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By Laura Walter Staff Reporter It’s one of those frustrating decisions that school boards make each year: what to cut when the State of Delaware asks for some of their educational funding back. After allocating annual funds to Delaware school districts, the State requires them all to return a portion of their funding. This year, Indian River School District’s “give-back” amount is $2 million in the Alternative Reduction Plan. “We are required to give back a certain amount of money to the State every year, from the money they give us,” eiSee IRSD page 3

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An online survey is ready for public input as Town of Millsboro officials seek feedback on the future of its downtown area. “As we explore future revitalization … we want to better understand the community’s priorities, ideas and concerns,” the Downtown Aesthetics Survey begins. “Your feedback will help guide potential upgrades and improvements that strengthen downtown’s appearance, support local businesses and create a welcoming and vibrant downtown.” Residents, business owners and visitors are all being encouraged to respond because they all use the downtown area, said Assistant Town Manager Ashleigh Sander. Responses to the survey can be anonymous. The survey asks respondents to clarify whether they are located in or See SURVEY page 10

An Ocean View woman was arrested by Delaware State Police on Saturday, Dec. 13, following an incident when the vehicle she was reportedly driving entered St. George’s Cemetery in Clarksville and damaged numerous headstones.

Alleged drunk driver destroys markers at St. George’s Cemetery By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Those who have a relative buried in St. George’s Cemetery in Clarksville with the last names Derrickson, Robinson or Townsend may want to contact cemetery officials. On Saturday, Dec. 13, according to Delaware State Police reports, a 29-year-old Ocean View woman was driving a Chrysler 500 east on Omar Road, near the cemetery, at the intersection with Powell Farm Road, when she “failed to negotiate a curve and exited the south side of the road. “As a result, the Chrysler traveled up a slight hill, struck a large gravestone, overturned and damaged additional gravestones,” the report said. The driver, who has not been identified by name, declined treatment at the scene. State police said she “showed signs of impairment” when troopers spoke to her. She has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol,

careless driving, failure to remain in a single lane and failure to have insurance identification. She was released pending a court appearance. A number of gravestones remained on their sides this week as cemetery officials began the process of righting them and repairing damaged stones. Broken pieces of metal, glass and plastic lay on the ground, spread over an area of the cemetery about 30 feet from where the car struck the stones. Wayne Bowden, president of the St. George’s Cemetery Improvement Association, on Tuesday developed a list of graves that had been damaged in the accident. Bowden provided the list to the Coastal Point in hopes of reaching families of those whose graves have been damaged. “I just want them to know what’s going on. I’d be concerned, too,” if the graves belonged to his family members, he said. The graves Bowden identified that suffered damage in the accident are:

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IRSD Continued from page 1 ther from operating funds or employee positions, explained Chris Parker, director of business and finance. When possible, IRSD often does so by choosing not to fill job positions that it was entitled to fill. That lets them hang on to general funds, since districts have more local control over how to spend operating funds. This school year, the main district is required to give back $1.74 million, and the IRSD board chose to give up employee positions: seven teaching positions, 4.3 secretaries, three assistant principals, two district directors and an assistant superintendent (plus approximately $10,000 from child safety-awareness funds). That’s 17 potential employees who could be helping run the district and teach students. If there is a silver lining, it’s that IRSD technically saves money by not paying the local portion of those eliminated salaries. But these longtime vacancies mean the remaining administration and employees have been stretched thin for years. And the district is entitled to those now-empty positions. In a separate budget, the Howard T. Ennis School was also required to give back about $265,000. That had to come from operating funds, instead of staff positions, since the special-needs

Coastal Point school has precise rules on staff ratios. (Ennis serves students countywide but is managed by the IRSD.) The $2 million total give-back for the 2026 fiscal year is similar to what the IRSD has relinquished in previous years under the reduction plan. The give-backs started around

‘We have complained, as superintendents, every year.’ — Mark Steele 2018, when the State of Delaware made cuts during a lean budget year and school districts were asked to “give back” a portion of State funding. But Delaware’s Alternative Reduction Plan has continued every year since, in plentiful years and lean ones. “We have complained, as superintendents, every year,” said Mark Steele, the IRSD’s current board president and former district superintendent. After the reductions, the Delaware Department of Education did begin to offer supplemental Opportunity Grants for specific student supports, but district officials would’ve preferred local control of the money, said

Superintendent Jay Owens. This winter, as Delaware’s Public Education Funding Commission wraps up its review of education funding, Parker hopes they’ll recommend canceling future give-backs. School funding is split into local, state and federal funds. The State’s contribution (from salaries to utility money) is usually based on student enrollment figures, with precise formulas around enrollment and various special needs. After a snapshot unit count for enrollment each Sept. 30, the Delaware Department of Education determines each district’s funding — and reduction plan. The next regular IRSD Board of Education meeting will be Monday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. Committees meet on Monday, Jan. 12 (Policy at 4 p.m.; Curriculum at 4:30 p.m.; Buildings & Grounds at 5 p.m.; Finance at 6 p.m.). The meetings are held at the former Millsboro Middle School on State Street. Additionally, the Citizens Budget Oversight Committee will meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. at Sussex Central High School. The Special Education Committee will meet on Friday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. at the former Millsboro Middle School. The Community Advisory Board will meet Thursday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. at Howard T. Ennis School.

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March 21, 1976; and two stones bearing the dates Oct. 8, 1893 and Nov. 21, 1985. The damage was done to what is known as “Section 2” of the cemetery, which is its “newer” section, Bowden said. The older part, which lies closer to St. George’s Coastal Point • Kerin Magill United The damage was significant when a vehicle crashed into St. George’s Cemetery in Clarksville on Dec. 13. Methodist Church • Mary H. H., July 24, 1921-April 9, across the road, has gravestones dating 1937; back to the Civil War, according to the • Irene, Jan. 20, 1896-July 5, 1984; Continued from page 1 church’s pastor, A.J. Moore. and • Charles Z. Townsend, 1871-1938; The cemetery had been overseen by • Alphonso, Nov. 17, 1899-April 9, • Clarence Robinson, March 7, the church until about 18 years ago, 1937; as well as 1895-July 13, 1982; when the Peninsula Conference of the • Frances H. Hudson and footstones • Ira Robinson, May 17, 1905-April United Methodist Church decided to belonging to several members of his 9, 1987 and smaller footstones several divest itself from cemeteries that had family, including Emma, Jan. 4, 1894members of his family: been affiliated with individual churches, to ensure that they would be maintained in perpetuity, whether the churches remained at those sites or not. That led to the creation of independent groups that maintain them now, he said. St George’s Cemetery Association Inc. is currently headed by Bowden and Ruth Hart — who serves as secretary. In his efforts to contact family members of those whose gravestones

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were damaged, Bowden said he began by contacting Melson Funeral Home to check for records. He said he also plans to post the names on Facebook. Bowden said he was called to the scene Saturday night, and when he saw the damage, “I was shocked.” When he got the call about the accident, Bowden said, “I thought it was just the wall” at the border of the cemetery along Omar Road. “That’s been hit a number of times,” he said. What he saw was the overturned Chrysler, stuck on top of one of the monuments. “The biggest monument that the lady hit was blown about 30 feet” from its base, he said. “When she came across, off that road, she ended up airbound,” he said. “She did a lot of damage.” Bowden said he is hoping to contact family members “so I can tell them that, yes, we’ve contacted the insurance company and, yes, it’s going to be corrected. Some of them have been broken in half. Some are turned over. “Most of them can be picked back up and placed back on the base. I have a monument company that’s going to meet with me next week and get that quote of what it’ll cost to do what they’ve got to do” to repair the gravestones and return them to their bases, Bowden said. Tuesday afternoon, a woman who has several relatives buried near the crash site said she was relieved to see that her family’s graves were not damaged. She had stopped to honor one of them on the anniversary of their death and stood near their grave, shocked at the sight of the damaged graves. “It’s terrible,” she said, shaking her head. Anyone who thinks their relatives’ gravestones were damaged is being asked to call Wayne Bowden at (302) 228-9261 or Ruth Hart at (302) 3968197.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus catch a ride with RVFC Coastal Point • Kerin Magill

Santa and Mrs. Claus have been busy visiting communities in our area recently.

By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter For seven nights this month, members of the Roxana Volunteer Fire

Company have left the warmth of their homes and headed out on a special mission. With Santa and Mrs. Claus perched on a flatbed amidst a long line of fire

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This year — the seventh in which the fire company has done the Santa neighborhood visits — they added another dimension to the project: collecting toys for youth in the community whose families may be having a hard time this holiday season. Fire Company Vice President Todd Marvel chatted with the Coastal Point this week as he rode in the company’s command vehicle, leading the Santa procession through The Overlook and Lighthouse Lakes communities. “It’s a family thing,” Marvel said of the annual Santa visits. More than 40 volunteers participate, from fire company officers and staff to children. “Everybody that does it, loves it,” he said. Although it doesn’t happen often, sometimes emergencies interrupt the Santa trips. “The other night, we did have one that had to leave,” he said. Fire Chief Andrew Johnson, who was driving the command vehicle Monday evening, said of the fire service, “You either love it or you don’t do it at all.” While serving as a volunteer for the Roxana fire company, he also works fulltime for the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company. To make sure those who don’t live in developments have a chance to see Santa with his firetruck escorts, the Roxana crew posts up at Harris Teeter, near the Bayside community, on two nights, Marvel said. Unlike most area fire companies, Roxana’s does not include any incorporated towns but includes a large area, spreading from the Selbyville town limits to areas near Frankford, Ocean View and Bethany Beach, including Plantation Park, according to Johnson. While the sirens alert people in the neighborhoods that the Santa parade is nearby, Marvel said the vehicles will turn sirens off as they approach families with small children, so they aren’t frightened. Some communities, including The Overlook, plan parties for the night Santa rolls through. On Monday, dozens of residents stood outside waiting as the cavalcade arrived. As Santa and Mrs. Claus disembarked from their flatbed sleigh, they were greeted by hoots of appreciation, followed by caroling, hugs and offers of eggnog. See CLAUS page 7

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The Roxana Volunteer Fire Co. escorted Santa and Mrs. Claus through dozen of communities over seven nights, stopping to meet residents and collect toys.

Claus Continued from page 6 Along the way, children of firefighters served as “elves,” collecting any toys

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“The church has a list of children … of families that are in need,” Marvel said. All of the toys are distributed locally, he noted. “That’s important to us, as an organization. If we don’t take care of our own, you know … who will?”

