‘Itcouldhavebeen ahugemess’ Stolencarsleadchases overweekend ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Twocarchasesthatinvolvedstolen carswithjuveniledriverskeptlawenforcementagenciesbusyoverthe FourthofJulyholidayweekend.
Thefirstoccurredaround4:30p.m. Saturday,July4—duringtheheightof holidaycelebrations.
FenwickIslandPoliceMCpl. ChristopherStorysaidthisweekthat thechasebeganafterOceanCity,Md., policereportedtosurroundingagencies that acarreportedstolenfromBaltimore,Md.,wasinthevicinity.
Initially,thecarwastrackedtoSouth Bethany,whereSouthBethanyPolice ChiefJasonLovinswaspatrolling CoastalHighway,accordingtoStory. Lovinsreportedthecarwastravelingat speedsover100mphand“almosthita pedestrian,”Storysaid.
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Millsboroready toacceptdowntown businessideas ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Want totackleaprojectindowntownMillboro?TheTownisaboutto acceptprojectproposalsfromorganizationsorotherindividualswho’dliketo purchaseorleaseTown-ownedproperties.ThatincludesthecurrentGreater MillsboroChamberofCommerce building,theoldpolicestation,theold traindepotandsomeemptyparcels aroundMainStreet.
Localgovernmentscommonlyown landthroughoutamunicipality.There mightbewatertreatmentplants,sewer plants,parks,policestationsoreven
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That’salotofaccordion Wolekplaysworld’s largestaccordion onfamilytrip ByCatherineBunting PointIntern
ThispastApril,locallifelongaccordionplayerCaroleWolektraveledto Italytoplaytheworld’slargestaccordion.Sizedup,atmorethan8feettall andmorethan6feetwide,theFisarmonicaGigante,or“GiantAccordion,” hasbeenrecognizedastheworld’s largestaccordionbyGuinnessWorld Recordsforthepast25years.
Bothplayingtheaccordionandvisiting Italywerelongtimedreamsof Wolek’s.GrowingupinNewYork state,shestartedplayingtheaccordion attheageof7andlaterjoinedamusic studio,wheresheperformedinaquartetandgainedexperience.Whenshe was12,thequartetwonanational contesttoperformonTVeverySundaymorningforoneyear,onNBC’s broadcastof“Children’sHour.”
Continuingonwithhermusicaldevelopment,WolekattendedtheManhattanSchoolofMusic,whereshe majoredinmusicforherundergraduate education,andlatergraduatedwith amaster’sdegreeinmusiceducation. Fromthere,Wolekspentyearsteachingmusicinpublicschools,adulteducationclassesandprivatelessonsinthe stateofNewYork.
Sincemoving26yearsagofrom NewYorktoSouthernDelaware, Wolek,alongwithherhusbandand fellowmusician,Leonard,havebeen membersofvariouslocalmusicalensembles.Immediatelyaftermoving,the duostartedperformingwiththeBack BayStrummers,abanjobandbasedin LongNeck.Theyalsoperformed WorldWarII-eramusiceveryFriday nightfor10yearsinSnowHill,Md., ashalfofthequartetknownasthe WWTunes.
WhenitcomestotheFisarmonica Gigante,Wolekrecalled,“Isaidtomy daughteroneday:I’dliketogoplay thatbigaccordion,”towhichher
CaroleWolek,left,playstheFisarmonicaGigante,or‘GiantAccordion,’atthe MuseuodeFisarmonica,withherdaughter,LenoraGrackin.
daughter,LenoraGrackin,replied, “Mom,whydon’tweplanthattripto Italy?”
For12days,CaroleWolcek,her husband,LeonardWolcek,herdaughter,LenoraGrackin,andherson-inlaw traveledfromthewesternregionto theeasternregionofItaly.Starting withsightseeinginRome,thegroup eventuallymadetheirwaytoCastelfidardo,asmalltownclosetotheAdriaticSea,whichWolekdescribedas“the accordionmeccaoftheworld.”
SpeakingoftheItalianlandscape,
shesaid,“Wetookatrain…andwe gottoseescenerylikeyouwouldn’tsee inanyotherplace.”
Duringhertrip,Wolekvisitedthree differentaccordionfactoriesinthe area,aswellastheMuseodellaFisarmonica(AccordionMuseum),where shegotacloselookintohowthe world’sbestaccordionsaremade. WhenthegroupvisitedtheMuseo deFisarmonica,theymetGiancarlo
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IslandPoliceChiefMichaelMorrissey said,withStoryattemptingtoslowtrafficintheareabydrivingdownthecenterofthehighway.
Atthatpoint,Storysaid,thecar begantravelingontheshoulderof CoastalHighway,andStoryinitiated pursuit.
“Hewasdrivinginandoutoftraffic,”Storysaid.“Itoldtheotherofficers wewerenotpursuingit—itwasjust toodangerous.”
Thedriverthenturnednorthagain atCoastalHighwayandRoute54, Storysaid,eventuallyturningintoaresidential areanearBethanyBeach,where itstruckavehicle.Thedriverandseveralpassengersthenallegedlyleftthe vehicleandwentontothebeach,accordingtoStory.
PoliceofficersfromBethanyBeach, SouthBethanyandOceanView,aswell aslifeguardsfromtheBethanyBeach Patrol,assistedinapprehendingtheindividuals.Theywerebroughttothe OceanViewPoliceDepartmentand processed.AtCoastalPointpresstime onWednesday,detailswerenotavailable onchargesagainstthedriverorothers inthecar.
Thesecondcarchasebeganinthe earlyhoursofMonday,July6,atthe campgroundatDelawareSeashore StatePark,northofBethanyBeach.
‘Hewasdrivinginandout of traffic.Itoldtheother officerswewerenot pursuingit—itwasjust toodangerous.’ —MCpl.ChristopherStory AccordingtoDelawareNaturalResourcesPolice,theincidentbegan around1:45a.m.,whenFenwickIsland policenotifiedthemofavehiclepursuit headingnorthboundonCoastalHighway.
Thedriverwasidentifiedasa13year-oldboywhohadbeencamping withrelativesatthestateparkcampground,neartheIndianRiverInlet.
AccordingtoMorrissey,thejuvenile, fromElkton,Md.,hadallegedlystolena carfromthecampground,andthecar wasidentifiedinOceanCity,Md.,by policethere.NeitherOceanCitynor FenwickIslandpoliceweresuccessfulin pullingthecaroverasitheadednorthboundonCoastalHighway,Morrissey said.
SouthBethanypolicethenpickedup thepursuit,accordingtoMorrissey. Whenthecarreachedtheareaofthe inlet bridge,stop-sticksweredeployed andthedriverallegedly“bailedfromthe
car,”Morrisseysaid.
Afterevadingpolice,thejuvenileallegedlystoleasecondcarfromabayside neighborhoodnearthecampground,accordingtoMorrissey,“andtookoffin that.”Thejuveniletriedtoheadnorth fromtherebuteventuallyabandoned thecar,hesaid.
HewasbroughttotheFenwickIslandPoliceDepartmentonTuesday, July7,forarraignment,accordingtoa DelawareNaturalResourcesreports, and waschargedwith:attemptingto commitvehicularassaultthirddegree, criminallynegligentoperationcausing physicalinjury;disregardingapolice officer’ssignal;theftofamotorvehicle; resistingarrest;drivingwithoutavalid license;recklessdriving90mphor greater;andseveralothertrafficoffenses.
HewasplacedintheStevenson HouseJuvenileDetentionFacilityin Milfordon$4,800securedbail.
“Itwasahellofaweekend,”Morrisseysaidthisweek.“Itcouldhavebeena hugemess,”headded,praisingthework ofhisofficers,aswellastheotherdepartmentswhoresponded.
Morrisseyalsourgedbothresidents andvisitorstolocktheirvehicles.Both vehiclesinvolvedintheweekendthefts wereleftunlocked,withthekeysinthe cars,henoted.
“Lockyourcars,takeyourkeys,and keepeverythingvaluableout-of-sight,” Morrisseysaid.
Fenwickpassesbudgetwithtaxincrease ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
FenwickIsland’staxpayerswillseean increaseintheirpropertytaxbillsnext year,followingthepassageofthe2027fiscal-yearbudget.
TheTown’spropertytaxratewillincreasefrom17centsper$100ofassessed valueto21centsper$100ofassessed value,followingthe6-0voteonFriday, June26.CouncilMemberJacqueline Napolitanowasabsent.
CouncilTreasurerBillRymertoldthe councilthattheresultwillbeanaverage increaseof$180peryearfortaxpayers. Beforetheincrease,taxpayerswerepayingabout$890peryearonaverage,he said.
“Itissomethingthatneedstohappen,”Rymersaid,addingthattheTown
has“helditback”aslongaspossible,but risingcostshavemadetheincreasenecessary.
Rymeralsosaidtheincrease“won’tbe thelastpropertytaxconversationwewill needtohaveinthenextcoupleofyears.
Hecitedlegalcosts—particularlyrelatingtotheTown’songoingbattlewith theACLUovervotingpracticesinvolvingartificialentities—aswellasrising personnelcosts,asthe“driver”fortheincrease.
Theneedtooffercompetitivesalaries foremployeesinboththepolicedepartmentandTownHallhasforcedthe Town’sBudget&FinanceCommitteeto lookforwaystoincreaserevenue,Rymer said.
“Thepolicebudgetisover$1million. Propertytaxesdon’tevencoverthat,”he said.
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Operatingcostshaveincreasedby $650,000inthelastfiveyears,according toRymer.Increasingthetaxratehas beenconsideredforseveralyears,with formertownmanagerTerryTieman makingsucharecommendationin2022, hesaid.
FenwickIsland’slastpropertytaxincreasethatactuallyraiseditsrevenuewas in2002.Therewasanincreasein2018, butitwasrevenue-neutral,Rymersaid.
Thisyear’sbudgetincludesanumber ofadditionsotherthanlegalexpenses, including$150,000forthepotentialhiringofatownmanager.FenwickIsland hasnothadatownmanagersincetheretirementofPatriciaSchuchmantwo yearsago,insteadshiftingday-to-day managementresponsibilitiesamongexistingtownstaff,mostlytoTownClerk ErinEllinger.
Rymerpointedtoadecreaseinreal estatetransfertaxrevenuesascontributingtotheneedtoincreasepropertytaxes. Althoughrecentyearshadseenanincreaseintransfertaxrevenues,thoserates arenowgetting“backtonormal”levels, hesaid.
“Thesellingofoldhousesandbuildingnew hasdecreasedsignificantly,”he added.
Thecouncilalsoheardareportfrom theTown’sInfrastructureCommitteeon planstoproceedwiththeTown’sefforts tomitigatepersistentbaysideflooding.
CommitteeMemberTimLeahytold thecouncilthatStraughanEngineering —theconsultanthiredbytheTownto developaplantohelpalleviatethe flooding—hasrecommended10to12 projectstobedoneoverthenext10 years.
Hesaidhehasbeenworkingwiththe UniversityofDelawareandtheDelaware EmergencyManagementAgencyon procuringgrantsfortheprojects,which couldincluderaisingroadelevations, shoringupstreetends,improving drainageandchangingbulkheadrequirements.
Anybulkheadrequirementchanges requireapprovalbythetowncouncil. AtitsJune26meeting,thecouncil votedtomoveaheadwithplansfortwo “focusareas”forthefirstofthepotential mitigationprojects:WestDagsboro StreetandWestSouthCarolinaStreet. Inotherbusiness,thecouncilapprovedaspecial-eventrequestfrom MCpl.ChristopherStoryoftheFenwick IslandPoliceDepartment.
Storytoldthecouncilthatheisagain workingwithorganizersoftheSenior LeagueSoftballWorldSeries,heldeach yearinRoxana,toholdabeachbonfire forthesoftballplayers,whoattendthe WorldSeriesfromallovertheworld. ThebonfirewillbeheldonAug.2.
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Francenella,thebuilderoftheFisarmonicaGigante,andlearnedthatthe largeaccordionhadbeenbuiltin2001 andtothisdayholdstheworldrecord forthelargestaccordion. Whenthetimecameforhertoplay theGiantAccordion,Woleksteppedup totheleftsidetoplaythekeys,while herdaughtermoveduptotherightside toplaythebuttons.Together,theduo performed,“SantaLucia,”atraditional Italianfolksong. Reflectingonallofherexperiences, Wolekexplainedthatsinceherlifehas been focusedaroundmusic,“Ifigured thatIstartedonanaccordion,soIhave toendonanaccordion.”
Wolekdescribedherwholetripas “wonderful”andsaidsheencourages everybodythatsheknowstogoexperiencethesightsandcultureinItaly.
FreemanandGrimesshowoffnewstage ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
MichelleFreemanandPattiGrimes stoodonthebrand-newstageatthe FreemanArtsPavilionandgaveeach otheranexuberanthigh-fiveearlierthis week,justdaysbeforetheseason’sfirst performancewassettotakeplaceatthe FreemanArtsPavilionnearSelbyville.
Freeman,ownerandCEOofthe CarlM.FreemanCompanies,and Grimes,executivedirectoroftheFreemanArtsFoundation,havebeenpartnersinthedevelopmentofwhatwas originallyknownastheFreemanStage since itsbeginningsin2007.
Thearomaofsawdusthunginthe humidairaswhirringsawscompeted withmusicfromlast-minutesound-systemtestsduringapresspreviewofthe $43millionrebuildonMonday,July6.
Withnewlyconfiguredseating,now slopedtowardthestageforoptimum viewing,thevenuewillseatupto4,000 patrons—2,700inthreesectionsof seatingandabout1,300onalawn abovetheseatingareas.
GrimesandFreemanledthetour, alongwithMarketingManagerAlyson Cunningham.stoppingtoshowcase newfeaturesoftheperformingartscenter.
“Wearesothrilledtobeabletointroducethisre-imaginedvenuethathas beeninexistencefor19years,”Grimes said.
“Thisisaweekcelebratinga20-year journey,”Freemansaid.Referringtothe venueasa“publictrust,”Freemansaid, “Thisisaboutthecommunity,”and sinceopeningin2007,“we’vecontinued toevolve,tobeabletocreateopportunities thatelevatethehumanspirit,”both attheSelbyville-areafacilityandinthe communitythroughavarietyofpartnerships.
Eachyear,morethan50percentof Freemanperformancesarefreeof charge,Grimesadded.
SincetherebrandingasFreeman ArtsPavilionin2021,thefoundation hasreconfiguredits5.3-acrestoimproveviewingandaccessibility,aswell asnowbuildingitsfirstcompletelypermanentstagefacility.
ThefirstFreemanstagewaslocated inwhatisnowcalledtheLowerLawn, whichencompassedlessthananacre, Grimessaid.OncetheCOVID-19 pandemichit,thefoundation’sboardrealizedthat“peoplearenolongergoing tositascrampedastheydid”when DianaRossperformedfor2,700spectatorsin2019.
Duringthepandemic,Grimessaid, Freemanwasoneof12organizationsin thecountryofferingoutdoorperformingarts,using“pods”—circlesonthe grass—tokeepsmallgroupsofpatrons asafedistancefromeachother.
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MichelleFreeman,left,andPattieGrimesleadatourofthenewFreemanArtsPavilionnearSelbyville.
additionallandandapproveda“phased” approachtothevenue’sexpansion,accordingtoGrimes.Eachyearsince 2021,newamenitieshavebeenadded.
Newthisyear,inadditiontothe stage,areavarietyofspotswherepatronscangathertoeat,drink,danceor justtakeinashowfromadifferent angle. OneofthoseisTheGrove,anarea
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oftablesnearwherefoodtruckswillbe parked.Thetableswillbeoutfittedwith umbrellas,andtreeswilladdadditional shade.AnAirstreamtrailernearbywill serveasabar—oneofseveralsuch trailerstoofferrefreshmentsthroughout thevenue.
AnothernewspaceistheBoardwalk, whichorganizersenvisionasaspot wherefamiliescanstrollandenjoytraditionalboardwalk-styleentertainment. Freemansaidhervisionistoincludea
“Zoltar”automatedfortuneteller,ala the boardwalksceneintheclassicmovie “Big.”
Eachsectionofthenewvenuehas ADA-accessibleseatingoptions, Grimessaid.OntheGrandLawn,patronscanbringtheirownblanketsor chairs.Thecontinuationoftheless-expensiveseatingoptionwaspartofthe FreemanFoundation’sgoalofproviding “optionsthatwork”formorepatrons, shesaid.
Thenewstageis43feethigh,40feet deepand80feetwide,andisflankedby twoLEDscreens.Delayedspeakersin
therearmostseatingareaswillensure that thepatronssittingthereexperience thesamelevelofsoundclarityatthe sameratethatthesoundtravelsfrom fronttoback.
“Robo-spots”arenowpermanently mountedinthenewspace,replacingthe formerspotlightsystemthatoperated fromascissor-lift,solightingwillnow berunremotelyfrombehindthestage, muchmoresafelythanfromthelift, Grimessaid.
Thenewstage’sexterioriscladina warmbrownKebonyengineeredwood siding,designedtowithstandweather, rotandheavyuse.Thewarmbrown contrastswithmetaltrimsthroughthe newstructuresacrossthecampus.
Approachingthestage,lookingout overthenewrowsofseats,Grimessaid, “There’sreallynotabadseatinthe house,”owinglargelytothe30-footelevationandslopingofthenewseating areas.
Inadditiontothreelevelsofseating, Freemanpatronsnowhavetheoption ofpurchasingboxseatsfortheseason. Ofthe10boxes,sevenhavealready been sold,Grimessaid.
Grassremainsunderfootintheouter sectionsintheseatingareas,inorderto allowflexibilityinseatingconfigurations,shesaid.Thebackrowofseatsare slightlytaller,sothatpatronscansee overthoseinfrontofthem,andare equippedwithfootreststoaccommodateforthetallerseats.
Permanentrestroomswillbepartof thecontinuingupgrades,Grimessaid, “aswecontinuetofundraise.”Thenew restroomswillbetwostories,allowing patronsonthelawnandinthetopsectionofseatstoenterthesecondfloor andthoseinthelowersectionstoenter throughthefirstfloor.
Small“lilypad”spacesoneitherside willprovidespacesforstandingto watchpartoftheshow“ordanceabit,” Freemansaid.
ShesaidFreemanrepresentatives surveyed“probably100differentvenues acrossthecountry”whiledesigningthe newspaces.“Ourquestiontothemwas alwaysthesame:‘Whatdoyoulove,and whatwouldyoudodifferent?’”
“ We’vetakenourtime,”arrivingat thefinaldesign,Freemansaid.
Grimessaidthelandscapedesignincorporatescoastalgrassesandnative plants,andthatshefeelstheresulting lookis“simplybeautiful.”
Freemanhighlightedtheorganization’semphasison“accessibilityfor everyone”atthevenue.
“Ifyou’reinawheelchair,we’vetried tomakethisvenuecompletelyaccessibletoyou.Ifyouarehearing-impaired, Pattiandthefoundationteamwill makesure thatyoucanenjoythe show.”
CunninghamsaidtheFreemanArts Pavilionisintheprocessofbeingcerti-
Frankfordsolarfarmprojectmightbeback ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Frankfordofficialsannouncedthis weekthatasolarfarmprojectrejected bytheTownmaybebackafterthedevelopersoughtreliefincourt.
TheFrankfordTownCouncilhad previouslyturneddownarequestto buildasolarfarmonlandthatsitsin themiddleoftown,inanareathathad
beenearmarkedinFrankford’sComprehensivePlanin2020asapotentialfuture“towncenter.”
TownCouncilPresidentGregWelch said attheTuesday,July7,towncouncil meetingthat,inJanuaryof2023,the councilhadreceivedarecommendation fromtheTown’sPlanning&Zoning Commissiontodenytheproject,based onthecommission’sassessmentthatthe plansforthefacilitydidnotmatchthe
available.Cunninghamsaidpatrons shouldrequestthatservicefourweeks beforeaperformance.
ComprehensivePlanortheintentof the“neighborhoodbusiness”zoningcategoryinwhichthelandislocated.
InMay2024,thecouncilheldapublichearingontheproposedproject,and Welchsaid,“Therewashardlyanysupportforasolarfarm”fromthepublic expressedduringthemeeting.
Atthetime,JoeShanahan—arepresentativeoftheproject’sdeveloper, RWECleanEnergyLLC,basedin
economy.”
fiedasaKultureCityvenue,which meansitoffersavarietyoftoolsforuse byneurodivergentpatronswhomight havesensitivitiestoloudnoises,enclosedspacesorothersensorychallenges.
“Wehavesound-cancelingheadphones.Wehaveweightedblankets.We havevisualcuecardsifyou’renon-verbal,”alongwithseveralotheritemspatronscanborrowfromtheboxoffice, Cunninghamsaid.Therearealsoquiet spacesavailableforfamilieswhomight needthem,Grimessaid.
About 75percentofthevolunteersat Freemanhavebeentrainedintheuseof theKultureCityprograms,shesaid.
Sign-languageinterpretersarealso
Closedcaptioningcanalsobeprovidedthatappearsonhearing-impaired patrons’phones,Cunninghamsaid.
SingerMatteoBocceliwassetto performonWednesday,July8,toinauguratethenewfacility.
Freemansaidshehasbeenasked whether theboardplannedtobuild“the KennedyCenterofDelmarva,”given thesizeofthenewfacility.Shesaidshe hopestobringthesamequalityperformanceswithamorecasualatmosphere,“whereyoucancomelistento operainyourT-shirt,shortsandflipflops.”
Grimesemphasizedtheimportance ofthevenue’ssuccesstothearea,pointingoutthat“inYear19,wewillhave contributedover$2milliontothelocal
AREA’SLARGEST SELECTIONOFE-BIKES WhenJamesTaylorcomestothe FreemanstageinSeptember,itwillrepresenttheresultsof19yearsofefforts tobringtheentertainertoSelbyville. Grimessaidthat,inend-of-seasonsurveys,patrons“byleapsandbounds”expressedadesiretoseeTayloratthe venue.
Thefactthatheiscomingthisyear, shesaid,makestheopeningofthenew facilityallthemorespecial.
FreemanusedcellistYoYoMaasan exampleofaperformertheyhad workedforyearstobringin.
“YoYoMawasafive-yearconversation,”shesaid,notinghowthatperformancewasputtogether.Latinmusic artistSoniaDeLosSantosandMa workedtogetheronanumberofprojects,andDeLosSantoshadworked withtheFreemanFoundation’spro-
NewYork—saidhewas“disappointed” inthecouncil’sdecision.Theapplicationforsite-planapprovalhadbeen submittedbyDukesFarmLimited Partnerships,inwhichBurtDukesand HalDukesaretheprincipals. Sincethen,thedevelopershavealso appliedforaconditional-usepermitfor a 69-acreparcelnearSelbyville.The
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“It’sallaboutrelationships,”shesaid. Throughthatconnection,the foundationwasabletobringMaand hisSilkRoadEnsembletotheFreemanStage—aneventthatFreeman saidisoneofherfavoritemoments there,alongwith2019performance bytheiconicMotownstarDiana Rossandonebysinger-songwriter BrandiCarlile,whoperformedan acousticshowatFreemaninthe midstofherarenatourwithPink threeyearsago.
This year,inadditiontoTaylorand Bocceli,artistswhowillperformatthe newFreemanfacilityincludeTrombone Shorty,TheWhofoundingmember RogerDaltrey,comedianJohnMulaney, countryartistColeSwindell,folkduo IndigoGirlsandreggaeartistZiggy Marley.
Friendstohostannualbooksale ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Books,ahoy!TheFriendsofMillsboroPublicLibraryarehostingtheir FriendsAnnualBookSalefundraiser, nextWednesdaytoSaturday,July1518.
Thepubliccanchoosefromthousandsofgentlyusedbooks:fiction,nonfiction,children’sbooksandcookbooks, aswellasaudiobooksandDVDs.No membershipisrequiredtoshop.
Thebooksalelocationwillbeatthe Millsboro(Scout)Hutat219W.State Street,nextdoortothelibrary.Shopperscanalsoparkattheballfieldsand (carefully)crossthestreet.
HoursforthesaleareJuly15(4to8 p.m.),July16(9a.m.to2p.m.),July17 (4to8p.m.)andJuly18(9a.m.to2 p.m.).
SaturdayincludestheSpecialEvent BagSaleof$8perbagofbooks,“which peopleseemtolove.…Wedohave peoplethat’llcomeback!They’llcome
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SussexCountyCouncilvoted4-1 againstthatproposalonMay19,citing concernsoverthelossoffarmland.
Thecompanyhadsoughtrelieffrom
onedayand[then]comebackforthe bagsale,”saidco-chairJulieSheehan withalaugh.“Thefirstday,it’sextremelycrowded,”becauseitoffersthe bestselectionofthesale,butthelow pricesbringpeopleallweek.
Pricesaregenerally$2perbook,or $2forfivechildren’sbooks.Tomake shoppingevenmoreconvenient,the volunteersthoroughlysortthebooks.
“Wehavealistofabout75popular authorsthatwesortout,soifyou’re lookingfromGrisham,Patterson…any popularauthor,thosearesorted,”said co-chairJanThompson.“Peoplecome inwiththeirlists,they’relookingfora certainbookinaseriesorcertainauthor.”
That’swhymodernfictionissorted alphabeticallybyauthor.
“Wehavebiographies,Americanhistory,worldhistory,averyniceselection oflarge-print,alovelyassortmentof tabletopbooks,cookbooks,holidays, travels,fantasyandsciencefiction,and wehaveagreatlittlesectiononlocal.…
theFrankforddenialinSussexCounty SuperiorCourt,citingthefactthatthe councilmembersdidnotgivetheirindividualreasonsforvotingagainstthe proposedsolarfarmfollowingthepublichearing. Intheensuingmonths,attorneysfor
Weevenhaveasectiononcommunity cookbooks!”aswellasclassicnovels, vintagebooks,CDsandDVDs,said Sheehan.“There’salotofreallyinterestingbooksthatcomein!”
“Ihavehadanumberofpeoplecome byandindicatethatthisisthebest booksaleinthearea,”saidJaneMahoney,Friendsvicepresident.
Cash,checksandcreditcardsbeaccepted.AllproceedsbenefittheFriends ofMillsboroPublicLibrary,anot-forprofitgroupthatdirectlysupportsthe library.Theirsupportincludesthechildren’ssummerreadingprogram,with freeactivities,literacyandlearningfor children.
“Raisingthemoneyisimportant,but oneofthemaingoalsofthefriendsisto getpeopleintothelibrary.Thereare peoplewhonevercameherebefore,” saidThompson,buttheythenreturnto exploremore.
Learnmoreonlineathttps://millsboro.lib.de.us/friends,oremailFriendsOfMillsboroPL@gmail.com.
theTownandthedeveloperhave“gone backandforth,”Welchsaid.Theresult isthatthepartieshavesettled,withthe Townagreeingtopaythedeveloper $22,000inlieuoftaxesontheproperty.
OnTuesdaynight,CouncilVice PresidentKyleQuillensaidtheTown nowneedstoreviewitsactionsinthe casetomakesureitdoesn’thappen again.
“Theseareordinancesandtown codesthatwereherelongbeforeus,” Quillensaid.Theremainingquestion, hesaid,is“Howdowemakesureit neverhappensagain?Wherewerethe bananapeels?”inthissituation,Quillen wondered.
The bottomline,inthecaseofthe propertyinquestion—whichsits acrossfromtheTownPark—isthat “thefamilywantsittobeafield.We can’tmakethemmakeitatowncenter. It’sadonedeal.”
