ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
TheMillsboroTownCouncilhad somedecisionsanddebateattheir July7organizationalmeeting— particularly aroundcouncil leadershipanda hotellodgingtax. InMillsboro, thecouncilmemberselecttheir leadershipeach year.Mostofthe2025leadership voteswereunanimous:Councilman
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TheFrankfordTownCouncilgavea greenlightthisweektopreliminary plansforadevelopmentthatwouldadd hundredsofnewhomestothetown.
Thecouncilvotedunanimouslyat theirJuly7meetingtoapprovethe plansforthepropertyformerlyknown astheLynchFarm.ThepropertyisborderedbyClaytonAvenueandRoute 113andisdissectedbyrailroadtracks.
SteveFortunatoofBohlerEngineering presentedthepreliminaryplansfor developmentoftheproperty,whichinclude460homes.Theplanscallfor265 townhomesontheeastsideofthepropertyandnearly200single-familyand villa-stylehomesonthewestside.Fortunatosaidthevillasarelargertownhomes.
Hetoldthecounciltherewillbetwo accesspointsfromClaytonAvenueinto thedevelopment,whichiscurrently slatedtobebuiltbyRyanHomes.He
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Robert“Bob”McKeewaselected president/mayor.Councilman MatthewDaviswaselectedvicepresident.(Outgoingmayorandrecently re-electedCouncilwomanKimberley Kaanhadbeennominatedasvice president,butsherespectfullydeclined.)CouncilmanRonO’Nealwas electedcouncilpresidentpro-tem again.CouncilwomanMaryD’Silva waselectedsecretaryagain.
Thetreasurerrolewascontested betweenthetwopeoplewho’djust takenoathsofofficeforthree-year terms.Ultimately,newcomerRonald Mason(supportedbyMcKee,Davis andCouncilmanMartyPresley)won thetreasurerroleina4-3voteover Kaan(whowassupportedbyD’Silva andO’Neal).
Towncommitteeswillkeepmostof thesamecouncilmembers,andafew vacancieswerefilled.Thecouncilalso createdanewDelDOTCommittee “tokeepcommunicationopenandongoing”withDelawareDepartmentof Transportation,saidMcKee.
Aftermuchdebate,thecouncilrejectedalodgingtaxonhotelrooms. Ononesidewasanew,additionaltax fornospecificprojectandnodesignatedfund.Ontheothersidewasa proactivefundingmechanismforanticipatedprojectsandcertaingrowth.
Thelodgingtaxwouldhaveadded 3percenttotherentalcostofany hotel,motelortouristhome.(The phrase“touristhome”comesfrom DelawareStateCodeandseemstoreflectaninnorregularbed-and-breakfast:providingatleastfivepermanent bedrooms,butnocookingfacilitiesfor transientguests.Thatseemstoexcludethepropertyownerswhotemporarilyrentouttheirentirehousevia onlinebookings.)
Millsborowouldhavecollectedan estimated$120,000ifthetaxhad beenadopted.Thecouncilhasdiscussedthistopicbefore,butPresley saidnowisnotthetime.
“Justbecausewecandoit,Idon’t thinkweshoulddoit.Idon’tthinkit’s beneficialtotheTown,andIdon’t thinkit’snecessary,andIthinkit sendsthewrongmessagebypassinga taxthatwehaven’tidentifiedexactly wherethemoney’sgoing,”Presley said.“Ifitwascritical,Iwouldvote forit.…Iftheimpressionisgiven we’rejustraisingtaxesandcollecting revenuejusttofillthecoffers,Idon’t thinkthat’sgoingtogooverwell.”
Millsborodidn’thavealodgingtax lastyearbutstillendedupwitha budgetsurplus,Presleyargued.
“Ifyouwantlessofsomething,you taxit,”Presleyadded,referencing taxesonthingssuchascigarettes.“I don’tknowwhyyou’dwantfewerpeopleattheoneortwohotelswehavein
Millsboro.Idon’tthinkwe’veidentifiedaneedforit.”
KaanandD’Silvadisagreed,citing Millsboro’scontinuedpopulation growthandexpenses.
“Wetalkedatthebudgethearings abouttheneedtodostreets,tohavea rainy-dayfund,andwetriedtostart savingtowardsthoseitems,”said Kaan.“Andthesepeoplestayingat thesehotelsareusingthoseservices. Theentirecountyhasahoteltax. Everytownaroundushasahoteltax. …Iseethisasamechanismtoaccomplishthat.”
AlthoughPresleyagreedwiththe sentiment,hesaidhewantedthetax incomedesignatedforaspecificproject,notjustthegeneralfund.Also,he said,hewantedtheAssetManagement&FinanceCommitteetofinish itscurrentresearchprojectofestimatingallcostsofMillsboro’santicipated maintenanceandcapitalprojects— beforesavingforthem.
Butthecurrent2026budget doesn’tevenhavewiggleroomfor majorprojectsthatcouldspringup, suchasroadpaving,Kaanargued.
“Weknowwe’regoingtoneedthe money.I’drathergotosomeonefrom Virginia[visiting]forafewdaysthan gobacktoourresidents,”oratleast reducethefuturetaxburdenonMillsbororesidents,shesaid.
Presleycounteredthathebelieves thehotelsserveplentyofcontractors doingbusinessinMillsboroandfamiliesvisitingMillsbororesidents,rather thanbeachgoers.
TheproposedLodgingTaxOrdinancefailed,4-3,withD’Silva,Kaan andO’Nealvotinginfavor.No amendmentsorchangeswereoffered up,andthecouncilcouldpickupthe topicagainnextyearduringbudget discussions.
McKeevotedagainstthelodging tax.Laterintheevening,hepraised
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saidmeetingshavealreadybeenheld withanumberofstate,federalandlocal agencies,includingDNRECandthe
theTown’sforesighttobeginanasset managementandpreventativemaintenanceprogram,whichwillhelpplan forMillsboro’santicipatedfutureexpenses.
“Wehavestreetstopave.Wehave oldassetstoreplace.That’sgoingto costmillionsofdollars,sothequicker wecanbuildupthebankforthat— andwe’llhaveabetterideaafterwe gothroughthenextbudgetcycle… we’llknowhowmanyhoursittakesto maintainallthepiecesofequipment, whatdoesitcosttoforreplacement parts,thenwe’llhaveatruerbudget.”
So,fornow,peoplecanjustignore the“3percentHotelTax”thatiscur-
U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers,thelatterofwhichwasconsultedinreference towetlandsontheproperty.
Overthenextyear,Fortunatosaid, developerswillcontinuemeetingswith appropriateagenciesandwillbeginto
rentlywrittenintothe2026budget andfeeschedule.
“Itwon’tbeimplemented,”Finance DirectorMattHalltoldtheCoastal Point.
Includingthetaxinthebudget documenthadbeenproactive,Hall said,sothatifthecouncilhadapprovedthenewincome,aspreviously discussed,theywouldn’tneedanentirebudgetamendmentjustone monthafterpassingtheannual budget.
Technically,thatmeansthebudget isnowshortby$120,000inrevenue —but,inreality,budgetscanchange wildlyafterbeingadopted,asabusy
Towncan’talwaysanticipatepermit fees,surprisegrantfundingorunexpectedexpenses.
“Therewillprobablybeabudget amendmentafterweseehowthings shakeout,”Hallsaid.
McKeesharesvisionasmayor
Havingwrappeduphisfirstmeetingfromthecenterseat,newMayor BobMcKeeaddressedthoseattending theJuly7meeting.
“SomethingthatI’vebeenpassionateaboutsinceImovedtothetown
puttogetherfinalconstructionplans. Beforereceivingpreliminaryapprovalfromthecouncil,Fortunatorequestedfourwaiversfortheproject, mostlyinvolvingtheplacementand numberoftreesalongthestreetsandon eachlot.
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“Wearepreservingasmanytreesas wecan,”Fortunatosaid,whileasking thatthecouncilallowthedeveloperto circumventexistingregulationsrequiringstreettreesinfrontoftownhomes. “There’snoroomforstreettreesbythe townhomes,”hesaid.
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Thecouncilvoted3-0infavorofthe preliminaryplans.CouncilTreasurer JohnWrightabstainedsincehehadalreadyvotedtorecommendapprovalof the plansasamemberofthePlanning Commission.CouncilMemberKyle QuillenwasabsentfromtheJuly7 meeting.
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Thecouncilthisweekalsocontinued todiscusssellingseveralpiecesof Town-ownedpropertythat,forthe mostpart,arenotbuildable.Inthepast fewmonths,Frankfordofficialshave triedtofigureouthowtosellthethree propertieswhilemeetingallregulatory requirementsforsuchasale.
Thelotsareeitheroddlyshapedor toosmalltobuildon,orboth.Council PresidentGregWelch,commentingon possibleusesforthelots,saidanowner “couldtheoreticallycreateastructure thatwouldbehideous,butconforming,” bybuildingsomethingwithasmall footprint,butmultiplestories.
TherearelegalrestrictionsthatpreventtheTownfromapproachingneighboringpropertyownerstoseeiftheyare interestedinpurchasingthelots.Officialshavebeenunsuccessfulatfindinga Realtortotakethemon.
FrankfordPublicLibraryDirector BonnieElliottsuggestedtheTownapproachthepotentialsaleofthelotsasif theywerelookingforbiddersonatown project.ShesuggestedtheTownadvertiserequestsforproposals(RFPs)for theproperties,usingestimatedvaluesas a“baseminimum”ifanybidsarereceived.
Thelots,Wrightsaid,“areofno valuetotheTown.”
InotherbusinessattheJan.7meeting,thecouncil: •ApprovedthenominationofBill ManzketothePlanningCommission. He willreplaceWright.
•Setapublichearingfor6p.m. Monday,Aug.4,onchangestothe Town’slanddevelopmentordinanceregardingsigns.
ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Afteralengthydebatenotalways seenatIndianRiverSchoolDistrict meetings,theIRSDBoardofEducationlastweekapproveda9percent increaseinthelocalschooltaxratefor thefallof2025,aswellastocontinue financingschoolresourceofficers.
Atalengthyorganizationmeeting onJuly1,theboardelectednewleadershipinPresidentMarkSteeleand VicePresidentKimTaylor,andthen mostoftheboardmembersparticipatedinthedebateoverfinances.
Theyultimatelyvotedtoincrease theoveralltaxrateby$0.1703per $100ofSussexCounty-assessedpropertyvalue.Thechangewouldimpact everyhouseholddifferentlythisyear, sincepropertyvaluesarechangingfor everyoneundercourt-mandatedreassessment.Somepropertieswillsee highertaxesunderthenewassessments,whileothersmayseelower taxesasaresultoftheshifttomore accurate,updatedvaluesacrosstheentiredistrict.
IRSDstaffhavespentallspring tellingthecommunityabouttheirfinancialchallenges.Schoolreserve fundsaredesignedtobespentdown, butinflationhashitthedistrictsig-
nificantly.Theoveralltaxincreasewill onlyprovideaquarterofthe$22.5 milliontheIRSDhadhopedtoraise withtherecentpublicreferendums (whichhadproposedanadditional $0.0559per$100).
“Idon’twantpeopletogetthefalse impressionthatthis…willbebringingbackeveryonewhowasRIF’ed,” warnedBoardMemberLeolga Wright,regardingstaffwhohadalreadylosttheirjobsduetotheIRSD’s reduction-in-force(RIF).Thedistrict’sbelt-tighteningisnowherenear over.
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revenue.…Pleasevotetousethefull powergiventoyoubylawtobring revenuetothisdistrict.”
BecauseSussexCountyreassessed propertyvaluesinthepastyearforthe firsttimeinabout50years,school districtswererequiredtolowertheir actualtaxrate,inordertobe“revenue-neutral.”Thepropertyrateis madeupofseveralsmallerratesfor differentpurposes,andmanyschool boardsaretakingadvantageofaonetimeallowedincrease:the“currentexpense”linecanincreasebyupto10 percentduringreassessmentyears.
SinceSussexCountyreassessedall properties,thegoalisforeveryoneto payratesclosertowhattheirproperty isactuallyworth,comparedtoother regions.Thatmeansmanyproperties willpaymore,butmanywillpayless.
Thenewrateis$0.1703per$100 ofpropertyvalue,plus$12capitation (perperson).Theratebreaksinto theselines:
•Currentexpense—$0.1269for generaloperations:payroll,books,repairs,transportation(boardincreased thisby10percent,asallowedduring propertyreassessmentyears);
•Debtservice—$0.0120forpay-
ingbonds,suchasconstructioncosts (decreasedslightly);
•Tuition—$0.0273forplacing studentsinspecialprograms,suchas AcademicChallengeorSussexConsortium(unchanged);
•Minorcapitalimprovements— $0.0015forrepairs(decreasedslightly, withtheratedeterminedbytheState asamatchtax);
•Technology—$0.0022forequipmentandsoftware(newfortheIRSD, w iththeratedeterminedbythe State);
•Readinginterventionists— $0.0004forspecializedstaff(newfor theIRSD,withtheratedetermined bytheState).
BoardMemberGeraldPedenvoted againstallofthemotionsthatinvolvedanytaxincrease.
“I’mnotabigfanoftaxationwithoutrepresentation,”saidPeden,who representsDistrict2.SincehisMillsboro-Georgetownconstituentsmostly rejectedbothofthe2025currentexpensereferendums,heappliedthatrejectiontoanyothertaxincreasebefore theboard.“Thevotershadsaidno,
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andwhenyoujamthis10percent downtheirthroatsjusttogetbyfor onemoreyear,andwegotoreferendum,Ithinkthechancesofpassing thatareevengreater[tobe]notsuccessful.”
“I’mconcernedaboutareferendum neverpassingagaininthestateofthe Delaware,”BoardMemberKelly Klineresponded.“They’renotpassing inSmyrna,inCapeHenlopen.Itwas difficultin2017,”shesaidofthemost recentsuccessfulreferendumeffortfor theIRSD.
“Weneedtodoabetterjobfinding outwhythey’resayingno…andwe’ll changethoseno’sintoyeses,”said Peden,notingthatsomedistrictstaff hadalsovotedagainstthereferendum.
Throughouttheevening,Kline builtuptheargumentforrebuilding IRSD’sreservefund.
Notonlydoesaschooldistrict wantmoneyforemergencies,but Delawarerequiresdistrictstocarrya certainbalanceforsummertimepayrollbeforethetaxrevenuearrivesin autumn.Ifadistrictcouldnotprove solvency,theStatecouldtakecontrol ofdistrictfinancesuntileverything wasoncourseagain.
“WhenIlookatthesenumbers, that’sthenumberIfallbackonmore thananythingelse,becausethat’sthe
healthofthisschooldistrict,”Steele laterechoed.
Untilnow,theIRSDwasoneof thefewdistrictsthatonlychargedone oftheeightpossiblematchtaxesat theirdisposal(now,they’llhavethree). Thoseoptionsincludedspecialrates forreadingormatheducation,buildingrepairs,athletictrainersandmore. Boardmembersslowlywarmedtothe ideaofmatchtaxes,whichcanbereducedinthefutureifa(hypothetical) current-expensereferendumwereto passin2026.
“Wehavespentdownourreserves, andwe’reconcernedaboutmaking payroll.Ithinkit’sclearweneedto considersomethinggreater”thanjust onelineitem,saidKline,whodeclinedtonegotiatemuchlower.“Otherwise,whatmessagehavewebeen sayingtothepublicforthepastseveralmonths?Ifwe,theboard,have theabilityandauthoritytodothat, weneedtomakesurewecan.Otherwise,whathavewebeensaying?”
“Foralongtime,we’vehadthe lowesttaxrateinthecounty…[but] rightnowwewanttosurvive,andwe wanttolivetofightanotherday,” Steelesaid.“We’regonnahaveto makesurethatwecommunicate whateverwedothecommunity… takewhateverhitswetake,butbe honestwhywedidit,tothepublic. AndIthinkwedisplaythecost-versus-referendum,andletthemknow thisisn’tgonnasolveourprogram,but
it’sgonnaBand-Aidusalittlebit longer.”
Thefinalvotewas9-1withPeden dissenting.
Thepubliccandownloadthetax ratecalculationsusedforthedecision at https://go.boarddocs.com/de/irsd/Boa rd.nsf/files/DJ5FT540921E/$file/FY 26%20Tax%20Rates%20%20Calculations%2006.2025%20FINAL.pdf,or accessitundertheAgendasection,via theJuly1header,NewBusiness,item 10.02,FY2026LocalTaxRates.
Aftermuchcommunityinput,the IRSDboardnarrowlydecidedthis weektocontinuecontractingwith fourlocaltownsforschoolresource officers(SROs).Thesepoliceofficers areinadditiontoDelawareStatePolicecoverageatthehighschoolcampusesandarmedconstableswhoare districtemployees.
Themotionnarrowlypassed,6-4, withdissentfrommembersIvanNeal, Peden,AnitaWest-Wernerand Wright.
TheratespaidfortheSROswill be:$50,000fortheMillsboroPolice Department(oneschool);$80,000for OceanViewPD(oneschool); $82,480forGeorgetownPD(three); $82,000forSelbyvillePD(fourlocations).SROsalreadyreceivetraining fortheirjobs,buttheOceanViewPD agreedtoshareitsknowledgeandsocializedprogrammingwiththeother policedepartments,iftheyare amenabletoreceivingit.
Thedistricthadapproved DelawareStatePolicecoverageforthe highschoolsinMay.
Allfourmunicipalitiessentrepresentativesorletterstothedistrict withtheirfundingrequestsforthe provisionoftheofficerstothe schools.TheysaidtheSROswork
hand-in-handwiththeconstablesto effectivelycoverschools.Theyalso havearrestandinvestigationpowers, andadirectlinetolawenforcement thatcouldshaveminutesoffpoliceresponsetimeduringanemergency. “IcangiveyouallauniqueperspectiveontheroleofanSRO. I comefromSandyHook,Conn.,”said RickRadatovich,anOceanView-area residentwhosharedtheheartbreak andtraumahisprevioushometown experiencedaftertheschoolmassacre thereinvolvingaloneshooter.“What Iwoulddotohavearesourceofficer atthattime…”
ThelocalofficialssaidtheIRSD getsalotofbangforitsbuck,because thetownsstillpaytheotherhalfof theirofficers’salaries.Whilethosefigureswereinresponsetoindividualrequestsfordifferentamounts,the schooldistrictislikelytodevelopa singlerateorscaleinthefuture.
Lastyear,theconstablesalaries, trainingandsuppliescostapproximately$1.3million,andalltheSROs costmorethan$500,000.
IRSDDirectorofBusiness&FinanceTammySmithadvisedthedistrictthroughthisweek’sboard meeting,butsherecentlyaccepteda jobwithMilfordSchoolDistrict, whichshesaidismuchclosertoher home.Fornow,thedistrictwillcontractwithaprofessionaltowork alongsidethedistrictfinanceteamto managefinances,untilareplacement isselected.
Alsoatthemeeting,BoardMembersLisaHudsonBriggs,Kline, PedenandMichelleParsonswere swornintobeginfour-yeartermsof office.
TheBoardofEducation’snextregularmeetingwillbeJuly28atIndian RiverHighSchoolat7p.m.
nineyearago,andonlybecominga councilmemberlastyear[isoffering] avisionorgoalsandobjectivesof whattoplanaheadforthenextyear. So,I’dliketogothroughmyplan, startingwithimprovingthequalityof lifeforMillsbororesidents.”
Asformertowntreasurer,McKee highlightedongoingprojectsandfutureneeds.TheDowntownMillsboro Committeemaybedevelopingaplan torevitalizethedowntown,especially withmorebusinessesexpressingan interestandvisitorslikelytoincrease (withtheadditionofanothergrocery storetothetownandtwomajor healthcarecenters).Perhaps,hesaid, Millsborocouldevenhireacommercialretailconsultanttohelpdefine theTown’svision,withinputfromthe public,theChamberofCommerce andresidents.McKeesaidhealso hopestorestartthefarmers’market.
Withanew10-acreparkphysicallylocatedinPlantationLakes South,“It’sanexpensiveundertaking, asalotofassetsare,”sohesaidhe hopestocreateaplanningcommittee forthat.
Maintenanceiseternal,andMillsboroalsohascapitalprojectsincludinganewsewagetreatmentplantand waterpipeimprovements,whichwill takesometime.
Trafficiseternal,andMcKeesaid hehopestocreateaproactivetraffic managementplanand“forgeanew cooperativerelationshipwithDelDOT.…Weneedanactiveandongoingcommunicationwiththem.”He mentionedsmallerprojects,suchas speedlimitreductionortrafficsignal installation.Additionally,afterthe Millsborobypassopens,linking Route113toRoute24outsideof downtown,hesaidhehopesforevaluationofhoweffectivelyitdeters pass-throughtrucktrafficawayfrom downtownMillsboro.
HealsosharedsupportforMillsboroPoliceDepartment,includinga forthcomingK-9unit(apeoplefriendly,drug-sniffingdog)andcontinuedplacementofaschoolresource officer(SRO)inEastMillsboroElementarySchool,asanextensionof communitypolicing.
“So,thisisexcitingtimesforthe TownofMillsboro.Weencouragethe publictocooperatewithus,participateinsurveysandactuallyjoinup withthecommittees,”McKeeconcluded.“Wehavesomanytalented andexperiencedpeopleinthiscommunity.Itwouldbehelpfulifthose peoplewouldcometothecommittee meetings,becausewhatyouhaveto saywouldbehelpful.”
InotherMillsboronews:
•Dr.DavidTamofBeebeHealthcarewillholdapublicQ&Asession aboutBeebe’snewfreestandingemergencydepartment,comingsoontothe
town.Thepublicisbeinginvitedto themeetingonThursday,July31, startingatnoonatMillsboroTown Hall.Itwillalsobelivestreamedonline.
•BetweenWoodlawnMemorial ParkcemeteryandTidalHealth’sfutureprojectsiteisan11-acreparcel ownedbyheirsofMelvinJoseph(tax parcelID133-11.00-5.02).They weregivenpermissiontosplitthelot intwo.Thefutureintentionisto buildacommercialcenteronapproximately9acres,whileplacingallthe legallynecessaryeasementsandfuture roadwayontheotherroughly1acre.
Althoughthetowncouncilapprovedthepartition,pendingthefuturerequiredeasements,D’Silvaand Kaanvotedagainstthemotion,saying theypreferredmoreoftheeasements andaccessroadtobeplannedoutbeforepartitioning,topreventcreatinga “landlocked”interiorlot.
•Thecouncilrecentlyaddedregularvideolivestreamingofmeetings online.
“Oneofthegoalswe’vehadforthe pastcoupleyearsistobemoreopen andtransparent,”saidPresley,commendingtownstafffortheirquick turnaround.“So,welcometo2020!”he joked.
Thepubliccanfindconnectiondetailsforviewing(viaYouTube)or speakingpublicly(viaZoom)oneach meetingagenda.
•Noticingthatanumberofartifi-
ciallegalentitiesandLLCsseemto belobbyingmunicipalitiesforthe righttovoteinlocalelections,residentAlLiebeskindaskedthatMillsboroneverallowthat.
“Whileitisnotmyintentionto denyanyindividualtherighttovote …Iaskthatyougiveseriousthought that,shouldthetimecome…thatthe towncouncilwillvote‘no’onthisrequest,”hesaid.“Thesebusinessesand theirexecutivesmaynotbefulltime residents.Whyallowthemtovote twice…inMillsboroTownCouncil electionsandalsotheirhome,whereverthatmaybelocated?”
•DuringtheMarvelousMillsboro Minute,KaanhighlightedtheKiwanisClubofGreaterMillsboro,celebrating35yearsofsupporting children’seducation,activitiesand more.
•TheMillsboroPoliceDepartment’sannualYouthPoliceAcademy willbeginthisweekwitharecord42 participants,thanksinparttodonationsfromlocalbusiness.
•RepresentativesoftheMillsboro FireCompanywere“veryappreciative”toreceivefundingfromMillsborobuildingpermits,whichhelped payforreplacementturnoutgearand adownpaymentonanewambulance, O’Nealreported.
TheMillsboroTownCouncil’snext regularmeetingwillbeAug.4at7 p.m.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Noaccidentsormajorinjurieswere reportedinBethanyBeachduringthe FourthofJulyweekend,butaspark fromfireworkscausedabrieffireina sanddune,andpoliceearlythisweek werecontinuingtosearchforthesuspectwho,onJuly1andJuly2,hadshot litfireworksintocrowdsinthe100 blockofGarfieldParkwayandnearthe boardwalk,PoliceChiefPatrickFoley toldtheCoastalPoint.
Thefireworksstruckseveralpeople, includingfourorfiveteenagers,hesaid.
“ Theyhadveryminorskinabrasions thatdidnotrequireemergencypersonnelortheneedtogotothehospital. Theirparentsdidnotwanttoprosecute. Theydidn’twantretaliation.Webelieve theincidentsarerelatedandthatwe havethesuspectoncameratellingpolicehesawitandthatheis19.Later, policelinkedittohim.Myofficersare veryswift,andtheyseemtobeevery-
where.Ourbodycamerasandtownsurveillancesystemareassetstoarrestand prosecute,”Foleysaid.
OnaTownofBethanyBeachpage onFacebook,policepostedaphotographofthesuspect,takenfrompolice body-camerafootage,anddescribed himasablackmale,18to20yearsold, about6feettallandweighingabout180 pounds,withshortdreadlocksanda scarunderhisrighteye.
“Anindividualaimednumerousfireworksatinnocentbystanders,”thepost reported.“Onceofficersrespondedto thechaoticscene,body-worncamera footagerecordedapossiblesuspectthat hadremainedonthescene.Moments later,thesuspectapproachedalarge groupalongthebeachandaimedthe mortarstylefireworktothecenterof thegroup,strikingnumerousindividuals.