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Proposal would convert OC bus lane into bike path Concept among several proposed for highway By Bethany Hooper OC Today-Dispatch Concerns about a proposal to convert the Coastal Highway shared bus lane into a dedicated bike lane dominated discussions at a recent Maryland State Highway Administration workshop in Ocean City, Md. With maps and posterboards spread around the convention center room, representatives of the State Highway Administration (SHA) made their pitch for several proposed improvements along the Coastal Highway corridor between 15th and 67th streets. Among them was a proposal to create a dedi-

cated bike lane in what is currently the shared bus lane. The goal of that proposal, according to SHA Deputy Chief Engineer Raymond Moravec, is to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety along the corridor. From 2018 to 2023, the agency recorded 49 crashes involving pedestrians, 38 crashes involving bicyclists and four fatalities along the portion of Coastal Highway being studied. “The point of today is really what you are seeing here: to get public input and feedback, from ‘Hey, this is great’ to ‘What were you thinking?’” he told OC Today-Dispatch. “It doesn’t mean it’s a done deal. We are early in the design phase.” While SHA representatives were seeking public comment on several proposed improvements — which include

reducing the speed limit, adjusting traffic signals and lighting and extending the median barrier — numerous community members, including bus drivers with the municipality’s transportation department, came out to share their questions and concerns about the bus lane’s proposed repurposing. As proposed, buses would be moved into the slow lane of Coastal Highway to make room for a dedicated bike lane. Buses would then pick up riders from a “floating” bus stop located between the slow lane and the dedicated bike lane. “Now, the problem you are going to have is like being behind a school bus for 145 blocks,” Steve Kaeufer, a seasonal bus driver, said following the workshop. “When that bus stops, everything behind it, for blocks, is going to stop. Then he’s going to go two blocks

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Speaker discusses advance care By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter The importance of having an advance care directive, and how to obtain necessary forms, was explained during a TidalHealth Peninsula Regional webinar last week, hosted by Practice Transformation Specialist Tina Basel and Georgette Pierce, a registered nurse with experience in critical and hospice care. Pierce said she has found those who outlined their wishes and made plans before they became ill or were incapable of communicating what they wanted had more comfortable end-of-life care than patients who did not plan and ended up with more painful or traumatic deaths. “Talking about end of life is not comfortable for a lot of people, but advance directives are beneficial. Everyone should understand how to fill out forms to best reflect their wishes and to learn how to make changes in documents if you change your mind. You don’t want to make these decisions when you are in crisis,” Pierce said, adding that, when a loved one becomes very ill, distraught family members might have difficulty making tough decisions about their care. An advance care directive allows the patient’s wishes to be carried out in case he can’t communicate those wishes, she said, showing a photograph of a man in bed in an intensive care unit. That is something she has seen many times, she said — patients who might never regain consciousness or be able to make decisions about their care.

Proposal Continued from page 8 “If we don’t address this in the next five years, we’re going to have a bigger problem,” he said. Overall, Gillis said, he supported plans that improve bicycle access. He said he gets frustrated when he hears people in Ocean City say a dedicated bike lane can’t be done. “I think the evidence is clear. When you look at the Oceans Calling and Country Calling,” he said of the music festivals that have taken root in the town in recent years, “there are thousands and thousands of bikes that are parked there. People want to ride their bikes,” he said. “The beautiful thing about Ocean City is that the demand for bike access is highest in the summer months, when the weather cooperates. With that said, we should encourage more bicycle use — particularly on the south half of the island.” Moravec said concepts presented on Monday are based on community feedback that SHA received at an informational workshop held in January. He said the projects that are being consid-

“One in 10 of us will have dementia, so we want to fill out these forms, and if it becomes necessary, to let our next of kin begin decision-making,” she said. Or, another person other than next of kin can be specified on the form. She said healthcare providers want patients to be satisfied, and to have as little physical and psychological distress as possible. Pierce said those who have a will written by an attorney can have a living will included, directing family and friends with instructions such as, “If there is no reasonable hope for my recovery, I request only comfort care, not prolonged by artificial needs. It is my intention that my wishes be honored by my family and friends.” The agent’s power can take effect immediately, especially if the patient is elderly and sick, or the patient can specify that the agent’s power would not take effect until the person is unable to speak for himself. The agent should be someone the patient trusts, who will abide by specific wishes. “Don’t pick somebody emotionally frail or unable to handle something as difficult as this. Your agent will discuss these decisions with your provider so the decisions are made with medical input,” Pierce said, recalling a patient who appointed his best friend but didn’t inform the friend. When he later learned he had been appointed, the friend said, “Oh, no. I can’t do that.” “If you don’t have anybody you trust, you can put your wishes down, and you don’t have to provide an agent. Make See CARE page 11 ered for Coastal Highway can be completed without rebuilding portions of a roadway. “The intent of these projects are meant to be something we can do quickly,” he said. “How can we repurpose what’s out there today to make it a little safer?” Moravec said SHA will review comments from the meeting and meet with Ocean City’s transportation department in the coming weeks to get a better understanding of bus operations. He said concepts presented at the meeting would likely be decided on by next spring or early summer. “That’s the point of the workshop,” he said. “We don’t want to get too far along and then get massive feedback against it. But we also want to use this as an educational process. If you don’t like it, what would you like to see? What do you see as a user that we could do to make it safer or better?” SHA officials said the display boards and plans from the workshop can be viewed on the agency’s Project Portal webpage. They said they will continue to accept comments throughout all phases of the Coastal Highway project.

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Millsboro officials want to hear from residents, business owners and visitors about the downtown area, and an online survey is available for that purpose.

Survey Continued from page 1 outside of town limits, just “to prioritize who’s asking for what,” Sander explained. The website includes a map of the town limits for anyone unsure of whether they’re in the municipality itself of the greater Millsboro region. There are multiple-choice options to get people thinking, but the questions are also open-ended, to get the full range of ideas and observations. It all comes down to “What specific

improvements would most enhance the look and feel of downtown?” People can give opinions on the current state of things: how the downtown looks, what could be hindering growth or foot traffic; what projects should the Town prioritize? They might have opinions on traffic, parking, walkways, lighting, community events, beautification, signage, business offerings or any other element of the downtown region. Also, anyone who wants to volunteer to partner on downtown projects can include their contact information in the

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survey. Volunteers can be key for big events, business ideas, beautification, a farmers’ market or other projects. (For those responding who are not interested in volunteering, Town Hall will not contact people unsolicited, Sander emphasized.) There is excitement for Millsboro’s potential. The Millsboro Town Council created a Downtown Millsboro Committee to create a vision — especially as developers begin to eye the region in a significant way. Millsboro is a classic old Sussex County town, with a waterfront, sidewalks, restaurants, small businesses,

official institutions and plenty of potential, they noted. Officials were thrilled when the North Millsboro bypass opened in September because it was specifically designed to reduce beach traffic through downtown. Now that Millsboro’s Main Street isn’t the only pass-through route anymore, the Town could possibly even close the road for street festivals or markets. The survey will be available until around New Year’s, posted online at millsboro.org/community/downtown_s urvey.php.

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Tourism Awards focus on arts, celebrate shore By Laura Walter Staff Reporter A standing ovation concluded the 2025 Southern Delaware Tourism Awards on this year. On Dec. 10 in Dewey Beach, business owners, nonprofits, elected officials and more celebrated five major awards that recognize creativity, hard work, planning and, of course, impact on brining visitors to Sussex County. According to the visitors’ bureau, tourism is a more than $3 billion industry in Sussex County, and nearly 27,000 jobs in Sussex County are tourism-related. “This year’s voting was extremely close. All of this year’s nominees are very deserving of the award, as their contributions help make Sussex County such a special and beloved destination,” stated Scott Thomas, executive director of Southern Delaware Tourism. The Delaware-shaped awards were created by the Delaware Artist Collaboration, and legislative tributes came from elected officials. Carol Everhart received the Legacy Award as she prepares to retire as president/CEO of the Rehoboth BeachDewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. Everhart has spent a lifetime at the Chamber, originally hired in 1989 as an event coordinator to launch the Sea Witch Festival (which today attracts up to 200,000 visitors during the shoulder season each year). She has since led the fulltime administrative office, visitor center, boardwalk kiosk and more than 1,300 Chamber members (the largest Chamber in the state). With skills in marketing, recreation, paralegal and creative consulting — she has served on many county, state,

Care Continued from page 9 sure the hospital you most likely will go to has a copy of your living will,” Pierce said. When they are admitted to a hospital, patients are asked if they have a form outlining what care they desire, Pierce said. Forms can be printed from websites including Delaware’s Advance Health Care Directive Form – Delaware Health and Social Services – State of Delaware – Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities at https://dhss.delaware.gov/dsaapd/advance1/ and Maryland’s form at advance directive form - fillable pdf 52025.pdf. The patient’s signature is necessary, and signatures of witnesses, but witnesses cannot be anyone who would benefit from the patient’s death, such as children who would receive an inheritance.

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Carol Everhart (center, white shirt) earns a 2025 Southern Delaware Tourism Award for her legacy with the Rehoboth BeachDewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. university, transportation, tourism and banking boards, as well as the Delaware Judicial Nominating Commission. Numerous awards mark her influence and marketing expertise. “This has been a wonderful experi-

ence for me. I’ve learned a lot. You’ve taught me a lot, and you gave me the opportunity to be creative in so many ways,” Everhart told the crowd. She offered this advice: “Persevere. And love what you’re doing — you’ll never work a

day in your life.” “Thank you for your vision, your energy, your unwavering devotion to this community,” said Board Member BenSee AWARDS page 12

Awards Continued from page 11 jamin Gray. “We are grateful for the legacy that you leave behind. You’re so deserving of this award … the undisputed queen of Rehoboth.” The Philanthropic Award was given to the Bayard, Lingo and Townsend families for donating major land, money, time and leadership to countless causes. Col. John E. Lingo once envisioned a scenic trail to link Rehoboth Beach to Lewes — so his family donated significant property for the beloved Junction & Breakwater Trail. Later, the three families would donate more land to further link that first trail to the Gordons Pond Trail. They’ve also donated to many local organizations. “The long-standing generosity of these families has helped shape Southern Delaware, supporting tourism, local Chambers of Commerce, major events and nonprofits,” officials said. Bryce Lingo thanked the award committee, saying, “That means so much to us, and we will continue to support and improve the quality of life in Sussex County.” Best Event was awarded to Wings & Wheels, a fall festival held each October in Georgetown. Vintage World War IIera aircraft, classic cars, military tributes and live entertainment create core memories for visitors, young and old. Presentations by the military, profes-

Coastal Point sionals and hobbyists include rides, tours, a new virtual experience and the “Less Nessman” World Championship Invitational Turkey Drop — a flying target drop with a cheeky nod to the TV show “WKRP in Cincinnati.” “Wings & Wheels fuels local tourism by filling hotels and restaurants, while showcasing Georgetown as a destination rich in heritage and hospitality,” officials said. Event Chairperson Linda Price thanked the County government for allowing the festival to “take over” the Delaware Coastal Airport every year. Between the Friday dinner, Saturday festival and great weather, the 2025 event attracted more than 15,000 guests. Best Attraction was awarded to Cape Water Tours & Taxi, a travelling attraction. The boat service offers guests a unique look at Sussex County’s natural beauty, maritime heritage and culture. Mostly in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, the company offers scenic cruises, ecotours, private charters and themed sails, which can be customized to fit a variety of audiences. “Through innovation, partnership and a passion for showcasing Delaware’s natural and cultural heritage, Cape Water Tours … enhances Sussex County’s reputation as a welcoming and well-coordinated visitor destination,” officials said. David Green thanked the organiza-

