IndianRiver,Capetax ratesremainamong thecounty’slowest ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
WhenDelawarecountiesreassess propertyvalues,localgovernmentsmust alsoadjustthetaxrateinordertomaintainroughlythesameamountofrevenue.Schooldistrictshavetherare assessment-yearopportunitytoincrease theirbaserate(notthetotalrate)byup to10percent.
TheIndianRiverandCapeHenlopenschooldistrictshavealwayshad someofthelowerratesinthecounty,in partbecausetheyhaveveryhighpropertyvaluesandlargegeographicareas, soeverypennyoftaxratetendstocollectmoredollarsofrevenue.Itappears thatthattrendwillcontinuefor20252026.
Thissummer,whentheIRSDBoard ofEducationwasdeliberatingtheirtax rate,onepersonaskedhowIRcomparedtotheotherdistricts.Atthetime, theirfinancedirectorsaiditwashardto say,becauseeverydistrictwasconsideringwhethertotakeadvantageofthe rareopportunitytoaddtheoptional10 percent,asallowedbystatelaw.Additionally,everydistricthasdifferentsitu-
SouthBethanyoptsnottorestricttentsonbeach,fornow BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Tentsandothersheltersonthe beachinSouthBethanywon’tberegulatedbyatownordinance,butbeachgoerswillbeaskedtopracticeetiquette, andtonotblockothers’viewsofthe oceanorpresentsafetyhazards.
TheSouthBethanyTownCouncil madethatdecisionattheirFriday,Aug. 8,meeting,withMayorEdieDondero sayingpolitepracticeswillbeencouragedinpostingsonbulletinboardsand ine-mailswhilethetownmanagerand staff“continuetomonitorthesituation.”
Atthecouncil’sJulymeeting,CouncilmanBobShieldshadstartedthediscussion,buthewasoutofthecountry andnotabletoattendlastweek’smeeting.Donderosaidtownofficialshave receivedconsiderablefeedbackabout the matter,withabouthalfofthoserespondingcallingfortheTowntopass anordinanceregulatingsheltersandthe otherhalfsayingitisn’tnecessary.
“Theyareprettyevenlysplitdown themiddle,”themayorsaid,addingthat theCharter&CodeCommitteewas askedtocompilepotentialregulations. CouncilmanMarkGiler,amemberof thatcommittee,saidtherulesinplace inothertownswereconsidered,butthat
manywhocomplainedaboutshelters werereferringspecificallytohowmany theysawduringtheFourthofJuly weekend.
CouncilmanRandyBartholomew objectedtopassinganordinanceand insteadsuggestedbeachetiquettebe emphasized.
Donderosaidthat,whilelargetents areannoying,theyarenotapublic safetyorhealthmatter.
“Thisisatowngovernment.Thisis notahomeowners’association.Thisis notacivicorganization,andwedonot addressannoyances.…Othertowns havedifferentissuesthanwedo,so whileothertownshaveordinances
against tentsandcabanas,theyhavedifferentissues.Weareoneoftheleast crowdedbeaches.…Thereareacouple weeksinJulywhenbeachspaceisata premium.
“Asmuchaswemaynotlikeit,this isapublicbeach.Thisisanotaprivate beach.…Publicfundsarespentto maintainourbeach.Wehavetoaccommodatethepublic.Itdoesn’tmeanwe havetoaccommodatethingsthatare dangerous,”shesaid.
Donderosaidshedislikeshearing musicplayingwhenshe’satthebeach, becauseshelikestolistentothesound
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ofthewavesandcriesofseagullswhile she’sreading,“butwecan’tstopothers’ enjoyment.”Shesaiditalsoisn’treasonabletoexpectlifeguardstotaketheir eyesoffswimmersortocallpoliceaway fromtheirduties“toarguewithsome bozowhodoesn’twanttotakedownhis tent.”
ButCouncilwomanCindyVanHorn saidtents’anchoringdevicesinthesand canbedangerousandthatshehasseen childrentripoverthem.Shesaidthe councilhastoconsiderthesizeofthe beach—especiallysincesandhasbeen lost duetorecentstormsandmoreerosionwillhappenduringwinter.She suggestedtablingthematteruntil spring,whenthecouncil“canlookat thebeachandhaveabetterideaofif beachreplenishmentwillbefunded.”
Replenishmentfundingthroughout theareaisaparticularconcernnow aftercutstofederalfundingforawide rangeofprograms—particularlythose addressingproblemsrelatedtoclimate change.Federalfundingoftenmakesup the bulkofthefundingfortheprojects, withstatefundingusuallymakingup therest.Butstateofficialshaveincreasinglycalledforalocalcostsharefrom municipalitiesaswell.
AttheJulycouncilmeeting,Shields saidshelters“occupyalotofspaceon thebeachandoftendon’thaveanybody
sittingunderthem.”Hesuggestednot allowinglargeshelterswithanchoring mechanismsthatstretchoutonthe sides,aswellasonlypermittingsmall tents.
HesaidtheTownofBethanyBeach doesn’tallowstructuresexceptumbrellas,whileFenwickIslandonlyallowsup to10-foot-by-10-foottentswithallanchoringdevicescontainedinsidethe footprint.Underrecentlyadoptedordinances,OceanCity,Md.,allowsupto 10-foot-by-10-foottents,butonlyif theyareopenonallfoursides,withanchoringwithinthefootprint,andonlyif erectedafter10a.m.
HesuggestedSouthBethanysimilarlyrestrictstructurestothosethatare no largerthan10feetby10feet,with allanchoringinside.TheTownalready requiresanysuchstructurestobe erectedbehindlifeguardstands.
ShieldssaidOceanCityofficialshad beendiscussingrestrictionsandput themintoeffectinlateJune.Fenwick Islandofficialstalkedaboutit,too,and didsetrestrictions,Councilwoman ChrisKeefesaid.Shesaidthatabout halfthetime,shenoticestentshave onlycoolersinsideandthetentusers themselvesaresittingoutside.
“ Theyputtheirchairsaroundthe tent,whichisreallycrazyandobnoxious,anditdriveseveryonecrazy.… Theyareusingalotofspacethey shouldn’tuse.Theonlyproblemwith anyoftheseregulationsiswhoregulates
it?Issomebodygoingtogoaroundwith ameasuringtape?Idon’twanttoput thisonthelifeguards.Notagoodidea. …Andisthereafine?Whatisthis? Howdoesthiswork?”Keefeasked.
AttheJulymeeting,Donderohad saidshedidn’tbelievetherewasaneed for restrictionsandthatothertowns havemorecrowdedandsometimes morenarrowbeaches,boardwalks“and lessrealestateinalotofwaysthanwe do,”shesaid.
“Thereisnothingmoreannoying thanspreadingoutandputtingchairs aroundit,”shesaid,“butmyfeelingis youcan’tregulatecommoncourtesy.I don’tthinkwehaveaneedforrestrictionsatthistime,andmybiggestissue isenforcement.Thisisgoingtofallto thebeachpatrol,andIthinkthatisan unfairaskofthem.Wewantthemwith eyesonthewater.Wedon’twantthem turningaround,measuringtentsor spacebetweententsorgettingintoaltercationswithfolks.…Therearealreadythingstheyarecheckingforthat [are]takingtheirtimeawayfromthe water,”Donderosaid.
Shesaidthebeachpatrolcaptainis alsoconcernedaboutenforcementand askedher,“AmIsupposedtoarmeach lifeguardwithatapemeasure?”
OtherthanduringtheFourthofJuly weekend,whichthemayorcalled“just CrazyTown,U.S.A.,”shesaidshedoesn’tusuallyseemanytentsonthebeach inSouthBethany.
Oceanfront Dining 2025 Best In Class Hearing Solutions From SouthBethanypolicechief sharesupdates,safetytips ByGraceBennett PointIntern
SouthBethanyPoliceChiefJason Lovinsrecentlysharedinsightsintothe department’songoingeffortsandchallenges,aswellassafetytipsforresidents andvisitorsduringthebusysummer seasonandtheoff-season.
Despitebeingshort-staffed,withsix officersinsteadofthestandardseven, thedepartmenthasmanagedtomaintain24-hourpatrolcoverage,which Lovinscharacterizedasatestamentto their dedicationtothepublic’ssafety.
Oneofthedepartment’smajorendeavorshasbeentheaccreditation process,whichaccordingto NEOGOV.comisaself-directedeffort inwhichagenciescommittomeetinga definedsetofstateandnationallyrecognizedstandards—includingpolicies, training,operationsandfacilities—to ensureprofessionalism.Lovinscalledit a“massiveundertaking,”withanon-site assessmentsetforAug.27.
“Manytownshireafull-timeemployeejustfortheaccreditationpaper-
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ation,soit’sconsideredbettertodeterminefinancesbylocalstudentneeds thanbycomparingthemtoneighboring districts.
Afterallthenumbershaveshaken outandschooldistrictssettheirupdatedtaxrates,itappearsthatCapeand IRSDstillhavethelowestratesinthe county.
Forthe2026fiscalyear,schooldistrictsinSussexCountyhavetheserates (amountper$100ofassessedproperty value):CapeHenlopen$0.1679;Indian River$0.1703;Milford$0.2634;Laurel $0.2989; Seaford$0.3104;Delmar $0.3272;andWoodbridge$0.3391.
SussexTechnicalHighSchoolisalwaysanoutlier,at$0.0219for2026— anamounteveryoneinthecountypays inadditiontotheirlocalschool-district tax,sinceSussexTechservesthewhole county.
work,butSouthBethanyisgrinding throughwithourcurrentstaff,”said Lovins.“It’llbeareliefwhenwegetit finished.”
Thedepartmenthasalsoinvestedin newtechnology—includingradarand traffic-datacollectiondevices—tobetteraddressmotorvehiclecomplaints andoptimizeofficerpatrols.
Pedestrianandcyclistsafetyremains atopconcern—particularlyaround crosswalks,hesaid.Henotedfrequent confusionoveryellowflashingcaution lightsontheroadways,whichcanlead torear-endcollisionswhendriversstop abruptly.Toaddressthatissue,thedepartmentisactivelyinvolvedinthe Town’sPedestrian&BicycleSafety Committee,whichrecentlyhosteda bikesafetyrodeo,distributinghelmets andsafetylights.
Thechiefemphasizedtheimportanceofcyclistsandpedestriansmaking eyecontactwithdriversbeforecrossing thehighwayandurgedpedestriansto exercisecautionaswell,stating,“You’re
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measuredincentsinsteadofdollars. Withinthisoccasionalbalancingact, individualpropertiesmightpaymoreor less, dependingonwhetherthatlandis nowconsideredmoreorlessvaluable, comparedtoothers.
AllthreeofDelaware’scountyreassessmentprocesseshavebeenbumpy —partlysinceithasn’tbeendonein severaldecades(andonlyoccurredbecauseofalawsuitregardingDelaware’s educationfundinginequities).
Afterconcernsvoicedbyproperty ownersabouttheresultingtaxbills, post-reassessment,onAug.12,duringa specialsessionoftheDelawareGeneral Assembly,lawmakersmadeafew changestotaxlaw.
Inparticular,theynowallowmunicipalitiesandcountiestochargeadifferenttaxratefordifferenttypesof property.ManyNewCastleCountyresidentialandcommercialpropertieshad ahugedisparityinassessedvaluesafter reassessment,leavingmanyresidents withahighertaxburdenthancommercialentities.
Severalschooldistrictsalsochargea capitationtax,whichisaflatfeeper householdresident,foramaximumof twopeople:IndianRiver,$12each; Laurel,$24.30each;Delmar,$13each; and Woodbridge,$8.82each.
Additionallinesonthisyear’sbill willincludetheCountytaxitself,of $0.0191,andlibrarytax$0.0023(afractionofonepenny).
SussexCountyhasbegunmailingits 2025taxbills,whicharedueSept.30. Untilnow,SussexCountyhadbased itsassessmentson1970snumbers,so thelargeincreaseinoverallproperty valueledtothenewtaxratesbeing
Toassistthepublicwithunderstandingthetaxchanges,SussexCountyhas designedanewtaxcalculator—buildingoffanearlieriterationthatworked onestimatesonly—thatisparcel-specificandispoweredwithrealnumbers, includingeachproperty’sactualassessed value.Itcanbeaccessedonlineatsussexcountyde.gov/2025-property-tax-calculator.
SussexCountybillscanbeviewed onlineathttps://munis.sussexcountyde.gov/css/citizens/RealEstate.For moreinformation,calltheCountyat (302)855-7871.
SouthBethanyapprovesMOUwithOVpolice BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheSouthBethanyTownCouncil thisweekapprovedamemorandum-ofunderstandingbetweentheSouth BethanyandOceanViewpolicedepartments,asanothersteptowardtheSBPD receivingstateaccreditation.
TheMOUallowsthosearrestedin SouthBethanytobedetainedinholding cellsattheOceanViewfacility,because theStaterequiresthetypeofupgraded holdingfacilitySouthBethanydoesn’tyet have.
Chief notgoingtowinthatbattle”againsta vehicle.
Seasonalsafetytipsincludedstaying hydrated—especiallyduringhotsummerdays—andbeingmindfulofbicyclesafety.
“Iseeitdaily:cyclistsnotpayingattention,”Lovinssaid,emphasizingthe importanceofstayingalertandbeing awareofone’ssurroundingswhiledriving,bikingorwalking.
Healsohighlightedthedepartment’s collaborationwithneighboringpolice departments,includingthoseinOcean View,FenwickIsland,Dagsboroand
“Therearepoliciesandprocedures beingupdatedforustocomeintocompliancewithaccreditation.Thisisoneof them.TheOceanViewPoliceDepartmenthasafacility toholdfolkswhohave beenarrested,andthatrelievesourtown ofhavingtoconstructafacilitywedon’t have,”MayorEdieDonderosaidatthe Friday,Aug.8,towncouncilmeeting.
PoliceChiefJasonLovinssaidthe practiceoftransferringdetaineesto OceanViewworkswell.Hesaidthereis anagreementthatSouthBethanywould beresponsibleifaprisonerdamaged OceanViewproperty.
Selbyville.
“We’vedoneamemorandum-of-understandingwithOceanView,where ourofficersarecross-sworn,soanOcean ViewofficerisfullysworninSouth Bethanyandviceversa,”saidLovins.
Ithasproventobeagreatsuccess,he said—particularlyduringstaffing shortages—andallowstheSBPDto sharetrainingandresources,suchas usingOceanView’sstate-of-the-art bookingfacilities.
Onthebeach,theSouthBethany BeachPatrolhandlesmostissues,with police providingsupportwhenneeded. Keyconcernsincludeunsupervisedchildrendiggingdeepholesinthesand, whichposeacollapserisk,andoversized
LifeguardoftheYearcongratulated
DonderocongratulatedSouth Bethany’s2025LifeguardoftheYear, TimMcKeever,whowasnominatedby hispeers.
Shesaidshehadpresentedhimwitha bonuscheckfromtheTownandthathe, andotherhonoredlifeguards,wouldreceivesmalltrophies.McKeeverhasalreadyreturnedtocollege,sohewasn’t expectedtoattendtheannuallifeguard
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tentstakingupexcessivespace.The Townhasbeenconsideringordinances toregulatetentsizesbutrecentlyopted toholdoffonsuchamove,insteadaimingtomonitorthesituation.Feedback fromresidentshasbeenevenlyspliton theissue.
Lovinsalsospokeaboutjurisdictionalmisunderstandings,noting that manyresidentsandvisitorstothearea areunsureoftheirjurisdictionallocation,duetothearea’srapidpopulation growth.Thedepartment,hesaid,frequentlyredirectsindividualstothe DelawareStatePoliceforincidentsoutsidetheirjurisdiction,whilealsoassistingstatepolicewhenneeded,suchas maintainingscenesuntiltroopersarrive.
MagdeburgerkeepsthegavelinFenwick asmayorofDelaware’ssouthernmostresorttownandherfifthyearonthecouncil.Shetookoverthepositionfromher mother,VickiCarmean,in2022,when Carmeanretiredfromthecouncil.She wasnominatedthistimebyJacqueline Napolitano,andthecouncilmembers votedunanimouslyinfavorofthenomination.Napolitanoretainsherpositionas councilsecretary,andWilliamRymer continuesinhisroleoftreasurer,followingunanimousvotesonbothnominations.
LucyWilderwassworninasaFenwickIsland’snewestcouncilmemberat theAug.12specialmeeting.Shereplaces JaniceBortner,whodecidednottoseek anothertermonthecouncil.Therewas nocouncilelectionthisyearbecause Wilderwastheonlycandidatetofilefor theseatbeingvacatedbyBortner.
Wilderhasbeenactiveontowncommittees—particularlyitsITcommittee. Shewillserveatwo-yeartermonthe council.
Bortnerleavesatatimewhenacommitteesheformeduponherelectionfour yearsagoisunderreviewforelimination fromtheTown’scommitteelist.She formedtheResidentialConcernsCommittee,shehassaid,becauseshefeltresidentsneededaliaisontohelpthemhave betteraccesstothetowncounciland staff.
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
NatalieMagdeburgerremainsFenwickIsland’smayorforanotheryear,followingthereorganizationoftheFenwick IslandTownCouncilonTuesday,Aug. 12. Magdeburgerbeginsherfourthyear
CoastalPoint•KerinMagill Thenewlysworn-inmembersofthe FenwickIslandTownCouncilgathered foragroupphotofollowingtheirreorganizationmeetingonTuesday,Aug.12. TherewasnoTownCouncilelectionthis yearsinceLucyWilderwasthesole candidatefilingtofilltheseatvacated byJaniceBortner.Shown,fromleft: WilliamRymer,Treasurer;Jacqueline Napolitano,Secretary;NatalieMagdeburger,Mayor;SusanBrennan,Council Member; ColleenWilson,CouncilMember;LucyWilder,CouncilMember;and KurtZanelotti,CouncilMember. SeeFENWICKpage8
Lastmonth,thecouncilvotedtoconsidereliminatingthecommittee,witha votescheduledforthismonth’sregular towncouncilmeetingonFriday,Aug.22. ItwasupfordiscussionattheJulymeeting,butMagdeburgerurgedthecouncil toholdoffwiththediscussionuntilafter Wilderwassworninandthecouncilhad reorganized.
Bortnerhascontinuedtodefendthe
STEAMERS CRAB & SEAFOOD MARKET awardsnighthostedbytheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce.
“Heisawonderfulyoungman,and wehopehewillbebacknextyear,”the mayorsaid.
Shethankedallthetown’slifeguards “fortheirhardworkduringthesummer anddoingabang-upjob.Itisverydangerousoutthererightnow,withtherip currents,andwethankthemfordoingan incrediblejob,”shesaid.
‘Cleanhands’ordinancepasses Thecouncilunanimouslypassedon firstreadingits“CleanHandsPolicy”ordinance.
Theordinancewillrequireresidents andpropertyownerstohavetaxesand anyfinespaidbeforetheycanapplyfor permitsorotherTownservices.
Donderoexplainedthattheordinance hadbeensuggestedbyTownSolicitor MatthewBatista.Shesaidothermunicipalitieshavesuchordinances,whichshe called“anextratoolinourtoolboxforenforcementandensuringourhomeowners areincompliancewithalltowncodes.”
Batistasaiditwillcreateabalancebetweentownservicesandresidents’obligationstocomplywithrulesand regulations.Itwillnotnegateanyone’s rights,hesaid,“butplacesahurdleso, beforeyouevenasktheTowntodo something,youunderstandwhatyour obligationsare.”
“Ithinkit’sagreatidea,becauseit giveseverybodysomeparametersto workwithincasethingsgoawry,butit’s prettybroad,”CouncilwomanChris Keefesaid.
Batistasaidhewordedtheordinance togivethetownmanagerflexibility,to allowpaymentplanstheTownhas agreedto,forexample.Headvisedtown managementtobeconsistent,sonoindividualisfavoredoveranother.
CouncilmanMarkGiler,amemberof theCharter&CodeCommittee,said committeemembershadspentalotof timetalkingabouttheordinanceandenforcement,andwonderedifthereis“a waytopushback.”
HeaskedTownManagerMaureen Hartmanifthereisalistofthosewho arebehindinpayingtownbills,andshe saidalogiskeptandthechiefofpolice also keepsalogofunpaidparkingticketsandfines.But,generally,shesaid, unpaidbillsarenotaprobleminSouth Bethany.
GeneralCodeordinancepasses ThecounciladoptedonsecondreadinganordinanceoutliningGeneralCode revisionsoftownordinances.
DonderosaidchangestotheordinancerecommendedattheJulycouncil meetinghadbeenmade.Atthatmeeting, shehadexplainedthat,duringthepast year,“Wehavebeenworkingwiththe firmGeneralCodetodoareviewofthe Town’sordinancesandtodosomehousekeepingontheordinances,tolookforerrors,contradictions,antiquatedterms… tobringourcodeuptodate.”Shesaid theordinancecoversspecificchangesto reflectthevariouschangesintowncode.
Keefeaskedaboutareferencetoparkingandsaidfineswerelowered“forcertainthings.”Sheaskedabout“fines dealingwithparkingissues,andtowing andstoringvehicles,thathavegonedown to$300,”andaskedwhyalowernumber waschosen.Hartmansaidthefineswere
discussedwithLovinsandwording changed“tocleanitup.”
“Itwasjustcleanedupfrompastdiscussionswehavehad,”shesaid.
Donderosaidtownofficialshavebeen workingontheupdateforthepastyear, thatithasbeenreviewedbyGeneral Code,threelawyers,thechiefofpolice andstaff,andthatshehopeditwasready toadopt.
Gileraskedaboutwordingconcerning competitivebidsbeing“notmorethan $10,000”andalsosaidhe’dliketosee masculinepronounschangedtogenderneutralterms.
Publiccomments DuringthePublicCommentsportion ofthemeeting,aresidenttoldthecouncil shedidnotwantrulesinplacetoprohibit tents,sheltersorumbrellasonthebeach. Sheaskedthatthenexttimebeachrules areupdated,thecouncilasksbeachgoers topickupapples,bananapeelsandnut
shellsandthrowthemaway,becausethey arenotrapidlybiodegradableonthe beach.
Anotherresidentaskediftherehas beenadecisionregardingraisingbulkheadsnearBristolRoadduetoongoing flooding,andthemayorsaidno,therehas notyetbeenadecisionmade.Healso askediftherehasbeendiscussionwith DNRECaboutcanaldredging,andthe mayorsaidthereisnocurrentdiscussion.
Themansaidhisneighborhad boughtahomeinSouthBethany,tornit downandbuiltanewhomeonaraised grade,causingwatertoflowintohisyard andgarage.Heaskedifthereisanything hecandowiththeTown“toblockthat water,oristheredrainagethatwouldbe doneundertheroadthealleviatethat?”
TheTowndoes,infact,haveanordinanceinplacethatrequiresproperty ownerstonotgradetheirpropertyina waythatnegativelyimpactsneighboring properties.Donderoreferredhimtothe townmanager.
DelawaretrooperBrianNieto’sname wasmisspelledintheAug.8,2025,article“Millsboropresentsfirstvalor medalsin30-plusyears.”Weapologize fortheerror,andthroweveryounceof ourfrustrationatoureditor.Heisan absolutebum.
St.Matthew’scelebrating65yearsofservice ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Sunday,Aug.24isaspecialdayinthe historyofSt.Matthew’sBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchinFenwick Island.Thechurchiscallingita“Sandiversary”—65yearsago,itsfounders beganministeringtovisitorstothebeach townandtolocalsfrominlandcommunitieswhospenttheirsummersthere.
“Honoringthepast,givingthanks forthepresent,hopefulforthefuture,” willbethethemefortheanniversary celebration,accordingtoSt.Matthews’ pastor,theRev.JakeMacklin.
Thestorygoesthatinthesummerof 1960,thenewlyappointedpastorof SalemUnitedMethodistChurchin Selbyvilletookalookaroundhischurch andrealizedthatmuchofhiscongrega-
tionhadgonetothebeach.Inthose days,manyfamiliesfrominlandcommunitiesspentmostoftheirsummer daysatfamilybeachcottages.
“So,inspiredtobringthechurchto hisflockifhisflockwasn’tinchurch… histwosonsandafriendpusheda pianooverthedunessohiswifecould playhymns,”readsahistoryofthe churchpreparedfortheanniversarycelebration.
Followingthatfirstserviceinthe sand,worshipservicesmovedfirsttoa tentandthentoalotonCoastalHighway.
SpeakersattheAug.24servicewill includeformerpastorsandrelativesof thatfamilywhofacilitatedtheinaugural oceansideservice.Oneofthosespeakers,Macklinsaid,isSheryllLaw, daughterofthefirstpastor,theRev.
DavidBaker.Lawknowsthechurch’s histor ywell—sheisnowmarriedto GaryLaw,whohappenstobethe “friend”whohelpedBaker’ssonsDavid BakerJr.andJonathanBakercarrythat pianooverthedunes.
Beforethechurchlotwaspurchased, therewasaportablepulpitandsome foldingchairstomakeservicesmore comfortable.LocalbusinessmanEdgar Rickardsofferedtheuseofhisland,just northoftheMaryland-Delawareline, andatentwasborrowedfromthe DelawareNationalGuard.
Soon,morethan100peoplewereattendinga9a.m.service,andtheRev. Bakerwouldthenrushbackforhis11 a.m.serviceatSaleminSelbyville.
Eventually,twocontiguouslotswere purchasedfromapartnershipthatincludedRickards,for$20,000.Constructionbeganonthechurchbuildingin 1962.
Since1999,St.Matthew’shasbeena year-roundchurch.Macklin,whogrew upinSussexCountyandhasfond memoriesofspendingsummerdaysat thebeach,hasnowbegunhisfifthyear as pastorthere.
Macklinsaidthechurch’scongregationhasauniquediversityduetoitslocation,beingtheonlychurchformiles thatislocatedonRoute1.Hesaidhe believesthedesireoftheSt.Matthew’s
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existenceoftheResidentialConcerns Committee,toutingamongtheconcerns ithasraised:
•Improvementstodumpsteraestheticsintown; •Prohibitionofcannabissalesin townlimits; •Nuisancenoiseissues;
congregationtoreachouttoitsneighborsisoneofitsmajorstrengths.
“Ifthere’saneed,peoplewillcome togethertohelpmeetthatneed,”he said.“I’mverymuchanadvocatefor knowingyourneighbors,showinglove withnostringsattached,”hesaid.
Oneofthelongest-runningoutreach programsatSt.Matthew’s,Macklin said,isitsCheckerboardMinistries, whichbringscongregationmemberstogetherwithdisabledpeopleinthecommunityforsocialgatherings,suchas bowlingoutingsanddances.Theprogramalsooffersanopportunityfor caregiverstomeetotherfamilieslike theirs.
“There’ssuchjoywhenwegettogether,”MacklinsaidofCheckerboard Ministries.“I’mgladtobepartofit.”
The“Sandi-versary”celebrationat St.Matthew’swillbeginwithaspecial serviceat9:30a.m.onSunday,Aug.24. Theservicewillbefollowedbyabeachthemedreception.Allarewelcometo attend.
St.Matthew’sBytheSeaislocated at1000CoastalHighway,FenwickIsland,atthecornerofCoastalHighway andDagsboroStreet.Weeklyservices areheldat8a.m.(summermonthsonly, asanoutdooreucharistservice)and 9:30a.m.(traditionalservice,indoors, year-round).
•EducationontheupcomingRoute 54bridgereconstructionproject;
•SupportfortheFaucett-OkiePreserveproject;and
•HostingtheFenwickNurturesNaturesymposiums.
Ofthemovetoabolishthecommittee,Bortnersaidthisweek,“Ifeelit’sa greatdisservicetothecommunity.Thisis acouncilformofgovernment,andcommitteesareimportanttotheworkbefore thecouncilvotes,”shesaid.
FirstlegofNorthMillsboroBypassopens ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Localtrafficgainedabitofflexibilitythismonthasthefirstpieceof theNorthMillsboroBypassproject openedtothepubliconAug.8.
Thatincludestheon-rampofa grade-separatedintersection(“overpass”)whereeastboundRoute20 (HardscrabbleRoad)curvesright, ontoRoute113southbound.
Alsonearby,SheepPenRoadhas beenrealignedandreopenedtomore safelymeetRoute20.
Thisispartofalong-termproject designedtoimprovethesafetyandefficiencyofRoute113,andseveral nearbyroadsarestillclosedasconstructiononthelargerprojectcontinues.Motoristsshouldcontinueto followposteddetoursigns.
TheoverallbypassiscurrentlyexpectedtoopeninlateSeptember.The newroadwaywillswingaroundthe northeastsideofMillsboro,connectingRoute113toRoute24,withan aimofpullingmuchofthebeachboundandtrucktrafficoutofdowntownMillsboro.
Inthefuture,theDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)alsoplanstowidenRoute113
HardscrabbleRoadconnectstoRoute113southboundagain,afterthefirstrampoftheNorthMillsboroBypassopenedonAug.8.
throughtheentiretyofMillsboro, fromHardscrabbleRoadtoHandy Road/DagsboroRoad(essentially, whereRoute20entersandexits Route113again).Bothsidesofthe highwaywillexpandfromtwolanes tothree.
Comingupthiswinter,afterthe Millsborobypassiscomplete,Georgetownwillseeheavyconstructionas DelDOTbuildsagrade-separatedintersectionforRoute113atRoutes 18/404andalsowidensthehighway fromtwotothreelanesthere. Learnmoreabouttheseprojects onlineathttps://deldot.gov/projects orcall(302)7602080.
Hartonreflectson‘interesting’startinnewrole BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
AndrewHarton’sfirstdayasSussex County’seconomicdevelopmentdirector,aftertheJuly31retirementofformerDirectorBillPfaff,“was interesting,”Hartonsaidwithalaugh.
“MyveryfirstdaywithoutBill,Igot acalllateintheafternoonthatthere appearedtobeawaterleakatour DelawareBusinessPark.Sometimes peopleareunawareyoucanwearalotof hats,andDelawareBusinessParkmanagerisoneofmyhats.Itwasaminiemergency,buteverythingworkedout
fine,”the36-year-oldWilmingtonnativetoldtheCoastalPointduringhis secondfullweekonthejob.