“BethanyBeachofficerswereinthe immediatevicinityandinitiatedafoot pursuitwiththesuspect.Afteranextensivesearch,theofficersnarrowedthe suspecttothephotographedbody-camerafootagefromthepreviousincident” onGarfieldParkway,theFacebookpost stated.
Anyonewithinformationontheincidentisbeingaskedtocall(302)5391000.
Foleysaidhewasn’tfamiliarwiththe dunefire,butMayorRonCalefdescribeditas“verysmall.”
“Isawit.IwasonMaplewoodduringthefireworks.Ididn’tgooverthat nightbecausethefiredepartmentand lifeguardsrushedrighttoit,anditwas outinamatterofseconds.Icameby thenextmorningtoseewhatitlooked like.ItlookedalotworsefromMaplewood.
“When youhavefireworks,alotof thingscomedown,”Calefsaid.“There werelikelittlecardboardcasingsanda numberofthings.Ifyoulookedonthe sandonthebeach,therewerethings likethatouttherethenextmorning. TheTowncleansitupwithabig sweeperthatcomesthroughthenext morning.
“Whenyou’refiringoffthatnumber ofthings,thereisdebris—butnobody washurtanditwasverysmall,justin thedunegrass,”hesaid.
Asidefromthetwoincidents,Calef said,theTown’sFourthofJulyevents wereasuccess.
“Ourparadewastremendous.They hadlike30or40floatsthatpre-registered.Wehadacouplenewbandsbecausesomeofouroldbandswereolder gentlemenandtheykindoftimed-out. OneofthenewbandswasEpicAttractionMarchingUnitfromBaltimore, andtheywerefantastic.Theyareatrue marchingband,like30ofthem.They
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Afterlisteningtodozensofobjectionsfromastanding-room-onlycrowd thatoverflowedthecouncilchamber andcrammedintotheentrancewayat SelbyvilleTownHall,theSelbyville CouncilvotedattheirMonday,July7, meetingtobanshort-termrentalsinthe town,resultingincheers,whistlesand shoutsof“Thankyou”fromsupporters.
Thecouncilvoteprohibitsshorttermrentals“ofalltypesofresidential dwellingsinalldistrictswithinthejurisdictionallimits”ofthetown.Council membersandsupportersoftheban havecitedpotentialdisruptionsfrom theboomingshort-termrentalmarket, inwhichpeoplecanrentahomeforas littleassinglenight.
“Thetownneverhashadshort-term rentals.Ifeelwewelcomeeverybody intoourcommunity,andwewantto welcomeneighborsandnothaveanyone comeinat2a.m.andbenoisyanddisruptive.IfeelifIboughtahalf-a-million-dollarhomeora$300,000home,I want toenjoythecornfieldsandthe quietatnight,andthatishowalotof peoplefeelaboutshort-termrentals,” MayorRickDuncansaidtomurmursof “That’sright”fromsomeintheaudience,beforepubliccommentswere heard.
CouncilwomanCarolCarysaidshe andfellowcouncilmembers,aswellas theresidents“likethesmall-townfeel, andwewanttocontinuetoenjoyit.”
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wereexcellent.
“Andtheparadewentoffperfectly. Wehadlotsofcrowdsandtraffic,but everybodywashappyandallIheard weregreatcomments.Iworkedfrom thebeginningtoend.Iwasoutwith kidsearly,gettingthemlinedup,and thebandsontrailers,gettingthemlined up.Andthisyear,theymademebein theparade,”Calefsaid.
ParadeGrandMarshalBruceFrye “absolutelydidawonderfuljob,”Calef said.
“Wehadplentyofpedestrians.We tookalotofstepstomakesurethat nothing badhappened.Therewerealot ofpolice,andourbeachambassadors wereoutthereandourseasonals.So,we coveritextensively,andtheentire downtownisclosedoffduringtheparade.
“Wehaveadifferentdemographic hereinBethanyBeach.There’sonlyone hotel,soalotofthepeoplewhocome in,theyarerenting.Theyareusually familiesandorextendedfamilies.Alot oflittlekids.It’saverymuchafamily town,whichgivesitthatair,andit’s verynice,”Calefsaid.
“Yourturnouthasshownushow muchyoucareaboutSelbyville,justas wedo.You’rehereandyou’resaying what youbelieve,andit’sreallyadmirable.It’smakingmetearupalittle bit,”Carysaid.
CouncilmanGarySteffenprompted nodsandapplausewhenhesaidhe,too, wasopposed.Hesaidhewantstoknow hisgrandchildrenaresafewhenthey cometovisitand,asaformerpoliceofficer,“Iknowwhathappens,soIam veryagainstshort-termrentals,”he said.
CouncilmanChrisSnadersaidrentingforawhilemightbenecessaryifa familyneedstemporaryhousingaftera fireornaturaldisasterdestroystheir home,butCouncilmanMonroeHudsonsaidtownofficialswouldmakeprovisionsinthatcase.
“Short-termrentalsareexhausting onaproperty,”SelbyvilleCodeEnforcementOfficerTonyMerollinisaid, addingthatrentersgenerallytakeno prideinlandscapingorpullingtrash cansbackoffthecurbaftertrucks emptythem.
Oneresidenttoldthecouncilhehad experiencedshort-termrenters“coming in,anditsoundedliketheyweredestroyingthehouse.”
Awomansaidsheandherhusband hadboughtahouseinthetown“becausewelovethelaid-backcommunity andweloveSelbyville.”Shebrought cheersfromtheaudiencewhenshesaid short-termrentalscauseunnecessary noise,parkingshortages,aburdenon thetown’swaterandsewersystems,as wellasitsemergencyservicespersonnel, andadditionaltraffic.
AChurchStreetresidentsaidshe andherhusband“fellinlovewiththe quiet,welcomingtownofSelbyville” and askedthecouncil,“Pleasedon’t changeit,becauseitisthemostcharmingplaceand,thankfully,whereweare, itisstillquiet.”
Notonlydorentalscauseadditional trafficandparkingshortages,butalso subjectyear-roundresidentstothesmell ofmarijuanabeingsmoked,oneman said,adding,“I’mnotlivinglikethat.” “Wehopeyouguyswillvoteagainst this,”anothertoldthecouncil.
Therewasanobjectiontoadditional peopleusingthesmallpool,andhaving morecarsparked,atonehousingdevelopment,andtheresidentofthatdevel-
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheOceanViewTownCouncil,at itsTuesday,July8,meeting,unanimouslypassedonasecondreadingofan ordinancetoestablishguidelinesanda permittingprocessforFirstAmendmentassembliesinTownparksandon Town-ownedproperty.
TownManagerCarolHoucksaid theordinancewillallowtownofficials toevaluategatheringsandbeready“to providesupportifneeded.”
Beforethevote,duringapublic hearingontheordinance,aresident askedifthereisalreadyafeeinplaceto usethepark,andHoucksaidthereis, butitwouldbeseparatefromafee chargedforFirstAmendmentassemblies.Bothfeescouldbeimposed,dependingonthesituation,shesaid.
“Therearedifferentmeetingsfordifferentthings.Ifsomebodywantsagatheringbecausetheyareagainst something,wedon’thaveanythingthat
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opmentsayinghewantstobesure neighborhoodchildrenaresafe.
canhandlethat,sothiswouldbeinadditiontothecurrentfee.Wehavethe opportunitytosay,‘Yes,thisfitsinto whatwealreadyhavegoingonthatday,’ or‘Itwon’tinterfere,’”Houcksaid.
Thecouncilpassedonfirstreadingan ordinancegoverningthedispositionof seized,forfeitedorunclaimedproperty.
TownSolicitorVeronicaFaustsaid theordinancewasrequestedbyPolice ChiefKennethMcLaughlinbecause thepolicedepartment“getstonsof propertythattheypickupinthepark, or thingsgetdeliveredtolost-andfoundandtheyarelookingforaproceduretodisposeofpropertythatistaken topolice.”
Watersystemordinancepasses onfirstreading
Thecouncilpassedonthefirstread-
inganordinancetoamendtowncoderelatedtotheTown’swatersystemandassociatedfees,chargesandprivatewells.
Faustexplainedthattheordinance istheresultoftheTown’swatersystembeingsoldtoTidewaterUtilities andrepealsformerfeesthathadbeen setbytheTown.
AnOceanViewresidentinthe audienceaskedwhethertheordinanceallowsprivatewells,oriffees willbeimposedforhavingprivate wellsusedtoirrigateoutsidethe home.
HoucksaidtheTownisnotinvolvedinthewatersystemany longer.Shesaidherunderstandingis thatresidentsmayhavewellsforirrigationbutnottoprovidewaterto homes,andtheresidentsaidsheand severalotherswantedclarification aboutrulesforwells.
Houcksaidshewillgetanswers fortheresidents.
Shealsotoldthemnottopaythe “previousamountdue”onTidewater
bills.
“Weareworkingwiththem.That shouldnothavebeenonourbill,becausetherewasadaywhentheline wasdrawninthesand.Thatwasan error.Wejustbecameawareofit today.Pleasedisregardthat,”Houck said.
Fa ustsaidtheordinancedoesn’t outlawwells,buttheTowncannot overridestatelaw—soiftheState doesn’tallowthem,theywillbeconsideredillegal.Shesaidalotofmunicipalitieswon’tallowwellsbecause theyimpacttheamountofwatera townhasavailableforresidents.
Anotherresidentsaidthereisa pipeinhisyardwithatagandnumbersprintedonitthatappearstobe official.Heaskedifawellthathas beenonpropertysince1990would beconsideredlegal,andFa ustrepeatedthatitdependsonwhatthe StateofDelawareallows.
Rentersslamdoorsastheycomein andoutintheweehoursofthemorningandhavebarbecueslateatnight,a womansaid.
Therewerealsoacouplestatements infavorofshort-termrentals.
ArepresentativefromBeazerHomes saidheunderstoodtherearestrongfeelingsonbothsidesbutthatsomepeople canonlymanagetotransitiontoliving inSelbyvillefull-timeiftheystartby rentingshort-term.
TownAdministratorStaceyLong
readaletterfromtheSussexCounty AssociationofRealtorscallingforpreservingrightsofpropertyownersand statingthatshort-termrentalshelp somepropertyownersreceiveextraincome.
DelawareStatePolicethisweek wereinvestigatingafataltwo-vehicle crashonTuesdaymorningnearSelbyvillethatlefttwopeopledead.
AccordingtotheDSP,onTuesday, July8,around7:54a.m.,aChevrolet Camarowastravelingeastboundon LighthouseRoad,approachingNew Road.Atthesametime,aHyundai SantaFewastravelingwestboundon LighthouseRoad,approachingNew
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McLaughlin,whilepresentinghis monthlyreport,toldthecouncilthatofficershadparticipatedintheannual picnicinJuneatSt.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchinBethanyBeachtowelcome foreignstudentswhoareworkinginthe areathissummer.
HecongratulatedCapt.HeathHall, whohasnowgraduatedfromthenew FBI-LEEDAFiveStarChiefExecutive Institute.Hallwasoneof35officers chosennationwidetoparticipate. LEEDAisanacronymforLawEnforcementExecutiveDevelopmentAssociation.
“We’repleasedaboutthat.Thisis
Road.Forreasonsstillunderinvestigation,theysaid,theCamarocrossed thedouble-yellowcenterlineandenteredtheSantaFe’spathoftravelin thewestboundlaneofLighthouse Road.
Asaresult,thefrontoftheCamaro struckthefrontoftheSantaFe.
ThedriveroftheCamaro,Veronika McCoy,a22-year-oldwomanfrom Berlin,Md.,wastakentoanareahos-
partofourongoingtraininginitiative. Wehearalotaboutofficers’training, butnotasmuchaboutadmin,” McLaughlinsaid.
OceanViewpolicealsoparticipated recentlyinfuneralsforformerOcean ViewMayorGordonWoodandformer OceanViewPoliceDepartmentvolunteerWilliamWichmann.AttheJune meetingoftheOceanViewTown Council,MayorJohnReddingtonhad askedforamomentofsilenceforboth men, who,hesaid,contributedto“makingOceanViewwhatitistoday.”
McLaughlinsaidbothfamilieswere “veryhappyaboutthesupportprovided bytheTownandthepolicedepartment.”
HealsoreportedthattheTownhad securedagrantformorethan$4,400to purchasetworifles,andthatofficers frommanyagenciesinDelawarehad
pital,whereshelaterdied.
Therightfront-seatpassengerof theSantaFe,DouglasBachtell,a77year-oldmanfromWaynesboro,Pa., waspronounceddeadatthescene.
ThedriveroftheSantaFe,a74year-oldmanfromSelbyville,was takentoanareahospitalwithcritical injuries.
LighthouseRoadwasclosedforan extendedtimewhilethescenewasin-
cometoOceanViewforactiveshooter training.
Houck,whilepresentingher monthlyreport,toldthecouncilshewas pleased theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict BoardofEducation,atarecentmeeting, hadvotedtofundschoolresourceofficers“atthesamelevelastheother townsforthefirsttimeinyears.”
“Thisisgoingtobeacontinuing challenge,butweareengagingwiththe othertownsandboardmemberssowe cantrytopushforwardtofindamore equitablewaytofundtheSROs,sothey areallfundedatsimilarlevels,andtry togetsomeadditionalStatehelp,”she said.
Duetorain,someTown-sponsored concertshadtobecanceled,butHot
vestigatedandcleared.
Theinvestigationremainedongoingmid-week.Anyonewhowitnessed thecrashorhasrelevantinformation isbeingaskedtocontactMCpl.K. Argoat(302)703-3264.Information mayalsobeprovidedbysendingaprivateFacebookmessagetothe DelawareStatePoliceorcontacting DelawareCrimeStoppersat1-800847-3333.
SaucehasbeenrescheduledforSunday, Aug.17,andFunstersforFriday,Aug. 29.
HouckalsoreportedthattheTown hadattemptedtopurchasepropertyon WoodlandAvenueforopenspaceand beautification,buttheofferwasnotaccepted,eventhoughtherewasonlya $1,000differencebetweenoffersand thesellerwouldn’thavehadtopay transfertaxes.
Houckalsonotedforthepublicthat theTownhastwocopiesofthebook “Advancing Pro-ActivePolicing:LessonsfromOceanView”foranyoneinterestedinreadingit.
Inthebook,authorJohnShane “writesaboutmodelswecreated,and we’reprettyproudofthatbecausethere wasenoughinteresttogenerateabook,” McLaughlinhadpreviouslytoldthe CoastalPoint.
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Well,wemadeitthroughanotherFourthofJulyweekend. Yes,trafficwasanightmare.And,yes,someknuckleheadreportedlyshotlitfireworksintothecrowdinBethanyBeach,strikingseveralpeople,accordingtopolice.Oh,and,yes,therewere moreaccidentsandfiresaroundourcoastaloasisthanistypical, tosaytheleast.And,alsoyes,therewasaflashofexcitementand fearwhensomefireworkdebriskickedoffasomewhatdramatic, butbrief,fireonthebeachinBethany.
Shew.Crazyweekend,right?
But,outsideofthehappenstancefireonthebeach,that’s prettymuchwhat’sgoingtohappenwhenyouhaveawholelotof peopleinarelativelysmallarea.You’regoingtohaveafewpeople makestupidchoices,alotofpeopletryingtogettothesame placesandjustmore“stuff”happeningbecausethere’smorepeopleheremaking“stuff”happen.It’sbasicarithmetic.
AlltheTownsandfirst-responderscandoistopreparethe besttheycan,andthenperformwhencalledupon.Andifwetake out thefewnegativesthatdidtranspire,well,thingsseemedtogo
offfairlywell,allthingsconsidered.
BethanyBeachMayorRonCalefspokeglowinglyoftheresponseofthefirefightersandlifeguardswhorespondedtothe beachfire,saying,“Itwasoutinamatterofseconds.”Andasfar astheTown’sannualparadegoes,well,Calefsaidit“wentoffperfectly.Wehadlotsofcrowdsandtraffic,buteverybodywashappy andallIheardweregreatcomments.Iworkedfromthebeginning toend.Iwasoutwithkidsearly,gettingthemlinedup,and thebandsontrailers,gettingthemlinedup...Wehadplentyof pedestrians.Wetookalotofstepstomakesurethatnothingbad happened.Therewerealotofpolice,andourbeachambassadors wereoutthereandourseasonals.”
WeapplaudtheTownofBethanyBeachfortheireffortsthis holidayweekendandalsotipourcapstothoseinFenwickIsland whopulledoffanotheramazingbonfirelastweekendtoraise funds fortheTown’slifeguards.
ThespotlightshinesbrightlyaroundhereonJuly4,butour beachtownsstoodupwell.
SportsenthusiastsusethewordGOATfartoooften.
Theacronym—GreatestOfAllTime—isoftenattributedtoamarketingideabythewifeofthelate,greatboxer MuhammadAli.FormerSanFrancisco49erswidereceiver JerryRiceischairmanofacompanycalledG.O.A.T.Fuel.I’ve seenTomBrady,SerenaWilliams,TigerWoods,MichaelJordan,LionelMessi,ShoheiOhtani,BarrySanders,UsainBolt andMichaelPhelpsallbecalledGOATfromtimetotime.
Tightpants,that’swhat.Andastomachthatgurglesitswayto tellingmethatIammostcertainlynottheGOATintermsof gooddecision-making.
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Andit’simpossibletoquantifythis,right?MaybeAliwas theGOAToftheboxingworld,butyou couldmakeanargumentforFloydMayweatherorSugarRayRobinson.Same goesforJerryRice,TomBrady,Joe MontanaandBarrySandersforfootball. Ohtani,WillieMaysandBabeRuthin baseball.MichaelPhelpsandMarkSpitz inthepool.
Let’sputChestnut’sdominanceintoitsproperperspective. Asidefromlastyearwhenhewasunabletoparticipate,hehas woneveryNathan’sHotDogEatingContestsince2007,excludinghislosstoMattStoniein2015,whichFansidedcalled “oneofthebiggestupsetswe’veeverseenon[aMajorLeague Eating]stage.”
Itisawordsignifyinganabsoluteinafieldofdifferenteras andstylesthatmakeitnearlyimpossibletoquantifywhothe GOATisinanyparticularsport.Sure,talkingtrashabout sportsandathletesisatraditionasoldastime,andprobably goesbacktoJuliusCaesarribbingPompeyandCrassusatthe localBuffaloWildWingsaboutSpartacusbeingtheGOAT gladiatoroverCrixus,butitisnearlyimpossibletoreacha consensusovertherealGOATwithouttakingintoaccount eras,levelofcompetition,rulesofthetime,etc.
ExceptJoeyChestnut.That’stheGOAT.
Questionthisfactoid,andChestnutmightjusteatyou— andhe’ddoitinanincrediblyfasttime.ThegluttonforgluttonycelebratedJuly4bywinninghis17th“MustardBelt”in ConeyIsland,eatingmorehotdogsin10minutesthananyof hiscompetition.Howmany,youmightask?AndI’danswer youbysaying70-and-a-half.That’s24morethanlastyear’s winner,whohadaneasypathtoachampionshipwithChestnutnotparticipatingoveramarketingsnag.
“Ohmygosh,Iwasnervous,”ChestnuttoldESPNafter theevent,perYahoo.“Firstcoupleofhotdogs,Iwasfumbling alittlebit,butIfoundaprettygoodrhythm.”
YouknowwhatIfindaftermyfirstcoupleofhotdogs?
Alas,ChestnutisabitofaRenaissanceman.Heisnotconsumedbyhotdogsalone—nordoesheonlyconsume hotdogs.Hecurrentlyholds55records incompetitiveeating,accordingtoFansided.Let’stakeaquickreviewofsome standouts.He:
•Ate182chickenwingsin30minutes;
•Smashed53TacoBelltacosin10minutes;
•Broughtdown17.5poundsofcherrypiein8minutes;
•Downed25.5icecreamsandwichesin6minutes(nodata availableonhowlonghisicecreamheadachelasted);
•Destroyed5.9poundsoffunnelcakein10minutes;and
•Gutteddown257HostessDonettesin6minutes.
Chestnutissuchamajorfigureinthecompetitive-eating worldthathehasanestimatednetworthofmorethan$4million,perFansided,andbringsinabout$500,000peryear. Considerthis,ifyouwill:Nathan’sHotDogEatingContest, theRollsRoyceofeatingcompetitions,paysout$10,000toits winner.That’salotofendorsementmoney,whichlargely comesfromImpossibleFoods,Hostessandseveralbeer brands.
Mydadusedtotellmethatheknewanathletewasfamous ifmymomknewwhohewas.Well,sheknewwhoChestnut was.Shefoundhimkindofgrossandall,butthat’sneither herenorthere.SheknewJoeyChestnut,andthatmeanshe transcendedhissport,andworkedhiswayintothepublicconsciousness.
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That’sthetitleofsportswriterJoe Posnanski’s2023book,subtitled“A Historyin50Moments.”It’snota chronologicalhistoryofthegame, whichgoesbacktothe1860swhenthe NationalandAmericanLeagueswere formed.It’sadelightfulcollectionofextraordinarymomentsinfamousandlittle-knowngames,amazingplaysand inexplicablemistakes,surprisingoutcomesand,bestofall,funnyandmoving storiesaboutsomegreatplayersand unlikelyheroes.
Youdon’thavetobeabaseballfanto enjoythisbook.Withthe162-game 2025baseballseasonabouthalfover,it seemslikeagoodtimetotakeabreak andretellafewofthosestories.
AsaBrooklynDodgerfan,Ihaveto startwiththisone:WhenJackieRobinsonjoinedtheDodgersin1947asthe firstBlackplayerintheMajorLeagues, hefacedwidespreadhostilityandracist insultsfromhecklersinthestandsand opposingteamplayers.Ithadtobea lonely,hurtfultimeforamanwhohad servedasanofficerintheU.S.Army duringWorldWarII.
ers,hereareacoupleyoumaynotknow: First,there’sJackieMitchellfrom Memphis,Tenn.,wholearnedhowto throwa“dropball”fromHallofFame BrooklynDodgerpitcherDazzyVance beforeshewas10yearsold.Thedrop ballapparentlywoulddropoutofsight rightbeforeitgottotheplate.Itwas unhittable.
Whenshewas17,shewasplaying fortheminorleagueChattanooga Lookouts.Inanexhibitiongamewith thevisitingNewYorkYankeesonApril 2,1931,MitchellstructoutbothBabe RuthandLouGehrig—twoofthe besthittersinthegame.Shegained fameforthatanddrewcrowdstowatch herplay.Lateron,MLBCommissioner FordFrickbannedwomenfromplaying onMajorLeagueandminorleague teams.ButJackieMitchellhadalready showntheysurecouldplaythisgame.
Duringoneroadtrip(mostlikelyin Cincinnati)whentheinsultswere louderandmorevile,Dodgershortstop andteamcaptainPeeWeeReese—a whitemanfromsegregatedKentucky —walkedovertoRobinsonatfirstbase andstoodthere,justchatting,restinghis handonRobinson’sshoulderandstaringatthehecklers.Theinsultsstopped.
Robinson’swidow,Rachel, saidthat sheandJackieneverforgotthatpublic gestureoffriendshipandsupport.Reece laterdownplayedtheevent.Hewasjust supportingateammate,nottreating himanydifferentthanhewouldany otherplayerontheteam.Robinsonsaid that’swhatheappreciatedmostofall.
Amongthestoriesaboutgreatpitch-
Theotherpitcherstoryisabout ChelseaBakerfromPlantCity,Fla.In 2010,whenshewas8,shelearnedhow tothrowaknuckleballwhileplayingon alocalLittleLeagueteam.Theknuckleballisanamazingpitchtowatch.It seemstofloatandthenzigsandzagson itswaytotheplate.It’stoughtohit, catchandlearnhowtothrow.But Baker learnedfromoneofthebest— JoeNiekro,aretiredMLBpitcherwho wouldcomeouttowatchhisyoungest sonontheteamandsometimeshelp outwiththekids.Niekroandhis brotherPhil—anotherknuckleball pitcher—havetherecordforthemost winsbybrothersintheMajorLeagues, at539.
Baker,whoalsohadagoodfastball andcurveball,becamethebestLittle Leaguepitcherinthecountry.Infour years,fromages8to12,sheneverlosta gameandwasthecenterofalotofnationalsportsnewsandattention.She wasastarpitcheronherhighschool
varsitybaseballteam,butshegradually lostinterestinthegameandwentonto acareerinmarketing.Butjustforfun, shetakesheroldgloveofftheshelfand canstillmakethebaseballdance.
Thentherearestoriesaboutspecial momentsandgamesthatbringjoyto fanstheywillneverforget.Herearetwo ofthebestforme:
•The2019WorldSeriescontestbetweentheWashingtonNationalsand theHoustonAstros.Inthe7thinning ofthedecisive7thgame,Houstonwas leading2-0.TheNationalswereflatlining.(WashingtonPostsportswriter BarrySvrlugasaid,“Onlythestrongest stethoscopecoulddetectapulse.”)
Butthen,wonderofwonders,anothermiracleinamiracle-filledpostseason,asAnthonyRendonandHowie Kendrickbroughtthembacktolife. Rendontiedthegamewithahomerun, andKendrickfollowedwithago-ahead homer.Thesoundinthestands:“Mass delirium,”wroteTomBoswell.
Kendrick,36-yearsold,hadplanned toretirein2018becauseofinjuriesbut decided totrytoplayforanotheryear, whichturnedouttobemorethanlucky forWashington.Afterhereturnedfrom theinjuredlist,hebecameapostseason hero.TheNationalswentontowinthe
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Itookabikeridethiseveningto watchthesunsetbythepondrighthere inMillsboro.Theviewisnowdisrupted bythehighlyanticipatedbypassthatis comingsoontoalleviatethetrafficcongestionthathascometosmotherthis town.
ImovedtoMillsboroalmostexactly twoyearsago.IfollowedagirlIwas ratherkeenon.
