Coastal Point — August 29, 2025

Aworldofpossibilities

AsunriseviewfromBethanyBeachgivesthesoulareasontobelieveinjustaboutanything.

SentencingforRedmondelayedagain

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

FormerBethanyBeachpolicechief

MichaelRedmon—firedinJanuary 2024formisusingfederalandstate grantmoneyintendedforofficers’overtimepay—isscheduledtobesentencedat10a.m.onMonday,Sept.15, inU.S.DistrictCourtinWilmington. Redmonwasoriginallyscheduledto besentencedonAug.13anditwas postponed,thenonAug.22,whichwas alsopostponed.

RedmonwasdecertifiedinMayby theDelawarePoliceOfficerStandards &TrainingCommission(POST),and atthetime,AmeshiaBucknor,POST administrator,toldtheCoastalPoint thatbothRedmonandformerassistant chiefDarinCathell—whowasalso

chargedwithmisusinggrantmoneyand alsodecertified—couldappealtheir decertifications.

“Theydohavetherighttoappealto SuperiorCourtiftheywouldlike,althoughwedon’tseethatveryoften. Theywillnotbeabletobeofficersin Delaware.WeusetheNationalDecertificationIndexList,whichofficersall throughouttheUnitedStatesgoon there,soiftheydidtrytobecomeofficersinadifferentstate,thatisaflag.It tellsthemwholosttheirlicenses,and thatwouldpromptthemtoreachoutto ouroffice,”Bucknorsaid.

Bucknorsaidthat,inDelaware,police arecertifiedbycompletingthepolice basictrainingcourseprescribedbyPOST andcanhavethatcertificationrevoked.

HeroestoSEAstheDayacrosscommunity

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Since2013,formorethan200 woundedveteransandtheirfamilies, theweekafterLaborDayhasmeanta kindofnewbeginning,ratherthanan ending.

Sincethatyear,BethanyBeachand surroundingcommunitieshavewelcomedpost-9/11veteransforaweekof restandrelaxation,aswellasachance tobondwithotherfamilieswithsimilarchallengestothosetheyfacewhen returningfromcombatwithinjuries.

Thisyear,WarriorBeachWeek kicksoffonTuesday,Sept.2,witha welcomeluncheonattheMasonDixon VFWPost7234nearOceanView.

“Weare readytogo,”saidColleen Kellner,anOperationsSEAstheDay

boardofdirectorsmemberwhohandlesallprogramsfortheweek.“Weare full-steam-aheadfornextweek,”Kellnersaid.

Ashappenseachyearfortheevent, thelongdrivewaytotheVFWwillbe linedwithhomemadesignswelcoming thefamilies.

Duringtheweek,thefamilieswillbe abletochoosefromalonglistofactivitiesandevents,includingkayaking, golf,abarbecue,children’sactivities, boattripsandhorsebackriding. Spousesandpartnerswhoserveas caregiversfortheveteransintheir householdscanalsoattend“caregiver coffees”tosupporttheiruniqueneeds. Allofthoseactivitiesarefreeofcharge. Eachfamilystaysinahomethat

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hasbeendonatedfortheiruseforthe week.Theyaregivengrocerybagsfull ofstaples,tailoredtotheirfamily’s needs,tohelpstocktheirrefrigerators fortheweek.Theyarealsogiven couponsforarearestaurantsandbusinesses.

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BethanyBeachPoliceChiefPatrick Foley,whosucceededRedmon,saidhe didnotknowwhysentencingdates werechangedbecauseit’safederalcase.

Thisweek,acourtclerkinDistrict CourtinWilmingtontoldtheCoastal Pointthatsentencingscanbepostponed forseveralreasonsbutshedidn’tknow thespecificsofRedmon’scase.Hewill besentencedbyChiefU.S.District JudgeColmConnollyinWilmington.

NeitherRedmon,58,ofSelbyville, norCathell,49,ofFrankford,attended the POSTmeetingatwhichtheywere decertified,andtheywerenotrepresentedbyanyoneatthatmeeting,Bucknorsaid.The17-membercommission —whichincludesDagsboroMayor WilliamChandler(formerchancellorof theDelawareCourtofChancery)— doesnotfineorpunishthosewhoare decertified.

Whentheyarrive,thefamiliesare toldtheycanparticipateinasmany groupactivitiesastheywant,orthey canchoosetojustrelaxonthebeach, Kellnersaid.

FamilieswhocometoBethany BeachforWarriorBeachWeekare chosenbyagroupledbyOperation SEAstheDayboard memberBill Scott.Thisyear,18VeryImportant Families(VIFs)willbecoming,along

InFebruary,theybothpledguiltyto theftoftensofthousandsofdollars— someofitfederalfunds—earmarked topayBBPDofficers’overtime.Their pleaswereacceptedbyConnollyduring a pleahearing,alsoinWilmington,attendedbyFoley,wholatersaidhemade thetrip“torepresentthetownwelove somuch.”

RedmonandCathell“spentyears claimingtoworkovertimeshiftsthat theydidnot,infact,work,”accordingto theU.S.Attorney’sOffice,Districtof Delaware.Redmon,theysaid,claimed toworkatleast174shifts,or760hours, totaling$81,890inpay.Cathell,they said,falselyclaimedatleast185shifts, oratleast800hours,totaling$67,970 in pay.

Inmid-January,justdaysafter Cathellwaschargedwithmisappropriatingfunds,Redmonwasalsocharged bytheU.S.State’sAttorney.

“Takingtheoathtoprotectand serveisasacredtrust.Thosethattake theoathmustfollowthelawthem-

withfourAlumniFamilies,saidScott, whoservesastheorganization’sveteran coordinator.

AlumniFamiliesarethosewhohave attendedWarriorBeachWeekasVIFs andareinvitedbacktoserveasasupportsystemforthisyear’sVIFs,Scott said.

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selves,”ActingU.S.AttorneyShannon Hansonstated.“Theseofficersfailed todothat,therebydamagingpublic trustandconfidenceinlawenforcementasawhole,includingthescores ofofficerswhodotherightthingeach andeveryday.

“Just asmyofficewillalwaysproudly standwiththebestoflawenforcement, wewillnothesitatetoholdtoaccount thoseofficerswhobetraythebadgeby breakingthelaw.Wethankboththe FBIandtheinvestigatorsatthe DelawareAttorneyGeneral’sOffice, whohavebeendoggedininvestigating thisabuseofauthority,”Hansonstated.

FBIBaltimoreSpecialAgentin ChargeWilliamDelBagnosaidRedmonandCathell“profitedhandsomely byabusingtheirpositionsandtaking advantageofthetrustplacedinlawenforcement.”

“TheFBIiscommittedtorooting outcorruptionandholdingbadactors accountableforviolatingtheoaththey sworetouphold,”hesaid.

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theU.S.MarineCorps,havingserved 24years.

“I’vebeentojustabouteveryconflict”inthoseyears,Scottsaid.Atretirement,hewasservingasoperations chieffortheU.S.MarineCorpsheadquarters.

Hesaidthatwhenservicemembers arenolongeronactiveduty,oneofthe hardestadjustmentsinreturningto civilianlife“isthecamaraderie.They don’tknowanyonewhounderstands whatthey’regoingthrough,”hesaid.

AtWarriorBeachWeek,thefamilies“haveanenvironmentwhereyou have20otherfamilies,otherindividuals whohavebeenthroughthesamething youhave,ifnotworse,”Scottsaid.

Familiesveryquicklyformbonds duringtheweek,andthoseconnections oftencontinuebetweenthefamilies oncetheyreturnhome,hesaid.

WarriorBeachWeekcouldnothappen,Scottsaid,withoutthestrongsupportofvolunteers,whospendmonths preparingforthefamilies’arrival.DebbieCobb,whocoordinatesthehousing, “doesamiraculousjob”ofmatching homeswithfamilies,hesaid.

Eachfamilyanswersquestions abouttheirfamily’sneedsbefore arriving,Scottsaid,suchas“Dotheyhavea serviceanimal?”and“Howmanychildrenarecoming?”Cobbthenmakes

surehomeshostingserviceanimalswill allowpetsandensuresthereare enoughbedroomstocomfortably houseeachfamily.

“Oneyear,wehadafamilyof11— husband,wife,eightkidsandonein theoven,”hesaid.

Luckily,thevolunteershadasixbedroomhousetoofferthem.

Anotherimportantgroupofvolunteersarecalled“hostfamilies,”which aredifferentfromthehousingdonors. HostfamiliesmeettheirVIFsatthe welcomeluncheon(andhaveoften contactedthemevenbeforetheyarrive)toensurethattheyarecomfortable,answeranyquestionsabout accommodationsandhelpmakesure theirVIFsmakethemostoftheir weekinanywaytheycan.

Eachfamilyisgivenan“events guide”fortheweek—whichlookslike aglossy,30-plus-pagevisitormagazine andincludessuchdetailsastimes, datesandplacesforscheduledoutings andevents,aswellasgeneralinformationaboutthingstoseeanddowhile they’re inthearea.

Oneofthemostanticipatedevents oftheweekwilloccuronFriday,Sept. 5.Veteransandtheirfamilieswill boardschoolbusesinfrontofSea Colonyandwillbejoinedbyaparade featuringfiretrucks,DelawareState Policemotorcyclesandothervehicles. Somefamilieswillberidinginclassic carsaswell.

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TheparadewillleaveSeaColonyat 4:30p.m.andarriveattheFreeman ArtsPavilioncomplexabout20minuteslater.ThedrivewayintotheBaysidecommunity,wheretheartscomplex islocated,willbelinedwiththesame kindsofsignsthatgreetedthefamilies attheVFWearlierintheweek.

Thepublicisagainbeingencouragedtolinetheparaderouteandcheer theveteransonbywavingflagsand donningpatrioticattire.

AftertheyarriveattheFreeman complex,thefamilieswilldineundera tentthere.Thedinnerwillbehosted byMichelleFreeman,CEOofCarlM. FreemanCompanies,whoselatehusband,JoshFreeman,wasaveteranwho servedintheU.S.ArmyasaGreen Beret.

Later,theywillbespecialguestsata performancebyFace2Face:ATribute toEltonJohnandBillyJoel.

ThepubliccanalsosupportWarrior BeachWeekbypurchasingOperation SEAstheDaymerchandiseattheSea ColonyBeachShop,BeachLife GalleryinBethanyBeach,WaterLili ontheboardwalkinBethanyBeach,at theBethanyBeachBoardwalkArts FestivalonSaturday,Sept.6,orbydonatingthroughtheorganization’swebsite,atwww.operationseastheday.org.

TicketstotheSept.5nightFace2 Faceperformancewereavailablestill availablemid-weekatwww.freemanarts.org.

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NanticokeIndianTribeturnssoiloncommunitycenter

CoastalPoint•LauraWalter Above,thegroundisbrokenforthenew NanticokeIndianCulturalCommunity Center.Left,afriendshipdancecelebratedthedealonthenewproject.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Theherbyscentofsmokewafted acrossthesmallbuilding,playground, parkinglotandgrassygrounds.

RagghiRainandHermanJackson carriedaturtleshellofgentlyburning emberstoblesseverycornerofthe NanticokeIndianTribe’supcoming

project:amajorexpansionoftheirlongtimecommunitycenteronRoute24.

Alongwiththisceremonialblessingon Aug.25,theNanticokeshostedagroundbreakingceremony,withdignitariesand goldenshovels.ThecurrentNanticokeIndianCenterwillberenovatedandenlargedtobecomethefutureNanticoke IndianCulturalCommunityCenter.

“This isanunbelievablemomentfor theNanticokeIndianTribeandtheentireMillsborocommunity.Yourpresenceheretodaynotonlyhonorsour past,butalsocelebratesourfuture,”said historianBonnie“SheWhoCares” Hall,alsoslippingintotheAlgonquian language.“Waanishii:thankyoufor joining usonthismomentousoccasion.”

“Todaywestandonsacredground —notonlyinthephysicalsense,butin thespiritandthepurpose,”saidAssistantChiefFarrahNorwoodStigall. “Thisismorethanaconstructionproject,thisisapowerfuldeclarationofwho weareandwhatwestandfor.…This centerwillbealivingtributetothe strength,resilienceandtheenduring legacyoftheNanticokepeople.”

TheNanticokeshavealonghistoryof learningatthesite.State-sponsoredsegregationpromptedtheNanticokestobuild theirownIndianMissionSchoolfor grades1to8inthe1920s,rebuildaftera 1940sfire,closeitafter1960sintegration andultimatelyrepurposethesmallwhite buildingasacommunitycenter.

Thecurrentbuildingislimitedto 2,250squarefeet,andsoonit’llmore thandouble,toabout5,000squarefeet. Itwillcontinueasaculturalcenter whereeldersteach,youngsterslearnand play,drummersanddancersrehearse andleadersmeet.Butit’llbemorecomfortable,modern,andequippedforthe

Fenwickcommitteemovesdrawemotions

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Thereorganizationofsometown committeesprovedtobeanemotional subjectforonecurrentmemberandone formermemberoftheFenwickIsland TownCouncilatlastweek’scouncil meeting.

Inamovethathadbeendiscussedat earliermeetingsbutnotactedon,the towncouncilvotedtoeliminatethe ResidentialConcernCommittee,despitetheresistanceofformercouncil

memberJaniceBortner,whohadoverseen thecreationofthecommitteeand hadleditforseveralyears.

Thereorganizationofthecommittees,ingeneral,cametothecouncil througharecommendationfromthe PlanningCommission,whosechair, CouncilMemberSusanBrennan,said thecommissionfeltsomecommittees “arenotactiveanymore”andthatsome hadresponsibilitiesthatoverlapped withothers.

ThePlanningCommissionhadcreatedanew“matrix,”Brennanexplained,

ended,JacksonandRainquietlyfolded theherbashesintothesoil.

whichthemembersfeltwouldaddress townissuesandtopicsmoreefficiently thanthecurrentcommitteestructure. Withthechanges,thereare10committees,downfromahighof17several yearsago.Oneofthem,theDredge Committee,waseliminatedsimplybecauseitstask—thedredgingoftwo channels—wascompletedinthepast year.

TheeliminationofboththeResidentialConcernsCommitteeandthe

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next50yearsofservice.Thegoalisfora foodpantry,updatedkitchen,expanded restrooms,classrooms,presentation space,storagespaceandmoveablewalls tocreatelargerorsmallerspacesas needed.

“It’sbeenalongtimecoming,” NanticokeCouncilmemberMelissa “QuietThunderTurtle”Jacksonsaid afterward.“Thegoalistotrulyteach aboutourculture,becausealotof peopledon’tknowaboutitbecauseof theassimilation.”Butforanyone learningaboutlocalhistoryoreven theirownindigenousroots,shesaid, “We’reherewhenthey’rereadyto comehome!”

Today’sNanticokeIndianTribeare someofthedescendantsoftheindigenouspeoplewholivedonwhatisnow Delaware—thosewhoretainedtheir heritagedespitemigrationandassimilation.

Nanticokestakethepastandfuture seriously—fromtheirancestors’stories totheirownimpactsevengenerations fromnow.Thiscommunitycenterisa symbolofresilienceandprogress.

Af terthegroundbreakingceremony

“TodaywestandwithEarthMother, nottobreakher,buttoopentheway withcare,”Rainpreviouslywrote.

Everyonewasalsoinvitedtohonor thedaywithaFriendshipDanceinthe round.About40guestsofallbackgroundsjoinedhands,steppingtoand fro,inawidecircle.

Forthepastfiveyears,peoplehave steppeduptoenvisionthisproject,even “whencircumstancesseemedgrim,”inc ludingstateemployees,federalrepresentatives,regionalnonprofits, architects,builders,attorneysandmore.

“Wefacechallengesthattestourresolveanddetermination.However, throughteamworkincollaborationwith ourpartners,werealizethateverything iswithinourgrasp,”saidChiefAvery “LeavingTracks”Johnson.“Thisisa huge,hugemomentforus.Thecultural communitycenteristheheartofthe Nanticokecommunityandthepulse thatlivesonthroughourancestorsand our elders.”

“Thetraditions,storiesandcontributionsoftheNanticokepeoplearevital toDelaware’sidentityandfutureprosperity,”saidstateSen.GeraldHocker Sr.“Wethankyouforyourresilience,

yourleadershipandyourunwavering commitmenttoyourculture,yourland andyourpeople.”

“Thisisn’tjustaboutbricksand walls.It’smuchmore,”saidstateRep. JeffreyHilovsky.It’saplaceofspiritand substance,allowingpeopletophysically sharetheircustoms.“Weunderstand thattheNanticokehavebeenherefor thousandsandthousandsofyears,and theyworkedhardto…buildacommunitythatisvibrant.”

“Thisproject…honorsthevalues thathaveguidedthecommunityfor generations,whileprovidingopportunities,resourcesandhopeforgenerations tocome,”agreedRobert“Bob”McKee, mayorofnearbyMillsboro.

TheupgradedNanticokeIndian CulturalCommunityCenterwillbelocated at27073JohnJ.WilliamsHighway,Millsboro.Donationsare welcomedtowardtheNanticokes’capitalcampaign.Donateonline,orcontact themdirectly.

LearnmoreabouttheNanticokes onlineatwww.nanticokeindians.org;at the47thAnnualNanticokeIndian PowwownearMiltononSept.6-7;and attheNanticokeIndianMuseum, 26673JohnJ.WilliamsHighway,Millsboro.

ACLUasksOceanViewtorepealordinanceonpublicassemblies

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Respondingtoanobjectionfromthe ACLUofDelaware,theOceanView TownCouncilhasagreedtodiscussrepealingatownordinancepassedinJuly thatregulatespublicassemblies.

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BusinessConcernsCommitteeraised eyebrowsfromsomeresidents,who questionedwhetherthecouncilwascuttingoffchannelsofcommunication withthetwogroups.

ButMayorNatalieMagdeburgerhas defendedthemoves,sayingthecouncil strivesfor“transparency”anditsmembersarealwaysopentohearingtheconcernsofbothresidentsandbusinesses.

ThecouncilatitsJuly8meeting unanimouslypassedonsecondreading theordinancetoestablishguidelines andapermittingprocessforassemblies inTownparksandonTown-owned propertyundertheFirstAmendment.It willbebackontheagendaattheTuesday,Sept.9,towncouncilmeeting“for

Bortner,fightingbacktearsatpoints duringhercommentsviaZoom,saidshe felttheremovaloftheResidentialConcernCommitteeis“verydisrespectful”towardtheworkthecommitteehasdone.

“Ithink thatwashorribletodoto ourcommittee,”shesaid.

Theformercouncilmember,who chosenottoseekre-electionthisyear, alsosaidshefeltthefactthattheTown nolongerhasatownmanagerhad madetheResidentialConcernCommitteemoreimportantthanever,be-

considerationofamendmentorrepeal toensurenoone’sFirstAmendment rightsareinadvertentlyimpactedbyour ordinance,”OceanViewMayorJohn ReddingtonstatedinanewsreleaseissuedbytheTown.

“We’vebegunalegalreviewofthe pointsraisedbytheACLUsothat,re-

causeitgaveresidentsadirectconnectionwiththetowngovernment.

MagdeburgertoldBortnerthatshe wasspeakingoutofturnbycommenting onthecommittee’srelevance,saying thatherroleinthemeetingwastogive herfinalreportonResidentialConcerns Committeeactivities,andthatgoing beyondthatwasinviolationofthe Town’srulesofprocedure.Shesaid Bortner’scommentsshouldbemade duringthe“publicparticipation”portion ofthemeeting.

Thecouncilvotedtomoveforward withplanstobegin“coffeewithacouncil”eventsasawaytobringcitizensand businessownerstogetherforinformal chatswithcouncilmembers.Eachofthe coffeeswouldbeattendedbynomore thantwocouncilmembers,toavoidviolatingcouncilquorumrules,Magdeburgersaid.Therewouldalsobeanew committee,titled“CommunityEngagement,”underthenewcommitteematrix.

CouncilSecretaryJacquelineNapolitano,whochairstheBeachCommittee, voicedherobjectiontothatcommittee possiblybeingfoldedintotheCommunityEngagementCommittee.

“Iliketheideaofcombiningcommittees,”Napolitanosaid.“However,I wouldnotbeinfavorofcombiningthe BeachCommitteeintoit.”

Napolitanosaidhercommitteeis “veryintricate”andinvolvesworkthat needstobedoneeveryyear,allyear.

“Ineedacoregroup”dedicatedto beachactivities,shesaid,addingthat shedidnotthinkmembersofhergroup wouldrelishhavingtodealwithother townwideeventsandissues,ontopof beachactivities.

Shesaidthathercommitteeiscurrentlystrugglingtokeepenoughmemberstohandleitsresponsibilities,but

gardlessofwhetherit’srepealedand reintroducedoraddressedbyamendment,wecancraftabetterordinance,” Town ManagerCarolHoucksaidinthe release.

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thatshealsofeltthat“toomanychiefs” —asincommitteeco-chairsofalarger committee—wouldmaketheirjob moredifficult,notless.

Magdeburgersaidshewouldhope changingtheTown’scommitteestructureandcombiningcommitteeswould “endtheHatfieldsandtheMcCoys” andthe“wevs.they”frictionshebelieveshasbeenholdingbackprogresson someissues.

BrennansaidsheseesNapolitano’s point thattheBeachCommittee“does itsownthing”andshouldperhapsremainasis.

Meanwhile,Magdeburgeralsoaddressedaseriesof“Zoombombs”duringtownmeetingsandevents.Most recentlytargetedwasameetingThursday,Aug.21,regardingtheTown’seffortstocombatfloodingissues.About 10minutesintothemeeting,aninappropriateimageappearedonthelarge screenintownhall,accompaniedby loudsounds.TheZoomconnectionwas quicklyshutdownandwasnotreconnected, sothosewhohadbeenwatching thepresentationsremotelywereunable tocontinuetodoso.

Asaresultoftheongoingissue,town meetingswithZoomlinksarenow “lockeddown”sothatparticipantswill onlybeabletospeakorbeonvideo whentheyare“calledupon,”Magdeburgersaid.“Itappearsthatwhoeveris doingthismayhaveaccessandhasbecomeoneofus,”shesaid.

“Wedonotwanttobeseeingextracurricularvideoplayinginthebackground,”Magdeburgersaid.“Hopefully, thiswillwork,”shesaid,addingthatthe nextmove,ifneeded,wouldbemoving toadifferentvideosystemorhaving participantscallinandregisterbefore eachmeeting.

RoxanaVFCfundraisingtoexpandRoute54annex

Goalisstaffedambulance serviceatStation2

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Anincreasingpopulationandcalls forservicearepromptingtheRoxana VolunteerFireCompanytoexpandits facilities,andeventually,emergency medicalservicestaff.

“We’regrowingeveryyearby20to 40percentinambulancecalls,”said RVFCPresidentChrisMagee.

Asaresult,theyarelaunchingacapitalcampaigntoreplacetheRVFCStation2annexnearFenwickIsland.The currentbuildingwaserectedin1989, alongaRoute54corridorthatwas muchquieterthanitistoday.Since then,housingdevelopmentshave broughtthousandsofnewhomesto thatarea—evenjustfromBaysideand Bayard—attractingbusinessesandvisitors,too.

Mageeestimated“80percentofour fireandambulancecallsareinthatpart oftheworld,andthisyearwe’llprobablybeover1,700EMScalls”inall.

Fortheexpansionproject,theRVFC has acquiredthetwoneighboring parcelstoincreasethetotalspaceavailablefromabout0.4acresto1.5acres.

TheRoxanaVolunteerFireCompanyisbeginningamajorfundraisingcampaigntoreplaceitsagingStation2.

“Inthenext60days,you’regoingto seealotofmovingandshaking.In24 months,ourstationwillbehere.We haveadesign.Wehaveaplan.…We havebeenworkingonthisforabout fouryearsnow,”Mageesaid.

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Thenewlayoutwouldhouse12volunteersandsixpaidstaff,emergencyvehicles,bunkareas,kitchen,gym, administrativeoffices,engineer’sroom,

radioroom,bathroomsandshowers.

TheRVFC’soverallstaffandcapacitiescouldexpandwiththeenlargedstation.Itcouldhostapaidambulance servicewithadditionalstaff,whereas

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Station1iscurrentlymaxed-outin spaceforthemedicalteams.

“Station2startedoutbecauseof growthdowninthatarea.Everybody wasdrivingtoheadquarters[inorder] todriveallthewayback,sothat’show Station2evolved,”saidMagee.

Itcurrentlyhousesafireengine,a laddertruck,arescueboatandpickup truck.There’snopointinstoringan ambulancetherenow,becausepaid EMTsneedtobethere,too,readyto jumpinthevehicleandleave.

Thebuildingwasalsoneverdesigned forsleepingovernight,sofirst-respon-

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ReachedbytelephonebytheCoastal Point,Reddingtondeclinedtocomment,referringquestionstoHouck, whodidnotreturnphonecallsfromthe CoastalPoint,insteadsendingouta statementfromtheTowninthenews release.

“TheTownofOceanViewhasreviewedaletterpresentedthisweekby theAmericanCivilLibertiesUnionaddressingOrdinanceNo.405withthe townsolicitorandexpressesitsappreciationfortheoutreachandopinions sharedinconnectiontherewith,”there-

derscan’tstayon-hand,closetotheapparatus—theystillhavetodriveto Station2.AndStation2certainlyisn’t equippedforamajorstorm,soallpersonnellaunchfromStation1duringextreme-weatherevents,eventoreachthe coastalcommunities.

Additionally,beachtrafficseems heaviertodaythanever.

“Youevertriedtogetdownthereon aweekendinsummer?…Evenasvolunteers,inthesummertime,Ican’tget to thestationtogetthefiretruckout!” Emergencyresponsetimesincrease byuptosevenminutesduringthesummer,hesaid.

“Ifyou’rehavingaheartattackand havingtoaddsevenminutes,that’sthe differencebetweenlifeanddeath,so

lease said.“Ordinance405wasenacted toestablishapermittingprocessfor FirstAmendmentassembliesonTownownedpropertyinordertopromotethe generalhealth,safetyandwelfareofthe community.

“TheordinancewasadoptedinJuly aftermovingthroughafullpublic process,includingintroductionandtwo publichearings,atwhichnoaspectof theordinancewascontestedbyanyone, includingtheACLU.Notwithstanding thepublicprocessalreadyconducted,it’s currentlyourunderstandingthatthe processtorepealanordinanceshould followthesamepathofadoptingone, includingintroduction,firstandsecond readingwithtwopublichearingsanda

thisstationwillgiveusthecapabilityto addmorepaidstaffthere.”

WhatisthealternativeiftheRVFC cannotraisethemoneyfortheexpansion?

“Ifit’snotupdated,thecommunity’s gonnasuffer,”Mageesaid.“Yes,itwould beverydetrimental…butwe’regoing to makeithappen,becauseit’sourjob toprovidefireandEMSservicetothat area.Ofcourse,wewouldlovetohave everybodydonate,butthisstationhasto happen.”Otherwise,hesaid,imagine waitingforanambulancetoarrivefrom BethanyBeachorOceanCity,Md.

“We’rejusttryingto[improve]responsetimesbecause,statistically,the soonerwecangettheretoprovideservice,thebettertheoutcome,”Mageesaid. “We’regrowingvery,veryfast,andwe’re

possiblevote.IfarepealordinanceisintroducedinSeptember,itwouldreach secondreading,publichearingandpossiblevoteinNovember,”thenewsreleasestates.

OnAug.20,ACLUDelawareissued anewsreleasestatingthataletterhad beensentbytheorganizationtoOcean V iewofficialsaskingtheordinancebe “swiftlyrepealedasitviolatesbasicFirst Amendmentrights”becauseit“requires organizerstoapplyforapermitnoless than36hoursbeforeanyeventwith morethan10people,payupto$150in feesandbesubjecttounspecifiedrestrictionsdeterminedbythetownmanager,”anddictatesassemblesbebetween 8a.m.and8p.m.andthatattendeesnot

tr yingtobuildthisstationtocatchup totheneed.”

Peoplecanalsovolunteertobea firefighterorbehind-the-scenesvolunteer,orreceivepaidtrainingtobecomea careerEMT.

Creativedonationswelcomed

Thegroundbreakingfortheexpansionisexpectedinthespringof2026, withthenewbuildingonthewestern lot,stormwatermanagementonthe easternlot,andthentheoldbuilding torndownforaparkinglotinthemiddle.Itisanapproximately$5million project.

wearmasks.

“Requiring36-hournoticewithno exceptionslimitsthepublic’sabilityto respondtofast-breakingnewsandcurrentevents.Thereisalsoalong-standingU.S.SupremeCourtprecedent protectingtherightofprotestersto maintaintheirprivacyandanonymity bywearingfacecoveringsormasks,” JaredSilberglied,ACLUlegalfellow, statedintherelease.

“Thisordinanceisanobviousand unconstitutionalattempttosilenceprotestersbycreatingburdensomerestrictionsontheirspeechandassembly. Introducingadministrativehoopsfor people tojumpthrough,ontopoffinancialobligationswithvaguefees,is nothonoringtheFirstAmendment rightsofthepeopleofOceanView. Peopleshouldbeabletoexpressthemselvespubliclywithoutthiskindofinterference.”

Thisweek,Silbergliedtoldthe CoastalPointthattheACLUwas pleasedOceanViewofficials“brought suchswiftattentiontothematterand statedtheircommitmenttomakingsure theyarerespectingFirstAmendment rights ofthepeoplewholiveinOcean View,butwearedefinitelygoingtostill monitortheprocessandwewillconsult withanyonewhowantstoconsultwith us.”

HesaidtheACLUgotinvolvedafter thematterwasbroughttotheorganization’sattentionbutnotbecauseofaparticularassembly.

“Peopleneedtobeabletohavethe righttoassemblequicklytoanylatebreakingnewsevent.Havinganordinancethatrequirespeopletowaiteven 36hoursbeforetheycanhaveanevent preventspeoplefrombeingabletorapidlyreacttobreakingnews,asistheir right,andalsochargingfeesofhigh amountswillprohibitpeoplewhocan’t affordthosefeesfrombeingabletouse therightstheyareentitledto,”hesaid.

SilbergliedsaidtheACLUof DelawarealsogotinvolvedwithasimilarcomplaintaboutanassemblysomeonewantedtohaveattheTubman GarrettRiverfrontParkinWilmington aboutayearago.

StoneHouseholdingopenhousesonhelpingthehomeless

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Threeopen-houseeventsarescheduledattheStoneHouseat15N.PennsylvaniaAvenueinBethanyBeachfor thoseinterestedinobtaininginformationaboutvolunteeringtohelpthe homelessthiswinter.

Theywillbeheldfrom5to7p.m.on Thursday,Sept.18;Tuesday,Oct.14; andThursday,Nov.13,accordingto KathrynAlbanwho,withherhusband, Miguel,operateLoveINCofMid-Delmarva.

Albansaidthatwhenwinterstorms werepredictedlastJanuary,LoveINC —theinitialsstandingfor“inthename ofChrist”—andBethanyBeachChristianChurch“sprangintoaction.”

“Together,theyquicklyassembledan

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“Wewillbeoperationalthewhole time,”Mageesaid.

TheRoxanaVolunteerFireCompanywasfounded65yearsago,in1960. Thesecondlocationwasaddedin1989, coincidentallywhenMagee’sownfather wasRVFCpresident.

“TheRoxanaFireCompanyhas proudlyservedourcommunity,re-

emergencymen’sCodePurpleshelter forunhousedneighborsfromacrossthe county.Becausethesitewasalicensed camp,theseneighborswereabletostay untiltheendofCodePurpleonMarch 15.Fromthiseffort,severalmenfound jobs,securedhousingorreconnected withfamily.Thiswinter,thepartnership planstosupportuptosevenmenin transition,eachworkingcloselywith LoveINC’scasemanagementteamto developtheirpathforward,”Albansaid.

ShesaidLoveINCneedsindividuals, groupsandorganizationstosupportthe ministrybyoverseeingfundraisingand donations.Volunteersareneededtoprovidemealstosevenneighbors,transportationfromBethanyBeachto RehobothBeachfromDec.1toMarch 15,andforovernightrelief.Donations ofbedding,sleepingbags,hats,gloves

spondingtofires,medicalemergencies anddisasters24/7,drivenbythededicationofourvolunteers,”statestheirwebsite.“Everycontributionbringsusone stepclosertoasafer,better-equipped department.”

InDelaware,eachfirecompanyisan independententitythatreceivessome governmentfundingbutfundraises heavilytomaintaintheirequipmentand servicelevels.Mostfirefightersarevolunteers,whilemedicalrespondersare

andhand-warmerscanbemadeduring thetours,whicharefreeandopentothe public.Lightrefreshmentswillbeavailable,andspeakerswillprovideinformationaboutservicesandneeds.

“Wewanttogetthecommunityof BethanyBeachengagedinwhatistakingplaceforthehomelesspopulation,” Albansaid,addingthatCodePurpleindicateshomelessness.

“Thesetoursaresolelyinformational, togivepeopletheopportunitytodonate monetaryorin-kinddonations.Bethany Beach ChristianChurchhastakenon theresponsibilityofopeningoneoftheir buildingstothehomeless,forsevenindividuals.MostofourCodePurplesites areopenintheevenings,butBethany Beachisopenallyear.

“BethanyBeachcanhousesevenindividualsfromDec.1untiltheendof

paidstaff.

Auxiliariesareoftenseparateentities (underthefirecompanyumbrella) whosemissionistofundraiseforand supportthefirecompany.

Firecompaniesworkwiththeir neighboringfirecompaniesbecause they’realltryingtoaccomplishthesame thing—andthoseneighborswillberespondingtothesameemergencieswhen timesaretough.Roxanahasevenlent theMillvilleVFCafiretruckduringan equipmentshortage,soMillvillecould continuerespondingtotheirdistrict’s emergencies.

Fundraisingisaregularneed,sothis capitalcampaignisjustonepieceofthe pie.Firecompaniesoftenhostfundraisersyear-roundforvariousneeds.Forinstance,theRoxanaVFCjustboughta $900,000-plus firetrucktohelpreplace partofanagingfleet.