December 19, 2025 Whether it’s a small business or a big nonprofit, “All of us are in the experience business,” Grimes told the audience. “The arts improve the quality of life,” attract business, build community, bring people together, improve children’s creative thinking and more, she said. A major arts nonprofit, the Freeman Arts Pavilion brings art to the public, employment to the artists and tourists’ wallets to the Delaware region. “Folks, if people ask you if the arts are really necessary — they are not a nice-to-have. Without the arts, simply, we cannot fortify the strength of businesses — especially small businesses — in our community,” Grimes said. Consider, she suggested, that some people even choose their beach vacation week based on the Freeman concert lineup. “That’s a lot of pressure,” Grimes joked. The Delaware Arts Alliance has even analyzed the economic value of art and tourism in Delaware and all three counties, explained executive director Neil Kirschling. He said the Creative Economy Advancement & Tourism Expansion (CREATE) Plan includes suggestions to boost the arts and economy. More information about Southern Delaware Tourism is available online at VisitSouthernDelaware.com, or call (302) 856-1818.

tions that support their tours. “It hasn’t gone unnoticed that. even though it’s your job to promote tourism and businesses in our state, you do it with heart … and encourage us to keep doing what we’re doing,” added Michelle Green. Best New Event was awarded to Ben Voyage: Yacht to the Future — The Retro White Party, a culinary and entertainment experience held last August in Dewey Beach. It was organized by the Beachin Bash event planners in Rehoboth Beach, featuring some big names: celebrity chef Ben Robinson of Bravo’s “Below Deck”; DJ Skribble of MTV fame and worldwide influence; and the “Girls Gotta Eat” comedy podcast hosts; as well as VIP meet-andgreets, music and more. The big names and retro theme “drew national attention to Dewey Beach and highlighted Southern Delaware as a destination capable of hosting A-list talent,” officials said. Erica Kirlin of Beachin Bash praised the community’s support, event staff ’s enthusiasm and the vision of her husband, Jim, for the Retro White Party.

The arts are alive In addition to the awards, guest speaker Patti Grimes, executive director of the Carl M. Freeman Foundation and Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, spoke about the arts in Sussex County.

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A loss is a loss — be it human, or stuffed I’m a sucker for a happy story. Truth be told, I can also be sucked into stories of mayhem, intrigue, murder, despair and misery — probably the reason I sought a vocation where we get to share people’s stories for a living. But the happy ones are the ones that typically get me right in the feels. You know — those human-interest stories when a person is able to tap into whatever human beings can tap into in order to achieve great heights. Or when two people in love stand before whatever higher authority they recognize and pledge themselves to one another until their final breaths. Or when a selfless act in consideration of another truly makes an impact. Or when a stuffed, inanimate object finds its way back to the... But I digress. Let’s start this one from the top, if you don’t mind. This is a tale about a little girl and a teddy bear, named, appropriately enough, Mr. Bear. It’s also a tale about another little girl and Mr. Bear. And it’s a tale Darin J. McCann about kindness. For my money, those are the best tales of all this time of year. Lyndze Woodward is a mother of two daughters, but before that, she was once a little girl herself. And 36 years ago, that little girl received a teddy bear that meant more to her than just about anything else in the world. Its name was Mr. Bear, and according to a story on WGRD.com, Woodward held on to Mr. Bear until she had the opportunity to share it with her own daughters. One of them took an exceptional liking to Mr. Bear during kindergarten, when she was struggling with sleeplessness, anxiety and stomach pains. Mr. Bear, according to Woodward, gave her daughter such a strong sense of comfort that the little girl rarely was seen without the stuffed friend. “The moment she held him, it just clicked,” explained Woodward. “She started sleeping with him every night. He was absorbing her anxiety and fears like he had absorbed mine for all these years, and it felt really special.” As many families did over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Woodwards went away, traveling from Traverse City, Mich., to Grand Rapids. It was a nice trip, by all accounts, until the family noticed something when they got home. In true “Home Alone” fashion, the family had traveled without a family member — the one and only Mr. Bear.

Parents, have you faced this before? The realization in those crying little eyes that their “friend” was left behind? That look of helplessness as they expect you to fix this situation immediately? We once left a stuffed fish — yes, a stuffed fish — in a Virginia Beach hotel room, and we made 1,293 phone calls to the staff of said hotel to make sure they were remaining vigilant in their search. My daughter was demanding we make posters to distribute around the greater Virginia Beach area to find this incredibly ugly stuffed fish. That’s how the Woodwards felt. “For the next few days, I called [the hotel] every single day, becoming well-acquainted with Jonathan at the front desk,” Lyndze Woodward said. “He checked the laundry, re-searched our room, walked the halls, and even checked the parking garage. ... They were doing everything they could to locate Mr. Bear.” The Woodwards could not stand pat. Lyndze Woodward turned to one of those community pages on Facebook that draw so much traffic: “Grand Rapids: Grand Rapids Informed.” The post went a bit nuclear, with more than 700 reactions and 250 comments, according to WGRD.com. People suggested everything from calling the hotel (duh!) to finding a replacement bear. Many suggested that Mr. Bear was probably long gone. And that seemed to be the case. A few days went by. Then a week. Nothing. No clues. No close calls with other teddy bears found. No grainy images from Ring cameras of Mr. Bear walking through a random neighborhood. Zip. Until that 10th day. Their friend Jonathan at the Residence Inn called to say Mr. Bear had, in fact, been discovered. The family drove the 142 miles to Grand Rapids the next morning “and was presented with Mr. Bear, gift-wrapped and ready for a ride home.” And don’t worry about a repeat. The family had an Apple AirTag installed in Mr. Bear so he won’t ever go missing from that little girl again. As for us? Well, the hotel staff eventually found the stuffed fish and mailed it to us free of charge. It’s still in our home today — every bit as ugly and beautiful as ever.

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Guest Column Thoughts on this wonderful holiday season By Jerry Hardiman Special to the Coastal Point We hear it every year, George Wyle’s 1964 song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” And it is for many — a festive time with family and friends, sharing meals and seemingly endless gift platters of cookies, cakes and candy. Someone summed it up on Christmas Eve this way: “When what to my wondering eyes did appear, 10 extra pounds on my waistline and rear.” Most people seem happier this time of year, friendlier and kinder. And that’s a wonderful thing. But we know it’s not a wonderful time for everyone — those who are encountering financial difficulty and sadness. Fortunately, with all the caring organizations, like churches, food banks and other assistance centers, generous people and volunteers in our wider community, there’s some material and financial support to help them through while it’s needed. And wonderful to report, there are many with a Santa-like focus on making sure no child is forgotten at Christmastime.

For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, this can be an especially difficult time of year. Thinking about the healing power of humor, established years ago by Norman Cousins in his 1979 book, “Anatomy of an Illness,” I went looking for something cheerful that might provide a smile or laugh for everyone. One of the things I found was a list of church bulletin announcements that a good friend sent me a couple of years ago. Here are some of them: • The Fasting and Prayer Conference will include meals. • Weight Watchers will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday in the church hall. Please use the large double doors at the side entrance. • Ellen Mason sang “I Will Not Pass This Way Again,” giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. • Irving Benson and Jessie Carter

were married in the church on October 24. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. • New choir robes are needed due to the addition of several new members and the deterioration of some older ones. (I know how the older ones feel.) • On Saturday, the church will host an evening of dining, entertainment and gracious hostility. • The pot-luck supper on Sunday begins at 5:00 pm, followed by prayer and medication. • The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday. • The Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet on Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door. • At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be “What is Hell?”

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AG joins 19-state coalition in H-1B lawsuit Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings this week joined a coalition of 19 states suing the Trump Administration over imposition of a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The H-1B visa program, created by bipartisan Congressional majorities and signed into law by George H.W. Bush, alleviates nationwide labor shortages by allowing employers to hire highly skilled immigrants into highly specialized jobs — including teachers, physicians, nurses and researchers. Jennings said the new fee, implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would create a costly barrier for employers, especially public sector and government employers, trying to fill those positions. Jennings and the coalition argues that the fee illegally exceeds Congressional authorization and intent, ignores mandatory rulemaking procedures and exceeds the authority granted to the executive branch under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). “This is an unserious idea that threatens a deeply serious crisis,” said Jennings. “Policies like these are why the Trump Administration has lost the public’s confidence on immigration policy. Their blind crusade to demonize any and every immigrant is undermining America’s economy, deepening the affordability crisis, and now further jeopardizing health care access. It’s wrong, and it’s illegal.” The H-1B visa program allows employers to petition for high-skilled foreign workers to temporarily fill positions in specialty occupations that require at least a bachelor’s degree. Since its inception, Jennings said, the H-1B visa program has been continually finetuned to address critical national labor shortages without displacing American workers. In petitioning for an H-1B worker, employers must submit an application, certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, that employment of the H-1B worker will not negatively affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. Congress limits the aggregate number of H-1B visas available each year for most private employers. The current cap is set at 65,000, with an exemption of 20,000 for individuals with a master’s degree or higher. Congressional authority, Jennings noted, limits fees to the amount necessary to sustain the agency’s work. On Sept. 19, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation ordering an unprecedented $100,000 fee for new H1B visa petitions — as much as a 10,000 percent increase over previous H-1B petition fees, which typically fell between roughly $1,000 and

$7,600 in regulatory and statutory fees. “The massive increase undermines the very purpose of the visa by making it harder to address severe labor shortages in critical fields such as education and healthcare, and ultimately worsening the staffing crisis,” Jennings said. The decree also grants the Secretary of Homeland Security broad discretion to decide which petitions are charged the fee or exempted, raising further concerns that Trump Administration could use the policy to selectively reward or punish employers based on political favor, she added. “The $100,000 visa fee would imperil Delaware’s economy by exacerbating labor shortages in core services like health care and education. For ex-

ample, the United States faces a nationwide teacher shortage and in the 2024-2025 school year, 74 percent of school districts in the U.S. reported having trouble filling open positions — particularly in special education, physical sciences, ESL or bilingual education, and foreign languages.” Educators are the third-largest occupation for H-1B visa holders, with nearly 30,000 educators on the visas, and nearly a thousand colleges and universities employ hundreds of H-1B personnel to support their research and education missions. Because K-12 schools, colleges and universities are generally government or non-profit entities, they are incapable of absorbing an additional $100,000 for each H-1B hire, Jennings said. Hospitals and other health care fa-

