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By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter More than three months after the Ocean View Post Office closed abruptly, the facility remains closed and little has been announced regarding the future of the building. This week, a regional spokesperson for the United States Postal Service said the facility remains closed but that work to reopen it is moving forward. “USPS has finalized its review and is moving forward with the needed repairs for this facility, although a timeline for completion is not yet available,” said agency spokesman Paul Smith this week in an email. Smith added that the work to be done in the Ocean View facility involves “structural repairs,” but did not elaborate on the scope of the work or explain why the building was shut down

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As the 2026 Delaware Legislative Session began on Tuesday this week, Gov. Matt Meyer stressed his priority is on affordability. “Too many working families are getting squeezed by an economy that only works for the millionaires and billionaires. Our priority is greater opportunities for Delawareans to access quality and affordable health care, housing and energy,” Meyer told Coastal Point. “We are cutting red tape across government, enabling more money to get to the places where it’s needed the most, faster. It is also a top priority to change the formula we use to fund our public schools. We need more money flowing directly to our classrooms, and that See SESSION page 3

By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter It all started with truffles. Next week, Café on 26 Owner and Executive Chef Maria Fraser embarks on an opportunity of a lifetime. She will join a handful of American chefs traveling to Milano and Cortina in Italy, where she will cook for visitors to the upcoming XXV Winter Olympics. The chance to be a part of the Olympic Games came about, Fraser explained, because of her friendship with Chef Carlo Zarri, who has been coming to Café on 26 for a special truffle dinner each year. An expert in northern Italian cuisine, Zarri is also the culinary director for the Milano Cortina Olympics. He has held that position since 2004, Fraser said. “Last year, when he was at the truffle dinner, he says ‘how would you like to join me at the Olympics?’” Fraser said. “I thought he was joking.”

He continued to talk about it, while Fraser went along with it, she said. “I just enjoy working with him, because he’s a big chef,” she said with a laugh. “Then I didn’t hear anything, and so I thought, ‘yeah, right,’” about the whole thing, she said. But when he started reaching out to her with nitty-gritty details about forms and contacts and such, Fraser realized he was serious. “I was excited at that point,” she said. “He picked six chefs from America to be on the team. They’re from all over the country,” said Fraser, adding that “I was the only girl” among the six. “I thought, he must really like me,” she said. Zarri has told her over the years that her Ocean View restaurant, located in a historic home on Atlantic Avenue, reminds him of his own restaurant in Italy’s Piedmont region, Fraser said. Both are family businesses focusing on warm, cozy surroundings, she said. Fraser departs for Italy Jan. 19 and returns March 1. After the Olympic Games, she will stay to serve guests at the Paralympic Games that follow. “We’ll be cooking for all

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Session Continued from page 1 means a funding formula that produces the results Delaware families deserve,” he said. Affecting schools is Senate Bill 106, passed in the Senate and progressing in the House, to regulate cell phone use in classrooms. Representative Ron Gray told Coastal Point the bill is “a really good idea.” “Many of the schools already do that. Students have to put them away when they come into class. There is always a safety issue, if something happened in the school but other than that I don’t

Post Office Continued from page 1 so abruptly on Sept. 27. Officials from the towns of Ocean View and Millville have said they have received no information directly from the postal service. Ocean View Town Manager Carol Houck said she had reached out to the office of U.S. Sen. Chris Coons for assistance and had been informed in November by Jessica Glass, Coons’ constituent advocate, that the review of the building’s issues would be completed by the end of the year. Houck said she had reached out to Coons’ office for an update, but had not received one as of this week.

think they need to have cell phones in school. I use my phone to do bills, if I’m adding something up, and that’s understandable, but all the social media things need to not be in class,” he said. The bill requires each school district and charter school to adopt a policy, with educator input, about cell phone use by students during school hours. It was introduced in April last year by the primary sponsor, Sen. Eric Buckson. Co-sponsors include Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, Representative Jeff Hilovsky and Sen. Russell Huxtable. The synopsis of the Act to Amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code Relating to Cell Phone Use in School states it “requires each school district and charter school to

adopt a policy, with educator input, about cell phone use by students during school hours.” Each policy must contain guidelines about what constitutes acceptable cell phone use at school, limitations of phone use, times and places they can be used, consequences for violations and exceptions. Gray said during the legislative session he will work for the creation of multi-use paths in his district, District 38, “so people can safely walk to stores or walk outside their neighborhoods. I hear from a lot of constituents asking why the Ocean View Post Office is still

Millville Town Manager Eileen Scerra said this week she had not heard anything directly from the postal service regarding the post office, which serves residents of Ocean View, Millville and the surrounding unincorporated areas. State Rep. Ron Gray, meanwhile, told the Coastal Point he had checked into the issue following multiple questions from constituents and had been told to check back in 30 to 60 days for an update on the issues surrounding the facility’s closure and the work to reopen it. Thus far, there has been no apparent progress or any type of obvious remediation work at the facility. Smith acknowledged that a mailbox on the Ocean View Post Office property

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Session Continued from page 3 closed and nobody has been able to get an answer. I reached U.S. Sen. (Chris) Coons’ office and talked to them. When it first started the federal government was closed down so that wasn’t helpful. I have talked to Coons’ office and they gave us a contact at the postal service. The postal service is saying they are planning to revamp the building, to repair it, and they said, ‘Get back to us in 60 to 90 days.’ I was like, ‘What in the world? How about 30 days?’ I heard there was black mold in that building but not officially. I heard there is an issue with something inside the building and they felt it wasn’t safe for people to be in it. We’re continuing to call weekly on that. We are not going to wait 30 days. I want it to be sooner, not later. It’s an inconvenience. It is one of the busiest post offices in our area,” Gray said. Constituents also talk to him about affordability. “Oh, yes. I hear it from constituents. I hear it from my wife. She goes to the grocery store and she can’t believe it. I recently paid my car insurance and thought it was high. I don’t know if we need to have more insurance companies in Delaware. I’m going to do my homework on that. Immigration issues are on everybody’s mind. It’s just awful what

Fraser Continued from page 1 the Paralympic athletes and their families, too,” she said. During the games, the culinary team cooks not only for thousands of athletes, but also for the NBC television crews and guests representing the participating countries. Fraser will be stationed about three hours away from Milan in Livigno, in the Alps, near the Swiss-Italian border, where the Olympic “snow park” will be. “I had to order winter clothes,” she said with a laugh. “This is exciting because I am a skier,” she said. “I hope before I leave, I get to do a run. Those mountains look intimidating, though.” “I’ll be in this cute little town, and I’ll be cooking. I just can’t wait to learn…he’s going to do all northern Italian cuisine,” Fraser said of Zarri, who she said has created the menu. “It’s been a year in planning, back and forth,” she said of her Olympic adventure. “It involves a lot of logistics with work visas. With all the craziness going on in the world right now, we were kind of holding our breath,” hoping that there would be no complications. “But the Olympics is all about community in the world,” she said. “I’m excite to meet a lot of people, and chefs, from all over the world. And mainly to learn great homemade, local Italian food so I can bring it back here and make it here.” Zarri, she said, is “very famous in

January 16, 2026 has happened with the killing of the woman in Minnesota. Just awful. We need to pray for both sides of this. The Delaware State Police Trooper (Matthew “Ty” Snook,) who was killed right before Christmas. He was at the DMV in Wilmington and everybody loved him.” Gray said. On Tuesday this week, Coons was scheduled to speak on the Senate floor, honoring Snook. Gray said he receives e-mails every day about various constituent concerns. “Whatever you need, send me an e-mail at Ronald.Gray@delaware.gov and I will do my best to help you. And spread love. We really do need to love each other,” Gray said. Scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26, is a meeting of the Automobile Insurance Reform Task Force. According to www.senatedems.delaware.gov, in June, Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos introduced legislation to establish a task force to examine increasing rates. Speaking on Spotlight Delaware last week, Meyer talked about creating new income tax brackets, legislation that did not pass, but that the governor supported before he even took office. “It’s ridiculous in this state that people making $65,000 a year are paying the same tax rate as people making $6.5 million a year,” Meyer told Spotlight Delaware See SESSION page 5 Italy” and has cooked for many celebrities, including Sophia Loren and Michelle Obama. As part of her Olympic involvement, Fraser and other participating chefs were asked by Zarri to contribute a recipe that’s popular in their home areas. She is contributing her recipe for Potato Parmigiana Encrusted Salmon with crab and dill cream reduction from Café on 26, she said. “It’s a pretty popular dish, and that’s what he wanted, was our most popular dish. That’s exciting for me,” she said. The recipe book should be available during the Olympics. Fraser said in addition to being paid for her work during the Olympics, her accommodations will be provided by the Olympics. Livigno, she said, “is a really cool old Italian town at the base of a mountain,” where chalets are everywhere. I’ll be staying in a chalet apartment, I guess.” She said she will stay in Milan for about four days when she arrives in Italy, where she will receive her credentials and uniforms. While in Italy, Fraser, who has never traveled outside the United States, said she hopes to take in as much culture as possible, but that will be mostly before and after her stint as Olympic chef. “I’m there to work,” she said. “I’m sure I’m going to put in long days there,” but she’s used to that, she said. “I don’t care; I’m a workaholic. I just want to do very well. I want Carlo to be proud of me. So, the pressure’s on me.”

