Bethanyofficials cancelparade Heatforcesdecision,but fireworks,musicstillago
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Duetoanextreme-heatadvisory, BethanyBeach’sFourthofJulyParade —scheduledforFriday,July3,atnoon, hasbeencanceledandrescheduledfor LaborDayweekend,whenitwillcelebratethatholiday,aswellasthetown’s 125thanniversary,nowwithfireworks andadroneshow.
Stillplannedforthisweekareconcertsatthebandstandandtraditional fireworks.
TheFunsterswillperformat7:30 p.m.onFriday,andtheZacBrowntributebandUncagedwillbethereat7:30 p.m.onSaturday,followedbyfireworks
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Workonpostofficenot tostartuntilJune2027 ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Thefirstorderofbusinesswhen planninganewbuildingisusuallyseekingapprovalfromlocalofficials.
So,withwordlastweekthatthe OceanViewPostOffice—closednow formorethanninemonths—willbe completelyrebuilt,insteadoftheinitiallyreportedrepairplan,there’sone thingMillvilleofficialswanttheUnited StatesPostalServicetoknow:The buildingisactuallyinMillville.
Still,ithasbornethenameofits neighbortotheeastsinceitsconstructiondecadesago.
StateSen.GeraldHockerandstate Rep.RonGrayannouncedlastweek thattheyhadreceivedwordfrom Delaware’scongressionaldelegationthat thepostoffice—whichclosedabruptly inSeptemberof2025—willberebuilt, with constructionplannedtostartin
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‘IlikeeverythingaboutAmerica’ St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchhostedJ1studentsfortheirannualpicnicrecently.
St.Martha’shostsannualpicnic forJ1visitors BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Fromacrosstheroom,friendswhometinRomania lastfallrecognizedeachotherattheannualpicnicfor foreignstudentsworkingintheBethanyBeachareathis summerand,bothbeaming,quicklywalkedtoeachother andembraced.
“Iwasshocked.Ididn’tknowhewascoming.Hesaid, ‘Imightcome,’”saidIoanMudiu,whoisworkingat ShoreBreakthissummer,whileGerartRancisaidthat, aftertheymet,theyquicklybecamefriends.
Atatablenearby,youngmen—allfromRussiaand all20yearsold—sampledtraditionalAmericanpicnic foodsincludingpizza,potatosalad,frenchfries,macaroni-and-cheese,chickennuggets,watermelon,piledhigh onpaperplates,andclownedwitheachotherasthey madeAmericanfriends.KirillKataev,MiroslavDundvliovandStasEgorovtalkedaboutlearningtosurfand doingprettywellridingskateboards.
“IlikeeverythingaboutAmerica—everything,”
EgorovsaidattheJune23eventatSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch.“Ilovethepeople.Ilovethestreets,the weather.Iliketotravelandsightsee,andthegirlsareso pretty.”
DundvliovsaidanAmericanwomanhadkindlyofferedtheyoungmenaridehomefromthegrocerystore.
“Thepeoplearesokind.Everybodyissmiling.Itis great,”Egorovsaid.
“Theyarethekindestpeople,”Kataevagreed,adding thatthebeachis“amazing”andthatAmericanfoodsare tastybutnothealthfulbecausetheycontainsomuchfat andsugar.
OscarMartinezandSaonyMueses—bothoftheDominicanRepublic,andfriendswhomettwoyearsago— werestandingtogether,talking,atthepicnic.Bothare workingforHarrisTeeterthissummer.
“Iloveithere.Thefoodissogood,”Martinezsaid, whileMuesessaidsheisespeciallyfondoftheAmerican people.
“Thebeachisgood,”hesaid,whileshe,dressedina whiteOceanCitysweatshirt,saidshelikesshoppingon theboardwalkinOceanCity,“butit’sexpensive.”
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Groupplanstohavetheirownparade BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
About60BethanyBeachresidents, unhappythattownleadersrescheduled theFourthofJulyParadetoLaborDay duetoahigh-heatadvisoryforFriday, July3,areorganizingtheirownparade, meetingat9PennsylvaniaAvenueat noononFriday,andthey’reinvitingthe publictojointhem.
“WewanttheTowntoturnitback on,tohavetheparadeanyhow—which Idon’tthinktheywill—butwewill stillcelebratebywalkingthestreet,waving ourflagsandenjoyingthedayatthe originaltimetheparadewassupposed tobe,”BethanyBeachresidentSeanBelangertoldtheCoastalPointmid-week, hoursaftertheTownofBethanyBeach
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overtheoceanatdusk.
BethanyBeachFourthofJulycelebrationT-shirtswillalsobeforsalethis week.Short-sleevedT-shirtscost$15 forchildrenor$20foradults,andadult long-sleevedshirtscost$30.
TheannualJazzFuneralisstill scheduledforLaborDay,withdetailsto comefromorganizers.
“TheTownofBethanyBeachhas
announcedthecancelationandreschedulingoftheparadeforLaborDay weekend.
“Thatisgoingtobeatotalflop.You celebratetheFourthofJulyParadeon theFourthofJuly.It’sbeenhereforever,”Belangersaid.“Wewantithere. It’simportanttostillhaveaparadeon the Fourth.It’snevereverbeencanceled.Ifyoucan’tstandtheheat,getout ofthekitchen.Youdon’thavetogoto theparade.AndI’vebeeninparades wherepeoplesquirtwateronyouto coolyoudown.It’snotuptotheTown tocancelit.”
TheparadeisanofficialTownof BethanyBeach-organizedeventandits cancelationiswithinthepurviewof townofficials.ConcertsplannedforFridayandSaturdayevenings,andtheSat-
madethedifficult,butnecessary,decisiontocancelitsIndependenceDayparadescheduledforFriday,July3,”town officialssaidonTuesday,June30.“Followingconsultationwithstateand countyemergencymanagementand publicsafetyofficials,andafterreviewingthelatestforecastinformationfrom theNationalWeatherServiceindicating extremeheatconditionsandasignificanthealthrisk,theTowndetermined thatholdingtheparadeasscheduled wouldnotbeinthebestinterestofpar-
urdayfireworks,havenotbeencanceled.
Belangerassertedthattowncouncil membersdonotlivedowntownand don’trealizehowimportantthetraditionistoresidents.ButMayorRon Calefsaidtheparadewascanceledwith safetyinmindandthathe,andabout halfthecouncilmembers“liveinthe downtownarea.”
Belangersaidheisn’tworriedabout theheatcausingthoseintheparade,or gatheringtowatchit,tobecomeill.
“No.I’mnotworriedaboutthatat all.Thatmightsoundharsh,butifthe heatisgoingtobotherthem,thenthey don’thavetocometotheparade,”he said.
“It’sallingoodspirit.We’renot protestinganything.Wearecelebrating,”hesaid.
ticipants,volunteers,publicsafetypersonnelandspectators.”
Despitedisappointmentamong“the manywholookforwardeachyearto thistreasuredcommunitytradition,”the wellbeingofresidents,visitorsandtown employeesarethehighestpriority,they said.
“Thegoodnewsisthatwearealready lookingahead,”EventsCoordinatorJulie MalewskitoldtheCoastalPoint.
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Juneof2027.
Sincethepostofficeclosed,residentshavebeeninstructedtousethe BethanyBeachPostOfficefortheir postalneeds.Initially,localofficials weretoldthatrepairstothepostoffice —withoutanyspecificsastotheextentofthoserepairs—wouldbegin June1,2026.
Whenthatdidn’thappen,according toMillvilleTownManagerEileen Scerra,shereachedouttoaUSPSrepresentativeshehasbeencommunicatingwithoverpropertymaintenance issuesatthepostoffice,“tosay,‘Hey, haveyouheardanything?’becausewe don’tseeanythinghappeningover there.”
“Hesaidhereallydidn’thavemuch andthathewouldtryhisbesttokind ofkeepusintheloop,”Scerrasaid. “Andthen,lastweek,wefoundout fromHockerthatitwasn’tgoingto
happenuntilnextyear,”shesaid.
“WedidreachouttoHockerearlier andsay,‘Hey,whatisthegameplan?’ becausetheywillhavetogoinfrontof Planning&Zoningifthey’replanning ondoinganewbuilding.Wehaven’t heardbackfromhimyet.”Scerrasaid.
“Theywillhavetogothroughthe processjustlikeeveryoneelse,”she said.
Sheaddedthatshehasnotbeenin contactwiththeUSPSofficialsince thelatestwordonthepostofficeplan wasannouncedlastweek.
“We’redefinitelynothappyabout it,”Scerrasaidofthedelayinreopeningthepostoffice.“Theredefinitelyis aneed.Wedogetcomplaintsthat peoplearenotgettingtheirmail,that it’sarealinconveniencetohavetogo toadifferentlocation”forpostal needs.
“Wehavebeenincontactwith them,”ScerrasaidoftheUSPS,“but gettingaresponsehasn’tbeengreat.”
ShesaidshehadspokenwithU.S. Rep.LisaBluntRochester,abouttwo
monthsago.
“Iwasjustsayingtoherthat,when theydodecidetorebuild,iftheycould justberemindedthatthepostoffice doessitinthetownofMillville.It doesserviceallofthesurrounding towns…butitdoessitinourlimits.”
ScerrasaidshealsotoldBlunt Rochesterthat“theymaywanttoconsiderrenamingit.Idon’tknowhowit wascoined‘OceanView.’Ialsodon’t wantanyconfusionwhentheydodecidetogotoPlanning&Zoning,that theyaregoingtoMillville—they’re notgoingtoOceanViewforthat.”
Shesaidshedoesn’tknowhowthe postofficewasoriginallydesignatedas being“OceanView,”when,asfaras sheknows,thatparticularbuildinghas alwaysbeeninMillville.
“It’sjustfrustrating,becausepeople dogetupsetaboutthat,too,”shesaid, althoughScerrasaidshehasn’temphasizedthatpartoftheissuetoomuch. “Ihavebiggerfishtofry.”
Scerrasaidshehadoriginallymade contactwiththeUSPSofficialbecause
thegrassonthepropertywasgetting overgrown.Sincethatinitialcontact aboutpropertymaintenance,the USPShasbeenbetteraboutkeeping thegrasscut,shesaid.
ShesaidtheTownhadreachedout toHocker’sofficethisweekinhopes ofopeningachannelofcommunicationwithUSPSofficialsregardingthe upcomingreconstructionproject.
Graysaidthisweekthathisoffice hadbeennotifiedonFriday,June26, thattheproject—onceclassifiedas repairs—hadnow“shiftedtoarebuild,basedontheseverityoftherepairsneeded.”
Hockerearlierthisweekexpressed hisdispleasurewithwhathecalleda “lackofurgency”toreopenthepost office.
“Ihavesentnumerouscommunicationsrequestinginformation,suggestingshort-termsolutions,suchasthe oldRiteAidlocation,anddemanding action,”Hockersaid.
“AsAmericacelebratesits250th anniversary,BethanyBeachhopesto bringourcommunitytogetherlater thissummerandisactivelyexploring planstorescheduleourparadecelebrationforLaborDayweekend.While detailsarestillbeingfinalized,our goalistopreservethespirit,energy andpatrioticprideofthismilestone yearwithacelebrationworthyofthe occasion,”shesaid,thankingthose whoplannedandweretoparticipate intheparade.
“Weencourageeveryonetostaysafe duringtheanticipatedheatevent,followweatherguidance,stayhydrated, limitprolongedoutdooractivityduring peakheathoursandcontinuetomonitorofficialtowncommunicationchannelsforupdatesregardingfuture celebrationplans,”shesaid.“Welook forwardtocelebratingtogethersoon andtohonoringAmerica’s250thanniversaryintrueBethanyBeachstyle,” shesaid.
Theparadethemefor2026is“Stars, Stripes&Shorelines.”Entertainment was settoincludethe287thArmyNationalGuardBand,providing“music throughoutthefullspectrumofmilitary operations,instillingthewilltofight andwin”;DelawareHighlanders(formerlytheDelmarDistrictPipeBand),a bagpipebandfromClaytonthathas beenintheparadefor28years;The DixieExpress,performingpatriotic songsandintheparadeforthefirst timethisyear;TidewaterBrassBand, aneight-pieceNewOrleans-stylejazz bandfromWilmington;BrassRoots; and theHarryWescottBand. Cyclistsandwalkersarewelcometo jointheparadewithoutregistering.The Town’sBicycle&PedestrianSafety Committeewillalsobethere,providing informationaboutsafetywhilecycling andwalking.
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MedicalCenter—wasatatable,givingawayfirst-aidkits,icepacksand lipbalm,andansweringthestudentworkers’questions.Afewshowedher ascratchorsoreandaskedheropinion,shesaid,addingthatshewasofferingminormedicaladviceand urgingthemtostaysafe.
Whilethepicnicwasbeing planned,JimRandleandMarianne Pena—membersofSt.Martha’swho helpedorganizeit—saidthestudents “giveusfriendsfromaroundthe world.”
“Theyarecriticaltoabeachtourist townlikeours,anditisanadventure forthestudents,whonotonlyearnfor theirfuturebutalsolearnaboutour Americanwayoflife,”BethanyBeach MayorRonCalefsaid.
“Safetyandlocalfamiliarityare muchneeded.AndtheSt.Martha’s picnic,aswellasthebicyclesafety programputonbyourBethanypolice, theBicycle&PedestrianSafetyCommitteeandMariner’s[BethelGlobal MethodistChurch]AssistingBicycle Commutersprogramgoalongwayto assist,familiarizeandkeepourJ1visitorssafe—allgreatoutreachprograms,”themayorsaid.
AssistingBicycleCommutersprovidestheworkerswithbicycles,freeof charge,sotheycangetaroundthe area,andtheBethanyBeachPolice Departmenthostsasafetyseminar eachyear.Bikeministryvolunteersattendthatevent,andpoliceofficers teachtheworkershowtosafelyoperatebicycles.First-respondersalsoattend,aswellasDARTtransportation representatives,whoexplainhowto usebustransitlines.Theworkersreceivebuspasses,bikelightsandlunch.
“Wehadaconecourse,andwe talkedtothemabouttrafficlaws, Delawarelaws,whiletheyareriding,” BethanyBeachPoliceChiefPatrick Foleysaid.
“Thesestudentsdon’thavetoo muchinteractionwithlawenforcementinourareaduringthesummer and,iftheydo,it’susuallyunderan emergencysituation,wheretheynotifypoliceiftheyarevictimsofa crimeoriftheyareinvolvedinanaccident,”hesaid.“Thatis,unfortunately,theonlytimetheyhavepolice contact,soweliketogetaheadof that.
“Wewelcomethem.Weexplain someofthelaws.Weusuallyhave somebankstherethatdealwithforeignstudentsandtheiremployers,so theyaren’tcarryingalotofcash around.Theyhelpthemsetupdirect deposit.Theygetabankcard.Some ofthemhavetwojobs.Theyarevery importanttoourbusinesses,”Foley said.
“Theyaregreatkids,”headded. “Wedon’thaveanytroublewiththem duringthesummeratall.”
WeisMarketsopensnewMillsborostore ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Grocerieslinednewshelves,thebakerswerewhippingupsweets,thebaristaswerepracticingtheirlattesandthe ribbonwasreadytobecutonthe newestgrocerystoreonRoute113in SussexCounty.
WeisMarketsopenedtothepublic onFriday,June26,withacelebratory
ribbon-cuttingheldonJune25with storeleadersandlocaldignitaries.
“It’scrazy.Sixdays[ago],therewas nothinginhere,”saidMillsborostore managerStephen“Steve”Rayburn, lookingatthefullshelvesandcolorful signs.Mostofhiscareerhasbeenwith theWeisMarketscompany,including openingtheLewesstore.It’sanamazingfeelingtoopenanewstorefrom scratch,hesaid.“We’relookingforward
toabrightfuturehere…justlooking forwardtoservingthepublic.”
Thenew65,000-square-footstore sellsfreshproduce,seafood,meat,bakeryandfresh-sliceddeli,andfeaturesa largeheat-and-servemeal section,as wellasregulargroceryandhousehold items.Inadditiontoseasonalitems (currently,beachtoysandhanging planters),thereisin-storesushi,abroad internationalcheeseselection,occasionalbluecrabs,afloraldepartment, full-servicepharmacyandaStarbucks café.
Onlineorderingispossiblethrough Weis2Gocurbsidepickupanddelivery, orthird-partypersonalshopperservices. ShopperscanalsoregisterfortheClub Carddiscountcard.
“I’mdeeplygratefultoeveryonewho helpedbringthisstoretolife,”from permittingagenciestothecompany staff,saidChairman/CEOJonathan Weis,grandsonofoneofthecofounders.
TheMillsborostoreshowcasesanew designwithan“emphasisonconvenience,exceptionalproducts”andsustainability.Thestorefeatures energy-efficientLEDlightingandcarbondioxiderefrigeratedcases,which usefewerharmfulrefrigerantsthan foundinmanysupermarkets.“Theseinvestmentshelpenergyefficiencyand meetcustomerneeds,”Weissaid.
Inlightofthetown’s“explosive growth,”MayorRobert“Bob”McKee saidWeisprovidesretailanda“muchneeded”pharmacydepartment.“We welcometheWeisorganizationwith openarms.…Wewishyouthebestof luckandsuccessintheyearsahead.”
“Ithinkconsumersaregoingtohave agreattimeshopping,”saidDavid Gose,seniorVPofoperations.“We’ve madeaffordabilityapriority.…Weare competitivelypriced.”
Thereareprice-lockitems(everyday lowprices)and,intheseearlydays, pricematchingforotherstores.
Weisispronounced“wise.”Founded in1912andheadquarteredinSunbury, Pa.,theynowoperateabout201stores inDelawareandsixsurroundingstates. WeisMarketsInc.hasitsownicecream processingplant,purchasingmilkfrom Pennsylvaniafarmers.
Meanwhile,theMillsborosushidepartmentincludesfreshorcookedoptions,fromdumplingsandchicken teriyakibowlstovariousrollswith salmon,tuna,imitationcrabandshrimp tempura.
“It’sgood-quality,madeeverydayat
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Statevotestoprohibitvotesforartificialentities ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
InthefinaldayofthestateGeneral Assemblysession,thestateHouse passedabillthatprohibitsartificialentitiesfromvotinginmunicipalelections.
HouseBill430passedonTuesday, June30.Itrepresentsthe“firstleg”ofan amendmenttothestateconstitutional thatwouldallowonlyhumanbeingsto vote.
Theissuehasbeenthefocusofa lawsuitagainsttheTownofFenwickIslandbytheACLU,inwhichtheACLU claimedtheTown’spracticeofallowing suchentitiesaslimitedliabilitycompaniesandfamilytruststovoteintown electionshasdilutedthevotesofresidents.
StateRep.RonGray,whosedistrict includesFenwickIsland,votedagainst thebill.ASenateversionofthebillalso passedduringthesession,andthe
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Hesaidhehadreceivedwordlast weekfromU.S.Sen.ChrisCoons aboutthenewscopeandtimelinefor thepostofficereopening. “Thisisunacceptable,”Hockersaid.
measurenowheadstothedeskofGov. MattMeyer.Passageofthebillinthe 2027legislativesessionwouldalsobe requiredfortheamendmenttobe adoptedintolaw.
Justafewdaysbeforethevote,FenwickIslandMayorNatalieMagdeburgerexpressedherfrustration regardingtheACLUlawsuit,whichhad beendismissedinstatecourt—adecisionthecivilrightsadvocacygrouphas decidedtoappeal.
“TheACLUhasdecidedthatsomehowcorporationsaretakingoverour townbecauseofthefactthatartificial entitiesareallowedtovote,”Magdeburgersaid.“They’vebeenallowedto votefor18years.Thereasonwedidso wasbecausealotofourfolkswholived here…havetheirhomesintrusts,”she said.
“Thevastmajorityofourartificial entitiesintownaretrusts,”MagdeburgersaidattheFriday,June26town councilmeeting.“Wealsohavehomes
“Ifthebuildingistrulyinsuchdisarray,andifUSPSrefusestogoalong withanyofthecommonsenseshorttermsolutionsRep.GrayandIhave offered,thentherebuildmustbegin immediately.Thecommunityhasgone longenoughwithouttheirlocalpost office,anditisbeyondtimetogetthis completed,”hesaid.
thatareownedbyLLCsandlimitedliabilitypartnerships,manyofwhichI knowpersonally,andIknowthat they’renotbusinesses.Itcertainlyisn’t corporationstakingoverourtown.”
Magdeburgersaidthatwhenshereviewedthetown’svoterrolls,“Ithink therewere10actualbusinessesthatare corporationsinourcommercialdistrict …outofover930-someregisteredvoters.”
“It’sunfortunate,”shesaidofhow theissuehasbeenrepresented statewide,aswellasincoveragefromas farawayasaCanadianNPRstation.
Magdeburgersaidshetestifiedlast weekregardingthestateSenateversion ofthebill.
“Iwasgiventwominutestoprovide comments.…Igottoaboutaminute40,andtheystartedtotrytocutmeoff.
“Theyclearlywerenotinterestedin hearingwhattheaccurateinformation is,”shesaid.“Iarticulatedthatwefelt 20yearsago,andwestillfeeltoday— thatifapropertyownerispayingtaxes forahome,itissubjecttoourordinances.…Theyshouldhaveasayin whoisonourcouncil,”shesaid.
MagdeburgeraddedthattheTown doesnotallowartificialentitiestorun forthetowncouncil.
“Allofourcouncilmembershaveto bepeople,”shesaid,addingthat“allof usarepropertyownersintheresidential zone,”andthat,bylaw,fourmembers havetolivefull-timewithin50milesof thetown.“Currently,fiveofuslivein townfull-time,”shesaid.
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Calefreportsthatdunesworkedashoped BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Althoughthebeachisn’t“asenormousaswe’dliketoseeit”andstorms havetakenachunkofthedunes,the sandthatwasinthedunesisnowon thebeachandinthesurf,andthat’s goodnews,BethanyBeachMayor RonCalefsaidwhilepresentinghis mayor’sreportattheJune26meeting oftheBethanyBeachTownCouncil.
HethankedDNRECandthe Town’sPublicWorksemployeesfor beingsuremobility-enhancingdune matswereinstalledandthedune rampsrepairedandreopened.
“AtFirstandSecondstreets,please takeawalkthereandlook.Thereare greatnewseatingareas,anewretainingwallthatisconcreteandthatwill
lastforalongtime.Itlooksgreat,”he said.
Calefalsourgedresidentsandvisitorstogettoknowthemanyforeign studentsintownonJ-1visas,working forthesummer.
“Theyarefromallovertheworld. Ifyou’venotmetoneofthem,reach outwhenyou’reatthestoreorina restaurant,atthegrocerystore.They areallcollegestudents.Theyareincrediblymotivated,andtheyreally havesomewonderfulstoriesifyou talktothemandengage,”themayor said.
Thepolicedepartmenthelda safetyseminarfortheinternational student-workers,andtherewasapicnicforthematSt.Martha’sEpiscopal Churchlastweek.
Legislativereport CouncilmanRichMcHugh,while presentingthemonthlylegislativereport,remindedthecouncilthathehas beenprovidingupdatesaboutaproposed newmedicalschoolinDelaware andsaidconditionsofgrantsrequirethe schooltobeopenby2028,“andthereis nowaytodoitthatfast,otherthanto haveitinNewark.”
Hesaidstudentsatthenewmedical schoolwouldspendthefirsttwoyears intheclassroominNewark,thenthe finaltwoyearswouldbe“inothercounties,sowewillgetsomebenefit.”
Stateofficialsareworkingondetails, hopingto“arrangeforasituationsoifa newdoctorcommitstopracticefive yearsinaruralinstitution—andthat
wouldbeBeebe,BayhealthandTidalHealth—afterfiveyears,their[student debt]wouldbeforgiven.Ifthatdoes work,itwouldbeagreatdevelopment,” McHughsaid.
Concerningthecontroversialoffshorewindfarmproject,McHughsaid, it“justwon’tdie—atleastnotcompletely.”
TheTrumpadministrationappealed arulingafterbeingtoldtheadministrationhadoversteppeditsauthorityby freezingallpermittingforsuchprojects. A lowercourtruledtheadministration didnothavethatauthority.Theadministrationfiledtheappeal,thenwithdrew itwithoutexplanation,“andwedon’t knowwhatisgoingtohappen,” McHughsaidofthelongtermimpact.
Attorneys-generalwhoopposethe administrationfreezingpermitting,includingDelawareAttorneyGeneral KathleenJennings,“areperceivingthis asavictory,”hesaid.
McHughrecognizedstateRep.Ron Gray,whowasintheaudienceat BethanyBeachTownHallfortheJune 26meeting,andaskedhimtocorrect
legislationwillaffecttheTown’songoingbattlewiththeACLU,Magdeburgersaidearlierthisweek,“Idon’t know.”TheTownhasnothadanelectionforthepasttwoyears,duetoalack ofcandidates.
Shesaidshehopesthat“between thisyearandnextyearwecanhave somedialogue”withstatelegislatorsregardingthevotingconcerns,callingthe ACLU’saccusationsofbusinessowners takingovertownpolitics“grosslyinaccurate.”
TheACLUhadinitiallyaskedforan expedited briefingschedule,duetothe Town’selectionschedule,butnowthat thereisnoelectionfor2026,thatrequestwouldappeartobemoot,Magdeburgersaid.
anythinghegotwrong,butMcHugh jokedthatGrayshould“doitquietly.”
McHughsaidHouseBill363would allowtownstolowerspeedlimitsfrom 25to20mphwithoutgoingthrough anengineeringprocess,ifthemunicipalityownsthestreets.
SenateBill23,theAffordable HousingBill,onlyappliestotowns thathaveapopulationof2,000or more,sowon’timmediatelyaffect BethanyBeach,butMcHughsaid townofficialsshouldkeepaneyeonit. Thebill,hesaid,establishesrequirementsformunicipalitiesandcounties toadoptaffordable-housingplans. McHughsaidRealtor.com“cameout withareportabouthomeaffordability, andDelawarehadbeenNo.19but nowitisNo.7.”
“Eventhoughthebillwaspassed,it lookslikewearedoingbetteranyway inthestate,”hesaid.
HouseBill430,passedbythe HousebutnotyetbytheSenate,states thatonly“naturalpersons”canvotein stateandlocalelections.
“Theywanttochangetoonlynaturalpersonscanvote.Thisisaconstitutionalamendmentandnotjustabill, soithastobeconsideredandapproved againnextyear,evenifitpassesnext week,”McHughsaid,referringto Tuesday,June30,whichwasthefinal dayoftheDelawareLegislativeSession.
Ifthebillisenacted,hesaid, BethanyBeachcouldhavetochange itsrulesonvoting.Asisalsothecase inSouthBethanyandinFenwickIsland,BethanyBeachhaslongallowed non-residentpropertyownerstovote initsmunicipalelections,including trustsandlimitedliabilitycorporations.
Publiccomments Aresidentwhosepropertybacksup tothe600blockofGarfieldParkway toldthecouncilthateverySaturday morningbetween9and11a.m.,“a groupcomesouttheretomakenoise andcausealotofpeopletomakenoise withcarsgoingby,withencouragement tobeeptheirhorns,…andyouget somefoullanguage.”
Hesaidhecalledthepolicebutgot whathecalled“arehearsedresponse thattheyhavetherighttoprotest,butI havearighttopeaceandquiet,andso domyneighbors.”
Hesaidit’sbeengoingonformore thanayear,andthatonarecentSaturday,“Itwasprettyridiculous,withalot ofnoise.”
Hesaidapoliceofficeracknowledgedthenoiseandsaidit’sillegalto blowacarhornfornoreasonbutthat theofficersaidprotestershavetheright togather.
“Thenhesaid,‘So,seeya.I’mleaving.’Buttheyhavebeenheretoolong.
Therearealotofplacesyoucangoin Bethany.Whydidyoupickmyneighborhood?”hesaid.
TownManagerCliffGravietsaidthe townsolicitorhasadvisedtownofficials thatprotesters“canassembleinfrontof yourhouse,butmostofthenoiseis frompassersby,notfromthegroup.”
“Wecanaskthemtogo,butthey don’thaveto.Theylikethatarea,and thatiswheretheywanttoassemble.If wecoulddosomethingdifferent,we would,butwecan’t,”Gravietsaid.
CalefsaidprotestershaveaFirst Amendmentrighttogatheronpublic property.
“IthoughtIcouldforcethemtogo tothepark.Ican’t,”Gravietsaid.
“Canyouaskthem?”themanasked.
Gravietsaidpolicehavehadconversationswiththeprotesters,buttheylike thatarea.
Repeatingthathe,hisfamilyand neighborshavearighttopeaceand quiet,themanagainaskedthatthepro-
testersbeaskedtogatherelsewhere.
“Alittlehelp?Igetthefeelingsome ofyoucouncilpeoplearekindofsupportingthisdog-and-ponyshow,”he said.
“Idon’tthinkanybodyissupporting it,”Calefsaid.
“Thencanyouaskthemtomove someplaceelse?”herepeated,andCalef saidtheywereaskedtodosoandthey refused.
“Itmaygoonforalittlewhile,” Calefsaid.
“Idon’tthinkit’sagoodphasefor Bethany,”theresidentsaid,andCalef agreedtoasktownofficialsto“talkto themagain.”
Bicycle&PedestrianSafety Committeereport CouncilmanMickeyHinman— who,withCouncilwomanTheresaKeil, co-chairstheBicycle&Pedestrian
SafetyCommittee—saidtheTown “hassomethingveryuniqueinthis committee”becausewhilemanytowns don’tevenhaveasimilarcommittee, BethanyBeach’sgetsinputfromPolice ChiefPatrickFoleyandotherexperts.
“Therestoftheteam’schallengeisto getthewordout,”hesaid.
Heshowedasafetyvideofeaturing Foleytalkingaboutrapidrectangular flashingbeaconsthatalertdriversabout pedestrians.Inthevideo,Foleysaid,policeremindpedestrianstoletdrivers knowtheirintentions,andtowearlight colorsandcarryflashlightsatnight.
“Whenpedestriansanddriverswork together,everyonehasagreatsummer,” Foleysaidinthevideo.
“Andyouknowhe’sastar,becausehe hashissunglasseson,”Gravietsaidto laughter.
KeilsaidthecommitteeandTown hadhiredaproductioncompanyto
with.”
thestore,fresh,”saidVanLian,aSnowfoxcompanyareamanagerinchargeof Weis’sMillsborosushiprogram.“It’s oneofthebestcompanieswework
Millsboroisthecompany’sfifth Delawarelocation.Masshiringevents havehelpedWeisstriveforafullstaffof 185employees.
ThecompanykickedoffitsMillsboroventurewithcharitabledonations toBrandywineValleySPCA,Millsboro
FireCompany,EastMillsboroElementarySchoolandFoodBankofDelaware (aswellasacartofgroceries).
WeisMarketsislocatedat30250 CommerceDrive,Millsboro.Summer hourswillbe7a.m.to11p.m.Learn morebycalling(302)201-1122orat weismarkets.com.
ReednamedDeanofElementaryatSussexAcademy SussexAcademyhaspromoted learningsupportinterventionistMegan Reedtodeanofitselementaryprogram.
Intherole,Reedwillberesponsible for“fosteringastronginstructionalenvironmentthatsupportshigh-quality teachingandlearningacrosstheelementarycampus.Shewillalsoplaya keyroleincultivatingapositive,inclusiveschoolculturewherestudentsfeel supported,stafffeelvalued,andfamilies feelconnectedtotheschoolcommunity,”representativessaid.
Inaddition,shewilloverseedaily operations,guidestudentconduct, manageschedulesandstaffing,andcoordinateeventsandprogramsdesigned
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makeshortsafetyvideosfocusedonbicyclesafety,becausethestateprogram focusedonpedestriansafety.
Calefdescribedthecommitteeas “amazing”andpraisedmembers’involvement,callingit“anarmy.”
“Youareanactivegroup,forsure,” Calefsaid.
Naturecentercouldreopen thissummer TheBethanyBeachNatureCenter onGarfieldParkwayhasbeenclosed sinceearlyspring,andonereasonit hasn’treopenedisbecausetownofficialshavebeentalkingtothe DelawareNatureSocietyin Hockessinaboutoverseeingit, Gravietsaid.
“Thosediscussionsaregoingwell. Theywouldoperatethecenter,beresponsibleforstaffingandprogramming.Wewouldhelpsupportthat, anditwouldbeagreatfit.Weare waitingonadraftproposalforthem forcounciltoreview.Thatissomethingthatislookingverypositive,”he said,addingthatthecentercouldreopenthissummer.
Townmanager’sreport Graviet,whilepresentinghis monthlyreport,saidtownofficials hadaskedanengineerto“lookat whata[new]facilityforPublicWorks personnelwouldlooklike”andreceivedadraftofatwo-storybuilding onthesouthernendoftheproperty.
“Itwouldinvolvetakingdownthe openstructure.Thisisourfirstlookat this.Wewillhavemoreinformation goingforward,”hesaid.
HealsosaidthattheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce hadtocancelthedroneshowplanned duringtheFire&IcefestivalinJanuaryduetoweatherconditionsand thatamake-upshowisavailable.
“So,wetalkedaboutsponsoring
toenrichstudents’experiences.Shewill serveasalinkbetweenschoolleadership,families,andcommunitypartners, supportstateassessmentcoordination, andleadplanningfortheschool’ssummerprogram.
“Iamdeeplycommittedtoensuring thateverychildatSussexAcademy feelssupported,challengedandinspired toexplore,experienceandexcel,”Reed said.
HeadofSchoolKyleBentleysaid Reedhascontributedtoschoolwide growththroughcurriculumalignment efforts,classroomsupportforteachers, new-teachermentoringandprofessionaldevelopmentfocusedon strengtheningcurricularpractices.
withthemandaddingasmallfireworksshowforLaborDayweekend. ItwouldbetheSundayofLaborDay
“Mrs.Reedisastudent-centered leaderwhounderstandstheimportance ofbuildingstrongrelationships,supportinghighqualityinstruction,andcreatingapositiveschoolculture,”Bentley said.“Herexperience,leadershipand commitmenttodoingwhatisbestfor studentsmakeheranexcellentfitfor SussexAcademy,andweareexcitedto welcomehertoourelementarycampus.”
Reed,whohasmorethan18yearsof experienceinelementaryeducation, joinedSussexAcademyin2021.Her backgroundspansbothregularandspecialeducation,andshehasservedasthe elementaryrepresentativeon Sussex Academy’sschoolboardforthreeyears.