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Top left, Marie Mazzota gets some time in with Santa. Top right, Kathy Jacobs, the organizer of the effort, takes a minute with the big guy, as well. By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter On Christmas morning, residents at Brandywine Living in Selbyville will awaken to celebrate Christmas together, with gifts for each of them tucked under a tree. The fact that all 91 residents of the senior living facility will have something to open is all thanks to a community project started several years ago by Kathy Ja-

cobs, when she worked at the senior living facility. Each year, Jacobs has residents write their “wish lists” and a few weeks before Christmas they have the opportunity to give their lists to “Santa” when he visits them at Brandywine. Then, she gives those lists to volunteers in the community who act as “Santa,” buying and wrapping the gifts and delivering them to Brandywine in time for them to be waiting under the tree on

Christmas. What Jacobs started has been embraced by the community to the point where each year, she now has more “elves” than she needs. Heather Cronin, life enrichment director at Brandywine, said the residents are encouraged to work on their wish lists during “happy hours” at the facility in the weeks leading up to Christmas. For those in memory care — about 45 residents at Brandywine — families help with sugges-

tions and staff offers suggestions for their wish lists. This year, Jacobs added a new gift-giving opportunity within the Adopt a Nana or Pop program — collecting gift cards for use by residents of the memory care residents. As of this week, she had collected more than $1,800 in gift cards, which she said is more than enough to cover any outings the staff plans for the memory care residents to places like McDonald’s and other nearby businesses. Cronin said it’s always fun to see what the residents will ask for. Some ask for basic items like sweaters and blankets, “some ask for specific items, like ‘black pants from Chico’s, size large,’” she said. Some residents, Cronin said, ask for toys, so that when grandchildren and greatgrandchildren come to visit, “they will have something for them to play with.” Games, to play with guests, are another popular item. This year, Frankford resident Paul Sicari said the resident he was matched with asked for a women’s electric razor. Chuckling, he said that while “I’m the last person to buy one of those,” he read some Google reviews and picked one “that I thought would work for somebody in her situation.” For Sicari, whose mother was in Brandywine’s memory care unit for several years before she passed away two years ago, the Adopt a Nana or Pop proSee SANTA page 21

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Santas Continued from page 20 gram is a way to stay connected with the community he came to know and appreciate. “Having spent a lot of holidays at Brandywine,” Sicari said, “the residents — they’re really lovely people.They long for human interaction.They want to know that they’ve not been forgotten about. Many of them are far away from family. “For me to be able to participate in some way that just brings a little joy to their holiday, it’s a rewarding experience. You get back from it as much as you give. And frankly, it’s not hard. It’s a little tiny

Coastal Point thing you can do.” Jacobs said she is overwhelmed by the community support for the program. “The community is just so great,” she said. “It really takes a village,” to accomplish the gift-giving program. She said, in fact, that entire communities in the area have gotten involved through their homeowners’ associations. “I got everybody ‘adopted’ within two days,” of putting out the call for volunteers on social media, Jacobs said. Even if residents have family who visit, Jacobs said, they still enjoy the Adopt a Nana and Pop program because sometimes “they don’t want to ask their family for anything; they don’t want to be a burden.This is fun; it’s Santa bringing it in-

stead.” Volunteer Susan Humphreys said she and her husband enjoy participating, particularly because they have no children and don’t exchange Christmas gifts with each other, and they have the resources to give back to the community in many ways. “Brandywine is just one of those,” she said. “I love buying the gifts,” she said. Having moved to Delaware three years ago and learning about Brandywine’s Adopt a Nana and Pop program, Humphreys said “it’s just a feel-good thing to do. It makes the residents feel good; it makes us feel good. I like to take care of other people.” For Katie Dott, who lives in Towson, Md., experiences with relatives in nursing

21 facilities over the years have brought a special appreciation for the residents as well as the staffs. She said she was happy to help with the gifts and with the gift cards for the memory care outings. Since her mother was in a memory care unit, Dott said, she understands the importance of such outings. “It’s just nice to have something for them to do,” she said. “My mom’s memory care was awesome,” she said, and the staff “was always so creative, finding things to do” that residents could enjoy. “We’ve been very lucky,” Dott said, adding that she is thankful for Jacobs and the staff at Brandywine, who help make the holidays brighter for residents. “It’s nice that somebody cares,” she said.

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General Assembly and the governor so we’ve got our part but the Corps has come short on what they would need. They had some funding but the cost is about $8 million more than they have. “It’s probably not going to happen next year so now we, the Corps, Patterson our federal delegation and our local legislators and the governor are starting to look at this as, do we think we might have those resources to do a project in 2027? Can we maybe package them all together? Can we do Rehoboth, Bethany, Dewey, South Bethany all in 2027? Instead of doing two projects over two years can we maybe look at doing one project in 2027? That is probably the most optimistic timeline in all of this. “The thing about federal funding that has turned out to be a doubleedged sword is these projects have traditionally been a 50:50, 60:40 split between the federal government and the locals. Sen. (Tom) Carper changed that formula for Delaware so we only had to come up with a 20 percent local match

To the dismay of beach town officials, storms in mid-October and during Halloween weekend destroyed dunes in Bethany Beach and caused loss of beach there, in South Bethany and on beaches north. All of them are in need of renourishing, but the project might have to wait until 2027, because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers doesn’t have enough federal funding, due to cuts. “We are working on it,” DNREC Secretary Gregory Patterson told Coastal Point during a recent telephone conversation. “I think the reality of this current federal administration is they have reduced funding for a lot of that work. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who is the agency that does those projects, we work with them. We provide some of the funding and the local support for it but they are the ones who do the work and their budget has been cut over the last year. Next year, 2026, was supposed to be Rehoboth’s and Dewey’s time in the kind of cycle of beach replenishment that has traditionally happened every five or six years. They were supposed to be next. The state’s portion of the funding is allocated from the

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congressional delegation to try and get the resources there. Q. What are your top goals as secretary of DNREC? A. That goes back to the conversation I had with Gov. (Matt) Meyer when he was governor-elect, when he was considering what he wanted to be in this job. We talked about a couple things that were important for him to focus on and also to me. First is climate change. As I say when I’m out in public, climate change is real and it is definitely affecting Delaware already. Especially people who live along the coast are already seeing that. For me, for DNREC, I think reacting to climate change takes two courses. One is mitigating it and preparing for what is happening now and what will come over the next couple years — coastal resiliency, flooding reduction and things like that — but the other part of it is doing what we can to keep people, 20 to 50 years from now, from having it any worse than they would otherwise and that speaks to reducing greenhouse gases, changing our energy mix. Two is environmental justice, which is a phrase that is out of favor in some places but it is simply a way to say there are communities in this state that have traditionally been left out of environmental decisions, that have been overburdened by especially the location of industry and environmental permits that have been granted over the years. I am in the process of making sure that we make an extra effort to involve those communities, to reach out to them and to try and mitigate what they have had to deal with for decades. See PATTERSON page 24

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Continued from page 22 We have an environmental justice office here. It has existed for a number of years. But environmental justice isn’t just a couple of employees from DNREC going out to committee meetings and trying to have interactions with them. Environmental justice has to be internal as well as external and we want to be sure every part of this very big, broad agency is getting better at engaging with communities that have traditionally been left out or overburdened. Number 3 on my list is permitting reform. The governor heard about that when he was county executive, when he was running for office, and I have heard about it. It was included in my previous role with Gov. ( John) Carney, where I worked on infrastructure projects and kind of had a little bit of a lane trying to improve permitting across state government. DNREC can do a better job. DNREC has gotten kind of overwhelmed in some areas in permitting and has been slow to get a lot of permits out the door so we are working constantly on improving those processes and being more responsive. That has taken the form of getting more resources for the department, which meant getting some of the fees we charge for the services we provide for the permits we issue, for the licenses we issue. Most of those had not gone up in 30 to 35 years. All of our costs have gone up. When I got here, I had the idea of getting more revenue so we can invest in technology, invest in more people, fill some positions we hadn’t been able to fill because we couldn’t afford it. That was an idea that had been kicked around for a couple of years. When I got here I worked with the General Assembly and the team here and eventually got the state Chamber of Commerce and other businesses’ support because my argument to them is “This is part of our resources. The lack of recourse is part of our challenge.” It is not all of what we need to do but it is part of it. I was thankful to get broad support from those among the business community. The other parts of that is, we are looking at our processes, finding ways to be more efficient, changing our processes, changing laws if we need to, to focus our efforts on the places where we can add the most value. There are, quite frankly, some types of permits that are high volume that we are spending time on even though we know we are going to end up granting 99 percent of them. We’re looking at how do we change our process. We’re spending time on ones that are meaningful and deserve the attention and maybe changing some other ones into more of a registration process than a full-on permitting process for some acSee PATTERSON page 25

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Patterson Continued from page 24 tivity. It has meant investing in some technology and we have started to stand up some trackers so people can see where they are in the queue for certain types of water and sewer permits. That is important because a good chunk of what our people in those areas do is answer the phone or answer e-mails from people saying, “Where is my permit?” Because they are getting antsy or they are getting angry and by giving them a self-service tool where they can look it up themselves on the website, that not only is transparent but it means our staff can spend that time on actually getting permits out the door. The fourth thing I talked about with the governor when I took this job was taking care of our employees. I have said in other public settings this has been a tough couple of years, a tough time to be a government employee of any type. It has been probably particularly challenging to be an employee in an environmental agency. We have been in the midst of, and part of, a number of controversial issues over the last couple years. I feel like things have changed since covid but people seem to be a lot more comfortable taking their ire out on people on the other end of the phone or on the other end of e-mails or online That, at a time when government salaries are never competitive with the private sector. People come here because they want to be here, because they want to do the work. We, like a number of public sector agencies, are struggling to get people in the door as employees or keep them here, trying to show them they are valued and the work they do is really important. That is something the governor and I thought I should spend some time on so I have spent a concerted effort trying to get around, make myself available to employees, spend time with them. One of the main ways I do that is through Field Trip Fridays. Almost every Friday since I took this job on Feb. 1, I go out to some DNREC office or project, spend time with our employees, understand what it is that they do, get a sense of what challenges they face and see what might be within my power as secretary to give them tools and resources they need to do their jobs better. It contributes to my understanding of this agency and everything we do. We have 700 full time employees. We have another 200 or so casual seasonal and contract employees and in the summer when we staff up the parks we get up to almost 1,400 people. We do a lot of things here. It is a big, broad agency with a lot of responsibilities when you think about air quality and water and waste and hazardous substances. The state parks is the one everyone tends to See PATTERSON page 26

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have become political. People’s actions are tied to where their party might be. What I have been saying lately is, as a state government agency and as individuals, what you have to do is, you have to do the next right thing. I raised girls who watched Disney princess movies and I remember them watching Frozen 2 where there is a very low moment in the movie where Princess Anna sings a song about you just have to do the next right thing. As a state, as individuals what we have to do is the next right thing. I hear people say “Well, why should we be the ones to try and clean up our air when other states may not be?” To me, that’s like saying, “Well, why should I not throw car litter out of my car when I’m driving down the road when other people do it?” It’s just not the right thing to do. It’s not the right, responsible thing to do. You have to think about the decisions you are making and what the im-