“Wedidtryfightingit,”Welchsaid, whileadmittingthatthecouncilerred innotgivingtheirreasonsfordenial duringthevote.HesaidtheTown’s legalfees,about$14,000,werepaidfor byitsinsurance.
Ideas “that tiny brick building that used to be town hall.” But Millsboro is looking to divest itself of some unused land — especially when the time might be ripe to capitalize on downtown Main Street charm. And downtown could be a hot commodity, with waterfront access, its regional crossroads location and plenty of potential for businesses or nonprofits.
In the past year, investors have inquired about buying or leasing Town-owned property. So Millsboro is launching a request-for-proposal (RFP) process, which requires developers to send official ideas for each parcel. It allows the Town to hear creative ideas for enhancing the downtown, without hiring a special consultant. The Millsboro Town Council approved the RFP forms on July 6 and set a submission deadline of Dec. 31.
“The Town can choose whether to accept proposals, reject proposals and possibly go it again,” Mayor Bob McKee said in June. “So this is a first blush, seeking ideas and suggestions, and see what these properties are worth to developers.”
“Which doesn’t mean we have to do anything with it, just to get some con-
cepts,” Town Manager Jamie Burk added. “It’s not something that’s going to happen overnight, and not something that’s going to happen in a vacuum. … It’ll all be public conversation.”
Any project would require town council approval. The seven project areas include:
•203 Main Street, currently housing the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce and parking lot (Tax Map ID 13317.13-120.00 and 120.01);
•307 Main Street, the former police station (133-17.13-128.00);
•317 and 327 Main Street, the two empty lots beyond the old station (13317.09-26.00 and 26.02);
•A tiny parcel beyond 327 Main Street, currently housing “Welcome to Millsboro” signs, landscaping and flag pole (133-17.09-25.00);
•211 Railroad Avenue, a small depot and strips of land around the railroad (133-17.13-32.01); and
•A parcel at the intersection of Washington Street, W. Railroad Avenue and Ellis Street, across the street from the new police station (needing a zoning split from 133-17.13-143.00).
(Notably, after a public outcry in June, the council opted not to consider Cupola
Park proposals at this time.)
The Town of Millsboro will accept ideas for purchase, renovation, development and lease.
“I thought the goal of this was to get out of the landowning business,” ventured Councilman Marty Presley, since Millsboro has rented out various buildings over the years, which requires extra paperwork, inspections and negotiation.
“I know a municipality in Ohio that makes a lot of money renting to local business,” including the post office and library, “good-risk governmental agencies … so rental isn’t always necessarily bad,” said Councilwoman Kimberley Kaan. For now, while Councilman Gary Mack agreed that it’s worth considering an ongoing source of income.
However, the Town of Millsboro is currently applying to receive Delaware’s very competitive Downtown Development District designation, which could provide state funding toward privatelyowned downtown revitalization projects.
Town-owned properties would not qualify for state funding.
The Millsboro Town Council has indicated that they prefer ideas that maintain Millsboro’s downtown look. The RFP seeks to “preserve historical or architectural features” where possible. Although the first goal is to receive the highest sale or lease price, the Town will also closely consider the projects’ overall community value, officials said.
For future discussions: Is it time for Millsboro to create design requirements for the downtown? That question came from Councilman Ron Mason, while Councilwoman Mary D’Silva said at least three residents have offered to help Millsboro retain any historical or architectural integrity, such as on an architecture review board. Any zoning changes like that are for future discussion and would require council votes to change the town code.
Contact Millsboro Town Hall for more information and the RFP document.
BOOK SALE Wednesday, July 15, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, July 17, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday only – BAG SALE ($8.00 per provided bag)
PeelnamednewSussexTechDistrictsuperintendent SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted JasonPeelisthenewsuperintendentof theSussexCountyVocationalTechnical SchoolDistrict.
SussexCountyVocationalTechnicalSchoolDistrictannouncedthis weekthehiringofJasonPeelasits nextsuperintendent.Theappointment wasapprovedbytheBoardofEducationattheirJuly1meeting.
Peelbringsmorethantwodecades ofeducationalexperiencetotheposition,withacareerspanningclassroom teaching,schoolleadership,humanresourcesanddistrictadministration.
Hestartedhiseducationalcareeras aSpanishteacherinNorthCarolina, wherehetaughtatboththehigh schoolandcollegelevels.Headvanced intoeducationalleadership,servingin administrativerolesinNorthCarolina beforerelocatingtoDelaware.
Peel’sfirstjobinDelawareeducationwasin2006asanassistantprincipalatSussexCentralHighSchool, beforemakingalateralmovetothe assistantprincipalatSussexTechnical HighSchoolin2008.Duringhis tenureatSussexTech,hewaspromotedtosupervisorofsupportservicesuntilheleftin2012,after acceptingtheprincipalpositionat PolytechHighSchool.In2016,he becamedirectorofsecondaryeducationattheMilfordSchoolDistrict, latermovingtothedirectorofhuman resourcesandschoolclimate.
In2023,PeelreturnedtotheSussexCountyVocationalTechnical SchoolDistrictasdirectorofhuman resourcesandsupportservices.Followingthen-superintendentKevin Carson’sretirementannouncementin April,Peelappliedfortheposition. Followingtheinterviewprocess,Peel wasapprovedforthepositionduring theJulymeetingoftheBoardofEducation.
Peelholdsadoctorateineducation (policyandadministration)fromthe UniversityofDelaware,amaster’sdegreeinschooladministrationfromthe UniversityofNorthCarolinaat ChapelHill,amaster’sdegreein Spanishlanguageandliteraturefrom MiddleburyCollegeandabachelor’s degreefromElonUniversity.
“Iamhonoredfortheopportunity toserveasSuperintendentoftheSussexCountyVocationalTechnical SchoolDistrict,”saidPeel.“Ilookforwardtoworkingalongsideourstudents,staff,families,andcommunity partnerstocontinuepreparingstudentsforsuccessfulfutures.”
Peelwillofficiallytaketheposition onSept.1.
OceanCityseekingstatelegislationtomitigatetakeoverevents ByBethanyHooper
OceanCity,Md.,officialsare workingwithstategovernmentleaderstocreatelegislationthatwould curbillegalanddestructiveactivities surrounding“takeover”events.
InearlyJune,OceanCityMayor RickMeehanpennedalettertoMarylandGov.WesMoore,stateleaders andmembersoftheEasternShore delegationtothestatelegistature,describingtheriseintakeoverevents.
Inrecentyears,thegatherings— organizedbypromotersonsocial mediaplatformssuchasTikTokand Instagram—havebroughtlarge crowdstospecificlocationsthroughoutthestate“withtheintenttodisrupt,intimidate,damagepropertyand createchaosinourcommunities,” Meehansaid.
ForOceanCity,atakeoverevent organizedonlinebroughthundredsof participantstotownforlastyear’sIndependenceDaycelebrations.The weekend,inturn,wasmarredbya boardwalkstampede,largegatherings onstreetsandbeaches,andareported shooting.
Inthedaysthatfollowed,municipalleaderscondemnedthebehaviors associatedwiththeunsanctioned eventsandvowedtostrengthentheir planningandresponsemovingforward.Now,theyarepushingforstate legislationthatwouldgivelocalgovernmentsandlawenforcementagenciesadditionaltoolstoaddressthose eventsbeforetheyescalate.
“It’snotabouteliminatingfree speechortherighttoassembly,but aboutthesesocialmediapromotersor influencesthatarespearheadingthese gatheringsonplatformslikeTikTok andInstagram,”Meehansaidlast week.“Thereisanissue.Thereisa problem.”
Meehansaidthat,overthelast year,hehashadnumerousconversationswithotherelectedofficialsand mayorswhohaveexperiencedsimilar issuesintheirjurisdictions.Hesaid therehavealsobeeninformaldiscussionsatthemayorandcouncillevel aboutholdingtheorganizersaccountable.
“Thisisn’tjustanOceanCityissue. It’sanissuethat’stakingplace statewide,”hesaid.“So,wearelooking tobegintheconversationatthestate level,toseewhatwecando.”
Inhislettertostateleaders,Meehanlikenedthetakeoverstothepopupcarralliesthecityexperiencedin 2020,“onlywithoutthecars.”The events,headded,haveplacedcitizens, visitors,businessownersandlawenforcementofficersatrisk,andhave overwhelmedlocalresources.
“Wecannotcontinuetostandby andalloworganizedlawlessnessto spreadfromcommunitytocommunity withoutconsequences,”hewrote.
Someoftheproposedmeasuresinclude:criminalpenaltiesforthose whoorganizeorpromoteunlawful takeovereventsthatresultinviolence, propertydamage,assaultorpublicdisruption;enhancedpenaltiesforrepeat offendersandthosewhoencourage minorstoparticipateincriminalactivity;theabilityforlawenforcement topursuerestitutionfordamagesor extraordinarypublicsafetycosts;and strongerpartnershipswithsocial mediacompaniestoquicklyremove contentthatpromotesillegalactivity orimminentpublicsafetythreats.
Inresponsetohisletter,Moore arrangedameetingbetweenMeehan,
OceanCityManagerTerryMcGean, DeputyChiefofStafftotheGovernorTravisNelsonandMarylandDepartmentofJuvenileServicesActing SecretaryBetsyFoxTolentino.
“Inmanyoftheseinstances,juvenilesarepulledintotheseactivities,” Meehansaidthisweek,adding,“and theyaretheonesleftbehindwhen thistroublestarts.”
Meehanwasalsoabletomakehis legislativepitchata“SharkTank”stylesessionheldduringarecent MarylandMunicipalLeagueconferenceinOceanCity.There,apanel consistingofMarylandstateDel. MichaelGriffith(R-35A),Del.Jeff Ghrist(R-36)andSen.CherylKagen (D-17)heardthemayor’sargument forwhythelegislationwasneeded.
“Theresponsewasverypositive,”
Meehansaid.“Twolegislatorswere verymuchinfavor,andthethirdsaid shewasinterestedbutneededmore information.”
Movingforward,Meehansaidhe hopesforabilltobepresentedinthe 2027MarylandGeneralAssembly session.
Inthemeantime,hesaidnumerous jurisdictions—includingMontgomeryandPr inceGeorge’scounties, EllicottCityandDenton,forexample —continuetodealwithtakeover events.
“It’sastatewideissue,andit’s somethingweneedtoworktogether toresolve,”hesaid.“Theautomobile billhasbeenhelpful,andIthinkthis isthesametypeofeffortweneedto engagein,totryandaddressthese takeoverevents.”
Millsboro council elects leaders, talks pipes By Laura Walter Staff Reporter
The Millsboro Town Council got down to business on July 6, electing leadership and taking a hard look at which companies they want to hire in the next year.
With a quick slate of unanimous votes, the council elected leadership similar to last year: Council President/Mayor Robert “Bob” McKee, (new) Council Vice President Marty Presley, President Pro Tem Ron O’Neal, Secretary Mary D’Silva and Treasurer Ronald Mason.
The individuals who just completed the 2026 town council election also swore their oaths of office for three-year terms: Gary Mack, Ron O’Neal and Marty Presley. Committees will keep
most of the same council members, and a few vacancies were filled.
McKee recapped successes from the past year. Fire hydrant flushing has been increased to help keep fresh water flowing though residents’ taps. To build a new sewer plant, construction bids could begin by the end of this year. Healthcare options in the town are increasing, as two new pharmacies could open this year, as well as sitework being planned for big TidalHealth and Beebe Healthcare facilities.
For childcare, the YMCA is hosting a summer camp and afterschool program at the former Millsboro Middle School, which was the result of meetings between the non-profit, the school district and the Town.
The police department also obtained
a K-9 unit (drug-sniffing and community-engagement dog); the staff are training on new technology; several more leadership positions were created; and the staff is just one person away from having a full complement of officers. The Town is working on quality of life through committees for downtown development, parks and transportation. For safety, speed limits have been reduced, and four-way stops may be on the rise.
“What has been accomplished this year has been phenomenal, and that’s been a team effort between council and town employees,” all of whom have been very busy, said McKee. There is “a lot on the table. Well done.”
Utility-pipe project off to a frustrating start Millsboro Town Council members said they were disappointed to be encountering change orders already on a road-pipe project. Fortunately for the Town, the USDA-supported project required a $3 million contingency fund to cover unexpected costs, such as this month’s $110,000-plus bill for materials.
Several years ago, when the original project was designed, the engineers spot-checked several sites and estimated a certain length of pipe to cross under roads. Next, in advance of the project, utility work was performed, which can include moving or changing underground infrastructure. Now, Millsboro unexpectedly needs more underground pipes to reach around underground equipment and utility lines.
Change orders can be a typical but frustrating part of major construction projects, as Millsboro also saw during the police department construction.
“I don’t want the residents to think the council isn’t on it. So, hopefully, this
is the majority of it,” said Council Member Ron Mason as the council reluctantly approved the required change orders.
But the design snafu is just one reason why the council has already hired a new project engineer, after ongoing challenges and interactions. KCI Technologies will replace Century Engineering (a Kleinfelder company) as project engineer on Millsboro’s force main and a beneficial reuse (effluent) pipe project. (That is separate from the big sewer treatment plant project planned for the north side of town.) There may be some overlap of services or costs, but Town officials seemed willing to pay.
Both the staff and additional project partners seemed “thankful” that the “combative nature” of the working relationship is nearly over, said Town Manager Jamie Burk. The Town will research whether they have any way to recoup costs.
More projects and events move forward Millsboro’s Independence Day events were an overall success on June 27-28. The Stars & Stripes festival is typically hosted by the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce, but the Town decided to jump onboard and double the celebrations for America 250.
In a matter of months, local officials, volunteers, sponsors and more pulled together a two-part festival that attracted a decent crowd, despite beginning mere minutes after a massive rainstorm. The biggest issue seemed to be weather, which pushed events into Sunday.
Additionally, an independently owned pharmacy can begin sitework, with a unanimous final site plan approval this week for AVP Pharma Inc. at 28524 DuPont Boulevard. After it receives final licensing, the 1,260-squarefoot Sussex Community Pharmacy will open for medical needs: prescriptions, medicine and health equipment, immunizations and pharmacist consultations — not convenience items, such as groceries or home goods.
With almost no discussion, council unanimously approved Beebe Healthcare’s “final improvements plan” for Phase 1 grading, paving, utility lines and more at the new facility on Sheep Pen Road.
Chesapeake Utilities provides natural gas in Millsboro, and the town council unanimously renewed a 20-year franchise agreement. The Town receives a fee based on the volume of gas (a rate determined by the State), which usually brings the Town about five figures in income.
The Millsboro Town Council’s next monthly meeting will be Aug. 3 at 6 p.m.
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The 2026-27 Millsboro Town council features, from left, Councilwoman Kimberley Kaan, President Pro Tem Ron O’Neal, Vice President Marty Presley, Mayor Robert ‘Bob’ McKee, Secretary Mary D’Silva, Treasurer Ron Mason and Councilmember Gary Mack.
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Thestaff ThepowersthatbeattheFreemanArtsPavilionhavebeenout inforcepromotingthefacility’snewlookinadvanceofWednesday night’santicipatedseason-openerfeaturingMatteoBocelli.
Andtheearlyreviewsareimpressive.
The$43millionrebuildfeaturesslopedseatingtomaximize viewingfortheaudience,willseat4,000patronsandoffersanarray ofdifferentareasaroundthefacilityforpeopletogatherandmingle —suchasTheGrove,ashadedareaoftablesnearfoodtrucks,and theBoardwalk,whereorganizersenvisionascenewherefamiliescan strollandenjoytraditionalboardwalk-styleentertainment.Michelle Freeman,theownerandCEOoftheCarl M.FreemanCompanies, saidhervisionistoincludea“Zoltar”automatedfortuneteller,as witnessedintheclassicmovie“Big.”
Wehaveseenplentyofupgradesandupdatesatthefacilityover thepasttwodecades,andithashadnewamenitiesaddedeachyear since2021aspartofthe“phased”approachtobuildingwhatisthere today.WhenFreemanArtsFoundationExecutiveDirectorPatti GrimesandFreemanexchangedhigh-fivesonthestageearlierthis
week,therewasa“missionaccomplished”feeltotheaction.
“Wearesothrilledtobeabletointroducethisre-imaginedvenue thathasbeeninexistencefor19years,”saidGrimes.
Shealsoexplainedthatmorethan50percentofFreemanperformancesarefreeofcharge,andFreemanhighlightedthattheorganizationhasreallyfocusedon“accessibilityforeveryone.”
“Ifyou’reinawheelchair,we’vetriedtomakethisvenuecompletelyaccessibletoyou,”shesaid.“Ifyouarehearing-impaired,Patti andthefoundationteamwillmakesurethatyoucanenjoythe show.”
MarketingManagerAlysonCunninghamsaidthefacilityisin theprocessofbeingcertifiedasaKultureCityvenue—whichmeans itofferstoolsforusebyneurodivergentpatronswhomighthavesensitivitiestoloudnoises,enclosedspacesorothersensorychallenges.
FreemanArtsPavilionofficialshavelongclaimedthattheirgoal istobringtheartstopeoplewhomightnottypicallyhaveaccessto them,andthisfacilitylooksliketheyarewalkingthewalk. Lights,camera,action.Let’sgetthisshowrolling.
Thereisnorestforthewearyinsummer FreemanArtsPavilionreadyforprimetime I’vealwayslikedhowAshWednesdayplaystheperfectcomplementtoFatTuesdayafterMardiGras.
Thereisthisdistinctshiftintheatmosphereandgeneralvibe oftheCrescentCity,asittransitionsfromthebead-flinging, Hurricane-guzzlingscenethatisFatTuesdaytothesomber, quietatmosphereofAshWednesday.Manyrestaurantsandbars closedownfortheday,street-cleanerstakeonthetaskofrestoringsomekindofordertothecityandthatnextweekendisconsideredoneofthequietestoftheyear.
Manypeopleactuallychoosetotarget thatweekendfortheirvacationtoNew Orleans,asitisrelativelyeasytogetaseat atarestaurant,thestreetsarefairlyquiet duringthedayandthereisstillsomefun tobehadatnight.Itremindsmeabitof howmanypeoplechoosetohavetheirvacationsatourlittleoasisbytheseainthe daysandweeksfollowingLaborDay.
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timeofyear.Myfamilylovesgettingbundledupinthewinter andsimplysteppingontothatbeachforalittlebitandsoaking inallofthehealingandhappinessthatitoffers,evenasthewind whipsusintogettingbacktothewarmthofthecarafewminuteslater.It’shonestlyhealing.
WonderingwhereI’mgoingwiththis?Don’tworry.Iam,too. Ijustusuallysitdownandstarttypingthisthingeveryweekand I neverreallyknowwherewe’regoingtogountil... ButIdigress.
IgottothinkingabouttheMardiGrastransitiontoAsh WednesdayaswerecentlyclimbedoutofthemadnessofJuly 4thweekendlocally.OurMondaymorningmeetinghereatthe Pointwasabitofawrapfortheweekend—whatpeopledid withtheirfamilies,whateventswewereabletophysicallygetto forcoverage,stolencarsandpolicechases,insaneheatindexes, andsoonandsoon.That’swhenIbeganreminiscingonatripI oncehadtoNewOrleansandtheintenseshiftinatmosphere thedaythatMardiGrasended.
That’swhatweneedhere,Ithought.Evenjustonedayfor everyonetotakeadeepbreath,seekalittlespiritualconnection andgetrightagainforthecrowds.
Butthat’simpossiblehere,isn’tit?We’readifferentanimal, withagoodchunkofoureconomythatislargelyseasonalbynature.Thatbigpondtooureast?Itisabsolutelystunningandcan offeramentalholiday tothepersonstaringatit,regardlessofthe
Butit’sthesummerthatdrawsthecrowds.It’sthesummer thatgetspeopleintobathingsuits,rentingbeachhomes,hitting localstoresandrestaurants,andgenerallymakingourlittlecommunityoneofthemostsought-aftervacationspotsalongthe EastCoast.Andit’sthesummerthat drawsthefamilies.Noschoolforkids.No schoolforteachers.Timetohitthebeach. Andthere’sprobablynobusiertime thanthislittlewindowwefindourselves intoday.Sure,MemorialDayhaslong beenthoughtofasthestartofthesummer seasonhere,anditis.Withoutadoubt.
Butthateight-ornine-weekspotbetweenJuly4andLabor Day iswheremanyofourbusinessesmakeorbreaktheirrespectiveyears.Theincreaseinlocalpopulationandremarkable scheduleof“shoulder-season”festivalsandeventscancertainly helpinextendingtheseasonabitorkeepingtheproverbial lightsonduringthewinterifthebusinessesstayopenyear-round but,let’sfaceit—there’ssummerbusinessaroundhere,andthen there’severythingelse.
So,nodayofpeaceafterJuly4weekend.Andwekindofhave tobethankfulforthat.NewOrleansisayear-roundhotspot. SamewithNewYorkandWashington,D.C.WintermakesNew YorkaHallmarkcardforChristmasenthusiasts.Fieldtripsto D.C.andtouristsfromeverypartoftheglobemaketheDistrict ayear-roundspot.
Wehavethesummertoshine,andthewintertorestand reset.It’sanadvantageforusinthatthesethingsaremoredefined,andsummer-breakingcollegeandhighschoolstudents canfillthoseincreasedjobswehaveduringthesummerseason It’seasiertoplan,andwesimplyjustworkourheartsoutwhile wecan.
Still...itwouldhavebeennicetotakeabreath,right?
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Readerangryabout area’ssprawl Editor: July6,IhadtotravelfromBethany toLewesfora11:45dentalappointment.Ilefthomeat10:30,anticipating acrushoftrafficleavingtheresortareas.
GuestColumn Letters Iarrivedatthedentistat12:15;normallya35-minutedrivethattookan hourand45minutes.Weallwonder howouronce-ruralcommunitiesbecamesoovercrowdedandwhatcanwe doaboutstoppingit.
Well,I’mprettysureIknowhowit happenedandwhattodoaboutit.
TheSussexCountyCouncilandits tentacles,andcountyschooldistricts lovefillingtheircofferswithtaxdollars. Thatishalftheproblem.Theycan’t seemtosay“no”todevelopmentandthe revenueitgenerates.Theywilldoubletalkustodeathhowitisthatthey don’thavethepowertocontrolsprawl, andwefallfortheirrhetoric. Therestoftheproblemisthatthe StateiscontrolledbytheDemocrat Party,andwekeepelectingRepublicans torepresentus.Republicanshaveno powerinDover,ourCapitolandvery
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Summerprovestobe,well,enlightening ByLeslieMilk SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
ThisisthesummerIrealizedthatI amold.Noeuphemisms.Justold.These arenotmy“goldenyears.”Theonly thinggoldaboutmeismyhair,andthat isindefianceofMotherNature.Nooffense,butIdobelievethatifyourhairis goldentheybringyouflowers,andif yourhairissilvertheybringyouachair.
ThissummerIrealizedthatIneeded myglassestoreadthetattoosonthe boardwalk.Thatthefabriconmy bathingsuitequaledatleastsixofthe suits Isawaroundme.ThatIcouldn’t
getoutofthesandwhenIwassittingin asandchair.Thattheonlyotherpeople standingonlyknee-deepintheocean wereunder6orover60.Thatthe biggestoceanriskItakeisnotbeing sweptoutbyariptide—itisbeinghit squarelyintheanklesbyanout-of-controlBoogieboard.
NowI’mthepersononthebeach undertheumbrella,sittinginafull-size chair,wearingarashguard,ahatand myreadingglasses.Idon’twanttoadd totheskindamageIdidasakid,when gettingatanwasmymajorsummeractivity.
TherearesomanyothersignsthatI
amold:
•Irecognizethemusicbeingplayed attheconcertsinOceanViewandat thebandstandatBethanyBeach.
•IdidnotcarewhenorifTaylor Swiftgotmarried.
•MyfriendsarenamedJohnand Mary,andtheirfriendsarenamedJohn andMary.MostJohnsandMarysare collectingMedicarebenefits.Young peoplehavelastnamesforfirstnames —Addison,MadisonorHarrison. Dogs aretheoneswiththehumanfirst names—themostpopularnamefor maledogsisMax.IwasborninBrooklyn,N.Y.,whennobodywouldever
nametheirchildBrooklyn.
•IamaDemocrat.Iusedtobeon theleft.ManyofmyfriendsareRepublican.Theyusedtobeontheright.Now bothpartieshaveswungsofarinoppositedirectionsthatmyfriendsandIare allinthemiddle.
•Myhandsaremymother’shands.
•Theonlyfour-letterwordIuse routinelyis“sale.”
•Ihavereachedmytechnologylimit. I sawitinmyparents,whonevermasteredtheansweringmachine.Wehada celebrityvoiceonouransweringmachine.Mymothercalledme,heardthe answeringmachinemessage,andcalled thepolicetoreportthatstrangershad invadedmyhouse.ThatiswhereIam now.IcannotVenmo.Idonottakeselfies.Idonotreadbooksonmyphone.I have,onrareoccasions,lefthomewithoutmyphone.Ididnotmissit.
•Iusedtoembarrassmychildren justbybreathing.NowIembarrassboth my childrenandmygrandchildren. HowdoIdothis?Letmecountthe ways.Icommentthatthepocketson mygranddaughter’sjeanshortsare longerthantheshortsthemselves.I orderDietCokeinrestaurantseven thoughIknowIamdrinkingchemicals. Icommentonpeopleatothertables whoarealltextingandnottalkingto eachother.Icomment.Period.
However,Ihavediscoveredthat therearedefiniteadvantagestobeing old.Icanhaveahousenearthebeach andnotfeelobligatedtogothereevery day.IcanboastthatIhavefewerdoctorsthanmanyofmycontemporaries. OnemanIknowhaseverydoctorbuta gynecologist.Icanstoppretendingthat Ihaveasophisticatedpalate.MyfavoritemealisGrottoPizza.Icanadmit thatIwrotethisin18-pointtypeandI worriedaboutcommas.
AndIcanassureyouthatnoartificialintelligencewasusedinwritingthis column.Idon’tknowhowtouseChatGPT.Anymistakesarestrictlymyown.
Leslie MilkistheformerLifestyleeditor ofTheWashingtonianmagazineandauthorof“It’sHerWedding,ButI’llCryIfI WantTo:AsurvivalGuidefortheMother oftheBride.”
littleinfluenceinhowandwherethe Statespendsourmoney.InSussex,we gettheleftovers!
Thesolutionseemsobvious,ifnot toolate.electcountycouncilrepresentativesandschoolboardmemberswho aren’t“goodoleboys”andelectDemocratstoDelawareStategovernmentfrom SussextorepresentusinDover,andour voicewillbeheard.
JeffreyChandross Frankford
Cluboffersthanks forasuccessfulraffle Editor:
TheGFWCSelbyvilleCommunity Clubisagroupofwomencomprisedof allages,backgroundsandinterests,who combinetheirtimeandtalentstoenrich Selbyvilleandthesurroundingcommunities.
OurmajorfundraiserisOldTimer’s Dayrafflebaskets.Thegenerousdonationsprovidedforourrafflebasketsby 30localbusinessesinSelbyvilleand Fenwickhelpedusraiseover$1,800.A bigthank-youtothosebusinesses.We couldn’thavedonethiswithoutyour help.Themoneyraisedwillbeusedto supportlocalstudentsandorganizations.
Alsothankyoutoeveryonewhopurchasedraffleticketstosupportourorganization.
LindaDaly,President GFWCSelbyvilleCommunityClub
Readernothappy withchanges Editor:
Whilewehavetoacceptmodernizationandgrowthinsociety,itgivesme sorrowtoseethechangeinBethany Beach.
