Coastal Point — July 31, 2026

IRSDlookstocorrectcourseonstudentsskippingtests

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Foryears,IndianRiverSchoolDistrictfamilieshavebeenwritingnotesto lettheirstudentsskiptakingthestandardizedstatetests.Itturnsout—in manyinstances—thatwasneverreally supposedtobehappening.

Countymullingimpact ofSenateBill23

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

MembersoftheSussexCounty Councilurgedadministrativestaffto hireconsultantstohelpdeterminewhat changeswillhavetobemadetomeet therequirementsofDelawareSenate Bill23,whichchangestheland-useapprovalprocessinthestate.

Signedintolawearlierthismonth, thelawrequireslocaljurisdictionsto implementaffordablehousingplansand requiresaplanforaffordablehousingin everycomprehensiveplanineverytown withatleast2,000residents,various typesofhousingandlocaljurisdictions toworkwiththeDelawareStateHousingAuthority.

SussexCountyAdministratorTodd Lawsonthisweektoldthecouncilhe andfellowadministratorsopposedthe billinmeetingsandinwritingbeforeit waspassed.Becauseitisnowlaw,it forcedallpendingland-useapplications tobewithdrawnfromtheJuly15 agendaforthePlanning&Zoning. Thoseapplicationswillnotbeprocessed formonthsnow,untiltheCounty comesupwithaframeworkthatmeets

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TherearepermissiblereasonstoexcuseDelawarestudentsfromthemajor assessments,mostlyrelatingtohealthor enrollment.Butsoon,itwon’tbe enoughforparentstosimply“opt-out” without avalidreason.

InAugust,theIRSDBoardofEducationwilltakeafinalvoteonanew policythatsetsa“clearexpectation”

aboutstudentsbeingrequiredtoparticipateinthestatetestingsystem,with veryfewexceptions.

Itturnsout“parentorguardianrequeststoexcuseastudentfromparticipationinstateassessments(‘opt-out’) arenotrecognizedasvalidexemptions underDelawareDepartmentofEducationpolicy,[so]theIndianRiverSchool

Districtwillnotapproveparentopt-out requestsforstateassessments,”states thedraftpolicy.

Thatpolicyrelatestothemandated assessmentsthatallpublicandcharter schoolstudentsaresupposedtotakeat variousgradelevels:scienceandsocial

Brutalstorm

ThestormthattorethroughourareaontheeveningofTuesday,July28,didanumberonthistreeandthesignforCaféon26 inOceanView.

ManbrieflyescapescustodyatMillvilleemergencyfacility

Moyer:‘Hewassimply tr yingtogetaway’

AmanwhohadbeeninthecustodyofMillsboropolicebrieflyescapedcustodyatBeebeHealthcare’s

SouthCoastalEmergencyDepartmentinMillvilleonTuesdayafternoon,July28. MillsboroPoliceChiefDavid Moyersaidthesuspecthadrequested medicaltreatmentandwastransportedbyambulancetotheMillville emergencydepartmentonRoute17

whenheescapedfromtheambulance.

Moyersaidtheman,whowasnot armed,wascapturedashorttimelater andtakentotheSouthCoastalEmergencyDepartmentfortreatment, whereheremainedlaterintheafternoon.

OfficersfromDelawareStatePo-

liceandtheOceanViewPoliceDepartmentassistedwiththeincident.

“Itwasaphenomenalresponseby everybody,”Moyersaid.Neighboring communitieswerenotnotifiedabout theescapee,hesaid.“Hehadno weapons.Hewassimplytryingtoget away,”Moyersaid.

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therulesofnewDelawarecode,Lawson said.

Oneoftheapplicationswasfora proposedsingle-family-homedevelopmentinMillsboro.

“Thisisachallenging,verydifficult process,andifitinvolvesbringingin outsideexpertiseoroutsidestudies,I wouldcertainlybeonetosaywedon’t hesitatetodothat,”Councilwoman JaneGruenebaumsaid.

Agreeing,CouncilmanJohnRieley saidconsultantsareneeded“because it’sgoingtobemassive.”

“Becausethisputseverythingon holduntilwecomeupwithanew standard andprocess,andanordinance isapprovedbycouncil,thisis—DareI sayit?—amoratorium,”Rieleysaid.

Thebill,Gruenebaumsaid,“isnot justaTrojanhorse,asMr.Lawsonsaid, butitisinsidious.”

“Ourjobascountycouncilmembers istoprotectthecitizensandletthose whohaveconcernsandknowledge speakasP&Zismakingdecisions.It clearlystrikesanerve.Thisisaherculeantaskforus,”shesaid,referring toasectionofthelawthatpermits publicmeetingsconcerningland-use applications,butnotpublichearings duringwhichresidentsmaycomment.

“ThisGeneralAssemblyistaking awaylocalgovernmentistroubling.

Governmentclosetothepeopleisbest forthepeople.You’regoingtohave peopleinanofficeinDoverdeterminingplanningandzoningquestionsfor therestofthestate.It’snotagoodformulaforsuccess.It’sverytroubling, thistrendwehaveseenthelastcouple ofyears,”Rieleysaid.

CouncilPresidentDougHudson calledit“avery,verypoorlywritten bill,writtenwithoutmuchthought,” andsaidlanguagetodescribeit“from mystatepolicedayswon’tfithereat all.”

Speakingbeforeacouncilchamber filledwithresidentsconcernedabout thenewlaw,Lawsonsaidit’srarefor thecounciltoanalyzeapieceoflegislationenactedintolaw,butthisone, knownastheHousingforEvery DelawareanAct,affectsallthree Delawarecounties.

PrimarilysponsoredbystateSen. RussHuxtablewithco-sponsorsincludingLewes-areastateRep.Alonna Barry,italsochangescomprehensive planland-userequirementsbyrequiringanewaffordable-housingplan. Section9223ofthelawwasframedto developmoreaffordablehousing,“but isaTrojanhorse,becauseitdidso muchmoretotheland-useprocessand willnotgenerateonesingleaffordable houseasaresult,”Lawsonasserted.

Whenheandcountyadministrators firstsawthedraftofthebill,hesaid, theycontactedHuxtable“toraiseour

concernsandexpressourdispleasure andfromthen,workedtohavethebill changedorpostponedordefeated.But thatdidnothappen,anditpassedand wassignedintolawonJuly13,”Lawsonsaid.

Certainportionsofthebillwere amended,buttheamendmentswere “notwhatSussexofficialshopedfor andweremostconcernedabout,”he said.

CountyAssistantAttorneyVince Robinsongaveseveralexamplesofwhy publiccommentduringpublichearings issoimportantandsaidcountyadministrationnow“hastofigureoutanew reviewprocess.”

Hesaidthebillisnotclearbecause itstatesthatP&Zmemberscanhave publicmeetingsbutdoesn’tspecifyif theywillmakedecisionsaboutlanduserequestsorifthecountyplanning officewill.Withoutpubliccomment, hesaid,“Howcanadecisionbedefensible?”

Ifthereisnopublichearing,hesaid, thosewishingtocommentwillbetold, “You’rewelcometocome,butyoucan’t sayanything.”

P&Zcommissionersarealready criticizedforapprovingland-userequests,hesaid,“andnowthosecommissionershavetosay,‘Thankyoufor coming,butwedon’twanttohearfrom you,’”Robinsonsaid,wonderingifanyonewillwanttoserveonthecommissionunderthoseconditions.

Summer’s Flying By...

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Morethanayearaftertwoformer MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany memberswerechargedwithhatecrimes stemmingfromincidentsatthefirehousein2024,bothmenhavebeensentenced.

JayDroneywassentencedJuly27to oneyearofLevel3probationoneachof twoharassmentconvictionsandordered tocompletecommunityservice. Droneyisalso barredfromany contactwiththe victimorthefire company.

Theotherman, JordanHastings, pleadedguiltyseveralmonthsagoto third-degreeconspiracyandharassmentinconnection withthecase,whichinvolvedallegationsthatthetwohadchasedaBlack firecompanyemployeearoundthefirehousewithanooseinFebruaryof2024.

Thefirecompanyearlythisweekacknowledgedtheclosureofthecases.

“Wewouldliketothanktheinvestigators,prosecutorsandthosewhocontributedtobringingthesecasesto conclusion,”representativessaid.“MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyhasbeen verytransparentaboutthechangeswe madeinresponsetothisincident,includingmandatoryannualtraining,policyandprocedurechanges,published policiesandcommunityoutreach.

“Thesechangeshavemadeusabettercompany,”theyconcluded.

FirecompanyspokesmanGaryCaunitissaidthisweekthatthevictimalso nolongerworksforthefirecompany, “ofhisownvolition.”

Theincidentinitiallycametolight in Aprilof2024.Accordingto DelawareStatePolicereports,Droney,a residentofMillville,andHastings,a

residentofDelmar,hadallegedlychased thevictimaroundthefirehousebrandishing“aropeintheshapeofanoose.” Duringthechase,accordingtocourt documents,Droneyallegedly“madea racistcommenttothevictim.”Further investigationrevealedthatDroneyhad continuedtomakeracistcommentsto thevictimonseveralmoreoccasions. The courtdocuments,filedbyarrestingofficerDetectiveHeidiLingo, chargedthatDroneyandHastings“did intentionallyselect thevictim…becauseofhisrace.” Warrantswere obtainedforthe arrestofDroney andHastingson April15,2025. Thefirecompany’s initialcontactwith DelawareState Policehadbeenon April9,2025.ThenooseincidentallegedlytookplaceonFeb.14,2024. Accordingtocourtrecords,whilethe victimwasoutsidetendingtoagrill, Droneycameoutasidedoorofthefirehouse“swinginganorangerope,”from whichanoosewashanging.

Droneythenallegedlysaid,“Come here,boy,”tothevictimandbeganto chasehimwiththenoose,whileHastingsvideotapedtheincident.Thevictim toldLingothatintheyearaftertheincident,Droneyhadalsocalledhima “coon”andmadereferencesto“cotton fields”aroundhim.

Theincidentscametolight,accordingtocourtdocuments,afterthevictim overheardsomeoneinthefirehouseon April9,2025,talkingaboutaletter Droney hadwrittentofirecompanyofficialsreferringto“suspiciousthings”occurringwithinthefirecompany,which promptedthevictimtoask“whatabout allthethingsJayhasdonetome?”

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studiessomeyears,mathandEnglish languageartsotheryears.Therehave beenvariousnamesforitovertheyears, currentlytheDelawareSystemofStudentAssessments(DeSSA).

Statetestingisn’tmostpeople’sfavoritetimeofyear.Teachersmightbe encouraging,buttheschoolenvironmentcanfeelmoretensewiththestrict testingprotocols.Classroomsmight evenappearsparseraspostersarecovereduptopreventhintsduringthe multi-daytesting.Aparentcan’tnecessarilybefaultedforwantingtospare theirkidsthestressofatestthatdoesn’t directlyimpacttheirgrades.

Thetopicaroseinthepastyear, whenIRSDcurriculumexpertswere discussinghonorsclasses.Teacherswant toensurethatmiddle-schoolstudents aremaintainingtheireligibilityforthese rigorousacademicprograms.When someonesuggestedincludingstatetest scoresintheeligibilityreview,someone elsepointedoutthatasignificantnumberofhonorsstudentswerebeing opted-out ofthestandardizedtests.But why?

Aftersomedigging,DeputySuperintendentP.ReneeJernspointedtoa 2017billthatapparentlyneverpassed theDelawareGeneralAssembly.It wouldhavesimplyallowedfamiliesthe righttooptoutofthestatewideassessment.

“Theparentopt-outdiedincommitteein2017,”Jernssaid.

ButtheIRSDapparentlyallowed parentopt-outs,alongwithothervalid reasons,andtheDOEtestingaccountabilityteamacceptedtheIRSD’swaivers. Thatisproblematicbecauseitcould beskewingdata.

Jernsdidn’thaveexactnumbersbut, forexample,sheestimatedthatof about22studentopt-outsforrecent SussexCentralMiddleSchooltests,

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about17werehonorsstudents.That’s alargepercentagefromonesubsetof students.

Lately,somevocalresidentshavelaid alotofweightonIRSD’sand Delaware’sstandardizedtestscores (whichmostlyaveragebelow50percent proficiency).Butifanumberofstudents aren’ttakingthetest—particularly honorsstudents—thatcouldbereducingtheaccuracyofIRSDandDelaware averages.

AccordingtoDelawareCode,the statewideassessmentsaredesignedto provideeveryone(legislators,educators, parentsandthepublic)“withtimelyand accurateinformationonstudent achievementandeducationalattainments.”

That’swhytheIRSD’sdraftpolicy promisesto“adherestrictlytoDOE-established exemptionrules.Noexemptionsshallbegrantedoutsideofthose explicitlyauthorizedbytheDOE.”

Exemptionswillbepermittedforany studentwhomeetsatleastoneofthese criteria:

•Thestudentisexperiencingsevere illness,injury,orhasrecentlyundergone aseveretraumaticevent(acopyofthe healthcareprovider’sstatementisrequired,andthedocumentationwillbe keptonfilebyIRSD).

•Thestudenthasadocumented medicalexemptionfromalicensed physician statingthestudentisunable toparticipateintestingpriortothe closeofthetestingwindow(again, medicaldocumentationwillbekepton filebytheIRSD).

•Thestudentenrolledwithinthe finaltwocalendarweeksofthetesting window,orexitedthestate/countryduringthetestingwindow.

•ThestudentisahomeboundAlternateAssessment(ALT)student,for whompaper/penciltestingisnotavailable.

•Thestudentisincarceratedinan adultprison.

In thesecases,theIRSD’sdistrict testcoordinatorwouldsubmitthestudents’RequestforSpecialExemptionto theDOE.

Topreventanyconfusion,theIRSD policyalsospellsoutexcusesthatwill notmakethecut,alsobasedonDOE regulations.

“Thefollowingreasonsareexplicitly …invalidandwillnotbeaccepted underanycircumstances:Parentor guardianrefusal(opt-out);studentenrollmentinavirtualacademy;absence ortruancy;placementinanalternative educationsetting;homeboundinstruction(withoutaqualifyingmedicalexemptionexplicitlyexcusingtesting); foreignexchangestudentstatus;orsubmissionofincomplete,inaccurateorinsufficientinformation.”Thesestudents willberequiredtotakestateassessments.

“Ithinkthat’sprettyblack-andwhite,”musedSchoolBoardMember KimTaylor.ShenotedthattheIRSD willneedtoclearlycommunicatethatto families.

TheproposedPolicyILB(“Student ParticipationinStateAssessmentsand ExemptionCriteria”)hasbeendiscussedafewtimes.TheIRSDPolicy CommitteewillhavecovereditinJune, JulyandonAug.10at4p.m.The BoardofEducationheldthefirstreadingofthepolicyinJuly,withasecond readingandfinalvoteexpectedAug.24 at7p.m.AllIRSDmeetingsareheldat MillsboroMiddleSchool.

OceanViewadamantaboutkeepingCops&Goblins

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

DespitetheTownofOceanView beingdenied$24,000inStateof DelawareGrantinAidfundingtohelp payforCops&Goblins,thetown’s Halloweenfestival,MayorTomMaly thisweeksaidsponsorshipswillbe soughtandtheFraternalOrderofPolicewilllikelydonate.

“We’regoingtohaveCops&Goblins.Itisjustfabulousforthecommunity.Ican’timagineitevernotbeing partofourcommunity,”Malytoldthe Coastal Pointaboutthefestival, plannedfor1to4p.m.onSaturday, Oct.24,atJohnWestPark.

“Weareworkingongettingcontractssignedwithdifferentcompanies tosponsorrides.Peoplewilldonateto

Sentencing

Thevictim,thenathree-yearmember ofthefirecompany’spaidstaff,wasthen encouragedtoprovidemoreinformation aboutwhathadhappenedtohim.

Theinitialconspiracycharges againstDroneyandHastings,which wereClassGfelonies,carriedamaximumsentenceoftwoyearsimprisonment,whilethehate-crimecharges

theevent,theFraternalOrderofPolice andprivatedonors.Lastyear,wehada golftournamenttoraisemoney,butit’s alittlelatetoplansomethinglikethat. TheFOPcandonateaslongasthe membershipapprovesit.Idon’tseea problemthere.

“Cops&Goblinsisoneofthebest communityoutreachevents,”Malysaid.

“It’sreallygoodandpeoplelookforit. It’salwaysgottenpositivereviews.I thinkwe’llgetthemonetarysupportwe need.Ifwedon’thaveenough,wemight havetoscalebackalittlebit,butthe eventisgoingtogo,”hesaidaboutthe festival,whichbeganin2015andcosts about$25,000eachyear.

TheTown“madeanapplicationfor thefirsttimeforsupportofthisannual event,andwefeltsurelyitwouldbereceivedwellduetoitshighlevelofcom-

couldhaveresultedinthree-yearprison sentences.

Thisweek,Caunitissaidthat,while theincidentwaspainful,thefirecompanyhasmadenumerouschangesto preventitfromhappeningagain.

“Wefeellikewe’reabetterfirecompany”becauseofthechanges,Caunitis said.

Thechanges,madefollowinganinternalreviewandconsultationwithoutsideexperts,include:

munitypolicingandengagement,includingitsnumerouslocalpolicedepartmentandstatepoliceparticipation. Weplantocontinuetotrytogainsupportforthisworthwhileandlongstandingofferinginourcommunityinthe future,”TownManagerCarolHouck said.

ShesaidtheTownhopestoraise $15,000tohelpfundtheevent,where guestsreceive—allfreeofcharge— pizza,hamburgers,hotdogs,chips,beverages,flavoredice,icecreamandcandy, and childrenparadeinacostumecontest.

Houcksaidanyonewhowantsto helpfundthefestivalcanmaildonationstoFOPLodge16,Cops&Goblins,P.O.Box966,BethanyBeach,DE 19930,ordropoffdonationsatthe Town’sadministrativebuildingat201

•Ananti-discriminationandharassmentpolicy,votedonandapprovedby firecompanymembership,whichtook effectonMay6,2025;

•Aseparatepolicygivingfirecompanyleadershipauthoritytoquicklyremovemembers“forparticularly egregiousacts”;and

• Theadditionofaseriesofannual coursesthatarenowmandatoryforall staff,membersandofficers,including enhancedtrainingforsupervisors.

CentralAvenueinOceanView.

Lastspring,about$15,000was raisedfortheeventattheFOPLodge No.16golftournament.Afterward,formerOceanViewmayorJohnReddingtonpromisedthefestival“isn’tgoing away”eventhough,previously,during townbudgetdiscussions,hehadsaidit wasgettingtooexpensiveandmostof thechildrenwhoattendliveoutsideof OceanView.

“Chief,I’msorry—Iknowit’sa bigeventandit’swell-attended,”Reddingtonhadsaidduringbudgetdiscussions,“butit’sbeengoingupand upandup.…It’sreallyforthekids whodon’tlivearoundhere.Itbrings attentiontothetown.Ithinkit’skind ofexcessive.”

Caunitissaidthisweekthat,asaresultofthechanges,“Peoplearemuch moreawareofharassingordiscriminatorybehavior,andthey’rebehavingaccordingly.It’stakenmuchmore seriously,”hesaid.

Sincethepolicieswereenacted,he said,“Thankfully,wehaven’thadtoinvoke”them.“Hopefully,weneverdo.” Caunitis saidthepoliciesareinplace forvolunteermembers,aswellascareer employeesofthefirecompany.

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Delawaredeclaresofficialoutbreakofmeasles

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Reactingtofourpositivecasesof measles—allinunvaccinatedmenin KentCounty—theDelawareDivision ofPublicHealth(DPH)hasissuednoticeofanofficialmeaslesoutbreakin thestate.Officialssaidcontacttracing hasbegunandurgedthosewhoarenot vaccinated,orunsureoftheirvaccinationstatus,tocontacttheirdoctorsora publichealthclinictoscheduleavaccination.

TheMMRvaccineprotectsagainst measles, mumpsandrubella,alsoknown asGermanmeasles.

Delawareresidentscanconfirmtheir vaccinationstatusattheDelVAXPublic Portalat https://delvaxpublicportal.dhss.delaware

.gov/.

Thosewhoarepregnantorimmunocompromised,orwhohavechildren youngerthan6monthsoldwhohave comeintocontactwithsomeonesuspectedofhavingmeasles,shouldcall theirdoctorsortheDelawaresOfficeof InfectiousDiseaseEpidemiologyat (302) 744-4990,officialssaid.

TheMMRvaccineis“provensafe andeffectiveatpreventingmeasleshavingbeenadministeredforoverfive decades,”theyemphasized.

“TestingshowstheMMRvaccineto be97percenteffectiveatpreventing measlesforthosewhohavereceivedtwo dosesandarenotseverelyimmunocompromised,”officialssaid.“Children shouldgettheirfirstdosebetween12 and15monthsofageandtheirsecond dosebetween4and6yearsofage.If

youhavenotreceivedbothdosesbyage 6, youshouldgetyourfirstorsecond doseassoonaspossible.Infants6to11 monthswhoaretravelinginternationallyorwhoareinanareaexperiencinga measlesoutbreakorexposureshouldreceiveoneearlydoseofMMRvaccine.”

TidalHealthfamilyphysicianDr. GhazalehBarghgir,whopracticesin Seaford,toldtheCoastalPointthatit generallytakesabouttwoweeksafter beingvaccinatedfortheimmunesystem todevelopoptimalprotection,butwhen the MMRvaccineisadministered within72hoursafterexposure,itmight stillpreventillnessormakeitlesssevere.

TheMMRvaccineisalivevaccine andisnotgivenduringpregnancyorto certainseverelyimmunocompromised people.Thoseindividualsshouldspeak

withtheirhealthcareprovidersabout protectionandwhattodofollowingan exposure,Barghgirsaid.

Measlesspreadsthroughtheair whenaninfectedpersonbreathes,talks, coughsorsneezes.Thevirusmayremain intheairandonsurfacesforupto twohoursafterthesickpersonhasleft thearea.Peoplearegenerallycontagious fromfourdaysbeforetherashdevelops untilfourdaysafterward.

“Becauseitspreadssoefficiently, peoplewhosuspectmeaslesshouldnot enteramedicaloffice,urgent-carecenteroremergencydepartmentwithout callingahead.Callingfirstallowsthefacilitytotakeprecautionsandavoidexposingotherpatients,thedoctorsaid.

Shealsoansweredspecificquestions

ButMaly,duringhiscampaignfor mayor,saidhewouldcontinuetosupportit,regardlessofwhereattendees live.

“Thatdoesn’tmatter.Thechildren whogotoCops&Goblinsaresomehowconnectedtothetown,whether theirgrandparentsorsomeoneelselives

here.It’ssomethingIwouldneverlook toterminate.…Ifitwasindangerof ending,Iwouldsearcharoundtoget privatefunding,becauseCops&Goblinsisoneofthebestpublicrelations thingswecandointhetown,”Maly said.

“I’mintheFraternalOrderofPolice. I’mthetreasureroftheFOPlodge.We contributedtoCops&Goblinssothey couldfunction.Foracommunity,you can’tbeatit.Childrenassociatewithpo-

lice,sotheydon’thavefearofpolice. Theydon’thavefearoffiremen.There isnochargeforanything.Thereisno fundraising.Thereisnojaroutforpeopletocontribute.It’sallfree,andthat’s thewayitis.Ifitwasindangerofending,Iwouldtrytoseekhelpandgetdonationsforit.IlivedinBaltimore.The imageofthepoliceisnotverygood,but youngkids—theyarestillimpressionable.IthinkCops&Goblinsisperfect,” Malysaid.

Agreeing,OceanViewPoliceChief KennethMcLaughlinthisweeksaidthe event“providesasafe,family-friendly environmentwherechildrenandfamiliescancelebrateHalloweenwhile buildingpositiverelationshipswithlocal policeandfirst-responders.”

“Maintainingthiseventstrengthens communitytrust,bringsneighborstogetherandreinforcesOVPD’scommitmenttothecommunity,”McLaughlin said.

Neighborsofpreservewaryofnaturalfence

ThenaturalfenceattheFaucett-OkieFamilyNaturePreserveinFenwickIslandhasraisedconcerns fromneighborsaboutwhetheritisafirehazard.Thefenceisseeninthebackgroundinphotostaken duringdedicationactivitiesattheparkthispastspring.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

“Goodfencesmakegoodneighbors,” thepoetRobertFrostfamouslysaidin

hispoem“MendingWall.”InFenwick Islandlastweekcamethedebate:What makesagoodfence,afterall?

ThediscussionaroseintheFriday, July24,meetingoftheFenwickIsland

TownCouncil, promptedbyneighbors oftheFaucett-Okie FamilyNaturePreserve.Thefencein questionbordersseveralresidentialpropertiesandisconstructed ofbranchesthatprimarilycamefromtheland onwhichtheTown’s newestpublicspaceis located.

“Weworkedreally hardonthefence,”said CouncilMember ColleenWilson,who chairsFenwickIsland’s EnvironmentalCommittee.Shesaidthat, aftertheintensiveclearingprocessthattook placebeforeopeningthe parktothepublicthis spring,thecommittee optedtoreusesomeof theremovedbranchesas anaturalfence.

“However,”Wilson said,“we’vehadseveralneighborsexpressconcernaboutthepossibilityof the plantmaterialdryingout”andpotentiallybecomingafirehazard.She saidthatthecommitteerecognizesthat “Godforbid,somethingweretohappen, it’sfairlyclosetoseveralpeople’s homes.”Therefore,shesaid,thecommitteedecidedtobringtheissuetothe towncouncilfordiscussion.

“Ilovethefence,personally,”Mayor NatalieMagdeburgersaid,wonderingif therewasanywaytomakethestructure “morefire-resistant,”by,forexample, workingliveplants,suchashoneysuckle,intothebranches.

“Thewholeparkcouldignite,theoretically,atsomepoint,”Magdeburger said.

“Iappreciatethehomeownerscomingforwardandexpressingtheirconcerns,”Wilsonsaid.“Iwoulddefinitely beconcernedifitwasmyhouse”insuch closeproximitytowhatisessentiallya largepileofdriedbranches.

CouncilMemberLucyWilderexpressedconcernthatsomethingasrandomasapasserbytossingacigarette butt nearthefencecouldcauseafire, addingthatshewasalarmedbythe numberofcigarettebuttscollected throughoutFenwickIslandduringthe Town’sEarthDaycleanup.

Thecouncildiscussedseveraloptions,includingstoppingthefenceshort ofboundarieswithneighboringpropertiesorreplacingthefencewithamore structured,non-flammableonesimilar tothefencearoundthePollinatorPark atthenorthendoftown.

MagdeburgerinstructedWilsonto taketheissuebacktotheEnvironmental Committeeforfurtherdiscussion

about measles.

Q. Is measles considered a serious illness?

A. Yes. While many healthy people recover completely, measles is far more than a routine childhood rash. It can cause pneumonia, brain inflammation or encephalitis, hospitalization and, in some cases, death. Before vaccination became widespread, measles caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of hospitalizations annually in the United States.

Q.How concerned should the average person be?

A. The average person should be aware but not alarmed. Delaware has declared an outbreak after confirming four linked measles cases in Kent County, all involving unvaccinated adult men. Public health officials are conducting contact tracing, and there have been no announced widespread public exposure sites at this time. For people who are fully vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine, the risk of becoming ill is very low. Those at greatest risk are people who are unvaccinated, infants

too young to be vaccinated, pregnant individuals without immunity and people with weakened immune systems.

Q. The State’s news release says those born before 1957 are protected from measles.

A. Generally, yes. People born before 1957 are presumed to have natural immunity because measles circulated widely before a vaccine became available in 1963. However, there are exceptions — particularly for healthcare workers or people with certain medical conditions, who may need documented immunity or vaccination. If someone is unsure of their immune status, they should talk with their healthcare provider.

Q. For those younger, is there a new vaccine to protect against measles? Is it available now or is something new being worked on?

A. No new measles vaccine is currently needed. The existing measles, mumps and rubella vaccine has been used safely for decades and remains highly effective. Two doses provides about 97 percent against measles. Current public health efforts are focused on ensuring eligible people receive the recommended MMR vaccine, rather than developing a replacement.

Q. What age group is at greatest risk to get measles?

A. Anyone who is not immune can get measles, but severe illness is most common in children younger than 5, infants too young to be vaccinated, adults older than 20 who are unvaccinated, pregnant people and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Q. What are the symptoms?