March.Duringthattime,theyarerequiredtoworkwithLoveINC’scase managerstosetgoalsso,bytheendof March,wedesireforthemnottobe homelessbuttospendthistimewhile theyhaveshelterandaccesstoacase managersotheycangetaplacetolive,” shesaid.

“Therearealotofareasinthe UnitedStatesthatoperateCodePurple facilities.LoveINCoverseesitinSussex County,butitnotbasedonthetemperatureoutside.Regardlessofthetemperature,werunfromDecembertoMarch,” shesaid.

LoveINCservesthehomelessand thosewhocouldbecomehomeless.Duringthepasttwoandahalfyears,theorganizationhashelped60peoplemove fromhomelessnesstohavingplacesto live,Albansaid.

liketohelpus,doadine-and-donate,or there’sanyindividualsouttherethat wouldliketohelpusmonetarily,we’re opentotalkingtothemtoseewhat worksforthem.”

“Ifthere’ssomebodyinthecommunitythatenjoysfundraising,meeting people,weareopentoideas,”Magee said.“Attheendoftheday…thisisthe community’sfiredepartment.”

Communitymemberscanlookfor theRVFCgolftournamentinOctober,crawfishboilinMay,monthly friedchickendinnersandmore.Even thelocalChamberofCommerceis hostingamixeratthefirehallonSept. 25forthebusinesscommunity.Events arepostedontheRVFCwebsiteand socialmedia.Annualambulancesubscriptionsarealsoavailabletohouseholds.

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RVFCleaderswelcomecashdonations,buttheyarealsoencouragingdialogueandideas.Theyhopethepublic willparticipateinaconvenientway, whetherit’saquickonlinedonationor discussingalong-termgivingplan.

“Wewanttointeractwiththecommunity,haveagoodrelationship,” Mageesaid.“We’relookingforpartners, soifthere’sanybusinessesthatwould

The RoxanaFVCscoredfairlywell ina2025SussexCountystudyoffire companies’fiscalresponsibility(by FACETSConsulting).

Learnmoreatwww.roxana90.comor call(302)436-2300.

TheRoxanaVolunteerFireCompanyisbasedat35943ZionChurch Road,Frankford.Roxana’sStation2is locatedat36855LighthouseRoad,Selbyville.

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Including Local Arts & Crafters Flea Market Fridays are coming to The FlutterBy House! And here’s the exciting part - we’ll be hosting Flea Market Fridays every Friday after that until further notice! Discover vintage treasures, handmade crafts & great deals from local vendors. Vendor Booths are Free! Don’t Miss Out!

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Aswecometotheunofficialendtothesummerseason,wefeel compelledtoofferareminder:Makeyourmemoriesgoodones.

Thoughtraffichasslowedthelastfewweeksasschoolshave openedandtakenawayagoodnumberofouryoungvisitorsand theirfamilies,thereisstillplentyofdangerlurkingthatcould makeyourstayatthebeachonetoremember,butnotforgood reasons.

OnSunday,atabout4:45p.m.,aMillsboromanreportedlyran intoabicyclistwithhisvehicleonGarfieldParkway.Insteadof stoppingtoprovideassistanceorcallforfirst-responders,police saidthemanleftthescene.OceanViewpolicespottedthesuspect ashorttimelater,madethearrestandchargedhimwithdriving undertheinfluence,leavingthesceneofacollisionresultingininjury,drivingavehicleonasidewalkorbikepathandfailuretoreportacollisioninvolvingalcoholordrugs,accordingtopolice.

OnTuesday,justafter7a.m.,anotherpersonwasstruckbya car—thistimea72-year-oldOceanViewmanwhowascrossingCentralAvenueon Route26.Accordingtopolice,a28-yearoldDagsborowomanwasmakingtheturnandstruckthe pedestrian.

“Thevictimtoldmehehadhisearbudsin,buthesaidhehad hismusicturneddownwhilehewascrossing,”saidCpl.Brian CasellioftheOceanViewPoliceDepartment.“Bevigilantin theseintersections.Itisstillsummertime.Itisslowlywinding down,butit’sstillsummer,sobecareful.”

Please,dopayattentiontothatpart.Yes,itisslowingdown. Yes,we’reall atthebeachtryingtoliveourbestlives.Butitisimperativethatwekeepourwitsaboutus,payattentiontooursurroundingsandmakeourSummer2025memoriesgoodones. Finishstrong,andfinishsafe.

Let’smaybenothavecelebritiesruleourlives

TravisKelceandTaylorSwiftdecidedthisweekto...

Yeah,I’mnotdoingthis.I’llleteverybodyelsewithakeyboard andadreamdiveintothattopic.I’mstickingwithsomethingsafe thisweek—likereligionorabortionrights.

It’skindofcrazyhowinfatuatedwearewithcelebrities,isn’tit?I mean,likeBillyJoelfamouslysaid,wedidn’tstartthefire.People havebeenobsessedwiththerichandfamoussinceGenghisKhan startedsharinghisfavoriteappetizersonFacebook,anditonly pickedupwithLizzieBorden’s“HotGirlSummer1881”onInstagram.Ifthe“chosenones”sayordosomething,well,thensomething veryimportantjusttookplace,andweallbettertakenote.

It’sdefinitelyintensifiedovertime,andsocialmedianodoubt playsapart.Wehavedirectaccesstopeople nowandcan“hear”directlyfromthem. Theychoosethenarrativenowonwhatgets digestedbytheirfansforthemostpart,and Ifeellikeregularfolksjustfeeladeeper connectiontothemthaneverbefore.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

And,likeIsaid,peoplehavelongbeen fascinatedbythefamous.I’mofanage wherealotofgirlsIwenttoschoolwithworelegwarmerslike OliviaNewtonJohnandthedancersinFlashdance,beforegraduatingtoastyleofrubberbracelets,laceglovesandcrucifixnecklaces,a laMadonna.I’mnotwantingtolimitthistojustthegirls,tobefair. IoncewentintoabarbershopwithapictureofformerChicago BearsquarterbackJimMcMahonandaskedforthathaircut.

Oh,whatI’dgivenowtoaskforanykindofhaircut.

justdon’treallycare.Itwon’timpactmyfeelingsonGazaortariffs orwindfarmsorwhoshouldbeallowedtomarrywho.

I’mnotcompletelynaive.Iknowthatpeopleplatformthese celebritiesbecausecelebritiesbringeyes,andeyesbringmoney.But thereasontheybringsomanyeyesisbecauseweareobsessedwith everythingtheyaredoing.Isitachicken-or-eggthing?Notreally.I findithardtobelievethatTaylorSwiftbecamefamousbecauseof herpoliticalbeliefs,asmuchasIthinkTaylorSwiftbecamefamous becauseofhermusic,andnowpeoplecareabouttherest.

Andthisisn’taboutthemhavingto“shutupanddribble,”as LauraIngrahamsaidaboutNBAplayerLeBronJamesweighingin withhispoliticalbeliefs.They’reallowedto,justasmuchasyouand IngrahamandIam.Myproblemfallsinthe amplificationoftheiropinions,asiftheyare moreimportantthantherestofcivilization’s.

Andthat’snotnecessarilytheirdoing. It’sours.Wearetheonesthathangonevery wordtheysayand“whiteknight”themon socialmediawhensomeonehastheaudacity tocriticizethemoveranything.

Andtheothersideisequallyaszany—youknow,theoneswho despiseeverythingcelebritiesdoorsay.TakeSwiftandKelce,forinstance.Peoplegetgenuinelyangrywhenthetelevisioncameraspan toherduringChiefs’games.

“WhydoIhavetokeepseeingTaylorSwiftduringthefootball game?Ihateher.”

But,likemyhairline,I’veleftmyfascinationwithcelebritiesin thepast.Therearestillplenty ofactors,musiciansandathletesthatI greatlyadmire,andI’msuretowatchtheirmovies,listentotheir musicandwatchthemonthefieldofplayeverychanceIget.

ButIdon’tcarewhatRobertDeNiroateforbreakfast,orwhat kindofcatEricClaptonhasorwhichcandidateLamarJacksonis backingforthepresidency.YeteverytimeIturnonatalkshow,Isee ScottBaioorChrisEvansorKidRockorBruceSpringsteentelling mehowIshouldfeelorthink.

Look,ifI’minthemarketforaRollsRoyceorwanttolearn moreaboutwhattolookforwhenhiringapersonalassistantformy personalassistant’spersonalassistant,I’lllisten.ButIreallydon’t needChachiorCaptainAmericatellingmeaboutreal-lifeproblemsorsolutions.It’snotthatthey’renotallowedtohavethem,I

Well,aswesaidbefore,celebritiesbringeyes.Youdon’tthinkthe peopleatthetelevisionnetworksunderstandthis?It’salltheyunderstand.And,anyway,whydoyoucaresomuchaboutthis?

Celebritiescanbringtheglitzandglamourtoeveryeventand placetheygo,andthat’skindoffun.Mostofthemachievedthisstatusbecauseoftheirraregiftsinthefieldsinwhichtheyshine,and thatdoesmaketheworldabetterplace.

Butwehaveto“keepthemoutofthekitchen,”asmydadwould sayaboutdistractions.Iftheircomingsandgoingsareactuallyimpactingyourday-to-daylifeoryouremotionalormentalwellbeing, well,it’sgonetoofar,don’tyouthink?

Besides,youguysarewastingyourenergy.Mydaughtertellsme weneedtofocusmoreonBillieEilishandlessonTaylorSw ButIdigress.

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GuestColumn Hardimansharesnotesongettingolder

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Whendidwestarttalkingabout medicalissuesasaregulartopicofconversationatdinnerwithfriends?We nowtalkaboutknees,hips,backs,heart issues,memorylapses,eyesight,arthritis andotherailments.Therewillberelated discussionsofsymptoms,tests,treatmentsandprescriptions,maybewrappingupwithevaluationsofdoctors, dentists,medicalstaffandhospitals. Then it’stimeforthedinnercheck,and everyonegoeshomehappy.

Therearelimits.Wedon’ttalkabout colonoscopies,prostateexamsandsubjectslikethatatdinner.Theytendtoaffecttheappetiteofthesensitive.

Idon’trememberwhentheregular medicalconversationsstarted.Butone eveningwhilewewerehavingdinnerat Armand’s,itoccurredtome(Idon’t wanttosaybrilliantly)thatweweregettingolder.Notold,butolder.Things werejustbreakingdown.Likeavehicle past itswarranty.

SoIlookedforadvicefromexperts onagingandthehumancondition,in-

cludinghumorcolumnistsGeneWeingartenandDaveBarry,andthemost knowledgeablesourceIknow,George Burns.Hisnationalbestseller,“Howto LivetoBe100,orMore,”isorshould beonthereferenceshelfofeverygeriatricspecialist.Orspecialistingeriatric care.

Hereissomeofthevaluableinformationinmyresearchnotes.Bythe way,thisisnotartificialintelligence. Limited yes,butnotartificial.Asamatteroffact,mostrecordsarenotdigitizedforAIsearches.Untiltheyare, archiveresearchandwritingstillrequiresarealperson.(Justalittledigression.)

Ibetterstartwithmemorylapses.It’s likethatpoemaboutforgetfulnessby BillyCollins: Thenameoftheauthorisfirsttogo, Followedobedientlybythetitle,the plot, Theheartbreakingconclusion,the entirenovel, Whichsuddenlybecomesoneyou haveneverread, Neverevenheardof.

Asif,onebyone,thememoriesyou

usedtoharbor

Decidedtoretiretothesouthern hemisphereofthebrain. GeneWeingarten,inanarticleinthe WashingtonPost,offeredthishelpful memoryadvice:

Ifyou’rewalkingoutofthehouse andnoticeyou’renotwearingpants, don’tassumeit’sadream.Gobackinsideandcheck.

Beforeyougointoaroom,always writedownwhyyou’regoing.

Torememberwhereyouputthings youwanttofindagain,likekeys,put them onthetoiletseat.

Neveraskanyone“Whoareyou?”in caseit’soneofyourchildrencomingto checkonyou.

Here’stheupside.AsMarkTwain found:“TheolderIget,themoreclearly Irememberthingsthatneverhappened.”Thatworksforme.

Ondoctors,DaveBarry,nowinhis late70s,sayshehasenoughdoctorsto formasoftballteam.Thatseemslikea lot.Ihavethreegreatdoctor-nurse teams:aprimarycareteaminMillville, nearFox’sPizzaDen;anophthalmologist inLewesnearPaneraBread;anda

dermatologistrightnextdoortothe StationonKingsbakeryandsandwich shop.

Locationisveryimportantinchoosingandschedulingmedicalcare.That’s whyIhaven’tyetfoundahearingspecialist,whichsomeonetoldmeIreally need.

Inhisbook,GeorgeBurnsprovidesa lotofpracticaladviceongettingolder:

•Exercise(moderation)

•Eating(moderation)

•Worry.It’snotgoodforyour health.Hisexperienceindealingwith allthedepressing,thesky-is-falling newswereadandhearabouteveryday isthatifit’sbeyondyourcontrol,ifyou can’tdoanythingaboutit,there’sno pointworryingaboutit.Changethe mentalchannel,turnthepage.

•Attitude.OnetipGeorgeoffersfor apositive,cheerfulattitudeistospend moretimewithyoungerpeople.That’sa challengeinBethanyBeach,becausethe averageageis88.Justkidding.It’sonly 68.(Doesn’tthatsoundbetter?)Forme, I’mhappyandgratefulforthewonder-

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Readerweighsin onTown’sordinance

Iamahomeownerwholiveswithin theOceanViewZIPcodeinSussex County.IamconcernedaboutwhatI recentlylearnedaboutOrdinanceNo. 405thatwascreatedbytheOceanView MayorandTownCouncilfromaresponseletterfromtheACLU-DE.

Inarecent“pressrelease”itisstated thatOrdinanceNo.495wasadoptedon July8ththroughafullpublicprocess andthathereweretwofullpublichearings.

Wherewasthispressreleasepublished?Pleasecitethepublication.How manypeoplewerenotifiedandhow manypeopleattended?Pleasepublish

thenumbers.

OrdinanceNo.405imposesunconstitutionalandunreasonabletime,place andmannerrestrictionsnotonlyon communityorganizersandprotesters buttothepeoplewholivehereand workhere.Itinfringesoneveryone’s righttofreespeech.

“Congressshallmakenolawrespectinganestablishmentofreligion,orprohibitingthefreeexercisethereof;or abridgingthefreedomofspeech,orof thepress;ortherightofthepeople peaceablytoassemble,andtopetition theGovernmentforaredressofgrievances.”

Anordinancethatplacestimerestrictionsonapplyingforapermittoassemble,imposesfeesbetween$100and $150forapermittomakeaFirst Amendmentassemblysubjecttounspecifiedrestrictionsdeterminedbythe townmanagerandchiefofpolice.Allof therestrictions,36-hournotice,feesof $100-150,arealsoburdensomeandare explicitlydesignedtodiscourageand addburdentothosewhohavetheright tofreespeech.Plus,prohibitingthe wearingofmasksorfacecoveringsviolatestheSupremeCourtprecedent whichrecognizesprivacyand anonymitythatisprotectedbytheFirst Amendment.

Thisordinancehasnothingtodo with“thegeneralhealth,safetyandwelfareofthecommunity.”Thereasonbehinditisnosecret.TheOceanView mayor,thetownmanagerandcouncil

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fulfriendswehave.Weunderstandeach other.

ThenGeorgeaddsthesewordsof wisdom:“Ifallelsefails,trydoing somethingniceforsomeonewho doesn’texpectit.You’llbesurprisedhow goodyoufeel.”That’sthewonderof kindness.WeshouldlistentoGeorge onthis.HewentontoacelestialbookingwithGraciewhenhewas100years oldandplayedGodintwohitmovies whilehewashere.

Therearetwomorebitsofwisdom inmynotesaboutagingandenjoying lifeeveryday,evenwiththeailmentswe talk about.ThefirstisanotherquoteattributedtoMarkTwain:“Ageisanissue ofmindovermatter.Ifyoudon’tmind, itdoesn’tmatter.”Theotherisfrom GeorgeBernardShaw,whowasstill writingplayswhenhewas93:“We don’tstoplaughingwhenwegrowold. Wegrowoldwhenwestoplaughing.” Wordstoliveby.

Withthosethoughts,I’llwrapthis up,wishingeveryoneahealthyandenjoyablerestofthesummer.

Dagsboro-areamanarrestedafterroad-rageincident

DelawareStatePolicethisweekarresteda38-year-oldDagsboro-area manfollowingaroad-rageincident thatoccurredonCoastalHighwayin Milton.

Accordingtopolice,onAug.21, around5:57p.m.,DSPtroopersrespondedtoEagleCrestRoadnear CoastalHighwayinMiltonforareportofaroad-rageincidentinvolving

afirearm.

Whentroopersarrived,theysaid, theylearnedthatthevictimwasinvolvedinaroad-rageincidenton CoastalHighwaynorthbound,near EagleCrestRoad,withawhite HondaPilot.

Duringtheincident,thedriverof theHonda,lateridentifiedasJoshua Vickers,38,ofDagsboro,yelledand

notreplaced.

membershaveobservedthepeopleexercisingtheirrightstofreespeech, whichisallowedbylawinthestateof Delaware,peacefullyprotestingwithin thetownlimitsofBethanyBeach.This ordinanceissendingamessagetothe communityofOceanViewandallof SussexCountythattheelectedofficials willdowhateverittakestocreatebarriersandafinancialburdenwiththe threatofarresttothosewhochooseto standonasidewalkandholdasignexercisingtheirrighttofreespeech.

I amaskingthatthemayor,thetown councilandthetownmanagerceasethe unconstitutionallimitprotectedspeech inpublicspaceswithOrdinanceNo. 405.

Thisordinancedoesnotneedbeto bere-written.Itneedstoberepealed,

Everyonewhocaresabouttheir rightsandtheircommunityneedstoattendthetowncouncilmeetingonSept. 9at3p.m.

AngelaPierce OceanView

Anothervoiceon OceanViewordinance

Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterwas addressedtothemayor,towncouncil,town managerandpolicechiefofOceanView, andwassenttotheCoastalPointforpublication.

Belowistheactualwordingfromthe FirstAmendmentoftheU.S.Constitution,whichyouhaveeitherforgottenor havechosentodisregard:

“Congressshallmakenolawrespectinganestablishmentofreligion,orprohibitingthefreeexercisethereof;or

allegedlypointedafirearmatthevictim.

Ashorttimelater,trooperslocated theHondaandVickersatHudson FieldsonEagleCrestRoad.Hewas detainedwithoutincident.

DuringasearchoftheHonda, troopersfounda9mmhandguninthe glovecompartment,aswellasa12gaugeshotgunandtwo.22caliberrifles. Vickerswasarrestedandtakento Troop7,wherehewaschargedwith PossessionofaFirearmDuringthe CommissionofaFelony(afelony), CarryingaConcealedDeadly Weapon—Firearm(afelony),AggravatedMenacing(afelony)andOvertaking/PassingontheRight.Hewas releasedona$30,100unsecuredbond.

abridgingthefreedomofspeech,orof thepress;ortherightofthepeople peaceablytoassemble,andtopetition the Governmentforaredressofgrievances.”

OntheTown’swebsite,thesynopsis ofrecentlyadoptedOrdinance405 states,“Thepurposeofthisordinanceis toadoptreasonabletime,placeand mannerrestrictionsonFirstAmendmentAssembliesthe[sic]occurin TownParksandonTownPropertyto protectpublicsafetyandminimizing [sic]communitydisruptionwhilepreservingtherightsandfreedomsofall citizenstoexercisetheirFirstAmendment right[sic].”

Inlightofthefactthattheordinance placestimerestrictionsonapplyingfor apermittoassemble,imposesfeesbetween$100and$150forapermittoassemble,andmakesaFirstAmendment assemblysubjecttounspecifiedrestric-

tionsdeterminedbythetownmanager andchiefofpolice,I’dliketosuggesta differentsynopsis:“Ordinance405 grantstotheGovernmentoftheTown ofOceanViewfullcontroloverwho mayexercisetheirFirstAmendment rights andmakesiteasierfortheTown todenysomeOceanViewresidentsthe abilitytovoicetheiropinionsfreelyand assemblepeacefully.”

DoyouthinktheTownofOcean Viewisn’tboundbytheU.S.Constitution?Didyouthinkpeoplewouldn’tnoticeyourblatantpower-graborwould simplyremainquiet?Wrongandwrong. Shame.On.You.

Thankyouforgivingmeareasonto appreciatethat(1)Idon’tliveinOcean Viewand(2)mymonthlycontribution totheACLUofDelawareismoney well-spent.

SandiRoberts SouthBethany

Home Decor & Gifts

DelawarelaunchesBlueEnvelopeProgram

DelawarehaslaunchedtheBlueEnvelopeProgram,anewstatewidecommunityinitiativedesignedtohelp driverswithautismandotherdisabilitiesnavigateinteractionswithlawenforcementmoreconfidentlyandsafely.

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TheBlueEnvelopeProgramisatool thatdriverscankeepintheirvehiclesto storeimportantdocuments,suchas theirdriver’slicense,registrationandinsurance.Italsoincludesclearcommunicationtipsforofficers,instructionsfor drivers,andspacetolistemergencycontactinformationandmedicalconditions thatmayimpactbehaviororresponses.

TheUniversityofDelawareCenter forDisabilitiesStudiesreviewedand approvedtheenvelope’scontentanddesigntoensureitisinclusiveandaccessibletothedisabilitycommunity.

“Thisprogramisanotherexampleof howDelawarelawenforcementis adaptingtomeetthediverseneedsof ourcommunities,”saidCol.WilliamD. Crotty,superintendentoftheDelaware StatePolice.“TheBlueEnvelopeProgramhelpspreventmisunderstandings andensuresasaferexperienceforeveryoneinvolvedinatrafficstop.”

“TheDelawareAssociationof ChiefsofPoliceisproudtojointhe DelawareStatePolice,Universityof DelawareCenterforDisabilitiesStudies,DelawareOfficeofHighwaySafety

andDelawareDivisionofMotorVehiclesinsupportingtheBlueEnvelope Program,”saidChiefRichardMcCabe, presidentoftheDelawareAssociation ofChiefsofPolice.

“Thisfreeinitiativeisdesignedto fostersafe,clear,andrespectfulcommunicationbetweenlawenforcementofficersanddriverswithautismandother disabilities.Byprovidingasimple,visibletoolthatcanbeusedduringtraffic stopsorroadsideencounters,theprogramhelpsreducemisunderstandings andencouragespositive,informedinteractions

“TheBlueEnvelopeProgramis available toeveryone,”McCabenoted. “Noqualifyingquestionsareasked,and noidentificationisrequiredtoparticipate.Itisourgoalasanassociationto encourageallDelawarelawenforcement agenciestoparticipateinthisinitiative sothatdriversacrossthestatecanbenefitfromconsistent,supportiveinteractions.”

“Thisprogramisavaluableaddition tootherstatewideinitiativespromoting theinclusionofDelawareanswithdisabilities,”explainedDr.SarahMallory, associatedirectoroftheUniversityof DelawareCenterforDisabilitiesStudies.

Dr.AlishaFletcher,directorofthe DelawareNetworkforExcellencein Autism,added,“Wearepleasedtohave

theopportunitytosupportthestatein learningaboutthisvaluableresource.”

Theenvelopeoutlinesbehaviorsa personmayexhibit,suchasdelayedresponses,lackofeyecontactoruseofa communicationdevice.Italsoprovides quickremindersforfirst-respondersto speak calmly,usesimplelanguage,minimizephysicalcontactandreducebackgroundnoisewheneverpossible.The promptsaredesignedtohelpcreatea safer,moresupportiveinteractionfrom thestart.

DriversarebeingencouragedtoinformtheofficerthattheyhaveaBlue Envelopeandpresentitwhenasked. Theenvelopealsoincludesdo’sand don’tstohelptheinteractiongo smoothly.

TheBlueEnvelopeProgramispart ofanationwideinitiativetopromote understanding,preventmiscommunication,andsupportthesafetyanddignity ofallindividuals.

PeoplecanpickupaBlueEnvelope forDelawareDriversatanyDelaware StatePoliceTroop.Residentsarealso beingencouragedtocontacttheirlocal policeagencytofindoutiftheyareparticipatingintheprogram.Formoreinformation,visittheBlueEnvelope Programsiteat https://dsp.delaware.gov/blue-envelopeprogram/.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MembersofthepedestrianprotectionorganizationSafeFredHudson— whichforthepastseveralyearshasbeen askingthatawalkwaybebuilt“allthe waydownFredHudsonRoadtoRoute 1”—saidthisweekthattheyare“disappointed”tolearnthatthereisaplanto repairthesmallbridgeonFredHudson Roadbutnoplantoconstructawalkwayalongtheroadatthesametime“to ensurethesafetyofourcitizensand tourists.”

RosemaryCarroll,oneofthegroup’s members, toldtheCoastalPointthata walkwaywould“notonlyensuresafety butrelievesomeofthehorrifictraffic congestiononthatroad,aswellasalleviatesomeoftheoverdevelopmentthat isplaguingSussexCounty.”

SafeFredHudsonwasstartedafter twomembersoftheorganizationand oneoftheirgrandchildrenwerestruck bycarswhiletheywerewalkingand bikingtoRoute1,Carrollsaid.

Thegroup’smembers,shesaid,“got theprojectfromMcCoy’sWay—the entrancetotheSaltPondcommunity

—allthewaytotheNorthBeachDrive entrance.Andwehavehadnumerous meetingsandcorrespondencewithSen. HockerandCouncilmanHudson,”she saidofstateSen.GeraldHockerand SussexCountyCouncilmanDoug Hudson.“Theyhavebeenextraordinarilysupportiveandhelpedusobtainthe firstsafetywalkway”butthewalkway stillhasn’tbeenbuilt.

“Ifyouwantthistohappen—and thegovernorissupposedlyintowalking andbikingandpromotinghealth— then makeithappen.Itwouldtake someofthetrafficcongestionoffFred Hudson.Rightnow,youhavetowalk ontheshoulder,andthelanethereisso narrow,”Carrollsaid.

“Isaid,‘Continuethewoodendeckingallthewaydown.…Wedidget something.Wegotpartofthewalkway. …Thepeoplewhowerehitwerehit becauseit’ssonarrow.Iftherewasa thirdlane,likeonRoute26,itwouldbe alotbetter.A4-footwalkway—justso peoplearesafe.Theyhavethemin L ewes,”Carrollsaid.

ShesaidHocker,stateRep.Ronald GrayandHudson“wereallverypositive,butIdon’tknowiftheydon’thave thepowertodoit.Theytoldusalotof differentthings,”shesaid.

ButGraythisweektoldtheCoastal Pointthatthedelayinvolvesadrainage pipethatisindisrepair.

“DelDOTfeelslikeitneedstoberepaired.WithDelDOT,thatmeansa year.Thatdrainagepiperunsnorthand south,andFredHudsonRoadruns acrossit.…Wewanttodoitforthem, but whatDelDOTissoconcerned aboutisDelDOThasaprojecttoreplacethatpipeonFredHudsonRoadin thenextyear,andthemembersofthis groupwantthatpathputinatthesame time.

LindnerannouncescandidacyforDistrict4seat

GreggLindnerhasfiledtorunfor theDistrict4seatinthe2026 DelawareStateHouseofRepresentativeselection.ThedistrictencompassespartsofLewes,Millsboro,Oak Orchard,LongNeckandthePeninsula/PeninsulaLakescommunities. TheseatiscurrentlyheldbyJeff Hilovsky.

Lindner,whoretiredaspresidentof amultinationalmediacompanywith operationsintheU.S.andLatin America,hasdecadesofexperiencein bothbusinessandpublicservice. Whileleadingthemediacompany,he alsoservedforeightyearsasanelected schoolboarddirectorforthe UnionvilleChaddsFordschooldistrict inChesterCounty,Pa.

“Publicpolicyrequiresadifferent approachthanrunningabusiness,”

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“Theydon’tknowwhytheycan’trun apedestrianpathwaybesidetheroadat thesametimewhiletheyaredoingrepairstothatpipe,”hesaidoftheadvocates.“Ifwedon’treplacethepipe withinthenextyear,itmightfailand wewouldhavetoshuttheroadway downbecauseitwouldn’tbesafefor travel.Sotheyhaveanemergencyplan toreplacethepipethatFredHudson Roadgoesacross,”Grayexplained.

“Whenthemembersofthisgroup foundthatwasgoingtohappen,they contactedus,andwecontactedDelDOTaboutsixmonthsagoandasked canwedosomethingtogetthismultiusepathatthesametime,”hesaid.

“Theresponsewastherearewetlands andweneedapermit,anditwillbetwo orthreeyearstogetapermit.Andifwe waitforthat,thepipemightfail.Sen. HockerandIwereabletoputamultiusepath,orsidewalk,goingwestaway fromthatdevelopment,buttheconnectiongoingeastbound.”

ButCarrollsaidthat,whilesheand membersofSafeFredHudson“understand environmentalissues,you’vegot tostartputtingpeople’slivesaheadof that.”

“Ourwholepointisoneofour memberswashitbyacar,andanother onewashitfartherfromheronabike, andanotheronewaswalkinghergrandkidsandshewashit.Soit’simminent danger.Thisisinthepastcoupleof yearspeoplehavebeenhitandseriously injured,”Carrollsaid.

“Theonlytimewe’rereallyhappy” withthesafetyoftheroadforpedestriansandcyclists,shesaid,“isonaSaturday,whenthetrafficissobackedupall thewaytoHocker’sthatyoucanwalk —bumpertobumper.Wewouldliketo seeawalkwayliketheyhaveallover Delaware,likeoneofthosewooden walkways,”Carrollsaid.

saidLindner,aDemocrat.“However, myextensivebackgroundinbusiness leadership,combinedwithmyexperienceasanelectededucationofficial, hasequippedmetostrikeaneffective balance.Recentfederalpoliciesimpactingonallfacetsofspending,includingavailabledollarsforhealth careservices,requiresastaterepresentativewhowillworktirelesslytostand upandimprovethequalityoflifefor allresidentsofRD-4andacross Delaware.”

Lindnerhasidentifiedtherapid growthinSussexCounty—particularlyinRD-4—asoneofthedistrict’smostpressingissues.

“Theconstantdevelopmentis somethingthatallresidentsfeeldaily, andweseethedamagethathasoccurredandwillcontinuetooccurifwe

alldonotworktogether,”Lindner said.“Thisuncheckedgrowthisputtingtremendouspressureonourinfrastructure,includingourschoolsand medicalservices.”

Whileimpactfeescanhelpfinance newconstruction,Lindnersaid,those feesdonotaddressthegrowingoperationalcostswithinthedistrict.Lindnersaidthelocalschoolreferendum processneedsreformtoensurequality educationforchildren.Thecurrent processisantiquated,hesaid.

Lindneralsoplanstofocuson otherissuesthatareincreasinglyaffectingDelawareans,includingenergy needs,affordable-housingshortages, representingtheinterestsandneedsof thoseinmanufacturedhousingcommunities,andrisingfoodinsecurity. Additionally,hesaidheiscommitted

toadvancingconstitutionalamendmentstoprotectvotingrights,reproductivefreedomsandmarriage equalityinDelaware.

“Theserightsarenotguaranteed, andit’scriticalthatwesecurethemfor futuregenerations,”Lindneradded. “Asanelectedofficial,Iwillworkto enshrinetheseprotectionsinourstate constitution.”

Lindnersaidhisearlycampaign launchisacontinuationofhismomentumfromhis2024race.Noting thatmorethan60percentofRD-4’s registeredvotershavemovedtothe districtsince2016,hesaid,“It’stime forchange—onethatreflectsthe evolvingneedsofbothlongtimeand newerresidentsofthedistrict.”

Lindnerandhiswife,Kathy,have fivegrownchildren.

Pedestrianstruck whilecrossingthe roadinOceanView

A72-year-oldOceanViewmanwas struckbyavehiclewhilecrossingCentralAvenueonthemorningofTuesday, Aug.26,OceanViewpolicereported. ThemanwastransportedtoBeebe Healthcareforevaluation,theysaid.

Theincidentoccurredaround7:10 a.m.inacrosswalkasthepedestrianwas walkingonRoute26,onthenorthside ofCentralAvenue.Hewasstruckbya vehiclebeingdrivenbya28-year-old Dagsborowomanwhowastraveling east, makingaleftturn,policesaid.

Thedriverwasnotcharged,andno chargesareexpected,policesaid,adding thatthedriverwasnotundertheinfluenceofdrugsoralcohol.

Thepedestrian,whowastalkingand responsivewhenpolicearrived,“wasin theright,becausehewasusingthe crosswalk,”OVPDCpl.BrianCaselli toldtheCoastalPoint.

“Thevictimtoldmehehadhisearbudsin,buthesaidhehadhismusic turneddownwhilehewascrossing.Be vigilantintheseintersections,”Caselli advised.“Itisstillsummertime.Itis slowlywindingdown,butit’sstillsummer,sobecareful.”

Millsboromancharged inhit-and-run oncyclistinBethany

A41-year-oldMillsboromanwas chargedwithsecond-degreevehicular assault,DUIandrelatedchargesfollowingahit-and-runcollisioninvolvinga cyclistonSunday,Aug.24,onRoute26 inBethanyBeach.

BethanyBeachPolicereportedthat, around4:45p.m.onSunday,Aug.24, ChadJames,41,ofMillsborowasallegedlydrivingavehiclethatstrucka 22-year-oldcyclistinthe600blockof GarfieldParkway(Route26).JamesallegedlyfledwestonRoute26afterthe incident.Thecyclistsufferedminorinjuriesandrefusedmedicaltreatment, policesaid.

Policerespondingtotheincidentinitiateda“beonthelookout,”orBOLO, forthevehicle,whichwassubsequently located.Jameswasthenarrestedand chargedwithdrivingundertheinfluence,leavingthesceneofacollisionresultingininjury,drivingavehicleona sidewalkorbikepath,andfailuretoreportacollisioninvolvingalcoholor drugs.