Spendingsummerstherewheremy grandfatherandfamilyarefrom,times therewerealwayswonderful.TheHolidayHouse/JimmyPopham,Murrays TopSidewithBillyMurray,Bethany BeachPatrolwithMerrillLynch,Ron Steenandanot-crowdedbeach,tothe placewhereithasbecome,istrulysad. Whenfolksdiscoveragenuinegem, itbecomesovercrowdedandarealmess. Happytorememberthegreatdaysof BB,sadtoseewherethewonderful townhasevolvedto.
BillEvans Bedford,Texas
Hardimanbacks Bethany’sdecision Editor:
Followingrecentweatherreports,I learnedthatanumberofpeoplehave criticizedBethanyBeachofficialsfor cancellingtheTown’sJuly3paradebe-
CoastalPointphotos•Submitted Forthesixthyearinarow,theheatdidnotstoptheSavannahsLanding4thofJulyparadeinOceanView.More than40festivelybedeckedpeopleturnedouttocelebratethecountry’s250thindependenceanniversary.
LedbyanOceanViewPoliceDepartmentcruiseranda bigredfiretruckfromtheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,theparadewoundaroundthewater-and-woods community,includingkidsandotherresidentsonbikes andscooters,dressed-uppets,families,seniors,decorated beachbuggiesandaSegway.
‘This‘oldfashioned-style’IndependenceDayparade showcasesourMayberry-likeneighborhoodfeaturing coastalcottages,whitepicketfences,funneighbors, andagoodtimehadbyall!’organizerssaid.
BRENTWOOD Eva My experiencewith Schell hasbeen magnificent.Iwasso impressedwithhow Schell hasthoughtof everyaspectofbuying anewhomeand o eredassistancewith everything,eventhings Iwouldnothave thought of.Schelldidit allformebeforeIknew Ineededit.
Scantoexploreour modelsandcommunities
causeofseriousheat-relatedrisktoparticipantsandothers.
Thecriticismseemstobebased mostlyonthedisappointmentofthe critics.Theywerelookingforwardto watchingtheparade.Theirdisappointmentissharedbymany,includingthe staffandvolunteersontheTown’sJuly 4thParadeCommittee,whohave workedonplanningandorganizingthe eventsincelastNovember.Therearea lotofpiecestoputtogetherandcoordinate.Theconscientiousworkofthe Townstaffandcommitteeiswhythe annual paradehasbeensosuccessful andsomuchfunovertheyears(except, perhaps,formarchersinuniforms).
Whilethedisappointmentisunderstandable,Iagreewithandsupportthe cancellationdecisionbecauseofthe factsknownonJune30.Theparamount responsibilityofTownofficialsisprotectingpublichealthandsafety.On June30,asreportedintheDelaware NewsJournal,theforecastforJuly3was “dangerouslyhot,”withtheheatindex (howitfeels)around110degrees,anda highriskofheatcramps,heatexhaustionandthepossibilityofheatstroke(a 911emergency).
Themostvulnerableareolderadults, youngchildrenandinfants,pregnant womenandpeoplewithchronicmedicalconditions.Medicaladviceincludes:
drinkplentyofwater(hydrate);avoid strenuousphysicalactivityorlimitto earlymorningorlateafternoon;avoid exposuretothesunbetween11a.m. and4p.m.;canceloptionaloutdooractivities; stayinanair-conditionedlocationorfindanACareatocooldown; andcheckonneighbors,friendsand coworkerstoensuretheirsafety.
Tome,thisinformationwasmore thanenoughtodrivethedecisionto canceltheJuly3parade.Here,I’m thinkingaboutprotectingallthesenior citizens(Ididn’tsay“elderly”)whovolunteertohelpwiththeparade—for example,Rosemary,mywife,partner andactivevolunteer,andtheotherparademarshalswhohavetokeeptheparaderouteandintersectionsclearand theparademoving,includeseniorsin their70sand80s;60isyoungin BethanyBeach.Todotheirjobs,they wouldbeinthesunforovertwohours, sincethereisnoshadealongmuchof theroute.Thesameistrueforthose veteransandotherswhomarchinhot uniforms.
Theparadereportedlyattractssome 30,000to40,000spectators,manyof whomareseniorsandyoungchildren, vulnerablepopulations,althoughthey havetheadvantageofbeingabletosit in theshade,iftheycanfindit,andto leavewhentheywantto.
And,contrarytotheassertionofa residentquotedintheJuly3issueof CoastalPointthattheparadehasnever
beencancelled,ithasbeencancelled fourtimesinthepast12years,allfor goodreasonsrelatedtopublichealth andsafety:in2014(rain);2020and 2021(COVID);andnow2026(dangerousheat).
Allisnotlost,however.Therewere stillplentyofshowsscheduledforthe week, witheveningmovies/performanceseverynightfromJune28 throughJuly4.Andfireworkswere scheduledfollowingthegroupUncaged (ZacBrowntributeband)onJuly4.
WhereIcomeoutonthisisthat cancellation,althoughdisappointing, wasthemostprudentandresponsible decisionunderthecircumstances.We justhadtofindsomethingelsetowatch inair-conditionedcomfort.Maybea FIFAgame.Sorry,FIFAmatchona pitch.OrbaseballwhereIknowwhat’s happening.
Jerr yHardiman BethanyBeach
Reader:Safetyconcern isbeingignored Editor:
Whyisthevitalneedforatraffic lightatWhitesNeckRoadandRoute 26inMillvillebeingignoredbyDelDOTandourlocalpoliticians?
ForthoseofuswholivenorthofAtlanticAvenueintheMillvilleareaand aretravelingeasttowardBethanyBeach andRoute1,thereisonlyonetraffic
light(atOldMillRoadandRoute26) tosafelymakealeftturn.ThecontinuousflowofheavytrafficonAtlanticAvenue inbothdirectionsmakes attemptingaleftturnattheWhites NeckRoadintersectionverydangerous. ConsideralsothatthereisaDollar Generalstoreonthesouthsideof Route26atthisintersection.Atraffic lightshouldhavebeeninstalledthere whenRoute26wasrenovatedabout13 yearsagoandtheDollarGeneralwas builtbut,tomysurprise,itneverwas.
Meanwhile,attheOldMillRoadintersection,whichisadjacenttothe GiantandWeissshoppingcenters,trafficbackswayupduringheavytrafficperiodsinthespring,summerandfall. DuetothenarrownessofOldMill Roadandtherelativelyshortleft-turn lane,driverswhowanttogostraight intotheGiantshoppingcenterare blockedbydriversturningleft,and sometakedrasticsteps,likedrivingoffroadtogetthrough.
Toexacerbatethissituation,anew developmentiscurrentlybeingbuiltand anotherplannedalongOldMillRoad inthisareabetweenWhitesNeckRoad and RailwayRoad.
Inmyopinion,theneedforthistrafficlighthasbeenobviousforseveral years.Whymustwewaitforatragedy tooccurbeforeanobvioussafetyconcernisaddressed?Whyindeed?
CharlesLongo OceanView
FenwickIsland250th July4paradeabighit CoastalPointphotos•KerinMagill Clockwise,fromtopleft:Starsand stripesweretheoutfitthemeoftheday; Paradeparticipantsmakeamulti-generationalnodtoMissLiberty;Afat-tired beachwagonistheclosestthingtoa floatintheinauguralFenwickIsland FourthofJulyParadeonBuntingAvenue;About100marchersheadalong BuntingAvenue;TomandThomasBrennanrockstrawhatsatparade’sfinish line,FenwickIsland’sPollinatorPark.
Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeekNo.10 SaltPondhomeofferscoastallivingwithcomfort,styleandconvenience (Editor’snote:Thisisthe10th inaseriesofpreviewsofthe10 homesthatwillbeondisplayduringthe34thBeach&BayCottage Tour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly12 throughAug.2and,foreightpreselectedhomes,in-persononJuly22 andJuly23.)
Inspiredbyapictureofa coastalcottage,theownersof thishomebeganasearchfora spottobuildinBethanyBeach. TheSaltPond,withitsabundant trees,openspaces,golfcourse andproximitytothebeach,offeredtheperfectsetting.The charmingthree-bedroomhome, completedin2023,wasdesigned withanopenfloorplansurroundingacentralspaceforgathering withfamilyandfriends.
Thewelcomingvibebegins withthefriendlyside-doorentranceintothesunnykitchen, whereacozypatternedwindow seatandboldbluepantrydoor hintattherecurringshadesof blueusedthroughoutthehome, muchofitinspiredbytheircollectionofvibrantartwork.A comfortableseatinggroupbythe fireplaceleadstoalight-filled diningareasetbeneathasoothingblueshiplapcathedralceiling.
Nearby,aspaciousensuiteprimarybedroomincludesaprivate sittingroomwithdirectaccessto aprotectedpatioformorning coffeeandalargeoutdoorarea forcasualentertaining.Anensuiteguestroom,powderroom, laundryroomandmudroom completethelevel.
AdistinctiveChippendalestairwayleadstoagenerousfamilysuite upstairs,withanadditionalbedroom, doublebunkarea,bathroomandplay area,perfectfortheirvisitingkids andgrandkids.Anattachedgarage
toppedbyaworkroomprovides neededstorageandspaceforthe ownertopamperhisvintagesports car.Everyfeatureofthiscomfortable home,fromlayouttodécor,hasbeen designedtoprovidetheeasycoastal
livingthatthehomeownershadenvisionedfortheirfamily.
Thisisoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchase ticketsforthe34thBeach&Bay CottageTour.Thisweek’shomeis
Whattolookfor: ■ Howoriginalartworkinspiredtherecurringuseofcomplimentaryshadesofblue throughoutthehome;
■ Howboldpatternedwallpaperadds charactertosmallspaces;
■ TheChippendalerailingonthestaircase inthemainlivingarea.
oneoftheeighthomesonthe 34thTourthatwillbeavailable forin-persontoursbyholdersof Combotickets.And,likeall10 homesonthe2026Tour,this homewillalsobeavailabletobe seenvirtuallybyholdersofboth ComboandVirtualtickets.
Eachofthe10homeswill featureaprofessionallyproduced videothatwilloffertourpatrons anopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywantfrom anywhereduringthethree-week virtualtourperiod.Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedrone videofootageandtheabilityto viewthetouronanyinternet-enableddevice.
The34thBeach&BayCottageTourisbeingpresentedby LeslieKoppandtheLeslieKopp GroupandthishomeissponsoredbyPlatinumSponsorYoder &Sons.
Comboticketscost$50,and Virtual-onlyticketscost$35. ThenumberofComboticketsis limitedandmaybeusedeither dayofthetour,withasingle entrypermittedtoeachhome.To purchaseticketsorformoreinformation,visittheCottage Tour’swebsiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.TheCottageTouris producedbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Allnetproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.
WhenPatrick,ThomasandJamesO’BrienheardthattheBethanyBeachFourthofJulyParadewascanceledthisyearduetotheheat,theydecidedtorallytheirSaltPond communityandhavetheirownparade.TheturnouttheyhadfortheUnitedStates’250thbirthdaycelebrationincludeddecoratedbikes,familieswithdogs,classiccarsand convertibles,andwalkersdressedinred,whiteandblue.Neighborscheeredthemonandprovidedicepops,candy,colddrinksandsprinklerstocoolofftheparticipants. ‘The paradewassuccessfulandtheperfectwaytostartofftheJuly4thweekend,’saidKarenLongo.‘Everyoneislookingforwardtoanotherparadenextyear!’
Above,TorinCrottyposesforaphotoatthesoccerfieldwhereheinstalledtwonew benchesandreplacedthesoccernet.Topright:Torin,left,andBrendanCrotty,right, playchessatthenewchesstableTorininstalledatHoltsLandingStatePark.
TorinCrottyfinishedhisEagleprojectonApril25,completingenhancementstoHoltsLandingStatePark. Crottyenhancedthesoccerfieldthere
byaddingtwopermanentbenches,replacingthesoccernetsandinstallinga permanentchesstablenearthestage.
Thank You to
at St Martha’s Episcopal Church’s 19th Annual International Student “Welcome to the Community” Picnic toUniversityofRhode IslandDean’sList Our Generous Local Merchants and Business Donors
• 19Dough1
• Al Casapulla’s Pizza & Subs
• Armand’s Bistro & Pizza
• Banks Wines & Spirits
• Bethany Blues
• Bethany Boathouse
• Bethany Diner
• Bethany Surfshop
• Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce
• Bonkey’s Ice Cream & Snoballs
• Candy Kitchen
• CIEE - Council on International Travel Exchange
• Claws Seafood House, Bethany Beach
• CVS - Bethany Beach
• Fisher’s Popcorn
• Five Guys
• Fox’s Pizza
• Grotto Pizza
• InterExchange
• John Robert, Chesapeake Legal Counsel
• Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Missy Nalewaik
• Ledo’s Pizza - Bethany Beach
• Mac’s Catering
• Ocean View Produce
• The Penguin, Bethany
• Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille
• Sketchers
• SoDel/Matt’s Fish CampBethany
• State Farm Insurance, Denise Beam
• VFW Post #7234
• Weis Markets
• Wilgus Associates, Inc.
TheUniversityofRhodeIslandannouncedthisweekthattwolocalstudentshavebeennamedtoitsSpring 2026Dean’sList.Theyinclude: •MeganGlanceyofMillsboro;and •SophieScurciofSelbyville. TobeincludedontheDean’sList, full-timestudentsmusthavecompleted 12ormorecreditsforlettergrades whichareGPAapplicableduringasemesterandachievedatleasta3.30 through3.79gradepointaverage.Parttime studentsqualifywiththeaccumulationof12ormorecreditsforletter gradeswhichareGPAapplicableearningatleasta3.30through3.79grade pointaverage.
Welcome Ambassadors
• Assisting Bicycle Commuters (ABC) Ministry of Mariner’s Church
• Beebe Hospital Community Outreach Nurses
• Bethany Beach Fire Dept. & EMTs
• Bethany Beach Life Guards
• Bethany Beach Police Of cers
• Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce, Seasonal Employee Website
• Coastal Point
• Ocean View Police Of cers
• Paul Duggard, Kites
• WRDE Coast TV
StudentsnamedtotheDean’sList representnearlyallofRhodeIsland’s citiesandtowns,allsixNewEngland states,NewYorkandNewJersey,and manyotherstatesandcountries.
TheUniversityofRhodeIslandwas foundedin1892,andnowenrollsmore than18,000studentsandoffersmore than200degreeprogramsacrossnine schoolsandcolleges.Tolearnmore,visit uri.edu.
Probert,Smyth graduatefromGa.Tech TheGeorgiaInstituteofTechnology presenteddegreesto7,129undergraduateandgraduatestudentsduringtheinstitute’s270thcommencementexercises May7-9atMcCamishPavilion(for Ph.D.andbachelor’sdegrees)and BobbyDoddStadium(formaster’sdegrees).
AmongthegraduateswereZoe ProbertofMillsboroandDestinSmyth ofOceanView.
TheGeorgiaInstituteofTechnology, orGeorgiaTech,offersbusiness,computing,design,engineering,liberalarts and sciencesdegrees,aswellasprofessionaldevelopmentandK-12programs forfosteringsuccessateverystageof life.Itsmorethan56,000undergraduate andgraduatestudentsrepresent54U.S. statesandterritoriesandmorethan146 countries.TheystudyatthemaincampusinAtlanta,atinstructionalsites aroundtheworld,andthroughdistance andonlinelearning.Formoreinformation,visitgatech.edu.
Wow! What a Picnic: Even though the weather was stormy, 46 Students from 16 Countries, enjoyed Food, Gifts, Games and Bike Repairs! A chance to learn funny American words & make lifelong friends!
GeneralAssemblypassedDHA-supportedlegislation Followingtheconclusionofthe 153rdGeneralAssemblyattheendof June,theDelawareHealthcareAssociationcommendedpolicymakersfor championinglegislationthatadvances healthcare“inouruniquelygrowingand agingstate.”
FromJanuarytoJuneofthisyear, DHAparticipatedin120committee hearingsandengagedinnumerousbills impactinghospitalsandhealthcare.A numberofmajorinitiativesthatDHA ultimatelysupportedwerepassedbythe GeneralAssembly:
•Senate Bill213(signedintolawin January)—Compromiselegislationto implementtheDiamondStateHospital CostReviewBoard,requiringhospital financialtransparencyandaccountability;
•SS2forSenateBill1—Supports primarycarewhiletakinganotherstep towardaddressinghealthcareaffordability;
•HS1forHouseBill322(aDHAledbill)—Seekstoprotecthealthcare workers,patients,andfamiliesfromviolenceinhospitalandhealthcaresettings;
•SS 1forSenateBill13—Enhancesaccesstohospitalfinancialassistanceprograms;
•SenateBill313—Aimstoprevent privateequityfromacquiring Delaware’snonprofitacutecarehospi-
Orchestraholding auditionsfornewseason TheSouthernDelawareOrchestra recentlyannouncedauditionsforthe 2026-2027seasonfortheinstruments including: •Violin; •Viola; •Cello; •StringBass; •Harp; •3rdFlute/Piccolo; •2ndOboe; •PrincipalClarinet; •3rdBassoon/Contrabassoon;and •2ndTrombone.
Auditionsforopenpositionswillbe heldonSaturday,July18,atCapeHenlopenHighSchoolinLewes.Applicationsforsubstitutesinallsectionsare alsobeingaccepted.
Formoreinformation,visitSODELOmusic.org/play.ThedeadlineforapplicationsisJuly13.
tals;and
•HouseBill385—Supportsnurse preceptorprogramstostrengthen Delaware’shealthcareworkforce.
“Thiswasaconsequentialsessionfor healthcarepolicyinDelaware,”said BrianFrazee,presidentandCEOofthe DelawareHealthcareAssociation.
“DHAandourhospitalmembersare proudtobeleadingthewayoncollaborativeeffortswithpolicymakersandour FirstStateHealthLeadersAlliance partnerstoaddressourstate’shealthcare challenges.
“WethankGov.Meyerandhisadministration,SenateMajorityLeader BryanTownsend,HouseSpeaker MelissaMinor-Brown,Sen.Marie Pinkney,Sen.SpirosMantzavinos,Rep. MaraGorman,Rep.NnamdiChukwuocha,Rep.KendraJohnson,aswellas
theDelawareDepartmentofHealth& SocialServicesandDepartmentofInsurancefortheirleadershipandcollaborationonseveralmajorhealthcarebills thisyear,”Frazeesaid.“Thesepolicyeffortswillcollectivelystrengthenthe healthcareworkforceandensurehealthcarequality,access,affordability,andequity,especiallyaswebraceformajor federalpolicychanges.
“Delawarehospitalshavesteppedup tosupportlegislationaddressinghealthcareaccessandaffordabilitydespitefacingsignificantheadwinds,”headded. “Lastyear,CongresspassedtheOne BigBeautifulBillAct,whichincluded significantchangestoMedicaidpolicy beginningin2027.Weremaindeeply concernedthatthesecutswillleadto moreDelawareansbecominguninsured, worseninghealthoutcomes,increased
relianceonhospitalemergencydepartments,andadditionalstrainonour healthcareworkforceandhospitals.
“Atthesametime,Delaware’s healthcareneedscontinuetogrowas the fiftholdestandsixthfastestgrowing stateinthecountry,requiringgreater accesstocareandastrongerworkforce tomeetincreasingdemand.Healthcare isataninflectionpoint,andhospitals arebeingaskedtodomorewithlessat boththefederalandstatelevels,”he said.
“Delawarehospitalshavedonetheir partbytakingmeaningfulactiontoimproveaffordabilitywhilecontinuingto providehigh-qualitycaretoeverypatientwhowalksthroughtheirdoors 24/7/365. Welookforwardtoourcontinuedcollaborativeeffortstomakethe FirstStateFirstinHealth.”
SussexTechAdultEducationawardsdegree SussexTechAdultEducation’sGED ceremonywasheldonJune25inthe SussexTechnicalHighSchoolgymnasium.
TheSussexTechAdultEducation Classof2026included41studentswho earnedtheirGED.Theagerangeofthe studentswas16to58.
FiveofthegraduatesstartedasESL (EnglishSecondLanguage)students. Oneofthosefivealsograduatedfromthe SussexTechAdultEducationElectrical Apprenticeshipprogramthisyear.One GED-earnerscoredatthecollegeready levelforallfourtests.
Additionally:
•19graduateswillattendcollege.
•11studentsareenrollinginatrades orapprenticeshipprogramatSussexTech AdultEducation.
•ThreeGED-earnersareenteringthe military.
•Eightgraduateswillcontinuewith theircurrentjob.
“Asasinglemother,Ifacedobstacles whichoftenseemedimpossibletoovercome,likehomelessness,financialdifficultyandemotionalstress,justtonamea fewthings,”said2026GEDearnerKiara Mumford.“AlthoughIattemptedtoreceivemyGEDthroughoutthosedifficult years,Ijustdidn’tevenhavethemental capacity tofinishwhatIstarted.But,at
CoastalPoint•Submitted
SussexTechAdultEducationGEDearnersfromtheJune25ceremonyinclude,fromleft:firstrow,MagdielOrtizRoblero,Brooklynn Cox,AndreaMiron,BernardinaLopez,JoslynnCox,BriBrinkleyandRobertoLopezReyes;secondrow,DavidCharles,MaggieRitter,JuliaPavelko,CandaceFox,KarinaPerez,ZiulinMoreno,SheyllaReevesandBarryBall;thirdrow,JosephOrtiz, MelodyWilson,AlessandraMunoz,LaurenRentz,LeslieHernadezGarcia,KiaraMunfordandAndresMunoz;and,fourthrow, RyanDoughty,AislingCarroll,KatrinaJoseph,JessicaHarvey,JessicaOremandClyfJudsonLucien.
34yearsold,Idecidedtotryagainand signedupfortheGEDprogram.Isigned
upatotalofthreetimesbeforeactually makingittotheorientation.Istandbeforeyoutodayasproofthatitisnevertoo latetoaccomplishyourgoals.”
TheR.RandallRollinsCenterfor MedicalEducationatBeebeHealthcarerecentlycelebratedamajormilestone:thefourmedicalresidentswho joinedBeebethreeyearsagoastheinauguralclassofitsFamilyMedicine ResidencyProgramhavegraduated.
Allfourphysicianswhowerepart oftheinauguralcohorthavecommittedtopracticinglong-termasmembersofBeebe’smedicalstaff.
“Whenwedecidedtolaunchour FamilyMedicineResidency,onegoal wastopositiontheR.RandallRollins CenterforMedicalEducationasa premierdestinationfortop-of-the-line medicaleducationandtraining,with newopportunitiesforphysiciansinterestedinfamilymedicinetolearn,grow andpractice,”saidDr.JoyceRobert, MD,FAAFP,foundingprogramdirectorforBeebe’sFamilyMedicineResidency.
“Asecondandequallyimportant goalwastodrawnewtalentandclinicalexpertiseintoSussexCountyand provideaphenomenaltrainingexperiencethatwouldinspire doctorstostay andbecomepartofTeamBeebe,longterm.Wearesoproudofhowfarwe havecomeinsuchashortamountof time.”
Likemanyhospitalsacrossthe country,representativesnoted,“Beebe isthinkingstrategicallyabouthowto
TheinauguralgraduatingclassoftheFamilyMedicineResidencyatR.Randall Rollins CenterforMedicalEducationincluded,fromleft,Drs.JacobValvis,DO,MonicaJavadian,MD,SophiaPerezDelgado,DO,andHarrisonEckert,DO.
prepareforandmanagethenational physicianshortagethatisimminentin theU.S.andexpectedtoreachcritical levelsbytheyear2036.”
TheFamilyMedicineResidency, alongwithotherresidencyprograms theorganizationrecentlyannounced andplanstolaunchthisyearandnext, aimstoprovideaproactivesolution.
“Theyembednew-to-practice physiciansintoacommunitythatis
thriving,growingandhasademonstratedneedforexpandedaccessto healthcare,”theysaid.“Researchshows thatonaverage,50percentofmedical residentschoosetoremaininthecommunitieswheretheytrain.Thiscreates apowerfulsystemofcontinuityforclinicianswhoareworkingtobuildand growtheirpractices,andforpatients insearchofdoctorstheycantrustto overseetheirmedicalcarethroughout
thecourseoftheirlifetimes.”
“Expandingourphysicianworkforceisessentialtomeetingthegrowinghealthcareneedsofourcommunity andimprovingaccesstocare,”saidDr. DavidA.Tam,MD,CPHE,FACHE, presidentandCEOofBeebeHealthcare.“Afteryearsofmedicalschool andresidencytraining,thesephysicianshavechosentocontinuetheircareersatBeebe,andweareincredibly proudthateverymemberofourinauguralFamilyMedicineResidencyclass hascommittedtocaringforthepeople ofSussexCounty.Theirdecision speakstothestrengthofourresidency program,thededicationofourphysicianfacultyandcareteams,andthe meaningfulrelationshipstheyhave builtwithpatientsoverthepastthree years.Italsohighlightstheimportant rolemedicaleducationplaysin strengtheningaccesstohealthcare. “ WithDelaware’sfirstmedical schoolonthehorizonandBeebe’s growingresidencyprograms,weare helpingcreateapipelineoftalented physicianswhocantrain,practice,and buildtheircareersherewhilemeeting thehealthcareneedsofourcommunity forgenerationstocome.”
FamilyMedicineresidentsseepatientsatBeebePrimaryCareLong
Meyersignsbankingmodernizationpackage Gov.MattMeyerthisweeksigned intolawapackageoflegislationdesignedtomodernizeDelaware’sbanking laws,markingwhatofficialscalled“the state’smostsignificantupdatetoitsfinancialregulatoryframeworkinmore than40yearsandpositioningDelaware toleadthenextgenerationoffinancial innovation.”
SponsoredbystateSen.Spiros MantzavinosandstateRep.BillBush, SenateBills16,18and19update Delaware’sbankingcodetoreflectthe evolvingfinancialservicesindustrywhile establishingstrongconsumerprotections fordigitalassets,virtualcurrencyand stablecoins,officialsnoted.
“Delawaredidn’tbecomethefinancialcapitalofAmericabystandingstill,” saidMeyer.“Morethan40yearsago,our statesetthenationalstandardforbankinginnovation.Today,we’redoingit againbycreatingamodernframework thatwelcomesnewfinancialtechnologies,protectsconsumersandensures Delawareremainsthepremierplaceto innovate,investandsucceedinfinancial services.”
“Todayisanimportantdayfor
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Delaware,asGov.Meyersignsthree billsmodernizingourfinancialsector hereintheFirstState,”saidMantzavinos,chairoftheSenateBanking,Business,Insurance&Technology Committee.“Ourfinancialecosystem continuestoevolvewithnewtechnologies,newpaymentsystems,andnew waysforconsumersandbusinessesto access financialservices.Delawarehas alwaysrecognizedthatthoughtful,responsibleupdatestoourlawshelpensureweremaincompetitivewhile maintainingstrongconsumerprotections.
“I’mproudtohaveworkedwithState BankCommissionerLisaCollisonand heroffice,othermembersofGov. Meyer’sAdministration,andbanking andfintechleaderstodevelopthisslate oflegislationthatnotonlymodernizes Delaware’sbankinglawsbutimplements meaningfulguardrailsforconsumersand companiesalikeinourever-changing digitalworld.”
Thelegislation,officialssaid,“builds onDelaware’slegacyasthenation’spremierfinancialservicesjurisdictionwhile preparingthestatetocompetein
Neck,facilitatingthousandsofadditionalprimarycareappointmentseach yearandincreasingaccesstotimely
emergingsectorsincludingfinancial technology,digitalassetsanddigital payments.”