A. Symptoms usually begin seven to 14 days after exposure and include high fever, 104 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; cough; runny nose; red, watery eyes; tiny white spots inside the mouth, called Koplik spots; and a red rash that typically starts on the face and spreads downward over the body. People are contagious before the rash appears, making measles one of the most easily spread infectious diseases.

Q. Is home treatment enough or is a doctor and medications necessary?

A. Most people recover at home with rest, fluids and fever control, but they

should contact a health care provider promptly if measles is suspected. There is no specific antiviral medication that cures measles.

Q. What lasting effects can the measles have?

A. Although most people recover fully, measles can lead to lasting complications, including hearing loss; permanent neurological damage following encephalitis; a rare but fatal brain disease called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop years after infection; and temporary weakening of the immune system, increasing susceptibility to other infections for weeks to months after recovery.

Q. How can the average person avoid getting measles?

A. The best protection is to confirm you and your children are up-to-date on the MMR vaccine, check your vaccination records if you’re unsure of your sta-

Fenwick,DelDOTindisputeoverroad-safetymeasure

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

TheTownofFenwickIslandhasinstalledcontainersholdingbrightred-orangeflagsforpedestrianstousewhencrossing CoastalHighway.Thepedestriansareinstructedtodeposittheflagsinthebinontheothersideofthehighwayoncethey've safely crossed.

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’sstretchofCoastal Highwayisaboutonemilelongandis borderedbyresidentialpropertiesand businesses,andinthesummer,crossing thebusyhighwaycanbechallenging.

FenwickIslandPoliceChiefMichael Morrisseyhassaidthat,sincehetook thejobtwoyearsago,hisNo.1priority ispedestriansafety.

Tothatend,hehasgonesofarasto donachickensuitaspartofacampaign to encouragemotoristsandpedestrians notto“playchicken”andtousecaution whentraversingthehighway.

Thissummer,Morrisseyhasaddeda newtooltohisefforts.Alongthehighway,theTown’smaintenancecrewhas installedbinsfullofredflags,mounted

onshortpolesnearcrosswalks.The flagsaremeantforpedestrianstopick upbeforecrossingtheroad.

Whentheyreachtheothersideof thehighway,thereisanotherbinwhere theflagscanbedeposited.Theflags went intouseonFriday,July17,and Morrisseysaidhehasseenquiteafew pedestriansusingthem.

Lastweek,however,astateDepartmentofTransportationofficialwrotein anemailtoMorrisseythattheflagsare inviolationofDelDOTpolicy.

PeterHaagJr.,DelDOT’schieftrafficengineer,inanemailsentMonday, July20,saidhewas“advisedthatthe TownofFenwickIslandhasapedestriansafetyflagprogram”andasked Morrisseyto“pleaseprovidemeadditionalinformationabouttheprogram.

“Iftheprogramisproposedfora

state-maintainedroadway,theTown wouldneedtoexecuteaformalagreementwithDelDOT,”Haagsaid.“Additionally,theflagstationswouldnotbe permittedtobeattachedtoDelDOT infrastructures,”includinglightpoles, flashingbeaconpolesorsignposts,“to avoidanypotentialinterferencewith ourfaculties,includingpedestriansafety pushbuttons,”Haagsaid.

Morrisseysaidmostoftheflagbins havebeenmountedonTownstreet signs,but“oneortwoareonpoles wherethepedestrianbuttonsthatactivateflashingcautionlightsarelocated.”

HesaidFenwickIsland’sPublic WorksSupervisorMikeLocketoldhim thatthepublicworksdepartmentisresponsibleformaintainingthepushbuttonsandthatitishisunderstandingthe polesareundertheTown’spurview.

Morrisseysaidhehadspokenwith PoliceChiefJasonLovinsinneighboringSouthBethany,whereasimilar projecthasbeenstymiedbyDelDOT inaction.

“It’sprobablysittingonthebottom ofsomebody’spileupthere,”hesaidof SouthBethany’sofficialproposal.

Meanwhile,Morrisseysaid,Lovins toldhimSouthBethanyresidents“have takenituponthemselves—theyjust boughttheirownflags,andthey’vestarted wavingthemwhentheygoacross.”

“Allwe’retryingtodoisimprove safety,andtheyalwaysseemtobeworkingagainstus,”hesaidofDelDOT.

Morrisseysaidtheideaoftheflags was initiallybroughttotownofficialsby aresidentwhosawasimilarprogramin useinFlorida.

“Wecan’tdonothing,”hesaid.“It’s notaproblemI’mgoingtoticketmy wayoutof.Myguysareoutthereallthe time.They’recalmingtrafficandwritingticketsforviolations.Butthepopulationchangeseveryweek.Youmight getthemessageouttothisweek’sgroup, andthenyou’vegottostartallover againwithnextweek’sgroup.

“Allwe’retryingtodoispreventa tragedyhere.We’retryingtodoeverythingcreative,”hesaid.“Ihatetowrite tickets,butIwillifIhaveto.”

Morrisseysaidtheintersectionsof CoastalHighwayatBayardStreetand OysterBayDriveareprobablythemost dangerousinthetown.OysterBay Driveisatthesouthernendoftown, wheremuchofthetrafficiscoming fromOceanCity,Md.,andwherethe speedlimitishigher,“andtheyhaven’t sloweddownyet,”hesaid.

OneoftheTown’sothertrafficcalming measures—lightedsignsthatshow anapproachingvehicle’sspeed—are broken,andthepolicedepartmentis tryingtogetthemreplaced,Morrissey said.

“Ilostsomeofmytoolsforthesummerjustbecauseofpeoplecrashinginto them,”hesaid.

MillsboroPDtohosttrafficanddrivingsafetyseminar

Education-basedevent tobeonSaturday

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Boththeconfidentdriverandthose whoareabituncertainbehindthe wheelcanmakeuseofarefresheron roadsafety.That’swhytheMillsboro PoliceDepartmentishostingacommunitytrainingevent,“TrafficSafety: MoreThanJustTickets,”onSaturday, Aug.1,at9a.m.attheirdowntownsta-

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Twoweeksago,headded,“Wehada DUIouthere…aguycomingoutof OceanCity,allliquoredup,coming fromoneofthebars—tookdowna sign,ranrightupontheisland,rightin frontofthepolicestation.”

MorrisseysaidheforwardedHaag’s emailtoMayorNatalieMagdeburgerto draftaresponse.

“Butwethinkwe’reonfirmground, becausetheseareonourpoles,andI thinkwe’reoutofthe10-footDelDOT right-of-way.

“We’vebeengettingreallygood feedback”fromthepublicaboutthe flags, hesaid.

Morrisseysaidthat,onarecent night,hehadwatchedagroupoffour orfivepeoplecrossingthehighwayat CannonStreet,“andeachofthem grabbedaflagtomakesurethedrivers sawthemcrossing.”

AttheFriday,July24,meetingofthe FenwickIslandTownCouncil,MagdeburgerexpressedfrustrationwithDelDOT’sstanceonsomeoftheTown’s effortstomakeCoastalHighwaysafer forpedestrians.

ShesaidtheTown“willrevisit”itsre-

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tus,avoidclosecontactwithanyone knowntohavemeasles.Ifyoudevelop symptomsorbelieveyou’vebeenexposed,callyourhealthcareproviderbeforevisitingaclinicoremergency departmentsostaffcantakestepsto preventexposingothers.Stayhomeif diagnosedwithmeaslesuntilclearedby publichealthofficialsoryourphysician.

“Hygieneissoimportant,”Barghgir said.“Ifyouhavemeasles,isolateand wearamask.Itisverycontagious.You canleavearoomandthatviruscan lingertwohours.Alotofpeoplesay,‘I don’tknowhowIgotit.Ididn’tgoanywhere,’butitcanspreadifyoutouch somethingthatsomeonewhoisinfected coughedon.Washyourhands.Ifyou bringanythingintothehouse,wipeit offorwashitbeforeyouputitaway.”

tion. They’llwelcomedriversofallages: newdrivers,experiencedmotoristsor anyoneelsewhowantstohelpimprove communitysafety.

Whyistherefresherneeded?

“Trafficisalwaysaconcern.Ithink everytownhastrafficissues,sothis givesusanopportunityto…sharewith thepublicwhatourconcernsarewith regardstotraffic,andhowweseeitcan becorrected,”saidPoliceChiefDavid Moyer.

Speeding,drivingundertheinfluenceandothertopicswillbepartofthis

questtosynchronizetrafficlightssothat therearemorefrequentredlightsafter thesummerseasonisover—arequest thatwaspreviouslydeniedbyDelDOT.

“Whatweweretoldwasthatthey

two-hourseminar.

Forinstance,Moyersaid,“Youcan put up25mphspeedlimitsalldaylong, butifsomeone’sgoingtospeed…we’re goingtotalkaboutwhyspeedingis dangerous:we’reahighlypopulated town…thelastthingyouwantisto strikeachildandhavetolivewiththat therestofyourlife.”

“Trafficsafetyismorethanenforcement—it’seducation,awarenessand savinglives,”organizerssaid.“Learn howsafechoicesontheroadprotect livesandbuildastrongercommunity.”

Plentyofspaceisstillavailable.

didn’twanttohearthecomplaints”from motorists,shesaid.

MagdeburgersaidtheTownhasrecentlypurchased21caution“cones”that areplacedinthemedianstohelpdrivers

Walk-insarewelcome,butpre-registrationisappreciatedandcanbedoneat https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C 0544A5AE2AA3FDC52-64803751traffic.

ThisistheMPD’sthirdinaseriesof educationalseminarsfor2026,which havealsoincludedonlinesafetyand fraudprevention.ThisisnotaDelaware DefensiveDrivingCourse(whichrelatestolicensepointreductionsorvehicleinsurancediscounts).

TheMillsboroPoliceDepartmentis locatedat120W.RailroadAvenue.For moreinformation,call(302)934-8174.

beawareofpedestrians.Thesignswere purchasedbytheTownaftertheyreceivedwordfromDelDOTthatlarger signswerenotpermittedinthemedians, shesaid.

Help Wanted Short Order Cook

MillsboroPDcontinuestoforge‘publictrust’

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

InDelaware,lawenforcementagenciesdon’thavetoapplyforstateaccreditation—ifthey’vealreadytakenita stepfurtherandbecomenationallyaccredited.

Aftermonthsofreviews,presentations,sitevisitsandatriptotheMidwest,theMillsboroPoliceDepartment officiallyreceivedtheirfour-yearaccreditationrenewalfromtheCommission onAccreditationforLawEnforcement AgenciesInc.(CALEA).

TheMillsboroPDfirstreceived CALEAnationalaccreditationin2009. Thissummer,departmentleaderstraveledtotheannualconferencein Omaha,Neb.,wheretheyattended trainings,madetheirfinalpresentations

andreceivedtheirofficialpaperwork.

Accreditationisdesignedtobuild publictrustthatapoliceagencyisn’t justfollowingitsownrulesbutbest practicesasdeterminedbyawideswath ofprofessionals.

“Wewantto…beheldaccountable. Wewantthecommunitytotrustthat there’sindependentpeoplelookingat ourpolicies,ourpractices,andsay,‘Yes, theymeetthegoldstandardforlawenforcementacrossthecountry,’”Police ChiefDavidMoyertoldtheCoastal Point.

“CALEAaccreditationisthegold standardinlawenforcement,recognizingagenciesthatmeetrigorousnational standardsforprofessionalism,accountability,trainingandoperations.Maintainingthisaccreditation…ensureswe

continueprovidingthehighestlevelof ser vicetotheMillsborocommunity,” saidtownofficials.“Thisachievement reflectsthehardworkanddedicationof everymemberoftheMillsboroPolice Department—pastandpresent.”

Onaday-by-daybasis,policeofficers holdconsiderablepowerintheUnited States.Theirjobistoattendemergencies;theyhavethepowertodetainpeople;andtheycarrylethalweapons.But withthat,MillsboroPDleadershiphave emphasizedtheirresponsibilitytoward servingandprotectingthewholecommunity.

Moyersaidthecommissionuses studies,bestpracticesandconversations withlawmakerstocreatestandardsof “whatsocietywouldexpect”fromlaw enforcement.

Moyerwasanewofficerwhenthe MPDwasfirstaccreditedin2009.He recalledthat,initially,theadditional hoopsinvolvedintheprocessseemed likeaninhibitiontopolice.Butas CALEAbecomethestandard,itbecamesecondnature,hesaid.

“We’redevelopingawholegenerationoflawenforcementofficersthatare [followingbestpractices],rightoutthe gate.”

CALEAstandardsaremorestringentthanDelawarePoliceAccreditationCommissionstandards,therefore requiringmoreinvestmentoftime,staff powerandfacilities.About12Delaware agenciesareCALEA-accredited,includingtheMillsboro,BethanyBeach andSeafordpolicedepartments,the DelawareStatePoliceandtheDelaware River&BayAuthority.

CALEArequiresannualcheckups, so partofLt.EvanRogers’sjobiscompilingallthatpaperworkproofthatthe MPDisfollowingstandards.Renewalis requiredeveryfouryears,includingfor theMPDin2026.Therenewalprocess involvesCALEAreviewsofallagency policiesandanassessorconductingonsitevisitsinMillsboro.Then,inJuly, policeleadersattendedanationalconferencetosharesuccesses,futurechallengesandanswerquestions.Finally,the reviewpanelapprovedtherenewal. AccordingtoMoyer,variousreviewersgavepositivefeedbackonthe MPD’sprofessionalism,supervision, strategicplanningandaccountability. TheynotedwheretheMPDcorrected minorissues.Theyalsorecognizedthe newpolicestationasamodelforsimilarlysizedagencies.

AccordingtoMoyer,theon-siterep whovisitedthedepartmentinthe springmentionedthattheMillsboro PDseemedalittleunderstaffedforthe town’spopulationsize.Buttheyalso noted thattowncouncil’srelationship withthepolicedepartmentwassupportive,whichisn’tthecaseinalltowns.

Inthepastyear,theMPDhadsuccessfulunionnegotiation,anewcanine unitandtake-homevehicleprograms. Inits2026presentations,theMPD teamalsohighlightedtransparency,successionplanning,regionalgrowth,the evidenceroomandcommitmentto buildingcommunity.Challengesinclude Millsboro’srapidgrowthandannexation,patchyroadwayjurisdictions,recruitmentandretention.

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Editorial Thestaff

Whilesummerhasalwaysbeenthiscommunity’sproverbial “breadandbutter,”itisclearthatfallandspringhavebecome powerhouseseasonsuntothemselvesthroughoutthearea.

Festivalsinbothbeachandinlandtownshavebecomemajor draws,bothforvisitorsandlocals,andoneeventinparticularhas broughtinchildrenfromaroundthearea,whileseeminglyfosteringstrongrelationshipsbetweenthosekidsandlawenforcement.

Cops&Goblins,aHalloween-themedeventthattakesplace annuallyinOceanView’sJohnWestPark,hasbecomemorepopulareveryyearandisnowfirmlyentrenchedasacommunitygem. Guestsreceive–allfreeofcharge—pizza,hamburgers,hotdogs, beverages,flavoredice,candyandicecream,allwhileparticipatingintrick-or-treatingandacostumecontest.

Therewasasmallperiodintimelastyearwhentherewasa genuinefeartheeventwouldn’tbeabletocontinueonbecauseof fundingconcerns.Puttingonaneventofthatscope—afree event,inparticular—costsmoney,andtheTownwasreluctantto putoutthatkindofmoneyforaneventthat,asthen-mayorJohn

Reddingtonsaid,“It’sreallyforthekidswhodon’tlivearound here....Ithinkit’skindofexcessive.”

Well,theFraternalOrderofPolice(FOP)steppedin,helped bridgethegapandthefundinggothandled.ButaftertheTown wasdenied$24,000inStateofDelawareGrantinAidfunding forthisyear’sevent,itwouldbefairtowonderiftheeventwould happen thisyear.

Noworries.

“We’regoingtohaveCops&Goblins,”saidMayorTomMaly, whodoublesastreasureroftheFOPlodge.“Itisjustfabulousfor thecommunity.Ican’timagineitevernotbeingpartofourcommunity.”

“Maintainingthiseventstrengthenscommunitytrust,brings neighborstogetherandreinforcesOVPD’scommitmenttothe community,”addedOceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlin.

So,theshowwillindeedgoon—andthecommunityand locallaw-enforcementcommunitybothwin.

Therearedifferentpathstoexcellence EveryonewinswithCops&Goblinsevent

VinceLombardi,theHallofFamefootballcoachwhose nameadornsthechampionshiptrophyoftheNationalFootballLeague,wasfamouslyquotedastellinghisplayers,“Gentlemen,wewillchaseperfection,andwewillchaseit relentlessly,knowingallthewhilewecanneverattainit.But alongtheway,weshallcatchexcellence.”

Wow,that’sreallygood.Allmycoachevertoldmewasto stopstaringatthecheerleadersandgetmyheadinthegame.I thinkhesaidthat.Iwastoobusystaringatthe... ButIdigress.

Thatdoggedpursuitofexcellence, suchagenuineandpuregoalinanyendeavor,wasexemplifiedtomeinarecent storybySkyNewsthatIcameacross concerninganAustralianmanwho chasedhisdreamsandloudlyputhis nameintothehistorybooks.Like,really loudly.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Youwantanotherrecord-breakingstory?Onethathasalittlebitetoit?HowaboutEmilyMorrison,asharkbiologist whoownsasharkfossil-divingtourcompany,recentlyearned herownwayintotheGuinnessbookofWorldRecordwith her106tattoosofsharks.

ShetoldUPIthatshefirstbecamefascinatedwithsharks whenshesawthemovie“Jaws”attheageof8andbecameterrifiedoftheapexpredators,andthengrewtolovethemafter herfatherencouragedhertogotothelibraryandlearnmore aboutthem.Itisaloveaffairthathas takenherallovertheworld.

JosephMcGrail-Bateup,anair-conditionercleanerbyday andhonorarytowncrierasneeded,foundhimselfbreakinga worldrecordwhenhewasabletoyell“Now”atanincredible 122.4decibels—or,roughlyhalfofthevolumemywife reacheswhenIleaveasockonthebedroomfloor.

“There’snowaythatyoucanactually[practice]forit,”he explained,inregardtohispreparation.“Youhavetojustkeep itfortheday,especiallywiththeworldrecordattempt.”

McGrail-Bateupsaidittookhimseventobreaktherecord —attemptsthatlefthisvoice“shot”fordaysafterwards,accordingtotheworld’sloudestscreamer.

Hisrecordyellputhimselfinthesamecategoryattemptsas thevolumesreachedbyaclapofthunder,achainsawora pneumaticdrill,accordingtothearticle.ItbroketherecordeffortputoutbyNorthernIrelandteacherAnnalisaFlanagan, whoyelled“Quiet”at121.7decibelsin1994.

Kindofironic,no?Yellingtheword“Quiet”atsuchanextremelevelthatitcarriesyoutoaworldrecordthatstoodfor 32yearsand... Sorry.Seconddigression.

“Ihavefedtigersharksandgreat hammerheadsintheBahamas,cagedovewithgreatwhitesinAustralia, swamwithwhalesharksoffthecoastof Mexico,andsomuchmore,”sheexplained.

Andnowshehasaworldrecordandwillbefeaturedonthe upcomingDiscoveryChannel’s“MyStrangeSharkAddiction,” aspartofthenetwork’sSharkWeekprogramming,which startsthisweekend.

Thisisfunny.I’vealwayspersonallybeenalittlewaryof showinguponanyprogramthatfeaturedanycombinationof thewords“My,”“Strange”and“Addiction.”

Andthere’sanothernewworldrecordthathasrecentlybeen earnedbyapersonwithaloveforsealife—well,kindof.

NathanDavies,a32-year-oldBritishman,managedtogut down15fishsticksinoneminute,catapultinghimtoanew worldrecord,perUPI.Andhebelievesthatnumbercould havebeenevengreater.

“Abitstrange,veryproudtohaveaworldrecord,butless proudwhenit’sfish-fingerrelated,”heexplained.“IthinkI couldhavedonemoreifIhadletthemcooldownlonger,but justhappytohavetherecord.”

Hey,ifyouchaseperfection,you’llcatchexcellence.Or,you know,ifyouswallowabunchofhotfishsticks,you’llcatcha bunchofsharksandyellaboutitatareallyhighvolume. Orsomethinglikethat.

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Readerofferspraise toBBPD

Editor:

Asalongtimehappyresidentin BethanyBeach,Iwanttoapplaudthe BBPoliceDepartmentforgoingabove andbeyondbyissuinganAPBforthat missingstuffedbunnyIreadabout!I canstillrememberthatintensetoddler attachment,andIfeelthatfamily’spain duringitsabsence.

Iamsoveryproudofmytown’sreaction,andIsincerelyhopethattheir “familymember”hasbeenreunited,or atleasttheparentscouldlocateanidenticalreplacement,perhapsoneBay.

TrudyAlbrecht BethanyBeach

Reader:Nooutside barsinFenwick

Editor:

Apublicnoticehasbeenpostedin thebackoftheCoastalPointthat shouldbeveryconcerningforthoseof uswholivehereinFenwickIsland.

OnJuly13,2026,SandsFenwick Inc.appliedtotheDelawareAlcoholic BeverageControlCommission (OABCC)forawetbarvarianceonan existinglicensedpatioforapremiseslo-

catedat1501CoastalHighwayFenwickIsland,a.k.a.FenwickShores.

The DelawareAlcoholicControl Commissionisastateagencyresponsibleforregulatingthesale,serviceand distributionofalcoholicbeveragesin thestateofDelaware.Whileitoperates understatelaw,itsauthorityandrules areoftenincorporatedintolocaltown orcitycodetoensureconsistentenforcementatthemunicipallevel.Atthe FenwickIslandmunicipallevel,the TownCodeandCharterChapter160 Zoning(160-5CommercialZoning #9b2)specificallystates“Nobararea,as defined,shallbeallowedinanyoutside servicearea.”

OnOct.20,2020,thecommissionersheldapublichearingonthissame application,amongotherthings.On May14,2021,theOABCCCommissioner’sdecisionobservedthat“no otherhotelsorrestaurantsinFenwick Islandhaveanoutdoorbar.”Thedecisionalsonotedthecitizens’concerns abouttheoutdoorwetbar.Therequest foravariancewasdeniedthenand shouldbedeniednow.

ThebottomlineisthattheDelaware AlcoholicBeverageCommissionhasa legalresponsibilitytoupholdtheenforcementofourmunicipality’sTown CodeandCharter.Pleasejoinwithme

toprovideyourwrittenoppositionfor thisrequestto:OABCC,CarvelState OfficeBuilding,820NorthFrench Street,10thFL,Wilmington,DE 19801.Protestscanalsobesentby emailto aobcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov. ProtestsmustbereceivedbythecommissioneronorbeforeAug.12,2026. L ettersmustcomefromresidentsor propertyownerslocatedwithinonemile from1501CoastalHighway. Takealookaroundatsurrounding communities.Oncethatgenieisoutof thebottle,youcan’tputitbackin. Pleasehelpuspreservewhatmakes FenwickIslandsospecialforusnow, andlet’spaythatforwardforgenerationstocome.

TomBrennan FenwickIsland

Hicksringsthebell ontreatment

Editor:

Aftersevenweeksoftreatment,it wasfinallymyturntoringthebell!

A hugethank-youtoeveryoneatthe TunnellCancerCenterandBeebeHospitalforpullingmethroughPart1of thiscancer-defeatingjourney.Nowit’s ontoregainingstrength.Noproblem withdetermination!

thatreallycheermeupandmakeme strongerinmyresolvebecauseIreally wanttobeouttherewiththem.So,I woremy“Hicksin’26”T-shirtonthis daytorecognizethem,becauseevery daytheyremindthatthereismuchto bedone.Ican’twaittogetbackout there!

JillHicks,Candidate forSussexCountyCouncil Lewes ReaderrespondstoLB SnackBararticle

Editor:

I’mwritingtocomplimentMarsha Evansonthewonderfularticleinthe CoastalPointlastweekaboutthe SnackBarinOceanView.Thebeauty ofthestoryisthebuildingisstill standingthereandhasn’treallychanged thatmuch—thememoriesarestill there.

IattendedLordBaltimoreSchool andgraduatedin1951alongwith24 otherstudents.And,yes,wewereallowedtogoovertotheSnackBarfor lunchduringschoollunch.Itwasour favoritehangoutwhenwewerenotattendingschool.

Mydoctors,nurses,techniciansall saidIwasreallydoingwellandcredited mypositiveattitude.Threethingshave beendrivingmypositivity:

(1)Myfamily;

(2)Mysupportsystem;

(3)Mycampaignteam.

Yes,abigshout-outtomycampaign team.Thissetbackdidnotstopthemor slowthemdown.Theyareoutthere knockingondoorsandattendingevents onmybehalf.Theysendmepictures

I haveonlyfondmemoriesofPrincipalFredGraefandhisentirefamilywho movedintothisareafromWilmington, Del.Hisentirefamilyhasproventobea welcomedadditiontoourarea.IcanrememberLinda,hisdaughter,wasourlittle“mascot”cheerleaderforthegirls’ basketballteam.Inlateryears,LindabecameassistantprincipalofLordBaltimore,andCharlieHudson,herhusband, wasalsoinvolvedbyservingassuperintendentfortheIndianRiverSchool Districtatonetime.Howluckywewere

Backtothe“SnackBar.”Iremember whenitwasfirstownedbyPearlMurrayandherson,Wayne.Thiswasinthe late’40s.I’msureRalphCobbwouldbe involvedintheresomewhere—hewas alwayswithWayne.

IfIkeepwritingI’mgoingtotellmy age—butthat’sOK.I’m93,andIstill haveaprettygoodmemory.I’mjust findingoutit’sgoodtorememberand thenjotitdown.

Thereareonlysixmembersofour classremaining—fourgirlsandtwo boys.Istillkeepintouchwitheachone quiteoften.It’salwaysgoodtoremember.

So,again,Marsha,“Thanksforthe memories”—ajobwelldone!

GloriaBennettMcCabe OceanView

ArtisanMarketbringingartiststoRehoboth

OnAug.16,SussexCounty’sarts communitywilltakecenterstageasthe CoastalDelawareArtisanMarketfillsthe grandballroomoftheCambriaHotel from10a.m.to3p.m.Theone-daymarketgathers35localartistsandfine-craft artisanstopresentacuratedselectionof hand-craftedgoods,highlightingtheregion’screativetalentandcoastalinfluences.

The“CheerstoSummer!”-themed marketwillofferattendeesarangeof originalwork,includingcoastal-inspired wallart,wire-treesculptures,mosaictile art,handcraftedjewelry,artisanalbody care,wearableartandceramics.

Visitorscanalsoexplorespecialized artistriesincludingwatercolorpaintings, graphitedrawings,intricatewoodengravings,hand-paintedglassware,andother artandfinecrafts.Theeventalsofeatures achildren’sbookauthorandillustrator

whowillpersonallyautographherimaginativebooks.Todelightthetastebuds, localfoodcreatorswillroundouttheexperiencewithcustomdessertsandvegan delicaciesavailableforsamplingandpurchase.

“TheCoastalDelawareArtisanMarketisacommunity-focusedeventdedicatedtoshowcasingtheworkoflocal artistsandanexcellentwaytodiscover uniquetreasuresatthecoast.Theevent providesanengagingculturalexperience supportingandcelebratingthetalented localartistswhocontributetomakingthe CoastalDelawarecommunitysoexceptional,”saidDivaClendenin,organizer andartist/owneratLiquidAbstractsin Lewes.

locatedat17222HoodRoadinRehobothBeach,theeventisdesignedto providearelaxed,comfortableenvironmentforbrowsingandmeetingartists. Exhibitorsrepresentavarietyofdisciplinesandtechniques,offeringbothdecorativeandfunctionalpiecessuitablefor gifts,homecollectionsorpersonalkeepsakes.Themarketemphasizeshandcraftedqualityandlocalproduction,with artistsavailabletodiscusstheirmethods, inspiration,andcustomcommissionoptions.

“Attendeescanexpectawelcoming, curatedshoppingexperiencewhereevery pieceofarttellsastory—fromunique jewelrytoplayfulchildren’sbooksand one-of-a-kindartwork.Thisapproachable marketisachancetosupportindividual artists,celebratecraftsmanshipandcommunity,andbringhomesomething uniquelymade.”

Formoreinformationandtoviewthe fullartistlineup,visittheofficialFacebook eventpageathttps://shorturl.at/IRdOW. tohavehadthemall!