Hewassubsequentlyreleasedon $500unsecuredbond.

Knowledge is power. Find some every week in the

Governorsignspublicsafetybills

Gov.MattMeyerthisweeksigned 10billsdesignedtostrengthenpublic safetyandimprovecommunityresilienceacrossDelaware.

“Wewillprotectourmostvulnerableneighbors,supportmental health,andexpandaccesstojustice anddignityforeveryresident,”said Meyer.“Thesebillsgetusonestep closertothatreality,savinglivesand supportingsurvivors.”

HouseBill36,sponsoredbystate Rep.EricMorrisonandstateSen. LauraSturgeon,updatesnumerous narrownondiscriminationprovisions acrossstatecodesotheymatch Delaware’sbroaderprotections,clarifyingcoveredclassesanddefinitions withoutchangingsubstantiverights.

“It’sneverbeenmoreimportantto protectandsupportcommunities thatfacediscrimination—notjust withourwords,butwithpurposeful legislativeaction,”saidSturgeon.“I amproudtobeasponsorofHB36, whichensuresallanti-discrimination lawsclearlyapplytothefulllistof protectedclasses.Thisbillclosesexistingloopholesandmakesclearthat discriminationofanyformhasno placeinDelaware.”

HouseBill37,sponsoredbyMorrisonandstateSen.TizzyLockman,

ensuresgovernment-provided,government-fundedorgovernment-supervisedservicesareheldtothesame nondiscriminationstandardsasprivatebusinessesbyrevisingthedefinitionof“placeofpublic accommodation.”

HouseBill54,sponsoredbyMorrisonandstateSen.SpirosMantzavinos,aswellasHouseSpeaker MelissaMinorBrown,establishesa statewideOfficeofSuicidePreventionwithinDHSStocoordinatepreventionefforts,dataandbest practicesacrossagenciesandcommunities.

“Wehavemadestridesinour statetoincreaseaccesstomental healthservicesandpreventindividualsfromtakingtheirownlives.But wehaveoverlookedaclearopportunitytodomore,”saidMorrison.

“WiththesigningofHB54intolaw, all50statesnowhaveastate-level officededicatedtopreventingsuicide,orcomparableservices.

“Wewerethelaststateinthenationtoimplementthissimplebuteffectivemeasuretocoordinate statewidesuicidepreventionefforts, andwewillnowhavemoreopportunitiestogainabetterunderstanding overtimeonhowtoimproveour

strategiesmovingforward.Thisofficewillsavelives,andIcouldnotbe moregratefultohavehadahandin itscreation.”

“Enactingthislegislationwillsave lives,”saidMantzavinos.“EstablishinganOfficeofSuicidePreventions putsDelawareinalignmentwith everyotherstateinthenationand establishesacentralized,comprehensivepathforwardforsupportingour neighborsincrisis.”

HouseBill129,sponsoredbystate Rep.CyndieRomerandstateSen. MariePinkney,giveskidswhose casesstayinSuperiorCourttheright totakeapleaandthenappealthat decisiontotheDelawareSupreme Courtwithin30days.Italsoclears upwhichcourthandlesthecaseif thedecisiongetsoverturned.

“Whilewealwaysdoourbestto preventtheworst-casescenarioand protecteveryresidentfromharm,the sadrealityisthattherearemanyvictimsofcrimesinDelaware—and theirtraumadoesn’tstopwhenthe incidentdoes,”saidRomer.“Byupdatingandmodernizingdifferent processesinourcriminaljusticesystemandincreasingsafetyandconfi-

dentialityprovisionsforvictimsof crimes,wearehelpingtoensurethat theroadtojusticeandpeaceisnot longandpainfulforDelawareans whohavesufferedenough.”

HouseBill154,sponsoredbystate Rep.MaraGormanandLockman, protectsnonprofitsandlawenforcementagenciesfrombeingsuedif theygiveoutnewgunsafesorsafety devices—solongastheitemsare unopenedandintheiroriginalpackaging,andgivenwithasafe-storage orgun-safetypamphlet.

“Byprovidingimmunityfornonprofitswhendistributingunopened, manufacturer-packagedgun-safety deviceswithgun-safetypamphlets, HB154helpstopromoteaculture ofsafeandresponsiblegunowner-

shipinDelaware,”saidGorman. “CreatingaDelawarewhereevery citizencanlivesafelyandwithout thefearofgunviolencehasbeena decades-longgoalofmine,andIam proudthatthefirstpieceoflegislationIeverintroducedintheHouse ofRepresentativescontributestothat goal.”

HouseBill220,sponsoredbyRep. DebraHeffernanandLockman,requirespoliceofficerstothinktwice beforearrestingcertainfirst-time youngoffenders—specificallyfor minoroffenses,suchastheft,vandalism,trespassing,disorderlyconduct, harassment,graffitiandloitering.

SenateBill17,sponsoredbySenateMajorityWhipBryanTownsend andRomer,modernizestheCrime Victims’BillofRights,updatingdefinitionslikevictim,witnessandrepresentative,andaddssafetyand confidentialityprovisions.Thebill alsostreamlinesremediesandagency responsibilities.

“Aslegislators,oneofourmost fundamentalresponsibilitiesispublic safety.Whenacrimedoesoccur,we mustdomorethanholdtheperpetratoraccountableandseektolearn howtopreventfutureincidents;we mustalsobetheretosupportthevictims.Modernizingandstrengthening theVictims’BillofRightsthrough SenateBill17ensuressurvivorsof violenceandabusearetreatedwith dignityandcompassion,andgivena voiceinthejusticesystem,”said Townsend.“IthankthemanyadvocatesandmembersoftheVictims’ RightTaskForcewhohelpedbring thislegislationtofruition.”

individualsposingadangertothemselvesorothers.

“Commonsensegunlawskeepour communitiesbetterprotectedfrom violenceandtragedy,”saidLockman. “Delaware’sLethalViolenceProtectionOrderlawensuresthatpeople whomaybeatriskofviolenceto themselvesorotherscannotpurchase orpossessafirearm.SenateBill82 expandsonthisprotectionbyincreasingthelengthoftimethatan LVPOcanremaininplace,keeping weaponsoutofthehandsoffolksin crisis.”

SenateBill139,sponsoredbySen. MariePinkneyandRomer,requires law-enforcementagenciestoretain anddocumentbiologicalevidencein sexual-offenseinvestigationsfordefinedperiods,supportingsurvivoraccesstojusticeanddueprocess.

SenateBill73,sponsoredbystate Sen.DariusBrownandstateRep. BillCarson,makesitclearthatonly lawenforcementofficerscanfileto requestanemergencyLethalViolenceProtectiveOrder.Officialssaid thatmatchestheoriginalintentof thelawandensuresaconsistent,fair process—similartohowother emergencygunsafetyordersalready work.

SenateBill82,sponsoredby LockmanandGorman,extendsthe periodoftimethatreliefmaybe grantedunderalethalviolenceprotectiveorderfromoneyeartofive years,tobetterpreventgunaccessby

“SenateBill139putspowerback intothehandsofsurvivorsby strengtheningprotectionsandrights forvictimsofsexualassault,”said Pinkney.“Addressingthelocation, statusandpreservationofbiological evidenceisacriticalstepinensuring thatsurvivorsaretreatedwiththe highestdegreeofcompassion,care andprofessionalismastheynavigate theaftermathofunthinkable trauma.”

PleadealreachedinResortHomesembezzlementcase

ByBethanyHooper OCToday-Dispatch

ABerlin(Md.)womanwhoadmitted tostealingfromaresortbusinesswillface timeinfederalprisonafteragreeingto pleadguiltytowirefraud,aggravated identitytheftandtaxevasion.

LocalattorneySteveRakowreported lastweekthathisclient,TammyBarcus ofBerlin,hadreachedapleadealwith theU.S.Attorney’sOfficeinBaltimore followingacriminalinvestigationinto claimsofembezzlementatBarcus’former placeofemployment,ResortHomes, LLC.

Aspartofthepleadeal,Barcuswillbe responsibleforpayingthebusinessapproximately$1.8millioninrestitution,in additiontothe$550,000debtowedto thegovernmentforfailingtoreportthe

moneyshestoleasincome.Thesentencingguidelinesforheroffensescouldresultinupto61monthsinfederalprison, Rakowsaid.

“Tammywantsherfriends,family,and ResortHomestoknowthatshe’struly remorsefulforheractions,”Rakowsaidin anemailthisweek.“Whatstartedoutas asmallsupplementtoincomeevolved intoanelaborateschemethatshehid fromeveryone.Thistypeofcrimeisthe resultofatypeofaddiction—similarto drugs,alcohol,orgambling.That’snotan excusebutdoesexplainherbehaviorover thecourseof10years.”

LastOctober,ResortHomesfileda civilsuitagainstTammyBarcus,thecompany’sbookkeeper,andherhusband,Ron Barcus,thecompany’stileandmarble subcontractor,allegingthecoupledefraudedthebusinessoutof$1.5million

overthecourseofseveralyears.

ThesuitclaimsthatTammyBarcus wroteunauthorizedpayments—totaling morethan$200,000peryear—toRon Barcusandconcealedthetransactionsas paymentstoothercompanies.

ResortHomesallegesRonBarcushad thenendorsedthefalsifiedchecksand depositedthemintothecouple’sbankaccounts.

Afterdiscoveringaccountingdiscrepancieslastfall,thecompanynotified MarylandStatePolice,whichbeganan investigation.Thelawsuitalsoreports TammyBarcushadconfessedtothe fraudulentactivity,whichwasrecordedby astatetrooper.

edgeofwhatTammywasdoing,”hesaid. “Thatmaybehardtobelieve,butthere aremanystoriesofspouseswhohave livedadoublelifeforyearswithoutthe spousefindingout.Thisisakintothat. Ronandhisbusinesswerejustasmuch victimsasResortHomes.”

Rakowsaidhisclienthasnoprior recordandisfullycooperatingwithfederalofficials.Hesaidshewillentera guilty pleatowirefraud,aggravatedidentitytheftandtaxevasioninfederalcourt onSept.2.

“Onthatdate,she’llalsoremit $100,000tobeginherrestitutionrepayment—fundsthatcamefromthesaleof herhome,”headded.“Sentencingwillbe heldatalaterdatetobedetermined,and, inalllikelihood,she’llreportonherown towhateverfederalprisonshe’sassigned bytheBureauofPrisons.That’sverysimilartohowmostfederal,nonviolentcases arehandled.”

InFebruary,aWorcesterCountyCircuitCourtjudgehaltedproceedingsin thecivilsuitafteritwaslearnedfederal prosecutorswereconsideringcriminal charges.RakownotedthisweekthatRon Barcuswasnotthetargetofanycriminal investigation,andthatTammyBarcus hadtakenfullresponsibilityforheractionsagainstResortHomes.

“Basedontheworkofthefeds,Ronis aninnocentspousewhohadnoknowl-

Withthecriminalmatternowconcluding,Rakowsaidastatushearingin thecivilsuitisscheduledforSept.19. ResortHomes’ownersdeclinedto comment.

6 DAYS

Coolerdaysarecoming,buttheexcitementisheatingupatInlandBays GardenCenter.ThisSeptember,they’ve packedtheircalendarwithhands-on workshops,talksandcreativeprojectsto feedtheinnergardener(andthatcrafty side,too).

“Whetheryou’redreamingofdesigningyourownbackyardoasis,getting festivewithholidaycreations,ordiving deepintotheworldofbonsai,hydrangeasandnativeplants—you’llfind somethingtosparkyourcuriosityand sendyouhomewithskills,ideas,and maybeevenabeautifulcreationin hand,”representativessaid.

Offeringsinclude:

•BonsaiClub:TinyTrees,BigJoy— Wednesday,Sept.3,10a.m.tonoon

“ReadytogetyourZenon?Whether you’rebrandnewtotheartofbonsaior havebeentrimmingtinytreesforyears, ourBonsaiClubistheperfectplaceto growyourpassion—literally.Bring yourcuriosity,questionsandanybonsai babiesyou’reworkingon—we’llprovideinspiration,guidanceandplentyof plant-lovingcamaraderie.”

•The3P’sofHydrangeas:Planting, PruningandPropagation—Michele WalfredandGerriJackson,Saturday, Sept.6,10a.m.tonoon

“Whatspeciesofhydrangeashould bepruned,andwhen?Didyouknow thatpruningatthewrongtimecanresultinnoblooms?Don’tworry!Asfall approaches,youhaven’tmissedany deadlines!Youstillhavetimetostudy whatyouhaveathomeandmarkyour calendarsforpruning(ornot).”

•MakeaLittleHolidayMagicwith the C-GlassSisters—BonnieArtsand KathySiegfried,Friday,Sept.12,10 a.m.tonoon

“Believeitornot,theholidaysare justaroundthecorner—andwhatbetter waytogetinthespiritthanbycrafting

CoastalPoint•Submitted MicheleWalfredwillbeteachingthe3P’sofHydrangeasonSat.,Sept.6,at10a.m.

asweetlittleseaglasstreasureofyour veryown?Joinusforaheartwarming workshopwhereyou’llcreateaframed seaglassmasterpieceusingauthentic beachcombedtreasurescollectedright hereontheDelmarvacoastlinebythe talentedC-GlassSisters!Choosefroma holiday-themeddesignorcoastalunderwaterscene—eitherway,you’ll leavewithaone-of-a-kindkeepsake perfectforgiftingordecoratingyour owncozyspace.”

•PotsofPossibilities!PottingUp AutumnMagic—AlisonSchweiger, Saturday,Sept.13,10a.m.tonoon

“Getcreativewithacontainergarden thatcelebratestheseason—yourway! Bringanoutdoorpot(12inchesor larger)orgrabonefromus,andwe’ll exploreallthefunoptionstogether:autumnannuals,petiteshrubs,hardy perennials,bulbs,pumpkins,gourds— orafabulouscomboofalltheabove!

Whetherit’sforyourfrontsteps,patio, orgardennook,we’llhelpyoumakeit perfect.”

•BackyardBlueprint:ALandscape DesignWorkshop—SusanQuinn, Quinn&AssociatesHorticulture& Design,Saturday,Sept.20,10a.m.to noon

“Turnyouryardintoamasterpiece —oneplantatatime.Getreadytobecomeyourownlandscapedesigner?In thishands-onworkshop,you’lllearn howtomapoutyourgardendreams— fromsunnyborderstoshadynooks! Whetheryou’rereimaginingasmall spaceorplanningafullbackyardrefresh,we’llguideyoustep-by-stepwith tipsonlayout,plantselectionanddesignflow.Bringphotosormeasurementsofyourspace,andleavewitha personalizedgardenplanfullofbeauty andpurpose.”

•PotsofPossibilities:PlantNow,

BloomLater—AlisonSchweiger,Friday,Sept.26,10a.m.tonoon.

“Joinusforacreativeplantingworkshop wherenativeplantstakecenter stage!InPotsofPossibilities,you’lldesignagorgeouscontainergardenthat notonlyaddsbeautynow,butbursts intolifeagaincomespringandearly summer.Ourfeaturednativeplantsare selectedtothriveincontainersandsupportpollinators,birdsandbeneficialinsects.Whetheryou’retuckingyourpot bytheporch,onthepatioorinasunny gardennook,you’llgohomewithasustainablemini-gardenfullofpurpose, promiseandseasonalcharm.”

•FallPlantingforaGloriousSpring Garden—GreggTepper,Saturday, Sept.27,10a.m.tonoon

“Really,fallisforplanting?Youbetit is!Thiscatchymarketingphrasewas createdforareason,andthispresentationwascreatedtofullyexplainwhy. JoinprofessionalhorticulturistGregg Tepperashedelvesintothedo’sandthe don’tsoffallplanting.Learnaboutthe plantsthatbenefitfromthistiming,as wellasthosethatdonot,alongwitheffectiveplantingtipsthatwillprepare youforsuccessandbringyouthewellearnedrewardsofagloriousspringgarden.”

Tepperistheseniorhorticulturistat theArboretumatLaurelHillin Philadelphia,comprisingtwohistoric cemeterypropertiestotaling265acres, whereheco-managesthehorticulture internsandstaff.HehaslecturedextensivelyintheUnitedStates,aswellasthe RoyalBotanicGardensKewandWisleyinGreatBritain.Heisco-authorof the book“Deer-ResistantNativePlants fortheNortheast.”

Spotsfillupfast.Signupatinlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

BySusuFiske SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

ThoseofyouwhoknowmeknowI amobsessedbycertainplants.Don’t laugh—thereareworsethingsout there.Mylatestfixationistheturtlehead(chelone)—specificallychelone lyoniaandcheloneobliqua“TinyTortuga,”whicharepinkturtleheadswith darkfoliage.Iamalwayslookingtofind nativeplantsthataddbeautytomygardenandsupportlocal,nativewildlife, andthesehitthemarkquitenicely.

Ingeneral,theturtleheadsprefer moist soilsinpartialshade(which meansnointenseafternoonsun).The pinkvarietiescantoleratedryerconditions,whichiswhyIamaddingthose tomygarden(Ihatetowater).Iam goingtoaddthemfirsttoadappledshadeareatoaddpopsofcoloramong myiteas,aniseandviburnumshrubs,as wellasabeautifulhardyhibiscusand blue-eyedgrass.

Thesenativebeautieshavemany thingstoendorsethem.Theyarehardy, lowmaintenanceandbloomlaterinthe seasonsoyouhavecontinuingblooms in yourgarden.Also,leavingtheirstems

upoverwintergivesournativeinsectsa placetohibernate.Placingthemunder treesgivescaterpillarsasoftlanding. Thehummingbirdsarealsoabigfanof chelone,andtheBaltimorecheckerspot butterflyneedsthesetosurvive.Since theyattractavarietyofpollinators,they reallyboostyourgarden’sbiodiversity. Anotherplusinmybook:theyaredeerandrabbit-resistant.

Wildlifebenefits:

•LarvalhostplantfortheBaltimore checkerspotbutterflyandbuckeyebutterfly.(TheBaltimorecheckerspotbutterflyisrareandhibernatesoverwinter inthefallenleavesofwhiteturtlehead plants.)

•Attractsavarietyofpollinators, bumblebees,butterfliesandhummingbirds,enhancingbiodiversity.

•Seedssoughtafterbybirds.

•Soilstabilizerandfilterswater,especiallyalongcanals,whichbenefits waterecosystems.

Funfacts:

•NativeAmericansusedchelonefor medicinal uses,foodandasadigestive.

•Chelone,inmythology,wasa

nymphwholivedbyariver.Shewas turnedintoaturtlebecausesherefused toleaveherhousetoattendZeus’wedding.

Companionplants:

•Actaearacemosa(blackcohosh)

•Asclepiasincarnata(swampmilkweed)

•Carex

•Ceanothusamericanus(NewJersey tea)

•Eupatoriumcoelestinum(blue mistflower)

•Eupatoriumperfoliatum(boneset thoroughwort)

•Eutrochium(Joe-Pyeweed)

•Ferns

•Hibiscus(rosemalloworhardy)

•Irisversicolor(flagiris)

•Iteavirginica(sweetspire)

•Juglansnigra(blackwalnut)

•Linderabenzoin(spicebush)

•Liriodendrontulipifera(tulip poplar)

•Monarda(beebalm)

•Packeraaurea(goldenragwort)

•Sisyrinchiumangustifolium(blueeyedgrass)

•Spiraeatomentosa(steeplebush)

•Vernonianoveboracensis(New Yorkironweed)

CHURCH SCHOOL

Unlikelyfriendshipfuelschildren’sbookaboutapupandheravianfriend

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Lilywasahappydog,butshewas kindoflonely.Thereweren’talotof caninefriendsinherneighborhood.

Therewas,however,thisgreat blueheronthatkeptstoppingby Lily’scanal-sidehomeinFenwick Island,whereshelivedwithherhumans,CindyandLeeDeakyne.

Despitetheirdifferences—one beingadog,specificallyaLabrador retriever,andonebeingabig,longleggedbird—thetwoseemedtoget along,well,swimmingly.

“Shewouldneverchasethe heron.”saidCindyDeakyne,Lily’s humanmomwhohasnowturned thestoryofthedogandthebirdinto achildren’sbook,“Lily&Hank:An UnlikelyFriendship.”

“Theywouldjustbeouttherein theyardtogether,”Deakynesaid.

Theheronwaseventuallynamed “Hank” —asin“HankHeron”—by neighborswhowereapparentlybaseballfans.LeeDeakynemadeno bonesaboutthefactthathekept Hankcomingaroundbyfeedinghim smallfish.

“Myhusbandattractedtheheron tocometoouryardaboutsixyears ago,bythrowinglittlebaitfish,and hegotusedtoit.Sohevisitedus everysummer,andthenwhenwe movedherefull-timein2021,he wouldcomealmosteveryday,”except duringthematingseason,when“he woulddisappearforacouple months,”CindyDeakynesaid.

“He’dalwayscomeback,”andLily, who“lovedgoingoutsideandlaying inthesunandplayingwithher balls,”wouldhangoutwithhim.“I thoughtthatwasjustreallysweet andacoolstory,”shesaid.

WhentheDeakyneswereoutof town,neighborswouldmakesure Hankdidn’tmisshisfishtreats.

Thepair’s“f riendship”becamea themeintheDeakyne’slives—so muchsothatCindyDeakynedecidedtowriteachildren’sbookabout itforherthreegrandchildren.

“Itisbasedonalittlebitofatrue story,”shesaid.“Whoknowsifthey actuallytalkedtoeachother?”inreal lifeastheydointhebook,she added.

Thatbookitselfisnowareality, availablethroughAmazonandother nationalbooksellers.Deakynesaid shehopesitwillalsobeavailable sooninlocalstores.

OnSaturday,Aug.30,Deakyne willbethefeaturedreaderatFenwickIsland’sStoryTimeinthePollinatorParkevent.Hostedbythe BarefootGardenersgardenclub,the eventwillalsoincludereadingsof “Sneakers,theSeasideCat”byMargaretWiseBrownand“WhatLives inaShell?”byKathleenWeidner Zoehlfeld.

Deakyne,whograduatedfromIndianRiverHighSchool,movedback toSussexCountyfull-timein2021, afterretiringfromher38-yearcareer withtheDelawareStateHousing Authority.

Shesaidthat,whenshedecidedto writethestoryofLilyandHank, whichisself-published,shefound theprocesschallengingbutultimatelysatisfying.Shefoundone companytoprovidetheillustrations forthebookandanothertopublish itforher.

Sadly,Lilypassedawaysuddenly lastOctober.Hank,Deakynesaid, hasn’tbeenbacktovisitsinceJanuary.

“Weliketothinkhe’svacationing inFlorida,”shesaid.

Deakynesaidthat,afterthePollinatorParkreading,sheplanstocontactareaschoolsaboutreadingthe storyofLilyandHanktoschoolchildren.Recenthandsurgeryhas sidelinedherabit,shesaid,butshe hopestobeginmarketingherbook locally.InadditiontoAmazon,itis currentlyalsoavailableatTarget, WalmartandBarnes&Noblestores, aswellasTheBuzzedWordin OceanCity,Md.

StoryTimeinthePollinatorPark willbeheldat10:30a.m.onSaturday,Aug.30.ThePollinatorParkis locatedatthenorthendofBunting Avenue,onLewesStreet,inFenwick Island.

 

NapacelebratesgrandopeninginGeorgetown

TheGeorgetownChamberofCommercerecentlyheldaribbon-cuttingfor thenewNAPAatitsgrandopening. NAPAcelebratedtheeventwithmusic, barbecuefromLasher’sBBQandaspecialguest,NASCARdriverChrisElliott,signingautographs.

“Welcometoyournewhome, NAPA!”Chamberrepresentativessaid.

Pictured,fromleft,attheNAPAgrand openingareManagerMichaelShaw, DebbieandKevinShort,RegionalManager JonYoung,stateSen.BrianPettyjohn,stateRep.ValerieJonesGiltner, GeorgetownChiefofPoliceRalphHolm, GeorgetownMayorBillWest,FayeWest, SeanandLisaLasher,andDonKellicutt.

SaltLifePipeDreamscelebratesgrandopeningwithribbon-cutting

OnFriday,Aug.22,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithSaltLifePipe Dreamstocelebratetheirgrand openinginSelbyville.Friends,family membersandcommunitymembers wereinattendancetohelpcelebrate.

SaltLifePipeDreamsisavariety storefeaturinglocalvendorsand consignmentgoods,aswellastobaccoproductsandaccessories,and more.Theystockbooks,teas,home décor,tumblercupsandmore,by localartisans,andsupportthelocal creatorcommunity.

TolearnmoreaboutSaltLife PipeDreams,visitthestoreat38475 DupontBoulevard,Selbyville,orcall (302)447-9197.Forstorehours,restockupdatesandmore,findthem onFacebookasSaltLifePipe DreamsLLC.

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercerecentlyheldaribbon-cuttingeventwithSelbyville’sSaltLifePipeDreams.

Operation Trooper

BACKPack Program

Thank you to all residents for contributing to our school supply drive on behalf of the DE State Police. It was a huge success!

Thank You!

The Town of Millville and DE State Police

PlantSalereturns

TheRehobothArtLeagueispreparingforitssecondannualNativePlant Saleandtocelebratetheorganization’s horticulturalheritage.OnSaturday,Sept. 21,from10a.m.to2p.m.,visitorscan spendthedaylearningaboutthebenefits ofplantingnativespeciesandthebeauty ofgardendesign.Theeventisfreeand opentothepublic.

TheRehobothArtLeague’sNative PlantSalewillofferopportunitiestopurchasenativeplantsgrownbylocalnursery partnersBellaTerraandtheInlandBays GardenCenter.

Informationtableswillbestaffedby expertsfromtheDelaware(Sussex County)MasterGardeners,SussexGardeners,theDelawareMasterNaturalist Program,Mt.Cuba,DelawareAudubon Society,theDelawareNativeSpecies Commission,DelawareInvasiveSpecies Council(DISC),DNRECDivisionof WatershedStewardship,Delaware BotanicGardensandothers.

Inadditiontotheplantsale,theday willfeatureaseriesofworkshopsand tourstogiveattendeestheopportunityto learnmoreaboutgardeningandnative species.

At11a.m.,therewillbeafreeclass presentedbyamemberoftheSussex CountyMasterGardenerstointroduce attendeestothebenefitsofnativeplants. At12:30p.m.,stafffromMr.Cubawill hostaclassonnativealternativestoinvasivespecies.Whiletheworkshopsarefree, registrationisrequired,andseatsarelimited.Registerfortheworkshopsatrehobothartleague.org/events.

Therewillbetwoguidedtoursofthe HomesteadGarden,at11a.m.and1p.m. ThispartofRAL’scampuswasdesigned bytheleague’sfounder,LouiseCorkran, in1931,andisstilltruetoitsoriginal colonialrevivaldesign.Abriefvisittothe RAL’snewnativeplantdemonstration gardenwillfollowthetours.

AMasterNaturalistKeystoneTree Walkwilltakeplaceatnoon.Participants canlearnaboutthebenefitsoftreesand takeacloserlookatnativekeystonetrees foundacrosstheartleague’s3.5-acrecampus.Participantswillseesomeoftheinvasiveplantsandtreesfoundthereandthe challengestheypresenttonativespecies.

Patronswillalsohavetheuniqueopportunitytosponsoralimitednumberof birdboxes,createdbyRehobothwoodworkerHurleyWaples,thatwillbeon viewattheevent.Theboxeswillbeplaced aroundtheRALgroundswiththeassistanceoftheDelawareAudubonSociety, tohelpencourageabird-friendlycampus. Sponsorshipforthepermanentfixtures willbeavailablebeginningonthedayof theNativePlantSale.FormoreinformationaboutsponsoringanRALbirdbox, contactjenny@rehobothartleague.org.

Foradditionalinformationaboutthe RAL,itsclasses,memberships,eventsand exhibitions,visitthewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302)227-8408.

DelmarvaChristianSchoolreturnsfor2025-2026schoolyear

DelmarvaChristianSchoolhasofficiallywelcomedstudentsacrossallgrade levels,asnearlysixhundredRoyals steppedintothe2025-2026schoolyear.

Highschoolstudentsreturnedfirst, withnewRoyalsjoiningonAug.12fora half-dayofgames,worshipandicebreakersdesignedtofosterconnection.The followingday,allhighschoolstudents gatheredforakickofffeaturingpraiseand worship,chapelandtheirfirstclassesof theyear.Thedaybeganwithworshipand amessagepointingstudentstoward Christbeforetransitioningintotheyear’s academicjourney.

OnAug.18,studentsfromtheEarly LearningCenterthrougheighthgrade gatheredforBacktoSchoolNight,where theymettheirteachers,andwereableto enjoyfellowshipandfreeKonaIce.Two dayslater,onAug.20,theyreturnedfor theirfirstdayofschool—ahalf-dayfocusedonexcitement,learningandcommunity.

Thisyear,DelmarvaChristianSchool isembracingthetheme“ChristOurCornerstone”(Ephesians2:20-22).The theme,representativessaid,servesasa spiritualanchor,“remindingthecommunity oftheirfoundationinChristand aligningmeaningfullywiththeongoing StrongerTogetherProject,avisiblereminderoftheschoolbeing‘builttogether’ asadwellingplacefortheHolySpirit.”

DelmarvaChristianSchoolprovides Christianeducationtostudentsfromage 2throughGrade12.ThemissionofDelmarvaChristianSchoolis“toproclaim thegospelbypreparingstudentsspiritually,academicallyandphysicallytoknow anddoGod’swillintheirlives.”Formore information,call(302)856-4040orvisit www.delmarvachristian.com.

CoastalPointphotos•Submitted Top,Pre-K4teacherDianeCamper greetsaformerstudentofhersatBack toSchoolNight.Right,FreshmanCapri SenandDirectorofAthleticsMatt McGinnisleadnewstudentsthroughan obstaclecourseduringnew-studentorientation.

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TheElksNationalFoundationannouncedthisweekthestartofthe 2025-2026ElksMostValuableStudent scholarshipcontest.TheMVSscholarshipisavailabletohighschoolseniors whoareU.S.citizens.Applicantsdonot needtoberelatedtoamemberofthe Elks.

Thejudgingcriteriaisbasedonacademics,leadership,serviceandfinancial need.TheapplicationiscompletedonlineandmustbesubmittedbytheNov. 12deadline.The500nationalwinners willbeannouncedinAprilof2026.

Thetop20nationalfinalistsparticipateintheLeadershipWeekendand interviewforthetopawards,ranging from$20,000to$50,000.Theremaining480runners-upreceive$4,000 scholarships.

Thisyear,theElksNationalFoundationisinvesting$4millionincollege scholarships.MVSscholars—allof whomaredeemedtohavedemonstratedoutstandingleadershipskillsand acommitmenttoservice—aregraduating fromcollegeatarateof90percent,whichis30percenthigherthan thenationalaverage.

Since1931,theElksNationalFoundationhasawardedscholarshipsto thousandsofstudents.Applicationsfor the2025-2026contestareavailableon theElksNationalFoundation’swebsite. ForcompleteMostValuableStudent scholarshipcontestdetailsincludingthe application,visitenf.elks.org/MVS.StudentsapplyingshouldincludetheCape HenlopenElksLodge2540astheir locallodgesponsor.

Pronchickenrollsat McDanielCollege

JessicaPronchickofSelbyvillehas enrolledatMcDanielCollegeasa transferstudent,thecollegeannouncedthisweek.Pronchickplans tostudybiology.

McDanielCollegeisacommunity of1,600undergraduates.Students canchoosefrommorethan100undergraduateandgraduateprograms, includingmajors,minors,specializations,master’s,graduatecertificates andB.A.-to-M.S.pathways.McDanieloffersaccesstobothBaltimoreandWashington,D. C.,aswell asaEuropeancampusinBudapest, Hungary.

FormoreinformationaboutMcDanielCollege,visit www.mcdaniel.edu.

Gov.MattMeyerannouncedthis weekthatheisnominatingBrig. Gen.KarenA.Berrytoserveasthe firstcabinetsecretaryofthenewly createdDelawareDepartmentof VeteransAffairs,“markingahistoric stepforwardinthestate’scommitmenttoveterans,”hesaid.

“Gen.Berryistheleader Delawareveteransdeserve,”said Meyer.“Shehasworntheuniform, commandedwithdistinctionathome andabroad,anddedicatedherciviliancareertoeducationandservice. Herlivedexperience,herleadership andherlifelongcommitmenttoveteransmakehertheidealpersonto launchthisnewdepartment.

Delawareveteranswillnowhaveone oftheirownadvocatingforthemat thecabinettable,andIlookforward toherconfirmationbytheDelaware

StateSenate.”

MeyersignedHouseBill1earlier thismonth,establishingthedepartment,elevatingveterans’servicestoa cabinet-levelagencyforthefirsttime inDelawarehistory.Thenewdepartmentwillcentralizeandexpand servicesformorethan70,000veteransacrosstheFirstState,frombenefitsassistanceandhousingsupportto healthcarecoordinationandmental healthsupportservices.

BerryretiredfromtheDelaware NationalGuardin2023,following morethanthreedecadesofservice.

Shemostrecentlyservedasdirector oftheJointStaffforboththe DelawareandConnecticutNational Guardsandpreviouslydeployedto Afghanistanasdeputycommanderof the335thSignalCommand.Her awardsincludetheDistinguished

ServiceMedal,theLegionofMerit, theAfghanistanCampaignMedal andtheDelawareConspicuousServiceCross.

Inadditiontohermilitarycareer, Berryisaretirededucator,having taughtmathematicsfor25yearsin Delawareschoolsbeforeservingasa mathematicsspecialistatSussex CentralHighSchool.Since2023, shehasservedasaveteransadvocate atDelawareTechnicalCommunity College’sOwensCampusinGeorgetown.

“Iamhumbledandhonoredby thisnomination,”saidBerry. “Delaware’sveteranshavegivenso muchtoourstateandournation.As SecretaryofVeteransAffairs,Iwill workeverydaytoensuretheyreceive thecare,respectandopportunities theyhaveearned.Thisdepartmentis apromisekept—andIlookforward toservingthosewhoservedus.”

tionfromtheDepartmentofState, withfullindependencebyJuly1, 2030,asrequiredbyHB1.