Reedplaysanactiveroleinschool
weekend,aftertheJesseGarronshow, anditcouldwrapthewholeweekend. TheJuly4fireworksisaboutthe
governanceandlong-termplanning throughherserviceontheschoolboard andthestrategicplanningcommittee.
SheholdsaDelawareschoolprincipalcertificationandiscurrentlypursuingherdoctorateineducationatthe UniversityofDelaware.Reedreceived bothherbachelor’sdegreeineducation, specialeducationandhermaster’sdegreeininstruction,withaconcentration in literacy,fromUniversityofDelaware.
SussexAcademyisatuition-free, publiccharterK-12schoolinGeorgetown.Itsmissionis“tocreateasupportiveschoolenvironmentwith acceleratedlearningopportunitiesthat preparestudentstoexplore,experience andexcel.”
250thbirthdayoftheUnitedStates. MaybeLaborDaycouldbeaboutcelebratingtheTown’s125th,”hesaid.
FenwicktohostannualbonfireonJuly18 ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
PlansarecominginhotforFenwick Island’sAnnualBeachBonfireevent,a favoritesummereventintheresort town. Themajordifferenceinthisyear’s bonfireisthedate.Traditionallyheld duringtheFourthofJulyweekend,the annualgatheringwillbeheldalittle laterthisyear.
Scheduledfor Saturday, July18, dueto concerns aboutthe timingof thisyear’s IndependenceDay fallingona Saturday and the addedfactorsofthe nation’s 250thanniversary andavailabilityof theDJ,organizers optedto givethe bonfireits ownspecialweekend.
Thebonfirewillbeginat7p.m.and, asalways,takeplaceonBayardStreet beach(acrossCoastalHighwayfrom FenwickIslandTownHall).Theevent willendat10p.m.
Admissiontothebonfireisfree. Apopularpartofthebonfireisthe silentauction,which—alongwitha 50/50raffle—supportstheFenwickIslandBeachPatroltriptotheUnited StatesLifesavingAssociation’sNational ChampionshipsAug.4-7inFortLauderdale.
LifeguardcaptainJohnRykaczewski reportedtotheFenwickIslandTown Councillastweekthattheseasonis“off toagreatstart,”withafullystaffed squad,allofwhomarefullycertified andreadytogo.
DozensofFenwickIslandbusinesses havedonateditemsfortheauction,includingclothing,restaurantgiftcertificatesanduniqueitemsfromFenwick Islandstores.Biddingwillendat9p.m. Music willbeprovidedbyDJSky Bradyonceagain.Lifeguardswillbeon handtoleadchildren’sgames. Bonfireattendeesshouldbringtheir ownchairsandbeachblankets.Theyare alsowelcometobringcoolerswithfood.
Theraindateforthebonfirewillbe Sunday,July19,at7p.m. BeachCommitteeChairmanKurt Zanelottisaidbonfireorganizersare lookingforvolunteerstohelp“stuff” giftbasketsfortheauction.AnyoneinterestedinhelpingshouldbeatTown Hallat8:30a.m.onMonday,July13.
Wednesday, July 15, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, July 17, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday only – BAG SALE ($8.00 per provided bag)
Proceeds will support the children’s summer reading program. Cash, Check & Credit Accepted
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ApreviousFenwickIslandbonfiredrewabigcrowd,andgeneratedlotsofsmiles.
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WhenBethanyBeachofficialsmadethedifficultdecisionon TuesdaytorescheduleFriday’sFourthofJulyParadebecauseofextremeheatintheforecast—well,thereactionwasmixed.
Commentsonsocialmediafeedsrangedfromcompletesupport ofthedecisiontogoofyconspiracytheoriestopeoplesimplybeing understandablyfrustratedthattheprizedtraditionwouldnotbetakingplace,especiallyduringayearthatiscelebrating125yearsof BethanyBeachand250yearsoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica.Allof thosereactionsmakesense.
Itdoesmakesenseiftheweatherposesadanger—especiallyto theelderlyandyoungpeoplewhowouldbeoutinabundancefor suchanevent.Itisfrustratingthatsuchacelebratedandbelovedtraditionwouldbepushedtoanotherday,particularlyinthisimportant milestoneyear.
Manypeopleopinedthattheparadecouldbemoveduptoearlier
intheday,beforethefullimpactoftheheathits,but,asTownofficialsrespondedononeoftheposts,thereareatonofmovingpieces toconsider,anditwouldbealogisticalnightmaretotrytogeteverythingchangedonsuchshortnotice.
Alas,theTownmadethedecisiontheyfeltwasbestwiththebest informationtheyhadavailabletothem.Aftermonthsofplanning andorganizing,it’seasytodeducethiswasnotwhatanyofthem wantedtohappen.
ButtheproverbialshowwillstillgooninBethanyBeach.The FunsterswillperformontheBandstandFridaynightat7:30p.m., andUncaged—aZacBrowntributeband—willperformSaturday nightatthesametime,untildusk,whenthefireworkswilltakecenterstage.
DoesitstinkthattheparadewillnotbeFriday?Yes.Forsure.But itwon’tdamperthecelebrationsthisweekend.Theshowgoeson.
Dividedornot,Americaisstillspecial Thesered-,white-and-bluegogglescanfeelalittleheavy sometimes.
YouknowwhatI’mtalkingabout,right?Youcanoftenstruggletoseetheproverbialforestforthetrees,astheday-to-daydivisivenessandpartisanrhetoricthatrainsdownuponusfrom everyfathomabledirectionkeepsourfocusontheseperceived grievancesagainsteachother,asopposedtoembracingtheYankeeDoodlegoodnessthatstillexistsacrossthesefruitedplains.
Webelieveourneighborsareevil,andperhapssomething evendarker,becauseoursocialmediafeedsand24-hour“news” networkssaytheymustbeiftheydisagreeonanissue.Wepoint fingersat“them”because“we”couldneverbewrongonanissue thatinvolvesevenashredofmoralityor decency.
Weareright.Theyarewrong.Weare good.Theyarebad.Weshutdownevery opinionthatisn’tspoon-fedtousbyour information“dealerofchoice”andcasuallythrowawayfriendshipsandfamilial relationshipsbecause...waitforit...we thinkdifferentlyaboutsometopics.
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everycorneroftheworldtocomehereandferventlycheeron theirhomelands.We’veseenvloggersfromEuropesharevideos ofhowblownawaythey’vebeenbyAmericanhospitalityandthe friendlinessthey’vereceived—completelyflippingwhattheyexpectedbasedonwhatthey’veseeninnewscoverageintheirown lands.
They’vesharedexcitedvideosoftheirexperiencesinplaces likeWalmart,Costcoand,ofcourse,Buc-ee’s.Americancuisine, frombarbecuejointstoLouisianaseafoodtoSouthernfried chicken,hasbeenahugetopicontheirYouTubevideos.Anddo youknowwhathasperhapsbeenthebiggeststaroftheWorld Cup?Well,I’llsharethisquotefromaSwedishfanthatwas sharedon ABCNews:“Europe,weneed RanchASAP.”Accordingtothatstory, manyEuropeansdescribedranchdressing as“crack.”
It’saboutthemostentitledandself-absorbedtraitahuman beingcouldpossiblypossess—thenotionthatwhatheorshe believesismoreimportantormoreself-righteousthanwhatanotherpersonfeels.Doyouwanttoknowwhypeople“can’tjust talkaboutourdifferences”anymore?It’sbecausepeoplestopped respectingpeople.It’simpossibletohaveconstructivedialogue withoutrespect.
Andit’seatingusallalive.We’reallowinghateandtribalism topreventusfromappreciatingwhatwedohave.Andwhatwe haveisstillspecial,believeitornot.
Look,I’llbethefirstpersontoadmitthatIamnosocceraficionado.Irespectthegame.Iadmirethepeoplewhoplayitwell, aswellasthepeoplewhoplayitforasimple“loveofthegame.” AndIreadilyrecognizethatitremainsthemostpopularsport aroundtheglobe.IfIneededareminderonthat,theWorldCup iscertainlyprovidingthat.ButIdon’tpretendtounderstandall ofthenuances,andthereareaboutfiveplayersIcouldrattleoff thetopofmyheadifasked.
ButI’mgettingadailyreminderontheawesomenessofour countryrightnowthroughthosepeoplewhohavegatheredfrom
Hey,maybeit’sranchdressingthatcan betheuniterofAmericans.Maybewe don’tactuallyneedanotherhorrificevent tobringusalltogether,asmanyhave opined.Maybewejustneedtohavearanchsummit,wherethe leadingthinkersofourtimegatherwithwingsandchicken wrapsandfindcommonground.
Or,maybe,wejuststartactinglikethefree-thinkingAmericanswe’resupposedtobeandrespectandvaluethatotherpeople canthinkdifferentlyaboutanissuewithoutbeingrelegatedto theunderworldandthewhimsofHades.
LookaroundyouthisIndependenceDayasweallcelebrate the250thanniversaryofabunchofpatriotscomingtogetherand loudlydeclaringthattheyhavehadenoughtyrannyandmonarchism,andinsteadwerewillingtoputtheirlivesonthelinefor thistobeanationoffreedoms.Justlookatthepeopleyouseeas younavigatethebeachesandboardwalkandrestaurantsandfun allaroundyou.
Americans.You’llseealotofAmericans.AndthoseAmericanswillbeadornedinred,whiteandblue,andnoveltyT-shirts andgoofyfloppyhatsandanythingelsethatcancelebratetheir patriotismandloveofcountry.Theyaren’tDumbocratsor MAG-itsorwhateverlow-browchildishnicknamesthatpeople wanttohurlwhentheydon’thavetheirowngenuinethoughts. They’reAmericans.Andweneedtocelebratethat.
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HAPPY250THAMERICA ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict propertytaxratewillremainthesame leadingintothefallof2026.Although theIRSDBoardofEducationchanged somenumbersaround,“It’snoincrease tothetaxpayer.Theirbillshouldlook exactlythesame”aslastyear,saidDirectorofBusiness&FinanceChristopher Parker.
OnJuly1,theyvotedtorepeatlast year’s17.03cent(per$100ofassessed propertyvalue)taxrate,whichisacombinationofindividuallineitems.Sothe decreaseoftheIRSDpayingdownits debt(“themortgage”ofpastconstructionprojects),isbalancedbytheincreaseintuition(specializededucation) andanewenhancedminorcapitalimprovementline(formuch-needed buildingrepairs).
Thefinalschooltaxratewillbe $0.1703per$100ofSussexCountyassessedpropertyvalue,plus$12capitation(perperson).The2027-fiscal-year ratebreaksintotheselines:
•CurrentExpense—$0.1269for generaloperations:payroll,books,repairs,transportation(unchanged);
•DebtService—$0.0084forpaying bonds,suchasconstructioncosts(decreased);
•Tuition—$0.0291forplacingstudentsinspecialprograms,suchasAcademicChallengeorSussexConsortium (increased);
•MinorCapitalImprovements— $0.0015forbuildingsandgroundsrepairs(unchanged,withtheratedeterminedbytheStateasamandatory matchtax);
•EnhancedMinorCapitalImprovements—$0.0018foradditionalbuildingsandgroundsrepairs(newfor IRSD,withtheratedeterminedbythe Stateasanoptionalmatchtax);
•Technology—$0.0022forequipmentandsoftware(unchanged,withthe ratedeterminedbytheStateasanoptionalmatchtax);and
•ReadingInterventionists— $0.0004forspecializedstaff(unchanged,withtheratedeterminedby theStateasanoptionalmatchtax).
For anexample,apersonwouldpay about$425ona$250,000house,orpay $850ona$500,000house(basedonthe Countyassessment,notactualmarket value).
Decidingindividuallines ParkerexplainedthattheIRSDcan choosehowmuchtocollectfordebt service,butitwouldbeirresponsibleto collectzerodollarsbecausethedebts
stillneedtobepaid.Additionally,IndianRiverHighSchoolisstillhoping toeventuallyreceiveStatepermission foradditionalclassrooms,includingexpansionofpopularcareer-focusedprograms,sotheIRSDwillneedseed moneyifthateveroccurs.
Matchtaxesareasetrateinwhich Delawareprovidesacertaindollarfigureforspecificitems,andlocaltaxpayersalsochipinformatheducators, readingeducators,athletictrainersor technology.Thosepotsofmoneycan onlybespentfortheirspecificpurposes.
Districtscanchoosetoaddfromat leastahalf-dozenmatchtaxes.
Askedwhichshebelievestobethe mostimportant,“IwouldberemissifI didn’tsayallofit,”answeredDeputy SuperintendentP.ReneeJerns.But “whatevertheboarddecidestochoose,” theIRSDleadershipteamwillcarefullybuildtherestofthebudgetwith theotherstateandfederalfunding,she said.
“We’regoingtohirethereading teachers[and]mathteachersthatwe needanyway.”Thisjusthelpsspecificallypayforit,Parkersaid.
Preparingforabiggerask TheIRSDwilladdanewtaxlinefor buildingsandgroundsrepairs,which willhelpbuildingslastlongintothefuture.Alreadythereisalongto-dolist.
“It’snotgettingcheaptofixanything.It’sprovidingtheenvironment thatstudentsandteachersneed,”Parker said.Already,“We’reprobablyputting offsomeofthefixesthatneedtobe donenow.”
TheIRSDhasabout16buildingsto maintain, includingclassrooms, kitchens,fencing,emergencyexitsand more:crackingpavementatLongNeck
Elementary,aleakyroofatMillsboro MiddleSchool,thermostatsandclocks atSelbyvilleMiddleSchool,improperly drainingtoiletsatNorthGeorgetown Elementary.
“Althoughweconstructnewbuildings,werepurposeanduseourbuildings”insteadoftearingthemdown.The IRSDalsohasoneofSussexCounty’s lowestschooltaxrates.“Sotheyshould be veryproudofwhatwe’redoing,”said BoardMemberGerald“Jerry”PedenJr.
TheIRSDwillonlyusethreeofthe optionalmatchtaxesbecauseanything morewouldn’tbe“referendum-friendly,” officialssaid.
Thedistrictwilllikelygotopublic referendumagaininearly2027,which couldhelpthedistrictreturnto100 percentfunding.Schoolsandprograms havebeenworkingat90percentbudgetsforthepastyear,astheIRSDoperatingbudgetwaseatenawaybythe costs ofelectricity,transportation,substituteteachersandmore.
Andthatfundingismostlyjustto paythebills.TheIRSDdoesnothave muchofarainy-dayfund.Although theyholdontoextramoneytomeet summertimepayroll,anemergency couldbedevastating.
Theschoolboardhasbeenincreasinglyconservativeinspending,finally cuttingstaffandprogramminginorder tokeeppayingthebills—especially afterthepublicvoteddownreferendumsthatwouldhaveincreasedoperationalincome.
IftheStateiscontributingmoney,“I don’tseewhywewouldn’ttakethe matchtaxeveryyear,”saidBoardMemberMichelleParsons.“Makeitalittle painful,andthenit’ssustainable,andit goestowardstudenteducation.”
That’strue,butaddingamatchtaxes “wouldnotmakeupenough”forthe fallingbudgets,Parkersaid.Forinstance,“Ican’tpayutilitieswiththis money,”becausematchtaxfundsare earmarkedveryprecisely.“We’regoing
to needmillionsofdollars”inoperationalfundstorehireloststaff,payelectricbillsandsoon.
Thevote Thevotepassed,8-1,withBoard MemberAnitaWest-Wernerabsent. Forthesecondyearinarow,Peden votedagainstthetaxratebecauseofthe public’s2025displeasureatproposed taxincreases.Hediscussedthatdecision withtheCoastalPointafterthevote.
“Inmyopinion,Ifeelthedistrict shouldcalculatehowmuchmoneywe needandthengotoreferendumtothe public foravote,letthepublicdecide yesorno,”insteadoftheschoolboard
raisingtheratesincrementally,hesaid. “I’mnotafanoftaxationwithoutrepresentation.”
PedenacknowledgedthatIRSD needsfunding,thattheboardispublicly electedandthattheyarelegallyallowed tosetthetaxrate.
“Itisthelaw,itisallowable,butisit ethicallycorrect?Ifwe’regoingtoincreasethetaxes,shouldn’tweelicitcommunityinput?”insteadofdictatingatax rate,heasked.
Pedensaidhehasnotreceivedpublic inputregardingIRSDfinanceslately, andfewifanyMillsboro/Georgetown residentshavespokenatboardmeetings
BeebeHomeHealthearnsrecognitionforhighperformance BeebeHomeHealthwasrecently namedaHighPerformingHomeHealth AgencybyU.S.News.Only1,300home healthagenciesofthe8,000thatarein operationacrossthecountrywerenamed tothelisting.
“Wehaveworkedveryhardtocontinuouslygrowourhomehealthserviceto ensurepeopleacrossandbeyondSussex Countyhavetheongoingsupportthey
needtogetandstaywell,”saidLoretta Ostroski,MSN,RN,vicepresidentofIntegratedCare,ContinuumofCareat Beebe.“Itisagreathonortoseeourprogramnamedasonethatishighperforming.Wearesoproudofthemembersof ourteamwhoarecommittedtoprovidinghighquality patientcareandwhose dedicationhasmadethisachievement possible.”
Butduringthecurrent-expensereferendumofthespringof2025,hesaid, “Theysaidnoveryloudlyandclearly. So,rightnow,theydonotwanttheir
BeebeHomeHealth,representatives said,strivestosupportpatientsinachievingthehighestqualityoflifeathome afterdischargeorduringrecovery.The programisaccreditedbyTheJointCommissionandisstaffedbyamultidisciplinaryteamofprovidersthatincludes nurses,physicaltherapists,occupational therapists,homehealthaides,speechlanguagepathologistsandsocialworkers.
taxesincreased.”
regardingfinancesinthepastyear.
Aftertheboardraisedtaxesin2025, thepublicresponsewas,“Wetoldyou no,wedidn’twantourtaxesraised,and youwentaheadandraisedthemanyway,”saidPeden.
TheHomeHealthteamofferscomprehensiveassessments,treatments,procedures,therapeuticservicesandsupport servicesthatareorderedbyphysicians, alongwithpatientandfamilyeducation. Theyworktogethertopromotetheimportanceofcontinuedhealingwithfocus onincreasingmobility andfunctionalindependencewithinthehomeenvironment.
perexpectationsregardingtheJointFinanceCommittee’srecommendationto stop chargingschooldistrict“givebacks.”
Somehopefromstatefinance InJune,Parkersharedsomegood newsfromtheStateofDelaware. Committeeshavebeendiscussingthe bestway torevampDelaware’soutdated educationfinancingformula,which wouldcosthundredsofmillionsofdollars.TheGeneralAssemblywas preparingtoreserve$100millionfrom thisyear’sbudgettowardnextyear’s goals.
“It’sencouragingthattheStateis takingitsoseriouslybyactuallysetting money—thismuchmoney—aside, aheadoftime,”Parkersaid.
Next,Parkersaidhewantedtotem-
ThegoodnewsisthattheIRSD wouldn’thavetoreduceitsStatefundingbyapproximately$2millioninan AlternativeReductionPlan—again.
ThebadnewsisthatIRSDwillnot necessarilyreceivethatmoneyunless theyweretohiremorestaff,whichis unlikelythisyear.Theboardhadalways reduceditsbudgetbythat$2millionby leavingeligiblejobsunfilled(whichalso savedonlocaldollarsbecausemost salariesareacombinationoflocaland Statedollars,andlocalbudgetsare tight).
AlsoonJuly1,theboardunanimouslykeptitsleadershipofPresident MarkSteeleandVicePresidentKim Taylor,aswellasretainingSuperintendentJayOwens,whosecontractwasrenewedinMay.
ReinkeFarmsbringslocallavenderproductstothearea CoastalPoint•BridgetteFilano AbeeharveststhepollenfromalavenderfloweratReinkeFarmsnearDagsboro.
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Evenina“bad”yearforlavender,a fieldfullofthespikypurpleflowersis afeastforthesenses.
AtReinkeFarmsnearDagsboro, rowuponrowofGrossolavender—a Frenchhybridknownforitsbigflowersandintensefragrance—arefinally comingintobloomafterwhatowner KevinReinkesaidhasbeenachallengingwinterandspring.
Reinke,whoiscolorblind,saidhe doesn’tjudgethereadinessofthe lavenderplantsforharvestsomuchby thecolorasbythepollinatorsthat populatethefieldwhentheblossoms areattheirpeak.
“You’llbeouthere,andallyoucan hearisthebuzzingofthebees,”he said.
Indeed,lastweek,thefieldwas alivewithbeesandavarietyofbutterflies.
Whenharvesttimecomes,Reinke andhisthree-personcrewcutall20 acresbyhand,usingasmall,curved knife.
“Theymakemachines,”hesaid,but they’reallinEurope,sotheyhaveto beimportedandthey’refairlyexpensive.Reinkesaidhehastriedbatterypoweredclippersbutfound“aftera while,thebladesgetgummedup,”and thecleaningprocessislaborious.
“Lastsummerwewentbacktojust theknives,andtheguyswerecutting fasterandmorewithjustthis,”he said,demonstratingtheefficiencyof theknifeashechoppedthrougha handfulofstems.
“Normallythisismorefull,and you’dbegettingmorestemsatatime,” hesaid.
Theunusuallyhardwinteranda drier-than-usualspringhavemadefor amuchmoreunevencropthanheis usedtoseeing.
Reinkepurchasedtheproperty— whichlocalsmayknowastheold Townsendfeedmill—onOmarRoad in2018.Hehadbeenlookingfora propertyonwhichtogrowlavender forabout18months,hesaid.
Thefirstplantingscameabouttwo yearslater,andhebeganharvesting thefollowingyear,in2021.
Whenhefirstboughttheproperty, Reinkesaid,“Therewassomuchto cleanup,”includinghundredsofold tires,rangingfromcartirestotractortrailertires.
ReinkegraduatedfromQuinnipiac
UniversityinConnecticutas ahistorymajor.Asheapproachedhis40s,hesaid,he wasreadyforachangefrom hispreviouscareerinoyster andclamfarming.
“Lavendersmellsawhole lotbetter,”hesaidwitha laugh.Askedhowhewould describetheflowers’fragrancetosomeonewhohas neversmelleditbefore,he
summeditupwithoneword:“Clean.”
Inadditiontoitsreputationasa calmingoilwhenappliedtotheskin, lavenderhasbug-repellantproperties andisalsoeffectiveasanantiseptic forbugbites,Reinkesaid.
Hepickedlavendertogrowinthis areaspecificallybecausehefeltthe growingconditionsmatchedwhatit needstothrive,hesaid.
“Itlikesaneutralsoil.Youdon’treallyneedanyplantfoodoranything forit.Itjustwantsfullsunandvery littlewater,”hesaid.
Lavenderisalsoresistantto drought,andneitherdeernorrabbits areattractedtoitbecauseofitsstrong fragranceandbitter-tastingleaves.
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AsampleoftheproductscreatedatReinkeFarms,usingthe lavenderproducedonthefarm.
Reinkesaidthelavendertypically bloomsforaboutfourweeks,withthe “peakbloom”lastingabouttwoweeks atthebeginningofthattime.That’s whentheoilcontentishigherinthe plants.
“Stand by us as we honor those who stood up for us.” Thisyear,hesaid,heisnotsure whattoexpect,butheishopingthat thelatebloommightbringaslightly longerseason.
“Imightstillhavebloomsatthe endofJulythisyear,”hesaid.
HowdidReinkelearntheinsand outsofbeingalavenderfarmer?
“Honestly—alotofYouTube,”he said.“Iwasahistorymajorincollege. Istarteddoingregularresearchand thenIwaslike,‘Oh,wait—Icanjust watchahalf-hourvideoonYouTube andlearnawholelotfaster.”
But,headmitted,thefirstfew years,“Therewasalotoftrialand error.Ilearnbetterthatway.Messit upacoupletimes,andthenfigureout whattodoandwhatnottodo.”
Oncetheflowersareharvested, theyaretakentoReinke’sbarn,where theyareplacedintostillsnolaterthan thedayaftertheyareharvested.Any longer,hesaid,and“theytendtogo moldy.”
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Lastweek,thesoundofagenerator filledtheairasseveralbatchesofharvestedplantsweredistilled.The propane-poweredgeneratorsfuelthe flamesthatheattheplantmaterial andliquidinsidethestills.
“Idosteamdistillation,”hesaid.“Is thatawhiskeystill,basically?Yes,it is,”hesaid,pointingtotherowof large,shinymetaltanksinthebarn.
Ittakesabout50poundsoflavendertoproducethreetofourouncesof lavenderoil,hesaid,andeachbatch alsoproducessixorsevengallonsof lavenderwater.Duringthedistillation process,theoilrisestothetopandthe waterisdrainedoutthebottom.
Thewaterisplacedintospraybottles,andtheoilisplacedinmuch smallerbottlesandrollers.
OUR MISSION To organize and facilitate an annual Warrior Beach Week event for our Veterans and their Families to show our appreciation for their unwavering Service and Sacrifice.
OUR STORY Inadditiontothelavenderoiland water,Reinke’splantsarealsousedto producealavendersoap,candlesand potpourri.Hesellshisproducts mostlyatareafarmer’smarketsduring thesummer—attheSeaColony Farmer’sMarketnearBethanyBeach onWednesdays,inChincoteague,Va. onSaturdays,andinBerlin,Md.on Sundays.
Since 2013, OSTD has been providing support to our returning Wounded Warriors and their Families to help ease their transition back to civilian life. Each year our local communities host our Veterans and their Families in a peaceful beach setting. All of the Very Important Families stay in homes/condos donated by local homeowners.
TWO WAYS YOU CAN HELP? Be an Ambassador Family for a Week This amazing way to give back teams you up with a Very Important Veteran Family for the week. Our Ambassador Families assist our Veteran Families as they experience the beauty of Bethany Beach. Guide them through the week and experience the magical week that they experience.
Donate Your Home for a Week We are always in need of more homes/condos this year for our Veteran Families in the Bethany area. All our Very Important Veteran Families stay in homes/condos donated by local homeowners. It is a wonderful way to give back to those that gave so much.
Hisfather,TomReinke—nowretiredfromhisownsalescareer—is his“chiefofsales”hesaid,andisoften seenattheareamarketsbehindrows oflavenderproducts.
Thepublicisalsoinvitedeachyear tocometothefarmandcuttheirown lavender.The“cut-your-own”events areopennowfrom9a.m.to1p.m. eachThursdayandFridayuntilthe plantsaredepleted.
Formoreinformationoncut-yourownavailability,callReinkeat(201) 317-3191.ForinformationonReinke Farms’products,gotothewebsiteat www.reinkefarmsde.com.
ReinkeFarmsislocatedat33554 DallasDrive,Dagsboro,offOmar Road,acrossfromtheLittleCountry Store.
DelmarvaPower urgescustomersto actnowassevere heatwaveapproaches Withanintenseandpotentiallydangerousheatwaveexpectedthisweek,increasedenergyusagewilldrivehigher bills,DelmarvaPowerrepresentatives noted,encouragingcustomerstopreparenowbytakingstepstouseenergy moreefficientlyandmanagecooling costs.
“Throughyear-roundmaintenance andinvestmentsintheenergysystem, DelmarvaPowerisfurtherenhancing reliabilitytohelpcustomersexperience minimal disruptionsduringthesummer whenenergydemandisthehighest,” theysaid.
Thatproactiveworkalsoincludesinfrastructureupgradesandgridmodernizationworktofurtherreinforcethe localenergygridagainsttheincreased frequencyofdamagingstorms.Aspart ofthatworkandinpreparationforthe summerseason,DelmarvaPowertested systems,processes,andprocedures,and completedreliabilityimprovementprojectsacrosstheregiontohelpensure customersstaypoweredthissummer andthroughtheexpectedheatwave, theynoted.
Astemperaturesrise,airconditioners andcoolingsystemswillworkharderto keephomescomfortable,makingitespeciallyimportantforcustomerstoplan now,DelmarvaPowerrepresentatives noted,encouragingcustomerstoconsidersomeenergy-savingactions:
•Turnitoff—Turnoffallunnecessarylightinganddevices.
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•Keepshades,blindsandcurtains closed—Inthesummer,considerclosingwindowcoveringstoreduceheat gain.Letnaturallightinbyopening windowcoveringsthataren’texposedto directsunlight.
•Useceilingfanstocirculateair— Ceilingfansarethemosteffective typeofcirculatingfan.Theyhelpimprovecomfortyear-roundbyeffectivelycirculatingairthroughouta room.Insummer,runceilingfans counterclockwisetocreateacooling breeze.
•ServiceyourAC—Makesureto replaceorcleantheairfiltersforyour coolingsystematleastonceamonth (orasoftenasrecommendedbythe manufacturer)andhaveyoursystem servicedregularly.Itcanloweryourair conditioner’senergyconsumptionby
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AuthorJackBartleyrecentlyreleased hisnewbook,‘TheSeekers,’andwillbe onhandtosigncopiesatBethanyBeach BooksonJuly6,from6:30to8p.m.
ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
It’sadystopianfuturewovenwith HawaiianmythologyandPolynesian wayfinding—atropicalypse,ifyouwill. TheprotagonistsofJackBartley’snovel “HiloDome”haveescapeddangerand nowreturnforthe2026seafaringsequel, “TheSeekers.”
Earthquakesandvolcaniceruptions threatensurvivorsoftheGreatWar.So, afterleavingthesurvivalistHiloDome ofBook1,NathanandKaylileadacrew aboardanancient-styleseagoingHawaiianvessel.GuidedbytraditionalPacific navigation,theyseekrefugewhileencounteringotherislandsandsurvivors.
Inreallife,Hilo(“HEE-loh”)isone ofthelargestcitiesinHawaii.Inthe “HiloDome”novel,it’sacity-sizedartificialdome,wheresurvivorshoardresourcesafteranuclearcatastrophe.In Book2,thesurvivorshaveleftHiloand sailaroundtheBigIslandandtoward Maui.
“Thisoneismoreofanadventure story,”Bartleysaid.“Ouradventurers,
whoarelookingforanew placetosettle, findallkindsofpeople.”
“Ithink[readers]willenjoyeachencounter.They’resailingfromplaceto place,andeachencounterisdifferentin someway,”fromunexpectedvillagesto overgrownandferalranches.Sometimes theprotagonistsescape,andothertimes, thingsdon’tgowell.
BasedinOceanView,Bartleyhas livedandtaughtinHawaii,soheapproachestheculturewithrespect,immersingreadersinthetropicalworld. BothHiloDomebookswereawardeda 5-StarmedalfromReaders’Favorite. Book3,“TheWorldAwakens,”is plannedforreleaseinthesummerof 2027.
Wherethefirstbookexploreda dystopianfutureoflivinginasurvival dome,thesecondnoveldigsintocultural reclamation.
“Thetruetensioncomesnotjustfrom navigatingaruinedworldbutfromthe painstakingeffortofrelearninglostancestralskills,”accordingtoHistriaBooks. “Thebookaskswhathappenswhena communitymustresurrectancienttraditionstosaveitsfuture,[notjusta]lonewolfsurvivaltrope.
Theseriesisconsideredyoungadult (YA)fiction,soit’smoreaccessiblefor
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5-15percent.
•Chooseenergy-efficientproducts —Whenbuyingnewcoolingequipment,selectenergy-efficientproducts. LookfortheEnergyStarlabelwhen purchasingnewproducts.
•Weatherizeyourhome—Reducingtheamountofairthatleaksinand outofyourhomeisacost-effective waytoreducecoolingcostsandincreasecomfort.
•Useapplianceswisely—Runappliancesthatproduceheat(like clothesdryers,ovens,anddishwashers)atnightwhenitiscooler.
•Securewindows—Besuretosecurelyshutandlockwindowswhen turningonthecentralairconditioner. Windowswillonlymakeaproperseal whenthewindowsarelocked.
CustomerscanmonitortheirenergyusageintheirMyAccounton DelmarvaPower’swebsiteorinthe company’smobileapp.
Morewaystosave DelmarvaPower’sHomeEnergy CounselingandCheck-UpProgram offerscustomersanassessmentof theirhome’senergyuse.Anenergy analystwillperformawalk-through, provideareportwithrecommendations,andmayalsoinstallenergy-savingproductsatnocost.
Formoreinformationaboutsummerenergyefficiencytipsandprograms,visit delmarva.com/SummerReadiness.
Energyassistance Forcustomersfacingfinancial hardship,DelmarvaPowerencouraged anyonewhomaybestrugglingtopay theirbilltoreachoutasearlyaspossible.Arangeofenergyassistanceprograms,flexiblepaymentarrangements andusagetoolsareavailabletohelp eligiblecustomersmanagetheirenergycosts,including:
•DirectAssistanceforeligibleincome-qualifiedcustomersforbillassistance,paymentarrangements, grantsorenergyefficiencysupport, includingDelmarvaPower’srecently expandedCustomerReliefFundand programs,suchasLIHEAP,tohelp coverenergycosts.
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moreages,and“Thestorylineiscaptivatingenoughforadults,”Bartleyhassaid. Fansofthe“TheHungerGames”may appreciateBook1forthedystopiansurvivalism,whilefansof“Moana”willmay appreciateBook2forthesailingadventureonaclassicvessel.
“Itisoneoftheraregemsthattake placeonthewater,whereexplorersmust navigateunchartedterritorytosurvive.It willappealtoanyonewhoenjoysanadventurefullofsuspense,thrillsandthe aweofdiscovery,”reviewedBryonePetersforReaders’Favorite,callingthe novela“brilliant,nail-bitingadventure.”
Whilewritingastoryset250yearsin thefuture,Bartleysaidhetriedtoberealisticaboutwhatitems,foodsortechnologieswouldsurviveorberevived.
“Whenyou’rewritingfiction,youcan
getawaywithstuff,butyouwantto makeitplausible,”hesaid.“Iwastalking topeopleinHawaiiaboutthescienceof things…therelicsofthingsthat[could be]stillaroundafter250years.”
Theresearchrelatestoreal-lifehorror thatHawaiiexperiencedwhena2023 firesweptthroughLahaina,causing deathandcommunityinjury.Bartleywas writingascenethattakesplacethere,so heneededtoconsiderthatchapterfrom asignificantplaceofrespect.Lifedoes findaway,though,andthetown’ssymbol—amassivebanyantree—has beguntogrowback,soBartleywashonoredtoreferencethathistoryinthe novel.
Afanofsciencefiction,Bartleyhasan activeimagination,fromadventurestoriestoagoofyalienabductionstoryhe’s beenbrainstorming.
“Whenyouretire,youhavetimeto thinkaboutthings,”hequipped.
Bartley’shadquitealife.He’saU.S.