SenateBill16,theDelawareBanking ModernizationActof2026,updates Delaware’sbankingcodetorecognize digitalassetsandvirtualcurrency,modernizesbankgovernanceandinterstate bankinglaws,andstrengthenstheregulatoryauthorityoftheOfficeofthe StateBankCommissioner.
SenateBill18,theDelawareMoney Transmission&VirtualCurrencyModernizationAct,createsacomprehensive licensingandsupervisoryframeworkfor moneytransmittersandvirtualcurrency businesses.Thelegislationestablishesfinancialsafeguards,licensingstandards andconsumerprotectionrequirements designed toencourageinnovationwhile maintainingstrongregulatoryoversight.
SenateBill19,theDelawarePaymentStablecoinsAct,establishesoneof thenation’sfirststateregulatoryframeworksalignedwiththefederalGENIUS Act(GuaranteeingEssentialsNational InfrastructureinU.S.StablecoinsAct). ThelegislationauthorizesDelawareto charterandsupervisepaymentstable-
coinissuerswhilerequiringone-to-one reservebacking,monthlypublicattestations,anti-money-launderingcomplianceandstrongconsumerprotections.
“Together,thethreemeasuresreinforceDelaware’sreputationasanational leaderinbankingandcorporatelaw whilecreatingaclearregulatoryframeworkforthefinancialtechnologies shapingthefutureofcommerce,”officialssaid.
Thepackageisdesignedtoattract newinvestment,supporthigh-quality jobsandensureDelawareremainscompetitiveasfinancialinstitutionsand technologycompaniesdecidewhereto locateandgrow.Thelegislationpairsinnovationwithstrongregulatory guardrails,ensuringconsumerprotection remainscentraltoDelaware’sapproach, theynoted.
Thegovernorsignedthelegislation duringaceremonyattheCarvelState OfficeBuildingjoinedbyMantzavinos, Collisonandrepresentativesfromthe DelawareBankersAssociation, DelawareCreditUnionAssociation, AmericanFintechCouncil,Barclaysand other financialservicesorganizations.
careforpatientswithawiderangeof medicalissuesandneeds.Residents participateinarangeofspecialtyexperiences,withexposuretoemergency medicine,generalsurgery,obstetrics andgynecology,cardiology,pulmonary, pediatrics,intensivecare,geriatrics, palliative,orthopedics,ear/nose/throat, ophthalmology,urologyandsports medicineservices.
Uponcompletionoftheircomprehensive,multi-yearclinicaltraining program,residentsaredeemedtobe equippedwiththeknowledgeand skillsnecessarytopracticemedicine independently.
“Itisagreathonortoserveas foundingdirectorofthisresidency program,andtohavetheopportunity tocultivatethenextgenerationof skilled,compassionatefamilymedicine physicianswhowillserveSussex County,”saidRobert.“Wearevery proudofourgraduatesandare thrilled thatwewillbeabletowitnessandbe partoftheirjourneys,astheycontinue togrowasoutstandingphysicians.”
TolearnmoreaboutBeebe’sGraduateMedicalEducationprograms, visit https://www.beebehealthcare.org/medi cal-education/graduate.
Women’sclubsupportsBoys&GirlsClubofOakOrchardRiverdale TheGFWCWomen’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)donatedhundreds ofwaterbottles,dozensofbottlesof sunscreen,icepopsandbeachtowelsto theBoys&GirlsClubofOakOrchard Riverdale.
Theitemswillbenefitthekidswho participateintheirsummeractivities, suchasswimming,fieldtripsandoutsideplayatthefacility.
TheWCIRisanon-profitorganizationcommittedtocharitable,educationalandcivicpurposes,dedicatedto servingthecommunitiesinandaround the IndianRiver.Theclubmeetsonthe secondMondayofeachmonth(SeptemberthroughJune)at10a.m.atthe IndianRiverYachtClubinMillsboro. Tolearnmoreabouttheclub,email thematgfwc.wcir@gmail.com.
CoastalPoint•Submitted JackieRiemenschneider,MargieTwardowski,ShelbyWeileppandLindaKutay oftheWCIRgatherwithstaffandchildrenfromtheBoys&GirlsClub.
Gov.MattMeyeronTuesday,July 7,exercisedhisconstitutionallineitemvetoauthoritytoremovethe$35 millionappropriationfortheproposed LegislativeHallexpansionproject fromHouseBill500,theFiscalYear 2027BondandCapitalImprovements Act.
Thegovernorreturnedthebond billtotheGeneralAssemblywithhis objections.Inhisvetostatement, Meyernotedthatthe$35millionappropriationrepresentsonlytheinitial fundingforaprojectexpectedtocost atleast$116million.Hesaidthat, whileimprovementstoLegislative Hall’ssecurity,accessibilityandpublic participationareimportant,those needscanbeaddressedatalowercost whileallowingthestatetofocuson higherpriorities.
“EverywhereIgo,Delawareanstell methesamething:lifecoststoo much,”saidMeyer.“Atatimewhen familiesarestrugglingtoaffordhousing,healthcareandenergybills,Ican’t justifyspending$116millionona LegislativeHallexpansion.Affordabilitydemandsaccountability,and accountabilitydemandsthatweput taxpayersfirst.Affordabilitystarts withsettingtherightpriorities.”
Thevetoappliesonlytothe$35 millionappropriationfortheLegislativeHallexpansionproject.TheremainderofHouseBill500,which fundsschools,affordablehousing, transportation,cleanwaterinfrastructure,parks,libraries,agricultureand otherstatewidecapitalpriorities,remainsintact.
Thegovernorpointedtocontinued affordabilitychallengesfacing Delawarefamiliesandarguedthat unmetneeds,includingschoolconstruction,housingandcommunityinvestments,shouldtakeprecedence overexpandinggovernmentoffice space.
Healsocitedconcernsraisedby lawmakers,governmenttransparency advocatesandmembersofthepublic regardingboththeproject’scostand theprocessbywhichtheappropriationwasaddedtothebondbill.
InhismessagetotheGeneralAssembly,MeyersaidDelaware’slineitemvetoauthorityexiststoallow governorstoremoveindividualappropriationsthatdonotservethepublic interestwhilepreservingtheremainderofimportantlegislation.
HeurgedtheGeneralAssemblyto workwithhimandhisadministration tofindotherusesforthemoney,notingthatwhenDelawareansareforced tomaketoughchoices,government leadersshouldtoo.
CoastalPoint•Submitted PhysicianAssociateBriannaBrancato,center,cutstheribbonatBeebeHealthcare’snewgastroenterologyclinicattheCreeksidePlazashoppingcenterinMillvilleon Thursday,June25.
BeebeHealthcarereopensgastroenterologyofficeinMillville
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
BeebeHealthcare’snewlyreopened gastroenterologyofficeinMillvilleaims toprovidemuchmoreavailabilityfor servicesforresidentssouthoftheIndianRiverInlet.
“It’sabeautifulspace,”saidDr.John Powell,physician-in-chiefforBeebe Healthcare,ataribbon-cuttingatthe facilityinCreeksidePlazaonThursday, June25.
Theoffice,whichwillbeoverseenby physicianassociateBriannaBrancato, includesthreetreatmentrooms.
NancyMoyer,whoisthemanagerof thepractice,saiditoffershoursof MondaysthroughThursdays,7:30a.m. to4p.m.MoyerpraisedBrancato’sskills inthefield,saying,“She’snotafraidto
takeonacomplicatedpatient.”
“She’ssopersonableandknowledgeable,”Powellsaid.
Asaphysicianassociate,Brancatois licensedandnationallycertifiedasaclinician.Physicianassociateisanewer titleformedicalprofessionalsformerly knownasphysicianassistants.
Brancatotreatsadultpatientsdiagnosedwithawiderangeofacuteand chronicgastrointestinalissues.Asa physicianassociate,shecanconductpatientexaminations,takemedicalhistories,diagnoseandtreatillnesses,manage treatmentplans,ordertestsandprescribemedications.
Brancatoearnedhermaster’sdegree inphysicianassociatestudiesfromSlipperyRockUniversity.Whilepursuing thatdegree,shehadtheopportunityto gainexposuretomanyareasofmedi-
cine,withclinicalrotationsacross10 subspecialties.Beforethat,Brancato completedabachelor’sdegreeinbiologicalstudiesatShippensburgUniversity.
BeforejoiningBeebe,sheworkedas aphysicianassociatefocusedongastroenterologycareatU.S.Digestive Health(formerlyknownasEssential HealthcareGroup).
BeebeHealthcarePresidentand CEODr.DavidTam,onhandforthe ribbon-cuttingceremony,saidtheexpandedgastroenterologypracticein Millvilleis“acriticalelementinpreventingillness.”Diagnosingandtreating“coloncancerandothertypesof intestinaldiseasearecritical,especially intheolderpopulation,”Tamsaid.
“Wewanttokeepthosepatientsout ofthehospital,”hesaid.“Ithinkit’sreallyimportanttohavethataccess.”
Havinganofficeclosertothem, ratherthanthemhavingtodriveto Lewestoseeaspecialist,canmakea differenceinthesuccessofapatient’s treatment,hesaid.
Thepracticealsofocuseson“gut health,andmakingsurethatpeopleare eatingright,”whichisespeciallyimportantforpatientswithlong-termillnesses,whohavesometimesbeenon medicationssuchasantibioticsforso long“thattheirgutsaren’tfunctional,” Tamsaid.
Thenewofficeprovidesacrucial pieceofahealthcarepuzzle,whichis healingthepatientandconnecting themwithneededservices,Tamsaid. SincerollingouttheonlineportalMyChartlastNovember,Tamsaid,patient informationissharedseamlesslybetweenhealthcarefacilities.
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DEtoDublinPenPals— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary, KentCountyLibraryandFingalCountyLibrariesinIreland,ages18-pluscansign upforanIrishpenpal!Correspondenceis bywrittenletter.Wehandlealltheinternationalpostage—youbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Pickuparegistrationformatthelibraryoronlineat https://southcoastal.lib.de.ussoon!RegistrationendsJuly15,2026.Hostedbythe South CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930,302-858-5518
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LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostLiveMeadowMusicwith theAcornWhiskeyBandfrom6to8p.m. Thisisfreewithadmission.
LaRedHealthCenter’sMobileHealth Unit— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarywill hostLaRedHealthCenter’sMobileHealt h Unitfrom10a.m.to3p.m.,providing communitymemberswithaccesstofree basichealthscreenings.Availableservices willincludeweight,height,andBMImeasurements;visualacuityscreenings;blood glucoseandbloodpressuretesting;and urinalysis.Learnmorehttps://www.laredhealthcenter.org/.
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ItalianJ-1studentstreatedtofriedchickenandhotdogpicnicdinner AgroupofItalianuniversitystudents workingthissummerinOceanCity, Md.,onJ-1visaswerewelcomedtothe UnitedStatesbytheOceanCityLodge oftheSons&DaughtersofItalywitha typicalAmericanfriedchickenandhotdogsummerpicnicdinner.
The10student-workersalsoreceived giftbagsfilledwithsnacksanduseful everydayitemsand,tomarktheU.S. 250thanniversary,aleather-boundcopy oftheDeclarationofIndependenceand Constitutiondonatedbylodgemember Jean Delcher.
Thedinnerisanannualeventheld inJunebythelocalfraternalorganizationforItalianJ-1students.Another20 studentswillbearrivingtoworkthis summerinvariousOceanCityhotels, restaurantsandamusementparks.Two ofthefirst10wererafflewinnersoftwo bicyclesdonatedtothelodgethatwill helpthemgettoworkandbackforthe summer.
Weeksbeforetheyarrived,lodge membersJanetAckerson,RoseMadden,NeysaSylvestri,DonnaandDonna Potenzawerefillingtotebagsdonated byamember,withgiftsincludingsuntanlotion,toiletries,candyandsnacks. AlsoprovidedwereinformationbookletsfromtheOceanCityChamberof Commercetohelpfamiliarizethestudent-workerswiththearea.
CoastalPointphotos•Submitted Above,J-1Studentsreceivetotebags frommembersoftheO.C.Sons& DaughtersofItaly.Right,Astudentfrom Italy decidestopassonthebakedbeans offeredwiththefriedchicken,hotdogs andmac-and-cheese.
ContinuingEvents Clubs/Organizations MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andliveinSussexCounty,arewelcometojointomeet theirfellowveteransandconsiderjoining theorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Formoreinformation,call (571)332-8263.
Int heGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.o rgorhistoriclewes.org.
VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.
Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCrippleCreek
CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughou tSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.
LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBear TrapDunes.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussexcounty area.Formoreinformation,visitthemon Facebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgor byphoneat(301)543-0329.
RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.
LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits 90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother
charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,c amaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.
BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.
WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritingi nafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.
LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion AuxiliaryUnit24meetsthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.
Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitie sinandaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIR raisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocal charities,educationprojects,veterans, women’sempowermentandtheenvironment.Italsoprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderie amongstitsmembers.Tolearnmore,contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.
770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.
PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2to4p.m.Formoreinformation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.
LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarvaLeathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation,meets thefirstWednesdayofeachmonthat5:30 p.m.attheResidenceInnat300Seabay LaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’thaveto beaveterantojoin—justapatriotintereste dinsupportingtheirmissionofservice toveteransandworthycharitiesonthe easternshoresofMaryland,Delawareand Virginia.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthfromSeptemberthroughMay.The clubmeetsattheSelbyvilleHistoricalSocietylocatedat11S.MainSt.,inSelbyville. Meetingsbeginat1p.m.,withsocialtime from12:30to1p.m.Formoreinformation, visitselbyville communityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
Drop-Ins SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesda yofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.
IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallin RehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516)
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimeit’sopentoworkon jigsawpuzzles,playcheck ersorcolor.This isfree,andallmaterialsareprovided. BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.
TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and
everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.
LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryho stsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza:(302) 854-9262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirea loveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram—
TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth ,from 2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forthewinner-take-allprize.Theeventis formembersandguestsonly.Youmustbe 18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchen alsoserve sfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit 501(c)charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Opentomembers andguests.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembers andguests.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySa turday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembersandguests.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.
ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdays,Fridaysand Saturdays,weatherpermitting,from10 a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavealargeselecti on ofgifts,holidayitems,clothing,household wares,toys,books,jewelryandmoreto benefitthechurch’sprojects.Donationsof
itemsareacceptedeachdaytheyareopen. TheThriftShopislocatedat111Hazzard StreetinDagsboro.Allproceedsbenefit BethelMethodistChurchofDagsboro.For moreinformation,call(302)519-2984.
CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andBingosta rtsat6:30p.m.Food isavailablefromthekitchenbeforeBingo startsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call(443)605-5028.
All-You-Can-EatBreakfast— VFWPost 7234inOceanViewishostingitspopular all-you-can-eatbreakfasteverySunday from8a.m.tonoon.Thecostis$15for adults,andhalfpriceforchildrenunder12. Thisisopentothepublic,andthereare alsodrinkspecialsonbloodyMarysandmimosas.
FeedMySheep— TheFeedMySheepCafé isopenonTu esdaysfrom11:30a.m.to1 p.m.intheHopeCenteratMarinersGlobal MethodistChurch.Lovedonationsareappreciated.
Politics DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisi s asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.
Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp .com.
DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstTuesdayofeverymonthat5p.m. Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakers andmeetinglocations,visitdeldems38.org oremailthematDeldems38@gmail.com.
SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguests peakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop
DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonth.Socialhours beginat5p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6 p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitrd4deldems.org.
RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secon dfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner, andthemeetingstartsat5:30p.m.The costis$40.RSVPbythe15thofeach monthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganization educates,informsandcreatesfellowship
Kids Yoga Ages 3-12 11am Fridays
Intro to Sound Vibration July 11
SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER12TH
Crossword OPPOSITE DAY Will Nediger & Beth Rubin
Inclusiveswim campexpands toSussexCounty TheiCanSwimCamp—aweek-long swimprogramforindividualsofallabilities —returnstoDelawareforanotheryearin 2026,servingtheSussexCountycommunityforthefirsttime.
InpartnershipwithiCanShine—an internationalnonprofitthatteachesindividualswithdisabilitiestoindependently swim,danceandbike—theDownSyndromeAssociationofDelaware(DSADE) planstoaddanadditionalweekofiCan Swimtoitssummerschedule.
PartiallyfundedbyStepintoSwim, whichprovidesfreeandlow-costswimlessonsacrossthecountrytothosewhocannotaffordit,theDSADEwillhostiCan SwimCampinWilmingtononJuly20-24 andinSeafordonAug.10-14.
Thecampcostsaheavilysubsidized totalof$150forparticipants,whoattend campforaboutanhouradayandreceive individualizedattentionfromvolunteers andinstructorsinasmallgroupsetting, with60percentoffamiliesparticipatingin theDSADE’sno-questions-askedscholarshipprogram,whichcoverstheentirecost ofthecamp.
“Ithoughtbasicskillsweretaughtina completelynon-threateningway,withlots ofpatience,support,andnopressuretodo thethingsthekidsweren’tcomfortable [with]orreadytodo,”saidMaryLowe, whosegranddaughterEmilyattendedthe campin2025.
Whiletheclassisledbycertifiedswim instructorsfromtheiCanShineorganization,volunteersareconsideredcrucialto theabilityoftheprogramtosurviveandto equipswimmerswithlife-savingskills. Volunteersarepairedwithswimmersina one-to-oneratio.Volunteerregistrationremainsopentopeople15orolder.However,youngerteensarewelcometo volunteerwithadultsupervision,andno teachingorvolunteerexperienceisnecessaryforapplicants.
Individualswithintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilitiesacrossages,from3year-oldstoadults,learnvaluablewater safetyskillsatthecamp.
“OnDay1ofiCanSwimCamp,many teary-eyedswimmersdon’treleasetheir gripsfromtheedgesofthepoolfortheentiretyoftheirswimlessons,”organizers noted.“OnDay5,theyconfidentlysplash, swim,makebubbles”orachievetheirversionofsuccessinthewater.
BeforeEmilyattendediCanSwim Camp,saidLowe,“Iwouldtellpeoplethat Emilywasachildwholovedthepoolbut wouldn’tgetoffthestepsleadingintothe water.Duringtheweek,shedidnotfear thepoolandtriedtodowhatwasbeing presented,evenifshewasn’talwayssuccessful.Thenexttimeshehadanopportunitytobeinapool,shetriedsomeofher skillswithoutbeingpromptedandwas prettygoodwiththeonesshehadsuccess withatcamp.”
BethanyBeachFarmers’Marketcelebrates20years TheBethanyBeachFarmers’Market commemorated20yearsinbusiness witharibbon-cuttingcelebrationon Sunday,June28,inpartnershipwiththe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce.
Themarketwasestablishedbycommunitymembersin2007,“aimingto createanauthenticconnectionbetween Bethany’sresidentsandvisitorsandthe peoplewhogrowthefoodtheyeat. Builtuponthisgoal,theBethanyBeach
Farmers’Marketproudlyfeatureslocal vendorswhoonlysellproductsthey groworproduce,”Chamberrepresentativessaid.
TheBethanyBeachFarmers’Market isopeneverySundaythroughSept.6,
from8a.m.tonoon,intheBethany BeachPNCBankparkinglot.Formore information,visitbethanybeachfarmersmarket.com.
withlike-mindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visitscrwc.netoremailthemat info@scrwc.net.
RepublicansMeet— The41stDistrictRepublicansmeetthethirdMondayofthe monthattheMillsboropolicestationat 6:30p.m.Thesemeetingsareopentoall Republicans.
Fitness/Health/Dance TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to 9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch03@gmail.comformore detailsontheseclasses.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat4:30p.m.on WednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairs inthechurchbuilding,withHeatherMur-
phy.YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat 9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedropinfeeforyogais$10.Classesareopen tothecommunityandallarewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelC hurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisan$8drop-in fee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
LineDancing— Ca peHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.
Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.
ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.
GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane. Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchin DagsboroishostingfreeTai-Chiclasseson TuesdaysandThursdaysfrom10to11a.m. Thisisopentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas “easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.For moreinformation,call(302)519-2984.
a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.
Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.
SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. and Fridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.
LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.
ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.onTuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.
ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.
TOPSMeeting— TakeOffPoundsSensibly (TOPS) meetseveryTuesdayat9:15a.m.at OakOrchardCommunityChurch,32615Oak OrchardRd.Formoreinformation,call(610) 724-8657.
Hobby/Craft StrokeSupport— A strokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,but walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)440-4866.
Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe Ocean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.
NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorecha pter@needlepoint.or g.
Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.
Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.
YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal Church ishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30 a.m.
BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,canattendbreakfastatthe FrankfordDineronThursdaysat8a.m. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand mak eanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For
MERRsunsetdolphinfundraisertoursset Supporterscanspendanevening withtheMERRstrandingteamon Sunday,July19,at7p.m.orSunday, Aug.9,at6:30p.m.aboardtheCape WaterToursboattheSecondNatureas itsetsouttotheDelawareBayinsearch ofdolphinsandotherwildlife.Photo opportunitiesabound,sopassengersare beingencouragedtobringcamerasand binoculars.
Ticketscost$65andincludehors d’oeuvres,wine,beerandrefreshments forthefestivefundraiser.Boardingbegins30minutespriortodeparture,and the boatwilldepartfromtheCapeMay LewesFerryterminaldocksfora90-
minutetour.
Ticketbuyersshouldbesuretoselect theticketsforthespecifictriptheywish toboard(July19at7p.m.orAug.9at 6:30p.m.).Thecruisesselloutquickly, sothosewhoareinterestedshouldorder ticketsassoonaspossible.
Proceedsraisedfromtheeventgoto theyear-roundeffortsofthenon-profit organization,whichservesastheonly responseandrescueorganizationfor marinemammalsandseaturtlesstrandinginDelaware.Carefortheseanimals includesfoodandcare,veterinarytreatment,transportationandsupplies.
Fillinthegridsothateveryrow,everycolumnandevery 3x3 gridcontainsthedigits1through9.Thatmeansthat no numberisrepeatedinanyrow,columnorbox.
July20th.Artworkisalsobeingjudgedby localprofessionalartistsforprizes.Allwinnerswillbeannouncedat6p.m.onJuly 22.Can'tmakeitinbeforeJuly20?No worries—artworkwillremainondisplay atthelibrarythroughAug.8.Prizesare generouslyprovidedbytheFriendsofthe
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moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.
BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.Books areavailableforpickupeachmonthat thelibrary.
OpenArtforAdults— TheGeorgetownli-
SouthCoastalLibrary(FOSCL.)Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518
July11 Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,
braryishostingOpenArtforAdultson Thursdays,from1:30to3:30p.m.Bring yourcreativityandyourowna rtsupplies, whetheritisoilpastels,watercolor,clay, penandpaper—allmediumswelcome. Thisisanopenevent,andachanceto meetotherartists.Noexperienceisnecessary.Thelibrarywillnotbeabletoprovidesupplies,sobringyourown.Thisis opentoadultsonly.
Music MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga
beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518
AnEveningofMusic— TempleBatYamis hostingsinger/songwriterandCantorial soloistAmberIkeman for“Oy,Mama!”at7 p.m.IkemanispresentingclassicYiddish folksongs,originalpiecesinEnglishand
MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.
Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSw eetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callElissaat(410)641-8050, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.
heartfeltstoriesaboutthewomeninher family—whomayremindyouofthose youlove,Jewishornot,accordingtoorganizers.Thecostis$18formembers, and$20forguests.TheQRcodetopurchaseticketscanbefoundontheirwebsiteattemplebatyam-oc.org. WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome
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Museums/Displays RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36 668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicon Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.They arenotopentothepubliconthesecond Wednesdayofthemonth,asthatistheir monthlymembersmeeting.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
THE SHOPS AT HENEGHAN’S RUN Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1 p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interestedgroups of10-15maycall(302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingis availableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formore information,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”
NanticokeIndianM useum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.
HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdaysthrough Aug.25from10a.m.to1p.m.orbyappointmentanytimebycalling(302)5938814.Docentsarepresenttoexplainthe historyofOceanViewandthecoastaltowns.
Faith CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudyWednesdaymorningsfrom 10a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation, andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBe thelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.
BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.Theyareonsummerbreak,but willresumeAug.6.
WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com. MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchin Selbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.
TheRehobothSummerChildren’sTheatre’s 2026OutreachTour willbringtheclassic storyof“TheJungle Book”tocommunities throughoutLower Delawareandbeyond thissummer.Familyaudienceswillhave17opportunitiestoenjoya freeperformanceofthis tellingofRudyard Kipling’sfancifultales ofIndia.“TheJungle Book”hitstheroadon Tuesday,July14,with performancescontinuingthroughAug.14.
“TheJungleBook” tellsofayoungboylost inadenseIndianjungle. Thekindlyoldwolf, Akela,andthesteadfast bear,Baloo,findhim andvowtoprotect Mowgli,the“mancub,” fromthetiger,Shere Khan.Addingtothe funareTabaquithe Hyena,Bandarthe Monkey,KaatheSnake andBagheerathePanther.Through aseriesofadventuresandmisadven-
Mowgli(BeckyFleckner),right,sharesbreakfastwithBandartheMonkey(JedKrivisky),left.
tures,Mowglifinallyreturnstothe village,treasuringthelessonshehas learnedinthejungle.
The45-minuteshowisperformedentirelybythetwoRSCT residentactorsof2026,Becky FlecknerandJedKrivisky.
“BeckyandJeddrawontheir skill,energyandmarveloussenseof humortoplayallthecharactersand bringthestorytolife.Lightningquickcostumechangesandnon-stop actionarethehallmarksofthisfamily-favoriteshow,”representatives said.
“TheJungleBook”isscheduled for:Tuesday,July14,10:30a.m.,
MiltonLibraryand2 p.m.,RehobothBeach Library(performanceat RehobothConvention Center);Wednesday, July15,10:30a.m., GreenwoodLibraryand 1p.m.,BridgevilleLibrary;Saturday,July18, 10a.m.,FreemanArts PavilionnearSelbyville; Wednesday,July22, 10:30a.m.,DelmarLibrary,and2:30p.m., MillsboroLibrary; Thursday,July23,10:30 a.m.,LewesLibrary; Friday,July24,11a.m., SelbyvilleLibrary; Monday,July27,2p.m., WicomicoLibrary,Salisbury,Md.;Wednesday, July29,10:30a.m., GeorgetownLibrary, and2p.m.,Frankford Library;Friday,July31, 10a.m.,KentCounty Library,Camden;Saturday,Aug.1,11a.m., DuckCreekRegional Library,Dover; Wednesday,Aug.12, 10:30a.m.,SouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach;Thursday,Aug.13, 6:30p.m.,CanalFrontPark,Lewes; Friday,Aug.14,11Corbit-Calloway Library,Odessa.
Alltheshowsarefreeandopento thepublic.However,somelocations mayrequireregistrationoradvance tickets.Familiesshouldcheckahead beforeattending.Acompleteschedulecanbefoundonlineatwww.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.More informationisavailableat(302) 227-6766.
WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m.This isfreewithadmission.
Coffee,Tea&Travelin’Harmony— The DelmarvaChorusispresentingCoffee, Tea&HarmonyattheOceanPines(Md.) CommunityCenterat7p.m.Theyarerequestinga$15donation,andtherewill befreecoffee,teaandhomemade desserts,beverages,doorprizes,a50/50 andraffles.Forinformationortickets, callBarbat(814)421-3437orElaineat (410)703-1262.