Toenhancetheshoppingexperience,a dedicatedbeveragestationwillbeavailablejustoutsidetheballroomentry,offeringrefreshmentsexclusivelyforevent attendees.Guestsarealsobeinginvitedto visitthehotel’sVerandaRestaurant&Bar, whichwillbeopenduringtheeventand servingbreakfast,lunch,cocktailsanddinner.

AdmissiontotheCoastalDelaware ArtisanMarketisfree,andthevenueoffersfreeparkingforguests.

TobeheldinsidetheCambriaHotel

Tuckedintoapeaceful,privatesettingin Milford,Delaware,RedCedarFarmsoffers auniqueopportunitytoenjoysomeofour most-lovedSchellBrothersfloorplansina thoughtfullydesignedcommunity.Here, homeownerscanenjoyarelaxedlifestyle withaccesstoaclubhouse,pool,pickleball courts,andcommunitygardens—alljust moments fromthecharmandconvenience ofMilfordandwithineasyreachof Delaware’sbeautifulcoastalbeaches.

SCOPEtorentspaceatMillsboroMiddle

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

NearRoxana,anoft-forgottenbuildingstillholdsclassesforSussexCounty students.ButSussexCountyOpportunityPrograminEducation(SCOPE) willspendatleastthenexttwoyears operatingfromtheformerMillsboro MiddleSchool.

SCOPEisanalternativeplacement programformiddle-andhigh-schoolers whohavebeenremovedfromthetraditionalschoolsetting,usuallyfordisciplinaryreasons(offensesthatgobeyond in-schoolsuspensions).TheWoodbridgeSchoolDistrict(WSD)manages themainSCOPEsiteinBridgevillebut alsohostsasmallsatellitelocationon WilgusCemeteryRoad,aroundthe cornerfromtheRoute20/17crossroads —actuallyleasingthespaceforyears fromtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict.

Now,theywillberentingspacein theIRSD’smorecentrallylocated Millsborobuilding.

TheIRSDBoardofEducationapprovedthememorandum-of-understanding (MOU)documentJuly27at theirmonthlymeeting—nowheldat MillsboroMiddle.Therewerenomajor concerns.

Thetwo-yearcontractwillbegin Aug.1andcouldberenewedinthefu-

ture.TheWSDwouldleasesomeclassroomsandsomeofficespace,aswellas accesstonecessaryspaces,suchasrestrooms,for$4,400 permonth.Those wouldbeseparate fromthebuilding’sotheruses, forIRSDtrainingsandmeetings. Asalways,the WSDwouldhandlealltheschooldaylogisticsof meals,health,studenteducation andclassroommanagement,andprovidetheirownconstableforon-site safety.

‘It’sanagingschool,but we’retakinggoodcareof it,anditisanupgrade fromtheRoxanasite.’

—JayOwens

IRSDSuperintendentJayOwens describeditasawin-winforeveryone.

“It’sanagingschool,butwe’retaking goodcareofit,anditisanupgrade fromtheRoxanasite,”whichwould bringtheIRSDrentmoneyforotherwiseemptyclassrooms.Meanwhile,studentsandeducatorswouldhavethe geographicconveniencebeing10miles nearertocentralSussexCountyandthe Route 113crossroads.

OwensestimatedthatthemorepopulousIRSDalreadyusesmoreSCOPE seatsthananyotherdistrict.Although thecontractdoesn’texplicitlypromise

theIRSDevenmoreSCOPEseats, theycouldbecomeavailablejustby virtueoftheprogramnowhavingmore room. SussexCounty schooldistricts paytuitiontosend theirresidentsto specialeducation programs,paid throughaschool taxlinewithinthe localpropertytax. WoodbridgemanagesSCOPEfor discipline,while theIRSDmanagesHowardT.Ennis Schoolforspecialeducation,Cape HenlopenmanagestheSussexConsortiumforautism,andDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollegemanages AcademicChallengeforadvanced coursework.

Meanwhile,IRSDstaffarealready eyeingthelongtimeRoxanalocationasa potentialspotforequipmentstorage.Old schoolbuildingsarerarelywasted,especiallysincethelocalpopulationhasbeen growingsteadilyfordecades.Yearsago, theIRSDadministrationwasheadquarteredinthatFrankford-areabuilding,beforetheymovedtothecurrentIndian RiverEducationalComplex(anotherold Selbyvillebrickschoolbuilding).

Lastsummer,MMSacademics movednorthtobecomeSussexCentral MiddleSchool,usingabuildingvacated whenSussexCentralHighSchool openedabrand-newreplacementbuilding.

Foryears,districtleadershiphave beenbrainstormingthebestuseforthe empty,butcompletelyfunctional,Millsborobuilding.Thisyear,theYMCA paidabout$5,000monthlytohost weeklysummercampsthere(registrationisstillopen),andbefore/afterschool childcarewillstartinSeptember.The IRSDusesanotherwingforstafftrainingandmeetings.Theauditoriumand librarynowhostallschoolboardand committeemeetings.Theupstairs mightbequieter,butithasalsobeen borrowedforlawenforcementtactical training.

Hypothetically,ifIRSDstudentenrollmentgrowsenough,MMScould becomearegularschoolagain,helping tobalanceovercrowdingbysending morestudentstoMillsboro.Oritcould centralizeprogramsthataretoofarflung,suchasifstudentswerespending toomuchtimetravelingtothearts school,Spanishimmersion,earlyeducationorotherprograms.TheFutures Committeeislookingatallhypotheticalsbuthasnotproposedanylongterm planstotheschoolboard.

Darkandmoodywitharelaxed,boho-inspiredfeel,this homelayersdeeptoneswithrichtexturestocreateaspace that’sbothstylishandcomfortable.Organicpatternsand warmwoodaccentssoftenthedarkerpalette,whilefun lightingandtouchesofgreenerybringincontrastandlife. Theresultisathoughtfullylayeredinteriorthatfeels inviting,livable,ande ortlesslypulledtogetherwitha modernbohoedge.

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ARemembrance

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

KatherineKingEvanssmiled whensheheardherfriend,ItaKavanaugh,askedherhowitfeltto be104yearsold.

“Nodifferentthanlastyear,” Evansrepliedmatter-of-factlyrecentlyatherOceanViewhome.

Evanswaslookingforwardto celebratingher105thbirthdayat JohnWestParkonJuly16.

AccordingtoSueCutter,anotherclosefriend,andTodd Smallwood,oneofEvans’grandsons,shewasaskedbyOcean ViewPoliceChiefKenMcLaughlinwhatshewouldlikeforher birthday.Aftershetoldhimthat shewouldlikeaparade,planswere intheworksforacelebrationon July16atJohnWestPark.

“ChiefMcLaughlincontacted melastmonthaboutdoingsomethingspecialforMom-Momon herbirthday,”saidthe58-year-old Smallwood,aresidentofFenwick Island.“Healwaysstoppedbyto checkonher,whichIdeeplyappreciated.Duringoneofhisstops, shesaidshewantedaparadefor herbirthday.I’msureshewasjoking,butChiefMcLaughlinwanted tomakeithappen.

“Hewasgoingtogatherseveral classiccarsandantiquepolicecars andfiretrucks,pickherupather home,andhaveaparadetoJohn WestPark,wheretheTownwas goingtothrowherasurpriseparty. TheOceanViewtownmanager, CarolHouck,wasputtingitalltogether.Ithankherforallofthe workthatshedid.”

ButEvanspassedawayonSunday,July5,leavingbehindcountlesstalesofheracerbicwit,howshe enjoyedthegiftofreadingandcurrent events,andhowshesharedthatgiftwith peoplewhowerelessfortunate.

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KatherineEvansstayedinformedaboutcurrentevents,andshewasn’tshyaboutsharingher opinions.

riedhimayearlaterinthelocalpreacher’s home.Theylivedwithfamilymembersfor afewweeks,untiltheirfurniturearrived. Sheandherhusbandweretenantfarmers onalargepieceofacreage.

EvanswasborninBridgevillein1921, duringtheGreatDepression.Shewasthe secondofsixchildrenandthelastofthem topassaway.Asshegrewup,sheworked besidehermotherinthefieldsandraised chickens.

Sheattendedschoolinalocaloneroomcountryschoolhouse,thenmovedto BridgevilleHighSchool,fromwhichshe graduated.

Shemetherhusband,HaroldEvans, onablinddatewhenshewas19,andmar-

“Shewassofunny,”recalledCutter. “Shewasjustalertaseverwithheracerbic wit.Sheregaleduswithherstoriesabout herlasthundredyearsonthefarm.Sheremembereddiggingupthepotatoesand carrotsandothervegetables,andputting themintherootcellarsothefamilywould havefoodforthewinter.

“Whenthefamilyfirstgotacar,her husbandtoldher,‘Justdrivestraight!’ addedCutter.“Shesaidshebouncedover thedirtroaduntilitended,andthencontinuedthroughseveralfieldsuntilsheran outofgas.Shesaidnoonehadadriver’s

licensebackthen.”

Forthelastseveralyears,accordingto Cutter,EvansbelongedtotheVisually ImpairedPersonsgroupatSt.Ann’s CatholicChurchinBethanyBeach.

“Recently,shetoldmethatshewas lookingforahandsomeyoungmanto takehertochurch,”saidCutter.

TheEvansfamilymovedtoOcean Viewin1942,afterHaroldEvansreturnedfrommilitaryservice.Theyhad twochildren,HaroldEvansJr.andBrenda Wright.Shealsohadfourgrandchildren —threeofwhomarestillliving—and onegreat-grandchild.

SheattendedDelawareTechnical CommunityCollege,majoringinlibrary technology.Shelaterbecamethedirector oftheSelbyvillePublicLibrary.

Evansenjoyedservingothers. Sheenthusiasticallymadehome visitationstotheblindandhomeboundinSussexandKentcounties, bringingthembooks,bookson tapeandcassettes.

ShealsoenjoyedtheOcean City,Md.,boardwalk,whereshe listenedtomusic.

Evanssurvivedtyphoidtwice andwasonceconfinedtoMilford GeneralHospitalfor21days.Her husband,Harold,passedawayin 2005.

Beinginformedon currentevents

Evansstayedinformedabout currentevents,andshewasn’tshy aboutsharingheropinions.Shefelt thatHarryS.Truman,whoserved aspresidentfrom1945to1953was therightpersonattherighttimeto serveaschiefexecutive.Shesaid Trumanwasknowntobe“colorblind”becauseheemployedpeople ofcolor.

ShealsospokeofPresident FranklinD.Roosevelt,whowas presidentfrom1933to1945,regardinghisstamina,statingthathe wasoneofthebestchiefexecutives ever.ShealsosaidthatRoosevelt’s wife,Eleanor,wasagoodwoman.

Oneofthemostimportant thingsinherlife,shesaid,wasthe endofWorldWarII.

Herfavoriteitemsthatsheheld dearincludedbooksandnewspapersthatenabledhertostayinformedonnationalandworld events.

Shecommentedthatshe’shada goodlife—onethathashadits upsanddowns.Shesaid,“Youjust goon.Youcan’thaveregrets.Somethings youmayhavedone,buttheyareinthe past.”

“Afewthingsthatstandouttome aboutMom-Momwasherincredible workethicandherability totakecareof othersbeforeherself,”saidSmallwood. “ShewasalsooneofthetoughestpeopleI know.Itookhertothedentist20years agotogetatoothextracted.Thedoctor wenttogiveherNovocaintonumbthe area.Butshewavedhimoffandsaid,‘Just yankit.’”

Evans’lovingfamilyandfriendswill celebrateherlifewithabriefgraveside serviceonSept.19beginningat11a.m.at MarinersBethel.Fellowshipwillfollow afterwardatthechurch,locatedat81 CentralAvenueinOceanView.

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The2026LifeguardAwardspresentedbytheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerceandhostedby BigChillBeachClubwillreturnon Tuesday,Aug.11,from6to8:30p.m.

Theannualcelebrationhonorsthe menandwomenofthe10beachpatrols servingtheQuietResortsarea,includingBethanyBeach,DelawareSeashore StatePark,FenwickIsland,Middlesex, NorthBethany,OceanVillage, Seabreak,SeaColony,SouthBethany, andSussexShoresBeachPatrol.Each patrolhasnominatedaLifeguardofthe Yeartobehonoredattheceremony.

Thecommunitycelebrationwillkick offinBigChillBeachClub’seventtent at6p.m.withatacobar,cashbar,views andtunesbyDJBump.Theawardsceremonywillcommenceat7p.m.andwill recognizeeachpatrol’sLifeguardofthe Year.

Theceremonywillalsorecognize membersofthe2026SussexCounty LifesavingAssociationfortheir achievementsatthisyear’sUnited StatesLifesavingAssociationNational LifeguardChampionship.TheChambersponsorsthetravelofguardsto USLANationalsannually,thisyear helpingtofundtheSCLA’spresencein FortLauderdale,Fla.

Thegenerosityofsponsorsupport makesthiseventpossibleandfreefor guardstoattend.The2026sponsorsare

PresentingSponsorBigChillBeach Club;SupportingSponsorsFellsPoint SurfCo.andTaylorBank;PatrolSponsorsBanksWines&Spirits,LawOfficesofScott&ShumanP.A., Mediacom,PNCBank,SeaColony RecreationandSurfin’Betty’sBurger Bar;BuoySponsorsBankofOcean City,CommunityBankDelaware, L&WInsurance,PelicanProperty ManagementandSchererFinancial Advisors;andWhistleSponsorsClove &CedarCoffeebarandGladwynFinancialAdvisors.

Thisyear’seventfeaturesalimitededitioneventT-shirtincludingall10 patrolrosters,sponsoredbyFellsPoint SurfCo.Allguardswhoregisterby Aug.1willreceiveafreeT-shirt.Lifeguardswhoregisteron-sitewillreceive adiscountedrateforT-shirts.Families andguestsofguardsarebeinginvitedto attendtheeventfor$10,withshirts availableforsalefor$15.

Proceedsofshirtsalessupportthe SCLA.Onlineregistrationandshirt salesareavailableforfamilyandcommunitymembersatthequietresorts.com. Complimentaryparkingwillbeprovidedforallregisteredguests.

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ByCatherineBunting PointIntern

AJFStudioisanewboutiquearchitecturestudiothataimstointegratea contemporary,coastalstyleintothoughtfulandpracticalconcepts.Thefemaleowned-and-operatedpracticebasedout ofGeorgetownspecializesinbothcommercialandresidentialspaces.

Atthebeginningoftheyear,founder AlexsandraJankovskaFallang,AIA, NCARB,startedupthenewstudiowith agoalto“emphasizetheoccupants”of thespacesshedesigns.

Afterearningamaster’sdegreeinarchitectureinBulgaria,JankovskaFallang movedtoGeorgetownandworkedfor otherlocalfirmsfor10years.Now,asa newbusinessownercertifiedinboth DelawareandMaryland,sheofferscustomersacollaborativeandtailoredapproachtoarchitectureandconstruction.

Adecadeofexperienceworkingin SouthernDelawareandSalisbury,Md.,

allowedJankovskaFallangtounderstand thedemandsofthelocalarea,shesaid, addingthatshewasinspiredtostarther ownpracticeand“tooktheleap”toopen upherownstudioinearly2026.

SheiscertifiedbytheNational CouncilofArchitecturalRegistration Boards,aswellasamemberofthe AmericanInstituteofArchitects.Her yearsofexperience,shesaid,haveallowedhertolearnthatarchitecturerequires“balancingcreativityand technicality.”

“Iwanttohelpclientsmakethespace theirown,”shesaidofhermotivationfor startingupherownfirm.“Ialsowantto supportotherwomeninbusinessand businessesinSussexCounty.”

Fornewprojects,residentialorcom-

mercial,JankovskaFallangsaidanimportantpartofherplanningisestablishingarelationshipwithclientssothat they“knowthattheyaretakencareof.”

Shesaidshefocusesonmatchingthe spacetotheresidentorbusiness,topromotecohesivityandtoensurethateach projectispersonalizedspecificallyto eachclient.

AJFStudiosworkswithclientsfrom thetimethattheyhaveavisionfora space,allthewayuptoplanningforthe constructionoftheprojectandeverythingin-between.

“It’srewardingtoseeanideathatwas drawnoutonpaperbecomephysical,” JankovskaFallangsaidofthesatisfaction thatshefeelsfromherwork.

Asanewentrepreneurherself,

JankovskaFallangsaidshehopestoalleviatethestressandconfusionofother businessownersbyassistingtheminobtainingpermits,andunderstandingzoningandbuildingcodes.

Currently,thefirmisworkingon projectsfocusingonworkandhospitality spaces.Theyincludeamotelrenovation andanofficerenovation.Projectsincollaborationwithotherlocalbusinesses nowincludedesigningaconvenience store,aswellasabank.

AJFStudioisacceptingconsultations withpotentialclientstodiscussnew projects.Toscheduleafreeone-hour consultation,peoplecanfilloutthecontactformonthepractice’swebsiteat https://www.ajf.studio,sendanemailto aleks@ajf.studioorcall(302)500-1652.

AJFStudioistheareasnewestboutiquearchitecturestudioheadedbyAlexsandraJankovskaFallang,AIA,NCARB.

InsightHomes,aDelawarehomebuilderknownforconstructinghighly energy-efficienthomes,hasannounced thatsalesarenowopenatSycamore Chase,anew-homecommunitylocated inFrankford.

Situatedapproximatelyfivemiles fromBethanyBeach,SycamoreChase offersaccesstoRoute26,oneofthe area’sprimaryroutestothebeach,shopping,dining,recreation,healthcareand othereverydayservices.Theneighborhoodisdesignedforbuyerswhowant toenjoythecoastallifestylewithoutliving directlyinthecenterofabusyresort area.

HomebuyersatSycamoreChasemay choosefromacollectionofsingle-familyhomeswithavarietyoffloorplans, exteriorstylesandpersonalizationoptions.InsightHomes’designandselectionprocessisdesignedtoallowbuyers tocreateahomethatreflectstheirindividualpreferencesandlifestyle.

“SycamoreChasegivesbuyersthe opportunitytoliveclosetoeverything theyenjoyaboutcoastalDelawarewhile stillcominghometoacomfortable neighborhoodsetting,”saidRobertElliott,presidentofInsightHomes.

“Today’sbuyersareincreasinglyfocused onloweringtheirmonthlyexpenses, andchoosinganenergy-efficientInsightHomecanhelpthemsavemoney whileenjoyinggreatercomfortyearround.”

HomesatSycamoreChasewillincludeInsightHomes’advancedenergyefficiencyfeatures,including high-performanceconstructionmaterials, anadvancedbuildingenvelope,energy-efficientheatingandcooling systems,detailedquality-controlmeasuresandsolarenergysystems.

Builttomeettherigorousstandards oftheU.S.DepartmentofEnergy’s ZeroEnergyReadyHomeprogram,the homesaredesignedtoreduceenergy usewhileprovidinggreaterdurability, improvedindoorairquality,year-round comfortandlowermonthlyenergybills.

SycamoreChasealsooffersamenitiesdesignedtosupportanactiveand relaxinglifestyle.Residentscanenjoya resort-styleswimmingpool,aclubhouse withfitnessandeventspace,scenic walkingtrails,afirepit,pondsandattractivewoodedsurroundings,allwithin minutesoftheDelawarebeaches.

“SycamoreChaseisexpectedtoappealtoabroadrangeofbuyers,includingthoserelocatingtoSouthern Delaware,currentresidentsseekinga newlybuilthomeandbuyerslooking foraconvenienthomebasenearthe beaches,”representativessaid.

Salesappointmentsandadditional informationaboutavailablehomes, floorplans,homesitesandcurrentopportunitiesatSycamoreChaseareavailablethroughInsightHomes.Formore information,visitInsightDE.comorcall (302)316-6669.

ZoëDeLuca-HewetsonwasrecentlynamedheadwinemakeratSaltedVinesVineyard&WinerynearFrankford.

DeLuca-Hewetsonnamed headwinemakeratSaltedVines

SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery,a family-ownedestatewineryanddestinationvenueon26acresnearFrankford,announcedthisweekthe appointmentofZoëDeLuca-Hewetson asheadwinemaker,effectiveJuly1.

DeLuca-Hewetsonbringsaninternationalbackgroundinviticultureand oenology,havingtrainedandworked acrossfourcontinentsandsomeofthe world’smostrespectedwineregions. Sheholdsadoubledegreewithhonors inviticultureandoenologyfrom BrightonUniversityintheUnited Kingdomandhasbuilthercareer throughhands-onwinemakingexperiencespanningBurgundy,France;South Australia;NewZealand;Germany; SonomaCounty,California;andthe Mid-Atlanticregion.

Mostrecently,sheservedasanoenologistatStonestreetVineyardsand MatanzasCreekWineryunderJackson FamilyWines,whereshemanagedproductionacrossred,white,sparklingand lateharvestwines.Shealsoledharvest oenologyforGloriaFerrer’ssparkling wine program,Californiaméthode champenoiseproducers.Herinternationalharvestexperienceincludesstints atA&PdeVillaineinBurgundy,France —whereshedevelopedadeeppassion forPinotNoir—aswellasWhitehavenWineCompanyinNewZealand, ChapelDownVineyardintheUnited

KingdomandBerriEstatesWineryin SouthAustralia,atthetimethelargest wineryintheSouthernHemisphere.

“Zoëstoodoutimmediately—her passionforwinemakingwasevident fromthestart,andherinternationalexperience,particularlyinsparklingwines, isexactlywhatwewerelookingfor,” saidAdrianMobilia,ownerofSalted VinesVineyard&Winery.“Iwould lovetoseeSaltedVinesreallyembrace sparklingwinesgoingforward,andZoë istheperfectpersontoleadthat charge.”

DeLuca-Hewetson’sappointment marksanewchapterforSaltedVines, whichcurrentlyproduces10to14varietalsrangingfrombone-drywhitesto full-bodiedreds.LaurenMcCoy,who servedaswinemakerfrom2020to2026, hastransitionedtotheroleoftasting roommanager,whereshe’llcontinueto bringherknowledgeofSaltedVines’ winesdirectlytoguests.

SaltedVinesVineyard&Wineryis opentothepublicyear-roundandisa destinationforlivemusic,community eventsandestate-grownwinescrafted on-sitenearFrankford.Thewineryhas beennamedBestWineryinDelaware andBestofCoastalStyle.

Formoreinformation,visitsaltedvines.comorfollow@saltedvinesonInstagramandFacebook.

CAMPRehobothtohost‘RisingTides’artreceptionAug.7

CAMPRehoboththisweekannounceditsnewestexhibition,“Rising Tides:AnExhibitionbyDianna Poindexter,”openAug.7throughSept. 10,withanopeningreceptionFriday, Aug.7,from5to7p.m.attheCAMP RehobothCommunityCenter.

DiannaPoindexterisacontemporaryexpressionistpainterwhosework isinspiredbythebeauty,power,and constantchangefoundbothinnature andinthehumanexperience.

“Throughexpressivebrushwork, richcolorandastrongsenseofmovement,shecreatespaintingsthatinvite viewerstopause,reflectanddiscover theirownconnectiontothestories withinthem.”

Workingprimarilyinenvironmentallyfriendlywater-solubleoilsand acrylics,Poindexterdrawsinspiration fromtheAtlanticcoastline,tidal marshes,rollingwaves,weatheredboats andmomentsthathaveshapedcollectivehistory.Herworkexploresthemes oftransformation,resilience,theeverchangingbeautyofthecoastandsocial justice.

Throughoutherwork,theideaof “risingtides”emergesasbothanatural andhumanmetaphor.

“Justasthetidescontinuallyreshape theshoreline,theforcesofchange shapeourlives,challengingus,bring-

‘RisingTides:AnExhibitionbyDiannaPoindexter’issettoopenatCAMPRehobothonFriday,Aug.7.

ingustogetherandmovingusforward,”saidPoindexter.

Whetherreflectedinnatureorthe humanspirit,herpaintingsaimtocelebratethebeauty,strengthandshared experiencesthatconnectpeople.

OriginallyfromScottsdale,Ariz., Poindexterearnedherbachelor’sde-

greefromMooreCollegeofArt& DesigninPhiladelphiabeforemaking theEastCoastherhomemorethan30 yearsago.Shenowworksandlives withherwife,Margo,inRehoboth Beach,wheretherhythmsofthecoast continuetoinspirehercreativepractice.Poindexter’spaintingshavebeen

exhibitedingalleriesthroughoutPennsylvania,MarylandandDelaware,and areheldinprivatecollectionsacross theUnitedStates.

TheCAMPRehobothArtGallery isopenduringcommunitycenter hours,MondaythroughFriday,at37 BaltimoreAvenue,RehobothBeach.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AmyRiceknowswhatit’sliketotiptoe throughachildhoodvoidof“asinglemomentwherethegroundbeneathmefelt steady.”

Shehasexperiencedrock-bottom,but therecoveringdrugaddictandalcoholic wasdeterminednottoletitdestroyherfuture.Now,sheisamentalhealthcounselor andauthorofthebook“Unlearningthe LiesthatShapedMe:Trauma.Truth.The GodWhoWouldn’tLetMeGo”andaccompanyingBiblestudyandguidedjournal “HealingandIdentity”writtenfor“anyone whobelievestheyarebeyondredemption.”

Duringarecentconversationwiththe CoastalPoint,the48-year-oldmotherof fourandgrandmotheroftworecalled,two decadesago,wakingintothehomeshe sharedwithherthen-husband—andwith whomsheco-ownsarestaurant—desperateforadrink.

“Therewasnoalcoholleft inthehouse, soIwenttotherestaurantbeforeitopened andstartedguzzlingbigbottlesofwine

overthetrashcanincaseIthrewup.Ihad togetitintomybodyorIwouldgointo withdrawal.Peoplestartedshowingup, comingtowork.Theycalledmyhusband atthetime,andIflippedout.Iwentona rampageIdon’treallyremember.Iwokeup injail.

“Thepoliceofficer—awoman— lookedatmyex-husbandandsaid,‘Iknow youdon’twanttodothis,butpresscharges.’ Jailiswhatsavedmylife.Ihadtohelpmyselfanddealwithwhatwasgoingon.Iwas injail19days.ThedayIgotout,myexhusbandtookmetoarecoverymeeting, andIclungtothat.

“Drugsandalcoholledmetoaroadto recovery,butwhenIputdowndrugsand alcohol,Irealizedthatwasn’ttheproblem.I wasusingthatfornumbingalltheother thingsthatIdidn’tdealwiththroughout mylife.Anxiety,depression,eatingdisorders—Ihadtoworkthroughallofthose.I hadcounseling,andIwentthroughthe12steprecoveryprogram.NowIam20years freefromalcoholanddrugs.Igotsoberat age29,”shesaid.

Inthebook,sherecallsachildhoodnot ofphysicalabusebutofstressandunpredictabilityandoflearningto“besmall,be agreeable,stayawareoftheroom,andif somethingiswrong,itmustbeyourfault.”

“Now,asatherapist,Iknowtheseas

CoastalPoint•Submitted AmyRicerecentlyrecountedherpast addictioninherbook,‘Unlearningthe LiethatShapedMe;Trauma.Truth.The GodWhoWouldn’tLetMeGo.’ SeeRICEpageA29

HarvestManortoholdgrandopeningcelebration

HarvestManor—HomeofSeed& Sapling—isinvitingthecommunity, engagedcouples,localbusinesses,media partnersandeventprofessionalstoits GrandOpeningCelebrationonMonday,Aug.17.

Hostedinpartnershipwiththe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,thisspecialeveningofficiallyintroducesHarvestManor’snew visionwhileshowcasingadestination forluxuryweddings,celebrations,retreats,corporateeventsandcommunity gatherings.

TheGrandOpeningCelebration andDelmarvaWeddingShowcaseare setfor5:30to7:30p.m.onAug.17.Attendeescanmeethand-selectedweddingprofessionals,tourtheestate,and

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earlyformsofhypervigilanceandattachmentinjury.Backthen,theyweresimply mynormal,”shewrote.

“Itwasthewholefamilydynamicofmy life,alotofwhatmyfamilyknew,andit waspasseddownforgenerations.…Being ontheotherside,havingtoputmyselfout there,isprobablywhatisnotinmycomfort zone,butit’snotaboutme.It’saboutpossiblygivingsomeoneelsehopeandtelling somebodytheirstoryisnotover,”shesaid.