Navyveteran,retiredUniversityof Delawareecologyprofessor,Celticband musician,eco-volunteerandauthor.His extensivetimespentinHawaii,both duringhismilitaryserviceandwhile leadingacademicecologyexpeditions, heavilyinfluenceshiswriting.
Bartleykickedoffhis2026booktour inhisbelovedHilo,andsoon,he’llbe signingbooksathishometownbookshops:
•July6,6:30-8p.m.,atBethany BeachBooks;
•July7,10a.m.tonoon,attheRehobothBeachFarmers’Market;and •July12,1:30-3:30p.m.,at BrowseaboutBooksinRehobothBeach. Booksareavailableattheevents,at localbookstoresandthroughonlineretailersincludingBarnes&Nobleand Amazon.ThenovelispublishedbyHistriaYA,animprintofHistriaBooks,and distributedbySimon&Schuster.Learn moreatjack-bartley.com.
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ThecoverofBartley’snewbook,‘The Seekers.’
LordBaltimoreWomen’sClubawardsscholarships,leadershipopportunities TheLordBaltimoreWomen’s Clubisavolunteer,nonprofitservice organizationdedicatedtosupporting andenrichingthecommunity throughavarietyoffundraisinginitiativesandcharitableprograms,and recently,theclubawardedfour $2,500scholarshipstostudentsfrom IndianRiverHighSchool.
Thisyear’sscholarshiprecipients are:
•LoganProsachik; •AlisonSwartz; •AnyaTinelli;and •LoganTruitt.
Inadditiontothescholarships, twostudentswereselectedtoparticipateintheHughO’BrianYouth Leadership(HOBY)Program.The HOBYconferenceprovideshigh schoolstudentswithleadership training,service-learningopportunitiesandculturalexperiencesdesignedtoinspireanddevelopfuture leaders.
Thisyear’sHOBYrecipientsare: •MadisonFuhrmann;and •ShayneVanZee.
“TheLordBaltimoreWomen’s Clubisproudtosupporttheseexceptionalstudentsastheypursue theireducationalandleadership goals,”representativessaid.
LBWCmemberspresentscholarships.Pictured,fromleft,areJanisLong(LBWC),AlisonSwartz,LoganTruitt,AnyaTinelli,Logan ProsachikandMaryWhitecavage(LBWC).LBWCmemberscongratulateHOBYparticipants.Pictured,fromleft,are:JanisLong (LBWC),ShayneVanZee,MadisonFuhrmannandMaryWhitecavage(LBWC).
Bethany Beach Landowners Association holds annual meeting On June 18, the Bethany Beach Landowners Association (BBLA) held its first in-person annual meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic closure period, when the meetings went to a virtual format.
“Given BBLA’s 57 years of continuous service to the property owners in the Town of Bethany Beach, a room full of enthusiastic members voiced their approval for resuming in-person meetings,” representatives explained.
Meeting highlights included:
•Reports from the BBLA president and executive director (available at
www.bbla.us), which included the group’s accomplishments since the last meeting, including launching a new website; implementation of an AARP microgrant on disaster preparedness; the walkability study results; and issuing the 2026 BBLA white paper “When Farmland Becomes Developments: A Look at Sussex County Since 2000”; communication efforts through monthly publication of the BBLA Beach News; and advocacy efforts based on membership input utilizing strategic methods.
•Election of board members for two-year terms, including Lee Bunting,
Jenn Carter, Michael Fazzari, Chris Lorence, Ellie Schaefer-Salins, Kathy Shorter and Chip Smith. Lucille Kurtz, Art Diver and Carlos Gonzalez remain on the board and have terms that expire in 2027.
•Election of officers. Chris Lorence continues as president; Susan Fried continues as treasurer; and Michael Fazzari was elected as vice president for a twoyear term. Fazzari said, “I am happy to join BBLA’s leadership because it’s an enjoyable group which provides the membership with great information about our town and regional area.”
•Guest speaker — Following the business meeting portion, members viewed segments of the WRDE 2026 documentary “The Price of Paradise” and welcomed WRDE Chief Meteorologist at Coast TV Paul Williams, who explained the coastal weather patterns and the Super El Niño effect and climate change within the perspective of Sussex development projects.
The BBLA is a volunteer-led nonprofit association representing property owners in Bethany Beach for more than 55 years. For more information or to join the BBLA, visit www.bbla.us.
Gov.MattMeyerthisweekurgedthe DelawarePublicServiceCommission (PSC)tokeepDelmarvaPower’sdistributionratesattheircurrentlevelwhile thecommissionreviewstheutility’slatestrequestforarateincrease.
Inalettersenttothecommission, Meyeraskedregulatorstousetheirauthorityunder26Del.C.§310topreventaninterimrateincreasefromtaking effectJuly9,arguingthereisahighlikelihoodthetemporaryratewouldexceed whatthecommissionultimatelydeterminestobejustandreasonable.
“Fortoolong,Delawarefamilieshave beenaskedtoabsorbonerateincrease afteranotherwhileutilitiescontinueto rakeinrecordprofits,”saidMeyer. “Temporarilysuspendinganotherrate hikerequestfroma$48billionmonopolyismoreinthepublicinterestthan shiftingthecoststohardworkingfamiliesthataredecidingbetweenpaying theirutilitybills,theirrent,orbuying groceriesthissummer.ThePublicServiceCommissionexiststoprotectthe publicinterest,andnowisthetimeto useeverytoolavailabletomakesure Delawareansaren’tpayingmorethan they should.”
ThegovernorsaidDelmarvaPower’s repeatedrateincreaserequestshavecontributedtoanaffordabilitycrisisfor Delawarefamilies,seniorsandsmall businesses.Henotedthatacrosstheutil-
ity’ssevenmostrecentbaseratecases, thecommissionultimatelyapprovedless thanwhatDelmarvarequested. Meyeralsocitedconcernsraisedduringthisyear’slegislativesessionabout theutility’sresourceplanningandarguedthatthecurrentcaseisthefirstto bereviewedunderDelaware’sprudence standard,ratherthanthemoredeferentialbusinessjudgmentstandard.
Theletternotesthatlow-andmoderate-incomehouseholdsalreadyspend upto10percentoftheirincomeonenergycosts.MeyeralsonotedthatDelmarvatransferredmorethan$200 millioninprofitstoitsparentcompany, Exelon,lastyearwhileprojectingannual earningsgrowthof5to7percent through2029.
Thegovernoraskedthecommission topausetheinterimrateincrease,protectcustomersfrompayingratesthat maylaterbereducedandrequireDelmarvatodemonstratethatitsrequested costswereprudentlyincurred.
Meyeralsorequestedthattheletter, alongwithconstituentcomplaintsreceivedbytheGovernor’sOfficeregardingrisingelectricitycostsand supportingnewscoveragedocumenting Delaware’senergyaffordabilitychallenges,beenteredintotheofficialrecord ofthecommission’spendingproceedings.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
WhenprolificauthorElizaKnight comestoBethanyBeachBookson Sunday,July12,itwon’tjustbetosign hernameinsideher98thbook,“Lostin theSummerof’69,”buttoalsoengage guests,talktothemandhearwhatthey liketoread.
“Ireallyenjoydoingthat,”Knight, 45andaresidentofLakewoodRanch, Fla.,toldtheCoastalPointduringarecentconversationaboutthenewbook andtheupcomingevent,whichisfree andopentothepublic,setfor6:30to8 p.m.
“LostintheSummerof’69”explores therelationshipbetweenthreegenerations—agrandmother,herdaughter andgranddaughter—after69-year-old Eleanor,aformermusicianwhogave uphercareertoraiseherfamilyand whowasrecentlydiagnosedwithearly signsofdementia,setsoffonaroad trip.Herplanistoseeconcertsand planacoupleopen-micnights,butshe doesn’ttellanybodyshe’sgoing.
Her40-year-old,soon-to-be-emptynesterdaughterarrivesatEleanor’s housetopickherupforabirthday dinner,discoverssheisgoneandthehome isindisarray,andcommissionsher18year-olddaughter,Nora,whowillsoon leavetostudyatYale,tojoinherasthey takeatriptolookforher.
TheydiscoverEleanorisheadedtoa rockconcertinCalifornia,“Sotheyset outonatriptofindGrandma,andthey bondalongtheway,”Knightsaid.
“Theirrelationshiphadbecome strained,withNorabeingateenager andhermotherbeingupsetabout beinganempty-nester.Alongthetrip, theyreadbookstogether,andendup havingafunexperienceandgettingto knoweachothermore.It’saheartwarmingstory,alittlebitfunny,with someheaviertopicswithEleanor’sdiagnosis.TheydofindEleanor,andthey allbond,”Knightsaid.
Theauthorconceivedtheideafrom herownexperienceswithchildrenleavinghome.
“Thereisalotofreinvention.Ireinventedmyselfacoupletimes.Ijustgot mymaster’sdegreeincreativewriting.I wantedtobeabletoteachatthecollegelevel,”shesaid.
Afull-timeauthorsince2012, Knightteachesotherwritersandinterviewsthemforapodcastshehosts, “History,Books&Wine.”
“Ihavealwayshadaninterestin writing.Iwrotealotasachild.Iwrote myfirstshortstorywhenIwasinthird grade.Itwasaboutanalien,anditgot published,”theMarylandnativesaid. ShegraduatedfromtheUniversityof Marylandandearnedhermaster’sdegreefrom DrexelUniversityin Philadelphia.
Whenshesignsbooks,shechooses variousinscriptions.For“Lostinthe
AuthorElizaKnightissettosigncopiesofher98thbook,‘LostintheSummerof’69’atBethanyBeachBooksonSunday,July 12,from6:30to8p.m.
Summerof’69,”shewrites,“Peace,love andmusic.”
Lastyear,whenshewassigningher 2025book“ConfessionsofaGrammar Queen:ANovel,”aboutacopyeditor whofightssexisminthepublishingindustry,shewroteinsideeachbook, “WithadmirationforOxfordcommas.”
“Withpublishers,it’sOxfordcommasalltheway,”shesaid,addingthat theironyis,sheoriginallystudiedjournalismandjournalistsdonotuseOxfordcommas—commasbeforethe word“and”whenlistingaseries.
“Idecidednottobeajournalist. Shortsentences—thatwasmybiggest problem.WhenIwastakingclasses andtheprofessorwassayingtomakeit brief,IendedupgettingaC.Theprofessorsaid,‘I’mnotsosurejournalism isforyou,’”Knightrecalled,laughing.
Asmuchasshehaswrittenoverthe years—herfirstbook,“Eve’sDestruction,”waspublishedinJanuary2010— therearetimesitisdifficult,said
Knight,whogrewupvacationingin OceanCity,Md.,andwho,withher husband,Hoff,hasthreedaughters, Ashleigh,DanielleandAlexis,who rangefrom16to25.
“IfI’mondeadline,it’sveryexcruciating.IfIhavealimitednumberof daysorhoursbeforesomethinghasto behandedin.Youhavenochoiceabout whetherornotyouwanttowrite.Ifit’s due,youhavetositdownandwrite, andsometimesitfeelslikepullingteeth togetthewordsout.Itrytowriteaset numberofwordseverydayifI’munder contract,especially.Idoitintheearly morning.IfIwaitlonger,itgetstrickier.
“Alotofotherthingsgowithit, too,”sheexplained.“Ihavetodoalot ofpromotionforthebooksthatare comingout.Also,Ihavethepodcast onceaweek,interviewingandputting outthepodcast,doingthatwhilewritingadraftandeditingandtryingtoget revisionsdone.NowI’monatwomonth-longbooktour,anditisintense
anddrainingaswell,”shesaid.
ThetourincludesstopsinOrlando, VeroBeach,TallahasseeandJacksonville,Fla.Whenshecomesto BethanyBeach,Knightwillalsovisit ColumbiaandWestminster,Md.,then headtoMassachusetts,Ohio,Chicago andIndiana,aswellasCanada,all throughNovember.
Whensheisn’twriting,Knightenjoysreading.HerfavoritebookisCharlotteBronte’sclassic“JaneEyre.”
Currently,sheiswritingthewomen’s fiction novel“UnderaGrecianSun,” setinthelate1980sorearly1990s, aboutawomanwhojustturned40.
“HerlifeintheUnitedStatesimploded,andsheisgiventheopportunitytotraveltoGreecetoaccepther inheritance.Hermotherdiedandleft heravillaanddogonanislandin Greece,andshegoesthere.Whileshe’s there,sherestartsherlifeandlearns abouthermotherandwhathappened thatleftheranorphan,”Knightsaid. “It’sgoingtobeinteresting.”
ReadAloudDelawarehonorsvolunteerreaders ReadAloudDelaware said“Thankyou”tonearly 100volunteersatitsannual VolunteerRecognition Luncheonheldatthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary onJune10.
Volunteersinthe statewidechildren’sliteracy programreadone-on-oneto childreninchildcarecenters, preschoolsandelementary schools.TheywerewelcomedbyReadAloud DelawareExecutiveDirector JamesSpadolaandSussex CountyDirectorStacyPenaranda.
Spadolasharedstatistics showingthatvolunteershad conducted77,551reading sessionsstatewide.
Thesessionsrepresented 12,674volunteerhours.SussexCountyvolunteers specifically,accordingto Spadola,accountedfor50 percentofthesessionsand hoursdonated.
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Localchildren’sbooksauthorspresentedapaneldiscussionabouttheirbooksandwritingprocesses atReadAloudDelaware’sannualVolunteerRecognitionLuncheononJune10.Pictured,fromleft,are: EdHaggerty,ChrisTomalin,SamCrestaandCindyDeakyne.
Attheevent,Penaranda introducedfourchildren’sbooksauthors,whoparticipatedinapanel discussionabouttheirstoriesand theirwritingprocessesandanswered
questionsfromtheaudience. EdHaggerty—whoisalsoa ReadAloudDelawarevolunteer—is theauthorof“Beeper,”thestoryofa
grackleadoptedbyarobin.“Lilyand Hank” byCindyDeakynetellsthe truestoryofanunlikelyfriendship betweenaLabradorretrieveranda blueheron.
LocalgolfproSamCresta authored“ThePondatMulliganville,”detailingan amazingunderwaterworld offun,friendshipandimagination,andReadAloud DelawarevolunteerandauthorChrisTomalin’slatest bookis“MollytheMimickingMockingbird,”ataleof onebirdlearningtofindher ownvoice.
Penarandapresentedthe RoxanneNelsonMemorial AwardtoJimMiller.The awardispresentedtoavolunteerwhohasgivenexemplaryservicetoReadAloud Delaware.Millerhasbeena volunteerfortwoyearsand hasbeeninvolvedinSussex Countyfundraisingefforts. HealsoservesontheBoard ofDirectors.
SusanPotterand MoniqueBamforth,co-team leadersatLoveCreekElementarySchool,werepresentedtheUnshakableSpirit award.
FormoreinformationonRead AloudDelawareortodonateorvolunteer,visitreadalouddelaware.org.
Grammy-nominatedquintetGov’t Mule—ledbyGrammyAward-winningvocalist,songwriter,guitarlegend, andproducerWarrenHaynes—willbe comingtotheareaonTuesday,July28, attheFreemanArtsPavilion,ontheir KickingInYourStallTour.Ticketsand VIPpackagesareonsalenow.
Gov’tMulereleasedtheir12thstudioalbum,“Peace…LikeARiver”(FantasyRecords),in2023.Theacclaimed rockcollection—hailedas“perfection,” “captivating,”“riveting”andamongthe band’sbest—ishighlightedbythesingles“DreamingOutLoud”featuring IvanNevilleandRuthieFoster,“Same AsItEverWas”and“MadeMyPeace,” aswellasadditionalguestappearances fromBillyF.Gibbons,BillyBob ThorntonandCelisse.
Sincereleasing“Peace...LikeA River,”Haynesissuedhisfourthsolo albumandfirstsoloreleaseinnearlya decade,“MillionVoicesWhisper,”in 2024andfollowedthatupwithits stripped-downcompanyalbum,“The W hisperSessions,”in2025.Bothalbums,availableviaFantasyRecords, wereproducedbyHaynesandfeature hislongtimeAllmanBrothersBand bandmateDerekTrucksonmultiple tracks.
“MillionVoicesWhisper”isacollectionofsoulfulblues-rock.Ontheoppositeendofthespectrum,“TheWhisper Sessions”isanintimatecompilation thataimstopeelbackthelayerstospotlightHaynes’soulfulvoice,masterful guitarwork,andtheheartfeltstorytellingatthecoreofhismusic.
Earlierthisyear,Haynesalsoreleasedanexpanded,re-mixedandremasteredversionofhis1993debutsolo studioalbum,“TalesofOrdinaryMadness,”viaMegaforceRecords.Nextup, hewillbereleasinghis“Dreams& Songs”symphonicalbum,recordedlive inAsheville,N.C.,in2019,andthen,in thefall,Gov’tMuleisteamingupwith reggaeiconZiggyMarleyforacoheadliningoutingdubbedthe“DreamingTheSameDreamTour,”named af terthesong“DreamingtheSame Dream,”whichHaynesandMarleycowrotein2012.
FormoreinformationonGov’t Mule,visitwww.mule.net.
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Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB
@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. Old-TimeMusicConcert— Thisfree concertbyfather-sonduo,KenandBrad Kolodner,willentertainyouwhileteachingyouabouttheoriginandevolutions of“old-time”stringbandmusic,at SouthCoa stalLibraryat4:30p.m.Free, noregistrationneeded.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518.
July3 BookClub:TheTeaGirlofHummingbird Lane— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sAdult BookGroupmeetsonthefirstFridayof themonthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussionaboutafiction,nonfictionor classictitle.Thismonthwearereading TheTeaGirlofHummingbirdLanebyLisa See.Copiesoftheboo kareavailableat theFrankfordPublicLibrary Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m. Thisisfreewithadmission.
July4 IndependenceDayParade— Incelebra-
tionoftheUnitedStates’semiquincentennial,FenwickIslandwillhostanIndependenceDayFamil yParadeat9a.m. Prizesforthemostpatrioticattirewillbe awarded,socomedressedtoimpress!In addition,TheStationrestauranthasofferedtohostapost-paradecelebration ontheirpatio,offeringcomplimentary coffee,pastriesandlemonadeforparade participants.
WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m. Thisisfreewithadmission.
July6 ButterflyHouseCraft— Protectpollinatorsbyassemblingandpaintingabutterflyhouseyoucanhanginyouryardat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,for ages8–12(Agesfirm!).Allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 HealthyLivingforYourBrain&Body— TheDEValleyAlzheimer’sAssociationwill provideafree,45- minutepresentationon healthylivingatSouthCoastalLibraryat 2:30p.m.Learnaboutthelatestresearch andgetinsightsintohowtomake lifestylechoicesthatmayhelpyoukeep yourbrainandbodyhealthyasyouage. Free,forages18-plus.Registrationis appreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 TeenArtShowEntri esAreDue— The SouthCoastalLibraryinvitesteensage 12–18tosubmittheiroriginal2D&3D artwork!Entries(Art&CompletedEntry Forms)areduebefore6p.m.onMon. July6,2026.Entrieswillbedividedinto divisionsbasedonartistage(asof 7/6/26)andjudgedbylocalprofessional artists,withprizesforthetopthreeentriesineachagedivision.1stPrizeisa $75GiftCardtoMichaelsCraftStore! Prizeswillbeawarded@6pmonWed. July22nd,andentrieswillbedispl ayed inthelibraryJuly10-Aug.8,2026.The Guidelines&EntryFormareavailablein thelibrary’s TeenRoom,aswellasonline.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
MondayMeanderGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensisofferinga MondayMeanderGuidedTourfrom6:30 to7:15p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelli ng,songs,andcraftsatParsons Farm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitisraining,thenitwillbe heldinsidetheFarmFreshCafe.Open toallages,noregistrationsrequired. Anycancellationswillbepostedonthe FrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook
ContinuingEvents Clubs/Organizations MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost 24.AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmen whohaveservedintheCorps,andlivein SussexCounty,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formoreinformation, call(571)332-8263.
IntheG enes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheirfamilytree.TheLewes HistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswill beavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.org or historiclewes.org.
VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom 1to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome. Formoreinformation,call/text/leavea messageat(240)315-4361.
Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripple
CreekCountryClubat10a.m.TheorganizationhasexpandedthroughoutS ussex County,andhasbeenservingthecommunitysinceitsfoundingin1925.TheClub isanon-profitorganization,formedin friendshipanddedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposesandtheeducationofits members.Formoreinformation,orifyou areinterestedinattending,sendanemail topatishelen@msn.com.
LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBear TrapDunes.Thisisaserviceorganization t hatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.Formoreinformation,visit themonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301)543-0329.
RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.
LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’s Club(LBWC)iscelebratingits 90thanniversaryofservicetoSussexCounty. LBWCisanon-profitorganizationwhich meetsthethirdMondayofeverymonth (SeptemberthroughJune)at11a.m.at CrippleCreekGolf&CountryClubnear Dagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocal community,LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools,scholarships forhighschoolstudents,veteran’spro-
gramsandothercharitableorganizations. Italsoprovidessocialopportunitiestofosterfriendshi p,camaraderieandindividual enrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.
BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInland BaysGardenCenter.
WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevelscanpracticecreativewriti ngina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree.Formoreinformation,email LynnMasseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com. LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion AuxiliaryUnit24meetsthefirstTuesday ofeachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouarea memberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend.MeetingsareheldattheAmerican LegionPost24inDagsboro.
Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommun itiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver. WCIRraisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocalcharities,educationprojects, veterans,women’sempowermentandthe environment.Italsoprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderieamongstitsmembers.Tolearn
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more,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.
SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’s meetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.
IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirth ordescent,considerjoiningTheAncient OrderoftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt. EdmondsHallinRehobothBeachat6p.m. Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,call ortext(516)770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.
PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2to4p.m.Formoreinfor-
mation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.
LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarva Leathernecks, atax-exemptfoundation, meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth at5:30p.m.attheResidenceInnat300 SeabayLaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’t havetobeaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmission ofservicetoveteransandworthycharities ontheeasternshoresofMaryland, DelawareandVirginia.
CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthfromSeptemberthroughMay.The clubmeetsattheSelbyvilleHistoricalSocietylocatedat11S.MainSt.,inSelbyville.Meetingsbeginat1p.m.,with socialtimefrom12:30to1p.m.Formore information,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremail selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
Drop-Ins WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by
meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport t hemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimeit’sopentowork onjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor. Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.
BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.
TeleserviceNavigators— TheGe orgetownPublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigatorseveryMondayfrom10a.m.to3 p.m.andeveryTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.Gethelpwithvirtualresources,such astelehealthappointments,appointments withlawyersandsocialserviceappointmentsusingthenewTelehealthKiosk.A Navigatorwillbeatthelibrarytohelpset upvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthe libraryat123WPi neSt.,Georgetown.
LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca
TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhosts LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca everyWednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenosayudarlea:completarsuspapeles, interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovarsusdocumentos,crearuna vidamajor,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdays of everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloud toafurry,friendlytherapycompanionto helpinspirealoveofreading.Offeredby PawsforPeople.Readersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth, theyofferadifferentactivityforelementary-school-agedchildren.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdiffer entbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from 2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeach ChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome. Formoreinformation,callBonnieat5379440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligibleforthewinner-take-allprize.Theeve nt isformembersandguestsonly.Youmust be18-plustoattendorplay.Post24 kitchenalsoservesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c)charities,withan emphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Opentomembers andguests.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNight everyFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m. Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Opento membersandguests.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturdayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaoke willperformfrom7to11p.m.Opento membersandguests.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunch everyTuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m. Theyserveachoiceofhomemadesoups, freshsandwichesandhomemade desserts.Carry-outisalsoavailable.
ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednes days,Fridaysand Saturdays,weatherpermitting,from10 a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavealargeselection ofgifts,holidayitems,clothing,household wares,toys,books,jewelryandmoreto benefitthechurch’sprojects.Donationsof itemsareacceptedeachdaytheyare open.TheThriftShopislocatedat111 HazzardStreetinDagsboro.Allproceeds benefitBethelMethodistChurchofDagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.
CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 i shostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andBingostartsat6:30p.m.Food isavailablefromthekitchenbeforeBingo
Goodfood,strongcommunityanda sharedmissiontosupportfuturechefsdefinedabusyspringfortheChefJoey SchillingMemorialFoundationasithonored Schilling’spassionforcookingandteaching.
Schillingwasachefwhoworkedinseveral localrestaurants—mostrecentlySignatures atBayside—beforepassingawayatage30 fromcomplicationsofabonemarrowtransplant.Morethananything,hewasknownfor howmuchheenjoyedsharinghiscraftwith others.Inhismemory,thefoundationwas createdtosupportaspiringchefsthrough scholarshipsandcommunitypartnerships.
ThespringseasonbeganwiththeCelebrationofGivingatDelawareTechnical CommunityCollegeinDoveronMarch18. Thefoundationawardeda$3,750scholarship toDaniellaRobles,whoplanstocontinueher culinarystudiesincludinganupcoming study-abroadexperienceinParistofocuson Frenchcookingtechniquesandtraditions.
“HerpassionreflectsJoey’sownspirit, andthecelebrationwassharedwithpride alongsidetheDelTechcommunity,”representativessaid.
NextcameChefJoey’s3rdAnnualSlider Cook-OffatSignaturesatBayside,where morethan200guestsfilledtheroomto sampleandvoteonslidersfromfivecompetingteams:SignaturesatBayside,Peninsula, DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege, FoodBankofDelawareand38Degrees Bayside.Guestsalsobrowsed25silentauctionitemswhileDJWaxkepttheenergy highallnight,donatinghistime.
Theeventraisedmorethan$18,000for thefoundation,fueledbystrongcommunity support,organizersnoted.SignaturesatBaysideearnedtophonorswithitsHotHoney ChickenSlider,securingbraggingrights untilnextyear’scook-off.
TheseasonconcludedattheFoodBank ofDelaware’sculinaryprogramgraduation, wherethefoundationpresenteda$10,000 checkinrecognitionofgraduateCletis SimmsJr.
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TheChefJoeySchillingMemorialFoundationdonated$10,000totheFoodBankofDelawareinrecognitionoftheFoodBankof Delaware’sculinaryprogramgraduateCletisSimmsJr.
milestoneinhisjourney,andhesharedhis intentiontocarryforwardthefoundation’s missioninhonorofJoey’slegacy,”organizers said.
“Thefoundationboardextendsheartfelt
thankstoeveryonewhoattended,donated, volunteeredandsupportedus.EachgatheringwasareminderthatJoey’spassionfor food,mentorshipandcommunitycontinues torippleoutward,bringingpeopletogether
andopeningdoorsforfuturechefs.” Formoreinformationregardingthe foundationortomakeadonation,goto ChefJoeySchillingMemorialFoundation.org.
startsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call(443)605-5028.
All-You-Can-EatBreakfast— VFWPost 7234inOceanViewishostingitspopular all-you-can-eatbreakfasteverySunday from8a.m.tonoon.Thecostis$15for adults,andhalfpriceforchildrenunder 12.Thisisopentothepublic,andthere arealsodrinkspecialsonbloodyMarys andmimosas.
FeedMySheep— TheFeedMySheepCafé isopenonTuesdaysfrom11:30a.m.to1 p.m.intheHopeCenteratMarinersGlo bal MethodistChurch.Lovedonationsareappreciated.
Politics DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRD meetsthethirdThursdayofeverymonth atPizzaKingRestaurantinMillsboroat6 p.m.ThisisopentoanyDemocrats.For moreinformation,callTomBrettat(443) 257-2061.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.This isasocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescama raderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.
DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemoc raticCommitteemeets thefirstTuesdayofeverymonthat5p.m. Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.
SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly
at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescan befoun datsussex.gop
DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonth.Socialhours beginat5p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat 6p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitrd4deldems.org.
RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth onthesecondfloorofNicola’sPizzain Lewes.Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m .for dinner,andthemeetingstartsat5:30 p.m.Thecostis$40.RSVPbythe15thof eachmonthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganizationeducates,informsandcreatesfellowshipwithlike-mindedpeople.Formore information,visitscrwc.netoremailthem atinfo@scrwc.net.
RepublicansMeet— The41stDistrictRepublicansmeetthethirdMondayofthe monthattheMillsboropolicestationat 6:30p.m.Thesemeetingsareopentoall Republicans.
Fitness/Health/Dance TuningUptheTemple— Mariners BethelGMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter. Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch03@gmail.comfor moredetailsontheseclasses.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat4:30p.m.on WednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Yogai salsoofferedon Saturdayat9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infeeforyogais$10. Classesareopentothecommunityand allarewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassinthe HopeCentergymeveryMonday,WednesdayandFridayat10a.m.Thereisan$8
Events PM)
Mingo July 17: Match Game Food Orders:
Steamed Crabs ($55/Doz.), Fried Chicken/Grilled Fish (5-7 PM)/Darts at 6PM
Family Night/Chef’s Choice Line Dancing: July 24th (1 PM) July 3: Independence Day Cookout w/ Lady Liberty & Uncle Sam Costume Contest Flip 5 (6-8 PM) & Tasty Menu Items (5-7
of Each Month (July
drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary, andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation, sendanemailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonth viaZoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSenior Centerishostingline-dancingclasseson Mondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat 10a.m.,andImp roversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.
Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.
ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisit isfree.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegroup onlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.
GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurch inDagsboroishostingfreeTai-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— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.
Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.
Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobe aloneagain.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetat OceanViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8p.m.
YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30 a.m.
BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhosts abilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.
Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian
RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers. SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.
LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndian River SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers. ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.on Tuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.
ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.
TOPSMeeting— TakeOffPoundsSensibly (TOPS)meetseveryTuesdayat9:15a.m.at OakOrchardCommunityChurch,32615Oak OrchardRd.Formoreinformation,call(610) 724-8657.
Hobby/Craft NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.o rg.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,canattend breakfastatthe FrankfordDineronThursdaysat8a.m. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartner-
shipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary. Formore informationandregistration, visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/1136 6626orcall(302)858-5518.
BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsitsWednesday MorningBookDiscussiononthefourth Wednesdayofeverymonthat10:15 a.m.Booksareavailableforpickupeach monthatthelibrary.
OpenArtforAdults— TheGeorgetown libraryishostingOpenArtforAdultson Thursdays,from1:30to3:30p.m.Bring yourcreativityandyourownartsuppl ies, whetheritisoilpastels,watercolor,clay, penandpaper—allmediumswelcome. Thisisanopenevent,andachanceto meetotherartists.Noexperienceisnecessary.Thelibrarywillnotbeableto providesupplies,sobringyourown.This isopentoadultsonly.
Music MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsare welcome.
Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelin esInternationalInc.
4TH OF JULY WEEKEND EVENTS July 2 - Amanda Rowe, If There Never Was A You, 10am Story Time
July 2 - Olivia Martel, How to Fly, 6:30pm
July 3 - Carol & Cori Burcham, Goodness Gracious Golly Gee I Forgot My Christmas Tree, 6:30pm
July 5 - J. Alison Cole, Talk of the Town, 6:30pm
FUTURE JULY EVENTS July 8 - Hannah McKinnon, The Wash Ashores, 6:30pm
July 16 - Rachel Beanland, The Half Life, 6:30pm
July 21 - Kelly Rimmer, The Story Keeper, 6:30pm
July 27 - Ethan Joella, The Top of the World, 6:30pm
July 30 - Kirstin Harmel, Meet Me in Paris*, 6:30pm
page.Formoreinformation,Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.for afunafternoonofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July7 Events ContinuedfrompageB10
holdsrehearsalseveryMondayevening from6to8p.m.intheOceanPines
CharlieandtheCoolTonesConcert— HoltsLandingStateParkwillhostconcertsonTuesdaynightsfrom6to8p.m. TheSummerConcertSeriescontinues withCharlieandtheCoolTonesperforming60s,70sand80sclassicrock.Bring achair,blanketandpicnicwhileyou enjoylisteningtotunesinanoutdoorsetting.Concertsarefreewithpaidparkadmission(vehicleentryfee).
iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad, iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusersof allskilllevelsarewelcometoattendthi s monthlysupportgroupatSouthCoastal Libraryat11a.m.Usersmeettodiscuss newfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attendinpersononly Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif
(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladieswholovetosing.Members comefromMarylandandDelaware.For moreinformation,callElissaat(410) 641-8050,findthemonsocialmediaor visitdelmarvachorus.org.
spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptofive jigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothershaveleft,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m .Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal, un-tapedcontainers.Swapendsat2:30 p.m.Wealsohavetwocommunityjigsaw puzzlessetupinthelibraryforyouto helpuscompletewheneverwe’reopen. Puzzlescanalsobeborrowedfromother librariesforyoutodoathome—just placeaholdthroughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalogHostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 h ttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.
Museums/Displays Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfree walk-intechnologyassistanceandtrainingforallskilllevels.Gethelpwith smartphones,tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internet safety,andmore.Personalizedsupport andaccesstoLearningExpressand NorthstarDigitalLiter acyCertificationare alsoavailable.Learnmoreatdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
July8
BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible
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listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.
Faith RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,in Selbyvill e.Theyareopentothepublic onWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,and everySaturday,from10a.m.to3p.m. OnSaturday,July4,thehoursare10 a.m.to1p.m.Theyarenotopentothe publiconthesecondWednesdayofthe month,asthatistheirmonthlymembers meeting.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudyWednesdaymorningsfrom 10a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation, andtoregister,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays fr om11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)5398725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree, andparkingisavailableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,visitonline attownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”
Nantico keIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis
CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.
BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.Theyareonsummerbreak,but willres umeAug.6.
WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com. MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.
StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach everyWednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registrationisadvised soyoucouldbecontactedifthereisa weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome.
FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisa musicandmovement-basedclassdesignedtohelpchildrenunderage6and theirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotional development,andisheldatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Getready tolearnhowtore cognize,expressand copewithemotionswhileengaginginfun movementactivities.Weliketohavefun withtheuseofsignlanguage,rhythm sticks,shakereggs,puppets,stories,instrumentsandsomuchmore!Noregistrationrequired,butanadultcaregiver mustaccompanychildren.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518
TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemori esoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts, atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.At each90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexploreaparticulartruecrimecase.This month,we'lldiscussthemurderofthe IdahoFour.Suggestedread(notrequired):TheIdahoFour:AnAmerican TragedybyJamesPattersonandVicky Ward.Free,forages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southco astal.lib.de.us302-8585518.