Ononeofmyfirsteveningshere, afteraparticularlyharddayatwork,we decidedtoputourkayaksinthepond —abeautifulsummereveningthatalloweduswithalmostzeroefforttodrift tothebackwestpartofthepond.As thesunbeganitsdecline,nature,beauty andsilencestartedtotakeoverthe stressandnoiseoftheday.Idistinctly rememberafive-minutepauseofjust peace.Closeyoureyes,takeadeep breath—ahhhhhpeace.
Ithoughttomyself:I’mOKnow. OKtogobackandfacetomorrow,the challengesandrigorsofanotherday.As weputthekayaksbackinthetruck, preservingthelastfewraysoftheday, weembracednotjusteachotherbutthe moment.Irememberhersaying,“Ina
game,6-2,andtheWorldSeries.So, popthecorksandraisethebannerhigh. Andsayitagain:“TheNationalswon the2019WorldSeries,unimaginablein MayandrealityinOctober.”(Fulldisclosurehere:RosemaryandIareNationalsfans.)
•Game4ofthe2001WorldSeries betweentheNewYorkYankeesandthe ArizonaDiamondbacks.It’ssafetosayI hadneverrootedfortheYankees.Far fromit,becauseofallthegriefthey causedforBrooklynDodgerfans.Exceptfor2001.Afterthedevastatingterroristattackson9/11,IwasaYankee fanthatyear.RootingforNewYork seemedpatrioticallyandmorallyright andjust.
InGame4oftheSeries,inNew York,agamethatstartedonOct.31 andranoverintoNov.1,2001,when smokewasstillrisingfromGround Zero,itlookedliketheD’Backshad won.Theywereleadingbyascoreof31withtwooutsinthebottomofthe
9thinning.ButthenNewYorkfirstbasemanTinoMartinez,surprisingly, tiedthegamewithahomerun.Thestadiumwasfilledwithcheersandhope.
Arizonafailedtoscoreinthetopof the10thinning,andthecalendar turnedtoNov.1.Inthebottomofthe 10th,DerekJeter—themostbeloved Yankeeonthatteam—wastheoneyou wouldpicktocomeuptobatinthissituation.Jetermetthemomentandhit thewinninghomerunjustoverthe rightfieldwall.SportswriterJoePosnanskifromCleveland(andnotaYankee fan)saidJeter’shomerunonthatnight wasthegreatestthinghe’sseenina baseballgame.Butthat’snottheendof thestory.
Theeffectonthecrowdwaselectrifying.FrankSinatra’sversionofthe song“NewYork,NewYork”began playingonthestadiumloudspeakers. Thecrowdsangalong,filledwithemotion:unexpectedrelief,laughterand tearsofjoy.Thesongwasplayedagain
andagain.(Posnanskilostcount.)Peoplestayed,singing,weepingandlaughingtogether.Itseemedlikenobody wantedittoend.Nobodyleft.Finally,a manwithamegaphonecameoutand toldpeopletogohomebecausethey hadtogetthestadiumreadyforanothergame.
IhavetomentionthattheD’Backs eventuallywontheSeriesinGame7in Arizona,butthat’sbaseball.ThebeautifulmomentofGame4wastheunforgettablehighlightoftheSeries.New YorkCitywon.
Here’ssportswriterTomBoswell, soontoberecognizedinthebaseball HallofFameinCooperstown,N.Y.,on thejoyofmemorablemomentslike these:“Ifwecouldloveonlyperfect things,ourdayswouldbebleak.Baseball…isanopportunitytoappreciate animperfectthingandallowittomake usfeelhappy.”That’swhatJoePosnanskihasdone,remindinguswhywelove baseball.
coupleyears,itwon’tbelikethis.The view,thenoisefromthetraffic,this won’texist!”
Shewasright.Thatview,thatrelationship,northeword“keen”areever makingacomeback.Almosteveryday movingforward,wewillbethankfulfor lesscongestion,lesstimeittakestoget hometoourlovedonesandlessnausea withournosesinourshirtsbearingthe smellofachickentruckwearestuck behindataredlight.
Althoughprogressisunavoidable,it wasjustanotherremindertoanysuggestionsthat,inthisgrowingworld,a well-neededescapeisbeingharderto capture,andnostalgia(exceptinour mind)isgettingnearlyimpossibleto find!
Findyourpeace.
M.S.Burke Millsboro
Editor:
AsmywifeandIarrivedatBethany Beachthismorningtowatchthesunrise,weweregreetedbyasceneoftrash anddiscardedshoes,beachchairsand clothingitemsleftbehindbythepreviousevening’sfireworksrevelers.
As importantasitisforvacationers
toenjoytheirtimeawayfromhomeat ourbeaches,itisequallyincumbentthat theydotheirparttohelppreservethe naturalbeautythattheytravelsofarto seeandspendtheirhard-earnedmoney ontoenjoy.
MywifeandIspentagoodportion ofourmorningpickingupthedetritus leftbehindbylastevening’sinconsiderateguestsandplacingitintheall-tooemptywastebarrelstheTownprovides.
Manyoflastevening’sfireworks watcherswillhavebeenupandgone af tertheirweekofvacation,leavingbehindtheremainsoftheirholidaymaking.It’sashamethatparentsandtheir childrenplacesolittlevalueonpreservingthenaturalbeautythatdrewthem toourbeaches.
Yes,itwillbelefttotheTown’smunicipalworkers,andotherssuchasmy wifeandI,tocleanupaftertheseselfish,inconsideratevisitors.It’sunfortunatethatpeopleseemtotakeno responsibilityfortheiractionsthese daysandfeelthattheycanleaveitto someoneelsetofixthemesstheycreate.
JamesHarrell OceanView
Editor’snote:Thefollowingisaresponsetoalettertotheeditorfromlocal residentPeggyShultz.
•“U.S.Windneedsthesubstationon
IndianRiver”
ThisisaMarylandprojectoffOcean City,Md.Therearefourcablescoming ashore,andOceanCityhasfourexistingsubstations.ThisisMaryland’s problemtosolve.
•“U.S.Wind’sprojectisfullyapprovedbythefederalgovernmentand Delaware”
Thereareoutstandinglegalcases againstboththefederalandDelaware approvalsofthisproject.Thecourts needtimetosettlethesecasesbefore theprojectisapproved.Additionally, underaPresidentialExecutiveOrder, SecretaryoftheInteriorDougBurgum iscurrentlyreviewingtheflawedfederal permittingprocess.Thisreviewcould resultinthepermitbeingoverturned, effectivelyfreezingtheprojectuntilthe processiscorrectedandanewpermitis issued.
•“Newenergytransmittedonthe PJMgridwouldhelpincreasesupply overdemand,resultinginapricedecrease—$253millionsavings—accordingtooneestimate”
TheestimatewaspaidforbyU.S. Wind.Theconsultantestimateda0.5 percentpricereductionduringthesecond10yearsoftheproject,equivalent to$9ayearforresidentialcustomers. Noestimatesweresuppliedforthefirst 10yearsoftheproject.Themodelused bytheconsultanthasanerrormarginof upto2.5percent,meaningthereported 0.5percentsavingsfallswellwithinthe
marginoferrorandshouldhavebeen reportedaszero.
•“Theprojectwouldincreasereliability”
OurPJMgridisreportingpossible blackoutsonthehottestandcoldest daysoftheyearassoonasthissummer. OnequarteroftheU.S.Windisscheduledtocomeonlinein2029andthe otherthreequartersin2031,according toU.S.Wind’sownschedule.Weknow fromsevenexistingturbinesofftheEast CoastmoreoftheU.S.Windpower willbeproducedinthespringandfall, whenelectricdemandislowest.We knowfromCaliforniaandTexasblackoutswindturbinesproducelittlepower onthehottestandcoldestdays.The U.S.Windprojectwillnothelpwithreliabilityanytimesoonandwillnothelp muchevenafterit’sbuilt.
•“Constructionwouldprovidegood localjobs”
Marylandelectriccustomerswillpay massivesubsidiesfortheU.S.Wind projectandinreturnalltheconstructionjobshavebeenpromisedtopeople inMaryland.AnyjobsinDelaware wouldbeincidental.
•“SussexCountyPlanning&Zoningrecommendedapprovaloftheproject”
Theconditional-useapprovalrequest wasfiledunderanothernamethanU.S. Windsonooneshoweduptoprotest
TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)recently awarded$1,500scholarshipstofour studentsfromacrossSussexCountyas partofitsannualCharlotteKingScholarshipprogram.
NamedfortheSDARJ’sfounder,the programrecognizesBlackandAfrican
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thenegativeimpactsassociatedwiththe windproject,suchasboringcables undertheinlandbay,whichboththe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency andNationalMarineFisheriesService stronglyrecommendednotbedone.
•“Councilhadnolegalauthorityto denythepermit”
Statelawgiveslocalzoningofficials theauthoritytomakezoningdecisions. Thecouncilitselfhasalawitmaynot approveaconditionaluseunlessitisfor thebenefitandwelfareofthecitizensof SussexCounty.Thecouncilheardhours oftestimonyshowingtheprojectwas likelytohaveanegativeimpacton tourism,propertyvaluesandjobs.
Commercialfishermenwouldabandontheleasearea,therewouldbemore vesselcollisions,andtheU.S.Coast Guardwouldhavemoredifficultsearch andrescueduties.Radarinterference
AmericanstudentsfromSussexCounty whoarecontinuingtheireducationbeyondhighschoolandhavedemonstratedconcernforfurtheringracial understandingandjustice,qualitiesof citizenshipandleadership,andservice totheirschoolandcommunity.
Theselectedstudentsare:Olunifemi
wouldendangercivilianandmilitary aircraftandvesselsimpactingnational security.Endangeredspeciescouldbe harmed.Allthesenegativeimpactsare admittedinfederaldocuments.The councillistenedandappropriatelyrejectedtheconditional-userequest.
•“Delawareimportsalmostallits energyfromoutofstate”
Asrecentlyas2016,Delawaregeneratedalmost80percentofitselectricity, thelasttwoyearsabout40percent.The changeisadirectresultofflawed Delawarelegislationaddingcarbon taxestoourexistingcoalandnatural gas-firedpowerplants,andmandating unreliablewindandsolarpower.The onlyshort-termfixforreliabilityproblemsisendingcarbontaxes,andwind andsolarmandates,andworkingtoreopentheIndianRiverpowerplant.
•“OnshoringinDelawarewould sparedevelopersfromgoingthrougha laborious,contentiouspermitting processinotherstatesbybypassing
AnawoandTarynHarris,SussexCentralHighSchool;RicardoBruintonJr., MilfordHighSchool;andAyreonna Hudson,CapeHenlopenHighSchool.
For2025,theCharlotteKingScholarshipprogramreceiveddonationsfrom JamesEmrich,NancyPowell,andRaymondandLisaGraff.
localdecisions”
Theauthorbasicallyadmits Delawareresidentsshouldtakethehit, sodevelopersdon’thavetodealwith localissueselsewhere.
•“What ’smore,theDelawareClimateChangeSolutionsActsetsagoal ofnetzerogreenhousegasemissionsby 2050.Nootherrenewableenergytechnologyhasthepotentialofoffshore windtogetusnearthatmark”
Relyingonlyonrenewableenergy sourcescannotprovideareliableelectric grid.Theauthor,andtheDelawarelegislation,ignoreszero-emissionnuclear power.Therearenuclearpowerplants beingreopenedthatwillsupplyreliable powerby2027,andnewplantsthatwill open by2031,thesametimelineexpectedfortheU.S.Windproject.Itis timeforDelawaretorethinkitsenergy future.
GeraldHocker SenateRepublicanLeader,20thDistrict
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Withtwosuccessfulenvironmental projectsnowblossomingintown,FenwickIslandisreachingouttothewider communitytofosterawarenessof “green”habitshomeownerscanadopt.
•StephenPryceLea,directorofhorticulture,DelawareBotanicGardens;
•RichardPratt,DelawareUrban Forestryassociate;
•CarolAnderson-Austra,landscape architect;
•BlakeMoore,masternaturalist, UniversityofDelawareCooperativeExtension,Horticulture&NaturalResources;
“Thespeakersaregoingtofocuson theimportanceoftrees,raingardens andnativeplantstoprotectandenhanceourcoastalgreeninfrastructure,” Bortnersaid.“Thesethingscanallhave positiveimpactsontheenvironment, floodmitigation,andwildlifeandpollinatorhabitats,”shesaid.
TheTown’sGreenInfrastructure Committeeishostinga“FenwickNurturesNature”symposiumonThursday, July17,from1to3p.m.Theevent,to beheldinFenwickIslandTownHall, willalsobeavailableliveonlinevia Zoom.
•TrippColonell,BrotherNature Landscaping;and •KristaDeCooke,strategicpartnershipandsciencelead,HomegrownNationalPark(viaZoom).
Theyalso,shesaid,overlapwiththe Town’songoingeffortstowardresiliency —itsabilitytowithstandsuchproblemsasfloodingandclimatechange, withemphasisonindividualprojects ratherthantownwideinfrastructure projects.
Likelastyear’sinauguralevent,FenwickNurturesNaturewillfeatureguests whoareexpertsinanumberoftopics involvingtheenvironment.Thisyear, however,eachoftheguestswillpresent remarks,whichwillbefollowedbya timeforquestionsfromthoseinattendanceattownhallandonline.
Speakersslatedtomakepresentationsare:
TownCouncilMemberJaniceBortner—whochairstheTown’sResidentialConcernsCommittee,ofwhichthe GreenInfrastructuregroupisanoffshoot—saidthisweekthatorganizers hope theeventwillofferhomeowners somegoodinformationonhowthey canhelpimprovetheenvironmentby makingchanges,evensmallones,on theirownproperties.
“Ithinkweallaretryingtolearn” howtobebetterstewardsoftheenvironment,Bortnersaid.
FenwickIslandTownHallislocated at800CoastalHighway,FenwickIsland. Freeparkingwillbeavailableattown hallandatHolly’sTreasureChestnext door.TheZoomlinkforFenwickNurturesNatureis http://us02web.zoom.us/j/84452752252.
AGreensboro,Md.-basedhome-improvementcontractorhasbeenconvicted andsentencedforfelonyhomeimprovementfraud,officialswiththeDelaware DepartmentofJusticeannouncedrecently.
OnJune20,JeremyBowen,44,was sentencedtosixmonthsinprisonafter beingconvictedofthreecountsoffelony home-improvementfraudthrougha guiltypleaenteredinSussexCountySuperiorCourt,officialssaid.Thesentence followedaninvestigationintomultipleoffensesinvolvingacceptingpaymentsfor projectsthatwerenevercompleted.
“JeremyBowen’sdeceitfulactions didn’tjusthurthisvictimsfinancially— theycausedagreatdealofemotionaland psychologicaldistresstoseveralfamilies acrossourstate,”saidAttorneyGeneral KathyJennings.“Delawareansthroughout theStatepourtheirlifesavingsintobuyingandthenimprovingtheirhomes;they needtobeabletotrusttheircontractors andthattheirfundswillbeusedaspromised.MyWhiteCollarCrimeUnitwill continuetoholdcontractorswhobreach thattrustaccountable.”
OnApril7,Bowenpleadedguiltyto threecountsoffelonyHomeImprovementFraud,onecountofIssuingaBad Checkandonecountofmisdemeanor HomeImprovementFraud.TheplearesolvescomplaintsallegingthatBowenhad takenfunds,thenfailedtoperformin13 contractsthroughoutKentandSussex counties.Manyoftheprojectsinvolved contractsforswimmingpoolconstruction, Jenningsnoted,andseveralofthevictims wereseniors.
Inadditiontohisprisonsentence, Bowenwasorderedtopayapproximately $270,000inrestitutiontohisvictims. Oncereleasedfromprison,hewillbesubjecttoanadditionalyearofhomeconfinementandisbarredbytheSuperiorCourt fromworkinginhomeimprovementfor fourandahalfyears.
Thosewishingtoreportsuspected criminalhome-improvementfraudshould contacttheirlocalpolicedepartment. Consumersmayalsosubmitconsumer complaintstotheDelawareDepartment ofJustice’sFraudandConsumerProtectionDivisiontoreportnon-criminalconcernswithhomeimprovement contractorsandotherbusinesses.
OnTuesday,July8,theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheldaribbon-cuttingceremonywithJapanesquetocelebratetheir40thanniversary.Friends,family andcommunitymemberswereinattendancetohelpcelebratethemilestone.
“Since1985,Japanesquehasprovidedaunique,vibrant,shoppingexperienceforBethanyBeachlocalsandvisitors,”Chamberrepresentativessaid.“Withclothing,gifts, jewelry,ceramics,Japaneseartifactsandmore,ownerBetsyClarkisproudtoofferanauthenticJapaneseexperienceatthebeach.”
TolearnmoreaboutJapanesque,stopbythestoreat16NPennsylvaniaAvenue,BethanyBeach,from10a.m.to5p.m.daily,orcall(302)539-2311.Forstoresalesandupdates,visitfacebook.com/japanesquebethany/.
DNREConJuly7announced changestothe2025surf-fishingreservationsystem,eliminatingtheneedfor reservationstofishatsevenofthe12 drive-onmulti-usebeachesonweekendsandholidays.
BeginningSaturday,July12,driveonsurf-fishingbeachreservationswill nolongerberequiredfor:
•KeyBox,ConquestandFaithful StewardbeachesatDelawareSeashore StatePark;
•York,MiddleandSouthbeachesat FenwickIslandStatePark;and
•BeachPlumIslandnorthof Lewes.
Theremovaloftheselocationsfrom thereservationsystem—chosenbecausetheyhavegenerallynotfilledto capacityonbusysummerweekends— includesnearly64percentofthestate’s surf-fishingbeachavailability.
“Theseareyourbeaches,Delaware,” saidGov.MattMeyer.“Weareeliminatingtheneedforreservationsmostof thetime,preservingthemonlyforfairnessduringthebusiestdaysandhours. Delawarebeachesarethepreciousjewel ofourstate’stourismeconomy,andrequiringbeachreservations,whereunnecessary,isanexampleof overregulationthatcanbestreamlined toserveresidentsbetter.”
Fortherestofthesummer,DNREC
officialswillbeevaluatingimpactsto thebeacheswhilemeasuringoccupancy levelsandanyqueuingorcrowdingissuesasanglerssurf-fishatthemwithoutneedingtomakereservations,said MattRitter,directorofparksandrecreation forthestate.
Duetothehighdemandandcapacityissues,dailyreservationswillcontinuetoberequiredforGordonsPond, HerringPoint,NavyCrossingand PointCrossinginCapeHenlopen StateParkand3R’satDelaware SeashoreStatePark,from8a.m.to4 p.m.onweekendsandholidaysfrom MemorialDaytoLaborDay.Anglers withareservationforaweekendor holidaycanstillaccessthosedrive-on surffishinglocationsevenwhenthe park’sday-useparkingcapacityhas beenreached,especiallyatCapeHenlopen,wherethatisafrequentoccurrence.
“Drive-onsurf-fishingreached recordlevelsinrecentyears,andour parkshavetrieddifferentwaystobalancewhatcanbeoverwhelmingdemandwiththerecreationalexperience somanyenjoy,”Rittersaid.“Reservationshavebecomeprevalentatstate andnationalparksacrossthecountry, andasweevolveourreservationprograminDelawareStateParks,weremaincommittedtoprovidingagood
experienceforanglersandallourvisitors.Aftercarefulconsideration,wefelt makingthechangetodropreservation requirementsforseveralsurf-fishing beacheswastherightdecision.”
Ontheremainingbeacheswhere reservationsarestillrequiredonsummerweekendsandholidays,StateParks staffwillmonitorsurfandweatherconditionsandadjustthenumberofreservationsavailableastheweekend approachesifitappearssignificant numbersofreservedspotsmay gounused,officialssaid.
“Assurf-tagholdershavegotten usedtothereservationsystem,we knowfromcustomerfeedbackthat manypeoplelikethepredictabilityof knowingtheywillhaveaspotandwon’t beturnedawayorhavetowaitinalong lineforsomeonetoleave,”DNREC SecretaryGregPattersonsaid.“Atthe sametime,DNREChascertainlyheard thatsomeanglers,especiallylocals,like towakeuponasunnydayanddecide togetoutonthebeach.Withthis change,wewillprovidedifferentapproachesfordifferenttypesofvisitors.”
Reservationswillopenasnormal, weekly,forthosebeaches,onTuesday, July8,at11a.m.forfishingJuly12, andonWednesday,July9at11a.m.for fishingSunday,July13.Reservations areavailabletovalidone-yearandtwo-
yearSurfFishingPermitholdersona first-come,first-servedbasis,andare limitedtoonereservationperday. Therearenochangestotheoff-peak surf-fishingpermitthatallowsanglers toaccessthebeachwithoutareservationMondaythroughFriday,exceptfor holidaysthatoccuronaweekday. Rittersaidthechangesaretheresult ofevaluatingtheprogramoverthepast twoyears,includingcapacity,total reservations,beachconditionsand feedbackfromanglers.Sincethereservationsystemwasintroducedin2023 inanefforttoimprovevisitorexperiencesandenhanceconservation,none ofthebeacheswherereservationsare temporarilybeingsuspendedhad reachedfullcapacity,withtheexception ofthe2025FourthofJulyholidaythis pastweekend,officialsnoted.Theysaid DNRECwillconsiderwhetheraonetimereinstatementofreservationswill beneededfortheFourthofJulyin 2026.
TheDelawareNaturalResources PoliceParkRangersUnitwillcontinue topatrolthebeacheswithvehicle checkstoensurethatvisitorshavevalid fishingpermits,equipmentandreservations,ifapplicable.Formoreinformationaboutsurf-fishingonDelaware’s drive-onbeaches,visit www.destateparks.com/surf-fishing/.
LibrariesacrossDelawareareopeningtheirdoorstoaworldofimagination,learningandcreativitywiththe launchofthe2025SummerLibrary ReadingProgram,themed“ColorOur World.”DelawareFirstLadyDr.LaurenMeyerandStateLibrarianDr. AnnieNormanareencouragingreaders ofallagestoregisterattheirlocalpublic libraryoronlineat https://guides.lib.de.us/summerreading.
Nowinits46thyear,theannual SummerLibraryReadingProgramprovidesprogramsforchildren,teensand
peopleofallages“tomotivateandexperiencethejoyofreadingthroughoutthe summer.”The2025theme,“ColorOur World,”featurescreativity.
“Readinghelpsyoungpeopleseethe worldinnewways,andthroughinitiativesliketheSummerLibraryReading Program,we’remakingsureallchildren havetheopportunitytogrow,explore, andshine,”saidGov.MattMeyer.“This year’sthemeof‘ColorOurWorld’isa beautiful reminderthateverychild’s voiceandimaginationaddsomething uniquetoourcommunities.”
Thestatewideinitiative,supported bythegovernor,theDelawareDepartmentofEducationandtheDelaware DivisionofLibraries,aimstoencourage readingduringthesummer,helpingstudentsstayacademicallyengagedand creativelyinspired.
“Booksenablechildrenandteensto seethemselvesandothersinvivid, meaningfulways,”saidLaurenMeyer. “I’mthrilledtobepartofthiseffortas thethemehighlightsthecompassion, inclusion,andtheincrediblepotentialof youngminds.”
Inadditiontolocallibraryevents, specialprogramssponsoredbytheDivisionofLibrariesateachlibraryinclude ScienceofColorbytheDelawareAerospaceEducationFoundationandAuthorOrpheusCollar,aNewYorkTimes best-sellinggraphicnovelist.Visit https://guides.lib.de.us/summerreading for theperformanceschedulesand more.
“TheSummerLibraryReading Programisoneofthemostpowerful
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TheHistoricLewesFarmersMarket willtakeplaceatGeorgeH.P.Smith ParkonSaturday,July12,from8to12 a.m.
At10a.m.attheDemoTent,the HLFMwillhostownersofTheFederal, ExecutiveChefToddGrayandEllen Kassoff,foramarketdemonstration. TheFederalinRehobothBeachisone ofthefavoriteplacestoeatofthe WashingtonPost’sTomSietsema.Gray isanadvocateforsustainablefarming, committedtousingseasonalingredients and supportinglocalfarmers.ThisSaturday,thedemowillfeaturefreshmarketingredientsinBeetCuredScottish SalmonwithCrispyNoriChips.
AtthemarketthisSaturday,35local
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wayswenurturealoveofreadingin Delaware’sstudents;helpingthem read,imagine,andgrowallsummer long,”saidSecretaryofEducation CindyMarten.“Aloveofreading
farmersandproducerswillalsobring theseason’sfirstwatermelon,aswellas sweetcorn,peaches,blueberries,heirloomtomatoes,cherrytomatoes,cucumbers,zucchini,summersquash, carrots,potatoes,lettuces,kale,spinach, arugula,beets,radishes,oysters,live crabs,hand-pickedcrabmeat,grass-fed chicken,lamb,beef,pork,honey,jams, mushrooms,freshly-laideggs,coffee drinks,kombucha,cold-pressedjuices, fresh-bakedbreads,pastriesmadewith fruitfrommarketfarmers,gluten-free offerings,doughnuts,icecreamtreats,as wellasherb,veggieandflowerplants, cut-flowerbouquetsandmore.
TheHLFM’ssummerrafflescontinuethisweek,andChildren’sStory-
sparkscuriosity,buildsstrongliteracy habitsathomeandbringsfamilies intothejoyofliteracytogether.Thisis howweraiselifelongreaders:one greatbook,onebedtimestory,one sparkatatime.So,let’sgrowthatlove. Getalibrarycard,checkoutabook andreadwithachild.Together,we’ll colorourworldwithwords,withwon-
timeattheMarketiseverySaturdayat 10 a.m.,undertheyellowtent,aschildrenandtheiradultscanenjoylistening tobooksaboutfarming,gardeningand healthyeatingreadbymarketvolunteers.