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Offshore wind opponents have their say at forum By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Opponents of offshore windfarms gathered in Ocean City this week to discuss the status of the controversial project proposed by U.S. Wind and its potential impact on the MarylandDelaware coastline. The group Stop Offshore Wind organized the Jan. 12 forum, held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and hosted by Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. Speakers included Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger, City Manager Terry McGean of Ocean City

Session Continued from page 4 Editor-in-Chief Jacob Owens. Also on Spotlight Delaware, Meyer talked about affordability, comparing the economy to the letter K, saying “working people are getting squeezed” and that his office is concerned about housing, health care and education costs — but stressed “critical services” will not have to be cut to balance the budget.” Out of committee and ready for consideration is Senate Bill 188, to Amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to law enforcement firearm procure-

and leaders of groups representing the fishing industry, national security concerns and environmental issues. Magdeburger, a longtime opponent of offshore wind, updated attendees on the status of a lawsuit filed by Fenwick Island and Sussex County officials against the state of Delaware over passage of Senate Bill 159, which overrode the denial by Sussex County Council of a plan to bring power lines ashore at Three Rs beach in Delaware Seashore State Park and connect to a substation located at the former Indian River Power Plant in Dagsboro. Fenwick has also taken legal action to prevent DNREC from allowing the

connections, which would involve running cables under the Indian River Bay. “It was interesting to me that the Center for the Inland Bays, who actually took money from U.S. Wind, when their scientists…were looking at these issues, they came to the conclusion that plowing through the Indian River Bay would be the ‘worst option’ possible. And yet that was the cheapest option, and that was the option that DNREC…approved. “The legislature has created a market in Delaware,” Magdeburger said. “It basically mandated that a certain percentage of all of our energy that we purchase in Delaware needs to be purchased from

renewables,” such as offshore wind. “They then legislated a crisis by shutting down operating power plants,” she said. “We at Fenwick Island and Sussex County…we’re fighting. We’re doing all that we can. The numbers are stacked against us,” she said, adding that with those actions, along with federal litigation in which the Town of Fenwick Island has joined with Ocean City and other groups, “we hope that we can bring an end to this madness.” Travis Fisher, director of energy and environmental policy studies at Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, ad-

ment. It clarifies that when law enforcement agencies buy firearms that officers are going to use, agencies are exempted from Delaware’s permit to purchase firearms laws. Coastal Point received an e-mail from Joe Edelen, press secretary for the Delaware Senate Majority Caucus, explaining after Delmarva Power’s request to the Public Service Commission for approval to increase base rate revenues by $67.8 million, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola issued a statement. “Last winter, Delaware ratepayers were hit with unexpectedly higher electric bills during the frigid winter

months, forcing families to scramble to understand the sudden cost increases and how they would afford them. In response, the General Assembly worked swiftly to hold utilities accountable, improve transparency, expand consumer protections and provide relief for Delawareans struggling with rising energy costs. Today, Delmarva Power is asking for permission to raise its prices yet again. If their $67.8 million request is approved, their customers would see significant increases in their electric bills. Instead of providing relief, Delmarva is coming back to ratepayers for millions more, once again expecting

families to shoulder the burden,” Sokola stated. He said the request is “disconnected from the economic realities facing our constituents and dismissive of the very real strain higher utility costs place on working families” and that Delmarva Power is ignoring the impact the increase would have. “This runs counter to the work our caucus has done to rein in costs, expand our energy portfolio, and make life more affordable for Delawareans. At a time when families are already stretched thin, now is not the time to raise electric bills,” Sokola stated.

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affordable,” he said. “It’s still a somewhat speculative industry. We’re still in the early days,” Fisher said. He estimates that to produce 8.5 gigawatts of power, which is required by Maryland law, production cost would be $60 billion, or $25,000 per Maryland household. “And that’s just the capital costs,” Fisher said. “There’s obviously the ongoing operation and maintenance costs. The location of the wind turbines, in

the ocean, bring “a lot of uncertainties about how long these new facilities are going to last.” “Intermittent energy is inherently expensive,” Fisher added. “They don’t really replace reliable power plants,” and as a result, Maryland residents “will end up paying for intermittent, which is offshore wind, and backup sources” of energy, such as gas-fired power plants “or large batteries.” McGean gave an update on Ocean

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Ocean View seeking grant for Cops & Goblins By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Addressing Town Manager Carol Houck, Ocean View Mayor John Reddington, during preliminary discussion of the town’s FY27 budget, asked if the town will be able to fund Cops & Goblins, Ocean View’s popular, annual Halloween festival presented in collaboration with the police department. Earlier at the Tuesday, Jan. 13, Town

Forum Continued from page 6 for their operational facility. That would greatly impact the commercial fishing industry to land their yearly state quotas,” she added. She cited a fish kill near the Dominion wind farm in Virginia in which 17,000 croaker were found dead, with necropsy reports citing sound exposure and gas accumulation as the causes of the croaker deaths. “This kill occurred during pile driving in that area,” she said. “Croakers are one species that float when they die,” she said. “We have no idea how many other species died, because they sink when they’re killed.” Gwin also cited cooling substations associated with wind farms, which she

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View residents and it’s a considerable expense In response, a golf tournament and dinner were planned and raised enough money to fund Cops & Goblins, but Police Chief Kenneth McLaughlin, at this week’s meeting, said the Fraternal Order of Police, which was instrumental in helping last year, is planning a fund raiser to support a different event this year, and won’t have time to help Ocean View. Houck said she is hopeful the town

will receive the grant. She said the cost of the festival has to be included in the budget because the town won’t know until June if the grant is approved and the budget has to be passed months before that. “This request for the grant should be compelling because of the coordination with all the different police departments and the community engagement. I feel hopeful we will receive it,” Houck said.

said “suck in fish and shellfish eggs and larvae “and kill them all, by cooking and chlorinating them.” The loss of fishing grounds from wind farm construction, Gwin said, is not going to be offset by any compensation from wind farm companies – no compensation is planned for loss of fish or fish habitats from wind farms. “Fishermen will just lose income,” she said. Chris Cikanovich, president of CEI Consulting Services, addressed national security concerns, which have been gaining ground recently among wind farm opponents and which Meehan referred to as “maybe the most important issue that faces us today” regarding wind farms. An area used frequently by military aircraft for traing exercises starts 2.5

miles off the coast of Ocean City and extends from Rehoboth Beach to Virginia Beach, Va., extending 100 nautical miles from the coastline, Cikanovich said. He said aircraft would have to pass through the proposed wind farm “and the danger involved there is significant.” Aircraft carrier operations would also be impacted, he said. Lighting on the wind turbines will not be sufficient to ensure safety of these aircraft at night, Cikanovich said. The turbines will be more than 900 feet tall; the aircraft often fly about 500 feet above the water, he said. Future testing of such things as high-velocity weapons, which cannot be done over land, will also be impacted, according to Cikanovich. Doppler radar operations will be negatively impacted

by the spinning of the turbines, making navigation more difficult, he said. Maintaining the security of the nation’s power grid from enemy interference is a growing concern, Cikanovich said, particularly with recent conflicts with other nations including Venezuela. Other speakers at the forum included Maryland State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza, Worcester County Chief Administrative Officer Weston Young, and environmental consultant Spencer Rowe. At the end of the presentations, audience members asked questions of the panelists. All expressed opposition to the wind farm project, except one man who engaged in a testy exchange with Meehan, who ended his comments by cutting off his microphone.

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Mayor wants raises capped at 3 percent Replying to Town Manager Carol Houck, who asked for Council’s direction as she and staff start working on the FY27 budget, Reddington said he doesn’t want town employees to receive annual cost of living increases of more than 3 percent. He said he finds it difficult to believe that it costs more to live in Ocean View than in Washington, D.C., or Philadelphia. Houck explained Reddington saw the number “3.9” in materials presented to Council not because that is the proposed annual raise but because she uses the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, or CPI-U, to determine salary ranges. “I don’t want to say yes to a number that could end up being 3.9 … because it can’t be more expensive to live here than in those big cities,” the mayor repeated. Houck said she and staff will keep raises at no more than 3 percent. Council also supported several other budget items, including the town continuing to offer a 1-percent discount for those who pay town taxes in full by July 31 and continuing the town’s pay back of employee sick time. She said there is funding for a spring event, but she didn’t know “if we can

New council member sworn in Police Chief Kenneth McLaughlin, substituting for the town solicitor, swore in newly appointed Councilman John Planchart. Formerly a Board of Adjustment member, he was chosen to fill the seat vacated by Councilman Stephen Cobb, who resigned because he and his wife are moving to Florida. Planchart, who was seated in the audience at the Dec. 9 Council meeting, was introduced by Mayor John Reddington and went to the podium to tell Council members it will be “a pleasure to serve this community.” He said he is a husband and father of a 16-year-old son and wants to raise him with the “values this community reflects.” “It’s been a wonderful experience,” said Planchart, a retired police officer who worked in Washington, D.C., and wore a badge for 31 years. He resigned from the Board of Adjustment. Council appointed Eric Thornton to fill that seat.

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has been for the past several years, the town was named the safest town in Delaware. McLaughlin, while presenting his monthly report to Council, said volunteers at the police department logged 140 hours in December “and continue to do an outstanding job manning the reception desk, running errands and two volunteers are trained to repair and clean firearms and do an excellent job with that.” He said officers have completed training and police participated in the Southeast Sussex Ministerium meeting and assisted with holiday parades in nearby towns and with Ocean View’s annual tree lighting. The police department applied for a $13,852 grant, received it and will use funds to upgrade firearms training equipment. McLaughlin said he has been working on a wellness program because “one of the big issues facing law enforcement deals with mental health issues and wellness, physical and mental and emotional health.” The police department now has an agreement with a company that is a subsidiary of Lexipol, the policy platform the police department uses. The police department will make a wellness app available to officers. It is being funded by two sources, a one-time legislative appropriation and the Delaware Office of Management and Budget

January 16, 2026 from the state’s general fund and at no cost to the town of Ocean View, he said. Replying to a question from Council, McLaughlin said the number of welfare checks police make, visiting the shut in and elderly to make sure they are OK, increases every year. He said he will share statistics when he presents his report next month, but that, overall, the number of visits is growing. “We have an aging population here, a lot of seniors. People don’t know how many folks we have who live alone in Ocean View and a lot of those people we have long-term relationships with. For many of them, police are the only outside contact they have every day,” he said.

Town manager’s report Town Manager Carol Houck, while presenting her monthly report to Council, said this year’s Fire & Ice Festival, Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1, will have the theme “In the First State” and focus on the state’s 250th birthday. She said the town will participate. A new beer will be for sale at John West Park and live music is planned for Friday. She said the town’s annual tree lighting and holiday market was successful, with a large crowd attending and positive feedback, and thanked the Public Works Department for helping.