WednesdayWonders— JoinRootsFarm andForestSchoolofGeorgetownatthe FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.foran engaging,hands-onnatureexploration experiencedesignedespeciallyforyoung children.Activitiesinclude:AForestFloor SensoryBin,aSTEAMChallenge,Nature Mandalas,SensoryBags,NatureArt,and childrenwillbringhometheirown"Leaf People."Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find uson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInsta-
gram@frankfordlibrary
S MPSeniorMedicarePatrol— Protect yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraudwiththisclassatFrankfordPublic Libraryat11a.m.SeniorMedicarePatrols(SMPs)empowerandassist Medicarebeneficiaries,theirfamilies, andcaregiverstoprevent,detect,andreporthealthcarefraud,errors,andabuse. TolearnmoreinformationvisitSMP's website-https://smpresource.org/. MahJonggOp enPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahJongggroupplays Wednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay. Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Teens&TweensBookClub— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.in discussingAnneofGreenGablesby L.M.Montgomery.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Pickupyourbo okatthe libraryordownloaditonHoopla.Spots arelimited,soregistrationisencouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July9 CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwill choosearecipefromthesamecookbook andthenmakeandbringinthedishto sharewiththegroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtod iscusscooking,recipes(and howtoimprovethem,)aswellasthe bookitself.Thismonth,wewillbesharingfoodsfromAfricanabyLeratoUmahShaylorwhichisavailableforcheckout (whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookata copyinthelibrary Participantswillthen voteonwhichcookbooktousenext month,andareencouragedtobringtheir ownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers. Free,forages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredandavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib .de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany
Beach,DE19930
ButterflyBasics— DelawareBotanicGardenswillhostButterflyBasics:IntroductiontoButterfliesfrom10to11:30a.m. Thecostis$5formembers,and$20for non-members(includesGardenadmission).Foryouthunder16,thecostis$5 (Gardenadmissionisfree).
LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostLiveMeadowMusic withtheAcornWhiskeyB andfrom6to8 p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission. LaRedHealthCenter’sMobileHealth Unit— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarywill hostLaRedHealthCenter’s Mobile HealthUnitfrom10a.m.to3p.m.,providingcommunitymemberswithaccess tofreebasichealthscreenings.Available serviceswillincludeweight,height,and BMImeasurements;visualacuityscreenings;bloodglucoseandbloodpressure testing;andurinalysis.Learnmore https://www.laredhealthcenter.o rg/. Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfree
walk-intechnologyassistanceandtrainingforallskilllevels.Gethelpwith smartphones,tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internet safety,andmore.Personalizedsupport andaccesstoLearningExpressand NorthstarDigitalLiteracyCertificationare alsoavailable.Learn moreatdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
IlovetoRrrrrrread— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.asaSingingPirateandaMagicPaleontologistfindadinosaureggandhatchit!Teachingalive dinosaurhowtobeadinosaurisnosmall feat,andweneedyourhelp.Bringallof yourdinosaurknow-howasKrisandHolly tellthestoryofthedinosaursthrough song,magic,andinteractiveplay Childrenofallageswillenjoytheperformance;itisespeciallyrecomme ndedfor ages3–10.Pleaseregisteronourwebsiteatfrankford.lib.de.us.Formoreinformation,call302-732-9351orvisit frankford.lib.de.us.FollowusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInsta-
gram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July10 MacrameKeyChains— Joinlocalartist BethDeeelyatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.foramacrameclasswhere youwillmakeyourownfishkeychain usingmacrametechni ques.Allmaterials areprovidedandregistrationisrequired. Registrationopensat10:30a.m.onJuly 3atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYoga classes weoffer.Createenergy, buildstrength, andpromoteflexibilityandcirculation throughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationand stressreleasealsoincluded.Pleasebring ayogamatandfoamblocks.Registration opensat2p.m.onJuly3andisavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
W elcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m. Thisisfreewithadmission.
July10-20 View&Vote:TeenArtShow— Thepublic(allages)isinvitedtotheTeenRoom
atSouthCoastalLibrarytoviewthe2026 TeenArtShowduringlibraryopenhours July10-20.Pickupaballotandvotefor oneartworkfromeachagedivisionfor thePeople'sChoiceAwardribbon.Turn yourballotinattheMainDeskbefore6 p.m.onJuly20th.Art workisalsobeing judgedbylocalprofessionalartistsfor prizes.Allwinnerswillbeannouncedat6 p.m.onJuly22.Can'tmakeitinbefore July20?Noworries—artworkwillremainondisplayatthelibrarythrough Aug.8.Prizesaregenerouslyprovidedby theFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary (FOSCL.)HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518
July11 Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.foratwo-hour pop-upbooksale!Findgreatbooksfor greatprices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials &more!SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary Helpsupportyour locallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518
AnEveningofMusic— TempleBatYam ishostingsinger/songwriterandCantorial soloistAmberIkemanfor“Oy,Mama!” at 7p.m.IkemanispresentingclassicYiddishfolksongs,originalpiecesinEnglish andheartfeltstoriesaboutthewomenin herfamily—whomayremindyouof thoseyoulove,Jewishornot,according toorganizers.Thecostis$18formem-
bers,and$20forguests.TheQRcodeto purchaseticketscanbefoundontheir websiteattemplebatyam-oc.org. WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m. Thisisfreewithadm ission. Coffee,Tea&Travelin’Harmony— The DelmarvaChorusispresentingCoffee, Tea&HarmonyattheOceanPines(Md.) CommunityCenterat7p.m.Theyare requestinga$15donation,andthere willbefreecoffee,teaandhomemade desserts,beverages,doorprizes,a 50/50andraffles.Forinformationor tickets,callBarbat(814)421-3437or Elaineat(410)703-1262.
TeenDIYClayDiffusers— Unearthyour innerartistat11a.m.withFrankford PublicLibrary’sDIYair-dry claydiffuser craftintendedforteensandtweens! Hangitonyourrearviewmirror,inyour bathroom,orstrapittoyourbagand enjoytheessentialoilaroma!Allmaterialsareprovided.Spotsarelimited,so registrationisrequired.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July13 Ran’DShineMagicShow— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.attheEvans ParkCommunityCenterforafree,magical,all-agesperformancewithRan'D Shine!Enjoyanafternoonofmind-blowingillusions,comedy, audienceparticipa-
tion,andfamily-friendlyfunthatwill amazekidsandadultsalike.Location: EvansPark32517DukesDr.,Millville,DE 19967SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
LittleSproutsStorytime— Delaware BotanicGardensishostingLittleSprouts Storytimeforchildren3-6from10to 10:45a.m.Childmustbeaccompanied byanadult,anditisfreewithanadult admission.
GardenYoga— DelawareBotanicGardens ishostingGardenYog afrom5:30to6:30 p.m.Thecostis$10formembers,and $20fornon-members.Registeronlineat delawaregardens.org.
MondayMeanderGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensisofferinga MondayMeanderGuidedTourfrom6:30 to7:15p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.
DSAMHInformation— TheDivisionof
SubstanceAbuseandMentalHealth (DSAMH),partofDelaware’sDepartment ofHealthandSocialServices,oversees publiclyfundedservicesforadultswith mentalillness,su bstanceuse,andgamblingdisorders.DSAMHfocuseson treatment,prevention,recovery,and communitysupport.Representativeswill beatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10 a.m.toshareinformation,answerquestions,andprovideresourcesforindividualsandfamilies.Formoreinformation, pleasevisittheDSAMHwebsite: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/ StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsons F arm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitisraining,thenitwillbe heldinsidetheFarmFreshCafe.Open toallages,noregistrationsrequired. Anycancellationswillbepostedonthe FrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.Formoreinformation,Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram
@frankfordlibrary. HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m .for afunafternoonofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Adultcraft:WeaveaShaker-Style Basket— Learntoweaveyourown basket.Inthistwo-partintroductory workshopatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 1p.m.Wewilluseflatreedstocreatea Shaker-stylebasketwithasquarebottom.The"CapeCodBlueberryBasket" kiti ncludesacarvedandnotchedoak baskethandle.You’llpracticestartinga base,buildingupthewalls,andleaving withyourownfinished6"widex7"tall basket.Parttwooftheworkshopwillbe heldonJuly20at1p.m.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July13-16 VBSatSalemChurch— VacationBible SchoolregistrationisopenatSalem Church.ThethemeisIrish-based,with EmeraldCrossing.Dinnerisservedeach nightfrom5to5:30p.m.,andcampruns from5:30to8p.m.Registeronthe Facebookpageorsumc.comunder“Happenings.”
July14 OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,onlineconversationat7p.m.withNYTimes bestsellingauthorof25-plusnovels, KarinSlaughterastheSouthCoastalLibrarypeoplechatonlineaboutherNorth Fallsseries,consistingofWeAreAll GuiltyHere,inwhichtwoteenagegirls vanishinruralGeorgia,andh erupcoming sequel,TheSecretsWeHide.Can’tmake thelivesession?Visitourwebsitetoaccesstherecordinglaterandbrowse throughhundredsofotherrecordedauthortalks.Free,detailsandregistration (required)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
MarkLentzConcert— HoltsLanding StateParkw illhostconcertsonTuesday nightsfrom6to8p.m.TheSummerConcertSeriescontinueswithMarkLentz.He performs60s,70sand80sclassicrock. Bringachair,blanketandpicnicwhile youenjoylisteningtotunesinanoutdoor setting.Concertsarefreewithpaidpark admission(vehicleentryfee).
Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfree walk-intechno logyassistanceandtrainingforallskilllevels.Gethelpwith smartphones,tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internet safety, andmore.Personalizedsupport andaccesstoLearningExpressand NorthstarDigitalLiteracyCertificationare alsoavailable.Learnmoreatdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
TeleservicesSpecialist:Employment, healthandSocialSupport— The FrankfordPublicLibrarynowoffersaccesstoateleservicess pecialistfrom10 a.m.to3p.m.onafirstcome,first servedbasiswithnoappointmentrequired.Patronscangethelpwithemploymentservices,resumes,Delaware ASSISTapplications,housingandfood resources,computerassistance,financial coaching,andreferralstocommunity partners.Asecure,privatespaceisalso availableforvirtualappointments,includingtelehealthvisitsandjobinterviews, withuptodatetechnologytoensure comfortandconfiden tiality.Questions, p leasecallus:302-732-9351.We'reon FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusicandmovementclassfor childrenagedbirthto5years.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlineby visitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.PleasefindusonFace-
book@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July15 BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach everyWednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registrationisadvised soyoucouldbecontactedifthereisa weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome. HappyBookersBookClub— JoinRachel at2p.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’snext HappyBookers meeting!Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosen book.Booksselectedareworksoffiction fromvariousgenresandauthors.This monthwewillbereadingTheSurvivors byJaneHarper.Thismonth'sbookclub willbeheldattheBethany-Fenwick ChamberofCommerce:Dagsboro,33370 MainSt.Dagsboro,DE19939Carpooling isstronglyencouraged.ParkingisavailableonlocationaswellasatAGConcreteWorks.Pleaseusecautionwhen usingthecrosswalk.Sponsore dbythe SouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
WednesdayWonders:MakingFossils — StepbackintimeandbecomeajuniorpaleontologistattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.!Childrenages 4–14willhaveablastcreatingtheir ownrealisticfossilsusingclayand paper-mâché.Learnhowfossilsare formed,exploretheworldofdinosaurs andancientcreatures,andtakehome yourveryownprehistoricmasterp iece. Getreadyforahands-onadventuremillionsofyearsinthemaking!Registrationisencouraged.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahJongggroupplays Wednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay. Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford .lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July15-18
AnnualBookSale— TheFriendsofthe MillsboroPublicLibraryishostingitsannualbooksale,startingWednesdayfrom 4to8p.m.ItwillcontinueonThursday, from9a.m.to2p.m.,Fridayfrom4to8 p.m.andSaturday,from9a.m.to2p.m. isBagDay.Buyallthebooksthatfitin theprovidedbagfor$8.Cash,checks andcreditaccepted.ThesaleisatThe ScoutHut,acrossfromMillsb oroLittle League.
July16 OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,onlineconversationwithaward-winning, bestsellingauthorReynaGrandeat2 p.m.,asshediscusseshowlivingbetweentwonations,twolanguages,and twoidentitieshasshapedthewoman,
mother,andwritershehasbecome.In hernewmemoir,MigrantHeart:Essays AboutThingsICan’tForget,GrandeilluminatesthehiddencostoftheAmerican Dreamandthecomplexjourneyofhealingthatfollowssurvival .Can’tmakethe livesession?VisitSouthCoastalLibrary’s w ebsitetoaccesstherecordinglaterand browsethroughhundredsofother recordedauthortalks.Free,detailsand registration(required)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
GardenYoga— DelawareBotanicGardens ishostingGardenYogafrom 5:30to6:30 p.m.Thecostis$10formembers,and $20fornon-members.Registeronlineat delawaregardens.org.
LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic GardensishostingLiveMeadowMusic withKerryHalletfrom6to8p.m.Itis freewithadmission.
Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfree walk-intechnologyassistanceandtrainingforallskilllevels.Geth elpwith smartphones,tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internet safety, andmore.Personalizedsupport andaccesstoLearningExpressand NorthstarDigitalLiteracyCertificationare alsoavailable.Learnmoreatdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
BilingualStoryTime— JointheFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.foraspecialBilingualBabyBeesStoryTimein
EnglishandSpanishforchildrenages0–3andtheirfamilies.Throughstorie s, songs,andinteractiveplay, childrenand caregiverscanlearnbothlanguages whilebuildingearlyliteracyskillsand makingnewfriends.Registrationisnot required.Formoreinformation,call302732-9351.FollowusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
LegoClub— Callingallbuilders! WhethernewtoLegosoraMaster Builder,joinusatFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatestLegocreation. Thisprogramisforages6andup.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July17 FenwickFlicks— Enjoyfamilygamesand activitieshostedbytheFenwickIsland BeachPatrolandafeaturedfamilymovie onthebigscreenstartingatdusk,featuringHappyFeet.Thefunstartsat8p.m. ontheBayardStreetbeach.Bringablanketorchair,gatheryourcrew,andsettle inforafunandfreemovienightonthe
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RehobothArtLeague CottageTour returningJuly7-8 TheRehobothArtLeague’siconicCottageTour—atwo-dayself-pacedeventfocusingoninteriordesignandarchitecture— isreturningforits76thyear.Thisyear’stour featuressevenhomesthatticketholderscan explore,viewingartanddesigninthearea. Ticketbookletsarenowonsaleforthe2026 event,whichwilltakeplacefrom10a.m.to3 p.m.onTuesday,July7,andWednesday,July 8.
TheCottageTourCommittee,agroupof volunteers,hasworkedtovetandsecureanotherselectionoflocalhomes.Thehomeson thisyear’stourofferavarietyoflandscapes, interiorandarchitecturaldesigns,ranging fromhistoricallysignificanttocontemporary andsleek.Somehomeshavequiteanevolving history,andmanyhomeownersshowcase memories,artworkandcollectionsincreative ways.
ShawnFaustisthisyear’sCottageTour artist,depictingthecollectionofcoastal homesthroughhisrealismstyle.Arendering ofeachhomeispresentedtothehomeowners andfeaturedintheeventprogram.
Theticketforthetourisacommemorativebookletwithanimageanddescriptionof eachhomeonthetour.Ticketbookletscost $40perpersonandmaybepurchasedonline,
beach.Informationaboutthisfilmandits ratingisavailableonthetown'swebsite. fenwickisland.delaware.gov/events/fenwick-flicks-8/
WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m. Thisisfreewithadmission.
AromaTherapyMake&TakeWorkshop DelawareBotanicGardensishosting anAromaTherapyMake&TakeWorkshopfrom10to11:30a.m.Thecostis $15formembers,and$30fornonmembers(includes gardenadmission). Registeratdelawaregardens.org.
DiscoveringMagic— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat2p.m.forDiscovering Magic,afast-paced,interactivemagic showfilledwithsurprises,laughter,and mystery!Combiningamazingillusions, storytelling,andaudienceparticipation, Ran'DShinecelebratesthemagicof readingwhilekeepingchildrenand adultsentertainedfromstarttofinish. Youmayevenlearnamagicsecretor twoalongtheway!Call3 02-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram
July18 TownBonfire— Enjoyafun,freenightout onthebeachwithyourfamilyforthe FenwickIslandAnnualTownBonfireat7 p.m.onthebeachatBayardStreet.Bring yourcoolerandbeachchairsformusic
byDJSkyBrady,silentauctions(bidding endsat9p.m.),50/50raffle,gamesand muchmore.TheraindateisSunday,July 19,at7p.m.
BirdingBasics— Delawa reBotanicGardensishostingBirdingBasicsfrom7:30 to8:30a.m.Thecostis$5formembers and$20fornon-members(includesgardenadmission).Foryouthunder16,the costis$5,asadmissionisfree.Register onlineatdelawaregardens.org.
WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m. Thisisfreewithadmission.
TeenMake&TakeMosaics— Unearth yourinnerartistattheFrankfordPublic Libraryat11a.m.w ithourmake&take mosaiccoastercraftintendedforteens andtweens.Learnthehistoryandbasicsofmosaicswhilecraftingwith friends!Spotsarelimited,registrationis required.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July20 CandleMakingWorkshop— Delaware BotanicGardensishostingaCandle MakingWorkshopfrom6to8p.m.The costis$15formembers,and$30for non -members(includesadmission).Registeronlineatdelawaregardens.org.
MondayMeanderGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensisofferinga MondayMeanderGuidedTourfrom6:30 to7:15p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus
everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsons Farm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitisraining,thenitwillbe heldinsidetheFarmFreshCafe.Open toallages,noregistrations required. Anycancellationswillbepostedonthe FrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.Formoreinformation,Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.for afunafternoonofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.Finduso nFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July21 Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary,in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfree walk-intechnologyassistanceandtrainingforallskilllevels.Gethelpwith smartphones,tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internet safety,andmore.Personalizedsupport andaccesstoLearningExpressand N orthstarDigitalLiteracyCertificationare alsoavailable.Learnmoreatdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
CreateaSuncatcherwithRhinestone Painting— Unearthyourinnerartist withRhinestonePaintingattheFrankford PublicLibraryat10:30a.m.!Thisbegin-
nerfriendlycraftcombinesthebeautyof rhinestoneswiththeeaseofpaint-bynumbers,suitableforallages-teen throughadult.Relax,enjoyrefreshments, andcreatebeautifulrhinestonesun catch ers.Allsuppliesareprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary B oardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboard meeting,heldonthethirdTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July22 BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach everyWednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registrationisadvised soyoucouldbecontactedifthereisa weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome.
MusicWithMissMaria— Littleones (ages5andunder)willlovethislively,interactivemusicprogramfromSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.—packed withsingin g,dancing,andplayfulactivitiesthatgeteveryonemovingandsmiling!Free,noregistrationrequired,but parents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Location:EvansParkCommunity Center32517DukesDr.,Millville,DE
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19967SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibraryhttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us
TeenArtShowAwards— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryintheTeenRoomat6 p.m.asweannouncethewinnersofthe 2026TeenArtShow!Viewalltheentries, meetthewinnersandjudges,andsocializewithotherartistsandartloversin yourcommunity.Lightsnacksprovided. Free,forallages.Registrationisnotrequired.Prizesgenerouslyprovidedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastal Library H ostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518
MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahJongggroupplays Wednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay. Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
ReptileWonders:Learnabou tand handlesnakes,lizardsandmore— ReptileWonders,TheNatureCenteron theGoisaState-LicensedCenterfor WildlifeRehabilitation.Theywillpresent ahands-onreptileshowatTheFrankfordVolunteerFireCompanyHallat2 p.m.Comemeetcoolreptiles!302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July23 LiveMeadowMusic— DelawareBotanic GardensishostingLiveMeadowMusic withtheDonSaintJohnBandfrom6to8 p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission. Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfree walk-intechnologyassistanceandtrainingforallskilllevels.Gethelpwith smartphones,tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internet safety,andmore.Personalizedsupport andaccesstoLearningExpressand Nort hstarDigitalLiteracyCertificationare alsoavailable.Learnmoreatdelawarelibraries.org/digital.
BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat11a.m.foraBaby BeesStoryTimeforchildren,ages0to 3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplay promoteearlyliteracyandengagement withotherchildreninarelaxedsetting inthechildren'sroom.Registrationis notrequired.Questions,pleasecallus: 302-732-9351.We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrar yandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
TeenDIYFairyGarden— Unearthmagic andwhimsywithDIYfairygardensin-
tendedfortweensandteensatthe FrankfordPublicLibraryat4p.m.Preparetogetyourhand salittledirtyin decoratingandplantingyourownpotto takehome.Weprovidethematerials, youprovidethemagic!Spotsarelimited,soregistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July24 WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m. Thisisfreewithadmission.
July25 WelcomeWalkGuidedTour— Delaware BotanicGardensisofferingaWelcome WalkGuidedTourfrom10to11a.m. Thisisfreewithadmission. GroundingwithMusic:Different Gongs,Bowls&Drums— Jointhe FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.fora calmingandinteractivemusicalexperiencewithLynsey.Childrenwilldiscover howmusiccanhelpsoothe,focus,and harmonizethemindandbodywhileexploringtheuniquesoundsofgongs, singingbowls,anddrums.Participants willhavetheopportunit ytolisten,learn, andevenplaythesefascinatinginstrumentsinahands-onsoundadventure. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July27 LittleSproutsStorytime— Delaware BotanicGardensishostingLittleSprouts Storytimeforchildren3-6from10to 10:45a.m.Childmustbeaccompanied byanadult,anditisfreewithanadult admission.
GardenYoga— DelawareB otanicGardens ishostingGardenYo gafrom5:30to6:30 p.m.Thecostis$10formembers,and $20fornon-members.Registeronlineat delawaregardens.org.
MondayMeanderGuidedTour— DelawareBotanicGardensisofferinga MondayMeanderGuidedTourfrom6:30 to7:15p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission.
ReptileWonders— ReptileWonders presentsahands-on,interactive,and interpretiveprogramfeaturingexotic speciesofreptiles,includinggianttortoises,monitorl izards,andpythons,and isheldatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Thisisafamilyeventforallages. Pleasenotetheroomtempwillbesetat 75forthehealthofthereptiles.Registrationisnotrequired,butanadult caregivermustaccompanychildren,and spaceisavailableonafirst-come,firstservedbasis.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat1 1a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsons Farm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavil-
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ionunlessitisraining,thenitwillbe heldinsidetheFarmFreshCafe.Open toallages,noregistrationsrequired. Anycancellationswillbepostedonthe FrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.Formoreinformation,Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.for afunafternoonofknittingandcro cheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
July27,28,31 Beginner’sCrochetSeries— JoinMary BethLeonardatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.forafree,three-partclasson crocheting.Participantswillmakeabasic projectthroughoutthisseries,soyou mustattendallthreetwo-hoursessions! Part1(July27)willintroducethecraft, tools ,andbasictechniques(threemain stitches.)Part2(July28)willfocuson
morestitchtypesandhowtoreadcrochet patterns&charts.Part3(July31)willincludefinishingprojectsandlearning aboutcrochetingresources.Allmaterials provided,forages18-plus.Registration opensat10a.m.onJuly20andisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43Ken tAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
July28 OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,onlineconversationat2p.m.withbestsellingauthorDr.MarisaFranco,oneof theworld’sleadingexpertsinhumanconnection,asshediscusseshowtocreate lastingfriendshipsinanincreasingly lonelyworld.Herbook,Platonic:Howthe ScienceofAttachmentCanHelpYou Make-–AndKeep–Friends,exploresthe scienceofdifferentattachmentstylesand howtheyimpactourrelationships— often inwayswedon’trealize!Can’tmakethe livesession?Visitourwebsitetoaccess therecordinglaterandbrowsethrough hundredsofotherrecordedauthortalks. Free,detailsandregistration(required) availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Presentedbythe LibrarySpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwiththeSouthCoastalLibrary,43
KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownerspr ovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor10minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Free,mustcall(302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Walk-InTechnologyAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary,in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalL iteracyProgram,offersfreewalkintechnologyassistanceandtrainingfor allskilllevels.Gethelpwithsmartphones, tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internetsafety,andmore. PersonalizedsupportandaccesstoLearningExpressandNorthstarDigitalLiteracy Certificationarealsoavailable.Learnmore atdelawarelibraries.org/digital. TeleservicesSpecialist:Employment, HealthandSocialSupport— The FrankfordPublicLi brarynowoffersaccess toateleservicesspecialistfrom10a.m.to 3p.m.onafirstcome,firstservedbasis withnoappointmentrequired.Patronscan gethelpwithemploymentservices,resumes,DelawareASSISTapplications, housingandfoodresources,computerassistance,financialcoaching,andreferrals
tocommunitypartners.Asecure,private spaceisalsoavailableforvirtualappointments,includingtelehealthvisitsandjob interviews,withuptodate technologyto ensurecomfortandconfidentiality.Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. NewTechniquesforIntermediateWatercolors— Explorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsattheFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.We'llfocusonadifferenttechniquetopicduringeachsession asyoucreateyourmasterpiece.Forthis session,we'lllearnaboutusingcolorto createfocalpoi nt.Someexperiencewith watercolorsisnecessary.Allsupplieswill beprovided.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
July29 BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach everyWednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registratio nisadvised soyoucouldbecontactedifthereisa
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CottageTour attheRehobothArtLeagueand,afterJune 30,atseverallocalmerchants.AfterJune30, purchasedticketbookletsareavailablefor pickupattheArtLeague’sHenlopenAcres campus,12DoddsLane.Note:ticketbookletspurchasedontheRALwebsiteandby phonemustbepickedupattheRAL.
TicketbookletsforthetourarealsoavailableattheselocationsafterJune30:inRehobothBeachatBellmoorInn&Spa, BrowseaboutBooks,DesignCenterofRehoboth,Gallery50,Wharton’sGardenCenter&Shop,Windsor’sFlowers&Plantsand J.ConnScottShowroom;inLewesatCommunityBank,FloralInspirations,Lewes GourmetandLewesPuzzles;inBethany
BeachatSeaNeedles;andinFenwickIsland atCarolinaStreet.Ticketbookletsforthe tourarealsoavailablethedayofthetourat anyofthehomes,basedonavailability,andat theRehobothArtLeague.
Parkingisverylimitedatseveralofthe tourhomes,sofreeparkingwillbeavailableat RehobothElementarySchool,500Stockley Street.Fromthatlocation,theRehobothArt LeagueisprovidingJollyTrolleytransportationforticketholders.Shuttleservice,which willruncontinuousloopstoallhousesonthe tour,willbeginrunningat9:45a.m.andcontinueuntilthetour’sendeachday.
Foradditionalinformationabouttheart league,itsclasses,memberships,eventsand exhibitions,visitthewebsiteatRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302)227-8408.
CrosswordAnswersfromB18 Fillinthegridsothateveryrow,everycolumnandevery 3x3 gridcontainsthedigits1through9.Thatmeansthat no numberisrepeatedinanyrow,columnorbox.
GalloGivesFoundationawardscommunitydonations Aspartofitsefforttomakea differenceinthecommunityin whichitlivesandserves,Berkshire HathawayHomeServicesPenFed Realty’sGalloGivesFoundationrecentlyawardeddonationstotheRehobothBeachFilmSociety, ClothingOurKids,WhatIsYour Voice,DeweyInBloom,Delaware RealtorsCareFoundationandthe DelawareAdolescentProgram.
Additionally,twocollegescholarshipswereawardedtograduating seniorsfromCapeHenlopenHigh School.Inall,$14,500wasdonated forthegivingcampaign.
Adonationof$2,000wasgiven totheRehobothBeachFilmSocietyinsupportoftheirannualFilm Festival.TheRehobothBeachFilm Society(RBFS)isa501(c)(3)nonprofitorganizationthatpromotes thecinematicartsandprovidesculturalenrichmenttotheSussex Countycommunity.Operatingthe year-roundCinemaArtTheaterin Lewes,thesocietyscreenspremier independentfilms,documentaries andculturalsimulcasts.
RBFSisalsothepresenterofthe award-winningRehobothBeachIndependentFilmFestival,asignature autumneventheldannuallyinNovember.Learnmoreatrehobothfilm.com.
Adonationof$1,500wasprovidedtoClothingOurKids(CO K), avolunteer-driven501(c)(3)nonprofitorganizationthatprovidesessentialschoolclothingtoat-risk elementaryandmiddleschoolstudentsthroughoutSussexCounty.
Bypartneringwithlocalschool stafftoidentifychildreninneed, CO Kdiscreetlysuppliesnewcloth-
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Above:Fromleft,AndrewRatner,George Thomasson,JenniferHawkandKim RebmanfromtheGalloGivesFoundation presentascholarshiptoLiamRamsey,a studentattheUniversityofFlorida.
Right:Fromleft,JacquelineSterbach fromWhatIsYourVoicereceivesadonationfromAndrewRatner,ChrisHolt andGeorgeThomassonfromtheGallo GivesFoundation.
JOINOUR {TEAM} LONGNECK,MILLVILLE &REHOBOTHBEACH SEASONALSTOREPOSITIONSstartingat $16PERHOUR andDELIANDSTARBUCKS POSITIONSat $17 thissummer.
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weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome. MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahJongggroupplays Wednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay. Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
TheJungleBook— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryat2p.m.foraspecialperformanceofTheJungleBook,presente d byRehobothChildren'sTheatre.This lively, family-friendlyproductionbrings thebelovedclassictolifewithcolorful characters,humor,andadventure.Follow Mowgli'sjourneythroughthejungleand enjoyafun-filledshowthatwillhaveaudiencesofallageslaughing,cheering, andjoiningintheexcitement!Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
mendedbutwalk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Registrationbeginsat2p.m.onJuly 9.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518
Walk-InTechnolog yAssistance&Training— TheFrankfordPublicLibrary, in partnershipwiththeDelawareLibraries DigitalLiteracyProgram,offersfree walk-intechnologyassistanceandtrainingforallskilllevels.Gethelpwith smartphones,tablets,laptops,basiccomputerskills,socialmedia,AI,internet safety,andmore.Personalizedsupport andaccesstoLearningExpressand NorthstarDigitalLiteracyCertificationare alsoavailable.Learnmoreatdelawarelibra ries.org/digital.
BilingualStoryTime— JointheFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.foraspecialBilingualBabyBeesStoryTimein EnglishandSpanishforchildrenages0–3andtheirfamilies.Throughstories, songs,andinteractiveplay, childrenand caregiverscanlearnbothlanguages whilebuildingearlyliteracyskillsand makingnewfriends.Registrationisnot required.Formoreinformation,call302732-9351.FollowusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibr aryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
L et’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
August1 (ValidonlyonourbrandsthroughyourGiantCardaftertwoweeks)
SpeakerSeries— J ointheFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.foraninteractive presentationwithhistorianandauthorDr. CharlesErrico,asweexaminethequalitiesthatmadetheUnitedStatesaworld leaderthatearnedtherespectofother nationsforitsstrengthofcharacterand humanitarianvalues.ItwasthePuritan, JohnWinthrop,whoenvisioneda"city uponahill;theeyesofallpeopleare uponus."Dr.Erricowillprovideexamples ofnineteenthandtwentiethcenturypresidents whoexhibitedleadershipqualities suchasmagnanimity, theabilitytocommunicatehighideals,andstrengthduring timesofcrisis.CharlesErricorecentlyretiredasaprofessoratNorthernVirginia CommunityCollegeandGeorgeMason University.HehasaPh.D.inAmerican diplomatichistoryfromtheUniversityof Maryland.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July30 TeenCraft:DiamondPainting— Decorate andassembleabeautifulhummingbird suncatcheryoucanusetobeautifyyour space,withthisclassatSouthCoastalLibraryfrom2to3:30p.m.Free,forAges 13-17(Agesfirm!)Registrationrecom-
MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummer bakesaleinthechurch’sWesleyHallat 36405ClubHouseRd.from8to10:30 a.m.,featu ringavarietyoftreats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.
Teens&TweensPlanterPainting— UnearthyourinnerartistattheFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.atourplanter paintinganddecoratingeventintended forteensandtweens.Participantswill eachgettotakehomeaterracotta planterwiththeircreation!Allmaterials provided.Spotsarelimited,soregistrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us .Find usonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary
Fromleft,DavidBeverfromtheRehobothBeachFilmSocietyreceivesadonation fromKimRebman,JenniferHawk,ChrisHoltandGeorgeThomassonfromtheGallo GivesFoundation. CoastalPoint•Submitted
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ing,shoesandouterweartohelp kidsattendschoolwithdignityand focusontheireducation.Fundedby communitydonationsandoperated entirelybyvolunteers,theorganizationhasdistributedmorethan 200,000itemsofclothingsince 2012.Learnmoreatclothingourkids.org.
Adonationof$1,500wasgiven toWhatIsYourVoice,a501(c)(3) trauma-informeddomesticviolence agencyandresourcecenterbasedin Lewes.Dedicatedtobreakingthe cycleofabuseandaddictioninSussexCounty,theorganizationoffers survivorsofintimatepartnerviolenceandhumantraffickingaholistic,centralizedpathto independence.
Throughitsone-acrecampus,the organizationprovidesemergency andtransitionalhousing,mental healththerapy,a24/7helplineand specializedpeersupportadvocacy. Byaddressingtheintersectionsof relationaltrauma,homelessnessand recovery,WhatIsYourVoiceaims toempowerindividualstohealand safelyreintegrateintothecommunity.Learnmoreatwhatisyourvoice.org.
Adonationof$1,000wasgiven totheDelawareRealtorsCare Foundation.TheDelawareRealtors CareFoundationisthephilanthropicarmoftheDelawareAssociationofRealtors.Asa501(c)(3) nonprofitorganization,thefoundationprovidesemergencyassistance andfinancialrelieftorealestate professionalsandDelawareresidentsfacingcriticaltimesofneed.
Drivenbythevolunteerspirit anddonationsoflocalRealtors,the foundationworkstostrengthen communities,promotehousingsta-
bilityandsupportcivicinitiatives acrossthestate.Learnmoreat delawarerealtor.com.
Adonationof$1,000wasprovidedtoDeweyinBloom,insupportoftheto-be-builtChildren’s LearningGarden.DeweyinBloom isavolunteer-anddonation-based townbeautificationprojectdedicatedtoenhancingthecoastal charmandcurbappealofDewey Beach.Establishedin2024withthe
Fromleft,AndrewRatner,GerogeThomasson,KimRebmanandJenniferHawkfrom theGalloGivesFoundationpresentadonationtoPaulBauer,PatriceGancie,Ellen Blocher-WinklerandShariGoodmanfromDeweyInBloom.
town’sassistance,theinitiative bringstogetherlocalresidentsand businesssponsorstoplantand maintaincolorfulflowerdisplaysin custom“bloomboxes”throughout thecommunity.