TeenDIYClayDiffusers— Unearthyour innerartist at11a.m.withFrankford PublicLibrary’s DIYair-dryclaydiffuser craftintendedforteensandtweens! Hangitonyourrearviewmirror,inyour bathroom,orstrapittoyourbagand enjoytheessentialoilaroma!Allmaterialsareprovided.Spotsarelimited,so registrationisrequired.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July12 IRVFCAuxiliaryFundraiser— TheIndian RiverVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliaryis holdinganall-you-can-eatbuffetbreakfast andbakesalefrom7:30to11a.m.The costis$14foradults,$7forages6-12 andfreeforthose5andyounger.ThisbenefitstheAuxiliary.
July13 Ran’DShineMagicShow— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.attheEvansPark CommunityCenterforafree,magical,allagesperformancewithRan'DShine!Enjoy anafternoonofmind-blowingillusions, comedy,audienceparticipation,andfa mily-friendlyfunthatwillamazekidsand adultsalike.Location:EvansPark32517 DukesDr.,Millville,DE19967Sponsored bytheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
LittleSproutsStorytime— Delaware BotanicGardensishostingLittleSprouts Storytimeforchildren3-6from10to 10:45a.m.Childmustbeaccompaniedby anadult,anditisfreewithanadultadmission.
GardenYoga— DelawareBotanicGardens ishostingGardenYogafrom5:3 0to6:30 p.m.Thecostis$10formembers,and $20fornon-members.Registeronlineat delawaregardens.org.
MondayMeanderGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensisofferinga MondayMeanderGuidedTourfrom6:30 to7:15p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.
DSAMHInformation— TheDivisionof SubstanceAbuseandMentalHealth (DSAMH),partofDelaware’s Department ofHealthandSocialServices,oversees publiclyfundedservicesforadultswith mentalillness,substanceus e,andgamblingdisorders.DSAMHfocusesontreatment,prevention,recovery, and communitysupport.Representativeswill beatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10a.m. toshareinformation,answerquestions, andprovideresourcesforindividualsand families.Formoreinformation,please visittheDSAMHwebsite: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storyt imeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis raining,thenitwillbeheldinsidethe FarmFreshCafe.Opentoallages,no registrationsrequired.Anycancellations willbepostedontheFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Formoreinformation,Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary
H ooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.fora funaf ternoonofknittingandcrocheting. Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
A dultcraft:WeaveaShaker-StyleBasket— Learntoweaveyourownbasket. Inthistwo-partintroductoryworkshopat FrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.Wewill useflatreedstocreateaShaker-style basketwithasquarebottom.The"Cape CodBlueberryBasket"kitincludesa car vedandnotchedoakbaskethandle. Yo u’llpracticestartingabase,building upthewalls,andleavingwithyourown finished6"widex7"tallbasket.Parttwo oftheworkshopwillbeheldonJuly20 at1p.m.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July13-16
VBSatSalemChurch— VacationBible
SchoolregistrationisopenatSalem Church.ThethemeisIrish-based,with EmeraldCro ssing.Dinnerisservedeach nightfrom5to5:30p.m.,andcampruns from5:30to8p.m.RegisterontheFacebookpageorsumc.comunder“Happenings.”
July14 OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,onlineconversationat7p.m.withNYTimes bestsellingauthorof25-plusnovels,Karin SlaughterastheSouthCoastalLibrary peoplechatonlineaboutherNorthFalls series,consistingofWeAreAllGuiltyHere, inwhichtwoteenagegirlsvanishinrural Georgia,andherupcoming sequel,TheSecretsWeHide.Can’tmakethelivesession?Visitourwebsitetoaccessthe recordinglaterandbrowsethroughhundredsofotherrecordedauthortalks.Free, detailsandregistration(required)available atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
MarkLentzConcert— HoltsLandingState Parkwillhostcon certsonTuesdaynights from6to8p.m.TheSummerConcertSeriescontinueswithMarkLentz.Heperforms60s,70sand80sclassicrock.Bring achair,blanketandpicnicwhileyouenjoy listeningtotunesinanoutdoorsetting. Concertsarefreewithpaidparkadmission (vehicleentryfee).
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Download up to three songs a week & stream commercial free music all day from popular labels including Sony Music. Access millions of songs from over 200 genres on any compatible device. A valid South Coastal Library card is required to access this service.
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Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors & thought leaders. Participate in live talks or watch past talks for FREE from the comfort of home.
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Newspapers.com Library Edition offers full-page images with searchable full text for millions of pages of newspapers dating from the early 1700’s to the early 2000’s. Access this FREE resource with your South Coastal Library card.
Access thousands of movies, documentaries, TV series, music, & more from your computer, tablet, or phone–& even your TV! FREE with a Delaware library card!
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Borrow & read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, & more online from your local library for free!
Using a valid South Coastal Library card, you can access thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts & artists. Funded by the Friends of the South Coastal Library
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partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
TeleservicesSpecialist:Employment, healthandSocialSupport— The FrankfordPublicLibrarynowoffersaccess toateleservicesspecialistfrom10a.m.to 3p.m.onafirstcome,firstservedbasis withnoappointmentrequired.Patronscan gethelpwithemploymentservices,resumes,DelawareASSISTapplications, housingandfoodresources,computerassistance,financialcoaching,andreferrals tocommunitypartners.Asecure,private spaceisalsoavailableforvirtualappointments,includingte lehealthvisitsandjob
interviews,withuptodatetechnologyto ensurecomfortandconfidentiality.Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351.We're onFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusicandmovementclassfor childrenagedbirthto5years.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiti ngusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July15 BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBibleStudy VIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeachevery Wednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,call539-9510,orjust showup.Registrationisadvisedsoyou couldbecontactedifthereisaweather change.Allwomenarewelcome.
HappyBookersBook Club— JoinRachel
at2p.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’snext HappyBookersmeeting!Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosen book.Booksselectedareworksoffiction fromvariousgenresandauthors.This monthwewillbereadingTheSurvivorsby JaneHarper.Thismonth'sbookclubwill beheldattheBethany-FenwickChamber ofCommerce:Dagsboro,33370MainSt. Dagsboro,DE19939.Carpoolingis stronglyencouraged.Parkingisavailable onlocationaswellasatA GConcrete Works.Pleaseusecautionwhenusingthe crosswalk.SponsoredbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us WednesdayWonders:MakingFossils— Stepbackintimeandbecomeajunior paleontologistattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.!Childrenages4–14will haveablastcreatingtheirownrealistic fossilsusingclayandpaper-mâché. Learnhowfossilsareformed,explorethe worldofdinosaursa ndancientcreatures, andtakehomeyourveryownprehistoric masterpiece.Getreadyforahands-on adventuremillionsofyearsinthemak-
ing!Registrationisencouraged.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
M ahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying exper ienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
July15-18 AnnualBookSale— TheFriendsofthe MillsboroPublicLibraryishostingitsannualbooksale,startingWednesdayfrom4 to8p.m.ItwillcontinueonThursday,from 9a.m.to2p.m.,Fridayfrom4to8p.m. andSaturday,from9a.m.to2p.m.isBag Day.Buyallthebooksthatfitintheprovidedbagfor$8.Cash,che cksandcredit
Real Estate • Settlements Contracts • Leases • Wills, Trusts & Estates & LLCs accepted.ThesaleisatTheScoutHut, acrossfromMillsboroLittleLeague.
July16 OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,onlineconversationwithaward-winning, bestsellingauthorReynaGrandeat2p.m., asshediscusseshowlivingbetweentwo nations,twolanguages,andtwoidentities hasshapedthewoman,mother,andwriter shehasbecome.Inhernewmemoir,MigrantHeart:EssaysAboutThingsICan’t Forget,Grandeilluminatesthehiddencost oftheAmericanDreaman dthecomplex journeyofhealingthatfollowssurvival. Can’tmakethelivesession?VisitSouth CoastalLibrary’swebsitetoaccessthe recordinglaterandbrowsethroughhundredsofotherrecordedauthortalks.Free, detailsandregistration(required)available atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 GardenYoga DelawareBotanicGardens ishostingGardenYogafrom5:30to6:30 p.m.Thecostis$10formembers,and $20fornon-members.Registeronlineat delawaregardens.org.
LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic GardensishostingLiveMeadowMusic withKerryHalletfrom6to8p.m.Itisfree withadmission.
Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary,in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnolo gyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
BilingualStoryTime— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.foraspecial BilingualBabyBeesStoryTimeinEnglish andSpanishforch ildrenages0–3and theirfamilies.Throughstories,songs,and interactiveplay,childrenandcaregivers canlearnbothlanguageswhilebuilding earlyliteracyskillsandmakingnew friends.Registrationisnotrequired.For moreinformation,call302-732-9351.FollowusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble ,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary L egoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinus atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.to engageyourimaginationandbuildyour latestLegocreation.Thisprogramisfor ages6andup.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary
July17
FenwickFlicks— Enjoyfamilygamesand
activitieshostedbytheFenwickIsland BeachPatrolandafeaturedfamilymovie onthebigscreenstartingatdusk,featuringHappyFeet.Thefunstartsat8p.m.on theBayardStreetbeach.Bringablanketor chair,gatheryourcrew,andsettleinfora funandfreemovienightonthebeach.Informationaboutthisfilmanditsratingis availableonthetown'swebsite.fenwickisland.delaware.gov/ events/fenwick-flicks8/
WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m.This isfreewithadmission.
AromaTherapyMake&TakeWorkshop DelawareBotanicGardensishosting anAromaTherapyMake&TakeWorkshop from10to11:30a.m.Thecostis$15 formembers,and$30fornon-members (includesgardenadmission).Registerat delawaregardens.org.
DiscoveringMagic— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat2p.m.f orDiscovering Magic,afast-paced,interactivemagic showfilledwithsurprises,laughter,and mystery!Combiningamazingillusions, storytelling,andaudienceparticipation, Ran'DShinecelebratesthemagicof readingwhilekeepingchildrenandadults entertainedfromstarttofinish.Yo umay evenlearnamagicsecretortwoalong theway!Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram
July18 TownBonfire— Enjoyafun,freenightout onthebeachwithyourfamilyfortheFen-
wickIslandAnnualTownBonfireat7p.m. onthebeachatBayardStreet.Bringyour coolerandbeachchairsformusicbyDJ SkyBrady,silentauctions(biddingendsat 9p.m.),50/50raffle,gamesandmuch more.TheraindateisSunday,July19,at 7p.m.
BirdingBasics— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingBirdingBasicsfrom7:30to 8:30a.m.Thecostis$5formembersand $20fornon-members(in cludesgardenadmission).Foryouthunder16,thecostis $5,asadmissionisfree.Registeronlineat delawaregardens.org.
WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m.This isfreewithadmission.
TeenMake&TakeMosaics— Unearth yourinnerartistattheFrankfordPublic Libraryat11a.m.withourmake&take mosaiccoastercraftintendedforteens andtweens.Learnthehistoryandbasics ofmosaicswhilecraf tingwithfriends! Spotsarelimited,registrationisrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
July20 CandleMakingWorkshop— Delaware BotanicGardensishostingaCandleMakingWorkshopfrom6to8p.m.Thecostis $15formembers,and$30fornon-members(includesadmission).Registeronline atdelawaregardens.org.
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BethanyBeach CoastalPointphotos•BridgetteFilano WhileBethanyBeachmayhavecancelledthedaytimeactivitiesduetoextremeheat,theeveningeventswenton withoutahitch,andincludedentertainmentandafireworksdisplay.
DelawareBotanicGardensisofferinga MondayMeanderGuidedTourfrom6:30 to7:15p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission. StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis raining,thenitwillbeheldinsidethe FarmFreshCafe.Opentoallages,no registrationsrequired.Anycancellations willbepostedontheFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Formoreinfo rmation,Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary H ooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.fora funafternoonofknittingandcrocheting. Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram
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July21 Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary,in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digit al. CreateaSuncatcherwithRhinestone Painting— Unearthyourinnerartistwith RhinestonePaintingattheFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.!Thisbeginner friendlycraftcombinesthebeautyofrhinestoneswiththeeaseofpaint-by-numbers, suitableforallages-teenthroughadult. Relax,enjoyrefreshments,andcreate beautifulrhinestonesuncatchers.Allsuppliesareprovided.Registrationisrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat
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BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeeting,heldonthethirdTuesdayofeach monthat5:30p.m.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July22 BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBibleStudy VIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeachevery Wednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,call539-9510,orjust showup.Registrationisadvisedsoyou couldbecontactedifthereisaweather change.Allwomenarewelcome.
meetcoolreptiles!302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Findus onFB@FrankfordPublic LibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary
July23 LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic GardensishostingLiveMeadowMusic withtheDonSaintJohnBandfrom6to8 p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission. Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary,in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basicc omputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
Vacation Rental Specialists 603 Spring Lake Drive, Bethany Beach Incredible location in BETHANY WEST! Charming and updated 4-BR, 2-bath Windjammer nestled on an exceptionally quiet, wooded cul-de-sac. Inside, the spacious great room features vaulted ceilings and flows seamlessly into the renovated kitchen. Offered furnished. Rental income for 2026 is already booked!
$949,000 DESU2112654
an en-suite bath and large walk-in closet is positioned across the condo from the second BR. $384,000 DESU2108748
902 Chesapeake House, Unit 902
Bethany Beach
Oceanfront penthouse condo with breathtaking views boasting 2 BRs & 2.5 baths. Fully equipped kitchen with SS appliances & granite counter tops. Fully renovated.
Colony East offers a 1/2 mile of private beach as well as 5 heated outdoor & 1 indoor heated pool. $860,000 DESU2080092
MusicWithMissMaria— Littleones(ages 5andunder)willlovethislively,interactive musicprogramfromSouthCoastalLibrary at10:30a.m.—packedwithsinging, dancing,andplayfulactivitiesthatget everyonemovingandsmiling!Free,noregistrationrequire d,butparents/caregivers mustaccompanychildren.Location:Evans ParkCommunityCenter32517DukesDr., Millville,DE19967Sponsoredbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary https://southcoastal.lib.de.us TeenArtShowAwards— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryintheTeenRoomat6p.m. asweannouncethewinnersofthe2026 TeenArtShow!Viewalltheentries,meet thewinnersandjudges,andsocializewith otherartistsandartloversinyourcommunity.Lightsnackspr ovided.Free,forall ages.Registrationisnotrequired.Prizes generouslyprovidedbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518
MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’s MahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat fran kford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
R eptileWonders:Learnaboutandhandlesnakes,lizardsandmore— ReptileWonders,TheNatureCenteronthe GoisaState-LicensedCenterforWildlife Rehabilitation.TheywillpresentahandsonreptileshowatTheFrankfordVolunteerFireCompanyHallat2p.m.Come
BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351.We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary L et’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
TeenDIYFairyGarden— Unearthmagic and whimsywithDIYfairygardensintendedfortweensandteensatthe FrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.Preparetogetyourhandsalittledirtyin decoratingandplantingyourownpotto takehome.Weprovidethematerials,you providethemagic!Spotsarelimited,so registrationisrequired.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
July24 WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m.This isfreewithadmission.
902 Dover House Road, Unit 902S
Bethany Beach
Penthouse oceanfront condo with breathtaking views. One BR plus a loft that can be used as a 2nd BR and 1.5 BAs. Being sold furnished and ready for the summer season. Sea Colony East offers a 1/2 mile of private beach as well as 5 heated outdoor and 1 indoor heated pool and fitness center. $844,000 DESU2087318
Singer-songwriters toperformJuly19 inRehoboth SeasideJewishCommunitywill welcomefoursinger-songwritersatits fifthannualsummerconcert.Theperformancewilltakeplaceat7p.m.on Sunday,July19,atEpworthUnited MethodistChurchonHollandGlade RoadinRehobothBeach.Doorswill openat6:30p.m.
“Wearedelightedtobringthese nationally-acclaimedmusicianstothe stage,”saidHowieHochman,Seaside JewishCommunitypresident.“Craig Bickhardt,MarissaLevy,JesseTerry andSolKnopfarealloutstanding musicians,andweknowthiswillbea terrificshowwithbroadappeal.”
BickhardtisasongwriterandperformerwhohaspennedsongsforperformersincludingJohnnyCash, MartinaMcBride,TheJuddsandAlisonKrauss.Duringhismorethan30 yearsinNashville,hewrotenineTop 10countryhitsandfourNo.1hits.
Levy“bringsabigvoice,clever lyrics,sharpwitandirresistiblycatchy melodies”totheevening.Sheisthe founderofTheListeningBooth,alive performancevenueonCoastalHighwayinLewesthatencouragesoriginal musicandcommunity-building.
Terryisapop-folktroubadour.His songshavewonawards,andhehas appearedonnumerousTVshows.A BerkleeCollegeofMusicgrad,his “tendermelodiesandlyricsaboutlove andfindinghisplaceintheworld havetouchedheartsonbothsidesof thepond.”
Knopfisanaward-winningsongwriterand2022inducteeintothe DelawareRock&RollSociety’sHall ofFame.Heisknownforhisdistinctivebaritonevoice,originalsongsand more-than-40-yearcareerperforming intheDelawarearea.
Seasidebeganatraditionofbringingsummerconcertstocoastal Delawarein2022aspartofits25th anniversarycelebrationandcontinues thattradition.Ticketscost$40for adultsor$18foryouth(ages6-18), andarefreeforchildrenyoungerthan 6.Allseatsaregeneraladmission.To purchaseticketsandformoreinformationandreservations,goto www.seasidejewishcommunity.com.
36314 SUNFLOWER BLVD, SELBYVILLE
This Could Be the One! ...your beach house and/or a great rental investment. Get full enjoyment from the backyard deck that looks onto a pond. Features: open oorplan, 4 bd, 2.5 ba, an extra room set up as a 5th bd that can also be converted into a 3rd full bath, ceramic tiling & more. In sought-after Bayside community w/ a premier golf course, outdoor stage, bar & grille, gym, dog park, pickleball, tennis and much more!
$668,000 (DESU2102882) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721
BETHANYLAKES 31326 TERRY CIR, BETHANY BEACH Just 1.5 miles from downtown Bethany Beach. Features 5 BRs and 3.5 BAs. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, soft close cabinetry, pull out drawers, a pantry, ceramic tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting, high end appliances, a gas cooktop,
$1,100,000 (DESU2113308) Call Krystal Casey (c) 302-604-4683
32519 HERRING WOOD DR, DAGSBORO
BRAND NEW COMPRESSOR IN HVAC SYS-
TEM/JUNE '26. ENCAPSULATED CRAWLSPACE WITH NEW DEHUMIDIFIER/APRIL '26. Freshly painted home with 3 spacious BRs and 2 BAs is a blank canvas waiting for your personal touches. This single-level living with open oor plan features a gas replace, a combination kitchen/dining area, & a bonus room just off the kitchen. Additional features include brand new LVP ooring in kitchen, family room, and hallway, ceiling fans, large closets, spacious laundry room w/ amble storage and an abundance of natural sunlight.
$449,999 (DESU2092628) Call Kristie White (c) 443-255-9133
NOHOAFEES NEWPRICE! 802 SAINT LOUIS AVE, OCEAN CITY, MD "Lukas Apartments" is located on Saint Louis and 8th Street in downtown Ocean City. Just a block to the bay and a few blocks to the ocean. Views of both bay and ocean from balcony. The property consists of 2 separate buildings. One building is a 4 BR, 2 bath house. The other building a separate rst and second oor unit with 3 BRs and 2 baths each. The property has a total of 10 BRs and 6 full baths. Many new updates. Sold fully furnished. Winterized. All 3 units have 2 entrances, which gives the option of splitting the 3 current units into 3 additional smaller units.
$1,500,000 (MDWO2028278) Call Jennifer Hughes (c) 302-858-6483
29086 SEA BIRD CT, SELBYVILLE
This exquisite 3 BR, 2.5 BA twin home boasts an open oor plan adorned with numerous upgrades throughout. The gourmet kitchen features upgraded countertops, a spacious island, and stainless steel appliances. Relax in the primary suite with a custom walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower. Step outside to enjoy extensive hardscaping, and a patio that overlooks lush trees. The community offers indoor and outdoor pools, a tness center, and tennis courts.
$655,000 (DESU2111824)
Call Karla Morgan (c) 443-523-5250
SEACOLONY 402 ISLAND HOUSE RD E, BETHANY BEACH GORGEOUS VIEWS of the Ocean & Beach! Renovated condo; located in the most Private and QUIET section of Sea Colony! Beautiful kitchen counter tops; with high end nishes throughout! Bathrooms renovated. New ceiling fan and living room furniture!
$1,085,000 (DESU2113430) Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831
THEPENINSULA porches to view the beautiful tree lined backyard with a pond. Community amenities include gated community, pool, club house, tness center, sauna, beach, bike/hiking trails & much more. $649,500 (DESU2106450) Call Julia Stefan (c) 410-800-7915
1 CLUBHOUSE DR #E, OCEAN VIEW
This designer furnished home offers two BRs, two BAs. This beautiful beach retreat offers high end cabinetry, lots of custom detailed woodwork and crown moulding. The primary bedroom with its ensuite bath, is located on the back of the home. This getaway could be a great rental throughout the year with the normal summer vacations or a place to weekend . The Village at Bear Trap Dunes offers three swimming pools, hot tub, saunas, tness center, multiple courts for tennis and pickleball, basketball, playgrounds, 27 holes of golf, and a beach shuttle.
$419,900 (DESU2107472) Call Steve Alexander
July25 WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m.This isfreewithadmission.
GroundingwithMusic:DifferentGongs, Bowls&Drums— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.foracalming andinteractivemusicalexperiencewith Lynsey.Childrenwilldiscoverhowmusic canhelpsoothe,focus,andharmonize themindandbodywhileexploringthe uniquesoundsofgongs,singingbowls, anddrums.Participant swillhavetheopportunitytolisten,learn,andevenplay thesefascinatinginstrumentsinahandsonsoundadventure.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary
July27 LittleSproutsStorytime— Delaware BotanicGardensishostingLittleSprouts Storytimeforchildren3-6from10to 10:45a.m.Childmustbeaccompaniedby anadult,anditisfreewithanadultadmiss ion.
GardenYoga— DelawareBotanicGardens ishostingGardenYogafrom5:30to6:30 p.m.Thecostis$10formembers,and $20fornon-members.Registeronlineat delawaregardens.org.
MondayMeanderGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensisofferinga MondayMeanderGuidedTourfrom6:30 to7:15p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission. ReptileWonders— ReptileWonderspresentsahands-on,interactive,andinterpretiveprogramfeaturingexoticspecies ofreptiles,includin ggianttortoises, monitorlizards,andpythons,andisheld atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Thisis afamilyeventforallages.Pleasenote theroomtempwillbesetat75forthe healthofthereptiles.Registrationisnot required,butanadultcaregivermustac-
companychildren,andspaceisavailable onafirst-come,first-servedbasis. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us StorytimeonParsonsF arm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis raining,thenitwillbeheldinsidethe FarmFreshCafe.Opentoallages,no registrationsrequired.Anycancellations willbepostedontheFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Formoreinformation,Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@fra nkfordlibrary H ooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.fora funafternoonofknittingandcrocheting. Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July27,28,31 Beginner’sCrochetSeries— JoinMary BethLeonardatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.forafree,three-partclasson crocheting.Participantswillmakeabasic proje ctthroughoutthisseries,soyou mustattendallthreetwo-hoursessions! Part1(July27)willintroducethecraft, tools,andbasictechniques(threemain stitches.)Part2(July28)willfocuson morestitchtypesandhowtoreadcrochet patterns&charts.Part3(July31)willincludefinishingprojectsandlearning aboutcrochetingresources.Allmaterials provided,forages18-plus.Registration opensat10a.m.onJuly20andisavailableathttps://southcoastal .lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
July28 OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive, onlineconversationat2p.m.withbestsellingauthorDr.MarisaFranco,oneof theworld’sleadingexpertsinhumanconnection,asshediscusseshowtocreate lastingfriendshipsinanincreasingly lonelyworld.Herbook,Platonic:Howthe ScienceofAttachmentCanHelpYou Make-–AndKeep–Friends,exploresthe scienceofdifferentattachmentstylesand howtheyimpactourrelationships— ofteninwayswedon’trealize!Can’t makethelivesession?Visitourwebsite toaccesstherecordinglaterandbrowse throughhundredsofotherrecordedauthortalks.Free,detailsandregistration (required)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith the SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteams ofdogsandownersprovideasupportive andfunwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor10minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Free,mustcall(302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Walk-I nTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary,in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. Personalizedsupportandaccessto LearningExpressandNorthstarDigital LiteracyCertificationarealsoavailable. Learnmoreatdelaw arelibraries.org/digital.
TeleservicesSpecialist:Employment, HealthandSocialSupport— The FrankfordPublicLibrarynowoffersaccesstoateleservicesspecialistfrom10 a.m.to3p.m.onafirstcome,first servedbasiswithnoappointmentrequired.Patronscangethelpwithemploymentservices,resumes,DelawareASSIST applications,housingandfoodresources, computerassistance,financialcoaching, andreferralstocommunitypartners.A secure,p rivatespaceisalsoavailablefor
virtualappointments,includingtelehealth visitsandjobinterviews,withuptodate technologytoensurecomfortandconfidentiality.Questions,pleasecallus:302732-9351.We'reonFB
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NewTechniquesforIntermediateWatercolors— Explorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsattheFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionasyoucre ateyourmasterpiece.For thissession,we'lllearnaboutusingcolor tocreatefocalpoint.Someexperience withwatercolorsisnecessary.Allsupplies willbeprovided.Registrationisrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB
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July29 BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach everyWednesdayfrom8 :30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registrationisadvisedso youcouldbecontactedifthereisa weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome.
MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahJongggroupplays Wednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay. Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB
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TheJungleBook— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat2p.m.foraspecialperformanceofTheJungleBook,presented byRehobothChildren'sTheatre.This lively,family-friendlyproductionbrings thebelovedclassictolifewithcolorful characters,humor,andadventure.Follow Mowgli'sjourneythroughthejungleand enjoyafun-filledshowthatwillhaveaudiencesofallageslaughing,cheering, andjoiningintheexcitement!Call302732-935 1orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
SpeakerSeries— JointheFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.foraninteractive presentationwithhistorianandauthorDr. CharlesErrico,asweexaminethequalitiesthatmadetheUnitedStatesaworld leaderthatearnedtherespectofother nationsforitsstrengthofcharacterand humanitarianvalues.ItwasthePuritan, JohnWinthrop,whoenvisioneda "city uponahill;theeyesofallpeopleare uponus."Dr.Erricowillprovideexamples ofnineteenthandtwentiethcenturypresidentswhoexhibitedleadershipqualities suchasmagnanimity,theabilitytocommunicatehighideals,andstrengthduring timesofcrisis.CharlesErricorecentlyretiredasaprofessoratNorthernVirginia CommunityCollegeandGeorgeMason University.HehasaPh.D.inAmerican diplomatichistoryfromtheUniversityof Maryland.Call3 02-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July30
TeenCraft:DiamondPainting— Decorateandassembleabeautifulhummingbirdsuncatcheryoucanusetobeautify yourspace,withthisclassatSouth CoastalLibraryfrom2to3:30p.m.Free, forAges13-17(Agesfirm!)Registration recommendedbutwalk-insacceptedif spaceallows.Registrationbeginsat2 p.m.onJuly9.Hostedbyt heSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518
Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary,in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. Personalizedsup portandaccessto LearningExpressandNorthstarDigital LiteracyCertificationarealsoavailable.
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BilingualStoryTime— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.foraspecial BilingualBabyBeesStoryTimeinEnglish andSpanishforchildrenages0–3and theirfamilies.Throughstories,songs,and interactiveplay,childrenandcaregivers canlearnbothlanguageswhilebuilding earlyliteracyskillsandmakingn ew friends.Registrationisnotrequired.For moreinformation,call302-732-9351. FollowusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
August1 MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummer
bakesaleinthechurch’sWesleyHallat 36405ClubHouseRd.from8to10:30 a.m.,featuringavarietyoftreats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.