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Millville making procedural changes in charter By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Millville Town Council’s efforts to update its charter took a step forward at its Tuesday, Jan. 13 meeting, as council members voted unanimously to approve changes following a yearlong review of the document. Most of the changes to the charter, described by town solicitor Seth Thompson as Millville’s “town constitution,” were merely striking sections that are obsolete or redundant and fixing some typos, according to former Town Manager Deborah Botchie, who served on the committee that reviewed the charter. Two changes, one of which was

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IQ Fiber coming to Ocean View Mark Wagner of IQ Fiber said the company, a certified utility, will be providing internet service in Ocean View. He said the company does not provide cable service but customers can use the service for streaming and email. There are no required contracts and the company doesn’t charge for equipment or service. He said in the

added at the Jan. 13 meeting, addressed changes to the town’s election procedures. One added a procedure for dealing with tie votes in Town Council elections. This came two years after a tie between council members Robert Wisgirda and Barbara Dyer was resolved with a coin flip and resulted in Dyer’s departure from council. The other change, which was added during Tuesday’s meeting, involves voter registration. The new clause reads “if the Town elects to use the State of Delaware’s voter registration as the source of the Town’s list of registered, bona fide resident voters, the Town shall enter into an agreement with the

Delaware Department of Elections to specify responsibilities relating to registering voters, maintaining voter records and providing election support.” Thompson will draft an ordinance for the next Council meeting that will facilitate such an agreement and will formalize the other charter changes, which must then be approved by the state Legislature. The council also heard an update from Code and Building Official Eric Evans about plans to add amenities to Evans Park. Plans, Evans said, include the addition of a second bocce ball court next to the one that was recently completed. Possible additions in the area near the

bocce ball court include permanent corn hole stations, which would be made of concrete. Another possibility, Evans said, is a putting green. Also being considered are “yard games” which would be large versions of popular family pastimes such as chess, checkers and tic-tac-toe, Evans said. All of those potential additions would be part of Phase 1 of the plans to add parking and further develop the parcel across Dukes Drive from the Community Center and existing park. Evans said the town is currently in the midst of solving “water dispersement” issues in the proposed parking area, working with Soil Conservation officials.

industry, when a customer signs up for new cable service, there is a fee that eventually get higher, “but we are a subscription service so you can turn us on and off … we will build everywhere we can, everywhere we can get permission,” he said. “We are building a brand so there is a huge marketing component. If it’s important to the town, it will be important to us … we do a lot of events and we have a lot of fun,” he said. Director of Planning, Zoning & Development Ken Cimino asked him if he has met with Town Manager Carol

Houck and she said she has received information about the company. Cimino said prior to going into the community, Wagner is required to contact Cimino’s office, which handles licensing and permitting. McLaughlin said the police department should also be notified and Wagner agreed.

that residential community. He praised Cimino for tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to the undertaking while safeguarding homes and the overall integrity of the development. Cimino said he was just one part of the project and said the construction engineer should also be thanked. A tax ditch is a drainage system in some states, especially Delaware and Maryland, established to manage water flow and prevent flooding. The system is funded by a special tax on property owners who benefit from it.

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After a long discussion that included stopping the meeting to go into executive session, the South Bethany Town Council unanimously chose Casella Waste Systems, the low bidder to collect the town’s trash, at a cost of $2 million for five years. Casella, based in Millsboro, will begin collecting trash in South Bethany on May 1, replacing Republic Services, which bid about $51,000 higher than Casella. “We ended up choosing Option C, which is the concierge service, where contractors will remove the trash cans and recycling carts from corrals and pull them out curbside and return them to the corrals at each residence,” Mayor Edie Dondero told Coastal Point after the Friday, Jan. 9, meeting. “It was a difficult process to get to a decision today but in the end, I think Council make the right decision in choosing the option that is most convenient for our property owners and is the most cost effective,” she said. As the discussion began, with Councilwoman Christine Keefe and Councilman Bob Biciocchi joining virtually, Dondero reviewed for Council that the town is at the end of its cur-

rent five-year trash removal contract with Republic Services and required to solicit bids for trash collection, recycling and yard waste removal. She said the town solicited bids that offered three types of service and invited providers to bid on one, two or all three of those options. Option A is a fully automated service whereby the company provides large containers and property owners have to remove those containers and take them to the curb and back. Option C is “continuing with status quo” and having property owners be able to use their own trash receptacles and have the contractor provide only recycle bins and Option B was a hybrid of those two options. Dondero said Town Code states all competitive bids must be awarded to the lowest bidder unless it would be in the best interest of the town to award to another bidder. Councilman Bob Shields said he has heard from residents who want to keep Republic Services because they like the service and especially one of the helpful and pleasant employees, known as A.J. Councilman Mark Giler said he wanted to create an Option D. “We are getting two instead of three pickups and only half as much yard waste

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Trash Continued from page 10 other towns that have Casella and all feedback was positive. Biciocchi said by his rough estimate, half the town residents already have trash corrals next to the road and “might be rolling things down from the carport or their house.” He said the problem with Option A is it requires a modification to at least half the existing corrals, maybe all of them, at a cost of a couple hundred dollars and significant work for each resident. He said aesthetics should be taken into consideration. Councilman Randy Bartholomew said the town has trash bins on both sides of the road and asked if Casella’s trash trucks can “do both sides of the road in one sweep or are they going to have to go up and turn around?” Hartman replied she wasn’t sure how pick up would be done on streets with houses on both sides but that representatives from both trash companies were at the meeting. Town Solicitor Elio Battista Jr. said Council would have to give equal time to both representatives. Republic’s general manager told Council pick-up can be done one of two ways. Drivers can use the automated arm on the left side or a cart tipper on the right side of the truck, he said. Cassell’s site manager agreed, saying the automated side is on the right and there is a tipper on the left. Collectors would get out of the truck and walk across the street as necessary, he said. Shields said those who are not fulltime residents have to rely on others to move their carts from their homes to the street and back. Dondero asked for a motion “and bring this discussion to a wrap.” She said there appeared to be strong preference for Option C and called for a motion. Shields moved to accept Option

Coastal Point C, but to select Republic and Dondero repeated Republic was not the low bidder. Battista said if Council was not going to choose the low bidder, it would be necessary to state why the high bidder is more responsible. He said the standard is that the bidder chosen is responsive and responsible. Responsive means the bidder answered all of the questions in the RFP and provided information that was requested. Responsible means the bidder is qualified, trustworthy and has the capacity to complete work in a timely and proper manner, he said. “What I think is an error is not doing enough pick-up on Ocean Drive,” Giler siad. “So I erred. So we should make a five-year error? I’m admitting my error in not bringing this up earlier. I think this is really important,” he said, but Dondero said Council had already discussed the matter before it was put out for bid. Giler suggested it be bid again. “We have two bids in front of us that are both for a responsible and responsive bidder and all I need right now is for someone to make a motion … we cannot revisit what we already decided,” Dondero said, but Giler countered, “Of course we can.” “If it becomes a problem we will address it,” Dondero said. “I think we are where we are. I don’t think we go back and rebid,” Bartholomew said, saying he liked Option C. Again, Dondero asked for a motion, but Shields asked for rationale for not choosing a company, Republic Services, which has provided excellent performance and received accolades from residents. “It is not worth pushing aside a company with a great reputation,” he said. Dondero said he had “no indication you would not get the same performance from the other provider” and

asked Battista for legal justification for not going with the lowest bidder. Battista said if a suit were brought, it would be from the bidder who was not awarded the contract, indicating the town did not follow the statutory requirement to accept the lowest responsible and responsive bid. “You have to really make a more thorough justification … it can’t be ‘Well, everybody likes them. We’re used to them’ because the other company might have the same success,” Battista said. Giler said if it is in the interest of the Council, it can be changed but Donero said Battista had just told them there is no reason to think Casella couldn’t do as good of a job. “This comes down to dollars and cents and what our code says, not how we feel. We are here to make this decision in what is in the best interest of the town … that is why you put in your code you go with a lowest bid and not just because you like the other company better,” the mayor said. Giler said that was unless, in the opinion of the majority of the Council, the town would be better served to choose the other company. Dondero said the town does not have a defensible reason not to choose the low bidder, but Shields said key personnel is a major factor in contract awards. Giler asked Battista if the town had leeway to not pick the lowest bidder and the attorney said yes but Council’s opinion has to be based on what is most defensible and if the winning bidder is responsive and responsible. Council would have to make an estimation that one entity is better in quality and more suitable, he said. Biciocchi said Council can reverse that and said key personnel matters. He said good will and experience of an existing provider that knows the customer is standard value in any decision. He asked the mayor to poll each

11 Council member to vote on which provider he or she wanted. “We can’t make votes that way, Bob,” the mayor said. Bartholomew moved to accept Option C and hire Casella and Dondero seconded the motion, but Giler asked what would happen if Council voted no. Shields said in that case, another motion would be needed. Giler said in the opinion of many residents, “these guys (Republic Services) go above and beyond.” “You haven’t given the other one the opportunity to demonstrate its performance,” Dondero said, repeating the town is confident in Casella “because there is no indication from talking to other towns that they do not provide good service.” Biciocchi said Council had to broaden the definition of key personnel “and we should have it by vote.” BatSee TRASH page 12

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January 16, 2026

Center announces Isaac as new Board chair The Center for the Inland Bays (Center) is proud to announce the appointment of Aimee Isaac as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues its mission to preserve, protect, and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed. Isaac, a children’s book author known for championing environmental awareness through storytelling, brings a unique blend of creativity, education and advocacy to the role. Prior to her writing career, she served as a teacher, helping cultivate curiosity and stewardship in young learners in her current position. She has served on the Board since 2019 as an appointee of the Delaware

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tory science programs. Isaac succeeds Pat Coluzzi, who served on the Board since 2018, and will continue to support the Board during the transition. The Center extends its gratitude to Coluzzi for her dedicated service and invaluable leadership. “I’m grateful for Pat’s continued leadership and look forward to working with the Board, staff, and the Center’s partners as we grow the funding and capacity necessary to help us meet our mission,” said Isaac. “It’s an exciting time for the Center as we now have full use of the Susan K Ball Education Center at James Farm and are preparing to roll out an updated strategic plan. As a parent and resident of Sussex County I value clean

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Trash Continued from page 11 tista said in this situation that would come into play “if you put prior experience as criteria.” Battista said Council could not apply criteria the other bidders didn’t know was going to be applied. Bartholomew asked Hartman if Cassella has adequate equipment and is able to start on time and she said yes, that requirement was part of the RFP. Giler asked again what voting no would mean and Dondero repeated the motion was to accept Option C. “What happens if we vote no?” Giler repeated and Shields again said there would then be another motion. The motion failed and Shields then moved to award the bid to Republic but Dondero repeated Council could not do that without a reason. Shields said the majority of Council believed “we have a discernable difference between the two companies based on excellent prior performance and key personnel providing for us and the company’s intimate knowledge of the town.” Giler asked to go into executive session and Battista said Council could only do that to discuss personnel or threatened or pending litigation. Giler said the latter applied. A vote was taken to go into executive session and passed by majority vote.

Corrections The Selbyville Police Department has undergone inspections during the process to become accredited by the State of Delaware, but has not yet been formally accredited. Also, we recently misspelled the name of Kimberly Kaan of Millsboro. Not our best work. In fact, some of our not-best-work. Blame the bald guy holding the red pen.

January 16, 2026

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The mystery continues with post office One of the most perplexing situations we have covered — or, tried to cover — at the Coastal Point is the cloak of silence that appears to have been tossed over the situation with the Ocean View Post Office. We’ve made phone calls. State Sen. Gerald Hocker and Rep. Ron Gray have made calls. Officials in Millville, where the post office is physically located, have made calls. Ditto for those in Ocean View. All that has been known for sure is that the doors closed on this important facility more than three months ago, and... Nope. That’s it. Radio silence. Online rumors and speculation have fueled frustrations of a big chunk of the community, and the lack of answers has only added to the general angst. After hearing from Gray this week that he got a very vague update “to check back in 30 to 60 days,” we reached out again. This time we got an answer. “USPS has finalized its review and is moving forward with the

needed repairs for this facility, although a timeline for completion is not yet available,” said Paul Smith, a spokesman for the United States Postal Service. So, it’s something. Not a lot — but it is something. We can surmise from this that the closing is not permanent, that there is some work to be done and that the USPS is planning on re-opening the post office. But the silence on this, to borrow an old term, has been deafening. This is an important facility to our community, and not just as a place for people to go send packages and buy stamps. Many people in this area use post-office boxes, for their day-to-day mail needs or because they are second-home owners and find it easier to manage this way when they are out of town. Need to do repairs? Fine, that happens. Everyone understands that. But the USPS needs to be more transparent on these things, even if they are waiting on answers themselves.