“Billisawesome.Hewassuchagood mentor.I’vealreadytextedhimtwice. It’sthelittlethings,too.It’s,‘Doyou havethisperson’scontact,’or‘Whereis thisfile?’”saidHarton—who,withhis
wife,MariaFernandaHarton,hasa7month-oldson,Theodore. BeforestartingtoworkforSussex CountyinFebruary,Hartonhadbeenat theDelawareDivisionofSmallBusinesssince2022,andfor12yearsbefore
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Selbyvillepreparingformixed-useprojects BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheSelbyvilleTownCouncilthis weekamendedtowncodeandadded themixed-useoverlaydistrictand neighborhoodbusinessdistricttothe town’szoningtable,amoveMayorRick Duncancalleda“housekeepingmeasure”asheaddedtownleadersarelookingforwardtomixed-useprojects.
ThefirstoneinSelbyvillewillbeA Moment,a3,000-square-footicecream andcoffeeshopplustwo,two-storyapartmentsat2E.ChurchStreet,wherethe GeorgiaHouserestaurantonceoperated.
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that,hewasinthecraftbeerbrewing business,workingforvariouscompanies butspendingmostofthatcareeratBig OysterBreweryinLewes.
“Anyonewhoworksineconomicdevelopment—theyalwayshaveadifferentbackground.Noonereallygoesto schoolforeconomicdevelopment,”he said.“Mybackgroundismanufacturing. Inourarea,andinalotofareas,manufacturingistheNo.1industrytargeted byeconomicdevelopers.So,thereis crossover—managingprogramsand
It ’sexpectedtoopeninthesummer of2026,ownerMattLeimbachsaidthis week.
“It’sgoingwell.Weareinthe processwithDelDOTrightnowand weareabout30daysoutasfarasgettingourapprovalforanentrancepermit.WehavetwoentrancesonChurch StreetandonMainStreet.Weare goingtocloseofftheMainStreetentranceandmaketheChurchStreetentrancesmallertomakeiteasiertocome and goandtoaccommodateDelDOT,” Leimbachsaid.
Nextwillbeotherapprovals,includingforstormwatermanagementand
teamsandproductlaunches.Thereis thattypeofconnection,butmostofthe experienceIhaveforthisrolecomes frommytimeworkingwiththeState, whenIwasattheDelawareDivisionof SmallBusinesses,previouslytheState EconomicDevelopmentOffice,”hesaid.
Whilehewasworkinginthebreweryindustry,Hartonreturnedtothe UniversityofDelawareinWilmington toearnamaster’sdegreeinbusinessadministration,withaconcentrationinfinance.Hehadearnedhisbachelor’s degreefromthesameuniversity.
“Iwantedtopivotoutofthebeerindustry.Iwasn’tsurewhatIwantedto workin,butwhatIlearnedfromthat
fromtheTownCouncil.
“ItwillbeaChristiancoffeeshop withmusicandanicecreamshop.Very familyoriented,verycommunityoriented.Everybodyistellingmetheyare excitedaboutit,”Leimbachsaid,adding theexistingbuildingwillbetorndown oncehegetsallnecessarypermits.
“It’sgoingtobecool.We’regoingto doitright.I’mnotdoingitformoney. I’mdoingitforthecommunity.Ihave sixkids,from22downto8yearsold andallmykidswanttoworkthere,” saidLeimbach,46,aBishopvilleresidentwhoalsoownsMatttheCarpet GuybusinessesinSelbyvilleandSalis-
programwasIwantedtoworkwith business.Ididn’twanttobeworkingin justonebusinessanymore.Ihadhad enoughofbeer,soIdecidedtomake thechange.
“Beingabrewer—thatisanindustrywhereyoudothatjobanditis somethingyouarereallypassionate about.Afterworkinginthatindustry overadecade,thepassionhadstartedto fade.ButIgotreinvigoratedfromgoing backtoschool.Itwasgreatexperience. Peopledon’trealizeworkinginamicrobreweryorrunningabreweryisasclose asitgetstobeinginvolvedindomestic manufacturing.…Itreallyismanufacturing—equipment,orderingproducts, someproductsfromoverseas,cans,labels,inventory.It’sacomplexoperation,”Hartonsaid.
Inhisnewrole,heplanstocontinue onthepathPfaffpaved—onethat provedsuccessful.
Beforehisretirement,Pfaffexplained totheCoastalPointhowhehaddevelopedthreeeconomicdevelopment zones—theIndianRiverZone,from SelbyvilletoGeorgetown;theNanticokeZone,whichisthewholeofRoute 113fromGreenwoodtoDelmar;and theBroadkillZone,whichincludespart ofMilford,MiltonandHarbeson.
“Ipushedeconomicdevelopment.I createdapublic-privatepartnershipand developedtheExciteSussexLoanPrograminpartnershipwiththeCounty, DiscoverBankandtheGrowAmerica Fundthatunderwritesourloans,becausewedon’thavestafftodothat.We startedwith$4million,andwithintwo andahalfyears,wehadlentthatmoney out.Now,itisarevolvingloanprogram thathas$25million.Yougetafixedrate ifyou’rebuyingabrick-and-mortar building.We’llfinancethatfor25years atafixed-ratelow-interestloan.Ifyou areleasing,wewillfinancethat.Ifyou arebuyingequipment,wewillfinance that upto10yearsatafixedrate,”Pfaff said.
HealsostartedtheKitchenIncubator,astate-certifiedkitchenatDelaware TechnicalCommunityCollegein Georgetownthatcanberentedforuse bycaterers,farmersandcooksstarting
buryandacabinetshopinSelbyville.
Earlier,DuncantoldCoastalPoint hewasacouncilmemberwhentown leadersfirststartedtalkingaboutmixed usesandhehasalwaysbeeninfavor.
“Ithinkit’sagreatresourceforcommercialpeople.Thosearegoodideas, greatideas.Weneedmorethingslike that.He’sbringingalottotown.We fullysupportit.Iwasonthecouncil whenwestartedtalkingaboutmixed uses.Therearelocationsthatwepinpointedtohavemixed-usezoning,and thatthetowncouncilhasadopted. That’sagreatlocation.Ihopethetown supportsit,”hesaid.
newbusinesses—anideaHartoncalled “great”—aswellastheloanprogram.
“Idon’tplanondiscontinuinganyof Bill’sprograms,”Hartonsaid.“Iplanon buildingonthoseprograms.Myplanis totakewhathedidandtweakitand growittomakeitevenbetter.The KitchenIncubatorissuccessful,andI havebeentoyingwiththeideaofasecondincubatorthatismoremanufacturing-focused.
“TheExciteSussexLoanProgram —IamtryingtouseitwhereIcanasa businessattractionandretentiontool, maybefindwaystomergethingsand expandonthings.ButIhaven’tputtoo muchthoughtjustyetintodeveloping thisprogramordoingthisinitiativeor thatinitiativebecauseit’simportantto firsttakeeverythingBilldidandkeepit aliveandkeepitgoing,beforeItry somethingnew,”hesaid.
Hesaidhe’sinterestedinbringing moreStatefundingtoSussexCounty, andplanstoidentifyandexpand ecosystemsinthecountyandmeetwith thosein“bluetech”innovation,meaning anythingrelatedtotheocean—mappingtheoceanfloor,submersiblesand climatechange—aswellasworkingon agriculturalinnovations,suchasadvancedcropsorgrowingtechniques.
“Wecantakeadvantageofournaturalgeography.Innovationcanbefound anywhere,andalotofprogramsare madetobenefitinnovativecompanies,” hesaid.
“ThezonesBillstarted—Iintend tofollowthose,becausehisfocuswas oncentralandwesternSussex,where thereisthemostneedforeconomicdevelopmentassistance.TheEasternSussexisitsowneconomicengine,andit doesn’tneedthatadditionalsupport,”he said.
Whileworkingonallofthosegoals, hismotto,hesaid,willbe“Jobs,jobs, jobs.”
“Economicdevelopmentissobroad. Itcoversworkforcedevelopment,andit coversaffordablehousing,zoning,business-friendliness,innovation.Itcovers somanydifferenttopics.Forme,whenI decidewhattofocuson,it’salwaysjobs, jobs,jobs,”hesaid.
Despitefundingconcerns,Beebemovingforward ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Despitethefederalgovernment’s significanthitstoMedicareandMedicaidthisyear,BeebeHealthcarestill planstoopenanemergencydepartment(ED)andurgentcarewalk-in centerinMillsboroinafewyears.
“Iwanttobeup-front:Weare lookingveryhardatwhatthefinancialimpactisofopeninganemergencyroominMillsboro.Incase you’rewondering—we’removing forward.We’regoingtofigurethings outtogether.Icantellyoutheneedis there,”saidBeebepresident/CEODr. DavidTam,asheandotherBeebe leadersdiscussedtheforthcoming projectatapublicquestion-and-answereventonJuly31atMillsboro TownHall.
BecauseBeebeisanot-for-profit entity,Tamstartedwithfunding.
“Wewillbelookingatreimbursementissues,becausemanypeoplewho hadMedicaidwillnolongerhave that.…Whenyouopenupanemergencyroomorahospital,wedonot doawalletbiopsy,”hesaid.“Wetake careofallcomers.”
Generallyspeaking,governmentfundedhealthinsuranceprogramspay alargeportionofhealthcarecosts: Medicareforseniors(aswellassome peoplewithcertaindiseasesordisabilities),andMedicaidforlow-incomeadults,childrenandpeoplewith disabilities.
BeebestaffsaidtheybelieveED visitscouldincreaseby2,000eachyear becausepeoplewholosehealthinsurancewon’tbeabletoaffordregular doctorvisits,sothey’llfinallyshowup intheemergencyroomwhentheirdiseasehasprogressed.About25percent
ofDelawareansareenrolledinMedicaid.Onthefly,theBeebeteamestimatedthatabout13percentoftheir ownpatientsuseMedicaidandthatup to6percentoftheirpatientscouldlose Medicaidcoverage.
“Wealreadyhaveaplan,”saidTam. “I’mfiguringouthowwecanhelpthose wholoseMedicaidinsurance.…Can wegowithyoutofigureoutwhatthe workforcerequirementsare?Canwe help youfilloutthepaperwork?”He saidperhapsBeebecouldfindgrant moneytobuffupthecommunityserviceforpatients.
“Weareacommunityhealthsystem. …Wegottafigureouthowwe’remakingmoney,fromDay1—notbecauseI getabonus,butbecausethat’showwe continuetogrow.We’vegottogrow,” Tamsaid.
That’swhyBeebealsoopenedan emergencydepartmentinMillvillein 2020.
TheDelawareHealthResources Board—whichhastoapproveemergencydepartmentconstructionanywhereinthestate,accordingto demonstratedneed—approvedthe MillsboroEDconstructionduetoSussexCounty’sboominpopulationand development.
EvenjustwhiledrivingtoMillsboro fromthehealthcaresystem’sflagship hospitalinLewes,Tamsaid,“three Millsboroambulancespassedme,going east.”
Then,theymustconsiderthesummertraffic.
“AndwhenyougototheLewesER, …it’sfullandtherearepatientswaiting,”Tamsaid.“BykeepingMillsboro patients …closetohome,it’sanopportunitytohelptheentirecommunity, whetherMillsboroorLewes.”
TheMillsborofacility Thenewfacilitywillbelocatedat SheepPenRoadandHardscrabble Road,behindthesouthwestloopofthe Route113overpass,whichisnearing completion.Constructioncouldn’tstart untiltheoverpassprojectiscompleted andBeebereceivesallpermits—but afterallthat,itcouldopen24months later.
TheBeebeteamenvisionsa96,000squarefootbuilding,withemergency andurgentcareonthefirstfloor.An EDcanholdsomeoneupto24hours, butlongercareormoretraumaticmedicalincidentswouldalsorequiretransporttoadedicatedhospital.Thesecond andthirdfloorsofthefacilitywillhouse Beebepractitionersandoffices.ThefacilitywouldincludeimagingforX-ray, CATscanandMRI,aswellasalaboratory,whichcouldsupportallthree floors.
Childrenandstrokevictimscanespeciallybenefitfromcloseraccessto emergencyservices.
Forkids,Beebewillpartnerwith NemoursChildren’sHospitaltoruna pediatricemergencyroom,inaddition totheusualadult-centricED.
Forsuspectedstrokes,BeebeisvirtuallyconnectedtotheThomasJefferson NeuroscienceNetwork.IfMillsboro staffsuspectastroke,theycantakenecessaryscans,sendthetestresultsdigitallytoJefferson,and“There’sa neurologistonthescreen,[making]a determinationonlyaneurologistcan make,”saidTam.
“Everysecondthatyoudon’tget treatedforastroke,youlosebraincells. …That’swhyit’ssoimportanttoget that.…WhenIcameheretoSussex County,everyonethathadastrokehad
tobeflownout”toabig-cityhospital,he said.Now,heestimated,95percentof strokevictimscanstayinSussexCounty.
AstowhyBeebecan’tjustopena regulartraumahospitalinthearea,Tam saidthatwouldrequirespecializedsurgeons,operatingroomstaff,ICUbeds andadditionalfacilities.And,hesaid, thefull-timeneedforafullhospitalisn’t therequiteyet.
“That’swhywe’renotjustgoingfullhogintobuildingbighospitals,”Tam said.
Healthcareischanging,hesaid,such ashowmanysurgeriesthatusedtorequirein-hospitalrecoveryarenowdone asoutpatientprocedures.
Workingwiththecommunity ManyofthosewhoattendedtheJuly 31eventliveinPlantationLakes—a massivehousingdevelopmentthat sharesapropertylinewiththefuturefacility.Beebestaffdiscussedbuffers,such astreesandgreenery,anddownward facinglightstopreventlightpollution. Theyemphasizedtheirdesiretowork withthePlantationLakesHOA,perhapshostingafuturecommunitymeetingorsendingsurveystoresidents.
“Howarewegonnamakesurewe protectandpreservethevisualsanctity ofyourhome?Wereallyunderstand that.…Wewillworkwithyoutofigure it out,”Tamsaid.
TheMillsborobuildingandparking lotwillonlyfillabouthalfofthetotal 25-acreparcel,andBeebestaffwillincludecommunityinputwhendeciding additionalprojectsthere,hesaid.
“Itdoesn’thavetobehealthcare,but itshouldbesomethingthatcontributes tothehealthofthecommunity,”Tam saidofpossibleadditionaluses.Hypotheticalprojectsmightincludewalking trails,staffhousing,alocalpolicesubstationormoremedicaloffices.
“Itwouldbeniceifwecouldbuild thingsthatgeneraterevenue,”heacknowledged,becausethatwouldhelp Beebe,asanon-profit,continueintothe future.“Wedoneedyourhelp.…Now thatwe’regoingtobepartofyourcommunitynow,pleaseunderstandwe’dlike youtobepartofourcommunity”with theBeebeFoundationfundraisingarm. “Ihatebeingtheguywithhishatout, butthisiswhatittakestobealocalindependenthealthsystemandnothave someonefromanothercountyorstate buy usandcontrolus.”
TamemphasizedBeebebeinganindependent,nonprofit,ruralhealthcare system.InSussexCounty,otherlocal emergencydepartmentsincludeTidalHealthNanticokeinSeafordandBayhealthHospitalinMilford.Bothstarted aslocalhospitalsthatweremergedinto largersystems,andarenonprofitsthat arealsoworkingonSussexCounty serviceexpansions.
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Editorial BeebetocontinueonwithMillsborofacility Thoughquestionslingeroverfuturereimbursementplans,Beebe officialsstillplanonbuildinganemergencydepartmentandurgentcarewalk-incenterinMillsboro.
CutsbythefederalgovernmenttoMedicareandMedicaidarea significantissueforBeebeandotherhealthproviders,asfuturecompensationfrompatientsisabitmorecloudynow.But,accordingto BeebePresident/CEODr.DavidTam,Beebe’sprioritiesonthisissue startwiththeimportanceofthefacilitytothecommunity.
“Iwanttobeup-front:WearelookingatwhatthefinancialimpactisofopeninganemergencyroominMillsboro,”saidTamata question-and-answereventintownonJuly31.“Incaseyou’rewondering—we’removingforward.We’regoingtofigurethingsouttogether.Icantellyoutheneedisthere.”
Andhe’sright.Theneediscertainlythere.Forallofthenewarrivalsonthemedicalscene,it’sstillnotnearlyenough.
AndTamexplainedthatanemergencydepartment,liketheone plannedtobebuiltinMillsboro,hasdifferentprioritiesthanalotof otherfacilitiesmight.
“Whenyouopenupanemergencyroomorahospital,wedonot doawalletautopsy,”hesaid.“Wetakecareofallcomers.”
Beebeofficialsbelieveemergencydepartmentvisitscouldincrease byabout2,000eachyearbecausepeoplewholosetheirhealthinsurancewon’tbeabletoaffordregulardoctorvisits,sothey’llultimately endupintheemergencyroom.Theyestimatethatupto6percentof theirpatientscouldloseMedicaidcoverage.
ButTamseesthisnewfacilityasagame-changer,notjustforthe peopleofMillsboro,butfortheLewescampus,aswell.Itwilltake someoftheburdenoffthatfacilityandimprovetimesforpatientsto beseen.
It’sanimportanteffort,anditcomesatabigcost.
Thewaitmightbealittlelonger,so...chillout So,we’reenteringthatstrangetimeofthecalendar.
Thesoundsofchildrenplayinginareapoolswouldseemto implyit’ssummer.Thepinksplotchesonthetopofmyheadwould suggestit’ssummer.Thetrafficwouldseemto...thetrafficisstupid. Let’sbeserious.
So,yeah,it’ssummer—andit’sgoingtobesummeruntilSept. 22,whentheautumnalequinoctopusorwhateverit’scalledarrives. And,evenifyouwanttoputthisonacurvetobemorerepresentativeofthisspecificcommunity,well,it’sstillgoingtobesummer untilLaborDay,right?Andthat’sstillmorethantwoweeksaway.
Buthere’stherub:Therearedrovesofpeopleofacertainage goingofftocollege.Andnotintwomoreweeks,plusthebusy weekendsthatfollowthatintoautumn. Now.
pressiononanybodywhowalksintotheirbusinesses,andtheyunderstandhowimportantitistocontinuetoimpresseachandevery time.
Butsometimesyouhavetoplaythehandyou’redealt.What’s thatexpressionaboutchickensalad?YouknowtheoneImean. Great.NowIwantchickensalad.Man,Ican’ttellyouhowmany timeswewouldstopbyMcCabe’sforthatchickensaladbeforehittingthedrive-onbeachforthedayand...
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That’salotofserversatyourfavorite restaurants.Abunchoflifeguardssitting highinthosechairswiththespecificmissionoftryingtomakesureyougohome alive.Thosepeoplewhohelpintheretail shops,getyousetupforyourstand-uppaddleboardingexcursionsorhelpmaintainyourlawns.Manyofthem justleft,oraregettingreadytoleavetocontinuetheireducations andmoveforwardwiththeirrespectivelives.
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Theowners’handsaretiedabithere.ManyofferbonusesorincentivesforworkerswhocanmakeitthroughLaborDayorthe “festivalseason”offall,ortheybringinfamilymemberstohelpout ortheysimplyreducetheirhoursoravailabletablesattheirrestaurants.Theydon’t wanttolimittheirearningcapabilities, mindyou,buttheysometimeshavetoin ordertoprovidethebestservicetheypossiblycanwiththeresourcesavailableattheir disposal.
Andwejustdon’thavethepeopleheretofillthosespots.Yes, evenafterallthisinsanegrowtharoundus,westilldon’thavethe workforcetoperformallofthosejobs.We’reextremelydependent oninternationalworkersandstudentstohelpoursmallbusinesses getthroughtheirmake-it-or-break-ittimeoftheyear.
So,whatdoesthatmeanfortherestofus?Maybeitwilltakea littlelongerfortheservertogettoyourtable,orthefoodtocome outofthekitchen,orforeverybodyinfrontofyouinlinetoget rungupattheregister.Youmightencounterafrenziedbusiness ownerontheirfinalnerveandnotgettheresponseyou’dnormally receive.
Chill.
Justrelax.You’reatthebeach,anyway.Asmydadwouldalways saytomewhenI’dwhineaboutsomethingbeinganinconvenience: “Isthatyourbiggestprobleminlife?You’realuckyguy.”
AndI’mnotsuggestingweshouldn’thavehighexpectationsfor whatwereceivewhenwespendourhard-earnedmoney.Igetit. Andthebusinessownersgetit.Theywanttomakeagreatfirstim-
So,chill.Relax.Understandthatthewait mightbealittlelongerthannormal,orthedisplaysmightnotbeas pristineasusualoryourorderwasn’treadyattheexacttimeyou thoughtitshouldbe.Youknowwhenitwillbeready?Whenit’s ready.Enjoybeingoutandaboutandchill.
Gettingnasty atsomepersonwhoisdoingtheworkoftwopeopleatthetimeisnotgoingtohelpanything.Neitherisblasting somesmallbusinessonsocialmediabecauseyouhadoneinconvenientexperienceandhavenothingelsegoingforyouinlife.
Dealwithit.Showalittleempathyforyourfellowman.Understandthatthelastthingtheseplaceswantistogiveyouthekindof experiencethatwouldpreventyoufromfrequentingtheirbusinesses again.
It’sjustthattimeoftheyearforus—thatwindowwherewe can’talwaysgetthemathtomathforuswhenitcomestothesize of workforceweneedtoprovidethebestservicewecan.Thekindof servicewewantourguestsandvisitorstoreceiveeachandevery timetheycometoourlittleoasisbytheshore.
So,we’reaskingforalittleextrapatiencerightnow.Takeiteasy onthosefolkswhoareshowingupeverydaytodotheirbestfor you,andmaybeofferthemakindwordinsteadofaninsult. You’reatthebeach.Chillalittlebit.
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GuestColumn ThoughtsonlawsandT-shirtmessages ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
Duringthecourseofayear,we’ll readorhearaboutsomeinterestinglaws andwordsofwisdominT-shirtmessages.Isaveitemslikethisforsome possiblefutureuse.Here’swhatIhave sofarin2025,startingwiththelaws:
•InDelaware,amarriagecannowbe annulledifeitherpartyenteredintoitas “ajestordare.”Orthedaringcouple canjustcontinuetolivetogetherhappilyeverafter.
•InArkansas,there’salawwitha detailedexplanationofhowtopronounce thestatename.It’snotArKansas.Doweneedsomethinglikethis forLewesandNewark?
•InFlorida,allstate-fundedschools
educatingchildrenunderage5arerequiredtoplayclassicalmusicforthem everyday.Crimereportedlyisdownin thatagegroup.
•InMaine,inthecityofWells,postingadvertisementsonthegravesofthe deceasedisprohibited.So,thedeceased ordesignatedsurvivorscan’tsellspace onthegravesitetoFedExorothercompanies liketheydoinsportsvenues. WhatabouttheConstitution,theFirst Amendmentandfreedomofspeech?
•InMassachusetts,it’sagainstthe lawtodanceto“TheStar-Spangled Banner,”FrancisScottKey’swellknowndancetune.
•InMissouri,it’samisdemeanorto engageinorpromotethe“sport,”of bearwrestling.Fansareupset.I’msure there’snothinglikeit.
•InOregon,it’sagainstthelawto “joyride”onthehoodofamovingvehicle,butonlyforthoseyoungerthan18.
• InRhodeIsland,it’sagainstthelaw toimpersonateanauctioneer.
•InUtah,anyoneridingabicycleor mopedmustkeepatleastonehandon thehandlebarsatalltimes.Delaware hasasimilarlaw,althoughtheword doesn’tseemtohavereachedeveryone inourarea.Bewatchfulandcarefulout there.
•InWisconsin,cowshavetherightof-wayonallroads.Motoristshaveto yieldtothelivestockcrossingaroad, andfarmers,too.Nomentionofthe chicken.
•In Wyoming,purchasingscrap metal,rubber,ragsorpaperfromanintoxicatedpersonisprohibited. It’snotclearwhatledtotheselaws. Therehavetobesomegreatstories.
WhichbringsustothesubjectofTshirtmessages—wordsofwisdomthat giveushopeforthefuture.Here’salist frommymiscellaneousfile.
•Iseenogoodreasontoactmyage. •Ithoughtgrowingoldwouldtake longer.
•Icarpedthewrongdiem.
•Faith:Doesnotmakethingseasy,it makesthempossible.
•Scientists saytheuniverseismade upofprotons,neutronsandelectrons. Theyforgotmorons.
•Books:Theoriginalhand-helddevice.
•Novinophobia:Fearofrunningout ofwine.
•Prayer:Theworld’sgreatestwirelessconnection
•Ishkabibble[Note:It’sthenameof anoldsonginmusicalcomedythat’s comingbackintopopularusage.(Seen recentlyontheT-shirtofahappyvolunteerattheSt.Ann’sbazaar.)Freely translated,itmeans:“Ishouldworry?” “Whocares?”or“Don’tworry.”Iunderstand thatit’salsothenameofapopularlocalrestaurantandbarin Philadelphia—“HomeoftheOriginal ChickenCheesesteak.”]
Smiles,laughsandwordsofwisdom cancomefromoddnewsreportsand evenT-shirts.There’salwayssomething toliftourspirits.
Ihopeeveryoneenjoysasafe,healthy andworry-freerestofthesummer.
Millvillewoman’sbookislovelettertoparalyzedsquirrel SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Willy&Duckywereanunlikelypair—aparalyzedsquirrelandanabandoned stuffedtoy—whotransformedthelivesofaMillvillecouple.
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
ThetaleofWillythe(real)squirrel andDuckythe(toy)duckisaboutasunlikelyasitgets.
Firstofall,Willy’sbacklegswereparalyzed,sothefactthathesurvivedto findDucky—throughthehumaninterventionofDavidandAmyComolliof Millville—isabitofamiracle.
Second,it’saprettyimpressiveliterary featthatthe“tale”isarealbook,written byAmyComolli,andthatitisnota children’spicturebookbut,infact,aninspiringstoryofunconditionalloveappropriateforreadersofallages.It’salsoa testamenttothepowerofthisstoryofa bondbetweenaninjuredsquirrelanda forlorn,forgottenstuffedducktoy.
Andthird…well,let’sgetrighttothe details.
LastSeptember,DavidComolliwas workingwithachainsawinhisyardin theDeerHavendevelopmentwhena
babysquirrelcameintohisview.
AsAmyComollitellsit,“Iwassitting atmycomputer,doingwhatever.…My husbandwalkedinandsaid,‘Ihavea newfriend.’”
“He’sareallygoodchainsawcarver.… Thechainsawwasrunning,”shenoted. “EvenIdon’tthinkI’dapproachsomeonewithachainsaw.ButWillydid.”
Sheaddedthat,althoughshehadalways“admiredsquirrelsfromafar,”she hadneverinteractedwithoneinanyway.
“Ineversuspectedthatasquirrel wouldchangeourlives,”shesaid.
ItsoonbecameapparenttotheComollisthatthesquirrel’sbacklegswere notworking.Forhissafety—particularlyfromtheirtwoverycuriousGerman shepherds—theyquicklyputhimina catcarrier.
Theyfigured,fromhisratherrough appearance,“thathehadbeenonhisown foracoupledays.”Hisdomainprogressedtoaferretcage,andhisnew benefactorsworkedtoovercomewhat
Amycalled“trustissues”onWilly’spart. Withhisinjuries,Comollisaid,they knewhewouldneversurviveinthewild. Effortstofindawildliferehabilitator wereunsuccessful.SoWilly—whoComollisaidwas“maybe4or5monthsold” whentheymethim—becamepartof theirhousehold.
DavidComolliconstructeda“chariot”thattheywouldstrapWillyintoto helphimgetaround.Whileitserveda purposeforawhile,Willysoonbecame strongenoughtoscootlike“lightning” onhistwogoodlegs,AmyComolli said.
Overtime,Willywasmovedtobigger andbiggerquartersashegainedstrength andbecamemorecomfortable.
“Hefoundhisrhythm,”shesaid. Eventually,hewasmovedintothe house,inaspareroom,whereheeventuallybeganshowingthemhecouldclimb, regardlessofhisparalyzedbacklegs.
“We’dfindhimintheclosetonthe secondshelf,”shesaid.
Cattreeswerethenaddedtolethim stretchhistwogoodlegsabit.Willy— namedafterthecountrysingerWilly Nelson—seemedtobeenjoyinghis newhome.Healsogotsometimeoutside,tofeelthebreezeandsniffthe smells.
Alongtheway,theComollisgave Willysome“toys”toplaywith—mostly cast-offsfromtheirotherpets—but noneseemedtoreallycatchhisinterest. Until,thatis,onedaywhenAmyComollireacheddownintoabinofolddog toysandpulledoutabedraggled,forgottenstuffedduck.
InthebookComollihaswritten aboutWillyandhisfuzzyyellowfriend, shesaidtheintroductionoftheduckhad animpactonWillythatwasnothing shortofmagical.
“Theyweresoulmatesnotinthe fleetingwaythatwordisoftentossed around,”shewrote,“butinthetruest, rarestsense.Twospiritsstitchedtogether bysomethingunseen,somethingeternal. Onemadeoffurandfight,theotherof threadandstillness.”
Theduck—whichthecouplesimply calledDucky—becameWilly’sconstant
companion.Hedraggediteverywhere. Hesleptcurledupwithit.Ducky,it seemed,madeWillywholeinawaythat nohumaninteractionhad.
AmyComollihadbegunposting videosofWillyonline,andwiththeintroductionofDucky,thelittlesquirrel andhisbuddybecamesomethingofan internetdarling,shesaid.
Monthswentby,wintercame,andthe couplefellintoagentlerhythmwith Willyandhisduck.Lifewasgood.Willy seemedhappydespitehisuselessback legs.
Then,onebacklegbegantoshow signsoftrouble.Despitethecaretaken bytheComollistostaveoffinfection, Willyshowedsignsofdeclininghealth. Theinfectionspread,andonemorning Comollifoundthathehaddied,“curled intheredchairhehadoftenplayedin, climbedwithDucky,nestledintowhen theworldoutsidegrewtooloud.”