Teens&TweensPlanterPainting— UnearthyourinnerartistattheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.atourplanter paintinganddecoratingeventintendedfor teensandtweens.Participantswilleach gettotakehomeaterracottaplanterwith theircreation!Allm aterialsprovided. Spotsarelimited,soregistrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
August9-16 AnnualCellofest— The3rdAnnual BethanyBeachCellofestwilltakeplace fromAug.9-16.Therewillbefreepublic eventsfromAug.5-16,featuringconcerts,communityprogramsandcello storytime.Alistofeventsandlocations canbefoundatce llomuseum.org.
SouthBethanyhostingannualBikeRodeo BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Cyclistswillbeinformedabout safetyandreceiveequipmentincluding helmetsandlightsatSouthBethany’s annualBikeRodeoonSaturday,July11, atSouthBethanyTownHall,where morethan150childrenandadultsare expectedtogather.
Theseventhannualfreeeventwillbe from9to11:30a.m.
“Wearegettingalargersupplyof handoutsthisyear—reflectivegear, flashinglights,helmets–fromDelDOT.DelDOThasbeenveryhelpful,” SouthBethanyTownCouncilmanBob Shields,whoisalsochairmanofthe Town’sBicycle&PedestrianSafety Committee,toldtheCoastalPoint.
“WearehavingtheAssistingBicycle
Commuters,orABC,comingback. Thatwasabighitlastyear.Theydo bikerepairandsafetychecks,”Shields said.
ABC—anorganizationoperating outofMariner’sBethelGlobal MethodistChurchinOceanView— alsoprovidesfreebicyclesforcommuters,includingforeignstudentswho workintheBethanyBeachareaevery summer
“Thatorganizationhasbeenwonderfulandabighelptous.Weareglad tohavethem.Safetyisourprimaryconsideration,soweencouragebikeriding andweencouragepedestrianstowalk —butparticularlyonRoute1,wehave someverydangerousintersections,”he said.
SouthBethanyPoliceChiefJason Lovins,Shieldssaid,“talksaboutthe
dangerofridingatnightorininclementweatherwithoutlights,so lightsisoneofthethingswe’llbegiving out. Thebikerodeoisalotoffunforus thatareinvolvedinit,thevolunteers. It’salotoffungettingtomeetalotof ourneighborsandthekids.
“That’sabigpartofit,too.Helping peopleoutandalsomeetingnewpeople.Ithinkit’sanoverallgoodideafor thecommunitytogettogetherandreflectonhowimportantbikesafetyand pedestriansafetyare.Wegetmostly kids,butalotofparentscomewith theirkids.Wevaluethekids’input.The bikerodeobreedssafetyconsciousness forayoungage,”Shieldssaid.
LovinssaidtheTownpartnerswith variousagencies,includingDelDOT,to besureguestsreceivesafetygear,includingreflectivebackpacks.ABCvol-
unteerswillhaveatentsetupforsafety inspections,tocompleteminorbikerepairs,makesurebrakesareinworking orderandlightsareattached,thechief said,addingthatbikerodeoorganizers arehopingtohaveanicecreamtruck there.
Anobstaclecoursewillbesetup,and those attendingwillreceivepamphlets andmapsoutliningthebestplacesin theareatogocycling.
“Thisbikerodeoisimportant.We recognizethecommunityiscontinuing togrowinpopulationandalotofthe populationareveryactive.Wehavealot ofpedestrians,joggersandbicyclists. Thereseemstobeanuptickinbikecollisionsintheregion—notnecessarily inSouthBethany.Wearetryingtoput outtheimportanceofsafetyequipment, therulesoftheroadtoenhancesafety,” L ovinssaid.
SDARJtocelebrate 10thanniversary TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)willholdits10th AnniversaryGalaonSaturday,Oct.24,at KingsCreekCountryClubinRehoboth Beach,from5:30to10p.m.
TheSDARJisanon-partisan,member-supportedorganizationthateducates, informsandadvocatesforracialjustice, equalityandfairopportunity.Thegala willcelebrateSDARJ’s10yearsofwork acrossSussexCounty,challengingstructuralandsystemicracism,hostingcommunitytownhalls,sponsoring scholarshipsandprovidingsupportfor citizensreturningtothecommunityfrom incarceration.Theeveningwillfeaturelive musicandentertainment,asilentauction, andremarksfromelectedofficials,communityleadersandlocalbusinessleaders celebratingSDARJ’saccomplishments.
“Tenyearsago,asmallstudygroup cametogethertodiscussMichelle Alexander’slandmarkbook,TheNewJim Crow,andthatsparkignitedamovement,”saidCharlotteKing,SDARJ Boardchair.“Today,westandproudof whatwe’veaccomplished—fromscholarshipprogramstopolicyadvocacytoculturalchange.Thisgalahonorsnotjustour past,butourcommitmenttothenext decadeofwork.”
AccordingtoJosephLawson,SDARJ executivedirector,thegalacelebratesnot onlySDARJ’sfirst10yearsbutitscommitmenttofundingthenextphaseofits work.
Lawsonsaid,“We’regratefulforthe growingsupportfromourcommunity, fromlocalbusinessestostateleaders.Together,we’rebuildingmomentumfor racialjusticeinDelaware.”
Ticketandsponsorshipinformation canbefoundatsdarj.org.Earlyregistrationisencouraged,asticketstypicallysell fast.
MembersofSt.Ann’sCouncil16771KnightsofColumbusinBethanyBeachpresentacheckfor$10,000totheRev.JohnKlevence,pastorofSt.Ann’sParish.Membersof Council16771raisedmoneytosupportCatholiceducationbyhelpingchildreninneedfromtheparishattendMostBlessedSacramentSchool.
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New York cabbie Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) must save the world from approaching doom when the embodiment of the fifth element, Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), falls into his cab. Together, they must save humanity from evil industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman).
Totally Funny Animals (3) CW 9 p.m.
Andy Woodhull gathers the funniest videos of humanity’s fuzziest companions — dogs, cats, birds and the like — for all to enjoy. From dogs and cats to outdoor critters and animals at the zoo, everyone’s had an embarrassing moment caught on tape.
Dateline NBC (11) WBAL 10 p.m.
NBC’s top journalists, including the iconic Keith Morrison, discuss world events, breaking news and true crime tales in this weekly series. From current investigations to cases gone cold, they bring attention to the U.S.’s biggest stories.
SATURDAY
WNBA Basketball (7) WMDT 1 p.m.
The New York Liberty visit the Target Center in Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Lynx in a clash of WNBA heavyweights. Two title-contending rosters square off in what should be a fast, physical and closely fought matchup with seeding on the line.
He Couldn’t Let Go (22) LIFE 8 p.m.
Mariana Cruz (Christina Milian) can read body language and sense the truths people hide. After a tense work encounter sends a disgruntled colleague on the run, a quiet night at home becomes a terrifying fight for survival that tests her unusual gift.
House Hunters (41) HGTV 10 p.m.
Gen Z first-time buyers go house-hunting in Yakima, Wash., and quickly get a financial reality check. Stunned by how little their budget covers, they weigh bugs, backyard chickens and barely-there fixers as they decide what compromises they can live with.
2026
SUNDAY
Deadlock "A Power Play" Amanpour (N) (19) TNT <++ Aquaman ('18) Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Jason Momoa. <+++ The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ('01) Elijah Wood. (21) FX (4:00) < Independence Day <++ Independence Day: Resurgence ('16)Liam Hemsworth. <++ The A-Team ('10)Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel,Liam Neeson. (22) LIFE Castle "A Rose for Everafter" Castle "Sucker Punch"
(N)
(N) Squatters (N) Squatters (:05) Squatters (:35) Squatters (24) TRUTV Imp. Jokers Imp. Jokers <++ Angels in the Outfield ('94) Danny Glover. (:15) <+++ Field of Dreams ('89)Amy Madigan,Kevin Costner. Foul Play (N)
Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors(N) Basketball Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (N) SportsCenter (N)(Live)
Best Bets and Croquet Club hosts tennis’s most storied showdown. Grass-court glory comes down to one single afternoon in London, where last year, Jannik Sinner dethroned Carlos Alcaraz for his first Wimbledon crown.
Someone’s Always Watching (22) LIFE 8 p.m.
Recorded audio from a murder suddenly bleeds through a woman’s speakers, piped in by some device she simply can’t trace. Is it a cruel prank or has a killer already slipped inside her circle of guests and neighbors, quietly hunting his next victim?
Grantchester on Masterpiece (12) WCPB 9 p.m.
Remy; Homeward Hound" < Descendants 3 ('19)Sofia Carson,Cameron Boyce,Dove Cameron. LadybugLadybug
AMC (4:00) < Die Hard With a Veng <++ The Beekeeper ('24) Emmy Raver-Lampman,Jason Statham. <++ Wrath of Man ('21)Holt McCallany, Jeffrey Donovan,Jason Statham. (61) BRAV In the
NCIS "Twisted Sister" NCIS "Smoked" NCIS "Driven" (:05) NCIS "Suspicion" (:05) NCIS "Sharif Returns"
"Unforgotten: Rob" The First 48 (N)(SP) Scott Peterson: The New Evidence "Part 1"(N)(P) (:05) First 48 "The Other Wife"
When a murder occurs near Bishop Grey’s (Stuart Bowman) home, it exposes corruption within the church’s inner circle. Alphy (Rishi Nair) struggles with his faith, Geordie (Robson Green) is promoted and Leonard (Al Weaver) returns to his calling.
MONDAY Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro (7) WMDT 8 p.m.
Twelve hungry up-and-comers move in together and grind through a punishing audition gauntlet, each chasing a single prized pro slot on Season 35 of “Dancing With the Stars.” Robert Irwin helps raise the stakes as the hopefuls battle to earn their place.
All American (3) CW 8 p.m.
Plucked from the streets of Compton to suit up for a glossy Beverly Hills powerhouse, a gifted young football player (Daniel Ezra) finds two opposing worlds colliding around him every day. The friction only sharpens as the saga charges into Season 8.
TUESDAY
2026 MLB All-Star Game (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
The American League’s brightest stars invade Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia to face the host National League. Last summer’s Midsummer Classic ended in baseball’s first-ever swingoff, with Kyle Schwarber’s three blasts earning him MVP honors.
Once Upon a Time in Space (12) WCPB 9 p.m.
The Space Shuttle era roars to life as America finally narrows the gap on its Cold War foes. A bold new wave of astronauts reaches orbit, but tragedy strikes when sudden disaster leaves NASA shaken in the opening chapter of this ambitious new series.
WEDNESDAY
The 2026 ESPYS (7) WMDT 8 p.m.
Sports and showbiz collide for one glittering victory lap of the past year, toasting the biggest athletic feats, reliving the most jaw-dropping moments and saluting the standout names behind them. Comedian Marcello Hernandez has hosting duties.
Nation’s Dumbest (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.
Famous faces head back to the classroom for a battery of school-themed trials, except here finishing dead last is the goal that nobody wants. Whoever flubs the most ends up saddled with the cringeworthy crown in this competition’s series premiere.
THURSDAY
Big Brother (6) WBOC 8 p.m.
Sealed off from the outside world, a houseful of strangers scheme, bond and backstab under constant surveillance. As alliances wobble, one resident eyes the exit while the rest cling to safety. Julie Chen Moonves presides over the latest reckoning.
Scott Peterson: The New Evidence (23) A&E 9 p.m.
Two decades after Laci and Conner Peterson’s deaths gripped the U.S., fresh petitions from Scott Peterson’s defense team raise several pointed new questions. As the appeal winds through the courts, arguments for his innocence resurface.
The Bear (21) FX 9 p.m.
Gridlock. A snarl of traffic boxes everyone in just as the kitchen’s relentless pressures press in from every other angle. As stress leans into the small chaos rippling through the
crew, new decisions constrict Carmy (Jeremy Allen White).
GRACE Stayingsafeintheheatthissummer GuestColumn BytheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCo. SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
Assummertemperaturescontinueto rise,spendingtimeoutdoorsbecomesa favoriteactivityformanyfamilies. Whetheryou’reheadingtothebeach, workingintheyard,exercisingorattendingcommunityevents,it’simportanttorememberthatextremeheatcan quicklybecomedangerous.Heat-related illnessesaffectthousandsofpeople everyyear,butmanycasescanbepreventedbytakingafewsimpleprecautions.
Oneoftheeasiestandmosteffective waystostaysafeisbystayinghydrated. Yourbodylosesfluidsthroughsweat,
andthosefluidsneedtobereplaced regularly.Don’twaituntilyoufeel thirstytodrinkwater,asthirstisoftena signthatyou’realreadybecomingdehydrated.Ifyou’respendingtimeoutdoors orparticipatinginphysicalactivity, drinkwaterbefore,duringandafter youractivity.Whilesportsdrinksmay helpreplaceelectrolytesafterprolonged exercise,wateristhebestchoicefor mostpeople.Trytolimitbeveragescontainingalcoholorlargeamountsofcaffeine,astheycancontributeto dehydration.
Keepingyourbodycoolisjustasimportant.Wheneverpossible,stayinairconditionedbuildingsduringthe hottestpartoftheday,usuallybetween
10a.m.and4p.m.Ifyoudon’thaveair conditioningathome,considerspendingtimeatalibrary,shoppingcenteror communitycenteruntiltemperatures begin tocool.Whenoutdoors,seek shadewheneverpossibleandtakefrequentbreaks,especiallyifyou’reworkingorexercising.
Wearingtherightclothingcanalso helppreventheat-relatedillness. Chooselightweight,loose-fittingand light-coloredclothingthatallowsyour bodytocoolmoreefficiently.Wearinga hatandapplyingsunscreenwillhelp protectyoufromthesun’sharmfulrays, assunburncanmakeitevenharderfor yourbodytoregulateitstemperature.
Certaingroupsaremorevulnerable
toextremeheat,includingyoungchildren,olderadultsandindividualswith chronicmedicalconditions.Family membersandneighborsshouldcheck onlovedonesduringperiodsofhigh temperaturestomakesuretheyarestayingcoolanddrinkingenoughwater. Petsalsoneedprotectionfromthe heat.Alwaysprovidefreshwaterand shade,andavoidwalkingdogsduring thehottestpartoftheday,aspavement canbecomehotenoughtoburntheir paws. Neverleaveachildorpetinsidea parkedvehicle,evenforafewminutes. Temperaturesinsideacarcanriserapidlyandbecomelife-threatening.
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Bible Study Wednesdays at 11am Ellis and West State Streets in Millsboro DE 19966
Gov’tMulecomingtoFreemanonJuly28 Grammy-nominatedquintetGov’tMule— ledbyGrammyAward-winningvocalist,songwriter,guitarlegend,andproducerWarren Haynes—willbecomingtotheareaonTuesday,July28,attheFreemanArtsPavilion,on theirKickingInYourStallTour.Ticketsand VIPpackagesareonsalenow.
Gov’tMulereleasedtheir12thstudio album,“Peace…LikeARiver”(Fantasy Records),in2023.Theacclaimedrockcollection—hailedas“perfection,”“captivating,”“riveting”andamongtheband’sbest—is
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It’salsoimportanttorecognizethe warningsignsofheat-relatedillness. Symptomsofheatexhaustioninclude heavysweating,weakness,dizziness, headache,nausea,musclecrampsand
highlightedbythesingles“DreamingOut Loud”featuringIvanNevilleandRuthieFoster, “SameAsItEverWas”and“MadeMyPeace,” aswellasadditionalguestappearancesfrom BillyF.Gibbons,BillyBobThorntonand Celisse.
Sincereleasing“Peace...LikeARiver,” Haynesissuedhisfourthsoloalbumandfirst soloreleaseinnearlyadecade,“MillionVoices Whisper,”in2024andfollowedthatupwithits stripped-downcompanyalbum,“TheWhisper Sessions,”in2025.Bothalbums,availablevia
fainting.Ifsomeonebeginsshowing thosesigns,movethemtoacoollocation,encouragethemtosipwaterifthey arealert,andusecooltowelsorice packstohelplowertheirbodytemperature.
Heatstrokeisamedicalemergency andrequiresimmediateattention.Signs includeahighbodytemperature,hotor
FantasyRecords,wereproducedbyHaynesand featurehislongtimeAllmanBrothersBand bandmateDerekTrucksonmultipletracks.
“MillionVoicesWhisper”isacollectionof soulfulblues-rock.Ontheoppositeendofthe spectrum,“TheWhisperSessions”isanintimatecompilationthataimstopeelbackthelayerstospotlightHaynes’soulfulvoice,masterful guitarwork,andtheheartfeltstorytellingatthe coreofhismusic.
Earlierthisyear,Haynesalsoreleasedanexpanded,re-mixedandre-masteredversionofhis
dr yskin,confusion,seizuresorlossof consciousness.Ifyoususpectsomeoneis experiencingheatstroke,call911immediately.Whilewaitingforemergency responders,movethepersontoacooler areaandbegincoolingthemwithcold wateroricepacksifpossible.
Summerisatimetoenjoytheoutdoors,butstayingsafeshouldalways
1993debutsolostudioalbum,“TalesofOrdinaryMadness,”viaMegaforceRecords.Next up,hewillbereleasinghis“Dreams&Songs” symphonicalbum,recordedliveinAsheville, N.C.,in2019,andthen,inthefall,Gov’tMule isteamingupwithreggaeiconZiggyMarley foraco-headliningoutingdubbedthe“DreamingTheSameDreamTour,”namedafterthe song“DreamingtheSameDream,”which HaynesandMarleyco-wrotein2012. FormoreinformationonGov’tMule,visit www.mule.net.
comefirst.Bydrinkingplentyofwater, stayingcool,limitingtimeintheheat andrecognizingthesignsofheat-related illness,everyonecanenjoytheseasonwhilereducingtheriskofa preventableemergency.Takingafew simpleprecautionscanhelpkeepyou, yourfamilyandyourneighborshealthy allsummerlong.
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Getthoseoarsready,becauseit’stime fortheDeweyBeachCanoeRaces! Onceagain,theDeweyBeachtradition willbehappeningatTheLighthouse,on July14at10:30a.m.,asteamsbattleit outfortheglory,thetitleandoverall canoe-stylebraggingrights,andthe sign-upsareopennow.
“Sign-upsareopen,andwhilealotof restaurantsandbusinessessignupas teams,wewantpeopletoknowthatthis eventisopentoeveryone,”saidKelly Ranieri,executivedirectoroftheDewey
BusinessPartnership.“Wehadafamily fromBethanyBeachwintwoyearsago. Itwasreallyexciting!”
Astaplesincethe1990s,thecanoe racesaimtobringaspiritedcompetition totheshoresofthebay.Defendingtheir titlesthisyeararelastyear’swinnersfrom theRustyRudder.Itremainstobeseen whethertheycandefendtheirwinand sweepthecompetition,andeveryonewill havetheireyesonlastyear’schampsto seeiftheyaredethroned.Thisyear’sbout willbewithCrusin’Tikis,amemberof
theDeweyBusinessPartnership. Teamsconsistoftwomenandtwo women,andeveryoneontheteammust be18oroldertoparticipate.Racershave tonavigateacourseinthefastesttimeto takethetitleofchampion.Thecostof entryis$240perteam,andallparticipantsgetaT-shirtwiththeirentry,but onlyoneteamwillgettocallthemselves champions.
Forthoseforwhomrowingisn’tquite theirthing,theycancometotheevent andwatch.
“Everycompetitiveendeavorneeds spectators,andthisyearisnoexception. Comeandcheeronyourfavoriteteamas theyrowtheirwaytovictoryatDickinsonAvenuebetweenLighthouseand RustyRudder!Afterward,stayandenjoy celebratingajobwelldonebyallateitherTheLighthouseorTheRustyRudder.”
Togetateamsignedup,visitthe Eventbritepageat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/19913673 74423?aff=oddtdtcreator.
MillsboroPublicLibraryholdingSummerWritingContest Patronscanputpento paperandwinprizes Incelebrationofthesummer-long Children’sSummerReadingProgram, “UnearthaStory,”theMillsboroPublic Libraryislaunchingitsfirst-everwritingcontest.
Thewritingcontestisopentochildrenandadults,withprizesforeachage group.Anypatroncansubmittothe contestincategories includingGradesK-5Grades612andAdults.Eachcategoryprovidesa specificprompttochallengewriters.
“WhenGillian,oneofourclerks,
cameupwiththisidea,Ithought— whydidn’tIthinkofthat!”saidMPL AssistantDirectorAnthonyConnolly.“It’safunno-brainerforus.”
Tosubmit,patronsarebeingaskedto turninhardcopyentriestothelibraryand includetheirname,gradeleveland ageontheirsubmission.Allstoriesmust betyped.Thelibraryhascomputers shouldpatronsneedonetofinishtheir story.ThedeadlineisAug.15.
Theprompts:
•GradeK-5—Writeaboutafavoriteanimalgoingonanadventure.
• Grade6-12—Writeaboutanadventurethatyouwouldliketogoon.
•Adults—Writeaboutafavorite
childhoodmemory.
TheMillsboroPublicLibraryislocatedonWestStateStreetinMillsboro. HoursareMondaythroughFridayfrom
9a.m.to6p.m.andSaturdayfrom9 a.m.to1:30p.m.Formoreinformation, contactGillianSlaterattheMillsboro PublicLibraryat(302)934-8743.
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling LynnDonnellyandLilliOllershowtheirpatriotismoffthecoastofBethanyBeachoverJuly4weekend.
Obituaries LindaKienzleAmendt,82
LindaKienzle Amendt,82,of Farmville,N.C., diedMonday, June29,2026. Shehadretiredfromwork fortheIndian RiverSchool DistrictinDelawareafter27years. Shecherishedspendingtimewith herfamily,tookgreatdelightinholidaytraditions,andhadagreatpassionforwatchingsports.
Amendtissurvivedbyherhusbandof63years,NormanAmendtJr. ofFarmville,N.C.;daughter,ChristineAmendt,alsoofFarmville;sons, ScottAmendtandhiswife,Stormi, alsoofFarmville;MarkAmendtand hiswife,Tangy,ofMillsboro,Del.; grandchildren,Benjamin,Kevin, Mark,Brittany,Dalton,Miranda, HaileyandGrayson;andseveral great-grandchildren.
Amemorialservicewillbeheld Friday,July10,at1p.m.atFarmville MethodistChurch.Thefamilywill receivefriendsimmediatelyfollowing theservice.Arrangementswereby FarmvilleFuneralHome.Condolencesmaybesentatwww.farmvillefh.com.
OlgaMarjorie ‘Marjie’(Michel)Eckerd,78
OlgaMarjorie ‘Marjie’(Michel) Eckerd,78,of Dagsboro,Del., passedaway peacefullyinher sleeponSaturday, June27,2026. BornonJuly9,
1947,inSurabaja,Indonesia,Eckerd wastheeldestdaughterofIrus MichelandYvonne(Vanderjaht) Michel.In1951,herfamilyimmigratedtotheNetherlands,andin 1955,theymadetheirhomein Wilmington,Del.Shewasproudto becomeanaturalizedUnitedStates citizenonJuly5,1963,embracing thecountryshewouldcallhomefor therestofherlife.
EckerdgraduatedfromA.I. duPontHighSchoolin1965andattendedtheUniversityofDelaware, whereshemettheloveofherlife, Richard“Dick” Eckerd.Theyshared 54wonderfulyearsofmarriage, buildingalifecenteredonlove,familyandamutualpassionformusic. Whetherperformingasaduoor withtheirband,Spice,Marjieand DickEckerdfoundgreatjoyinsharingtheirtalentsandbringingmusic toothers.
Agiftedperformer,teacher,and mentor,shedevotedmuchofherlife totheperformingarts.ShewasactivelyinvolvedwithPossumPoint Players,servedastheowneranddirectorofBaystarProductions, workedasaproducerfortheMiss DelawarePageant,andinspired countlesspeopleasavocalinstructor.
Shealsoenjoyedadistinguished careerasarealestatebroker,serving clientsthroughoutDelawareand Marylandformorethanfour decades.Shewasanactivemember ofboththeSussexCountyand DelawareStateRealEstateBoards andwasdeeplyinvolvedwiththe Women’sCouncilofRealtors,where shewasawarded“Realtorofthe Year.”
“Marjie’sbeautifulvoicemaynow besilent,butthelovesheshared,the
musicshecreated,andthecountless livesshetouchedwillcontinueto echointheheartsofallwhoknew andlovedher.”
Eckerdwasprecededindeathby herbelovedparents,IrusandYvonne Michel,andbyherdevotedhusband, Richard“Dick”Eckerd.Sheleaves b ehindalovingfamilywhowillforevercherishhermemory:herfour children,MichelEckerd(andKathy) ofNorthEast,Md.;DaraEckerd Lewis(andDan)ofLutherville, Md.;JenniferEckerdJerns(and David)ofOceanCity,Md.;and EliseEckerdDickerson(andTaylor) ofDover,Del.
Hergreatestjoywasherfamily— especiallyhercherishedgrandchildren:MadelineandSophiaEckerd; ThomasLewisandhisfiancée,Anna Dimitriades;NicholasLewis;Eli, MaizyandHarperJerns;andLinus andCliveDickerson.Sheisalsolovinglyrememberedbyhersisters, DarjaGrube,DeborahMulrineand KimberlyMartin;alongwithmany extendedfamilymembers;dear friends;formerstudents;andfellow musicianswhoselivesshetouched throughherkindness,generosityand loveofmusic.
AvisitationwillbeheldonSaturday,July18,2026,atSt.George’s UnitedMethodistChurchinFrankford,Del.,from2to3p.m.,followed byacelebrationofEckerd’slifeat3 p.m.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestedthatmemorialdonationsbe madetoSt.George’sUnited MethodistChurchinFrankford,in hermemory.Condolencescanbe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
JeanM.Turner,88 JeanM.Turner, 88,ofDagsboro, Del.,passedaway onFriday,June 26,2026.Shewas bornonJuly26, 1937,athome. Turnerwasa lifelongresident ofWhitesNeck.Shegraduatedfrom LordBaltimoreHighSchoolin OceanView,Del.,in1955andbegan hercareeratBoulevardMotorCompanyinGeorgetown,Del.,before laterjoiningCordreyFordCompany inMillsboro,Del.Aftera24-yearcareerwithFord,sheremainedaloyal customerandproudlydroveFordvehiclesthroughoutherlife.
Followingthedeathofherhusbandin1981,shewasappointedto hispositionasdirector/deputydirectoroftheSussexCountyDepartment ofElections,whereshefaithfully servedforanother39.5years.Althoughshefinallyretiredattheageof 84,shewouldhavemuchpreferredto keepworking;shelikedhavingapurpose.Assheoftensaid,“Iworked, andIworked,andIworkedsome more.”
Turnerenjoyedsoakingupthesun atBethanyBeach,Del.,andloved strikingupconversationswithanyone whohappenedtoshareabenchwith herontheboardwalk.Sheregularly participatedinactivitiesattheCheer CenteronCedarNeckandcould oftenbefoundplayingameangame ofbingoorKingsintheCorner. Spendingtimewithfamilywasalways atthetopofherlist,especiallythe weeklySundaydinnersfilledwith goodfood,laughterandconversation aroundthetable.
Shewillberememberedforherincredibleworkethic,herkindnessand endearingsmile,herquickconversationswithstrangerswhoquicklybecamefriends,andthedeeploveshe hadforherfamily.