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CHEER Academy to offer free classes throughout county CHEER Inc. announced this week the establishment of CHEER Academy, a brand-new, free educational initiative aimed at offering enriching, multi-domain classes specifically at no cost for residents of Sussex County who are 50 or older. Courses meet in the afternoons, evenings and weekends, expanding opportunities for those unable to attend CHEER’s current daytime programming. Enrollment for the inaugural semester is open now. Participants do not need to be a member of CHEER to attend and, at the conclusion of the class, they will receive a complimentary one year CHEER

membership that is valid at all eight CHEER centers. The CHEER Academy curriculum blends body, mind and community, because healthy aging isn’t one-dimensional, organizers said. Classes are designed to be fun, engaging and accessible, catering to all abilities.They are offered virtually and in-person during the afternoons, evenings and weekends, making participation possible for more people.Take one or several. • Physical fitness — Build balance, endurance and confidence with classes such as yoga, cardio drumming and tai chi. • Mental wellness and “brain fitness”

— Sharpen thinking and reduce stress with courses such as chess and creative writing. • Technology and safety — Practical, future-ready skills in “Introduction to AI” (with a focus on critical thinking and spotting scams). • Social engagement and creative outlets — “Experience the powerful medicine of friendship and purpose” in classes such as creative art, square dance and creative writing. The new CHEER Academy is built on a simple yet profound premise, organizers said: lifestyle choices can help protect

thinking and memory. Information on the program, Winter Session classes and instructions can be found at cheerde.com/cheer-academy. The Spring Semester will run from April through June 2026. Inaugural semester classes start in early January.The free classes are hosted at the eight CHEER Centers located throughout Sussex County. Enrollment is open to all residents 50 or older. Being a CHEER member is not necessary. For registration and information, contact Jacquie Reilley at (302) 515-0001, ext. 1167, or email jreilley@cheerde.com.

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machinery you need to recycle the plastic bottles but they also kind of break down into smaller bits more quickly when they get into waterways. They are becoming a threat to wildlife more quickly. A plastic bottle in a stream is going to break down

eventually but it’s going to take a much longer period of time. Q. As secretary, you are known among lower Sussex County officials as being quickly responsive and concerned when they contact you. This is just, to me, the way you do these jobs. You have to be willing to talk to people. You have to try and understand where people are coming from, what their issues are and either try to figure out what you can do to help them or just be honest and straight with them. Maybe there is nothing you can do or maybe you disagree with them on a policy issue and that happens, too. I long ago figured out these jobs were a lot easier if you got to know people and spent time with them and get to know everybody. Even if you disagree with them, they are coming at issues from a good place. Everybody that I deal with, whether it’s an advocate, whether it’s legislators, everybody is working in their own way and in their own mind to make Delaware a better place. We all have the same goal. I especially pride myself on having good relationships with legislators on both sides of the aisle. It drives my staff crazy that every time somebody calls or e-mails or texts and says, “Can I meet with you?” my answer is yes. It’s probably going to be three or four or five weeks before we set it up but this is always the way I have done these types of jobs or seen people that I respect do these jobs well. Q. When you aren’t working, what do you like to do? A. I do run, less this year than over the last couple years, but I try to do at least one-half marathon every year. If only because that makes me get out of bed and run for the months leading up to that so I don’t completely hurt myself when I try to do the half marathon. My girls are 24 and 19 now. It is much more valuable and meaningful when we can all be together like we were for the Thanksgiving holiday. I love spending time with my girls and trying to take a couple trips a year. We tend to go to New York City after Christmas and see a Broadway show. The older I’ve gotten the more I really find that experiences with my girls is the most fun that I can have.

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Inland Bays Garden Center shines with local talent at Holiday Art Gallery The magic of the season has arrived at Inland Bays Garden Center, where twinkling lights, evergreen scents and handcrafted treasures come together for the annual Holiday Art Gallery. “This year, we are delighted to showcase the extraordinary talents of two local artists — Peter Gibson and Allison Schweiger — whose works bring creativity, craftsmanship, and holiday spirit to every corner of our festive gallery,” representatives said. Gibson, a longtime stained-glass and fused-glass artist, discovered his love for glasswork during a winter adult education class shortly after moving to Maryland in 1973. What began as a curiosity soon became a lifelong passion. Over the decades, he immersed himself in workshops and new techniques, crafting luminous pieces for family and friends. In 2008, he celebrated his retirement from work for the federal government by purchasing a kiln and diving deeper into the art of fused glass. Since 2017, he has shared his expertise as an instructor at the Art League of Ocean City, Md. “Today, his radiant glass creations sparkle beautifully in the holiday light — perfect gifts for those who love art that glows with warmth,” IBGC representatives said. Allison Schweiger, a coiled-basketry artist, brings the tradition of pine-needle weaving into the modern holiday season. Using longleaf pine needles wrapped around unique decorative centers, she creates baskets that are as designed to be as elegant as they are meaningful. “Each piece begins with its own stunning focal point and grows into a distinctive, organically shaped work of art. Allison’s baskets embody the quiet beauty of nature and the intricate craftsmanship of old-world techniques — making them heartfelt, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.” Visitors to the Holiday Art Gallery will discover a collection of handmade treasures — shimmering glasswork, earthy pine-needle artistry and festive finds crafted by local hands. “These pieces reflect the true spirit of the holidays: warmth, generosity and the joy of supporting community artists.” The Inland Bays Garden Center is open Monday through Saturday from

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Sussex Academy students inducted into science honor society Sussex Academy inducted 12 new members of the Science National Honor Society in a student-led school ceremony Dec. 3. The chapter, which was founded in 2023, is open to juniors, seniors and exceptional sophomores who have demonstrated academic excellence, maintained a strong GPA and excelled in rigorous science coursework.

Leading the society are President Debora Williams, Vice President Priya Haldar, Secretary Gabrielle Yablonski, Treasurer Noah Benz and Service Hour Coordinator Abby Whitcomb. Biology teacher Jennifer Couch serves as advisor. Science National Honor Society members collaborate annually with Sussex Academy Elementary to bring high

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School choice Continued from page 34 boro Elementary and North Georgetown Elementary for kindergarteners. (Certain conditions apply for applications to the Spanish Immersion program in later grades.) Existing school choice students currently in the fifth or eighth grades require completion of another school choice application to be considered for the next building level next school year. Failure to complete the new school choice application will result in the student being placed in his/her home school for the 2026-2027 school year. Current eighth-grade Southern Delaware School of the Arts students wishing to attend a high school other than their designated feeder school (based on

home address) must also complete a school choice application. The school choice system will also designate district schools that are anticipated to have openings and those that are at capacity. Parents will still be permitted to submit applications for “at capacity” schools. However, those applications may be placed on a waitlist or denied due to capacity. The parent/guardian will receive an email confirmation once the school choice application has been submitted.The parent/guardian may review, edit or withdraw the application at any time prior to the Jan. 14, 2026, deadline with the use of the established username and password. For more information about school choice or the online application system, contact the IRSD district office at (302) 436-1000.

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ion so “the community is reminded of Christ’s presence with us, even in the darkest days,” said Argot. Don’t worry about cash. There is no monetary donation or collection taken that night. “This is a gift,” Argot said. “Part of our mission statement is meeting people where they are and transforming lives through love and service … even through such a simple service as this.” Blue Christmas services have been popping up as churches and the public acknowledge that the holidays are hard for the heartbroken. Argot knows it personally. His family has experienced multiple losses during the holidays, and even those peppy carols felt unbearable, he said. There’s an implication, he said, that for Christmas, “‘We’re supposed to be happy, we’re not supposed to be processing grief.’ But I think you have to process that.” “Advent is always a preparation. … I think this service helps prepare our hearts for the celebration that’s going to happen in a few days. … And then on Christmas Eve and Christmas, we pull all the stops out.” The Journey is a Wesleyan church, a Protestant denomination. The Christmas Eve service will be Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. Weekly events are: worship service on Sundays at 10 a.m.; adult Bible study on Sundays at 9 a.m.; and Praise & Prayer on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. “At The Journey, we want you to feel comfortable and welcome just as you are,” the church’s website states. “Our community embraces diversity, and we believe that what matters most is your presence, not your outfit.” Journey Church is located at 255 Wilson Highway, Millsboro. There is a parking lot and street parking. Learn more at (302) 316-0111 or TheJourneyMillsboro.com.

Christmas isn’t always holly and jolly. Anyone who is grieving or feeling low might prefer a quiet church service with comfort, instead of holiday hype. Journey Church in Millsboro will host its annual Blue Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. “When the season overwhelms, a peaceful pause for weary souls,” reads the tagline. The Journey has been doing this service for years. It lets the general public receive the Christmas spirit and faith they may yearn for, despite dealing with grief. “As a pastor, I see a lot of people who have lost a mother, a father, children. … In my experience, grief seems to hit hardest between Thanksgiving and New Year’s,” said the Rev. Dale Argot. “I feel like Blue Christmas is a pause right before all the family arrives, before you’ve got a thousand meals to cook. You just put on the brakes” of the holiday hustle. Anyone feeling shy or raw can expect a calm evening. “It’s a very subdued service. … Typically, I wear jeans and a sweater for that night. It really is come-as-you-are,” said Argot. “We do some liturgical-type prayers and readings. You’re not going to stand at any point during the service. You have permission to participate however you’re feeling that night,” whether reciting or just listening to prayers. The program doesn’t move at a “lickety-split pace,” but has time between each response, Argot said. People can light a candle in honor of loved ones. The church will also show a memorial video for parishioners who submitted a photo earlier this month. Instead of the exuberant Christmas carols, guests will sing “O Come, O Come, Emanuel” and “Silent Night.”The evening will end with a Holy Commun-

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December’s flower: The American holly — our native one By Susu Fiske Special to the Coastal Point Ilex opaca, the American holly, is not only one of December’s flowers but is also Delaware’s State tree. There are many reasons to add these long-lived trees (up to 300 years) to your greenspace. For us humans, there is the fact that they are reasonably salttolerant and highly deer-resistant, and can withstand most storm and wind damage. Not only that, but they provide us with a source of winter holiday decorations and interest in your yard all year long. For those who wish to help wildlife (like me) hollies provide nectar, fruits and cover, and are a host plant for Henry’s elfin butterfly. I know, I know — I can hear you:

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Rehoboth Concert Band presenting holiday concert Ever wonder what it’s like to conduct a band? Come join the Rehoboth Concert Band as it presents its annual “Holiday Peace Concert” for the community on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. in the Cape Henlopen High School auditorium. This long-standing local holiday presentation celebrates the spirit of inclusion and multi-culturalism reflected in our community. New this year will be a raffle opportunity for one lucky audience member to participate as a guest conductor, leading the band through a concert selection. RCB Director Stephen Kieley invited all to “join us for this year’s Holiday Peace Concert, a cherished winter tradition that brings our community together through the power of music. Our performers have prepared a beautiful program filled with seasonal favorites and inspiring pieces that celebrate hope, unity, and the joy of the season. I look forward to sharing this special evening with you — may it bring peace to your heart and warmth to your winter.” Again this year,The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus “ALLIANCE” singers will be joining the band. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.rehobothconcertband.org or at the door $20/adult, youth 18 and under are free. Please come out and get in the festive mood. Who knows? You might even get to conduct the band!