Willywasburiedinthebackyard, underasquirrelcarvedfromwoodby DavidComolli.Duckywasburiedwith him.
AstheygrievedthelossofWilly, AmyComollisaidsheknewsheneeded totellhisstory.
“Mywholegoalwithwritingthe bookwasbecausehemeantsomuchto us.Hechangedusprofoundly,andwhen hepassedaway…I’vealwaysbeena writer,justoutofhobbyandpassion.I thought,‘I’vegottogetthisdownon paperbeforethingsstarttofadeandI losethevividnessofitall,”shesaid.
“Willy&Ducky:TheTrueStoryof AParalyzedSquirrelandhisStuffed Animal”isavailablethroughAmazon andwillsoonbesoldatBethanyBeach Books.
Thesocialmediapagesdedicatedto WillyandDuckycanbefoundonInstagramat@willy_squirrelandonFacebookunderWilly&Ducky.
AmyComollialsorecentlyannouncedplanstodonateproceedsfrom thebookforconstructionofsquirrel boxesthroughafoundationtheComollis arecurrentlyforming.Detailswillbe availableontheInstagramandFacebook pages.
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Readerworried aboutenergy,funding Editor:
Iamaskingreaderstodarelook aheadfiveyearsfromnow.TheNaturalResourcesDefenseCouncil,after examiningthePJMgridfromwhich Delawaregetsmostofitselectricity,is warningusthatconsiderablyhigher electricbillswillcertainlyhitworse thanexpected.Theypredict brownoutswilloccurasthedemand forelectricitypeaksmeaningmany Delawareanswillfindoutwhatit’s liketolosepowerforseveralhours withoutwarningorevengotoa blackout.
ThereasonsbehindsuchdirepredictionsincludethePJMgridrelying onoldergas-fedgeneratorplants.We hearlotsofclaimsthatwindturbines havealimitedlifespan,butwehear nothingaboutthesehuge,expensive chemicalplantsthatmustburnfossil fuelstogenerateelectricity.Thefossil fuelsareminedordrilledfromdeep undergroundwellswhichareexpensive,yetwindisfree.
Themechanismstocapturethe wind,aswellasthesun,areinherently cheaperthanburningfossilfuelsin giganticplantsthatsprawloverhuge
industrialsites.Despiteclaimsthat windfarmsareexpensive,dataprove windisthecheapestformofenergy capture.
Sobecarefulwhatyouwishfor: stoppingwindwillcostallofussignificantincreasesinbillsforourelectricityinyearstocome,eventothe pointofnothavingenoughofittogo around.
[Anarticle]writtenbyWyattClattenburgintheCoastalPointforAug. 8offersawonderfuldescriptionofa family’sdevotioncomingeveryyearto BethanyBeach.Thistraditionis strongwithsomanyofthetourists whocomehereandrememberallthe wonderfulevents,mealsand,of course,theoceanwaves.
Thethreatisnotdistantturbines, butinsteadoceanwarmingfromclimatechange,whichisgradually pullingthefishtowardcoolerwaters inNewEnglandandCanada,also raisingoceanlevelsanddumping massivetorrentialrain,causingfloods thatwashawayhousesinotherparts ofthecountryandtheworld.
Whenwillitbeourturn?Will FEMAstillbearoundtohelp?The presidentisdeterminedtogutnot onlybeachrestorationbutalsoscientificresearchintowhatwecanexpect
forthefuture.Howmanyvisitorswill welosewhenthevisitorcenteris closedtotheWallopsIslandlaunch site?Whatotherkindsofdisruptions willhappenwiththeInlandBays?We areundersiegefromourowngovernment,Bycomparisontoallthese otherthreats,windturbinesarenot theproblem.
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Reader:Newdementia researchneedsfunding Editor:
Researchpresentedatthe Alzheimer’sAssociationInternational Conference2025providesnewinsight intothemanyfactorsimpactingbrain health—fromenvironmentalrisks andmedicationusetolifestyleand genetics.Asacaregiverforoneofthe 7.2millionAmericanslivingwithdementia—including22,300 Delawareans—Iamgratefulforthe meaningfulprogressbeingmade againstthisdevastatingdisease. Myhusband,Timothy,wasdiagnosedwithfrontotemporaldementia atage56.Changeshavecomefast sincehisdiagnosisjusttwoyearsago. Timwasforcedtoleavehisjobmany yearsbeforeretirementage,andwe haveincurredcaregivingexpenses whichaddtotheburdenofbeinga one-incomehousehold.Timnowrequires24/7care.Myconcernsare manyasourfutureisuncertain. Researchpresentedattheconferenceshowsthatwhenweinvestindementiaresearch,weaccelerate scientificprogressanddiscovervaluableinsightsthatcouldmakeareal differenceforfamilieslikeminein Delaware—andacrossthenation. Thankfully,overthelastdecade, Congresshasmadeaddressingdementiaapriority.Astheprevalence andcostofthisdevastatingdisease continuetogrowannually,continued investmentinresearchmustremaina priority.
JoinmeandtheAlzheimer’sAssociationandaskSen.Coons,Sen.Lisa BluntRochesterandCongresswoman SarahMcBridetosupportcontinued investmentinAlzheimer’sanddementiaresearch.
Tolearnmoreandtakeaction,visit theAlzheimer’sAssociationat alz.org/advocate.
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ThebuzzisrealatBlackOak!Homesitesaregoingquicklyand buyersareeagertobecomeLeweslocalsinthispicturesque andideally-locatedcommunity.
ThisisarareopportunitytoliveeastofRoute1onNewRoad, convenientlyjustabikerideawayfromdowntownLewesand the beaches. Withbasement,side-loadgarage,wooded,and pond homesites available,you’resuretofindthehomesitethat checksallyourboxes.
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CrabfeasttobenefitMillsborofirecompany ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Freshlysteamedbluecrabswithcorn andabeerorsodaisaclassicDelmarva meal,andit’sthecenterpieceofanew fundraiser.TheMillsboroFireCompanyandLadies’Auxiliarywillhosta crabfeastfundraiseronSaturday,Sept. 6,from6to9p.m.atthefirestationat 109E.StateStreet.Ticketswillonlybe soldinadvance.
KarenSwain,assistanttreasurerfor theMFCAuxiliary,saidtheyhopethis inauguraleventwillbecomeanannual tradition,offeringpeopleaunique chancetoenjoyanightoutandletthe MFCteamhostdinner,sotheycan enjoyacrabfeastwithoutworrying aboutcleanup.
“Wejustwant[thepublic]tocome outandhavefunandtosupportthe MillsboroFireCompanyandthe LadiesAuxiliary.Wetrytodoasmuch forthecommunityasmuchaswecan
throughouttheyear,andwewouldjust appreciatetheirsupport,”saidSwain. Firecompaniesareattheheartof thecommunity.Almostallfirefighters in Delawarearevolunteers,notpaid. Thefirecompaniesareindependent nonprofits,sotheyrespondtodangerousemergencies,whileneedingto fundraiseforspecializedequipment,upto-dateapparatusandprotectivegear.
AndDelaware’sfirst-respondersrespondtoanyemergencythey’recalled to.
“Whetherit’sanautomaticfirealarm oranaccidentorhousefireorwhatever, theystillshowup,”saidSwain.
TheAuxiliaryisadistinctgroup within thefirecompanyumbrella,helpingtofundraise,volunteerforprojects andsupportthecommunityatparades, children’scampsandmore.
“We’dlovetohavetheentirecommunitycomeoutandsupportus,”said RonO’Neal,MFCpresident.
TheMillsboroteamwasinspiredby
thesuccessofothercrabfeastfundraisersheldbyfirecompaniesfarthernorth. “Theireventisalwayssoldout,and theyalwayshaveawaitlist.Thisisour firstone,so,hopefully,we’llget tothat pointwhereit’ssoldout!”Swainsaid. Localbusinessesandfarmsarehelpingprovidethesidesandlocalproduce. Themenuisall-inclusive:all-youcan-eatbluecrabs,roastbeefsandwiches,pizza,corn-on-the-cob,beer, sodaandwater.Guestscanalsobring cashtoenterthe50/50drawing.
Eventticketsmustbepurchasedin advance.Theycost$60each,bycashor check.Ticketscanbepurchasedbyvisitingthefirehouseinperson;contacting anymemberofthefirecompanyorauxiliary;orbycallingthefirehouseat(302) 934-8359andaskingforJayMyers. Outsidefoodordrinksarenotpermitted.Thedoorswillopenat5:30 p.m.,soanyonewithabiggroupmight wanttosendafewscoutstostandin linetogetseatstogether.
Aquacare’sMontanteearnsorthopedicboardcertification AquacarePhysicalTherapyannouncedthisweekthatMeganMontante,PT,DPT,OCS,LSVT BIG-certifiedclinicdirectorofits Lewes–KingStreetRowlocation,has officiallyearnedthedesignationof board-certifiedOrthopedicClinical
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Specialist(OCS)—acredential awardedbytheAmericanBoardof PhysicalTherapySpecialtiesthatsignifiesadvancedclinicalexpertiseinorthopedicandmusculoskeletal rehabilitation.
ThecertificationcapsoffMontante’s
successful completionoftheEvidence InMotionOrthopedicResidencyProgram—ayear-longcoursecombining onlinedidacticstudy,quarterlyhandsonlabsandone-on-oneclinicalmentorshipwithaboard-certifiedspecialist.
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“Thementorshipcomponentwasa tremendousasset,”saidMontante. “Gettingreal-timefeedbackonevaluationsandtreatmentshelpedmerefine myskillsandgrowasaclinician.The programtrulypushedmetopracticeat thetopofmylicense.”
Evidence InMotion’sresidencyensurescliniciansdelivercaregroundedin thelatestresearchandmanualtherapy techniqueswhileelevatingpatientoutcomesthroughstructuredmentorship andclinicalreasoning.
AtAquacareLewes–KingStreet Row,Montanteleadsateamspecializinginpost-surgicalrehab,orthopedic conditionsandsportsinjuryrecovery.In additiontoherOCScredential,sheis LSVTBIG-certifiedforthetreatment ofParkinson’sdiseaseandhascompleted uptoPartCoftheMcKenzie SpineProgram,givingheradditional expertiseinspinaldisorders.
“Meganisatrustedpartnertoour referringphysiciansandatrueassetto theAquacareteam,”saidCaraKonlian, MSPT,CEOofAquacarePhysical Therapy.“Hercommitmenttoprofessionalgrowth,collaborativecareandpatient-centeredoutcomesrepresentsthe highstandardofexcellenceweaimfor acrossallofourclinics.”
ToreferapatienttoMontante,contacttheAquacareLewes–KingStreet Rowclinicat(302)200-9920. Formoreinformationabout AquacarePhysicalTherapy’sspecialty programsandadvancedclinicalservices, visitwww.aquacarephysicaltherapy.com.
Countybeginsissuingpropertytaxbills SussexCounty’sBusinessServices officehasbegunissuingbillsforthe 2026fiscalyear,totalinganestimated $214millionintaxrevenue.EachAugust,SussexCountygovernmentissues hundredsofthousandsoftaxbillsfor theestimated203,000parcelsinthe county,withrevenuecollectedfundinga varietyoflocalpublicservices.Billscan beviewedonline,athttps://munis.sussexcountyde.gov/css/citizens/RealEstate /.
Forpropertyownerswithoutmortgageescrowaccounts,papercopieswill be mailedthroughoutAugust,withpaymentduebySept.30,thedeadlineestablishedbyDelawareStateCode.
propertytaxes,andCountysewerand water,taxditchandstreetlightingfees, whereapplicable.Additionally,taxbills includelocalschooldistricttaxes,which aresetbyandvaryamongtheeightindependentschooldistricts.Delaware law requiresSussexCountytobillpropertyownersforschooltaxesonbehalfof thedistricts,withthosefundsthen turnedovertotheState.Approximately 10percentofthetypicalresidentialtax billisforCountypropertytaxes,with theremaindergoingtopubliceducation administeredbythelocal,independent schooldistricts.
tyde.gov/EscrowChecktoseereal-time taxpaymentstatus.Thatoptionisthe fastest,easiestwaytocheckescrowinformation,asholdtimestospeakwith Countyrepresentativeshaveincreased duetocallvolume.
•Online—Paymentcanbemade onlinewithmostmajorcreditcardsor bye-check.Visit www.sussexcountyde.govandselect “OnlinePayment”atthetoprightof the page.
Thetaxbillsfeatureaformatdesignedtohelptaxpayersunderstand theirbillsandpaymentoptions,anumberofwhichareavailableforthepublic’sconvenience.
SussexCountyacceptstaxpayments bycash,check,moneyorder,anddebit orcreditcards.Taxpayershavedifferent optionstomaketheirpayments.These include:
Forthe2026taxyear,theCounty willmailmorethan135,000paper copies,whileapproximately64,000bills willbesentelectronicallytomortgage lenders.Propertyownersnotreceivinga paper billandwhohaveacurrentescrowaccountarebeingencouragedto checkwiththeirlenders,orusethe County’sEscrowChecktooltoseethe real-timetaxpaymentstatusfromtheir lenders.
AnnualtaxbillsincludeCounty
•Throughlender—Manytaxpayers havetheirannualtaxespaidoutofescrowaccountsbytheirmortgage lenders.Escrowcustomersdonotreceivepaperbills.However,billed amountsareavailableonlinebyvisiting www.sussexcountyde.gov/pay-your-bill andselectingthe“SussexCountySelf Servicesite”linkonthepage.
Ifescrowcustomershaveanyquestionsregardingthestatusoftheiraccounts,theyshouldcontacttheirlenders or entertheirparcelIDintheCounty’s EscrowChecktoolatwww.sussexcoun-
•Bymail—Propertyownerscan mailtheirtaxpaymentsusingthereturn envelopesincludedwiththeirbills. Checksandmoneyordersshouldbe madepayableto“SussexCountyGovernment”andaddressedtotheSussex CountyTreasuryDivision,P.O.Box 601,Georgetown,DE19947.Allpaymentssentbymailmustbepostmarked bySept.30tobeconsideredreceivedon time.Unpaidbalancesaresubjectto monthlyinterestcharges.
•Inpersonorbytelephone—The County’spaymentcenterisopenweekdaysfrom8:30a.m.until4:30p.m.The officeislocatedonthefirstfloorofthe CountyAdministrativeOfficesbuilding,2TheCircle,inGeorgetown.Asecureafter-hourspaymentdropboxalso isavailable,locatedinthelobby. Thosemakingpaymentbytelephone cancall1-866-791-9802.Callersmust havetheirannualtaxbillavailablewhen makingatelephonepayment.
Formoreinformationorgeneral questionsabouttaxbillpayments,call (302) 855-7871.
Countyunveilsupdated taxcalculator AsSussexCountytaxbillsforthe 2026fiscalyearbeginmakingtheirway topropertyownersinthecomingdays, Countyofficialsrecentlyprovidedan updateontheyearslongpropertyreassessmentproject.
TheCountyhasalsodesignedanew taxcalculator—buildingoffanearlier iterationthatworkedonestimatesonly —thatisparcel-specificandispowered withrealnumbers,includingeachproperty’sactualassessedvalueandvarious propertytaxratessincesetbythe Countyandthelocal,independent schooldistricts.
CountyFinanceDirectorGinaA. JenningssaidtheCountywantstogive thepublicasmuchinformationaspossiblesopropertyownershaveaclear understandingofwhytheirtaxbillsmay behigher,orlowerinsomecases,from thepreviousyear.
“Therearemultiplereasonsbeyond justtheassessmentthatcouldchange bills,sowewantedtocreateacalculator thatshowedthedifferencebetweentax
IRSDschoolstohostopenhousesinAugust SchoolsintheIndianRiverSchool Districtwillhostaseriesofopen housesduringthemonthofAugust.
Openhouseswillallowstudents andparentstomeetteachersandstaff, viewclasslistsandtourschoolbuildings.Anumberofschoolswillhost multiplesessions,witheachsession cateringtoadifferentgradelevel. Datesandtimesarelistedbelow.
The2025-2026schoolyearbegins onTuesday,Sept.2,forstudentsin GradesK,6and9,andforthe HowardT.EnnisSchool(excluding preschool).Thefirstdayofschoolfor studentsinGrades1-5,7-8and10-12 willbeonWednesday,Sept.3.Preschoolprograms,includingthoseat HowardT.Ennis,willbeginonMonday,Sept.8.
TheopenhousescheduleforAug. 26is:
•SussexCentralMiddleSchool, Grade6,5p.m.
•EastMillsboroElementary
billslastyearversusthisyear,”Jennings said.“Intheinterestoftransparency, andtohelpthepublicunderstand what’schanged,webelievethenewcal-
School,Grades1-2,5-6p.m.
•LordBaltimoreElementary School,Grade1,5p.m.
•SelbyvilleMiddleSchool,Grades 7-8,5:30-6:30p.m.
•GeorgetownMiddleSchool, Grade6,5:30-6:30p.m.
•SussexCentralMiddleSchool, Grade7,6p.m.
•EastMillsboroElementary School,Grades3-5,6-7p.m.
•LordBaltimoreElementary School,Grades3and5,6:30p.m.
•GeorgetownMiddleSchool, Grades7-8,7-8p.m.
•SussexCentralMiddleSchool, Grade8,7p.m.
•SelbyvilleMiddleSchool,Grade 6,7-8p.m.
TheopenhousescheduleforAug. 27is:
•GeorgetownElementarySchool, GradesK-2,5p.m.
•NorthGeorgetownElementary School,Grades3-5,5-6p.m.
culatorwillbeahandytoolinproviding aside-by-sidecomparisonofthetwo differenttaxyears.”
Thecalculatorcanbeviewedat www.sussexcountyde.gov/2025-property-tax-calculator.SussexCounty propertytaxbillsareissuedinAugust, withpaymentduebySept.30.
•EastMillsboroElementary School,kindergarten,5-6p.m.
•JohnM.ClaytonElementary School,kindergartenandnewstudents,5p.m.
•PhillipC.ShowellElementary School,allgrades,5-7p.m.
•LordBaltimoreElementary School,Grades2and4,5p.m.
•LongNeckElementarySchool, GradesK-2,5p.m.
•JohnM.ClaytonElementary School,returningstudents,5:30p.m.
•GeorgetownElementarySchool, Grades3-5,6p.m.
•IndianRiverHighSchool,Grade 9,6p.m.
•LordBaltimoreElementary School,kindergarten,6:30p.m.
•IndianRiverHighSchool,Grades 10-12,6:30p.m.
ThescheduleforAug.28is:
•SouthernDelawareSchoolofthe Arts,5-7p.m.
•NorthGeorgetownElementary School,GradesK-2,5-6p.m.
•HowardT.EnnisSchool,all grades,5-6p.m.
•SussexCentralHighSchool, Grades9-10,5-6:30p.m.
•LongNeckElementarySchool, Grades3-5,5p.m.
•IRSDEarlyLearningCenter,3year-olds,5p.m.
•IRSDEarlyLearningCenter,4year-olds,5:30p.m.
•HowardT.Ennis,preschool,6:157:15p.m.
•SussexCentralHighSchool, Grades11-12,6:30-8p.m.
Formoreinformationaboutopen houses,contactthechild’sschool.
SussexAcademyissettobeginthe 2025-2026academicyearwithphasedinfirstdaysforstudents.
Forstudentsenteringkindergarten, sixthandninthgrades,thefirstdayof schoolisTuesday,Sept.2.Thefirstday forallothergradeswillbeWednesday, Sept.3,whenallstudentsinkindergartenthrough12thgradeswillreport toschool.
SussexAcademyElementary’soperatinghoursare8:15a.m.to3:15p.m., withthedoorsopeningtostudentsat 8:05a.m.Themiddleandhighschool peratinghoursare8a.m.to2:55p.m., withdoorsopeningtostudentsat7:30
Allstudentsarebeinginvitedtomeet theirteachersandtourtheirschoolsat
openhousesonThursday,Aug.28.The elementaryschoolopenhouseissetfor 1:30to3p.m.,andthesecondaryschool openhouseissetfor1:30to3:30p.m. Followingschooltours,allfamilieswill beinvitedtoakick-offcelebrationfrom 3:30to5p.m.atTheNest,locatedon thesecondaryschoolcampus.
The2025-2026SussexAcademycalendarisavailableat tinyurl.com/mr3swnjd.Studentswill havetheirfirstno-schooldayonFriday, Sept.12,whichisanin-servicedayfor schoolemployees.Thefirstschoolboard meetingoftheyearwillbeheldat4 p.m.,Wednesday,Sept.17. Formoreinformation,includingthe HeadofSchoolnewsletter,gotosussexacademy.org.
BeebeHealthcareannouncedthis weektheappointmentofDr.JohnZapas, MD,FACS,asthenewsurgeon-in-chief forthehealthcaresystem.
Zapasbringsextensiveexperienceand atrackrecordofexcellenceinsurgical leadershipwithacute-carefacilitiesand medicalgroups.Inhisnewrole,hewill overseetheprovisionofcareforall Beebe’ssurgicalservices,focusingonthe continuousexpansionandenhancement ofcomprehensivesurgicalcaretomeet theevolvingneedsofthegrowingand agingcommunity,representativessaid.
“Dr.Zapas’leadership,expertise,and dedicationwillfurtherstrengthenBeebe’s commitmenttodeliverexceptionalsurgicalcare,”saidDr.PaulR. Sierzenski,MD, MSHQS,CPE,FACEP,seniorvicepresidentandchiefphysicianexecutiveat BeebeHealthcare.“Hisappointmentas surgeon-in-chiefbuildsonthelongtime contributionsandachievementsofDr. JamesSpellman,nowaBeebeboard member,inadditiontocaringforhispatients.Beebeismovingforwardinour missiontoprovidethehighestqualitycare tothepeopleofSussexCounty.”
Zapas’leadershipprioritiesinclude managingthesurgicalservicesteam,recruitinghighlyskilledsurgicalspecialists, andmaintainingasteadfastfocusonquality,safety,programdevelopment,patient experienceandoutcomes.
Overtheyears,Zapashasachievednumerouscertificationsinalignmentwith hisclinicalfocus,includingcertificationas auseroftheDaVinciRoboticSurgical SystemandtheCyberKnifeRobotic StereotacticSystem,LeanSixSigma,and boardcertificationbytheAmericanBoard ofSurgery.
“I’mexcitedtobeapartofanorganizationthatiscommittedtogrowth,with anappropriateemphasisonqualitycare andoutcomes,”Zapassaid.
Obituaries ValerieMaryBaldwin,83
ValerieMaryBaldwin,83,of Millsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonAug.5,2025.BornonJuly5, 1942,inJamaicaEstates,Queens, N.Y.,shewasthedaughterofthe lateRaymondF.ClairandDorothy (Willi)Clair.
ShebeganhercareerasanexecutiveassistantforCBS,whereshe broughtprofessionalism,graceand dedicationtoherwork.Afterthe birthofherchildren,sheembraced hermostcherishedrole,asahomemaker,raisingherfamilywith boundlessloveandcare.
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AMassofChristianBurialwasto beheldatMaryMotherofPeace Church,30839MtJoyRoad,Millsboro,Del.,onTuesday,Aug.12, 2025.IntermentwastobeatGateof HeavenCemeteryinDagsboro,Del., immediatelyfollowingtheservice.In lieuofflowers,donationsweresuggestedtoBrandywineValleySPCA, GeorgetownCampus,at www.bvscpa.org.Herlifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.
Baldwinwastheheartofherfamily.Shefoundjoyindailyconversationswithherlovedones— especiallyhergrandchildren—never missinganopportunitytoconnect andsupportthem.Agiftedcook,she hadaremarkableabilitytocreatedeliciousmealsfromeventhesimplest ingredients,fillingherhomewith warmthandcomfort.Sheadored birds,findingpeaceintheirpresence, andhadahealthylovefortheartof shopping.
Shewillberememberedforher love,kindnessandthestrengthshe showedineveryrolesheheld—asa wife,mother,grandmother,sisterand friend.Herlegacyofdevotionand carelivesoninthosewhoknewand lovedher.
CarrollConrad‘Mike’Fink,83 CarrollConrad“Mike”Fink,83, ofMillsboro,Del.,passedaway peacefullyathisresidenceonAug. 11,2025,surroundedbytheloveof hisfamily.BornonApril22,1942,in Arlington,Va.,hewasthesonofthe lateWalterLeeandSallieFink.
AproudgraduateofRichard MontgomeryHighSchool,inthe Classof1960,Finkwentontoserve hiscountryintheU.S.Navy.After hismilitaryservice,hebuiltalong andfulfillingcareerwithC&PTelephone(nowLucentTechnologies), retiringasadedicatedtelephonerepairtechnician.
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Baldwinwasprecededindeathby herparents.Sheissurvivedbyher devotedhusband,ThomasB.Baldwin;herbelovedchildren,ThomasR. Baldwin(andCara),KatiePlemons (andLuke)andVictoriaWiley(and Joseph);andhertreasuredgrandchildren,ConnerBaldwin,AdamBaldwin,IsabelleBaldwin,Madeleine Plemons,ColePlemons,Gabriel Bakely,DaultonWileyandNolen Wiley.Sheisalsosurvivedbyher siblings,SallySouthern(and Robert),RaymondClair,Dorothy ClairandWilliamClair(andCarole);numerousniecesandnephews; andhertwobeloveddogs,Abigail
Finkspentmanyyearslivingand workinginMontgomeryCounty, Md.,beforemovingtoCarroll County,Md.,in1988.HewasanactivememberofSt.JamesLutheran ChurchinUnionBridge,Md.In 2023,heandhisbelovedwife,Pam, retiredtoMillsborotoenjoylifenear thebeach.
Amanofmanypassions,Finkhad adeeploveforoldcarsandantique tractors.Hefoundjoyinworkingon modeltrains,woodworkingandfishing,andwasoftenfoundputteringin hisgarage—alwaystinkeringwith something.Hehadawarmsmile,a kindheartandanunwaveringdevotiontohisfamily,whichwasthetrue centerofhisworld.Inretirement, MikeandPamFinkcherishedtheir
timetravelingandespeciallyenjoyed goingoncruisestogether.
Fink’slegacyofkindness,humor, hardworkandloveforfamilywill liveoninallwhohadtheprivilegeof knowinghim.
Inadditiontohisparents,Fink wasprecededindeathbyhissiblings Doris,LeRoy,Donald(andMary Ellen)andPhilip(andSadonia),as wellashissisters-in-law,MaryEllen andKay.Heissurvivedbyhisloving wifeof38years,PamelaFink;his children,JeffreyAlanFink(and Bobby),CarleneFrancisSalkeld(and Joel),GregoryScottWoodsonJr. (andJennifer),LoriAnneMurphy (and“Murph”),JohannetteLouise Rabovsky(andEric)andMichael EserFink(andJoanna);hischerishedgrandchildren,ChristinaGeib (andAndrew),MasonAngleberger (andHanny),BradyCarroll(and Shannon),NikkiWoodson(and Brad),JosclynFink,EvanCarroll, CourtneySalkeld,PiperWoodson (andJohnny),LenaAnglebergerand NatalieMurphy;andhisgreatgrandchildren,AubreeCarroll, GabbyGeib,NoahGeib,ArielCarrollandMaisleeSaunders.Heisalso survivedbyhisbrothersMilton, WalterandRoger;andmanynieces,
nephews,extendedfamilymembers andfriendswhowillmisshimdearly. Servicesweretobeprivate.His lifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
Barbara‘Babs’Jessen,83 Barbara“Babs”Jessen,83,of Georgetown,Del.,passedaway peacefullyonAug.5,2025.Bornin Philadelphia,shewasthedaughterof thelateBerryandGraceSmith.She spentheryoungeryearsinChestertown,Md.,LoveCreek,Del.,and Millsboro,Del.,beforegraduating fromMillsboroHighSchool,inthe Classof1959.
Shebegannurses’trainingat BeebeHospitalinLewes,Del.,but pausedherstudiesaftermarrying JosephE.LoflandII.Theymovedto Georgetownandhadtwochildren, KeithJessenandKarenLofland.She latermarriedGeorgeJessen,who precededherindeath.
Jessenspentmostofhercareer workinginthehealthcareindustry andretiredfromBeebeHospital after27yearsofservice.Afterretiring,sheworkedinretailatNewport NewsandWalmartuntilretiring againat67.
Knownforherfieryspiritand generousheart,Jessenhadalifelong loveforanimals.Shecaredformany dogsovertheyears—including poodles,Dobermanpinschers,
Ocean Vayu Yoga ChesapeakeBayretrieversandrescue dogs—withZiggybeinghermost cherishedcompanion.Shefound greatjoyingardening,landscaping, sewingandrefinishingfurniture,and wasalwayseagertohelpanyonein need.
Jessenissurvivedbyhersisters, ConstanceBaker,WestVirginiaand SusanJones(andKeith)Maine;her son,KeithJessenofLaurel,Del.;her daughter,KarenLofland(andLisa) ofHampton,Va.;andherbeloved Ziggy.
Aprivategravesideservicewasto beheldatMillsboroCemeteryin Millsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationsmaybemadetotheAmericanCancerSociety.Herlife memorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.
ChristineLedford,67
ChristineLedford,67,ofFrankford,Del.,formerlyofCharles County,Md.,wenthometobewith theLordonAug.1,2025,surroundedbyherlovedones.
Ledfordenjoyedplayinggames, watchingfootballandbaseball,and spendingtimeatthebeachwithher familyandfriends.Shewasknown byallwhometherasawomanof abundantkindness,deepfaithand unwaveringlove.
Shededicatedherlifetoserving othersthroughherchurchandvari-
ousvolunteerandcharitableorganizations.Shewasaproudandactive memberofOurLadyofGuadalupe MissionChurchnearFrankford, Del.,whereherfaithservedasthe foundationofherlife.Shelivedeach daywithcompassion,kindnessand gratitude.Shewasalsoaproud memberoftheLoyalOrderofthe Mooseandconsidereditsmembers herextendedfamily.Herfunspirit andwarmsmilebroughtlightto everyonearoundher.