ThecircleinfrontoftheFred ThomasBuildingatthefootofDupont willbeopenforaccessibledrop-offand pick-up,withsomespotsavailablefor accessibleparkingonly.Withthenew sidewalkstoGeorgeH.P.SmithPark, thebestplacecustomerscanpark,organizerssaid,isatthemainparkinglot attheLewesElementarySchool(where the marketmovesifitrains)at820SavannahRoad,withjustashortwalk downthepathtomarket.Beebe
der,andwiththepowerofevery child’svoice.”
“Youth serviceslibrarians’creative powerisconnectingeachchildwiththe perfectbooktolaunchareadingpassion foralifetime,”saidNorman.“Readers whoreadforpleasurereadfrequently, buildingknowledgeandreadingstamina,whichisessentialforsuccessincol-
Healthcarealsoallowsmarketcustomerstoparkinitsoutsideparkinglot. ThemarketacceptsSNAP,WICand SFMNPbenefits,andcontinuesto matchSNAPupto$20permarket,per customer.GototheSNAPtentto processSNAP/EBT.
TheHLFMcontinuesitsFood PantryPurchaseProgram.HLFMcustomerswhowanttohelpfeedthelocal communitymaypurchaselocalproduce, meat, andotherfoodfromgrowersat themarkettodonatetothisprogram everySaturday.Attheendofthemarket,theproduceandotherfoodsare gatheredandgiventofoodpantriesincludingEpworthandCasaSanFrancisco.
lege,careersandlifelonglearning.”
TheDivisionofLibrariesisthe backbonefortheDelawareLiteracyAlliance,wherelibraryandliteracyprofessionalsarejoiningforcestosupport literacyacrossthelifespan.Allwhohave aninterestinliteracyarebeingencouragedtoparticipate.Signupat https://DelawareLiteracyAlliance.org.
TheBeebeMedicalFoundationthisweekannounced thatEricaEnglishhasbeen namedrecipientofthe2025 RadiologyAdvancedPractice Scholarship.Theawardis presentedannuallythrougha collaborativepartnershipbetweenBeebeMedicalFoundationandSouthern DelawareImagingAssociates,recognizingadiagnostic imagingprofessionalwhois pursuingadvancededucation inradiologicsciences,healthcareadministrationoreducation.
EnglishisaclinicalinstructorinBeebe’sDiagnostic ImagingDepartment,where sheisdevotedtotrainingXraytechnologists.Shewas promotedtotheroleafter firstservingasaleadX-ray technologistatBeebe.Englishiscurrentlypursuinga master’sdegreeinhealthadministrationwithconcentrationonleadershipandeducation.
“Iamhonoredtobetherecipientof thisscholarshipandamgratefulforthe opportunitiesIhavehadtoadvancemy careerinwaysIneverthoughtpossible, withsupportfrommyemployer,”said
English.“Itakegreatprideinteaching radiologictechnologystudentsandfeel fortunatetoworkalongsidemanyamazingclinicalprofessionals.”
LeadersatBeebesaidtheygreatly valuethehospital’spartnershipwith
SouthernDelawareImagingAssociates andthewaysitsupportsclinicalprofessionalswhowanttokeeplearningand growingprofessionally,inwaysthatultimatelyimpactthedeliveryofpatientcare.
Dr.KimGardner,MD, vicechairofBeebeDiagnosticImaging,emphasizedthat Englishwasthemostdeservingcandidateofthe2025 scholarship,recognizingher ability toovercomechallenges,balancepersonaland professionalpriorities,and serveasarolemodelforothers.
“Ericaissodeservingof thisaward.Shehasovercome manychallengestopursue hereducationalgoalsandadvanceinhercareer,”saidGardner.“Her motivation,hardworkandcommitment toherdepartment,aswellascommunity, areadmirable.Wearefortunateshe landedinDiagnosticImaging.”
“Wearegratefulforthiscontribution fromourpartnersatSouthernDelawareImagingAssociates,andthemanywaysit encouragesthepursuitoflifelonglearningatBeebe,”said KayYoung,executivedirector ofdevelopmentatBeebe MedicalFoundation.“Both organizationsaremutually committedtopromotingexcellenceinhealthcare throughprofessionaldevelopmentandlifelonglearning.”
AARPisnowacceptingnominations forits2025AARPDelawareAndrus AwardforCommunityService,which honorsDelawareans50orolderwhoshare theirexperience,talentandskillstoenrich thelivesoftheircommunitymembers.
“AARPDelawareisexcitedtoshinea lightonthesededicatedDelawareanswho usewhatthey’velearnedtomakeadifferenceinthelivesaroundthem,”saidWendellAlfred,AARPDelawarestate president.
Nominationswillbeevaluatedbya teamofAARPDelawarevolunteersbased onhowthevolunteer’sworkhasimproved
thecommunity,reflectedAARP’svision andmission,andinspiredothervolunteers. Theawardrecipientwillbeannouncedin earlyfall.
AARPDelawareAndrusAwardfor CommunityServicenomineesmustmeet theseeligibilityrequirements:
•Nomineemustbe50orolder.
•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmusthavebeenperformedonavolunteerbasis,withoutpay.Volunteersreceivingsmallstipendstocoverthecosts associatedwithvolunteeractivityareeligible.
•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmustreflectAARP’svisionandpurpose.
•Theachievements,accomplishments orserviceonwhichthenominationis basedmustbereplicableandprovideinspirationforotherstovolunteer.
•Partisanpoliticalachievements,accomplishmentsorservicemaynotbeconsidered.
•Couplesorpartnerswhoperform servicetogetherarealsoeligible;however, teamsarenoteligible.
•PreviousAndrusAwardrecipientsare
noteligible.
•VolunteersservingontheAndrus Awardselectioncommitteearenoteligible.
•AARPstaffmembersarenoteligible.
•Thisisnotaposthumousaward. Learnmoreandseeanonlinenominationformatwww.aarp.org/AndrusAward. TheapplicationdeadlineisJuly15.
TheAARPAndrusAwardforCommunityServiceisanannualawardsprogramdevelopedtohonorindividualswhose serviceisauniqueandvaluablecontributiontosociety.Lastyear,AARPrecognized 49individualsandcouplesnationwide.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
ScoresofchildrenandadultsareexpectedtoattendSouthBethany’sfree BikeRodeofrom10a.m.tonoonon Saturday,July12,atSouthBethany TownHallonEvergreenRoad,where safetyequipmentwillbegivenaway.In caseofrain,thebikerodeowillbeheld onSaturday,July19.
Bicyclehelmets,reflectivebackpacks andlightswillallbeavailable,freeof charge,complimentsofDelDOT,Bicycle&SafetyCommitteeChairmanand
SouthBethanyTownCouncilmanBob Shieldssaid.
“Weexpectacouplehundredchildrenandadults—halfandhalf.There willbesomethingforeverybody,” ShieldstoldtheCoastalPointthisweek, addingthatthecommitteehadsponsoredabikerodeotwoyearsagoand hopestonowhavethemannually.
Plannedfortheeventareasafetyridingcourse,toursoffireandemergency rescuevehicles,safetyliteratureandan icecreamtruckwithitemsforsale.
AssistingBicycleCommuters—the organizationfromMariner’sBethel
GlobalMethodistChurchthatprovides freebicyclesforcommuters,including foreignstudentswhoworkinthe BethanyBeachareaeverysummer— willinspectandrepairbicycles.
“Thatorganizationhasbeenwonderfulandabighelptous.They willdo safetychecksandmakerepairs.Weare gladtohavethem.Safetyisourprimary consideration,soweencouragebikeriding,andweencouragepedestriansto walk—butparticularlyonRoute1,we havesomeverydangerousintersections,” saidShields,whohimselfridesanellipticalbicycle.
“IrideonRoute1.Ihavearearview mirror,andIamalwaysconcernedabout vehiclescominguptoocloseandovertakingme.ThatisoneofthethingsI worryabout.Ourpolicechieftalks aboutthedangerofridingatnightorin inclementweatherwithoutlights,so lightsisoneofthethingswe’llbegiving out,”Shieldssaid.
“Thebikerodeoisalotoffunforus thatareinvolvedinit,thevolunteers.It’s alotoffungettingtomeetalotofour neighborsandthekids.That’sabigpart ofit,too.Helpingpeopleoutandalso meetingnewpeople,”Shieldssaid.
Preparingyour hometosellisa criticalstepto ensureyouget themaximum price.Hereare thetopthingsto consider:
(1)Depending ontheageofyourhome,youmay wanttogetapre-listinghomeinspectiontoavoidanysurprisesunder contract.Undiagnosedroofissues andcrawlspacedampnesstendto causethemostissuesinhomesolder than15years.
(2)Forthesecondstep,useapro-
fessionalstagertohelpdecidewhat todeclutter,thebestplacementfor yourfurniture,andwhatpicturesto remove.Stagingshowsoffthesizeof yourhomeandtheextrafeaturesthat aremeanttoimpress.
(3)Thenyouwanttomakethe houseshine!Patchunsightlyholes, paintwhereneededandhaveagood deep-clean,includingcarpetshampooing.Donotforgetcurbappeal! Buyersdonotwanttowalkuptothe frontdoorandthroughspiderwebs, leavesundertheirfeetandplants wrappingaroundtheirarms.Trimup yourentryway,powerwashtheexterior,andaddsomecolorandnew
mulchforagreatfirstimpression. Puttingalittletimeandmoneyinto theappearanceofyourhomegives buyerstheconfidencethatthehome hasbeenwellcared-for,makingthem lessconcernedaboutpriceandmore concernedaboutbeingthetopoffer.
ChristineMcCoy
TheRealMcCoyGroupofColdwellBanker (302)339-5368
Christine@therealmccoygroup.com
Whenyourhomeislistedforsale, thereareanumberofthingsthata
sellercandothat willmakeapositiveimpact.These aremytopthree recommendations:
(1)Takecareof anyminormaintenanceneeds,such asyardcleanup, mulching,painttouchups,loose handrails,brokenblinds,deepclean,etc. Thesearethingsthatapotentialbuyer noticesduringtheirshowingandcould adduptothemfeelinglikethereistoo muchworkneeded,orthatitwillbe difficultforthemtomaintain.
(2)Bereadyforshowings.Selling yourhomewhilelivingtheredoespose challenges,butifyoucanliveinsucha waythatyouwillbereadyforshowings andcanbeflexiblewithallowingappointments,thiswillincreaseyourlikelihoodoffindingtherightbuyerfaster.
(3)Answeranyquestionspromptly. Themostinterestedbuyersaretheones whoaskquestionsaboutthehomeor community.Respondingindepthwith theanswers,promptly,willgivethepotentialbuyertheinformationtheyneed tomakeadecisionwhiletheirinterest levelishigh.
Allofthesewillbebeneficial throughoutyourlistingtimeandhopefullywillresultinanacceptableoffer!
SarahShifano Long&Foster
(302)858-3945
Sarah@seasideseven.com
Asasellerpreparestoselltheir home,therea manykeythings theycandoto help.
(1)Thefirstonemightbeobvious, but:declutter!Getridofyourstuff, packitup.Lessismore.Itmighteven lookbaretoyouastheowner,butitis sohelpfulforprofessionalphotographerstoreallycapturethehome.
(2)Clean!Andthemoreyouclean the better.Often,Ihavesellerseven havetheirroofwashed.(Youwouldbe surprisedwhatadifferenceitcan make!)Washyourwindows(insideand out),powerwash.Thinklikeagood springcleaning.
(3)Leave.Yes,youarelikelythe mostknowledgeablepersonaboutyour home,butthebuyersandagentsdonot wantyouthere.Thereisnoneedtostay andpointoutyournewdoubleoven. Thebuyermaywanttositdownand takeitallin.Givethemthechanceto
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FromJuly18toAug.17,artlovers canenjoyanexhibitionthathasbeen partoftheRehobothArtLeague’sprogramsinceitsinception:the87thAnnualMembers’FineArtExhibition.
Continuingexhibitionsincludetwo showsfromtheRAL’sFineArtCollection:“InsidetheStudioofEthelPB Leach”intheDeWittGallery,and “FeatheredandFancy:AvianInterpretationsfromtheRALCollections”in theHomestead.Additionally,original workfromRehobothArtLeaguemembersisavailableintheVenturesGallery.
On theeveningofJuly18from5to 7p.m.,theartleaguewillhostafree openingreceptionforitsexhibitions, invitinganyoneinterestedtovisitthe Corkran,Tubbs,VenturesandHomesteadgalleriestoseethenewshows.
TheMembers’FineArtExhibition
hasbeenapartoftheRehobothArt League’ssummerlineupsincethe leaguewasfounded87yearsago.The long-standingshowhighlightsartwork bymorethan80member-artistsina widevarietyofmedia,includingpaintings inpastel,watercolor,acrylic,oiland mixedmedia;sculpturesinbothmetal andwood;photography;andmore.
Aspertradition,avarietyofawards arepresentedforoutstandingwork, judgedthistimebySalisbury,Md.basedartistJinchulKim,whowillgivea freeGalleryTalkat10a.m.onSaturday, July19,intheCorkranGallery.Kim earnedbachelor’sandmaster’sdegrees infineartsfromKingSe-JongUniversityinSeoul,Korea,beforecompleting another master’sdegreeattheSchoolof VisualArtsinNewYork.Heexhibits hisworkinternationally—withshows
inKorea,Japan,France,Spainandthe U.S.—andwasselectedastheArtistof theYearin1986byArtJournalmagazineinSeoul.Inadditiontohisartmaking,KimisalsoaprofessoratSalisbury University.Hehadasoloexhibitionat theRALlastfall.
TheGalleryTalkisfreeandopento exhibitingartists,RALmembersand thepublic.
TheVenturesGallerywillcontinue to showcaseaneclecticcollectionoffine artandcraftsbyRALmember-artists. Throughoutthesummerseason,browse everythingfromoriginalpaintings, wearablefiberart,ceramics,fineart photography,booksandmore.Each purchasesupportsapracticingartist,as wellasthemissionoftheRehobothArt League.
ContinuingfromJunearetwoexhi-
bitionsfeaturingworkfromtheleague’s FineArtCollection.TheDeWitt Galleryisdisplaying“InsidetheStudio of EthelP.B.Leach,”curatedbyCollectionsCommitteememberEllenRoney Hughes,throughJuly27.
“EthelPennewillBrownLeachwas knownasaleaderofwomenpaintersin Delawareforthefirsthalfofthe20th centuryandwasafoundingmemberof theRehobothArtLeague.Theleague hasanextensivecollectionofLeach’s work,whichincludesoilpaintings, etchings,illustrations,drawingsand personaldiaries.In2024,theRALwas giftedacollectionofLeach’sstudio equipment,includinghercamera, woodblockcuttingtools,artsmock,and manyofhersketchesandillustrations. Withthesepiecesondisplaysurroundedbyherart,themini-exhibition givesaglimpseintowhatherstudio mighthavebeenlike.
“FeatheredandFancy:AvianInterpretationsfromtheRALCollections”is hangingintheHomesteadthrough Aug.17.
“Birdsinspireusinendlessways throughtheirflight,beautyanddelightfulmannerisms,”organizerssaid.“This exhibitioncelebratesavianwonders throughinterpretationsinoriginal paintings,sculpturesandsketchesfrom theRehobothArtLeagueCollection.”
TheRAL’sDoorsofFame,which featurethesignaturesofmorethan285 prominentartists,creativesandnotable citizensfromtheartleague’shistory,are alsoondisplayintheHomesteadand willremainavailabletoviewthrough October.
TheRALisinvitingthepublictoan openingreceptionforallthreeshowson Friday,July18,from5to7p.m.Theexhibitionsarefreeandopentoeveryone duringtheregulargalleryhoursof MondaythroughSaturday,10a.m.to4 p.m.,andSunday,noonto4p.m.
Foradditionalinformationaboutthe artleague,itsexhibits,classes,memberships,eventsandmore,visititswebsite atRehobothArtLeague.orgorcall(302) 227-8408.
envisionitbeingtheirhome.Dealing withshowingsmightbethesellers’most frustratingprocessparticularlyifitis yourprimaryhome.Buyersandtheir agentscouldshowupabitearlyorlate. Thisshouldnothappen,butitdoes— particularlysincemanyofthebuyers willtraveltoseeyourhomeand,well… thesummertraffic.
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
CatieBoucher,adoubleboard-certifiednursepractitionerindermatology, celebratedthegrandopeningofthenew locationforherpracticeinMillvillewith anopenhouselastmonth,markinganew chapterinherjourneyinprovidingskincarelocally.
WiththeopeningofSavvyDerm’s newlocationinMillville,Boucher—a SussexCountynative—saidshefeels “incrediblyluckytohavegrownupina smallbeachtownwithatight-knitsense ofcommunity.
“IknewearlyonthatIwantedtobecomeanurse,”Bouchersaid,“thanksin largeparttomymom,”shesaidofher mother,KathleenCummings,who workedinhomehospice,“andshowedme whatitmeanttocareforpeoplewith compassionandpresence,”Bouchersaid.
“Mymomhasalwaysbeenmybiggest inspiration.Igrewupwatchinghercare forpeopleintheirhomesduringthe mostdifficultmomentsoftheirlives.Asa hospicenurse,shealwayswentaboveand beyondwhatwasexpected.Sheheldthe handsofpeopleastheyweredying,comfortedtheirfamilymembersasthey grievedandattendedmorefuneralsthan Icancount.
“WhileIworkinadifferentspecialty, Ialsobuildcloserelationshipswithmy patients,andthatoftenmeansholding spaceforwhateverthey’regoing through,”Bouchersaid.“I’veheldthe handofayoungpatientnewlydiagnosed withbreastcancer,huggedabridewho lostherhusbandtosuicideandsatwitha mominthethroesofpostpartumdepression.”
WhileBoucher’snursingcareerbegan 13yearsago,“somewhatunexpectedly,”in dermatology,“IquicklyrealizedIhad foundmypassion,”shesaid.
Afterayearinpractice,Boucher earnedhermaster’sdegreewhileworking full-time,eventuallybecomingthefirst nursepractitionerhiredataCharleston, S.C.,dermatologyclinic.Twoyearslater, shesatforthedermatologyboards.
“Atthetime,Iwasoneofthefirstfive NPsinthestatetoearnboardcertificationindermatology,”shesaid.
AfterlivinginCharlestonfor10years, BoucherreturnedhometoDelawarewith herhusband,Justin,anddaughter,Savvy —forwhomherpracticeisnamed.In June,shemoved“SavvyDerm2.0”intoits newhome.
“I’msogratefultothiscommunityfor trustingmetobetheirskincareprovider,
ThestaffattheSavvyDermSkinCareClinicinMillvillerecentlycelebratedtheopeningoftheclinic'snewlocation.Shown,from left, areKillitaHarmon,TaniaMartins,AshleyMaisano,SkylarKneller,RachaelMastic,CatieBoucherandJustinBoucher.
andtomyfamily,friendsandtheSavvyDermteamforsupportingmeeverystep oftheway,”Bouchersaid.
Shecreditedherhusbandwithbeinga wonderfulsupporttoherasshegrewher practice.
“Ifitweren’tformyhusbandencouragingmetofollowmydreamofopening myownpractice,Iwouldn’tbewhereI amtoday,”shesaid.
Bouchersaidthedualperspectiveof medicalandaestheticdermatologymakes heruniquelyqualifiedinthefield.
“It’snotcommontobedeeplytrained inboth,butthatcombinationallowsme tocareformypatientsinatrulycomprehensiveway,”shesaid.“I’vediagnosedand treatedawiderangeofcomplexskinconditions,fromacneandrosaceato melasma,andIspecialize inaddressing theuniqueskincareneedsofwomennavigatingperi-menopauseandmenopause.
“Ialsooffervirtualconsultations,soI workwithpatientsalloverthecountry,” andbeyond,“tocreatepersonalizedskincareplansthatdeliverreal,sustainableresults,”Bouchersaid.
EachnewpatientinBoucher’sclinic startswithaone-hourconsultation.
“Wetalkthrougheverything,includinggoals,lifestyleandbudget,andbuilda
treatmentplanthatincludesbothin-officeproceduresandacustomizedathomeregimen,”shesaid.
Bouchersaidshehastrained“heavily inadvancedfacialanatomytrainingto perfecttheartofinjectables.I’veflown acrosstheU.S.toattendmultiplecadaver labsandprivatetrainings,andthatdeep anatomicalunderstandinghashelpedme becomeknownforresultsthatareboth naturalandtransformative.
“Eveninanaestheticsetting,mymedicalbackgroundisalwaysatplay.I’ve caughtcountlesssuspiciouslesionsduring appointmentsthatturnedouttobeskin cancer.Beingabletoidentifyandrefer thosepatientsforearlytreatmentis somethingInevertakeforgranted,”she said.
PartofBoucher’spracticeisrecommendingproductsforclientstoaddto theirskincareregimen.
“Onethingthatmakesmyapproach toskincareuniqueisthatI’mnottiedto anyonebrandorline.I’mverymucha cherry-pickerwhenitcomestoproducts, meaningIselectthebestofthebest acrossdifferentlinesandcategories,”she said.
“Ibelieveaneffectiveskincareregimen canincludeamixofdrugstorestaples,
prescriptionsandprofessional-grade products.”
Bouchersaidskincaremythscanmake herjobchallenging,butshewelcomesthe chancetodebunkthem.
“Therearesomanyskincaremyths thatIendupdebunkingdaily,bothon socialmediaandintheclinic.TikTokis usuallywherethesetrendsstart,andthey canrangefromclaimsthatbeeftallowis thebestthingyoucanputonyourfaceto misinformationsuggestingthatsunscreen”—notthesun—“istherealculpritbehindskincancer.Younameit,I’ve heardit,”shesaid.
Oneofthebiggestmythsaboutinjectablesisthefearthatthey’llalways lookfake,Bouchersaid.Whetherit’s neurotoxintorelaxwrinklesorfillertorestorevolumeloss,theproductitselfis rarelytheissueiftheresultlooksunnatural.
“Myjobistoeducateandempower eachpatientwiththeknowledgetomake thebestdecisionstohelpthemreach theirindividualgoals,”Bouchersaid. SavvyDermSkinClinicislocatedat 32769CedarDrive,Unit200,Millville. Thephonenumberforthepracticeis (302)257-5089.Theirwebsiteisat www.savvyderm.com.
DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy JenningslastweekexpressedherappreciationtotheDelawareGeneralAssemblyforitsbipartisanpassageof SenateBill40andHouseBill67.The twopiecesofconsumer-protectionlegislationweredevelopedthroughyearsof workintheDelawareDepartmentof Justiceandwithcommunityandstakeholdergroups,Jenningsnoted.
SenateBill40—sponsoredbystate Sen.JackWalshandstateRep.BillCarsonandpassedunanimouslybythe HouseofRepresentativesonWednesday,June25—givestheAttorneyGeneral’sOfficestrongertoolstoprotect residentsofmanufacturedhomecommunitiesfromcommunityownerswho puttheirresidents’healthandsafetyat riskbyfailingtoproperlymaintaintheir communities,Jenningssaid.
“Byprovidingmyofficewiththe meanstointerveneonbehalfofthose whoarebeingtakenadvantageof,this pieceoflegislationwillsaveourconstituentstime,money,anddignity,”said Jennings. “IamdeeplygratefultoSen. Walsh,Rep.Carson,ourDOJstaffand thestakeholdersinvolvedfortheireffortstogetthesebillsoverthefinish line.”
“Landlordshavearesponsibilityto providetheirtenantswithasafe,welltendedplacetocallhome,”saidWalsh. “Undercurrentlaw,residentsand homeownersinourmanufacturedhousingcommunitieshavelimitedandcostly optionsforensuringthatthiscommitmentisupheld.SenateBill40givesthe DepartmentofJusticetheabilitytointervenewhenpatternsofneglectoccur, ensuringthatfairness,accountability andcommunitysafetyarethestandard formoreDelawareresidents.”
“Ashomepricescontinuetorise,
moreDelawareansareturningtomanufacturedhousingcommunitiesforstability,”saidCarson.“Weneedtomake surethey’retreatedfairlyandhavethe protectionstheydeserve,andHB40 deliversthat.I’mgratefultoSen.Walsh forchampioningthisbillandtoAttorneyGeneralJenningsforherstrong support.”
TheJune25legislativesessionalso sawtheunanimousSenatepassageof HB67,sponsoredbystateRep.Ed OsienskiandstateSen.Stephanie Hansen.Thatlegislationcreatesanentirelynewsetofregulationssurrounding documentation,signage,feeandstorage standardsforthetowingofmotorvehicles,enforcedbytheDOJ’sConsumer ProtectionUnit.Theregulationsaredesignedtocrackdownonpredatorytowing practicesthatJenningssaidhave
longplaguedtheunregulatedindustry.
“People’scarsaretheirlinktotheir income,theirhealthcareandtheirfamilies.Whenyourcaristowed,it’svital thatyouknowwhotowedit,whyitwas towed,whereitisandhowtogetit back,”saidJennings.“Thatseemslikea simpleconcept,buttherealityisthat, beforethislegislation,noneofthose thingswereguaranteed.Rep.Osienski, Sen.HansenandDOJstaff’sdiligent worktocraftthislegislationensures thattheywillbefromnowon.”
“Towingvehicleswithoutthe owner’sconsentissometimesnecessary, buttheyshouldnotbeundulypunished forit,”saidOsienski.“Unfortunately, manyconstituentshavecometomycolleaguesandIwithconcernsaboutblatantlyunfairtowingpractices.HB67 willhelptoaddressthisissuebycreat-
ingasetofstandardsfortowdrivers andcompaniestofollowsothateveryoneinvolvedhasaclearunderstanding of theprocessandtheabilitytorecover theircarandbelongingswithoutunnecessaryobstacles.”
“HouseBill67establishesguardrails andrestrictionsontheunclearandunreasonabletowingpracticesthathave becomecommonthroughoutourstate,” saidHansen.“Byrequiringtransparency, reasonablestoragerates,theabilityto retrievepersonalitemsfromtowedvehiclesandprovidingrecourseafterunfairviolations,wecanencouragemore residentsandvisitorstoexplorethevibrantmainstreets,historicdowntowns andcommercialdistrictshereinSenate District10andbeyond.”