A voice from the past comes to the now “Where’s your coat?” “I must have left it at school.” “How do you leave your coat at school in January? It’s January. It’s the poster month for wearing your coat.” “What’s a poster month?” “Just bring your coat home tomorrow. People are going to think your parents are wino derelicts who don’t care about their kid.” Oh my God, I just sounded like my father. You can substitute “mother” for “father” if you please, and I’m sure it’s the same thing at the end of the day. For as many eye-rolls and sighs of exasperation that I shot towards my parents as I was growing up, I find myself channeling them more times these days than ever when dealing with my own daughter. You ever make a promise to yourself and then break it in a zillion different ways? Yeah, that’s me in this situation. I reDarin J. McCann member telling myself over and over again that when I had a kid, I would be the cool dad that lets his kid figure stuff out on her own. I wouldn’t hammer him or her with stupid sayings or bad jokes when they’re down, and I’d just “go with the flow.” But going with the flow isn’t really an option when you have a kid, is it? Going with the flow results in three quarter-full bags of potato chips going bad around your house at any given time, toothbrush bristles suffering from dehydration and socks appearing everywhere from the living room floor to the steps to the freezer, hidden behind an empty container of ice cream with a spoon still in it. Or a fork. Don’t ask. It gets weird sometimes. Regardless, the voice of my father comes out of my mouth more and more frequently these days. The other night, for example, I was listening to my daughter complain about another kid in her class. “Is that your biggest problem in life,” I asked, before shivering in recognition of that expression in my own youth. “Yes,” she said, now glaring at me. “It is.” “Well, you’re a lucky girl. Do you know how many people have it harder than you out there? They’d do anything for that to be their biggest problem in life. Some kids have bombs going off

around them and no food to eat and nothing to keep them warm while hyenas are eating their shoes...” “Hyenas eat shoes?” “Don’t interrupt. I’m getting to the good stuff now.” It was like I couldn’t stop myself. I knew I was doing exactly what my own father did to me at her age, and I honestly wasn’t a fan then. However, her agitation was entertaining, and I was starting to realize why my father had all these little phrases he liked to employ in my direction. It was funny watching her get angry. And, sometimes, you have to make yourself laugh if nobody will do it for you. Also, as I can personally attest, these little expressions do take hold in the mind of a young person, even if they just sit in a rarely-used section of the brain until needed at a later time. Here are a few examples of oldies-but-goodies from my dad that have re-appeared via my own mouth. • “I can’t do it.” “Is your name McCann or McCan’t? You McCann do it. And you’re going to do it.” • “I’m thirsty.” “Swallow your spit or get off your butt and get something to drink.” • “It’s not fair.” “Did anybody ever tell you life was fair? You know who thinks life is fair? Nobody. It’s not.” • “I’m not going to be able to do that. It’s too hard.” “There are those who think they will and those who think they won’t. They’re both right.” • “Why do I have to clean my room anyway? It’s my room. I like it like this.” “I’m guessing the raccoons and possums like your room like this, too. I think I just saw a hyena eating your shoes in the corner.” “Again with the hyenas!” • “I’m not good at anything.” “Sure you are. You’re good at being you, and I can’t imagine anything being more important than that. Don’t ever quit that.” Hey, they aren’t all bad. But they all do stick.

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Unusual people • Michael Comberiate, a 77-year-old retired NASA engineer, has done over 100,000 handstands around the world. According to a report in the Washington Post, Mr. Comberiate, known as “NASA Mike,” started doing handstands as a gymnast in college. Traveling for NASA and on his own, he has now done handstands in about 250 countries near their famous and not so famous sites — photographed and carefully maintained in records. NASA Mike just likes to look at places upside down. He says it also helps him meet a lot of peo-

ple because “it’s easy for them to start talking to you when your legs are up in the air.” • Swedish musician Mattias Krantz taught an octopus to play a piano under water. As reported in The Week magazine, Krantz spent hundreds of hours training Takoyake, the octopus, to use its tentacles to strike the right keys of a modified keyboard in its tank — using tiny crabs as a training treat. Eventually, Tako was able to play “Baby Shark” while Krantz strummed his guitar. No news on their future plans. The Washington Nationals certainly could have used the duo in their 2019 “Baby Shark” championship season.

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Letters Reader chimes in on reduced speed limits Editor: Stop reducing speed limits. I’ll make this short and sweet — Amen! I will add that reducing speed limits every year or so, and especially for those recreating on the roads is only treating the symptoms and not the disease. This approach only causes more frustration and congestion on our roads. Thomas Fowler Bethany Beach

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Hardiman Continued from page 15 passed away and he was able to return to work, the owner said he loved all of those kind, young employees, “like they’re my own kids.” They’re a family now. • The chef and staff at a seafood restaurant in Pensacola, Fla., saved the life of an elderly regular customer who came in every day at lunch time for a

cation sponsored an Artificial Intelligence symposium, which was open to all teachers in the Delaware public education system, as well as administrators and school board members. The event was well attended, though I had hoped to see more administrators and school board officials present. A solid number of technology educators participated, along with several vendors showcasing AI products and services for education. The keynote address was delivered by Gov. Matt Meyer and Sec. of Education Cindy Marten AI is clearly well-established in Delaware’s schools, with an emphasis on safety, accessibility and privacy concerns. However, there was surprisingly little discussion about practical implementation strategies or clear objectives for

using AI — beyond general references to understanding and improving student outcomes. One notable moment came when I asked an official about the current measurable impact of AI on student outcomes; they were unable to provide specific insights or data. This gap seems worth further exploration, as much of the conversation leaned toward broad platitudes rather than concrete, actionable applications. I left the symposium concerned about the limited attention given to critical thinking skills. With AI offering quick answers, there’s a real risk that students might rely on it too heavily, potentially undermining their ability to reason through problems independently and arrive at solutions thoughtfully.

The event was sponsored by the Rodel Foundation of Delaware (commonly referred to as Rodel), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming and improving public education in the state. Rodel focuses on areas such as equitable funding, educator support, early childhood education, social and emotional learning and pathways to postsecondary success. It partners with policymakers, educators, the private sector, philanthropy and community leaders to advance systemic changes. Rodel’s work aligns with progressive priorities like equity, increased investment in education, and inclusive policies but it lacks focus on merit-based approaches to improving student out-

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gave him a walker to get there. One employee said that everyone who walks through their door is treated the same way and hopes their story helps people to remember to look out for each other. Amen to that. • I’ll close with this, a story in the Washington Post about a NYPD officer helping a homeless man on a cold winter night. While walking his beat in Times Square in New York City, the officer saw the man standing barefoot on the sidewalk, went to a nearby shoe

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Tam discusses Beebe at Millville Town Hall By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Beebe Healthcare President and C.E.O. Dr. David Tam asked a pertinent question of the audience at Millville Town Hall this week as he addressed plans for Beebe’s South Coastal Emergency Department and Cancer Center. “Who’s from someplace else?” Tam asked. As most of the audience raised their hands, he began his presentation on Beebe’s plans to address exploding growth in Sussex County. A transplant himself, having moved to Sussex County from California just as the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, Tam said the challenge he has taken on as the head of the Lewesbased healthcare system has been learning how to best serve the community. “Sussex County is the fastest-growing county in America,” Tam said. Along with providing care for residents who are ill or injured, Beebe’s role in the community is shifting to promoting wellness in more proactive ways, he said. The focus, Tam said, is moving toward “helping people stay well, so you limit the challenge and the cost of getting sick.” On a personal note, Tam addressed his own health. “Two years ago, I had a stroke,” he said. “And a lot of it was because I let my diabetes get out of control. I let stress get to me. I didn’t watch my diet. I didn’t exercise as much as I should have. And that was a direct impact on me having a stroke,” he said. In addressing specific areas of growth in Sussex County, Tam said, Beebe has expanded beyond the 100year-old Lewes campus with new facilities in Rehoboth Beach, Millville, Selbyville and Millsboro, where Beebe recently broke ground on another

emergency room facility which will include a pediatric ER area. The Selbyville facility includes a pediatric cardiac clinic which involves a partnership with Nemours, Tam said. “We go where the population is growing and expanding,” he said. In addition to the South Coastal facility, which opened five years ago, Tam pointed to primary care, urgent care, laboratory and physical therapy offices in Millville. He said Beebe has nearly doubled its clinic space throughout Sussex County in recent years, a move he said is intended, in part, to help recruit doctors to move to the area. “I’m not pro-development or anti-development, but I know that we have be able to provide care to those that live here as best we can,” he said. Recent improvements in Beebe’s electronic connectivity, with the addition of the Epic electronic records system and the MyChart system for patient interactivity with their providers was also meant to bring Beebe into synch with growing technology, Tam said. Such interconnectivity also helps give families of those who have moved here from other areas peace of mind because they can now access loved ones’ medical records remotely, he said. “Continuity of care is what’s important to us,” Tam said. He has mentioned frequently in recent years his desire to bring a medical school to Sussex County, as another way to bring more health care professionals to the area. “People who train here, stay here,” Tam said. Three years ago, Tam shepherded the start of a family medicine residency program at Beebe. “The first graduating class graduates this year. All of them

have signed contracts with Beebe and will stay in the area. That’s really something,” he said, as the audience applauded. Next, he said, Beebe is working on starting an internal medicine residency as well as fellowships in areas such as geriatric care and hospice care. Bringing more cardiologists and neurologists into Beebe’s system has also been a goal, Tam said, pointing to a new partnership with the Jefferson Health system in Philadelphia which involves telehealth consults by Jefferson neurologists as one way Beebe has expanded its capabilities for treating things like strokes. With that addition, as well as training for intensive care nurses, Tam said, 85 percent of stroke patients are able to stay at Beebe instead of being trans-

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Obituaries Rodney E. Cope, 76 Rodney E. Cope, 76, of Claymont, Del., was born on Oct. 30, 1949, and passed away peacefully in Wilmington Hospital on Jan. 3, 2026, after a 12-year journey with Cerebral Infraction. He was a graduate of Claymont High School, Class of 1968. Before graduating, he went to work at Brookhaven Pathmark where he was a member of the Meatcutter/Butchers Local 198 for 30 years. After retiring from Pathmark, he moved to Millsboro, Del., with his wife Joan and worked for 15 years in the meat department at the Georgetown Walmart. He enjoyed working on his muscle cars, being outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time with friends at the AM Vets Post 2 and American Legion Post 28. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Joan Cope; his son, Rodney Cope; his stepchildren: Donna Hall (Tony), Sharon Blevins (Mark), Ellen Anderson (Bill), Bill Wooten (Dawn), and Harry Scharder; his 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Sue Carroll and Sandy Lancianese; as well as one niece and one great-niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Cope and Dottie Williamson; his children: Donald Cope, Angela Cieplensky, and Carol Scharder; and one grandchild. The family is grateful for the care given by his granddaughter, Michalla Dickerson, and the Accent Hospice Team. Donations to the Skeeter Strong Foundation in honor of his memory are welcome at www.skeeterstrong.com/donate/ or contact info@skeeterstrong.com Please visit Rod’s Life Memorial at www.watsonfh.com.