“IamhomeinHeaven,dearones, Oh,sohappyandsobright! Thereisperfectjoyandbeauty Inthiseverlastinglight.”—Safely Home
Ledfordwasprecededindeathby herhusband,William“Chuck” Ledford;sister,Geraldine“Geri”Rabbitt; mother,BarbaraWehrle;andfather, LewisWehrleJr.Sheissurvivedby herdaughter,JenniferAllenandher husband,Mike;grandson,Tyler Ryan;sisters,CharlotteBryan,and VirginiaLastnerandherhusband, Mark;andbrothers,LewisWehrle IIIandDouglasWehrle;aswellas numerousniecesandnephews,a grandnieceandgrandnephews (Sonny,Lauren,Billy,Phil,Tommy, Rachel,Ainsley,Douglas,Brennan, Olivia,Charlie,IanandMillie).She isalsosurvivedbyherstepson,
LINEDANCING Suspectsinsmoke-shoprobberiesarrested DelawareStatePolicethisweekarrestedfourteenagesuspectsinconnection withtheburglariesoftwosmokeshops,in MillvilleandHarrington,inlateJuly.
TheDSParrested18-year-oldTramez Bundick,18-year-oldJaydenHack,a16year-oldboyanda17-year-oldboy,allof Millsboro,onburglaryandrelatedcharges.
OnJuly24,2025,around1a.m.,officers fromtheOceanViewPoliceDepartment andDSPtroopershadrespondedtoan alarmactivationatMarley’sSmokeShop, locatedat35831AtlanticAvenueinMillville.Whentheofficersarrived,policesaid theydiscoveredthatthebusinesshadbeen forciblyenteredthroughthefrontdoor.
Theylearnedthatfourunidentifiedsuspects,allwearingglovesandconcealing theirfaces,hadbrokenintothestore.Once inside,policesaid,thesuspectsransacked thebusinessandstoleanundisclosed amountofcashandmerchandise.Thesuspects,theysaid,thenfledthesceneintwo unknownvehicles.
Onthesameday,around3:03a.m., DSPtroopersrespondedtoHarrington Pawn,locatedat17750SouthDupont HighwayinHarrington,forareportofan attemptedburglary.Whentroopersarrived,
policesaid,theydiscoveredthatfour unidentifiedsuspects,allwearinggloves andconcealingtheirfaces,hadtriedto forciblyenterthebusinessbutwereunsuccessful.Itwaslaterlearnedthatoneofthe suspectswasinpossessionofanAR-style rifleduringthetwoincidents.
Duringtheinvestigation,policereported,detectiveslearnedthatthetwovehiclesusedinbothincidents—aHyundai TucsonandaKiaSportage—hadboth beenreportedstolenthroughMillsboro PoliceDepartment.OnJuly24,theOcean City(Md.)PoliceDepartmentlocatedthe stolenTucsononNorthBaltimoreAvenue, andonJuly25,theSportagewaslocatedat Parson’sFarmProduceonArmoryRoadin Dagsboro,severelydamagedbyfire.
Throughcollaborativeinvestigative means,detectivesidentifiedBundick,Hack andthetwoyoungerteenagersasthesuspectsinbothincidentsandobtainedwarrantsfortheirarrest.
OnJuly28,Bundickwasarrestedand takentoDSPTroop4,wherehewas chargedwithtwofelonycountsofPossessionofaFirearmDuringtheCommission ofaFelony; PossessionofaFirearmor AmmunitionbyaPersonProhibited–Ad-
judicatedDelinquent(afelony);Burglary 2ndDegree–Enter/RemaininBuilding ArmedwithExplosivesoraDeadly Weapon(afelony);AttemptedBurglary 3rdDegree(afelony);twofelonycountsof WearingaDisguiseDuringtheCommissionofaFelony; Theft$1,500orGreater (afelony);twofelonycountsofReceiving StolenPropertyover$1,500;Criminal Mischief$5,000orMore(afelony);two felonycountsofConspiracy2ndDegree; CriminalMischiefOver$1,000–RecklesslyDamageProperty;CriminalMischief$1,000butlessthan$5,000–IntentionallyDamageProperty; andCriminalTrespass3rdDegree.
BundickwascommittedtoSussexCorrectionalInstitutionona$169,050cash bond.
ofaFelony;PossessionofaFirearmor AmmunitionbyaPersonProhibited–AdjudicatedDelinquent(afelony);Possession ofaFirearmbyaPersonUnder21(a felony);Burglary2ndDegree–Enter/RemaininBuildingArmedwithExplosives oraDeadlyWeapon(afelony)Attempted Burglary3rdDegree(afelony);twofelony countsofWearingaDisguiseDuringthe CommissionofaFelony; Theft$1,500or Greater(afelony);twofelonycountsof ReceivingStolenPropertyover$1,500; CriminalMischief$5,000orMore(a felony);twofelonycountsofConspiracy 2ndDegree;CriminalMischiefOver $1,000–RecklesslyDamageProperty; CriminalMischief$1,000butlessthan $5,000–IntentionallyDamageProperty; andCriminalTrespass3rdDegree.
HewascommittedtoStevensonHouse DetentionCenterona$29,251secured bond.
OnJuly31,Hackwasarrestedand takentoDSPTroop4,wherehewas chargedwithtwofelonycountsofPossessionofaFirearmDuringtheCommission ofaFelony;PossessionofaFirearmor AmmunitionbyaPersonProhibited–AdjudicatedDelinquent(afelony);Burglary 2ndDegree–Enter/RemaininBuilding ArmedwithExplosivesoraDeadly Weapon(afelony);AttemptedBurglary 3rdDegree(afelony);twofelonycountsof WearingaDisguiseDuringtheCommissionofaFelony; Theft$1,500orGreater (afelony);twofelonycountsofReceiving StolenPropertyover$1,500;Criminal Mischief$5,000orMore(afelony);two felonycountsofConspiracy2ndDegree; twofelonycountsofTheftofaMotorVehicle;CriminalMischiefOver$1,000–RecklesslyDamageProperty;Criminal Mischief$1,000butlessthan$5,000–IntentionallyDamageProperty; andCriminalTrespass3rdDegree.
HewascommittedtoSussexCorrectionalInstitutionona$73,001cashbond.
OnJuly26,the16-year-oldwasarrestedandtakentoTroop4,wherehewas chargedwithtwofelonycountsofPossessionofaFirearmDuringtheCommission
OnAug.1,2025,the17-year-oldwas arrestedandtakentoDSPTroop4,where hewaschargedwithtwofelonycountsof PossessionofaFirearmDuringtheCommissionofaFelony;Possessionofa FirearmorAmmunitionbyaPersonProhibited–AdjudicatedDelinquent(a felony);Burglary2ndDegree–Enter/RemaininBuildingArmedwithExplosives oraDeadlyWeapon(afelony);AttemptedBurglary3rdDegree(afelony); twofelonycountsofWearingaDisguise DuringtheCommissionofaFelony; Theft$1,500orGreater(afelony);two felonycountsofReceivingStolenProperty over$1,500;CriminalMischief$5,000or More(afelony);twofelonycountsof Conspiracy2ndDegree;CriminalMischiefOver$1,000–RecklesslyDamage Property;CriminalMischief$1,000but lessthan$5,000–IntentionallyDamage Property;andCriminalTrespass3rdDegree.
HewascommittedtoStevensonHouse DetentionCenterona$33,525secured bond.
upcoming Events Rain or Shine - 7 AM until Sold Out
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MillsborohonorsBuckler; considersbuildingprojects ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
InanAug.4MillsboroTownCouncilmeetingthatwasbookendedwith policeofficercommendationsandwell wishes,thecouncilalsoconducteda batchofsummertimebusiness.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Only 3 Sundays Left!
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Prime Rib Dinner (5 - 7 PM) • Live Music (7 - 10 PM) Burgers & Dogs (5-7 PM) • Live Music (5-8 PM)
with Tommy D - Gift Card Prizes! (6 - 8 PM)
Tasty Food Items Available (5 - 7 PM) Darts Downstairs (6 - 8 PM)
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$50 per Dozen Must Order from the Bar BEFORE Tuesday at 2 PM
Music or DJ (6 - 9 PM)
First Monday of Each Month (September 8th at 7PM)
Open to all VFW and Auxiliary Members in Good Standing Come out and have a say in how your Post operates!
LUNCH DAILY (except Sunday) Noon-2:30 PM. Beat the Heat. Enjoy a Cold Beverage & Cool Sandwich Wraps. There’s Something for Everyone. Come Out & Enjoy Your Fellow Comrades
Forhis42yearsofservicetoMillsboro,AssistantPublicWorksDirector RichardBucklerwashonoredwith proclamationsfromtheTown,the DelawareSenateandtheDelaware HouseofRepresentatives.
“Richard’sbeenavitalpartofour growthhereinMillsboro…wewish himthebest,”saidTownManager JamieBurk.
MillsboroPoliceDepartmenthas nowreceivedenoughgrantmoneyto fullyfundthefirstyearofacanineprogram.Expensesincludethedogitself, specializedtrainingandregularpetsupplies.ThisK-9unitwillbetrainedto detectillegaldrugs,butalsobefriendly enoughtomeetthegeneralpublic.
NewbusinesseshavefinallybeenapprovedatthesiteofformerVFWSussex MemorialPost7422onU.S.Route 113.Thethreeacres(taxmapID#2335.00-7.00)wereannexedintotownin August2018,withthevisionofbuilding ahotelandrestaurant.Instead,TheMill RetailCenter(previouslyMillsboro Commercial)receivedfinalsiteplanapprovalfortworetailspacesandarestaurant.Thepropertyisownedintrustby JamesandMaryBethParker,andconstructionwilllikelybebyhiscompany, JimParkerBuilders.
HavingalreadyreceivedBoardof
Adjustmentvariances,theMerckcompanyreceivedpreliminarysiteplanapprovaltoaddanewwarehousealong GodwinStreet.The180-by-319-foot buildingwouldhouseproductsand materialsthatarecurrentlybeing storedoffsite.Representativessaidthis firstphaseisthe“shellofabuilding,” andafuturephasewillincludeparking andpossiblecoldstorageinthewarehouse.
“LittleoldMillsboroisn’tsolittle anymore.Wehadtheseventh-highest ambulancecalls”inDelawarebetween Jan. 1toJune30,saidRonO’Neal, councilmemberandMillsboroFire Companypresident.MFCisalsoproud tohaveatleast10juniormembers,“So we’revery,veryfortunate.”
Duetoneighborhoodopposition, plusavaguebusinessplan,TownCouncildeniedaconditionalusepermitto openabusinessat129LaurelRoad.
TheTownacceptedownershipfor anotherPlantationLakesbatchof water,sewerandstreetinfrastructurein (SectionsD-1andD-3).
TownCouncilformedanannexation committeetodeliberatePrestonAutomotiveGroup’srequesttobringtwoof itspropertiesintotownlimits.Althoughitcurrentlyappearstobeone complex,theMillsboroAutomartat 28362DupontBoulevardiscurrently outsideoftownlimits.
MayorBobMcKeeandMary D’Silvawereabsentfromthemeeting andthevotes.
MillsboroTownCouncil’snextregularmeetingwillbeTuesday,Sept.2,at7 p.m.
OceanView’sBurchnamedtoClark’sDean’sList KianThomasBurchofOceanView wasnamedtosecondhonorsonthe ClarkUniversityDean’sListforoutstandingacademicachievementduring theSpring2025semester.
StudentsmusthaveaGPAof3.8or aboveforfirsthonors,oraGPAbe-
tween3.50and3.79forsecondhonors.
Foundedin1887,ClarkUniversity isaliberalarts-basedresearchuniversitywith33undergraduatemajorsand morethan30advanceddegreeprograms.Formoreinformation,visit www.clarku.edu.
OceanView’sMeringolohelpingthoseinneed BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
GeorgeMeringolois80yearsold, andacancersurvivorwho,atone time,wasconvincedhewoulddie. Hedidn’t.
TheOceanViewresidentnotonly recovered,buthecamebackstrong andwithamission:“tohelpthose whoareworkingandstrugglingto findhousing.”
“I’mnottryingtocorrectthe homelessproblem.Ifallthemillions ofdollarsthathavebeenspentnationwidehaven’tsolvedthatproblem, Ican’tsolveit.Iwanttohelpthose whoaretrying,whoareworking hardandtryingtoownahome.So wearebuildingsmall,affordable houses—cottagesreally.Wehave thefirsttwofinishedinGeorgetown, onMarketStreet,atwhatweare calling‘MarketStreetVillage.’We arebuilding20morethere,thenexpandingintoKentCounty,justoutsideofMilton,”Meringolosaid, addingthatheiswaitingforthe TownofGeorgetowntograntfinal zoningapprovalfortheadditional20 homes.
“Themayorisfullybehindus. Onceitgoesthrough,wewillstart building.Iassumethatsomewhereat theendofyear,therewillbefiveto 10families.Wearenotjustbuilding cottages.Wearebuildinglittlevillages,communitiesforpeopletolive in.Inthesecommunities,wehave playgroundsandotheramenities. Thecottagesaresolar-powered,”he added.
Meringoloformedaprivate,nonprofitcompanycalled Littleliving.org,withawebsiteat thataddress,andtheslogan“The nextbigideaislittle.”Theplanto constructone-,two-andthree-bedroomdwellingscosting$85,000, $110,000and$125,000,respectively. Buttheywon’tbesold—theywill berentedfor$850,$1,000and $1,150eachmonth,includingutilities,tofamiliesthatearn35to70 percentofanaveragetotalhousehold incomeof$85,000.(Visitwww.littleliving.orgformoreinformation.)
“Thesearestick-builtlittle houses.Theyareasgoodasanycontractorcouldbuild.Eachoneofthe cottagesisbuiltjustlikeaRyan
homeorSchellhome—onepieceof woodatatime.Theyeachhavecentralheatandcentralairconditioning, afullkitchen,bathrooms.It’sa house.Theone-bedroomhasone story,andtheothershavetwostories. TVsareincluded.Theyhaveceiling fans.Thefloorsarebeautiful.It’sa beautifulhouse.IfIwouldn’tlivein it,Iwouldn’tbuildit,”said Meringolo,aNewYorknativewho, withhiswife,Nicole,settledin Delawarein2003.
Hewasrunningahomerenova-
tionandcabinetbusinessinDagsborowhen,in2020,hegotcancer. “Veryseriouscancer,”hesaid.“I wentthroughthreemonthsofradiation,andtheyremovedahugetumor frommyabdomen—8pounds.I wasoperatedononMarch24,2021. It’samiraclehowwellIrecovered.I wasbacktoworksoonerthanI thought,backtoworkatmyformer constructioncompany.Istartedhelpingtofeedthehomeless.Isawtheir plight,andIdecidedtomoveinthis direction.Igaveupmyemployment.
Igaveupmyincome.Thisisanonprofitwithnoincome.Everypenny weraisegoesrightintotheproperties.In2021,2022,Istartedthinking aboutit,”hesaid.
“AbunchofusfromSt.Annin BethanyBeachcookanddeliverfood tothehomelessinLewes.Theylive inahotel.Asweweredeliveringthe food,Irealizedtheyarehomeless, butthesewerenotthepeopleIexpected.Theywerenotdrugaddicts orpeoplewithmentalproblems. Thesewerefamilieswithamomand dadandkidslivinginahotelroom. MomandDadarebothworking,and theirkidsareinschool.Thesearethe invisiblepeople,thepeoplewhoare workinginsupermarkets,inhospitals takingyourblood,workingatHome Depot,cuttingyourgrass.Istarted thinkingaboutbuildinglittlehouses theycouldafford.Wehaveaboardof directors.Wehaveabuilder,”hesaid. Onhiswebsite,hewrotehisstory, stating,inpart,“Istartedtocook twiceaweekforfourorfivefamilies, locatedinSussexCounty,whowere infinancialneedanddidnothavea stableorconsistenthousingsituation.Ididthisserviceforothers basedonmyfaithandtorepaythe Lordforgivingmemylife,aswell as,toshowpeoplethatGodloves them.Sincethen,thenumberofindividualsthatarebeingfedtwicea weekhasgrowntoabout80people.
“Duringthedeliveryofthefood tothesefamilies,Isawfirsthandthat peoplewhofoughtagainstallkinds ofadversitystrivetokeeptheirfamilyunitintact.Thechallengesfor thesefamiliesandtheobstaclesthey facedweretremendous.IknewI neededtodomore.
“Iownasmallcontractingfirm, alongwithmypartner,KenLloyd. KenandI,togetherwithtwovery closefriends,JoeAquillaandTom McElroy,recognizedthataffordable housingwasacriticalnecessityfor thesefamilies,iftheywantedto moveforwardtowardabetterlifefor themselvesandtheirfamilies.Weresearcheddevelopmentalternatives foraffordablehousinginthecounty andthenbegantoformulateaplan tobuildandprovideaffordablehousingtolow-incomefamiliessothey
couldstarttomovetowardabetter lifeforthemselvesandtheirchildren.
“Webuiltaprototypefullyfurnished‘littleliving’home,andwe laidoutplansforasmallcommunity of22homes,withfourdifferent floorplansandsizestoaccommodate families,couplesandseniorsandsingles,”hewrote.
OnelittlecottagewasbuiltinAugust2024,andMeringoloformeda 501(c)(3)non-profit.Now,two homeshavebeenfinished.Sincelast summer,hehasspentallhistimeon theproject.Hestartedbuildingon2 acresofdonatedlandinGeorgetown, andpropertyhasalsobeendonated inKentCounty,whathecalled“the oldMurphyfarm.”
“Theone-bedroomislessthan 500squarefeet.Thetwo-bedroomis 700squarefeet,andthethree-bedroomis850squarefeet,”hesaid.
Hehopestohave22finished Georgetownbyearlyinthesecond quarterofnextyear.
“Thebuildersarebeingpaid,of course,butnobodyatlittleliving.org makesapenny.Therearenosalaries. Iamfullyrecoveredfromcancer,but I’mjustgettingold.Still,Iwork40 hoursaweek,goingtomeetings,applyingforgrants.Wearegrowing
CoastalPoint•Submitted MeringoloworkswithabuilderonalittlehomeinGeorgetown.
veryquickly.Thesetwolocationswe havearenotthelastones.…TidalHealthinSalisburyandBeebeare bothopeninghospitalsinMillsboro, andthereareworkerstherewhocan’t afford$300,000houses,”hesaid.
The22homeswon’tbeenoughto meettheneed,butMeringolosaid that’sallthatwillfitontheproperty inGeorgetown.Anyoneinterestedin donatingpropertycanvisitthewebsiteformoreinformationondonating,hesaid.Landandcash donationsarebothtax-deductible.
“IfeellikeI’mdoingGod’swork. It’snotmethat’sdoingit.It’sGod that’sdoingit.I’mjusthishands,” Meringolosaid.
“ThesatisfactionIgetfromseeing thefacesofpeoplewhoseethese housesandwanttoliveinthem?I can’twaituntiltheyarelivingin them.”
Film,docuseries spotlightedin Freeman’s18thseason FreemanArtsPavilionhasadded filmstoitssummerseasonprogramming andisinvitingaudiences“tocelebrate legacy,resilienceandthepowerofthe performingarts”withtwoaward-winningdocumentaries.
Theoutdoorperformingartsvenue,a programoftheJoshuaM.Freeman Foundation,willpresent“CallMe Dancer:ASpecialScreening&Directors’Discussion”onAug.14and“Twitty &Lynn:TogetherAgain”onAug.23.
Winnerofnumerousinternational filmfestivalawards,“CallMeDancer,” tellsthetruestoryofManish,ayoung streetdancerfromMumbaiwithbig dreamsandlittlesupport.Whenhe stumblesintoadanceschoolandmeetsa 75-year-oldballetmaster,anunlikely partnershipbegins—onethatchanges boththeirlives.
FilmedoverfiveyearsinIndia,the UnitedStates,theUnitedKingdomand Israel,the2023documentarycaptures themesofperseverance,rebellion,family andmentorship.DirectedbyLeslie Shampaine,thefilmispresentedinEnglishandHindi,andhasearnedaudience andjuryawardsfromfilmfestivals worldwide,includingPalmSprings,San
PARTING COMPANY By Kaye Brown
CoreyAndrewtoopenSunfestivalAug.30 CAMPRehobothannouncedthis weekthatvocalist,songwriterand mediapersonalityCoreyAndrewwill opentheSunfestivalNightofComedy onSaturday,Aug.30,6p.m.,intheRehobothBeachConventionCenter.
TheNightofComedyisthefirstof twoSunfestivaleventsovertheLabor Dayweekend.(Thesecondnightisthe Sunfestivaldance.)Sunfestivalraises fundsforCAMPRehoboth,whichis committedtocreatingandmaintaining aninclusiveenvironmentinSouthern Delaware.Ticketsareavailableatcamprehoboth.org/sunfestival.
Andrewisaculturalcommentator, singerandstoryteller.Hiscareerasa mediapersonalitybeganonthestages ofNewYorkCitycomedyclubsincludingtheBostonComedyClub,Gotham, CatchaRisingStarandCaroline’son Broadway.Inthosevenues,Andrew workedtoperfecthisgiftofcomedic timingandstorytelling,tokeepcrowds laughingthroughouthishigh-energy standuproutines.
Usinghissingingvoiceofteninhis comedyroutines,Andrewcaughtthe attentionoftalentagents.Thatledto hisbeingsignedbyAbrahamsArtists, wherehewasencouragedtoaudition forBroadwaymusicals.Hegarnered multiplecallbacksforshowssuchas “Rent”and“Aida.”Musicproducers
andrecordlabelsalsobegantodiscover himandofferedhimcollaborative recordingopportunitiesintheinternationalEDM/housemusicgenre.
Sincehisdebutalbum,“We’reAll Stars,”Andrewhasdeliveredgenre-defyingperformancesthathaveearned internationalacclaimandadedicated followingacrossradio,clubsand streamingplatforms.Thetrack“Love MeNow,”withfellowoutandproud artistPerQX,whichwasdescribedas solidifyingAndrew’svoice“asabold, unapologeticforceforself-expression, resilienceandpride.”
Heisquotedonuniversalproductionmusic.comassaying,“EverynoteI singcarriesthelayersofmylivedexperience,growingupBlackandgayina worldthatoftentriedtodefinemebeforeIcoulddefinemyself.”
Asanopenlygayartistandfierce advocateforLGBTQ+visibility,Andrewhascollaboratedwithtopproducers,includingEddieAmador (Madonna,Seal),PeterBrown,Jesse Garcia,KidMassive,LonMillerand GermanDJDahool.HisBillboard breakouthit“DanceFloorEmergency” andBeatportNo.1smash“MoveYour Body,”organizerssaid,establishedhim asoneofEDM’smostdynamicvocalists.
AndrewisopeningforSunfestival
headlinerZachZimmerman,astandupcomedian,writerandhostwhocreatesqueer,anti-capitaliststories designedtodelightanddevastate.Zimmermanhasappearedon“TheLate LateShow,”“WatchWhatHappens Live”and“AfterMidnight.”Hisfirst comedyalbum,“CleanComedy,”debutedontheBillboardTop10andinspiredacriticallyacclaimedrunatthe EdinburghFestivalFringeandNew York.
Formany,organizersnoted,theannualLaborDayweekendSunfestival, hostedbyCAMPRehoboth,isthe highlightofthesummer.Theeventisa majorfundraiserforCAMPRehoboth. Ticketsareavailableat camprehoboth.org/sunfestival.Those whohaveneedsrelatedtoaccessibility shouldcontactaccessibility@camprehoboth.orgbyAug.15toensurethose needsmaybemet.
ProceedsbenefitCAMPRehoboth, a501(c)(3)nonprofitcorporation,and supporttheactivitiesandprogramsit providestotheRehobothcommunity. Theorganizationoperatesafull-service communitycenter;offersavarietyof activities,culturalevents,serviceprojectsandeducationalprograms;andadvocatesforacommunityofinclusionin SouthernDelaware.Formoreinformation,gotocamprehoboth.org.
BoardwalkArtsFestivalreturningSept.6 TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommercewillpresentthe2025 BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestival onSaturday,Sept.6,from10a.m.to5 p.m.Formorethan46years,theannual eventhashostedmorethan100juried artiststoshowcaseandselltheirwork.
theboardwalk.Therewillalsobeasilent auctiononthebandstandstage,featuring worksofartdonatedbythefestival’s artists.Thesilentauctionissponsoredby CustomMechanical,andallproceeds fromthesilentauctionwillsupportthe artsprogramsoflocalelementary schools.
Thefeaturedartistsbringuniquecreationsrepresentingavarietyofdifferent mediums,includingpaintings,photography,woodwork,metalwork,clay,baskets andjewelry.
Thefestivalweekendwillbeginon Friday,Sept.5,withtheMeettheArtists ReceptionhostedbyGalleryOnefrom5 to7p.m.,sponsoredbyDelawareDivisionoftheArts.Attendeescanenjoyan eveningwiththe16partnerartistsof GalleryOne,locatedat32AtlanticAvenue,OceanView.Winetastingswillbe offeredbySaltedVinesVineyard& WineryandlightfarebyTasteEvents.
ThisisanRSVP-onlyevent.Allregisteredattendeeswillqualifytowina $300GalleryOnegiftcardandoriginal potterybyartistJohnCooley.
DuringthefestivalonSept.6,artist boothswillbeondisplayonGarfield Parkway,theBethanybandstand,HollywoodStreet,ParkwoodStreetandalong
BeachLiquorsisagainsponsoringa ticketedWine&CheeseTastingevent attheHarvestTideSteakhouseevent space,locatedintheheartofthefestival onthethirdfloorat98GarfieldParkway inBethanyBeach.TheWineTasting eventwilltakeplaceattwoseparatetime slots(1-3p.m.and4-6p.m.)andfeature tastingsfromavarietyofdifferentwines. EventsponsorsincludeSouthern DelawareTourism;SupportingSponsor Heather’sHomeWorks;Transportation SponsorRenewalbyAndersen;Media SponsorstheCoastalPoint,Forever Media—TheWaveandTodayMedia Group;SignatureSponsorsBeach Liquors,CommonGroundHospitality, CreativeConcepts,DelawareDivisionof theArts,HunterEmoryStateFarm; SilentAuctionSponsorCustomMechanical;PremiumSponsorsArtisans’ Bank,BethanyGolfCartRentals,HarvestTideSteakhouse,SaltedVines Vineyard&Winery;ShoppingBag SponsorsBethanyBeachBooks&The BookDrop,ChesapeakeLegalCounsel, MikenBuilders,Surfin’Betty’sBurger Bar;andCommunicationSponsorDelmarvaTwo-WayRadio.
Attendeesarebeingencouragedto shopnotonlythefestivalbutlocalbusinesses,aswellastoexplorethearea’s localartgalleries.Abusinessdirectory canberequestedorfoundonthequietresorts.comtoplanfortheweekend.For moreinformation,visitBethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall(302)5392100.
scholarshiprecipients TheSouthernDelawareChorale thisweekannouncedthe2025recipientsoftheLeeMitchellScholarship,a vocalmusicscholarshipawardedto fourhighschoolseniorswhosharea passionformusicandperformance.
BillyYannuzzi,asenioratIndian RiverHighSchool,hasbeendeeply involvedinthemusicprogramsince hisfreshmanyear—participatingin musicals,choir,acappellaandstatelevelensembles.He’scurrentlyexpandinghistalentsbylearning tromboneandaltosaxophone.Aselfproclaimed“theaterkid,”heplansto pursueadegreeinactingperformance andmusiceducation,tobothperform andteach.
CheyenneTimmons,aseniorat SussexTechnicalHighSchool,began singingasachildandfoundherstride inhighschoolchoirandherchurch’s praiseteam.Shealsowritesoriginal songsonguitarandpiano,andenjoys journalingandspendingtimewithher family.Sheplanstobecomeapediatric nurse,continuingtosharehercompassionandcreativityinadifferentkind ofservice.
MadisonMorgan,asenioratIndianRiverHighSchool,hasbeena corememberoftheacappellachoir andactiveinCountyandAll-State Choirs,aswellastheschooldrama club.ATri-MMusicHonorSociety member,shealsoservesasheadcostumerforthedramadepartmentand spinsflagwiththemarchingband.She willpursuedegreesinmusicandtheatereducationaftergraduation.
JohnOlakowski,asenioratSussex TechnicalHighSchool,discoveredhis loveformusicthroughmusicaltheater, whichledhimtojointhechoir.When he’snotsinging,he’splayingthebass drumwiththemarchingband,volunteeringorpreparingforSkillsUSA NationalsasDelaware’sstatechampioninindustrialmotorcontrol.He willattendtheU.S.NavalAcademyto studyelectricalengineeringandaims toserveinthemilitary—and,one day,inCongress.
EachLeeMitchellScholarreceives fundingforprivatevoicelessons,joins theChoraleinweeklyrehearsalsand concerts,andperformsafeaturedsolo duringtheseason.
Establishedin1999bythefamily ofcomposerLeeMitchell,thescholarshipencourageshighschoolvocalists toexplorecommunitychoralsinging. Mitchell’s“OratorioDelaware(ASecularOratorio)”wascommissionedby theChoraleandpremieredin1996at SussexCentralHighSchool. Applicationsforthe2026scholarshipcycleopeninMarch.Interested studentscanlearnmoreatsoutherndelawarechorale.org/scholarship.
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DelDOTtoll,feeincreases tosupportinfrastructure FollowingthesigningofthetollincreaseresolutionbyDelawareSecretary ofTransportationShantéHastingsand thepassageofHB164bytheDelaware GeneralAssembly,theDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT) hasbegunworktoimplementthetoll increasesandnewDMVfees.
Theincreasesareexpectedtoprovide thedepartmentwithanestimated$107 millionannuallyinadditionalrevenue tosupportinvestmentsininfrastructure statewide.
Tollratesincreasesinclude:
•OnI-95–Newark—Beginning Friday,Aug.15,thetollfortwo-axlevehicleswillincreasefrom$4to$5for cashandE-ZPasscustomers.(Tollcosts forvehicleswithadditionalaxlescanbe foundonline.)