Berryholdsabachelor’sdegreein agriculturalengineeringtechnology fromtheUniversityofDelaware,a master’sdegreeinmathematicseducationfromSalisbury(State)Universityandamaster’sdegreeinstrategic studiesfromtheU.S.ArmyWar College.

Activeinprofessionalandcivic organizations,sheisamemberofthe NationalGuardAssociationsofthe UnitedStates,DelawareandConnecticut,aswellastheSignalCorps RegimentalAssociationandtheNationalCouncilofTeachersofMathematics.

Diamond Showcase

PendingSenateconfirmation, BerrywillleadtheDepartmentof VeteransAffairsthroughitstransi-

“Throughouthercareer,Berryhas beenguidedbyasimpleprinciple: servicebeforeself.Herlifelongcommitmenttocountry,communityand educationcontinuestodayinher worktohonorandsupport Delaware’sveterans,”officialssaid.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Raisinghishandstoindicateinnocence,alaughingBethanyBeachTown CouncilmanPatrickShepleeturnedto hiswife.

“Karen.Karen,IpromiseIwasworking.ItwasTownbusiness,”hesaid,as theaudienceattheFriday,Aug.15, councilmeetinglaughedandcheeredat avideoofSheplee,withtwoothermen, randomlychosen,satonchairsonstage ontheboardwalkonJuly27—Périers Day—asdancingwomenfromThe BelleTones,wearingdressesinstarsand-stripesdesigns,dancedwithwhite boas,prancedaroundthemenand,as musicplayed,satontheirlaps.

“YounoticeIdidn’tknowwhattodo withmyhands,”Shepleeadded,witha laugh.

CouncilmanJerryMorris,whohad askedthatthevideobeshown,remindedShepleeoftheoccasion.

“I’mprettysuretheywereover21,” Shepleequippedaboutthewomen.

MorriscalledSheplee“agreatasset toCouncilandthetown,amanwho hastakenpartinlongdiscussions, workshopsandexecutivemeetingson topics waytoocomplextomention.”

“We’vebeenprogressingbutnotlosingthesmall-townatmosphere.Workingwithyouhasbeenapleasure.I’ve beenproudtoworkwithyou,andI wishyouwellinyourfuture.I’mgoing tomissyou.You’renotonlyacouncilman,you’reafriend,”Morrissaid.

CouncilmanMickeyHinmancomplimentedSheplee’ssenseofhumorand describedhimas“afunguytobe around.”

“Evenwhenwe’retalkingabout sometoughthings,youcanlightenitup in afunway.…Youaskgreatquestions —reallygood,thoughtfulquestions— andIalwaysreallyappreciatethat,soI wanttothankyouforthat.Andthe otherthingisyourpassionandyour commitmenttothetown.It’sbeenan honorandpleasuretoservewithyou,” Hinmansaid.

“ThisisPatrick’slastmeeting,unfortunately,”MayorRonCalefacknowledged,standingbesideShepleeatthe podium.

“Hehaschosennottorunthisyear, aftereightyears.Hehasservedonnumerouscommissionsandcommittees. Hehasbeenacouncilrepresentativefor thePlanning&ZoningCommission andheischairmanoftheNon-ResidentialDesignReviewCommittee.He isamemberoftheBudget&Finance Committeeandhisfavorite,theFourth ofJulyCommittee.Hehasbeena memberofcouncilandamentortomyselfandthenewermembersonthe council.Ihavehadtoreachouttohim numeroustimesforadvice.

“Thankyou,Patrick.Youwillbe missed.Thankfully,Ihaveitongood

authorityPatrickwillremainonseveral committeesandbeveryactivewiththe Town,”Calefsaid.

HepresentedShepleewithwhathe calledthe“traditionalgoing-away plaque”—apictureofadoctortellinga patient,“Yourheartwon’ttolerateany moreofthesetownhallmeetings.”

“Ithinkmypacemakerisgoingoff rightnow,”Shepleesaid.

“Iworkedwithgreatpeoplethetown hasandthat’snotjustthecouncil,”he said.

“Thetownemployees—Ihave learnedoverthepasteightyearshow greatthetown’semployeesare.Anythingyouaskofthem,theywilldoit. Theywillgetyoutheinformationyou need.Iappreciateyousomuch.Butthe bigthank-youisKaren,mywife.I couldn’thavedoneitwithoutyou,”he

said,addingthattheywillsooncelebratetheir56thweddinganniversary. Thecouplehasthreechildren,five grandchildrenandtwofour-legged grandchildren(theirchildren’spets), ShepleehadpreviouslytoldtheCoastal Point.

Amonghisproudestachievementsas councilmanwasthenewwalkwayon CollinsandWellingtonstreets,hesaid, aswellascompletingCentralPark— takingitfromanundeveloped,wooded, swampylottoaparkhedescribedas “beautifulandsortoftranquil.”

Alsoduringhistimeonthecouncil, theTownpurchasedtheWalchekpropertyoffRoute26—about12acresthat theformerownerhadwantedtodevelopwithtownhouses,butthatproposalrepeatedlywasn’tapproved becauseoftheproximitytowetlands.

“TheTownhasnointentionofdevelopingitorallowinganykindofresidentialoranytypeofbuildingonthe land.TheTownmay,atsomepoint, lookatthepossibilityoflookingata pedestrian-bicyclewalkwayoverit,but that’swayoffinthefutureandthereare awholebunchofhurdles—notjust Townhurdles,meaningworkshopsand meetings—butalsoregulatoryhurdles thathavetobedone.Itwasthelastundevelopedarea.Theintentionofthe Townwastoleaveitundeveloped,”Shepleesaid.

Overall,servingonthecouncilhas beenenjoyableforSheplee,hesaid.

“Ithasbeensorewarding.…Iwould havetosayitisprobablythehighlight ofmyprofessionalcareer,thethingIam mostproudof.”

Governorsignspublichealthbills

Gov.MattMeyerthisweeksigned 11billsaimedatimprovingpublic healthacrossDelaware.JoinedbylegislatorsattheCarvelStateOfficeBuildinginWilmington,Meyerandstate leaderssaidthebillsarenecessaryto improvehealthequity,supportfamilies andprotecthealthcareworkersinevery community.

“Delawareansdeserveanaffordable healthcaresystemthatputspatients firstandisn’tstifledbyredtape,”said Meyer.“WiththeDelawarePre-AuthorizationActof2025,we’recutting thewaitandthepaperworkbysetting

cleartimelines,expandingelectronic processing,andincreasingtransparency sopeoplegettimely,evidence-based care.Thisisnottheonlystep—andit won’tbethelast—butitisanimportantstepaswekeepworkingacrossthe aisletolowercostsandexpandaccess, alongsidenewlawsthatprotectour healthcareworkforce,modernizeemergencyplanning,andhelpreininprescriptiondrugcostsforpublic employeesandretirees.”

SenateBill12,alsoknownasthe DelawarePre-AuthorizationActof 2025,sponsoredbystateSenateMajor-

ityLeaderBryanTownsendandSen. NicolePoore,HouseSpeakerMelissa Minor-BrownandRep.KristaGriffith, isdesignedtospeedupandstandardize health-insurancepriorauthorizations, expandselectronicprocessing,andset clearertimelinesandtransparencyso patientsgettimely,evidence-basedcare.

“Toooften,patientsleavetheirdoctor’sofficewithoutknowingwhether they’llbeabletoaccessthemedications orteststheyneed—notbecauseof medicaluncertainty,butbecauseofinsurancedelays,”saidTownsend,primary sponsorofSB12.“Thecurrentsystem

putsanunfairburdenonpatientsand providersalike,creatingunnecessary stressanddelaysforeveryone.SB12isa vitalsteptowardamoreresponsiveand patient-centeredhealthcaresystem.I’m gratefulforallthestakeholdersandlegislatorswhohelpedmakethisprogress possibleforDelawareans,andIam committedtoadditionallegislative progressin2026.”

HouseBill169,sponsoredby Minor-BrownandstateSen.Ray Seigfried,expandsthechargeofBehavioralHealthConsortium&PrescriptionOpioidDistributionCommission, aimingtoimprovecoordinationandaccountability.Italsoaddstermlimitsfor appointedmembersandaddsrepresentationfromtheMaternal&Child DeathReviewBoardandDelaware’s veterancommunity.

HouseBill173,sponsoredby Minor-BrownandSen.MariePinkney, isdesignedtoprotectsurgicalteams fromhazardoussmokebyrequiring health-careemployerstousesmokeevacuationsystemsduringprocedures thatgeneratesurgicalsmoke.

Minor-BrownandPinkneyalso sponsoredHouseBill148,whichenactsupdatestotheBoardofNursing, allowingtheboardtoissueconfidential lettersofconcernaboutmedical providerswhohavenotviolatedthe board’sstatuteorregulationsbuthave actedinaquestionablemanner.

“Asanurse,Ihaveseenfirsthand howseverethepublichealthneedsof ourstatetrulyare—andthelossof federalfundingandlifesavingprogramshavenothelpedtoimprovethis. BoththepeopleofDelawareandthe healthcaresystemsthattheyrelyonare beingstrainedbeyondtheirlimits.But hereinDelaware,wedon’tshyaway fromfindingsolutionstoimpossible situations,”saidMinor-Brown.“Together,mycolleaguesandIwereable toworkcollaborativelywithhealthcare providersandfamiliesacrossthestate todevelopmultiplepiecesoflegislation thatworktoimproveconditionsfor ourhealthcareworkers,dedicatemore healthcareresourcestoourmostvulnerablecommunities,andoverallput moretoolsinourpublichealthtoolbox thatallowustomeetpeoplewhere theyare.”

HouseBill118,sponsoredbystate Rep.CyndieRomerandstateSen. DavidSokola,keepsExceptionalCare forChildren,apediatricskilled-nursingfacility,exemptfromthenursingfacilityqualityassessmentonceits BridgeUnitisopened,helpingindividualswhoturn21whileinECC’scare transitionfromapediatrictoanadult setting.

“ECChastrulyearneditsname

withthehigh-levelofspecializedmedicalcarethatthey’vebeenabletoprovideDelawarefamilies.ThisBridge Unitisgoingtoguaranteethatthese youngindividualswithchallenging medicalsituationsarekeptinthecare ofafacilitythatcanactuallymeettheir needsastheytransitionintoadulthood,”saidRomer.“Truthfully,Ibelievethisbillshouldbecalled ‘Brianna’sBill,’namedafteroneofthe patientsinECC’scare,whoturns21 onAug.28.Withoutthisbill,Brianna andherfamilywouldnotbeableto relyonthevital,high-qualitycareshe’s beenreceivingduringhertimeatECC andwouldhavetofacethedifficult challengeoffindingcomparablecarein ouralreadysmallandstretched-thin state.”

HouseBills156,157and158are sponsoredbystateRep.FrankBurns andSeigfried.

HouseBill156updatestheHealthcare-AssociatedInfectionsDisclosure ActtoalignwithcurrentCDC/NHSN standardsandterminologysohospitals andthestateare usingthesameup-todatedefinitionsandreportingpractices.

HouseBill157repealstheHearing AidLoanBankProgram,whichisno longeroperational.

HouseBill158modernizespublichealthemergencyplanning,renames andupdatesthePublicHealthEmergencyPlanningCommissiontothe PublicHealthEmergencyPlanning Council,requiresthestatewideplanto berefreshedeverytwoyears,and—via HA1—requiresthecounciltomeet within15daysofadeclaredpublichealthemergency.

“Overthelasteightmonths,despite stillrecoveringfromaglobalpandemic anddealingwithfrequentclimatedisasters,theTrumpAdministrationhas strippedournationofitsemergency planningcapabilities,”saidBurns. “Thisisunacceptable,butIamproud thathereinDelaware,wearerecognizingthisastheproblemthatitisand areactivelyworkingtoaddressit.HB 118helpstomakesurethatweare readytofaceanypublichealthemergencythatcomesourway—givinga newlifetothePublicHealthEmergencyPlanningCouncilandensuring thatweasastateare communicating andremainactivelypreparedforthe worst.”

SenateBill109,sponsoredby PinkneyandstateReps.Nnamdi ChukwuochaandRaeMoore,enters DelawareintotheSocialWorkLicensureCompact,allowingqualifiedsocial workerstopracticeacrosscompact states,improvingworkforcemobility andaccesstomental-healthandsocialworkservicesforDelawareans.

“Partofbeingasocialworkeris havingtheabilitytoadapttoanysitua-

tionyoumaycomeacross.Whetherit beworkingwithafamilyofsixstrugglingtofindpermanenthousingor helpinganindividualbattlesubstance abuse—itisourjobtofindsolutions thataretailoredtoeveryindividuals’ needs,”saidChukwuocha.“Butthe needsinourcommunitiesarehigh,and weneedmoresocialworkers.ByenteringintotheSocialWorkLicensure Compact,wearejoining24other statesinanagreementthatwillallow anysocialworkerwithamultistatelicensetopracticewithinourstate.Itis myhopethatthishelpstoattractmore socialworkerstoDelawareandallow ustoworkcollaborativelyacrossstate linestofindthebestcarepossiblefor everyonewhoseeksit.”

“Today,Delawarejoinsthe24other statesthathavejoinedtheSocialWork LicensureCompact—expandingthe opportunityforhealthcareprovidersto serveDelawareansinahighercapac-

ity,”saidPinkney,primarysponsorof SB109.“AsaLicensedClinicalSocial Worker,Iknowwhatacriticalpartof thehealthcaresystemweare.Weprovidecounseling,emotionalsupport, andconnectpatientswithresources andplanstoenhancetheirwell-being. Socialworkersarefoundineverypart ofthehealthcaresystemandprovide supportinallareasofthelivesthey touch.Iamproudtostandwithsocial colleaguestoday,includingoneofmy graduateschoolprofessorsfrom DelawareStateUniversity,asGov. Meyersignsthislegislatureintolaw.”

SenateBill131,sponsoredby Pinkney,TownsendandHouseMajorityLeaderKerriEvelyn,letsdentalhygienistsadministerlocalanesthesia withdentistsupervision,expandinghygienists’scope,helpingmorepatients getcleaningsandperiodontalcare quicklywhilekeepingsafetystandards setbytheBoardofDentistry&Dental

Hygiene.

SenateJointResolution7,sponsoredbySeigfried,Townsendand Minor-Brown,directstheStateEmployeeBenefitsCommitteetouse provenstrategieswhencontracting withpharmacybenefitmanagers (PBMs),includingindependentexpertiseandsupply-chaintactics,toreducedrugcostsforstateemployeesand retirees.

“Nooneshouldhavetochoosebetweenpayingformedicationorpaying theirbill,”saidSeigfried,primary sponsorofSJR7.“Stateemployeesand retireeshavededicatedtheircareersto servingDelaware,andDelawareshould besupportingtheminreturn.Iam thankfultoGov.MeyerandmycolleaguesintheHouseandSenatefor believinginthislegislationandhelping mebringlower-costpharmaceuticalsto Delawareans.”

RealEDvice

Doescurbappealtrulymakeadifference?

Wouldyou ratherfirstsight ofahousebeof deadplants,peelingpaint,anugly sidewalkanda dirtyfrontdoor, orbeautifulcolorfulplantings, freshgorgeouspaint,“cleanasa whistle”sidewalkandaperfectlydetailedfrontdoor?

Curbappealisextremelysignificantwhensellingyourhome.Itis thebuyer’sfirstimpressionandcan influencewhetherabuyerwillwant topreviewthepropertyorcancelthe showing.

Iwasworkingwitharetiredcouplewhowererelocatingtothebeach. Theirbudgetwasbetween$1.5millionand$1.75million.Wehadseveralhomestopreview.Ifwecameup toahomewithfadeddoorpaint, stainsontherooforanunmaintainedstairway,thebuyerswould makethedecisionnottopreview. Theyfeltthatifthevisualitemsof thehomeweren’tmaintainedor

preppedforasale,therecouldbe hiddenproblemsduetolackof maintenance.

So,curbappealisasmallinvestmentthatcanhelpmarketyour homeandgetthebestresultswhen sellingoneofyourbiggestinvestments!

BethEvans

BerkshireHathawayPenFed 302.249.5200

Beth@BeachBayGolf.com

Curbappealis acriticalelement insuccessfully listingyourhome forsale.Firstimpressionsare powerful,andthe exteriorofyour homeisthevery firstthingbuyerswillsee,whether onlineorinperson.Awell-maintainedyard,freshpaint,cleanwalkwaysandattractivelandscaping

createawelcoming,polishedlook thatimmediatelysetsapositivetone. Intoday’sonlinemarket,high-qualitylistingphotosareessential,and homeswithstrongcurbappealstand outinonlinesearches.Avisuallyappealingexteriordrawsinmoreclicks andinterest,whichleadstomore showings—andultimatelymoreoffers.

Beyondaesthetics,curbappeal signalstobuyersthatthehomehas beencaredfor.Whentheoutside lookstidyandmaintained,buyersare lesslikelytoquestionthecondition ofothersystemswithinthehome,as longastheinteriorofthehome matchesthecleanconditionofthe exterior.Itcreatestrustandreduces concernsaboutdeferredmaintenance.

Whenbuyersarriveforashowing, curbappealalsohelpsthemfeelan emotionalconnection.Freshmulch, trimmedbushes,colorfulflowersand agoodpower-washaregreatfirst stepstodrawpeopleintothehome. Inacompetitivemarket,thatemotionaltiecanbethedecidingfactor thatturnsashowingintoasale.

itplaysavitalrole incapturinga buyer’sinterestbeforetheyevenstep inside.Awellmaintainedexteriorsignalsthatthe homehasbeen caredfor,instantly creatingtrustandemotionalconnection.

Inacompetitivemarket,curbappeal canbethedifferencebetweenaquick saleandalistingthatlingers.Buyers oftenmakesnapjudgmentsbasedon photosordrive-bys,andhomeswith overgrownlawns,chippedpaintoroutdatedfixturesareoftenoverlooked.In contrast,simpleupgrades,likefresh landscaping,acleanwalkwayoranew frontdoor,candramaticallyboosta home’sperceivedvalue.

ChristineMcCoy

TheRealMcCoyGroupofColdwellBanker 302.339.5368 Christine@therealmccoygroup.com

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AttackAddictionlaunchesre-designedsite

Tobetterconnectindividualsliving withsubstance-usedisorder,thoseinrecoveryandtheirfamiliestotheservices andsupportstheyneed,AttackAddictionhaslaunchedamoreuser-friendly redesignofitswebsite,atwww.atTAcKaddiction.org.

Forthepastseveralmonths,working withtheregionalmarketingfirmAloysius,Butler&Clark(AB&C),members ofAttackAddictionhaveupdatedthe content,visualsandnavigationofthe nonprofit’swebsitetobetterhelpindividuals andfamiliesnavigatewhatthey saidcanbeacomplexworldofprevention,treatmentandrecoveryservices andresources,especiallyforfamiliesfacingacrisis.

“Werememberwhatitwasliketosit downinfrontofourcomputerwithour son,Tyler,tryingtofindtherighttreat-

mentservicesforhim,”saidDonand JeanneKeister,co-foundersofAttack Addiction.“Ittookushourafterhour, andwewereonourown.”

TheKeisters’son,Tyler,diedofan accidentalheroinoverdoseinDecember of 2012.TwomonthsafterTyler’sdeath, inFebruaryof2013,theKeisters foundedthegrassroots,statewidenonprofit,AttackAddiction,tohelpfamiliesgettheinformationandresources theyneedtoconnecttheirlovedoneto treatmentandrecoveryservices,andto offerprevention,educationandharmreductionresourcestotheoverallcommunity.

“Throughourimprovedwebsite,we hopetobeafirststopforthose Delawarefamiliesdesperateforinformationandapathforward,”theysaid.

“WorkingwithAttackAddictionto

redesigntheirwebsitehasbeenatrue honor.Itisadirectreflectionofthe commitmentwehavemadeasan agencytohelpraiseawarenessofand accesstoaddictionprevention,treatment,andrecoveryresourcesin Delaware,”saidAlexParkowski,owner andmanagingdirectorofthegovernmentdivisionatAB&C.“Thisnewly launchedsitewillallowDelawareresidentsafasterandeasierpathtogetting informationtheyareseeking,whilealso highlightingAttackAddiction’srelentlessdedicationtoerasethestigmaof addictionandsavelives.”

TheKeisterssaidthewebsitealsooffers informationforDelawareanswhowant togetinvolvedinAttackAddiction events,includingtheannual5Kand monthlymeetings;tolocateachapter nearthem;tofindvolunteeropportuni-

ties;ortosupporttheorganization.

“Wearegratefultotheteamat AB&C fortheirpassionandcommitmentinhelpingusturnourvisioninto areality.”

Highlightsoftheredesignedwebsite include:

•Aninitialpop-uppagewithcritical servicesandsupportforindividualsand familiesfacingasubstance-usedisorder crisis.

•Anewcalendarofevents,including eventsthatAttackAddictionhosts,recurringsupportgroupsandcommunity events,whichvolunteersfromthenonprofitareattending.

•ApageonhowtoapplyforadmissiontooneofAttackAddiction’sfive recoveryresidencesacrossthestate— fourformenandoneforwomen;orto applyforarecoveryhousingscholarship tohelppayaportionofthefirstmonth’s rentatanOxfordHouseorcomparable recoveryhousing.

•Informationinoneplaceaboutthe programsthatAttackAddictionoffers, includingitsResourceCenterinPeoplesPlazashoppingcenterinGlasgow, freeNarcantraining,requestingaprevention-basedAttackAddictionexpert to speakatalocalschoolandthePeople EmpoweringPeople(PEP)Team, whichprovidesfreeone-on-onecoachingtofamilymemberswhohavealoved onestrugglingwithsubstance-usedisorder.

•Apagedevotedtohowpeoplecan getinvolvedwithAttackAddiction— fromvolunteeringattheResourceCenterorattablingeventsinthecommunity,toobtaininganAttackAddiction Delawarespecialtylicenseplate.

•Acompilationoflegislation—includingDelaware’s911/GoodSamaritan Lawandgreateraccesstonaloxone —thatAttackAddictionchampioned withstatelegislatorstosavelivesacross thestate.

•BackgroundonwhyAttackAddictionwasformed,thestateofaddiction inDelawareandAttackAddictionby thenumbers.

TolearnmoreaboutAttackAddiction,visitatTAcKaddiction.org,call (302)365-5221,emailinfo@attackadiction.orgorvisittheResourceCenterat 210PeoplesPlaza,Newark.

CostumesandcollectibleshitRoxanaComicCon

Fandomsunite!TheinauguralRoxanaComicConbroughtsuperheroes,supervillains,animeaficionados,gaminggeeksandmoretoRoxanaVolunteerFireCompanyon Aug.23.Itwasadayofcomicbooks,cosplayandplentyofshoppingfortradingcards,games,books,collectiblesandmore.Thisfree,family-friendlyeventwaspresented bytheComicsandGamingshop,basedinWestFenwick.‘Thisiskindofourinauguralevent,andwe’rehopingitgoeswellandcontinuesinthefuture!’MandyChillemiof Comics andGamingsaidbeforehand.Clockwise,fromtopleft:Costumedupare,fromleft,MidoriWymanasaVocaloidsinger;GavinWymaninananimeshirt,Amanda WymanasPoisonIvy;AriellaPalmerasa‘deadleader’evilcheerleader;andDavidWymanastheJoker;VikingenthusiastandForerunnerbookseriesauthorAuthorJay VelosoBatistasmileswithhiswife,AnnetteBatista;MikeHallofEnigmaComicswelcomesshoppers;Tara ReinholdanddaughterRamonasellK-popcollectiblesatthe MidnightMansaeshop;ShoppingforpopculturegearareDerekandShannonWest;Bothcasualreadersandseriouscollectorscouldfindcomicsandcollectibles.

upcoming Events

Rain or Shine - 7 AM until Sold Out

$10 for Half a Chicken & Chips, Beverages Available Rt. 1 at Bethany’s National Guard Training Base

Prime Rib Dinner (5 - 7 PM) • Live Music (7 - 10 PM)

Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Sausage, French Toast, Chipped Beef Gravy,Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Coffee, Juice, Pastries Price: $15 (Over Age 12), $7.50 (12 & Under) What a Bargain!

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)

Every Tuesday (5-7PM) - ARRIVE EARLY!

Tasty Menu Food Items Available (5-7PM)

$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

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted MáximoCésarCastellanoswillbeatthe2025NationalBookFestival.

MáximoCésarCastellanos,a16year-oldbilingualauthorfromGeorgetown,hashadhisbook“Dr.Prenand theDaysofhisChildhood”chosenby theDelawareCenterfortheBooktobe includedinthe“GreatReadsfrom GreatPlaces”listforthe2025National BookFestivaloftheLibraryofCongress.

TheCenterfortheBookintheLibraryofCongressworkswithits56AffiliateCentersfortheBook (representingthe50states,theDistrict of Columbia,PuertoRico,theU.S.VirginIslands,AmericanSamoa,Guam andtheNorthernMarianas)tofulfill

thecenter’smissionofpromotingbooks, reading,librariesandliteracynationwide.

Thisyearmarksthe25thanniversary oftheNationalBookFestival,which theLibraryofCongresswillcelebrate onSaturday,Sept.6,attheWalterE. WashingtonConventionCenterin Washington,D.C.VisitorsarebeinginvitedtostopbytheDelawareexhibit table atthefestival,between11a.m.and 1p.m.tomeetCastellanos.Visitorscan gettheircopyofthebookandhaveit signedinpersonbytheauthor.For moreinformation,visit https://www.loc.gov/bookfest/.

BoardwalkArtsFestivalreturningSept.6

TheBethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestivalwilltakeplaceonSaturday,Sept.6.

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommercewillpresentthe 2025BethanyBeachBoardwalkArts FestivalonSaturday,Sept.6,from10 a.m.to5p.m.Formorethan46years, theannualeventhashostedmore than100juriedartiststoshowcase andselltheirwork.

Thefeaturedartistsbringunique creationsrepresentingavarietyofdifferentmediums,includingpaintings, photography,woodwork,metalwork, clay,basketsandjewelry.

Thefestivalweekendwillbeginon Friday,Sept.5,withtheMeetthe ArtistsReceptionhostedbyGallery Onefrom5to7p.m.,sponsoredby DelawareDivisionoftheArts.Attendeescanenjoyaneveningwiththe16 partnerartistsofGalleryOne,located at32AtlanticAvenue,OceanView. Winetastingswillbeofferedby SaltedVinesVineyard&Wineryand lightfarebyTasteEvents.

Have a Relaxing LABOR DAY

ThisisanRSVP-onlyevent.All registeredattendeeswillqualifytowin a$300GalleryOnegiftcardand originalpotterybyartistJohnCooley. DuringthefestivalonSept.6,artist boothswillbeondisplayonGarfield Parkway,theBethanybandstand,HollywoodStreet,ParkwoodStreetand alongtheboardwalk.Therewillalso beasilentauctiononthebandstand stage,featuringworksofartdonated bythefestival’sartists.ThesilentauctionissponsoredbyCustomMechanical,andallproceedsfromthesilent auctionwillsupporttheartsprograms oflocalelementaryschools.

BeachLiquorsisagainsponsoring aticketedWine&CheeseTasting eventattheHarvestTideSteakhouse eventspace,locatedintheheartofthe festivalonthethirdfloorat98 GarfieldParkwayinBethanyBeach. TheWineTastingeventwilltake placeattwoseparatetimeslots(1-3 p.m.and4-6p.m.)andfeaturetastingsfromavarietyofdifferentwines. EventsponsorsincludeSouthern DelawareTourism;SupportingSponsorHeather’sHomeWorks;TransportationSponsorRenewalby Andersen;MediaSponsorsthe CoastalPoint,ForeverMedia—The WaveandTodayMediaGroup;SignatureSponsorsBeachLiquors,CommonGroundHospitality,Creative Concepts,DelawareDivisionofthe Arts,HunterEmoryStateFarm;

DelawaresuestoprotectHeadStartprogram

DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy Jenningshasjoinedasuitagainstthe TrumpAdministrationtostopwhat shesaidisanunlawfulattempttodefundHeadStartandothereducation programsinDelawarecommunities.

“Wehaveneverhadtofightso hardtodefendchildren—inthiscase someofDelaware’smostvulnerable —fromtheirownpresident,”said Jennings.“Threateningtodefund thesecriticaleducationprogramsisillegal—andwhileDonaldTrumpmay notcareaboutthatfact,thecourts certainlydo.Everychildinourstateis myconstituent,andIwillalwaysgoto thematforthem.We’llseeyouin court.”

Gov.MattMeyersaid,“Whenwe letourchildrendown,weputtheirfuturesatrisk.Delaware’selectedlead-

ersarefocusedonensuringeverystudentreceivesahigh-qualityearlyeducationregardlessoftheir circumstances.IfullysupportAttorneyGeneralJennings’decisiontojoin thislawsuitanddefendDelaware’s youth.”

“Fordecades,theHeadStartprogramhasbeenoneofthefewtrulybipartisanprogramsinWashington, D. C.,becauseitworks,”saidDelaware SecretaryofEducationCindyMarten. “HeadStartprovidesaccesstoopportunitiesforchildrenandfamilieswho mightotherwisehavenohopeof achievingtheirdreams.Onbehalfof theseyoungpeople,Iwanttoexpress ourgratitudeforthenever-ending fightourattorneygeneralandour governorarewagingtosaveoursystemofeducation.”

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InearlyJuly,Jenningssaid,the DelawareDepartmentofEducation becameawarethattheTrumpAdministration,throughtheU.S.DepartmentsofEducationandHealth& SocialServices,issuednoticesthat theywereattemptingtore-interpret languageinthe1996PersonalResponsibility&WorkOpportunity ReconciliationAct(PRWORA).

“TheU.S.DepartmentofEducation’snoticewasmadeinaccordance withtheTrumpAdministration’sspeciousinterpretationofPRWORA,” DOJofficialssaid.“TheTrumpAdministration’sinterpretationamounted toachaoticreversalofbipartisanpolicyfortheU.S.DepartmentsofEducation,Labor,JusticeandHealth& HumanServices;itbarredsafety-net programsincludingHeadStart,Meals

onWheelsandcommunityhealth centersfromservingchildren,seniors andotherindividualswhocannotverifyimmigrationstatus.”

Foundedin1965,HeadStartisa federallyfundedprogramdesignedto promoteschoolreadinessinchildren frombirthto5foreligiblefamilies, includingfamilieswithinpoverty guidelines,childrenwithdisabilities, andthosewhoarehomelessorinfostercare.Itdoessobyprovidingresourcesandsupporttoenhance cognitive,socialandemotionaldevelopment.HeadStartalsoprovidescriticalchildcareformanyfamilies, officialsnoted.

“Youngchildrenandtheirfamilies wouldloseaccesstoessentialservices

SilentAuctionSponsorCustomMechanical;PremiumSponsorsArtisans’ Bank,BethanyGolfCartRentals, HarvestTideSteakhouse,Salted VinesVineyard&Winery;Shopping BagSponsorsBethanyBeachBooks &TheBookDrop,ChesapeakeLegal Counsel,MikenBuilders,Surfin’

Attendeesarebeingencouragedto shopnotonlythefestivalbutlocal businesses,aswellastoexplorethe area’slocalartgalleries.Abusinessdirectorycanberequestedorfoundon thequietresorts.comtoplanforthe weekend.Formoreinformation,visit BethanyBeachArtsFestival.comorcall (302)539-2100.

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SVFCtoholdannualgolftournament

TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanywillbeholdingits17thAnnualGolf TournamentonMonday,Oct.20,at CrippleCreekGolf&CountryClubin Dagsboro.

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Altogether,theservicesinDelaware impactedbythesecutscomprisemore than$11millioninfederalgrants, supportmorethan250educationprogramsandservemorethan50,000 Delawareansofallages.Theseinclude adultlearners,kidsinfostercareand childrenexperiencinghomelessness.

Withthisweek’samendedcomplaint,Jennings—alongwiththe governorsofKentuckyandPennsylvania—joinedanearlierlawsuitfiled July21bya20-statecoalition.The lawsuitarguesthatthefederalgovernmentactedunlawfullybyissuingthe changeswithoutfollowingrequired proceduresundertheAdministrative ProcedureAct—andthatitmisappliedPRWORAtoentireprograms ratherthantoindividualbenefits.The changesalsoviolatetheConstitution’s SpendingClause,officialssaid,byimposingnewfundingconditionson stateswithoutfairnoticeorconsent. Jenningsisaskingthecourttodeclarethenewrulesunlawful,halttheir implementationthroughpreliminary andpermanentinjunctions,vacatethe rulesandrestorethelong-standing agencypractice,andpreventthefederalgovernmentfromusing PRWORAasapretexttodismantle coresafety-netprogramsinthefuture. OnoraboutJuly24,thefederal governmentagreednottoenforceits challengedinterpretationof PRWORAagainstthestatesuntil Sept.10.

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Ft.MilestomarkanniversaryofWWIIend

OnTuesdaySept.2at10a.m.,the FortMilesHistoricalAssociation (FMHA)willconductitsninthVictoryoverJapancommemorationceremonyoutsidetheFortMilesMuseum undertheshadowofitsU.S.S.Missourigundisplay.

ThisannualceremonyatFort Miles,inCapeHenlopenStatePark, celebratestheofficialendtoWorld WarIIandhonorsthe774Delaware membersoftheArmedForcesand MerchantMarineswhodiedwhile servingtheircountryduringthatwar. Theceremonyincludesanaccountof thedayofthesurrender,aswellasa readingofGen.DouglasMacArthur’s speech.

Neartheconclusionoftheceremony,FMHAvolunteerswillreadthe namesof50ofthoseDelawareans whiletollingashipsbellaftereach nameisread.Eachofthisyear’s50 honorees’name,rank,branchofserviceandhometownisread,aswellas thedateandlocationofhispassing. Afterthelastnameisread,theVFW 7234HonorGuardwilldeliverarifle salutetothedepartedheroes,followed bytheplayingof“Taps.”AirForce veteranLaniSpahrwillconcludethe ceremonybyplaying“AmazingGrace” onthebagpipes.