Thevolunteersareplanningto buildachildren’slearninggardenin DeweyBeach,anefforttogetlocal kidsoutdoorsandinvolvedinthe community.Learnmoreat townofdeweybeach.gov/depart-
ments/deweyinbloom.
Adonationof$500wasmadeto DelawareAdolescentProgram (DAPI)astatewide501(c)(3)nonprofitorganizationdedicatedtoempoweringpregnantandparenting teensthroughcomprehensiveeducation,healthservicesandcommunitysupport.Astheonlyprogram ofitskindinDelawarewithcenters inallthreecounties,DAPIprovides analternativeschoolenvironment
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where students receive academic instruction, maternal health advocacy and childcare coordination.
By addressing the unique educational and personal challenges teen parents face, DAPI boasts an average 98 percent graduation and school-reintegration rate, helping young families build stable pathways toward academic and economic success. Learn more at dapi.org.
Finally, two $2,500 scholarships were awarded to local students. A $2,500 scholarship was awarded to Liam Ramsey of Cape Henlopen High School. The scholarship is to aid him in his college studies in business at the University of Florida. A $2,500 scholarship was
awarded to Declan West, a sergeant in the JROTC program at Cape Henlopen High School to help in his college studies in environmental science.
The Gallo Gives Foundation is a charitable arm of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty. The foundation is managed by the Greater Lewes Foundation. Most of the funds are contributed by the agents and staff of PenFed Realty, and the company matches those contributions 100 percent. Established in 2016, the Gallo Gives Foundation has donated more than $350,000 to local and worldwide charitable organizations. To contribute to the foundation, or request a grant, contact Andrew Ratner at (302)227-6101 or email andrew.ratner@PenFedRealty.com.
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At the donation to Clothing Our Kids are, from left: Andrew Ratner, George Thomasson, Kim Rebman and Jennifer Hawk from the Gallo Gives Foundation; Bob Blouin from Clothing Our Kids.
GrantinitiativeinvestsinDelaware’sIndigenous,Cubanculturaltraditions U.S.RegionalArtsOrganizations(USRAO’s)thisweekannouncedthegrantrecipientsof WalkingTogether:Investingin FolklifeinCommunitiesofColor. Atotalof$3.34millionhasbeen awardedto96grantees.Inall,56 organizationswilleachreceivea $50,000grant.Additionally,40individualswilleachreceive$15,000. MidAtlanticArtsisadministering theWalkingTogetherprogramon behalfoftheUSRAOs.
InDelaware,twogranteesreceivedfundingfromWalkingTogether:
•TerrySammons,anindividual fromWilmington,specializingin Lenapebeadworkandfishskintanningwillreceivea$15,000grant thatwillallowhimtoacquiremore suppliesforbeadwork,createteachingopportunitiesandpreservethe cultureofbeadwork.
•TreintaYTresDelawareRueda isanorganizationbasedinClaymont,centeringonCubanSocial Dance.The$50,000grantwill allowthemtosharethetraditionof RuedadeCasinothroughinstruction,inclusiveprogrammingand encouragingcommunity.
Thepilotprogramawardssignificantnonmatchinggrantstotraditionalartists,practitioners, nonprofits,localandTribalgovernments,andcommunityorganizationsandknowledge-keepersthat demonstrateadeepcommitmentto sustainingfolkliferootedincommunitiesofcolor.
WalkingTogetheraims“tofacilitatearobustregionalandnational supportnetworkfortraditionalarts, supportcollaborativedocumentationandmarketingservices,and addresshistoricprecarityanddisinvestmentinfolkartsandculture thatcommunitiesofcolorface.Organizationsandindividualsdeeply engagedinsustainingtheircommunity’straditionsreceiveunrestricted grantsthroughWalkingTogether, withtheaimofsupportingtheirexistingworkandbolsteringcommunitytraditionsandknowledgeinto thefuture.”
“Weareexcitedandhonoredto supportorganizationsandindividualssustainingfolklifeintheircommunities,”saidJuanSouki, executivedirectorofMidAtlantic Arts.“Supportingfolklifemeansdirectlysupportingtheintrinsicrole artplaysineverydaylife.Sustaining culturalmodesofknowledgeiscrucialtobolsteringthevitalityofunderservedcommunitiesacrossevery stateandjurisdiction.”
“Theartshaveauniquepowerto bringpeopletogether,preserveheritage,andstrengthenthefabricof ourcommunitiesthroughoutthe FirstState,”saidDivisionofthe
ArtsDirectorJessicaBall.“Iam thrilledtocongratulateTerrySammonsandTrientaYTresDelaware RuedaonreceivingWalkingTogethergrants.Terry’sdedicationto preservingLenapeculturaltraditionsconnectsustotheindigenous rootsofourregion,whileTrientaY TresDelawareRuedabringsthejoy andvibrancyofCubansocialdance toourneighborhoods.Thesegrants willhelpcelebrateandupliftthese culturallyspecificpractices,ensuringthatallDelawareanscanexperienceandappreciatetherich traditionsthatmakeourcommunitiesstronger.”
“Thisopportunitywillallowus tocontinuespreadingthejoyof dancingRuedadeCasino,”saida representativefromTreintayTres DelawareRueda.“Ithelpsuskeep
ourcommunityeventsaffordable whilesharingtherichculturaltraditionsofCubathroughourperformances,Dance&Dines,and ongoingclasses,bringinggreater culturalawarenessthroughoutthe StateofDelaware.”
“Thisisanopportunitytoaddressinequitiesinartsphilanthropy, withunrestrictedsupportforcaretakersofculturalknowledgerooted incommunitiesofcolor,”saidEllie Dassler,programdirectorforfolk andtraditionalartsatMidAtlantic Arts.“Investingintraditional artistsisinvestinginthewell-being oftheircommunities.”
Grantrecipientsarefromall50 states,D.C.,Guam,PuertoRico, t heU.S.VirginIslands,American SamoaandtheCommonwealthof NorthernMarianaIslands.All
statesandjurisdictionshaveatleast onerecommendedgrantee. Morethan2,000organizations andartistsappliedforWalkingTogetherfundingin2025.Eligibleapplicantswerereviewedbysixreview panels—oneperregion—andselectedapplicantswereinvitedtoa secondroundofreview.
Eachregionalsoassembledcommitteesofconsultantscomposedof traditionalartists,folklorists,scholars,artsprofessionals,andadvocates as“WorkingCircles.”TheseWorkingCirclememberswereinvolved ineverystageoftheprogram,includingthedevelopmentofgrant guidelines,outreachtopotentialapplicants,andapplicationreviewand feedbackprocessesaspartofaparticipatorygrantmakingmodel.
HouseofTownsendcelebratesre-brandlaunch HouseofTownsendP.A.,Attorneys atLaw,hostedare-brandlaunchparty andribbon-cuttingonJune23,inpartnershipwiththeBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce.
FormerlyWeidman&Townsend P.A.,“HouseofTownsendoffershighly trainedandspecializedlegalcounseling tobuildontheircommunity’sand clients’legacies.They’rehereforany stageoflifeyou’rein—realestatesettlements,estateplanningandadministration,andbusinessentityformation,” Chamber representativesnoted.
HouseofTownsendP.A.islocatedat 118AtlanticAvenue,Suite202,Ocean View.Learnmoreathouseoftownsendlaw.com.
Fromleft,ChesTownsend,VeronicaTownsend,BarbaraBollman,JennyCatron,ChickPhillips,MirandaManelskiandLexi Telschercelebratetheribbon-cuttingforHouseofTownsend.
JewellawardedCaptainWilliamO.MurrayScholarship LilyDivineJewellhas beennamedthe2026recipientoftheCaptainWilliam O.MurrayScholarshipbythe DelawareCommunityFoundation.Thescholarship,valuedat$8,000,hasbeen awardedannuallysince2001 toastudentwho“exhibitsa strongcommitmenttocivic andcommunityservice”and isfundedthroughtheQuiet ResortsCharitableFoundationandtheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce.
SalutatorianofDelmarva ChristianHighSchool’sClass of2026,presidentoftheStudentLeadershipCouncil, headoftheSpiritualLife Committee,Community GroupLeader,spiritualleader ofthevolleyballteam,and memberofNationalHonor SocietyandAmbassador Club,Jewellwasdescribedas someonewho“naturallypromotesapositiveclimateand cultureinanycommunitysettingsheenters.”
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LilyDivineJewellisthisyear’srecipientoftheCaptainWilliamO.MurrayScholarshipbytheDelaware CommunityFoundation.
Shehasaccumulatedmorethan600 hoursofcommunityservicethroughout herhighschoolcareer,spendinghertime
outsideofschoolhoursvolunteeringin herchurch’sK-5thSundaySchool,food pantryandVacationBibleSchoolsum-
mercamps.Otherserviceprojectsinclude thoseforFenwickIslandnursinghomes, BlessingBasketsMinistry,Operation
ChristmasChildandFellowshipofChristianAthletes PowerCamps.
Jewellplanstocontinue hereducationatapost-secondaryinstitutioninthefall andremainanactivevolunteerandmemberofthelocal community.
William“Bill”Murraywas anOceanViewnativeandactivecommunity memberwho helpedtofoundtheBethanyFenwickAreaChamberof Commerce.Thecommunity service-basedscholarshipwas establishedinhismemory “becauseoftheroleBillhad playedinimprovingthequalityoflifeinthisarea.”The QuietResortsCharitable Foundationhashistorically giventworenewablescholarshipseachyear(avalueof $8,000foreachscholarship, being$2,000foruptofour years).
InformationabouttheCaptainWilliamO.MurrayScholarshipandtheQuietResorts CharitableFoundationcanbe foundatqrcf.org.Tolearnmoreabout theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,gotobethany-fenwick.org.
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SDARJtocelebrate10thanniversarywithgala TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)willholdits 10thAnniversaryGalaonSaturday, Oct.24,atKingsCreekCountryClub inRehobothBeach,from5:30to10 p.m.
TheSDARJisanon-partisan, member-supportedorganizationthat educates,informsandadvocatesfor racialjustice,equalityandfairopportunity.ThegalawillcelebrateSDARJ’s 10yearsofworkacrossSussexCounty,
challengingstructuralandsystemic racism,hostingcommunitytownhalls, sponsoringscholarshipsandproviding supportforcitizensreturningtothe communityfromincarceration.The eveningwillfeaturelivemusicandentertainment,asilentauction,andremarksfromelectedofficials, communityleadersandlocalbusiness leaderscelebratingSDARJ’saccomplishments.
“Tenyearsago,asmallstudygroup
cametogethertodiscussMichelle Alexander’slandmarkbook,TheNew JimCrow,andthatsparkigniteda movement,”saidCharlotteKing, SDARJBoardchair.“Today,westand proudofwhatwe’veaccomplished— fromscholarshipprogramstopolicyadvocacytoculturalchange.Thisgala honorsnotjustourpast,butourcommitmenttothenextdecadeofwork.”
AccordingtoJosephLawson, SDARJexecutivedirector,thegalacele-
bratesnotonlySDARJ’sfirst10years butitscommitmenttofundingthenext phaseofitswork.
Lawsonsaid,“We’regratefulforthe growingsupportfromourcommunity, fromlocalbusinessestostateleaders. Together,we’rebuildingmomentumfor racialjusticeinDelaware.”
Ticketandsponsorshipinformation canbefoundatsdarj.org.Earlyregistrationisencouraged,asticketstypically sellfast.
MillsborolibraryholdingfirstSummerWritingContest Patronscanputpen topaperandwinprizes Incelebrationofthesummer-long Children’sSummerReadingProgram, “UnearthaStory,”theMillsboroPublic Libraryislaunchingitsfirst-everwritingcontest.
Thewritingcontestisopentochildrenandadults,withprizesforeachage group.Anypatroncansubmittothe contestincategories includingGradesK-5Grades612andAdults.Eachcategoryprovidesa specificprompttochallengewriters.
“WhenGillian,oneofourclerks, cameupwiththisidea,Ithought— whydidn’tIthinkofthat!”saidMPL AssistantDirectorAnthonyConnolly.“It’safunno-brainerforus.”
Tosubmit,patronsarebeingaskedto turninhardcopyentriestothe libraryandincludetheirname,grade levelandageontheirsubmission.All storiesmustbetyped.Thelibraryhas computersshouldpatronsneedoneto finishtheirstory.ThedeadlineisAug.
SouthernDelaware Orchestraholding auditions TheSouthernDelawareOrchestra recentlyannouncedauditionsforthe 2026-2027seasonfortheinstruments including: •Violin; •Viola; •Cello; •StringBass; •Harp; •3rdFlute/Piccolo; •2ndOboe; •PrincipalClarinet; •3rdBassoon/Contrabassoon;and •2ndTrombone.
Auditionsforopenpositionswillbe heldonSaturday,July18,atCapeHenlopenHighSchoolinLewes.Applicationsforsubstitutesinallsectionsare alsobeingaccepted.
Formoreinformation,visitSODELOmusic.org/play.ThedeadlineforapplicationsisJuly13.
15.
Theprompts:
•GradeK-5—Writeaboutafavoriteanimalgoingonanadventure.
• Grade6-12—Writeaboutanad-
venturethatyouwouldliketogoon.
•Adults—Writeaboutafavorite childhoodmemory.
TheMillsboroPublicLibraryislocatedonWestStateStreetinMillsboro.
HoursareMondaythroughFridayfrom 9a.m.to6p.m.andSaturdayfrom9 a.m.to1:30p.m.Formoreinformation, contactGillianSlaterattheMillsboro PublicLibraryat(302)934-8743.
Localstudentscontinuetomakethegrade Ehlersnamedto Carson-Newman UniversityDean’sList CamrynEhlersofDagsborowas namedtotheCarson-NewmanUniversityDean’sListfortheSpring2026semester.
TheuniversityawardsDean’sList honorstostudentsearningagrade pointaverageof3.5to3.9whiletaking 12ormorecredithours.
Foundedin1851,Carson-Newman isaChrist-centered,liberalarts-based university.LocatedinJeffersonCity, Tenn.,amongthefoothillsoftheGreat SmokyMountains,Carson-Newman offersmorethan50programsofstudy, aswellasassociate,bachelor’s,master’s anddoctoraldegrees.Theinstitution’s websiteisatcn.edu.
Birdnamedto McDanieldean’slist HannahBirdofSelbyvillehasbeen recognizedforoutstandingachievement bybeingnamedtotheMcDanielCollegespring2026dean’slistwithhighest honors.
Highesthonorsareearnedforasemestergradepointaverageof3.90or
higher,highhonorsforagradepoint averageof3.70-3.89,andhonorsfora 3.50-3.69gradepointaverage.
FormoreinformationaboutMcDanielCollege,visit www.mcdaniel.edu.
Localstudentsnamed toDean’sListat MillersvilleUniversity MillersvilleUniversityrecentlyrecognizedstudentswhodemonstratedexceptionalacademicachievementduring theSpring2026semesterbyearninga placeontheDean’sList.EligiblestudentsmustachieveasemesterGPAof 3.50orhigher.
LocalstudentsnamedtotheDean’s Listinclude:
•StephanieWilsonofMillsboro,a Classof2026interactiveandgraphic designmajor;
•LillianeChristineofMillsboro,a Classof2028biologymajor;and
•AustinCarrollofMillsboro,aClass of2026meteorologymajor.
MillersvilleUniversityofPennsylvaniaislocatedinpicturesqueLancaster County.Foundedin1855asthefirst NormalSchoolinPennsylvania, MillersvilleUniversityisoneof14uni-
versitieswithinPennsylvania’sState SystemofHigherEducation.
Andersonearnsdegree fromU.ofArkansas TheUniversityofArkansashonored itsmostrecentgraduatingclasswitha seriesofspringcommencementceremoniesatBudWaltonArenaandBarnhillArena.
NataliaAndersonofMillsborograduatedwithabachelor’sdegreeinteachingfromtheCollegeofEducation& HealthProfessions.
Foundedin1871,theUniversityof Arkansasprovidesaneducationinmore than200academicprograms,morethan 100 majorfieldsofundergraduatestudy, morethan90master’sprogramsand morethan50doctoralprograms.
CollinsmakesDean’s ListatDelawareValley JillianCollinsofSelbyvillewasrecentlyhonoredforacademicachievementbybeingnamedtoDelaware ValleyUniversity’sSpring2026Dean’s List.
Foundedin1896,DelawareValley Universityisaprivate,comprehensive, nonprofituniversityeducatingstudents
withacurriculumthatemphasizesand requiresexperientiallearning.Located inDoylestown,Pa.,theuniversityoffers 27undergraduatemajorsinbusiness, artsandsciences,andagriculturaland environmentalsciences;12master’sdegrees;andadoctorateineducation.
HudsonnamedDean’s
ListatHofstra EmilyHudsonofMillsboroexcelled duringthespring2026semesterat Hofstra,achievingaGPAofatleast3.5 toearnaspotontheDean’sList.Her majorisEnglish.
HofstraUniversity’sprimarymission is “toprovideaqualityeducationtoits studentsinanenvironmentthatencourages,nurturesandsupportslearning.”
WilliamsnamedtoDean’sListat UniversityofMarylandGlobalCampus AlexandriaWilliamsofFrankford wasnamedtotheDean’sListforthe spring2026termatUniversityof MarylandGlobalCampus.Tobeeligibleforthehonor,astudentmustcompleteatleastsixcreditsduringtheterm, earnagradepointaverageofatleast3.5 fortheterm,andmaintainacumulative
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GPAof3.5atUMGC.
UniversityofMarylandGlobal Campuswasfoundedmorethan75 yearsagospecificallytoservethehigher educationneedsofworkingadultsand militaryservicemembers.Today, UMGCisthelargestproviderofpostsecondaryeducationinMarylandand continuesitsglobaltraditionwithonlineandhybridcourses,morethan175 classroomandservicelocationsworldwide,andmorethan100degreesand certificatesbackedbythereputationofa stateuniversityandtheUniversitySystem ofMaryland.Formoreinformation,visitumgc.edu.
HurdnamedtoDean’s ListatGroveCity RileyHurdofOceanView,asopho-
morebiblicalandreligiousstudiesmajor atGroveCityCollege,hasbeennamed totheDean’sListwithDistinctionfor thespring2026semester.
StudentseligiblefortheDean’sList haveaGPAof3.40to3.59;forthe Dean’sListwithDistinctionaGPAof 3.60to3.84;andfortheDean’sList withHighDistinctionaGPAof3.85 to 4.0.
GroveCityCollege(gcc.edu)isa comprehensiveChristianliberalarts college.Establishedin1876,thecollege offersundergraduateandgraduatedegreesinmorethan70majorsona180acrecampusnorthofPittsburgh,Pa.
BurchnamedtoDean’s ListatClarkUniversity KianThomasBurchofOceanView wasnamedtofirsthonorsontheClark UniversityDean’sList.Theselection marksoutstandingacademicachievementduringtheSpring2026semester.
StudentsmusthaveaGPAof3.8or aboveforfirsthonorsoraGPAbetween3.50and3.79forsecondhonors.
Foundedin1887,ClarkUniversityis aliberalarts-basedresearchuniversity thatoffers44undergraduatemajors, morethan30advanceddegreeprogramsandnationallyrecognizedcommunitypartnerships.Formore information,visitwww.clarku.edu.
McAreegraduates fromWilliam&Mary DuncanMcAreeofMillsbororecentlygraduatedfromtheCollegeof William&Marywithabachelor’sdegree.
Foundedbyroyalcharterin1693, William&Maryisthesecondoldest educationalinstitutioninthenation. Duringthepast300years,thecollege haseducatedthreeU.S.presidents: ThomasJefferson,JamesMonroeand JohnTyler,aswellasnumeroussenators
andmembersofCongress,andother nationalandinternationalleaders.
Woolwineearns degreefromAlabama HopeWoolwineofSelbyvillerecentlyearnedabachelor’sdegreein communicationandinformationsciences fromtheUniversityofAlabama. UAawarded7,000degreesduringits springcommencementceremonies. TheUniversityofAlabamaisthe state’sflagshipuniversity,offeringmore than200degreeprogramsandisthe state’slargesthighereducationinstitution.
Porter,Steengraduate fromShenandoah ShenandoahUniversityannounced thisweekthat1,180graduatesearned degreesand/orcertificatesduringthe 2025-2026academicyear.Thattotalinc ludesgraduatesfromAugustof2025, Decemberof2025andMayof2026. Shenandoah’s2025-2026graduates includedlocalstudentsNicolePorterof Millsboro,whoearnedabachelor’sdegreeinbusinessadministration;and LaurelSteenofOceanView,who earnedadoctorateinmedicalscience. Shenandoah’s2026universitycommencementtookplaceMay9inthe JamesR.WilkinsJr.Athletics&Events Center.
ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquarteredin W inchester,Va.,withadditionaleducationalsitesinClarkeandLoudoun counties,andonlineofferings.Ithas 4,400studentsinmorethan200areas ofstudyinsixdifferentschools.For moreinformation,visitsu.edu.
OnJuly4,DARTwillofferbusserviceinNewCastleCountyonRoutes2, 4,5,6,9,13,15,33,40and64.All routeswilloperateaSundayschedule. ParatransitservicewilloperatecomplimentaryADA-onlyservice.
InSussexCounty,theBeachBus servicesandRoute305willoperateon IndependenceDay,withParatransitoperatingcomplimentaryADA-onlyservice.AllotherDARTservices,fixed routeandparatransit,willnotoperate.
WiththefreeDARTTransitapp, riderscanplantheirtrip,viewbusstops, getreal-timebusinformationandsee wherethebusisalongitsroute.The freeDARTPassappallowscustomers contactlessmobilepaymentoptions.
SEPTA’sWilmington/NewarkLine willoperateaholidayscheduleonIndependenceDay.
TheDelawareTransitCorporation,a subsidiaryoftheDelawareDepartment ofTransportation(DelDOT),operates DARTFirstState.Formoreinformation,visitwww.DartFirstState.com.
ExpandedSeafoodKnightsreturnstoO.C. SeafoodKnights,theannualsummer seafoodfundraiserhostedbythe KnightsofColumbusCouncil9053,is returningtoOceanCity,Md.,every TuesdayeveningthroughoutJulyand August,withaspecialfinaleventon Tuesday,Sept.1.
Theeventwillbeheldfrom4:30to 6:30p.m.atColumbusHall,9901 CoastalHighway,OceanCity.
Knownforitssteamedcrabs,homemadecrabcakes,friedseafoodplatters, sandwiches,saladsandclassicEastern Shorefavorites,SeafoodKnightshas becomeasummertimetraditionfor bothlocalresidentsandvisitorsalike, organizersnoted.
Newonlineorderingfor2026 Thisyear,SeafoodNightsisintroducingitsnewwebsite,SeafoodKnights.com,makingiteasiertoreserve steamedcrabsinadvance.
Guestsmaynowpreordercrabsonlineforeitherdine-inorpickup throughasecureonlineorderingsystem. “Allmajorcreditcardsareaccepted, providingafast,convenientandsecure waytoreserveoneoftheevent’smost popular menuitems.”
Morethanjustseafood WhileSeafoodNightsisknownfor servingseafood,theevent’struemission isgivingbacktothecommunity.
Eachsummer,proceedsfrom SeafoodNightshelptheKnightsof ColumbusCouncil9053continueits
RehobothConcert Bandawards scholarshiptosenior TheRehobothConcertBand awardedSussexAcademyseniorOliver GraveswiththeRCBScholarshipfor 2026onJune3attheschool’saward ceremony.
Gravesgraduatedwithanabove-4.0 GPA.Hehasplayedinthecounty honorbandforsixyears,andwithRCB sincehewasafreshman.Heispresident oftheTri-MMusicHonorSocietyat SussexAcademyandhasbeenaccepted toBostonCollege,whereheplansto studymathematics.
MikeMarotta,Graves’schoolband directorforthepastsevenyears,wrote ofGraves:“Oliverisawonderfulleader andhelperbothinandoutofaband setting.He’sanincrediblyhardworker andaskilledmusician.Healwaysgoes aboveandbeyondtoplaythebestthat hecanplay,andalwaysupliftshispeers whiledoingso.”
“RCBcouldnotagreemore,”representativessaid.“WewishOliverevery successashemovesforwardinlife. Congratulations!”
charitablemissionbysupportinglocal religious,youth,family,veteranand communityorganizationsthroughout thegreaterOceanCityarea. Everymealpurchasedhelpsfund programsdesignedtomakeadifference in thelivesofneighborsthroughoutthe community.
LadyKnightsAuxiliary tohostschoolsupplydrive andgiftbasketraffles Addingtothisyear’scommunity outreach,theOceanCityLadyKnights AuxiliarywillhostaSchoolSupply DriveduringeachSeafoodNights event.
Guestsarebeingencouragedtobring donationsofnewschoolsupplies—in-
cludingnotebooks,pencils,pens, crayons,markers,folders,backpacksand otherclassroomessentials—tohelp localstudentsandteacherspreparefor the upcomingschoolyear.
TheLadyKnightsAuxiliarywillalso offergiftbasketrafflesthroughoutthe summer.Proceedsfromtheraffleswill supporttheauxiliary’scharitableprogramsandoutreacheffortsbenefiting individualsandorganizationsthroughoutthelocalcommunity.
Everyoneiswelcome “Whetheryou’recravingfreshly steamedcrabs,lookingforafamilyfriendlydinner,orsimplywanttosupportagreatlocalcause,Seafood Knights offerssomethingforeveryone,” organizersnoted.
Guestsmaydinein,carryoutorpreordersteamedcrabsonlineforpickup.
SeafoodNightswilltakeplaceevery TuesdayinJulyandAugust,withthe finaleventonSept.1,from4:30to6:30 p.m.,atColumbusHall,9901Coastal Highway,OceanCity.Peoplecanpreordersteamedcrabs(preorderrequired) atSeafoodKnights.com.Foradditional information,visitSeafoodKnights.com.
TheKnightsofColumbusCouncil 9053 isaCatholicfraternalorganizationdedicatedtoservingtheOcean Citycommunitythroughcharitable works,volunteerservice,andprograms thatsupportlocalfamilies,youth,veterans,parishesandthoseinneed.Seafood Nightsisoneofthecouncil’ssignature annualfundraisingevents,helpingprovidefinancialsupportforcharitableinitiativesthroughouttheyear.
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DelawareresidentstogetincreasedaccesstoGooglecareertools TheDelawareDepartmentofLabor ispartneringwithGooglethroughits GrowwithGoogleinitiative (http://grow.google/)toexpandaccess todigitalskillstrainingandworkforce developmentopportunitiesfor Delawareresidents.
Throughthispartnership,Delaware residentswillhaveincreasedaccessto GoogleCareerCertificatesandAI coursesdesignedtoprepareindividuals forin-demandcareersingrowingindustriesthatrequiredigitalandtechnicalskills.
“EveryDelawareandeservesaccess totheskillstheyneedtosucceedin today’seconomy.ThroughourpartnershipwithGrowwithGoogle,we’reremovingbarrierstohigh-qualitytraining byprovidingfree,flexible,industry-recognizedcredentialsthatpeoplecan completeattheirownpace,”saidSecre-
taryofLaborLaKreshaMoultrie.
Nearlytwo-thirdsofallnewjobs createdsince2010requireeitherhighormedium-leveldigitalskills,yet1in3 Americanworkershaveverylimitedor no digitalskills,officialssaid.Tohelp bridgethatgap,Googlecreatedthe GoogleCareerCertificatesprogram.
GrowwithGooglelaunchedGoogle CareerCertificatesin2018tosupport skillingforin-demandfields.ThecertificatesareavailableinAI,Cybersecurity,DataAnalytics,DigitalMarketing andE-Commerce,ITSupport,Project ManagementandUserExperience (UX)Design.Thecertificatesdonotrequireadegreeorpriorexperienceand canbecompletedonlinewithinthreeto sixmonthsofpart-timestudy.
Theprogramalsoincludesanemployerconsortiumofmorethan150 companies,includingWalmart,Verizon
andGoogle,thatarecommittedtoconsideringcertificategraduatesforrelevantentry-levelroles.
“Delawareiscommittedtocreating accessiblepathwaystoeconomicmobilityandensuringourworkforceispreparedforthedemandsoftoday’s economy,”saidJoannaStaib,directorof the DelawareOfficeofWorkforceDevelopment.“Thispartnershipwith GrowwithGooglewillhelpDelaware residentsgainvaluabledigitalskillsthat leaddirectlytoemploymentopportunitiesinhigh-demandindustrieswhile supportingemployersthatneedskilled talent.”
“WearecommittedtodrivingeconomicopportunityacrossDelawareand ensuringthebenefitsoftechnologyare accessibletoeveryone,”saidLisaGevelber,founderofGrowwithGoogle. “We’reproudtopartnerwiththestate
toofferGoogleCareerCertificatesand AIcoursestoallDelawareresidents, equippingthemwiththetoolsthey needtogrowtheirskills,careersand businesses.”
“Whethersomeoneisstartinganew career,advancingintheircurrentjob,or buildingskillsinareaslikeAI,cybersecurityorprojectmanagement,thesecertificatescreatenewopportunities.Our goalissimple:tohelpasmany Delawareansaspossiblegaintheskills employersarelookingfor,becausewhen oneDelawareansucceeds,ourentire stateisstronger,”saidMoultrie.
“PartnershipswithTechHubsacross thestatewillexpandequitableaccessto digitalskillstrainingandindustry-recognizedcredentialsacrossDelaware, strengtheningworkforcepipelines alignedwithstateandemployerneeds. WehavelaunchedDepartmentof Labor’spartnershipwithDelawareLibrariesasaTechHubtoofferfree GoogleCareerCertificatesto Delawareans.”
Sinceitslaunch,morethanamillion peopleglobally,includingmorethan 400,000individualsintheUnited States,havegraduatedfromtheGoogle CareerCertificatesprogram.Morethan 70percentofgraduatesreportapositive careerimpact,suchasanewjob,higher payorapromotion,withinsixmonths ofcompletion.
Thepartnership,officialssaid,aligns withDelaware’sbroaderworkforcedevelopmentstrategytoexpandnontraditionalpathwaysintohigh-growth careersandstrengthenthestate’stalent pipelinethroughinnovativepublic-privatepartnerships.
TechHubsacrossthestateinclude DelawareLibraries,CodeDifferently, MiddletownHighSchool,Howard HighSchool,TeenWarehouse,Futures FirstGaming,ReadyPromptOne,DelcastleTechnicalHighSchool,Pathways ToSuccess,SussexTechnicalHigh School,PolytechSchoolDistrict,Kent County4-H,DelawareStateUniversity, LaurelDelaware,DelawareFuturesand GoodwillIndustries.
Additionalinformationregarding participatingtechnologyhublocations, enrollmentopportunities,andavailable supportservicescanbeobtained throughtheDelawareDepartmentof LaborDivisionofEmploymentand Training.
Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeekNo.9 (Editor’snote:Thisistheninthinaseries ofpreviewsofthe10homesthatwillbeon displayduringthe34thBeach&BayCottageTour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly12 throughAug.2and,foreightpreselected homes,in-persononJuly22andJuly23.)
Since2008,theownersofthishome hadownedatownhouseinnorthOcean City,Md.,andoftenvisitednearbyFenwickIslandforitsrestaurants.Walks alongBuntingAvenue,justablockfrom thebeach,gavethemachancetomeet friendlyresidentsandadmirethearea’s distinctivehomes.Whenalotbecame available,theownersseizedtheopportunitytojointhe“BuntingBoardwalk” community.
Abusinesspartnerandarchitect-land plannercreatedaninitialdesignforthe unusuallywide,shallowlot,helpingshape theirvisionforaNantucket/CapeCodstylehome.
Theowner’shomereflectsthoughtful designandexpertplanning.Aptlynamed OceanPeek,thehomeoffersoceanviews fromitstopdeck.Inthefoyer,colorful artwork,aturtlewallsculptureanda strikinglightfixturethatcastsasunburst patterncreateawarm,invitingfirstimpression.Fourguestsuitesfeatureindividualtemperaturecontrols,which“keeps everyonehappy,”whilealargefamily roomincludesacoffeecornerforearly risers.
Theupstairsgreatroomwasdesigned aroundahandcrafted9-footlive-edge walnutdiningtablewithametalbaseto preventstubbedtoes.Thediningchairs helpedguidethescaleandplacementof otherelements,includingrugs,recessed andpendantlighting,trafficflowand decorativecathedralceilingbeams,which visuallydividethelivingspace.Apalette oflighttan,darkblueandcrispwhite unifiedtheroomandcomplementedthe furnishings,beveragecabinetandkitchen.
Throughoutthehome,theownersuse arttocelebratetheirtravels.Inthefamily room,agallerywallofmaleportraits fromcountriestheyhavevisitedisdisplayedinmatchingframes,makingiteasy torearrangeandaddfuturephotographs. Nearby,aglass-enclosed,boat-styletable filledwithbottlesofsandcollectedfrom distantbeachesoffersanothercreative nodtotheirjourneys.
Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchase ticketsforthe34thBeach&BayCottage Tour.Thisweek’shomeisoneofthe eighthomesonthe34thTourthatwillbe availableforin-persontoursbyholdersof Combotickets.And,likeall10homeson the2026tour,thishomewillalsobe availabletobeseenvirtuallybyholdersof bothComboandVirtualtickets.
Eachofthe10homeswillfeaturea professionallyproducedvideo,whichwill
offerTourpatronsanopportunity toview eachhomeasoftenastheywantfrom anywhereduringthethree-weekvirtual tourperiod.Specialfeaturesinclude bird’s-eyedronevideofootageandthe abilitytoviewthetouronanyinternetenableddevice.
The34thBeach&BayCottageTour isbeingpresentedbyLeslieKoppand TheLeslieKoppGroup.
Comboticketscost$50,andVirtualonlyticketscost$35.Thenumberof Comboticketsislimited,andtheymay beusedeitherdayofthetour,withasingleentrypermittedtoeachhome.To purchaseticketsorformoreinformation, visittheCottageTour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.com.
TheCottageTourisproducedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.All netproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’s operations.
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CoastalPoint•Submitted Thishandcrafted9-footlive-edgetable highlightsthegreatroominthisFenwickIslandhome.
RealEDvice Arepricereductionsaredflag—orasmartstrategy? Earlyinmycareer,Ihadaclient listtheircoastal propertywithan incrediblyambitious“testthe market”price.I gentlyadviseda morerealistic startingpoint,buttheywantedtotry thehigherprice.Forthreeweeks,the housesatempty,withnoshowings. Buyersassumedsomethingwas wrong,treatingthathighpriceasa redflag.
