT MOTOR 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

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

KING & QUEEN Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

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

OVAL COFFEE TABLE & 2 END Tables. Glass Tops, Mint Condition $90 cash 302-579-0026 HERNDON 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

LEAD SINGER FORMING BAND FOR FUN SUMMER GIGS

…

70’s and 90’s, e.x. Big Brother and Holding, Stone Poneys, Eagles, Elvis, Motown, etc. Need full band and 3 backup singers, i.e. (The Supremes). Please Send questions and note of interest to: darstar75@yahoo.com, Practice start mid-May in Ocean View

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

DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Mirror 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

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

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

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.

5PC BEDROOM SET Mint

Cond. King size bed, new mattress & armoire $600 2 night tables, lg dresser with mirror. 302-579-0026

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

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

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 Quality $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

BRAND NEW HANDMADE

5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased 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

AMERICAN FLAG New, 6’x10’ Embroidered, good price $25 302-436-9005

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903

ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903 ELECTRIC POWERWASHER Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547

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

$961,000 Karen 240-780-6554 Bart 703-915-1530

Bethesda Road: 2BR/1BA single family home in Georgetown. $1,600 per month + utilities.

Johnson Road: 3BR/2BA single family home in Lincoln. $1,800 per month + utlities.

Hearthstone Manor: 2BR/2BA first floor condo with garage. $1,850 per month + utilities.

Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA first floor, fully furnished condo. $1,900 per month + utilities.

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

All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.

Hosier St.: 4BR/2BA, unfurnished duplex in Selbyville. $2,300 per month + 2% rental tax.

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

home located right outside Salt Pond in Bethany Beach. $2,950 per month + utilities. Available after 5/1/25.

24’ LADDER. FIBERGLASS with 300lb rating. New $389 and selling for $100. Must leave message 410-939-7714

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

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 Starting at $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

UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306

FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2

HP Never used $60 302-381-5408

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

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

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

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 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 VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234

DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE) Make Offer 302-644-7234

CROQUET SET $10 302-644-7234

GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234

PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234

GLASSWARE ALL SMALL

UNIQUE PIECES Closing my Shop, must buy all $75 must leave message. 410-939-7714

50 ROMANCE BOOKS .25 cents each. 302-541-0475

5 BRAND NEW Ravensburger Puzzles. $12 each 302-541-0475

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498

LAWN & GARDEN

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

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 mirror 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

CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS

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

RAY COOK GOLF BAG, Brand new, retractable legs, $35 443-790-0507

KAYAKS JAZZ 2 Paddles & small wheeling cart. $425 302-539-3048

PLACEBO (FLEXLITE) 6’4”

Surfboard. Complete with ns, leash, and bag. $225 Call (no texts) for pics. Leave message. 302-239-5466

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

COBRA GOLF BAG & IRONS LIKE NEW Taylor

Woods & Odyssey Putter. Orig. price new is $5k for set. Asking $500 for all. Lvg msg. 302-988-1204

LIFE PRESERVERS 4

Adult, 2 Child, 1 Toddler. $40 814-237-1001

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 & Odyssey 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

LONGBOARD 9’2” with Travel Bag $300 must leave message . 410-939-7714

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! $75 302-353-8128 leave message Magna xl2 21 speed all terrain bike. Brakes, 26” antislip tires suspension fork. $50.00 302-339-7691

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE

Vintage 1990s. Single track Eleven 81. New tires, recent tune-up. $75 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message.

TENNIS RACKETS Head with cover $15 & Prince with cover + carrying bag $20 410-382-2033

10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $30 OBO. 757-810-8782

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

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

❏ Sat., April 26 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Yard & Bake Sale - Atlantic Lakes Community Household Goods, Toys, Garden Tools, Furniture & Books. 33033 Spinnaker Dr. Selbyville DE 19975

❏ Sat April 26 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

YARD & BAKE SALE @ MILLVILLE FIRE HALL Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase Millville Vol Fire Co - Station 1

sofa / chair / ottoman, solid cherry tables, lamps, entertainment system Master BR furniture. 1921 noritaki oxford china, wall decor, and much more! "cash and carry” 32113 Lighthouse Road, #505 Selbyville, DE

Melson Funeral Home

❏ Sat April 26 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Household Items, Kitchen Items, Linens, Trailer Hitch, Yard Spreader, Hedge Trimmers, Bike Helmet, Sand Bag Alternatives, Radios, Books, Boating Items & Much More! 415 Kimberly RD South Bethany Beach DE 19930

❏ Fri April 25 & Sat April 26 9am-1pm Rain or Shine

Pickers yard sale! Many antique furniture items, mirrors, chairs, desks, household decor, dolls, paintings, new bathroom sinks, blinds, large fish tank with external skimmer and filtration system, six foot base cabinet with white counter top, solid wood folding table, too much to list!