•U.S.Route301–Mainline—BeginningFriday,Aug.15,thetollfor two-axleE-ZPasscustomerswillincreasefrom$4to$5,andfrom$5.60to $7.00fortwo-axletoll-by-platecustomers.(Tollamountsforvehiclesusing the otherU.S.Route301interchanges canbeviewedonline.)
•StateRoute1–BiddlesCornerand Dover—BeginningFriday,Aug.15,for DelawareE-ZPassaccountholders,the tollfortwo-axlevehicleswillincreaseto $1.50onweekdaysand$4onweekends.
Forcash/non-DelawareE-ZPassaccountholders,thetollfortwo-axlevehicleswillincreaseto$2.50onweekdays and$6onweekends.
Forthosewhodonotcurrentlyhave aDelawareE-ZPassaccount,customers cansignupandfindmoreinformation atwww.ezpassde.com.
Theonlinetollcalculatorwillalsobe updatedbyFriday,Aug.1,tothenew tollamountsfortravelonDelaware’s threetollroadsandcostsforvehicles withadditionalaxles.
DMVfeestoincrease Additionally,startingWednesday, Oct.1,DMVfeeswillincrease,includinga1percentincreasetothedocumentfeeforvehicletransactions.
Thenewannualalternativefuelvehicleregistrationfeethatwillbeapplicabletomorethan48,000vehicles registeredinthestatewillalsobeginon Wednesday,Oct.1.Thenewfeesfor thesevehiclesareavailableonline.More informationonhowthatfeewillbecollectedwillbeforthcomingclosertothe implementationdate,officialssaid.
Questionsaboutthenewtollsand feescanbedirectedtoDelDOTCommunityRelationsat(302)760-2080or dotpr@delaware.gov.
DEFBannouncesyouthT-ShirtDesignContest DTheDelawareFarmBureau (DEFB)isexcitedtoinviteallyouthwith aconnectiontoagriculturetoparticipate initsT-ShirtDesignContest.Thisisa greatopportunityforyoungartiststo showcasetheircreativitywhilecelebrating thevaluesoftheDelawareFarmBureau.
Designswillbejudgedoncreativity, originality,andhowwelltheyrepresent DEFB’smissionandmessage.ThewinningdesignerwillreceivetwocomplimentaryticketstotheDelawareFarm BureauAnnualBanquetonDec.13, 2025,wheretheywillberecognized.
Thecontestisopentoanyone18years oldandyoungerwhohasaconnectionto
agriculture,includingbutnotlimitedto4HandFFAmembers.Alldesignsmust prominentlyfeaturethephrase“Delaware FarmBureau”andareencouragedtoincludeDEFB’stagline,“LocalFarmers FeedingYourFamily.”Designsshoulduse nomorethanthreecolorsandmustbe original,high-qualitywork.
Submissionsmustbeprovidedasa 300-dpihigh-resolutiondigitalgraphic anduploadedthroughtheDelawareFarm Bureauwebsiteatwww.defb.org/defb-tshirt-design-contest.ThedeadlinetosubmitentriesisSept.15.
Formoreinformation,pleasevisit www.defb.org.
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Docuseries Francisco,FlorenceandRehoboth Beach.
FilmmakersPipGilmourandLeslie ShampainewillparticipateinaprescreeningQ&Adiscussionwithattendees.
“Twitty&Lynn:TogetherAgain,” followsTaylaLynnandTreTwitty— thegrandchildrenofcountrylegends LorettaLynnandConwayTwitty—as theyhonortheirgrandparents’legacies. Thedocumentarycapturestheirjourney asatouringmusicalduo,offeringlive performancefootageandanintimate
glimpseintothepersonalstoriesthat shapetheirmusic.
Theseriesfollowsthepairfromthe GrandOleOprytotheirexpandingtour, highlightinghowtheirbondandshared historypowertheirperformances.
Thepilotepisodewasdirectedand editedbySteveJawnandproducedby DaniandSteveJawnincollaboration withThe10:10Creative.Theeventwill featurethepremiereofEpisode2,anda pre-screeningdiscussionwithJawnand Twitty,aswellasaspecialperformance byTwitty.
Allscreeningsbeginat7p.m.Tickets cost$8foradults;children12oryounger arefreetoattend.Tolearnmoreorpurchasetickets,visitfreemanarts.org.
Authorstodiscussvotingrights,textiles TheninthannualHistoryBookFestivalwillpresent20authortalksona varietyoftopicsonSaturday,Sept.27, allfreeofcharge.ThreeofthepresentingauthorsareElaineWeiss,Nicole NehrigandMichelleYoung,featuring booksaboutvotingrightsintheJim CrowSouth,textileartsandwomen’s liberation,andaheroicFrenchartcuratorinWorldWarII,respectively.
Weissisanaward-winningjournalist,authorandpublicspeaker.Sheisthe authorof“TheWoman’sHour:The GreatFighttoWintheVote”and “FruitsofVictory:TheWoman’sLand ArmyoftheGreatWar.”Sheliveswith herhusbandinBaltimore.Hernarrative,“SpellFreedom:TheUnderground SchoolsThatBuilttheCivilRights Movement,”tellsthehiddenhistoryof fouractivistswhoseaudaciousplanto restorevotingrightstoBlackAmericans intheJimCrowSouthlaidthegroundworkfortheCivilRightsMovement.
In1954,theCitizenshipSchools projectwasbegunataninterracial trainingcenterforsocialchangeinrural TennesseetoprepareBlackSoutherners topassthedauntingvoterregistration literacytestsdesignedtodisenfranchise them.By1965,morethanninehundred suchschoolsacrosstheSouthhadpreparedtensofthousandsofBlackcitizenstoread,writeandvote.
Thecommunitypartnersinsupport ofWeiss’presentationaretheACLUof Delaware,SouthernDelawareAlliance forRacialJusticeandtheDelaware HistoricalSociety.
Also appearingonSept.27is Nehrig,aclinicalandresearchpsychologist,andapassionateknitterandtextilecrafter,livinginBrooklyn,New York.Sheholdsadoctorateinclinical psychology.
Probertnamed toDean’sList atGeorgiaTech ZoeProbertofMillsboromadethe Dean’sListfortheSpring2025semesterattheGeorgiaInstituteofTechnology(GeorgiaTech).Thedesignationis awardedtoundergraduatestudentswho haveearneda3.0orhigheracademic averageforthesemester.
GeorgiaTechoffersbusiness,computing,design,engineering,liberalarts andsciencesdegrees,aswellasprofessionaldevelopmentandK-12programs forfosteringsuccessateverystageof life.Itsmorethan53,000undergraduate andgraduatestudentsrepresent54U.S. statesandterritoriesandmorethan146 countries.TheystudyatthemaincampusinAtlanta,atinstructionalsites aroundtheworld,andthroughdistance andonlinelearning.
Nehrig’swork“WithHerOwn Hands:WomenWeavingTheirStories” exploresthewaysthatartformssuchas knitting,sewingandembroiderywere andcontinuetobeliberatingfor women.Nehrigbringstogetherstories ofwomen,froman18th-century Quakerboardingschoolthatusedembroideredsamplerstoteachgirlsmath andgeography,totheMiaowomenof southernChinawho,intheabsenceofa writtenlanguage,passdowntheirhistoriesinelaborate“storycloths.”
TheRehobothArtLeagueandthe RehobothBeachWritersGuildhave signedonascommunitypartnersin supportofNehrig’spresentation.
Youngisanaward-winningjournalist,authorandprofessorwhosewriting onlootedandlostarthasappearedin
Hyperallergic,TheForwardandThe W ilsonQuarterly.Sheisaprofessorof architectureatColumbiaUniversityand divideshertimebetweenNewYork CityandParis.
Inherbook“TheArtSpy:TheExtraordinaryUntoldTaleofWWIIResistanceHeroRoseValland,”Youngtells thestoryofcuratorRoseVallandatthe JeudePaumeMuseuminAugustof 1944,withthebattletoliberateParis thunderingaroundher.Theco-opted museumwastheGermans’finallineof defense,andVallandwasinside,deliberatelyputtingherselfinharm’swayto protectthemuseum,herstaffandhumanity’sculturalinheritance.
Basedonpreviouslyundiscovered documents,“TheArtSpy,”organizers said,“chroniclesthebraveactionsofa
herowhosecourageandtenacityina timeofviolenceandterrorareaninspirationforusall.”
Thecommunitypartnerinsupport ofYoung’spresentationistheDelaware ArtMuseum.
Foundedin2016,theHistoryBook Festivalisanindependentnonprofit dedicatedtobuildinghistoricalliteracy throughwell-researched,well-toldstories.HBFshowcasesnewhistoricalfictionandnarrativenonfictionfrom multiplesubjects,erasandvoices.More than90percentofthefestival’sauthor presentationsarefreeandopentoall, drawingreadersfrom30statesand abroadtothisone-of-a-kindeventat theDelawarebeaches.
Formoreinformation,gotohistorybookfestival.org.
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Statereportsstrongstarttorecreationalmarijuanasales Stateofficialsthisweekreportedencouragingresultsfromthefirstweekend ofrecreationalmarijuanasales,which beganAug.1,marking,theysaid,amajor milestoneintheimplementationofadultusecannabislegislationinDelaware.
Theinauguralthree-dayweekend(FridaytoSunday)hadcombinedsales(adult andmedical)ofover$903,000,ameasurableincreaseinsalespacethattheysaid “demonstratesrobustdemandandasuccessfulmarketlaunch.”The$625,000in adultsalescorrespondstoanestimated $93,700intaxrevenue.Salesbycounty indicatedthatNewCastleCounty(five locations)generated$432,319.78incombinedsales,followedbySussexCounty (fivelocations)at$242,832.64,andKent County(fourlocations)at$227,946.54.
“Delaware’sfirstweekendofadult-use cannabissaleshasshownthatourstateis ready—andeager—forawell-regulated,
responsiblemarket,”saidGov.Matt Meyer.“ThismomentreflectsourcommitmenttogrowingDelaware’seconomy, strengtheningourcommunitiesandprioritizingpublichealth.Now,wehaveareal opportunitytoreinvestthisrevenuedirectlyintoneighborhoodsacrossourstate, ensuringDelawarebecomesanational modelforcannabisquality,innovationand fairness.I’mproudwe’removingthoughtfullyanddeliberatelytogetthisrightfor allDelawareans.”
Salesdataalsorevealeddiverseconsumerpreferencesacrossproductcategories:
•Usablemarijuana(flower)— $509,042.59—thelargestcategory,at56 percentoftotalsales;
•Marijuanaextractforinhalation (vapes)—$233,267.82—accountingfor 26percentofsales;
•Solidmarijuana-infusededibles—
$123,768.00—comprising14percentof totalsales;
•Marijuanamixinfused(pre-rollswith concentrate)—$16,212.90;
•Liquidmarijuanainfusededibles (tinctures,elixirs,capsules)—$13,526.40;
•Marijuanainfusedtopicals(lotions) —$4,790;
•Miscellaneousitems—$1,362.73;
•Marijuanamixpackaged(pre-rolls) —$948.50;and
•Hash(bubblehash)—$180.
“Delaware’stransitiontoadult-use cannabissaleshasexceededexpectations,” saidDelawareMarijuanaCommissioner JoshuaSanderlin.“Morethan$900,000in salesoverthefirstthreedaysreflectsnot onlystrongconsumerdemand,butalso thereadinessandprofessionalismofour licensedoperatorstoservethepublic safelyandresponsibly.
“Thissuccessfullaunchpositions
Delawaretorealizetheeconomicbenefits ofregulatedcannabissaleswhilemaintainingourcommitmenttopublicsafety andresponsibleimplementation,”said DepartmentofSafety&HomelandSecuritySecretaryJoshuaBushweller.
Regulatorycompliance andsafety Stateregulatorsconductedroutine compliancechecksthroughoutthe weekend,findingdispensariesoperating withinestablishedguidelines,officials said. Nosignificantincidentswerereported,andparticipatingretailers demonstratedadherencetoDelaware’s comprehensiveregulatoryframework foradult-usecannabissales.
We’re We’re “What to Do”At the “WhattoDo”Atthe BEACH! BEACH! “TheOfficeoftheMarijuanaCommissionercontinuestomonitorsalesactivityandworkcloselywithlicensed operatorstoensureongoingcompliance withstateregulationsonproducttesting,inventorytrackingandcustomer verification.”
Economicimpact andtaxrevenue Theweekend’s$903,098.96insales, officialssaid,representsastrongfoundationforDelaware’sprojectedtaxrevenuefromrecreationalmarijuana.Based onthestate’staxstructure,theysaid,the initialthree-dayperformancesuggests theprogramwillcontributesignificantly tofundingregulatoryoversight,public healthinitiatives,andcommunityprogramsthroughoutthestate.Bylaw, recreationalmarijuanasalesaretaxedat 15percent,whilemedicalmarijuana purchasesaretax-exempt.
Lookingahead Lookingahead,officialssaid,theOffice oftheMarijuanaCommissionerremains focusedonstrengtheningDelaware’s cannabismarket.Todate,64conditional licenseshavebeenissued,withtheremainderexpectedbytheendofthesummer.
TheStatewillalsobegindisbursing SocialEquityFinancialAssistance (SEFA)Grantstosupportsocialequitylicenseesastheymovetowardoperations.
Inaddition,acomprehensivereviewof allOMCregulationsisunderwaytoensurethattheyfosterasafe,sustainableand thrivingcannabisindustryinDelaware.
Delaware’scannabisprogram Delaware’sadult-usemarijuanaprogramoperatesundercomprehensive stateregulationsofficialssaidaredesignedtoensureproductsafety,prevent diversiontominorsandsupportresponsibleconsumption.Theprogrambuilds uponthestate’sestablishedmedical marijuanaframework,whichwascreated bytheDelawareGeneralAssembly in2011.
DelawareStateFairseesrecordcrowds The2025DelawareStateFair“Kicked UpSomeFun”fromJuly17to26,closing outits106thannualcelebrationonahigh notewitha6percentincreaseinattendanceoverthepreviousyearandmore than322,000guestsvisitingthefairgroundsinHarrington.
Thisyear,theFairintroducedanewelementbybringingitsmascot,Ferris,tolife, andlaunchinganewStateFairMuseum, aimingtocreateawelcomingandnostalgicatmosphereforbothvisitorsandstaff.
“Withavibrantblendofcherished traditions,excitingnewattractions,anda strongfocusoninclusivityandaccessibility,the2025Fairreaffirmeditsreputation asDelmarva’spremiersummerdestinationforagriculture,entertainmentand familyfun,”organizerssaid.
Thisyear’sfestivitieslaunchedwith harnessracing,aFairtradition,whichwas
shiftedtoOpeningNighttosetthetone foranaction-packedweek.Themovewas aresoundingsuccess,organizerssaid, drawingexcitedcrowdsandenergizing thegroundsbyclosingofftheevening withtheFair’sfireworkspresentedby HarringtonRaceway&Casino.
TheDemolitionDerbyonceagain drewsold-outcrowdstotheM&TBank Grandstandatthe2025DelawareState Fair.PresentedbyTaylor&Messick,the high-octaneeventdeliveredcrashing metal,roaringenginesandedge-of-yourseatthrills.
TheDelawareLotterySummerConcertSeriesattheM&TBankGrandstand offeredfairgoersaweekofperformances. Headliningtheserieswascountryartist RileyGreen,whodrewasold-outcrowd andfansfromacrosstheregion.Hewas joinedbyalineupthatblendednostalgia
andstarpower,including’90sbandsBlues Traveler,GinBlossomsandtheSpin Doctors.
Asold-outperformancetookplaceon Tuesday,July22,forChristianNightpresentedbyTheBridge.TheGrandstand hostedGrammy-winninggospelartist CeCeWinans.FromrapperT.I.torising country-rockerGavinAdcock,eachact filledthegrandstandwiththousandsof fans,rainorshine.
Anadditiontothe2025Delaware StateFairwasthedebutoftheSensory ActivationVehicle(SAV),introducedin partnershipwithKultureCity,anonprofit specializinginsensoryinclusion.Themobilesound-insulatedunit,equippedwith lowlightingandsensory-friendlytools, providedguestsexperiencingsensory overloadaquietspacetopause,resetand rejointhefestivitieswhenready.Certified stafftrainedbyKultureCityaimedtoensuresupportive,inclusivecarethroughout theevent.
Tofurtherenhanceaccessibility,the FairalsoofferedKultureCitySensory Bagsfeaturingnoise-cancelingheadphones,fidgettoolsandcommunication boardsavailableforgueststoborrowduringtheirvisit.
InpartnershipwithFoodLionFeeds andtheFoodBankofDelaware,the DelawareStateFairhostedits14than-
nualFoodLionHungerReliefDay,invitingfairgoerstomakeadifferenceintheir communitythroughfooddonations. Guestsreceivedfreeadmissiontothefairgroundsinexchangefordonatingfive non-perishableFoodLion-branditemsat themaingate.
FoodLionintroducedTheFront Porchactivation,aspacethatfeaturedinteractivegames,giveawaysandhospitality fromFoodLionandFoodBankof Delawarestaff.Theareawasdesignedto serveasbothacelebrationofcommunity supportandareminderofongoingefforts tofightfoodinsecurityacrosstheregion.
Thisyear’seffortcollected19,900 poundsofnon-perishablefood,makingit themostsuccessfulFoodLionHunger ReliefDaysince2018.
TheDelawareStateFaircontinuesto celebrateagricultureandyouthachievement,and2025wasnoexception.This year’sJuniorLivestockAuctionwasa record-breakingsuccess,raisingmorethan $450,000throughthesaleof133market animals.Theproceedsdirectlybenefitthe juniorexhibitorswhodedicatehoursto raisingandpreparingtheiranimalsforthe showring.
Beyondtheauctionring,theFairgroundswerebustlingwithtalentand
BrightBloombringingautismsupporttoSeaford BrightBloomCenters,aproviderof treatmentforchildrenwithautismspectrumdisorder(ASD)andspecialneeds, onJuly7openedanewlocationinthe revitalizedNylonCapitalShopping Centerat1035WestSteinHighwayin Seaford.Theexpansionbringsservices tofamiliesinSussexCountyandneighboringWicomicoCounty,Md.
“Whilethecausesforautismarestill unknown,”representativessaid,“numerousstudiessuggestthatearlydiagnosis andinterventionimproveoutcomesand increasethechancesofanindependent
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competitionasmorethan2,600exhibitors submittedmorethan35,000entriesacross variouscontests,crafts,baking,artsand agriculturalexhibits.
OneoftheFair’syouthevents,the2025 LivestockExtravaganza,onceagain broughttopjuniorshowmenintothespotlight.Thisyear’swinner,AlexianaHay,rose tothetopaftergoinghead-to-headina friendly-yet-fiercefinalroundwithher brother,lastyear’schampion,makingfora siblingshowdown.
Onceagain,theWadeShowsCarnival providedfairgoerswith10daysoffun,
andfulfillinglife.Thegoldstandardfor autismtreatmentisAppliedBehavior Analysis(ABA),whichhasbeenendorsedasabestpracticetreatmentby theU.S.SurgeonGeneralandthe AmericanPsychologicalAssociation. ABAusesthescienceoflearningand behaviortoenhancelanguageandcommunicationskills,socialskills,academics andreduceproblembehaviors.”
“AccesstoABAservicesremainsa significantchallengeformanyfamilies,” saidDilianaHenry,CEOofBrightBloomCenters.“Thedemandcontinues
providingpatronswith43thrill-seeking andfamily-friendlyrides,alongsidea midwaypackedfulloffairfoodsfromnew vendorssuchasByFaithCoffee,serving upcoffeecreationsincludingBlueberry CobblerMacchiatos,tostafffavorite SpaghettiEddie’sPizzaonaStick.
TheOscarMayerWienermobilewas parkedatthemaingatesduringopening weekend,andthefreshnewgroundsentertainmentlightedupthefairgrounds. Amongthemostbuzzed-aboutattractions,organizerssaid,weretheRacing Corgis,presentedbytheCoronasFamily ofHollywoodCircus,drawingpacked crowdscheeringonthefast-footedcompetitors.AddingtothefunwasBuford Bear,aroamingfavoritewhogreeted
tooutpacethenumberofqualifiedprofessionalsavailable,especiallyinless populatedareas.AtBrightBloom,we’re deeplycommittedtobridgingthatgap byensuringmorechildrenandfamilies haveaccesstothesupporttheyneed closetohome.”
ThenewSeafordcenteroffersasuite ofautismservicesforchildrenages18 monthsto12years,includingdiagnostic evaluations,earlyintervention,homeandcenter-basedABAtherapy,schoolbasedsupportandcaregiverguidance.In collaborationwithfamiliesandschools,
guestsfromthebackofhissignaturetruck.
AtHertrichPlaza,thestageoffered performancesfromreturningartistsJess KellieAdamsandAdamCalvert,both deliveringsetsthatfilledtheplazaseats.
OnThursday,July24,theDelaware StateFairproudlyhosteditsGovernor’s DaycelebrationpresentedbyHighmark BlueCrossBlueShieldofDelaware,officiallywelcomingGov.MattMeyerforhis firstvisitasDelaware’sgovernor.Theday servedasacelebrationofcivicprideand agriculturalheritage,asMeyertouredthe grounds,visitedlivestockand4-Hexhibits, andmetwithyouthparticipants,localfarmersandcommunityleaders.
Thisyearmarkedamilestoneinthe Fair’songoingcommitmenttohonoring
BrightBloomCenters’teamofbehavior analysts,techniciansandparaprofessionalsdevelopsindividualizedlearning planstailoredtoeachchild’sneeds,aimingtofostermeaningfulprogressand lasting,positiveoutcomes.
BrightBloomCenterswillhosta communityopenhouseonSept.26, from11a.m.to2p.m.Visitorswill be invitedtotourthenewcenter,meetthe team,learnaboutautismservicesand enjoylightrefreshments.Formoreinformation,visitwww.brightbloom.com orcall1-877-834-9302.
itspast.DuringFairWeek,staffand boardmembersheldaribbon-cuttingceremonyforthenewlyrepurposedMemorialHall,formerlytheCentreIceRink. Thetransformedvenuewillnowserveas amulti-purposeeventspace,settohost museumexhibits,educationalprograms forfamiliesandschools,concertsand more.
Inaddition,theFairofficiallyunveiled theMemorialHallMuseum,adedicated tributetooveracenturyofDelaware StateFairhistory.Featuringacollectionof memorabilia,personalstoriesandhistoricalexhibits,themuseumisdesignedto celebratethepeople,traditionsandmilestonesthathavehelpedshapetheFair intotheinstitutionitistoday.
Calendar August14 SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook.
DanceClass:Cha-Cha,Part3— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseries,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.ThisserieswillfocusontheCha-Cha.Each90minuteclasswillbuildoff-oftheprevious one,soitisbesttoattendallth reedatesif possible:August5,12and14.Bringyour dancepartner,orwewilldoourbestto pairwithyouanothersinglepatronatthe class.Wearleather-soledshoes.Registrationisrecommendedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930
CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose are cipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromThe WayHomebyKardeaBrown,whichis availableforcheckout(whilesupplieslast,) oryoumaylookatacopyinthelibrary. Participantsareencouragedtobringtheir ownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers. Free,forages18-plus.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registra tionisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBu ilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
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3 beds, 2 baths, 1,485 Sq Ft
Carefree top oor condo in popular Cedar Bay. Luxury Laminate Flooring, Screened Porch. Community with Pool. Approx 2 miles to Bethany. Offered Furnished at $339,000.
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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— VIPisasocialgroupforvisu-
ally-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 thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBigFish Grill.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.
RotaryMeets— So uthernSussexRotary 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.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.
BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayof each monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.
WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.
LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion Auxiliary Unit24meetsthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.
Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommu-
SUSSEXCOUNTY’SCHOICE FOR PROSTATECARE Areyouoralovedonedealingwithfrequenttripstothebathroom,sudden urgestourinate,troublestartingorstopping,orfeelinglikeyourbladder doesn’tfullyempty?
Thesecouldbesignsofanenlargedprostate,alsoknownasBenignProstatic Hyperplasia(BPH).
BeebeHealthcarenowo ersAquablation® Therapy,aminimallyinvasive treatmentthatusesthepowerofwatertoprovidelong-lastingrelief.This advancedprocedureisdesignedtoreducesidee ectsandbetterpreserve sexual functioncomparedtotraditionaloptions.
Call BeebeUrologyLewes andscheduleanappointmentwith Christopher Caputo,MD,toseeifAquablation® isrightforyou.
nitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,as wellasstateandnationalorganizations. TheymeetthesecondMondayofeach month(fromSeptemberthroughJune)at theIndianRiverYachtCl ubat10a.m.To learnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.
SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.
IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Th eyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallin RehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.
Drop-Ins WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighter swho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth
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CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.
BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.
TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom1 0a.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— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzain theLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.Off eredbyPaws
forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.a ttheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forwinner-take-allprize.Thepublicisinvitedtoattend.Youmustbe18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchenalsoserves from4-7p.m.Proceedsbenef it501(c) charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in Dagsbor oishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallin-
vited.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.
GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySu ndayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.
ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays, weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m. Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,clothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.Th eThrift Shopislocatedat111HazzardStreetin Dagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.
ThriftShopOpen— SamaritanThriftStore, 38293LondonAve.,hasannouncedits summerhoursforAugustandSeptember. TheywillbeopenThursdaysfrom9a.m.to 6p.m.
VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocatedon Route1South,onthesouthsideoftheNationalGuar dTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailablefor $1each.AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,veteransandveteranservices,aswellasour
generalcommunity.
CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m. Foodisavailablefromthekitchenbefore Bingostartsa ndatintermission.Formore information,call(443)605-5028.
Politics DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcrea tescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp.com.
DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistric tDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat
VirtualrealityarcadeopensinMillville ByDavidBohenick PointIntern
MichaelGrahamistheownerof Millville’snewestarcade.Butthisarcade doesn’tofferclawmachinesorpinball —instead,itoffersalargespacewith threeemptyarenas.Atleastitseems empty—untilthecustomerputsona headsetthatGrahamprovidesthem. Whentheydo,theyenteradifferentreality.Avirtualreality.
HighTideVR,locatedat35246AtlanticAvenue,hasbeenopensincethe beginningofJuly.Grahamsaidvirtual realitycanbeenjoyedbyanyonefrom ages6to96,andhiswidevarietyofcustomershelpstoproveit.
“Myfocusisfamily-friendlyentertainment.We’vehadgrandparentsplay action-shooterzombiegameswiththeir grandkids.Theyneverwould’vedone thatathome,butnowtheycancometo thisspaceanddoit,”hesaid.
Thegamescanrangefromthose zombiesurvivalgamestokid-friendly gamesoranyofeightdifferentescape rooms.Withthehelpoffoursoftware vendorsprovidingGrahamwithhis game library,HighTidehasawidevarietyofexperiencesthatcanappealto anyone.
Thoseinterestedinthearcade,which
isopendailyfrom11a.m.to10p.m., canbooka30-minuteor60-minuteexperienceonthewebsite.Thearcadealso takeswalk-insandhasaQRcodeon thefrontdoortohelpcustomersbook experiences.Grahamsaidtheescape roomsareonlyofferedin60-minute
sessions,sinceittakesaround55minutes,onaverage,toescape.
Grahaminitiallylookedintoproviding atraditionalescaperoominMillville,beforehisresearchledhimto virtualrealityarcades.
“Iwantedtodosomethingforthe
BethanyBeacharea,becausethere’sjust limitedoptionsforfamiliestohave someentertainment,especiallyduring theseason.There’sminiaturegolf, there’sarcades,andI’vedonealotof traditionalescaperooms—mostof theminOceanCity—andIlovethem andwantedtodosomethinglikethat here,butitwashardtofindthespace,” Grahamsaid.
“Ididalotofresearchovertheyear andfoundvirtualrealityescaperooms. Thenittransformedintosomethingbeyondescaperooms.”
HighTideVRhousesthreearenas, whichcanfituptosixplayerseach.The arenasalsoallowwhat’scalled“freeroamVR,”whichallowsplayerstosee theirfellowplayersin-gameandmove aroundastheyplay.
“Youcanseeeachother[inthe game].Everyonehasanavatar,andit’s justextremelyimmersive.Ithinkthey’re better thantraditionalescaperooms,becauseeveryonewho’sparticipatingfeels involvedandapartoftheteam,”he said.
Grahamsaidthefree-roamVRhe offersvirtuallyeliminatesmotionsickness,sinceplayersareallowedtomove throughthelargerarenas,unlikecommonVRsetupswheretheplayerisconfinedtoasmallspace.
“Typically,ifyouplayVRathome, you’reinaseatedpositionorhaveavery smallspace,likeaportionofyourliving room.Here,youarethejoystick,”he said ofmovingthroughthespaceinside thegames.“Youdon’tneedalotofthe controllerbuttonsthatyouwouldneed athome.”
Allplayersarerequiredtosign waivers,butGraham—whoprioritizes safety—mentionsalltheprecautions acrosstheexperiencesandtechnology, offeringadetailedorientationforthe playerpriortothemputtingonthe headsetanda“pass-through”feature thatdisplaysthephysicalworldthrough theheadsetiftheplayergetstooclose to boundaries.Grahamandhisstaffalso asktheplayersaseriesofquestionsbeforetheyplay,tobetterensuresafety andapositiveexperience.
“Myselfandmystaff—ourjobisto beagameguide.Onacase-by-case basis,welookatthepeoplecomingin. Weaskallgroupscominginalistof questions.‘AretheynewtoVR?Do theygetmotion-sick?’Allthese[answers]wegainbeforetheyputonthe headset.Sowereallygaugewhatwould bethebestexperienceforthemtostart off on,”Grahamsaid.
HighTideVRusesHTCVive Focusheadsets,whicharecommercialgradeheadsetsthatofferautomaticfocusing.TheheadsetsalsoallowGraham tostoremultipledifferentgamesforhis arenaswithoutreloadingtheirrespective
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Whilethearcade’shoursfortheoffseasonhaven’tbeenconfirmedyet,Grahamsaidheisexcitedtoremainan integralpartofthecommunityeven afterthesummerends.