Terrolyn “Terry” K. Dukes, 65 Terrolyn “Terry” K. Dukes, 65, of Frankford, Del., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. She was born in Pottstown, Pa., on July 26, 1960, the daughter of the late James Bruce Wood and the late Lettye Jane (Mason) Wood. She was a graduate of Sussex Central High School, Class of 1978. She was outgoing and had a genuine love for helping others, especially youth and the elderly. Her entire working career was dedicated

to customer service, driven by a strong desire to serve her community. She began her career with Bodies Dairy Markets, then Bunting & Bertrand, and later worked in a school cafeteria. She also served as a teller with Wilmington Trust and M&T Bank before concluding her career in guest relations at Beebe’s Lab and Imaging in Millville, Del. Terry and her husband, Martin, enjoyed traveling together, especially taking their RV to Florida. These trips allowed her to do what she loved most — meeting new people — as she truly was a “people magnet.” She was a faithful member of Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown, where she made countless friends and continued to grow in her relationship with the Lord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Deena Bunting; and two brothers, Daniel Cropper and Greg Cropper. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Martin D. Dukes; a son, Dustin Bunting and his wife, Cassie, of Georgetown, Del.; a stepson, Michael Dukes and his wife, Laura, of Florida; two grandchildren, Brayden Bunting and Jaxon Bunting;

a brother, David L Wood and his wife, Faith, of Millsboro, Justin Wood and his wife, Danielle, of New Jersey; a sister, Holli of Millsboro; sister-in-law Patti Cropper of Georgetown, and brothers-in-law, David Dukes and wife Christine of Blackstone, Va., Daniel Dukes and wife of Denise of Frankford, Del. and several nieces and nephews. Her life was a testament to kindness, compassion, and faith. Whether through a welcoming smile, a listening ear, or a helping hand, she made everyone she encountered feel seen and valued. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the love she shared so freely, and the unwavering faith she carried in her heart. Though she will be deeply missed, her family and friends find comfort in knowing she is now at peace, rejoicing in the presence of her Lord and Savior. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown, DE 19947. Friends and family may visit beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately.

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Dondero, Hartman writing shoreline plan By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter In response to a request from DNREC, South Bethany’s Mayor Edie Dondero and Town Manager Maureen Hartman will write a Shoreline Public Access Plan. “There are a number of things DNREC is looking for to be sure we are meeting their public access requirements — parking, signage, easements or permanent access and facility restrooms,” Dondero told Council at the Friday, Jan. 9,

meeting. She said she attended a meeting with DNREC officials and obtained more information about the plan and that she and Hartman would discuss writing it. Council members will have the opportunity to review it before it is due on July 1, she said. Dondero was referring to DNREC’s requirement that all communities receiving nourishment projects from the state or federal government have an approved Shoreline Public Access plan prior to the start of a project.The plan is explained at

www.dnrec.delaware.gov, which states that, starting this summer, Delaware communities along the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay shorelines will “need approved Shoreline Public Access plans before beginning beach nourishment, maintenance or improvement projects using public funds.” To help them meet that requirement, DNREC’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section developed guidelines for the plan the website states, adding, “Delaware’s ocean and bay beaches are vital public resources that pro-

vide recreation, economic benefit and natural protection to coastal communities. The Shoreline Public Access Plan Guidelines help ensure that all Delawareans and visitors continue to enjoy access to these areas.The guidelines establish a framework for assessing and documenting plans to establish and maintain public access to Delaware’s shorelines, particularly where public funds are used for beach nourishment, maintenance or improvement.” Federal nourishment projects currently See PLAN page 24

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Lovins credits fellow agencies Replying to a question from Council about how often other towns assist South Bethany Police officers, Police Chief Jason

Lovins credited agencies including Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach and Ocean View. “We are doing a study now through PAC of how many calls were taken outside of our jurisdiction and what kind of financial impact that will mean,” he said, referring to the Police Accountability Commission to which South Bethany belongs. “If you’re working alone at night, you’re not alone. You have at least one or two officers from other jurisdictions backing you,” Lovins said.

Pedestrian Bicycle and Safety Committee report Councilman Bob Shields of the Pedestrian Bicycle and Safety Committee, said members of the committee would like to see more stop signs at high-risk intersections. He said if DelDOT approves stop signs, they would have flashing lights. Mayor Edie Dondero said intersections where there haven’t been any accidents can’t be characterized as high-risk intersections. She said drivers are not failing to stop because of visibility but because of behavior. “I don’t know if visibility is the issue. I wouldn’t be too happy if a red flashing light was put on a stop sign right next to my house. I would like to see some data,” she said. Shields said residents feel strongly that there are high-risk intersections in town

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New study needed Councilman Bob Biciocci of the Water Quality Committee said the Woods Hole Report, completed by a company in Woods Hole, Mass., several years ago to produce data about the town’s canal network, has “now expired past its shelf life.” The report, he said, included details including depths of the canal and water flow and is a precursor to dredging activity. “To do dredging, that is not something we can do on the spur of the moment and it requires viable data,” he said, adding he should have an update about the cost of an updated report by the February Council meeting. Councilman Randy Bartholomew asked what steps Council has to take to “do the bigger work of determining if we have to raise bulkheads” but Mayor Edie Dondero said that was not a Water Quality Committee question, but one the Resiliency Committee will tackle.

Public comments Mayor Edie Dondero, during the Public Comments portion of the meeting, told Joan Marini, a member of the Resiliency Committee, that recent dis-

cussion about limiting the number of virtual meetings, applies only to Council, and not to committee members. Marini began her public comments saying not allowing virtual attendance would be to the detriment of the town. She then asked what the consequences would be if a Council member had a need to participate remotely more than three times in one year. “Are they not allowed further remotes or are they removed from Council? The measure would limit the participation. Seventy-five percent of the town is not in the Delaware census. They care about the future of the town, but if you must appear in person on a weekday morning every time then you won’t be able to participate,” Marini said. Also, during Public Comments, Peter Monaghan said on busy weekends, not including the Fourth of July, there is practically no parking for permit holders like him and others who live farther away from the beach. He wondered if anybody else noticed this and said he has begun walking to the beach “because it makes no sense to try to park over there.” He said he doesn’t buy a permit, which causes the town to lose money. Later Dondero told Coastal Point that those who make public comments, but discuss topics not on the agenda, do not receive replies at the meeting, but are later contacted by the town manager.

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MERR says whale probably killed by large ship strike The MERR Institute responded to a deceased humpback whale that had washed up in the community of Ocean Ridge in Bethany Beach on Jan.8, after floating at sea for a couple of days. The young 32-foot male, estimated to weigh a minimum of 20,000 pounds, was in the surf zone throughout Thursday night until heavy equipment could arrive on scene the following day. The tossing and churning in the surf caused gases to form and inflate the tongue, which appears like a giant balloon in the initial photos. The whale was secured and towed to higher ground so that MERR’s necropsy team could perform a post-mortem examination on Friday, Jan. 9. The team was able to discern that the whale had subdermal hemorrhaging and a broken jaw on the right side. This type of blunt force injury is often associated with a large ship strike, and the nature of the wounds indicates that the whale was still alive when it was struck. The whale was ultimately buried on the beach, which is the most common practice for the disposition of the body. These large whales cannot be safely towed out to sea, so burying them on the beach allows them to become an important part of the beach ecosystem. “This was a tragic event, and we would like to thank everyone who helped to support us in our examination of this whale,” said MERR Executive Director

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MERR performed a necropsy on the juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore last week, and determined the likely cause of death to be a large ship strike. Suzanne Thurman. “MERR’s volunteers were as wonderful as ever, and worked tirelessly to assist in examining the whale in a very short window of time. We would also like to thank DNREC for providing heavy equipment resources for towing and burial of the whale. They were able to tow the whale up onto the beach so we could safely examine it, and their staff was indispensable in helping us to position the whale so that we could get as much information as possible.

“And, last, but certainly not least, we would like to thank the very kind homeowners in Ocean Ridge,” added Thurman. “They looked out for our volunteers by sending down coffee and doughnuts, letting us use their bathroom, and for showing so much caring and compassion for this beautiful animal. We always appreciate the fact that we live in a community that cares so much about the ocean and its creatures.”

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Learning Points What is a license agreement and when are they utilized? When you get a ticket to enter a movie theater to see Wicked, wearing your Glinda pink or Elphaba green, and popcorn in hand, you are being Townsend granted a license. This gives you permission to be there, but you have no ownership in the theater itself.The same applies for a license in real estate whereby you can allow others to enter your property for a limited purpose without compromising your ownership. For example, your contractor inadvertently placed part of your newly paved driveway 3 feet onto your neighbor’s property.They can grant you a license to allow the driveway to remain in place for both you and future owners through a signed license agreement.This document is recorded in the land records so if you or your neighbor sells the property, future owners are on notice of its existence. It addresses scenarios such as if property or vehicles are damaged so that an agreement is in place to attempt to avoid a future dispute. However, a license is a concept that allows for revocation where permission can be removed. Be sure to speak with your closing attorney prior to your settlement should a license agreement be in place. Veronica Townsend Weidman & Townsend, P.A. (302) 539-1388 Veronica@wtdelaw.com