Turnerwasprecededindeathby herparents,EverettandAlmaHickman;herbrothers,Alvin,Robertand GeraldHickman;andherhusband, KennethW.TurnerSr.Sheissurvived byherson,KennethW.TurnerJr.;her daughter,AnnTurnerMorgan,and herhusband,Steve;andhergrandsons,LukeMorganandBlakeMorgan.
Servicesweretobeprivate.Memorialdonationsmaybemadeto:MillvilleUnitedMethodistChurch, 36405ClubHouseRoad,Millville, DE19967.Condolencesmaybesent byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
Turner
InadvanceoftheUnitedStates’ 250thanniversaryonJuly4,Ocean CityElksLodge2645celebrated FlagDayinaceremonydisplaying everyflagcarriedbythenation’sforefathers,fromthebeginningofthenation’sstruggleforindependenceuntil now.
Beginningwiththepinetreeflag thatwascarriedbyContinental forcesintheBattleofBunkerHill, membersoflocalScouttroopscarriedtheflagsintotheceremonyas narratorsidentifiedeachandexplainedwhenitwasadopted.
LodgeExaltedRulerVernon BetkeynotedthatTheBenevolent& ProtectiveOrderofElksisthefirst andonlyfraternalbodytorequire formalobservanceofFlagDay.In Julyof1908,theGrandLodgeofthe order,inDallas,Texas,assembledand providedfortheannualnationwide observanceofFlagDayonJune14 eachyear,bymakingitmandatory uponeachlocallodgeoftheorder.
Inadditiontothepinetreeflag, thelodgedisplayedthesnakeflag usedbytheSoutherncoloniesin 1776and1777.ThefirstAmerican flagdisplayingthe13alternatingred andwhitestripesand13starswas adoptedbytheContinentalCongress onJune14,1776.Itfirstflewinbat-
ScoutsdisplayalleightflagsthatwerepresentedattheElks’FlagDayobservanceand,atthefarleft,thePOWMIAflagtohonor ser vicemenandwomenheldasprisonersofwarormissinginaction.
tleonAug.3,1776,atFortStanwix inRome,N.Y.
AproclamationbyPresident WoodrowWilsonin1916designated thatdayasFlagDay,tobeobserved nationally.
Initiativeaimstostreamlineinsuranceverification TheDelawareDepartmentof Health&SocialServices(DHSS)and theDelawareHealthCareCommission thisweekannouncedanewRural HealthTransformationProgram (RHTP)initiativedesignedtosupport real-timeinsuranceverificationand priorauthorizationacrossthestate.
Theprojectwillleveragethe DelawareHealthInformationNetwork (DHIN),Delaware’sstatewidehealth informationexchange,andSmart HealthNetwork,atechnologyplatform designedtohelpprovidersandpayers exchangeadministrativeinformation moreefficiently,toimproveconnectivity amongclinicians,payers,healthsystems andpatients.
SmartHealthNetwork’sinfrastructurehelpscreateasharedconnection pointthatallowsparticipatingproviders
andpayerstoexchangeinformation usingcommonstandardsratherthan maintainingnumerousindividualconnections.
Together,DHINandSmartHealth Networkwillaimtosupportmoreefficientexchangeofadministrativeinformationrelatedtoinsuranceeligibility, priorauthorizationandotherhealth caretransactions,helpingreduceadministrativeburdens,improvecarecoordinationandsupportfasteraccesstocare.
“Technologyshouldmakehealth careeasiertonavigate,notmorecomplicated,”saidDHSSSecretaryChristenLinkeYoung.“Thisinitiativewill helpcliniciansspendlesstimemanagingpaperworkandmoretimecaringfor patients.”
Prior authorizationandinsurance verificationrequirementscandelayac-
cesstocareandincreaseadministrative burdensforproviders.Nationally,physicianpracticesspendanestimated13 hourseachweekcompletingpriorauthorization-relatedtasks,accordingto theAmericanMedicalAssociation.
Throughtheinvestment,Delaware willbuilduponexistingstatewideinfrastructuretoimproveinteroperability andsupportmoreefficientinformation sharingacrossthehealthcaresystem. Forexample,providerofficesoftenmust navigatemultiplepayerportals,submit documentationthroughdifferentsystems,ormakephonecallstoverifycoverageandobtainpriorauthorizationfor services.Bysupportingmorestandardizedelectronictransactionsbetween providersandpayers,theprojectwill helpstreamlinetheseprocessesandreduceadministrativeworkload.
DHINservesasDelaware’sdesignatedstatewidehealthinformation exchangeandmaintainssecureconnectionswithhospitals,healthsystems,federallyqualifiedhealth centers,laboratories,pharmacies,and providerorganizationsthroughoutthe state.Theprojectwillbuildon DHIN’sexistinginfrastructurewhile incorporatingSmartHealthNetwork’senhanceddataintegration,analytics,andinteroperabilitytools.
Theprojectsupportsbroadergoals ofDelaware’smulti-yearRuralHealth TransformationProgrambyimproving accesstocare,modernizinghealthcare infrastructure,supportingproviders, andenablingmoreinnovativemodels ofcaredelivery.Italsocomplements otherRHTPinvestmentsfocusedon expandingaccesstoservices,growing thehealthcareworkforce,andimprovinghealthoutcomesinruralandunderservedcommunities.
“Asaphysician,Ihavewatched priorauthorizationconsumetimethat belongstopatients,”saidDelaware HealthCareCommissionChairDr. NeilHockstein.“Thepromisehereis simple:cutthepaperwork,notthe care.Aneutralhubthateverypayer andprovidercanjoinonce—andthat patientscanactuallyseeinto—isthe changethefrontlineshavebeenwaitingfor.”
“DelawarealreadytrustsDHINto movehealthinformationsecurely acrossthestate,”saidDelaware HealthInformationNetworkCEO Dr.JanLee.“TheSmartHealthNetworkextendsthattrusted,neutral foundationtotheadministrative transactionsthatsitalongsidecare. WearebuildingonwhatDelawarealreadyhastosupportpatients,clinicians,andpayers.”
“Delawaredecidedtotreatthislike thepublicinfrastructureitis—neutral,anddesignedaroundpatientinterest,”saidSmartHealthNetwork CEOPaulMeyer.“Thehubconnects everyonethroughasingleintegration. Delawareisfirst,butthenetworkis builtforeverystate.”
ByleveragingDHIN’sestablished statewidenetwork,theprojectavoids duplicationofexistinginfrastructure, acceleratesimplementation,andensurescompliancewithstateandfederalprivacyandsecurityrequirements, officialsnoted.SmartHealthNetwork’stoolswillenhancetheusability ofDHIN’strusteddatabysupporting advancedanalytics,visualization,populationhealthmanagement,andprogramevaluationcapabilities.
Thisprojectissupportedbythe CentersforMedicare&Medicaid Services(CMS)oftheU.S.DepartmentofHealth&HumanServices (HHS)aspartofafinancialassistance awardtotaling$157.4million,with 100percentfundedbyCMS/HHS.
Left,anIndianRiverHighSchoolteamearnssecondplaceinRobotics,withHarrisonBenner,JeysonMoussaandLukeAuklanddesigning,building,documentingandtestingarobottoaccomplishayearlychallenge.Right,SelbyvilleMiddleSchool’sNoahBauer,LukeAntonioliandWilsonYangwinsthirdplaceinSystemControlTechnology, building andprogramingacomputer-controlledmechanicalmodeltosolvetheyearlychallenge,includinginstructionsforevaluatorstooperatethedevice.
ThreeIRSDschoolswinnationalSTEMawards ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Aimtoconnectclassroomlearningto hands-onlearningandcareerexploration,theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict earnedseveralnationwideawardsatthe 2026TechnologyStudentAssociation (TSA)NationalConference.
Thisyear,IRSDstudentsearnedtwo ofDelaware’sTop10finishesincompetitionsrequiringcreativity,collaboration, problem-solvingandtechnicalknowhow.OtherDelawarestudentsalso demonstratedexcellenceinengineering,
robotics,softwaredevelopment,game design,constructionandotherSTEM fields.
IndianRiverHighSchoolwonsecondplaceinRobotics,withtheteam ofHarrisonBenner,JeysonMoussaand LukeAuklanddesigning,building,documentingandtestingarobottoaccomplishayearlychallenge.
SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolwonthird placeinSystemControlTechnology, withtheteamofLukeAntonioli,Noah BauerandWilsonYangbuildingand programingacomputer-controlledmechanicalmodeltosolvetheyearlychal-
lenge,includinginstructionsforevaluatorstooperatethedevice.
SussexCentralHighSchoolreceived aspecialhonorasteacherD.Morelli wasnamedtheHighSchoolChapter AdvisoroftheYear.
Morethan12,000studentsfrom acrosstheU.S.andaroundthe worldparticipatedinthisyear’sconferenceatNationalHarbor,Md.Delaware’s delegationincluded216studentsand30 advisorsrepresenting26schools.
TheTSAisadedicatedextracurricularorganizationthatalignswithSTEM coursesinDelaware’sCareer&Techni-
calEducation(CTE)programs.
“Thesestudentsarenotjustpreparingforthefuture.Theyarealreadypracticingthekindofcreativity, technicalskill,teamwork,andproblemsolvingDelawarewillneedintheyears ahead,”saidDelawareSecretaryofEducationCindyMarten.“Strongcareerand technicaleducationgivesstudentsaclear lineofsightfromwhatthey learnin schooltotheopportunitiesaheadof them.Whenstudentslearnbydoing, buildsolutions,testideasandworkas teams,theydeveloptheconfidenceand skillstolead.”
ScholarshipcommitteemembersJanetDubbert,LindaKrogerandMargieTwardowski awardVictoriaEvansherscholarship.
Women’sClubofIndian Riverawardsscholarship ThemissionoftheGFWCWomen’s ClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)istogive backtothecommunitythroughsupporting localprojects,veteransandeducationalinitiatives,includingtheawardingofascholarshiptoalocalhighschoolstudentwhohas shownacommitmenttotheirstudies,leadershipandtotheircommunitiesthrough volunteerism.
Theclub’sinauguralscholarship,inthe
amountof$1,000forpost-secondaryeducationorcareertraining,wasawardedtoVictoriaEvans,arecentgraduateofSussex Academy,wheresheexcelledacademically, aswellasthroughherparticipationinathletics,herdemonstratedleadershipskillsand volunteerism.SheplansonattendingCommonwealthUniversityofPennsylvania— Bloomsburgtostudyspeechpathology.
LaniLou’stohost firstPrideinMillsboro ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
WhatappearstobeoneofthefirstPride eventseverinMillsborowillbecomingto LaniLou’sBrewonSaturday,July11,from2 to6p.m.
“Thiscelebrationisaboutcommunity, connectionandcreatingaspacewhereeveryonefeelsvaluedandrespected.Weinviteyou tojoinusinmakinghistoryaswehostMillsboro’sfirstPrideeventanddemonstratethe welcomingspiritthatmakesourtownspecial,”saidJennaLeCruz,caféownerand Prideorganizer.Shealwaysemphasizedcommunityandinclusionatherdowntownbusiness.“It’sjusttryingtobridgecommunity.”
plecanpurchasePride-inspiredspecialtycoffeesandpastries.VendorswillsellPridethemedjewelry,stickers,temporarytattoos, coffeeandmore.
FreeMomHugsofDelawareisavolunteergroupthatattendsLGBTQ+eventsasa stand-inforparents.They’llattendonJuly11 tosharelove,andifneeded,hugs,forpeople whomightnothavehadparentalsupportin theirlives.
MayorRobert“Bob”McKeeisexpected toattend,whichalsoreflectstheTown’scommitmenttofosteringawelcomingandvibrant communityforall.
Aportionoftheeventproceedswillbe donatedtoSussexPrideYouth.
TheeventisforanyonewhoisLGBTQ+ oranally.The$5ticketgrantsadmissionto theparty-likeatmosphere,freerefreshments andaraffleticketforagift basketofgoodies (includingcontributionsfromLaniLou’s Brew,Kaan’sBakeryand302PMUAcademy).
“It’sjustveryfun,light-hearted.Weare goingtohaveaplacewherepeoplecandance [toclubmusic]andcelebrate,probablyan open-micforanhour,soifanybodywantsto singorwhatnotduringthattime,theycan,” LeCruzsaid.“Theycangettogetherandjust celebratebeingwhotheyare.”
Therewillbefreerefreshments,andpeo-
Lani(pronounced“LON-ee”)Lou’s openedinDecemberof2025.
“Ibelieveourcommunityisstrongest whenwesupportdiversity,includingthe uniquestorieseveryonebrings.…Attheend oftheday,weareallhumanbeings”withdifferentexperiencesbutthesamedesiretobe treatedwithdignity,shesaid.
PrideMonthiscelebratedeachJuneto recognizelesbian,gay,bisexual,transgender andqueerhistory,rightsandaffirmation— pushingabovetheshamethatsocietyhashistoricallyputonLGBTQ+people.
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BETHANY BAY RBYCC CREEK HAVEN FRANKFORD ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
It’sbecomeanannualaffairatthe LowerSussexLittleLeagueComplexat thePyleCenterinRoxanaastwoteams madeupofthebestplayersfromseveral localLittleLeagueorganizationsbattle itoutfortheDistrict3championshipin abest-of-threeseries,fortherightto representtheregionintheSenior LeagueSoftballWorldSeriesinthe firstweekofAugust.
Forthesecondstraightyear,theSussexAll-Stars—coachedbyJeffBowen, LaniyaLewisandMichelleDelpBlades —willbemakingareturntriptothe summer’sfinalLittleLeaguesoftball showcase,thankstoasweepoverthe WesternSussexAll-StarsonTuesday, July7,withscoresof11-1and10-0.
Intheopener,JourneyHearne—a newcomertotheteamthisseason—hit apairofhomeruns,includingthe game-ending,mercyrule-invokingsolo shotdeepoverthefenceinleftfield. Hearnewas2-for-2attheplatewith thehomeruns,whilealsowalkingtwice, scoringfourrunsandknockinginthree others.Hearne’sotherhomercamein thethirdinning.
TeammateKarlyKruger—oneof severalreturningplayersfromtheteam thatmadeittotheWorldSerieschampionshipgamelastyear—wasalso2for-2withadouble,threerunsscored andthreeRBIs.CierraLewisand SophiaBowenalsohaddoublesinthe game.JordanBoweandAvaBrockhad theotherhitsfortheSussexAll-Stars, whotookadvantageofthreeWestern Sussexerrorsalongtheway.
Alltold,theSussexAll-Starsscored fourrunsinthefirst,twomoreinthe second,threeinthethird,andoneeach inthefourthandfifthinnings.Lewis andMakaylaEikenberrysplittheduties inthecircle,withLewiscoveringthe firstthreeinnings,whereshefacedjust 10batters,struckouteightofthemand allowedjustalonehit.Eikenberry tossedthelasttwoinnings,surrendering thelonerun—asolohomerunoffthe batofEmmaShort—withapairof hits andthreestrikeouts.
Short,MadisonHareandSatisha LouishadthehitsforWesternSussex intheopener.
ItwasmoreofthesameinthenightcapastheSussexAll-Starsputupseven
SussexAll-StarsrepeatasD-3champs,headbacktoWorldSeries CoastalPointphotos•JasonFeather Above,theteamawaitsJourneyHearneaftershehitahomerun.Right,Kenni Bladessendsapitchtohomeplate.
runsinthesecondinning,whileadding twomoreinthefourthandasingle game-endingruninthefifth.TheSussexAll-Starsagainbangedouteights hits,withBrockthelonemultiple-hit playerinthisonewithatripleanda pairofrunsscored.
Lewisgottheoffensegoingwitha solohomeruninthebigsecondinning. Emma Jacksonfollowedwithasingle, thenBowewalked,andBrockreached onabuntsingletoloadthebases.
Afterafielder’schoiceforce-outat theplate,thebasesremainedloaded whenHearneandAdelineLutzboth addedRBI-walks,andthenKruger lacedadoubleintotheoutfieldtoscore twomore.KimoraHarristhendoubled toleft,andthatscoredKrugertoput theSussexAll-Starsup7-0. KenniBladeswasthestarting pitcherforSussexAll-Starsinthesecondgame.Shegaveupjusttwohitsin thecomplete-gameeffort,withfive strikeouts.KendallScottandJai’lah ShockleyhadthehitsforWesternSussex.
TheSussexAll-Starsareacombina-
tionofgirlsfromGeorgetown,Lewes, LowerSussexandMillsboroLittle Leagueorganizations.Membersofthe teamincludeSussexCentral’sA’Niyah Taylor,AdelineLutz,AvaBrock,Emma Jackson,KimoraHarris,KarlyKruger andMakaylaEikenberry,aswellasIndianRiver’sAutumnWille,McKenna Class andKeirraSantarelli,Sussex Tech’sJourneyHearne,CierraLewis andChloeTonge,CapeHenlopen’sJordynneBoweandSussexAcademy’s KenniBladesandSophiaBowen.
TheDistrict3champswillnowsit backandwaitforMonday,Aug.3,for thestartoftheLittleLeagueSenior SoftballWorldSeries.Theywillopen thetournamentagainsttheEastRegion champions,whoverywellcouldbe WesternSussex,oreitheroftheDistrict 1orDistrict2championsiftheycan win theregionaltitleinWorcester, Mass.
WesternSussexwillheadtothe DelawareStatetournamenttoface-off withtheDistrict1andDistrict2championsatSmyrnaClaytonLittleLass LittleLeague,runningJuly15-18.
WesternSussexwillplaytheDistrict2 champsonWednesday,July15,at7 p.m.,withthewinnertakingonthe District1champsonThursday,July16.
LecatesleadsSussexAll-StarstoDistrict3JuniorSoftballcrown ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Insoftball,astrongpitcherinthecircle makesthechancesforsuccessmuch greater.SuchwasthecaseonWednesday, July7,fortheSussexAll-StarsintheDistrict3JuniorLeaguesoftballtournament.
TheSussexAll-Starscruisedtoa sweepinthebest-of-threeseriesagainst WesternSussex,withwinsof7-3and172,fortheDistrict3crown.
RiLynnLecateswasdominantfrom start-to-finishinthechampionshipclinchingnightcap,strikingout11ofthe 21battersshefaced,whileallowingtwo unearnedrunsonjustonehit.Shefired 94pitches,with55ofthemforstrikes. Shealsohelpedherowncauseatthe plate,going1-for-3witharunscoredand
twoRBIs.
TheSussexAll-Stars—withhead coachEmilyHarne,alongwithassistants JasonRussellandRobAlthoff—gota totalteameffortinthesecondgame,with practicallyeveryonescoringatleastone run,whilebangingout11hits.Emilee Williamsonwas1-for-3outofthe cleanupspot,withahomerun,tworuns scoredandthreeRBIs.LilyKregerand PyperRogerseachhaddoublesaspartof theirmultiple-hitefforts,withKreger scoringtwiceandknockinginanother, whileRogersscoredonceandplatedanother.
OtherswhohitsafelyinthegameincludedLoraleiDonoway,SkylarMedford, SkylarAlthoff,TaylorHuffandJules Marinelli.TherosteralsoincludesBailey Lecates(runscored),BrookeHarne(run
scored)andGraceHicks(tworuns scored).
Althoffledthechargesintheopener inthecircle,with13strikeoutsacross5.2 inningswhileallowingtwohitsandthree runs(twoearned)withfourwalks.She alsoscoredarunandknockedinanother attheplate.
TheSussexAll-Starsonlymanagedsix hitsinthefirstgameofthenight,with Donowaygoing2-for-3,withtworuns scoredandaRBIs.Medford,Marinelli, RogersandRiLynnLecateshadtheother hitsfortheSussexAll-Stars.Medford, Althoff,Williamson,RogersandRiLynn LecatesscoredtherunswithDonoway.
RiLynnLecatescameoninreliefof Althoff,coveringthefinal1.2inningsof play,allowingonehitwithfourstrikeouts andtwowalks.
KendallDabadyhadtwoofthethree hitsforWesternSussex,withtwoRBIs, whileAryannaYbarrahadtheothersingle.
TheSussexAll-Starswillnowadvance tothestatetournament,whichwillbe playedattheGeorgetownLittleLeague complexstartingonMonday,July13,with theDistrict1andDistrict2champions squaringoff.Thewinnerofthatgamewill facetheDistrict3champsonTuesday, July14,at7p.m.
TheDelawarestatechampionwillgo ontocompeteintheEastRegiontournamentinWilkes-Barre,Pa.,onJuly23-28, withthechancetowinashotatplaying intheLittleLeagueJuniorSoftball WorldSeriesatEverestParkinKirkland, Wash.,Aug.2-8.
OldeTymer’sSoftballcompletesWeek10ofleagueplay ByCatherineBunting Point Intern
TheOldeTymer’sSoftballLeague wrappedupanotherweekofplayforplayers60andolder,withgamesplayedon Tuesday,June30,throughThursday,July2, attheChurchofGodfieldsneartheintersectionofRoutes113and26inDagsboro. HerearetheresultsfromTuesday,June
30:
•Tait’sBarbershop17,TheOriginal GreenTurtle16
WalshBarcushadthegamewinninghit inthebottomofthe7thtogiveTait’sthe come-from-behindvictory.Winning pitcherDaveGarriottledthechargewith fourhits,whileChuckGriffin,LarryGeho andKevinWevodauallcontributedwith threehitseach.
•CoastalChiropractic16,EdwardJones 12
Afterashakydefensivestart,Coastal Chiropractictighteneduptheirfielding miscuestodefeatEdwardJones.Coastal wasledbyRussBowenandMikeWaldner, bothgoing4-for-4.Alsohelpingtopower theteamwereR.J.Bayco,JoeWroblewski, RandyFalk,JamesBrittingham,Ken PlacekandRalphDavis,allgoing2-for-3.
•B&ETire&Auto10,AmericanLegionPost246
B&E’sdefenseturnedthreedouble playstofrustratePost24.Offensively, ChuckEmersonandFrankEdwardseach hadthreehits,KeithPurdyhadtwohits withadouble,andRickFicarrachippedin twohitsforB&E.
ACoach’sStory ParksreturnedtoIRHStogivebacktogirls’student-athletes CoastalPoint•MikeStern AssistantlacrossecoachMyaParksreturnedtoIndianRiverHIghSchoolafter graduatingfromMcDanielUniversityin 2023.Theteamhasseenalotof growth,finishingabove.500forthe pasttwoyears.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Thesmilehasnotleftherface.
IndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’lacrosseassistantcoachMyaParksisstillbeaminginthe aftermathoftheteam’srecord-setting2025and 2026seasons.
TheIndianssetateammarkin2025as theirlevelofplayimproved.Asaresult,theprogramturnedthecornerintoawinninginitiative.
IndianRiverfinishedwitha9-7record— thefirsttimetheteamhadeverpostedamark above.500.Theyalsosurpassedtheprevious single-seasonhighofsevenwinssetin2021,en routetotheprogram’sfirst-everplayoffappearance.
That2025seasonofsuccessprovideda foundationfortheconstructionofthispast year’s2026team.TheIndianssetanewrecord formostwinsinaseasonwiththeir10thtriumph—a16-7winatMiddletownonFriday, May8.Theyfinishedtheirseasonabove.500 forthesecondstraighttimeinschoolhistory.
Aspecialfeelingofsuccess ParksreturnedtoIRHStogivebacktothe student-athletesatheralmamater.
Asaresult,thisspecialfeelingofsuccess
meansagreatdealtoher.
Parks,anIRHSClassof2018graduate, playedfouryearsoffieldhockeyattheschool. Shelaterplayedtwoseasonsofwomen’sfield hockeyatMcDanielCollege,graduatingwith adegreeinkinesiologyin2023.
Parksalsoplayedthreeyearsofgirls’ lacrosseatIR,beginningaftertheyaddedthe sportduringthespringofhersophomoreyear, in2016.
“Iwasagoalkeeperforlacrosseandfield hockey,”sherecalled.“Iamnotsureexactly whyIgravitatedtowardbeingagoaliewhenI startedplayingfieldhockey.ButassoonasI started,IknewIwouldfallinlovewiththe position.Ihadthementaltoughnesstolet scoredgoalsandlossesrolloffmybackanduse themtofuelmydesiretoimprove.Itrulylove lacrosseandfieldhockey,andIamsothankful fortheopportunitiesithascontinuedtogive me.”
Parksdecidedtoplaylacrosseaboutthree weeksbeforetheseasonbegan“becausemy closefriendsplayed.IknewIwouldbeableto learnfromthem,andIrealizedtheymightnot haveagoalie,”sherecalled.“Eventhoughit wasveryhardtolearnsoquicklyandbe throwninastheonlygoalieagainstvarsity teamswhoshowednomercy,Iamsothankful
ForWolf,beingaBBPlifeguardisaprivilege GuardiansbytheSea CoastalPoint•MikeStern
BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardBrady Wolfisthisweek’sfeaturedlifeguardin ourweekly,summerseries.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.
ThatisthejobeachdayforaBethany BeachPatrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5:00 p.m.onweekdaysand9:30a.m.to5:30p.m. onweekendsandholidays.
Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearoundthem onthebeachiscavorting,reading,sleeping, talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair, theGuardiansbytheSeaarereadytospring intoaction.
Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewhoapproachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwayson alert.Theireyesremainontheswimmerseven whiletheyaresippingandchewingforsustenanceduringthelongbeachday.
Someone’slifemaybeindanger.
Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.
TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneof theseGuardiansbytheSeawithabeachlife-
guardfeaturestoryeachweekduringthesummerseason.
Threeminutesfeltlikean houroffightingwaves
Itwasahot,hecticdayatthebeachand intheocean.
Thewaveswerelargeandoverpowering, andthewaterwaspackedwithswimmers.
“Myfirstrescuewasoneofmycraziest ones,”recalledBethanyBeachPatrollifeguardBradyWolf.“Iwassittingonstand No.10withasecond-yearguard,Garrett Steele.IrecallthatGarrettandIwerereally zoninginonthesetwoyoungerkidswho gotpulledoutinaripcurrent.
“Withoutanyhesitation,GarrettandI justflewoffthestand,”addedWolf.“We gottothosekidswithinseconds,andIremembergettingouttothislittlegirl who wasseriouslypanickingandcrying.Itold hereverythingwasgoingtobeOK,andall shehadtodowastrustme.”
Asbothguardsbeganswimmingtowardshore,aparticularlylargesetofwaves emerged.Theyreachedthecrashzone wherewavesslamontothebeach.
“Atthatmoment,IlookedatGarrett,
andallwecoulddowasjustholdontothe kidsastightlyaspossible,”saidthe21-yearoldWolf.“Weendedupgettingcrushed— wecallit‘gettingputinthewashingmachine’—andIwasatonepointinverted, withthislittlegirl inmyarms.Itwassurreal.Weneverletgoofthem,andpopped upandsafelyexitedthewater.Therescue tookthreeminutes,butitfeltlikeanhour offightingagainstthecurrentandwaves.”
BethanyBeachPatrol TheBethanyBeachPatrolisaUnited StatesLifesavingAssociationadvanced certifiedagencythatservestheresidents andvisitorsoftheTownofBethanyBeach. The51-to55-memberbeachpatrolprovidesbeachandoceanrescueservices,firstrespondercareandgeneralpublicservices whilecovering1.1milesofbeach.The beachpatrol,withtheassistanceofthepolicedepartment,enforcesallTownrules andregulationsregardingthebeachand ocean.
BBPlifeguardsrespondtolandand wateremergencies,andtheyprovideinfor-
Carpet Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning thatIstuckitout.Lacrossetaughtmesomany lessonsandmademeabetterathlete.