ThebillswereheadedtoGov.Matt Meyer’sdeskforhissignature.
TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)announcedthis weekthatDelawareAvenuewillbe closedbetweenDuPontBoulevard (Route113)andMillsboroHighway (Route24)forroadreconstructionand theinstallationofthreecrossroadpipes, startingonMonday,July14,andrunningthroughMonday,Aug.4,weather permitting.
SouthboundMotoristswilldetour viaRoute113/DupontBlvd,turnright atRoute24/LaurelRoadandarriveat DelawareAvenue.NorthboundmotoristswilluseRoute24,turnleftat Route113andarriveatDelawareAvenue.
Formoreinformation,visitDelDOT’swebsiteatwww.deldot.govor tunetoWTMC-AM1380.
By Rebecca Goldstein
JulyisNationalCommunityBuildingMonth,andtheSussexCountyAssociationofRealtors(SCAOR)has takenthatcalltoheart—withbotha seatatthetableinWashington,D.C., andaheartforserviceathome.
Duringthe2025RealtorsLegislative MeetingsheldMay31throughJune5, sixmembersofSCAORtraveledto D.C.tomeetdirectlywithmembersof Congress.Theirmissionwastoadvocateforpoliciestheysaywillincrease the housingsupply,supportprivate propertyrightsandexpandaccessto homeownership.
“ThesemeetingsonCapitolHill wereanopportunityforSCAORleadershiptotalkdirectlywithlawmakers aboutthepositiveimpactRealtorshave inlocalcommunitiesandthebroader economy,”saidSCAORPresidentBill Davis.“Realestaterepresentsnearly one-fifthoftheUnitedStates’GDP. That’savoiceworthhearing.”
TheSCAORdelegationaddresseda rangeofkeyissues,including:
•Protectingprivatepropertyrights;
•Increasinghousingsupplyandopportunityforall;
•Supportingself-employedprofessionals;
•Elevatingtheroleofrealestatein thenationaleconomy;
•Emphasizingtheimportanceof homeownershipinbuildingsafe,resilientcommunities;and
•Advocationforaffordableand workforcehousinginSussexCounty.
“Homeownershipbuildsgenerational wealth,buta4.7millionhomeshortage threatensmiddle-classprosperity,”said SCAORAssociationExecutive StephanieMoody.“Themembersof Congresswemetwithwerereceptiveto ourideasandappreciatedthatRealtors arehard-workingentrepreneurswho maketheAmericanDreamofhomeownershippossible.”
Themeetingswerepartofanational effortbyNARandlocalRealtorassociationstoensurepolicymakersunderstand,theysaid,“theurgentneeds facingtoday’shousingmarket.”
Closertohome,onthemorningof Wednesday,June25,membersof SCAOR’sYoungProfessionalsNetwork (YPN)bravedthesummerheattodelivernearly385poundsofnon-perishablefooditemstotheDelawareFood Bank.Thefoodwascollectedoverthe courseofseveralmonthsatYPNand DEIevents,suchasBINGOnights, breakfastpanelsandprofessionaldevelopmentprograms.
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LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolwasplentybusyduringthesummerwiththeLordBaltimoreLionsClubyardandbakesale.
TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub heldtheirannualyardandbakesaleon Saturday,June21,which,despitethe
hottemperatures,wasahugesuccess, theysaid.
HeldintheparkinglotofLordBal-
timoreElementarySchool,theyard saleincludedavarietyofgoods.As PastDistrictGovernorKarlGudeobserved,thetrailerthatwasusedto storeitemsforthesalewascompletely full,makingfor“abroad,excellentselectionofgoods.”Thegoodsincluded furniture,tools,sportsequipment, womenandmen’sclothing, household items,Christmasdecorationsand more.
Newthisyearwasthe“fillabagfor fivedollars”option,throughwhich shopperscouldloaduponanything theywishedsolongasitfitwithina standardgrocerybag.
“Thiswasahugehit,asmanyindividualstravelingsouthonacrowded AtlanticAvenuechosetostopbyon theirwaytothebeaches,”organizers said.
Inchargeofthebakesalewas TreasurerJanetBauer,whoofferedup freshlybakedgoodsprovidedbythe LordBaltimoreLions.Twotables filledwithcakes,cookiesandotherassortedbakedgoodswerelaidoutfor sale.Shehappilyreportedthatnota crumbremainedbytheendofthesale.
NewlyelectedPresidentThrynn Kirbyalsousedtheopportunitytokick offsalesoftheLBLC“BeOurGuests” raffleprogram.Morethanjusta chancetowinrestaurantgiftcards,the updatedraffleprovidesopportunities towinaddedgiftcards,whichinclude entertainment,icecream,boutiques, mini-golf,spasandmore.
TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubhas
BreweryinLewes,ouraffiliateshelped raisebothawarenessandsupportforthe FoodBankofDelawareandGrass RootsRescue.Thatspringtimegenerosityhelpedsetthestageforthesuccess ofourrecentfooddrive—provingonce againthatcollaborationisthesecret sauceofcommunity-building,”representativessaid.
“SCAORhaslongbeenaproudsupporteroftheDelawareFoodBank,”said ChezereaGarcia,chairoftheYPN Committee.“Webelievegivingback— especiallytothosefacingfoodinsecurity isoneofthemostmeaningfulways tobuildastrongercommunity.”
Committeemembersonhandfor thedeliveryincludedChezereaGarcia, TaylorTallarico,KyleAtkinson,Regina WhiteandJerryPeele.
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TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub,in cooperationwiththeadministration ofSelbyvilleMiddleSchool,in2019 sponsoredAnti-Drug-PosterContests topromoteawarenessofthedangers andpermanentdamagetohealthand familyrelationshipscausedbyillegal druguse.Butthey’vesincechanged thingsupinsupportingthedrugawarenessmessages.
“TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub hassponsoredpostercontestsfora fewyears,”LionsClubrepresentatives noted.“Wedidthisbecauseapproxi-
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mately80percentofwhatwelearnis basedonwhatwesee.Thelastseveral years,theLionshavesupportedthis schoolbyprovidingfundsfortheir stafftogoonlineandselectprofessionaldrug-awarenesspostersthat theyfeelareappropriatefortheirstudents.Theposterdrug-awareness messagesareprofessionallycreated andwelldone.Thecostofthese postersisalsoreasonable.Parentscan alsoinvestigatethesepostersandcan Google‘drugawarenessposters’to findthem.”
Beach,Clarksville,Dagsboro,Frankford,MillvilleandOceanViewareas. Allproceedsfromitsyardandbake salesbenefittheserviceactivitiesthe LBLCisinvolvedin,including,but notlimitedto,freemedicalequipment,
TheLordBaltimoreLionsClub reachedouttoLordBaltimoreElementary,JohnClaytonElementary, SelbyvilleMiddle,SussexCentral HighandFrankfordElementary schoolswitha$100donationeachto purchasepostersoftheirchoice. LionPaulBolton,chairoftheantidrugposterprojectsaid,“These postershaveexceptionallygoodmessagesbut,aftertime,theygetold— andwhatwehavesuggestedisthat theschoolsgettogetherandtrade witheachother.”
foodbankdistributionprograms,SpecialOlympics,scholarships(IRHSand Rollins/BeebeNursingSchool),eye careandrecyclingeyeglasses,diabetes awareness,supportforLeaderDogsfor theBlindandmanymore.
“Itisoursincerehopethatcommunityorganizationsintheareaalso considersupportingschoolsintheir areabyofferingthemfundstopurchaseprofessionalpostersfortheir students,”saidBolton.
Foradditionalinformationabout theLordBaltimoreLionsClubAntiDrugPosterProgram,contactBolton atpebolton.pb@gmail.com. ForinformationabouttheLord BaltimoreLionsClub,contactLion SecretaryKathyat tinkerbell0958@yahoo.com.
Anyoneinterestedinmoreinformation,orinjoiningtheLordBaltimore LionsClub,shouldcontactScottBrannan,membershipchair,atsbrannan1@yahoo.com,orcallhimat(301) 543-0329.
(Editor’snote:Thisisthe10thandfinalina seriesofpreviewsofthe10homesthatwillbeon displayduringthe33rdBeach&BayCottage Tour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly13throughAug.3 and,forsevenpreselectedhomes,in-personon July23andJuly24.)
Thisrecentlycompletedhomeislocated ononeofsixwetlandlotsinBreakwater Beachaccessibleviaanelevatedwooden bridge.Pilesforthesefuturehomeshadto bedrivenpriortotheireventualconstruction,sothechallengeforbuilderBruce Mearswastodesignahomethatmethis clients’needswithintheconfinesofthepreviouslylaidpilings.
Buildingontheiryearsofexperience spendingsummersinTowerShores,the NewYorkfamilythatownsthishomecollaboratedwithMearstodesigneachlevelof theirnewfour-levelhomewiththoughtful attentiontodetailsthataccommodateeveryone’svacationneeds.
Apowderroominthegroundfloor garageprovidesconvenientpost-beachaccessandisadjacenttotwooutdoorshowers, leadingtoamudroomandbeachlaundry room.Nearby,anexerciseroomandensuite bunkroomthatsleepseightcontainsthe busycomingsandgoingsoftheirkids.
Thesecondfloorisdedicatedtovisiting guestsandincludesthreeensuitebedrooms, anoffice,guestlaundryroom,powderroom andafullyequippedguestlounge,opening outtothepooldeckandgasfirepit.
Theopen-conceptupperlevelisdesigned foreasyentertaining,withalighted,glassenclosedwinecloset,amassivemarble kitchenisland,twoscreenporchesandasecludedprimarysuitetuckedawayintherear.
Thedécoriscrispandmodern,utilizinga softbeachpaletteandnaturalelementsof driftwood,shellsandsandtokeepthemood relaxedandinharmonywiththecoastalset-
Thedesignertableisjuxtaposedwiththelighted,glass-enclosedwinecloset.
ting.Arooftopdeckofferingpanoramic viewsofbayandoceantopsitall.
Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthatwill beviewedbythosewhopurchaseticketsfor the33rdBeach&BayCottageTour.Likeall 10homesonthe2025tour,thishomewill beavailabletobeseenvirtuallybyholdersof bothComboandVirtualtickets.
Eachofthe10homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideowhichwilloffer Tourpatronsanopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywantfromanywhere duringthethree-weekvirtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedrone videofootageandtheabilitytoviewthetour onanyinternet-enableddevice.
The33rdBeach&BayCottageTouris beingpresentedbyLeslieKoppandThe LeslieKoppGroup,andthishomeisalso sponsoredbyPlatinumSponsorBruce MearsDesign/Build.
Comboticketscost$50,andVirtual-only ticketscost$35.Comboticketsarelimited andmaybeusedeitherdayofthetour,with asingleentrypermittedtoeachhome.To purchaseticketsorformoreinformation, visittheCottageTour’swebsiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.
TheCottageTourisproducedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Allnet proceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.
■ The12-footkitchenisland,whichisafocal pointforhostingandentertainingonthethird floor
■ Customglass-enclosed,lightedwineclosetin themainlivingarea
■ Diningareawithcustombarfittedwithdouble refrigeratordrawers
Delaware’scoastalresortareawill celebratelocally-grownInlandBays oysters,“ASouthernDelawareDelicacy,”fromSunday,Aug.3through Thursday,Aug.7,duringthe2ndAnnualInlandBaysOysterWeek (IBOW25).
Organizedandsponsoredby DelawareSeaGrantattheUniversityof DelawareandSouthernDelaware Tourism,IBOW25willfeatureboatand kayakexcursions,aneducationalseminarandanoysterhatcherytour,aswell asanartworkshopandnumeroussocial activities,including“MeettheGrower” happy-houreventsatlocalrawbarsand restaurants.
Newtotheeventthisyearwillbea special“SoundbiteSunday”kick-offcelebrationfrom11a.m.to3p.m.onAug. 3,hostedbytheDevelopingArtistCol-
laborationattheWestSideCreative MarketinRehobothBeach.Patronscan grababitefromoneoftheoyster-inspiredchefs,enjoycraftcocktails,beer, wineandnonalcoholicoptionsfromthe MarketBar,andsoakinthesoundsofa diversemusicalperformance.
EdLewandowski,acommunityand economicdevelopmentspecialistat DelawareSeaGrantandcoordinatorof IBOW25,expressedexcitementabout thenewactivitiesthatareaimedat helpinggrowthisevent.
“TheadditionofSunday’skick-off celebrationatWestSideCreativeMarketandawine-and-oystercruisewith CapeWaterToursonMondayshould fuelearlyinterestinIBOW25asapremiercelebrationofourlocalInland Baysoysteraquacultureindustry,”said L ewandowski.
TimBartley,oneofthefoundersof LewesOysterHouse,hosteda“Meet theGrower”happy-hourduringlast year’sinauguralIBOWeventandsaid hewasmorethanreadytojointhefestivitiesagainthisyear.
Bartleysaid,“Lastyear’sInlandBays OysterWeekwasafantasticwayto showcasetheincredibleworkbeing donebyourlocaloysterfarmers.There’s realprideinservingfresh,coldoysters thataregrownrighthereinDelaware’s waters—andourguestslovelearning wheretheirfoodcomesfrom.We’re thrilledtobebackforIBOW25and continuecelebratingthegrowers,the bayandthevibrantcommunitythat supportsthem.”
MarkCasey,presidentofthe DelawareAquacultureAssociationand owner/operatorofDelawareCultured
Seafoods,saidheispleasedtoseethe interestoflocalrestaurateursinvolvedin IBOW25.
“We’llhavefourgreateateriesthat arefeaturinglocallygrownshellfish,and weknowfolkswillenjoytheterrific taste ofInlandBaysoysters!”
Thoseinterestedinfresh,localoysterspairedwithanadultbeverage,while chattingwithoystergrowerswillfind opportunitiesatlocationsincluding:
•BigChillBeachClub,whichwill hosta“Sip’nSlurp/MeettheGrower” happy-houronMonday,Aug.4,from4 to6p.m.,featuringMarkCasey’soysters.
•OnAug.5from4to6p.m.,HenlopenCityOysterHousehasscheduled a“PearlsandPours”happy-hourwith growerJesseAtkinsonandhis “DelawareDelicious”oysters.
•Chesapeake&MaineinRehoboth willserveArrowheadPointOysters fromRehobothBaypairedwithoneof DogfishHead’sexclusivebeersatits “BeerandBivalves/MeettheGrower” eventfrom3to5p.m.onWednesday, Aug.6.
•LewesOysterHousewillhosta “Wine’nBrine”happy-hourfrom3to5 p.m.onThursday,Aug.7,withoysters producedbylocalgrowerJordanNally fromNancyJamesOysters. Regularhappy-hourpricingapplies at allparticipatingestablishments.
“We’vebeenanxiouslyawaitingthe opportunitytoagainhosttheInland BaysOysterExperience,”saidDave Green,owner/operatorofCapeWater Tours&Taxi,whowillbefeaturingtwo differentboattoursthisyear.“Wehada sold-outtripofthisverypopularexcursionin2024andexpectthesamethis year.We’realsoexcitedtoofferanew Oysters&WineCruise,”saidGreen. Formoreinformationabouteitherof thesetoursortoreserveaseat,visit CapeWaterTours&Taxi’swebsiteat https://www.capewatertaxi.com. Thosewhowanttogetclosertothe waterhavetheoptionofjoiningakayak triptovisittheCenterfortheInland Bays’(CIB)oysterreefattheJames FarmEcologicalPreserveinOcean View.GuidesfromtheCIBandEcobay Kayak/SUPwillleadparticipantson this90-minutepaddlingexcursion.The costis$40perperson,withaportionof the proceedssupportingthenon-profit CIB,alocalNationalEstuaryProgram. Forthecuriouswishingtolearn aboutthebiologyofthetastybivalves andthesciencebehindgrowingthem, theUniversityofDelawarewillbehostingbothaneducationalseminaranda
TaylorBullisofMillsborowasamong the1,369graduateswhoreceivedtheir degreesand/orcertificatesfromShenandoahUniversityduringthe2024-2025 academicyear.
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grouptourofitspilot-scaleoyster hatcheryattheSharpCampusin Lewes.EdHale,assistantprofessorand fisheries/aquaculturespecialist,will openthehatcheryfortourstothepublic.
“UDisonthefrontlineofsupportingtheInlandBaysoysterindustry,and thissmall-scallhatcherymanagedby ourcoordinator,AlyssaCampbell,aims tohelpsatisfysomeoftheneedsofour localgrowers,”Halesaid.
Thehatcherytourisfreebutlimited to15people.Reserveaspotat https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oysterhatchery-tour-tickets-949050945927.
LocalartistMaggieHeffernanwill wrapuptheactivitieswithaspecialart workshoponThursday,Aug.7,starting at6:30p.m.Theopportunitytopaint anoysterusingacrylicswilltakeplaceat theArtpothecaryinRehobothBeach. Oysterswillbepairedwithwineand willbeofferedtoallworkshoppartici-
middleeducationwithafocusinspecial education.
Shenandoahhad239August2024 graduates,366December2024graduates, and764May2025graduates.Shenandoah’s2025UniversityCommencement tookplaceonMay24intheJamesR. WilkinsJr.Athletics&EventsCenter.
pants.Thecostis$40andincludesinstruction,oysters/wineandallpainting materials.Toregister,visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inlandbays-oyster-week-learn-to-paint-oysters-with-a-local-artist-tickets-1381880 524849.
Althoughtheoysterweekwillend, thecelebrationofInlandBaysoysters continuesinSeptemberatthe2ndAnnualDelawareSeafoodFestival,scheduledforSaturday,Sept.20,atSchellville VillageinRehobothBeach.
RyanStevenson,oneoftheevent’s founders,said,“TheDelawareSeafood Festivalishonoredtobeworkingwith NancyJamesOystersfortheeventthis year.Theseoystersarefarmedrightout ofRehobothBay,andyouwon’tfind themanyfresher.Thefestivalwillalso beholdingtheDelawareOysterShuckingFinals,andweareproudtobegettingallofouroystersfromlocal Delawarefarmers.”
On-waterandoutdooractivitiesfor IBOW25areweather-dependent,anda publicannouncementwillbemadeif
ShenandoahUniversitywasestablishedin1875,andisheadquarteredat thetopofVirginia,inWinchester,with additionaleducationalsitesinClarkeand
theweatherisinclementorthreatening.
•SoundbiteSunday,Sunday,Aug.3, 11a.m.to3p.m.,WestSideCreative Market,RehobothBeach—Live music,oyster-inspiredeats,craftdrinks
•Oyster&WineCruise,Monday, Aug.4,3:30to5:30p.m.,CapeWater Tours&Taxi—Sauvignonblancand InlandBaysoysters
•Sip’nSlurp/MeettheGrower, Monday,Aug.4,4-6p.m.,BigChill BeachClub—FeaturingMarkCasey ofDelawareCulturedSeafoods
•OysterReefKayakExploration, Tuesday,Aug.5,noonto1:30p.m., JamesFarmEcologicalPreserve,Ocean V iew,$40—Call(302)562-4217to reserve
•Pearls&Pours,Tuesday,Aug.5,46p.m.,HenlopenCityOysterHouse —FeaturingJesseAtkinsonwith DelawareDeliciousOysters
•TheScienceofOysters,Wednesday,Aug.6,1-2p.m.,UDSharpCam-
LoudounCounties,andonlineofferings. Shenandoahisaprivateuniversitywith approximately4,400studentsinmore than200areasofstudyinsixdifferent schools.Formoreinformation,visit su.edu.
pus,Lewes—Freeeducationalsession withDr.EdHale
•OysterHatcheryTour,Wednesday, Aug.6,2:30-3:30p.m.,UDHatchery, Lewes—Reserveat https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inlandbays-oyster-week-2025-oyster-hatcher y-tour-tickets-1381864526999.
•Beer&Bivalves,Wednesday,Aug. 6,4-6p.m.,Chesapeake&Maine,RehobothBeach—DogfishHeadbeer andArrowheadPointOysters
•InlandBaysOysterExperience, Thursday,Aug.7,9-10:30a.m.,Cape WaterTours—Reserveatwww.capewatertaxi.com.
•Wine’nBrine/MeettheGrower, Thursday,Aug.7,3-5p.m.,LewesOysterHouse—FeaturingNancyJames Oysters
•ArtontheHalf-Shell,Thursday, Aug.7,6:30-8p.m.,Artpothecary,Rehoboth Beach,$40—Registerat https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inlandbays-oyster-week-learn-to-paint-oysters-with-a-local-artist-tickets-1381880 524849.
July 10 & 11, 7 PM
After his appearance on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, Penn called Peter “one of the nest magicians alive today.” Peter Samelson insists that he doesn’t do magic; he only helps people to see it. He is an illusionist/entertainer/philosopher, blending simplicity and sophistication as he provokes thought and inspires wonder.
July 11 & 12, 9 PM
Featuring Justin Schlegel along with Chris Pierce and Paula Sangeleer. Justin is a comedy and radio superstar. He’s performed at the world renowned Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. You can hear Justin every weekday morning on Baltimore’s number one morning show, 98 Rock’s Justin, Scott and Spiegel and on The DLP Agenda Podcast. Please note: “This Comedy Tonight Show” will contain “STRONG” mature themes and language not suitable for youngsters. Must be 21-+ years. Show will run approximately 90 minutes.
July 12-15, 7 PM
Rich entertains audiences worldwide including at corporate events and cruise lines, in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The recipient of several awards, Rich has also invented over 80 magic effects that are used around the world today.
ErikStancofski,MD
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ClaraHiggins,DO GENERAL SURGEON
JohnTyson,MD GENERAL SURGEON
MarkFacciolo,DO GENERAL SURGEON
AtBeebeHealthcare,WeAreProudlyLeadingthe WayforGeneralSurgeryinSussexCounty.
DavidNehring,MD
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ChristopherManieri,DO GENERAL&BARIATRICSURGEON
Oursurgeonsperformavastarrayofprocedures—from herniarepairsandgallbladderremovalstoendocrineand gastrointestinalsurgery—usingthelatesttechnologiesto optimizecareforeverypatienttreatedtoensurethebestoutcomes. OurteamisproudtoperformproceduresatourMargaretH.Rollins LewesCampusandattheOutpatientSurgeryCenterandSpecialty SurgicalHospitalonourAbessinioHealthCampusinRehoboth.
Scantolearn aboutgeneral surgeryatBeebe!
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
MembersoftwolocalfiredepartmentsgatheredlastweektohonorA. Wallace“Wally”Evansonthelastdayof hisdecades-longcareerasafirefighter andEMT.
Evans—alongtimefirefighterand emergencymedicaltechnicianforthe MillvilleandLewesfirecompanies— washonoredwithaceremonyand luncheonattheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company’sStationNo.1onThursday, June26.
Evansreceivedaccoladesfrommembersofbothfirecompanies,manyof whommentionedbothhishumoron thejobandhisdedicationtoservinghis community.StateRep.RonGrayread proclamationsfrombothhousesofthe statelegislature,whileMillvilleTown ManagerEileenScerrareadatribute fromtheTown,whichincludedproclaimingJune26,2025,as“WallyEvans Day”inMillville.
“Thankyousomuchforyourservice. Ican’tsayenoughforallyou’vedonefor us,”Graysaid,notingEvans’service“to thewholecounty.You’vebeenaveryactiveguy.”
SincejoiningtheLewesFireDepartmentinJuly1974,Evanshadservedina varietyofleadershiproles,includingfive stintsasfirechief,totalingmorethan14 yearsstartingin1985.Evansbecamea certifiedambulanceattendantin1974, aftercompletingtrainingatthe DelawareFireSchool.In1998,hecompletedcertificationasanemergencycare technician,followingthatwithcertificationasaNationalRegistryEmergency MedicalTechnician(Basic)in2001.
All ofthiswasduringhisactiveduty withtheLewesFireDepartment.Inaddition,hebecameacertifiedfireinstruc-
CoastalPoint•KerinMagill
StateRep.RonaldGrayreadsaproclamationfromthestateLegislaturerecognizing the careerofretiringfirefighterandEMTWallyEvansonThursday,June26.
torfortheDelawareFireSchool.Over theyears,hehascompletedmorethan 2,805hoursoffireandEMStraining, accordingtoMillvilleVFCEMSChief John“Jack”Wilson.
Evanshasreceivedanumberof awardsforhisservice,includingseveral “topresponder”awardsforbothfireand EMSservice;theLouisA.Rickards PresidentsAward;severalCPRand Phoenixawards;andVeteransofForeignWarsNationalFirefighterofthe YearAward.HeisintheDelmarvaFirefightersHallofFameforhisservicein
Lewes.
BeginninghisservicewiththeMillvillefirecompanyinJanuary2007, Evanswastheseniormemberamong thecompany’sstaffof15careerEMTs. SincejoiningtheMVFC,hehasreceivedthe2013and2024Millville RalphW.BurbageEMSAward;the CarlM.FreemanHeroicFirstResponderAward;the2023SussexCounty EMSCliffordLeeAward;andseveral morePhoenixAwards.
Evanswasalsoresponsiblefordaily maintenanceofMillville’sfourambu-
lances,Wilsonsaid.
OceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlinpraisedEvans’serviceto thecommunity.
“It’sbeenapleasureworkingwith you,”McLaughlinsaid.“I’mgoingto missyououtonthestreets.”
“Hehaspromoted,mentoredandencouragedmanyyoungfirefightersand emergencymedicaltechnicianstotake accountabilityandtraintobethebest forthecommunitiestheyserve,”said Wilson,whoalsoreadremarksthathad beenpreparedbyFireChiefDougScott, whowasoutofthestationattendingto aminoraccidentinvolvingaMillville ambulancejustbeforethetributeto Evanswasscheduledtobegin.