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Freeman honored with Marvel Cup During the 189th Annual Dinner, of the Carl M. Freeman Foundation, the Delaware State Chamber of Comwhich has awarded more than $60 milmerce (DSCC) awarded its prestigious lion in grants since 1960 to organizaJosiah Marvel Cup to Michelle DiFebo tions in the communities where her Freeman. employees live, work, and play.The Established in 1951, the Marvel Cup foundation supports a wide range of inihonors a Delawarean who has made an tiatives, including libraries, fire stations, outstanding contribution to the state, cancer treatment centers, and the arts. community or society.The State ChamShe also serves as founding chair of the ber’s highest honor is named in memory Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, which of the Honorable Josiah Marvel, who expands access to the arts and arts edureorganized and served as the first presication to create opportunities that eledent of the Delaware State Chamber in vate the human spirit. Among her most 1913. As a tradition, the recipient of the notable initiatives is the Freeman Arts Marvel Cup is kept secret until the Pavillion, an entertainment venue near night of the dinner. the beach that brings high-quality arts “Michelle is a very accomplished and music programming into schools businesswoman, and she joins a long list and communities that might otherwise of distinguished Delawareans who have go without. been leaders in business, civic life, and A founding member of Venture Phimore,” expressed Michael J. Quaranta, lanthropy Partners, she serves on the president of the Delaware State ChamBoard of Halcyon Foundation of ber. “She has contributed much to Georgetown and Georgetown UniverDelaware, southern Delaware in particsity Entrepreneurship Advisory Group ular, and continues to do so. We are at McDonough School of Business. She honored to bestow this award on somehas also chaired AfterDark@THEARC one as special as Michelle.” in SouthEast D.C. for several years and Michelle DiFebo Freeman is the annually participates in Covenant owner and chief executive officer of the House’s Executive Sleep-Out. She is an Carl M. Freeman Companies, a real esactive member of the Young Presidents’ tate company established in 1947 that Organization. Freeman is a minority specializes in land acquisition, land partner in Monumental Sports and Enplanning, development and redeveloptertainment which owns Capital One ment, and the management of amenityArena, the Washington Capitals, Wizrich residential communities, ards, Mystics and Valor Football. She is neighborhood shopping centers, comone of 13 female NBA team owners. mercial properties, and golf courses. Additionally, Freeman is an investor in Under her leadership since 2009, the the Washington Spirit women’s soccer company has expanded its portfolio team. across Delaware, Maryland and VirAmong the numerous awards for ginia. Projects and properties owned or business and philanthropic leadership, managed by the company include the Freeman received the 2014 Irene and Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Abe Pollin Humanitarian Award on beSeaford, Del., Bayside Resort Golf Club half of the Carl M. Freeman Foundain Fenwick Island, Del.,The Village of tion, 2025 CEO of the Year from Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View, Del., Delaware Business Times, Coastal Style Coastal Point • Submitted and Tower Hill in Lewes, Del. Magazine’s Business Woman of the “Michelle prioritizes the quality of Year for 2015, 2016, and 2017, and was Michelle DiFebo Freeman was reccently honored with the Marvel Cup by the Delaware the community above everything else,” named one of Washington’s most influState Chamber of Commerce. said Chris Schell, chief executive officer ential women by the Washingtonian of Schell Brothers. “She will often focus on those who reside in her developments, “When you meet someone who is auMagazine in 2024 and 2025. the smallest of details to ensure the final Michelle chooses to take the one that’s less thentic, smart, enthusiastic, determined, “The sky truly is the limit with product reflects the character, integrity, and traveled every time.” and gets things done, that’s an incredible Michelle,” said Patti Grimes, executive dilong-term vision of the community.” Her professional journey began with a combination. Michelle represents all those rector of the Freeman Arts Pavilion and “She has a vision for Sussex County that deep appreciation for work ethic and requalities,” said former Delaware Gov. Jack Carl M. Freeman Foundation. “She is reis beyond what any of us could ever have sponsibility — values formed early in her Markell. silient, principled, and unwavering in her imagined for the spaces in the area,” shared life. Freeman juggled multiple jobs: waitRooted in a belief that strong commucommitment to doing what’s right. Sara M. Bluhm, executive director of the ressing at her parents’ restaurant — Feby’s nities are built through meaningful investMichelle says what she means and means Sussex County Land Trust. “There are easy Fishery in Wilmington — and at Fran ment, Freeman’s philanthropic leadership what she says — and that integrity is reroads she could take to fulfill that vision. O’Brien’s in Rehoboth Beach and selling has left a lasting imprint across the region. flected in everything she builds and every But for the benefit of the community and real estate. Freeman serves as president and chairman community she touches.”

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Let’s Play Games: For Adults — Join Frankford Public Library on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to play games such as dominoes, Scrabble, and card games. Call 302-7329351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Beginner’s Crochet Series, Part 2 — Mary Beth Leonard will teach a free introductory crochet class in three two-hour sessions at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m.. Part one (Jan. 8) was to cover a brief history of the craft, introduce you to basic tools and materials, and teach you basic techniques and tips. Taking the steps together, you’ll begin making a basic project using three main stitches. Class two (Jan. 15) will introduce more crochet stitches and teach you how to read crochet patterns and charts while working on your project. You will finish your project and discover additional crocheting resources in the final class (Jan. 22) Free, for ages 18-plus, all materials provided. Registration is required, and available to those who intend to participate in all three sessions. Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Jan. 2 at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Book Bites Book Club — Take 40 minutes out of your busy day to unwind and talk about all things book related, at South Coastal Library at 12:10 p.m.! Share your current read with the group, discover new authors, color a bookmark, meet other book fans, and much more while enjoying your own bagged lunch. No assigned reading, less time commitment, all book genres welcome. Light desserts will also be provided. Free, for ages 18-plus. Book Bites will meet on the third Thursday of most months. Registration is appreciated and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins also accepted. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

January 20 Puzzle Swap — Are you a puzzler? If so, join Frankford Public Library at 10:30 a.m. for a puzzle swap. Bring one, take one (or two!) Puzzles must be in their original box, in good condition and with no missing pieces. Bring a puzzle with any number of pieces to trade. Please tape two sides of the box so that we don't lose any pieces. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @Frank-

fordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. LWV hosting Charlotte King — The League of Women Voters of Sussex County is kicking off its 2026 League, Libations and Learning series at Tiki Jac’s in Rehoboth Beach from noon to 2:30 p.m. The speaker will be Charlotte King, founder of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice. For more information and to reserve a seat at Tiki Jac’s, go to sussexlwv.org and click on “News and Events.” iPad & Apple Users Group — iPad, iPhone and other Apple device users of all skill levels are welcome to attend this monthly support group at South Coastal Library at 11 a.m. Users meet to discuss new features, share tips, and ask questions. Attend in person or via Zoom. Free, registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by phone at 302-8585518 Walk-ins accepted if space allows.

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January 21 Chosen People — Ari Hauben, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, will be speaking at Fenwick Island Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Chosen People Ministries was founded in 1894, and is unwavering in its commitment to bring the Gospel message of salvation in Jesus “to the Jew first and then to the Gentile.” The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit fenwickislandbaptist.com. Purposeful Play for Preschoolers — Preschool children and their caregivers can explore STEAM themes through hands-on play at Frankford Public Library at 11 a.m. Come in and discover what we’re all about.

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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 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

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Sussex County Republicans announce ‘Breakwater Kickoff’ The Sussex County Republican Party will host the Breakwater Kickoff on Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at FINS Oyster Bar & Grill in Georgetown, marking the start of the 2026 election cycle and the opening of Delaware’s legislative session. The event is designed as a unified, countywide gathering that brings together community members and elected officials to discuss priorities for the year ahead. Legislators from both the Delaware House and Senate, along with countywide elected officials including Sussex County Council members, will be in attendance and available for a question-and-answer discussion with attendees. The central portion of the evening will be a press conference beginning promptly at 6 p.m., during which participating legislators will outline priorities for the 2026 cycle and address questions from members of the media. The concept behind the Breakwater Kickoff reflects a broader political reality facing Delaware. Democrats have been increasingly explicit about their desire to continue and expand what they describe as a “blue wave.” In response, the Sussex County Republican Party is focused on See REPUBLICANS page 38

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Events Continued from page 32 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 charities on the eastern shores of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.

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

Coastal Point 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 third 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 537-9440, 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 and more to benefit the church’s proj-

35 ects. 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

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Events Continued from page 35 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 Representative 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. Social hours begin at 5 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. The business meeting is open to all registered Democrats. For more information, visit rd4deldems.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.

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

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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 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.

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Events Continued from page 36 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 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.

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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. 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 Fri-

days 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. 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) 5398725. 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 Mu-

seum.” 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 more information, visit nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith Community Bible Study — Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro is hosting a Bible Study on Wednesday mornings 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 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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said organizers. They said it will also highlight the party’s position that longterm one-party control is not healthy for Delaware and that competitive elections are essential to accountability. Tickets are $10 per person and includes choice of one house wine, beer, liquor with mixer, or a non-alcoholic beverage. The full dinner menu will be available for purchase, with individual checks provided by the restaurant. Space is limited. Advance ticket purchase and RSVP are appreciated. Walkins will be accommodated as space allows. To secure tickets, visit them online at secure.winred.com/sussex-county-republican-committee/breakwater-kickoff

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Calendar Continued from page 31 Free! All materials are provided. Registration is required. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Mahjong Open Play — Frankford Public Library’s Mahjong group plays Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for casual play. Registration is not required, but prior playing experience is preferred. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Snowy Story Time — Bundle up and join South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. for Snowy Story Time for little ones age 5 and

under. We’ll share wintry stories, sing songs and enjoy simple activities that celebrate all things snow — no mittens required! during a cozy story time of sweet stories, songs and simple fun. No registration required, but parents/caregivers must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

January 22 Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees Story Time for children, ages 0 to 3. Stories, songs, and interactive play promote early literacy and engagement with other children in a relaxed setting in the children's room. Registration is not required. Questions, please call us: 302-732-9351.

We're on Fb @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Let’s Play Games: For Adults — Join Frankford Public Library on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to play games such as dominoes, Scrabble, and card games. Call 302-7329351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Lego Club — Calling all builders! Whether new to Legos or a Master Builder, join Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. at the library to engage your imagination and build your latest Lego creation. This program is for ages 6 and up. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Beginner’s Crochet Series, Part 3 — Mary

39 Beth Leonard will teach a free introductory crochet class in three two-hour sessions at South Coastal Library at 10 a.m. Part one (Jan. 8) was to cover a brief history of the craft, introduce you to basic tools and materials, and teach you basic techniques and tips. Taking the steps together, you’ll begin making a basic project using three main stitches. Class two (Jan. 15) will introduce more crochet stitches and teach you how to read crochet patterns and charts while working on your project. You will finish your project and discover additional crocheting resources in the final class (Jan. 22) Free, for ages 18-plus, all materials provided. Registration is required, and available to those who intend to participate in all three

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Obits Continued from page 22 In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Terry’s name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or Delmarva Teen Challenge by visiting www.delmarvateenchallenge.org Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

Patricia Ann Ferry, 90 Patricia Ann Ferry, 90, of Bethany Beach, Del., formerly of Bethesda, Md., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. She was born in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Milton Edward Firor and Mary Elizabeth (Perkins) Firor. She was a graduate of Immaculata Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. She was a devoted wife and mother of five children who created a loving and nurturing home for her family. While raising her children, she became an enthusiastic supporter of their many activities, especially their sporting events, and developed a particular love for

women’s basketball. Pat and her family owned a beach home in the Bethany area for more than 50 years, and her happiest moments were spent at the beach near 3rd Street in Bethany. In her quieter moments, she found great joy in reading a good book. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Francis Ferry; her son, Michael Scott Ferry; and her brother, Donald Firor. She is survived by her sister, Mary Ellen Firor, her four children: Timothy Francis Ferry of Bethany Beach, Del.; Dennis Patrick Ferry of Ocean City, Md.; Patrick Joseph Ferry of Clarksburg, Md.; and Kelley Christ and her husband, Steven, of Lutherville, Md. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Logan Ryan, Ashley Lazarewicz, Lindsey Ferry, Brendan Ferry, Thomas Christ, Emily Christ, and Andrew Christ; four great-grandchildren: Grahm Ryan, Skylar Lazarewicz, Addison Lazarewicz, and Sophia Healy. A visitation will be held from 1011 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930, where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro.