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December 21 An Evening of Music — Bethel Methodist Church of Dagsboro will host a special evening of music from 5 to 6:30 p.m. “All About Memories” will feature music from the 50s, 60s and 70s, as well as Christmas selections. Refreshments will follow the concert. All are welcome to this free holiday performance. Benefit Event — Salted Rim will hold a benefit for Brett Conway from 1 to 6 p.m.

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Continuing Events Clubs/Organizations Marines Meet — The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Dagsboro American Legion Post 24. Any Marines and Navy Corpsmen who have served in the Corps, and living in Sussex County, are welcome to join to meet their fellow veterans and consider joining the organization. Their mission is community service through camaraderie and volunteerism. For more information, call (571) 332-8263. Community Club — The Selbyville Community Club is welcoming new members, and meets on the second Thursday of each month at Salem Methodist Church at 1 p.m., with a social hour from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, visit selbyvillecommunityclub.org or email selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com. In the Genes — Sponsored by the Lewes

Historical Society and the Sussex County Genealogical Society, the Genealogist in Residence program is on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Reading Room at the Lewes History Museum. Members of the Society will be available to help anyone who has questions about their family tree. The Lewes Historical Society Archives Family Files will be available for research. For more information, visit them at scgsdelaware.org or historiclewes.org. VIP Meets — VIP is a social group for visually-impaired persons, and meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Masterson center at St. Ann Church from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call/text/leave a message at (240) 3154361. Women’s Civic Club — The Women’s Civic Club of Bethany Beach meets on the second Thursday of the month at

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Cripple creek Country Club at 10 a.m. The organization has expanded throughout Sussex County, and has been serving the community since its founding in 1925. The Club is a non-profit organization, formed in friendship and dedicated to civic and charitable purposes and the education of its members. For more information, or if you are interested in attending, send an email to patishelen@msn.com. Lord Baltimore Lions Club — The Lord Baltimore Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Big Fish Grill. This is a service organization that performs projects in the Sussex county area. For more information, visit them on Facebook, at Lordbaltimorelionsclub.org or by phone at (301) 5430329. Rotary Meets — Southern Sussex Rotary meets weekly at Doyle’s Restaurant in Selbyville every Thursday at 8 a.m. For more information, call Brendan Crotty at (302) 858-3234 or visit SouthernSussexRotary.org. Lord Baltimore Women’s Club — Organized in 1934, Lord Baltimore Women’s Club (LBWC) is celebrating its 90th anniversary of service to Sussex County.

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LBWC is a non-profit organization which meets the third Monday of every month (September through June) at 11 a.m. at Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club near Dagsboro. Dedicated to helping the local community, LBWC raises funds for education projects in local schools, scholarships for high school students, veteran’s programs and other charitable organizations. It also provides social opportunities to foster friendship, camaraderie and individual enrichment among its members. To learn more about LBWC, visit Lbwclub.com. Bonsai Club — The South Coastal Bonsai Club meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Inland Bays Garden Center. Writers Guild — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild sponsors a weekly two-hour FreeWrite session in the conference room at the Millville Town Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants, 18 and older, of all skill levels can practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Attendance is free. For more information, email Lynn Massey at bookmom42@yahoo.com.

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at the Rolling Meadows Clubhouse in Lewes at 7 p.m. For more information, and directions, visit sfaod.com. Irish Men Meet — If you are Irish by birth or descent, consider joining The Ancient Order of the Hibernians. They are welcoming new members, and meet on the second Thursday of each month at St. Edmonds Hall in Rehoboth Beach at 6 p.m. For more information, visit aoh.com, call or text (516) 770-1822 or email pcurran43@aol.com. Polish American Club — The Polish American Club of Delmarva meets the second Wednesday of each month at Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, Md., from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, email rwc21tbk@gmail.com. Leathernecks Meet — The Delmarva Leathernecks, a tax-exempt foundation, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Residence Inn at 300 Seabay Lane in Ocean City, Md. You don’t have to be a veteran to join — just a patriot interested in supporting their mission of service to veterans and worthy

Events Continued from page 46 Legion Auxiliary — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. If you are a member or interested in joining, please attend. Meetings are held at the American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro. Women’s Club of Indian River — The Women’s Club of Indian River (WCIR) is a non-profit dedicated to serving the communities in and around the Indian River. WCIR raises funds and volunteers to support local charities, education projects, veterans, women’s empowerment and the environment. It also provides an opportunity for individual enrichment and camaraderie amongst its members. To learn more, contact Lynn at lthomp018@gmail.com. Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware — Fly fishermen and women of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend the club’s meetings on the second Wednesday of the month (February through December)

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Drop-Ins We the People — "We the People" is an effort put together by Bill Murphy to celebrate patriotism and celebrate the flag, by meeting at the Bethany Beach bandstand every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to support the military, law enforcement and firefighters who serve and protect. All are welcome. Adult Time — Adults can stop in the South Coastal Library anytime they’re open to work on jigsaw puzzles, play checkers or color. This is free, and all materials are provided. Book Donations — South Coastal Library only accepts book donations from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. There is a list on their website, southcoastal.lib.de.us, of what they do or don’t accept. Teleservice Navigators — The Georgetown Public Library hosts Teleservice Navigators every Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get help with virtual resources, such as telehealth appointments, appointments with lawyers and social service appointments using the new Telehealth Kiosk. A Navigator will be at the library to help set up virtual appointments. For more information, call (302) 856-7958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown. La Esperanza in the Library/Biblioteca — The Georgetown Public Library hosts La Esperanza in the Library/Biblioteca every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Déjenos ayudarle a: completar sus papeles, interpretar sus cartas, inscribirse en la escuela, renovar sus documentos, crear una vida major, y mucho más. La Esperanza: (302)854-9262. Paws for People Reading Time — The Georgetown Public Library hosts Paws for People on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. Read aloud to a furry, friendly therapy companion to help inspire a love of reading. Offered by Paws for People. Readers of all ages and stages are welcome. Elementary Homeschoolers Program —

The Georgetown Public Library hosts its Homeschool Program on the third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Every month, they offer a different activity for elementary-school-aged children. Socrates Café — Socrates Café is a group of individuals from different backgrounds that discuss philosophical ideas. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bethany Beach Christian Church. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Bonnie at 5379440, or send an email to bonniejd.rae@gmail.com. Flip Five — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Flip Five games on Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m. Participants must arrive at 6 p.m. to be eligible for winner-take-all prize. The public is invited to attend. You must be 18-plus to attend or play. Post 24 kitchen also serves from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit 501(c) charities, with an emphasis on veteran programs and community. Wing Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Wing Night every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Members, guests and the general public are all invited. Seafood Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Seafood Night every Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Karaoke follows from 7 to 11 p.m. Members, guests and the general public are all invited. Dinner Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting dinner every Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. DJ/Karaoke will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Members, guests and the general public are all invited. Community Luncheon — The Mariners Bethel’s Hope Center is hosting lunch every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. They serve a choice of homemade soups, fresh sandwiches and homemade desserts. Carry-out is also available. Thrift Shop Open — The Bethel Thrift Shop will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They have a large selection of gifts, holiday items, clothing, household wares, toys, books, jewelry

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Events Continued from page 48 and more to benefit the church’s projects. Donations of items are accepted each day they are open. The Thrift Shop is located at 111 Hazzard Street in Dagsboro. For more information, call (302) 519-2984. Cash Bingo — Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 is hosting Cash Bingo every Wednesday, and it is open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available from the kitchen before Bingo starts and at intermission. For more information, call (443) 605-5028. Roller Skating at Salem — Salem Church in Selbyville will host roller-skating on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is a $1 registration fee. Rental skates come in child and adult sizes. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. They follow the Indian River School District in case of inclement weather. For more information, visit them at www.sumc.com. Table Meals — Salem Church in Selbyville will host free meals every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a different meal offered every week, and dine-in or carry-out is available. All meals are served with drinks, salads and desserts. The first Wednesday of the month will feature pork tenderloin, with mac & cheese and green beans. The second Wednesday will feature chicken and dumplings, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy. The third Wednesday will feature lasagna, alfredo with chicken and

broccoli, bread and Italian wedding soup. The fourth Wednesday will feature chicken leg quarter with baked beans and cole slaw. The fifth Wednesday will be chef’s choice. Grief Share — Mariners Bethel Global Methodist Church offers a free Grief Share support group every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. There will be valuable guidance and tips on dealing with the loss of a loved one. For more information, call 539-9510.

Politics Dems Meet — The 41st Democrat RD meets the third Thursday of every month at Pizza King Restaurant in Millsboro at 6 p.m. This is open to any Democrats. For more information, call Tom Brett at (443) 257-2061. Shore Dems — The Shore Democrats meets at the Den at Bear Trap Dunes clubhouse from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. This is a social organization that educates, informs and creates camaraderie among their members through monthly lunch meetings that feature engaging speakers. For more information, visit shoredemocrats.com. Republicans Meet — The 38th District Republican Club meets the first Monday of the month. Social hours begin at 6 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Information on the club and meetings can be found at 38thdrcp.com, or through email at info@38thdrcp.com. Democrats Meet — The 38th Representa-

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Events Continued from page 50 tive District Democratic Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. For more information, updates on speakers and meeting locations, visit deldems38.org or emailing them at Deldems38@gmail.com. Sussex Republicans Meet — The Sussex County Republican Committee meets the second Monday of every month at the Millsboro fire hall. Meetings start promptly at 6:30 p.m. and all are welcome. Information on monthly guest speakers, legislative updates and meeting updates can be found at sussex.gop Democrats Meet — The 4th Representative District Democratic Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month at Captain’s Pizza in Millsboro. Social hours begin at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. The business meeting is open to all registered Democrats. For more information, visit RD4 at deldems.org. Republican Women Meet — The Sussex County Republican Women’s Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month on the second floor of Nicola’s Pizza in Lewes. Check-in begins at 4:45 p.m. for dinner, and the meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $40. RSVP by the 15th of each month to info@scrwc.net. The organization educates, informs and creates fellowship with like-minded people. For more information, visit scrwc.net or email them at info@scrwc.net.