WorldWarIIwasthedeadliest

militaryconflictinhistory.Itbegan withtheNaziinvasionofPolandin 1939.TheUnitedStatesenteredthe warin1941aftertheJapaneseinvasionofPearlHarboronDec.7.The warendedin1945,followingtheGermansurrenderinMayandtheJapanesesurrenderinSeptember. Worldwide,anestimatedtotalof 70-85millionmilitarypersonneland civiliansperishedduringthewar. Mostdeathswereadirectresultof militaryengagement,butmanydied fromwar-relateddiseaseandstarvation.UnitedStatescasualtiesincluded 403,316militarypersonnelkilledin actionandanother671,278wounded. TheMerchantMarinessufferedthe highestdeathrateamongallU.S. serviceorganizations,losing9,521 personnelor1in26ofallcrewmembers.

OnthemorningofSept.2,1945, nearlyfouryearsaftertheJapaneseattackonPearlHarbor,theAlliedand Japanesedelegationsmetaboardthe battleshipU.S.S.MissouriinTokyo Bayfortheformalsigningofthesurrenderdocuments,therebyending WorldII.Afterfinishinganintroductorystatement,MacArthurdirected therepresentativesofJapantosign thetwoinstrumentsofsurrender,one eachfortheAlliedandJapanesegov-

ernments.TheywerefollowedbyrepresentativesoftheUnitedStates, China,theUnitedKingdom,theSovietUnion,Australia,Canada,France, theNetherlandsandNewZealand.

Asthesurrenderceremoniesconcluded,450carrierplanesfromthe U.S.Navy’sThirdFleetpassedin massedformationovertheMissouri. Afewminuteslater,ArmyAirForce B-29bombersflewby,inademonstrationdesignedtounderscorethe powerthathadbroughtJapanandthe Alliestothattimeandplace.

Asinpastyears,the2025ceremonywilltakeplacebythe16-inch gundisplayoutsidethenorthentrance oftheFortMilesMuseum.Thedisplayincludesthe120-ton,66-foot centerbarrelfromtheforwardturret oftheU.S.S.Missouriwhen MacArthuracceptedtheJapanesesurrender.FMHAacquiredthebarrel, teststandandotherguncomponents fromtheU.S.Navyin2012.After fouryearsoffundraising,sitepreparationandartifactrestoration,thehistoricdisplaywasdedicatedonVJDay in2016.

AlongwithitsbattleshipU.S.S. Arizona“OilStillBleeds”exhibitin theBattery519NorthGunRoom, theFortMilesMuseumcanboastas beingoneofonlythreesitesinthe UnitedStatesthathaveartifacts bookendingtheUnitedStates’participationinWorldWarII.

Thisyear’sceremonyalsowillfeatureatributetothreeWorldWarII veteranswhoareattendingtheceremonyasspecialinvitedguestsof FMHA.TheyareSgt.GeorgeMcCarthy,whoservedwiththeArmyAir CorpsintheChina-Burma-IndiatheaterwhilestationedinKunming, China;JohnA.Reichert,whowasa Navyaviationmachinist’smateand flightengineeronMartinPBM-5 MarineraircraftflyingofftheU.S. AtlanticCoastandinthePacificTheatre;andGunnersMate1/CRaymondSproul,whoservedonaNavy submarinechaserintheAtlanticand onthebattleshipU.S.S.Iowaafterthe war.

“FMHAispleasedtowelcome thesethreeWorldWarIIveteransto ourVJDayceremonycelebratingthe 80thanniversaryoftheJapanesesurrender,andwearehonoredbytheir presence,”representativessaid.

Followingthe10a.m.ceremony, theFortMilesMuseumwillbeopen tothepublicfrom11a.m.to4p.m. withdocent-ledguidedtoursatnoon and2p.m.Thereisnoentrancefeeto themuseum,andguidedtourscost$6 perperson.Militaryveteransandactive-dutymilitarypersonnelarenot chargedafeetogoonaguidedtour.

FormoreinformationonFort MilesMuseum&HistoricalArea,go to:www.fortmilesmuseum.org.

TheDelawareOfficeofHighway Safety(OHS)iscelebratingthesuccess ofits2024-2025SoberRidesprogram whilepreparingtolaunchthenext phaseinthefightagainstimpaireddriving:theannualDriveSoberorGet PulledOverhigh-visibilityenforcement campaign,runningthroughSept.5.

Thisyear’sSoberRidesinitiative providedmorethan700Delawareans withsaferideshomeduringsomeofthe year’smostdangerousdrinkingholidays —ThanksgivingEve,NewYear’sEve, St.Patrick’sDayandJuly4—using $20ride-sharevouchersforLyftand Uber.

Theprogramwasfullyfundedby contributionsfromsponsorsandcommunitypartners,includingleadsponsor BreakthruBeverageDelaware,aswellas BlueHenInsurance,PrestonAutomotiveGroup,TheStarboard,MInsurance Services,LandRoverWilmington,Liq-

continuesunder newleadership

TheSouthCoastalDelawareAARP Chorus,theSingersofNote,willbegin aneweraunderitsnewdirector,Laura Weaver.Rehearsalswillbefrom10a.m. tonoononWednesdaysbeginning Sept.17atOceanViewPresbyterian Church.

Thedirectorandfounderofthechorus,AnnJaeger,retiredinJuneafter leadingthechorusfor25years.

Weaverhasbeenatenorinthe AARPchorusandhasbeenthechoral directorofMillvilleUnitedMethodist Churchforfouryears.Weaverwasalso involvedintheSweetAdelines,a women’ssingingorganizationcommittedtoadvancingthemusicalartformof barbershopharmony,for25years,both singinganddirecting.

BarbClairwillbethechorus’new accompanist.Sheistheaccompanistto theMillvilleUnitedMethodistChurch choirandconductsspecialsingalongs forthecommunityatthechurcharound holidaysandforspecialoccasions.

Newsingersarewelcometojointhe chorus.Theonlyrequirementistobea member ofthenationalandlocal AARPorganizations.Thefour-part chorus(soprano,alto,tenorandbass) practiceseveryWednesdaythroughNovemberandgivesconcertsinthecommunityinDecember.Rehearsalsthen resumeinFebruary,andthechorus singsforcommunitygroupsinthe spring.

FormoreinformationcontactLaura Weaverat lweaveraarpchorus@gmail.comor(302) 382-4564.

uidAlchemy,BigFishRestaurant Group,AllStateinsuranceagentDaniel Devine,StateFarminsuranceagent CatieWalther,GrottoPizza,OneDay at aTimeGiftShop,AloysiusButler& ClarkandDeardorff.

Businessownersinterestedinlearningmoreaboutthesponsorshipopportunitiesavailableforthe2025-2026 SoberRidesprogramcanreachoutto soberrides@abccreative.com.

“ProgramslikeSoberRidessave lives,”saidSharonBryson,directorof theDelawareOfficeofHighwaySafety. “We’rethankfultoeveryonewhomade thechoicetoplanaheadandgethome safelyinsteadofdrivingimpaired.As wecontinuethiswork,weurgeall Delawareanstomakesafedecisions year-round—notjustonholidays.”

ImpaireddrivinginDelawareremainsaseriousconcern.Between2020 and2024,thestaterecorded641crashes causingdeath,with39percentinvolving alcoholordrugs—crashesthatcould havebeenprevented,officialsemphasized.In2024alone,therewere1,033 crashes,85seriousinjuriesand4,093arrestsinvolvingimpaireddriving.Males accountedfor71percentofimpaired drivingfatalitiesinDelaware,officials noted.

WithLaborDayapproaching— historicallyoneofthedeadliestweekendsforimpaireddriving—OHSand locallawenforcementaresteppingup enforcementthroughtheDriveSober orGetPulledOvercampaign.Theinitiativecombineshigh-visibilityDUIpatrolswithpubliceducationtodeter

impaireddrivingandpreventtragedies.

OHSurgeddriverstoplanaheadbeforedrinking,secureadesignateddriver, or usearideshareservice,suchasLyft orUber.Friendsshouldtakethekeys fromanyoneconsideringdrivingdrunk, andthepublicisbeingencouragedto reportsuspectedimpaireddriverstolaw enforcement.

ConsequencesofaDUIinDelaware caninclude:

•Lossofdriver’slicense;

•Anaverageof$6,300infines,court costsandattorneyfees;

•Jailtime;

•Alcoholanddrugcounseling ($400-900);

•InstallationofanIgnitionInterlock device($480);and

•Higher autoinsurancepremiums.

GalleryOneplanning bustriptoNYC museumsonSept.13

Artloverscansignupnowtojoin GalleryOne’sSept.13bustriptoNewYork City.ThebuswillleaveOceanViewat6 a.m.andtraveltoHomeDepotinLewesto pickupadditionalparticipantsabout30 minuteslater,at6:30a.m.,dependingon thetraffic,beforeheadingtoNewYork. OnceinNewYork,thebuswilldropoff andpickupparticipantsatthethirdlargest museumintheworld—theMetropolitan MuseumofArt.Participantswillhavethe choiceofvisitingtheMet,thenewlyremodeledFrickCollectionortheNeueGalerie,asthethreearewithinwalking distanceofoneanother.Ortheycanplan theirownexcursionstoothermuseums, shoporseeamatinee,aslongastheyboard thebusagainbythe6p.m.departuretime.

Thecostofthetripisfortransportation only,at$155.Therewillbenoadmission ticketsincluded,soparticipantscanmake theirownchoicesfortheday.Organizers saiditishighlyrecommendedthatparticipantsreservetheirownticketstoanymuseumtheyplantovisitthatday.TheFrick Collectionrequirestimedtickets,whilethe NeueGaleriedoesnot.

TheMetropolitanMuseumofArt (www.metmuseum.org)islocatedat1000 FifthAvenueand82ndStreetandcanbe

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‘No,wait.Getthisside.Yeah,that’sdefinitelymygoodside.’

CitizeninputsoughtonClimateActionPlan

Delawareansarebeingencouragedto sharetheirsuggestionsandprovidefeedbackonthenextversionofthestate’s ClimateActionPlanduringcommunity engagementsessionsplannedineach countyinSeptember.

DNREC’sDivisionofClimate, Coastal&Energywillhostitssecond roundofcommunityengagementsessionsatwhichattendeescansharetheir concerns,suggestionsandideasforfuture climate-relatedactioninDelaware.The meetingswillbuildupontheinitialround ofsessionsheldinOctober2024,guiding updatestotheplanthatwasfirstpublishedin2021.

“Delawarehasanofficialgoalofcuttingclimate-changingemissionsinhalf by2030comparedto2005,andtobeat netzeroby2050,”saidDNRECSecretaryGregPatterson.“Howtogettothose

goalswillbethemainfocusofthenext ClimateActionPlanupdate,which servesasaplaybookforneededactionby residents,businesses,governmentsand others.Wewantandneedpeopletoshare theirthoughtsandreactions.”

Thesessionswillbeinformationaland willofferthepublicanearlyopportunity toreviewhigh-leveldraftemission-reductionandresiliencestrategiesthatare underconsiderationforinclusioninthe 2025plan.Attendeeswillalsohavethe opportunitytoprovidefeedbackonthe draftstrategiesthroughavarietyofinteractiveengagementactivities.Stateexperts onemissionsreductionandresiliency will alsobeonhandtohelpanswerquestions andshareadditionalresourceswithattendees.

Thecommunityengagementsessions willbeheldineachcountyinSeptember:

•Tuesday,Sept.16,4-7p.m.,atthe Del-TechOrlandoJ.GeorgeJr.Campus, 300N.OrangeStreet,Wilmington.

•Thursday,Sept.18,4-7p.m.,DelTechWilliamA.CarterPartnership Center,21225SeashoreHighway(Route 18/404),Georgetown.ThecenterislocatedattheintersectionofSeashore HighwayandVaughnRoad.

•Tuesday,Sept.23,4-7p.m.,atthe ModernMaturityCenter,1121Forrest Avenue,Dover.

Visitorscanarriveatanytimeduring thethree-hoursessionstoengagewith thevariousinformationaltables,participateininteractiveactivities,andlearn aboutotheropportunitiestobeinvolved inthe2025ClimateActionPlanupdate.

Visitde.gov/2025captoreadmore aboutthedevelopmentprocessforthe 2025DelawareClimateActionPlan.

Glitz&GlamFashion Show&Luncheon tobenefitfoundation

SaltwaterRootsBoutiqueandJenny LeighBoutiqueareagainteamingupto bringstyleandpurposetothe5thAnnualGlitz&GlamFashionShow& Luncheon,setforThursday,Sept.18, from11a.m.to2p.m.attheCambria HotelinRehobothBeach.

Theeventcombinesfashion,funand philanthropyinanafternoontobenefit theHarryKFoundation(HKF),anonprofitdedicatedtoendingchildhood hungerthroughoutDelaware.

The eventwillinclude:

•Afashionshowhighlightingthe latestfallstyles;

•ExclusiveshoppingwithSaltwater RootsBoutiqueandJennyLeighBoutique;

•Acateredlunch;and

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•$20grabbagswithsurpriseprizes valuedbetween$25and$800—includingawinetastingfor12,theater ticketsfortwoandHarryKFoundation Galatickets.

“Glitz&Glamhasbecomeatrue traditioninRehobothBeach,”said RobynRosenfeld-Aburrow,spokespersonfortheHarryKFoundation.“It’sa daywherewecometogethertocelebratefashion,friendshipandgenerosity —allwhilesupportingtheHarryK Foundation’scriticalmissionofdefeatingchildhoodhunger.”

SaltwaterRootsBoutique,locatedin theSurfsideTangerOutletinRehoboth Beach,featuresclothing,jewelry,accessoriesandlocalhandmadeartisan goods.SaltwaterRootsblendsfashion withone-of-a-kindfindsdesignedto makeeveryvisitspecial.

JennyLeighBoutique,atraveling andonlineboutiquebasedinOcean Pines,Md.,carriesacuratedmixof bohoandclassicclothingineye-catchingpatternsandfabrications.Each piecefeaturesspecialdetailsortextures designedtoflatterwomenofallsizes, makingJennyLeighadestinationfor uniquestatementlooksthatstandout.

ThisisthesecondyearthetwoboutiqueshavepartneredtobringtheGlitz &GlamFashionShowtolife.

“Childhoodhungerisanoftenhiddenbutseriousissuethatimpactschildren’shealth,learning,andoverall development,”accordingtotheHarryK Foundation,foundedbyHarryKeswani. TheHarryKFoundationworksyearroundtofundprogramsandinitiatives aimedatendingchildhoodhunger acrossDelaware,includingpartnerships withtheFoodBankofDelaware.

TheSept.18eventwilltakeplaceat theCambriaHotel,17222HoodRoad, RehobothBeach.Ticketscost$58and arebeingsoldinadvanceonly,through Sept.7.Noticketswillbesoldatthe door.Topurchasetickets,visit https://tinyurl.com/yc4zt2pv.

GalleryOne

reachedat(212)535-7710oronlinetickets@metmuseum.org.Ticketscost$30for adults($22forseniors),andthemuseum offersBloombergConnectforself-guided audio,aswellasdiningoptionson-site.

TheFrickCollection(www.frick.org) requiresadvancetickets.Located0.6miles fromtheMet,itisroughlya15minute walkaway,atEast70thStreetandFifth Avenue,andcanbereachedat(212)2880700.Ticketscost$30foradults($22for seniors),andthemuseumtakesabouttwo totwo-and-a-halfhourstosee.TheFrick Caféoverlooksthenewcourtyard,and reservationscanbemadebyticketholders uponadmissiontothemuseumbutcannot bemadepriortoavisit.

TheNeueGalerie(museum@neuegalerie.org)offerspurchaseofticketsthesame dayasavisit,aswellastheoptiontoreserve ticketsinadvance.Locatedat1048Fifth Avenueat86thStreet,0.2milesora5minutewalkfromtheMet,ticketscost$28 foradults($18forseniors),withtheCafé Sabarskyonpremises(ticketnotrequiredto dine).

CentralParkandtheCentralParkZoo arewithinwalkingdistanceofeachofthe museums,asarenumerousplacestoeat lunchorbrunch.Traveltoandfromthe gallerywillbeinadeluxetouringbuswith amenitiesfortravelcomfort.Snacksand waterwillbeprovidedonthebus.Thecost ofthetripis$155,excludingmuseumtickets.Thebusfeeisdueatthetimeofreservation.Spaceislimited.Makeareservation bycontactingGalleryOneat(302)5375055.

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DelawareArtMuseumtohostDelArtSails

TheDelawareArtMuseumwillcelebrateitscommitmenttostatewideengagementwiththereturnofDelArt SailsSouth,aneveningshowcasing Delaware-basedartists,livemusicand coastalcommunityspirit,inLeweson Tuesday,Sept.16,from5:30to8p.m.

Nowinitssecondyear,DelArtSails Southbringsthemuseum’smissiondirectlytoSussexCounty,providing gueststheopportunityto:

•MeetandhearfromDelawarebasedartistsMarkHarris,RobertC. JacksonandRebeccaRaubacher—all representedinthemuseum’spermanent collection—astheydiscusstheirwork withMargaretWinslow,DelArt’shead curatorandcuratorofcontemporaryart;

•ConnectwithDelArtstaff,leader-

shipandvolunteers;

•Enjoylivemusic,asilentauction, andacoastal-inspiredreceptionwith foodstations,horsd’oeuvres,beer,wine andspecialtycocktails.

Ticketscost$75andmustbepurchasedinadvanceatdelart.org/delartsailssouth. Proceedsbenefitthe museum’sprogramsandcommunity outreachinitiativesinSussexCounty.

Expandingartaccess inSussexCounty

Overthepastyear,theDelaware ArtMuseumhasexpandeditsprogramsandpartnershipsacrossSussex County.Throughlectures,collaborativeexhibitions,schoolvisitsandcom-

munity-ledevents,DelArtcontinues itsworktomaketheartsmoreaccessibleandrelevanttoallDelawareans.

Christine“Chris”King,former dramateacheratCapeHenlopenHigh SchoolandmemberoftheDelArt SussexCountyAdvisoryCouncil,said, “Artisaninnatepartofwhoweareas humans.I’vealwaysbeenexcitedtobe partoftheteamonthegroundfloor, buildingthefoundationtoexpandaccessibilitytotheartsinourcommunity. WhatexcitesmemostaboutDelArt’s commitmenttoincreasingprogramminginSussexCountyisourcollective abilitytofurthertheeducationaland experientialaspectsofourvibrantarts community.”

MollyGiordano,executivedirector

oftheDelawareArtMuseum,added, “DelArtstaffandvolunteershavebeen gratefultobrainstormwithSussex Countyresidentsandpartnerorganizationsoverthepastyear.Theirguidancehelpedushostlecturesand programswithpartnersliketheRehobothArtLeague,LewesPublicLibraryandtheOsherInstituteof LifelongLearningattheUniversityof Delaware.DelArt’scollectionrepresentsourentirestate.I’mexcitedto continuepilotingschooloutreach, artisttalks,bustripsandeventsthat connectthestate’slargestartmuseum withDelawareanslivinginSouthern Delaware.”

Formoreinformation,visit delart.org/delartsailssouth.

DEFBannouncesyouthT-shirtDesignContest

TheDelawareFarmBureau (DEFB)isexcitedtoinviteallyouth withaconnectiontoagricultureto participateinitsT-ShirtDesignContest.

Thisisagreatopportunityfor youngartiststoshowcasetheircreativitywhilecelebratingthevaluesof theDelawareFarmBureau.

Designswillbejudgedoncreativ-

ity,originality,andhowwelltheyrepresentDEFB’smissionandmessage. Thewinningdesignerwillreceivetwo complimentaryticketstothe DelawareFarmBureauAnnualBanquetonDec.13,2025,wheretheywill berecognizedfortheiroutstanding work.

Thecontestisopentoanyone18 yearsoldandyoungerwhohasacon-

nectiontoagriculture,includingbut notlimitedto4-HandFFAmembers. Alldesignsmustprominentlyfeature thephrase“DelawareFarmBureau” andareencouragedtoincludeDEFB’s tagline,“LocalFarmersFeedingYour Family.”Designsshouldusenomore thanthreecolorsandmustbeoriginal, high-qualitywork.

Submissionsmustbeprovidedasa

300-dpihigh-resolutiondigital graphicanduploadedthroughthe DelawareFarmBureauwebsiteat www.defb.org/defb-t-shirt-designcontest.

Thedeadlinetosubmitentriesis Sept.15.

Formoreinformationaboutthe DelawareFarmBureau,pleasevisit www.defb.org.

DelDOTtohostcharity5Krun/walkonnewbypass

AheadoftheopeningofthenewN. MillsboroBypasstovehicletraffic,the DelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)ishostingacharity5K run/walkat8a.m.onSaturday,Sept.13. Onlineregistrationisnowopenand availableat https://raceroster.com/events/2025/108 507/n-millsboro-bypass-opening-5krunwalk.

Duetothedonationsofsponsors R.E.PiersonConstructionCompany Inc.,AECOM,TorreEngineering, Whitman, Requardt&Associatesand WTSDelawareChapter,allproceeds

fromtheracewillbenefittheB+Foundation(https://www.bepositive.org/), whichsupportschildrenwithcancer andtheirfamilies,aswellasfundingresearchtofindcuresforchildhoodcancers.Theorganizationwascreatedin honorofWilmingtonresidentAndrew McDonough,wholosthislifetoAML leukemiain2007.

“Theideaofabypassroadaround Millsborohasbeendiscussedfor decadesandwiththeopeningnearing, this isagreatopportunityforthecommunitytoseetheroadupcloseand supportacausethathasrecentlyhelped

supportaDelDOTfamilyduringtheir child’scancertreatmentandthousands ofothers,”saidSecretaryofTransportationShantéHastings.

Bicyclistswillalsobeabletorideon thenewroadattheconclusionofthe 5Kevent,from10a.m.to3p.m.

Attendeeswillenterthebypassfrom thenewexitrampfromRoute 30/GravelHillRoad,locatedahalfmile northoftheRoute30/GravelHill RoadandRoute24/JohnJ.Williams Highwayintersection.Carscanbe parkedalongthenewbypass,withthe racestartingatthenewHollyvilleRoad

andRoute24bypassintersectiontothe bridge,overFoxRunRoad,andthen returningbacktothestartinglocation.

TheN.MillsboroBypassisexpected toopentotrafficinlateSeptember.The project,whichbeganinMarch2023,includesatwo-lane2.8-mileconnector roadbetweenRoutes113and24north of Millsboro,andaseparatedmulti-use trail.ThenewalignmentstartsatRoute 113andextendseastward,bridgingover FoxRunRoad,theNorfolkSouthern Railroad,theMillsboroPondand GravelHillRoad,andwillconnectto Route24westofMountaireFarms.

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Tablesoffriendsplayingmahjongg, bridge,canasta,poker,cribbageand morewillbeaddedtoacontinental

breakfastandcateredlunchwithbubblyfora“winning”combinationin September,whenDelawareWome-

nadewillhostaGamesDayatOcean ViewVFWPost7234tobenefitvictimsandsurvivorsofdomesticviolence.

TeresaZatcoff,PeggyKentand KatyMerloofDelawareWomenade willbehostingtheeventinsupportof People’sPlace2inMilford,anonprofitorganizationprovidingsafe shelterandotherresourcesforwomen andchildrenfleeingdomesticviolence.Thisyear,theyarefocusingon People’sPlace’semergencyfundfor transportationneeds,additionalhousingandeverydayessentialitemsfor familiesincrisisinKentandSussex counties.

DelawareWomenadewasfounded byZatcoffin2010,andsincethenhas raisedfundsandcollectedin-kinddonationstosupporttheirmission againstdomesticviolence,throughactivitiessuchasWimbledonWhiteout tennisevents,pickleballeventsanda “BroadwayDreams”concert.Thiswill betheirninthannualGamesDay.

TheGamesDaywilltakeplaceat OceanViewVFWPost7234,29265 MarshyHopeWay,OceanView,from 9a.m.to3:30p.m.onMonday,Sept. 8.Thereisa$75tax-deductibledonationtoparticipate,andspaceislimitedfortheevent.Attendeesarebeing encouragedtobringtheirfavorite peopleandtheirfavoritegame.For moreinformation,visit www.delawarewomenade.org.

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ByBrianShane OCToday-Dispatch

SolarfarmdevelopersinWorcester Countywouldneedtosetaside moneyfordecommissioningbefore gettingtheirprojectsapprovedbythe county,undernewlegislationbeing proposed.

TheWorcesterCountyCommissionersonTuesdayconsideredan emergencybillonsolarenergysystemsthatwouldadddecommissioning bondstothereviewprocessformajor solarfarmprojectsandlegallyestablishesabandonedsolarprojectsasa publicnuisance.Itmeansdevelopers wouldhavetogetbothastateand countybondfordecommissioning.

Sixofsevencommissionersraised theirhandstosupportthebill,which willcomebeforetheboardforafinal voteatafuturemeeting.CommissionerJimBuntingdidnotexpress oppositiontothemeasure,butneither didheraisehishandinsupportofit.

Underthebill,solardevelopersof projectsgreaterthan2megawatts–that’senoughelectricitytopowera smalltown–wouldhavetoprovide detaileddecommissioningand restorationplansandwouldrequirea solardevelopertopostabondat 125%oftheprojectcost,explained JenniferKeener,thecounty’sdirector ofdevelopmentreviewandpermitting.

Atthemeeting,Commissioner EricFiori(District3,WestOcean City)askedwhathappensifthecash setasidefordecommissioningisn’t enoughtocovertheeventualcost. “Weneedtocontinuetoworkonthat gap,”hetoldKeener.

Initialbondestimateswouldbe preparedbyanindependentcertified engineerandevaluatedeveryfive years,whichisconsistentwithwhat otherjurisdictionshavedoneandis whatthestate’sPublicServiceCommissionrequires,Keenersaid.

Developersunderthisproposal wouldhavetobondoutwithboththe stateandthecounty.Whilethestate maypreemptthecountyandaskfor salvagecoststoberemovedfromthe bondvalue,thecounty’sbondwould notincludethecostofsalvage.

Solarfarmownersmustnotifythe countywhenaprojectisslatedtogo darkandprovideanupdateddecommissioningcostestimate.Thecounty mustbenotifiedifasolarfarmgoes outofproductionforsixmonths,and decommissioningmustbecompleted afterayear.

Projectsthatendupabandoned wouldbedeemedanuisanceunder countylaw.Countyofficialsareallowedtoenterthesiteiftheysuspect

Decommissioningisproposedto applytomajorsolarsystems,anything over200kilowatts,thatsellpowerto thegridortootherelectricityconsumers.

However,thecounty’sPlanning Commission,whichvotedinfavorof thebillAug.7,saidtheywantedadevelopertosharedecommissionplans regardlessofwhetherasolarfarmsells powertothegridorisusedonlyfor on-siteconsumption.Whetherthe scopegetswidenedtoincludeallsolar farmswouldbeuptothecommissioners.

Alsoatthemeeting,Commissioner ChipBertinoaskedwhethertheproposedlegislationcoversremediation ordecommissioningofbatteryunits, onwhichstatelawissilent.Keener saysshehasnotaddressedbatteryenergystoragesystemsinthebill.

“It’saverystickyissue,that’swhy. Nobodywantstostepuptotheplate,” Bertinosaid.“Ijustdon’twantthe countytobeonthehook.Godforbid there’saproblemwithoneofthose batteryunitsexplodingorcatching fire.”

Whenitcomestodecommissioninganddemolition,thebilldoesaddressremovalofconcretepadsand replacingtopsoil,“butwhatwe’re hearingfromothercountiesis,they’re basicallydestroyingthefarmlandfrom everbeingfarmlandagainbymixing insoilcement,”saidChiefAdministrativeOfficerWestonYoung.

Keenersaidsheneedstolookinto thatandthatanychangestothisbill couldbepartofthepublichearing process.

Theissuearoseamonthago,when thecommissionerswerebriefedona proposedsolarfarm,a40-acre,5 megawattprojectoffQueponcoRoad. Commissionersdidn’tlikethattalks ofdecommissioningcomeattheend oftheapprovalprocess,notthebeginning.

Commissionersalsosaidthey didn’twanttobekeptinthedark shouldasolarfarmsuddenlystopdeliveringpower,leavingbehindafield ofjunkedmetal,glass,andelectronics. Officialssaycleanupfordeadsolar farmscanbeexpensivebecausesolar panelsatsalvagesellforpennieson thedollar,andthefarmlandmaybe deemedhazardousandplummetin value.

UnderMarylandlaw,countiescan offerfeedbackbutcan’tadoptzoning lawsorregulationsthatwouldgetin thewayofanysolardevelopment.Ultimately,allsolarfarmapplicationsgo beforethestate’sPublicServiceCommissionforapproval,accordingto countyattorneyRoscoeLeslie.

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ByBethanyHooperAssociateEditor OCToday-Dispatch

OceanCityofficialslastweekformalizednewbikeandskateboardhours ontheBoardwalk.

TheOceanCityCouncilvoted unanimouslytopassaresolutionthat movesupthestartofBoardwalkbicyclingandskateboardinghoursfrom2 a.m.tomidnight.

Whileofficialssaytheadditional timeismeanttoencouragenighttime workerstotravelhomeontheBoardwalkratherthanthestreet,MayorRick Meehanopposedthechange.

“Ithink theBoardwalkisalotmore crowdedthanpeoplethinkitisafter midnightduringcertaintimesduring thesummerseason,”hesaid.“Andnow, youaddskateboardstothat.”

Currently,bikesareallowedonthe Boardwalkfrom2a.m.tonoonfrom theSaturdayofMemorialDayweekend throughLaborDay.Allothertimesof theyear,bikesareallowedontheboards atanytime.

However,duringajointmeetingearlierthisyear,membersoftheOcean CityPlanningandZoningCommission asked cityrepresentativestoconsiderallowingbikesontheBoardwalkatall timesduringthesummer,asthecity wasnolongerrunningtheBoardwalk trams.

Tothatend,CouncilSecretaryTony DeLuca,liaisonforthecity’sbicycleand pedestrianadvisorycommittee,madea recommendationatlastmonth’swork session.Whilethegroupdidnotsupporttheeliminationofbicyclinghours, itdidsupportanextensionofthose

hours.

“Wewouldliketomakeit12to12, becauseofvisibility,becauseJ-1sare gettingoffat12…,”hesaidatthetime. “Midnighttonoonisourrecommendation.”

Withthecouncil’ssupport,aresolutionpresentedatMonday’smeetingextendedBoardwalkbikehoursfrom2 a.m.tonoon,tomidnighttonoon,MemorialDaythroughLaborDay.

However,CitySolicitorHeather Stansburysaidtheresolutioncouldbe amendedtoincludeskateboards.

“Ibelievetheskateboardsmayhave, forsometime,notreceivedtheproper treatmentandshouldbedealtwithin thesamemannerbicyclesare,because theyarepermitted,byageneralenforcementstandpoint,thesametimesasbicycles,”shesaid.

Withnofurtherdiscussion,amotion toamendtheresolutiontoinclude skateboardsandtoadoptthetime changepassedina7-0vote.However, Meehancontinuedtosharehisobjections.

“There’sonlytwoweekstogobefore thesummerseasonisover,soIdon’t understandtheurgency,”hesaid.“ButI think therewillbeanenforcementissue. Ithinkaddingtheskateboardsisjust goingtomakeitevenmoredifficultfor allthepedestriansthatareonthe Boardwalk.”

Headded,“We’restrugglingwith gettingcompliancefrombikeoperators, scooteroperators,youknow,withthe otherlawsinOceanCity,andIthink maybeweneedtogettheircompliance andsupportforthosebeforeweincrease thetimeperiodsand,inmyopinion, createmaybesomeissuesontheBoardwalkthatareunanticipated.”

TopCheftableside eventsetforSept.23

Afallfoodeventwillaimtohelp homeboundseniors,friendsandneighbors.The11thAnnualTopChefofthe CulinaryCoasteventwillbenefitMeals onWheelsLewes-Rehoboth.

Thisyear’seventwillbeentirelydifferent,organizersnoted,asticketholders willbeabletochoosewhichchefwill cookacustomfour-coursedinneratan intimatetableof10.Theeventwilltake placeatthenewCambriaHotelat 17222HoodRoad,RehobothBeach, with acocktailreceptionstartingat6 p.m.,thenablack-tieoptionaldinnerat 7p.m.

Thedinnerswillbeplatedand servedtablesidebyeachparticipating chef,includingchefsfromAbbott’s Grill,BluecoastRehoboth,Café Azafrán,Chef’sTableatTouchofItaly, FinsHospitality,ATasteofJazz,Lewes OysterHouse,TouchofItalyRestaurantandTheVerandaattheCambria Hotel.

Visithttp://www.MealsonWheelsLR.org/EVENTStoselectafavorite chefandrestaurantwhileseatsarestill available,orpurchaseticketswithoutselectingatable,andorganizerswillseat thoseticketholderswithoneofthe chefs.

Livemusicatthereceptionanddinnerwillbeprovidedbythestringduo Michelle&Becky.

Ticketsfortheeventcost$175per person,ortreat10friendsorclientsto thisuniqueexperiencefor$1,500fora tableof10.

Becauseseatingateachchef’stableis limited,getticketsearlyatwww.MealsOnWheels-lr.org/EVENTSorcall Meals onWheelsLewes-Rehobothat (302)645-7449.(Thoseyoungerthan 21willnotbeadmittedtothisevent.)

Everfeellikeenjoyingalittle‘alone’time?Thiscouldbetheperfectspot.