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In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Pat’s name to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

Barbara P. Hudson, 91 Barbara P. Hudson, 91, of Frankford, Del., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. She was born on Aug. 26, 1934, in Columbia, Mo., to the late Francis Pope Powell and Rose E. (Dodson) Powell. She was married to George E. Hudson until his passing in 2014. She dedicated her career to education, retiring from the school district as a teacher and librarian, most recently serving at East Millsboro Elementary School. She enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life, including singing, playing the keyboard, painting, watching true crime television shows and camping with her entire family. She especially loved singing with the Sweet Adelines. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Russell Hudson and his wife, Sherry; her grandson, Timothy Hudson and his wife, Candi of Smyrna, Delaware; her two greatgrandchildren, Cooper Hudson and

Harper Hudson; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, located at 43 Thatcher Street, Frankford, DE 19945. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Coastal Hospice https://www.coastalhospice.org/. Online condolences can be made by visiting, melsonfuneralservices.com.

Betty Layf ield, 87 Betty Layfield, 87, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 7, 2026. She was born Aug. 5, 1938, a beloved daughter of the late Roy and Lillie Webb. She was known to have a servant’s heart helping at a moment’s notice. She was an active member of the Dagsboro Church of God where she served and cooked for the seniors at church, volunteered in the nursery up until her early 80s, and was part of a ministry through church called the “Golden Gals.” She started working at the S&J Restaurant in her teens and this is where she met the love of her life, Stanley, whom she later married. See OBITS page 41

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Soon after they became owners of the S&J Restaurant where they worked side by side, becoming a central part of their community. Her main focus was her grandchildren. There was not a day she did not have at least one by her side. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Layfield, and two brothers, Ralph Webb and Bobby Webb. She is survived by two sisters, Janet Marvel and Sarah Lee Mitchell; one son, Kim Daisey (PattiJo); two daughters, Arline Simmons ( John), Laura Elliott (Paul); two stepsons, Wallace Layfield (Wanda) and Wayne Layfield. Two sisters in law, Sandra Layfield and Charlotte Layfield. Six grandchildren Kristin Simmons, Carter Murphy ( Jenna), John T. Simmons (Miranda), Jenna Zitzmann (Eric), Matthew Murphy (Taylor), and Gilmer Hererra (Yessi); Seven great-grandchildren Joey, Eli, Annamarie, Onix, Elliott, Emily, and Liam with two more arriving in 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St, Millsboro, DE 19966, with a visitation at 10 a.m. prior to the start of the service. Interment will immediately follow at Dagsboro Redmen’s Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that any contributions be made to Lighthouse Christian School, 28157 Lighthouse Xing, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Those who cannot attend services in person are invited to join via live

Paula C. Powell, 86, of Frankford, Del., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Berlin, Md., on Feb. 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Herman “Jake” David Cropper and Pauline V. (Lynch) Cropper. She was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Class of 1957. She worked as a medical technician at Dr. McFadden’s office in Selbyville before joining her husband, Donald, in the poultry side of the family farming business. She was a longtime Sunday School teacher at St. George’s United Methodist Church in Clarksville, Del. After later joining Friendship Church in Berlin, Md., she quickly found comfort within the congregation and became a member of the choir. She was also a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Paula and Donald shared many wonderful years together traveling, especially enjoying time spent at their home in Myrtle Beach, S.C. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald A. Powell, on Oct. 21, 2025; her daughter, Andrea Powell Harrison, in 2010; her granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Baker, in 2001; her brother, Bill Cropper; and her sisters, Norma Lee Hudson and Jean Hudson. She is survived by her two sons, Rexford T. Powell and his wife, Suzette, and James Randy Powell and his wife, Judy; five grandchildren, Bethany Powell Jones and her husband, Jordan, James R. Powell, Jr.,

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Jodie E. Powell, Trevor Grady Harrison, and Gregory Tucker Harrison; six great-grandchildren, Isabella Grace Jones, Alexandra Dupre Jones, Ariella Skye Jones, Adalynn Brooke Jones, Ashton Gabriel Jones, and Maverick James Powell; and several nieces and nephews. The Powell family would also like to thank the caregivers for the care and compassion that was provided to Paula throughout her illness. A visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, where a funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery, Ocean View, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Paula’s name to Friendship Church, 10537 Friendship Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

Marilyn MitchellTercero, 95 Marilyn Mitchell Tercero, 95, of Martinsburg, Pa., formerly of Dagsboro, Del., and Silver Spring, Md., passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Marilyn, also known as Meesie, Mom and Dabba, was the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Jessie Henderson Mitchell. Born in Atlanta, Ga., on St. Patrick’s Day 1930, she grew up in Washington, D.C., graduating Wilson High School in 1948. She worked for the CIA for a short time before marrying the late J. Kenneth Tercero in 1952. She is survived by her six children, lovingly raised in Silver Spring, Md., Anita Vassallo (Samuel), Kenneth (Irma), Lisa Wolf (Douglas), Patrick (Mary), Margarita Arena (Thomas)

and Brian (Nicole). Also survived by 15 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Corrine GriffinMitchell and several nieces and nephews. Meesie and Ken retired to Dagsboro, where they lived for many years. She was a founding member of Cripple Creek Country Club and an avid golfer, bowler (only woman on her team!) and bridge player. She loved to read. She enjoyed time with many good friends in the Bethany Beach area and especially loved having her children, grandchildren and granddogs visit. Always good-natured, selfless and supportive, she volunteered her time for various organizations and did her utmost to make sure the people around her were happy and comfortable. Her simple pleasure was to sit outside on warm sunny days, soaking up the sun, preferably with a good book in hand. As she needed more care in later life, Meesie moved to Homewood Living in Martinsburg, Pa. The family is very grateful for the warm and loving care she received from the Waterside staff. On, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, the family will receive friends at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 9190 Green Valley Rd., Union Bridge, MD from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. A reception will follow Mass in the church hall. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Old Friends Senior Dog Rescue, 765 Nonaville Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 or an animal welfare organization of your choice. Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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sessions. Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Jan. 2 at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Tiny Art Show Awards — Join South Coastal Library in the Children's Room at 5:30 p.m. as we announce the winners of the 4th Annual Tiny Art Show! After Children's awards, we will move on to PreTeen & Teen artwork in the Teen Room, then finish with Adult artwork in the Adult section. View all the entries, meet the winners and judges, and socialize with other artists and art lovers in your community. Light snacks provided. For all ages. Registration is not required. Prizes generously provided by the Friends of the South Coastal Library. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

January 16, 2026 Dine & Donate — Brick works Grill and Eats in Long Neck is hosting a Dine & Donate from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to benefit the ongoign community projects of the GFWC Women’s club of Indian River. Dine-in only. A flyer is needed and can be found on the club’s Facebook page.

January 23 It’s Free at Your Library — New to the area or the library? Haven't visited a library in years and wonder what’s changed? Learn about the amazing resources, events and services the library offers for free, at South Coastal Library at 3:30 p.m! We still have thousands of books for borrowing, but we also offer free access to streaming movies/tv shows, music, eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, discount passes to local attractions and parks, access to historical newspapers, genealogical resources and online classes. We also let you borrow Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots, blood pressure cuffs, jigsaw puzzles, games and much more. We’ll briefly describe how to navigate to a handful of these wonders. Pick up a calendar of free educational and entertaining events for all ages. Register and find out more at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins also accepted. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, DE.

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Build & Paint — Children ages 6-12 will have fun picking their Build & Grow kit from Lowes, at Frankford Public Library at 11 a.m. We will provide all materials to assemble here and paint your wooden product to take home. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Harlem Renaissance Cultural Influence — Millsboro Public Library will present a free program on the Harlem Renaissance Cultural Influence on America at 11 a.m. LEGO Club — Let your child's imagination run wild at LEGO Club, at South Coastal Library at 11 a.m.! At each program, we'll focus on a new theme, and LEGOs are provided. For ages 6-11 years. Registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Indoor Yard Sale — The Indian River Senior Center is hosting an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon. the snow date is Jan. 31. Tables are sold out for this event. The center is located at 214 Irons Ave., in Millsboro. Spaghetti Dinner — The Auxiliary of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire company is holding an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner at the fire hall from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal includes spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, a fresh garden salad, bread and butter, a beverage and a dessert. The cost is $12 for adults, and $6 for children under 10 years old. This is for dine-in or carryout. Tickets are available for purchase from Virginia at Selbyville Town Hall, any Auxiliary member or bkcinauxiliary@gmail.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the door, but pre-sales are encouraged.

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January 26 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 302-732-9351 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 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-inch-deep 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 302-858-5518. (Online registration recommended!) Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Winter Sowing — Join Frankford Public Library for a hands-on winter sowing workshop, an easy and low-cost method to successfully start seeds to grow your own plants outdoors during the colder months. In this workshop, we'll cover the basics of seed selection, gathering your supplies,

preparing recycled containers and planting your seeds. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned gardener, this workshop will help you to learn everything you need to know to become a competent “winter sower.” All supplies will be provided for you to take home some winter sown containers to grow perennials to add new plants to your home gardens (or to bring to our plant swap!) If you would like to do several containers, please bring 1 gallon plastic milk/water jugs. Call 302-7329351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

January 27 First Steps in Watercolors — Learn the basics, as you explore the beauty of painting with watercolors at Frankford Public Library at 10:30 a.m. We'll focus on a different technique topic during each session as you create your masterpiece. For this session, using the wet-on-wet technique, we'll learn about painting winter skies as well as how to paint different styles of trees the easy way. You'll go home with a wintery painting. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

January 27 Mahjong Open Play — Frankford Public Library’s Mahjong group plays Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for casual play. Registration is

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not required, but prior playing experience is preferred. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. ArtStrong for Ages 5 & Under — Little artists will explore colors, textures, and materials through fun, hands-on activities. This playful class encourages imagination, self-expression, and early skill building while kids create their own masterpieces, at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Mat Pilates for Beginners — Join Laurie Golden, certified pilates instructor, for a free one-hour pilates class for beginners, at South Coastal Library at 4 p.m. Ages 18plus. Registration is very limited and required, and begins at 4 p.m. on Jan. 13 at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 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. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

January 28 Music with Miss Maria — Little ones (ages 5 and under) will love this lively, interactive music program — packed with singing, dancing, and playful activities that get everyone moving and smiling! Held at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. Free, no registration required but parents/caregivers must accompany children. Entry available on a first come/first served basis. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Crime Solvers! — Are you a true crime lover or an aspiring detective? Join South Coastal Library at 5 p.m. for a 105-minute tabletop game where we examine evidence, witness statements, etc. to cooperatively solve fictional murders. For ages 18-plus. FREE, all materials & light snacks provided (or bring your own—no alcohol.) Registration begins at 5 p.m. on Jan. 7 at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

January 29 Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees Story Time for children, ages 0 to 3. Stories, songs, and interactive play promote early literacy and engagement with other children in a relaxed setting in the children's room. Registration is not required. Questions, please call us: 302-732-9351.