Afteraseriousrealitycheck,Irecommendedandexecutedastrategic $25,000pricereduction.Theshiftwas instant.Byaligningthehomewithits truemarketvalue,were-energizedthe listingandignitedawaveoffreshinterest,resultinginmultiplecompetitiveofferswithindays.
Inourcoastalmarket,apricereductionisn’taconfessionofaflawed property;it’sasmart,data-driven strategy.Initialoverpricinghappens, butacorrectionishowwesignalthat thesellersaremotivated,realisticand readytodobusiness.Ittransformsa
stagnantlistingintoahotopportunity. Christine McCoy
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Whenahome firsthitsthemarket,itgetsthe mostattentionit willlikelyeverreceive.Buyersare watchingclosely, notificationsgo outinstantly,and freshlistingsgenerateexcitement.Butif thehomeisn’tgettingshowingsoroffers,themarketisspeaking—andsellersneedtorespond.Apriceadjustment canbethemovethat“shakesthetree.”
Inmanycases,thehomeitselfisn’t the problem.Thepricingmaysimplybe outofsyncwithcurrentbuyerexpectations,interestratesorcompetinginventory.Astrategicreductioncaninstantly bringnewattentiontotheproperty,es-
peciallyifitfallsintoanewonline searchcategoryforbuyers.Ironically,a well-timedpricereductioncanactually increasecompetition.Buyerswhooverlookedthepropertybeforemaysuddenlyseevalue,andrenewedactivity cansometimesleadtomultipleoffers.
A pricereductionisnotalwaysared flag.Often,it’sthenecessarystepthat bringsawillingbuyerandsellertogether.
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Pricereductions aren’tautomatically aredflag.Inour beachmarketit’s usuallyasignthat thesellerisadjustingtothecurrent lowerbuyerdemand.Awelltimedpricereductioncangeneratenew interestandgetbackinfrontofbuyers
whohavealreadybeenlookingatthe listingonline.Hopefully,thiswillcreate multipleoffers.
Inourcurrentmarket,inventoryhas increasedcomparedtopreviousyears, andtherearelessbuyersactivelysearching.Buyershavemoreoptionsandare takinglongertomakedecisions.Many ofthepricereductionsweareseeing nowarenotwarningsignsbutsellers recalibratingtoamorebalancedmarket.
Recently,Ihadalistingthatwas pricedbasedoffcomparablehomesthat sold—butitwassittingstagnantfor four weeksonthemarket.Wereduced by$10,000,andbythenextweekend, wehadaclose-to-full-priceofferbecausetherewereseveralinterestedparties.However,multiplepricereductions overashortperiodoftimecanbeasign ofadeeperissue—condition,location orbeingsignificantlyoverpricedfrom thestart.Pricingisthemostimportant aspectwhenlistingahome.Thegoalis tostartaheadofthemarket!
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DelawareSUNBucks availabletohelpfamilies feedchildrenthissummer Startingthismonth,qualifyingfamilieswillhaveaccesstoSUNBucks,also knownastheSummerElectronicBenefitsTransfer(SummerEBT)program, tohelpthemaccessnutritiousfoodfor theirchildrenwhenschoolisout.
SUNBucksprovides$120ingrocery benefitspereligibleschool-agechild duringthesummermonths,helping familiesbridgethegapwhenfreeand reduced-priceschoolmealsarenot available
Mosteligiblechildrenwillbeautomaticallyenrolledintheprogram.That includeschildrenwhosefamiliesparticipateinprogramssuchasSNAPor TANF,orwhoqualifyforfreeorreduced-priceschoolmeals.Familieswho arenotautomaticallyenrolledmay applythroughtheState’sASSISTportal.
TheSUNBucksprogramispartofa nationwideefforttoreducechild hungerduringthesummermonths, whenmanychildrenloseaccessto school-basedmeals.Familiesarebeing encouragedtoensuretheircontactinformationisuptodatewiththeirchild’s schoolorstatebenefitsaccounttoavoid delaysinreceivingbenefits.
“Weexpectthisbenefittoassistapproximately98,000childrenin Delawaretoreceivenutritiousfoodduringthesesummermonths,”saidDivisionofSocialServicesDirector StephanieStaats.“Thatis$11.76millioninfundingthatwillgotoward helpingourkidsthrivephysicallyand mentally.”
Benefitsareissuedonanexisting EBTcardforfamiliesalreadyreceiving SNAPoronanewlyissuedSUNBucks cardmaileddirectlytohouseholds.The fundscanbeusedtopurchasegroceries atauthorizedretailers,followingthe sameguidelinesasSNAPbenefits.
FormoreinformationaboutSUN Bucksortoapply,visittheDelaware ASSISTPortalat https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/. Get the news with a local perspective! Find it each week in the
29086 SEA BIRD CT, SELBYVILLE
This exquisite 3 BR, 2.5 BA twin home boasts an open oor plan adorned with numerous upgrades throughout. The gourmet kitchen features upgraded countertops, a spacious island, and stainless steel appliances. Relax in the primary suite with a custom walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower. Step outside to enjoy extensive hardscaping, and a patio that overlooks lush trees. The community offers indoor and outdoor pools, a tness center, and tennis courts.
$655,000 (DESU2111824)
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26409 KINGFISHER RD, OCEAN VIEW A beautiful 4 Bd | 4.5 Ba townhome with pond views, over 3,000 sq. ft. in sought-after, amenity- lled Bay Forest! This property is luxurious and spacious! Featuring a bright open-concept space that is ideal for daily living & entertaining. Notables: oor to ceiling replace, two 1st oor ensuite bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, of ce could be a 5th Bd & much more!
31568 WINTERBERRY PKWY, UNIT 104 This furnished corner-unit condo is vacation-rental friendly and located close to the community's main rec area. Take the elevator to your sun- lled retreat featuring 4 BR's (4th bedroom is a den) and 2 full baths. Relax on the screened porch or by the gas replace on chilly nights. A separate storage closet is perfect for surfboards, beach chairs, and umbrellas, and covered parking is available under the building. Enjoy the beach shuttle for easy access to the sandy beaches of Fenwick Island. $469,900 (DESU2100768) Call Jennifer Hughes (c) 302-858-6483
UNDERCONTRACT 1 CLUBHOUSE DR #E, OCEAN VIEW
This designer furnished home offers two BRs, two BAs. This beautiful beach retreat offers high end cabinetry, lots of custom detailed woodwork and crown moulding. The primary bedroom with its ensuite bath, is located on the back
SEACOLONY 402 ISLAND HOUSE RD E, BETHANY BEACH
GORGEOUS! 180 Degree Views of the Ocean & Beach. Renovated condo; located in the most Private and QUIET section of Sea Colony! Beautiful kitchen counter tops; with high end nishes throughout! Bathrooms renovated. New ceiling fan and living room furniture!
$1,085,000 (DESU2113430) Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831
4BD,2.5BAHOUSE CLOSETOBEACHES In Bayview Estates off Rt. 54. Features: 1.5 garage with workbench & a storage room, oversized driveway, ceramic tiling & more. Enjoy a covered deck, 2nd oor balcony & large yard. Low HOA with a pool, tennis & pickleball, playground & boat ramp.
$500,000 (DESU2110854)
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32519 HERRING WOOD DR, DAGSBORO BRAND NEW COMPRESSOR IN HVAC SYSTEM/JUNE '26. ENCAPSULATED CRAWLSPACE WITH NEW DEHUMIDIFIER/APRIL '26. Freshly painted home with 3 spacious BRs and 2 BAs is a blank canvas waiting for your personal touches. This single-level living with open oor plan features a gas replace, a combination kitchen/dining area, & a bonus room just off the kitchen. Additional
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614 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE
4 BD 3 BA $995,000
Fully furnished home, built in 2022. Open floor plan bathed in natural light and vaulted ceilings. Kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. The main-level primary suite serves as your private oasis, complete with an en-suite bathroom.
38299 Cardinal Ln #154, Selbyville, DE
2 BD 1.5 BA 360,000
This home has been thoughtfully refreshed with a coat of new paint and plush new carpeting. Practical updates like a newer HVAC system and an oversized walk-in closet in the second bedroom provide year-round comfort and plenty of room to tuck away your treasures.
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Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE 3 BD 2.5 BA $775,000
Meticulously maintained 1,804-squarefoot retreat. The open and inviting layout seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas. Enjoy a wealth of amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and even an executive 18-hole golf course.
38515
Ketch Dr, Selbyville, DE 4 BD 2.5 BA $429,500
Built in 2024, this home offers modern comfort just minutes from Fenwick Island and Bethany Beach. The family room centers around a custom electric fireplace with built-in storage, and the kitchen features a large granite island, stainless steel appliances, upgraded hardware, and touch faucet.
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MurphywinsDAISYAward celebratingnursingexcellencce Catherine Murphy,RN, fromBeebe’sDiagnosticImaging Department,has beennamedwinnerofaDAISY Awardforher commitmentto excellencein nursingandthe deliveryofoutstandingpatient care.Murphy wasnominated fortheaward followingacompassionateand supportiveencounterwithan 88-year-oldpatientwhosufferedfrom memoryloss.
“Catherine wasprofessional, respectful,kind andcapable.She showedmy mothertheutmostrespect, evenwhilerecognizingthatshewould needtorepeatherself,”wrotethepatient’sson,whosubmittedthenomination.“Shegavemymomherfull attentionwhilealsocompletingallof thenecessarytaskstohelpherprepare forandrecoverfromherprocedure. Catherineexemplifieswhatnursingis about,andBeebeisluckytohavesomeonewhoissoexperiencedandcompassionate.”
CoastalPoint•Submittee DAISYAwardwinnerCatherineMurphy,RNposesforaphoto withhercertificateandawardafterwinningfordeliveringoutstandingpatientcare.
DAISYawardsarepresentedona monthlybasisatBeebeinmemoryofJ. PatrickBarnes,whodiedfromcomplicationsofanautoimmunediseaseinthe
late1990s.Hisfamilywasgratefulfor thecompassiondemonstratedbyhis nursesandfoundedtheDAISYprogramasawayofgivingback.Itencouragespatientsacrossthecountrytothank nursesformakingadifferenceintheir lives. NursesatBeebecanbenominated forDAISYawardsbytheircolleagues, patientsandpatientfamilymembers. Nominationsareacceptedonanongoingbasisandcanbesubmittedonlineat www.beebehealthcare.org/forms/daisyaward.
AGdecriesDelaware House’sfailuretopassSB100 DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy Jenningsthisweekrespondedtothe DelawareHouseofRepresentatives’ failuretopassSB100,saying,“Foryears now,Delaware’sGeneralAssemblyhas repeatedlymovedtheneedleforwardon LGBTQ+rightsandcivilrightswrit large;inrecentyearsthatmovementhas beenunflinching.
“Thatrecordmakesitallthemore shockingandupsettingthatthe DelawareHouseofRepresentatives failed toadvanceabasic,coretenantof equality—cementinginourconstitutiontherighttosame-sexandinterracialmarriage,andguaranteeingthose rightsregardlessofpoliticalmajorityor theU.S.SupremeCourt’srulings.
“Wehavebeentaughtmorethan
oncethatpolicyonceconsidered‘settled law’isanythingbut,andwemustoperateunderthatparadigm,”Jenningsaid. “Failingtopermanentlyenshrinethose protectionsinourstate’sconstitutionis an appallingabdicationofthestategovernment’sdutytoguaranteetherights ofeveryDelawarean.Itaddsinsultto injurythatthisvotewascastintheclosingdaysofPrideMonth.
“Thisconstitutionalamendmentcan yetberevivedandbroughtupforanew vote,”shesaid,“andIjoinDelawareans acrossthestateinurgingmembersto reconsidertheirvotes.Wecanandmust guarantee,now,whilewecan,thatthis rightisenshrinedintheConstitutionin perpetuity.”
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LaEsperanzarecognized23newly naturalizedU.S.citizensduringitsannual CitizenshipCelebration,markingamilestoneforindividualsandfamilieswhose pathstocitizenshipoftenspanyearsand multiplecountries.
Theevent,heldduringtheorganization’s30thanniversaryyear,broughttogethercommunitymembers,elected officialsandpartnerorganizationsto honorthegroup’snewestcitizensand“reflectontheroleofcitizenshipinamomentofheighteneduncertainty formany immigrantcommunities,”representatives said.“Formanyinattendance,thecelebrationcameatatimewhenaccesstoaccurateinformation,legalsupportand communityconnectionremainscritical.
“Thepathtocitizenshipcaninvolve yearsofapplications,legalprocesses,and personalsacrifice.LaEsperanzahassupportedimmigrantsinnavigatingthat processsince1996,offeringlegalservices andcitizenshipclassesdesignedtohelp individualspreparefornaturalizationand civicparticipation.”
Thisyear’shonoreesincludedindividualsfromacrossLatinAmericaandbeyond,eachwithadistinctstoryshapedby migration,familydecisionsandlongtermcommitmenttobuildingalifeinthe UnitedStates.
AngeloLucentiCascone,borninItaly, describedhispathasoneshapedby globalmovementandpersonalchoice. AftergrowingupinVenezuelaandbuildingacareerineconomics,hechosetosettleintheUnitedStateswithhisfamily amidpoliticalandsocialinstability abroad.
“BecomingacitizenoftheUnited Statesisnotjustaformalstepforme,”he said.“Itistheresultofalongjourney acrossdifferentcountriesandexperiences.”
lengesshefacedandthesupportthat helpedhermoveforward.Afteryearsof navigatingthelegalsystem,shebecamea U.S.citizenin2025.
“Becomingacitizenwasoneofthe proudestmomentsofmylife,”shesaid. “Mystoryisareminderthatwithdetermination,supportandcourage,itispossibletobeginabetterfuture.”
LaEsperanzaExecutiveDirector BryantGarciasaidtheorganizationcontinuestoseeboththeresilienceofthe communityandthechallengesmanyface.
“Thejourneytothatachievementhas beenlonganddifficultformany,”Garcia said.“Eachstoryisdifferent,butwhat standsoutisthedeterminationandresilienceofthiscommunity.”
DelawareGov.MattMeyer,whoattendedtheevent,emphasizedthebroader significanceofwelcomingnewcitizens.
“Weareacountryoflaws,butmore thanthat,weareacountryofvalues,” Meyersaid.“Thisisaplaceofopportunitywherepeoplecancome,workhard andbuildafuturefortheirfamilies.”
Thecelebrationalsohighlightedpartnershipswithlocalorganizations,includinglegalserviceproviders,financial institutionsandcivicgroupsthatsupport voterregistrationandcommunity engagement.Organizersencouragedattendeestotakepartinciviclife,including registeringtovoteandstayinginformed abouttheirrightsandresponsibilitiesas newcitizens.
AsLaEsperanzalooksahead,theorganizationplanstocontinueexpanding accesstocitizenshippreparationandlegal services,whilestrengtheningconnections betweenimmigrantcommunitiesand broadercivicinstitutions,representatives said.
Moreinformationaboutprograms andservicesisavailableatlaesperanza-
Vacation Rental Specialists graderIvaSmith;andbackrow,fromleft,AssistantSiteDirectorLesterBrown, YouthProfessionalDupreeLee,IvaSmith’smotherVanessaMelendez,andSiteDirectorJamesHill.
WhenitistimetoreadattheRehobothBeachBoys&GirlsClub,one youngclubmemberknowsexactlywhich booksshelikesbest:“PetetheCat”and “FancyNancy.”
Readingtime,shesaid,makesherfeel “happy.”Itisalsooneofherfavoriteparts
ofthedayattheclub.
Thissummer,thatdailyreadingtime waspartofalargerstatewideeffortto supportyoungreaderswhenschoolwas out.Inthesummerof2025,Boys& GirlsClubsofDelawaredeliveredthe BookNookliteracyprogramacross13
clublocationsasapartnerinUnitedWay ofDelaware’sGetDelawareReadinginitiative.
JohnWellons,CEOofBoys&Girls ClubsofDelaware,saidthepartnership showshowcommunity organizationscan supportlearningbeyondtheschoolyear.
“Summerisanimportanttimetokeep youngpeopleconnectedtolearning,supportandcaringadults,”hesaid.“Through BookNookandourpartnershipwith UnitedWayofDelaware,clubmembers hadstructuredtimetopracticereadingin aplacetheyalreadyknowandtrust.The resultsshowthevalueofbringingliteracy supportintocommunityspaceswhere youngpeoplespendtheirsummerdays.”
Thestatewideinitiativereachednearly 2,500studentsacross50sites.AtBoys& GirlsClubsofDelawarelocations,1,100 studentsparticipatedinBookNooksessions,completingmorethan6,800sessionsduringtheseven-weeksummer program.
Theprogramcomes,representatives said,asfamilies,schoolsandcommunity organizationscontinuetofocusonsummerlearningloss,oftencalledthe“summerslide.”GetDelawareReadingbrings structuredliteracysupportintosummer programsandcommunityspaceswhere childrenalreadyspendtimeduringthe summer.
gainedanaverageof2.56lessonbands,or nearlyeightmonthsofprogress,while practicing179literacy standardsthrough theprogram.
Forstaff,theprogramisaboutmore thancompletingreadingsessions.Italso givesyoungpeopletimetopractice,ask questions,talkaboutwhattheyarelearningandbuildconfidence.
“Readingisimportantbecauseitwill helpthem,”saidDupreeLee,youthprofessionalatBoys&GirlsClubsof Delaware.“Theycanalsotelltheirown storyaboutwhattheyhavelearned throughreading,andtheywillbeableto comeupwiththeirowncreativestory oneday.”
Leesaidthegoalistocreateareading spacewhereyoungpeoplefeelrespected andencouraged.
“Whenachildwalksintothe BookNook,Ihopetheyfeelunderstood, heardandlistenedto,”Leesaid.“Ihope theycanfeelconfidentthatwe’renot goingtotalkdowntothemorputthem down,thatwe’regoingtoupliftandencouragethem.”
AtBoys&GirlsClubsofDelaware, BookNooksessionswereincludedin summercampprogramming.Students receivedshort,targetedreadinglessons whilecontinuingtotakepartinthe broaderclubexperience,includingrecreation,mentoringandtimewithpeers.
AcrossBoys&GirlsClubsof Delawarelocations,59percentofparticipatingstudentsimprovedatleastonelessonband,accordingtoprogramresults sharedbytheorganization.Becauseeach lessonbandrepresentsaboutthree monthsofreadinggrowth,students
Boys&GirlsClubsofDelaware servesmorethan20,000youngpeople statewidethroughout-of-schoolprogramsthatincludeacademicsupport, youthdevelopment,prevention,leadershipandfuturereadiness.Theorganizationreportedthat94percentof participatingyoungpeoplesaidtheyfeel caredforand91percentsaidtheyfeelaccepted.
Boys&GirlsClubsofDelawarerepresentativessaiditwillcontinueworking withUnitedWayofDelawareandother community partnerstosupportliteracy andacademicstabilityduringout-ofschooltime.
TolearnmoreaboutBoys&Girls ClubsofDelaware,visitbgclubs.org.To learnmoreaboutGetDelawareReading, visituwde.org/GDRsummer.
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Singer-songwriterstoappearinRehoboth Seaside JewishCommunitywillwelcomefoursinger-songwritersatitsfifth annualsummerconcert.Theperformancewilltakeplaceat7p.m.onSunday, July19,atEpworthUnitedMethodist ChurchonHollandGladeRoadinRehobothBeach.Doorswillopenat6:30 p.m.
“Wearedelightedtobringthesenationally-acclaimedmusicianstothe stage,”saidHowieHochman,Seaside JewishCommunitypresident.“Craig Bickhardt,MarissaLevy,JesseTerry andSolKnopfarealloutstandingmusi-
cians,andweknowthiswillbeaterrific showwithbroadappeal.”
BickhardtisasongwriterandperformerwhohaspennedsongsforperformersincludingJohnnyCash, MartinaMcBride,TheJuddsandAlisonKrauss.Duringhismorethan30 yearsinNashville,hewrotenineTop10 countr yhitsandfourNo.1hits.
Levy“bringsabigvoice,cleverlyrics, sharpwitandirresistiblycatchy melodies”totheevening.Sheisthe founderofTheListeningBooth,alive performancevenueonCoastalHighway
inLewesthatencouragesoriginalmusic andcommunity-building. Terryisapop-folktroubadour.His songshavewonawards,andhehasappearedonnumerousTVshows.A BerkleeCollegeofMusicgrad,his“tendermelodiesandlyricsaboutloveand findinghisplaceintheworldhave touchedheartsonbothsidesofthe pond.”
Knopfisanaward-winningsongwriterand2022inducteeintothe DelawareRock&RollSociety’sHallof Fame.Heisknownforhisdistinctive
baritonevoice,originalsongsandmorethan-40-yearcareerperforminginthe Delawarearea.
Seasidebeganatraditionofbringing summerconcertstocoastalDelawarein 2022aspartofits25thanniversarycelebrationandcontinuesthattradition. T icketscost$40foradultsor$18for youth(ages6-18),andarefreeforchildrenyoungerthan6.Allseatsaregeneraladmission.Topurchaseticketsand formoreinformationandreservations, goto www.seasidejewishcommunity.com.
FarmersBankofWillardsappointsRobertsasSVP FarmersBankofWillardsannouncedthisweekthatJeanne
Robertsonhasjoinedthebankasseniorvicepresidentandchiefcreditoffi-
cer,bringing38yearsofexperiencein credit,lending,riskmanagementand regulatorycompliance.
AlifelongEasternShoreresident, Robertsonbeganherbankingcareer withBankofAmericaanditspredecessorinstitutionsasacreditanalystin middlemarketlending.Mostrecently, shespent23yearswithTheBankof DelmarvaandLinkBank,whereshe heldleadershippositionsincluding chiefcreditofficer,chiefriskandcomplianceofficer,creditdepartmentmanager,andloanreviewmanager.Her responsibilitiesincludedoversightof credit,enterpriseriskmanagement, loanoperations,specialassets,CRA andregulatorycompliance.
“Jeannebringsextensiveexperience increditandriskmanagement,along withadeepunderstandingofcommunitybanking,”saidMatthewDavis, presidentofFarmersBankofWillards. “Herleadershipwillhelpsupportour continuedgrowthwhilemaintaining thestrongcreditculturethathasbeen acornerstoneofoursuccess.”
Inhernewrole,Robertsonwill overseecreditadministrationandhelp guidethebank’sriskmanagement strategieswhilesupportingitscommitmenttorelationship-basedbanking.
“I’mexcitedtojoinFarmersBank ofWillardsandbuildonitstradition ofservinglocalcommunities,”Robertsonsaid.“Communitybanksplaya vitalroleinsupportingsmallbusinessesandfamilies,andIlookforward tostrengtheningrelationships,mentoringfutureleaders,andcontinuing toservetheEasternShore.”
RobertsonresidesinDelmarandis activeinherchurchcommunity,servingontheboardandasfinancechair atCrossPointeChurchofthe Nazarene.
FarmersBankofWillardsisalocallyownedcommunitybankserving theEasternShoreofMarylandand Delaware.Thebankprovidesarange ofpersonalandbusinessbankingservicesandiscommittedtostrengthening thecommunitiesitservesthroughpersonalizedservice,localdecision-making,andactivecommunity involvement.
THE SHOPS AT HENEGHAN’S RUN
RSCTbringing‘TheJungleBook’ontour TheRehobothSummerChildren’s Theatre’s2026OutreachTourwillbring theclassicstoryof“TheJungleBook”to communitiesthroughoutLowerDelaware
andbeyondthissummer.Familyaudienceswillhave17opportunitiestoenjoya freeperformanceofthistellingofRudyardKipling’sfancifultalesofIndia.“The
JungleBook”hitstheroadonTuesday, July14,withperformancescontinuing throughAug.14.
“TheJungleBook”tellsofayoungboy
lostinadenseIndianjungle.Thekindly oldwolf,Akela,andthesteadfastbear, Baloo,findhimandvowtoprotect Mowgli,the“mancub,”fromthetiger, ShereKhan.Addingtothefunare TabaquitheHyena,BandartheMonkey, KaatheSnakeandBagheerathePanther. Throughaseriesofadventuresandmisadventures,Mowglifinallyreturnstothe village,treasuringthelessonshehas learnedinthejungle.
The45-minuteshowisperformedentirelybythetwoRSCTresidentactorsof 2026,BeckyFlecknerandJedKrivisky.
“BeckyandJeddrawontheirskill,energyandmarveloussenseofhumorto playallthecharactersandbringthestory tolife.Lightning-quickcostumechanges andnon-stopactionarethehallmarksof thisfamily-favoriteshow,”representatives said.
“TheJungleBook”isscheduledfor: Tuesday,July14,10:30a.m.,MiltonLibraryand2p.m.,RehobothBeachLibrary(performanceatRehoboth ConventionCenter);Wednesday,July15, 10:30a.m.,GreenwoodLibraryand1 p.m.,BridgevilleLibrary;Saturday,July 18,10a.m.,FreemanArtsPavilionnear Selbyville;Wednesday,July22,10:30a.m., DelmarLibrary,and2:30p.m.,Millsboro Library;Thursday,July23,10:30a.m., LewesLibrary;Friday,July24,11a.m., SelbyvilleLibrary;Monday,July27,2 p.m.,WicomicoLibrary,Salisbury,Md.; Wednesday,July29,10:30a.m.,GeorgetownLibrary,and2p.m.,FrankfordLibrary;Friday,July31,10a.m.,Kent CountyLibrary,Camden;Saturday,Aug. 1,11a.m.,DuckCreekRegionalLibrary, Dover;Wednesday,Aug.12,10:30a.m., SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach; Thursday,Aug.13,6:30p.m.,CanalFront Park,Lewes;Friday,Aug.14,11CorbitCallowayLibrary,Odessa. Alltheshowsarefreeandopentothe public.However,somelocationsmayrequireregistrationoradvancetickets.A completeschedulecanbefoundonlineat www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.More informationisavailableat(302)2276766.
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A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.
Kicking off the festivities for this weekend’s historic semiquincentennial Independence Day, this concert event will see country music icon Trace Adkins debut his brand-new song, “American Made.” Afterwards, fireworks fly over Mount Vernon.
Disney Celebrates America: America the Beautiful (7) WMDT 10 p.m.
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, a two-hour primetime special gathers the country’s greatest stories, most cherished traditions and defining triumphs in a sweeping celebration of the people and places that built a nation.
SATURDAY
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (3) CW 5:30 p.m.
Take part in NASCAR’s Summer Weekend with this high-octane race. Returning to the Chicagoland Speedway for the first time in years, this event has seen past winners like Bobby Hamilton Jr., Kevin Harvick, Kyle Larson, Justin Allgaier and Cole Custer.
America — Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together (12) WCPB 8 p.m.
Colonial Williamsburg hosts this celebration of America’s 250th birthday, blending music, performance and historic spectacle. The broadcast traces the nation’s founding from Jamestown, Va., to Yorktown, Va., connecting the past directly to the present.
SUNDAY
PGA Tour Golf
(6) WBOC 3 p.m.
The John Deere Classic reaches its final round at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., where a tight leaderboard and a course that rewards aggressive play set up a dramatic Sunday finish. Brian Campbell won last year in sudden death over Emiliano Grillo.
MLB Baseball (11) WBAL 7 p.m.
The San Diego Padres head north to face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in a heated NL West clash. The Padres brings its rivalry edge to Los Angeles, where the two division contenders fight for position in what should be a charged game.
(N) (Live)
For Love of the Game ('99) Kelly Preston,John C. Reilly,Kevin Costner. Foul PlayFoul Play Wipeout "Get Ship Faced"
Baseball Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds(N)(Live) Baseball Arizona
MONDAY
FIFA Soccer (5) FOX (69) WTXF 3 p.m.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as the knockout rounds tighten and the margin for error vanishes. Sixteen nations remain, every one of them a single loss away from packing up and heading home.
BBQ Brawl (43) FOOD 9 p.m.
Team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Brooke Williamson push the final three Brawlers through a brutal trial of mystery ingredients. With the title of Master of ‘Cue on the line, the cooks must think fast and manage the clock or go home.
Crashers (41) HGTV 10 p.m.
Jon Knight and his crew ambush newlyweds Michael and Latasha with a full transformation, converting his old bachelor-pad man cave into a warm, charming lounge. The result turns a space that was never hers into a home that finally belongs to them both.
TUESDAY
Neighborhood Wars (23) A&E 9 p.m.
A man springs into action when an active shooter threatens his neighbor’s home in Glenwood, Iowa. Meanwhile, in Florida, a family is shocked to find their doorbell camera has captured footage of a neighbor entering their home, entirely uninvited.
Breaking the Deadlock (12) WCPB 9 p.m.
In each and every episode, panelists are asked to debate a hypothetical scenario based on real-life situations. This week, moderator Aaron Tang guides the group through a scenario involving election issues and questionable government integrity.
Password (11) WBAL 10 p.m.
Keke Palmer hosts as Jimmy Fallon and Wayne Brady 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
Saving Private Ryan (60) AMC 1 p.m.
When three brothers are killed in combat during World War II, Capt. John Miller (Tom Hanks) leads his men behind enemy lines to find Pvt. James Ryan (Matt Damon), the fourth and last-remaining brother. Steven Spielberg directs this 1998 classic.
The Valley (61) BRAV 8 p.m.
While Janet finally opens up to Lala about her storied past, Michelle and Lacy get emotional at the start of their own new chapter. Jesse, meanwhile, reveals a secret to Kristen about her future with Luke. Lastly, tensions soar at Danny’s birthday dinner.
The American Southwest (12) WCPB 10 p.m.
The Colorado River carves the landscapes and sustains the wildlife of the American Southwest from the snow-capped Rockies to the blistering Mojave Desert. This film traces the river’s path and the remarkable creatures that rely on its dwindling waters.
THURSDAY
Big Brother (6) WBOC 8 p.m.
A fresh group of strangers move into the iconic house, cut off from the world and watched around the clock in this Season 28 premiere. Alliances form, betrayals brew and only one houseguest outlasts the rest in this long-running competition series.
Celebrity Family Feud (7) WMDT 8 p.m.
Steve Harvey returns to referee the survey-says showdowns as celebrities and their families face off for charity in this season premiere. Expect quick wits, wild guesses and Harvey’s signature reactions as famous faces battle over the survey board.
Happy Gilmore (60) AMC 11 p.m.
Failed hockey player Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) finds his violent slap shot makes a monster golf drive. To save his grandmother’s (Frances Bay) house, he crashes the pro tour, where his
mouth and hot temper
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Incarceratedstudentsearnhighschooldiplomas Morethantwodozenstudentsdressed incapsandgownswereawardedtheirhigh schooldiplomaslastweekduringcommencementceremoniesheldintheprison chapelsofBaylorWomen’sCorrectional Institution(BWCI)inNewCastleand SussexCorrectionalInstitution(SCI)in Georgetown.
The27graduateswerejoinedby100 familymembersandcommunitysupporters,correctionalofficersandstaff,prison educationteachers,DepartmentofEducationleaders,andfellowincarceratedresidentswhocametogethertocelebratetheir workandachievement.
Thehighschoolgraduateswereamong the42incarceratedstudentsranginginage from18to64whoearnedGrovesAdult HighSchooldiplomasacrossDelaware’s fourstateprisonsduringthispastacademicyear.
Becausemanyindividualsenterprison withoutgraduatingfromhighschool,assessmentsareusedtomeasureeducation andliteracylevels,andguideenrollmentin prisoneducationcoursesthatbestaddress individualneeds,helpthemmeetgradelevelbenchmarks,drivecompletionofa highschooldiplomaorGED,andset themoncoursetoearnadditionalacademicandvocationalcredentials.
credits,justasinatraditionalhighschool setting.
Together,thesestudentachievements provethatitisnevertoolatetocomplete highschoolandpursuecontinuingeducationtobuildnewskills,officialssaid.
Incarceratedstudentsmaysetagoalto earnaGED,anationallyrecognizedhigh schoolequivalencycertification,bydemonstratingthattheymeetbasicstateeligibilityrequirementsinmathematics,science, readinglanguageartsandsocialstudies. AcrossDelawareprisonsduringthe20252026schoolyear,nearly100incarcerated studentspassedcertificationexamsand earnedaGED.
Studentsmayalsochoosetopursuea GrovesAdultHighSchooldiploma, whichrepresentsamorerigorousyearslongcourseofacademicstudiesbycompletingrequiredclassesandaccumulating
“IwantyoutoknowthatIbelievein youbecause,inmylife,thepeopleIrespect andadmiremostarethosewhohaveseta goalandachievedit,especiallythosewho havefacedunimaginableandunintended challengesandovercomethem,”Delaware SecretaryofEducationCindyMartensaid duringtheBWCIcommencementceremony.“Youhaveexperiencedthingsthatso manypeoplehaveneverexperienced,and youmetthechallenge.WhatIknowabout youisthatyouareabletoseebeyondyour currentcircumstancesandbelievesomethingintobeing.Yousetthisgoal,you claimedit,youworkedforit,andyoumade ithappen.Weareveryproudofyou.”
Delaware’sprisoneducationprogramis
administeredbytheDelawareDepartment ofEducation(DOE).Statewidemore than30DelawareDOEteachersandsupportstaffareassignedtoDelawareprison facilitiestoprovideinstructionthatisdesignedtoequipincarceratedlearnerswith academic,vocationalandlifeskillsto achievepersonalsuccess,reducerecidivism andprovideameaningfulpathwaytoreentryemployment.
Prisoneducationfeaturesadultbasic education,Englishasaforeignlanguage, GEDpreparation,GrovesAdultHigh Schoolinstruction,lifeskills,special-educationservicesandvocationaltraining.
“Completinghighschoolrequirescommitmentandhardwork,andespeciallyfor incarceratedstudentsitrequiresresilience,” saidDepartmentofCorrectionCommissionerTerraTaylor.“Educationissoimportanttoachievingyourfullpotentialin
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IllegalfireworksstartdunefireinOceanCity ByBethanyHooper OCToday/Dispatch
TheOceanCity(Md.)FireDepartmentandFireMarshal’sOfficecontinuetocombthroughphotosandvideo footagetofindthepersonresponsible forsettingoffillegalfireworksand startingadunegrassfirethatspread acrossmultipleoceanblocksrecently.
OnJune20,atapproximately9:21 p.m.,OceanCityfirefightersweredispatchedtotheareaof116thStreetfora largeduneandgrassfirecausedbyfireworks.Withinaspanofminutes,Ocean CityCommunicationshadreceived morethan60callsreportingtheincident.