“Itisverycooltohavetheopportunityto comebacknowandbeacoachforaprogram thatyouhelpedgetoffthegroundwhenyou were15,”sheadded.“Bytheendofthe2024 season,Ihadfalleninlovewiththesportall overagain,afternotplayingmuchduringmy collegeyearsbutoftenattendinglacrosse gamesatschool.Ithoroughlyenjoyedworking alongsideheadcoachLoganRyanduringher firstseasonasheadcoach.Webothlearnedso muchtogether,andIcannotwaittojoinher againnextseason.”
GivingBonbrighta greatdealofcredit Parkssaidshegivesfirst-yearIRHShead coachBillyBonbrightagreatdealofcreditfor the2025team’sbreakoutcampaignandthe 2026squad’sabilitytoimproveonthatsuccess.
“Otherthanhiswealthofknowledgefrom previousyearsofcoachingandplaying,Billy broughtgreatleadershipandhadaclearvision ofwhathewantedtoaccomplishwithourprogram,”saidParks.“Hereallycreatedateamfirst mentality,whichtranslatedwellontothefieldin howtheyplayedandsupportedeachother.Billy wasfullyinvestedintheplayers’development. “Billyhadanabilitytoleadwithintensity butalsocompassion,whichreallyhelpedhim createrelationshipswiththeteamveryearly on,”addedParks.“Theseconnectionsreally helpedtheplayersrespondandgrowasindividualsandasateam.Hisdedicationtothisteam wastrulyunmatched,andtheresultswerethat wewereabletomakethestatetournamentfor thefirsttimeinschoolhistory.”
Parksalsocreditedtheteam’sjuniorvarsity headcoach,HaileyWillis,forprovidingleadershipatthatlevel.
“ThishelpedBillytofocusonthevarsity teammoreclosely,sothathecouldcoachthem tothebestoftheirabilities,”saidParks.“Heisa veryadaptablecoachandwouldmakechanges often.Atfirst,itwasalittledifficult,becauseit feltlikestartingfromscratch.Butaftertrusting himandhisprocess,theoutcomewasworthit. Hebuiltaculturefortheteamwhereeveryone knewtheirroleandboughtintowhathewas doing.Wheneveryonetrustseachotherand theircoaches,thelittlethingstakecareofthemselvesandtheoutcomeresultsinmorewins.”
ParkssaidshefeelsthattheSelbyvilleMiddleSchoollacrossefeederprogramthatjust completeditssecondseasonisareal gamechanger.
“Bythetimethosegirlsreachhighschool, theywillalreadybeaccustomedtoourprogram,”Parksemphasized.“Itwillallowusto startdevelopingskillsandhabitsearlierthanin ninthgrade.Thiswillhelptheprogramgrow evenmorethanithasinthepastyear.Wewill beabletoidentifysomeyoungertalentsearly on,whichwillhelpusbuilddepth,helpingkeep ourteamstrongforyearstocome.
“Wearealsoveryexcitedtoberolemodels fortheyoungergirlsandbuildconnections,” Parksadded.“Sowhenthetimecomesforthem tomoveup,thoseyounggirlswillstepupand berolemodelsforthenextgroupofgirlsonthe middle-schoolteam.”
KirschnerstrengthenedIRHSgirls’lacrosseattackunit SalutetotheIRHSSeniors ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Rivaldefendersandgoalkeepershadto keepawatchfuleyeonher.
SeniorattackKacieKirschnermade theIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ lacrosseteammorepowerfulanddangerousthroughhertalentandhardwork.
Shenetted12goalswhiledrawingdefensiveattentionawayfromherteammates.
Asaresult,theteamsetanewschool recordformostwinsinaseason,with10, andreachedtheDIAAstateplayoffsfor thesecondconsecutiveseason.
“HelpingtomakeIndianRiveramore competitivegirls’lacrosseteammademe feelproud,”saidthe5-foot-3Kirschner. “Itwasmotivatingandfulfilling,with somerealhustleandhopemixedin.You getastrongsenseofpurposebecause you’rebuildingsomethingwithroomto grow.
“Everyimprovementfeelsextrameaningful,”sheadded.“Therewasexcitement intheunderdogchallengeaswepushed forprogressdespitelimitationsinnumbers,experienceandresources.Thatcan bringfrustrationattimes,whenthings
CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey
KacieKirschnerstrengthenedtheIRHS girls'lacrosseoffensewithherhard workandtalent.
moveslowly,butitquicklyturnsintodetermination.Overall,itleavesyoufeeling investedandsatisfied,likeyou’recreating impactfortheotherplayersandtheprogram.”
Kirschnerbecameoneoftheteam’s leadersthroughhersteadyhardworkand
willingnesstostepup.
“Iputinextraeffortonskillsandimprovedmyspeed,”saidKirschner,who alsoplayedforwardfortheIRfield hockeyteamduringthefallsportsseason. “Asourteamhasbecomemorecompetitive,I’vemadekeyplaysandwasreliable intoughgames.
“Iledbyexample,workinghard,encouragingteammatesandsettingapositivetone,”sheadded.“Ourcoachesand playersbegantorelyonme,andmyrole grewnaturally.Ifeltmoreconfidentasa senior.IwishedIfeltthisconfidence startinginmyfreshmanyear.”
HeadcoachBillyBonbrightsaid Kirschnerreallycameintoherownthis season.
“Shebroughttremendousenergyto ourattack,”hesaid.“Herpositiveattitude, bigsmileandquicksenseofhumormade herajoytocoachandanimportantpresenceatpractice.Sheaddedauniquedynamictoouroffense,andherconfidence andhonestyhelpedsetthetoneforthe group.Youalwaysknewexactlywhatyou weregoingtogetfromKacie,andthat consistencyandpersonalitymadehera valuablepartofoursuccess.”
Supportfromfamily andcoachBonbright Kirschnersaidsheappreciatedhowher familyandBonbrightsupportedher.
“Mymother,CarenKirschner,andfather,JohnKirschner,alongwithmybrother RyanKirschneranduncleDaveDabneyall madeittomostofmygames,”said Kirschner,aresidentofFrankford.“My brotherwasalwayscheeringtheloudestfor me.Theyallpushedmetostaydisciplined andkeepmemotivated.
“Thepersonwhohashadthebiggest impactonmysuccessasalacrosseplayer wasCoachBonbright,”addedKirschner. “Eventhoughhehasonlybeenmycoach fortwoyears,IfeltasifI’velearnedso muchfromhim.Hebelievedinmefrom thebeginning,evenwhentheteamwasn’t verycompetitive.Hepushedmetowork harderonmyskillsandfootworkeveryday. Healsotaughtmethatbeingagoodleader meansshowingupconsistentlyandhelping myteammatestoimprove.”
Kirschnerwillcontinuehereducationat thenextlevelandhasnarrowedherchoices toRutgersUniversity,theUniversityof NewBrunswickorPennStateUniversity.
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OldTymer’s •SelbyvilleSeniorSmashers11,MillsboroBowlingLanes2
•LogoMotive15,DiamondbladeTileworks2
•AmericanLegionPost2813,Beam Construction12
HerearetheresultsfromWednesday, July1,andThursday,July2:
•MillsboroBowlingLanes20,Edward Jones6
MillsboroLanesscoredfiverunsineach ofthefirsttwoinnings,enroutetothewin. MillsborowasledbyDaveRager(4-for-4), JonEnglish(3-for-3)andAndyDiGiamo, whodrewfourwalksandscoredthree times.
•B&ETireandAuto11,Community BankDelaware7
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mationandeducationabouthazardsinthe sun,weatherandocean.BBPbeachlifeguardstraindailytoprepareforanysituationonlandorinwater,andthey constantlystrivetoexceedtheirhighstandardsofopenwatersafety.
Aprivilegeandan opportunitytohelp B&E’sinfieldcamethroughagainwith threedoubleplaystokeepCommunityat bay.Offensively,RickFicarrahadadouble andaninside-the-parkhomer,DaveJanuchowskihadthreehits,ChuckEmerson hadatripleandadouble,FrankEdwards andGregWardeachhadtwohitswitha doubleeach,andPatSullivanandLarry Gehoeachpitchedinwithtwohits.
•CoconutCaliente20,Diamondblade Tileworks13
•HighStreetBucs18,Pitt&Pub8
•LogoMotive9,TouchofItaly7
•AmericanLegionPost287,Coconut Caliente5
Theleaguewillcontinuetoacceptnew playerregistrationsthroughouttheseason. Formoreinformation,visittheOTSwebsiteat
https://www.teampages.com/leagues/1188 16.
withoutevenrealizingit.Thenyou’re super-dehydratedandhaveaheadache.”
TheeasiestresponsibilityforWolfasa veteranlifeguard,hesaid,istoteachthe newerguardsjoiningthepatrol.
“Forthem,thereisalotofinformation toremember,”saidWolf.“It’snicetojustbe abletoconnectwiththemandworktogetherasateam.”
“ThecamaraderiewehaveinthisBBP familyistrulyawesome,”addedWolf. “Everyonehaseachother’sback.Noone getsleftbehind,andeveryoneisheldaccountabletothehigheststandards,because wedon’tsettleforanythingless.”
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WolfsaidheregardsbeingaBBPlifeguardasaprivilegeandanopportunityto servethepublic.
Individualshavehadanimpact
“Besidessoakinginthesunallday,this isanawesomeopportunitytohelppeople,” saidthe5-foot-10Wolf.“Weensurethat childrenandfamiliesgettohavethebest timepossiblewhileatthebeachandnot havetoworrytoomuchaboutthewater. TheyknowtheguardsontheBethany BeachPatrolarethebest,andthat’sasuper feeling.”
Wolfbecamealifeguardinresponseto aninvitationfromhisbestfriendandveteranBBPguardThemoRigakos.
SeveralindividualshavehadasignificantimpactonWolf’scareeronthestand.
“Themoisthefirstpersonwhocomes tomindforme,”saidWolfofRigakos.“He andhisfamilyacceptedmeintotheirhome andintotheirarmslikeIwasoneoftheir own.Iowehimandhisfamilyadebtof gratitude.Theyaretheoneswhomakeit possibleformetodothebestjobinthe world.Themohasalsobeenrightthere withme,onmybestdaysandworstdays. Heiswhatatruefriendis,andIwillnever takehimforgranted.
“HeaskedmewhatIwoulddoduring thesummerofourfreshmanyearofcollege,”saidWolf,wholivesinSalisbury,Md. “IsaidI’dprobablygohometoworkamiserablejob.HesaidthatIshouldtrytobea lifeguardforBBP.Heeveninvitedmeto stayathishomerent-freeduringthesummer.Itwasalmostajoke.Ididn’treallytake itseriouslyuntiltheendofspring,whenI reachedouttothepatrol’scaptain.”
Stayinghydratedand preventingsunburn Stayinghydratedandpreventingsunburnarethetoughestpartsofthejob,accordingtoWolf.
“Alotofthemenandwomenonthe patrolarealotbetteratthosetwothings thanIam,”hesaid.“Evenonthedays whenthereisn’tanysunatall,Istillget burned—it’sincredible.Hydratingisso importantforthisjob,becauseonthehotterdays,youwillsweatoutsomuchwater
“AnotherpersonwhohashadabigimpactonmeasalifeguardisLiamRegan,” addedWolf.“Hetaughtmewhatatrue leaderandagoodlifeguardare.Liamhas beenoneofmybestfriendsthroughoutthe yearsworkingforBethanyBeachPatrol.” Wolfsaidheisalsothankfultohis mother,JodiHarakel.
“Sheworksvery,veryhardtogetby,and she’sconstantlytravelingandmakingtime tovisitmeonthebeachandatmyswim meets,”saidWolf.“Littlethingslikethat aremoreimportantthananewcaror birthdaygifts.I’mthankfultoherforbeing thebestmomthereis.”
Wolf’sshort-termgoal,hesaid,istobe thebestlifeguardpossible.
“Mylong-termgoalistomakeagood nameformyself,”saidWolf,whowasborn inReading,Pa.“Hopefully,yearsfromnow, Iwillbereferredtoasaleaderandanexampletolookupto.”
LEGALS OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Joyce M. Platt, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joyce M. Platt who departed this life on April 8, 2026 late of Harbeson, DE were duly granted unto Edward Pompper on June 25, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before December 8, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor:
Edward Pompper 15 Sloan Rd., Harbeson, DE 19951
ATTORNEY: Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20260703 3T
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW NO.: 152-2026 TO: Raymond V. Plumb, and all persons having or claiming to have any right, lien, title, interest in or claim against 6981 Chaneysville Road, Township of Monroe, County of Bedford, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, tax parcel ID: F.13-0.00-027-B.
TAKE NOTICE THAT Coastline Capital, LLC has filed a Complaint in Action to Quiet Title in the aforesaid Court as of the above term and number, and praying the Court to adjudicate and decree their title and right of possession to said premises, more particularly described in the said Complaint, indefeasible as against all rights and claims whatsoever, and you are hereby notified to file an Answer within twenty (20) days following the date of this publication, in default of which an Order may be entered as prayed for against you, requiring you to take such action as may be ordered by the Court within thirty days after the entry of such Order in default of which final judgment shall be entered.
If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the Court. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you without further notice for the relief requested by Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER AND WISH TO RETAIN ONE, PLEASE CALL THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW:
LAWYER REFERAL SERVICE
Bedford County Bar Association
232 E. Pitt St. Bedford, PA 15522 (814) 623-6189
CLYMER MUSSER & SARNO PC
Christopher A. Sarno, Esq. 408 W. Chestnut Street Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-7101
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of July, 2026 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-1.00-16.03
Property Address: 18743 WHALEYS CORNER ROAD, Georgetown, DE 19947
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/17/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/21/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CLEVELAND ANTONIO HAGANS; RANDI EVANS & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA(8) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Title 25 DE.C Section 3901, a Garage Keeper Lien Holder’s Sale will be held at J.S. Bennett & Son, 35112 Atlantic Ave., Millville, DE on Wednesday, July 30, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Vehicle being sold will be a 2002 Harley Davidson Softail PA License - 11DZ7, Vehicle Mileage - Unknown VIN# 1HD1BWB152Y057157. Defendant: Ronald G McReynolds 2nd
20260710 1T
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of July, 2026
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:134-12.00-3991.00
Property Address: 39149 ALAPOCUS DRIVE, Millville, DE 19967
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/17/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/21/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of LEE TARDIVEL (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20260710 2T
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of July, 2026
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-16.00-1396.00
Property Address: 32423 GASTON DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/17/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/21/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of TERRA MARVEL & MICHAEL CREPPON, JR. (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of July, 2026 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-16.00-1541.00
Property Address: 30124 PINETOP DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/17/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/21/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of KIMBERLY ANN ALBERS & KAREN ALBERS HALL (5) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of July, 2026 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:334-12.00-123.02-26A
Property Address: 34426 BRONZE STREET, UNIT 26A, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/17/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/21/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of SANDRA A. MANGUM TAYLOR & STEPHEN D. TAYLOR (7) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of July, 2026
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:234-7.00-43.00
Property Address: 33250 WANDERING LANE, Lewes, DE 19958
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/17/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/21/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID J. MARANDO (12) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20260710 2T SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of July, 2026
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:234-29.00-455.00
Property Address: 27271 CLIPPER DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/17/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/21/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of WALTER MARIN (15) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of July, 2026 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:134-8.00-332.00
Property Address: 30937 OAKWOOD ROAD, Ocean View, DE 19970
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/17/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/21/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of BARRY E. WIDMER, SR. (16) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff CP 20260710 2T
TOWN OF SOUTH BETHANY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FRIDAY,
AUGUST 14, 2026 9:00 A.M. Notice is hereby given by the Town Council of the Town of South Bethany that a Public Hearing will be held in the Town Council Meeting Room at the South Bethany Town Hall on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to no later than 9:30 a.m. to receive public input regarding Ordinance 223-26, which proposes to amend the Code of the Town of South Bethany, Chapter 145, Zoning, Article III, §145-3, amending definitions; Article IV, §145-14.3, amending A, regarding pervious ground covering allowed in the setback area; and §145-38, amending E, regarding setback requirements for the R-1 district west of Delaware Route 1.
If unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom meeting online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83433469823?pwd=xadICdcbDR7tm0EwZbJYHxC0ETMa9b.1
• Or join by phone at 301-715-8592.
• Meeting ID: 834 3346 9823
• Passcode is: 926224
Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and must be submitted to townclerk@southbethany.org by 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
This ordinance is available for review at the South Bethany Town Hall, 402 Evergreen Road, South Bethany, DE, during regular business hours or on the Town's website southbethany.delaware.gov, under the Town Council meeting event page for August 14, 2026. The Regular Town Council Meeting will be held immediately following the Public Hearing.
TOY SOLDIER collection
For Sale. Call for details
908-801-9648
GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT
520 Accordian. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005
Please leave message.
BARBIE DOLL Happin' Hair. Original box, all items included $20. 603.205.2909
CRACKER TINS $3. One bread tin $5 757-810-8782
ANTIQUE TRUNK
Beautiful $60 757-810-8782
BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET
Glass framed doors, glass frame sides, glass shelves with light on top & bottom. Mirror back $500 rm 732-910-0505
LIONEL/AF S,O, STANDARD
Track. Large Lot. Call for details 908-801-9648
ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABINET
3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80.
302-579-0026
NORITAKE CHINA
8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00 302-537-6353
GLASSWARE Over 100 small unique pieces! Closed my Shop. $75 must leave message. 410-939-7714
BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Conditioncall for details. Best offer 610-506-9179
DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer 610-506-9179
ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR &
CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up.
$475 410-259-2300
SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE
accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need.
302-855-1156
COLEMAN POWER compressor barely used very good cond $350
302-668-4795
Sandblaster $15
703-400-8991
NEW CAMPBELL HAUSFELD
8 gal air compressor 125 max psi 90% quieter 4x longer life ( unopened box)
$210 703-973-7382
MOTORCYCLE TAG
No. 1595 non active, last date was 8/31/25
302-732-3637
CREEPER Next to new $50
302-668-4795
12 FT JUMPER CABLES
Used one time $10 call or text 603-205-2909
DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD
Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437
www.CompassionPlace.org
WEATHER GUARD truck tool box for a full size pickup. Paid $900 ve years ago. Asking $150 302-218-4661
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS Tarpon 120 Kayak, 12’, orange, good condition, with paddle. $900-1,200 new, selling for $495. You pick up or I can deliver locally. $495 202-999-0517
LEAD SINKERS
Bank, Hatteras Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs, Bucktails, & Surf Rigs avail. Starts at $1 302-542-9500
1992 SKEETER BASS
Boat. Totally reconditioned, 1998 Johnson 175HP Motor, garage kept, $5000. 303-856-6756
WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT
Good condition. Has all accessories. $800 Call 240-423-4366
3 BLADE PROPELLER
Johnson Evinrude HP 70-90 & 110. Prop size 3/4 x 15’, 13 splines. Ideal for Pontoons $100 302-278-1441
FOR SALE BY OWNER PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS
Customized oor standing 39 1/2”H x 16” W x 16” Depth. Chrome nish with black speaker cloth. Pick up only $425 954-540-4528
PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV 30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633
32” TOSHIBA TV very good cond. $100 410-218-1970
DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632
ARRIS GATEWAY-Cable (Modem/router). 2 Netgear WIFI Extenders FREE. Call or text 603-205-2909
FREE REMOVAL of your unwanted appliances and all things metallic.
302-339-7691
FREE BUNK BED SET covered with 2 dressers. You haul. 301-674-4624
FOLDING FABRIC CAMP
Chair w/storage pouch FREE. Call or text 603.205.2909
FREE! Downed TREES from recent storms in Ocean View; bring chain saw to cut trees felled from storm. Stock up for cold winters / replaces. Call for location. 240-200-4656
FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390
FREE! 5 collapsible shelving units. Ocean View, must pick up. 443-745-7812
YAKIMA JAY low foldable rooftop kayak cradle roof mounts. Never used, 2 boxes/4 cradles. $125/box or $225 for both. 203-644-4528
6 FLOATATION VESTS Adult $5 each 443-373-1550
2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT MOTOR low hours excellent condition $525 OBO. 302-668-8752
FISHING GEAR. Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-5398053 or 302-547-4348
SAMSUNG SMART HUBHDTVs.Two 32” $40ea one 24” $25. Excellent condition 302-249-5890
GET BOOST INFINITE! Unlimited Talk, Text and Data For Just $25/mo! The Power Of 3 5G Networks, One Low Price! Call Today and Get The Latest iPhone Every Year On Us! 855-977-5719
40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836
BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET
Glass frame doors, glass frame sides,mirror on back, glass shelves, lights on top and bottom $500 732-910-0505
PATIO CHAIRS Great condition! White & Blue $15 each. Brown & Blue $10 each. 757-810-8782
5 SINGLE LAMPS pics avail $10 each 717-521-7955
2 WICKER STACKED chaise lounge chairs $100 for both, good cond 302-663-0801
Peggy RATTAN KITCHEN SET with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402
HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET
Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Stored in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330
PATIO FURNITURE.
Loveseat & Chair with Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483
BEAUTIFUL BLACK GLASS & Chrome TV stand
55x24x21H $50 OBO
443-786-0479
OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326
HO SCALE TRAIN 4 x 8 layout you must pick up. $500. Call for more info 302-448-0772
CRAFTSMAN BRUSHLESS
Lithium V20 weed whacker, good cond, pics avail $55 717-521-7955
2 GROW LIGHTS. 1-46” for hanging. 1-22” table top w/stand $10. Call or text 603.205.2909
HUSQVARNA 130L GAS Weed Whacker stored indoors with manual $95 732-637-2804
7” TILE SAW $75. 10” slide compound saw $100. 10” table saw w/stand $175. Axe, sledgehammer, rake, & mattox $5ea.703-400-8991 16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209 HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633
COBALT 7" CIRCULAR Wet Tile Saw $100 OBO 410-726-8099
HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike
SCOTT SEED SPREADER with soil aerating shoes. Text or call for pics $35 610-800-4949
METAL GARDEN PLANTER Brand new $20 757-810-8782 DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450 GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1 Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649
TV CONSOLE red cabinet
$80 240-731-5004
WOODEN SQUARE 42” X 42”
high top dining room table with 3 chairs $200 call for details 240-731-5004
QUEEN SLEIGH BED with mattress & boxspring. Can be bought together or separate. Call for details 240-731-5004
SECTIONAL SOFA with Chaise. Lt. Sand- Like new $800 or best offer. Text/Call 240-832-1186 Ocean View
2 BEDROOM LAMPS
slim, ornate, black with small owers, good cond, pics avail $45 717-521-7955
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET
Glass shelves, glass framed doors, & glass framed sides with mirror back & lights on top and bottom $500 cash 732-910-0505
PATIO CHAIRS
$7 each 757-810-8782
TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898
OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378
LONG WOODEN DRESSER 8 drawers. Comes with 3 tiered mirror. Will text pics. Excellent condition, no pets, no smoke $170 rm 302-278-8498
LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. $140 302-537-5148
BEAUTIFUL contemporary 2 story house on 3/4 acre. 5BR
3BA. Very low taxes & HOA fees. Call 732-910-0505 for more info
CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER gas powered, good cond. $100 302-668-4795
CRAFTSMAN 3.2 AMP
17” corded hedge trimmer, T-handle design. New in box. $40 302-664-2005
HUSQVARNA gas leaf blower $50 302-897-4914
JOHN DEERE Riding mower 170. $475 302-217-0450
HONDA LAWNMOWER
21” cut with bagger and booklet. Like new condition, used very little. $100 perfect 302-537-3880
55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc start at $35ea 302-542-9500
LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All purpose $25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771 “BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122
TROYBUILT 42” CUT RIDING Mower 17 1/2 horsepower Briggs & Stratton motor like new cond $650 Bethany 302-236-6215 LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335 MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282
55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF Northwinds pattern, white with a blue and green stripe around edge.11 dinner plates, cups and saucers with lots of serving pieces to match. $150.00 REDUCED $99 302-228-0346
SELMER ALTO SAXAPHONE plus other items in case. Great for beginner or intermediate player. $175 (cash only) 301-275-8062
4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $145. 13” ZBT high hat cymbals, like new $65 302-278-1441
GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005
YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR190. Like new $100 OBO 703-209-1787
PREMIER AMP Twin 12” speakers 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, $975. 302-541-8187
4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $175 302-278-1441
CASIO KEYBOARD LK210
Uwith light up keys $70 410-382-2033
CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441
SELMER ALTO SAXAPHONE plus other items in case. Great for beginner or intermediate player. $175 (cash only) 301-275-8062
YAMAHA S3 Aluminum high hat stand $95. Used Zildjian Mastersound 14” high hats $239. Zildjian ZBT 13”high hats $59 302-278-1441
Pitbull puppies ready to go. Almost 11 weeks old. 3 males.$150ea Call or text 302-390-5374
CLASSIC KENNEL
sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50 443-373-7294
EXTREME POWER
Exercise bike. Battery operated 6 function display, adjustable pedal straps, easy to break down to store or move, max weight 220lbs $80 610-800-4949
2 BIKES One Mens $30 & one Girls 16” $30. Please leave message 301-802-0431
20” 3 WHEEL BIKE with 7 speeds. Brand new $450 selling for $300 757-810-8782
TAYLOR MADE SPIDER GT
Notchback Left-handed putter. 2024 Model, hardly used, 34 inches, with head cover and oversized grip. $135 609-247-3649
2 SETS SNORKEL MASKS & tubes, optical lenses excellent cond. $15ea. 302-537-7348
25LB DUMBELL
$10. 1 barbell & 2 dumbells 50lbs $25 703-400-8991
TEETER INVERSION TABLE $50 443-687-6126
GOLF MAT & NET $20 757-810-8782
STREET STRIDER
7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text
RECUMBENT EXERCISE
BIKE-Schwann professional grade recumbent bike. Very good condition. $50.00 OBO 410-375-9583
CLUBS mostly drivers & 3
woods $3 each 757-810-8782
SCHWINN BICYCLE HELMETS
New, never used 1 red, 1 blue $20 each 302-539-4367
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
LIKE NEW LADIES BIKE
$125 OBO 302-663-0636
LIKE NEW LADIES Complete Golf Set $125 OBO 302-663-0636
2 10LB BAR WEIGHTS
$20 302-537-7348
CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, & paintball $50 301-875-7061
9’ LONGBOARD Travel Bag. Ocean Earth $40 & 9’ Longboard Stretch Cover Sock Blue $20 410-939-7714 leave message
6x6 CONCRETE
reinforcement wire. Two 5ft pieces. Reasonable priced 302-616-1699
By Jan Buckner Walker
The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults Kids Across
1. You'd might as well "face" it: When you ____ a bubble with bubble gum, it will get bigger and bigger until it pops
3. What you might be if someone suddenly walked up behind you and tapped you on the shoulder
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3. Your horse could get rattled while you're in the saddle if it sees this creature slither across the trail
4. If a thunder clap shortcircuited your nap, you _____with a start
5. Stormy weather's sudden sky show
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might call an "accidental mental detour," it's over the moment someone asks for his input
9. Color of a re alarm or the highest level of alert
10. Though it has an impressive ground game, a grasshopper can do this in an instant
11. Car lovers might call it a zero-to- fty-in-just-a-fewseconds-mobile: hot ___
14. Driving principle: If you're behind a school ___ when it stops, you have to stop, too
15. An unexpected twist in the nal pages of a novel is a _____ ending
16. Source of that sudden sound in your pocket
17. Car parts activated to avert accidents
21. Suddenly, Little Red Riding Hood realized that she was actually talking to a ____ in Grandma's clothing
22. Sound that tells a track star it's time to get going
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