August27-29

WildernessEscapeRoom— Getoutofthe hotsunandtrytoescapeSouthCoastalLibrary’s(indoor)wildernessescaperoom! Youonlyhave20minutestolookforclues andunlockyourmeansofescape!Group size:Minimumoffour,maximumofeight. Free,forAges8–Adult.Childrenmustbe accompaniedbyanadultcaregiver.RegistrationbeginsAug.15at4p.m.bycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

August28

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@fra nkfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

August29

LineDancingFundraiser— Localfavorite MarianFetherholfwillleadaline-dancing benefitattheLandingClubhouseatPlantationLakesfrom5to7p.m.Thiswill raisemoneyf orSonshineEquine.Thecost is$30,andincludeshorsd’oeuvresand instruction.Toregister,signuponlineat sonshineequine.org/events.

August30

MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnitedWomen inFaithwillhostitssummerbakesale, featuringavarietyoftreats,inthechurch’s WesleyHallfrom8to10:30a.m.Itislocatedat36405ClubHouseRd.Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

ModelTrainYardSale— DelawareSeaside

RailroadClubishostingaModelTrain Yard Saleattjeorclubhousefrom8a.m.to1 p.m.Everythinginmodeltrainswillbeofferedforsale,withnumerousoutdoorvendors,aDSRCsalesroomandfourmajor operatingtrainlayoutsindoors.Admission isfree,andmoreinformationisavailable atdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.The clubhouseislocatedat36668DuPont Boulevard,inSelbyville.

Children’sStorytime— TheBarefootGardenerswillbehavingChildren’sstorytime intheFenwickIslandPollin atorGardenat 10:30a.m.Childrenwillhearwonderful seashorestories.FenwickresidentCindy Deakyne—whojustpublishedherfirst children’sbook,LilyandHank—willbe theretoreadittothechildren.

CommunityBlockParty— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting thesecondannualCommunityBlockParty from1to4p.m.Thisisafree,familyfriendlyeventwithlivemusic,kids’games, adunktank,face-painting,arock-climbing wall,food,refreshme nts,puppiesand more.

September2

GentleYogaFlow— Yogaclass.Idealfor beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor aslowerflowpractice,heldatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry, wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onAug.26and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

September2,4&5

GrannySquareCrochetClass— JoinMary BethLeonardforathree-partclassoncrochetinggrannysquaresatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m .Participantswillmaketwo

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes

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

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

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek

CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitable purposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand 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.

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-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,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.

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

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

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2to4p.m.Formoreinformation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

CoastalPointphotos•SusanLyons HurricaneErinmayhavestayedoutinthe Atlantic,butitbroughtbigwaves,ripcurrentsandhightides.Italsowashed ashoreunusualjellyfish-likecreature calledvalellavalell,ahydrazoan(rarefor thisarea),asseentoprightandatleft, KendallSagerdisplaysthejellyfish.

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PRICEREDUCTION

36374 RIDGESHORE LN, MILLVILLE

$400,000 | DESU2090768

3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,100 Sq Ft

Townhome, primary on main level, 3-season room, lawn maintenance, close to all conveniences, low HOA.

Cindy Williams | 703.303.7874

32561 HERON CIR, BETHANY BEACH

$1,325,000 | DESU2086564

5 beds 3.5 baths, 3,685 Sq Ft

Beautifully furnished beach home with elevator in a private gated community. Heron Bay is located just 3 blocks from the ocean and is surrounded by the Salt Pond and State park lands.

Jackie Martini | 302.500.3206

1 LAKE VILLAGE CIRCLE, OCEAN VIEW

$735,000 | DESU2087858

5 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,760 Sq Ft

The Preserve at Ocean View, FULLY FURNISHED, with Screened Porch and Deck overlooking Lush Rear Yard with Mature Trees. This gorgeous Coastal home's sought after Location close to Shopping and Dining is just 2.5 miles to the Beach.

Elizabeth Kilroy | 443.250.9688

30156 CANDLEBERRY DR, SELBYVILLE

$765,000 | DESU2075020

4 beds, 3.5 baths, 2,800 Sq Ft Location, Location, Location! Experience Bayside living at its bestrelax, unwind and vacation like never before in this award-winning Freeman community! 2 car garage duplex villa located in the secluded section of The Shoals at Sun Ridge. Frank Kilian | 443.880.6219

RARELYAVAILABLE

5101 ATLANTIC AVE, UNIT 1050BOCEAN CITY

$389,900 | MDWO2032736

1 beds, 1.5 baths, 586 Sq Ft

Coastal luxury awaits you in this oceanfront condo. Designer appointed and decorated, ready for you to make happy beach memories. Relax and enjoy the sounds of the surf at your front door.

Joyce Henderson | 410.430.0084

32751 SPRING WATER

3 beds, 3 baths, 2,325

38122 RIVER ST, OCEAN VIEW

$1,450,000 | DESU2079562

4 beds, 3.5 baths, 3,400 Sq Ft Now priced under comps, this coastal retreat is a waterfront dream home– complete with an elevator, and beautifully situated on a large grassy common area providing a sense of openness and space.

Jackie Martini | 302.500.3206

9203 TIMBERLAKE CT, SEA COLONY WEST

$449,000 | DESU2085576

2 beds, 2 baths, 848 Sq Ft

Welcome to Sea Colony! Sea Colony offers 1/2 mile of private guarded beach, 12 pools (2 indoor) 2 tness centers, beach shuttle, pickleball, community center and activities for all ages. Offers upgraded kitchen, larger 2nd bedroom and water views.

Nicole Peterdozzi | 302.542.8344

home with a den/study, perfectly designed for comfort with a classy appeal. The exterior features a beautiful stone facade that leads you into the home through a large foyer with gleaming hardwood oors. Jackie Martini | 302.500.3206 12 92ND ST, UNIT 104,

$499,900 | MDWO2032402

2 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,154 Sq Ft Contemporary meets comfort in this renovated oceanblock condo. The open oor plan includes a gourmet kitchen with glimmering countertops and S/S appliances, stunning tile ooring, FP and more. Plus there’s a roof-top pool Joyce Henderson | 410.430.0084

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

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

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

38280 CLOVER LN, FRANKFORD

$439,900 | DESU2091880

3 beds, 2 baths, 1,483 Sq Ft

This one-level home is nestled in the desirable coastal community of Bethany Meadows. Located just under 3 miles to the Bethany Beach boardwalk. Hoa fees are only $485 a year with access to a wonderful community pool and Tennis Court.

Bill Bjorkland | 410.776.4146

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram—

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits H omeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

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

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forwinner-take-allprize.Thepublicisinvitedtoattend.Youmustbe18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchenalsoserves from4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c) charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

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

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

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery

Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays, weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m. Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,clothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift 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,onthesouthsideoftheNationalGuardTraini ngSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailablefor $1each.AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,veteransandveteranservices,aswellasour generalcommunity.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m. Foodisavailablefromthekitchenbefore Bingostartsandatint ermission.Formore information,call(443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemomth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavailable forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofinclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSe lbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccol i,breadandItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featurechickenlegquarterwithbaked beansandcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesday willbechef’schoice.

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,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong

theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrc p.com,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative

DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’s PizzainMillsboro.Socialhoursbeginat 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.comformore detailsonthesefreeclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. Yogaisa lsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSu pportGroup 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., at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages

arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

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

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

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetings lastforuptotwohours.

Pickleball TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, 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— The Indian

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

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

LaBlast FitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter hostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysandThursdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

YogainthePark— TheTownofOceanView ispresentingYogaintheParkatthegazebo atJohn WestParkonTuesdaysandThursdays throughSept.30from8to9a.m.The instructorisBarbaraPopiel,alicensedandin-

suredtravelingyogi.Requiredequipmentincludesayogamat-towel,waterbottleandan openmind.Thecostis$10perclass,bycash orVenmo.

Al-AnonFamilyGroup— TheWednesday MindfulnessAl-AnonFamilyGroupmeetsat CommunityLutheranChurcheveryWednesdayfrom7to8p.m.

Hobby/Craft

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

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilth roughOctober.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 CountyLibr aryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscus siononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.

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-

grannysquaresandturnthemintoastylish,autumn,foam-filledpumpkin.Some crochetexperiencerequired.Allmaterials provided,butbringyourfavoritecrochet needlejustincase.Youmustattendall three90-min.classes,astheybuildoffone another.Free,forages18-plus.Registrationopensat2p.m.onAug.26andis availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Events

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.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroups of10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visiton-

September3

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

BirthdayStoryTime— JoinSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.foraspecialbirthdaythemedStoryTime!We’ llsharefunstories, singsongs,andcelebratetogether— whetherit’syourbirthdayornot!ForAges5 andunder.Free,noregistrationrequired. Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult caregiver.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE

lineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagricultura ldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.27from10a.m.to1p.m.or byappointmentat(302)593-8814.

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaw are,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric

September4

CubaCenterGardenTour— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat8a.m.foratouratthe Mt.CubaCenterwhichisarenowned botanicgardencommittedtotheconservationofnativeplantsandtheirhabit ats. Costof$25includesentrancefeeandthe two-hourgardenenthusiasttour.Ourtour willstartat10:30a.m.Bringyourown lunchforapicnicinthegarden.Carpoolto garden.Ifyouarewillingtotakeaperson ortwoorifyouneedaride,pleaseletus know.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother

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

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formorei nformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go

childreninarel axedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. 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.

VideoGameNight— C omehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.We'vegotPS5,andNintendoSwitchgames!AndfortheSummer wealsohavetheNewNintendoSwitch2,

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onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

Women’sBibleStudy— “WhenFaithBecomesSightHEAVEN,”byJenniferRothschild,aWomen’s BibleStudygroup,will meetatMarinersBethelchurchevery WednesdayfromSept.24throughNov.5, from10to11:30a.m.,or7to8:30p.m. Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,visit marinersbethel.churchcenter.com.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. For moreinformation,visitsumc.com.

CourtesyofDVAMakerStudios!Ages10plus.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonardat 10a.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’smonthly meetingaboutcrocheting,knittingand needleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome. Makenewfriends,getinspiredbywhat othersaremakingandlearnneedlework tipsandtr icksinthisfungroupmeeting. Weencourageyoutobringyourcurrent projectwithyou.Haveleftoveryarn?Bring itandswapwithothers.Free,registration isappreciatedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

SCLTravelClub— Doyoulovetotravel? JoinusattheSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.forourmonthlySCLTravelC lubmeeting.Wedon’tactuallytravelinthisclub, butmeettodiscussallthingstravel.Inthis session,LisaVelascowillsharephotosand experiencesfromherrecenttriptoSouth AfricaandBotswana,includingoffthe beatenpathattractions,biking,winetasting,exploringthecoast,safarisandmore. Askquestionsandlearnaboutanewdestination.Ages18-pluswelcome.Light snacksprovided.Free,registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 3 02-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace

allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

Public Bingo— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter willholdPublicBingo.Doorsopenat5p.m.and thegamesstartat6p.m.Admissionis$20.

September5

BookClub:CreationLake,byRachel Kushner— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s adultbookgroupmeetsonthefirstFriday ofthemonthtodiscussafiction,nonfiction orclassictitle.TheSeptemberbookisCreationLake.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

September6

FleaMarketVendorFair— TheRoxana VolunteerFireCompanyFleaMarket& VendorFairwillbeheldatthefirehall from8a.m.to2p.m.Vendorsshouldbring theirowntables,chairs,tentsanddisplays. A10’X10’spaceisavailablefor$20a space,insideoroutside.Firstcome,first servedasfarasvendorspots,and paymentisdueuponreservation.Toreserve, emailsusan@roxana90.comorcall(302) 519-2219.

DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety! NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonth at10a.m.Ages13-plusONLY.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FunsusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frank-

fordlibrary.

September7

PolishFestivalTrip— ThePolishAmerican ClubofDelmarvaisholdingaone-daytrip toOurLadyofCzestochowa’sPolishFestivalinDoylestown,Pa.,from8a.m.to8 p.m.Thepriceis$90perperson.Formore information,contactJoyceDabrowskiat (410)615-0833orjhdabs@hotmail.com.

September8

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,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.

September9

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusic&movementclassfor childrenagedbirthto5years.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook

@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherApple deviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend inpersonorviaZoom.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforki dstogainconfidencein readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Free,mustcall(302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September10

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call30 2-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions,held atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.

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be transported into the extravagant world of Jay Gatsby. Dust off your nest apper dresses and sharpest suits because this is your chance to shine. Walk the red carpet with your friends, strike a pose, and give ‘em the old razzle-dazzle. Our photographer will be there

Free,noregistrationrequiredbut parents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entryavailableonafirstcome/first servedbasis.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930302-858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particul artruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthemurderofLucieBlackman.Suggestedread(notrequired):PeopleWhoEatDarknessbyRichardLloyd Parry.Free,in-persononly,forages18plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

DancingandDinner— ThePineSteppers SquareDanceClub ishostinganIntroductiontoSquareDancingandChiliDinnerat theOceanPinesCommunityCenterfrom7 to8:30p.m.Therewillbelessons,and adultsinglesandcouplesarewelcome.No children.RSVPbySept.8to(908)2298799.

September11

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Sto-

ries,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettingi nthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. 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.

YoungAdultBookClub:NormalPeo ple, bySallyRooney— JoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.forarelaxedandengagingbookdiscussiontailoredforreaders ages18to30.OurYoungAdultBook GroupmeetsonthesecondThursdayof eachmonthtochataboutamixoffiction, nonfiction,orclassictitles.Newmembers alwayswelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,parti cipantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromThe PreppyKitchen:SuperEasybyJohnKanell, whichisavailableforcheckout(whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookatacopyinthe library.Participantsaree ncouragedto bringtheirownTupperwaretotakehome leftovers.Free,forages18-plus.Register

atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September12

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechal lenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat10a.m.onSept.5 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBea ch, DE19930

September13

Zumba-thonBenefit— MarinersBethel GlobalMethodistChurchwillhosta Zumba-thoninsupportoftheCROPWALK intheHopeCenteratthechurch’scampus. TheCROPWALKbenefortstheSoutheast SussexMinisteriumEmergencyAssistance Fund.Therearetwosessionsavailable— from10to11a.m.,and11a.m.tonoon.A $15donationperperson,persession,is requested.Thisisopentowomen,men andkids.Toregister,visit marinersbethel.churchcenter.com. DemocraticJamboree— TheSussex

CountyDemocraticCommitteeJamboree 2025willbeheldatPavilion#1atKillens StatePondfrom2to6p.m.Organizerssay thiswillbeanafternoonoffun,foodand face-timewithlocalandstatecandidates andelectedofficials.Thiswillbeheldrain orshine.Advanceticketsare$60for adultsand$25forstudents,withchildren 10andunderadmittedfree,buttheymust bepre-registered.Fortickets,visit tinyurl.com/SCDCJambore e2025. Take-a-Plant,Leave-a-Plant— It’sthefall inDelaware,solet'sgarden.Grabyour plantsandcuttingsandjoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat9a.m.foranautumnplant swap.Meetotherplantenthusiasts,share yourexcessplantsorcuttingsandfindnew onestoaddtoyourcollection.Noplants arerequiredtoparticipate—justcomeand takeplantstogetgardening.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrar yandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Pop-Up BookSale— StopbySouthCoastalLibraryforatwo-hourpop-upbooksale!Find greatbooksforgreatprices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials&more!SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

BypassRun— TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)ishostingacharity5K Run/WalkonthenewMillsborobypassbeforeit isopentovehicletraffic.Allproceedsbenefit theB+Foundation,whichsupportschildren withcancerandtheirfamilies,aswellasfund-

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Call Crowley Associates Realty

PENDING UNDERCONTRACT

36258 Waterleaf Way, Selbyville • $729,000

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

ingresearchtofindcuresforchildhoodcancers.The5Kstartsat8a.m.The$34admissionincludesbibs,T-shirts,post-raceparty, refreshmentsandawards.Bicyclistscanalso rideonthenewroadafterward,from10a.m.to 3p.m.Nodogs.Registrationinformationis availableatraceroster.com/search.

September15

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainyda yswe'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.

September16

BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach monthat5:30p.m.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

iPhone/iPadAdvancedPhotography— ProfessionalphotographerTomKennedy willteachyouadvancedphotographyusing aniPhone/iPad,atSou thCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.,onSept.16,23,30.Topicsincludecomposition,useoflight,howto shareandmovephotosfromyourphone, iPadandlaptop.WewilldemonstratespecialfeaturesoftheiPhoneandpractice shortcuts,croppingandimprovingyour photosusingthebuilt-inappsonyourdevices.Prerequisite:youmusthavecompletedall3sessionsofhisIntroTo iPhone/iPadPhotographyclasses.In-personclassonly.Youmustattendallthree sessions.Ses sionslast2hourseach. Free,preregistrationisrequiredandopens at10a.m.onAug.25athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibraryandhostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September17

FreeSquareDanceLessons— ThePine SteppersSquareDanceClubisholding freesquaredancelessonsattheOcean PinesCommunityCenter from7to8:30 p.m.Adultsinglesandcouplesarewelcome.ToRSVP,call(908)229-8799.

SussexRepublicanWomenMeet— The SussexCountyRepublicanWomen’sClub willmeetonthesecondfloorofNicola’s Pizza.Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner.Thecostis$40,andthemeetingbeginsat5:30p.m.RSVPbySept.10to info@SCRWC.net.Formoreinformation, visitSCRWC.netoremailinfo@SCRWC.net.

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Dine&Donate— SouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswillbethebeneficiaryofaDine& DonateeffortatFinsatSeaColonyMarket Place—fordinneronly.Therewi llalsobe a50/50raffleandanitemupforauction.

MusicWithMissMaria— Sing,danceand playalongwithMissMariainthisfun,interactivemusicprogramdesignedforchildrenages5andunde,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.Free,noregistration requiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entryavailableonafirst come/firstservedbasis.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southc oastal.lib.de.us.

HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelat2 p.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’snextHappy Bookersmeeting!Thegroupmeetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenworkof fictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingSomeday,MaybebyOnyiNwabineli.Copiesof thebookareavailableforcheckout throughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog withavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoast al.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.Free,allmaterialsandlightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registrationbeginsat5p.m.July23at https:// southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

September18

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. 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. MovieNight—Superman— Comehang out,eatpizza,andwatchamovieatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.onourtheaterset-up.M oviesRatedG-PG13.For Ages12andUp.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

September20

ShrimpBowls— TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliaryishostinga shrimp-bowltake-outevent,withpickupat thefirehallbetween4and5p.m.The bowlincludesahalfpoundofextralarge shrimp,potatoes,cornandkielbasa.Ticketscost$45,andcanbepurchasedby calli ngMaureenat(302)988-1196.

YardandBakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCo.Auxiliaryishostingayardand bakesaleatthefirehallfrom8a.m.to noon.Breakfastandlunchwillbeavailable forpurchase.

STEMProgramforAges6-12:Magnets

Feelthepowerofmagnets!Experiment withdifferentsizesandtypesofmagnets —andtakeamagnethome.ThisSTEM programisbestforages6–12,andheldat FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.Registrationisrequired.Questions ?Pleasecall usat302-732-9351.We'reonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination

runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.!Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLib rary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

September21

AnEveningofMusic— Thepublicisinvitedtoattend“AnEveningofMusic”at FenwickIslandBaptistChurchat5p.m. ThiswillfeaturetheministryofHeart SongswithKarenKnight,formerlywith Sight&SoundTheater,aswellastheFIBC Choirandseveralsmallgroups.Thisis free,andparkingisalsofreeandavailable on-site.

September22

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,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. FallGardeningWorkshop— SussexCounty MasterGardenerswillpresentaone-hour workshoponfallseasonplantingandcleanup atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Discover whichvegetablesandbulbscanbeplantedin thefallforawinterandspringharvestand bloom.Learnwhatandwhentotrimshrubs, treesandperennialsandhowtocompostthe leftoverdebris.Fallisthebesttimeforfertilizing, sogetyoursoiltestkithere(whilesupplies last)andlearnhowtocollectsamplesandinterprettheresults.Registrationisappreciatedand

NanticokeIndianAssociationreachesfundraisinggoalforpowwow

TheNanticokeIndianAssociationannouncedthisweekthatithas successfullyreacheditsfundraising goalforthe47thAnnualNanticoke IndianPowwow,thankstothesupportofitsmembers,community partners,sponsorsandGoFundMe donors.

Theachievement,representatives said,ensuresthattheculturalcelebrationwillproceedasplannedon Sept.6and7,bringingtogether tribalmembers,families,andthe broadercommunitytohonorandexperiencethetraditionsoftheNanticokepeople.

TheNanticokeIndianPowwow featurestraditionaldancing,drumming,food,vendorsandcultural demonstrations.Itservesnotonlyas acelebrationbutalsoasaneducationalopportunityforattendeesto learnaboutthehistoryandongoing legacyoftheNanticokeIndian Tribe.

“Yourcommitmentandsupport haveensuredthatthisyear’spowwowwillgoonasavibrantcelebrationofourheritage,strengthand unity,”theysaid.“TheNanticokeIndianAssociationextendsitsdeepest gratitudetoeveryonewhocontributedtomakingthiseventpossible.”

TheeventwilltakeplaceatHudsonFields,30045EaglecrestRoad, Milton,andisopentothepublic. Allarewelcometoattend.

TangierIslanddocumentarygetsspecialone-weekengagementinRehoboth

Afterpremieringtocriticalacclaim atIDFAinAmsterdamandmaking wavesatmajorU.S.festivals,“Been HereStayHere”—describedas“aquietlypowerful,observationaldocumen-

taryaboutlifeonTangierIsland”—is comingtoRehobothBeach’sMoviesat Midwayforaspecialone-weektheatricalrunbeginningSept.5.

Followingasold-outrunatthe

RoselandTheatreinOnancock,Va.— extendedduetooverwhelmingdemand —thespecialtheatricalrunoffersaudiencesachancetoseeastoryfromtheir ownbackyard,broughttolifeonthe

bigscreen.

Setinacenturies-oldChristianfishingcommunitydeepintheChesapeake Bay,thefilmisdescribedas“anintimate,immersiveportraitofaplace manyknowbutfewtrulyunderstand. Therearenoexperts,interviewsor voiceovers—justtherhythmsofdaily life:crabbing,churchservices,frontporchconversationsandfamilydinners.”

“Thisisthekindoffilmwealmost neverseeanymore,”saiddirectorDavid Usui(“InTransit”).“Nostats,nonarration.Justlife,unfolding.”

“BeenHereStayHere”hasbeen called“alovelettertotheChesapeake —honoringitshistory,itspeopleand itsenduringspirit.Atatimewhen mediaoftenreduceslocalstoriestopoliticalshorthand,thisfilminsistson somethingmoregroundedandenduring:themeaningofhome,presence,and belonging.”

Forticketingandallscreeningtimes, visit https://www.moviesatmidway.com/.For moreinformationonthefilm,visit www.beenherestayhere.com.

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This home was built in Nov 2022 and barely used. It has to many upgrades to list you have to come see it to appreciate it. It is all one floor living with 3 bedrooms 2bathrooms and one of the most private lots in the community. You have a split floor plan for maximum privacy and a completely private back yard.

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porch and fenced in back yard. Amenities galore and close to all kinds of shopping.

MLS DESU2074210 $460,000

Call Linda Mueller 302-245-0741

availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

September23

ArtStrongforAges5andUnder— Little artistswillexplorecolors,textures,and materialsthroughfun,hands-onactivities atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.This playfulclassencouragesimagination,selfexpression,andearlyskillbuildingwhile kidscreate theirownmasterpieces.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein

readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Free,mustcall( 302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

FirstStepsinWatercolor— Learnthebasics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionas youcreateyourmasterpiece.Thismonth, we'llpaintfallingleavesandpumpkins. Usingeasymethods,you'llgohomewith thisfallpainting.Allsupplieswillb eprovided.TeacherBerniceBrennanisaselftaughtwatercolorist.Shehas10yearsof experiencestudyingunderawell-known artistintheUnitedStates.Sheisamemberof:ArtLeagueofOceanCity,MD, DelawareWatercolorSocietyandBaltimore ArtLeague.HerartworkhasbeenrecognizedwithHonorableMention.

September24

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FreeSquareDanceLessons— ThePine SteppersSquareDanceClubisholding freesquaredancelessonsattheOcean PinesCommunityCenterfrom7t o8:30 p.m.Adultsinglesandcouplesarewelcome.ToRSVP,call(908)229-8799.

StoryTimeatJamesFarm— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryforanotherfunoutdoor storytimeatJamesFarmEcologicalPreserveat10:30a.m.!Perfectforchildren ages5andunder.Registerisrequiredso wecancontactyouincaseofinclement weather.Registerat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usPleasemeet intheJamesFarmParkingLot:30048 CedarNeckRd,OceanView,DE19970 SponsoredbytheSo uthCoastalLibrary, MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

OneCard,EndlessPossibilities— Attend aspecialin-personeventtodiscoverthe

magicandmanyusesofyourlibrarycard, atFrankfor dPublicLibraryat5p.m.!Did youknowyoucancheckoutaukulele?An icecreammachine?Learnaboutresources availableforyou,yourchildren,andyour students.

September25

God’sEyeCraft— CreateyourownGod's Eyebywrappingyarnaroundcrossed sticksinthiseasycraftprogram.Also knownasOjodeDiosinSpanish,the God'sEyecraftiscommoninLatinAmericancommunitiesandisoftenmadebyIndigenousandCatholicpeople.Heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Reg istrationisrequiredandbeginsat2p.m.on Sept.18athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechi ldren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

This single-family waterfront dream home is complete with an elevator and situated on a grassy common area providing water access from your deeded boat slip for paddleboarding, kayaking, and boating; swimming in the bayside pool; and biking to the beach.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

September26

Beautifully furnished singlefamily beach home with elevator in the sought-after gated community of Heron Bay. Blocks from the ocean and surrounded by wetlands and state park land, enjoy Salt Pond water access for kayaking and paddleboarding, and biking to the beach.

MedicareOptionsinRetirement— JosephCisco,PresidentofCAISEBenefits, andeducatorwiththeDEMoneySchool, willdiscussdifferentplansandoption s withMedicareenrollment,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.Youwilllearnabout Medicarechanges,differencebetweenobservationandadmittance,andhelpingyou understandalltheletters(A,B,C,andD) andPlans(G,andN).We’lldiscussthe timeframeforsigningupforMedicare, penalties,andtheimportanceofreviewing yourprescriptionsduringOpenEnrollment. SponsoredbytheMoneySchool,partof theDelawareCommunityReinvestmentActionCouncil.F ree,registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

September29

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking

BethanycouncilhonorsDonnelly’sefforts

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

JacksonDonnellylookedabituncomfortablestandingnexttohisfather, BethanyBeachPatrolCapt.JoeDonnelly,attheBethanyBeachTown CouncilmeetingonAug.15ascouncil membersandthoseintheaudienceapplaudedandcheeredwhenitwasannouncedthattherecentcollege graduatehadbeennamedthepatrol’s LifeguardoftheYear.

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foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deep foamyogablocks.Ifyouareunabletoget ontotheflooreasily,donotworry,wewill providechairs.Thereareoptionsforall! Registrationopensat12p.m.onSept.22 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalli ng302-858-5518.(Onlinereg-

JacksonDonnellystoodbesidehis fatheratthepodiumbutmadeno comment.

Lifeguard oftheYearischosenby thelifeguard’speers,“whoareinthe trencheswithyoueverysingleday,and thatisaprettyspecialthing,”JoeDonnellysaid.

JacksonDonnelly,nowinhisseventhyearasalifeguard,recentlygraduatedfromtheUniversityofDelaware withadegreeinstatisticsandwillbe returningforonemoreyeartoearnhis master’sdegree,hisfathersaid.

“He’sgotsomebigthingsaheadof him,butJacksonreallyencompasses

“Beingthecaptain’sson—that mightnotbetheeasiestthingtodo,” theelderDonnellysaid,glancingathis son,“buthehasthematurityandunderstandingtoknowhehastodoit betterthanmost,andhehashandled thatbeautifullyovertheyears.”

istrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspaceallows.

MakerspaceMonday:Ages18+— Join SouthCoastalLibrarythisautumnonselectMondayseachmonthat2p.m.fora funandfree90-minuteMakerspaceMonday!Makeyourowncustomizedt-shirts, waterbottles,signs&moreusingourCricutMachine!Wetakeastepbackandlet youcreatewhateverinspiresyou!Staff willguideyouthroughusingtheCricut andansweryourquestions .Freetoolsand basicvinylcolorsprovided.Youwillneed toprovideyourprojectbase(t-shirt, woodensign,canvas,cardstock,etc.)We willalsohavesomeDIYcraftingstations

whatIvalueandwhatourguardsare allabout—andthatisdedication,the amountofefforttheyputforthevery dayintheirpreparationandtheir training…allthroughthewinter.A lotofthemputfourorfivedaysof conditioningintobepreparedforthis job.It’sontheirminds12monthsout oftheyear,”JoeDonnellysaid,praising hissonforwaterrescuesandforaiding “anybodywhoneedshelp.”

“Wehaveasaying:‘Neverpassup anopportunitytohelpsomebody,’”Joe Donnellysaid,addingthathisson“illustratesthateveryday,andhehas morethanmetmyexpectationsover thelastcoupleofyears.”

JacksonDonnellyisalsoinvolved

foryoutoenjoyaswell.Noneedtoregister,butCricutisavailableonafirstcome, firstservedbasis,andCricuttimeislimitedto30minutesifothersarewaiting. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

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S torytimeonParsonsFarm— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.for storytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsons Farmoutdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'll beinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopen toallages.NoRegistrationisrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook

withthebeachpatrol’sjuniorlifeguard program,withabout90childrenparticipatingduringsummersinavariety ofprograms.Hehasalsocompetedin lifeguardcompetitionsatlocalandregionallevels,“andheisall-inwith everythinghehasdone,”hisfather said.

“Iamsuper-proudofhim.Hehas exceededmyexpectations,andIthink heisjustscratchingthesurfaceof wherehemightgofromhere,”hesaid, addingthatlifeguardsworkhardand arededicatedandprofessional.

“Theyareoutthereinthetrenches, andtheyarewhatBethanyBeachisall about.Theydoafantasticjob,”Joe Donnellysaid.

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AdultCraft:KitchenWitch— Bringgoodluck andbeautifulappetitestoyourhomewitha charming,multi-mediakitchenwitch.Meetat FrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.Fashion yoursfroma14-inchform,modelingclay,fabrics,trims,shells,ribbons,beads,driedherbs, feathers,yarn...whatever!Anythinggoes.

Obituaries

LoisWoodDolby,84

LoisWoodDolby,84,passedaway Aug.22,2025,surroundbyherfamily.BorninonMarch7,1941,in Brooklyn,N.Y.,shewasthedaughter ofthelateRichardandHildaWood ofMillville,Del.

DolbymovedtoRoxana,Del., fromBrooklynat5.Shelatermoved toMillville,wheresheattendedLord BaltimoreSchool,graduatinginthe Classof1959.Shemarriedherhigh schoolsweetheart,BruceR.Dolby Sr.,onSept.12,1959,andthey movedtoBethanyBeach,Del.,to starttheirlifetogether.Theythen movedtoOceanView,Del.,where theystartedtheirfamily.TheDolby’s movedtoClarksville,Del.,in1970 andresidedonHomesteadAcres Way.

Herprofessionallifeledherto manyyearsinrealestate,startingat HickmanRealEstatein1968andretiringfromColdwellBankerin2019. ShealsoreceivedherdegreeasaregisterednursefromDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegeattheageof 40,whichshewasveryproudofand wouldleteveryoneknowit.

Dolbyalsospentmanyyearsriding theambulanceforMillvilleVolunteer FireCompany,whereshewasa

memberoftheAuxiliaryfrom1978 until1983.Shemadehundredsof callsand,whenreturningwithapatientthenextday,wouldtakethe timetovisitapatientdroppedoffthe daybefore,hercaringforothers beingneverdone.Sheoftentalked abouthertripswithdifferentpatients andherambulancebuddiesJohny andMarshall.Shewasalwaysso proudofbeingabletovolunteerher timeforthefirecompany.

Sheretiredprofessionallyin2019, butnotreally—shewasalwaysbusy inheroffice,workingonsomething forsomebody,asshewasalwaysready tohelpothersinneed.Sheenjoyed workinginhergardensandyard, whichshewasveryproudofand loved.Shelovedtheweekendswith familyandfriendsbythepool,especiallywhenhergrandchildrenwere allthere,aswellasmanyoftheir friends.

LoisandBruceDolbyshareda lovefortravel,visitingnearly50 statesandseveralcountries,and whiletheplacestheytraveled broughtmanyfondmemories,the mealsthattheysharedtravelingwere themostremembered—afamily traitthathassincebeenpasseddown tothegenerations.

Shewillbedeeplymissedandlovinglyrememberedalwaysforher quickwit,generosity,andwholehearteddedicationtoherfamily, friends,community,andthosein need.

Dolbywasprecededindeathby herin-laws,RayandEstellaDolby; herbrotherGordonWood;andmany ofherclosefriendswhomsheloved likefamily.Sheissurvivedbyher lovinghusbandof65years,Bruce RayDolbySr.;sons,BruceRay DolbyJr.(andEllen)andLesDolby Sr.(andPeggy);thelightsofherlife, hergrandchildren,LesDolbyJr., ShelbyDolby(andLexi),Brooke Fillman(andAndrew),MattDolby andWillDolby;hergreat-grandchildren,ParkerAnnFillmanandMyles RayDolby;andhersister,Susan Timmons(wifeofthelateTomTimmons).Shewasveryspecialtoallher nephewsandniece.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom11 a.m.to1p.m.onWednesday,Sept.3, 2025,attheOceanViewChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRd.,OceanView,Del., whereacelebrationofherlifewill beginat1p.m.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinDolby’snametoTheRonald

McDonaldHouseCharitiesGreater Delaware,1901RocklandRd., Wilmington,DE19803;Millville VolunteerFireCompanyAmbulance Fund,35554AtlanticAve.,Millville, DE19967;orDelawareHospice,100 PatriotsWay,Milford,DE19963. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JohnJoseph‘Jack’Fadden,84

JohnJoseph“Jack”Fadden,84,of Frankford,Del.,passedawayonAug. 1,2025.HewasbornonApril11, 1941,tothelateJohnJ.FaddenJr. andthelateBerthaR.Fadden,in Pittston,Pa.