WitnessScottHabichtsaidthefire wascausedbysomeonesettingofffireworks,whichsparkedafirewhenone dischargedlowtotheground.Roughly fiveto10smallfiresquicklycombined
Tiptontoserve asSuperiorCourt commissioner Gov.MattMeyerlastweekannouncedthenominationofMichaelH. TiptontoserveasaSuperiorCourt commissionerforSussexCounty.
“MikeTiptonbringsauniquecombinationoflegalexperience,publicservice,andleadershiptothisrole,”said Meyer.“Throughouthiscareer,hehas servedDelawareansasaprosecutorand publicdefender,demonstratingacommitmenttofairness,accountabilityand theruleoflaw.Hisextensivecourtroom experienceanddeeprootsinSussex Countymakehimexceptionallywell qualifiedtoserveasaSuperiorCourt commissioner.”
Tiptoncurrentlyservesasadeputy attorneygeneralwiththeDelawareDepartmentofJustice,whereherepresents theDivisionofAlcohol&TobaccoEnforcementincivilandadministrative matters.
DuringhistenurewiththeDepartmentofJustice,hehasalsoservedas unitheadoftheSussexCountyFelony TrialUnitandassistantunitheadofthe CourtofCommonPleasTrialUnit, prosecutingawiderangeofcriminal casesandsupervisingattorneyshandlingcomplexlitigation.
IfconfirmedbytheDelawareState Senate,TiptonwillfillthevacancycreatedbytheretirementoftheHon.AliciaB.Howard.
ASussexCountynativeandgraduateofSussexCentralHighSchool,Tiptonearnedabachelor’sdegreefrom SaintJoseph’sUniversity;ajurisdoctorate,cumlaude,fromWidenerUniversityDelawareLawSchool;anda master ’sdegreeintaxlawfromtheUniversityofDenver’sSturmCollegeof Law.
intotwolargefiresacrosstwodunes,he said.
“Thelocalresidentsquicklyrespondedbythrowingsandonthefire anda(very)smallbucketbrigadecombinedwithanindividualOCPDmembertoquellthefirewithin10-15min.,” he wroteinanemail.
Uponarrival,firefightersencounteredarapidlyspreadingfireinvolvinga significantportionofthedunes,thefire departmentcommunityengagementofficerRyanWhittingtonsaid.Crews quicklydeployedandwereabletoextinguishtheblazebeforeitspreadfurther orthreatenednearbypropertiesandvisitors.
“Therewerepeopleouttherewith shovelsandgettingwater,”Whittington said.“Theyknewthethreatoffire growthwassignificant,andtheywere
doinganythingtocontainit.Anditdid help.”
FollowingSaturday’sfire,theOcean CityFireDepartmentandOfficeofthe FireMarshalsoughtthepublic’sassistanceinidentifyingtheculprit.Asof Monday,Whittingtonsaidinvestigators withthefiremarshal’sofficewerereviewingnumerousvideosandphotos thatweresubmitted.
“There’ssignificantvideofootage andphotosthatarehelpingusnail downthepersonresponsible,”hesaid.
W hittingtonsaidtheincidentserves asareminderofthedangersofsetting offfireworks,whichareillegalinallof Maryland,includingOceanCity.The messagecomesasthecitypreparesfor nextweekend’sFourthofJulyfestivities.
“Wegetcalledthe‘no-funpolice’becausewe’reactivelydoingenforcement,”
hesaid.“Therealityisthatwewillconfiscateyourfireworks,wewillwriteyou citations,andthereasonistoprotect ourecosystem,andprotectourproperty. That ’spartofourjob.”
TheOCFDandfiremarshal’soffice reportthefiredestroyedasignificant areaofdunegrassbetween116thand 117thStreets.Anyonewhowitnessed theincident,hasinformation,photographs,orvideofootageisaskedtocontactInvestigatorDavidMarquezwith theOceanCityFireDepartment,OfficeoftheFireMarshal,at dmarquez@oceancitymd.gov.
“Dunegrassplaysacriticalrolein protectingourcoastlinefromerosion and stormimpacts,”theOCFDsaidon Facebook.“Weappreciatethecommunity’sassistanceasthisinvestigation continues.”
DredgingprojectnearMillsborotoaidboaters DNRECcontinuestoconduct dredgingoperationsaspartofatidal wetlandrestorationprojectontheIndianRivernearMillsboro.Inaddition toimprovingshorelinehabitat,the dredgingisdesignedtoimprovenavigationandboatingaccessalongtheupper reachesoftheriver.
Time-of-yearrestrictionshavebeen waivedbyDNRECduetothebenefits ofcompletingthemarshrestoration projectoutweighingthereducedpotentialriskfornegativeenvironmentalimpactsbecauseofdegradedhydrology, allowingtheprojecttocontinueduring thesummermonthsandrununtil Marchof2027,officialsnoted.
Byinterlockingtheprojects,they said,theDNRECDivisionofWatershedStewardshipisfocusedonhabitat restorationwhileatthesametime
restoringnavigabledepthsinareasof theriverthathaveexperiencedsignificantshoalingandsedimentbuildup sinceDNREC’slastmajordredging projecttherein2019—creatingchallengesforrecreationalandcommercial boaters navigatingthewaterway.
TheIndianRiver’scourseinthe Millsboroareapresentssomeofthe mostdifficultdredgingconditionsin Delawareduetothenarrowchannel, shallowwaterdepthsandhighlyvariabletidalconditions,officialsnoted.
Waterlevelsintheupperrivercan changerapidly,particularlyduringprolongedwesterlywindeventsthatpush wateroutofthesystemandcreateunusuallylowtidesandrestrictednavigationconditions,theysaid.
“Theseconditionscreateoperational challengesnotonlyforboaters,butalso
fordredgingcrewsworkingtomaintain thewaterway,”saidDNRECShoreline &WaterwayManagementSection FieldOperationsManagerKathleen Bergin.“Tidalfluctuationsandstrong westerlywindscandramaticallyaffect waterdepthsintheupperIndianRiver, sometimeschangingnavigableconditionswithinhours.Maintainingthis channeliscriticaltopreservingsafe boating accessfortheMillsboroarea.”
InconjunctionwiththeDNREC WatershedAssessment&Management Section,theShoreline&Waterway ManagementSection’sdredgematerial fromtheprojectisbeingbeneficially reusedtorestorenearbytidalwetlands, aimedatprovidingenvironmentalbenefitswhilesupportinglong-termwaterwaymanagementgoals.
Inadditiontoutilizingaccumulated
sedimentfromthenavigationchannel torestoretheadjacenttidalmarsh,the projectisdesignedtoalsoimprovevesselaccess,reducetheriskofboat groundingsandprovidesafernavigation forboaterstravelingthroughtheupper IndianRiversystem.
DNRECencouragedboatersnavigatingtheupperIndianRiverand Millsboroareatocloselymonitortide tables,weatherforecastsandwindconditionspriortotravel.Westerlywinds cansignificantlylowerwaterlevels throughoutthesystem,particularlyduringlowtidecycles,resultinginrapidly changingnavigationalconditionsand reducedchanneldepths,theynoted. Marinersarebeingadvisedtoplantrips accordinglyandoperatewithcaution, especiallyvesselswithdeeperdrafts.
DNRECalsoadvisedboaterstouse cautionwhentravelingnearactive dredgingoperationsandtoremainalert forconstructionequipment,floating pipeline,workvesselsandtemporary navigationadjustmentsassociatedwith theproject.
“The channelisverynarrowinthe dredgingarea,alsotheshallowestsectionoftheproject,whichlimitsfunctionalchannelspace.Boatersshould operateatsafespeedsandfollowall postedsafetyguidancewhiletransiting thearea,”officialssaid.
DNRECfurtherremindedboaters thataccessalsomayberestrictedonthe IndianRiverduetothepositional placementofthedredge.Progresson theprojectwillbeslowerbecauseofimpediments,evenasDNREChasmore beneficialreusematerialtomove,and boaters arebeingaskedbyDNRECto avoidtheareaifpossible.
TheIndianRiverisafederallymaintainedchannel,andtheU.S.Army CorpsofEngineersiscurrentlyworking withDNREConamajordredging projectslatedforimplementationinthe fallof2027.TheCorpsofEngineers hasconfirmedthatitwillreceive$14 millioninitsFY26WorkPlanforthat project.Additionalinformationabout theDNRECprojectcanbefoundon theIndianRiverbeneficialusedredging projectwebpageontheStateof Delaware’swebsite.
Meyerpushingsolarprojects Gov.MattMeyerrecentlyannouncedwhathecalledamajormilestoneinthefighttoexpandaffordable energyaccess,lowerelectricitycosts andstrengthenDelaware’slong-term energyindependence:theacceptance offourcommunitysolarprojectsinto theJobsFirstPermittingAccelerator.
Thefourcommunitysolarprojects, developedbyECAPowerandlocated inSussexandNewCastlecounties, havebeenacceptedintotheJobsFirst PermittingAcceleratorestablished throughExecutiveOrder18.Together,theprojectsrepresentmore than16megawattsofnewlocalsolar generationcapacityandmorethan $73millioninprivate-sectorinvestment.
Theprojectsinclude:
•LonesomeRoadCommunityEnergyInitiativeinSeaford;
•WoodpeckerRoadCommunity EnergyInitiativeinSeaford;
•TownsendCommunityEnergy InitiativeinTownsend;and
•ClaytonCommunityEnergyInitiativePhaseIandIIinClayton.
Eachprojectisstructuredascommunitysolar,allowingDelawareresidentsandbusinessestosubscribeand receivesavingsontheirelectricbills withoutinstallingrooftopsolarpanels.
“Nooneshouldopentheirenergy billeachmonthandbeforcedtodecideiftheyaregoingtoeatdinner,go tothedoctor,orpowertheirhome,” saidMeyer.“That’swhyweareexcited toannouncefourprojectsthatwill helpthousandsofDelawarefamilies saveonpowerbills.Thesecommunity solarprojectsarehelpingtolower costs,createjobs,strengthenourgrid andgiveDelawareansmorecontrol overtheirenergyfuture.”
SVFCtohostannual golftournament TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Companywillholdits18thAnnual GolfTournamentonOct.12,atCrippleCreekGolf&CountryClubin Dagsboro.
Theentryfeeis$500perfoursome, inascrambleformat,witha9a.m. shotgunstart.
Theeventwillfeaturedoorprizes, raffleprizesandanawardsluncheon, andahole-in-oneonHole16winsa newKia,fromSelbyvilleHollyKia.
TheSVFCisinits103rdyearof service,andthiseventisamajor fundraiserforthecompany.
Entryformsandsponsorformsare onthewebsiteatSelbyville88.com.
Formoreinformation,contact TournamentChairmanRoyGouldat (508)733-3232oremailat rgould@selbyville88.com.
TheJobsFirstPermittingAcceleratorisdesignedtoreducepermitting timelinesforkeyprojectsinenergy, housing,water,broadbandandmore. Theprogramseekstocompletecomplexpermittingreviewsfasterwhile maintainingDelaware’senvironmental andpublicsafetystandards.
Currenttimelinesforpermitting theseprojectsexceed48monthsin manycases,duetolocalandstatepermittingrequirements.
MeyernotedthatthefourECA Powerprojectswillhelpbringnew generatingcapacityonlinemore quickly,whileensuringDelawarefamiliesbenefitdirectlythroughlowerenergycosts.
Meyeremphasizedthathisadministration’senergystrategyisfocused onloweringcostsforconsumerswhile ensuringthatfutureenergydemand doesnotresultinhigherbillsfor Delawarefamilies.Theannouncement thisweekisjustthestart,officials said,urgingpeopletostaytuned,as therewillbemoretocomethissummer.
Thegovernorreiteratedthatnew largeenergyusers,includingdatacenters,mustfinancetheirownenergy andinfrastructureneeds,ratherthan shiftingcostsontoDelawareratepayers.
JacquelineAnn‘Jackie’Frye,87
JacquelineAnn “Jackie”Frye,87,of OceanView,Del., formerlyofGap, Pa.,wenthometo bewithherLord onThursday,June 25,2026,inthe comfortofher home,surroundedbytheloveofher family.BornonJuly1,1938,inAshland,Pa.,Fryewasthedaughterofthe lateHaroldScanlonandMildred (Price)Scanlon.Shewasagraduateof AshlandHighSchool.
Fryedevotedhercareertoserving othersthroughhealthcare.Sheworked asapurchasingagentatBrandywine Hospital &TraumaCenterandasa medicalsecretaryatPaoliHospital,and concludedhercareerasacoordinatorof healthbenefitsandpatientadvocatefor themedicalpracticeofDr.Kennedy andDr.Marino.
Awomanofdeepfaith,FryefaithfullyfollowedtheJackCransMinistry. ShewasaformerSunday-school teacherataMethodistchurchin Thorndale,Pa.,andalsoservedasaCub Scoutleader.Afterrelocatingto Delawarein2003,shecontinuedher spiritofservicebyvolunteeringwiththe Indian RiverSchoolDistrictconcession standandatVFWPost7234inOcean View.
Aboveall,shecherishedherfamily andtreasuredeveryopportunityto spendtimewiththem.
Shelovedsportsandwasadevoted fanofthePhiladelphia76ersandthe PhiladelphiaEagles.Shewillberememberedforherunwaveringfaith, generousheart,dedicationtoserving others,andtheenduringlovesheshared withherfamilyandfriends.Herlegacy willcontinuetoliveoninthemany livesshetouched.
Fryeissurvivedbyherbelovedhusbandof70years,JohnC.“Jack”Frye; herthreechildren,JohnH.Fryeandhis wife,Barbara,ofOceanView,Del., TerryPowellandherhusband,Robert, alsoofOceanView;andPamela Oleszewskiandherhusband,Joe,also ofOceanView.Shealsoleavesbehind fourgrandchildren,Riki,Chris,Jaclyn andGreg;fourgreat-grandchildren, Hannah,Kylie,ChaseandPenelope;a great-grandsonexpectedinSeptember of 2026;numerousniecesandnephews whomsheadored;andherfaithfulcaninecompanion,Bandit.
Familyandfriendswereinvitedtoa visitationonMonday,June29,2026,at theOceanViewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38030MuddyNeck Road,OceanView,Del.,whereafuneralservicewastotakeplaceat7p.m. thatday.Agravesideservicewastobe heldat11a.m.onThursday,July2, 2026,atMountCarmelCemetery,2320
LocustGapHighway,MountCarmel, Pa. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestedthatmemorialcontributionsbe madeinFrye’smemorytoCountyCorrectionsGospelMission,P.O.Box1136, Coatesville,PA19320.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
MaryElizabethGallagher,93
MaryElizabethGallagher, 93,passedaway onJune17,2026. Shewasbornin Washington, D.C.,onSept.24, 1932,thefirst childofGerard EngertandMarieLouiseEngert. Sevenyearslater,theEngertfamily welcomedGeraldine“Gae”Engert, andthetwosistersformedalifelong bond,perhapsunsureofthewonderfullegacyawaiting.
TheEngertsinitiallylivedin NortheastWashington,D. C.,then laterinnorth-west,whereGallagher excelledscholasticallyasvaledictorian ingradeschool(St.Theresa’s)and salutatorianinhighschool(Notre Dame).Engertfamilylifewassimple andstructured,ledbyherfather,
Jerry,anFBISpecialAgent,andlovinglyguidedbyhermother,Mary Lou.
TheEngertsneverownedacar, andthefamilyusedpublictransportationforalltheirtravels,althoughJerryEngertdidwinanew carinaradiocontest(butthat’sanotherstory).TheEngertfamilylived throughWorldWarII,withrationingandeverythingelsethewar entaileddomestically.Afterhigh school,GallagherenrolledinTrinity Collegeattheencouragementofher parents.However,shetoldherdad shewasnotinterestedinpursuing highereducationandwantedtobe marriedandhavechildren.(Gofigure!)Well,herfatherwashaving noneofthatideaconsideringGallagher’sacademicachievements.So, theycompromisedbyagreeingshe wouldattendjuniorcollegeat GeorgetownVisitation,anall-girls Catholichighschoolandcollege.She attended“Visi”and,ofcourseexcelledinherstudies,whilealsomakinglastingfriendships.Most importantly,whileattendingVisitation,shemetahandsomeathletic youngman,KirbyGallagher,and theymarriedin1953,whenshewas 20andhewas22.
Thecouplelivedbrieflywithhis parents,KirbyGallagherSr.and HelenGallagher,in Washington,D. C.,beforemoving intoatwo-bedroomtownhome withintheoriginaldevelopmentof Greenbelt,Md.Childrenstartedarriving,withKirbyin1955andJerry in1956,andwhenKathleenarrived in1958,theGreenbelthomewastoo smallfortheGallaghers.
Inthemid-1950s,KirbyGallagher joinedtheMetropolitanPoliceDepartmentasanofficer,andoneofhis colleaguesmentionedanewsinglehomedevelopmentinWheaton,Md. TheGallaghersboughtanewhome onJudsonRoadfor$12,000witha $50deposit.Fromthatwonderful home,theremainingfiveGallagher children(Maureen,Brian,Sean, BrigidandKevin)werewelcomedto thefamily,andalleightwereraised. Theyhadplentyofchildhood companyonJudsonRoad,because theblockof11houseshad50children.Gallagherandafewother neighborhoodmothersformedaningeniousbabysittingclub,socouples couldenjoyanightoutwithoutworryingaboutpayingforababysitter.
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Sheremainedfriendswithmembers ofthebabysittingclubforherentire life.
FromtheWheatonhome,Gallagherdealtwithmanymomentsof joy,blessingsand,ofcourse,tribulations.ThechildrenattendedSt. Catherine’schurchandgradeschool, whereshewasamemberofthesodalityandhelpedcleantheconvent (whichisincredible,consideringhow muchcleaningandlaundrywasrequiredatthefamily’shouse).
Withherrunningthehousehold, comfortandhappinesswasthenorm, buttheresurewerestressfulperiods. Mostofherstresswassuppliedby theboys,includingnumeroustripsto theemergencyroomatHolyCross Hospital,suchaswhenBrianfelloff thebackofanacceleratingicecream truck.ButtheGallaghergirlscontributedtheirshareofanxietyaswell, includingwhenBrigidfelloutofthe carwhiletheyweredrivingdownthe road—nochildsafetylocksinthose days!
Inadditiontobeingtheirmother, Gallagherwasthechildren’steacher, consoler,sympathizerandnurse.She tookcareofthemalwaysandnever waveredinherloveandfaith-based responsibilitytoassuretheygrewup
healthy,educatedandprincipled.As theygrewup,alloftheirholidaydinnerswereheldattheEngerthomein SilverSpring,Md.Itwasabit chaoticwith12GallagherandMack childrenrunningaroundthehouse, buttheyloveditandenjoyedevery minute.
Today,theylookbackatthosepreciousfamilymomentsandrealize howspecialtheywere:“Andwith God’shelpandMom’sguidance,we wouldoffertoourchildrenwhat Momprovidedtous:ahouseholdfull oflove,faith,fun,nurturingandopportunity.”
Intheearly1970s,GallagherdecidedtocontributetothefamilyincomebybecomingaMontgomery Countycrossingguard,apositionshe heldformanyyears.Herhusband helpedbyprovidingtipsonpedestrianandtrafficcontrol,including howtobestusehandsignalsandher whistletomaximumeffect.
Afterhercareerasacrossing guard,shejoinedtheNationalInstitutesofHealth(NIH)asanadministrativeassistantforthedirectorofthe LungDepartment,wheresheworked diligentlyfor15yearsuntilretiring fromgovernmentservice.Thereafter, sheendedherworkingdaysat BethesdaPediatrics,asreceptionist andcoordinatingpatientappointments,retiringforgoodin2017.
AstheGallagherchildrenleft
homeandbegantoraisetheirown families,shewasalwayssupportive andhelpfulandthrilledwhenher childrenmarriedandhadtheirown children.Herfirstof26grandchildren,Daryl,wasbornin1981,and thencameRiley,Aidan,Kit,Catherine,Jerry,Theresa,Jeremy,Jesse,Josie, Katya,Colleen,Christine,Courtney, Caroline,Brett,Brendan,Sean,Joey, Grace,Emma,Charlie,Connor, KirbyandTynan.Herlastgrandchild,Thomas,arrivedin2005.
Thefirstofher21great-grandchildren,Chloe,arrivedin2001,and thencameSavannah,Micah,Payton, Colby,Ryder,Everett,Emmy,Clara, Rose,Sutton,Cecelia,Teddy,Jane, Oli,Carter,Jack,Mason,Chandler andMilo.Herfinalgreat-grandchild, MollyMae,wasbornin2026.She hasthreegreat-great-grandchildren, Ripland,RosieandDeplynd.
Shedearlylovedeachofher grandchildren,great-grandchildren andgreat-great-grandchildrenand attendedeveryChristening,birthday andgraduationshecould.Allofthe childrenhavephotosofherattending theirspecialdayorevent,andthose memorieswillbecherishedandlasta lifetime.
Ultimately,theGallagherssoldthe familyhomeonJudsonRoadand movedtoatwo-bedroomcondoin Frederick,Md.,whichwascloseto severaloftheirchildrenlivinginand aroundtheFrederickarea.Hisunfortunatedeathin2001resultedinher livingaloneintheFrederickcondo, whereshewasregularlyvisitedby childrenandgrandchildren.
Duringthattime,Gallagheralso continuedherloveoftravel,visiting Europe,theCaribbean,Israel,and manyotherinterestingplacesinthe U.S.andabroad.
ickandrelocatetoBethanyBeach, Del.,livingwithhersonJerryand daughter-in-lawMaureen,inahouse withasuitebuiltjustforher.She madefastfriendsinBethanyBeach throughherattendanceofdailyMass atSt.Ann’s,whereshewasaparishioner.Throughherinvolvementwith St.Ann’s,shemetotherVisitation graduatesandevenladiessheknew fromhighschoolintheWashington D. C.area(oneofwhomhaddated KirbyGallagherbeforeshehad). ThosefriendshipsintheBethany areawereacherishedpartofGallagher’slaterlife.
HertimeintheBethanyareaalso providedmanyotherthingsshe loved,suchaswalkingtothebeach, walksinpublicgardens,andvisits fromsisterGae,herchildrenand grandchildrenwhentheyregularly visitedthearea.
Afterahealthsetbackin2024, GallaghermovedbacktoMaryland tolivewithherdaughterMaureen andson-in-lawTomintheir Gaithersburghome,whereshelived theremainderofherlife.
MaryBethGallagherwillbe dearlymissedbyherlovingfriends andfamily.Theirconsolationisthat sheisnowagainwiththeloveofher life,Kirby,andherparentsandother relativeswhohadgonebeforeher. Shelivedalongandbeautifullife, whichincluded25yearsasthematriarchofthefamily.Shewasasentinel oftheCatholicfaithanddevotedfollowerofChristourLordandMary theBlessedMother.
In2017,shemadetheimportant decision,withsupportfromallher children,tosellhercondoinFreder-
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TheiCanSwimCamp—aweeklongswimprogramforindividualsofall abilities—returnstoDelawareforanotheryearin2026,servingtheSussex Countycommunityforthefirsttime.
InpartnershipwithiCanShine—an internationalnonprofitthatteachesindividualswithdisabilitiestoindependently swim,danceandbike—theDownSyndromeAssociationofDelaware (DSADE)planstoaddanadditional weekofiCanSwimtoitssummer schedule.
PartiallyfundedbyStepintoSwim, whichprovidesfreeandlow-costswim lessonsacrossthecountrytothosewho cannotaffordit,theDSADEwillhost iCanSwimCampinWilmingtonon July20-24andinSeafordonAug.10-14.
Thecampcostsaheavilysubsidized totalof$150forparticipants,whoattend campforaboutanhouradayandreceive individualizedattentionfromvolunteers andinstructorsinasmallgroupsetting, with60percentoffamiliesparticipating intheDSADE’sno-questions-asked scholarshipprogram,whichcoversthe entirecostofthecamp.
“Ithoughtbasicskillsweretaughtina completelynon-threateningway,with lotsofpatience,support,andnopressure todothethingsthekidsweren’tcomfortable[with]orreadytodo,”saidMary Lowe,whosegranddaughterEmilyattendedthecampin2025.
Whiletheclassisledbycertified swiminstructorsfromtheiCanShine organization,volunteersareconsidered crucialtotheabilityoftheprogramto sur viveandtoequipswimmerswith life-savingskills.Volunteersarepaired withswimmersinaone-to-oneratio. Volunteerregistrationremainsopento people15orolder.However,younger teensarewelcometovolunteerwith adultsupervision,andnoteachingor volunteerexperienceisnecessaryforapplicants.
Individualswithintellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilitiesacrossages,from 3-year-oldstoadults,learnvaluable watersafetyskillsatthecamp.
“OnDay1ofiCanSwimCamp, manyteary-eyedswimmersdon’trelease theirgripsfromtheedgesofthepoolfor theentiretyoftheirswimlessons,”organizersnoted.“OnDay5,theyconfidentlysplash,swim,makebubbles”or achievetheirversionofsuccessinthe water.
BeforeEmilyattendediCanSwim Camp,saidLowe,“Iwouldtellpeople thatEmilywasachildwholovedthe poolbutwouldn’tgetoffthestepsleadingintothewater.Duringtheweek,she didnotfearthepoolandtriedtodo whatwasbeingpresented,evenifshe wasn’talwayssuccessful.Thenexttime shehadanopportunitytobeinapool, shetriedsomeofherskillswithoutbeing promptedandwasprettygoodwiththe onesshehadsuccesswithatcamp.”
Townbelievessafetyislands offermoreprotection BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Despiteamid-weekFacebookpost byDiFebo’sMarketandDiFebo’s restaurant,objectingtoreplacingthe crosswalkbetweenthetwobusinesses withsafetyislandsinthecenterof Route26,BethanyBeachMayorRon Calefsaiditissafernow,andpedestriansonlyhavetotakeafewextrasteps toreachtheislands.
TheTownpaidformuchofthat safetyupgrade,butitwasaDelDOT decision—nottheTown’s—toeliminatethecrosswalkandinstallislands,he said.
“ ThatisaStateroad,sowecan’tdefinethingsoutthere,”Calefexplained.
“Weputinnewsafetyislands,where ourengineerstolduswerethebest placestoputthem.Localbusinesses wantedtoputrestrictionsonthetown forasafetyflashinglightsystemthere forpedestrianstopressabuttonwhen theyweregoingtocross.Thebusinesses saidtheywouldloseparkingifamechanismwithcontrolswasinstalled,so that’swhywedidn’tputasafetyflasher there.Wereachedouttotheengineers, and theysaidsafetyislandswerethe nextbestthing.”
“It’samatterofgettingusedto change,”headded.
“Ourconcernisthatremovingthe markedcrossingwon’tchangewhere peoplecross,”theDiFebo’spoststates. “Peoplenaturallytakethemostdirect routetowherethey’regoing—especiallywhentheirdestinationisdirectly acrossthestreet.We’reworriedthis changecouldleaveoneofthebusiest pedestriancrossingpointsinthearea without theprotectionofadesignated crosswalk.”
Commentsonthepostincluded, “Everyonewantstogoinastraightline and…dowhattheyareusedto,”“ContactDelDOT”and“Wearethereat bothDiFebo’sallthetime.Thetraffic (bothvehicularandfoot)isconstant anddangerous.Thisisjustnuts.Why? Thatmakeszerosense.”
ButCalefsaidpedestriansonlyhave afewmorestepstotakethantheydid before,togofromwherethecrosswalk usedtobetoreachanisland,andthat the islandsgivecrossingpedestrians“a safeplacetostandbeforeyougoacross thesecondlane.”
“Nothingismoreimportantthanthe safetyofouremployees,guests,neighborsandcommunity,”thepoststates, promptingthemayortosayhe“couldn’t agreemore.”
“Ibelieveweincreasedpedestrian safety.Itmightnotbedirectlyacross, butyou’vegottwoexcellentcrossinglocationstherenow.Before,therewasjust one,”themayorsaid.
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TheymadeDelawareproud.
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolUnified basketballteamrepresentingTeam Delawareatthe2026USASpecial Olympicsearnedasilvermedalbyreaching thechampionshipgame.Mostoftheteam memberswerepartofthe2025Unified statechampions.
TheTeamDelawarecontingentexperiencedawhirlwindweekofJune22-26in Minneapolisthatbeganwiththreestraight triumphsinpreliminaryroundplaytoearn aNo.1seedheadingintothesemifinals.
Theyfinishedthetournamentwitha tough34-21losstoTeamVermontinthe championshipgameonFriday,June26. IRHSseniorsKyleandBraydenBennetch scored13andfourpoints,respectively,and seniorLukeWilliamsaddedfourmarkers.
TeamDelawarereachedthetitlegame bywinningasemifinalshowdowninovertimeonThursday,June25byonepoint, 27-26overTeamIdaho.BraydenBennetch scored16pointsinthatgame,whilehis brotherKyleaddednine,andsophomore ColeLingochippedinwithtwoimportant markers.
Theywontheirthirdstraightpreliminary-roundgame,29-14overTeamIdaho onWednesday,June25.KyleBennetchtallied13points,whileBraydenBennetch added12.WilliamsandLingoeachadded twomarkers.
Earlierintheweek,KyleandBrayden BennetchaccountedforallofTeam Delaware’spointsina35-32victoryover TeamVermontonTuesday,June23.BraydenBennetchscored25points,whileKyle Bennetchadded10markers.
EachBennetchbrotherscoredsix pointstoleadTeamDelawaretoa24-10 victoryoverTeamMissouriinthetournament-openeronMonday,June22.
JuniorMaggieBareandLingoeach contributedfourmarkersinthatgame, whilejuniorsAutumnWilleandKe’Niya Mitchelleachchippedinwithtwopoints.
“Itwasanincredibleexperiencebeing partofthe2026SpecialOlympicsGames,” saidassistantcoachLoriannSentman,who completedhereighthseasonwiththeUnifiedprogramatIRHSthisyear.“Wewere oneof14Unifiedhighschoolbasketball teamstocompeteonthenationalstage, andwebroughthomesomuchmorethan asilvermedal.Webroughthomeamazing memories,lessons,andnewperspectives. Ourteamworkedtogethertolift each
Unifiedbasketball’sTeamDelawareearnssilvermedalatSpecialOlympics CoastalPoint•Submitted UnifiedTeamDelaware’sbasketballteamposesforaphotoafterearningsilverattheSpecialOlympics.
otherupandsupportedtheirTeam Delawareteammatesintheirrespective events.Ourstudent-athletesalsocomplimentedothersportsteamsfortheirdetermination,dedicationandsportsmanship. TeamDelawaretrulyembodieda‘onestate oneteam’mentality.”
Wordsofpraisefrom headcoachBivens IRHSUnifiedbasketballheadcoachJamaalBivensenteredtheSpecialOlympics competitionnotknowingwhattoexpect.
“CoachSentmanandIheldpractices throughtheendoftheschoolyeartohelp ourathletesbecomemoreconfidentin theirabilitiesandskills,”saidBivens,who thisyearconcludedhisfourthyearatthe IRUnifiedteam’shelm.“Whenwewon thesemifinalgameinovertime,weknew we’dbegoinghomewithsilverorgold, whichwasanunbelievablefeelinginitself.
“Watchingourathleteslockinandour partnersgoaboveandbeyondtoshowcase thetalentsourathleteshavewasanincrediblesighttosee,”addedBivens.“Other stateslettheirpartnersscoreupwardsof60 percentoftheirpoints,whileTeam Delawarehadathletesscoring100percent oftheirpointsingames.Thatisatestamenttotheirunderstandingofwhatit meanstobeonaUnifiedteam.”
BivenssaideachmemberoftheTeam Delawaresquadshowedtheircommitment andabilities.
“SophomoreColin‘Turbo’Sheridanand juniorsKatelynTaylorandKe’Niya
‘Mighty’Mitchellwerealwaysreadytogo bigondefense,andtheywentaftertheball everychancetheygot,”hesaid.“Luke Williams,MaggieBareandAutumn Williehadgreatballhandlingskillsand distributedittotheirteammatesforsuccess.ColeLingooftenlookedcomparable toabull,settingscreenstoallowtheBennetchbrotherstogettheirlayupsandjump shots.KyleandBraydeneachballedout there.Theywereanabsoluteforcetobe reckonedwith.
“Iamsogratefulourseniorswereable togooutwiththisexperienceastheirfinal conclusioninourUnifiedsportsprogram,” saidBivens.“Itwastrulyaonce-in-a-lifetimeexperience,andIcannotbemoreappreciativetoallofourathletes,Coach Sentman,IRHSPrincipalandteamsupportrepresentativeMikeWilliams,and SpecialOlympicsDelawarefortheirsupport.”
“IjustwantedtothankCoachesSentmanandBivensforagreatweekinMinnesota,”saidWilliams.“Pleaseknowthat thetimeyouspendandyourcommitment toourstudentsdonotgounnoticed.You haveprovidedopportunitiesforyourathletestomakememoriesthatwilllastalifetime.”
Aboatloadofthanks Sentmansaidshewasextremelygrateful toSpecialOlympicsDelaware“forthe privilegetobeapartofTeamDelaware. WithoutSODE,ourathleteswouldn’thave hadthisonceinalifetimeopportunity,”she
said.“Ourdelegationwastrulya‘dream team.’I’msoappreciativefortheopportunitytocollaboratewithandlearnmore abouttheorganization.
“AndIwanttothankCoachBivensand Mr.Williams—ourprincipalatIndian River—fortakinginthisjourney,”added Sentman.“I’mthankfulforyourunwaveringsupportandpatiencethatmadethis tripthesuccessitwasbothonandoffthe court.Finally,Iappreciatetheparentsand AllisonWright,whomadethetrekto Minneapolistosupportourteamandbe ourowncheersquad.Youallarerockstars andmadetheteambondingeventsso muchfun.”
Sentmansaidshealsowantedtothank theIndianRiverHighSchoolcommunity thatsupportedthestudent-athletesby sendingvirtualcheersonFacebook.
“AndourlocalfirecompaniesfromMillville,Millsboro,Dagsboro,Frankfordand Roxanaeachhadfirefightingapparatusthat escortedourathletesbacktotheschool afterwereturnedfromMinneapolis,”said Sentman.“Theytrulymadethefinallegof ourtripmemorable,throughthelastmoments.Itwaslatewhenwereturned,and theystillmadetheefforttoprovideamagicalreturn.”