“Ihadbeeninjail,inrehabs.Mylast drinkwastheresultofmebeinginprison. Thatwasn’tmyrock-bottom,becauseIhad beentherebefore.Somethingstirredinme onthethirddayIwasinprison.Igoton mykneesandIstartedpraying.Ididn’t wanttoliveanymorehurtingpeopleinmy life.Ihurtmykids.Ididn’tseeawayout.I remembergettingonmykneesandpraying,‘IfI’msupposedtocontinuetolive, you’regoingtohavetohelpme,becauseI can’tdothisonmyown.’IbelievedinGod butasafarawayGod.Iwasfilledwithso muchshameanddisgustIdidn’tthinkGod lovedme,”saidRicewho,atthetime,had twochildren,5and8yearsold.

NowsheenjoystimewithTaylor,Kyle, JoelandGrace,whorangefrom14to28, andgrandchildrenLaylaandDominic,5 and3.Riceco-ownsMickey’sFamilyCrab HousewithMichael“Mickey”Walkerand saidtheyhave“abigextendedfamily,and weallworkthere.”

Rice,whosecounselingpracticeisin Millville,wrotethebookinaneffortto helpothersrecognize“whattrauma,shame, addictionandpainfulexperiencescancause ustobelieveaboutourselvesandbeginreplacingthemwithtruth.”

Thebook“followssomeofthedarkest seasonsofmylifetonearly20yearsofsobrietyandthelifeIhavetoday,”saidRice, whowillsignbooksfrom6to8p.m.on Thursday,July30,attheMillvilleCommunityCenterandfrom6:30to8p.m.on Tuesday,Aug.4,atBethanyBeachBooks, whereshewillalsointeractwithguests. Thepaperbackcosts$25.99andisforsale

enjoyDJMannyMann,a360photo booth,complimentaryfoodandrefreshments,giveaways,exclusiveoffersand weddinginspiration.

A ribbon-cuttingceremonywillbe heldat6p.m.

TheGrandOpeningCelebrationis beinghostedinpartnershipwiththe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce.

“JoinChambermembers,localofficials,businessleadersandthecommunityasHarvestManorofficially celebratesitsGrandOpening,”Chamberrepresentativessaid.

ABusinessMixerisalsoplannedfor 7:30to9p.m.Businessowners,entrepreneurs,creatives,weddingprofessionalsandcommunityleadersarebeing

atBethanyBeachBooksandonAmazon.

Mostpeopleareunawareofsituations intheirlivesthathave,andstillare,impactingthem,shesaid.

“Evenmyself.I’vebeenthroughalotof thingstohealfrom.It’sajourneytounlearnthosethingsandreplacethemwith somethingelse.Thebookiswrittenfor everyonewhoisopenandwillingtolookat themselvesandwantabetterlife,andfor generationstocome.It’saveryeasyread, notacomplicatedreadatall.It’seasyfor thereadertolookatandrecognize.Itisnot writtenlikeapsychologybook,butitdoes

invitedtonetwork,withmusic,conversationanddancingencouraged.

“HarvestManorismorethana beautifulvenue—it’saplacewhereunforgettablecelebrationsbeginand meaningfulconnectionsaremade. Whetheryou’renewlyengaged,growing yourbusinessorsimplylookingtoexperienceoneofDelmarva’shiddengems, weinviteyoutojoinusforanevening filledwithinspiration,celebrationand community,”saidHarvestManorDirectorofCelebrationsAnnMarie. Har vestManorislocatedat246 ClaytonAvenue,Frankford.Admission totheeventiscomplimentary,but RSVPsareencouraged,at(302)7576130orannmarie@harvestmanorevents.com.

havesomeclinicalhighlightsthatname somethings—forexample,whatmightbe happeningwhenyouaregoingthrough certaintraumasorcertainexperiences.

“Thereisneveranyonethatistoofar fromgrace,toofarfromhavingtheopportunitytomakechangesintheirlivesor havehealing.Somanypeoplearewalking aroundwithshameandunspokentrauma insilence.Maybeafraidtobringtothe lightorfaceit.Hopefully,mystorycanresonatewithpeopletocallthemintowhat theycanseeasawayofhealingandabetterwayoflife,”Ricesaid.

MillsboroPublicLibraryholdfirstannualSummerWritingContest

Incelebrationofthesummer-long Children’sSummerReadingProgram, “UnearthaStory,”theMillsboroPublic Libraryislaunchingitsfirst-everwritingcontest.

Thewritingcontestisopentochildrenandadults,withprizesforeachage group.Anypatroncansubmittothe contestincategories includingGradesK-5Grades6-

12andAdults.Eachcategoryprovidesa specificprompttochallengewriters.

“WhenGillian,oneofourclerks, cameupwiththisidea,Ithought— whydidn’tIthinkofthat!”saidMPL AssistantDirectorAnthonyConnolly.“It’safunno-brainerforus.”

Tosubmit,patronsarebeingaskedto turninhardcopyentriestothe libraryandincludetheirname,grade

levelandageontheirsubmission.All storiesmustbetyped.Thelibraryhas computersshouldpatronsneedoneto finishtheirstory.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.

SouthernDelawareTourismshinesspotlightsonartsandhistorythisfall

SouthernDelawareTourism (SDT)iscollaboratingwithcounty tourismpartnerstopromoteArts AroundOurTownsandFallforHistory,athree-monthcelebrationof SussexCounty’sartsandhistoryofferings,totakeplacethisSeptember throughNovember.

Thepromotionsareaimedatencouragingvisitorstoextendtheirfall weekendstaysinordertotakeadvantageofthemanyarts-andhistoryfocusedfestivalsandevents,toursand attractionsduringtheautumn months.

“SouthernDelaware’snatural

beautyandlaidbackvibehaveattractedalargeandincrediblytalented populationofartists,artisans,crafters andperformersfordecades,ensuring thatthevisualandperformingarts flourishherethroughoutmultiple venuesacrossthecounty—fromthe AtlanticOceantotheNanticoke

River—allyear’round,”SDTofficialssaid.

“Ourareahaslongbeenahotbed forartistsofallkindsandthat’s abundantlyevidentfromthequality andquantityofartsandentertainmentoptionsavailablehereyearround,”saidSouthernDelaware TourismExecutiveDirectorScott Thomas.“Thispromotiongivesus theopportunitytohighlightour partners’incredibleworkandtoencouragevisitorstoincludethearts whenthey’remakingtheirSouthern Delawaretravelplans.”

SouthernDelawaremuseums,attractions,events,andtoursspotlight NativeAmerican,agricultural,maritimeandmilitary,natural,industrial, architectural,social,aviationandrailroadhistory.SussexCounty’stowns eachhavetheirowntales—warstories,talesofpoliticalintrigue,stories ofpiratesandshipwrecksandburied booty,andevensometalesthatlistenersmightprefernottohearafter dark.

Thomassaid,“Ourareahasarich historydatingbacktowellbeforethe colonialperiodthatvisitorsandeven manylocalsarenotawareof.Our FallforHistorypromotiongivesus theopportunitytoworkwithour partnerstohighlightthishistoryand alloftheheritageassetsthatwe’reso fortunatetoenjoythroughoutSussex County.”

Inconjunctionwithtourismpartners,SDThasconsolidatedartsand entertainment-relatedeventsandhistory-relatedeventsscheduledforthe fallmonthsintotheirArtsAround OurTownsandFallforHistorywebpages,allowingvisitorstomixand matchfestivals,concerts,events,performances,toursandmorewhen planningtheirvisits.Thewebpages canbefoundathttps://visitsoutherndelaware.com/arts-around-our-towns and https://visitsoutherndelaware.com/fal l-for-history.

“Thisisagreatwaytoremindour visitorsandlocalresidentsthatfabulousartsandentertainmentandfascinatinghistoryarealwaysin‘Reach ofourBeach,’”saidThomas.

CIBannouncesreturnofOysterGardeningProgram

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland Baysthisweekannouncedthereturnof itsOysterGardeningProgram,inviting year-roundwaterfrontresidents throughouttheInlandBayswatershed toengageinahands-onroleinenhancingoneofDelaware’simportantnative species.

Originallylaunchedin2003,the OysterGardeningProgramwascreated toseeifoysterscouldbegrowninthe InlandBays.Aftersuccessfullymeeting thosegoals,theOysterGardeningProgramisbackandisnowsustainedentirelythroughdonationsand communitysupport.

TheOysterGardeningProgramallowsparticipantstogrowhatcheryraisedEasternoystersfromtheir personalorcommunitydocks.Theoysterlarvaeusedintheprogramarebeing providedbyEdHaleattheUniversity ofDelaware’sprivateoysterhatchery. OystergardenerswillraisejuvenileoystersusingequipmentandguidanceprovidedbytheCIB.Oncemature,the oysterswillreleaselarvaeintothebays’ waters withthegoalofproducingwild oysters.Ifthegardenercannolonger carefortheiroysters,theyarecollected andusedintheCIB’sprojectsthroughouttheInlandBays.Theoystersraised arestrictlynotforhumanconsumption.

“TheOysterGardeningProgramisa funwayourcommunitiescanhelpimprovethewaterqualityinthebays,” CIBrepresentativessaid.“Byraising youngoystersinprotectedconditions, gardenersgiveoysterspatagreater chanceofsurvival.Thegardenerscan obser vemanybaycreaturesfirsthand,as thegardenscreatemicrohabitatsfor countlessmarineorganisms,suchas fish,crabs,shrimp,terrapinsandother wildlife.Theprogramalsoeducates communitymembersabouttheecologicalimportanceofoystersandthevital roletheyplayinmaintainingahealthy InlandBaysecosystem.”

Participationislimited,andonlya selectnumberofOysterGardening cageswillbeavailablethisseason.Each oystergardencosts$50tocoversupplies.Participantsalsohavetheopportunitytomakeanadditionaldonation andbeinductedintothePearlSociety, unlockingexclusivememberbenefits.

Thosewhoareinterestedinbecominganoystergardenercansubmitan applicationbyvisitinghttps://inlandbays.org/projects_issues/oyster-gardening/.Formoreinformation,email MeganFradyat mfrady@inlandbays.org.

TheDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays,establishedin1994,isanonprofit organizationandoneof28National EstuaryProgramsdedicatedtopreserving,protectingandrestoringDelaware’s InlandBaysandtheirwatershed.For moreinformation,visithttps://www.inlandbays.orgorcontacttheCenterdirectlyat(302)226-8105.

Tryingtounderstandcyclosporiasis

ByBillChasanov,DO InfectiousDiseasePhysician

Withcyclosporiasiscasesrising acrosstheUnitedStates,BeebeHealthcareishighlightingtheimportanceof foodsafetyandsharingwhatyouneed toknowaboutthisintestinalinfection.

Delawarehasnowconfirmeditsfirst caseofcyclosporiasis,accordingtothe DelawareDivisionofPublicHealth. Therehavebeen1,645confirmedcases acrossthecountryandmorethan5,000 additionalcasesareunderinvestigation in34states.

Understandinghowcyclosporiasis spreads,whatsymptomstowatchfor andwhentoseekmedicalcarecanhelp protectyourhealth.

Whatiscyclosporiasis?

Cyclosporiasisisanintestinalillness causedbyinfectionwiththeparasite Cyclosporacayetanensis.

TheFDA’sinvestigationintothe currentoutbreakisstillongoing.Investigatorsinitiallyidentifiedasupplierof shreddediceberglettuceasthe source,buttheagencylaterdetermined thatitwasafalsepositive.Public healthofficialsarecontinuingtoinvestigatetheexactsourceofcontamination.

Unlikeotherillnessesthatspreaddirectlyfrompersontoperson,cyclospora iscausedbyeatingcontaminatedfood ordrinkingcontaminatedwater.

Whatarethesymptoms ofcyclosporiasis?

Symptomsusuallydevelopaboutone weekafterexposure,buttimingcan vary.

Commonsymptomsinclude: •Frequent,waterydiarrhea; • Stomachcramps; •Bloatingandgas; •Nausea; •Vomiting; •Lossofappetite; •Weightloss; •Fatigue;and •Low-gradefever. Symptomsmaycomeandgo,and mightlastforseveralweeksorlonger withouttreatment.

Sincediarrheacanleadtofluidloss, dehydrationisakeyconcern.Ifsymptomscontinue,it’simportanttomake surethatyou’redrinkingenoughfluids.

Howdoescyclosporiasisspread?

Cyclosporiasisspreadswhensomeoneconsumesfoodorwatercontaminated withcyclospora.

Theparasiteismostcommonly foundoncontaminatedproduce,including rawfruits,vegetablesandherbs.Washingproducewellandpracticingfoodsafety canhelpreduceyourriskofinfection.

Atthistime,despitethefalsepositive,publichealthofficialsarestilladvisingconsumerstoavoideating recallediceberglettuceproductswhile theycontinuetodeterminethesource oftheoutbreak.

Somepeoplemaybeatahigherriskfor complications.Theseindividualsinclude:

•Young children;

•Olderadults;

•Pregnantindividuals;

•Peoplewithweakenedimmunesystems;and

•Anyoneatincreasedriskofdehydration.

Whentoseekmedicalcare

Ifdiarrhealastsmorethanafewdays, getsworseorcausessignsofdehydration,contactyourhealthcareprovider. Makesuretoseekmedicalattention ifyouexperience:

•Persistentdiarrhea;

•Severeabdominalpain;

•Signsofdehydration,including dizziness,drymouth,extremethirst,or

See DOCTORpageB3

SDARJtocelebrate10thanniversary

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)willholdits 10thAnniversaryGalaonSaturday,Oct. 24,atKingsCreekCountryClubinRehobothBeach,from5:30to10p.m.

TheSDARJisanon-partisan,member-supportedorganizationthateducates,informsandadvocatesforracial justice,equalityandfairopportunity. ThegalawillcelebrateSDARJ’s10 yearsofworkacrossSussexCounty, challengingstructuralandsystemic racism, hostingcommunitytownhalls, sponsoringscholarshipsandproviding supportforcitizensreturningtothe communityfromincarceration.The eveningwillfeaturelivemusicandentertainment,asilentauction,andremarksfromelectedofficials,community leadersandlocalbusinessleaderscelebratingSDARJ’saccomplishments.

“Tenyearsago,asmallstudygroup

decreasedurination;

•Bloodinthestool;

•Feverorworseningsymptoms;and

•Symptomsthatimproveandthen return.

Yourhealthcareprovidercandetermineiftestingisneededandrecommendtherighttreatment.Cyclosporiasis isoftentreatedwithprescriptionmedication,especiallywhensymptomslast longerorbecomemoresevere.

Howtoprotectyourself

Foodsafetypracticesareoneofthe bestwaystoloweryourriskofcyclosporiasis.

Tohelpprotectyourselfandyour family:

•Washfreshfruits,vegetables,and herbsunderrunningwaterbeforeeating.

•Washyourhandswithsoapand waterbeforepreparingandeatingfood.

•Cleancuttingboards,utensilsand kitchensurfacesafterpreparingproduce.

•Storefreshfoodscorrectlyinthe refrigerator.

•Avoidconsumingfoodorwater thatmaybecontaminated.

•Useextracautionwithfoodand waterwhentraveling.

•Stayuptodateonfoodrecallsand safetyalerts.

Washingproducemaynotremoveall germsorparasites,whichmakesproper handlingandstorageequallyimportant.

Stayinformed aboutcyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasiscancauseuncomfortableandsometimeslong-lastingsymptoms,butmostpeoplerecoverwiththe righttreatment.Recognizingsymptoms, practicingfoodsafetyandknowing whentoseekcareareimportantwaysto manageyourhealth.

cametogethertodiscussMichelle Alexander’slandmarkbook,TheNew JimCrow,andthatsparkigniteda movement,”saidCharlotteKing, SDARJBoardchair.“Today,westand proudofwhatwe’veaccomplished— fromscholarshipprogramstopolicyadvocacytoculturalchange.Thisgala honorsnotjustourpast,butourcommitmenttothenextdecadeofwork.”

AccordingtoJosephLawson, SDARJexecutivedirector,thegalacelebratesnotonlySDARJ’sfirst10years butitscommitmenttofundingthenext phaseofitswork.

Lawsonsaid,“We’regratefulforthe growingsupportfromourcommunity, fromlocalbusinessestostateleaders. Together,we’rebuildingmomentumfor racialjusticeinDelaware.”

Ticketandsponsorshipinformation canbefoundatsdarj.org.

The IRHS Alumni Association extends a heartfelt thanks to the individuals, families & businesses whose generosity made this year’s Beef & Brew an outstanding proscess. Through Your support, we proudly funded $8,000 in scholarships for deserving IR seniors. This event continues to thrive because of our community that believes in investing in its young people.

14 Global Atlantic Tackle

B&E Tire & Alignment

Bakes Wines & Spirits

Bear Trap Dunes

Bethany Beach Auto Parts

Bethany Beach Books

Bethany Blues

Bethany Boathouse

Bethany Brewing

Bethany Diner

Bethany Florist

Bethany Travel

Big Liquors

Body Double Bonkey’s Ice Cream

Janice Brosnahan

Greg & Irene Bunting

Café on 26

Clayon Theatre

Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club

Kim Cropper (In memory of

JR Cropper - IR Class of 1979)

Laura Wagner Crum

Dagsboro Paint and Wallpaper

Dean & Teressa Disharon

DiFebo’s

Doyle’s Restaurant

East Coast Family Food -

Hunter Holland

Ellen Rice Galleries

Fager’s Island

The Family Butcher

Fishers Popcorn

Frankford Ladies Auxiliary

Frankford Vol. Fire Co.

G&E Hardware

GCB Plumbing

Good Earth Market & Restaurant

Grays Towing Services

Green Turtle

Grotto Pizza

Laura Hickman

House of Sause

Lori Hudson

IRHS Athletic Department

IRHS Construction & Graphic Design Depts.

The Juice Box

Kalena’s Jewelers

Kristina’s Cakery & Kitchen

Lighthouse Liquors

Lobster Shanty

Lord’s Mercantile

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Lunas Cactus Cafe

Melson’s Funeral Services

Mia Fratello Italian Restaurant

Mickey’s Crab House

Millsboro Lanes

Millville Pet Shop

Mitchell Farms

Steve Morgan, Keller Williams

Realty

Nori Sushi Bar and Grill

Perucci’s Italian Restaurant

Pineapple Princess

Julie Powell

Jimmy Ricci

Scott and Teal Richards

Roots Landscaping and

Garden Center

Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli

The Salt Pond Golf Club

Salted Vines

Salted Rim

Seaside Country Store

Selbyville Elks #2173

Dustin Showers

SoDel Concepts

Sophia’s Italian Restaurant

The Starboard

Summer Salts

Sunset Frill

Surf Bagel

Tail Bangers

Tidepool Toys and Games

Townsend Family

Treasure Beach

Tim and Jane Tribbitt

Brad and Tracy Wharton

Karen Ware

WSFS

Yellowfins

(Pictured left to right: Logan Truitt, Alison Swartz, Dania Regaldo, Jeyson Moussa, Dasahni Coleman, Maria Benavides Cortes, Reece Forrey, Dylan Grise)

July30

TeenCraft:DiamondPainting— Decorate andassembleabeautifulhummingbird suncatcheryoucanusetobeautifyyour space,withthisclassatSouthCoastalLibraryfrom2to3:30p.m.Free,forAges 13-17(Agesfirm!)Registrationrecommendedbutwalk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518

Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankf ordPublicLibrary,in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearn-

ingExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital.

BilingualStoryT ime— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.foraspecial BilingualBabyBeesStoryTimeinEnglish andSpanishforchildrenages0–3and 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

D elmarvaPowerCustomerReliefFund Assistance— DelmarvaPowerrepresentativeswillbeattheFrankfordPublic Libraryfrom4to6:30p.m.tohelpeligiblecustomersintheFrankfordareaand surrou ndingcommunitieslearnaboutand applyfortheCustomerReliefFund.QualifyingDelmarvaPowercustomersmayreceiveupto$300inassistance.Stopby tospeakwithcustomerservicerepresentatives,askquestionsandreceivehelp withtheapplicationprocess.Formoreinformation,visitdelmarva.com.

August1

MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnitedWomen inFaithwillhosttheirsummerbakesalein thechurch’sWesleyHallat36405Club HouseRd.from8to10:30a.m.,feat uring avarietyoftreats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

Teens&TweensPlanterPainting— UnearthyourinnerartistattheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.atourplanter paintinganddecoratingeventintendedfor teensandtweens.Participantswilleach gettotakehomeaterracottaplanterwith theircreation!Allmaterialsprovided.Spots arelimited,soregistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us .FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

YardandBakeSale— RoxanaUnited MethodistChurchwillbeholdingitsyearly YardandBakeSalefrom8a.m.to1p.m. Therewillbescrapplesandwichesfor breakfast,andhotdogsforlunch.Rainor shine.

Grab&GoCraftforAges10-17— Ages 10-17(agesfirm)areinvitedtopickupa freegrab-and-gocraftkit.AnewkitbecomesavailableonthefirstdayofAugust in2026!Youthmustpickupkitsthe mselvesatthecheckoutdesk.Availablewhile supplieslast!HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302858-5518

DBGWelcomeWalkGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga WelcomeWalkGuidedTourfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

August1-8

SummerReadingChallenge— Allages areinvitedtoearnprizesbyparticipating intheSouthCoastalLibrary’sSummer ReadingChallenge. Simplyread10hours betweenJune1and11:59p.m.onAug.8. Signupatsussexcountyde.beanstack.org. Paperreadinglogsarealsoavailable,but thosewhocompleteonlineareeligiblefor raffleswithprizesvaluedat$50each! HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518

TeenArtShow— StopbySouthCoastalLibrarytoviewalltheentriesandwinnersin the2026TeenArtShow!Hostedbythe Sout hCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

August3

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonardat 10a.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’s monthlymeetingaboutcrocheting,knitting andneedleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome.Makenewfriends,getinspiredby whatothersaremakingandlearnneedleworktipsandtricksinthisfungroupmeeting.Weencourageyoutobringyour currentprojectwithyou.Haveleftov er yarn?Bringitandswapwithothers.Free, forages18-plus.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 DementiaConversations— The Alzheimer'sAssociation,DEValleywill presentdementiacaregiverstipsand

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.

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) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com. PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmeri-

canClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond 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 clubmeetsattheSelbyvilleHistoricalSoci-

By Ralph Sharaga & Doug Peterson

DelawareRestaurant Associationannounces newCornerstoneAward

TheDelawareRestaurantAssociation (DRA)thisweekannouncedthelaunchof anewcategoryforitsannualCornerstone Awards:theExcellenceinServiceAward. Thenewawardcelebratesthehospitalityprofessionalswhoaretheheartof Delaware’srestaurantindustry,recognizing theservers,bartenders,hosts,managers, bussersandotherfront-lineteammembers whosededication,professionalismand commitmenttoexceptionalservicecreate memorableexperiencesforguestsevery day.

Forthefirsttime,restaurantowners, coworkers,guestsandcommunitymembersarebeinginvitedtonominatethehospitalityprofessionalswhoconsistentlygo aboveandbeyondtocreateexceptional diningexperiences.

Whetherit’srememberingaregular guest’sfavoriteorder,leadingateam throughabusyservice,ordeliveringoutstandinghospitalitydayafterday,theExcellenceinServiceAwardrecognizesthe individualswhosededicationmakes Delaware’srestaurantsthrive.

Nominationsarenowopenandwillbe acceptedthroughJuly31.Followingthe nominationperiod,thepublicwillhavethe opportunitytovoteforfinaliststhroughout

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etylocatedat11S.MainSt.,inSelbyville. Meetingsbeginat1p.m.,withsocialtime from12:30to1p.m.Formoreinformation, visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimeit’sopentoworkon jigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor.This isfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigator s 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/Bibliot eca—

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/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,friend lytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meeti ngs 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-plustoatt endorplay.Post24kitchen alsoservesfrom4-7p.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— AmericanLegionPost24 in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday 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.Theyhavealargeselection 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, anditisopentothepu blic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andBingostartsat6:30p.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.

FeedMySh eep— TheFeedMySheepCafé isopenonTuesdaysfrom11:30a.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 t hethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.c om,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstTuesdayofeverymonthat5p.m.

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Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakers andmeetinglocations,visitdeldems38.org oremailthematDeldems38@gmail.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative District DemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonth.Socialhours beginat5p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6 p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitrd4deldems.org.

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner,

andthemeetingstartsat5:30p.m.The costis$40.RS VPbythe15thofeach monthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganization educates,informsandcreatesfellowship 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,withHeatherMurphy.YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat 9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedropinfeeforyogais$10.Classesareopen tothecommunityandallarewelcome. ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisan$8drop-in fee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfro m1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore

information,visitovpc.org.

Argentine Tango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.Thewalking clubgoestoSandhill Fieldsfora30-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.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,but walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— A meetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamily GroupsmeetatOcean View PresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.

YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30 a.m.

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

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers. Senior Strength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers. ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.onTuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian River SeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

TOPSMeeting— TakeOffPoundsSensibly (TOPS)meetseveryTuesdayat9:15a.m.at OakOrchardCommunityChurch,32615Oak OrchardRd.Formoreinformation,call(610) 724-8657.

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

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,canattendbreakfastatthe FrankfordDin eronThursdaysat8a.m. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration ,visit themat

delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.Books areavailableforpickupeachmonthat thelibrary.

OpenArtforAdults— TheGeorgetownlibraryishostingOpenArtforAdultson Thursdays,from1:30to3:30p.m.Bring yourcreativityandyourownartsupplies, whetheritisoilpaste ls,watercolor,clay, penandpaper—allmediumswelcome. Thisisanopenevent,andachanceto meetotherartists.Noexperienceisnecessary.Thelibrarywillnotbeabletoprovidesupplies,sobringyourown.Thisis opentoadultsonly.

Music

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

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.ho lds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callElissaat(410)641-8050, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyvil le.Theyareopentothepublicon Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.They arenotopentothepubliconthesecond Wednesdayofthemonth,asthatistheir monthlymembersmeeting.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMay throughSeptember, 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.”

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseu mistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/loca-

Cornerstone

August.

Thewinnerwillbehonoredduringthe CornerstoneAwardsCeremonyonOct.5, wheretheDelawareRestaurantAssociationwillcelebratetheoutstandingindividualsandrestaurantsthatstrengthen Delaware’shospitalitycommunity.

“Thisawardisaboutrecognizingthe peoplewhomakeourindustryexceptional everyday,”saidCarrieLeishman,president andCEOoftheDelawareRestaurantAssociation.“Ourhospitalityprofessionalsare thecornerstoneofeverygreatguestexperience,andwe’reexcitedtogivethecommunityanopportunitytocelebratethem.”

NominationsareopenthroughJuly31.

Anyonewhowishestosubmitanominationcansubmitnominationsbycompletingtheonlinenominationformorby emailing elizabeth@delawarerestaurant.org.Individualsmaynominateoneormorehospitality professionalswhoexemplifyoutstanding service,professionalismanddedicationto Delaware’srestaurantindustry. Thenominationformisonlineat https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6F5H3 M7.

TheCornerstoneAwardswilltake placeonOct.5atTheChanceryMarket inWilmington.Ticketsareavailablenow at https://members.delawarerestaurant.org/ap /Events/Register/lzFnJ0ZUjC5Cw.

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RealEDvice

Thebiggestredflagsthat cancauseahomebuyertowalk awayfromadealareoften signsofundisclosedproblems orexpensivefuturerepairs. Oneofthemostconcerningissuesisfindinginaccuraciesor omissionsintheseller’sdisclosure.Ifbuyersdiscoverdefects thatwerenotdisclosed,itcanraiseconcernsabout whatelsemaybehiddenanddamagetrustinthe transaction.

Structuralconcernsareanothermajorwarning sign.Slopingorunevenfloors,significantcracksin wallsorfoundations,anddoorsandwindowsthat nolongercloseproperlycanindicatecostlystructuralrepairsareneeded.Buyersareoftenhesitant totakeontheseriskswithoutextensiveinspectionsandrepairnegotiations.

Electricalproblemscanalsoderailasale.Improperwiring,overloadedpanelsorDIYelectrical workmaycreatesafetyhazardsandleadtoexpensiveupgradestomeetcurrentcodes.

Apersistentmustyormoldyodorisanother commondeal-breaker.Suchodorscanindicate moistureintrusion,hiddenmoldgrowth,poor ventilationorwaterdamage.Beyondthecostof remediation,buyersmayworryaboutpotential healthconcernsandongoingmaintenanceissues.

Ultimately,buyersaremostlikelytowalkaway whentheybelieveaproperty’sproblemsaremore extensive,expensiveoruncertainthantheyoriginallyexpected.