HeattendedWestPittstonHigh School,wherehemetBarbaraLaird, whomhemarriedafterdatingfor eightandahalfyears.Someofthat timewasspentservingintheU.S. NavyaboardtheU.S.S.Forrestalin theCommissaryDivision,wherehe wouldcook,bake,butcherormanage foodstorage.Aftertheyweremarried,hewasstationedatQuartersK inArlington,Va.Duringthattime, hegraduatedfromtheLewisSchool ofHotelManagement.

Afterservinghiscountry,hetransitionedfromfeedinghungrysailors tofeedingcollegestudentsasafood servicemanageratTrinityWashingtonUniversity(thenTrinityCollege) inWashington,D. C.,foreightyears. Helaterworkedasanautomobile claimssupervisoratGeicoinSilver Spring,Md.

$1,845.

FaddenspentweekendsandvacationsathisbeachhouseinFenwick Island,Del.,eventuallyretiringthere aftermorethan25yearswithGeico. Heenjoyedboating,crabbing,fishing and,mostofall,golfing.Afterseveral yearsinFenwick,hemovedtoThe Villages,Fla.,allowinghimtoplay golfallyear.Inlate2023,after10 yearsinFlorida,hemovedbackto Delawaretobeclosertofamily. Beinganavidgolfer,hesoonjoined hisoldgolfteamattheOceanCity (Md.)GolfClub.

Whereverhelived,hebuiltlasting friendshipsandenjoyedbeingactive inthemanychurchesthathejoined. Immediatelyfollowinghispassing,as anorgandonor,someofhistissues, skin,bonesandtendonsweredonatedforeitherresearchorforcancerpatients.

Inadditiontohisparents,Fadden wasprecededindeathbyhissister MaureenNewhart(andherhusband, CarlNewhart)andhisbrotherDonaldF.Fadden(husbandofMary Gonzales).Heissurvivedbyhisdevotedwifeof61years,BarbaraL. Fadden;hissonsScottP.Fadden (andhiswife,MelissaD. Fadden)

andShawnP.Fadden(andhiswife, MelanieB.Fadden);andhisgrandchildrenBerkleigh,Augustus,Foster, MaxwellandReid,whoknewhimas “Pop.”

AcelebrationofFadden’slifewill beheldatSalemChurchinSelbyville,Del.,onOct.4,2025,witha servicetobeginat11a.m.Immediatelyfollowingtheservice,aluncheonandopportunitytoshare memoriesofFaddenwillbeheldat theSalemCenter.Casualattireis encouraged.Forthosewhocan’tattend,theservicewillbelivestreamed ontheSalemChurchFacebookpage. Inlieuofflowers,contributionsmay bemadeinFadden’smemorytothe GoodSamaritanFundatSalem Church,29WestChurchSt.,P.O. B ox410,Selbyville,DE19975.

RobertM.‘Bobby’Hudson,71

RobertM.“Bobby”Hudson,71, wenthometobewiththeLordon Aug.12,2025.Hepassedawayinthe lovingcareofhischildreninPort SaintLucie,Fla.Hewasalifelong residentofSelbyville,Del.

Hudsonlovedfamilyandfriends, andsharedaspecialbondwithtwo whowerelikebrothers,Dean BuntingandJohnPaulCullen,and threewhowerelikesons,Nathan Smyth,JustinHobanandT.JBaker.

HegraduatedfromIndianRiver HighSchoolinDagsboro,Del.,and thenworkedasacarpenterbytrade, establishinghisowncontracting business.HealsoservedintheNationalGuard.Heenjoyedgardening butgavemostofhisvegetablesaway. Healsolovedanimalsandwasalwaysfeedingandcaringforstraysin needofahome.

Ifsomeonestoppedbytovisit, theywouldfindtwotelevisionsonat thesametime,andhewouldbe watchinghisbelovedsportsteams— theColts,theTexas,Longhorns,the Orioles—andalwaysFoxNews. TheywouldbeofferedanOldMilwaukeebeerandthenbetterbepreparedtoengageinsomelively discussionaroundthosetopics,with alittlehistoryaddedtosupporthis pointofview.

Hewasknownasauniquecharacter,straightforward,withbig,generous,heart,andwaslovedbyallwho knewhim.TheCypressSwampwill notbethesameplacewithouthis presence.

Hudsonwasprecededindeathby hisparents,I.B.HudsonJr.andBetty T.McNeal.Heissurvivedbytwo daughters,CatherineE.Hudsonand ReneeM.Hudson;fourgrandchildren,AmandaC.Autry,JasmineC. Rapson,IsaacM.RapsonandSarah GKornberger;andagreat-grandchild,BlakeAutry.Healsoleavesbe-

hindthreesisters,PatienceMcCabe, DonnaMitchellandJeanne DiMichael;andmanyniecesand nephews. Memorialserviceswillbeheldat alaterdate.

NancyHickmanRhodes,62

NancyHickmanRhodes,62, passedawaypeacefullyonAug.18, 2025,atherhomeinOceanView, Del.,surroundedbyfamilyand friends.ShewasbornonApril20, 1963,andgrewupinBethanyBeach, Del.Shewastheyoungestofthree daughtersofRaymondandSally Hickman.

RhodesattendedLordBaltimore andIndianRiverHighSchool,and laterpursuedabachelor’sdegreein earlychildhoodeducationfromthe UniversityofDelaware.Shestarted teachingkindergartenatFrankford ElementarySchool.Shemarriedthe

loveofherlife,TimRhodes,in1985 andlaterwelcomedtheirson,John WestRhodes.Sheleftteachingand joinedherhusbandinrealestate,becomingaRealtorandbusinesspartner.

Shelovedmanythings,including shopping,whichledtoheropening, withhersisters,LaDolceVita,a uniquegiftshopinMillville,where shehappilycreateddisplaysand shoppedformerchandise.Sheloved totravel,includingtripstothe PoconosandFortMyersBeach,Fla., andshehadanundeniablelovefor animals.

Rhodeswasprecededindeathby herhusbandJohnTimothyRhodes andherparentsRaymondandSally Hickman.Sheissurvivedbyherson, JohnWestRhodes,andhiswife, Kaya;hergrandchildren,Wrenley KateandBensonTimothy;hersistersLauraHickmanandJaneTrib-

bitt(andTim);hersisterandbrothers-in-lawPatRhodes(andBarbara), DianeLevinson(andBarry),Peggy Jacobs(andJimmy),DeniseBonner (andLee);andmanynieces, nephews,cousinsandspecialfriends. Shealsoleavesbehindherdear friendTimAndryszak;andher belovedboxers,DexterandZoey. AcelebrationofRhodes’lifewill beheldonAug.27,2025,atMelson FuneralHome(38040MuddyNeck Road,OceanView,Del.).Visitation at11a.m.willbefollowedbyaserviceatnoon.Inlieuofflowers,the familyrequestedthatdonationsbe madeinRhodes’nametotheRonnie WilliamsFoundation,1HawksNest Lane,Bear,DE19701,orBrandywineValleySPCAinGeorgetown, 22918DupontBoulevard,Georgetown,DE19947.Condolencescan bemadebyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

LocalorganizationssupportnursingstudentsatBeebe

CoastalPoint•Submitted

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubscholarshipsarepresented.Pictured,fromleft, are:MargaretH.RollinsSchoolofNursingatBeebeHealthcareProgramCoordinatorTracyBell,LillieGolubof Millsboro,JamesiaAlphonseofDelmar andLordBaltimoreLionsClubScholarshipChairmanAnthonyRinaudo.

Manylocalorganizationsand groupshavecommittedtosupportingtheMargaretH.RollinsSchool ofNursingatBeebeHealthcare,with knowledgethattheschoolistraining thenextgenerationofnursingprofessionalswhowillserveSussex County.

Thatcommitmentisdemonstratedinmanyways—including thepresentationofawardsandscholarshipsfornursingstudentspursuing theireducationatBeebe.

Thefollowingawardswererecentlypresented:

•Lewes-RehobothBeachRotary ClubScholarships—Winners: NoelleBensonofLewes,Olivia CreamerofGreenwoodandYana QuelofRehobothBeach.

TheMoore-Escenbach-Gallery

Scholarshipsarepresentedtonurses whohavecompletedtheirfirstyear ofnursingschoolandarerankedas thetopthreestudents,academically,

intheirclass.Theywerefoundedin memoryofRotariansEdMoore, SamEschenbachandDr.William Gallery.

Coastal Home & Garden – 2025

Fundingforthesescholarshipsis generatedthroughaseriesofclub projectsheldthroughouttheyear,includingtheclub’sFlagsforHeroes Veterans’DaypresentationatCape HenlopenHighSchoolandpublicationofits“GreatWalksandTrailsin SussexCounty”guidebook.

•LordBaltimoreLionsClub Scholarships—Winners:Jamesia AlphonsefromDelmarandLillie GolubofMillsboro.

TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub ofOceanViewNursingScholarships arepresentedtoseniornursingstudentswhoresideinSussexCounty, whohavedemonstratedacaringand professionalattitudeandalsohavea needforfinancialsupport.Recipients areselectedbyfirst-yearfaculty members.

•LewesSeniorActivityCenter SeniorsHelpingSeniorsScholarships—Winners:OliviaCreamerof GreenwoodandJocelynHoldenof Millsboro.

LewesSeniorActivityCenter’s inauguralSeniorsHelpingSeniors ScholarshipsarepresentedtoSussex Countyresidentswhoplantoseek employmentatBeebeHealthcare followinggraduation.TheSenior Center,whichprovidessocial,recreational,educational,culturaland health-relatedprogramsforactive agingadults,facilitatesanumberof fundraisingactivitiesthroughoutthe yeartogeneratescholarshipdollars. Formoreinformationabout BeebeHealthcare,visitbeebehealthcare.org.

TotalhipandkneereplacementatTidalhealthearnBDC+recognition

TidalHealthwasrecently designatedaBlueCrossBlue Shield(BCBS)BlueDistinctionCenter+(BDC+)for TotalHipandKneeReplacementSurgery,foritsdedicationtotreatingindividuals livingwithjointpain.

“TidalHealthisproudto haveourSalisburyand Seafordhospitalsrecognized formeetingtherigorousselectioncriteriasetbythe BCBSCentersofExcellence program,”saidTidalHealth President/CEOSteve Leonard,Ph.D.,MBA, FACHE.“Weprovideourpatientswithexceptionalcare, andit’salwaysgratifyingto havethislevelofnationaldesignationtoconfirmthatcommitmenttooutstandingcare andpatientsafetyisonpar withthebestjointreplacementprogramsinAmerica.”

BothTidalHealthPeninsulaRegionalandTidalHealth Nanticoke,Leonardsaid,have implementedasystematicapproachtoimprovingqualityof life,“whichmakesavailabletopatientstheverybestsurgicaloptions andoutcomesatanaffordablerate.”

TidalHealthPeninsulaRegionalandTidalHealthNanticokehavebeendesignatedBlueCrossBlue ShieldBlueDistinctionCenters+fortotalhipandkneereplacementsurgery.

Theawardevaluateshoworganizations,likeTidalHealth,useclinical outcomesandperformancemeasures

toidentifyopportunitiestoimprove care,casevolume,demographicsand affordability.

TidalHealth’scommitment toqualityjointreplacement careincludesappropriately trainedteammembers,leaders andsurgeonswhoparticipate regularlyinmeetingstoreviewsurgicaloutcomes,he said.“Theyseekcontinuous improvementtoenhancethe jointreplacementprogram’s structure,processes,andoutcomes.”

BCBSmakesinformation aboutthequalityandcostof healthcareservicesavailableto itsmemberstoassistthemin makinginformeddecisions abouttheirhealthcareneeds. Inlinewiththatgoal,BCBS recognizeshospitalsandfacilitiesinitsnetworkthatoffer specializedclinicalservicesfor certainhealthconditions.Facilities,includingTidalHealth NanticokeandTidalHealth PeninsulaRegional,areselectedforconsistentlydeliveringoutstanding evidence-based,jointreplacementcare.

Tolearnmoreaboutjoint replacementsurgeryavailableat TidalHealth,visittheTidalHealth websiteatwww.tidalhealth.org.

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The Auburn Tigers head to Texas to take on the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. As the season opener for both teams, it’s also the first time Baylor has hosted an SEC opponent as a member of the Big 12. The teams haven’t faced each other in 50 years.

Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years After the Storm With Robin Roberts (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

During a trip to New Orleans, Robin Roberts explores how The Big Easy has recovered, changed and blossomed in the two decades following the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. Rebuilding efforts help, but a booming jazz scene makes all the difference.

SATURDAY

Horse Racing

(11) WBAL 4 p.m.

The Grade III Nashville Derby is music to the ears of some of the world’s top three-year-old equine talent as it features a $2.5 million purse, the largest in Kentucky Downs history. Last year, the Irish-bred colt Bellum Justus took the top spot.

NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series (3) CW 7:30 p.m.

If 147 miles seems like an odd number, you’re not alone. But as NASCAR’s top drivers descend upon Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore., they look to make short order of the Pacific Office Automation 147. Shane van Gisbergen won last year.

SUNDAY

NWSL Soccer (6) WBOC 4 p.m.

With a win a piece between the two this year, the Chicago Stars FC and the Washington Spirit meet on the pitch once again for this rubber match, looking to break their tie as Spirit won 3-2 in May and the Stars won 3-2 in late July.

Unforgotten on Masterpiece

(12) WCPB 10 p.m.

It turns out the spine belonged to a very deceased Gerry Cooper, so Jessie (Sinead Keenan), Sunny (Sanjeev Bhaskar) and the team decide to look into his history. His widow (Victoria Hamilton) worries someone from his past may have held a grudge.

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The Chrisleys: Back to Reality (22) LIFE 8 p.m.

It turns out jail was too good for the Chrisleys. With parents Todd and Julie granted a full presidential pardon for that little tax evasion problem, they’re now heading home to begin anew in this premiere episode of their latest reality series.

Survival Mode (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

This season finale delves into stories of survival taking place in the most terrifying of circumstances. From natural disasters to unexpected accidents and violent crimes, survivors are offered the opportunity to share their first-hand accounts.

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Starring Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Lily Newmark and more, this fledgling sci-fi series acts as a continuation of the “Alien” franchise, following as Earth reckons with the sudden and unexpected arrival of a mysterious space vessel.

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The end is near, so the teams must begin to put their final touches on their wilderness masterpieces. It’s time to focus on renovating the cabins exteriors and make them a dream come true while adding saunas and hot tubs as the final touch.

Truck Dynasty (44) DISC 9:05 p.m.

Size matters and a repeat client needs a work truck that reaches new heights. To make that a reality, the team creates the world’s first lifted Hummer EV. Then, Ashley plans a booth at the Palm Beach Boat Show and sets a company sales goal of 25 trucks.

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Beverly Hills Cop (60) AMC 7:45 p.m.

When a Detroit cop (Eddie Murphy) begins pursuing a murder investigation, he finds himself introduced to a side of Beverly Hills he’s never seen before, joining forces with two local detectives (Judge Reinhold, John Ashton) he doesn’t quite trust.

MasterChef (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

It’s time for the duos to face their biggest test yet, as this semifinals challenge sees the top four pairs attempting to make one of Gordon’s Michelin star dishes at the same speed Gordon gets it done. However, they must take turns cooking.

Match Game (7) WMDT 9 p.m.

A star-studded panel of six celebrities answer humorous and often naughty fill-in-the-blank questions while four clever contestants must try to guess their answers in this classic reboot. Contestants include Joel McHale and Selena Gomez.

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New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) visits his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) on Christmas Eve. But when he attends her company holiday party, a group of terrorists take over the exclusive high-rise, leaving him as the last hope to save the day.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

ExcitementandpromisearealwaysabigpartoftheIndianRiver Highboys’soccerteam.

Thisseasonisnodifferent.

“IndianRiversoccerisexcitedand blessedtohaveastrongsoccercommunityledbytheRiverSoccertravel club,”saidBrandtMais,whobegins hisfourthseasonasheadcoachafter havingserved14yearsastheteam’s leadassistant.“Wealwaysreload withqualityplayers,thankstothe hardworkthatourstudent-athletes putinoutsideofschool.”

Thisseason,theexcitementand promisearebothbuildingtoafever pitchforthisperennialplayoffparticipant.

“Wehaveastrongseniorclass, balancedwithaverygoodunderclass groupofsophomoresandfreshmen,” saidMais.“It’llbeexcitingtosee whichoftheunderclassmenrisesto thechallengethatisrequiredonthe varsitylevel.Thisparticulargroup hasbeencollectivelyhardworking, selflessandenjoyabletocoach.There isatonofpotentialforthisteam.”

Returneeshighlightedbya strong,talentedseniorclass

TheIndianshaveatalentedreturningseniorparadethatisledby 2025All-StateselectionCristopher Alamillo,anoutstandingdefender whowillanchortheIndians’backline.Additionalseniorswhohelped lastyear’steamreachtheDIAA postseasonincludemidfieldersPablo AriasandJosueDeLaCruz-Diaz, forwardsKabotDavisandNathan Mahaffey,anddefenderCarson Porter.JuniormidfielderAbdiel MejiaGarciaalsoreturns.

Mahaffeyemergedasthe2024 team’sleadinggoal-andpointsscorer,withsixand13,respectively, whileDaviscontributedtwogoals andfivepoints,andAriasnetteda goalandfourpointsforthe8-8Indians.

“Eachofthereturningseniors

ExcitementandpromisehighlightIRHSboys’soccersquad

CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey JuniorgoalkeeperShaneForjanandSeniorCristopherAlamilloreturnthisyear,headingupapromisingsoccersquadfortheIndians.

playedsignificantrolesontheteam lastyear,”saidMais.“Wearelooking towardtheirleadershipandexperiencetohelpguidetheunderclassmen intherightdirection.

Aformersophomorestar returnsasasenior

AfteremergingasanAll-State midfielderasasophomoreandtakingabreakfromhighschoolsoccer tofocusonhisMLSNextClub team’sopportunities,seniorAngelo RetzosreturnstotheIndians.

“EveryoneisexcitedtohaveAngelobackonthesquadforhissenior year,”saidMais.“Angeloisnotonlya technicallyskillfulplayer,heisalsoa greatleaderandwillmakeamajor impactontheteam.”

Thevoidfrom11graduatingseniorsfromlastyear’ssidewillbefilled byseveralnew,promisingplayers whodidn’tgetalotoftimeplaying

lastyear,saidMais.

“Theyhavequietly,patiently workedhardtoearnthisopportunity,”hesaid.“SeniordefendersJake LuzierandTravisGosnellhave showntheirexperienceinpre-season andarelookingsharpinorderto helprebuildourbackline.”

JuniorgoalkeeperShaneForjan hasearnedthestartingjobbetween thepostsaftersteppinginfortheinjuredKaiKelleylastseasonandwinningtwooffourdecisions,including ashutout.

“IknowShaneisready,andheis lookingforwardtobeingourstarting keeperforthisseason,”saidMais. “Andwealsohavealargenumberof sophomoresandfreshmenwhoare capableofcontributingtothisteam, soitwillbefuntoseewhostepsup inthatgroup.”

ThecoachtoutedtheIndianRiver soccerinitiativeasa“legacyprogram” withagreatdealofhistoryanda

strongfoundation.

“Everyyear,wesetourselvesup forhighexpectationsandgoals,”said Mais,whosecoachingstaffincludes RydgeDudley,JohnCuellar,Jose LabariasandJulioGarza.“Thisyear isnodifferent.Wehaveaverycapablegroup.Thebigquestionishow muchdotheplayerswantit?Over thepastseasons,wehavehadsome amazingperformancesbutwithsome lapsesinfocus.

“Mychallengetothisgroupisto improveourconsistency,notjustin games,butintraining,theclassroom, andinlife.Ifwecanachievemore consistencyinourexpectationsand sticktoourprocess,thisteamwill havetheopportunitytoreachour goals.”

TheIndiansopentheregularseasononThursday,Sept.4,againstvisitingHenlopenConferencerival Milford,witha5:30p.m.opening kickoff.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

SincecomingtotheIndianRiverHigh Schoolfieldhockeyprogramtwoyearsago, TorrieHukhastriedtoinstillamindsetof workinghardeverydayandbeingbetter thanthedaybefore.Thatmindsethasled tosomegreatgrowthfortheprogram,includingareturntotheDIAAstateplayoffsin2024.

Butthatwasjustasmallsteppingstone tosomethinggreaterthatHukandtheIndiansareenvisioningfortheprogramthis year.AlongsideassistantcoachesCarrie Subity,MollyLundy,MyaParksandJena Albright,Hukislookingforherteamto utilizethestrongnucleusofreturning players,aswellasafewtalentednewcomers,totakeanotherstepforwardin2025.

“We’relookingtocompeteandbuild offlastyear’ssuccess,”saidHukabouther outlookforthisseason.“Lastseason,we earnedaspotinthetournament.Butthis year,ourgoalisnotonlytogetbackthere, butalsotomakeastrongrunandadvance further.”

AndareturnbacktotheDIAAplayoffsisnotjustagoal—it’sanexpectation forthisIndiansteamthatisloadedwith veteranswhohavebeenkeytobuildingthe programthepasttwoseasons.

“Ourexpectationsthisseasonaresimple:hustleeveryday,outworkyesterday andmakethepersonnexttoyoubetter,” Huksaid.“Ourteammottois‘Nogrit,no pearl,’andthat’sexactlywhatwe’reseeing fromourgirls.They’regritty,determined andreadytogiveittheiralleverytimethey steponthefield.”

The2024Indianswere9-7overallon theirschedule,andthere’sstrongoptimism thattheyshouldbeabletogettodouble digitsinvictoriesthisyear,withthelikesof leadingscorerBaylieWilliamsonback alongwithEllaPeterson,ReeceForreyand MaggieBare.

Williamson—nowasenior—ledthe teamingoals(30),assists(13)andoverall points(73)lastseason,andtheIndianswill becountingonmoreofthesamethisyear. Peterson—alsoasenior—wassecondon theteamingoals(6),assists(8)andpoints (20).Forreywillbeoneofthemainpillars onthebacklineofdefenseinfrontofBare, whowillbetheteam’sgoalie.

CarolineWilliamsonandMichaela Furmanarejusttwoofahandfulofnewcomerstotheteamthisseasonwhoshould seeplentyofplayingtimefromtheoutset. Likeheroldersisteronthehighschool team,CarolineWilliamsonwastheleading goal-scorerfortheundefeatedSelbyville MiddleSchoolteamin2024,findingthe backofthecage21times,togoalongwith 14assists,for56points.

TheIndianshadonemorescrimmage

thisweek,onThursday,Aug.28,when theyweresettohostStephenDecatur (Berlin,Md.)beforeopeninguptheregularseasonwithfourawaygames,starting withdistrictrivalSussexCentralonTuesday,Sept.2. Theirnextthreecontestsafterthatare

againstDover,SeafordandGunston School(Centreville,Md.)beforearematch withLakeForest,whoknockedtheIndiansoutoftheplayoffs(6-0)inthefirst roundlastyear.Lakewouldgoontoadvancetothesemifinalround,wherethey losttoWilmingtonFriendsSchool,2-1.

IRHSgirls’volleyballhopingforreturntoplayoffs

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Thefocusforthe2025IRHS girls’volleyballteamwillbeonthe howandthewhyofthisactionpackedsport.

“The‘how’referstotheskills necessarytocompete,andthe‘why’ coversthevolleyballknowledgeto understandwhatbuildsasmart team,”saidheadcoachChad Zook,whobeginshissecondseasonattheIRHSgirls’volleyball team’shelm.“Weplayaverycomplexteamsportthatrequiresa highlevelofcommunicationand understandingtobesuccessful.As coaches,wehopetobuildandnurturethisphilosophywithinour programtoensureahighlycompetitiveandsuccessfulfuturefor ourathletes.”

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TaylorHevnerandTaliyahMcCrayarethisyear’sco-captainsoftheIRHSvarsityvolleyball team. Theteamhopeforareturntotheplayoffsagainthisyear.

Theteam’stwoco-captainsare seniormiddleblockerTaliyahMcCray,andjuniorsetterandright-side hitterTaylorHevner.Bothstudent-athletesbringawealthofknowledgeand experienceasthepoint-scorerand passer,respectively.McCrayledthe 2024teamwith24blockedshotsand rankedsecondwith64kills,while HevnerledtheIndianswith198assists andrankedsecondwith78digs.

TwoofthereturningseniorsaredefensivespecialistsGiannaHockerand LilaBrown,whoeachbringawealthof toughnesstotheteam.Juniordefensive specialistCatherineBuntingalsoreturnsafterleadingIRHSwith108digs ayearago.

Promisingnewcomersincludetwo freshmen,right-sidehitterBrenda

PahrenandmiddleblockerLillyKreger.

ThevarsitysquadalsoincludessophomoresetterMiaMacIsaac,andjunior right-sidehittersTayganConaway,IsabelleDoreyandKariZook.

“Myfocusthisyearistobuildacohesiveteam,”saidZook,whohopesto leadtheGreen&Goldbacktothe DIAAplayoffs.“Theunderclassmenare

spreadoutequallyinnumbers,to giveusawell-roundedteamfor bothvarsityandjuniorvarsity.Our coachingstaffisreallylookingforwardtobuildingasolidteamunit thatwillbeinplaceformanyyears tocome.”

TheIndians’preseasonschedule tested itsteammembers,including asuccessfulplaydayatSussex Academyandatri-scrimmage againstMilfordandCaesarRodney

“Ourschedulethisyearisgoing tolookalittledifferent,”said Zook.“Wearenottravelingtoor hostingasmanyupstateteamsas wedidlastyear.Wewillhaveto seehowthatwillaffectuscoming downthestretchasitrelatesto pointsearnedforthestateplayoff tournament.Wehaveaddedafew newteamstoplaythisyear,andwe areexcitedfortheopportunityto playthem.”

Zookwillbeassistedbylongtime volleyballmentorJayClarkandbySiera Johnson,aformerIRHSvolleyballstudent-athlete.

TheIndianswillopentheirregular seasononThursday,Sept.4,atHenlopenConferencerivalSmyrna,witha 5:30p.m.openingtipoff.

BethanyBeachPatrol’s‘ManofSteele’tapsintohisskills GuardiansbytheSea

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.On thestand.Ontheirtoes.

Thatisthejobeachdayfora BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardfrom10 a.m.to5p.m.Monday-Fridayand 9:30a.m.to5:30p.m.betweenMemorialDayweekendthroughLaborDay weekend.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthe magicalsaltair,theGuardiansbythe Seaarereadytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothose whoapproachthelifeguardstand,they arealwaysonalert.Theireyesremain ontheswimmersevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenanceduringthelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPo intisspotlighting theseGuardiansbytheSeawithabeach lifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduring thesummerseason.

CoastalPoint•Submitted BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardGarrett Steeleisoneoftwofeaturedlifeguards thisweek.

Rescuingachildand snappingajawbackintoplace

Itwasapeaceful,sun-drenchedSundayafternooninJulyduringBethany BeachPatrollifeguardGarrettSteele’s rookieseasonof2023.Henoticeda youngboyof5or6exitingthesurfwith hisfather.

Thenthingsturnedfrantic.Asudden ripcurrentpulledthechildbackintothe water.Panicinstantlysetinforthe youngster.Steelequicklyhoppedoffhis standandranpastthedadbeforethe manhadevennoticedwhatwashappening.

The“ManofSteele”reachedthechild andtriedtohandhimhisrescuecan.

“Butduetohissize,Iwasn’tableto puthisarmaroundmyshoulderorthe rescuecanaroundhisside,”saidSteele.

Indianslookingtocontinueprogram’ssuccessin2025

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Recruitingstudent-athletesforcrosscountryrunningiseasy.Theindividualhas toreallyloverunning,orbeusingitasa meanstogetinshapeforthewinter (swimming)and/orspring(track,lacrosse) sportsseasons.

Unless,ofcourse,theyhaveacoachlike IndianRiverHighSchool’sColinCrandell,whocouldsellaketchuppopsicletoa womanwearingwhitegloves.Simplyput, heisastudent-athlete’scoach.Hebuilds relationshipswiththemandgenuinely caresaboutthem,inandoutofseason.

Crandellisbackleadingthechargesfor theIRboys’andgirls’cross-countryteams againin2025.Itishissecondseasonas theheadcoach,havingalreadybeenapart oftheprogramforsixseasonsasanassis-

tant.Thisyear,hewillbeassistedbyIR graduatePatrickSpencer.

Boththeboysandthegirlswent6-1 overallindualmeetslastyear,andwitha strongnucleusofrunnersback—aswell assometalentedyoungernewcomersjoiningtheteam—Crandellisexcitedfor whatthisseasoncouldpotentiallybring.

“Wehaveaveryyounganddeveloping team,yetverystrongandcommitted,” Crandellsaidofthemakeupoftheboys’ teamforthisyear.“I’mveryexcitedtosee whobreaksthroughandtakesthisteamto thenextlevel.Wehavealotoftalentand inter-squadcompetition,whichwillonly servetomakeusstrongercomeNovember. I’mlookingforwardtowatchingthem growandtesttheirlimits,andtoseehow hightheycanplaceatthestatelevel.”

Hehasjustasmuchhopeandaspirationsforthegirls—especiallywiththe

numberofgirlswhohavecomeoutforthe team.

“Ourgirls’teamhasdoubledinsize,” notedCrandell.“Withthestrongleadershipofourveterans,I’mhopingtoestablishalegacyofwinningandstrength.We havealotofyoungrunners,liketheboys, soI’mexcitedtoseehowtheygrowinthe nextfewyears.Butthisyearwillbekeyto settingthattone.”

Keyreturneesfortheboysthisseason includeAidenMagee,HarrisonBenner, JackSpencer,OwenConner,Caiden Clark,DavidMillerandHarlanBorino. CrandellhashiseyesonnewcomersincludingBraydenRobinson,Cameron Garufi,MarkCappo,AidenCrooks,John Lovellette,NickPolito,StephenReynolds andKevinYangtodevelopintokeycontributorsastheseasongoesalong.

Forthegirls,LeilaHernandez,Emily

Davis,GraceClark,KylieHarrisand ShayneVanZeewillbecountedontobe theleadersfortheteam,withtheirexperienceandstrongrunningability.Haley Britt,DevynDowlingandGrace Barthelmesswillalsolooktodeveloptheir trainingtobecomevitalpartstothegirls’ successin2025andbeyond.

TheseasongetsunderwayonSaturday, Sept.6,withtheLakeForestInvitational inFelton.Therewillbe15otherboys’ teamsjoiningtheIndiansandthehost Spartans,whilethegirlswillseeatotalof 16teamsintheirrace.

BothIRteamswillbebackatLake ForestonWednesday,Sept.10,foratrimeetwiththeSpartansandWoodbridge. TheonlyhomemeetfortheIndiansthis seasonwillbeonWednesday,Oct.8,when theyhostEarlyCollegeHighSchooland Laurel.

NFHSmarksparticipation increasein2024-2025schoolyear

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheNationalFederationofState HighSchoolAssociations(NFHS) recentlyreleaseditsfindingsfrom theirHighSchoolAthleticsParticipationSurvey,whichindicated 8,260,891student-athletesparticipatedinhighschoolsportsduring the2024-2025schoolyear.

Thatwassignificant,becauseit wasnearlya200,000increasefrom thepreviousschoolyear,anditsurpassedthepreviousrecordof 8,062,302fromthe2023-2024 schoolyear.

“Itiswonderfultoseetheinterest inhighschoolsportsreachnew heights,”saidKarissaNiehoff,CEO oftheNFHS.“Theimmensevalue ofhighschoolsportsisreflectedin theseimpressivenumbers.Ashigh schoolstudentshaveconsistently demonstratedtheirdesiretoplay withtheirpeersandrepresenttheir schoolsandcommunity,stateand schooladministratorshavestepped uptooffermoreparticipationopportunitiestomeetthatdemand.”

Theoverallnumberswerebroken downtoshowthat4,723,907boys and3,536,984girlsparticipatedin highschoolathletics—bothrecord highsforparticipation.Thosenumberswerecalculatedbaseduponinformationgatheredfromthe51 NFHSmemberassociations,which includeall50statesandtheDistrict ofColumbia.

Thiswasthethirdconsecutivenotableincreaseinparticipationafter thenumbersshowedadrop-offduringtheheightoftheCOVID-19 pandemic—whichwasnosurprise,

consideringthestrictregulationsand mandatesthatwereinplaceduring thattime.Datasincetheinitialsurveyfollowingthepandemicshows thathighschoolsportsparticipation hasincreasedby642,837studentathletes,andrepresentsaturnaround fromthedeclinethatstartedtheyear beforetheglobalpandemic.

Girls’sportsshowedthebiggest increasesduringthe2024-2025 schoolyear,withtheintroductionof flagfootballleadingtheuptick.Girls’ flagfootballprogramshaveseena rapidriseacrossthecountry,leading toalmost69,000girlsplayingthe sportinthelastyearalone.Thatisa 60percentincreasefromtheprevious year,accordingtoNFHSdata.Itcertainlyhelpsthosenumberswhen nearly1,000highschoolshave startedsponsoringthesport.

With74,000student-athletes, girls’wrestlingtoppedthechartsfor thefirsttime,ina15percentincreasefromtheyearbefore,while addingnearly1,000schoolstothe rosterofthoseofferingagirls’ wrestlingprogram.

Itwasn’tjustthegirlsseeingan increase,though,astheboys’ wrestlingprogramsalsosawawinin numbers,withanadditional8,340,to surpass300,000forthefirsttime ever.