505 Glenn Ave Fenwick Island DE 19944

Upcom ing

❏ Sat May 3rd 8am-2pm Rain 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. Sponsored by the Roxana Auxiliary 35943 Zion Church Road Frankford DE

❏ Sat May 17 7am-2pm Rain or Shine

Yard Sale Fundraiser! Baked goods & grilled lunch items available (10am-2pm) At the Community Church of Oak Orchard Community Center (across from the fire hall). We are accepting gently used items for the yard sale. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of church bus. Call 302-945-0633 to schedule drop off or for more information.

32615 Oak Orchard Rd Millsboro DE 19966

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across 1. Experts in solving across clues in crosswords like this one 4. What a sneaker is if it's not the right one

6. If there are a dozen in a carton and you take half of them, how many eggs do you have?

7. How can you spot a unicorn? Look at his face. He has just one ____.

8. An animal whose favorite food is ants

11. This word is not very bright

12. What ies do when it's time to go

13. Where is the question mark in this clue?

15. In a glass of lemonade, it's pretty "clear" that these cubes keep it cold

18. When a person has a calculator, everything always ___ up

19. This word is so not cool

20. It wears a ponytail every day

22. It's above a chef, but he can't see it when he looks up

24. If someone asks, "Are you awake?" and you answer ___, everyone knows you're not telling the truth

25. If you hear this sound -ticktock,tick,tock, you're probably standing near a

27. When chores are once you've nished them

28. When you're wearing your coat, there are arms in these

Parents Down

2. Word that can never be counted out

3. Underwater swashbuckler

5. The only location in your home where a ame is no cause for alarm

6. What might you call a trip to the ice cream parlor on the last night of the weekend? A ____ drive

7. A song in his heart: If you tell someone to keep his mouth shut, he can still do this to make music

9. Inevitable initials on an extraterrestrial's monogrammed towels

10. What did the losing lawyer say after every trial? "Sorry, I ____ my best"

14. Optimist's di cult admission: It's what's in the top half of a glass when it is half full

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6. Body part that is the word in the middle of "heard"

17. Where a baseball player stands desperately longing to go 23D

18. Tiny bug in "pants"

21. Chances are, if these are moving, there are feet in them

23. Where a round trip traveler ends up

26. Perfect match: What the padlock needed to open up

24818 RIVERS EDGE RD, MILLSBORO

Spacious home on premier half-acre lot in Stonewater Creek features a beautiful parklike backyard with large paver patio — ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or even adding a pool. The tree-lined setting offers privacy and endless possibilities. Enjoy fantastic community amenities including a pool, clubhouse, tness center, tennis courts, and playground — all just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, and major routes. Schedule your private tour today!

$492,000 (DESU2082342)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

12 LARCHMONT CT, OCEAN VIEW

New Listing - Beautiful and well appointed move-in-ready Coastal home located in the desirable community of Tidal Walk- only 1.5 miles to downtown Bethany Beach. Property boast an open concept oor plan, 3 Bed, 2 bath, front covered porch, back screened porch, sundeck, outdoor shower, enormous enclosed garage on a lot with

COMINGSOON

34650 SENTRY CT #146, SELBYVILLE Don't miss this rare opportunity to live in The Overlook (W. Fenwick) on a private cul-desac. This 5-bedroom, 4-bath detached property with an elevator is situated on a beautiful marsh with creeks and overlooks the Little Assawoman Bay.

$1,100,000 (DESU2084354)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

private beach with lifeguards. Fully furnished and designed for comfort, this home is an ideal beach retreat and smart investment property with a strong rental history. (DESU2068178) Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

27051 BAY BLUFF RD SELBYVILLE

See this beautiful, furnished 4 BD, 4.5 BA home in the Bayside Community full of desired premiums & features! In the Eastpoint Beach section w/ the open bay, OC skyline, bar & grille, bayfront pool & more a short walk away!

$1,650,000 (DESU2080838) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721