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Habitat, DMHOA partner for home-repair program Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) and the Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association (DMHOA) have partnered to administer manufactured-home repairs through SCHFH’s Healthy Homes Program. The program, which has provided more than 600 repairs to Sussex County homeowners since 2019, assists low-income individuals to eliminate health and safety concerns. Addressed issues include air and water infiltration, accessibility modifications, replacement or

Calendar Continued from page 44 We're on Fb @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Let’s Play Games: For Adults — Join Frankford Public Library on Thursdays at 1 p.m. to play games such as dominoes, Scrabble, and card games. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Intro to Newspapers.com — The South Coastal Library subscribes to Newspapers.com by Ancestry.com, so you can access a ton of online newspapers going all the way back to 1620 for free! Great for genealogical research or history buffs! We'll show you how to use it in this class, held at 10 a.m. Attend in person Free, reg-

installation of roofs, gutters, insulation, windows, doors, flooring, and minor plumbing and electrical work. The funding provided will help SCHFH administer more than 10 home repairs in Sussex County. “We’re grateful to continue this partnership with DMHOA and blessed to have their support,” said Kevin Gilmore, CEO of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. “These repairs directly benefit those living in manufactured homes. With repair costs continuing to rise, this

partnership ensures our neighbors can remain in their homes with pride and dignity.” To qualify for SCHFH’s Healthy Homes program, applicants must have an income at or below 80 percent of the area median income using HUD guidelines; must own or occupy the home needing repairs; must have homeowner insurance; and must reside in Sussex County. In the 2026 fiscal year, SCHFH is scheduled to complete 120 such repairs.

“Helping people, that’s what it’s all about,” said Ron Amadio, DMHOA Board Director. “We help people, [SCHFH] helps people, and they do a great job. We certainly appreciate it, and we’re going to do everything we can to help.” For more information about SCHFH’s work or to support upcoming projects, visit www.sussexcountyhabitat.org. To learn more about Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association, visit www.dmhoa.org.

ister at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

on them in our catalog! Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518.

@FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Quarter Auction Fundraiser — The Sussex Central High School Softball Boosters are holding their 4th Annual Quarter Auction Fundraiser at the Millsboro fire house at 5 p.m. The group is looking for donations in terms of raffle items, gift baskets, gift cards or certificates. For more information, contact Jessica White at (302) 430-9530 or jessica.white@irsd.k12.de.us, or Brandy Myers at (302) 593-2550, or via email at brandy_a_myers@yahoo.com. Art and Science of Beekeeping — The Delaware Beekeepers Association has announced Beekeeping 101 and 201 at the Dover Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A 2026 DBA Membership is required for registration. Registration is available at delawarebeekeeprs.com.

January 30 Jigsaw Puzzle Swap — Bring up to five jigsaw puzzles to swap for ones that others have left, at South Coastal Library at 11 a.m. Puzzles should, to the best of your knowledge, have all their pieces, be in good condition, and be in their original, untaped containers. Swap ends at 11:30 a.m. We also have two community jigsaw puzzles set up in the library for you to help us complete whenever we’re open. Puzzles can also be borrowed from other libraries for you to do at home — just place a hold

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January 31 A.R.I.S.E. Besties & Glam — Looking for a day of fun, friendship, and creativity? At the A.R.I.S.E Besties & Glam Workshop, at Frankford Public Library at 11 a.m., you and your bestie can learn makeup techniques, boost your confidence, and enjoy plenty of laughs. Meet new friends, share beauty tips, and make memories! Materials provided. Spots are limited, so registration is encouraged. To learn more about A.R.I.S.E Youth Mentoring, please visit www.ariseyouthmentoring.com Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB

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Religious Services ST. MARTHA’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY HOLY EUCHARIST

8:00 am & 10:00 am

Ocean View Presbyterian Church WE CHOOSE WELCOME

Join us on Sundays

All Are Welcome SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 AM In This Place 67 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 ovpc.org PC(USA) 302-539-3455 SUNDAY WORSHIP

9 am Praise & Worship Service 9 am Kids’ Church 11 am Traditional Worship Service

9-9:45 am in the Narthex

Informal 30 minute outdoor service for you and your animal friends with coffee and treats!

God is Love and those who live in love, live in God, and God lives in them. 1John 4:16

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Childcare available at the 9 AM service Check us out on Facebook and YouTube

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Church School at 9:45 am SUNDAY BOOK STUDY

Pastor Terry Dougherty Walkers & Waggers - 8:30 am

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Bible Study Tuesday at 10:00 am

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

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Chapter by Chapter, Verse by Verse Approach to Scripture

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Sunday School - all ages - 9 a.m. Worship & Celebration - 10 a.m. Evening Bible Study - 5 p.m.

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Interactive Bible Study - 6 p.m.

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Pastor John Schutt 302.436.4011

Sharing the Truth of God’s Word, Verse by Verse

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Religious Services Seaside Jewish Community Celebrating 25 Years

Ocean View Church of Christ 55 West Ave., Ocean View

An egalitarian unaffiliated congregation

Shabbat Services Visit our website to sign up for our email newsletter for notification of events and worship services. Adult and youth education programs, activities, social events, discussion groups, religious school

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Religious Leader Rabbi Julie Hilton Danan

Sunday Worship Services

(302) 226 8977 www.SeasideJewishCommunity.com 18790 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach

8:30AM Praise & Worship Service 9:00AM Kids’ Church

Wednesday 6:30 pm In Person

Bible Study Preacher Ethan Magee • 302.539.7468 • CCOVDE.org

PreK thru 8th Grade 10:30AM Traditional Worship Service Nursery is available for both services

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302-934-7969 www.gracechurchmillsboro.com 300 E. Church Street, Millsboro

Saturday 6 pm Sunday 9 & 11 am

graceofficeemail@gmail.com Pastor Missy Rekitzke

River Kids is Available During All Services RiverOnline.Church

Sunday Worship 10 am KidsPort Kids Church 10 am Pastor Bill Lorman 302.436.4522 28574 Cypress Road Selbyville

35175 Roxana Rd. Frankford, 19945

Frankford Presbyterian Church

CC Delaware Coast

You are welcome here!

A Calvary Chapel Fellowship

Helping others help themselves

Sunday Worship 10 am

St. Matthews by the Sea United Methodist Church

10 am Sunday Worship

Wednesdays Bible Study @ 7 pm

in-person

A welcoming church family committted to serving a God known for Unconditional Love and Acceptance.

Spirit-Filled, Verse by Verse Teaching 48 N. Main Street, Selbyville

1000 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island

Sundays: 9:30 am

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302.732.6774

For more information, contact Pastor Rob LoRusso

Rev. Jake Macklin, Pastor • 302.537.1402

302.500.1774

ST. MARTIN’S IN THE FIELD EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday Service at 10 a.m.

info@ccdelcoast.org

Saturday Vespers 6:00 pm Sunday Orthros 9:00 am Sunday Liturgy 10:00 am

The beautiful church with a small congregation and a

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Visitors Always Welcome!

75 West Church St.; Selbyville Parking: Front or Back The Rev. Glenn Duffy 302.436.8921 • StMartinsSelbyville.org

Fr. Herman Acker, Pastor

33384 Mackenzie Way - Lewes, 19958 OrthodoxDelmar.org 302.645.5791

Pastor David McNeilly

Main Street, at the foot of Thatcher Street in Frankford

Nearly New Thift Shop Fri., 9-5 & Sat., 9-1

Transforming Lives by the Power of the Gospel for the Glory of God

St. Andrew The Apostle Orthodox Church

Get-acquainted coffee hour after the service

Facebook.com/ groups/PCChurch

Service Schedule Sunday Morning Life Groups

10:00 am 11:15 am

22860 N. Dupont Blvd., Georgetown • 302-856-3773 office@calvarygeorgetown.com Pastor Jeremy Barbrow

SUNDAY SCHEDULE MILLVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Grounded in God’s Grace Moving in Christ’s Love

Join us for Sunday worship at 9:30 am. All are welcome! Adult Sunday School following the service Everyone is welcome as we share the good news of God's love and grace.

36405 Club House Road, Millville, DE 19967

MillvilleMethodistChurch.org

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Pastor Wendy Butterworth

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January 16, 2026

Best Bets FRIDAY College Basketball (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m. Friday nights pair perfectly with college courtside action. See the Baylor Bears land in Lawrence, Kan., to face off against the Kansas Jayhawks. While Kansas has multiple national championship titles to their name, it’s still anyone’s game. Sheriff Country (6) WBOC 9 p.m. For a small town, Edgewater, Calif., certainly has its share of crime. Luckily, Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin) is on the job, balancing honest crime-solving with the challenges of motherhood. However, politics and the past cause problems.

SATURDAY FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup (11) WBAL 2:30 p.m. The world’s most qualified skiers gather in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, to take part in this annual event held at Deer Valley. During this penultimate day of competition, the resort’s renowned slopes will see the Men’s and Women’s Dual Moguls taking place. NFL Football (5) FOX 7 p.m. With the Super Bowl just around the corner, the top teams from across the NFL take part in this make-it-or-break-it game, which will determine who goes on to play in the Conference Championship. The NFC and AFC Champions will appear in Super Bowl LX.

SUNDAY Armageddon (60) AMC 9 p.m. A blue collar drilling crew led by expert Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis) is recruited by NASA boss Dan Truman (Billy Bob Thornton) in order to save the world from an asteroid the size of Texas. They must land on it, drill a hole and detonate a nuclear bomb. All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m. When a local nurse needs help with one of her rescue dogs, James (Nicholas Ralph) finds himself buying an X-ray machine from the hospital. However, it turns out his spur of the moment purchase draws the ire of Siegfried (Samuel West).

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