LisaRoddis AmeriSpecInspectionServices

(302)996-0405

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Therearenumerousissues thatcancomeupinahome inspectionreportthatcould potentiallycauseabuyerto notmoveforwardwiththe purchase.Oneofthemost commonistheconditionof thecrawlspaceandthecost involvedinmakingitclean andhealthyagain.Forsomepeoplethe“M-word” (rhymeswithcold)isadeal-breaker,period.

Sometimeclientswilljustgetoverwhelmed withtheamountofworkorrepairstheywillneed tomakethatwerenotnoticedontheirfirst showingappointment.Ihaveheardamillion times,“Oh,wedidn’tseethatbefore.”Sometimes, damageorrepairsthathavebeenomittedfrom theseller’sdisclosureorincorrectagesofroofreplacementsandappliancesmaygivebuyersa sensethatthesellersarenotbeinghonest.Ioften findobviousattemptstoconcealdamageaswell. Again,thiscouldgivebuyersabadtasteintheir mouths.

Asprofessionalhomeinspectorsitisourjobto providetheclientwiththeinformationneededto makeaninformeddecisionthatisbestforthem. Workingwithanexperiencedrealestateagentto negotiaterepairsandguideyouthroughthis processiscrucial.

ToddWilliams

GoldStandardInspectionCo (302)841-3979

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Foundationandstructural issues—Jaggedcracksinexteriorbrick,stickingdoorsor unevenfloorssignalcatastrophicstructuralmovement. Repairseasilyrunintotensof thousandsofdollars.

Sellerrefusinganinspection—Aselleroutrightrejectinganinspectioncontingencyorblocking accesstopartsofthepropertyisanimmediate dealkiller.Itindicatestheyareintentionallyhidingmajordefects.

Activewaterdamageandmold—Waterstains onceilingsoramustysmellusuallypointtodeep roofing,plumbingordrainageproblems.Mold mitigationcanaddimmense,unexpectedfinancialburdens.

UnpermittedworkorshoddyDIY—Major renovationsdonewithoutcitypermitsraiseserioussafetyconcernsandfutureliability.Buyers riskhavingtoteardownstructuraladditionsor payheavycode-violationfines.

Frequentrelistinghistory—Propertyrecords showingahouserepeatedlygoingundercontract andreturningtothemarketsuggestarecurring issue.Previousbuyerslikelywalkedawayafter uncoveringahiddenflawduringtheirduediligence.

JoeCusumano BaysideHomeInspections (302)500-0130 baysidehomeinsp@gmail.com

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GalleryOnegoing‘BoldandBright’forAugustshow

ThepublicisbeinginvitedinAugusttoexperience“BoldandBright,” anewexhibitionshowcasingdynamicworksthatembracecolor,contrastandcreativeexpressionat GalleryOneinOceanView.The showaimstocapturethepowerand emotionofboldvisualstorytelling, witheachpiecereflectingaunique perspective.

“Visitorswillencounterunapologeticuseofcolorandformtoinvoke energy,optimismandimagination.”

Imagesfromoverseastravelwasa commonthreadforthreeartists.

KeukenhofGardensnearAmsterdam drewtheattentionofDaleSheldon inheracrylicpainting“BlueandYellow.”ForEdLewandowski,asunwashedlanewithwarmochrewalls collidingwithcool,violetshadowsin Trastavere,Rome,wastheinspiration forhisoilpainting“Trastavere.”

LauraHickman’spastel“Sintra”displayshousesclimbingupthehillin Portugaltakingonamagicalglowof color.

AcolorfularrayofbeachumbrellaswastheinspirationforCindy Beyerinherwatercolor“KaleidoscopeCanopies,”whereumbrellasin allsizesareshowninabird’s-eyeorientation.Thebeachalsoinspired LesleyMcCaskill’spiece“Sharing

theShore,”wherestronghorizontals dividethelargerspace,withsmaller detailsofbirds,umbrellasandpeople.

ThevibrantredcherriesinJohn Schisler’soilpainting“FireandIce” showthetensionbetweenheatand cold,passionandserenity,and warmthandrestraint.Redalsoplays adominantrolein“PoppyShow,”an acrylicpaintingbyJoyceCondry, whereayardisturnedintoashowplace.DonnaBrumbergswascaptivatedbytheinterestingshadow shapesandrichorangecolorshe cameacrossonanearlymorning scene,inheroilpainting,“Orange Crush.”

TheexhibitionwillrunfromAug. 5throughSept.1atGalleryOne,at 32AtlanticAvenue(Route26)in OceanView.GalleryOneisopen dailyfrom10a.m.to5p.m.

CoastalPoint•Submitted EdLewandowski’soilpainting,‘Trastavere’isjustoneoftheworksofarttobe ondisplayduringGalleryOne’s‘Bold andBright’showtobeheldduringthe monthofAugust.

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Every Sunday - 8 AM-Noon AYCE $15, Children Under 6 - $7.50

Best Grilled Chicken • 7 AM til Sold Out Rt. 1, Coastal Hwy by the National Guard Training Base

Thursdays 5-7 PM (Must Order by Tues. at 2 PM)

August 10: Friendly Feud August 17 & 24: Mingo August 31: Match Game

Food Orders: 5-7 PM • Games: 6-8 PM

Cheesesteak Night (5-7 PM)

Night/Chef’s Choice Flip 5 (6-8 PM) & Tasty Menu Items (5-7 PM) Steamed Crabs ($55/Doz.), Fried Chicken/Grilled Fish (5-7 PM)/Darts at 6PM

strategiesforhavingdifficult—butimportant—conversationsaboutdriving,visitingthedoctorandlegalandfinancial planning,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2:30 p.m.Registrationisappreciatedbutoptional.Free,forages18-plus.Registration isappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 MobilityandBala nceScreening— Free Balance&FallRiskScreeningforSeniors attheFrankfordPubicLibraryat10a.m. AgingInPlaceSpecialistswillhostafree communityscreeningeventforseniorsat thelibrary.Thegoalofthiseventistoprovidebriefmobilityandfall-riskassessmentsforolderadultsandhelpidentify balanceormobilityconcernsthatmaybenefitfromphysicaloroccupationaltherapy support.AgingInPlaceSpecialistswill offerfree20-minutebalanceand fallrisk screeningsforadultsconcernedaboutbalance,strength,orfalling.Eachscreeningis brief,withappointmentsscheduled throughouttheday.Appointmentsarerequired.Call302-444-8318toreservea screeningtime.Spaceislimited.Formore information,visit:www.aginginplacede.com StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis rainin g,thenitwillbeheldinsidethe FarmFreshCafe.Opentoallages,no registrationsrequired.Anycancellations willbepostedontheFrankfordPublicLi-

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HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.25from10a.m.to1p.m.or byappointmentanytimebycalling(302) 593-8814.Docentsarepresenttoexplain thehistoryofOceanViewandthecoastal towns.

Faith

Friday, August 13, 5 PM

First Monday of Each Month (August 3rd at 7PM) Open to all VFW and Auxiliary Members in Good Standing Come out and have a say in how your Post operates! There’s Something for Everyone. Come Out & Enjoy Your Fellow Comrades.

brary'sFacebookpage.Formoreinformation,Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary

H ooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.fora funafternoonofknittingandcrocheting. Alllevelsa rewelcome.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

M ondayMeanderGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga guidedtourfrom6to6:45p.m.Itisfree withadmission.

TerraTutorsTerrariumWorkshop— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga TerraTutorsTerrariumWorkshopfrom6to 8p.m.Designyourownsucculentterranium.Allmaterialsareprovided.Thisisfor ages 10andolder.Minorsmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Ticketedevent.Registeratdelawaregardens.org.

August4

OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneinat2p.m.for alive,onlineconversationthat’ssureto warmyourheart(andmakeyourstomach rumble),aswedelveintothelegacyof cookingiconJuliaChildwithSmithsonian curatorandpublichistorianPaulaJ.Johnson,authorofJuliaChild’sKitchen:The Design,Tools,Stories,andLegacyofan IconicSpace.Thebookincludesi nterviews withchefswhoknewJuliawell,commentaryonherfavoriteculinarytoolsand kitchengadgets,andastunningarrayof

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CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudyWednesdaymorningsfrom 10a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation, andtoregister,visitsussexcounty. cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.Theyareonsummerbreak,but willresumeAug.6.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyville at6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com. MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

photos.Can’tmakethelivesessionat SouthCoastalLibrary?Visittheirwebsite toaccesstherecordinglaterandbrowse throughhundredsofotherrecordedauthor talks.Free,detailsandregistration(required)availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Presentedby theLibrarySpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwiththeSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 DinosaurMovieforAges14-Plus— Escapetheheatwithaf reeindoormovieat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forages 14-plusfeaturingaPG-13dinosauraction movieonourbigscreenandfreelight snacks.Movielasts130minutes.Free,no registrationrequired.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us

Walk-InTechnologyAssistanceand Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, inpartnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkin technologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital.

August5

Walk-InTechAssistance/Training— SouthCoastalLibrary,inpartnershipwith theDelawareDivisionofLibraries,isproud toofferwalk-inassistancewithdigitaldevicesandservices.Bringyoursmartphone, tablet,iPad,Kindle,orlaptopandget hands-onhelpwithEssentialTech&SoftwareSkills,WorkplaceTechnology,AI,SocialMediaHelp,Internet,AvoidingScams, etc.AvailableonWednesdaysinthesummerthroughAug.19,from10a.m.to4 p.m.Noregistrationrequired.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de .us

CelloStoryTime— Enjoyamagicalchildren’sstoryatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.aboutacello,abelovedtree, andthemusicofnature,broughttolifewith livecellomusicfromtheBethanyBeach Cellofest—courtesyofCellistsEricaLessie andBrendaNeece.Afterthestory,children canmaketheirownmagiccellotreeartwork whilelisteningtolivecellomusic.Free,no

registrationrequired,butparents/caregivers mustaccompanychildren.Hostedbythe S outhCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

MetalDetectingforBeginners— John Rebman,owner/operatorofEasternShore MetalDetectorsinSeaford,willintroduce beginnerstometaldetecting,including howtheequipmentworks,whatequipment tousefordifferentsituations,andtherules ofmetaldetecting,atSouthCoastalLibrary at2:30p.m.He'llalsoshowyousome amazingtreasureshe'sfoundthroughapproximately50yearsofdetecting,andt ake attendeesoutinsmallgroups,soparticipantscantakeametaldetectorforatest driveonlibrarygrounds.(Incaseofrain, we'lldosomeindoordetecting.)You'llalso findoutaboutpirateCaptainKidd'sstill undiscovered"MillsboroTreasure!"Light snacksprovided.Free,forages12through adult.Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthC oastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

WednesdayWonders:SandArt— Jointhe FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.tocreatecolorfulsandartinajartotakehome! Adddinosaurbonesandseashellstoyour masterpiecetocreateafunmysteryhiddenbeneaththelayersofsand.Thisactivityisacreative,hands-onactivitythat's perfectforyoungexplorersandimaginative minds.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @ FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’s MahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Teens&TweensBookclub— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.indiscussingTheCurious IncidentoftheDog intheNight-timebyMarkHaddon.New membersarealwayswelcome.Pickup yourbookatthelibraryordownloaditon Hoopla.Spotsarelimited,soregistration isencouraged.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

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August6

ILovetoRRRRead—DinoStoryTime— Travelback75millionyearsforaprehistoricpirateadventure,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Youngpaleontologists willdiscovertheLateCretaceousPeriod throughinteractivestorytelling,explorethe dinosaurfoodchainwithballooncreations, digforfossils,learnaboutammonitesand theasteroidthatendedtheageofdinosaurs,andflaplikeapterodactylduring adinosaurdance.Thisfun-filledprogram forages4-11combinesscience,movement,andimaginationforanunforgettable dinosauradventure!Free,noregistration required,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Walk-InTechnologyAssistanceand Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, inpartnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries

DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor a llskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital. BabyBees—ShermantheShorebird— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.for aspecialBabyBeesStoryTimefeaturinga visitfromShermantheShorebird!Little onesages 0–5andtheircaregiverswill enjoystories,songs,interactiveplay,and thechancetomeetSherman,thebeloved DelmarvaShorebirdsmascot.It'safunway tobuildearlyliteracyskillswhilesharing smiles,movement,andamemorablemorningtogether.Familiesarewelcome,andwe can'twaittoseeyouthere!Registrationis notrequired.Questions,pleasecallus: 302-7329351.We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGam es:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1

p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary B utterfliesofDBG— DelawareBotanic GardensishostingButterfliesofDBG from10to11:30a.m.Thisisaticketed eventforpeople10andolder,andminors mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.The costis$5formembers,and$ 20fornonmembers(includesadmission).Register atdelawaregardens.org.

LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic GardensishostingVinceVarrassiforlive meadowmusicfrom6to8p.m.Thisis freewithadmission.

August7

ChenilleStemFlowersCraft— Usepremium,thickchenillestemstocreategorgeousflowersthatdon'tneedwateringand won'tlosetheirpetals,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.!Step-by-stepinstructions willbeprovidedforvariousflowers,bu t youmayalsocreateyourowndesignsdur-

ingthis90-minutesession.Free,forages 8-12(Agesfirm!)Registrationisopennow andrecommended,butwalk-insaccepted ifspaceallow).

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,foraFREE, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength,and prom oteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationandstress releasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayoga matandfoamblocks.Registrationopens2 p.m.onJuly31andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 BookClub—FirstLieWins— Frankford PublicLibrary’sAdu ltBookGroupmeetson thefirstFridayofthemonthat1p.m.for aninformaldiscussionaboutafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle.Thismonthweare discussingFirstLieWinsbyAshleyElston. Copiesofthebookareavailableatthe FrankfordPublicLibrary.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

DBGWelcomeWalkGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga Wel comeWalkGuidedTourfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

August8

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518 Bubble,comedy&MusicShowwithMr. Matt— JointheFrankfordPublicLibrary attheFrankfordFireHallat10:30a.m.for aninteractiveshowfeaturingbubbles, music,comedy,dancing,anddinosaurs! Childrenwillpopbubbles,sing,laugh,and usetheirimaginationduringthisprehistoricadventure.Designedforallages,this sensory-friendlyprogramwelcomeschildrenofallabilities,includingthoseonthe autismspectrum,makingitafunexperienceforthewho lefamily.Registrationis encouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

DBGWelcomeWalkGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga WelcomeWalkGuidedTourfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

August9-16

AnnualCellofest— The3rdAnnual BethanyBeachCellofestwilltakeplace fromAug.9-16.Therewillbefreepublic eventsfromAug.5-16,featuring concerts, communityprogramsandcellostorytime. Alistofeventsandlocationscanbefound atcellomuseum.org.

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August10

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealfor beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor aslowerflowpractice.Learnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Chairparticipationavailable. Detailsonourwebsite.Registrationopens at10:15a.m.onAug.3andisavaila bleat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

DSAMHOnHand— TheDivisionofSubstanceAbuseandMentalHealth(DSAMH), partofDelaware’sDepartmentofHealth andSocialServices,overseespublicly fundedservicesforadultswithmentalill-

ness,substanceuse,andgamblingdisorders.DSAMHfocusesontreatment,prevention,recover y,andcommunitysupport. RepresentativeswillbeatFrankfordPublic Libraryat10a.m.toshareinformation, answerquestions,andprovideresources forindividualsandfamilies.Formoreinformation,pleasevisittheDSAMHwebsite: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/ StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis raining,thenitwillbeheldinsidet he 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 funafternoonofknittingandcrocheting. Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732935 1orvisitusonlineat

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L ittleSprouts— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingLittleSproutsStorytime forages3-6from10to10:45a.m.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult. Freewithadmission.

DBGGardenYoga— DelawareBotanic Gardensishostinggardenyogafrom 5:30to6:30p.m.Thisisaticketed event.Registrationisavailableonlineat delawaregardens.org.

August11

TeenCraft:ClayLuminaries— Transform coloredclayintoabeautifulluminary,completewithafairylightstringatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.(Requiresbaking inanordinaryovenathomeafterward.) Free,forAges13-17(Agesfirm!)Registrationrecommendedbutwalk-insacceptedif spaceallows.Registrationisopen.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-

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Walk-InTechn ologyAssistanceand Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, inpartnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarel ibraries.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 spaceisalsoavailableforvirtualappoint-

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ments,includingtelehealthvisitsandjob 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.Youcansign uponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

August12

Walk-InTechAssistance/Training— SouthCoastalLibrary,inpartnershipwith theDelawareDivisionofLibraries,isproud toofferwalk-inassistancewithdigitaldevicesandservices.Bringyoursmartphone, tablet,iPad,Kindle,orlaptopandget hands-onhelpwithEssentialTech&SoftwareSkills,WorkplaceTechnology,AI,SocialMediaHelp,Internet,AvoidingScams, etc.AvailableonWednesdaysinthesummerthroughAug.19,from10a.m.to4

p.m.Noregistrationrequired.Hostedby t heSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

Kids’Theater— Twoactorswillplayallthe charactersinthis45-minuteRehoboth Children’sTheaterproductionofRudyard Kipling’sTheJungleBook,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.Free,forallages.No registrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

TrueCrimeCl ub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscusstheMenendezmurders.Suggestedread(notrequired):TheMenendez MurdersbyRobertRand.Free,forages 18-plus.Noregistrationrequired.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://s outhcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.

WednesdayWonders:Magnets— DiscoverthepowerofmagnetsattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.!Childrenwill exploremagnetsofdifferentstrengths throughfun,hands-onactivitiesandinvestigatethemagneticpropertieshiddenin rocks.Comeexperiment,explore,andsee whatyoucanattract!Recommendedfor youngscientistsandcuriousminds.Registrationisencouraged.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfr ankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. SMPSeniorMedicarePatrol— Protect

yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraud,atFrankfordPublicLibraryat11 a.m.SeniorMedicarePatrols(SMPs)empowerandassistMedicarebeneficiaries, theirfamilies,andcaregiverstoprevent, detect,andreporthealthcarefraud,errors,andabuse.Tolearnmoreinformation visitSMP'swebsite-https://smpresource.org/.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’s MahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Teens&TweensCraftClub— Calling allcrafters!TeensandtweensareinvitedtojoinFrankfordPublicLibrary’s monthlycraftgroupintendedforintermediateandexperiencedcrafters, artists,crocheters,jewelrymakers,etc. Heldat5p.m.Makeprogressonyour craft,meetnewfriends,shareinsights, andenjoyrefreshments!Thisisaselfpaced,self-ledgroupthatmeetsoncea monthtoworkonpersonalprojects. Thisnotaninstructionalclass--some materialswillbeavailable,butstudents willbringtheirownprojectsandmaterials.Slotsarelimited,soregistrationis encouraged.Call302-732-9351orvis it usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Findus onFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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August13

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.HeldatsouthCoastalLibraryat 1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromThe AuthenticUkrainianKitchenbyYevhen Klopotenkowhichisavailableforcheckout (whilesupplieslas t,)oryoumaylookata copyinthelibrary.Participantswillthen voteonwhichcookbooktousenextmonth, andareencouragedtobringtheirownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.Free,for ages18-plus+.Registrationisrequired andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Walk-InTechnologyAssistanceand Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, inpartnershipwitht heDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital.

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beavailabletoshareinformationatthe FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.about thementalhealthandbehavioralhealthresourcestheyprovideforchildren,teens, andfamiliesthroughoutDelaware.Learn aboutcounselingservices,psychiatry,familysupport,school-basedservices,crisis response,andothercommunityprograms. Whetheryou'reseekinginformation,resources,orsupport,DelawareGuidance Servicescanhelpconnectf amilieswiththe caretheyneed.Formoreinformation, pleasevisithttps://www.delawareguidance.org/.

BilingualStoryTime— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.foraspecial BilingualBabyBeesStoryTimeinEnglish andSpanishforchildrenages0–3and theirfamilies.Throughstories,songs,and interactiveplay,childrenandcaregivers canlearnbothlanguageswhilebuilding earlyliteracyskillsandmakingnew friends.Registrationisnotrequired.F or 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,j oinus atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

@frankfordlibrary. LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic Gardensishostinglivemeadowmusicwith DonSaintJohnfrom6to8p.m.Thisis freewithadmission.

August14

FenwickFlicks— TheFenwickIsland BeachPatrolishostingafamilymovie showingof“Minions”attheBayardStreet beachatdusk.Familygamesandactivities willstartat8p.m.Organizersencourage gueststobringablanketorchair,gather yourcrewandsettleinforafunandfree movienightonthebeach.

YogaforKids— JoinMissSarahforafun andengagingyogaclassdesignedespeciallyforPre-Kandearlyelementary-aged kidsatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Throughplayfulmovement,simpleposes, andimaginativ estorytelling,childrenwill buildstrength,flexibility,andfocus—all whilehavingagreattime.Noregistration required,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,foraFREE, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Thisclassis modera tely-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength,and promoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationandstress releasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayoga matandfoamblocks.Registrationopensat 2p.m.onJuly31andisavailableat

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DBGWelcomeWalkGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga WelcomeWalkGuidedTourfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

August15

GardenLecture— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingalectureonbee-keeping from10to11:30a.m.Therewillbealive demonstration.Thisisaticketedevent, andminorsmustbeaccompaniedbyan adult.Registeratdelawaregardens.org.

DBGWelcomeWalkGuid edTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga WelcomeWalkGuidedTourfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

August17

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealfor beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor aslowerflowpractice.Learnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxat ion.Chairparticipationavailable. Detailsonourwebsite.Registrationopens at10:15a.m.onAug.3andisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspace

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Zero Dark Thirty (60) AMC 9 a.m.

In the long manhunt that consumed two presidential administrations, one tenacious CIA operative (Jessica Chastain) refuses to let the trail go cold. Her relentless work guides Navy SEALs to a compound in Pakistan and Osama bin Laden’s (Ricky Sekhon) end.

Banana Ball World Tour (28) ESPN 9 p.m.

The barnstorming Savannah Bananas bring their fast-paced, rule-bending brand of baseball to Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, as the Party Animals square off against the Texas Tailgaters. Expect trick plays, dancing players and absolute nonsense.

SATURDAY

WNBA Basketball (6) WBOC 1 p.m.

Wintrust Arena in Chicago hosts a heavyweight clash as the Las Vegas Aces visit the Chicago Sky. Star power crowds the floor and playoff positioning hangs in the balance, promising a fast, physical showdown between two of the league’s marquee franchises.

PBR Team Series (3) CW 8 p.m.

The Oklahoma Wildcatters host their PBR Teams home stand at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, led by coach J.B. Mauney. Watch reigning world champ Josh Frost and rising star Cort McFadden chase eight-second rides as team bull riding storms the arena.

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The Basketball Tournament (69) WTXF 1 p.m.

One of college basketball’s richest single-elimination paydays reaches its conclusion with this championship game featuring a winner-take-all $2 million prize. University alumni squads and open-entry professionals collide for the ultimate summer bracket.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

As summer blazes on, the drama in Atlanta sizzles hotter than ever before. Drew’s divorce draws nearer, and in the process, she finds herself clashing with K. Michelle. Afterwards, a listening party devolves into total chaos, leaving attendants in shock.

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(60) AMC (4:30) <++ The Book of Eli <+++ John Wick ('14) Michael Nyqvist,Keanu Reeves. (:15) <+++ John Wick: Chapter 2 ('17)Common,Laurence Fishburne,Keanu Reeves. (61) BRAV (5:30) <+++ Twister ('96) Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt. <++ F9 The Fast Saga ('21)Michelle Rodriguez,Jordana Brewster,Vin Diesel. <+++ Twister ('96) (69) WTXF TMZ (N) MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs(N)(Live) The 10 O'Clock News (N) Fear Factor: House of Fear

10:30 11 PM 11:30 (3) CW Friends Friends Police (N) <++

(N) 11 News (N) (12) WCPB Sweet Appalachia Doc Martin Patience "Hostage"(N)(SF) Grantchester (N)(F) Downton Abbey on Masterpiece (19) TNT <++ Jurassic World Dominion ('22) Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern,Chris

Downey Jr.,Scarlett Johansson,Chris Evans. < Bad Boys (22) LIFE < Little Girl in the Woods ('25) Alana Hawley Purvis. < The Little Girl Who Didn't Exist ('26)(P) (:05) < Girl Who Vanished ('25)

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MONDAY

Den of Thieves (60) AMC 5 p.m.

Good cop, bad cop has never been more entertaining than when LASD agent Nick O’Brien (Gerard Butler) kidnaps getaway driver Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) to help him bring a gang of ex-military men to justice before they rob the Federal Reserve Bank.

Pitmasters (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

The remaining teams take part in a nose-to-tail barbecue battle during this latest episode. First, they must use a hog, goat or lamb to create t wo main dishes and two sides. Afterwards, the remaining parts of the animal are used to make sausage links.

American Ninja Warrior (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

Matt Iseman and his fellow hosts watch on with bated breath as athletic Americans chase an epic dream: conquering Mount Midoriyama, the planet’s most brutal obstacle course. One misstep could cost everything, but a win would mean even more.

TUESDAY

Uncle Buck (60) AMC 8 p.m.

He’s not your typical babysitter, but when stuck in a pinch, anyone will do. John Candy plays the titular uncle who finds himself stuck in a battle of wills against a teen (Jean Louisa Kelly) after agreeing to watch his brother’s (Garrett M. Brown) kids. Once Upon a Time in Space (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

This finale episode looks at how relationships aboard the International Space Station are tested when Russia begins military action to annex Crimea back on Earth. Can the ISS’s mission to bring nations together in collaboration survive this strife?

Password (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

Keke Palmer hosts as Jimmy Fallon and Constance Wu team with everyday contestants during this latest episode. Across three fast-paced rounds, players trade one-word clues hoping to crack each password, with the winning duo claiming $25,000.

WEDNESDAY

The Shards (21) FX 9 p.m.

This brand-new series from Ryan Murphy follows a 17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis (Igby Rigney) during his final year at prep school as a series of disturbing crimes strangely coincides with the arrival of a mysterious new student (Homer Gere). How to Catch a Dirtbag (44) DISC 10 p.m.

This brand-new series follows internet sensation Michael McWhorter, aka “Tizzy Ent,” as he searches for people who think they can get away with doing horrible things in public in order to serve them the justice they truly deserve.

Pretty Woman (19) TNT 10:30 p.m.

Businessman Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) finds himself in Los Angeles for a deal, and hires street walker Vivian (Julia Roberts) on a whim. As the two get closer, their differences become more apparent, forcing them to face those challenges head-on.

THURSDAY

NFL Football (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

The 2026 NFL pre-season begins with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, broadcasting live from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. This year’s game will see the Arizona Cardinals go head-to-head with the Carolina Panthers.

The Bear (21) FX 9 p.m.

After five seasons of compelling stories and dramatic clashes, the story of Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) and The Bear finally comes to a close. How will the dust settle when all is said and done?

Ancient Aliens (45) HIST 10:05 p.m.

The origins of humanity can be traced back to Africa, and some of the oldest religious traditions across the continent describe mysterious beings who descended from the sky in thunderous vehicles. Could it be that the ancient mythology of Africa describes our first encounters with extraterrestrials?

allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis raining,thenitwillbeheldinsidethe FarmFreshCafe.Opentoallages,no registrationsrequired.Anycancellations willbepostedontheFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Formoreinformation,Call302-732-9351o rvisitus 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 @frankfordlibrary.

August18

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend inpersononly.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,BethanyBeach,DE HarlemRenaissance— TheHarlemRenaissancewasaperiodofrichAfrican Americanartisticandculturalactivity.HistorianKathyTrustypresentstheera’ssignificanceinAmericanhistoryandBlack cultureatSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m., includingkeyfiguresandtheircontributionstoart,literature,musicandtheater, alongwiththeriseofBlackpride,self-expression,andartisticfreedom.ThisprogramissponsoredinpartbyDelaware Humanities.Free,registrationisrequired andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.uso r byphoneat302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE Walk-InTechnologyAssistanceand Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, inpartnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. Personalize dsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital.