Manyofthosewhospokepoked good-naturedfunatEvans,recalling tripstofirefighterconventions,and mentionedEvans’“toughbutfair”approachasasupervisor.Wilson,whohad workedwithEvansatseverallocations throughoutthestateovertheyears, ribbedEvansforhislackofknowledge ofofficeequipment,suchasprinters.
HealsosaidEvanshadbroughthis yearsofpreviousexperiencewithhim whenhejoinedtheMillvillestaff.
“WelearnedLewes’procedureswithoutevenasking,”Wilsonjoked.“We learnedthatbeing‘grumpy’onadaily basiswasjusthisM.O.”
“Itrulyappreciateyourfriendship.I trulyappreciatethetalks—eventhough wedidn’tagreeoneverything,that’spart oflife,”Wilsoncontinued.
MillvilleEMSCaptainTylerHickmansaid,“Icametoworkherein2009. IthinkWallywasthefirstonetotalkto mewhenIcamethroughthedoor.He said,‘You’relate,’”Hickmanaddedwith achuckle.
“I’mgoingtomissworkingwithyou,” Hickmansaid.
ByPaulWilliams SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
Thissummer,SussexCountyhas anewreasontocometogether.
AsCoastTV’schiefmeteorologistandaproudcancersurvivor,I knowfirsthandhowmuchhealing
cancomenotonlyfromtreatment —butfromcommunity,connection andsharedpurpose.
That’swhyI’mpersonallyinvitingyoutoaspecialevent atCrookedHammockBreweryin LewesonWednesday,July24,from 5to8p.m.
Thisisyourchancetohonor someonewho’sbattledcancer— whetherthey’vewonthefight,are stillinit,orweretakenfartoosoon. Formateam,wearcustomT-shirts, shareyourstories,andstandtogetherinlove,lossandresilience.
Thiseventisthekickoffto somethingbigger:ourProstate CancerWalkonSept.13.We’reencouragingallteamstocontinue theirsupportbywalkingtogether forresearch,awarenessandhope. Bringyourbiggestteam!The groupwiththemostmemberspresentwillreceivespecialrecognition. Moreimportantly,you’llbeshowing othersthatthefightagainstcancer isn’tfoughtalone.
We’llhavemusic,fellowship,and food,butmorethananything— we’llhavehealing.
Let’sturnCrookedHammock intoaspacewhereSussexCounty comestogethertosupportevery man,woman,orfamilyaffectedby cancer.Becausewhenwewalktogether,wemoveforward.
Eventdetails:
•Date—Wednesday,July24,58p.m.
•Location—CrookedHammockBrewery,Lewes
•Goal—Teamsign-upsintributetosomeonewhofacedcancer
•Bonus—Specialrecognition fortheteamwiththemostmembers
•Nextstep—Usethiseventto gearupfortheWalk4Prostate CanceratCapeHenlopenState ParkonSunday,Sept.13.Register yourteamatWalk4ProstateCancer.org/register.
ThemissionoftheSouthernDelaware Orchestra(SoDelO),foundedthreeyears ago,istofosteraloveoforchestralmusicin SouthernDelaware.Thissummer, SoDelO’smissionisembodiedbyitsJuly andAugust“ASummerCelebrationof America’sMusic”concertsandtheorchestra’smusicaloutreachattheChildren’s BeachHouse.
TwoconcertsarescheduledforJuly.The 3p.m.concertonJuly19marksSoDelO’s debutatthefirstpublichighschoolinSussextoofferstringmusiceducation—MilfordHighSchool.TheJuly20concertat3 p.m.atCapeHenlopenHighSchoolcontinuestheorchestra’straditionofperformingatCape,alocationtheyfrequentlysell out.
Theperformanceswillbeunderthe batonofguestconductorStephen Czarkowski,aninternationallyrecognized conductorandcellist,andwillalsofeature sopranoMakedaHampton,asoloistwho hasappearedattheMetropolitanOpera andtheLyricOperaofChicago.TheprogramincludesworksbyAaronCopeland, GeorgeGershwin,JohnWilliams,Richard RodgersandIrvingBerlin.
“Wearetrulyexcitedaboutaprogram thatraisesthebarhighfortheorchestra andfeaturesthetalentsoftheseamazing guestartists,”saidSoDelOCo-Founder andBoardPresidentStephenGreifer.“We promiseaneveningoffavorites,plusexplorationanddiscovery,aswestrollthrough someofthegreatestmusicfromsomeof themosticoniccomposersthisnationhas everproduced.”
ForCapeHenlopen,ticketscost$25for adultsor$10forstudents;andchildren10 oryoungerareadmittedfreeofcharge.And asaspecialwelcometotheMilfordcommunity,veterans,students,facultyandstaff canattendtheMilfordconcertforfree.
SoDelOisalsomakingitsdebutappearanceattheFreemanArtsPavilionon Aug.12at7p.m.Generaladmissiontickets cost$19,whilechildren12oryoungerdo notneedtickets.Theorchestrawillperformthe“America’sMusic”programfrom theJuly19weekend,withsomespecialsurprisesinstore.
Ticketsforallofthesummerperformancesarenowavailableatwww.sodelomuic.org.
Beyondperformances,SoDelOiscommittedtocommunityengagement.This summer,itsoutreacheffortstakeastepforwardthroughapartnershipwiththeChildren’sBeachHouse,aneducational institutionfoundedin1936“topromote activitiesthathelpimproveeducational performance,buildcharacterandencourage positivedevelopment”forunder-served childrenandyouthfromDelaware,ages7 to17.
SoDelOmusicianswilloffer25halfhoursessionsteachingpercussion,soprano recorder,dancingandsinging,andwillintroduceinstrumentsoftheorchestraina hands-onsetting.
SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook.
JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothers haveleftatSouthCoastalLibraryat11 a.m.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untapedcontainers.Wealsohavetwoc ommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibrary foryoutohelpuscompletewhenever we’reopen.Puzzlescanalsobeborrowed fromotherlibrariesforyoutodoathome —justplaceaholdontheminourcatalog!HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.
CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedis htosharewith thegroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsGood& CheapbyLeanneBrown,whichisavailable forcheckout(whilesupplieslast,)oryou maylookatacopyinthelibrary.Participantsareencouragedtobringtheirown
Tupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.Free, forages18-plus.Registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de .usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
CraftyKids— Elementary-agedchildrenare invitedtogetcraftyatSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.Therewillbeavariety offunandcreativecraftstoenjoy.Registrationisrequiredandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadultcaregiver.
Baby Bees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysa t1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
VideoGameNight— Comehangoutandat FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.andplay somevideogames!We'vegotPS5,and NintendoSwitchgames!AndfortheSummerwealsohavetheNewNintendoSwitch
2,CourtesyofDVAMakerStudios!Ages 10-plus.Parentsarewelcometoplayas well!C all302-7329351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
TeenArtShow— Viewthe2025TeenArt ShowattheSouthCoastalLibrary.Pickup aPeople’sChoiceballotintheTeenRoom, andvoteforyourfavoriteartworkintwo agedivisions.Localprofessionalartistswill beselectingthisyear’swinners,whichwill beannouncedatAwardsNightat5:30 p.m.onWednesday,July23.Thetopthree entriesineachdivisionwillwinprizes(1st prizeisa$50giftcardtoMichaelscraft store,courtesyoftheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.)HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
IntheGenes— Thismonthlygroupmeeting isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels,andheldatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:15a.m.Learngenealogyresources, tricks,andmethodsfromeac hotherina welcomingenvironmentwhilemeetingothersandconversingaboutcurrentprojects. Themeetingissetupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresourcesarealso
shown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator. Meetingsareheldeveryothermonthon selectFridaysat10:15a.m.Free,forages 18-plus,noregistrationneeded.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
Traci ngYourHeritage— Lookingtotrace yourroots?Notsurehowtogetstarted? Registerforthisfree90-minutebeginner’s genealogyworkshopatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.NancyN,willwalkyou throughgettingstartedwithancestryina smallgroupsetting.Participantscanexpectpersonalizedgenealogyassistance andshouldbringatleastthreesurnames toresearch.Feelfreetobringyourown laptop/tablet,orusetheonesprovided. SearchingwillincludeonlyU.S .databases. Registrationislimitedandrequired,and opensat2p.m.onJune27atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
VinyasaYoga— Thisclassismoderatelypacedwithmorechallengingposesthan GentleFlowYoga,andisheldatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Createenergy, buildstrength,andpromoteflexibilityand circulationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationan dstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat10a.m.onJuly5
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MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost 24.AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andlivingin SussexCounty,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formoreinformation, call(571)332-8263.
Comm unityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbe availableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.
VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.A nnChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessageat(240)315-4361.
Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendship anddedicatedtocivicandcharitab lepurposesandtheeducationofitsmembers. Formoreinformation,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.
LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBigFish Grill.Thisisaserviceorganizationthat performsprojectsintheSussexcounty area.Formoreinformation,visitthemon Facebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgor byphoneat(301)543-0329.
RotaryMeets— S outhernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.
LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCree k Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojects
inlocalschools,scholarshipsforhigh schoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsand othercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividual enrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.
BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesday ofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.
WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.
LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost 24Auxi liaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat5:30p.m.onthefirst Tuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewto theareaandwanttotransfertojointhe Auxiliaryasanewmember,orlookingto getmoreinformation?Stopbythemeeting,speakwiththebartenderandshewill findanofficertotakecareofyou.
Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,as wellasstat eandnationalorganizations. TheymeetthesecondMondayofeach month(fromSeptemberthroughJune)at
theIndianRiverYachtClubat10a.m.To learnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.
SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’s meetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirection s, visitsfaod.com.
IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirth ordescent,considerjoiningTheAncient OrderoftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnewmembers,andmeetonthesecond ThursdayofeachmonthatSt.Edmonds HallinRehobothBeachat6p.m.Formore information,visitaoh.com,callortext (516)770-1822oremail pcurran43@aol.com.
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,by meetingattheBethanyBeachbandstand everyWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupport themilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor
CoastalPointphotos•Submitted ReaderMargotOlsonsharedthesephotosof hersister-in-law’sdoorwreathonherhomein Millsboro.Thewreath,whichshesaidisput outeachspring,turnedouttohaveanempty nestinitwhenitwastakendownlatelast year.Thisspring,anewnestwasbuiltinit, subsequentlyoccupiedbytherobinparentand threeeggs–twoofwhichhatched.Allofthe birdsleftthenestlastweek,Olsonsaid.
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color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsare provided.
BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.
TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointm entswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigatorwillbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation, call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123 WPineSt.,Georgetown.
LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca
TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLa EsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completars uspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloud toafurry,friendlytherapycompanionto helpinspirealoveofreading.Offeredby PawsforPeople.Readersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.
ElementaryHomeschoole rsProgram—
TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBon nieat5379440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members,guestsandthegeneralpublicareall invitedtoplay.Justsignthebookandwrite “FlipFive”nexttoyourname.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPo st24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturdayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaoke willperformfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunch everyTuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p .m. Theyserveachoiceofhomemadesoups, freshsandwichesandhomemadedesserts.
Carry-outisalsoavailable.
GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.
ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays,weatherpermitting,from1 0a.m.to 2p.m.Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts, holidayitems,clothing,householdwares, toys,books,jewelryandmoretobenefit thechurch’sprojects.Donationsofitems areacceptedeachdaytheyareopen.The ThriftShopislocatedat111Hazzard StreetinDagsboro.Formoreinformation, call(302)519-2984.
VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocatedon R oute1South,onthesouthsideofthe NationalGuardTrainingSiteinBethany Beach.Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesahalfbarbecuedchickenandabag ofchips.Assorteddrinksandwaterare availablefor$1each.Allproceedsbenefit theVFW,veteransandveteranservices,as wellasourgeneralcommunity.
DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formo reinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.
DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.
SussexRepublicansM eet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbe foundatsussex.gop
TuningUptheTemple—
MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to 9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch03@gmail.comformore detailsonthesefreeclasses.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-in feeforyogais$7.Classesareopento thecommunityandallarewelcome. ZumbaClass— MarinersBet helChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonth viaZoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
LineDancing CapeHenlopenSenior Centerishostingline-dancingclasseson Mondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat 10a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourth Mondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough
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 visitthelibrar yat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers decribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasual attireissuggested.Formoreinformation,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 Bethelishostingpickleballever yMonday, 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 RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondays andTuesdaysat8:30 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— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.
YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysand Thursdaysforseniorcentermembers.
ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian
RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.
YogainthePark— TheTownofOceanView ispresentingYogaintheParkatthegazebo atJohnWestParkonTuesdaysandThursdaysthroughSept.30from8to9a.m.The instructorisBarbaraPopiel,alicensedand insuredtravelingyogi.Requiredequipment includesayogamat-towel,waterbottleand anopenmind.Thecostis$10perclass,by cashorVenmo.
NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawares seashorechapter@needlepoint.o rg.
CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand
fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)419-1843.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMills boro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m. TheARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.Formoreinformation,contact JackMagaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourle ttersatthelibrary. Formoreinformationandregistration, visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/1136 6626orcall(302)858-5518.
Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsitsWednesday
MorningBookDiscussiononthefourth Wednesdayofeverymonthat10:15 a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywillmeetonthethirdWednesday.Booksareavailableforpickupeach monthatthelibrary.
Music
MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.
Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingfor ladieswholovetosing.Memberscome fromMarylandandDelaware.Formore information,callMaryat(410)6299383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisit delmarvachorus.org
andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930
BookClub:TheLifeImpossible,byMatt Haig— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sadult bookgroupmeetsonthefirstFridayofthe month(exceptJuly)at1p.m.todiscussa fiction,nonfictionorclassictitle.Call(302) 732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankfor d.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
YardSale— BethelThriftShopwillholda yardsaleat111HazzardStreetinDagsborofrom7a.m.tonoon.Spacesarealso availabletothepublicat$10and$15,dependingontheneedofatable.Fortable questions,call(302)519-2984or(302) 752-8740.Incaseofrain,itwillbeheldin BethelCenter,adjacenttothechurch.Donationsofitemswillalsobeaccepted. STEMKits— F amiliesareinvitedtostopin toFrankfordPublicLibrarypickupafree STEMkitfromEngineerEarlywithcompleteactivities,materials,andinstructions. Workwithustoassembleandhavefunor takeyourkithome.Recommendedforages 6-12.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram
@frankfordlibrary. AnnualChorusShow— TheDelmarva Chorus,achapterofSweetAdelinesInternationalanddire ctedbyCarolLudwig,will beholdingitsannualchorusintheOcean PinesCommunityCenterat7p.m.The themewillbe“Coffee,Tea&WhoDunIt Harmony.”Therewillbeaudienceparticipation,freecoffee,teaandtablesfullof homemadedesserts.Therewillalsobe doorprizes,a50/50/rafflesbasketsand more.Ticketsare$15.Formoreinformation,callBarbat(814)421-3437orElaine at(410)703-1262.
BigTentEvent— TheBigTentEvent—a FriendsandFamilyPicnic—willtake placeatAmericanLegionPost28inMills-
borofrom2to5p.m.Therewillbepulled chicken,pulledpork,sides,chips,ice creamandcolddrinks.Therewillalsobea chancetowin$100,andaticketauction fora“RedWinebasket”or“WhiteWine Basket.”Thecostis$25peradult,with childrenunder12admittedfree.RSVPby calling(302)947-9437.
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm FreshCafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.Anycancellationswillbepostedon theFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call
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RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSea-
sideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,in Selbyville.Theyareopentothepublic everyWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,and everySaturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.
Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation, visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubl icMonday,Wednesdayand
Friday,from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingisavailablein frontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnot handicap-accessible.Formoreinformation, visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com, andclickunder“Residents/History/Town Museum.”
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p. m.on thethirdsaturdayofeachmonththrough October.VariousrailroadandTownartifacts datingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldays ofthetownareondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabiliathroughthelate20th Century.Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formore information,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.
HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.27from10a.m.to1p.m.or b yappointmentat(302)593-8814.
NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.For moreinformation,visit nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.
CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.
MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyvillehostsMe nofChristMealsonthe thirdWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5 to7p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-style dinner,drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree, andbothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable.
BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.
302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
SummerConcertSeries— KikiSanchez willperformLatindancemusicatHolts LandingStateParkfrom6to8p.m. DASEF:ColorScienceforKids— Whyis theskyblueandasunsetorange?What makesarainbowsocolorful?Learnthe sciencebehindthecolorinnatureatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.withDASEF! Participantswilllearnaboutprisms,kaleidoscopes,camouflage,rainbows,andblue skiesastheyexploredifferentconceptsof colorinnature.Activitiesincludecoloring stainedglassdesigns,usingcolorp addles tolearnprinciplesofcolor,learningabout stereograms(magiceyeillusions),and more!Free,forelementaryagechildren andtheirfamilies.Noregistrationrequired. Entryavailableonafirstcome/firstserved basis.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedby anadultcaregiver.ContactyourDelaware PublicLibraryformoreinformationonthis SummerLibraryReadingPrograminpartnershipwith(DASEF)DelawareAeroSpace
EducationFoundation!Thisprojectwas m adepossibleinpartbytheInstituteof MuseumandLibraryServices.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
PuzzleSwap— Areyouapuzzler?Ifso, joinFrankfordPublicLibraryat10a.m.for apuzzleswap.Bringone,takeone(or two!)Puzzlesmustbeintheiroriginalbox, ingoodconditionandwithnomissing pieces.Bringapuzzlewithanynumberof piecestotrade.Pleasetape2sidesofthe boxsothatwedon'tloseanypieces.Call 302-732- 9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
TheScienceBehindNature’sColors— Whyistheskyblueandasunsetorange? Whatmakesarainbowsocolorful?Learn thesciencebehindthecolorinnatureat FrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.with DelawareAeroSpaceEducationFoundation. Withhands-onactivities,participantswill learnaboutprisms,kaleidoscopes,camouflage,rainbows,and blueskiesastheyexploredifferentconceptsofcolorinnature. Registrationisrequired.Youcansignup onlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us. orCall302-732-9351.Pleasefinduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach monthat5:30p.m.Thepubliciswelcome toattendtheLibrary'sboardmeetings whichare heldonthethirdTuesdayofthe month.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram
@frankfordlibrary.
Dine&Donate— BishopBurkeColumbiettes,anon-profitthatdonatesbacktothe community,isholdingafundraiserat BrickworksBrewing&EatsinLongNeck from11a.m.to9p.m.Informyourserver thatyouaretheretosupporttheColumbiettes.
Women’sSummerBibleStudy— There willbeaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummer BibleStudybyChristianTateon2ndStreet andthebeachinBethanyBeachevery WednesdaythroughJuly30from8:30to 9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyou canbecontactedifcancelleddueto weather.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMarinersBethel Churchat(302)539-9510orvisit marinersbethelchurchcenter.com. WednesdayArtWonders— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.forafun,freeart adventure!Childrenages 6–12willcreate colorfulcollagesandexplorepapercrafting techniquestomaketheirownunique worksofart!Registrationisrequired.You cansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351. PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexpe rience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Children’sTheater:Aladdin— Elementary-agechildrenandtheirfamiliescan enjoyafree,liveperformanceofAladdin, presentedbytheRehobothSummerChildren’sTheatreindoorsattheEvansPark CommunityCenter,32517DukesDr,Millville,DE19967,at10:30a.m.Entryavailableonafirstcome/firstser vedbasis. Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult caregiver.SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary
HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelfor SouthCoastalLibrary’snextHappyBookersmeetingat2p.m.Thegroupmeetson selectmonthstodiscussaparticularwork offictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. ThismonththeywillbediscussingEight HundredGrapesbyLauraDave.Limited copieswillbeavailableforcheckoutatthe circulationdeskstartinginJun e.Please notethatwewillbemeetingintheBarrel RoomoftheSaltedVinesVineyard&Wineryat32512Rd374,Frankford,DE 19945.Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Sponsoredbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE CraftforAges10-17— JoinSouthCoastal LibraryindoorsattheEvansParkCommunityCenter,32517DukesDr,Millville,DE 19967,at2:30p.m.todecorateandassemblewindchime stohanginyouryard! Listentomusic,makenewfriends,and havefun!Wearcraftclothes,aswewillbe workingwithpermanentmarkers.Free,for ages10-17(Agesfirm!).Registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.SponsoredbytheSouth
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CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.Walkinsacceptedifspaceallows.
AnnualBookSale— TheFriendsofthe MillsboroPublicLibraryishavingitsannualbooksale.Thehoursare4to8p.m. onJuly16,9a.m.to6p.m.onJuly17 and18,and9a.m.to2p.m.onJuly19 —whichisBagDay.Buyallthebooksthat fitintheprovidedbagfor$8.Check,cash andcreditareallaccepted.Thebooksale willbeheldatTheScoutHut,acrossfrom MillsboroLittleLeagueat219W.State Stre et,Millsboro.
SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook.
PourPaintingwithMarbles— Joinartist CindyStrouseatFrankfordPublicLibrary at10:30a.m.forafun,stress-freeacrylic pouringclasswhereyou’llcreateaunique abstractpaintingusingmarblesandyour owncustomcolorpalette—noexperience neededand allmaterialsprovided.Registrationisrequired.Questions,pleasecall us:302-732-9351.We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pl easecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibr aryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302732-9351orvisituson-
lineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
EmbracetheEnvironment— TheTownof FenwickIslandishostinganeventfocused onourlocalenvironmentatTownHallat1 p.m.Participantscandiscoverwaystoprotectandenhancetheenvironment,support floodmitigationand createvitalhabitats forwildlifeandpollinators.Therewillbe guestspeakers,sweettreatsandraffle prizes.ParkingisavailableatTownHall andHolly’sTreasureChest.
CommunityBlockParty— SalemChurch inSelbyvilleishostingaCommunityBlock PartyonthethirdFridayofeverymonthin thesummerfrom6to8p.m.Theeventis free,andopentoall.Bringyourownchair asyouenjoyfood,livemusic,bounce house,shavedice,face-paintingandmore. FenwickFl icks—Moana2— TheTown ofFenwickIslandwillbeshowingMoana2 attheBayardStreetBeach.Theevening kicksoffat8p.m.withfun-filledgames hostedbytheTown’slifeguards.Themovie willbeginatdusk.Bringyourblanketsand beachchairsforaneveningofcommunity, connectionandsummerfun.Theraindate isJuly19.
LearntoPlayMahjong— Mahjongisa fast-pacedgamethathascaptivatedplayersworldwideformorethanacentury. Combiningelementsofskill,strategy,and abitofluck,Mahjongiseasytolearnbut challengingtomaster.Thisisthefirstsessionofaseven-sessionseriesatFrankford PublicLibraryat1p.m.Thefirstfour weekswillbeateachingperiod,then coachedplay.Registrationisrequiredfor theJuly18session.Youwillautomatically beregisteredforallsevensessions.$40 TaylorSwiftTrivia— JoinSouthCoastal LibraryindoorsattheEvansParkCommunityCenter,32517DukesDr,Millville,DE 19967,at2:3 0p.m.forafunteamtrivia gameallaboutTaylorSwift!Prizes awardedtowinningteammembers.Free, Forages10-17(Agesfirm!)Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. SponsoredbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE
July19
Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat
prices!Previousbest sellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm FreshCafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.Anycancellationswillbepostedon theFrankfordP ublicLibrary'sFacebook page.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankf ordlibrary.
SummerConcertSeries— Charlie&the CoolToneswillperformBuckOwensto BruceSpringsteenatHoltsLandingState Parkfrom6to8p.m.
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloud,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish.
Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibra ry,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
Women’sSummerBibleStudy— There willbeaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummer BibleStudybyChristianTateon2ndStreet andthebeachinBethanyBeachevery WednesdaythroughJuly30from8:30to 9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyou canbecontactedifcancelleddueto weather.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMarinersBethel Churchat(302)539-9510orvisit marinersbet helchurchcenter.com.
WednesdayArtWonders— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.forafun,freeart adventure!Childrenages3-12willlearn basicwater-coloringtechniquesandmix colorstocreatenewshades.Thisisafree program,andchildrenwillbeabletotake hometheircompletedartwork.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandI nstagram@frankfordlibrary.
MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
MusicwithMissMaria— Thisprogramis
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designedforyoungchildrenandtheircaregiverstoenjoymovementandmusictogetherwithsinging,dancing,and instruments,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.!Entryisavailableonafirstcome,first-servedbasis.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
TeenArtShowAwards— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryintheTeenRoomat5:30 p..mastheyannouncethewinnersofthe 2025TeenArtSho w!Viewalltheentries, meetthewinnersandjudges,andsocialize withotherartistsandartloversinyour community.Lightsnacksprovided.Forall ages.Registrationisnotrequired.Prizes generouslyprovidedbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook. BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351.
We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. MovieNight:AMinecraftMovie— Come hangout,eatpizza,andwatchamovieat FrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.on ourtheaterset-up.MoviesRatedG-PG13. ForAges12an dUp.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
July25
PercyJacksonTrivia— FansofthePercy JacksonbooksbyRickRiordanwillenjoy thisfunteamtriviagameallaboutthefictionalworldofPercyJackson,withSouth CoastalLibraryat2:30p.m.!Prizes awardedtowinningteammembers.Game heldindoorsattheEvansParkCommunity Center,32517DukesDr,Millville,DE 19967F ree,Forages10-17(Agesfirm!). Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.SponsoredbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.
MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnitedWomen inFaithwillhosttheirsummerbakesalein thechurch’sWesleyHallat36405Club HouseRoadfrom8to10:30a.m.There
willbeavarietyoftreats.Allproceedsgo tosupportlocalmissionprojects Build&Paint— Childrenages6-12will havefunpickingtheirBuild&Growkit fromLowesatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 11a.m.Wewillprovideallmaterialstoassemblehereandpaintyourwoodenproducttotakehome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm FreshCafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.Anycancellationswillbepostedon theFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-935 1or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
ReptileWonders— ReptileWonderspresentsahands-on,interactive,andinterpretiveprogramfeaturingexoticspeciesof reptiles,includinggianttortoises,monitor lizards,andpythons,atSouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m..Thisisafreefamilyevent forallages.Pleasenotetheroomtemp willbesetat75forthehealthofthereptiles.Entryava ilableonafirstcome/first servedbasis.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadultcaregiver.Sponsoredby theFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
July29
SummerConcertSeries— TheAcoustic
thiscolorfulteenworkshopatFrankford P ublicLibraryat1p.m.,you'llpourpaint throughcolandersandstrainerstocreate beautiful,swirling“colorfalls”oncanvas. Watchvibrantpatternsemergeasthepaint flowsandblends—nobrushes,noexperience,justcreativity.Forages13–18.All materialsprovided.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
WildernessEscapeRoom— Getoutofthe hotsunandtrytoescapeSouthCoastalLibrary’s(indoor)wildernessescaperoom! Timesvary.Youonlyhave20minutesto lookforcluesandunlockyourmeansof escape!Groupsize:Minimumoffour,maximumofeight.Free,forAges8–Adult. Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult caregiver.RegistrationbeginsJuly15at3 p.m.bycalling(302)858-5518.Walk-ins acceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-551 8 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
Women’sSummerBibleStudy— There willbeaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummer BibleStudybyChristianTateon2ndStreet andthebeachinBethanyBeachevery WednesdaythroughJuly30from8:30to 9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyou canbecontactedifcancelleddueto weather.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMarinersBethel Churchat(302)539-9510orvisit marinersbethelchurchcenter.com.
MahjongOpenPlay— Fra nkfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
ReptileWonders— ReptileWonders:The NatureontheGoisaState-LicensedCen-
Formany,theannualLaborDay weekendSunfestivalNightofDance hostedbyCAMPRehobothisthe highlightofthesummer.Thedanceis intwoparts,eachwithaworld-classDJ. ItwillbeheldintheRehobothBeach ConventionCenter,withdoorsopening at7p.m.andthefuncontinuinguntil1 a.m.
Sunfestivalisamajorfundraiserfor CAMPRehoboth,whichiscommitted tocreatingandmaintaininganinclusive environmentinSouthernDelaware. Ticketsareavailableat camprehoboth.org/sunfestival.
Thefirstdanceoftheeveningisa discoteadancefeaturinglegendaryStudio54DJRobbieLeslie.Leslie,who hasplayedattopclubsaroundthe world,considersthedanceflooraliving
organism.
“It’sachemicalreaction,”hesaid,“a verydynamicfusionofthemusic,the crowd,everythingthecrowdhasexperiencedthatday,thatweek,thisisthe culminationof.That’sthebeautyofit. …Itrespondsinstantaneously.”
Respected asoneofthefirst-generationDJs,Lesliehasbeenamajorfeature atSundance/Sunfestivalsincethetea dancedebutedin2018.
It’s“theicingonthecakeofsummer eventsforme,”hesaid.“Iloveplaying thiswonderfulparty!”
HispopularityinRehobotheven predatesthat.
“I’vebeenplayinggigshereallthe waybacktoCloud9andotherclubs,” Lesliesaid.
Theseconddanceoftheeveningwill
featurecrowdfavoriteJoeGauthreaux, “whoisknownforputtinghisheartand soul intoeveryperformance,every musicproduction,andeverypodcast.” Hisstylewasdescribedasprimarily vocalhousemusicinfusedwithtribal rhythmsandmelodictrancebeats.
“Gauthreauxisoneofthemost sought-afterDJsandproducersinthe industry,”organizerssaid,andhas playedatNewOrleans’OzNightclub, theURGEFestival,WinterPartyFestival,WEPartyMadrid,WhiteParty— PalmSpringsandZurich,SongKran Bangkok,NewYear’sRioandAtlantis Cruises,andhashadclubresidenciesin Miami,Chicago,D.C.,SanFrancisco andAtlanta.Healsowroteandproduced“YouAreMyFamily,”whichbecameagay-prideclassic.
LeslieandGauthreauxsaidtheylove workingtogether.
“Wehaveagreatchemistryinthe booth,”Lesliesaid.“Ibegintheparty andpeaktheroomjustbeforehetakes thehelmandshiftstheenergyintoan evenhighergear.”
Whatcanattendeeslookforwardto thisyear?
“Lookforsomeofthegreatestand most belovedclassicdancehitsandanthemsofthe’70s,’80sand’90sduring myset.Ican’twaittoseetheRehoboth Beachcrowdonceagain!”
“Theseworld-classDJswillofferan unforgettablemusicaljourney,withclassicmirrorballmemories,dancefloor anthemsandthelatestclubbeats,all
presentahands-onreptileshowatThe FrankfordVolunteerFireCompanyHallat2 p.m.Registrationisrequired.Youcansign uponlinebyvisitingusat frankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
CelloStoryTime— SouthCoastalLibrary
willhostaspecial,musicalstorytimefor agesbirth-5at10:30a.m.Itwillfeature thebook,TheWhaleWhoWantedtoPlay, byElizabethWeberLevy,li vecellomusic byEricaLessieandBrendaNeece,anda creativeactivity.Entryisavailableona first-come,first-servebasis.
July31
SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLu-
cado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook. BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractivep laypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@Frankford PublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
BookClub:ColoredTelevisionbyDanny Senna— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sadult bookgroupmeetsonthefirstFridayofthe monthat1p.m.todiscussafiction,nonfictionorclassictitle.Call302-732-9351
orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
SummerConcertSeries— TheJazzmen willperformjazzandAmericansongbook atHoltsLandingStateParkfrom6to8 p.m.
SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook.
Arts&CraftsFair— TherewillbeanArts &CraftFairatBearTrapDunesfrom9 a.m.to2p.m.Therewillbemorethan40 localvendors,anditwilltakeplaceatBear TrapDunesClubhouse,CoastalKitchen Restaurant.
OnMonday,June23,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithPerfectlyPrettyAppareltocelebratetheirgrandopening.Friends,fellowChamber membersandcommunitymembers wereinattendance.
PerfectlyPrettyApparelislocated insidePerfectFurnishingsin BethanyBeach,offering,Chamber representativessaid,avarietyofvibrant,upscaleapparel.
“Whetheryou’reloungingbythe beachorexploringthecity,their carefullycuratedselectionofelegant dresses,chictops,andstylishaccessoriescelebratecolorandindividuality.”
TolearnmoreaboutPerfectly PerfectApparel,visittheirshopat 39597JeffersonBridgeRoad, BethanyBeach,call(302)236-8366 orvisitperfectlyprettyapparel.com.
AAArepresentativesthisweekcommendedstateRep.EdwardOsienski(D24th)“forhisleadershipinprotecting motoristsfrompredatorytowingpractices”ashisbill,HB67,nowawaitsGov. MattMyers’signaturetobecomelaw.
“PredatorytowingpracticeshavebecomeaseriousissueinDelawareinrecentyears,”AAArepresentativessaid. “AAAMid-Atlantichaslongsupported reformefforts,includingHB67.HB67 isanextensiveandthoroughbill,which followsveryclosely,andinsomecases near lymatches,AAAstandardsand bestpracticesforprotectingmotorists andtheirpersonalproperty,asitclearly outlinestheresponsibilitiesoftowcompanieswhentowingvehiclesfromprivateandpublicproperty.Importantly,it includestheabilitytoretrieveprivate propertyfromanon-consensuallytowed motorvehicle.”
“Asthemotorists’advocate,AAAhas longsupportedHB67,asitisgoodfor thepublicatlarge,protectingtheir rights asvehicleownersandrightsto theirpersonalproperty,”saidJanaTidwell,managerofpublicandgovernment affairsforAAAMid-Atlantic.“We commendRep.Osienskiandthe DelawareGeneralAssemblyfortheir tirelessefforttomakethishappenfor Delawaremotorists.”
Thebillcreatesanewchapterin Title21,pertainingtothetowingofvehicleswithouttheconsentoftheowner oroperator.Itmakesviolationsofthe chapteranunlawfulpracticeenforceable bythe ConsumerProtectionUnitofthe DepartmentofJustice.
Itcreatesanumberofrequirements forthetowingandstorageofvehicles withouttheconsentoftheowneroroperator:
•Photographicevidencemustbe takentodocumenttheunauthorized parkingofavehiclebeforeitmaybe
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withinatransformedRehobothBeach ConventionCenter,fortheultimate dancepartytocloseoutthesummer.”
CAMPRehobothiscommittedto creatingandmaintaininganinclusive environmentforallparticipants,organizerssaid,sothosewithneedsrelatedto accessibilityshouldcontactaccessibility@camprehoboth.orgbyAug.15to ensureneedsmaybemet.
ProceedsbenefitCAMPRehoboth,a501(c)(3)nonprofitcorporation,andsupporttheactivitiesand programsitprovidestotheRehoboth community.Theorganizationoperatesa full-servicecommunitycenter;offersa varietyofactivities,culturalevents,serviceprojectsandeducationalprograms; andadvocatesforacommunityofinclusioninSouthernDelaware.Formore information,gotocamprehoboth.org.
towed,andwrittenauthorizationtotow aspecificvehicleisrequiredbeforethe vehiclemaybetowedfromaprivate parkingarea.
•Towcompaniesandstoragefacilitiesmustpubliclydisplaytheirrates.
• Towingandstorageratesmustbe reasonable,withreasonablenesscalculatedinrelationtothefeesimposedby thecompaniesforconsensualtowing andstorageorbasedonaverageratesin thecounty.
•Amaximumtotaltowingrateof $250anddailystoragerateof$50is imposed.
•Towcompaniesmustdecoupleor dropvehiclesthathavenotbeenremovedfromparkingareasiftheowner returnsbeforeremoval.Thedropfee maynotbemorethan50percentofthe towfee.
•Storagefacilitiesmustbeopenor accessibletothepublicfrom8a.m.to6 p.m.fivedaysaweek,andtowcompaniesmustmakereasonableaccommodationstoredeemvehiclesafter-hours.
•Individualsmustbeallowedtoretrieveatnocostduringbusinesshours personalbelongingsfromvehiclesheld instorage.
•Storagefacilitiesmaychargeafee ofupto$50forafter-hoursaccesstoor retrievalofavehicle.
•Towcompaniesandstoragefacilitiesmustacceptcreditcards,orhavean ATMavailablewithareasonableaccess orservicefee.
•Whereatowiscompletedinviolationofthechapter,theowneroroperatorisentitledtobothreimbursementof thetowandstoragefees,aswellas damagesincurredtoretrieveanillegally
towedvehicle.
•Towcompaniesmaynotpatrolfor illegallyparkedcars,unlesstheyhavea contracttodosoandcomplywiththe requirementsapplicabletoanyother unauthorizedtowingofavehicle.
•Towcompaniesmaynotpayorgive other benefitstoobtaininformation aboutcarsparkedwithoutauthorization.
“Inshort,thisisahugeandmuch neededwinforDelawaremotorists,” Tidwellsaid.“HB67protectsmotorists byregulatingnon-consensualtowing fromprivatelots,banning‘spotters’who trollprivateparkinglotstotip-offtow companies,settingclearrulesforlot ownersandtowcompanies,andcapping towingfeestopreventexcessivecharges, whichcanbeexorbitanttothepointof exceedingthevalueofthevehicle.”
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
FitnessHappyHooves—achairbasedtoningexerciseeventforthose 13andolder,inthecompanyofa miniaturehorseandtwodonkeys namedWilmaandPebbles—is plannedfor10to10:45a.m.onFriday,July11,atSonshineEquine HorsemanshiponYeshuaLanein Millsboro.
“Weusedonkeysinsteadofhorses, becausedonkeysareshortertothe groundandtheydon’tintimidatepeoplewhentheyarewanderingaround them.Whenyou’resittingonachair, adonkeyiseyelevelwithyou,”explainedSandyWolfgang,eventcoordinator.
“Thedonkeysandthesmallhorse, Stormy,willcomerightuptoyou, sniffyou,wagtheirtails.Wewillhave carrotsonthechairstoenticethe donkeystocomeovertothepeople, andmostofthemarelaughingwhile theyaredoingtheexercises.Atthe end,youcangetapicturewiththe donkeys,andwewillhavewaterand orangesandgranolaforthepeopleat theend,foralittletreat,”Wolfgang said.
Thebenefitoftheuniqueoffering, shesaid,isallowinggueststoget comfortablearoundanimalsandconcentratingonthem,insteadofthe discomfortexercisesometimescauses.
FitnessHappyHoovesisbeing plannedasafundraisertohelpSonshineownerJanBaldtbuilda $125,000indoorfacility“toenableus toreachandsupportthecommunity year-round,”Sonshine’swebsite,at www.sonshineequine.org,states.A dine-and-donateeventisalso planned,5to9p.m.onMonday,July
28,atTacoRehoinRehobothBeach.
“Werelysolelyonfundraising eventsanddonationstosupportprogramsspecificallydesignedforchildrenandadultswitheveryday challenges,aswellasveteransand teensatrisk,”Wolfgangsaid,adding thatsheishoping30peoplewillattend.
Gymclothesarerecommendedfor participants.
Thecostis$30,andpre-registrationatthewebsiteisrecommended, althoughtherewillalsoberegistra-
tionthedayoftheevent.Call(443) 326-2331formoreinformation.
Sonshinealsoofferssummer camps,andhasprogramsforchildren andadultswithphysicalandintellectualchallengesandforchildrenin fostercare.
“Whatwehavefoundisworking withhorsesgivesthembacktheir self-assuranceandletsthemhave controloversomethingintheirlives, whichalotofthemwithspecial needsdon’thavecontroloveranything.We’veseenthemgaincontrol.
We’veseenthemproblem-solve,” Wolfgangsaid.
“Iftheycomeintothefarmand theyareinabadmood,thehorse doesn’twantthemonthem.The horsecansensethereissomething goingon,andthechildhastochange theirattitudeinordertobecome friendlytothehorse.So,itteaches themhowtobenicetootherpeople. Iftheywalkintoaroomandtheyare grumpy,nobodywantstositwith themintheclassroom.Sometimes theydon’trealizethat,”shesaid.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
ItwasLatinNightatPulse NightclubinOrlandowhen,onJune 12,2016,a29-year-oldshooterenteredtheclubandkilled49people andinjured53more,thentook hostages—sayinghewasdoingit becausehewantedtheUnitedStates tostopbombingSyriaandIraq.
Respondingpoliceandemergency personnelcouldn’tfigureouthowto switchofftheloudmusicinthe 4,500-square-footclubandturnon thelightstosee,andtreat,theinjured—muchofithadtobedone inthedark,withthemfeelingtheir wayfromvictimtovictim.
Duringactive-shootertrainingin OceanViewlastweek,thatnightclubscenewasreenacted,withdummiesandhumansposingasthedead andinjuredinaclassroomatLord BaltimoreElementarySchoolasthe beatofloudmusicpoundedfroma speaker,brightlightscastingcolored shadows.
InOrlando,policeshotandkilled OmarMateenafterhetookhostages inwhatFBIinvestigatorslateridentifiedasaterroristattack.AtLord Baltimore,thehostagesituationwas reenactedinaclassroomdownthe hall,aspoliceissuedareminderthat
OfficersclearaclassroominLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolduringtheActiveAttackIntegratedResponsetraining.
thecorridorhadtobesecuredbefore victimscouldbetakenout—until theshooterwasidentified.
“Everybodyistreatedassuspiciousuntilweknowforsure,”Lord
BaltimoreSchoolResourceOfficer Sgt.RhysBradshawsaid. “Sohowmanyinjureddowehave inhere?TheDOAandwhoelse?”an officeraskedaspolice—somewith lightsattheendoftheirriflesand otherwithgunsdrawn—came downthehallandapproachedthe
classroomsetupasthenightclub. Thoseposingastheinjuredwore flesh-coloredrubberwrapsfashioned toresemblebulletwounds.
Participatingintrainingwerepoliceofficersfromagenciesincluding theOceanView,BethanyBeach, FenwickIsland,SelbyvilleandMiddletownpolicedepartments,aswell asSussexCountyparamedics,membersoftheBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompany,Probation&Parole, schoolconstablesanddispatchers.
OceanViewPoliceChiefKennethMcLaughlinsaidBradshaw— whocarriesaradioduringhiswork attheschool—wouldbethefirst lineofdefenseintheeventofanactiveshooter.TheSROisvital, McLaughlinsaid,becausechildren areunabletorespond.
ActiveAttackIntegratedResponsetrainingisa“vitalexercisein preparinglocalfirst-respondersto respondeffectivelytoacriticalincidentonaschoolcampus.TheAAIR trainingandthepresenceofawelltrained,full-timeSROreflecta proactiveapproachtoprotectingour schoolsandensuringthesafetyof everyoneinside,”McLaughlinsaid.
Henotedthat,from2000to 2022,therewere50activeshooter incidentsnationwide,and328casualties,with131killedand197 wounded.InMay2022,19children andtwoteacherswerekilledand17 moreinjuredatRobbElementary SchoolinUvalde,Texas.From2020 to2024,Delawarehadthehighest rateinthenationofstudentexposuretoshootings—359per100,000 students—farabovethenational averageof51.
“Thisannualtrainingbringstogetherpolice,fireandemergency medicalpersonnelinarealistic,scenario-basedenvironmentthatenhancescoordination,communication andtacticalreadiness.SpecialrecognitionisduetoLordBaltimore SchoolResourceOfficerSgt.Rhys Bradshawforhisoutstandingcoordinationofthisimportantevent.His effortsensuredaseamlesstraining experience,demonstratingthecriticalroleanSROplaysinschool safetyplanningandemergencypreparedness,”McLaughlinsaid.
Havingaschoolresourceofficeris invaluablebecauseitbuildsstrong relationshipswithstudentsandstaff, andservesasa“visibledeterrentto potentialthreats,”thechiefsaid, addingthatBradshawispositioned torespondimmediately.Hisfamiliaritywiththeschool’slayout,routinesandpersonnelwouldshorten responsetimeandenhanceeffectivenessincrisis,hesaid.
JasonAllenArnold,49 JasonAllenArnold,49,ofLewes, Del.,passedawayonJune23,2025. HewasbornonNov.3,1975,in Carlisle,Pa.,sonofPatriciaPorrand thelateJackArnold.
HeworkedforFryCommunicationsinMechanicsburg,Pa.,for21 years,andworkedfor10yearsasa fieldsupervisorforCoastalFlooring SolutionsinGeorgetown,Del., wherehewasknownforhisstrong workethic,loyaltyanddedication.
AdevotedfanofthePhiladelphia EaglesandPhillies,Arnoldenjoyed cheeringonhisteamsatthegames, onTVandeventheradio.Hewas activeinthepool-shootingcommunityandenjoyedplayingleaguesand intournaments.Heenjoyedgoingto concertsandfamilyvacations,and wasanavidbourboncollectoranda masterofthegrill.Hisfamilywasalwaysaprioritytohim,andheloved “f amilytime,”jokingwithfriends andfamily,andbeinga“menace”to hiswifeandkids.Heandhiswife werereigningladdergolfchampions atfamilybarbecues—atitleheremindedeveryoneofproudly,every chancehecould.
Arnoldwasprecededindeathby hisfather,JackLeroyArnold.Heis survivedbyhiswife,Karin;his daughterMicaylaandherchildren Evelynn,AxtonandElias;his daughterToriee;hisdaughterJenna andherhusband,Colt;hismother, Patricia,andherhusband,Randy;his sisterJill,herhusband,Brad,andher childrenCambreeandAiden;and manyaunts,uncles,cousins.
Inlieuofflowers,Arnold’sfamily requeststhatdonationsbemadein hisnametoEaglesAutismFoundationateaglesautismfoundation.orgor
St.JudeChildren’sHospitalat stjude.org/donate.Inkeepingwith hiswishes,servicesweretobeprivate.Hislifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
MaryCatherineGoldberg,80
MaryCatherineGoldberg,80,a lifelongresidentofMillsboro,Del., passedawaypeacefully,athome,with herfamilybyherside,onJuly1, 2025—justtwodaysshyofher81st birthday.ShewasbornonJuly3, 1944,inLewes,Del.,thebeloved daughterofthelateRalph“Davis” CarlisleandCatherine(Betts) Carlisle.
GoldberggraduatedfromMillsboroHighSchoolwiththeClassof 1962andwentontoattendGoldeyBeacomCollege.Shededicatedmore than39yearsofserviceasamedical secretaryattheDivisionofPublic HealthinGeorgetown,Del.,where sheworkedalongsidemanycherishedcolleaguesandfriends.
AlifelongmemberofZoar ChurchinMillsboro,Goldberg faithfullyplayedthepianotherefor manyyears.Musicwasapassionshe carriedthroughoutherlife,bothat homeandatchurch.Shewasknown forherkindheart,warmpresence, andherdeeploveforhercommunity, family,andfriends.
Herfamilymadelocalhistoryby hostingMillsboroHighSchool’sfirst foreignexchangestudent,JetteBeckPetersonfromDenmark,whobecamelikeasistertoherand remainedalifelongfriend.
Shewillberememberedforher unwaveringfaith,hermusicaltalent, andthegentle,joyfulwayshe touchedthelivesofthosearound her.
Goldbergwasprecededindeath byherparentsandbyherdevoted husband,BarnetteC.Goldberg,who passedawayonApril8,2022.Sheis survivedbyherlovingson,Bart CharlesGoldbergandhiswife,Traci; herclosefriendBeverlyMitchell, withwhomshesharedalifelong bondthroughschool,collegeand work;dearfriendandformer coworkerBillBaker;herpiano-playingpartnerandfriendatZoar Church,LouiseDorey;manyclose friends;alargeextendedfamily;and herbelovedgranddogAbby.
Amemorialservicewillbeheldat 3p.m.onThursday,July10,2025,at WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S.WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.,withavisitationfrom2to 3p.m.,priortotheservice.Inlieuof flowers,memorialcontributionsmay bemadetoZoarChurch;tothe BrandywineValleySPCAat www.bvspca.org/donate;ortothe AmericanCancerSocietyat www.donate.cancer.org.Goldberg’s lifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
LindaO’Laughlin,67
LindaO’Laughlin,67ofBethany Beach,Del.,andformerlyofBelAir, Md.,haspassedawayafteracourageoussix-yearbattlewithovarian cancer,havingmaintainedapositive attitudethroughoutherillness.She wasborninBaltimore,Md.,onMay 13,1958,daughtertothelateJoseph L.PowleyandMaryJ.Powley.
Afterretiringfromherprofession asaregisterednurse,sheenjoyed workingoutatthegym,gardening, goingtothebeach,traveling,playing trivia,shopping,spendingtimewith friends,familyandherbeloveddogs,
andbabysittinghergrandbabies. Shelivedlifetothefullestand wasaffectionatelyknownforher candidball-of-firepersonality,infectioussmileandlaughter,andwasthe shininglightinthelivesofallwho hadtheprivilegeofknowingher. Herpassinghasleftavoidinthe heartsofherfamily,friendsand manylivesthatweretouchedbyher.
“WeaskthatyourememberLinda notforhowherlifeended,butfor thewayitwaslivedandtheprofoundimpactshehadonthelivesof thosewhohadthepleasureofknowingher.Mayhermemorybeablessingandmaywecarryforthher legacyofloveandcompassioninall thatwedo.”
O’Laughlinwasprecededindeath byhersister,MaryCarolLane.She wastheheartandsoulofherfamily andissurvivedbyherlovinghusband,LarryO’Laughlin,whowas herbestfriend,dedicatedandkind caregiver.Sheisalsosurvivedbyher daughter,CaitlinKittridgeofHenrico,Va.;son,MatthewKittridgeand hiswife,Stef,ofBelAir,Md.;bonus daughter,KathleenWorkmanand herhusband,Michael,ofVass,N.C.; hergrandchildrenwhowereher heart,Mason,Karsyn,Kase,Cinch, Colt,CheyenneandCai;hernieces, ShelleyAguayo,LauraBurkett;and hernephew,TomLane.
AcelebrationofO’Laughlin’slife willbeheldat1p.m.onSaturday, Sept.20,2025,attheOceanView ChapelofMelsonFuneralServices, 38040MuddyNeckRoad,Ocean View,Del.,wherefriendsandfamily maygatheratnoon.Condolencescan besentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Bookloversrejoice:NextWednesday,July16,theFriendsofMillsboro PublicLibrarywillthrowopenthe doorstotheirFriendsAnnualBook Sale.
Thepubliccanchoosefromthousandsofbooks:fiction,non-fiction, children,cookbooksandaudiobooks, aswellasDVDs.Nomembershipis requiredtoshop.
ThesalewillbeheldattheMillsboroScoutHut(219W.StateStreet), justnextdoortothelibrary.Hoursare July16(4to8p.m.);July17(9a.m.to 6p.m.);July18(9a.m.to6p.m.);and July19(9a.m.to2p.m.,withaSpecialEventBagSaleof$8perbagof books).
Cash,checksandcreditcardswill beaccepted.
Shoppingforusedbooksispossibly oneofthemoreaffordableformsof retailtherapy,andalltheproceedsgo towardtheFriendsofMillsboroPublicLibrary.Thenot-for-profitgroup directlysupportsthelibrary,including thechildren’ssummerreadingprogram.
Learnmoreonlineathttps://millsboro.lib.de.us/friendsoremailFriendsOfMillsboroPL@gmail.com.
BooksaleattendeesbrowsebooksattheMillsboroPublicLibraryatapastbooksale.
ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Freshlywaxed,somefloorsaresparkling new.Othersarefullofboot-printsandunopenedshippingboxes.AtthestartofJuly, theSussexCentralHighSchoolcampus wasinagrandstateofupheaval.But,this autumn,theschoolwillopenthedoorsof itsbrand-newbuilding,whileitsformer spacebecomesamiddleschool.