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Fitness/Health/Dance Tuning Up the Temple — Mariners Bethel GMC hosts “Tuning Up the Temple” exercise/fitness classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at The Hope Center. The classes are session-based, not drop-in, so contact Carol Lynch at (302) 745-8237 or cklynch03@gmail.com for more details on these classes. Yoga Classes — Mariners Bethel GMC hosts yoga classes at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Armor Room, upstairs in the church building, with Heather Murphy. Yoga is also offered on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with Micole Linehan. The drop-in fee for yoga is $7. Classes are open to the community and all are welcome. Zumba Class — Mariners Bethel Church is holding a zumba exercise class in the Hope Center gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. There is a $8 drop-in fee. No registration is necessary, and all are welcome. For more information, send an email to zumbabyjo@gmail.com. Multiple Myeloma Support — The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets the third Saturday of every month via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Iwahashi at myelomaemailsue@gmail.com. Line Dancing — Cape Henlopen Senior Center is hosting line-dancing classes on Mondays. Beginners classes take place at 10 a.m., and Improvers are at 11 a.m. For more information, call (302) 2272055.

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30216 COTTAGE LN, MILLSBORO $625,000 | DESU2099490 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2,300 Sq Ft Brand new custom home located in small quiet cul-de-sac community close to restaurants & tax-free shopping. Features include desired split bedroom floor plan for privacy. The kitchen is enhanced with a large island ideal for casual dining, quartz countertops, S/S appliances, custom range hood & modern lighting. This is truly a HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Joyce Henderson | 410.430.0084

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Events Continued from page 51 Al-Anon — Al-Anon is a support group for the families and friends of alcoholics. Meetings are held every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. For more information, visit ovpc.org. Argentine Tango — The Lewes Senior Activity Center is hosting Argentine Tango Dancing on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. Adults of all ages are welcome, and no experience or partner is required. There is a $5 fee, but the first visit is free. Enter through the back door of the facility. For more information, visit the group online at TangoByTheBeach.com. Georgetown Walkers — The Georgetown Public Library host GPL Walkers every Monday at 9 a.m. The walking club goes to Sandhill Fields for a 30- to 40-minute walk, weather permitting. The trail begins at the Murray’s Lane Parking lot, 109-199 Murrays Lane. For more information, call (302) 856-7958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown. Tai-Chi Classes — Bethel Methodist Church is hosting free Tai-Chi classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. This is open to the public, and all are welcome. Organizers decribed the classes as “easy,” and casual attire is suggested. For more information, call (302) 519-2984. Stroke Support — A stroke support group meets at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown on the second Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. The class will consist of linking into the Jefferson Health Stroke support Group and also have in-person

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support. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (302) 440-4866. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Meeting — A meeting for Alzheimer’s caregivers is held the first and third Thursdays of every month at the Ocean View CHEER Center at 1 p.m. The meetings last for up to two hours. Pickleball — The Hope Center at Mariners Bethel is hosting pickleball every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Al-Anon Family Groups — Al-Anon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics. The group says you never have to be alone again. Al-Anon Family Groups meet at Ocean View Presbyterian Church every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Yoga Sessions — St. Martha’s Episcopal Church is hosting Yoga on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Billiards at IR Senior Center — The Indian River Senior Center hosts a billiards 8-Ball League on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., and its billiards Scots Doubles League on Thursdays at 9 a.m. for senior center members. Tai-Chi at IR Senior Center — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Tai Chi at 10 a.m. on Mondays for senior center members. Senior Strength & Balance at IRSC — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Senior Strength & Balance on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. for senior center members. LaBlast Fitness at IRSC — The Indian River Senior Center hosts LaBlast Fitness on Mondays at 2:15 p.m. for senior center members. Chair Yoga at IRSC — The Indian River Senior Center hosts chair yoga at 9:30 a.m. on

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Tuesdays for senior center members. Zumba at IR Senior Center — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Zumba at 11 a.m. on Fridays for senior center members. Al-Anon Family Group — The Wednesday Mindfulness Al-Anon Family Group meets at Community Lutheran Church every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m.

Hobby/Craft Needlepoint Guild — Delaware’s Seashore Chapter of The American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library. Bringing a box lunch is encouraged. New members are always welcome. For details, send an email to the chapter at delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org. Radio Operators — Any Ham radio operator, or people wanting to meet and greet others, can get together at the Millsboro Pizza King on Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. The ARRL Section Manager usually attends. For more information, contact Jack Magar at k8uyc80@gmail.com. Pen Pal Program — Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library and Wellington City Libraries, you can now communicate by letter with a New Zealander. This is a fun way to learn about another country and make a new friend. All international postage is handled, and you can bring in and pick up your letters at the library. For more information and registration, visit them at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113

66626 or call (302) 858-5518. Book discussion — The Georgetown Public Library hosts its Wednesday Morning Book Discussion on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10:15 a.m. In November and December, however, they will meet on the third Wednesday. Books are available for pickup each month at the library.

Music Music Jam — St. Matthews By the Sea United Methodist Church is hosting a Music Jam on the first and third Fridays of the month at 4 p.m. All levels are welcome. Women’s A Capella Chorus — A chapter of Sweet Adelines International Inc. holds rehearsals every Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ocean Pines (Md.) Community Center. They are looking for ladies who love to sing. Members come from Maryland and Delaware. For more information, call Elissa at (410) 641-8050, find them on social media or visit delmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays Railroad Museum — The Delaware Seaside Railroad Clubhouse is an interactive museum of model railroading, and is located at 36668 DuPont Boulevard, in Selbyville. They are open to the public every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are closed Christmas Eve

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Continued from page 43 858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

December 23 PAWS for Reading — Snuggle up with a friendly, well-trained dog and practice reading aloud in a fun, supportive way, at South Coastal Library at 4 p.m.! Each child gets 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Bring your favorite book or choose one from the library. Perfect for ages 5-plus. Free, must call (302) 8585518 to register (No registering Dec. 4– 14 due to library closure.) Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://south-

Events Continued from page 52 and New Year’s Eve. Admission is free. For more information, visit them online at delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-Irvin Museum — The Bethany Beach Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage is open to the public currently on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During summer months, from May through September, hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon. Private tours are available by appointment. Interested groups of 10-15 may call (302) 539-

Candlelight Service — Fenwick Island Baptist Church is having a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 4 p.m.

December 29 Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library on Mondays at 1 p.m. for a fun afternoon of knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome. Call 302732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Gentle Yoga Flow — Join Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor, for a free, one-hour Gentle Flow Yoga class at South Coastal Library at 10:15 a.m. Ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone looking for a slower flow practice. We will 8725. Admission to the museum is free, and parking is available in front of the museum. The museum is not handicapaccessible. For more information, visit online at townofbethanybeach.com, and click under “Residents/History/Town Museum.” Nanticoke Indian Museum — The Nanticoke Indian Museum is the only Native American museum in Delaware, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, along with being part of the Delaware History Trail. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Admission is $5 per person. For

learn breathing techniques, postures, and exercises to promote flexibility and strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat or towel from home. The instructor also recommends 4-inchdeep foam yoga blocks. If you are unable to get onto the floor easily, do not worry, we will provide chairs. There are options for all! Registration opens at 12 p.m. on Dec. 8 and is available at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518 (calling unavailable Dec. 4-14.) (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Yoga for Kids — Kids out of school? We've got just the thing to keep them active and engaged — Yoga for Kids! Join South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. for a fun, playful class designed to get bodies moving and minds calm. For elementary school aged children. Parents/caregivers must accompany chilmore information, visit nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith Community Bible Study — Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro is hosting a Bible Study this fall on Wednesday mornings, starting on Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, and to register, visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org. Community Bible Study — Community Bible Study, focusing on the Book of Psalms, will meet every Thursday at

dren. Registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by phone at 302-858-5518 (calling unavailable Dec. 4-14.) Hosted by the South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, DE

December 31 Countdown to Story Time — South Coastal Library is having a New Year’s Eve party with Mr. Dave at 10:30 a.m.! He will perform a 45-minute program of interactive children’s music. For Ages 5 and under. No registration required, but parents/caregivers must accompany children. South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

See CALENDAR page 56 Mariners Bethel in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register, go online to bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. Bible Study — Salem Church in Selbyville is hosting Bible study every Thursday at 10 a.m. Women of Faith — The women’s group meets the first Monday of the month at Salem Church in Selbyville at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit sumc.com. Men of Christ — The men’s group meets the second Monday of the month at Salem Church in Selbyville at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit sumc.com.

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HLFM offers scholarship opportunities to area farmers Small Delmarva farmers interested in learning more about sustainable practices and focused on growing for the local market can apply now for the 2026 Historic Lewes Farmers Market (HLFM) scholarship program. Completed applications are due no later than Monday, Dec. 22. The HLFM is awarding a number of scholarships for 2026 conferences. Up to $500 in scholarship money, with proof of registration, (only two scholarships per farm) will be awarded for inperson conferences, and up to $150 will be awarded for virtually-attended conferences. Conferences include these in the Mid-Atlantic: Future Harvest Conference on Jan. 22-23, 2026, www.futureharvest.org; Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, Jan. 27-29, 2026, www.mafvc.org; Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference, Feb. 5-6, 2026,

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January 1 Fenwick Freeze — The 21st Annual Fenwick Freeze will take place on the Bayard Street Beach. Registration is from 9 to 10 a.m., and the dive is at 10:30 a.m. There will be a bonfire after the dive, and folks can get a cup of hot chocolate and grab a commemorative T-shirt to re-

www.pasafarming.org; and similar conferences approved by the HLFM. In 2016, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market established an emerging women farmers’ scholarship fund in memory of Debra Schaefer, who was a sustainable farmer in Frankford. On the application, applicants should indicate if they are applying for one of the Debra Schaefer Scholarships. To be eligible for the scholarships, the Delmarva farmer must: (1) Currently be developing a sustainable farming enterprise, or currently farming, on the Delmarva. (2) Currently operate a small farm as defined by the ERS (Economic Research Service) for the United States Department of Agriculture (less than $350,000 gross in agricultural sales), on the Delmarva, or be able to demonstrate financial need to attend this conference. (Note that only two scholarships per member the day.

January 4 Olde Christmas — The historic Prince George’s Chapel Museum in Dagsboro is hosting an Olde Christmas Celebration at 2 p.m. This is sponsored by The Friends of Prince George’s Chapel. There will be music from Dave Morgan, Jack Andrews and Ashley Veasey. Light refreshments will follow the concert. Admission is free. All donations will benefit the upkeep of

farm will be awarded.) (3) Currently be a farmer/grower who sells what they grow, raise or produce on their own farm, or be in training to become a farmer. A farmer/grower may be a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation, and shall include family members and employees who assist in the production and/or sales/marketing of the farm products. (4) Commit to sharing their experiences at a virtual HLFM farmer’s workshop that may be held in the spring. Interested farmers can apply at https://forms.gle/nBqdKXjy5fZDVGH89 or may call (302) 644-1436 or email info@historiclewesfarmersmarket.org for more information. Completed applications are due no later than Monday, Dec. 22. All scholarship applicants will be notified of awards by Jan. 9, 2026. this historic museum. For more information, call Vickie at (302) 732-3824 or Jo Ann at (302) 858-2720.