August19

Walk-InTechAssistance/Training— SouthCoastalLibrary,inpartnershipwith theDelawareDivisionofLibraries,isproud toofferwalk-inassistancewithdigitaldevicesandservices.Bringyoursmartphone, tablet,iPad,Kindle,orlaptopandget hands-onhelpwithEssentialTech&SoftwareSkills ,WorkplaceTechnology,AI,SocialMediaHelp,Internet,AvoidingScams,

etc.AvailableonWednesdaysinthesummerthroughAug.19,from10a.m.to4 p.m.Noregistrationrequired.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.,designedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemo tionaldevelopment. Getreadytolearnhowtorecognize,expressandcopewithemotionswhileengaginginfunmovementactivities.Welike tohavefunwiththeuseofsignlanguage, rhythmsticks,shakereggs,puppets,stories,instrumentsandsomuchmore!No registrationrequired,butanadultcaregivermustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

HappyBook ersBookClub— JoinRachel forournextHappyBookersmeetingat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Thegroup meetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenbook.Booksselectedareworksoffic-

tionfromvariousgenresandauthors.This monthwewillbediscussingMidnightat theBlackbirdCafebyHeatherWebber. Free,registrationisappreciatedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us. SponsoredbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’s MahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplaying experienceispreferred.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

August20

Walk-InTechnologyAssistanceand Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, inpartnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProg ram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore.

PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital. BabyBeesSpecialStorytimewithNAMI NAMI,theNationalAllianceonMental Illness,isbringingaspec ialprogramtothe FrankfordPublicLibraryduringourBaby Beesstorytimeat11a.m.Throughstories andconversations,childrenages3–10will engageinage-appropriatediscussions aboutmentalhealthandemotionalwellness.Topicsmayincludeunderstanding feelings,buildingcopingskills,culturaldiversity,resilience,andothersocial-emotionalconcepts.Thegoaloftheprogramis tointroducethesetopicsthroughstorytelling,discussion,visuala ids,andinteractiveactivities.Registrationisnotrequired. Forquestions,pleasecall302-732-9351. FollowusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes,

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Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

VideoGameNight— JoinusforVideo GameNightattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.!PlayonourPS5,NintendoSwitch,andretrogameconsoles whilehangingoutwithfriendsandtrying avarietyofgames.Opentoages12and up.Parentsarewelcometoplaytoo. Registrationisrequired.Call3027329351orvi situsonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

D BGGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingaguidedtourofthePiet OudolfMeadowGarden—MiddleSection from10to11a.m.Thisisaticketedevent, andregistrationisatdelawaregardens.org.

August21

FenwickFlicks— TheFenwickIsland BeachPatrolishostinganadultmovie showingof“Casablanca”attheBayard Streetbeachatdusk,withseatings tarting at8p.m.Organizersencouragegueststo bringablanketorchair,gatheryourcrew andsettleinforafunandfreemovienight onthebeach.

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,foraFREE, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging

posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength,and promoteflexibilityandcirculationthrou ghoutthebody.Deeprelaxationandstress releasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayoga matandfoamblocks.Registrationopensat 2p.m.onJuly31andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

DBGWelcomeWalkGuidedTour—

DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga WelcomeWalkGuidedTourfr om10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission. PaperMakingWorkshop— Delaware BotanicGardensishavingapaper-making workshopfrom10to11a.m.Participants willuserecycledmaterialstomakea papercreation.Allmaterialsareprovided. Ages10andolder.Minorsmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Thisisaticketedevent, andregistrationisatdelawaregardens.org

August22

DBGWelcomeWalkGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga WelcomeWalkGuidedTourfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

August24

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.forafree, one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealfor beginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfor aslowerflowpractice.Learnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopro-

moteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Chairparticipationavailable. Detailsonourwebsite.Registration opens at10:15a.m.onAug.3andisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis raining,thenitwillbeheldinsidethe FarmFreshCafe.Opentoallages,no registrationsrequir ed.Anycancellations willbepostedontheFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Formoreinformation,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 @Fr ankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

L ittleSprouts— DelawareBotanicGardensishostingLittleSproutsStorytime forages3-6from10to10:45a.m.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult. Freewithadmission.

DBGGardenYoga— DelawareBotanic Gardensishostinggardenyogafrom 5:30to6:30p.m.Thisisaticketed event.Registrationisavailableonlineat delawaregardens.org.

MondayMeanderGuidedTour—

DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga guidedtourfrom6to6:45p.m.Itisfree withadmission.

August25

OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,ONLINEconversationwithaward-winningbiologistBerondaMontgomeryatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.aswediscussher book,WhenTreesTestify:Science,Wisdom, History,andAmerica’sBlackBotanical Legacy.Combiningthewisdomofscience andhistorywithstoriesfromherownpath tobotany,Montgomeryexplorestheways seventrees,aswellasthecottonshrub, a reintertwinedwithBlackhistoryandculture.SherevealshowknowledgesurroundingthesetreeshasshapedAmericasince theverybeginning.Can’tmakethelive session?Visitourwebsitetoaccessthe recordinglaterandbrowsethroughhundredsofotherrecordedauthortalks.Free, detailsandregistration(required)available atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor10minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Free,mustcall(302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us

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MillvillesettohostbicyclesafetyeventwithSussexCyclists

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Cyclistsyoungandoldarebeing invitedtoabicyclesafetyeventthat Millvilleofficialsarehopingwill helppreventaccidents,suchasthe onethatresultedinafatalityearlier thissummer.

“Ready,Set,Ride”—afreeeducationaleventsponsoredbytheTown ofMillvilleandSussexCyclists,is scheduledforWednesday,Aug.5, from9a.m.tonoonatEvansPark. Thosewhoattenda30-minutebike safetypresentationwillbeeligibleto receivefreebikehelmetsandlights, whilesupplieslast.

TownManagerEileenScerraannouncedtheeventattheJune14 meetingoftheMillvilleTownCouncil.

“I’msuper-excitedaboutthis,”

Scerrasaid.“Thisisgoingtobeareallygreatopportunityforpeopleto comeout—hopefully,lotsofkids,” shesaid.

ThestateDepartmentofTransportationwillbehandingoutfree helmets,Scerrasaid,andatthecouncilmeeting,townofficialsapproved thepurchaseofaround50helmetsat $12,aswellaslightsat$4each,to supplementwhatDelDOTbrings.

Scerrasaidshehopescouponsfor freesnowconesandtheofferingofa magicshowwillenticemoreyouths toattendthebikerodeo.

Bonkey’sIceCreamhasdonated 100couponsforthefrozentreats, shesaid.TheTownalsoplanstoprovidesomeofthecouponstothe DelawareStatePolicewhopatrolthe town,“sowhentheycatchsomeone inaction”usingtheirhelmetsand practicingsafebicycling,theycan

handthemacoupon.

“Thisstartedoutsupersmall,with someoneinquiring,andwejustdecidedtomakeitsuper-specialand justrunwithit,”Scerrasaid.

Shegottheideatoincludeamagicianafteraprograminthepark broughtout156children,shesaid.

“Ithinkthisdemonstratesthatthe councilishardatworkputtingsome thingstogetherforourcommunity,” MayorRonaldBelinkosaid.Healso mentionedthat,althoughtheeventis occurringrelativelylateinthesummer,inlightofthefatalbicycleaccidentearlierintheseasonand anothermotorizedbicycleaccident intheCedarCovecommunity, there’snotimelikethepresent.

“Itappearsthatthisiswidely needed,”Belinkosaid,notingthetwo recentaccidents.“Thisisagoodreminderforouryoungpeopleand

adults,”bothresidentsandvisitors, who“leavetheirbrainsathome” whenridingbicycles,hesaid.

“It’llbeagreatreminderfor everyone”oftheimportanceoffollowingbicyclesaferules,Belinko saidoftheEvansParkevent.

“Ourwheelsstartedturning” whenaresidentinquiredaboutholdingabikesafetyeventintown, Scerraquipped.

Thescheduleforthemorningis:

•8:45a.m.—Arrivalwithbicyclesandcheck-in;

•9-9:30a.m.—Bikesafetypresentation;

•9:30a.m.—Visitbikesafety stationstobefittedforafreebicycle helmetandlights,andhaveabicycle mechanicperformminoradjust-

Bradytospeakonoffshore-windlitigationatRepublicanClubmeeting

The38thDistrictSouthern DelawareRepublicanClubwillhold itsmonthlymeetingonMonday, Aug.3,atMillvilleTownHall,featuringapresentationbyattorney JaneBradyonthelatestlegaldevelopmentssurroundingoffshorewind projectsaffectingDelaware.

Bradywillprovideanupdateon theongoinglitigationinvolvingU.S. Wind,DNRECandotherrelated offshorewind-powercasesthatcontinuetoshapethefutureof Delaware’scoastline.Shewilldiscuss

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mentsandsafetychecks;grabacertificateforafreesnowcone; •10:30a.m.to11:30a.m.—An

thestatusofcurrentcourtproceedings,explainthelegalissuesinvolved andanswerquestionsfromattendees.

“ResidentsthroughoutSussex Countyhaveexpressedgrowinginterestinthelegalchallengessurroundingoffshorewind development,particularlyastheyrelatetoenvironmentalpermitting, stateregulatoryauthorityandthe potentialimpactsonDelaware’s beachesandcoastalcommunities,” organizerssaid.

Ameet-and-greetwillbeginat6

interactivemagicshow;and •11:30a.m.tonoon—Redeem snowconetickets.

Sponsorsofthebikerodeo,inadditiontotheTownofMillville,SussexCyclistsandDelDOT,include Bonkey’sIceCream,BicycleCon-

p.m.,withthemeetingandpresentationstartingpromptlyat6:30p.m. Theeventisfreeandopentothe public.

“Theoffshorewindissuecontinuestoevolvethroughthecourts, makingitimportantforDelaware residentstostayinformed,”said MichelleParsons,presidentofthe 38thDistrictSouthernDelawareRepublicanClub.“Wearegratefulto haveJaneBradyshareherlegalexpertiseandprovideanupdateon thesesignificantcases.”

nection,ABC(AssistingBicycle Commuters)andtheDelawareState Police.

Participantsshouldparkinthe fieldacrossDukesDrivefromthe parkandparktheirbicyclesinthe parkinglotbeforeenteringtheCom-

The38thDistrictSouthern DelawareRepublicanClubmeetson thefirstMondayofeachmonthand welcomesallinterestedcitizens. StateSen.GeraldHocker,stateRep. RonGray,SussexCountyCouncil PresidentDougHudsonandother electedofficialsregularlyattendClub meetings.Foradditionalinformation, visitwww.38thdrcp.comoremail info@38thdrcp.com.

munityCenterforthesafetypresentation.Theraindatefortheevent willbeThursday,Aug.13. Formoreinformation,emailTown ClerkTrishMarculesatTMarcules@mvtown.com.

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SEASONALSTOREPOSITIONSstartingat $16PERHOUR andDELIANDSTARBUCKS POSITIONSat $17 thissummer.

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TeleservicesSpecialist:Employment, HealthandSocialSupport— The FrankfordPublicLibrarynowoffersaccess toateleservicesspecialistfrom10a.m.to 3p.m.onafirstcome,firstservedbasis withnoappointmentrequired.Patronscan gethelpwithemploymentservices,resumes,DelawareASSISTapplications, housingandfoodresources,computerassistance,financialcoaching,andreferrals tocommunitypartners.Asecure,private spaceisalsoavailablef orvirtualappointments,includingtelehealthvisitsandjob interviews,withuptodatetechnologyto ensurecomfortandconfidentiality.Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351.We're onFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. NewTechniquesforIntermediateWatercolors— Explorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionas youcr eateyourmasterpiece.Forthissession,we'lllearnaboutusingmasticgumto preservewhiteorlights.Attheendof class,you'llgohomewiththislovelyfield ofdaisiespainting.Someexperiencewith watercolorsnecessary.Allsupplieswillbe provided.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

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tionisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andint eractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary

D BGGardenYoga— DelawareBotanic Gardensishostinggardenyogafrom 5:30to6:30p.m.Thisisaticketed event.Registrationisavailableonlineat delawaregardens.org.

LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic GardensishostingDrummingwithKatari aspartofitsLiveMeadowMusicseries from6to8p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

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DBGWelcomeWalkGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga WelcomeWalkGuidedTourfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

(ValidonlyonourbrandsthroughyourGiantCardaftertwoweeks)

ArtStrongfor5andUnder— Littleartists willexplorecolors,textures,andmaterials throughfun,hands-onactivitiesatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Thisplayful classencouragesimagination,self-expression,andearlyskillbuildingwhilekidscreatetheirownmasterpieces.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

AdultCraft:GrapevineWreath— Joi n artistJenellHartleatSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.forafuncraftingprogramwhere wewillbedecoratingagrapevinewreath withseasonalsilkflowersand/orfaux greenery.Allmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisverylimitedandrequired.Registrationopensat2p.m.onAug.19andis availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE 19930

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’s MahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registra-

August29

MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnitedWomen inFaithwillhosttheirsummerbakesalein thechurch’sWesleyHallat36405Club HouseRd.from8to10:30a.m.,featuring avarietyoftreats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

DBGWelcomeWalkGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensishostinga WelcomeWalkGuidedTourfrom10to11 a.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.

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StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis raining,thenitwillbeheldinsidethe FarmFreshCafe.Opentoallages,no registrationsrequired.Anycancellations willbepostedontheFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebookpage.Formoreinfor-

HistoryBookFestivalannounces2026lineup

Thefirstandonlybookfestivalin thecountrydevotedexclusivelytohistorywillreturntoLewesthisfall. Foundedin2016,theHistoryBook Festivalisanindependentnonprofit dedicatedtobuildinghistoricalliteracythroughwell-researched,well-told stories.

In2025,morethan7,000people attendedpresentationsatthefestival, coveringabroadrangeoftopicsby bothwell-knownandemergingauthors.The10thannualHistoryBook Festival(HBF)issetforFridayto Sunday,Sept.25-27.

HBFshowcasesnewhistoricalfictionandnarrativenonfictionfrom multiplesubjects,erasandvoices. Morethan90percentofthefestival’s authorpresentationsarefreeandopen toall,drawingreadersfrom30states andabroadtothisone-of-a-kind eventattheDelawarebeaches.HBF authorsalsovisitDelawareclassrooms,frompreschooltocollege,and thefestivalgivestheirbooksto schools,librariesandcommunityorganizations,inanefforttoprovidean engagingwaytoinspirereadersofall agestoenjoylearningabouthistory.

ThefestivalwillopenonFriday, Sept.25,withaticketedkeynoteevent exploringtheIranianRevolution,featuringauthorsBenMacintyreand ScottAnderson.

MacintyrehaswrittenforThe Times(UK)foroverthreedecades. Hisbook“Redwood:TheUntold StoryoftheColdWar’sMostExtraordinarySpy”revealshowAmericanandBritishintelligencecracked theKremlin’ssecretplottooverthrow thefledglingIslamistregimeinthe wakeofthe1979religiousrevolution.

Andersonisaveteranwarcorrespondentwhosebook“KingofKings: TheIranianRevolution”tellsthestory

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mation,Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.fora funafternoonofknittingandcrocheting. Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

MondayMeanderGuidedTour— DelawareBotan icGardensishostinga guidedtourfrom6to6:45p.m.Itisfree withadmission.

ofShahMohammadRezaPahlaviand howhisousterblindsidedtheUnited States.

TheeventispresentedbyGriswold HomecareforSussex&KentCountiesandGroomeChurch.

TheticketedclosingeventonSunday,Sept.27,willfeatureco-authors VictoriaChristopherMurrayand MarieBenedict,whowilldiscusstheir book“APairofAces:ANovel.”The workexplorestheunlikelyallianceof twotrailblazingwomenonopposite sidesofthelaw—aprosecutoranda madam—whoteamuptobring downnotoriousmobbossLuckyLucianoin1930sNewYork.

EuniceCarter,assistantdistrictattorneyfortheCityofNewYorkand Manhattan’sfirstBlackfemaleprosecutor,andPollyAdler,high-class

brothelmadam,risktheirlivestoend thereignofLuciano.

MurrayandBenedictaretheNew YorkTimesbestsellingco-authorsof “ThePersonalLibrarian”and“The FirstLadies.”VictoriaChristopher Murrayhaswritten30novels,including“HarlemRhapsody,”a2025NPR BestBookoftheYear.AmongBenedict’sbestsellingbooksselectedfor nationalbookclubsare“TheOnly WomanintheRoom,”“TheOther Einstein”and“Carnegie’sMaid.” Theeventisbeingpresentedbythe DelawareCommunityFoundation.

OnSaturday,Sept.26,attendees canaccesstheirchoiceof20author presentationsinvariousvenuesin Lewes,allfreeofcharge.Bookswill beavailableforpurchaseateach venue,andtheymayalsobeboughtin

advanceatBrowseaboutBooksinRehobothBeach,thefestival’sofficial bookseller.

Authorswillbeavailabletopersonalizebooksaftertheirpresentations and,attheendoftheday,presenters andaudiencescancometogetherto celebrateanddiscusstheirfestivalexperienceata“spiriteddiscussion”presentedbyDogfishHeadBeer& Benevolence.

Thisyear’seventispresentedby theLeeAnnWilkinsonGroup,BerkshireHathawayHomeServices/PenFedRealty,withhelpfrommany communityorganizations,especially theLewesPublicLibrary,Historic LewesandBrowseaboutBooks.For moreinformation,gotohistorybookfestival.orgorfollowthefestivalon socialmedia.

Thecommunityisbeinginvitedto learnabouttheUniversityofDelaware’s OsherLifelongLearningInstitute (OLLI)byattendinganopenhousein Lewes(Aug.3),Wilmington(Aug.4), OceanView(Aug.5)orDover(Aug.6).

Avolunteer-drivenlearningcooperativeforadults50orolder,withmore than3,000members,UDOLLIholds classesthroughoutDelawareandonline, featuringavarietyoflearningandsocial opportunitieswithnoexamsorgrades. DelawareresidenceorpriorOLLI membership isnotrequired.

Openhousesprovideup-close lookatOLLI

Attheupcomingon-siteopen-house events,visitorscantourOLLIclassroomlocations,meetvolunteersandfel-

lowparticipants,enjoyrefreshments, andpickupaprogramcatalog.Registrationassistancewillbeavailable.

Theopenhouseswilltakeplacefrom 10a.m.tonoon—exceptforthe Wilmingtonevent,whichissetfor10 a.m.to1:30p.m.—atOLLI’sprimary classroomlocations:

•Lewes,Aug.3—TrinityFaithEducationBuilding,15516NewRoad; •Wilmington,Aug.4—ArshtHall, 2700PennsylvaniaAvenue;

•OceanView,Aug.5—OceanView CommunityCenter,32WestAvenue;and •Dover,Aug.6—Wyoming Church,216WyomingMillRoad.

Morethan300fallclasses planned

Sept.8with13-week,11-weekandfiveweeksessions.Asecondfive-weeksessionstartsOct.20.

Highlightsofeachlocation’splanned offeringsinclude: Lewesclassesinclude:

• Humor:ImprovtoSketchComedy

•Painting,Collage,StainedGlass, Basketry

•TudorEngland

•Plant-BasedEatingforFun

•HistoryoftheBlues

•BuildingtheIronRails

•Chorus,MusicJam,DrumCircle Doverclassesinclude:

•Sci-FiMovies

•GeorgeGershwinMusic

•MonsterFolklore

•WWIIEspionage

•Knitting

•GreatAmericanWomen

Newarkclassesinclude

•Latin(BeginningtoIntermediate)

•Understanding“Medicalese”

•NutritionAfter50

•SouthAsiainFiveStories

Ocean Viewclassesinclude:

•WalkforFitness

•MahJongg

•CardMaking

•WWIIinthePacific

•FinancialWorkshop

•SuperstarsoftheAmericanPresidency

Wilmingtonclassesinclude:

•Painting,Drawing

•ConcertBand,RockBand,Ensembles

•BirdWatchingClub

•FilmsofMelBrooks

•RacisminAmerica:WhatWe Didn’tLearninSchool

•InternationalFolkDance

•Yoga,TaiChi

Onlineclassesinclude:

•AmericanSignLanguage,French, German,Italian,Spanish

•Genealog y&FamilyHistoryResearch

•InvestmentStudyGroup

•WritingNonfiction

•GeorgeIII:LastKingofAmerica

•ApplyingStoicismPrinciplesto ImproveYourLife

•MediaandPublicOpinioninthe 2026ElectionswithRalphBegleiter

UDresources forOLLImembers

OLLImembershaveaspecialUDaffiliatedstatus,andreceivemanyofthe samebenefitsanddiscountsasUDundergraduateandgraduatestudents,includingaUDemailaddressandID card,UDlibraryaccess,UDcourseauditing (onecoursepersemester),Ancestry.comaccess,discountedUDfootball ticketsandmore.

OLLIfallclassesstartSept.8,

registrationopensJuly30

UDOLLImembershipincludesenrollmentinunlimitedclassesandactivitiesatallUDOLLIlocationsand online.ToregisterforOLLIclasses, participantssignupforOLLImembershipwithaflatmembershipfeeof$275, whichincludesunlimitedUDOLLI courseregistrationforthesemester. Afewclassesmay haveanadditional fee,notedinthecoursedescription,for suppliesorspecialprograms.Thereis nocostforparkingatUDOLLIlocations.Delawareresidenceorprior OLLImembershipisnotrequired,and need-basedpartialscholarshipsare available.

RegistrationopensonJuly30.For moreinformation,visit

OLLI’sfallsemesterkicksoffon

OABCCofferslegislativeupdatefromGA

TheGeneralAssemblyrecessed Delaware’s153rdGeneralAssembly sessiononJuly1.Priortoadjourning, theGeneralAssemblypassedseveral piecesoflegislationthatofficialswith theOfficeoftheAlcoholicBeverage ControlCommissioner(OABCC) saidwillimpactalcoholicbeverage regulationinDelaware.

“TheOABCCisgratefultothe membersoftheGeneralAssemblyfor theirfocusedandcontinuedeffortsto improveliquorlicensinginDelaware,” saidOABCCCommissionerJacquelineParadeeMette.“Thelegislation summarizedbelowexpandsoptions forsmallbusinessesandaffordsincreasedbusinessopportunitiestomeet theneedsofconsumerswhilemaintainingtheregulatoryframeworkand ensuringpublicsafety.”

Thoseaccomplishments,Mette said,include:

•SenateBill243,sponsoredby stateSen.DanCruceandstateRep. BillBush,withadditionalsponsorship fromstateSens.HoffnerandJack Walsh,andstateReps.Berry,Bill Carson,Griffith,Harris,DebHeffernan,Snyder-HallandYearick,wasenactedandsignedbythegovernoron May21,2026.

Thelegislationstreamlinedseveral provisionsoftheLiquorControlAct andcreatedtwonewlicensetypesin responsetocommunityinterest:anew bottleclublicenseforsmallbusinesses offeringcreativeartsexperiences,such ascandlemakingandpainting,anda specialeventsvenuelicenseforpropertiestoholdoutdoorartsandmusic festivals.

Thespecialeventlicensewillpermitthesale/consumptionofalcoholic liquorsatspecialeventshostedonthe licensedpremisesbythelandowneror tenant.ThenewlicenseswillbeavailablebyNovember,perthelegislation.

•SenateBill185,sponsoredby stateSen.Elizabeth“Tizzie”LockmanandstateRep.Williams,permits taprooms,restaurants,beergardens andallotheron-premiselicenseholderstosellasinglebottleofprivate labelorlimitedallocationwhiskeyfor consumptionoffthepremises.

•SenateBill141,sponsoredby stateSen.Walsh,expandedthestate’s alcoholauctionlicensetoinclude spiritsauctions.

•SenateBill168,sponsoredby WalshandstateRep.Bush,willpermitpackagestoredeliveryofalcoholic liquorsbyalicenseddeliveryvendor tolocationsinthestatebutexcludes certainlocations,includinglocker mailboxes,hospitals,State-operated buildings,storagefacilities,schools andundergraduatehousingofcolleges/universities.

videsthatalicensedthird-partydeliveryvendormustchargethesamedeliveryratetoallpackagestoresforall deliveries.Thebillbecomeseffective sixmonthsafterthegovernor’ssignature.

•HouseBill373,sponsoredby HeffernanandstateSen.DanCruce, willestablisharegulatoryframework forthemanufacture,distributionand saleofDelta-9THC-infusedbeveragesinDelawarebylicensedpackage storesandmicrobreweriesforconsumptionoffthepremisesonly.

Thelegislationcreatesrequirementsformanufacturers,importers, testing,productstandards,retailsales andconsumerprotections,establishes enforcementanda50-cent-per-containertaxoninfusedbeverages.

Packagestoresandmicrobreweries

licensedbyOABCC mustrequesta permitfromtheOABCCtosellthe beverages.Thelegislationwilltakeeffect90daysafterthegovernor’ssignature.

•HouseBill195,sponsoredby Rep.WilliamsandWalsh,changesthe ageatwhichapersoncanbartend from21yearsoldto18yearsold.It alsorequiresthatabartenderwhois 18,19or20yearsoldbedirectlysupervisedbyapersonwhois21or olderandwhoisworkingbehindthe barwiththe18-,19-,or20-year-old. Theactalsoincreasesthefrequencyof statutorilymandatedalcoholicbeverageservertrainingfromeveryfour yearstoeverytwoyears.

•HouseBill398,sponsoredby Carson,Hoffnerandothers,willpermitthethreebusinessesholdinga

racetracklicensetoservealcoholic liquorsuntil2a.m.

•HouseBill258,sponsoredby stateRep.StephanieT.Bolden,Sen. Brownandothers,willallowWilmingtonCityCounciltoimposegreater distancerestrictionsforpackagestores ifitdeemsitappropriate.

“Takentogether,theseeightbills representaresponsiveapproachto communityinterests,whilemaintainingclearstandardsandoversightof liquorlicensinginDelaware,”said Mette.“TheOfficeoftheAlcoholic BeverageControlCommissionerremainscommittedtoimplementingthe LiquorControlActwithconsistency, transparencyandfairnesstoensurea well-regulatedindustry.”

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DBFtobefeaturedon‘TheAmericanDream’

Davis,Bowen&Friedel(DBF),a full-servicearchitecture,engineering, planning,surveyingandenvironmental consultingfirmservingtheMid-Atlanticregion,hasbeenselectedfora featuredsegmenton“TheAmerican Dream,”anationallytelevisedseriesairingonBloombergTelevisionand CNBC,withadditionalstreamingdistributiononAmazonPrimeVideo, AppleTVandothermajorplatforms.

ThesegmentwillhighlightDBF’s remarkablejourneyfromasmallengineeringpracticefoundedinaone-room officeindowntownSalisbury,Md.,in 1983,tooneoftheDelmarvaPeninsula’smostcomprehensiveprofessional consultingfirms.Today,DBFemploys morethan100professionalsacrossfour officesandhasprovidedservicesto nearly4,000public-andprivate-sector

clientsthroughoutMaryland,Delaware, Virginiaandbeyond.

“Thisisanincredibleopportunityto sharethestoryofourfirm,ourpeople, andthecommunitiesweserve,”said RingW.Lardner,P.E.,presidentof Davis,Bowen&Friedel.“Formorethan fourdecades,oursuccesshasbeenbuilt onstrongrelationships,technicalexcellence,andacommitmenttoimproving theplaceswherepeoplelive,work,and play.WearehonoredthatTheAmerican Dreamrecognizedourstoryasone worthtellingonanationalstage.”

“TheAmericanDream”highlights businesses,organizationsandindividuals makingameaningfulimpactintheircommunities.Theprogramfocusesonauthenticstoriesofentrepreneurship,innovation andcommunityleadershipthatembody thespiritoftheAmericanDream.

Accordingtotheshow’sproduction team,DBFwasselectedbecauseofits uniquefoundingstory,longstanding commitmenttotheDelmarvaregion, andsignificantcontributionstothe builtenvironmentoverthepast40 years.

SinceitsfoundingbyJohnDavisand GeraldFriedel,DBFhasplayedarole inshapingcommunitiesacrosstheMidAtlanticthroughthousandsofprojects involvingmunicipalinfrastructure, transportationsystems,educationalfacilities,healthcarecampuses,environmentalrestorationinitiatives,waterand wastewatersystems,publicsafetyfacilities,coastalengineering,sitedevelopmentandarchitecturaldesign.

Thesegmentwillalsoshowcaseone ofDBF’sabilitytoprovideabroad rangeofservicesunderoneroof.The

firm’smultidisciplinaryteamincludes architects,engineers,surveyors,planners,environmentalscientists,GISspecialistsandconstructionprofessionals whocollaboratetodelivercomprehensivesolutionsforclientsthroughoutthe region.

Beyondprojectwork,thefeaturewill highlightDBF’scommitmenttocommunityengagementandeconomicdevelopment.Thefirmhaslongsupported initiativesthatstrengthenthecommunitiesitservesthroughvolunteerism, charitablegiving,professionalmentorship,educationalpartnershipsandcivic involvement.