UnifiedSports,aswellase-sports alsogarneredincreasesinregistered participantsin2024-2025.Thesurveyinformationshowedatotalof 70,006student-athletesacrossthe15 UnifiedSports,whichwasupfrom 51,502justayearbefore.E-sports sawatotalof30,440studentsjoin,

GuardiansbytheSea

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobeachdayforaSouth BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardfrom10 a.m.to5p.m.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,theGuardiansbytheSeaare readytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewho approachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwaysonalert.Theireyesremainonthe swimmersevenwhiletheyaresippingand chewingforsustenanceduringthelongbeach day.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingofthese GuardiansbytheSeawithabeachlifeguard featurestoryeachweekduringthesummer season.

AHonolulurescue

TheformerstandoutSouthBethany BeachPatrollifeguardbeganthedayaway fromthebeach.

Hopingtoenjoyanuneventfuldayoff intheHonolulu,Hawaii,sunshine, MichaelO’Reillyreceivedandanswered thecalltofillinforacolleagueinwhatwas typicallyacalmsetting.

Butwithinminutesofarrivingatthe lifeguardstand,O’Reillyreceivedacall fromhalfamileaway,atanunguarded kitesurfingspotwhereanunconsciousman necessitatedanall-terrainvehiclerescue.

O’Reillyandhiscolleaguesquicklyextractedthepatientfromthewaterandprovidedhigh-performanceCPRtorevivethe kitesurfer,whohadsufferedaheartattack. Theywereabletosavehislife.

“ThirtyminutesafterI’dreturnedtomy towerandrestockedmymedicalkit,wereceivedasecondunconscious-kitesurfer call,”O’Reillyrecalled.“Onceagain,wehad tousetheATV,extractthepatientandperformhigh-performanceCPRrightonthe beach.Hehadalsosufferedaheartattack whileinthewater—thisonewasfatal,unfortunately.”

SouthBethanyBeachPatrol

TheSouthBethanyBeachPatrolthat O’Reillyhadspenteightsummerswithisa UnitedStatesLifesavingAssociationAdvancedCertifiedAgencythatservesthe residentsandvisitorsoftheTownofSouth BethanyBeach.The30-memberSouth BethanyBeachPatrolprovidesrescueservicesincludingoceanrescue,first-responder careandgeneralpublicservice.

Withtheassistanceofthepolicede-

partment,thepatrolenforcesallTownrules andregulationsregardingthebeach.Lifeguardspatrolthebeachesfulltimefromthe SaturdayofMemorialDayweekenduntil LaborDayMonday,aswellasweekends throughoutSeptember.

Keepingpeoplesafeat thebeachandintheocean

Somefivetimezonesawayfromwhere hespenteightyearskeepinglocalswimmers andbeachpatronssafe,37-year-old O’Reillyiskeepingpeoplesafeatabeach undertheauspicesoftheHonoluluOcean SafetyDepartment.Thevenuehasshifted thousandsofmiles,fromtheAtlantictothe Pacific.Hisdaybeginsat8a.m.anddoesn’t enduntil6:30p.m.

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ingswimmersandbeachgoersin Hawaii. SeeO’REILLYpageA83

Rykaczewskiwinsage-groupeventatnationallifeguardcompetition

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theveteranlifeguardandofficer canstillfeelthethrillofvictoryseveralweekslater.

FenwickIslandBeachPatrolCapt. John“Ryk”Rykaczewskicontinuesto savorwinningthemen’sbeachflag eventinthe50-54agegroup,helping

theSussexCountyLifesavingAssociation(SCLA)winitssecondconsecutiveUnitedStatesLifesaving Association(USLA)Nationalsin competitionthattookplaceAug.7-9 inHuntingtonBeach,Calif.

“Iwasveryproudandhonoredto beasmallpartoftheSCLAwinat Nationals,”saidRykaczewski,whois inhis37thyearofservingasalifeguard.“Allofourlifeguardstrain veryhardtostayinthebestshape theycan.It’snicetohaveanopportunitytobeabletocompeteandexperiencetherewardsofthemany grindingmorningworkouts.

“Mybiggestchallengeisthatmy mindandheartfeellikea25-yearold,”hequicklyadded.“Butmy kneesaredefinitely52.”

Rykaczewskisaidhewastruly

amazedtowatchhisSCLAteammates“dowhattheydo.Theskills andathleticismrequiredtonegotiate theheavyCaliforniasurf,aswellas competeagainstsomeofthebestwatermenandwomenandcompetitors inthecountry,isabsolutelyimpressive,”henoted.“TheSCLAcompetitioncoachesbroughtallofthebest athletesfromdifferentpatrols,and theybuiltthecamaraderieanda winningattitude.Withthat,itis hardtolose.

“IamthankfultotheTownof FenwickIslandforallowingmeto travelandbeapartofthisamazing accomplishment,”addedtheFenwick IslandBeachPatrolcaptain.“Iam evenmorethankfultothelifeguards whostayedbehind,takingcareofthe beachandbeachsafety.”

TheVillageVolunteersareinviting thecommunitytojointhe2ndAnnual HarvestHustle5Krunand1Kwalkon Saturday,Sept.20,atCapeHenlopen StatePark.Thefundraisingeventwill helpsupporttheorganization’smission “toassistolderadultsinthegreater Milton,LewesandRehobothBeach communitiesinaginginplacewithdignityandindependence.”

Thisyear’seventaimstoengage morefamiliesandmulti-generational participants.Beyondtherace,theday willfeatureafoodtruck,rafflesfrom localbusinesses,gamesandraceawards, allwhileraisingawarenessandfundsfor VillageVolunteers’work.

“We’reexcitedtobringthecommunitytogetherforthisfunandimpactful event,”saidAnnaMoshier,executivedirectorofVillageVolunteers.“TheHarvestHustle5Kisagreatwayforlocal residentstogetinvolvedwhilesupportingtheirolderneighbors.Thefundswe raisehelpensurethatareaseniorscan safelyandcomfortablyageinplace.We encouragefamiliestocomeout,enjoya dayoffitness,funandconnection,and helpmakeadifferenceinthelivesof theirneighbors.”

Participantscanregisterfortherace ordonateonlineatwww.villagevolunteer.org.Eventproceedswilldirectly benefitVillageVolunteersandtheir worksupportingolderadultsinthe area.

Throughanetworkofvolunteersand communitypartnerships,VillageVolunteers providesessentialservices,social connectionsandresourcestoenable seniorstolivesafelyandcomfortablyin theirhomes.Moreinformationabout theorganization,includingvolunteer opportunities,canbefoundatwww.villagevolunteer.org.

Boxingnovicesraisefundsforveterans,childrenwithautism

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theyeachfeltthefear,and theanxiety.

Literallydozensofthoughts andimagescloggedeachofthe noviceboxers’brainsasthey madethebrief,intimidating marchfromthelockerroomto theirfirsttimeinaboxingring.

That’showsixathleteswith littleornoexperienceinthe ringsurvivedatacharityboxingmatchthispastSaturday, Aug.23,atAmericanLegion Post28inMillsboro.

Thefightcard,whichalso featuredtalentedprofessional and amateurboxers,washighlightedbyahalf-dozennovices whoaremembersoftheSteel HorseKnights.TheSussex Countynon-profithostedthe charityboxingmatchestoraise moneyforveteransandfor SussexCountychildrenwith autism.

Acapacitycrowdturnedout fortheproceedingsintheAmerican Legionpavilion.

Theeventraised$5,000fortheveteransandyoungsters,accordingtoSteel HorseKnightsPresidentandfounder TommyMcCausland.

Meetthe(mostly)novice SteelHorseKnightsboxers

McCauslandhimselfwastheonly memberofhisnon-profitboxingteam tohavepreviouslysteppedinthering, 32yearsafterhecompetedintheSouth JerseyGoldenGlovesasateenager.

“Iwasstressedthateverythingwould gosmoothlyafterallthehoursofplanningandpreparation,”hesaid.“We wantedtogivethosewhopurchased ticketssomegreatmatches,butIfeel likewewerefightingforacausefor thoseveteransandchildrenwithautism whoneedthehelp.

“AsthefounderoftheSteelHorse Knights,therearemanycausesthatare deartomyheart,”addedMcCausland, wholostadecisiontoEddieDesapioon Saturday.“Icomefromalargemilitary family,andIwanttofightforveterans andforchildrenwithautism.

“Ihaveagrandsonwithautism,”he said,“andIseethestrugglesmyfamily has.Icanonlyimaginethestrugglesof familieswhodonothaveagreatsupportsystem.So,steppingintothering toraisemoneyforthetwocausesisimportantnomatterwhattheoutcomeis. Iwantedeveryonetofeelthatwe’veall won!”

RachelSonderfansteppedintothe ringwithouthavinganyboxingexperience.

“Ifeltexcitementandalittlebitof fear,butIwentintotheringtogiveit

mybest,”saidSonderfan,whowonher decisionagainstCandiceRuckle.“Iwas justsohappyandproudtogettobea partofsomethinglikethis.Iknowthat ifthiswholethingwasn’tforsucha

greatcause,youprobably wouldn’thavecaughtmedoing somethingthiscrazy.Ijust hopeeveryonewhoattended theeventandthosewhoparticipatedhadagreattime,and thatweallrememberwhatthis isfor.”

Withnopreviousexperience intheboxingring,Ruckleadmittedshegotaquickeducationandalotofboxing-related pointerspriortothefight.

“Ifeltalotofanxiety,”she said,laughing,afterlosingadecisiontoSonderfan.“This eventhadbeenthetalkofthe AmericanLegionpost!AndI wassuper-nervous,becauseI was infrontofmanypeople, doingsomethingIhadnever donebefore.ButIthinkonce wegotgoing,wehadfun.”

Ruckleisaspecial-education teacherwhoworkswithchildrenwithautism.

“Iwould’vedoneanythingto helpraisemoneyforthiscause,” shesaid.“Andourveteranshave foughtforourrightsandfreedoms,soI feltIshould’vefoughttohelpthem,as well.”

JustinBonnevillesaidhewasn’ttoo worried,despiteneverhavingbeenina

realboxingring.

“ Whatwastheworstthatcould’ve happened,”askedBonneville,whowon adecisionagainstFredSoler.“Itjustfelt goodinmysoultohavegivenback whenIcan.”

Soleralsohadneversteppedintoa boxingring.

“Ineverwouldhavethoughtof doingthisinmylife,”saidSoler.“Ihad tonsofbutterflies,andIwasdefinitely nervousandexcitedaboutdoingthis. Lotsofemotionswentthroughmy head.Itwasdefinitelyhardtothink aboutanythingelsewiththematchapproaching.ButIwasveryexcitedtodo somethingforthecommunityandto helpothers.”

Proandamateurboxersalso highlightedthefightcard Inspiritedfightingamongtheamateurandprofessionalboxers,Josue RiveraSr.(Philadelphia)wonadecision againstKamaalDavis(NewYorkCity). DamontGiddins(Salisbury,Md.)won adecisionagainstAllenLu(Philadelphia).

Thefightcardalsoincludedbattles featuringPhiladelphiafightersJosue RiveraJr.,OrionGarcia,BrandonCali and SamuelGutierrez,andSalisbury boxersGianniVelezandCodyChance.

“Mynextbestoptionwastocarryhimto shore.AsIwaswalkingthechildbackin, Isawawavecoming,soIheldhimin frontofmeaswefacedtheshore.”

ThewavehitSteele’sback,forcingthe child’sheadintotherescuer’sjaw.

“Thatpoppedmyjawoutofplace andmadeitimpossibletospeak,”Steele said.“Iplacedthechildonthebeach, gavehisdadanencouragingheadnod andtookofftomygoodfriendandfellowlifeguardChrisCurcio’sstand.Using myhandsandhalfunhookedjawto makemypoint,IdirectedChristoslip myjawbackintoplace.”

BethanyBeachPatrol

TheBethanyBeachPatrolisaUnited StatesLifesavingAssociationadvanced certifiedagencythatservestheresidents andvisitorsoftheTownofBethany Beach.The51-to55-membersquadpatrolsonemileofbeachtoprovidebeach andoceanrescueservices,first-responder careandgeneralpublicservice.The beachpatrol,withtheassistanceofthe policedepartment,enforcesallTown rulesandregulationsregardingthebeach andocean.

BBPlifeguardsrespondtolandand wateremergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducationabouthazards

inthesun,weatherandocean.BBP beachlifeguardstraindailytopreparefor anysituationonlandorinwater,and theyconstantlystrivetoexceedtheir highstandardsofopenwatersafety.

Tappingintohis skillsandabilities

Steelebecamealifeguardinorderto tapintoanddevelophisskillsandabilities.Theyincludecaringforothers, growingasaperson,meetingnewpeople andbecomingaprofessional.

“Whowouldn’twanttowakeupeach dayandusethebestpartsofwhoyouare tohelppeopleyouhavenevermetbefore?”heasked.“Lifeguardinghasshaped metounderstandthemeaningofpersistenceandnevergivingup.Ilovebeing restless,andIappreciatecravingtheneed toexpandmyexpertise,becausewhatifI don’t?

“Havinganundeniableconfidencein myabilitiesandthetangibleevidenceto provemyworthwillfollowmeintomy lifeoutsideoflifeguarding,”headded.“It willfollowmethroughschoolandlead meintomycareer.”

Demandingperfection ineveryaspect

ForSteele,beingalifeguardisthe completedisregardforone’spersonal safetyinordertomakesurethateveryonewhoentersthewatergoeshome

thatday.

“Signingupforajobthatdemands perfectionineveryaspectcreatesasubconsciousmindsetthatallowsyouto performandgrow,”saidSteele.“That obsessionbuildsintoaroaringflame, anditbeginswithhowyoupreparefor yourday.Yourealizethatanyday, minuteorsecond,someonemayneed yourhelp.Andyouknowthatyoucan nevertrainhardenoughforajoblike this.That’swhatmotivatesmetobethe professionalthatmybossesandbeachgoersaredependenton.Theyarecountingonmetoperformtoensure completeandtotalsafety.”

Steelesaidthejob’stoughestresponsibilityistheuneasinessofknowing whether heisgivinghismaximumeffortinperfectinghiscrafteverysingle day.

“Fallingshort,skippingoutonmy owntrainingthatIneedtodoisthe toughestresponsibilityIfind,”hesaid. “Stayingdisciplinedandgrowingin eachaspectofthejobisamustforme. It’stoughgoinghomeafterdayswhen youwereburnedinworkouts,oritwas hecticonthebeachandyourealizeit’s comingbackagainthenextday.

“Comforthidesthetruth,butexhaustionbringstruthintothelight.Do you‘cowboyup’andgodotheextra mile,extrarep,extraswim?Ordoyou justlaythereandconcedetothestress ofthedayyou’vehad?Theoceanisn’t leaving,andthepeoplearegoingtobe

therewhenyoublowyourwhistle.The toughestpartiskeepingthementalfortitudetopushpasttheexpectationsof thejobandmakesureyou’rebetter everydayandletthefearofregretfuel you.”

The“ManofSteele”hasalaundry listofpeopletowhomheisthankfulin his careeronthelifeguardstand.

“Fromthetopdown,itwouldbe Capt.JoeDonnelly,Lts.MattFarlow, MarkBanks,PatrickBerns,Brendan ReganandBenWise,andCrewChiefs RyanSmith,NickHeald,JustinKidwell andJohnathanKhor,”saidSteele.“They eachhadlookedatmethreeyearsago onarecordedtryoutandtookachance onakidwhowasaskingtobeapartof thelegacyoftheBethanyBeachPatrol.

“Iwastoldtogetintothepoolevery daytomeetstandardtimesandshave minutes offmyswimtobegrantedthe opportunitytobewhereIamtoday,” Steeleadded.“Withoutthesepeople,I don’tknowwhatorwhoIwouldbe. Theknowledgeandskillstheyareable toinstillintoeachandeveryperson leavesaneverlastingmarkonus.They aretherewhenyoufeelasifyouhave givenuponyourself,theyrejectmediocrity,andtheywillexpendeveryounce ofpressureandwillpowertheyhaveto propelyouintoterritoriesyouhave neverbeenin.Andwhenyoumakeit throughyourtrials,youbecomesomeoneunrecognizabletoyourpastself.”

teach,andwaslivingwithanotherformer SouthBethanyBeachPatrollifeguardwho wasatravelingnurse,”saidO’Reilly.“Then, alifeguardcametohishospitalwithatorn ACLandtoldhimaboutlifeguardtryouts.”

That’sallO’Reillyneededtohear.He againansweredthechallengetoservelocal residentsandvisitors—thistimeinOahu.

“Michaelwasoneofthebestall-around lifeguardsandpeoplethatIeverhadthe pleasureofworkingwith,”saidJeffLewis,a lieutenantwiththeSBBP.“Hehasgoneon tobecomealifeguardontheislandofOahu inHawaii.Thatispossiblytheultimateaccomplishmentforanylifeguard.Itisthe mostdangerousanddifficultplaceonearth

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whichwasaslightincreaseof2,929 fromthepreviousyear.

Amongfemalestudent-athletes, soccer(393,048,up2.38percent), outdoortrack-and-field(513,808) andvolleyball(492,799,up2.85percent)allregisteredincreasesintheir respectivesports,andthosenumbers cementedthemasthetopthree sportsforparticipationforgirls.Basketballstayedinthefourthspot, with356,240participants,followed bysoftballat331,306.Competitive spirit(alsoknownascheerleading) jumpeduptotheNo.6spotamongst girls,with206,262,whichwasa nearly14percentincrease.Tennis alsoincreasedbymorethan4percent,with204,721student-athletes, whilecross-country(189,260),swimminganddiving(138,303)and lacrosse(99,292)closedouttheTop

inwhichtokeeppeoplesafeintheocean.”

ForO’Reilly,beingalifeguardmeanshe isamongthefirstlineofkeepingpeople safeatthebeachandintheocean.

“Theeasiestresponsibilityofthisjobis arrivingatthebeacheveryday,”said O’Reilly,whowasteachinginMaryland andwantedafunsummerjobwhenhe contactedtheSBBP.

“Iamgettingpaidtobesomewherethat mostpeoplespendtheirmoneytovacation at,”addedO’Reilly.“Ialsogettoworkout, surf,dive,andenjoytheoceanduringmy workoutsandlunchbreaks.

“Thetoughestresponsibilityisdealing withtheoceanwhenitisdangerous,”he added.“Weseepeoplewhoshouldn’tbe goingin.It’sourjobtotellthemthat.Many peopledon’tunderstandhowpowerfulthe wavesandcurrentscanbe.Theydon’twant

10sportsforgirls.

All10ofthemostpopularboys’ sportskeptpacewiththeprevious yearorregisteredincreasesinparticipants,withoutdoortrack-and-field, soccerandgolfshowingthemost significantincreases.Inthetoptwo spotsfortheboyswere11-player football,with1,031,039players,and outdoortrack-and-field,with 644,235players,whiletherestofthe Top10includedbasketball (540,704),soccer(484,908),baseball (472,598),wrestling(300,214),crosscountry(238,685),golf(162,357), tennis(158,667),andswimmingand diving(119,102).

Thehighestrecordedstudent-athleteparticipationbystatewasnosurprise,asTexas(879,403)and California(852,575)remainedatthe topofthelist.Ohio(335,808) moveduptothird,withPennsylvania (333,123),Illinois(328,362),New York(327,068)Florida(308,396), Michigan(298,246),NewJersey

tobetoldtheycan’tswim.Wehavetodo ourbesttotrytokeepthemsafe,evenif theygetangrywithusanddon’twanttolisten.”

O’Reillysaidmoreincidentshappenin OahuthanDelaware,withtouristsfromall overtheworld.

“ConditionsinHawaiicanchangerapidly,whichremindsmeofhurricaneseason ontheEastCoast,”hesaid.“Conditionsin themorningcouldbecalmandflat,butby theafternoon,wavesarewelloverheadand currentsareverydangerous.Andatsome beachesinHawaii,youmaybetheonly first-responderforoveramile.Soyoutryto coverasmuchasyoucanseewithyour binoculars,thenrespondto911callsinyour areathatyoucan’tsee.InSussexCounty, youhavebackupatthenextstand,whichis onlyabout100yardsaway.

(281,971)andMinnesota(232,347) roundingouttheTop10.

Attemptstogetspecificdatafrom NFHSwithregardstoparticipation ofstudent-athletesintheFirstState wereunsuccessful.

TheNFHSHighSchoolAthleticsParticipationSurveywasstarted in1971andwascompiledinitscurrentformthroughthe2018-2019 schoolyear,resumingannuallywith the2021-2022survey.Thecomplete 2024-2025NFHSHighSchoolAthleticsParticipationSurveywillbe availablesoonontheNFHSwebsite atwww.nfhs.org.

WhatistheNFHS?

TheNFHS,accordingtotheorganization:

“Wealsohaverocksandreefsonour beachesofOahu,”headded.“Asaresult, whenyoudomakearescue,youhaveto knowwhichareastobringthepatientto,in ordertoavoidgettingslammedonhard rocksorreefs.InDelaware,it’sallsand.”

O’Reilly’sshort-termgoalsaretocontinuebecomingabetteroverallwaterman, andtounderstandandbecomemorecomfortableinalloceanconditions.

“That’strueespeciallyhereinHawaii, becausewehavemuchdifferentcoastlines thanflat,sandybeachesoftheMid-Atlantic,”hesaid.“Oahuhaseverything,includingshallowreefbottomstodeepwater, bigwavesandunderwatercaves,whichwe donothaveontheEastCoast,”hesaid.

“Mylong-termgoalistobecomeaJet Skirescueoperatorforanoceansafetyorganization.”

•Servesasthenationalauthority thatpromotesandprotectsthedefiningvaluesofeducation-basedhigh schoolathleticsandactivitiesincollaborationwithitsmemberstateassociations.

•Servesasthenationalauthority oncompetitionruleswhilepromotingfairplayandseekingtominimize riskofinjuryforstudentparticipants ineducation-basedhighschoolathleticsandactivities.

•Promoteslifelonghealthand safetyvaluesthroughparticipation.

•Developsanddeliversimpactful, innovativeandengagingeducational programstoservethechanging needsofstateassociations,administrators,coaches,directors,officials, studentsandparents.

•Providesprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesformemberstate associationstaffs.

•Promotescooperation,collaborationandcommunicationwithand amongstateassociations.

•Collectsandprovidesdata analysisinordertoallowitsmembershiptomakeinformeddecisions.

LEGALS

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.

CP 20250808 5T

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Ocean View, Deep Hole Prong 4, Culvert Replacement, Project No. OVPZ&D 26-03 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, 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 for improvements detailed on the plans for Deep Hole Prong 4, Culvert Replacement in the Incorporated Town of Ocean View.

Interested Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents during normal working hours by contacting Kristen Powell, at kpowell@oceanviewde.gov . A copy of the bid documents will be emailed to interested parties.

A mandatory pre bid meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held at 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Ocean View, Delaware 19970.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Deep Hole Prong 4, Culvert Replacement, Project No. OVPZ&D 26-03. Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and 50% Maintenance Bond, and Contractor's Insurance are included in the Contract Documents.

The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.

CP 20250829 2T

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

Estate of Stephen Joseph Galata, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Stephen Joseph Galata who departed this life on July 4, 2025, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Juanita V. Drury on August 18, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before March 4, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Juanita V. Drury

310 Wellington Pkwy., PO Box 849 Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20250829 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Lois J. Lathbury, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Lois J. Lathbury who departed this life on June 7, 2025, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Jody A. Sweetman on August 7, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before February 7, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Jody A. Sweetman 35118 Lois Ln., Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20250815 3T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

104 Atlantic Avenue

(PIDN: 074.002 / CTM# 134-12.00-428.01)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will hold a preliminary plan review of Application P-358, a land development plan for a proposed retail/office building as shown on the plan titled “The Nguyen Preliminary Plan” prepared and submitted by Plitko, LLC on behalf of the property owners, Nguyen Real, LLC. The property is zoned GB-1 (General Business District 1) and located at 104 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 074.002 / CTM# 134-12.00-428.01).

The Town will hold this review on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online for viewing via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

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

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

CP 20250829 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Sergiu Sfetescu of 32108 Arbor Dr, Unit 39, Selbyville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20250829 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING

Shore Vista subdivision - 142 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 034.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-470.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on the following variance application associated with the Shore Vista subdivision:

V-462: a request for a variance from Article II, §187-11-B of the Streets and Sidewalks chapter of the Town Code which requires that all curbing shall be DelDOT PCC Type 1 Vertical Face with eight-inch reveal. This variance seeks to permit Type 2 Integral Curb & Gutter (“Rolled Curb”) within Shore Vista as opposed to the Type 1 Vertical Face with eight-inch reveal required by Article II, § 187-11-B.

The application is submitted by George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB), on behalf of the property owner, DRB Group of the Eastern Shore, LLC for property now known as the Shore Vista subdivision, zoned R-3 (Townhouse and Multifamily District), located at 142 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 034.000 / CTM: 134-12.00-470.00).

The Town will hold this hearing on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

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

CP 20250829 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Russell George Dietz of 114 Waterview Ln, Dagsboro, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20250829 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Aquila James Elwell, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Aquila James Elwell who departed this life on July 24, 2025, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Rosemarie S. Elwell on August 15, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before March 24, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Rosemary S. Elwell 34156 Yiana Dr., Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20250829 3T

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

Estate of Mark Fulton Conners, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Mark Fulton Conners who departed this life on March 9, 2025, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Ashley C. Sherwin on August 15, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before November 9, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Ashley C. Sherwin 31 Greenwood St., Malden, MA 02148

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20250829 3T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Henry Phillip Dietz of 114 Waterview Ln, Dagsboro, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20250829 1T

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

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

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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, $225 (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

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 $50 301-875-7061

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 $99 301-875-7061

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

HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Part Time/Full Time

Kitchen - Line cook, Dishwasher, EXPO, Counter Front - Host / Hostess, Server, Bartender

Please apply in person. Closed Monday and Tuesday SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY … PLEASE.

30234 Cedar Neck Rd. (next to Hocker’s Hardware Store)

FIELD MANAGER

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. $180 302-542-9500

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 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

WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great bene ts, paid holidays and vacation. a fast-paced Property Maintenance company Send your resume to: gherker@comcast.net - andgherker@herkerinc.com

Position entails interaction with customers, problem solving skills and general customer service. A little mechanical knowledge & bi-lingual are pluses.

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

FSBO FENWICK ISLAND

1205 North Schulz Road, 4/5 Bedroom, Waterfront. More Info call 802-380-1932

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

IN BLACK 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.

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

FREE! PIANO Great condition. In Ocean View, must pick up. 302-539-1114 or 302-542-4327

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

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

SWANN COVE 3BR/2BA single family home with garage, large fenced yard, in Fenwick Island West. $2,700 + utilities. Available after 10/1/2025. Call for more information: 302-316-6755

BETHANY BEACH AREA

Mature single female needed to share 2BR/ 2 ½BA townhome. Fully furnished private room & bath. Shared common space, no pets. Available, Oct. 15th thru March 31st. $1175 utilities included. Text/leave message for pics & more details 678-249-5312

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282

CONVENTIONAL & MICROWAVE COMBO $95 Please leave message 301-802-0431

OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326

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

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

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

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

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

This Weekend

❐ Fri, Aug 29th & Sun, Aug 30th 9am-1pm Rain or Shine

Yard Sale! New 9000 predator generator, professional troy built 3000 pressure washer, large beverage cooler, lawn sweeper, powerwinch, new jeep cover, jeep lockout hubs, gently used small appliances, new pressure cooker, beach chairs, tables, towels, umbrellas, folding ladder & lots more! Also taking offers on Boat, motor, and trailer. 33157 Omar Rd, Frankford DE 19945

❐ Sat, Aug 30th & Sun, Aug 31st 8am-3pm Rain or Shine

Large Yard Sale with 70 Years of Stuff! 3 & 7 East Atlantic St., Fenwick Island DE 19944

❐ Sat, Aug 30th & Sun, Aug 31st 7:30am-noon Rain or Shine

Labor Day Weekend Sale at Country Village!

A Little bit of Everything & Something for Everyone! 28 South Primose Lane, Ocean View, DE 19970

❐ Sat, Aug 30 8am-12pm Rain or Shine Swann Estates Annual Community Yard Sale! Entrances at Cygnet & Sea Gull off of Rt. 20. Follow the signs to participating Homes.

❐ Sat, Aug 30 8am-1pm Rain or Shine MODEL TRAIN YARD SALE!

Delaware Seaside Railroad Clubhouse Everything in Model Trains will be offered for sale. Numerous Outdoor Vendors. DSRC Sales Room. 4 major operating Train layouts Indoors. FREE ADMISSION & no charge for vendors. for more info visit DelawareSeasideRailroadClub.com

36668 DuPont Boulevard, (rt 113), Selbyville DE 19975

❐ Sat, Aug 30 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Hidden Acres Community Yard Sale!

32327 Hidden Acre Dr.; Frankford DE 19945

❐ Sat, Aug 30 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Garage Sale! Tools, Tools, & more Tools! Lots of other Household items & Costume Jewelry Galore! 24 Berue Court, Selbyville DE 19975

❐ Sun, Aug 31 8am-4pm Rain or Shine Estate Sale! Antiques, collectibiles, furniture, tools, household, miscellaneous & much more!. Indoor sale. 111 Loganberry Lane Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 In Breezewood

Upcoming

❐ Sat, Sept 6th & Sun, Sept 7th 7:30am-1pm Rain or Shine

Huge Moving/Down Sizing Sale! Some furniture, household, Pottery Barn items, fishing & tackle, tools, electrical, outdoor stuff, sump pump, collectables & much more! 33261 Paradiso Greens, Ocean View DE 19970 off Woodland in the Reserves

❐ Sat, Sept 6th

8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Large Community Yard Sale!

Whartons Bluff in Millsboro. Diagonally across from Millsboro Elementary on Irons Branch Road.

❐ Sat,Sept 6 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

❐ Sat, Sept 6th 9am-2pm Rain or Shine

Large Yard Sale! Old hand saws, biddie feeders, antiques, knic-knacs, baskets & much more!

32801 Pine Cone Lane, Frankford DE 19945. 1/2 mi West on Burbage off 17. Pine Meadows Look for signs

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

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 RESTAU-

RANT 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

Villas of Bethany West: 3BR/2.5BA furnished townhome in Bethany Beach. $2,000 per month + 7% rental tax and utilities.

Summerfield: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Ocean View with theatre room $2,200 per month + utilities. Available as a winter rental

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.

Avon Park: 4BR/2.5BA furnished/unfurnished villa with 2 car garage. $2,600 per month + 6% rental tax. Pets considered.

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435

POWERWASHER Hustler with Honda engine 3300 PSI. Used 4x $350 OBO 302-519-1800

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

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

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

GET BOOST INFINITE

Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

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

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

Waples St., Dagsboro: 4BR/3BA single family home on 1.08 acres. Newly remodeled. $2,650 per month + utilities.

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.

Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with garage. $2,875 per month + utilities.

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.

The Estuary: 3BR/2BA single level home with 2 car garage. $3,355 per month + utilties.

YORKIE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Small, home raised.Available now 302-934-8913

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

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. It sits on a table. You know what it's for. It holds apples, pears, bananas and more.

4. A big container with a little handle that can hold a gallon of apple cider

6. The rough, brown part of an apple tree (or what a dog will do when he wants your attention)

9. People say that Sir _____

Newton became one of the rst scientists to study gravity after an apple fell on his head

10. To collect apples in autumn, as a farmer does

12. What to do if you'd like your friend to share one of his apples

13. The color of a Golden Delicious apple

17. A container on a saucer that is full of apple cider

20. Juicy joke: When the pine

tree and the apple tree got married and had a baby, what did they have? A ____

21. Your mom might put apple slices in your ____ bag

22. Cool and tasty dish: Ambrosia is a fruit _____ made from apples, oranges, 20As, coconut and honey (In ancient Greece, it was called "the food of the gods")

Parents Down

2. Liquid that creates the challenge in bobbing for apples

3. Food full of juice, like an apple

4. Cider, before fermentation (and still delicious)

5. It's Granny Smith's enviable color

6. Tech talk: What seems to have been taken out of the Apple logo

7. First name of folk hero Appleseed (and late night

legend Carson)

8. They give applesauce shoppers a clear look at what's inside

11. Mesh covering a bride's apple cheeks

14. Daddy's daughter's status, according to the age-old idiom: The apple of his ____

15. Where dough, fruit, sugar and other ingredients come together to become a hot apple pie

16. Apple slice, after dehydration

17. Apple's discarded heart (or hottest part of the Earth)

18. Handheld kitchen tool used to skin an apple

19. Prominent throat part, named for a man who, with regrets, chomped an apple in a garden: _____ apple

20. The hole in the center of a Bundt ___ makes it the right choice to make a great apple cake

36498 WILD ROSE CIR., SELBYVILLE

An expansive 4 Bd, 3 Ba, 2-story, furnished single family home w/ 2-car garage & spacious screened porch!

Expected on the Market on the 30th, schedule to see it soon. Here’s a great property to get you in Bayside with its numerous amenities, Freeman Stage, premier Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and much more! Home has 3 bd, 2 ba

301 14TH ST #204, OCEAN CITY

Your Laguna Vista Coastal Luxury Awaits! Discover your perfect Ocean City getaway—a spacious 3BR, 3.5BA condo with sweeping marina views. Bright and inviting, this fully furnished waterfront residence is ideal for family gatherings or entertaining by the shore. Enjoy upscale touches throughout—high ceilings, crown molding, gas replace, and a private balcony overlooking the water. Resort-style amenities include a heated indoor pool, tness center, secure lobby, elevators, and covered parking—just steps from the beach, boardwalk, dining, and entertainment. Lovingly cared for by the original owners, never rented, and move-in ready.

$690,000 (MDWO2032826)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

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

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

32246 HIDDEN ACRE DR, FRANKFORD No Ground Rent – No HOA! This well-maintained 2-BR, 2-bath mobile home, situated on a lovely wooded lot, is move-in ready and has been gently lived in. Recent upgrades include a new water pump, recent roof, and furnace and central air replaced. Fully furnished and features an enclosed porch, two storage sheds, and a paved driveway. Beautifully landscaped, it's just 6 miles from Downtown Bethany. Enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping, dining, and medical ofces—all just minutes away!

$225,000 (DESU2090672)

Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382