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Obituaries Bonnie Louise Blake, 69 Bonnie Louise Blake, 69, of Millsboro, Del., passed away peacefully, at home, on Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She faced her illness with remarkable strength and a fighting spirit that never wavered. She was born on July 19, 1956, in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late George Philpott Sr. and Kathleen Philpott. Blake dedicated 28 years to her career in sales at Nuttle Lumber in Rehoboth Beach, Del., where she was known for her strong work ethic, warm personality and her ability to brighten the day of anyone she encountered. Outside of work, she found joy in life’s simple pleasures — gardening, cooking and shopping, whether online or in person. She embraced each day with a quiet strength and an unwavering spirit that inspired everyone around her. Above all, she cherished her family. Her greatest joy in life was being “Grammy.” Her happiest moments were spent cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events and showering them with endless love. She especially treasured time with her family in her

sunroom — her favorite place to sit, talk, laugh and enjoy the people she loved most. She will be remembered for her kindness, resilience and the deep love she had for her family. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Blake was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Owen Bernard Horten III; and her brother, George Philpott Jr. She is survived by her devoted husband, Keith Blake; her children Kimberly Anne Horten (and Michael Michelsen) and Carrie Lynn Phillips (and Brooks); her stepdaughter, Kayla Syphard (and Robert); and her cherished grandchildren, Raven Horten, Nathan Harper, Kaleb Horten, Caden Phillips, Blake Phillips and Anna Syphard. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Saia (and Pete). A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 South Washington Street, Millsboro, DE 19966, with a visitation at 10 a.m., prior to the start of the service. Interment will immediately follow, at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Georgetown, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family sug-

gested donations in Blake’s memory to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/waysto-give/. Her life memorial webpage is at www.watsonfh.com.

Doris J. Collins, 90 Doris J. Collins, 90, of Dagsboro, Del., passed away peacefully, at her home, on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Born on Oct. 13, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Kerr and Maryjane “Scotty” (Magee) Kerr. She was a graduate of Tamaqua High School, in the Class of 1953, and continued her education at Goldey Beacom School of Business in Wilmington, Del. Collins discovered her lifelong passion for dance at an early age and began teaching while still in high school, at the Jean Dixon Dance Studio in Tamaqua, Pa. After relocating to Delaware in 1956, she continued sharing her love of dance as an instructor at Ms. Flossie’s School of Dance in Sussex County. Alongside her beloved husband, William James Collins, Collins coowned and operated Bill’s Sportswear and Peddler’s Village in

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Bethany Beach. She later devoted many years of service to the Indian River School District, where she worked as a personnel secretary until her retirement in 1998. Retirement allowed Collins to fully embrace her love of travel, creating cherished memories while visiting all 50 states and numerous countries. She was a devoted and faithful member of St. George’s United Methodist Church in Clarksville, Del. She will be remembered for her grace, dedication, strong work ethic and the joy she brought to those around her. In addition to her parents, Collins was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Collins; three children, Scott Collins, Bambi Collins Nilan and Brenda Collins Showalter; a granddaughter, Catherine Adkins; and a sister, Florence Kerr Dampman. She is survived by a daughter, Colleen Collins Murphy of Dagsboro, Del.; four grandchildren, Amanda Showalter of Millsboro, Del., Sarah Murphy, also of Millsboro, Krista Showalter of Frankford, Del., Colin Nilan and his wife, Whitney, of Seaford, Del.; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bobbie Kerr Quillen and her husband, Bill, of Georgetown. A private family-only memorial service will be held at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services. Interment will be held privately at Roxana Cemetery in Roxana, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions in Collins’ name to St. George’s United Methodist Church, 34337 Omar Rd., Frankford, DE 19945. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Laura M. Lian-Lesperance Laura M. Lian-Lesperance, 74, peacefully departed this world on Dec. 5, 2025, in her beloved home of Dagsboro, Del, 74. Born on Oct. 4, 1951, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Edmund Lian and Nancy (Allen) Lian. She was a cherished member of her community and a dedicated professional for the Department of Defense, where she served as the director of Navy Lodge. Her commitment to her work and her country was matched only by her love for her family. She will be fondly remembered for her kindness, strength and unwavering support of her loved ones. Lian-Lesperance is survived by her devoted husband, Wayne Lesperance; her beloved daughter, Alice See OBITS page 59

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Obits Continued from page 58 Lesperance and her wife, Taylor; her step-children, Caroline Gingery and her husband, Steven, and Wayne Lesperance Jr. and his wife, Stephanie; her siblings, Roger Lian and Michelle Lian; and her precious granddaughters, Leia Gingery and Grace Lesperance. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., where friends and family may visit an hour before the service. Burial will be held immediately following the service, at Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, Del., for close family who would like to attend. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Bernice L. Murray, 90 Bernice L. Murray, 90, of Millsboro, Del., peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Sept. 10, 1935, in Ocean View, Del., Murray was the beloved daughter of the late Horace J. Long and Dorothy (Madera) Long. She graduated from Lord Baltimore High School in 1953, beginning a life rooted deeply in family, faith and community. Murray was the heart of her home — a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and proud homemaker

who always put her family first. She had a strong work ethic and quietly supported her family in many ways, working as a secretary at the Poultry Exchange in Selbyville, Del., a teacher’s aide at Lord Baltimore Elementary School in Ocean View, and later as a registration clerk at Beebe Emergency Room in Millville, Del. She also lovingly served as the personal secretary for her husband Grant, for his real estate business, and helped her son by keeping the books for his salon, never hesitating to lend her time or talents where they were needed. Faith was a cornerstone of Murray’s life. She was a faithful member of Mariner’s Bethel Church in Ocean View for many years and, more recently, Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro. Her gentle faith guided her daily life and touched everyone who knew her. Murray lived by her favorite saying, “Live, Laugh, Love,” and she truly did just that. She found joy in the simple moments, laughter in everyday life and love in all she did. Her warmth, kindness and unwavering devotion to her family will be deeply missed and forever cherished. In addition to her parents, Murray was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Grant W. Murray; and a brother-in-law, Neil Murray. She is survived by her four children, Susan Stewart and her husband, Dean of Georgetown, Del., Grant W. Murray Jr. of Millsboro, Del., Betsy Murray of Millsboro, Del., and Cristy Stoeckel and her

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Holiday yule log history goes way back By Charles Oppman Special to the Coastal Point

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This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to holiday baking. I relish the opportunity to make some of our holiday favorites — panettone, fruit cakes, plum puddings, mince pies, Yule logs, stollen, gingerbread houses… When I cooked professionally, I was required to produce a panoply of holiday baked goods. One of my favorite pastries were the Yule logs. This stunning dessert enjoys global recognition and popularity. The Yule log is, basically, a sheet of pliable sponge cake filled with various fillings: butter creams, preserved fruits, nut butters, mousses… The Yule log has a long, fascinating history that reaches back to pre-Christian winter traditions in northern Europe and the Nordic countries. Before the spread of Christianity, polytheistic faiths — Celtic, Hellenic, Roman, Germanic — burned a specially selected hardwood log to smolder in the hearth until 12th night. The log-burning was believed to guarantee a good harvest in the coming year. The first solid evidence for this tradition originates in 1184 CE as a Christmas Eve tradition. Centuries on, it would evolve into both a Christmas tradition and a modern dessert. As hearth tradition disappeared in France, French bakers created the bûche de noël. Today, the Yule log is a central Christmas dessert in many Western European countries. If you’ve never made a Yule log, consider watching a YouTube video so you to better understand the techniques necessary to make this cake. They’re not difficult — it just helps to see them once. Yield: 1 log, Serves 8 Time: 2 hours Ingredients for Roulade (a.k.a. Jelly Roll Cake)

4 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup (150g) sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 3/4 (90g) cup all-purpose flour, sifted 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions for the Roulade

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line the bottom of a 10-by-15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Smear the cookie sheet with soft butter or vegetable shortening so the parchment paper remains in place while spreading the batter. Also, lightly grease or spray the parchment to ensure the cake releases easily from the paper after baking. 2. In a small bowl, sift together the

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flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until foamy. 4. Sprinkle the sugar into the eggs gradually, whipping all the while, and continue whipping on medium speed until the batter has thickened and is a light lemon color, 3 to 5 minutes. The egg and sugar batter should have doubled in volume. The batter will leave trails when ready to use. 5. Remove from mixer. Gently fold in the dry ingredients mixture with a rubber spatula. Don’t over mix. It’s okay if there’s a little unmixed flour here and there. Over mixing will deflate the batter and the cake will rise less. (It’s all about the bubbles that form during the whisking process. Air bubbles expand, the cake rise.) Spread the completed batter evenly into the prepared pan. 6. Bake the cake at the center rack of the oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until it’s golden brown at the edges and the cake begins to pull away from the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool for ten minutes. 7. Sprinkle granulated sugar onto the top side of the cake then turn it over so the paper side up. Peel the paper from the cake. Sprinkle sugar on this side too. Keep the paper. You’ll use it to help rolling the filled roulade cake. Again,

3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature ¼ cup vegetable shortening 3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted 2 Tbsp vanilla extract (not vanilla flavor) ½ cup cocoa powder, sifted (optional — only if you want to decorate the log exterior with chocolate. Otherwise, just use the plain vanilla filling.) Directions for Butter Cream Filling

1. Place soft butter and shortening in mixing bowl and, with the paddle attachment, mix on medium until creamy, about 5 minutes. It will become fluffy. 2. Add all sugar and mix slowly, until all is incorporated. It will become pale

and fluffy. (If you want chocolate buttercream, now is the time to add the cocoa powder.) Scrape sides of bowl with spatula to make sure all is combined and smooth. 3. Add vanilla and mix until wellblended. You can add other extracts — almond, orange, lemon, mocha...

the log and on the ends, about ¼-inch thick. 4. To get the bark appearance, drag a dinner fork along the length of the log. The tines will leave rough trails that simulate tree bark. Decorate with tiny Christmas tree ornaments, sprigs of holly berries and leaves, and dust the log with powdered sugar to simulate snow.

Cake Assembly

1. With the narrower, 10-inch-wide end nearest to you, evenly spread butter cream filling on the cake about ¼-inch thick. 2. With the filled cake still on the parchment paper, roll away from you, making a tight log roll. The inside will look like a swirl when viewed from the end. 3. Remove the paper and place the log onto a serving platter, seam side down. Using a metal spatula, slather on butter cream over the entire length of

So, give the Yule log a try. It’s not as hard as it looks if you just focus on each constituent part — the making and baking the roulade, selecting and making the interior filing: fruit preserves, ganache, nut butters... making the buttercream and the decorations. Your guests will be impressed by your pastry skills. You can do this! Email chefchazz1@gmail.com with your cooking questions.

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