Ascompetitionforengineeringand architecturetalentcontinuestoincrease nationwide,thefeaturealsopresentsan opportunitytoshowcaseDBFasan employerofchoiceforprofessionals seekingmeaningfulcareerswithafirm deeplyrootedinthecommunitiesit serves.

“Ourpeoplehavealwaysbeenthe heartofourorganization,”Lardner added.“Theprojectswedesignandthe communitieswehelpshapeareonly possible becauseofthetalentedprofessionalswhobringtheirexpertise,creativity,anddedicationtoworkeveryday. Thisrecognitionbelongstoeveryemployeewhohascontributedtooursuccessovertheyears.”

Filmingwilltakeplacethisfall,with thesegmentanticipatedtoairduring thefirstquarterof2027.

“AsDBFcontinuestogrowand evolve,thisopportunityreflectsthe firm’senduringmission:providinginnovative,practical,andsustainablesolutionsthatenrichcommunitiesand improvequalityoflifethroughoutthe region.”

Formoreinformation,visit www.dbfinc.com.

TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanywillholdits18thAnnualGolf TournamentonOct.12,atCripple CreekGolf&CountryClubinDagsboro.

Theentryfeeis$500perfoursome, inascrambleformat,witha9a.m. shotgunstart.

Theeventwillfeaturedoorprizes, raffleprizesandanawardsluncheon, andahole-in-oneonHole16winsa newKia,fromSelbyvilleHollyKia.

TheSVFCisinits103rdyearof service,andthiseventisamajor fundraiserforthecompany.

Entr yformsandsponsorformsare onthewebsiteatSelbyville88.com.

Formoreinformation,contactTournamentChairmanRoyGouldat(508) 733-3232oremailatrgould@selbyville88.com.

RamonaW.‘Mona’Burns,71 RamonaW. “Mona”Burns, 71,ofOcean View,Del., passedaway peacefullyather homeonJuly20, 2026.Shewas bornonJan.2, 1955,andwasraisedinPleasant Hills,Pa.,byherparents,RobertJ. WaltherandMaryJ.(Murphy) Walther,whoprecededherindeath.

ShegraduatedfromThomasJeffersonHighSchoolandthenmajoredinbusinessatCommunity CollegeofAlleghenyCounty.After startinghercareerinChicago,she movedbacktothePittsburgharea andworkedintheaccountingdepartmentatTheDailyNewsinMcKeesport,Pa.,for23years.Shethen workedforherbrotheratRJW HiredHandsformanyyearsbefore finallyretiringforgood.

WhileattheDailyNews,shemet herhusband,PatrickR.Burns.In42 yearsofmarriage,theybuiltalife filledwithtravel,familyandlasting friendships.Aftertheybothretired, theymovedtoNorthwesternPennsylvaniabeforeeventuallysettlingin OceanView,Del.,whichisnear whereherparentswereraised.

Shewasactiveinherhomechurch ofCommunityLutherannearFrankford,Del.,whereshespearheadedthe foodbankprogram.

Burnsissurvivedbyherbeloved husband,Pat;herbrothersRobin (andMarianne)andDan;andher sisterJoanne(andJohn),whowas herprimarycaregiver.Shewillbe missedbyhernephewRob(andBre) andhischildren,JamesandQuinn; nieceRoseandherdaughters,Gracie andSabrina;stepchildrenTom(and Holly),Laura,Sandy(andKaz)and sixgrandchildren.

AservicetocelebrateBurns’life willbeheldat10a.m.onSaturday, Aug.1,2026,attheCommunity LutheranChurch,30897Omar Road,Frankford,Del.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinBurns’nameto theCommunityLutheranChurch FoodBank,inFrankford,Del.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

SamuelDavid‘Sam’Harrell,87

phia,Pa.,tothelateSamuelClifton HarrellandOliveC.TingleMurray.

Harrellproudlyservedhiscountry inboththeDelawareNational GuardandtheU.S.AirForce.

Helivedafullandaccomplished life.Heretiredasacaptainwiththe DelawareStatePoliceandlaterbecameasuccessfullocalbusinessman, owningTingle’sPackageStoreand Harrell’sJewelersinMillsboro.He wasalsoacommercialfishermanoperatingoutoftheharborinWest OceanCity,Md.,oftenwithhis trustysidekick,Callie,byhisside.

Aboveall,hewastheincredibly proud“PoppySam”tohisprideand joy—hisgrandchildren,Devin, Marley,Lorelei,Sully,Alex,Jaxson, Wyatt,NewandKallie.They broughttremendoushappinesstohis life,andtheloveandmemoriesthey sharedwithhimwillalwaysbetreasured.

OneofHarrell’sgreatestjoyswas playingsoftball.Itremainedoneof hisabsolutefavoritethingsthroughouthislife,andhecontinuedplaying untilretiringfromthegamein2025. Justasmeaningfulasthegameitself werethelastingfriendshipshe formedalongtheway.

Hewillberememberedasaman

whoservedproudly,workedhardand treasuredhisfamilyaboveeverything—leavingbehindalifewell livedandalegacyhisfamilywillalwayscarrywithpride.

Harrellissurvivedbyhisloving wife,DebbyHarrell;histwosisters, JoyeSammonsofDagsboro,Del., andPeggyWestandherhusband, Eugene,ofGeorgetown,Del.;his stepson,MikeBirminghamandhis wife,Kelly,ofDagsboro;andhis stepdaughter,ChrissyKashubaand herhusband,Brendan,ofOcean City,Md.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis nieces,nephewsandextendedfamily. Servicesweretobeprivate.Condolencescanbesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

CarolJeanSchap,83

CarolJeanSchap,83,ofFrankford,Del.,formerlyofLaurel,Md., passedawaypeacefully,atherhome, onSunday,July26,2026.Bornin Washington,D. C.,onNov.22,1942, shewasthedaughterofthelate HowardReichertandthelateJean (Hendry)Reichert.

Schapdevotedmorethan15years ofserviceasasecretarywithCray Research.Priortoherretirement,she alsoworkedinseveralretailstores

throughoutMarylandandDelaware, whereshewasknownforher friendlynatureandstrongwork ethic.

Agiftedknitterandcross-stitcher, Schsapfoundgreatjoyincreating handmadehatsandscarvesforchildrenandforthoseinneed,quietly sharinghertalentswithothers.She wasacherishedmemberofthe BeachChicksKnittingClubatthe SouthCoastalLibraryinBethany Beach,wherelastingfriendshipsand wonderfulmemoriesweremade.She alsolovedspendingtimeatthebeach andcouldoftenbefoundenjoying thetimelesssoundsofdoo-wop music.

Inadditiontoherparents,Schap wasprecededindeathbyherbeloved husband,LarryDavidSchap,in 2025.Sheislovinglyrememberedby herniece,WendyNorwitzofShady Side,Md.,andhernephew,JamesE. NorwitzofWestminster,Md. InaccordancewithSchap’swishes, servicesandburialwillbeheldprivately.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

SamuelDavid “Sam”Harrell,87, ofDagsboro, Del.,passedaway peacefullyat homeonJuly20, 2026.Hewas bornonNov.14, 1938,inPhiladel-

$1,945.

Burns Harrell

SoilHealthFieldDaysetforAug.18

TheDelawareSoilHealthPartnershipwillhostafreein-personSoil HealthFieldDayonTuesday,Aug.18, from9a.m.to2p.m.,at23818Shortly Road,Georgetown.Theeventwillfeaturealineupoflocalsoilhealthleaders andpracticaldemonstrations.

ClayLowe,ownerandoperatorof CedarPointFarminSoutheasternVirginia,willshareinsightsintohisfarmingoperationandthepracticesheuses toovercomedroughtchallenges. AmandaBunn,appliedagricultural

conservationist,andCaseyCollierof WillardAgwilldemonstratePlantMap 3D,anewincentiveopportunityfor farmerstoreducefertilizeruseandimprovesoilandwaterqualitythroughinnovativemappingtechnology.

Apaneloflocalproducerswillshare insightsonuniqueapproachestoenhancingsoilhealthandboostingcrop yieldswithintheirownoperations.Panelistswillofferpracticalstrategiesand lessonslearnedtohelpothers strengthentheiragriculturalpractices.

Lunchwillbeprovided,followedby apresentationbyNaturalResources ConservationService(NRCS)program specialistsaboutprogramupdatesand newfinancialassistanceopportunities fortheirRegenerativePilot&Cover Cropprogram.Thoseinattendancecan alsoenjoydessertservedbytheVanderwendeIceCreamTruck.

Nutrientmanagementcreditsand CertifiedCropAdviser(CCA)credits arepending.

“Thiseventbringstogetheragricul-

turalleadersfromourcommunitywho prioritizesoilhealthandimproving landproductivity,”saidAmandaSmith, agricultureconservationspecialistatthe SussexConservationDistrict.“Producershavetheopportunitytolearnfrom oneanotheronhowpracticescanincreaseresiliencyontheirownoperations.”

Formoreinformationortoregister, visitwww.sussexconservation.org/events orcontactAmandaSmithat(302)8563990,ext.3.

OutdoorFineArt &FineCraftShow

TheRehobothArtLeague’ssignaturesummerevent—theannualOutdoorFineArt&FineCraftShow— willreturntoHenlopenAcresonAug. 1-2and8-9,withmorethan130artists displayingandsellingoriginalwork. Nowinits53rdyear,theeventheldon theArtLeague’scampusat12Dodds Laneisthenonprofit’slargestannual fundraiser.

EntrytotheOutdoorShowcosts$5 perperson,whichgrantsaccessforthe entiretyofoneweekend.Children youngerthan12mayenterfreeof charge.Theartleaguealsoprovidesa freeshuttleservicetotheshowfrom RehobothElementarySchool(500 StockleyStreetExt.),wherefreeparkingisavailable.

UnderwrittenbyJackLingo,Realtor, theOutdoorShowisajuriedevent, withexhibitingartistsselectedfroma competitivepoolofapplicantsbasedon themeritoftheirwork.Artistsfromthe Delawarebeachesandtravelingfromas farasFlorida,TexasandRhodeIsland willdisplayworksinavarietyofmediums,includingoilandacrylicpainting, pastel,jewelry,wood,metal,ceramics andphotography.

Theeventalsofeatureslivemusic fromlocalacts,aswellasfoodanddrink fromvendorsincludingOldWorld Breads,BrandyLynn’sBBQ,Hellenic Kouzina,HometownCreameryand BountifulBowls.TheDogfishHead BeerGardenwillreturn,sellingcraft beerandcannedcocktailsfromthe brewery,alongsidewinesfromTwin BranchWinery.

Guests canalsovisitthehistoric PeterMarchHomestead,the1743 homeontheartleague’scampus,along withitsgardensdesignedbyRAL founderLouiseCorkran.Inthe CorkranGallery,the88thAnnual Members’FineArtExhibitionison display.

Alsointhegalleryistheannualraffle—thisyearof“CottageinRehoboth Beach,”anoriginalpastelpiecebyLaura Hickman,valuedat$4,800.Raffleticketscost$5eachor$20forfive,with proceedsbenefitingtheartleague’seducationandexhibitionprograms. Additionally,exhibitingartistshave donatedworksforavirtualauction. PiecesareondisplayintheDeWitt Gallery,andproceedsfromtheauction benefittheHomesteadDocentprogram.

Boththeraffleandauctionendat4 p.m.onSunday,Aug.9.Winnerswillbe notifiedfollowingthecloseoftheOutdoorShowandneednotbepresentto win.

Foradditionalinformationaboutthe artleague,itsclasses,memberships, eventsandexhibitions,visitthewebsite at RehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302) 227-8408.

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ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thefinaltouchesarebeingtakencare ofoverthenextcoupledaysastheexcitementbuildsforthestartoftheLittle LeagueSeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeriesattheLowerSussexLittleLeague complexatthePyleCenterinRoxana.

Itwillbethe50thanniversaryofthe LittleLeagueSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeriesthisyear,withLowerSussex hostingthelast23yearsofthose.Asaspecialmomenttocommemoratethe50thanniversaryoftheSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeries,theveryfirstchampionship team,fromTampa,Fla.,waybackin1976, willbeinattendanceforthisyear’schampionshipgameonSunday,Aug.9,tobehonored.

Thisyearwillalsofeature16umpires fromallovertheworldcomingtoSussex Countytovolunteertheirtimeofficiating thegames.

Theumpiresareamongthemanyvolunteerswhoareinvolvedintheseries,and morevolunteersarestillbeingsoughtto lendahandnextweek.Theweeklong championshiptournamentshowcasefeaturesteamsfromaroundtheworld,and volunteersgoalongwayfortheplayersto haveafeelingofhome.

MartinDonovan,theLittleLeague SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeriesTournamentdirector,isstilllookingforsome peoplewhoarewillingtodonatesomeof theirtimestartingonMonday,Aug.3,to helpwithallkindsofdutiesatthecomplex. Whetherit’sforjustonedayoreventhe wholeweek,anyandallhelperswillbe greatlyappreciated,hesaid.ThetournamentrunsthroughSunday,Aug.9,when thechampionshipgamewillbeplayed.

Someofthedutiesvolunteersare neededforincludeworkingwiththevendors,drivinggolfcartsaroundtobringspecialguestsandfansfromtheparkinglot, trashcollectionandworkingatsomeofthe tablesthatwillbesetup.InterestedindividualscanreachouttoDonovanat(302) 745-0184.

Who’scoming?

Let’stakeaquicklookattheteams that haveclinchedtheirspotsinthe LittleLeagueSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeries,andhowtheygothere.

SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeriesgetssetforfirstpitch

DelawareDistrict3getsoffthefieldafterawinduringlastyear’sSeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries.

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DelawareDistrict3

TheDelawareDistrict3champions wonback-to-backgamesinabest-of-three seriesoverWesternSussexattheLower SussexLittleLeaguecomplexonJuly7. Theyregisteredwinsof11-1and10-0to clinchthetitle.

Theteamreturnsasolidcorefromthe 2025WorldSerieschampionshipfinale teamandislookingtoredeemitselffrom howthingsendedinthelastgameoflast year’sseries.

Theteam’srosterincludesJourney Hearne,KarlyKruger,AvaBrock,Autumn Wille,JordynnBowe,CierraLewis,Emma Jackson,KimoraHarris,AdelineLutz, SophiaBowen,MakaylaEikenberry,Keirra Santarelli,ChloeTonge,McKennaClass, KenniBladesandA’NiayahTaylor.

IntheDistrict3tournament,Lewis, BladesandEikenberrysplitthepitching duties,andtheywilllikelydomoreofthe sameintheWorldSeries,withLewisbeing thefirsttotoetherubberinthecirclein theopeningcontestagainsttheEastRegionchampsonMonday,Aug.3,at6p.m. onLaytonField.

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ConneautLakeAreaLittle League,ConneautLake,Pa.

ThePennsylvaniastatechampions clinchedtheEastRegionaltitleafter going6-0inWilkes-Barre,Pa.,toclinch theregionalcrown.Thechampionship gamewin—7-5overConnecticut— wastheonlytimetheteamdidn’tscore double-figuresintheregionals,asthey out-scoredtheiropponents78-23over thesixgames.

Theteambatted.414overallinthe regionalwithRyleeBeebeleadingthe waywitha.545averagethatincluded12 hitsinher22at-bats,withthreedoubles andatripletogoalongwithfiveRBIs and12runsscored.JosieMihociwasa closesecond,batting.500,withthree doubles,fourRBIsand11runsscored. KaraDugan,NinaBrewster,JocelynJordanandAbbyBenderallbattedover .400intheregionalgamesaswell.

ThetrioofBrewster,BeebeandJordanhandledthepitchingdutiesfor ConneautLake.

TheEastRegionchampswillopen theWorldSeriesagainstthehostteam

fromDelawareDistrict3onMonday, Aug.3,at6p.m.onLaytonField.

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MichiganDistrict4, GrandBlanc,Mich.

ThedefendingchampsfromGrand Blanc,Mich.,arebacktodefendtheirtitle aftergoing7-0lastyearwithanimpressive statement,no-hitter10-0wininthechampionshipoverDelawareDistrict3lastyear. However,onlysixgirlsreturnfromlast year’steam—AddieTaylor,AliRaether, AyannahJackson,EllaStevenson,Hannah JohnsonandAdyFreeman—thatwillbe lookingtorepeat.

Intheregional,MichiganDistrict4 went4-0with41runsscored,whileallowingjustfour.ReaganAllenhasbeenonfire thissummer(statsincludestateandregionalnumbers)withthebatassheregistereda.765battingaveragewith13hitsin 17at-batsasamongthosehitsweresix doubles,atripleandapairofhomeruns. Shealsohad12RBIswhilescoring11

otherruns.Freemanchecksinat.667this summer,with12hitsin18at-batswith fourdoubles,atriple,threehomeruns,13 RBIsandninerunsscored.

Otherplayershittingtheballextremely wellfortheCentralchampsincludeAyannahJackson(.600,threedoubles,three triples,twohomeruns,sevenRBIs,14 runs),DanielleGolen(.556),andMakenzieJackson(.500).KaitlynBrennanistied fortheteamleadinhomerunswithFreeman,atthree.

AyannahJacksonhashandledthebulk ofthepitchingdutiesthusfar,covering 25.2inningsofthe39played.Sheis5-0, withawhopping39strikeoutsanda1.36 earnedrunaverage.SashaWalker,Golen andMakennaKresbaughhaveallseentime inthecircleforMichiganDistrict4this summer.

TheCentralchampswillkickoffthe defenseoftheirtitleagainsttheWestRegionchampsonMonday,Aug.3,at8:30 p.m.onLaytonField.

Southeast

IrmoLittleLeague,Irmo,S.C.

TheSoutheastregionalchampionswent undefeatedinClarksville,Tenn.,witha4-0 recordthatincludeda1-0winforthe championshipfinaloverGeorgia’sHart CountyLittleLeague.Theyscoredatotal

Aplayergetsahitduringagamelastyear.

of32runs,whileallowing13,intheirfour games.

AdelynnBroughtonledtheteaminthe regionaltournamentwitha.500batting averagewithfourhitsinhereightat-bats, withatriple,fiveRBIsandthreeruns scored.KatherineShealywassecondonthe team,at.438,withsevenhitsin16at-bats, withadouble,threeRBIsandthreeruns scored.

Theteamhad12extra-basehits,with SavannaPadgettleadingtheteamwithtwo homeruns,whileLaneyStephensand MaliaLewiseachhadoneround-tripper.

MelindaVelerledtheteamwithsevenruns scored,whilealsobatting.429,whichwas thirdontheteam.

TheSoutheastchampswillopenup againsttheCanadaRegionchampson Monday,Aug.3,at6p.m.onLyonsField.

Southwest

NorthwestLittleLeague, SanAntonio,Texas

TheSouthwestRegionalchampionsare fromNorthwestLittleLeagueinSanAntonio,Texas.Theywonthefour-teamre-

gionalbygoing3-1witha9-8winover TexasEastinthechampionshipgamethat avengedtheir5-3tournament-opening loss.

An11-1winoverLouisianaanda13-2 winoverNewMexicosetuptherematch inthefinalovertheirTexascounterpart.

Noadditionalinformationontheteam wasavailable.TheSouthwestchampions willopenthe2026WorldSeriesagainst theLatinAmericaRegionchampson Monday,Aug.3,at8:30p.m.onLyons Field.

West

HonoluluLittleLeague, Honolulu,Hawaii

Astaggeringthreeteamswent8-1in theWestRegionalpoolandbracketplay, butthe8-1teamthatcameawaywiththe all-importantninthwin,aswellasthe championship,wasHonoluluLittleLeague, followingan8-5winoverthehostteam fromGardenCitySoftballLittleLeaguein Missoula,Mont.

Inwhatmayhavebeenthetoughestregioninwhichtowinthechampionship, Honolulurackedup161runsoverall,while allowing51.(That’sa+110rundifferential forthoseofyoustillwipingtheamazement fromyoureyes.)

ThetopthreehittersforHonoluluare KaciKimura,IrishCrowlyandJaylinPang —allofwhomhitover.500attheregional

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TheOakOrchardPost28baseballteam wasnamedthewinneroftheFrancisJ. LuciaTeamSportsmanshipawardfor theexcellentsportsmanshiptheydisplayedduringtheAmericanLegionstate tournament.

run,andMalachiWoodssmackedtwo hitsforPost28.

“Thisteammadealotofheadway thisyear,”saidNewman,whoseteam finishedtheseasonwitha9-11wonlostrecord.“Theydidagreatjoband representedPost28extremelywell.”

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheOakOrchardPost28baseball teammadetheDelawareAmericanLegionbaseballplayoffsinitsthirdyearof existence.

ButheadcoachSteveNewman’s squaddroppedapairofplayoff matchupsatWilsonFieldonthecampusofWilmingtonUniversityinNew Castletofinishtheir2026season.

OakOrchardbowedintheirplayoff openerlastThursday,July23,9-3,to StahlPost30.HunterKissingerand BenPribulickeachcollectedtwohits forPost28,andMathewBrittingham droveinarun.Pribulickscoredtwice forPost28.

ThesetbacksentOakOrchardto thelosers’bracketagainstFoxPost2 lastFriday,July26,whenPost28 droppedan8-2verdicttoseetheirseasonend.MilesGodwindroveinone

OakOrchard Post28earnsawards

TheOakOrchardPost28teamwas namedthewinneroftheFrancisJ. LuciaTeamSportsmanshipawardfor theexcellentsportsmanshiptheydisplayedduringthestatetournament. Inaddition,threePost28players werenamedtotheAmericanLegion all-starteam:ChaseHitchens,Victor GoodhueandWoods.

Hitchens,aright-handedpitcherand firstbaseman,hurled31inningsfrom themound.Henotcheda1.76earned runaverageandstruckout48batters. Atthe plate,hehitarobust.382. Goodhue,asure-handedcatcher, managedthepitchingstaffdefensively andhad31atbatswithanimpressive .556battingaverageoffensively. Woodsalsobatted.556in46tripsto theplate.

SoftballWorldSeries

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceisonceagainbringing SummerNightstotheSeniorLeague SoftballWorldSeriesinRoxana,on Aug.3-7.Theweeklongfanandplayer experiencefeaturesgames,backyardstylecompetitionsandateamspiritstationwherepeoplecancreatetheirown postersforthegames.

For20years,SussexCountyhasbeen oneofsixhostlocationsfortheSenior LeagueSoftballWorldSeriesTournament. Overthecourseoftheweek,U.S. andinternationalregionalchampionshipteams(ages13-17)willfaceoff underthelights.SummerNights,in partnershipwithTidepoolToys& Games,Mediacom,RiverSoccerClub, andotherChambermembersandvolunteers,offerslocalsandvisitorsalikea perfectopportunitytowatchthisyear’s tournamentandenjoysomefamilyfun.

TheSeniorLeagueSoftballWorld SerieswilltakeplaceAug.3to9at LowerSussexLittleLeaguelocatedat 34476 PyleCenterRoad,Frankford, withSummerNightsactivitiesAug.3 to7atthepracticefieldlocatedbefore themainconcessionhub.

TolearnmoreaboutSummer Nights,gotothequietresorts.com.To learnmoreabouttheSeniorLeague SoftballWorldSeries,gotolittleleague.org/world-series/2026/slsws/.

Registrationunderway forMillvilleBytheSea benefitpickleballtourney

RegistrationhasbegunandwillcontinuethroughAug.17forthesecondannualMillvilleBytheSea(MBTS) CommunityPickleballTournamenton Saturday,Sept.19.TheraindateisSunday,Sept.20.Thetourneyisopenonlyto MBTShomeowners.

Lastyear,theMBTStournament raised$1,060fortheFoodBankof Delaware.

TheeventthisyearwillbenefitEastersealsCampFairlee,andadonationof $10forparticipantsand$5forspectators isbeingrequested.Bothplayersand spectatorsmustregistersoorganizerscan properlyplanforthebuffetprovided afterthetournament.

Toregister,visithttps://form.jotform.com/260475589939175.

Participantscanregisterforuptotwo divisions.Theeventcategoriesarenovice men,novicewomen,intermediatemen, intermediatemen,intermediatewomen, advancedmenand/ormixeddoubles.

Thetournamentstarttimeis8a.m. EventsponsorAMGwillprovideacontinentalbreakfasttotheparticipants, alongwithsnacks,drinks,energybars, fruitandmore.Additionalinformationis availablebyemailingmymbtspickleball@gmail.com.

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GuardiansbytheSea

BBPlifeguardDonnellyblessedwithopportunitytokeeppeoplesafe

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthestand. Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobeachdayforaBethanyBeach Patrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5p.m.onweekdaysandfrom9:30a.m.to5:30p.m.onweekendsandholidays.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearoundthemon thebeachiscavorting,reading,sleeping,talking orjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,the GuardiansbytheSeaarereadytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewhoapproachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwayson alert.Theireyesremainontheswimmerseven whiletheyaresippingandchewingforsustenanceduringthelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescueswimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneofthese GuardiansbytheSeawithabeachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduringthesummerseason.

Anexitassistrescue

Itwasnotafullrescue.

ButBethanyBeachPatrollifeguardCole

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CoastalPoint•MikeStern ColeDonnellyfeelsthatbeingalifeguardmeansgivingbacktothecommunity.

Donnellydeemedtheactofhelpinga14year-oldswimmeroutofthewaterashis mostmemorablesave.

“Itwaswhatwecallan‘exitassist,’”recalledDonnelly.“Itoccurredat4:55p.m.,just fiveminutesbeforemyshift ended.Andit happenedononeofthebiggestsurfdaysof lastyear,whenIwasasecond-yearlifeguard. A14-year-oldgirlandherfriendgotswept outbyaripcurrent,andmystandpartner andIsawitimmediately.Werespondedby attackinghugewaves.”

Donnellyrecalledgettingclobberedby thefirstwave,whichforcedhimtogounderneath.

“Iwasexhausted,becauseitwasatthe endofthedayandwehadatoughworkout inthemorning,butthatdidn’tmatter,”herecalled.“Someoneneededhelp,anditwasmy dutytogooutandhelpthem.Someoneactuallyrecordedthisassistandposteditonsocialmedia,andeveryonewasclappingwhen mystandpartnerandIexitedthewater.

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“Thisexperienceshowswhatittruly meanstobeaBethanyBeachPatrollifeguard,”Donnellyadded.“Nomatterhow tiredyouare,orhowbigthewavesare,or whatthecircumstancesare,youhavetomake surethateveryonegetshomesafelytotheir lovedones.”

BethanyBeachPatrol

TheBethanyBeachPatrolisaUnited StatesLifesavingAssociationadvancedcertifiedagencythatservestheresidentsofand visitorstothetownofBethanyBeach.The 51-to55-memberbeachpatrolprovides beachandoceanrescueservicesforvisitorsto themilelongbeach,aswellasfirst-responder careandgeneralpublicservice.Thebeach patrol,withtheassistanceofthepolicedepartment,enforcesallTownrulesandregulationsregardingthebeachandocean.

BBPlifeguardsrespondtolandandwater emergencies,andtheyprovideinformation andeducationabouthazardsinthesun, weatherandocean.BBPbeachlifeguards traindailytoprepareforanysituationon landorinwater,andtheyconstantlystriveto exceedtheirhighstandardsofopenwater safety.

Givingbacktothecommunity

ToDonnelly,beingalifeguardmeansgivingbacktothecommunitywherehegrew

up.BorninLewesandraisedinBethany Beach,Donnellyisnowblessedwiththeopportunitytokeeppeoplesafe.

“IrememberthefirsttimeIgotstuckina ripcurrentwhenIwasyounger,”hesaid,“and thelifeguardcameouttosaveme.Now,Iget todothesameforthosewhoneedhelp.

“Beingalifeguardonbigsurfdaysisthe toughestresponsibilityofthejob,”addedthe 21-year-oldDonnelly.“Onthesedays,your headrotationhastobeperfect,andyou’reon highalertthewholeday.Therecouldbea victimwhoquicklygetssweptoutintoarip currentextremely,andwehavetoseethat immediatelysowecanattackthesurfandget outthere.Nomatterhowourbodiesfeel,we mustattacktheoceanwitha100percentefforttomakesurethevictimscangetout safely.”

Donnellysaidheconsidersshowingup everydayastheeasiestresponsibilityofhis job.

“Iknowitismyresponsibilitytomake surethateveryonegoeshomesafelyeveryday onthebeach,”hesaid.“Igetthehonorof keepingthebeachsafeeverydaywithsuch anamazingteamaroundme.”