Inadditiontoplayingbasketball,the playersexchangedpinswithindividuals fromotherstates’schools,experienceda DemiLovatoperformanceduringthe openingceremonies,visitedtheMallof AmericaandattendedaMajorLeague
LSLLMajorLeague Softballofftohotstart ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Whilethemercuryisrisingfromthe heatwavedescendinguponthearea,the LowerSussexLittleLeaguehadalready beenscorchinghotthroughthefirsttwo gamesoftheirDistrict3tournamentplay thisweek.
LSLLmanagerHunterHollandisassistedbyJoshDormanandMikePittsfor the2026summertournamentseason.The teamof12girlsfeaturessomeverytalented individualsthatarecomingtogetherfor theirmotto,“OneTeam.OneGoal.Champions!”
ThegirlswhomakeuptheLSLLroster includeAmayaTruitt,LilyBrasure,Olivia Owens,JuliaOwens,AvaKnox,Skyler Perry,EmmaHagar,KoriePitts,KateDorman,HarperHolland,MorganWilleyand IsabelleGoehringer.
Intheteam’sopeneronFriday,June26, Perrywaslights-outinthecircle,striking out11Capehittersenroutetoa9-0win. Sheallowedjustthreehitsoverthesix-inning,complete-gameeffortwithjustone walk.
Thelocalsgotontheboardoutofthe gatewithapairofrunsinthetopofthe
first,beforeaddingfourmoreinthesecond, andthensinglerunsinthethird,fourth andsixth.
Duringthefirstinning,KnoxandTruitt eachscoredarun,withKnoxreachingona tripleforthebiggesthitintheinning. Inthesecondinning,Brasuresingled andscored,aCapeerrorledtotwomore LSLLruns,andWilleyexecutedaperfect sacrificebuntthatalsoscoredarun.Knox scoredtheruninthethirdbystealing home,whichwasoneofherfourinthe game.
JuliaOwens,Willey,BrasureandKnox wereallcreditedwithRBIsinthisone, withDormancollectingapairofhitsto leadtheoffense.
Intheirsecond-roundgame,theLSLL All-Starsmadequickworkoftheir Georgetowncounterparts,tothetuneofa 15-1decisivevictorythatendedafterfour inningsduetothemercyrule.
DormanswungthehotbatforLSLL, withtwohitsthatknockedinfourrunsand aninside-the-parkgrandslamthebiggest ofthegame,inthefourthinning.Hagar addedthreeRBIstoher2-for-2night. Perryalsohadtwohitsaspartofa12-hit offensiveassaultbyLSLL.
Hagaralsopitchedthefirstthreeinningsofthegame,allowingjustonehit whilestrikingouteightandwalkingone. Perryhurledthefourthinning,allowing theoneGeorgetownrunonnohits,with twowalksoffsetbyapairofstrikeouts.
PerryandJuliaOwenseachhadan RBI-single,whileHagarhadaRBIfielder’s choice,andWilleyhadaRBIwalkinthe thirdinning.
LSLLscoredsixrunsinthefirsttoset thetone,andthenaddedfourinthethird andfiveinthefourthtoendit.
TheLSLLteamwasonewinaway fromthedistrictchampionshipasof CoastalPointpresstimeonWednesday, July1,andwasscheduledforarematchin thewinner’sbracketfinalwithCapeon Wednesdayat7p.m.IfCapeweretowin thatone,thetwoteamswouldthenplaya “winnertakesall”finaleonThursday,July2, alsoat7p.m.,toseewhichteamadvances tothestatetournament.
Baseball Mid-Sussexin championshipfinal TheteamcomprisingGeorgetown, MillsboroandLowerSussex,knownas Mid-Sussex,lostitsopenerintheSenior BaseballLittleLeagueDistrict3playoffs butreboundedtogetitselfbackintothe championshipfinaleagainsttheteamthey losttointhatopener,WesternSussex (NanticokeandWoodbridge).
Aftertheir12-6lossinthefirstround,
LittleLeagueSeniorSoftballWorldSeriesscheduleset ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Whiletherearestillacoupleweeksleft todeterminewhowillberepresentingthe 10differentspotsintheupcoming2026 LittleLeagueSeniorSoftballWorldSeries —the50thanniversaryedition—the tournament’sscheduleisset.
StartingthingsoffonOpeningNight onMonday,Aug.3,willbeDelawareDistrict3takingontheEastRegionchampion at6p.m.onLaytonField.OveronLyons Field,theCanadaregionchampionwill squareoffagainsttheSoutheastchamp.
ThenightcapwillfeatureCentralversus Westat8:30p.m.onLayton,whileLatin AmericawillbattletheSouthwestalsoat 8:30p.m.
Asix-packofgameswilltakeplaceon Tuesday,Aug.4,withWestversusCanada (Layton)andSoutheastversusCentral (Lyons)startingthedayat2p.m.FollowingthosedoubleheaderswillbeLatin AmericaversusAsia-Pacific(Layton)and SoutheastversusEurope-Africa(Lyons)at 5p.m.Thefinalgamesofthedayareslated for8p.m.starts,withEasttakingonAsiaPacific(Layton)andSouthwestversus DelawareDistrict3(Lyons).
PoolplaycontinuesonWednesday,Aug. 5,withfourmoregames,startingwithEurope-AfricaagainstWest(Layton)and CanadaversusCentral(Lyons)at5p.m. ThenitwillbeDelawareDistrict3setto tanglewithLatinAmerica(Layton),and Asia-PacificagainstSouthwest(Lyons)at8 p.m.
Thursday,Aug.6,willbethefinaldayof pool-playgames,withanothersixgameson thedocket.WestversusSoutheast(Layton) andAsia-PacificversusDelawareDistrict3 (Lyons)willgetthingsgoingat2p.m.FollowingthosegameswillbeSouthwestversusEast(Layton)andCentralagainst
Europe-Africa(Lyons)at5p.m.
Thelasttwopool-playgameswillget startedat8p.m.,withEasttakingonLatin America(Layton)whileEurope-Africa squaresoffwithCanada(Lyons).
Thesingle-eliminationtournament bracketplaywillbeginonFriday,Aug.7, withallgamesbeingplayedonLayton Field.Gametimesforthatday’squarterfinalsinclude11a.m.,2p.m.,5p.m.and8 p.m.
ThesemifinalswillbeonSaturday,Aug. 8,withthegametimesscheduledfor5and
GuardiansbytheSea ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.Onthe stand.Ontheirtoes.
ThatisthejobeachdayforaMiddlesex BeachPatrollifeguardfrom10a.m.to5p.m.
Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearoundthem onthebeachiscavorting,reading,sleeping, talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair, theGuardiansbytheSeaarereadytospring intoaction.
Evenwhilebeingcordialtothosewhoapproachthelifeguardstand,theyarealwayson
alert.Theireyesremainontheswimmerseven whiletheyaresippingandchewingforsustenanceduringthelongbeachday.
Someone’slifemaybeindanger. Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.
TheCoastalPointisspotlightingoneof theseGuardiansbytheSeawithabeachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweekduringthesummerseason.
Evensmall,simpleactions canhaveahugeimpact onsomeone’slife
MiddlesexBeachPatrollifeguardNolan Ledford’smostmemorablerescueoccurred onwhatbeganasanordinarydayinJulyof
2025.Theweatherwasperfect,butthe shorebreakwasroughenoughtobeaconcern.
“AsIscannedthewaterinfrontofme,I noticedanolderwomanstandinginankledeepsurf,”recalledthe5-foot-9lifeguard. “Shelostherbalanceandfellhardasaresultoftheforceofthewater.Ithrewoffmy sweatshirtandrandownimmediately.”
“Whensituationsarise,youdon’twaste timewithsemaphores,”hesaidofthelifeguardcommunicationmethodusingflags andarmmotions,“whistlesorrotations. Youjustgo.Ihelpedtheladyup,madesure shewassteady,andshethankedmebefore Iheadedbacktothestand.”
Thefollowingmorning,afterworkouts, thelady’sdaughtercametothepatrol’s headquarters.
“Shetoldushowgratefulshewasthat wehadbeenthereforhermotherand broughtgiftcardsforthewholepatrolasa gestureofthanks.I’llalwaysrememberthat moment.Itwasn’tthemostdramaticrescue orahigh-stresssituationI’vebeenin,butit remindedmehowevensmall,simpleactionscanhaveahugeimpactonsomeone’s life.Whatseemedlikesuchasimplepartof myjobtomemeanttheworldtosomeone else.”
MiddlesexBeachPatrol TheMiddlesexBeachPatrolisresponsibleformonitoringamileofbeachand oceanwhileonduty.Inadditiontowatchingforoceangoerswhomayneedassistance,theyalsooverseesurfandweather conditionsandcleartheoceanand/orthe beachwhenweatherdictates.
TheMiddlesexBeachPatrol,which coversahalf-mileofMiddlesexBeachand ahalf-mileofIndianBeach,alsorunsa juniorlifeguardprogram.Aspartofthe community,theyhostabeachpicnicseveral timesduringtheseason.
Beingpresentinthemoment ToLedford,beingaMiddlesexBeach Patrollifeguardmeansbeingpresentinthe moment.
“It’sourjobtopayattentiontothe thingsnooneelsenotices,”saidLedford. “Lifeguardsarethequietlinebetweena perfectdayatthebeachanddisaster.It’sa rolewhereawarenessbecomesinstinct,and calmquietcanturntocontrolledcommotionintheblinkofaneye.Beingalifeguard meansbeingreadytoact,protectandhelp inanywayyoucan.
“Thetoughestpartofthejobisthat lifeguardsdon’thavetheluxuryofhavinga badday,”addedthe20-year-oldLedford. “Regardlessofthecircumstancesofyour day,lifeguardsmustperformtothebestof theirabilityeveryday.Onthebeach,your personallifeandstrugglescomesecondto
SalutetotheIRHSSeniors StolarzhelpedIRboys’ lacrossesetnewregularrecord ByMikeStern StaffReporter
ThejuniordefenderwasanoutstandingperformerduringhisfirstseasonwiththeIndianRiverHighSchool boys’lacrosseteaminthespringof 2025.
SeanStolarzwasproficientatcutting offrunninglanes,separatingopponents fromtheballandfeedingbreaking teammates,enablingtheIndiansto transitionfromdefensetotheattack.
“AlthoughlastseasonwasSean’sfirst yearwithourprogram,hedidagreat jobsteppingintoadefensiverolefor us,”saidIRHSboys’lacrosseheadcoach DavidSpencer.“Weknewourdefense wouldbeastrengthforus,andhemade hispresencefelt.Hecontinuedtodoa greatjobthroughouttheseasonandelevatedhisplay.”
Foranencore,the5-foot-10,210poundseniorhelpedtheIndiansseta newrecord,with12winsenrouteto winningtheHenlopenConference SouthDivisionchampionship.The powerfully-builtdefenderhandedout explosivebodychecksandplayedsolid, reliabledefense.
“Makinghistorywith12winswas thebestfeelingintheworld,”saidthe residentofSelbyville.“Andmakingour lacrosseteammorecompetitivewasthe bestpartoftheseason.Everydayat practice,goingbackandforthwiththe offense,chirpingateachother,bodycheckingeachother,madeusmore physicalandgame-ready.”
Anditshowed.Theboyswere bouncingoffscreens,timingtheirslides perfectly.
Stolarzmadehissenioryearspecial bybecomingoneoftheteam’sbest playersandleaders.
“Bytrustingtheprocessandbuying intoeverythingourcoachingstaff taught,I’vegrownintobothabetter
CoastalPoint•Submitted SeanStolarz(0)helpedtheIRHSboys' lacrosseteamsetanewrecordforsingleseasonvictoriesandwintheHenlopenConferenceSouthDivision championship.
playerandleaderfortheIRHSboys’ lacrosseteam,”saidStolarz,whowas borninManchester,Conn.“Ipushed myteammatestoworkashardaspossiblewhilealsoholdingmyselftothe samestandardeveryday.
“Whetheritwasduringpractice,in theweightroom,orstayingafterschool toputinextraworkonthefield,Itried toleadbyexample,”Stolarzadded.“All of thehardwork,disciplineandcommitmentfromallofushavehelped shapemeintotheplayerandleaderI amtoday.”
Appreciativeofthe supporthereceived Stolarzsaidheisappreciativeofthe supporthe’sreceivedfromhismother, EricaStolarz,histeachersandaformer teammate.
“Mybusinessteacher,TorrieHuk, hashadahugeimpactonme,”hesaid. “Sheinspiredmetostartplaying lacrosseduringmyjunioryearandhas shownmesupporteversince.Shehas helped guidemeintobecomingnot onlyabetterplayer,butalsoabetter person.
“Ourcoachingstaffhasalsohada majorinfluenceonmysuccess,”added Stolarz.“HeadcoachDavidSpencer andassistantsShaneForreyandcoach VinnieColombohavededicatedtheir timetoteachingmehowtotrulylove thesport.Theypushedmetowork hardereveryday,taughtmethevalueof disciplineandteamwork,andhelped shapemeintotheplayerandleaderI amtoday.”
StolarzalsocreditedIRHS2025 graduateLukeHitchenswithhavinga profoundimpactonhislife.
“FromthedayImovedhere,hetook meinlikealittlebrotherandshowed mewhatitmeanstobeagoodperson andagoodfriend,”saidStolarz.“He constantlypushedmetoworkharder thaneverandmotivatedmetobecome thebestversionofmyself,bothonand offthefield.”
Thisfall,Stolarzwillmajorinkinesiologyandplaymen’slacrosseat AdamsStateUniversity,apublicuniversitylocatedinAlamosa,Colo.The GrizzliesareanNCAADivisionII memberintheRockyMountainAthleticConference.
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BaseballgamebetweentheLosAngeles DodgersandtheMinnesotaTwins. UnifiedbasketballisaDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctioned
July1.ThewinnerofthatgamewilladvancetotheDelawareSeniorBaseballstate playoffs,whichwillbeplayedinFelton startingonJuly10.
sportthatprovideshighschoolstudents withandwithoutdisabilitiestheopportunitytotrainandcompeteinsports,experienceinclusion,socializewiththeirpeers andparticipateasatruestudent-athlete.
LowerSussexadvances tosemifinals TheLowerSussexLittleLeagueJunior Baseballteamwonitsfirstgameofthe District3tournamentinMillsboroover
SoftballWorldSerieschampionshipfinale willbeplayedonSunday,Aug.9,at3p.m.
TheteamsplayingoutofPoolAincludeAsia-Pacific,East,LatinAmerica, SouthwestandDelawareDistrict3.The
thewellbeingofswimmersandbeachpatrons.”
Ledfordsaidheconsidersmaintaininga highlevelofphysicalfitnessachallenging buteasierpartofhisjob.
“Itcanbeaphysicalchallenge,”said
teamsthatmakeupPoolBinclude Canada,Central,Europe-Africa,Southeast andWest.
Laurel,2-0.TheLSLLAll-Starswere slatedtoplayinthesemifinalsagainst Mid-SussexonWednesday,July1,at Georgetown.Thewinnerwouldadvanceto thechampionshiproundtobeplayedon Tuesday,July6,at7p.m.attheGeorgetownLittleLeaguecomplex.
TheCentralRegionchampionshave wonthelasttwoWorldSerieschampionships,includinganimpressive10-0win overDelawareDistrict3inlastyear’sfinals. Aswiththepastcoupleoftournaments, allgameswillbestreamedliveonthe ESPN+app(subscriptionrequired).
Ledford,whowasborninIndianapolis, Ind.“Butit’soneofthemostrewarding partsofbeingalifeguard.Andwhenyou haveagreatgroupofco-workersbyyour side,itbecomessecondnature.”
Fascinatedby watchinglifeguards AsLedfordgrewupwithhisfamilyvisitingBethanyBeachduringthesummer,he said,hewasalwaysfascinatedbywatching thelifeguards.
“Atthetime,theoceanseemedlikesuch ascarythingtome,andIenviedtheirconfidence,”saidLedford.“Whiletheideaof beingabeachlifeguardseemedfascinating, italwaysseemedlikeafar-offfantasy.AsI grewolder,itcametimetofindasummer job.
“Bythispoint,IwasswimmingcompetitivelyandIthoughtitwouldbefuntotry outforabeachlifeguardjob,”headded.“I didn’tknowanythingaboutbeachlifeguarding,andIwasonly16atthetime. WhenIreceivedanoffer,Iwasbothexcitedandnervous.Fiveyearslater,IconsideritoneofthebestdecisionsIever made.”
Humbledtobe partofagreatteam Ledfordsaidheishumbledtobepartof agreatpatrolteam.
“Whilewemaynotbethebestknown orlargestpatrolinDelaware,weareevery bitasgoodofateamasany,”saidLedford, nowaresidentofFrederica.“I’venever workedwithateamasenthusiasticabout whattheydoastheguardsatMiddlesex. Everyoneofusisexcitedtodowhatwedo. Whetherit’satoughworkout,whenyou needafriendtohelpyoupushthrough,a longdayinbadweather,orhangingout afterhours,Iamhumbledtobeapartof suchagreatteam.”
Ledford’sshort-termgoalistoenjoya summeroffuninthesunbeforehisjunior yearattheUniversityofDelaware,where heisstudyingmechanicalengineering.His long-termgoalsaretolandaninternship nextsummeratanengineeringfirm,then getajobintheaerospaceindustry.Hesaid healsohopestostayclosetoabeach.
LEGALS OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Theresa A. DiMinno, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Theresa A. Diminno who departed this life on April 27, 2024, late of Milton, DE were duly granted unto Jeanne DiMinno on June 8, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before December 27, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Administrator:
Jeanne DiMinno 14 Moody Ln, Dancury, CT 06811
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
John F. Robert, Esq. 29 H. Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970
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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Travis Gary Stamper, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Travis Gary Stamper who departed this life on May 4, 2026 late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Serena Stamper on June 11, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before January 4, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Administrator:
Serena Stamper 37009 Owl Dr., Selbyville, DE 19975
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20260619 3T
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To Whom it May Concern:
This is to advise that Christopher William Jones of 36757 Club House Road, Ocean View, 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 20260703 1T
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To Whom it May Concern:
This is to advise that Anastasiia Levchenko of 37313 Pinto Drive, Selbyville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.
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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Gloria Helene Gibbs, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Gloria Helene Gibbs who departed this life on May 15, 2026 late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Kent J. Homewood on June 5, 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 15, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor:
Kent J. Homewood 93 E Ruddy Way, Saratoga Springs, UT 84046
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
John F. Robert, Esq. 29 H. Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20260619 3T
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Charles William Hahn III, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Charles William Hahn III who departed this life on May 16, 2026 late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Suzanne Rodenheiser Hahn on June 8, 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 16, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor: Suzanne Rodenheiser Hahn 34021 Cypress Ln, Frankford, DE 19945
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20260619 3T
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Joyce M. Platt, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joyce M. Platt who departed this life on April 8, 2026 late of Harbeson, DE were duly granted unto Edward Pompper on June 25, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before December 8, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor: Edward Pompper 15 Sloan Rd., Harbeson, DE 19951
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20260703 3T
Delaware Department of Transportation Shante Hastings Secretary Public Comment Period for the Draft 2026 Delaware State Freight Plan The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) invites the public, freight stakeholders, businesses, transportation providers, and interested parties to review and provide comments on the Draft 2026 Delaware State Freight Plan
The Delaware State Freight Plan serves as Delaware’s long-range strategy for improving the safe, efficient, reliable, and sustainable movement of freight throughout the state. The plan evaluates current freight conditions, identifies emerging trends and challenges, and establishes priorities and investment strategies to support economic growth and strengthen Delaware’s multimodal freight transportation network.
The Draft 2026 Delaware State Freight Plan is available for public review beginning July 3rd, 2026, through August 3rd, 2026, a 30-day public comment period.
Comments may be submitted during the comment period through one of the following methods:
Online: https://publicinput.com/delawarefreightplan2026#tab-80020
Email: dfp@publicinput.com
Mail to:
Delaware Department of Transportation Division of Planning Attn: Draft 2026 Delaware State Freight Plan Comments P.O. Box 778, Dover, DE 19903
All comments received by August 3rd, 2026, will be reviewed and considered before the plan is finalized.
DelDOT encourages participation from residents, businesses, freight carriers, logistics providers, ports, rail operators, local governments, economic development organizations, and other stakeholders interested in Delaware’s freight transportation system.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
DelDOT is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations to review the plan or submit comments, please contact DelDOT at least seven (7) days prior to the close of the comment period.
Title VI Notice
DelDOT assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or income status, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination under any DelDOT program or activity.
For further information contact DelDOT Community Relations at 1-800-652-5600 (in DE) or 302-760-2080 or write to the above address.
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TOWN OF MILLVILLE APPROVAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town Council approved the Final Subdivision Plan for Club House Crossing at its meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Final Subdivision Site Plan submitted by Plitko, LLC on behalf of Club House Crossing, for a 35-unit subdivision 24 two-family dwellings and 11 single family dwellings located on Clubhouse Rd, Tax Map Parcel 13412.00-151.00, zoned R-2 Single Family and Two-Family Residential District. Approved.
TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES The Annual Election for the Town of Bethany Beach Town Council shall be held in the Bethany Beach Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.
Four (4) Town Council Members shall be elected. At least four (4) of the seven (7) members of the Town Council must be residents of the Town, but all may be residents of the Town.
Town Council terms are for a period of two years.
Anyone wishing to file as a candidate for the election must file a written Notice of Intention (Application for Candidacy) in the Town Manager’s Office at Town Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Candidates for the Town Council must meet all of the following requirements:
1. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
2. Be a U.S. Citizen;
3. Not have been convicted of a felony;
4. Shall have been, for a period of at least six months prior to the date of the election; either (a) a permanent full-time resident of the Town, or (b) a natural person holding record title to a fee simple or life estate in real property located within the Town of Bethany Beach.
5. At the time of filing a notice of intention to seek office, be a duly registered voter under the provisions of the Town Charter (Section 5.2) and Voter Registration Ordinance (Chapter 378 of the Town Code). Only natural persons are allowed to vote in Town Elections, and only natural persons who are not identified on the Town’s tax records as an owner of real estate in the Town are required to register. Persons may register in person at the Town Hall or by mail during normal business hours except during the last 30 days before the election. Contact the Town Hall as instructed in paragraph 6 below.
6. File a written notice of intention to seek office at least forty-five days (45) days prior to the date set for the election (i.e. by Wednesday, July 29, 2026). Contact the Town Hall by email at admin@townofbethany beach.com or at 302-537-3771 to obtain the form.
Voting and Absentee Ballots All votes shall be made in person, or by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be obtained by filing an Affidavit with the Town. Affidavits are available by calling 302-537-3771 and are available on the town’s website –www.townofbethanybeach.com. Absentee ballots will not be available until after the filing deadline for candidates, which is July 29, 2026
CP 20260703 1T
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION To Whom it May Concern:
This is to advise that Lori Diane Monroe of 37858 Swann Drive, Selbyville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.
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Barbie Doll Happin' Hair. Original box, all items included $20. 603.205.2909
CRACKER TINS $3. One bread tin $5 757-810-8782
ANTIQUE TRUNK
Beautiful $60 757-810-8782
BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET
Glass framed doors, glass frame sides, glass shelves with light on top & bottom. Mirror back $500 rm 732-910-0505
LIONEL/AF S,O, STANDARD Track. Large Lot. Call for details 908-801-9648
ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABINET
3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80.
302-579-0026
NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00
302-537-6353
GLASSWARE Over 100 small unique pieces! Closed my Shop. $75 must leave message. 410-939-7714
BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Conditioncall for details. Best offer
610-506-9179
DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer
610-506-9179
ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR &
CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up. $475 410-259-2300
SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need.
302-855-1156
COLEMAN POWER compressor barely used very good cond $350
302-668-4795
Sandblaster $15
703-400-8991
NEW CAMPBELL HAUSFELD
8 gal air compressor 125 max psi 90% quieter 4x longer life ( unopened box)
$210 703-973-7382
MOTORCYCLE TAG
No. 1595 non active, last date was 8/31/25
302-732-3637
CREEPER Next to new $50
302-668-4795
12 FT JUMPER CABLES
Used one time $10 call or text 603-205-2909
DONATE YOUR
CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD
Compassion Place
Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org
WEATHER GUARD truck tool
box for a full size pickup. Paid $900 ve years ago. Asking $150 302-218-4661
BLACK ANTI FOULING
Bottom paint for Fiberglass Boat. 1qt $35 443-373-1550
WILDERNESS SYSTEMS
Tarpon 120 Kayak, 12’, orange, good condition, with paddle. $900-1,200 new, selling for $495. You pick up or I can deliver locally. $495 202-999-0517
LEAD SINKERS
Bank, Hatteras Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs, Bucktails, & Surf Rigs avail. Starts at $1 302-542-9500
1992 Skeeter Bass
Boat, totally reconditioned, 1998 Johnson 175HP Motor, garage kept, $5000. 303-856-6756
WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT
Good condition. Has all accessories. $800 Call 240-423-4366
3 BLADE PROPELLER
Johnson Evinrude HP 70-90 & 110. Prop size 3/4 x 15’, 13 splines. Ideal for Pontoons $100 302-278-1441
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
A-1 CLEANING 302-824-0789 Rentals, Residential, & Small Businesses. Bethany Beach Area. Licensed & Insured. Experienced, honest, reliable.
SAMSUNG SMART HUBHDTVs.Two 32” $40ea one 24” $25. Excellent condition 302-249-5890
Get Boost In nite! 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
Arris Gateway-Cable (Modem/router). 2 Netgear WIFI Extenders FREE. Call or text 603-205-2909
WHITE SCREEN DOOR
36 x 80 almost new & all hardware FREE. pick up in Selbyville 443-286-7467 Folding Fabric Camp Chair w/storage pouch FREE. Call or text 603.205.2909
FREE! Downed TREES from recent storms in Ocean View; bring chain saw to cut trees felled from storm. Stock up for cold winters / replaces. Call for location. 240-200-4656
FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390 FREE! 5 collapsible shelving units. Ocean View, must pick up. 443-745-7812
TV
CONSOLE red cabinet
$80 240-731-5004
WOODEN SQUARE 42” X 42”
high top dining room table with 3 chairs $200 call for details 240-731-5004
QUEEN SLEIGH BED with mattress & boxspring. Can be bought together or separate. Call for details 240-731-5004
SECTIONAL SOFA with Chaise. Lt. Sand- Like new $800 or best offer. Text/Call 240-832-1186 Ocean View
2 BEDROOM LAMPS
slim, ornate, black with small owers, good cond, pics avail $45 717-521-7955
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET Glass shelves, glass framed doors, & glass framed sides with mirror back & lights on top and bottom $500 cash 732-910-0505
PATIO CHAIRS
$7 each 757-810-8782
TV CABINET $40
302-229-7898
OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40
443-763-1378
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
Waterside Apts.: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apt. $1,700 per month + utiltiies.
Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA furnished 2nd floor condo in Ocean View. $1,800 per month + utilities.
Millville by the Sea: 3BR/2.5BA 2 story townhome. $2,000 per month + utilties and 2% rental tax.
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
Milos Haven: 3BR/2.5BA end unit townhome with garage in Frankford. $2,300 per month + utilities.
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
BEAUTIFUL contemporary 2
story house on 3/4 acre. 5BR 3BA. Very low taxes & HOA fees. Call 732-910-0505 for more info
CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER gas powered, good cond. $100 302-668-4795
All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.
Milos Haven: 4BR/3.5BA end unit townhome with garage in Frankford. $2,375 per month + utilities.
Millville by the Sea: 2BR/2BA single level home with flex room. Brand new construction. $2,550 per month + utilities and 2% 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 + utilties. 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.
HONDA LAWNMOWER
21” cut with bagger and booklet. Like new condition, used very little. $100 perfect 302-537-3880
CRAFTSMAN BRUSHLESS
Lithium V20 weed whacker, good cond, pics avail $55 717-521-7955
2 GROW LIGHTS. 1-46” for hanging. 1-22” table top w/stand $10. Call or text 603.205.2909
HUSQVARNA 130L GAS
Weed Whacker stored indoors with manual $95 732-637-2804
7” TILE SAW $75. 10” slide compound saw $100. 10” table saw w/stand $175. Axe, sledgehammer, rake, & mattox $5ea.703-400-8991
16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209
HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633
COBALT 7" CIRCULAR Wet
Tile Saw $100 OBO 410-726-8099
HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike
SCOTT SEED SPREADER with soil aerating shoes. Text or call for pics $35 610800-4949
METAL GARDEN PLANTER
Brand new $20 757-810-8782
DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450
GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1
Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649
55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc start at $35ea 302-542-9500
LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All purpose $25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771
“BILLYGOAT” LAWN
VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122
TROYBUILT 42” CUT RIDING
Mower 17 1/2 horsepower Briggs & Stratton motor like new cond $650 Bethany 302-236-6215
LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335 MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282
55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF Northwinds pattern, white with a blue and green stripe around edge.11 dinner plates, cups and saucers with lots of serving pieces to match. $150.00 REDUCED $99 302-228-0346
ASSORTED HAND TOOLS Wrenches, sockets, saws, screwdrivers, etc. Photos & description available. Was $125, REDUCED $75 Call or Text. 603.205.2909
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
Lakeview Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970
❐ Fri, Sat, & Sun July 3rd, 4th, & 5th 10am - 3pm Rain or Shine Huge Double Garage Indoor Yard Sale! Household, furniture, tools, mens, womens, and childrens clothing & shoes, lawn & garden, handbags, artwork, and much more! No junk, No smoking, no pets. 37 Lighthouse Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975
❐ Sat July 4th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine Yard Sale! Downsizing, Everything Must Go! Lots of kids clothing, shoes, jackets, & other kids items, womens clothing(all sizes) household items, jewelry. A 50cc scooter with very low miles, horse blankets, & other horse/barn items.
33065 Vines Creek Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939 Located on Rt 26 next to Blackwater Village ❐ Sat July 4th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine Multi-Family Yard Sale!Clothes, toys, housewares, & much more!
3 Frontier Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970
❐ Sat July 4th 8am-1pm Yard Sale! Household
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EMMERSON BEVERAGE cooler 17”x 33” glass front $100 410-218-1970
SHARK LIGHTWEIGHT stick vacuum orig. $199 asking $100 410-218-1970
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
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
TWO 4’ CRAFTSMAN
VersaTrack wall mount tool storage racks. Assorted utility hooks. The pair $20 Call-text 603-205-2909
SHOPVAC $20. Ceramic Heater $15
757-810-8782
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 cash 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
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
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.
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MIKASA WHOLE WHEAT
DESIGN 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005. lv msg
PORTABLE GENERATOR
Generac Wheel House by Briggs & Stratton 5550 Rated Watts $425.00 302-218-4661
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
Hospital Bed serving tray, height adj, on wheels text for pics $50 610-800-4949
Brand New 3 Curad l/xl padded comfortable pull over knee elastic supports in box never worn text for pics $14 for all 3 610-800-4949
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
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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
GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT
520 ACCORDION. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message. 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 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033
CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441
SELMER ALTO SAXAPHONE plus other items in case. Great for beginner or intermediate player. $175 (cash only) 301-275-8062
YAMAHA S3 Aluminum high hat stand $95. Used Zildjian Mastersound 14” high hats $239. Zildjian ZBT 13”high hats $59 302-278-1441
Pitbull puppies ready to go. Almost 11 weeks old. 3 males.$150ea Call or text 302-390-5374
CLASSIC KENNEL
sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50 443-373-7294
I am an experienced, honest and reliable caregiver looking to assist with general care, meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, companionship & running errands. Available 5-20hrs per week in the Bethany Beach area. 302-824-0789.
EXTREME POWER Exercise bike. Battery operated 6 function display, adjustable pedal straps, easy to break down to store or move, max weight 220lbs
$80 610-800-4949
2 BIKES One Mens $30 & one Girls 16” $30. Please leave message 301-802-0431
20” 3 WHEEL BIKE with 7 speeds. Brand new $450 selling for $300 757-810-8782
TAYLOR MADE SPIDER GT
Notchback Left-handed putter. 2024 Model, hardly used, 34 inches, with head cover and oversized grip. $135 609-247-3649
2 SETS SNORKEL MASKS & tubes, optical lenses excellent cond. $15ea. 302-537-7348
25LB DUMBELL
$10. 1 barbell & 2 dumbells 50lbs $25 703-400-8991
TEETER INVERSION TABLE $50 443-687-6126
GOLF MAT & NET $20 757-810-8782
STREET STRIDER
7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text Recumbent Exercise BikeSchwann professional grade recumbent bike. Very good condition. $50.00 OBO 410-375-9583
LIKE NEW LADIES BIKE
$125 OBO 302-663-0636
LIKE NEW LADIES Complete Golf Set $125 OBO 302-663-0636
2 10LB BAR WEIGHTS
$20 302-537-7348
CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, & paintball $50 301-875-7061
9’ LONGBOARD Travel Bag. Ocean Earth $40 & 9’ Longboard Stretch Cover Sock Blue $20 410-939-7714 leave message 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
6x6 CONCRETE reinforcement wire. Two 5ft pieces. Reasonable priced 302-616-1699
BUYING CASE POCKET
KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-290-2786
Sussex county area
PRIVATE ROOM with dedicated bathroom for rent for 1 person in Frankford near Rt 17/Burbage Rd. Shared common space with retired man. Very safe & quiet neighborhood. $500/mo + $300 security deposit. No smoking no pets. 302-344-5913 YEAR ROUND RENTAL
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
By Jan Buckner Walker
The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults Kids Across
1. Smart shopper: It's a good idea to make a list before heading to the ____ store
4. Caught!: It's easy to gure out who ate the cookies if that person forgets to ____ his mouth
7. A spelling ____ is contest that challenges kids to spell tough words
8. Warm thoughts about the special times you've shared with your family or friends
9. If you just remembercan't a person's name, it's a sure- re way to nd out what it is
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11. Ahhhhhhhh-choo!: Don't forget to say "excuse me" after you do it
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tiny animal who wants to sing a song, but has forgotten the lyrics?
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21. The people who were waiting at the ___ stop all grumbled when the driver sped by without stopping to pick them up 22. Want to make sure that you never forget a friend's ____? Mark your calendar
Parents Down
1. Stumped?: What a testtaker should do if she just can't remember an answer
2. The numbers you've got to remember to get in a locker
3. If you're watching TV and don't like what you see, you'll have to get up if you've lost me. What am I?
5. Forgotten treasure: Code needed to update your Facebook status
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18. Rhyme and recall: Like that verse about Columbus you learned in rst grade, a mnemonic device is a memory ____
20. A royal to remember: Lady who became the Princess of Wales, to the millions who loved her
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