“We’reexcitedtobeapartofthe community.We’relooking—specificallyintheoff-season—togetmore
involvedwiththelocalcommunity,alot ofcharitiesandfundraisers.It’salsoa greatopportunityforbusinessandcorporationstoteam-build,”hesaidofthe VRexperiences.
Havingjustopened,Grahamisalreadybusyhostingbirthdaypartiesfor playersofallages.
“Wehaveabirthdaypartytoday,and wegetawidevarietyofages,”hesaid. “Today’sbirthdayisasetoftwinsturning13.We’vehostedanotherpartyfora 60thbirthday.Itreallyisforeveryone.”
Grahamsaidheisoptimisticforthe futureofhisarcade,butmostofallhe’s happytoofferthespacesoclosetothe residentsofMillville,OceanViewand BethanyBeach.
“Wewantedtoprovidefamilyfriendlyfunwithoutdriving30minutes to RehobothorOceanCity,”hesaid, “andwe’reexcitedtobeproviding somethingnewrighthereinyourback yard.”
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS NewartexhibitionstoopenatRehobothArtLeague Whilesummermaybecomingtoa close,theRehobothArtLeague’sexhibitionline-upisheatingup!FromAug. 22toSept.21,fournewshowswillbe runningattheartleague,offeringa mixtureofmediums,techniquesand subjects.
Thenewdisplaysinclude“Nature Portraits:WorksbyCathyLeaycraft,” “CoasttoCoastThroughAllSeasons: WatercolorsbyJoanJudge”and“Ghost Forest:PhotographsbySherryInsley.” Additionally,“Constructed,Carved, Casted:SculpturefromtheRehoboth ArtLeague’sCollections”willrunfrom Aug.22toOct.26.
OntheeveningofAug.22from5-7 p.m.,theartleaguewillhostafree openingreceptionforitsexhibitions, invitinganyoneinterestedtovisitthe Corkran,Tubbs,VenturesandHomesteadgalleriestoseethenewshows.
Landscapesareatthecenterofthree ofthenewshowcases.TheCorkran Gallerywillhosttwoexhibitions:“NaturePortraits:WorksbyCathyLeaycraft”and“CoasttoCoastThroughAll Seasons:WatercolorsbyJoanJudge.”
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pingtheshutter.Themethodproduces animagethatisalmostabstractedbut stilltruetoitsoriginalform,organizers said.Leaycraft’sworkisheldinmany publicandprivatecollections,including theMetropolitanMuseumofArt, MOMAandtheBaltimoreMuseumof Art.
AlongsideLeaycraft’sphotographs willbeoriginalwatercolorsfromJoan Judge.FromspringtimeontheAlaskan coastline,summersinDelaware,au-
tumnsinMaineandwintersinColorado,Judge’spaintingsdepictthediverselandscapes,moodsand characteristicsofthenation.HerimagesportrayscenessuchasYellowstone inWyoming,YosemiteinCalifornia, quaintcoastaltownsinAlaskaanddramaticskiesinNewMexico. Judge,basedinDelaware,saidsheis inspiredbythespontaneityandintensityofwatercolor,andthattheabilityto describethemagnificenceofanyland-
scapeonatwo-dimensionalsurface tookherbreathaway.Herpaintings havebeenondisplayinmanynational andinternationalexhibitions,andshe wasselectedasoneof60artiststoexhibitintheColoradoGovernor’sArt Showforthreeconsecutiveyears. PhotographyreturnsintheTubbs Galleryfor“GhostForest:Photographs bySherryInsley.”Theexhibitionisan ongoingdocumentationoftheemergenceof“ghostforests”alongtheMidAtlanticcoasts—particularlyinthe Delmarvaarea.
Whensaltwaterispushedinland intofreshwaterecosystemsdueto storms,risingsealevelandclimate change,thesalinityofthesoilbecomes toohigh.Thatresultsinskeletalwhite trunksstandingagainstlushlandscapes,whichorganizersdescribedasa visualallegoryforthechangingclimate.
“Thisstarkcontrastisbothbeautifulanddisconcerting,creatingvisual andliteralgapsinthedensityofthe forest.Thisexhibitionisaninterdisciplinaryconversationbetweenart,climatechange,environmentalscience andthehistoryofthiscoastallandscape.”
Sculpturesfromtheleague’sFine ArtCollectionwillbeondisplayinthe DeWittthroughOct.26.
“Viewersoftenlookatasculpture justforwhatitis,butthereareseveral physicalcharacteristicsthatartistsuse whencreatingathree-dimensional work:thewayafigureisposed,thetextureofthesurfaceandthechoiceof materialsoftencommunicateanarrative.
OndisplaythroughOct.26,“Constructed,Carved,Casted:Sculpture fromtheRehobothArtLeagueCollection”focusesonthoseelements, invitingviewerstoexplorethestories hiddenineachartworkandviewthe piecesfromawholenewperspective.
Finally,theVenturesGallerywill continuetoshowcaseaneclecticcollectionoffineartandcraftsbyRAL memberartists.Throughoutthesummerseason,visitorscanbrowseeverythingfromoriginalpaintingsand wearablefiberarttoceramics,fine-art photography,booksandmore.Each purchasesupportsapracticingartist,as wellasthemissionoftheRehoboth ArtLeague.
TheRALisinvitingthepublicto anopeningreceptionforallthree showsonFriday,Aug.22,from5to7 p.m.Theexhibitionsarefreeandopen toeveryoneduringtheregulargallery hoursofMondaythroughSaturday,10 a.m.to4p.m.,andSunday,noonto4 p.m.
Foradditionalinformationabout theartleague,itsexhibits,classes, memberships,eventsandmore,visitits websiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgor call(302)227-8408.
ByDavidBohenick PointIntern
LarryDavieshasbeenahome brewerforabout15years,butheexpandedhishorizonswhenheopened BethanyBrewingCompanythree summersago.
“Aftermanyyearsofbrewingin mygarage,Ihadacouplefriendsthat said,‘Let’sdothisprofessionally,’” Daviesrecalled.“Wemadethejump, investedinthisfacilityherein2021, andherewearetoday.”
Nowopenfromnoonto10p.m. MondaythroughSaturday,andnoon to8p.m.onSundays,BethanyBrewinghascontinuedtoexpanditsselectionofbeers.
“Businesshasbeengrowing,and we’veexpandedourofferingsalong theway.Rightnow,wehave19beers, seltzersandcidersontap,andwe havecannedbeerto-go.Andwe startedoffwithaboutsixorseven beers,”Daviessaid.
Thecidersareagluten-freeoption,henoted.Theyalsocarryfour differentlocalwineselectionsfrom SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery.
Thebrewery,locatedat38450 HickmanRoadinOceanView,has alsobecomeasourceoflocalentertainment,withlivemusicoffered everyFridayandSaturdayduringthe summerand,intheoff-season,on holidayweekendsaroundThanksgivingandChristmas—allbookedup toayearinadvance.
“WewillbookinJanuaryandFebruaryfortheseason,becausethere’s somuchcompetitionforthegood musicians.Youhavetobookthem early,”Daviessaid.“Welearnedthat afterthefirstyear.Youdon’twantto waituntilthelastminute.”
Daviessaidthebreweryalsohosts musicbingoandtrivia.Thoseevents areheldeveryTuesdaynightinthe summer,alternatingweekly.Once summerends,thebrewerycontinues tohosttriviaeveryThursday.
“It’sabigfavorite.Wetendtoget reallygoodcrowdsforit,”Davies said.
Thebrewery’sofferingsrange from4.5percentalcoholbyvolume to10.5percent.Thedrinkswith higheralcoholcontentincludedoubleIPAs,agedstoutsandScottish ales.ThebestsellersaretheNew EnglandIPAsandtheBird’sNest Lager,Daviessaid.Allthehomebreweddrinksaremadeontheproperty,inabrewhousebehindthe taproomthatismannedbyDavies andthreeworkers.
“Ihavethreepeoplethathelpme,” hesaidofthebrewhouse,“threeofus thatdothebrewing,thekegging,keg washing,allthat.Andwehaveabartendingstaffof10to12,depending onthetimeoftheyear.”
Daviespraisedhisstaff,saying theywereabigreasonbehindthe brewery’ssuccesssinceitopened.
“Ijustwanttogiveashout-outto thestaff.Thefront-endstaffaregreat bartenders.Theyarefriendly,knowledgeable,andtheyprovidegreatservice.They’rethefaceofthecompany,
andtheydoagreatjob,”hesaid.
BethanyBrewingoffersfreepretzelsandpopcorntoallitspatronsbut servesnootherfood,thoughthere arestillfoodoptionsavailable, throughauniquecollaboration.
“Wearepurelyabrewery.But rightnexttousisMunchies—a
take-outrestaurant—andwecollaboratewiththem.Peoplecomeinhere, seetheirmenusonthetables—they canpickupthephone,andMunchies willdeliveritrighthere.Itworksout verywell,”Daviessaid.
RealEDvice Whileitisnotrequiredtoattend,thehomeinspectiondoesprovidevaluableinsightaboutthe home,andthereforeitisbeneficial tobepresentforit.
Itisrecommendedthatyou shadowyourinspectorsothatyou canaskquestionsanddiscussany concernsyoumayhaveastheinspectormovesthroughthehome.Itgivesyoutheopportunitynotonlytoobservewhattheinspectorisdoingbut, moreimportantly,tolearnfirsthandaboutthehomessystemsandhowtooperateandmaintainthem.Whilethereportwillprovidewrittendocumentation,alongwithphotos andvideosoftheinspectors’findings,beingpresentcan helpyoubetterunderstandtheissuesdescribedandfeel moreconfidentaboutyourpurchase.
Ifyoucannotbepresentfortheentireinspection,then itissuggestedtoarriveneartheend,sotheinspectorcan walkyouthroughthehomeandexplaintheitemsofconcernthatyouwilllikelywanttoaddresswiththeseller.Itis commonforyourRealtortoarriveneartheendofinspectionforthisveryreason.Anotheroptionistohaveafriend orfamilymemberattendtheinspectiononyourbehalf.
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Whilenotabsolutelynecessary,I alwaysencouragethebuyertoattend theinspectionifpossible.Meeting facetofacewiththebuyersgivesusa chancetogooverthescopeofthe inspectionandexplaintheinspection process.Thishelpstoset(orreset) anyexpectationsthebuyermayhave.
Therearemanyadvantagestoattendingtheinspection.Theinspectorcanshowthemthe importantfeaturesofthehome,suchasthelocationsof watermainandemergencyshut-offs,aswellasair-filterlocations.SomeofthemostcommonquestionsIreceivefrom thebuyersarerelatedtotheseitems.Ioftengetasked, “WhatIshouldshutoffwhenleavingthepropertyforaperiodoftime?”andhowoftentheairfiltersshouldbe changed.
Havingthebuyeronsiteallowsustoshowandexplain firsthandanydeficiencywemayhavediscoveredduringthe inspectionaswell.Seeingtheissuewiththeirowneyes seemstogivethebuyerabetterunderstanding.Attending yourhomeinspectionalsogivesyouanotheropportunityto tourthehome.Manybuyersalsousethisopportunityto breakouttheirtapemeasurestoaidinfutureinteriordesign.
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Afterhavinganoffer-to-purchaseaccepted,ahomebuyerwill typicallyhireahomeinspectorto thoroughlyevaluatethemajorcomponentsofthehometheyarepurchasing.Whilethebuyerisn’t requiredtoattendtheinspection,it iscertainlyintheirbestinterestto doso.
Beingon-siteduringtheinspectiongivesthebuyeran opportunitytodiscusstheinspector’sfindingsandtoask questions.Thebuyerandinspectorarethereforthesame reason—tolearnasmuchabouttheconditionofthe propertyaspossible.Whenthebuyerispresent,theinspectorisabletoexplainthemeaningandimportanceofeach conditionnotedintheinspectionreport.Theinspection alsogivesthebuyeranopportunitytolearnwherethings likeshutoffvalvesareforthegas,waterandelectric.This canbeveryvaluableinformationintheeventofanemergencyinthefuture.
Ahomeinspectionisagreatwayforabuyertolearn abouttheirnewhome...andespeciallyiftheyareafirsttimehomeowner!
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Call Crowley Associates Realty DelawareYouthWorkforce ConnectCalltostrengthen pathwaysforyoungworkers UNDERCONTRACT 36258 Waterleaf Way, Selbyville • $750,000
Nestled in the serene Bayside community, this exquisite twin semi-detached home offers a luxurious coastal lifestyle with stunning pond views. Built in 2017, the home boasts an open oor plan that seamlessly blends comfort and elegance. Step inside to discover a gourmet kitchen featuring an island, perfect for culinary enthusiasts and entertaining guests. The spacious living and dining areas create a warm and inviting atmosphere. With three well-appointed bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and ensuite bath, this residence is designed for relaxation. Outside, indulge in the community's exceptional amenities, including multiple pools, tennis courts, and a tness center. Enjoy leisurely strolls along the jog/walk paths or unwind at the community pier, where you can soak in the picturesque water views. Experience the perfect blend of luxury and leisure in this remarkable home, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated for your enjoyment. Call Marsha White (c) 302-245-7418
36311 Ridgeshore Ln, Millville • $399,999 Nestled in the charming Windhurst Manor community, this delightful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhouse offers a perfect blend of comfort and modern living. The open oor plan seamlessly connects the living and kitchen areas, creating an inviting space for gatherings. The upgraded kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and electric range, along with stylish countertops that inspire culinary creativity. The primary suite features an ensuite bath, providing a private retreat. The community amenities include an outdoor pool and a clubhouse, perfect for summer fun and social gatherings. Located near local parks, shopping, and dining options, this home offers easy access to everything you need. Experience the warmth and comfort of this lovely townhouse in a vibrant community that feels like home.
Call Marsha White (c) 302-245-7418
38375 Old Mill Way #158, Ocean View • $570,000 An impeccably upgraded 3BR, 3BA coastal condo in the coveted community of Bayside at Bethany Lakes. Enjoy tranquil pond and fountain views from multiple outdoor spaces, including a front porch and two rear decks. Inside, discover a propane replace with granite surround, updated kitchen with beautiful quartz countertops with eat-in dining, custom built-ins in the bonus room, and shiplapaccented loft. The primary and secondary baths boast elegant custom tile showers. Resort-style amenities include indoor / outdoor pools, tness center, clubhouse, kayak launch, boat dock, tennis and pickleball. All just a short bike ride to Bethany Beach and walking distance to restaurants and groceries.
Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333
35518 Betsy Ross Blvd, Rehoboth Beach • $725,000 Beautiful one story 3 BR, 2 BA custom home located in Sawgrass at White Oak Creek. Located on Old Landing Road, just one mile west of busy Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach, a short drive to tax-free shopping and outletmalls. Includes a spacious kitchen with oversized breakfast bar, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Hardwood, carpet, tile Eooring and plantation shutters. 2 car garage. Extensive hardscape patio featuring built in replace. Community amenities include two pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a basketball court, two clubhouses, w/ Dtness centers, and bocce courts. HOA also includes snow removal, trash, mulching, sprinkler systems and basic landscaping. Call Betsey Parrett (c) 302-462-5627
1 Hemlock Dr., Bethany Meadows • $179,500 Situated in the heart of Ocean View and Bethany Beach areas. This charming community offers a serene lifestyle, complete with a pool, tennis court, and a wooded walking trail. Plus, downtown Bethany Beach is just 3 miles away. This lot is one of the few remaining in the community, making it an exceptional opportunity for a year-round residence or summer home. Becoming a part of the welcoming and vibrant Bethany Meadows community is an excellent decision, so don't miss your chance. It's important to note that despite the Frankford address (with lower taxes), this community is closer to Ocean View and Bethany Beach. This location provides quick access to the beach and its attractions. With its natural beauty, fantastic amenities, and ideal location, Bethany Meadows is a perfect place to build and call home. Call Sherry Ternahan (c) 302-745-2273
TheDelawareDepartmentof Labor’sDivisionofIndustrialAffairsis launchingtheDelawareYouthWorkforceConnectCall,anewvirtualinformationalseriesdesignedtobridgethe gapbetweencommunityorganizations andstateagenciesthatsupport Delaware’syoungworkers.
HostedbytheDelawareDepartment ofLabor’sOfficeofWage&Hour,this monthlyinitiativewillfocusonequipping,empoweringandemployingyouth workersinDelawarebetweentheages of14and17yearsold.Thefirstsession willbeheldonThursday,Aug.21,from 11a.m.tonoonviaMicrosoftTeams. Communityorganizations,educators, workforcepartnersandemployersare beingencouragedtoparticipate.
Thisinauguralcallwillfeature:
•AbriefChildLaborpresentation highlightingworkplacecompliancerequirementsforminors.
•Legislativeupdatesaffectingyouth employmentinDelaware.
• Anoverviewofupcomingyouth workreadinesseventsandopportunities.
“OurmissionistoensureDelaware employersunderstandtheirresponsibilitieswhilesafeguardingtherightsof workers—especiallyouryoungest membersofourworkforce,”saidSecretaryoftheDelawareDepartmentof LaborLaKreshaMoultrie.“The DelawareYouthWorkforceConnect Callcreatesaspaceforcollaboration, resourcesharingandcomplianceeducationthatbenefitsbothyouthworkers and employers.”
Inadditiontoexpertpresentations, attendeeswillhavetheopportunityto shareresources,tools,andbestpractices tofosterpositiveandsafeworkexperiencesforyoungemployees.
Registeronlineathttps://industrialaffairs.delaware.gov/eventdetails/youth-connect-call.
Customerscanorderapint,a5ouncepouroraflight,whichincludes fivedifferent5-ouncedrinks.Alimitednumberofcustomerscanalso pay$100annuallytojointhemug club—gettingaccesstoamugthat offers20-ouncepoursforareduced rate.Whilethemugitselfnever leavestheproperty,Daviesexplained, theclub’ssuccessshowstheoverwhelmingsupportthey’vereceived,as theynowhouse150mugsformembers.
“We’redoingverywell.Thebest thingIcanpointyoutoisthose150 mugsrightthere,”Daviessaid.“It justgoestoshowwe’vebeenwell-receivedbythelocalcommunity,as wellastheinfluxofthevacationers.”
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SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop
DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’s PizzainMillsboro.Socialho ursbeginat 5:30p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6:30 p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitRD4atdeldems.org.
Fitness/Health/Dance TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to 9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch03@gmail.com formore detailsonthesefreeclasses.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.T hereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.
Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.
ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free. Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.
GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visit thelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand
Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers decribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call (302)519-2984.
StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesday of 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.
YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30 a.m.
BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhosts abilliards8-Ball League onMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.
Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.
SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.
LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndian River Senior CenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.
YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter hostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysandThursdaysforseniorcentermembers.
ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m.
onFridaysforseniorcentermembers. YogainthePark— TheTownofOceanView ispresentingYogaintheParkatthegazebo atJohnWestParkonTuesdaysandThursdaysthroughSept.30from8 to9a.m.The instructor isBarbaraPopiel,alicensedandinsuredtravelingyogi.Requiredequipmentincludesayogamat-towel,waterbottleandan openmind.Thecostis$10perclass,bycash orVenmo.
Hobby/Craft NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,s endanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.
CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand
Pictured,fromleft,backrowtofrontrow,are:TroyHarrington,RodMcBride,JamesScully,RichardGriffith,ClayAmidon,RichBlake,AaronTrudo,JoeyPetrone,Bobby Bingham,VinceHarman,ChaseMarvil,TreyJewell,DaveQuattrini,MitchHaskell,BrianCummings,JohnZotcavage,SarahFinch,HaileyTrate,DanaParker,DonnaWalton, SherylNeighoff,ErinParker,DericParker,CarlaParkerandBrooksParker.
BaytoBeachBuildersbreaksgroundon1,000thcustomhome BaytoBeachBuilders,acustomhome builder,announcedthisweekthegroundbreakingonits1,000thcustom-builthome. Themilestonereflectsmorethan22years, representativessaid,“ofdedicationtoquality craftsmanship,personalizedserviceand buildingcustomhomesonyourlot” throughoutDelawareandMaryland’sEasternShore.
Foundedin2003,BaytoBeachBuilders deliversAmish-craftedhomeswithafocus onintegrity,attentiontodetailandcustomercare.Themilestone,theysaid,representstrust—thetrustof1,000families whohavechosenBaytoBeachBuildersto createtheirdreamhomes.
“Aswebreakgroundonour1,000th home,weareremindedthatthismilestone
isatestamenttothestrongrelationships we’vebuiltwiththefamilieswhoentrusted uswiththeirvision,”saidCarlaParkerof BaytoBeachBuilders.“Wearegratefulto thefamilieswhohavetrustedustobring theirvisionstolifeacrossDelmarva.Our dedicatedteamishumbledandthankfulfor theopportunitytoserveourcommunities andlooksforwardtocontinuingtodeliver
exceptionalcustomhomesforgenerations tocome.”
Customerscanvisitthecompany’s award-winningIdeaHomesandDesign StudioslocatedinGreenwoodandOcean View.Theone-stop-shopexperiencecentersallowfuturehomeownerstoexploredesignoptions,tourshowcasehomesandsee thecraftsmanshipofBaytoBeachBuilders.
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8p.m.withfun-filledgameshostedbythe Town’slifeguards.Themoviewillbeginat dusk.Bringyourblanketsandbeachchairs foraneveningofcommunity,connection andsummerfun.TheraindateisAug.16.
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theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)419-1843.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation, contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat
delawarelibraries.libcal.co m/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.
BeginningTaiChi&QiGongSeries— The SouthCoastalLibrarywillhostafreebeginner’sTaiChiandQigong6-partseries at2p.m.withEllenProvost,Certified TrainerwiththeInternationalTaiChifor HealthInstituteandtheDelawareSilver LotusTrainingInstitu te.TaiChiisamindbodyexerciseconsistingoffluid,slow, gentlemovementswhichcanbecompleted standingorseated.Ages18-plusandall skilllevelsarewelcome.Wewillmeet threetimesaweek,onMondays,WednesdaysandFridaysfrom2–3p.m.Dates: Aug.15,18,20,22,25,27.Participants mustbeabletoattendallsixsessions,as eachbuildsfromtheprevioussession.
Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.
Music MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewe lcome.
Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callElissaat(410)641-8050, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.
Museums/Displays RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislo-
catedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Privatetoursareavailabl ebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.
HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein
RegistrationisrequiredandopensAug.8 at2p.m.athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycall ing302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.27from10a.m.to1p.m.or byappointmentat(302)593-8814. NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumisth eonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.
Faith CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingon Sept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.
BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.
August16 YardSale— RoxanaUnitedMethodist Churchwillbehavingitsyearlyyardsale from8a.m.to1p.m.Therewillbescrapplesandwichesforbreakfast,andhotdogs forlunch.Thesaleisrainorshine.
FriedChickenDinner— RoxanaVolunteer FireCo.Auxiliarywillhostacurbside carry-outfriedchickendinnerfrom3to6 p.m.,oruntilthefoodissoldout.Thecost is$17,bycreditordebitcardonly.Pre-ordersareencouraged,andalinkcanbe foundontheirFacebookpa ge.
August18 GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealfor beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor aslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablo cks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onAug.11and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,son gs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
August19 iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthissupport groupatSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m. Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,share tips,andaskquestions.Attendinpersonor viaZoom.Free,registrationisrequiredand beginsat11a.m.onJuly29at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyph one at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistoricalfiction?Thisbookclubisforyou! WewillmeetatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.onaselectTuesdaymostmonthsto discussadifferenthistoricalfictionbook. ThismonthwewilldiscussTheBookThief byMarkusZusak.Lightsnacksprovided. Registrationisappreciatedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Hostedbyth eSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE
19930
BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach monthat5:30p.m.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
August20 StoryTimewithShermantheShorebird JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.foraspecialstorytimewithbaseball mascot ShermantheShorebird!Enjoystories,fun,andmeetSherman.EachparticipantwillreceiveatickettotheAug.24at 5p.m.Shorebirdsgame(whilesupplies last)!Forpre-K/elementaryagechildren. Free,noregistrationrequired.Entryavailableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis. Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult caregiver.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
Happy Booker’sClub— JoinRachelat6 p.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’snextHappy Bookersmeeting!Thegroupmeetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenworkof fictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. Thismonth,authorEthanJoellawillbe joiningustodiscusshislatestbookThe SameBrightStars.Timewillbeallottedfor abooksigningafterwards.Copiesof Ethan’sbookscanbepurchasedwherever booksaresold.Ethan’sbooksarealso availableforcheckoutthroughthe Delawa reLibrariesCatalogwithavalid Delawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
August21 SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook. MacraméMugRugCraft— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafree,easy macramécraftwithArtistBethDeeley. Makeyourown"mugrug,"afunctional andstylishcoasterforyourwarmorcold beverage!Forages1 8-plus.Registrationis requiredandbeginsat2pmonAug.14at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. Kids’DIYNatureJournalsandNatural Paints— Elementary-agechildrenareinvitedtojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5 p.m.forahands-on,creativeadventure withROOTSYouthDevelopment.Explore thewondersofnaturewhiledesigninga naturejournalusingnaturalpaints.Connecttothee nvironment,expresscreativity, andlearnnewskills.Free,allmaterials provided.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us
William“Billy”Ledfordandhiswife, Jenn,andtheirchildren,Williamand Megan.
Avisitationwillbeheldat1:30 p.m.onSaturday,Aug.23,2025,at OurLadyofGuadalupeMission Church,35318ChurchRoad,Frankford,Del.,followedbyamassat2 p.m.Acelebrationofherlifewill immediatelyfollowatEastSussex MooseLodge,35993ZionChurch Rd,Frankford,Del.Allarewelcome toattendandhonorhermemory.In lieuofflowers,thefamilyrequested thatdonationsbemadeinhermemorytoSussexCountyMealson Wheels(CHEER)at https://www.cheerde.com/we-thankyou/,orMooseCharitiesInc.at https://www.moosecharities.org/.
MaryFrancesLuzier,93 MaryFrancesLuzier,93,adevotedmother,grandmotherand friend,passedawaypeacefullyin Millsboro,Del.,onAug.4,2025. BornonJune3,1932,tolovingparentsHarveyandRebeccaCoffin, Luzierwasaproudlifelongresident ofSussexCounty,Del.ShegraduatedfromMillsboroHighSchoolin 1950andwentontoworkasabank teller,whereherkindnessandwarm
spiritleftalastingimpressionon everyoneshemet.
In1957,shemetherPr ince Charming,WalterStokes,aWorld WarIIveteranandoiltankerchief engineer.Theymarriedin1959and sharedalovingunionuntilhispassingin1985.In1987,shefoundlove againwithhersecondPrince Charming,RoyLuzier,aWorldWar IIveteranandupholsteryshop owner,andtheyweremarriedin 1988.Their16yearstogetherwere filledwithjoyuntilRoyLuzier’s passingin2004.
Awomanofdeepfaith,shewas anactivememberofFrankfordPresbyterianChurchinFrankford,Del., whereshefoundjoyinvolunteering atthechurch’sthriftstoreandconnectingwiththecommunity.Shewas knownforhergenerosity,kindness andunwaveringbeliefinthegoodnessofothers.
Shelovedbirdwatching,doing puzzles,playingScrabbleand Yahtzee,and,aboveall,spending timewithherfamily.Hergentle spiritandlovingheartmadeherunforgettabletoeveryonewhomether. Herwarmth,faithandabilityto makeeveryonefeellovedwillberememberedalways.
Luzierwasprecededindeathby herparents,HarveyandRebecca;her belovedhusbands,WalterandRoy; hersiblingsGranville,Donald,
PaulineandBetty;herstepdaughter Brenda;herstepdaughter-in-law Peggy;andherstepson-in-lawStan. Sheissurvivedbyherlovingdaughters,KristieHassett(andKevin)and DawnBanks(andGary);andbyher stepchildrenGeorgeLuzier,Peggy SchafferandBudLuzier,alongwith theirgrowingfamilies.Shewasa proudgrandmothertoMegan,Emily, John,DanielandJames,andacherishedgreat-grandmothertoseven great-grandchildren.Shealsoleaves behindniecesandnephewsSue, Maxine,Robert,Donny,Wayneand Brian;andstep-niecesandnephews, includingJeni,whosharedLuzier’s loveforlaughterandcooking;aswell asmanygreat-niecesandgreatnephewswhowillmissherdearly.
Afuneralservicewasplannedfor Monday,Aug.11,2025,atWatson FuneralHome&Crematorium,211 S.WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del. IntermentwastofollowatMillsboro Cemetery,alsoinMillsboro.Inlieu offlowers,LuzieraskedfordonationstobemadetotheSussexConsortium,inhonorofher great-grandson,Luke,to:Sussex Consortium,17344SweetBriarRd, Lewes,DE19958.Herlifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.
JeanA.Tanner,81 JeanA.Tanner,81,ofDagsboro, Del.,passedawaypeacefully,at
home,onFriday,July11,2025,with herlovingfamily.Shewasbornin Selbyville,Del.,onDec.18,1943, daughterofthelateNormanVincent JarvisandMaudeTingleJarvis. TannergraduatedfromSelbyville (Del.)HighSchoolin1961andthen fromUnionCollegeinBarbourville, Ky.,in1965,whereshemetherhusband,Michael.Aftergettingmarried, theytaughtinMichiganandinPort Clinton,Ohio,wheretheywelcomed theirdaughter,Celeste.After MichaelTanner’sdeathin1971,Jean andCelesteTannermovedbackto Delaware.JeanTannercaredforher parentsandthenworkedastheoffice managerforGeorgeBunting’sState FarmAgencyuntilsheretired.
TannerwasadevotedPhiladelphiaEaglesfanwhonevermissed watchingagame.Shealsolovedcollegebasketballandlookedforwardto MarchMadnesseveryyear.
Shewillberememberedasalovinganddevoteddaughter,sister, mother,auntandgrandmother (Nani).Sheandhertwinsister,Jane, wereinseparablethroughouttheir entirelives.Herfavoritetimeswere spendingsummersatthebeachin FenwickIsland,Del.,andsleepovers withherdaughter,Celeste,Janeand herniece,Sherri,andhernephews, BrianandJay,whentheywere younger.Sheenjoyedspendingtime withhergreat-niece,Breanna,and hergreat-nephewsBrendanand Jacob.Shelovedbeinga“Nani”to hertwograndchildren,Catherine andMichael.