Inadditiontobeingafirst-ratelifeguard, Donnellyisalsoanoutstandingathlete.He hasqualifiedinthe2Khard-sandrunevent fortheUnitedStatesLifesavingAssociation (USLA)NationalLifeguardChampionship inFt.Lauderdale,Fla.,whichissetforAug. 2-4.Donnelly’sSussexCountyLifesaving Associationteamhaswonthelasttwonationaltitlesandisseekingathird.

Oneofthebestdecisionsofhislife

Donnellysaidheconsidersbecominga lifeguardoneofthebestdecisionsofhislife.

“Itenablesmetoaccomplishallofmy goals,”hesaid.“It’salsoenabledmetomeet somegreatpeoplealongtheway.Ilovethe beachandloveprotectingitspeople.Ithink thisisoneofthebestjobsthatsomeonecan havetochallengethemselvesandtohelpthe community.”

Thepatrol’scamaraderiemakesitfeellike onebigfamily,saidDonnelly.

“Ilovetheteamaspectofthepatrolbecausewehaveeachother’sbacksatalltimes,” hemused.“Thepatrolisdrama-free,aswe knowthatwedon’thavetimeforthatwhen itcomestolifesaving.Ihavecreatedsome greatlong-termrelationshipswiththese guardsthatwilllastfortherestofmylife. Whenthesummerstartsupagain,everyone isexcitedtoseeeachotherandgetbackout onthebeach.”

Donnellysaidthathisfather,BBPCapt. JoeDonnelly,hashadaprofoundimpacton himasalifeguard.

“Heisahugeinspirationtome,andhe’s thehardest-workingmanIknow,”saidCole Donnelly.“Raisingseveralchildren,including myself,hesomehowfindsthetimetobalance severaljobs.Probablythebiggestjobisbeing ourbeachpatrolcaptain.Heisattheguard houselongbeforeIevenwakeup,settingup fortheday,cleaning,doingpaperworkor whateverneedstobedone.Hisdaysare

extremelybusy,nottomentionthathehasto comehometoahugefamilyandprovidefor us.It’strulyamazingseeingwhathedoes throughouthisday.Seeinghimgiving100 percentnomatterwhatmotivatesmetopush beyondlimits,becauseIdon’tthinkthereisa limitforhim.

“Mytwoolderbrothers,Jacksonand Cade,whojoinedthebeachpatrolbeforeme, alsohavehadabigimpactonmebecominga lifeguard,”addedthe5-foot-9Donnelly.“I couldtakeanyquestionsorproblemsIhadto them,andtheywouldleadmeintheright direction.Beingoutonthebeachwithallof thematthesametimeisagreatfeelingthatI definitelydon’ttakeforgranted.Attheend oftheday,weallhavethesamegoal:tomake sureeveryonegoeshomesafely.”

Cole’sshort-termgoaleachdayasalifeguardistokeepeveryonesafeandputhis bestfootforward,nomatterwhattheconditionsofthebeachandoceanare.

“Therecouldbeanewsituationonthe beachthatnobodyhaseverseenbefore,and wealwayshavetobemoreknowledgeable,” hesaid.“Becomingabetterteacherforthe youngerandless-experiencedguardsisanothergoalofmine.Itisimportantformeto beagoodteacherforthem.Thisgoesbackto thefamilyandteamaspectofourpatrol.We alwayswanttoseethepatrolgrowstronger tomakesurethebeachissafeforourfamilies.”

tournament.Kimuraleadsthewaywithher .625average,whichincludes25hitsin40 at-bats,featuring10doubles,atriple,apair ofhomeruns,18RBIsand26runsscored. Crowlyaddeda.577averagewith15hitsin 26at-bats,withthreedoubles,atriple,a homerun,eightRBIsand13runsscored. Pangfinishedat.54817hitsin31at-bats, includingthreedoubles,atriple,18RBIs and10runsscored.

Pangwastheleadingpitcherinthecircle forHonolulu,covering27inningswith25 strikeouts,whileallowingjust15earned runs.Kimurasawsignificanttimeinthecircleaswell,with19.2inningspitchedin whichsheallowednineearnedrunswith eightstrikeouts.

TheWestchampswillgetatoughtest toopentheirWorldSeriesactionwhen theytakeonthedefendingchampionsfrom

Central—MichiganDistrict4—on Monday,Aug.3,at8:30p.m.onLayton Field.

Asia-Pacific Philippines

TheballdroppinginNewYorkCity everyNewYear’sisasmuchofaregularoccurrenceasthePhilippinescomingtothe LittleLeagueSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeries.Itseemslikeeveryyearthe PhilippinesfindtheirwaybacktotheFirst StateastheAsia-PacificRegionalchamps, andthisyearisnoexception.

Theteamwent5-0intheregionaltournament,withGuamcominginsecondat 3-2,butthePhilippinesgavethemtheir twolossesbyacombinedscoreof42-0— bothwinswere21-0.

NootherteaminformationwasavailableasofCoastalPointpresstime.The PhilippineswillopentheirWorldSeries actiononTuesday,Aug.4,withadouble-

headeragainstLatinAmericaat5p.m.on LaytonField,followedbyameetingwith theEastregionchampsat8p.m.,alsoon Layton.

Europe&Africa

CzechRepublicDistrict01 LittleLeague,Prague,Czechia NewtotheWorldSeriesthisyearisthe District01representativefromtheCzech Republic,whichhadastrongregionalrun tothechampionship,going6-1overall.

TheCzechRepublicsquaddefeated hostLombardiaLittleLeaguefromMilano,Italy,toadvancetotheWorldSeries witha6-1decision.Lombardiahadgiven theCzechstheironlylossintheregionals, at3-1.

Overall,CzechRepublicscored50runs whileallowingjusteight.Theywillopen WorldSeriesplaywitha5p.m.tiltagainst theSoutheastRegionchampsonTuesday, Aug.4,onLyonsField.

LatinAmerica

CantareiraLittleLeague, SaoPaolo,Brazil

AnothernewcomertotheWorldSeriesthisyearistheteamfrom CantareiraLittleLeagueoutofSao Paolo,Brazil.Theywent4-1overallin theLatinAmericaRegionaltournament,postinga6-0winoverMexicoin thechampionshipfinal.

TheirlonelosscametoPuertoRico, 7-5,buttheywereabletoreboundfrom thatwitha6-0winoverPuertoRicoin thesemifinals.Theyscored62runsover thecourseoftheirfivegameswhileallowing10,withtheirbiggestoffensive outputcomingina25-3winoverthe littleislandofKralendijk,BonaireLittle L eague.

Cantareirawillbeginplayingon Monday,Aug.3,at8:30p.m.againstthe SouthwestRegionalchampsonLyons Field.

Canada

Noofficiallynamed regionalwinner…yet

AsofCoastalPointpresstime,there wasnotafinaldecidedwinnerinthe CanadaRegional.Therehadbeenone gameplayed,withOnFieldLLSLittle LeaguefromRepentigny,Quebec,postinga12-0winoverYYCSoftballLittle LeagueoutofCalgary,Alberta,on Monday,July27.

The twoteamsareplayingabest-ofthreeseriestodeterminetheregional winner.Thesecondgamewastobe playedonTuesday,July28,butnoscores wereavailableontheLittleLeague websitemid-week.Ifathirdgamewas necessary,itwastobeplayedon Wednesday,July29.

TheCanadaregionalchampionisto beginplayingtheirWorldSeriesgames onMonday,Aug.3,at6p.m.onLyons FieldagainsttheSoutheastRegional champs.

LittleLeagueJunior LeagueSoftball

ThegirlsfromCamden-Wyoming LittleLeague—theDelawareJunior Leaguesoftballstatechampions—lost 5-4toNewJerseythispastweek,cominguponegameshortofthechampionshipfinaloftheEastRegionalin Wilkes-Barre,Pa.

Pennsylvaniastatechampion— WestSuburbanLittleLeaguefrom Johnstown—cruisedtoa12-0win overNewJersey(RidgewoodLittle League)inthefinaletoadvancetothe 2026JuniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeriesatEverestParkinKirkland,Wash. That serieswillbeheldAug.2-8,and allgameswillbestreamedonESPN+ (subscriptionrequired).

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Please note that all rainouts will be played the following day at 10am and 12:30pm

LEGALS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sands Fenwick Inc. has on July 13, 2026 applied with the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission for a wet bar variance on an existing licensed patio for a premises located at 1501 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing stress for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before August 12, 2026. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or delivered or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20260717 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Raymond Lawrence Price, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Raymond Lawrence Price who departed this life on April 12, 2026 late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Jeffrey M. Price on July 16, 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 12, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Jeffey M. Price 2914 Alvarado Sq., Baltimore, MD 21234

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20260724 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947

(302)855-7875

Estate of Joseph James Radcliffe, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joseph James Radcliffe who departed this life on May 31, 2026 late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Sean Radcliffe on July 16, 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 January 31, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Sean Radcliffe 35 Salvation Rd., Martinsburg, WV 25405

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20260724 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Janice Marie Lewis, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Janice Marie Lewis who departed this life on June 19, 2026 late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Diane M. Lewis on July 9, 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 February 19, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator: Diane M. Lewis

32979 Daisey Road., Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20260717 3T

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Crab Barn Restaurant has on June 9, 2026 applied with the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission for an alteration approval to include its front patio, to include speakers and live music for a premises located at 32600 Long Neck Rd, Millsboro, Delaware 19966. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing stress for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before within 15 days of publication of this notice. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or delivered or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20260717 3T

Public Meeting Notice

The Sussex County Southeast Regional Police Accountability Committee will convene for its quarterly meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Selbyville Public Library - Conference Room A, 11 W. McCabe St, Selbyville, Delaware.

All interested parties are invited to attend and participate in this important meeting where matters concerning police accountability and community engagement will be discussed.

For further information, please see PAC website https://SCSRPAC.com or contact Police Accountability Committee Administrative Assistant, Adrienne Nickerson, at 302-539-1111 or adrienne.nickerson@cj.state.de.us.

CP 20260731 1T

INVITATION TO BID

NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THE MILLVILLE VEHICLE STORAGE BUILDING

You are invited to bid on a General Contract for the construction of a new vehicle storage building in Millville, Delaware. The new pole building will house town vehicles, an office with an accessible bathroom, and fixed stairs to attic storage. The completed work shall include site work, cast-inplace concrete work, metal roofing and siding, interior and exterior finishes, and design-build mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials and incidentals, and shall perform all operations required to completely finish all of the work in the manner approved by the Architect.

The pole building contractor and his manufacturer shall design the structural building system and foundation and seal in the State of Delaware.

Bids must be on a lump sum basis and may not be withdrawn for 60 days.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Millville Town Hall building located at 36404 Club House Road, Millville, Delaware 19967 on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Attendance is recommended but not mandatory to bid. By submitting their bid, Bidders acknowledge they have examined the site in sufficient detail and familiarized themselves to prepare a complete and responsible bid for the specified work. No claims will be approved during construction for items that can be reasonably verified by field examination.

The Town of Millville will receive sealed bids until 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 10, 2026, in the Town Hall building, 36404 Club House Road, Millville, Delaware 19967. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened publicly in the Council Chambers.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at DiCarlo Printing, 2006 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, Maryland. Bidders may purchase full set copies of the drawings and specifications from DiCarlo Printing for a sum determined by the printer. A hard copy of the drawings will be available for viewing by appointment only at the Millville Town Hall.

Questions from contractors can be submitted via email to Lee Whaley (lwhaley@gmbnet.com) at GMB.

Bidders must be registered to perform work in the State of Delaware and shall include their license number on the Bid Form.

Bid Security in the amount of ten (10) percent of the Bid must accompany each bid in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder’s security will be retained until he has signed the Contract and furnished a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond AIA Document A312, each in the amount of the contract sum.

Contractor is required, as an attachment to his bid, to provide a “Contractor’s Qualification Statement,” current AIA Document A305, including financial data. Bids received without this information will be considered non-responsive.

The right is reserved, as the interests of the Town of Millville may appear, to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid.

CP 20260731 2T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Edward Christopher Erhardt of 31154 Olney Way, Millsboro, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20260731 1T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bethany Beach Town Council adopted the following ordinance at its meeting held on Friday, July 17, 2026:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 500 OF THE BETHANY BEACH TOWN CODE TO ADDRESS SWIMMING POOLS

Synopsis

The ordinance amends Chapter 500 (Swimming Pools) to add a definition of dewatering and a section that addresses best dewatering practices

Copies of the ordinance are available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com or upon request in the office of the Town Manager, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. except on scheduled holidays), Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.

CP 20260731 1 T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bethany Beach Town Council considered the following ordinance at its meeting held on July 17, 2026 and will be considering this ordinance for adoption at the meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 395, PART 4, ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 394-34 (STABILIZATION OF STORMWATER RUNOFF) AND CHAPTER 475, PART 1, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 475-F (LOT REQUIREMENTS; PRIVATE AND PUBLIC)

Synopsis

This amendment modifies the requirements for requiring French drains for new and remodeled construction and clarifies provisions dealing with the use of French drains

Copies of the ordinance are available on the Town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com or upon request in the office of the Town Manager, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. except on scheduled holidays), Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE.

CP 20260731 1T

THE BIG BEAN AT THE BEACH is hiring Baristas!

Part-Time positions available. Inquire at bethanybigbean@gmail.com 699 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Antiques on the Porch

Saturday, August 1st 11am - 4pm

Hudson’s General Store

Rt. 26 & Iron’s Lane Clarksville, DE

TOY SOLDIER collection For Sale. Call for details 908-801-9648

Join our legacy of talent

Openings for:

Plumbing Experience

Sales, Service, Stocking FT, PT, weekdays, weekends.

No night’s required. Apply in Person

37520 Lighthouse Road Fenwick Island, DE 19944

Mon.-Sat., 8am-5pm Sun., 9am-4pm

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

OLD STAMP COLLECTION from 1930s & up & a lot of Post Cards from all over the world. $150 Call 302-245-2733

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

Parish Administrative Assistant

St. Martha’s Episcopal Church in Bethany Beach is seeking an administrative assistant. This position reports directly to the parish priest or the Senior Warden in the absence of the priest.

The successful candidate should have excellent verbal and written skills, knowledge and proficiency with current technology and be able to multitask. In addition, the position requires the ability to work well with people. This person provides administrative support/assistance to the priest. This position also requires the maintenance of the Church calendar, creation of bulletins, coordination of requests for building usage, responding to administrative needs for committee chairs and aiding in ordering o ce and other supplies as needed.

This is a 19-hour part-time position in a friendly environment. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills and/or credentials. Applications must be received or postmarked by August 14.

Letters of application should be emailed to admin@stmarthasbethanybeach.org or sent to Parish Administrative Assistant Search, St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 1478, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156

2009 JEEP WRANGLER

Good Condition, pictures upon request, best offer! 302-500-0601

COLEMAN POWER compressor barely used very good cond $350 302-668-4795

MOTORCYCLE RAMP/HITCH

Black Widow trailer hitch, brand new. Holds up to 600 lbs, paid $300, asking $250 571-436-9474

NEW CAMPBELL HAUSFELD

8 gal air compressor 125 max psi 90% quieter 4x longer life ( unopened box) $210 703-973-7382

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

PORTABLE FISH CLEANING

Table with sink. New in box $50 302-373-6968

3 ASSORTED SIZE COOLERS Best Offers! 757-535-6409

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

Kayak. Cape Lookout 145. Includes paddle. Very good condition. Located in Millville. $300 908-256-4647

2 KAYAKS GREAT COND!

NUCANOE Flint 12 & Native Slayer 12. $600 for both 609-226-3743

2 9FT KAYAKS

Perception$300 each or $550 for both 302-258-5413

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

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

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 HUB-

HDTVs.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

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

FREE BUNK BED SET

covered with 2 dressers. You haul. 301-674-4624

FREE! Bedside table with drawer 757-535-6409

FREE! Childs wooden rocking chair 757-535-6409

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! Lightly used elliptical machine. In great shape. You pick it up, it’s yours (Bethany Beach)! Call 703-258-4337

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

TV CONSOLE red cabinet

$80 240-731-5004

4 BAR STOOLS

Contemporary square white, chrome & swivel. Height adjustable, exellent condition $280 call for pics 302-293-6035

WOODEN SQUARE 42” X 42” high top dining room table with 3 chairs $200 call for details 240-731-5004

BLACK METAL FRAME adjustable to fully folding at lounge chair with carry handles includes soft greyblack fabric reversible/ washable cushion with removal head pillow. Like new $45 941-405-7755

WICKER LOVE SEAT with two foot rests and two sets of cushion coverswhite and tan. Picture available $50 Call 717-576-6293

PAIR OF DRESSERS

Brown, great shape, 3 drawers each, 32 x 16 x 28 tall. $25 for both

410-939-7714

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

PRIVACY CURTAINS for screened porch. 8 panels, brass grommit hangers, 54 x 80, off white 757-535-6409

PATIO CHAIRS

$7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40

302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40

443-763-1378

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

Glass frame doors, glass frame sides,mirror on back, glass shelves, lights on top and bottom $500

732-910-0505

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

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

CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIM-

MER gas powered, good cond. $100 302-668-4795

BLUE 10 x 10 QUEST TENT slant leg canopy, used once $28 443-386-4820

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

CRAFTSMAN BRUSHLESS

Lithium V20 weed whacker, good cond, pics avail $55 717-521-7955

AMISH MADE LIGHTHOUSE

Red, white, & blue, 54”. Top comes off to change bulb, electric cord with timer. Like new, was $825, selling for $250 Call 302-988-1207 leave message 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

This Week

❐ Fri July 31st 7am-12pm Weather Permitting Several Family Yard Sale! New food processor, wall hangings, womens work scrubs, winter coats, shoes & clothing, household, clothes, kids toys, CDs, DVDs, & much more!

GPS: 414 Delaware Ave, Millsboro, DE 19966

❐ Fri July 31st & Sat Aug 1st 8am - 12:30pm Weather Permitting Huge Yard Sale! Household items, clothes and much more! Everything is priced $5 & under!

129 Clam Shell Rd, Montego Bay, 130th St, Ocean City, MD 21842

❐ Sat Aug 1st 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

The Roxana Zion UMC Yard & Bake Sale!

Scrapple Breakfast Sandwiches & Hot Dogs for Lunch! 35914 Zion Church Road, Roxana

Upcoming

❐ Fri & Sat Aug 7th & 8th 8am-? Rain or Shine

Huge Yard Sale with Something for Everyone!

30123 Caroline Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970 (located at the Gray Pole Building)

❐ Fri & Sat Aug 7th & 8th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Yard Sale/Garage Sale!

36032 Double Bridges Rd, Frankford, DE 19945

BEAUTIFUL contemporary 2 story house on 3/4 acre. 5BR 3BA. Very low taxes & HOA fees. Call 732-910-0505 for more info

COMMONS AT RADISH FARM: 3 BR/2.5 Bath unfurnished townhome in Millsboro. No Pets. $2100/month + Utilities 302-249-0464

$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

Waterside Apts.: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apt. $1,700 per month + utilities.

Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA furnished 2nd floor condo in Ocean View. $1,800 per month + utilities.

Mallard Lakes: 2BR/1.5BA newly renovated townhome in Selbyville. $1,800 per month + utilities.

Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3BA 3 story townhome in Millsboro. $2,150 per month + utilities. No pets. 2 year minimum lease.

Forest Reach: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Frankford. $2,200 per month + utilities

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

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

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

All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.

Millville by the Sea: 2BR/2BA single level home with flex room. Brand new construction. $2,550 per month + utilities & rental tax.

Dogwood Acres Rd: 4BR/2BA single family home in Dagsboro with 2 car garage and outbuilding. $2,600 per month + utilities.

Blackwater Village: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with detached garage in Dagsboro. $2,600 per month + utilities.

Parkside: 4BR/3BA single family home with garage in Millville. $2,800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Bayside at Bethany Lakes: 3BR/2.5BA, 2 story townhome in Ocean View. $2,950 per month + utilities.

ASSORTED HAND TOOLS

Wrenches, sockets, saws, screwdrivers, etc. Photos & description available. Was $125, REDUCED $75 Call or Text. 603.205.2909

Sienna Box Easel

Adjustable Plein Air Painting Tripod + carrying case, strap with Sienna tripod adapter. Adjustable Wood canvas holder+ storage box solid wood glass palette retail cost separately pieces total $600. All included sale price $350 941-405-7755

ORIGINAL LITTLE GIANT

Aluminum ladder $100. Little Giant 8 foot aluminum extension plank extends to 13 feet $45 302-530-8972

12FT WERNER berglass ladder. Garage kept $125 302-530-8972

COLEMAN GENERATOR Model # 85432. 5k watts and Briggs $ Stratton motor. Asking $250 215-514-9111

6 REALTOR OPEN HOUSE Frames. 26” x 28”heavy metal A-Frames sidewalk signs. Great for Open Houses. All 6 for $30 text for pics 302-858-6633

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

EMMERSON BEVERAGE cooler 17”x 33” glass front $100 410-218-1970

SHARK LIGHTWEIGHT stick vacuum orig. $199 asking $100 410-218-1970

ASSORTED TOOLS for Woodworking. Saws, chisels, benches, vice, grinders, etc. 302-541-8008

QUARTZ INFARED portable electric heater on rollers w/remote 13”x16”x19” $125 443-373-1550

CAMERA EQUIPMENT Nikon FG-20 camera, 55mm Vivitar 35-105mm macro focusing zoom, Soligor c/d zoom and macro 95-310mm, Tamon MC tele converter 2x, Nikon speedlight, Nikon lens series E 50mm, 4 Tiffen lenses, whole lot $110 717-521-7955

KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 digital camera with essentials kit, brand new never used $115 717-521-7955

BOSE QUIET COMFORT 15 acoustic noise cancelling headphones with case never used $30 717-521-7955

AMERICAN TOURISTER Hard suitcase, combination, rollers. 26” x 20” x 8” $50 443-373-1550

LAWN & GARDEN

SHARK MATRIX ROBOTIC

Vacuum. Model RV2310AE.

Gently used, works great, self empty for 45 days, Great on carpenter hardwood, text for pics $150 302-858-6633

WINDMILL WINDOW AC

Wi /remote, 10,000 BTU, covers 450sq ft, new in box. Originally $529, selling for $450, cash only 302-258-3712

NORTH STAR PROFESSIONAL

GENERATOR Model 165911G.

$300 Bill 609-635-8400, Dagsboro

TEETER INVERSION TABLE

$50 443-687-6126

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LANTERN

$10 757-810-8782

20lb STEEL PROPANE TANKS

Empty ones to use for exchanges $25. 100% full (37lbs/5gal) $45, a few partial full $30 302-542-9500

BRAND NEW PURE WICK

system w/30 new external catheters. Never used, never opened, cost $460 will sell for $350 302-539-5021

PRIDE MOBILITY JAZZY

Select power wheelchair. Like new $600 will deliver locally 302-539-5021

TWO 4’ CRAFTSMAN

VersaTrack wall mount tool storage racks. Assorted utility hooks. The pair $20 Call-text 603-205-2909

DEWALT HEAVY DUTY

compressor kit 18ga nailer, brand new, never used $200 757-535-6409

9ft GREEN SUNBRELLA Patio umbrella + 50lb base. Used twice, paid $400, asking $125. Call Jon 484-340-2752

APPLE PEELER $5

757-810-8782

WE BUY HOUSES for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cas offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929

PROCTOR SILEX WAFFLE maker, excellent cond. $20

302-668-4795

REGAL FOOD PROCESSOR

Comes w/guide. Very good cond. $25 302-668-4795

PASTA POT Comes w/lid & strainer. Excellent cond white $20 302-668-4795

PAMPERED CHEF BBQ Pizza pan new never used $20 302-668-4795

STRAIGHT LINE SANDER 3 paint guns & comealong

$10ea. 703-400-8991

CRIVET QUICK UP POOL with lter pump 317gal still in box $40 301-875-7061

PAMPERED CHEF BBQ spatula new never used $10 302-668-4795

2 CHAIRS $15ea. 2 swivel chairs $15ea. Conventional microwave oven $95. All good condition. Please leave message 301-802-0431

BABY/PET GATE adjustable 42” x 24” $30 443-926-4174

WHITE SINGER featherweight sewing machine $200 908-801-9648

HOOVER LEGACY UPRIGHT vacuum good cond pics avail $50 717-521-7955

REGAL FOOD Next to new $50 302-668-4795

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507

AUDIEN HEARING The worlds rst hearing aid with touchscreen controls. No tiny buttons, apps or prescriptions. 45-day risk free trial. Free shipping. Lifetime support. More than 1.5 million happy customers. Call Audien 1-888-410-0534

COMFORT AIRE

Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU window unit with remote. Used for 2 months, like new $185 302-258-8893

MIKASA WHOLE WHEAT

DESIGN 12 piece place

setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005. lv msg

ALL ELECTRIC 10” table saw , large belt sander, medium belt sander, smal belt sander, joiner, and our drill press. 302-334-7317

PORTABLE GENERATOR

Generac Wheel House by Briggs & Stratton 5550 Rated Watts $425.00 302-218-4661

SINGER 301A SLANT NEE-

DLE Sewing Machine, wood Cabinet Orig book/attachments, case w-button holler, thread/needles, Serial # 177027. $325 302-537-2464

SEARS KENMORE

sewing machinew/case, attach., box needles, etc.Mod # 158.17560, Serial # 0061174$135. 302-537-2464

2 AC UNITS Row Excellent Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848

MERRILL HIKING BOOTS

sz 9 1/2 excellent cond. $25 & Sketchers NEW 9 1/2 paid $90 selling for $25

302-537-7348

FABERWARE

12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00.

302-537-5148

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE

Brand new, unopened. Comes with 36-piece accessory set. Ideal for backyard, tailgating, camping, or beach. $190. Call 856-630-1971

REGAL BREADMAKER

barely used, next to new excel cond. Comes w/a guide & cookbook $40 302-668-4795

PREPARE FOR OUTAGES

today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-9930969 today to schedule a free quote. Its not just a generator. Its a power move.

PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234

BRASS CHANDELIER Design House Millbridge with 5 clear glass shades. Lowes item # 1345522. Now only $20 302-542-9500

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498

PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR

Like New, $300 856-979-3338

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS

GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT

520 ACCORDION. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message. 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

PETS & SUPPLIES

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

SPORTS & EXERCISE

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 7 SPEED ADULT SCHWINN touring bikes. Womens is purple. Mens is grey tall frame. Garage kept, used 3 times. $150 total 443-995-2783

BIKES One Mens $30 & one Girls 16” $30. Please leave message 301-802-0431

LIKE NEW "Used TWICE"Ladies SUN 3-wheel bike, garage kept, covered. $401 FIRM. 302-537-2464

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

9’ LONGBOARD Travel Bag. Ocean Earth $40 & 9’ Longboard Stretch Cover Sock Blue $20 410-939-7714 leave message 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

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

WANTED

BILLIARDS POOL CUE Stick. 2 piece with case 302-537-3880

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. A tiny person you hold carefully while you sing him (or her) a lullaby

3. Hey, thanks!: It's _____ to hold the door for the person behind you

6. A squeeze of these lets you grab an ice cube and drop it in your glass

8. It holds your shoestrings together in the middle of the bow

9. She's the high- ying Olympic champ who had a great grip on the uneven parallel bars: _____ Douglas

11. It's an old cowboy expression that means, "Whooooa -- slow down!": "Hold your ____!"

12. What rotten eggs are that makes you want to hold your nose

14. The family animal you can hold on your lap

15. It holds a broken arm still until it heals

17. A _____is a piece of 4D you grab when you're on the go

18. What you do as you hold a book open

19. It's a handy covering that keeps your hand safe as you take out your cake that has nally baked: ____ mitt (Yes, can you read this clue three times fast?)

20. The only ___ you'll probably ever hug might be named Teddy

21. A ___ is a 14A that nobody can 14A

Parents Down

1. Longtime supporter of pants

2. Lab work: Glass ask that a chemist uses when she wants to mix things up a bit

3. Snookered!: Pastime in which a shark may hold a stick

4. Jet set group that joins you on vacation, but spends the whole time in your hotel

5. Catcher's catcher, on hand for every pitch

7. Want to know what you need for a great family road trip? A chain or ring holds the ___

10. They make it hard for even the best rodeo cowboys to hold on

11. Linked in love: What romantic newlyweds have (and often hold) while taking a walk together

12. Turn the wheel to go this way or that

13. The ______ of a mystery knows how to holds your attention until the very end

14. When it's in a holding pattern, it's going nowhere fast

15. What millions of teachers have (and all of them hold)

16. When the United Nations holds a summit, leaders come from all around the world to do it

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