Shelivedalifefilledwithkindnessandintegrity.Shealwaysputthe needsofothersbeforeherself,and shelovedherfamilyaboveallelse. Sheleavesbehindalegacythatwill becherishedforever.
Inadditiontoherparents,Tanner wasprecededindeathbyherhusband,Michael;herbrotherNorman; andherbrotherWayne.Sheissurvivedbyhertwinsister,Jane;her daughter,Celeste(andJeff);her grandchildren,Catherineand Michael;hernieces,Ly nn(andJack) andSherri(andWes);hernephews Brian(andJenni)andJay(andPam); andhergreat-niecesandgreatnephews,Brendan,Breanna,Jacob, KatelynnandChase.
Aprivatefamilycelebration-oflifewillbeheldintheupcoming weeksinDelaware.Herfamilywill thenburyherasheswithherhusband,Michael,inVanWert,Ohio.In lieuofflowers,thefamilysaidthey wouldappreciatedonationsto DelawareHospice.
AlbertMichael ‘Al’ThomasJr.,76
AlbertMichael“Al”ThomasJr., 76,ofOceanView,Del.,passedaway peacefullyathome,surroundedby
hislovingfamily,onJuly1,2025, afteralongbattlewithcancer.Born inKingston,Pa.,toAlbertandMary Thomas,hegraduatedin1966from WyomingHighSchoolinPennsylvania.HeattendedPennStateUniversitybeforetransferringtoWilkes College,fromwhichhegraduated withabachelor’sdegreeinhistory anddualminorsinpoliticalscience andeducation.
Thomaswasdraftedupongraduation,duringtheVietnamWar,and joinedtheU.S.AirForce.Aftercompletinglanguagetraining,hebecame aninterpreterwhilefinishinghis fouryearsofservicewiththeNationalSecurityAgency.
Hewashiredasacivilianandbecameamemberoftheadjunctfaculty,teachingcoursesinbasicand executiveleadership,terrorismand crisismanagement.Hebecamepart ofajointlawenforcementandintelligencetaskforceoninternational counternarcotics.
HedirectedtheinitialNSAteam deployedtotheDepartmentofState toprovidetime-sensitiveactionable intelligence.Heheadedtheinternationalterrorismdivisionandchaired an11-nationcounterterrorismsenior executivegroup.Thomasretiredfrom
workasadefenseintelligencesenior executiveappointedbyLt.Gen. MichaelHaydenandtheU.S.SecretaryofState.
Hewasanavidsportsenthusiast andplayedfootballandbasketball, andrantrackinhighschool.Hewas adiehardfanoftheChicagoBears andtheNewYorkYankees.Inhis sparetime,hecoachedboys’andgirls’ youthteamsinbothsoccerandbasketball.Hisgirls’selectsoccerteam, theHurricanes,wontheMaryland StateCupChampionshipin1993.
Hispositiveenergywascontagious,andhealwaysmadepeople laughandsmile.
Thomasissurvivedbyhisbest friendandlovingwifeof54years, Lorraine;hischildrenAlbert ThomasandTaraSprouse;hissister MarybethManiaci(andToby);his grandchildrenNicholas,Zacharyand DelaneySprouse,andKadenand RyderThomas(andtheirmother, TraciClark);abrother-in-law,Dave Wisnosky(andMelinda);aniece, FionnaFanning;andnephewsJames andSeanFanning,JustinWisnosky (andAlyssaandhisgreat-nephew Benandgreat-nieceClaire),Jeffrey Wisnosky,BrandonWisnosky(and great-nephewLincolnJonesWisnosky).
AcelebrationofThomas’lifewill beheldAug.16,2025,atParsellFuneralHomes’ClarksvilleChapel,lo-
catedat34874AtlanticAvenue, OceanView,Del.Visitationwillbe from10to11a.m.,followedbythe celebrationservicefrom11a.m.to noon.Casualattire,withisland shirts,shortsandcolorfulgarb, wouldbeappreciatedandwould makehimsmile,thefamilysaid.“We knowhe’sdrinkingmargaritaswith JimmyBuffett!”AfuneralMasswill beheldatSt.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchinBethanyBeach,Del.,ata
laterdate,whenparkingbecomes morereadilyavailable.Intermentwill beprivate.Thefamilysaidtheypreferrednoflowersbesent.Inlieuof flowers,adonationtotheBrandywineValleySPCA(at www.BVSPCA.org/donate/honor-alife)wouldbeappreciatedbythe familytohonorhimandhisbeloved dogCoco.Theno-killshelterhadalwaysbeenclosetohisheart.
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itssurroundingareasonAug.21at2p.m. Theguestspeakerswillbearchaeologist JohnMartin,whoservesasCulturalResourcesProgramSupervisoratthe DelawareDepartmentofTransportation (DelDOT),alongwithMicaela Younger.Admissionis$5.Themuseumislocatedat 26673JohnJ.WilliamsHwy.,Millsboro. BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees
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MovieNight:HowtoTrainYourDragon — Comehangout,eatpizza,andwatcha movieatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30 p.m.onourtheaterset-up.MoviesRated G-PG13.ForAges12andUp.C all302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
FenwickandYou— TheFenwickIslandInfrastructureCommitteeishostingFenwickandYou:OurShared ResponsibilityinResiliencyPreparedness,Planning,ImplementationatTown Hallat1p.m.FeaturedspeakersincludeDanielleSwallow,DelawareSea Grant,onSeaLevelRiseandEmergencyPreparedness;KathyPotter, DNREC,Na tionalFloodInsuranceProgram;LarryTrout,StraughanEnvironmental,Inc.,OverviewofFenwick Island’sNewFloodandStormwater PlanningandDesignScope;Phillip Cane,DEMA,StateHazardMitigation andRecoveryPlanning.
August22 JewelryCraftforAges10-17— Ages10-17(agesfirm)areinvitedtoa jewelry-makingsessionatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Beginners maymakesimple,beaded,stretch bracelets,whilethosewhoareableto usejewelrypliersinde pendentlymay makewiredbeadandshellearrings anda"messageinabottle"necklace. Thisisnotaclass,butwritteninstructionswillbeprovided.Whatyoumake willdependonyourskills—youwill makeyourownjewelry,butstaffwillbe availabletoprovideguidanceandminimalhands-onassistancetoeveryone. Free,allmaterialsprovided,butifyou havespecialbeads/pendantsyou'dlike touse,bringthem.Registrationisrecommendedandavailableat https://so uthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518,butwalk-ins acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-8585518
August25 GentleYogaFlow— Yogaclass.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyone lookingforaslowerflowpractice,held atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m. Wewilllearnbreathingtechniques, postures,andexercisestopromote flexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Pleaseb ringayogamator towelfromhome.Theinstructoralso recommends4-inch-deepfoamyoga blocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewill providechairs.Thereareoptionsfor all!Registrationopensat12p.m.on Aug.18andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,
CommunityBanksupportsMillsboroChamber CommunityBankDelawarerecentlypresentedtheGreaterMillsboroChamberofCommercewith $1,000insupportoftheirStars& Stripesfireworkscelebration.
Thisyear’sMillsboroChamber fireworkscelebrationwasheldon Saturday,June28,attheMillsboro LittleLeagueFields.Withmore than20vendors,communitymemberswereabletoenjoyaneveningof patrioticfamilyfunandmusicwitha fireworksshowatdusk.
TheGreaterMillsboroChamber ofCommerceislocatedat203Main StreetinMillsboro.Foradditional information,visit millsborochamber.comorcall(302) 934-6777.
CommunityBankDelawarehas branchesinLewes,Rehoboth, SeafordandLongNeck.
CommunityBankDelawarerepresentativespresentadonationtoGreaterMillsboroChamberofCommerceofficials.Pictured, fromleft,are:RelationshipManagerPamMcCutcheon,LongNeckAssistantBranchManagerNatalieBailey,CRAOfficerTyler Stetz,CSR&AccountsSpecialistLeeAnneHarris,MillsboroChamberExecutiveDirectorNadineTimpanaro,PresidentJackRiddleandLongNeckBranchManagerTammieJones.
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Canning101— JoinKathleenSpaneofthe UDCooperativeExtensionforatwo-hour classoncanningbasics,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.Whenpracticed properly,canningisanimportant,safe methodoffoodpreservation.Basicsteps ofhome foodpreservationbywaterbath canningwillbepresentedforbeginners. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.
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August27 BacktoSchoolStoryTime— Whileolder siblingsheadbacktoclass,littleonescan joinSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. forafunStoryTimeallaboutthefirstday ofschool,withspecialguest,Stitch.For Ages5andunder.Free,noregistrationrequired.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedby anadultcaregiver.HostedbytheSouth Coasta lLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518
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Stand Up to Cancer 2025
(6) WBOC (5) FOX (7) WMDT (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
Being broadcast from Nashville, Tenn., for the first time, this cancer fundraiser co-founded by Katie Couric will feature Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton and many more. Sheryl Crow hosts.
The Rainmaker (61) BRAV 10 p.m.
Based on the 1995 John Grisham novel, this new series follows lawyer Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan) as he and team members Bruiser Stone (Lana Parrilla) and Deck Shifflet (P.J. Byrne) take on a powerful law firm led by Leo F. Drummond (John Slattery).
SATURDAY
Twister (60) AMC 8 p.m.
As a powerful group of storms hit the heartland, Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and her students work on a new tornado data-gathering device designed by her ex-husband (Bill Paxton) — all while a rival (Cary Elwes) tries to steal their idea.
I’ll Never Let You Go (22) LIFE 8 p.m.
Emily (Meagan Good) is a successful art gallery director who begins a passionate affair with Carlo (Antonio Cupo), an Italian artist. But when things get too hot and she tries to end it, Carlo’s unhinged behavior threatens everything she’s worked for.
SUNDAY
PGA Tour Golf (11) WBAL 2 p.m.
The final round of this tourney airs live from the rolling greens at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Md. After three days of impressive play, the $20 million purse will be awarded to the best of the best, celebrating 40 years of excellence.
NFL Football
(5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
Week 2 of the 2025 NFL pre-season continues with this meeting between the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears. Broadcasting live from Soldier Field in Chicago, Josh Allen and the Bills look to build some momentum going in to the regular season.
MONDAY
My Cousin Vinny (60) AMC 8 p.m.
Wise-guy New York lawyer Vinny (Joe Pesci) has never won a case. After his cousin Billy (Ralph Macchio) and friend Stan (Mitchell Whitfield) are charged with murder in Alabama, Vinny heads there to defend them alongside his girlfriend (Marisa Tomei).
History’s Greatest Mysteries (45) HIST 9 p.m.
Explore the mystery behind the vanished locations of the Tower of Babel, Sodom, Gomorrah and Mount Sinai. Could new clues uncover where these legendary Old Testament sites once stood and what fascinating discoveries will be revealed about their history?
POV (12) WCPB 10 p.m.
In Brooklyn’s Sunset Park, residents confront rising rents, environmental injustice and vanishing industrial jobs. When a global developer plans a massive innovation district on the waterfront, a battle ignites over the future of the neighborhood.
TUESDAY
Alien: Earth (21) FX 8 p.m.
With plenty of questions still to be answered, the team returns home with some unexpected cargo. Meanwhile, an experiment produces unsettling results and a new talent is discovered. Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant and Alex Lawther star.
The Snake (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.
Things get electric during this latest episode, as the remaining contestants don shock collars and zap their fellow snakes. Afterwards, a double-headed snake sheds its skin, leaving two players unsure of their place in the chain of the game.
Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson (11) WBAL 10 p.m.
Music’s biggest stars join Kelly Clarkson for heartfelt performances and revealing conversations in this new variety-style series. Blending storytelling with song, it carries the warmth and charisma that made “The Kelly Clarkson Show” a daytime favorite.
WEDNESDAY
MasterChef (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
Imitation is the name of the game during this brand-new episode. Each duo is asked to create a three-course meal that replicates appetizers from Joe Bastianich’s restaurant, an entree from Tiffany Derry’s and an all-star dessert from Gordon Ramsay’s.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (21) FX 9 p.m.
Host Jesse Palmer walks the audience through Frank’s journey up until his final rose ceremony in the “Golden Bachelor” finale. But whom will he pick: a young internet celebrity, a confident woman his age, or a familiar face? Written by Charlie Day & Rob Mac and directed by Todd Biermann.
Chasing the West (41) HGTV 9 p.m.
When you’ve got two kids and nearly a dozen pets, space is a priority. Finding a roomy ranch in Los Angeles, however, is a nearly impossible task. Regardless, brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott take on the challenge, serving up some Western charm.
THURSDAY
Big Brother (6) WBOC 8 p.m.
Following a live vote and an eviction, a houseguest is interviewed for insight. Afterwards, the remaining guests compete for power, looking for the next Head of Household. Power is more important than ever before as the season finale inches closer.
Homicide Squad New Orleans (23) A&E 9 p.m.
With tourists and locals regularly filling the streets, it’s up to the committed men and women working for the New Orleans Homicide division to keep citizens safe. Together, they protect their city from danger one day and one case at a time.
The Bourne Ultimatum (60) AMC 10:30 p.m.
Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) evades a ruthless C.I.A. official (David Strathairn) as he searches for the truth about his past as a government-trained killer. With powerful players determined to keep their secrets buried, he’s in more danger than ever before.
MILLSBORO BAY SHORES St. Mark’s Episcopal Church You are Welcomed No matter who you are, where you’re from, what you look like, or who you love 9:30am Sunday Service
Bible Study Wednesdays at 11am Ellis and West State Streets in Millsboro
Sunday Worship Services
8:30AM Praise & Worship Service 9:00AM Kids’ Church PreK thru 8th Grade 10:30AM Traditional Worship Service Nursery is available for both services
SOUND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE SUNDAY WORSHIP CoastalPointphotos•Submitted SussexCountyLifesavingAssociationlifeguards capturedtheirsecondconsecutiveUnitedStates LifesavingAssociationNationalLifeguardChampionshiptitleinHuntingtonBeach,Calif.,onAug.7-9.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Theydiditagain!
ThelifeguardsrepresentingtheSussexCountyLifesavingAssociation (SCLA),whoprotectandservelocal beachgoersandswimmers,haveonce againmadehistory.Theydramatically capturedtheirsecondconsecutivenationaltitle,atthe2025UnitedStates LifesavingAssociation(USLA)NationalLifeguardChampionshipsin HuntingtonBeach,Calif.,onAug.7-9.
Theannualeventisconsideredthe SuperBowlofcompetitivelifeguard surf-racing.
The86-memberteamfromcoastal Delawarewascomingoffitsfirstever USLANationalstitle,in2024,asthe firstsquadnotfromCaliforniaorNew Jerseytowinthenationalflag.
“Thisisanamazingaccomplishment,”saidMattFarlow,presidentof theSCLA.“Towinthenationalchampionshipforasecondyearinarowisa
testamenttothehardwork,dedication andteamworkofourathletes.Andto havedoneitinCalifornia,againstsome ofthemostelitecompetitioninthe country,isunprecedented.”
AccordingtoFarlow,thenational competition—whichbroughttogether toplifeguardsandlifesavingteams fromacrossthecountry—testedthe athletesinarangeofdemandingsurf andrescueevents.Facingoffagainst powerhouseteamsfrombothcoasts, SCLA’sperformanceshowcasedits members’exceptionaltrainingandresilience.
Thehistorictriumphhighlightsnot onlythetalentoftheSussexCounty team,butalsothestrengthoftheregion’slifesavingprograms,saidFarlow. ItmarksamajorachievementforEast Coastlifeguardorganizationscompetingonthenationalstage,headded.
TheSCLAchampionship-winning teamincludedcompetitorsfromthe DelawareStateParksBeachPatrol,RehobothBeachPatrol,DeweyBeachPa-
trol,SussexShoresBeachPatrol,North BethanyBeachPatrol,BethanyBeach Patrol,SeaColonyBeachPatrol,MiddlesexBeachPatrolFenwickIsland BeachPatrol,DeweyBeachPatroland RehobothBeachPatrol.
TheSCLAcapturedtheHoward LeeNationalChampionshiptrophyby amassing1,309.496points—just aheadofthesecond-placeCalifornia StateLifeguardAssociation,withits 1,278points.
ElizabethFry(DelawareStateParks BeachPatrol)ledtheSCLAwomen’s point-scorers,finishingseventhoverall, with61.625points.
“DelawarestruckgoldinCalifornia,” saidFry.“Weletthemknowthatwe arethe‘FirstState.’”
SCLAladieswhoalsoscoredasignificantnumberofpointswere10thplacefinisherSophiaGulotti (Rehoboth)with53.625,16th-place finisherAshlynRoselle(North Bethany)with42.750,18th-placefinisherAmyVenables(DSP)with
40.625,21st-placefinisherJessicaTyndall(DSP)with34.500,23rd-placefinisherLaineyShockro(DSP)with 34.250and29th-placefinisherHailey Moore(DSP)with28.625.
TheSCLAmenwereledbyColemanWoodard(DelawareStateParks BeachPatrol)in12thwith45.250 points.
“Thesurfwashuge,andnothinglike wehavecompetedinlocallythissummer,”saidWoodard.“Butweknew whatwehadtodo,andwedelivered thegoods.”
SCLAmenwhoalsoscoredasignificantnumberofpointswere15th-place finisherKonnerKnarr(Rehoboth)with 42,18th-placefinisherLandonSengphachanh(DSP)with39.500,20thplacefinisherIsiahBrittingham(DSP) with38.125,27th-placefinisher HunterJones(DeweyBeach)with 29.500,28th-placefinisherDeclan Burke(Middlesex)with29.250and 30th-placefinisherCharles“C.J.” Fritchman(DeweyBeach)with27.500.
StahlPost30comesupshortinbidforWorldSeries ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
TheboysfromNewCastlehad themselvesastrongsummeronthe baseballdiamond.TheStahlPost30 teamwonthestatetitleandadvancedtolastweek’sAmericanLegionMid-Atlanticregional tournamentwithachancetobeone ofeightteamsinthe2025WorldSeriesforLegionball.
ButStahlPost30ranoutofsteam inthesemifinals,ina13-2lossto eventualchampiontheChesapeake Post280SEALsfromVirginia.The double-eliminationformatsawStahl Post30go3-2overallfortheweek. Itsseason-endinglosstoChesapeake cameafteratournament-opening winagainstthesameteam,4-1.
Aftertheopeningwin,StahlPost 30fell5-3toStripes&StrikesPost 76fromHazleton,Pa.,buttheteam wasabletoreboundfortwostraight wins,overBristolPost382from Bristol,Pa.(4-3)andCherryHill, N.J.(6-3).
IntheirlastgameagainstChesapeake,StahlPost30fellbehind6-0 inthetopofthefirstinning,after fourhitsandanerrorputthemin theearlyhole.Theywouldrespond, though,withtwooftheirownruns, onatwo-rundoublebyColin McLaughlinthatscoredShawnRoy andSamualDiaz.
Thatwouldbealltheycould musterthatday.
Chesapeakewasjustnotgoingto bedenied,astheywouldgoonto scorefourmorerunsinthetopof thesecondtomakeit10-2,while addingtwointhethirdandonein thefourthforthefinal13-2margin.
StahlPost30wouldonlypickup threehitsontheday,with McLaughlin,DiazandMikeBaker gettingtheknocks.
JohnGrybowskitookthelosson
thebump,goingthreeinningswhile allowing12runs—onlyeight earned,thankstothreeerrors—on 10hits.Hewalkedtwoaswell. AidenBrotmancameinonreliefto tosstwoinningsandallowedarun ontwohitsandawalk.
Aroundthehorn Chesapeakewillopenthe98th AmericanLegionWorldSerieson Thursday,Aug.14,againstNortheast regionalchampionPost468from Greece,N.Y.
Therearefiveteamsinthe2025 AmericanLegionWorldSeriesin Shelby,N.C.,whohaveprevious AmericanLegionWorldSeriesexperience.Post500fromLincoln,Neb., wassponsoredbyPost3backin
2023whenitfinishedrunner-upto Post554fromLeagueCity,Texas.
Thisyear,LeagueCitywillbecomeonlythesecondprograminthe WorldSeries’historytomakefour straightappearances.Theotherwas Post72fromBrooklawn,N.J.,which madetheWorldSeriesfrom1998to 2001andthenagainfrom2011to 2015.
LeagueCitymadeitsdebutin 2022andfinishedfifth,beforewinningthetitlein2023.Theywould loseinthesemifinalsin2024tothe eventualchampionfromTroy,Ala.
Chesapeake,alongwithPost202 fromBossierCity,La.andPost254 fromRockport,Ind.,alsohavepreviousAmericanLegionWorldSeries experience.Chesapeakewasseventh backin2010,andreturnedin2022
tofinishfifth.BossierCity’sother appearancecamelastyear,whenthey finishedsixth.
Rockportwillbemakingitsfifth appearanceintheseason-ending tournament,havingpreviouslyfinishedsixthin1974and1984,eighth in2007andthirdin2016.
Post468fromGreece,N.Y.— whichhaswonthreestatetitlesin thepastfouryears—aswellasPost 70fromAsheville,N.C.,andPost 158fromPortland,Ore.,areallmakingtheirfirstWorldSeriesappearances.
Ashevillethisseasonwonitsfirst statetitlesince1929,whilePortland wonitssecondstatetitlethisseason.
TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Companywillbeholdingits17th AnnualGolfTournamentonMonday,Oct.20,atCrippleCreekGolf &CountryClubinDagsboro.
Itwillbeafour-personteam scramble,withdoorprizes,raffle prizesandmore.
Lunchwillbeserved,andaHole inOneonHole16willwinthe skilledandluckygolferanewKia courtesyofSelbyvilleHollyKia.
Entryformsandsponsorforms areonthewebsiteat selbyville88.com.
Formoreinformation,contact RoyGould,golfchairman,at rgould@selbville88.com.
Indianstaketothefieldsinpreparationforfallseason ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Withthesummerwindingdown, preparationsforthe2025fallhigh schoolsportsseasonsareunderway acrossthestate.AtIndianRiver HighSchool,student-athletesare balancingoutfinishinguptheirsummerworkscheduleswiththestartof theirspecificteams’practices.
The2024DIAAClassAfootball championsfromIRHS—whowent 12-1overall—havemoveduptothe AAdivisionforthisseason,sothere won’tbeanopportunitytodefend theirstatetitle,buttheyarestillfocusedoncontinuingthegrowthand recentsuccessoftheprogram.
HeadcoachPhillipTownsendis backleadingthechargeonthegridiron.Hewillbejoinedthisyearby assistantsJoeDonnelly,DaveGrise, BobHahn,JoeyVenezia,John Cordeaux,ZachHillandJustin Hoban,withPerryTownsendand ChrisWhitedoingthestats.
“Theguyshavehadagreatattitudesofarouthere,”saidTownsend.
“Theyputinalotofworkintheoffseasonandhavebeenworkingreally hard,doingeverythingweareasking ofthem.Theyknowlastyearislast year,andourfocushasshiftedto
whatwecanaccomplishthisyear.”
TheIndians’scrimmageschedule openedonSaturday,Aug.9,inaplay daywithBrandywineandRedLion
ChristianAcademy.Thisweek’s scrimmage—Friday,Aug.15at11 a.m.—hasIRtravelingtoConcord. Theywillwrapupthepreseason withanotherplaydayonFriday,Aug. 22,at11a.m.,whentheyhostSnow HillandJamesM.Bennetthigh schoolsfromMaryland.
TheIRfieldhockeyteamposteda 9-7overallmarkin2024andmadea returntotheDIAAstateplayoffs, wheretheyfelltoHenlopenAthletic ConferenceSouthDivisionrival LakeForestinthefirstround.
HeadcoachTorrieHuksaidshe hasbeenveryhappywithhowthe newseasonhasstartedontheprac-
ticefield,andshehasherteamsfocusedongettingbettereachday.
“Pre-seasonisgoingwell,”Huk said,whowillbeassistedbyJenaAlbright,MyaParks,CarrieSubityand MollyLundy.“Theyareallworking hardandarefocusedonpreppingfor theseasonahead.”
TheIndianswillgettheirfield hockeyscrimmageseasonstartedthis Saturday,Aug.16,at8a.m.,atCape HenlopenHighSchool,witha16teamplayday.JoiningtheIndians andVikingswillbeAnnandale(Va.), JamesMadison(alsoinVirginia),
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LifeguardoftheYearawardwinnerssalutedforoutstandingservice ByMikeStern StaffReporter
SeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguard SamBeebegaveiteverythinghe couldenroutetowinninghisteam’s LifeguardoftheYearaward.For SussexShoreslifeguardMadison Tipton,ittookallofherknowledge andexperiencetoearnthehonor. AndforBethanyBeachPatrollifeguardJacksonDonnelly,hisleadershipgavehimalevelofsuccessthat wasworthyofthecitation.
Beebe,TiptonandDonnellywere recentlyjoinedbysevenoftheircolleaguesasLifeguardoftheYear awardwinnersfortheirrespective beachpatrols.Thecitationswereannouncedandeachlifeguardwashonoredatthe2025Lifeguardofthe YearAwardbanquetsponsoredby theBethany-FenwickAreaChamber ofCommerceonTuesday,Aug.12.
Theawardsceremonywashosted bytheBigChillBeachClubin DelawareSeashoreStatePark,adjacenttotheIndianRiverInletBridge, honoringthe10lifeguards’outstandingserviceinrescuingandkeeping beachpatronssafe.
Tipton,BeebeandDonnellywere honoredonTuesday,alongwithcolleaguesJoshuaChandleeofthe
LifeguardsSamBeebe,JacksonDonnelly,andMadisonTiptonwereallhonoredwithLifeguardoftheYearawardsatthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce’s2025LifeguardoftheYearAwardbanquet.
DelawareStateParksBeachPatrol, WillKelleroftheFenwickIsland BeachPatrol,ShaneHallofthe MiddlesexBeachPatrol,Shannon ConnellyoftheNorthBethany BeachPatrol,VictorHallofthe SeaBreakBeachPatrol,TimMcKeeveroftheSouthBethanyBeach PatrolandGarrettStatlerofthe OceanVillageBeachPatrol.
LifeguardoftheYearTiptonsaid she“feelsverygratefulandhonored
tohavethespecialrecognitionfrom mypatrolteam.I’mproudtheyselectedme,”shesaid.“AndI’mproud torepresentthehighestofstandards aftermanyyearsofloveanddedicationforlifeguarding.Ithasbeen suchapleasureandhonortowork withSussexShoresBeachPatrol.
“Winningthisawardtookallthe knowledgeandexperienceIhave,” sheadded.“I’velearnedfromthose whomentoredme,andIcontinueto
passitforwardtoalloftheguardsI havetheprivilegeoftrainingand teaching.”
LifeguardoftheYearBeebesaid winningtheaward“isahugehonor. It’seasilyoneofthebestaccomplishmentsofmylifesofar,”hesaid.“I’m verystokedthatmypatrolvotedfor metowinthisaward.Everyday,Itry tobettermyselfphysicallyandmen-
OceanCityanglertakestopprizeof$3.9Mforwhitemarlin ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
“TheWorld’sLargestBillfishing Tournament”wentacoupleextra daysthisyear,thankstooffshore stormsmakingthewaterstreacherousforanglerstryingtoreelinthe big-moneyfishinthe52ndAnnual WhiteMarlinOpeninOceanCity, Md.
TheeventisheldannuallyinAugustandcelebratesmorethanfive decadesofwhatorganizersdescribe as“competitivedeep-seasportfishingandrecord-breakingprizes.”This yearwasnodifferentinthatrespect, asthe52ndannualeventawardeda multi-million-dollarpurse,andreinforcedthetournament’sreputation forlife-changingpayoutsand thrillingcatches.
Andthrillingcatchestherewere lastweek.
Whatisnormallyafive-daytournamentturnedintoaseven-day showcaseofimpressiveboatsbringinginsomeimpressivefish,anda localman—DanGoughofOcean City—broughthomethetopprize witha72-poundwhitemarlinworth $3,928,119.74.Hecaughtthefishon
CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey
Thecrowdsgatheratthe52ndAnnualWhiteMarlinOpen.
OurLadyofGoodCounsel(from Maryland),Parkside(Md.),Stephen Decatur(fromBerlin,Md.),Caesar Rodney,CharterSchoolofWilmington,Delmar,Dover,LakeForest, Polytech,SussexAcademy,Sussex CentralandSussexTech.
Nextweek,onSaturday,Aug.23, at8a.m.,theIndianswillbeatSussexAcademyforaneight-teamplay daywiththeSeahawks,CaesarRodney,DelmarvaChristian,Odessa, Polytech,St.Mark’sandSussexCentral.
Theirfinalscrimmagewillbeon TheReservationonThursday,Aug. 28,at4p.m.,whentheyhost StephenDecatur.
ColinCrandellisbackforhissecondseasonatthehelmoftheIndi-
ans’boys’andgirls’cross-country teams.Bothteamswereanimpressive6-1intheirdualmeetsin2024, andCrandellsaidheis“excited”for thisseason,thankstoagreatturnout oftalentedstudent-athletes.
“Sofar,everythinghasgonevery well,”Crandellsaid.“Ournumbers haveincreased,andwe’reofftoa greatstart.I’mexcitedforthisseason.Ithinkwe’regonnahavealotof talentandalotofgrowth,giventhat ourteamisstillprettyyoung.Butso far,sogood.”
Crandellwillbeassistedby PatrickSpencerthisseason,which willgetstartedonTuesday,Sept.9, withatri-meetatLakeForest againsttheSpartansandWoodbridge.
TheIRboys’soccerteamhasbeen hardatworkpreparingfortheir2025 campaign.Ayearago,theteam(8-8 overall)madetheDIAADivisionII
playoffsbutwereeliminatedinthe firstroundbySt.Mark’s,inahardfought2-1encounteronthepitch.
BrandtMaisisbackatthehelm, alongwithassistantsJohnCuellar, JoseLabarias,RydgeDudleyand JulioGarza.Thestaffwilltaketheir teamtoJamesM.BennettHigh SchoolinMarylandthisSaturday, Aug.16,forascrimmageat10a.m.
OnSaturday,Aug.23at8a.m., theIndianswillbeparticipatingina playdayatCapeHenlopen,with18 otherschools.IRwillbejoinedby thehostVikings,aswellasParkside (Md.),StephenDecatur(ofBerlin, Md.),Easton(Md.),KentIsland (Md.),TheHeightsSchool(also fromMaryland),Mt.St.Joseph (fromMaryland),Sts.Peter&Paul School(alsofromMaryland), Brandywine,CaesarRodney,Delcastle,Milford,NewarkCharter,Red LionChristianAcademy,Sale-
sianum,Sanford,St.GeorgesTech andSussexCentral.
OnThursday,Aug.28,theIndians willhostStephenDecaturina scrimmage,startingat5:30p.m.,to closeoutthepreseasonslate.
The2024IRgirls’volleyballteam cameupjustshortofabidforthe DIAAstateplayoffswiththeir8-7 overallmark.HeadcoachChad Zookwillbejoinedonthesidelines thisseasonbyveteranJayClarkand formerIRplayerSieraJohnson.
TheIndianswillbegettingtheir preseasongoingthisSaturday,Aug. 16at8a.m.withascrimmageat SussexAcademy.Nootherscrimmagesarescheduledasofpress time.TheCoastalPoint’sfallsports previewsforeachindividualteam, withplayerinformation,willbepublishedinthecomingweeks.
tally,sowhentheneedarises,Iam ready.Iamgratefultohavebeenable towinthisaward.”
Beebesaidheearnedtheawardby simplygivingeverythinghecouldin everythinghewasdoing.
“Itriedtobeenthusiastic,efficient andkindinanysituation,”hesaid. “Thatincludedassistingandrescuingbeachgoers,ordoingaworkout withmycoworkers.Isimplylovemy jobandputforthallmypassionfor iteverysingleday.”
LifeguardoftheYearDonnelly saiditwas“trulyagreathonortobe votedonbymyfellowlifeguards. Thatisveryspecialtomebecauseof alltherelationshipsIhavemadeduringmysevenyearsonthepatrol,”he noted.“Havingmyfriendsviewme astheirLifeguardoftheYearisa verycoolthingtoexperience.I wouldn’tbeherewithoutallofthem. Beingonthepatrolwiththesepeopleeverydayhasmademeabetter leader,harderworkerandall-around betterperson.Itisreallyatestament tothem.”
Donnellysaidwinningtheaward wastheresultofhisleadershipand abilitytoteachthenewerguards.
“IfeelthatI’vebecomeabetter teacherthroughouttheyears,”he noted.“IalsomakesurethatIam readyeachandeverydayforanythingthatmighthappenonthe beach.IalsomakesurethatIam readytotakecontrolofanysituation thatmightoccur.”
theBillfisher,whichhasseenmore thanitsfairshareofprize-winning catchesovertheyears.
Gough’s72-poundwinnernarrowlyedgedoutthe71-poundwhite marlincaughtbyTrey“Cricket” McMillanfromCharleston,S.C.,on MichaelJordan’stheCatch23.
“EveryyearIwouldwatchsomebodywin,andIwouldsay,‘Honey, justoneday,Iwantthattobeme,” saidGoughto7NewsreporterJohn Gonzalezinaninterview.“Thatwas 25,27,28yearsago.Ittookmethat longtobethatguy.It’ssurreal,very humbling.I’mhonoredandthankful fortheDuffyfamily,Montgomery Countyfamily.”
TheBillfishercurrentlyholdsthe Marylandstaterecordforthelargest bluemarlinevercaught,atastaggering1,135pounds.Thecrewcamein secondplacein2024,afterpicking upitsfirsttournamentwinin2022.
DrewOsmeyercaughttheheaviestfishofthisyear’sOpen,witha 929.5-poundbluemarlinaboardthe BarbaraB.Itwasthefirstoftwo winningfishfortheBarbaraB,as AndrewSchreiberfromEssex,Md., broughthomethefirst-placedolphinfish(alsoknownasmahi-mahi), weighing32.5pounds.ThetwowinningfishallowedtheBarbaraBto finishsecondinprizemoneywinningsthisyear,with$1,271,759.73.
Theothertwowinningdolphins inthedivisionincludedsecond-place anglerRustyShriverfromLeonardtown,Md.,ontheRoShamBo,witha fishweighing27pounds ($18,950.83),andinthirdplacewas AngeloPontefromNewYork,N.Y., ontheSweetFreedom,withafish weighing26.5pounds($2,450).The RoShamBoishousedinOceanCity.
Thetunadivisionsawthreefish maketheleaderboard,withJonathan CianciullifromCapeMay,N.J., bringhomethetopprizewitha188pounder($764,325.86)ontheSea Hab.SecondplacewasCordova, Md.’sAlexEasonontheShorebilly, withhis186.5-pounder ($85,647.86).TheMamaCwas thirdwithTommyFarellafromNew SmyrnaBeach,Fla.,weighing95 poundsoftuna($111,529.04).
Thetopwahoowastheonlyone ofitskindthisyear,ontheendof thelineofPottstown,Pa.’sChris Jones,onthelocalboattheShooting Star,fishingoutoftheIndianRiver. Thefishwasworth$74,145inprize winnings.
Hereisarundownofthetopanglersandboatsaswellastheestimatedpayoutswonbyeachboatas providedbytheWhiteMarlinOpen tournamentofficials:
TopAnglers(bypoints) (1)RobWagner(theTaylorJean)— 595points
(2)T.J.Ely(theIrishTwin)—490 points
(3) MatthewGessler(theBoy’sToy) —420points
TopBoats(bypoints)
(1)TheTaylorJean—1,085points
(2)TheLightsOut62—945points
(3)TheCatch23—806points
EstimatedPayoutsbyBoat
TheBillfisher—$3,928,119.74
TheSeaHab—$764,325.86
TheCatch23—$404,877.95
TheBowDown—$132,667.85
TheMamaC—$111,529.04
TheShorebilly—$85,647.86
TheShootingStar—$74,145.00
TheNoLimit—$64,785.64
TheDon’tAsk—$64,447.44
TheTaylorJean—$59,719.00
The C-Student—$52,837.39
TheSpecialSituation—$39,783.00
TheLightsOut62—$32,574.00
TheHotLick—$28,764.80
TheRoShamBo—$18,950.83
ThePachanga—$16,287.00
TheBARSouth—$13,922.14
TheWasteKnot—$13,922.14
TheBoy’sToy—$13,922.14
TheSouthernC’s—$13,922.14
TheBilledAcres—$13,652.60
TheHallPass—$11,273.33
TheTELLUMII—$6,835.20
ThePitch’n’Bills—$4,672.50
TheSweetFreedom—$2,450.00
TheJennyPoo—$2,076.67
WiththeannualWMOtournament,OceanCityhasbeendubbed “TheWhiteMarlinCapitalofthe World.”OceanCityfirststarted hostingtheWhiteMarlinOpenin 1974,andithasawardedmillionsof dollarsinprizemoneywhileattractinghundredsofboatswithtopnotchanglerseveryyear.The2025 editionprovedonceagainthatthe competitiononthewateriscrazy impressive,andfishingintheseparts canbelife-changing.
Markyourcalendarsnowforthe 53rdWhiteMarlinOpen,whichis slatedforAug3-7,2026.
CANCELTIMESHARES LEGALS NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Truth Products Inc, a Delaware corporation, hereby gives notice that it has filed a Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State and is formally winding up its affairs in accordance with Section 280 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
All persons or entities with claims against the corporation must present them in writing, stating the name, address, telephone number, amount of the claim, and the basis for the claim, to:
Truth Products Inc
7742 N Kendall Drive, #122 Miami, FL 33156 Email: samantha@truthproducts.us
Claims must be received no later than October 7, 2026. Any claims not received by that date will be barred.
This notice is being published pursuant to 8 Del. C. § 280, and publication will occur once per week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Sussex County, Delaware
Aggregate cash and property distributed to shareholders in the three years preceding the date of dissolution:
• Year ending 2024: $0
• Year ending 2023: $0
• Year ending 2022: $0
IR Tax Lagoon District Annual Meeting. August 30, 2025 at 10:30 am. Location: Dover & Sussex Road, Dagsboro, DE. Agenda: Election of Officers, Setting ONE YEAR TAX WARRANT for 2026, vote to approve dredging project. Chairman, Brian Lisiewshi
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The Annual McCabe Tax Ditch Meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2025 At The Ocean View Beach Club 13 Beach Club Ave , DE, 19970. For questions, call 410-258-1334.
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TOWN OF SELBYVILLE THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE PASSED AN ORDINANCE AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, CHAPTER 200, ZONING (“ZONING CODE”), TO ADD THE MU MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT AND NB NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO THE ZONING TABLE (200 ATTACHMENT 1).
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TOWN OF SELBYVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AT 6:00 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING, PREVAILING TIME, AT THE TOWN HALL, 1 WEST CHURCH STREET, SELBYVILLE, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, ON THE SUBJECT OF AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, CHAPTER 200, ZONING (“ZONING CODE”), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XXIII, TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES, TO THE ZONING CODE.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Construction Improvement Plan for Half Moon Drive and 2025 Street Paving, Project Number 202502 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 1:30 p.m., local time, on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.
In addition, a pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. local time, at the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach Town Hall. Attendance at this meeting is NOT mandatory.
The work involves safety improvements on Half Moon Drive, as detailed in the project plans, street paving and or patching at locations noted in the scope or as added by the Town of Bethnay Beach.
Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Half Moon Drive and 2025 Street Paving, Project No. 2025-02.
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TOWN OF MILLVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The Town Council will review and discuss for possible vote the FY25 Audit at their Town Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at the Millville Town Hall
The FY25 Audit can be reviewed at the Town Hall during regular business house, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Town of Bethany Beach Bethany Beach Loop Canal Timber Retaining Wall, Project Number SP2025-01 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 2:30 p.m., local time, on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.
The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary to construct an approximately 855 feet long timber retaining wall along the Bethany Beach Loop Canal, in the Incorporated Town of Bethany Beach as detailed in the project plans and documents.
Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents. In addition, a pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, August 21 , 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach Town Hall. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory. Bidder questions shall be submitted in writing by emailing Terry Tieman (ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com) before 2:00 PM September 4, 2025
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid
- Proposal for Bethany Beach Loop Canal Timber Retaining Wall Plan Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and Maintenance Bond, and Contractor's Insurance are included in the Contract Documents.
The Town of Bethany Beach reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of August, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:233-5.00-86.00-23
Property Address: 153 BOBBY'S BRANCH ROAD, UNIT 23, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/19/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CHESTER H. WITHERSPOON (3) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
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SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of August, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:334-4.00-126.00
Property Address: 34572 SPRING BROOK AVENUE, Lewes, DE 19958
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/19/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of THEODORE F. BURNETT (5) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of August, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:334-12.00-703.00
Property Address: 34604 MICHELLE DRIVE, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/19/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of LELAND A. STANFORD (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of August, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-19.00-371.00
Property Address: 23552 WILLOW DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/19/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CHRISTOPHER DAVID SCHWARTZ; KATLIN N. CALLOWAY & THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of August, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:533-2.00-15.03
Property Address: 34121 SHOCKLEY TOWN ROAD, Frankford, DE 19945
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/19/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of COREY BECKER (8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
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SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of August, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-6.00-85.09
Property Address: 24799 KRUGER ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/19/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of TROY B. COFFELT & TIFFANY D. COFFELT (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of August, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:231-11.00-89.03
Property Address: 30655 SHELL ROAD, Dagsboro, DE 19939
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/19/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of MELINDA R. INGRAM (10) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of August, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-2.00-14.03
Property Address: 22075 BREASURE ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 9/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 9/19/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of JASON M. COONER & HEATHER R. HINSON (14) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
Office Management, computer, phone, files, Church calendar, weekly bulletins. Coordination with outside contractors, work closely with Rector. Schedule, salary and benefits negotiable and based on experience.
Apply to admin@stmarthasbethanybeach.org God is Love and those who live in love, live in God, and God lives in them. 1John 4:16
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
ASSISTANT - OCEAN VIEW,
DE Tidewater Physical Therapy is hiring a full-/part-time licensed PTA (Delaware or compact), temporary license acceptable. $27-$30/hour, M-F schedule, NO weekends. Bene ts (FT only). Apply on our website at tidewaterpt.com
PHYSICAL THERAPIST -
OCEAN PINES, MD
Tidewater Physical Therapy is hiring a full-/part-time licensed PT (or license pending), $95-$120K, bene ts (FT only), growth and future shareholder potential. Apply on our website at tidewaterpt.com
WEST FENWICK Cleaning
Lady needed for a small size Rancher. Inquire at 302-614-8728
BETHANY AREA SENIOR needs help with yard work. Call Bob for more info, 717-682-0218
1923 WOODEN
MAHJONG SET Dovetail, wooden box $100 text 302-258-3741
ANTIQUE TRUNK Beautiful $60 757-810-8782
BUYING CASE POCKET
KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR FULL SIZED CAROUSEL
GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409
ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABINET 3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80. 302-579-0026
NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00 302-537-6353
GLASSWARE Over 100 small unique pieces! Closed my Shop. $75 must leave message. 410-939-7714
BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Condition. Call for details. Best offer 610-506-9179
DISHES IMPORTED FROM Germany. Setting for 12, never used $80 302-579-0026
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
LG Washing Machine model WT7400CW, 2 yrs old, works great, white, near Millville, $350 (paid $750). Call/text for pics 302.278.3993
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
CUISINART MODEL FP8P
Elemental & Food Processor. 350 watts, 8cup. New wrapped, still in box. Instructions Incl. $75 Text 302-258-3741
POWER PRESSURE COOKER
XL model PPC770. Lightly used, great cond. w/recipes & info book $50 text 302-2583741
OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR
2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $75 301-875-7061
HAMILTON BEACH 6QT
Slow Cooker. Model 33463 type SC53. Lightly used, great cond. 3temp setting $40 text 302-258-3741
DASH CHEF SERIES digital
Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $150 301-875-7061
HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS Part Time/Full Time
Kitchen - Line cook, Dishwasher, EXPO, Counter Front - Host / Hostess, Server, Bartender
SeaScape Please apply in person. Closed Monday and Tuesday SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY … PLEASE.
30234 Cedar Neck Rd. (next to Hocker’s Hardware Store)
FIELD MANAGER Position entails interaction with customers, problem solving skills and general customer service. A little mechanical knowledge & bi-lingual are pluses. WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive
2002 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO 3500 Crew
Cab 4WD DuramaxTurbo
Diesel Pickup Truck 157K Miles, $14,000 OBO, (717) 371-5068 (Millsboro)
DONATE YOUR
CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place
Ministries 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
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
SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938
BUYING CASE POCKET
KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area
CANOE 12ft. VINTAGE
(70’s)SEARS ROEBUCK. Model #332-61032 Fiberglass, rated 3 person/425lbs/3HP motor. No leaks, very good condition. $200 302-542-9500
YAMAHA 2014 ELECTRIC start 4 stroke 20 HP motor & 14 ft 1993 SATRCRAFT BOAT, tagged trailer with spare tire $3,200 OBO 302-893-0499
2007 LAGUNA 21 FOOT center console, 150 HP Mercury Verando supercharged engine with 155 hours, with trailer, VHF AM/FM/CD stereo system, cushions and power winch. $9,000 OBO. 239-642-9188
FISHING TACKLE WANTED
Professional Buyer pays fairly. Cash, easy friendly service, Reels, collections, buys all. 856-426-4940
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS
Tarpon 120 Kayak, 12’, orange, good condition, with paddle. $900-1,200 new, selling for $495. You pick up or I can deliver locally. $495 202-999-0517
AERATOR 12 VOLT with one or two air outlets, plugs into cigarette lighter. $22.00. Works great 302-436-9005
CRAB POTS $8ea. Crab keeper $7, spot traps $8ea. Trot line 600ft with weights & 2 rollers $25. Call 302-436-9005 leave message if no answer
POWERWINCH MODEL AP1500 (remote control)
12volt rated 5,000lbs, for boats up to 22ft $80
302-542-9500
BIMINI TOP WITH BOOT
cover $50 302-436-9005
PERSON KAYAK $80.
302-541-4547
LEAD SINKERS
Bank, Pyramid, Hatteras, Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs & Bucktails. 302-542-9500
WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT
Good condition. Has all accessories. $800 Call 240-423-4366
MOPAR JEEP Grand Cherokee kayak roof cross bars. Fits 2020 + other models. Never carried! Only $50 203-644-4528
YAKIMA JAY low foldable
rooftop kayak cradle roof mounts. Never used! 2 boxes/4 cradles. $125/box or $225 for both. 203-644-4528
NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT
MOTOR low hours excellent condition $575 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
PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS Customized oor standing 39
1/2”H x 16” W x 16” Depth. Chrome nish with black speaker cloth. Pick up only $425 954-540-4528
DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO
Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632
40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836
PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV
30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633
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! 3 non-matching long outdoor lounge chairs. Good condition. Must take from 2nd oor apartment. Call 302-569-4580
FREE! REAR HITCH Cargo Carrier. 302-893-0499
FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390
FREE! LARGE DISPLAY
CABINET Framed Glass
Doors with top light and bottom storage. New Condition . 302-579-0026
FREE! Panasonic Compact Plain Paper Fax Machine.
Model # KX - EP 250 or 245. With instruction booklet. 302-564-7696
1205 North Schulz Road, 4/5 Bedroom, Waterfront. More Info call 802-380-1932
Waterfront Lot, cleared, ready to build in Parkslay VA. 2 1/2 acres on Crippen Creek. Paved roads, community pier for shing. crabbing, kyaking. Boat launch nearby. 1 1/2 hours from Bethany $85, 000 OBO 302-462-5133
CREEK COVE GEORGETOWN DE 5BR, 3BA, 3,500 square feet on 3/4 acres. 2 story, large deck and shed. Private community with low HOA fees. New condition, family oriented, school bus stop at main gate. $639,000. Call 302-579-0026 or 732-9100505. Pictures of house in computer. 24840 Mistletoe Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947. Put address in search bar and click on it.
BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET Glass frame doors, glass frame sides,mirror on back, glass shelves, lights on top and bottom $500 732-910-0505
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
DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687
PAINTED WHITE WOODEN ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25 609-247-3649
LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs. 78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242
1 WICKER CABINET with storage drawers/shelves, 46’W X 15”D X 34”H excellent cond. $70 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
HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET
Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Store in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330
CHERRY CHEST OF Drawers, and Mirror. Solid wood, cherry nish. Great condition. $50 302-229-7898
2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2
DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS
$15 each. Ocean City
301-802-0431 leave message
LIGHT PINK SLEEPER SOFA L 80”, W 34”, H 25”. $150 OBO Call for photos 240-997-8435
2 HEAVY WHITE BARSTOOLS Swivel $100 each OBO 703-346-1632
PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA
$850 OBO. Queen Bedroom Set, 3pcs with mattress & box spring. $850 OBO
703-346-1632
SMALL WHITE END TABLE
$25 OBO 703-346-1632
WHITE BOOKCASE 5 shelves & 2 doors$900 new, Asking $275 703-346-1632
KING & QUEEN
Headboard $30 each
302-229-7898
PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782
TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898
STURDY BED RAIL $10 Leave message 302-539-5209
OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378
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. 1$140 302-537-5148
LAWN & GARDEN 2013 JOHN DEERE X310 Lawn Tractor. 194hrs. Well maintained. 8 cubic yard cart & rear leaf bagger attachments included. $1,200. Ocean View 262-939-2755
WORX CORDED LEAF
BLOWER Mod WG520 $15 Call or text 603-205-2909
BLACK&DECKER 17in Corded Hedge Trimmer, Mod BEHT150 $10 Call or text 603-205-2909
16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209
2 CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TILLERS 2HP $60 & 6HP $150. 410-299-1581
HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633
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
MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282
CONVENTIONAL & MI-
CROWAVE COMBO $95 Please leave message 301-802-0431
MISCELLANEOUS LOST!! REWARD!! In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message
BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS
size 37 which is 7 - 7 1/2 $45 410-310-6633
WALKER $10 410-310-6633
POWER DRILL $10 410-310-6633
WANTED Books DVD/CDs
Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172
WHEELCHAIR with footrests $30 410-310-6633
STEPLADDER 5ft $15 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431
NEW BEACH CART never used, chair holder $25 410-739-6819
DURA HEAT Kerosene heater #2304 $175 302-436-9133
HANDMADE TOMMY
BAHAMA Twin duvet cover & 3 decorative pillows $30 call for pictures 240-997-8435
SHEEPSKIN RUG $50
443-373-1550
30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545
UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306
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
3 KITCHEN HANGING White Lamps. New, Excellent Condition. $100 302-559-0848
CORNER CHINA CLOSET Excellent Condition. With light $80 302-559-0848
2 AC UNITS Row Excellent Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848
GREENLEAF EMERSON Row Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649
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
PATIO FURNITURE. Loveseat & Chair with Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483
WING CHAIR. brand new (doesn't t in my small room), yellow with green/raspberry stripes, $150 (paid $450 from CE Furniture), near Millville. Call/text for pics: 302.278.3993
HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099
RIDGID 12inch Sliding Compound Mitre Saw w/ stand cart $200 OBO 410-726-8099
JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450
GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1
Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649
55/30 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 LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335
WEBER SPIRIT II E210 gas grill w/cover, smoker box & 21drip trays.$125. Call or text 603-205-2909
PRECISION COOKER ANOVA $135 new, now $45 OBO 302-564-7696
HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER
$20 Please leave message 301-802-0431
UREKA UPRIGHT $15 Please leave message 301-802-0431
POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507
PICTURE FRAME VICE Stanley $25 302-436-9005
NIKON FM 1970-1980 Used w/ micro Nikkor 105 mm lense. 52 mm lense attached plus other accessories $300 takes all, text 302-258-3741
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 5X4 HANDMADE QUILT Large $70 443-373-1550
POKER CHIP & CARD HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550
THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838 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
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. 973-722-5367Floral Oriental Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Throw Rug. 5' x 2 1/2' $175.00 OBOText for photos 209-890-0634
SKINNY MINI FOLDING
Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202 WERNER 20FT EXTENSION LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564
WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408
20 POUND STEEL PROPANE Tank. 100% full/newer tank 2023, just certi ed $45. 302-542-9500
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
FUJIFILM UNDERWATER
Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903
ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903
BATHROOM THROW RUG and lid. Aqua color, New with matching cotton print shower curtain. $10 for all. 302-537-7348
SALAD BOWL SET
7pc mahogany wood, never used $15 302-537-7348
CRAFTSMAN 1’2” ELECTRIC
Impact Drill 7.5 amps $35 OBO 410-726-8099
CRAFTSMAN 4” X 24” Electric Belt Sander $25 OBO 410-726-8099
RYOBI ELECTRIC ORBITAL
Scrolling Jig Saw $20 OBO 410-726-8099
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
LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-829-8400
This Weekend ❐ Sat, Aug 16th 7am-10am Rain or Shine
Yard Sale! Multi - Family - Something for Everyone! 30575 Iron Branch Rd, Dagsboro DE 19939
❐ Sat, Aug 16th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine
Multi - Family Yard Sale! Childrens clothes, toys, shoes, tools, home decor, & Much More! 38213 Muddy Neck Rd, Ocean View DE 19970
❐ Sat, Aug 16th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine Garage Clean Up! Kayak, fishing rods & reels, boat accessories, boat trailer accessories, trailer hitches, O/B motor, tackle boxes, beach chairs, coolers, lawn ornaments. Something for Everyone! 31136 Brush Hook Rd, Ocean View DE 19970 (Whites Neck Village)
❐ Sat, Aug16th 8:30 am-12:30pm Rain or Shine Yard Sale! Books, toys, games, athletic equipment, portable basketball hoop, Bownet backstop, saddle, clothes, shoes, household items and more! 36047 Country Ln, Frankford DE 19945
❐ Sat, Aug 16th 9am-12pm Rain or Shine Yard Sale! All Womens clothes $2. Bathing suits $2. Shoes $2. All else marked as is. 38163 Martins Way, Ocean View DE 19970
❐ Sat, Aug 16th & Sun, Aug 17th 9am-6pm Rain or Shine
Multi - Family Yard Sale!
121 West Pine St, Georgetown DE 19947
Upcoming ❐ Sat,Sept 6th 8am-2pm Rain or Shine
Roxana Vol. Fire Co. Auxiliary Flea Market & Vendor Fair! First come, first served. Payment due at time of reservation. Susan@Roxana90.com 302-519-2219. Inside or Outside10’ x 10’ space - $20 each space. Vendors: Bring your own tables, chairs, tent, & displays.
35943 Zion Church Rd, Frankford DE 19945
IRON FISH SHAPED WINE
RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903
8 SINGLE HUNG SASH
Windows. 6 are 32 1/2 x 29 1/2. Pro - Ply Gem. 2 are 19.7 x 34.3. Brand new $50 each 302-331-9626
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
TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498
PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR
Like New, $300 856-979-3338
POWERBACK 5250 WATTS
GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122
“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message 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
BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353
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
POWDER BLUE RUG good cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955
Silver Woods: 3BR/2BA single family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,400 per month + utilities.
Creek Haven: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story single family home with 2 car garage. $2,400 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.
Edgewater Acres: Waterfront! 4BR/3BA single family home in Fenwick area. $2,600 per month + utilities. Available after 8/1/2025.
Waples St., Dagsboro: 4BR/3BA single family home on 1.08 acres. Newly remodeled. $2,650 per month + utilities.
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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 OUT-
AGES 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
FENDER Electric Guitar $200
OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187
YAMAHA ACOUSTIC 6
string Guitar. Model FG - 200, new strings, plays great, with case $100 732-637-2804
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
YORKIE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Small, home raised.Available now 302-934-8913
All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.
Saltwater Landing: 3BR2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.
Lawn Maintenance included.
The Reserves: Large 3BR/3BA furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month + utilities.
Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +6% rental tax. Available after 7/1/2025.
Johnson Road, Frankford: 4BR/2.5BA single family home on 1.08 acres. Newly remodeled. $3,000 per month + utilities.
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
CA REG IVING
Experienced Adult Female Caregiver is Available 5-20hrs a week. For light housekeeping, meal prep and daily tasks. Bethany Area 302-824-0789
MENS BIKE $35 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431
SURF TRAVEL BAGS $35 each. By Ocean Earth, for 9’ Surfboard (one heavy duty & one light duty) 410-939-7714 must leave message
GIRLS BIKE 16” $40. Ocean City 301-802-0431 leave message
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS
Tarpon 120 Kayak, 12’, orange, good condition, with paddle. $900-1,200 new, selling for $495. You pick up or I can deliver locally. $495 202-999-0517
NEW BICYCLE TIRE, FAST track sport, 26 x 2.35, adaptive tread. $25. 609-247-3649 Purchased wrong size. RALEIGH LADIES 26” BIKE Great condition, refurbished, new tires, handle bar grips $100. Call 302-537-1062 Leave Message CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph nib. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, and paintball $95 . 301-875-7061
LEFT HANDED MENS GOLF like new. $299 302-399-2765 EXERCISE BIKE Yosuda Magnetic. Never Used $275 302-539-3771
2 SETS SNORKEL MASKS & Tubes. Optical Lenses, hardly used $20 each . 302-537-7348
RALEIGH C40 Premium
Ladies Bike. Flat Handlebar s/m 24 speed. British Racing Green. Pristine Condition. Made in the USA $299 302-278-1441
Owners:
Books DVD/CDs Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172
BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area
By Jan Buckner Walker
The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults Kids Across
1. You have to lace them up before you jog in the park
6. These let you roll through the park on your bicycle
8. What a Harry Potter fan loves to do while sitting on a park bench
9. It's a sparrow's home in the park
11. Crushed crackers (a snack that might make a duck quack)
14. Though he can y, he prefers to walk in the park
15. Playground fun: Kids climb up its ladder, sit for a second and then the fun begins
16. What a dog does to
cool o after playing in the park
17. This body part lets you know you're near pine trees, even if your eyes are closed
19. A small stream that a frog might call home
20. A little person who gets a ride through the park in a stroller
Parents Down
1. A walk in the park
2. The dinos in "Jurassic Park" were cloned from the Mesozoic ____
3. Like a task you might use the clue for 1D to describe
4. Wheeee! Playground's set of suspended seats that sway (with a little
help from a friend)
5. Rover's restraint: It's a man's connection to his best friend
7. It gives free vitamin D to every family that visits the park
10. They provide a little relief from the 7D
12. Game time: It o ers savvy real estate investors of all ages a chance to own Park Place
13. Bright-eyed park resident
14. What you might be on if you're eating out
15. Bat's basic substitute used by a kid with only a ball and the determination to play
18. Foot-long fare for a 14D
across clues are for kids and the down clues are for grown-ups!
Knurek
Ocean Meadows community, this exquisite 4 BR, 4 BA coastal residence, built in 2024, embodies the essence of luxury living. The exterior features a beautifully designed porch, perfect for enjoying serene mornings. This property boasts a threecar attached garage with front entry, ensuring convenience and security for your vehicles. As you explore the community, indulge in the luxurious amenities, including a stunning community pool that invites you to unwind and socialize. The fully nished basement with 2 extra storage rooms offers endless possibilities.
$649,000 (DESU2091612) Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217
Partial basement, 5' Height Conditioned Water treatment system & central vacuum.
$589,900 (DESU2089732) Call Steve DeBoe (c) 301-943-6477 12002 SUNFLOWER COURT PINEY ISLAND, BISHOPVILLE, MD Your coastal oasis awaits! Beautiful home in peaceful Piney Island offers main-level living and many recent upgrades. Over 2,500 square feet of exible living space plus a huge upstairs bonus room offering many possibilities. Half-acre lot with private back yard features an in-ground pool, hot tub, decks and green space - perfect for relaxing or hosting friends and family. No HOA and a quiet location just minutes from Ocean City and Fenwick Island. Make your appointment to see it today!
$799,000 (MDWO2031744) Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255