Officestaffandadministratorsstarted movingintothenewspaceinmid-June, aboutaweekaftertherecentschoolyear ended,sotheycangetusedtothingsand provideguidanceasalltheotherteachers
andstaffmoveinforthisautumn.
Thenewbuildingisactuallydesignedto accommodatemorethan2,000students— whichhasbeenCentral’senrollmentfor yearsnow,inabuildingdesignedforhundredsfewerstudents.
“Justgoingintothenewschool,itputs meinagoodmood.…We’reinabrand new,beautifulschool,andit’sreally,really nice,”saidcounselorWhitneyMcMillon.
“Thisshouldhelpalleviatethecrowding— although,asyouknow,theareaisgrowing.”
Theremaystillbe30studentsina classroom,butatleasttherewillberoom forallthedesks,sheexplained.
Moraleandexcitementareontherise.
Previously,forinstance,manyadministrativeofficeswereinacentralhubwithout windows.
“So,thisislikeareallybigdealforusto havewindows!Iknow,it’ssosimple,but nowIdon’thavetoaskthekidsifit’srainingorsnowing,”shequipped.
SCHShasfaceditschallengesoverthe pastcoupleyearsbut,McMillonsaid,“I wouldlikeeveryonetoknowthat,regardlessofanyofthenegativethingsthatpeoplemayhearorsee,Centralisagreatplace. Wehavealotofstaffmembersherewho careaboutkids,careabouttheirsafetyand theirwellbeing.Asastaff,wedefinitely takeprideinourschoolandthenewbuild-
ing,soIthinkit’sgoingtobeagreatfresh startforus.
“Idefinitelyappreciatethenewschool, andIcan’twaitforthefamiliesandkidsto getinthereandseeit,”McMillonsaid.
“It’sanexcitingtime,openingupanew school,”saidWilliam“Joe”Dooley,supervisorofBuildings&GroundsfortheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictforthepast1.5years. “Thisdoesn’thappeninyourcareerallthe time—sometimesnever.”
Constructioncontinues,andtheIndian RiverSchoolDistrictwasallowedtohirea movingcompanyforthismassivetransition.
“There’sstillworktodo,butwe’vegot therestofsummer,”Dooleysaid.
SomeSCHSareaswereoff-limits,due tofloorwaxing,includingthenew2,300capacitygymnasiumwithanelevatedrunningtrack.Somehallwaysstillheldresidual dustandcardboardpackaging,readyfora finalsweep.Thecafeteriaandthecareertechclassroomswereajumbleofrecently moveditemsthatneedunpacking.Mostof thetraditionalclassroomswerequietly complete,withchairsanddesks,readyfor theteachertomovein.Custodianswere decidinghowtodivvyupthelargerspaces, andteacherswerewheelingbooks,personal effectsandterrariumsintotheirnew rooms.
Nextdoor(anddownthehall),the“old” SCHSwillbecomeSussexCentralMiddle School—accommodatingthebigmoveof MillsboroMiddleSchooloutofdowntown Millsboroandintoalargerbuilding(also neededtohelpalleviatecrowding).Their staffbeganmovingthisweek,too.Forthe nextyear,astheIRSDgetsitsbearings,the oldMillsboroMiddleSchoolwillbecomea centralmeetingplaceforschoolboard meetingsandotherdistrictbusiness.
Themainentranceforbothschoolswill stillbeonPatriotsWay.Athleticswillhave anewentrancefromtheAvenueofHonor, leadingtoanewmultipurposefootballstadium;threenewmultipurpose soccer/hockeypracticefields;andfournew softballandbaseballfields(twoeach,for practiceandforcompetition,asiscommon).
SCHSstudentswillenterthebackof thebuildinginthatarea,withaconstable’s securityboothjustinsidethedoors.
Bothschoolswillsharethe“old”auditorium.Butnow,thewest-sideexteriorwall willbeenclosedtoformaPerformingArts Lobby,withanewpublicentranceonthe completeoppositesidefromwhatpeople maybeusedto. Elsewhere,twointeriorcourtyardswill provideanalternatespaceforactivities
whilethespaceisstillsafelysurroundedby therestofthebuilding.Theartificialturf andpavedpatiobringstomindthepotentialforpost-prompartiesoroutdoorlectures.Indoors,somelecturehallscouldbe well-suitedtogroupmeetings.
“Thesespacesareavailableforcommunityfunctions,”saidDooley.“Andpartof thefunctiontheschoolservesisforthe community.…I’msuregroupswillbe chompingatthebittoreservespacehere.”
Duetothesizeoftheproject,thedistricthiredRichardY.Johnson&SonInc. forprojectmanagement.Constructionhas gonewell,saidChrisYouse,jobsitesuperintendent.
“Ithadalotofgoodtradesmenonthe project.Allthecontractorsbroughttheir A-game.Wedidreallywell,maintainedthe scheduleand,asyoucansee,youhavea verynicebuilding.”
Earlyon,someoftheoriginaldesigns werepulledfromtheprojectbecausethe costestimatesweretoohigh.Butsomeof thepriceshavesettled,anddesignalternativeswerefound,sothedistrictcanagain considerincludingthoseoriginalplansfor anagriculturebuilding(amajorprogramat SCHS)andrevampingofthe20-year-old theater,whichbothschoolswillnowshare (ratherthanbuildanewone).
“We…havesomesmallalternativesto gettheschoolclosetowhattheyhad[originallyintended],sotheystillgetthepurpose.Ihavenothingbutgoodstufftosay. It’sbeenapleasureworkingwiththeschool district,”saidYouse.
Andasconstructionwraps,everyoneis dealingwithproblemsastheycome.For instance,awetpondwasinstalledfor stormwatermanagement,butnowresident geesearebecomingachallenge.
Someoftheschool’ssixassistantprincipalsarenowscatteredthroughoutthe building,insteadofinasingleadministrativehallway,sotheycanrespondfaster toissues.
“It’llhaveitsownproblems,butIfeel likethisspaceisgoingtohelpalleviatea lotofthingsthatwe’vebeendealingwith, justinmoraleofthestaffandstudents,” saidAssistantPrincipalNikFair,whose educationalcareerstartedasasubstitute teacherwhenSCHSopenednextdoorin 2004.“Kidsdon’tlikebeingsquishedinto ahallway,soIthinkit’sgoingtobegreat. Youcanactuallywalk.”
Previously,thehallwayswerenarrower andsoovercrowdedduringclasschange thatstudentsandteachersdidn’thave roomtowalkfreely—theyallshuffled, likeatrafficjam.The“SussexCentral Shuffle” hasbeenanunpleasantreality foryears.Linesforthecafeteriaandrestroomswereproblematic,too.
Delawarepublicschoolsarerequired toeducateeverychildwholivesinthe geographicarea,regardlessofbuilding size.So,whenSussexCounty’sconstant
housingandpopulationgrowthbrought inmorechildren,schoolsturnedtheirlibraries,teacherloungesandevenclosets intoinstructionalspaces.
Mostrecently,SCHShad16class-
roomsinoutdoortrailers,whichwasboth asecurityconcernandaweathernuisance.TeacherJordanMarvelhadpreviouslyspokenaboutsafetyfearsof workinginadetachedtrailerduringana-
tionwideeraofschoolshootings.This week,hewasthrilledtomoveintoa third-floorclassroomwithabeautiful
view.
“Thisisexciting!”heenthused. Previously,18teachersattheschool didn’thaveanypermanentclassroom. Theyonlyhadarollingcartandhadto shufflearoundeachperiod,withallthe students,tousewhateverclassroomwas currentlyinaplanningperiod.That meantlessquiettimeandspaceforplanning,tutoringorclubprojects.Now, everyonewillhaveaspace.
Inaway,secretaryLizSteelesaid, everythingisstillbusinessasusual.Althoughshe’ssurroundedbyunpackedofficesuppliesandconstructionworkers— therearestillphonestoanswer,schedules tobuildandkidstoeducate.Theonly differenceisanewbuilding!However, “Wehavemoresecurity,Ifeel.”
SCHSjoinsmostotherIRSDschools inhavingareconfiguredentrancewhere allguestsmustbebuzzedintothemain office,andthenbuzzedseparatelyinto themainhallway,forsecurity.
TobuildanewschoolinDelaware, districtsmustrequestStateapproval.The Statemustrecognizetheneedandalso budgetitsshareofthefunding,andthen thedistrictmustgetpublicapprovalto temporarilyraisetaxesforthelocal costshare.
IndianRiverSchoolDistrictvotersrejectedtwopublicreferendumsin2019 beforeoverwhelminglyapprovingan early2020referendumtoallowtheIRSD toissuebondsforthelocalshareofnew construction.Readytoopen,atlast,this istheproductofthecommunity’svision. Thefinalhallwaythatconnectsthe
twoschools(calledtheBorHWing) willbecompletedbyDecember.Aribbon-cuttingandopenhouseareexpected whentheprojectisaboutdone.
SussexCentralHighSchool’snewaddressis26044PatriotsWay,Georgetown.
ThenewaddressforSussexCentral MiddleSchool(formerlyMillsboroMiddleSchool)is26026PatriotsWay, Georgetown.Theirphonenumberswill remainthesame.
FRIDAY
The UnXplained (45) HIST 9 p.m.
William Shatner hosts this look at strange stories surrounding America’s Civil War. While the politics and battles often take center stage, people and places often played a fascinating role, including secret societies, lost treasure and hauntings.
The Great American Recipe (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.
Eight new home cooks from across the U.S. are ready to show off signature dishes that reflect their unique backgrounds and culinary stories in this Season 4 premiere. Alejandra Ramos hosts, while Tiffany Derry, Timothy Hollingsworth and Francis Lam judge.
SATURDAY
WNBA Basketball (6) WBOC 4 p.m.
After an intense game in the Commissioners Cup, Western Conference rivals the Golden State Valkyries and Las Vegas Aces meet for the first time this regular season. Broadcasting live from Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, which team will come out on top?
Saturday Night’s Main Event (11) WBAL 8 p.m.
A huge weekend for the WWE continues with the return of the wrestling promotion’s premier prime-time special. Live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the top stars of WWE make a pivotal stop on the road to the Biggest Party of the Summer, SummerSlam.
SUNDAY
2025 Wimbledon Championships (28) ESPN 11 a.m.
Airing just after the Ladies’ event, this Grand Slam tennis tournament concludes today at the All England Lawn and Croquet Club in London, England, with the Gentlemen’s final matches, wrapping up 14 intense days of world-class competition.
Golf (11) WBAL 2:30 p.m.
Rife with current and former professional athletes and entertainers, this final round pits the best of the best — not necessarily in golf — against one another in hopes of capturing part of the $600,000 purse. Retired tennis player Mardy Fish won in 2024.
('25) Keenan Tracey, Sophia Carriere. < Little Girl in the Woods ('25)Alana Hawley Purvis.(P) (:05) < The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story (23) A&E Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage (N) Storage "Weathering Sights" Storage Wars (N) Storage Wars (:05) Storage Wars (24) TRUTV (4:30) < Ant-Man & Wasp <++ Justice League ('17) Henry Cavill,Gal Gadot,Ben Affleck. <++ Blue Beetle ('23)Bruna Marquezine, Becky G,Xolo Maridueña.(P) (28) ESPN UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira - Prelims (N) (Live) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira (N)(Live) (29) ESPN2 (5:00) Basketb Basketball Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers(N) Basketball Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Summer League Basketball (33) GOLF (5:00) PGA Tour Golf Golf Central (N) PGA Tour Golf
MONDAY
2025 Home Run Derby (28) ESPN 8 p.m.
The long-ball makes legends and during the MLB All-Star Week, baseball’s biggest stars slug it out in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park. Teoscar Hernandez won the 2024 edition of the event, beating Bobby Witt Jr. in the final round.
Super Mega Cakes (43) FOOD 9 p.m.
From superheroes to tech-savvy delectable delights, Duff Goldman and his team compete against six other teams featuring the U.S.’s top cake creators during a four-day marathon of massive themed cakes. This time, they make a cake based on classic cartoons.
POV (12) WCPB 10 p.m.
This documentary looks at Ethiopia’s largest industrial park, a Chinese-run enterprise hoping to expand and create 30,000 new jobs all while the country around it struggles to come to grips with the promises of progress that comes with a changing nation.
TUESDAY
2025 MLB All-Star Game (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
Professional baseball’s best and brightest come to Atlanta’s Truist Park to take part in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The American League AllStars take on the National League All-Stars in one of sport’s greatest nights. Last year, the AL beat the NL 5-3.
Supermarket Stakeout (43) FOOD 9 p.m.
Host Alex Guarnaschelli asks four chefs to source select ingredients for tart and tangy dishes. In round two, she has them spice things up a bit by having them create hot and broth bowls. To win the day, one needs to end with a light and flaky finish.
Frontline (12) WCPB 10 p.m.
As President Trump continues to battle the courts over his presidential powers, allies, opponents and experts weigh in on the struggle, discussing how Trump tests the extent of his power, the legal pushback and its inevitable impact on the rule of law.
WEDNESDAY
The 2025 ESPYS (7) WMDT 8 p.m.
If you didn’t win the NBA MVP Award or the Indy 500, you’re running out of time to make your mark before this year’s ESPY Awards. Celebrating the best in sports, this awards show brings together the sporting world’s most talented athletes.
Guy’s Grocery Games (43) FOOD 9 p.m.
This week, Guy divides six chefs into teams, asking them to work alone in a relay of 10-minute shifts to create a winning plate. Afterwards, the chefs are given a grocery list of breakfast ingredients that must be used to make a delicious dessert.
Human Footprint (12) WCPB 9 p.m.
A sticky substance by any other name would taste as sweet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to get a handle on the current status of bees, from honey bees to various wild native species.
THURSDAY
Grimsburg (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8:30 p.m.
Det. Martin Flute has spent countless hours navigating the secrets of schemes of Grimsburg’s eccentric residents. During this Season 2 finale, he hopes that all his hard work will finally win over his ex-wife and son, once and for all.
Press Your Luck (7) WMDT 9 p.m.
Elizabeth Banks hosts this new episode where three contestants battle against each other answering questions and earning a chance at cash and prizes. But along the way, they must work to avoid the WHAMMY, which can take all of their winnings.
Family Recipe Showdown (43) FOOD 10 p.m.
This series premiere finds Octavia Spencer and judge Edgar “Dook” Chase having three teams of home cooks create their best Southern biscuits. The top two teams
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ByMikeStern StaffReporter
ThedreamofsomedayplayingMajor LeagueBaseballremainsverymuchalive forIndianRiverHighSchoolClassof 2021pitcherTylerBowen.
Hisspirithasbeenbuoyedbyothers’beliefinhisabilityandbyhisstubbornresolve tocontinueimproving.
Hehasprovenhimselftobeareliable reliefpitcherfortheLanderUniversity BearcatsattheNCAADivisionIIlevel.
Bowenrecentlyannouncedthatheis committingtoDivisionIpowerUniversity ofOregon.HeisalsoplayingintheMajor LeagueBaseballdraft league,whichgives himanadditionaloptionifheisselected duringthe20-roundamateurbaseballdraft onJuly13-14.
“I’mlivingmydream,”hesaidrecently. “Itisawesome.It’severylittlekid’sdream toplayatabig-timeschoollikethat,orto playintheMajorLeagues,andnowI’m justlivinginit.”
Bowensaidheneedstodevelopathird pitchforhisrepertoire.
“I’mtryingtodeveloponerightnow,” hesaid.“IknowthatifIworkhard,everythingelsewillfallintoplace.Allofthe workyouputoffthefieldwillshowonthe field.”
Bowenhascomealongwayonhis journey.
AfterhelpingtheIndiansreachthe DIAAplayoffsin2021,hecommittedto LanderUniversity.In2022,heappearedin 16Bearcats’games,losinghisonlyverdict andthrowing14.1innings,resultinginan earnedrunaverageover10.
Hisimprovementin2023wasreflected bya3.93ERAin18.1innings,a1-1wonlostmarkandtwosavesin15appearances. Hefanned20hitterswhileissuing18 walks.
ButinNovemberof2023,hehadaninternalbraceplacedonhisrightelbow.
“Thatwasachallenge,”hesaid.“Some peopledon’tcomebackfromthatthesame way.SoIwasjustgoingtodoeverythingin mypowertogetbackontothefieldbetter thanIwasbefore.”
Aftermissingthe2024season,the6foot-1,195-poundrighthandedrelieverreboundedimpressively.
In2025,Bowenhelpedleadthe BearcatstotheNCAADivisionIIregional semifinals.In22appearances,hecompiled theteam’sfifth-bestearnedrunaverage,at 3.90.Bowencompileda3-2won-lostmark withfoursaves,strikingout51andwalking 20.
“ThemostimportantlessonI’velearned isthatyoushouldpitchtoyourstrengths,” hesaid.“Ihaveputincountlesshoursof training.So,it’sjustgoingoutthere,having funandlettingeverythingelsefallinto place.AndI’mcarefulnottostresstoo much.”
Thankingthosewho helpedhiscareer
BowencreditedheadcoachDave WhighamandtheDelmarvaAces “forhelpingmegetintocollege,”he said.“Withoutthat,Iwouldnotbe inthepositionthatI’min.Andthe Acesalsogavemeaplacetotrain wheneverIcamehome.JasonBurke —theheadcoachatLanderUniversity—hashelpedmeconsiderably. He’ssetthecultureofhardwork there.
“Myfamily,includingmymom, DawnBowen,dad,JeffBowen,and sister,SophiaBowen,havereallysupportedmeaswell,”headded.“I couldnothavedoneitwithoutthem. Theyhavebeenthere,takingmeto playbaseballsinceIwas6yearsold. They’vegivenmeeveryopportunity tosucceed.”
ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
MotherNaturetookcenterstage thisweekwhenthebaseballand softballplayersforDistrict3were supposedtobeshiningbrightest, vyingforadistrictchampionshipand aberthinthestatetournament.
IntheSeniorLeagueBaseballdivision,they’vemanagedtododge someofMotherNature’simpediments,withDistrict3champion Mid-Sussex—acombinationof GeorgetownandMillsboroorganizations—cruisingtoa14-4winover Naamansintheiropener.Naamans earnedthemeetingwithMid-Sussex afteranopening6-2winoverCamden-Wyoming.BothNaamansand Camden-Wyomingwerescheduled toplayagainonWednesday,July9, (afterCoastalPointpresstimethis week)inaneliminationgame,with thewinnertotakeonMid-Sussexin thewinner’sbracketfinal.
Withtheirbyeinthebracket,and thewinoverNaamans,Mid-Sussex needstoonlywinonemoregameto earnthestatechampionship.That wouldthenearnthemaberthinthe SeniorLeagueEastRegiontournamentinBangor,Maine,whichis scheduledforJuly16-21.Thestate’s representativewilljointeamsfrom Connecticut,Maine,Maryland,Massachusetts,Maryland,NewJersey, NewYork,PennsylvaniaandRhode Islandintryingtoadvancetothe WorldSeriesinEasley,S.C.,atthe J.B.RedOwensSportsComplex. TheSeniorLeagueBaseballWorld SeriesisslatedforJuly26toAug.2.
LaurelistheJuniorLeagueBaseballchampionforDistrict3andthis weekwasawaitingthestartoftheir statetournamentactionattheCamden-WyomingLittleLeaguecomplex.Theywereoriginallyscheduled togetthingsunderwayonMonday, July7,buthadtheirgamespostponedonMondayandTuesday nightsthisweekduetoweather.District2’sNaamansandDistrict1’s MOTwillalsobevyingforthestate titleinthatdivision.
LaurelwasslatedtotakeonNaamansintheopeninggameofthe bracket,withMOTawaitingthe winner.ThestatechampionwilladvancetotheLittleLeagueJunior LeagueEastRegiontournamentin DuBois,Pa.,withplayscheduledfor July19-24.Atotalof12teamswill beinthebracket,withConnecticut, thePennsylvaniaDistrict10host, Maine,Maryland,Massachusetts, NewHampshire,NewJersey,New York,Pennsylvania,RhodeIsland andWashington,D. C.,joiningthe
Delawarestatechampion.
TheMajorLeagueBaseballdivisionwasexpectedtofinallyget thingsgoingintheDistrict3baseballtournamentonWednesday,July 9,afterseveraldaysofweather-relatedissues.Gamesweresettobegin atGeorgetownandMillsboroLittle LeaguecomplexesonWednesday, withMiltonbattlingGeorgetownMillsboroandLaurelsquaringoff withLowerSussexinGeorgetown. Woodbridge/Nanticokewillbethe lonegameinMillsboro.
Winner’sbracketgameswillcontinueinGeorgetown,whileloser’s bracketcontestswillbehostedat Millsboro.AdistrictchampionisexpectedtobecrownedbyTuesday, July15,astheywillbestartingthe statetournamentonTuesday,July22.
Asofpresstimemid-week,four teamswerestillaliveinthe10UMinorsdivisionoftheDistrict3tournament.MillsboroandMiltonwere theloneunbeatenteamsinthewinner’sbracket,whileLewesand Georgetownwerebothfightingto keeptheirseasonsaliveintheloser’s bracket.GeorgetowndefeatedLower Sussex,9-3,onSunday,July6,to eliminatethelocalcontingent.
Byvirtueofbeingtheonlyteam inthefield,LowerSussexwas crownedtheDistrict3championin the50/70division.Theywillbeplayingabest-of-threeseriesagainstthe District2champion,butnodates wereavailableasofpresstimemidweeks.Theywereexpectedtostart playonMonday,July7,butweather preventedthathappening.
WesternSussex—acombination ofLaurel,NanticokeandWood-
bridge—wontheJuniorSoftball Divisionbest-of-threeseriesagainst Sussex(LowerSussex,Georgetown, LewesandMillsboro)afterdropping thefirstgameinthematchup,9-7. TheWesternsquadposteda5-3win toforcethedecidingthirdgamein theseriesandcameawaywitha1716decisionforthechampionshipon Wednesday,July2.
ThewinnerswillnowtakeonDistrict1’sMilfordinthestatetournament’sbest-of-threeaction,asthere wasnoteamfromDistrict2inthe fieldthisyear.Milforddefeated Camden-WyomingtowintheDistrict1title.
TheGeorgetownLittleLeague complexwassettohosttheDistrict 3/District1battle,withplayscheduledtobeginonWednesday,July9, afterCoastalPointpresstime.A championshouldbeknownby Thursday,July10,weatherpermitting.Thewinnerwilladvancetothe JuniorLeagueSoftballEastRegion tournamenthostedinWilkes-Barre, Pa.,onJuly17-21.
The10-teamtournamentwillfeaturethestatechampionsfromConnecticut,Maine,Maryland, Massachusetts,NewJersey,New York,PennsylvaniaandWashington, D. C.,aswellasthehostteamand Delaware.Theregionalchampion willadvancetotheJuniorLeague SoftballWorldSeriesatEverestPark inKirkland,Wash.,andwillplay fromJuly27toAug.2.
IntheMajorLeagueSoftballdivision,Midwest(MillsboroandWoodbridge)droppeditsstatetournament opener,6-5,toNewarkAmericanon Monday,July7.Midwestisnow lookingtostayaliveintheloser’s bracketastheyawaittheloserof NewarkAmericanandCamden-
Wyoming,whichwasscheduletobe playedonWednesday,July9.They arehopingtohaveastatechampion crownedbySaturday,July12,ifthe weathercooperates.
TheMajorLeagueSoftballdivisionstatechampwilladvancetothe Mid-AtlanticRegionaltournament inBristol,Conn.,onJuly20-25.Six teamsfromMaryland,NewJersey, NewYork,Pennsylvania,Washington, D. C.,andDelawarewillalllookto wintheirwaytotheWorldSeriesin Greenville,N.C.,atStallingsStadiuminElmStreetPark.ThattournamentisscheduledforAug.3-10.
Inthe10UMinorLeagueSoftball division,theDistrict3tournament wasstilllookingtofindachampion mid-week,withLowerSussexand Miltonbeingthetwoteamswithout alossinthewinner’sbracket.Bothof thoseteamswerescheduledtoplay onThursday,July10,attheMilton LittleLeaguecomplexat6p.m. Laurel,Nanticoke,Millsboroand Georgetownweretheotherfour teamsstillaliveintheloser’sbracket, withtheirgamesscheduledfor Wednesday,July9,attheWoodbridgeLittleLeaguecomplex.The twolosersfromthosegameswillbe eliminated,withthewinnerstoface eachotheronThursday,July10,at8 p.m.inMilton.Districtofficialsare hopingtohaveachampionbySunday,July13,atthelatest,asthewinnerwillbemovingontothestate tournament,whichisscheduledto beginonMonday,July14,atthe Smyrna-ClaytonLittleLasssite. Camden-WyomingistheDistrict 1champion,andCanalistheDistrict 2champion,withbothteamswaiting mid-weektofindoutwhowillbe joiningtheminthestatetournament.
TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague wrappedupitsWeek9gameslast weekinvolvingathletes60orolder. GameswereplayedonTuesday,July 1,throughThursday,July3,atthe ChurchofGodfieldsneartheintersectionofRoutes113and26in Dagsboro.
HerearetheresultsforTuesday, July1:
•CoastalChiropractic10,Touch ofItaly5
FrankKiernanledTouchofItaly, going3-for-3ontheplateandturningseveraldoubleplays.HerbSutcliffeassistedKiernanwithastrong offenseinavalianteffortagainst CoastalChiropractic.
•EdwardJonesInvestments27, TheOriginalGreeneTurtle6
EdwardJonespickedup19hits andscored17runsinthetopofthe seventhtobeatTheOriginalGreene Turtle.BillBarry,JoeKankosky,Jeff Lauriha,DaveBoyajian,JohnEngelmeyerandRonPenaallsecured explosivehitsforthewinningteam, butthehighlightwasKevinRobbins’ grand-slamhomerun.GreeneTurtle heldtheirown,withniceinfield playsbyGregWardandRonJames, andkeyhitsfromBillKyle,Joe LucasandRodMurphy.
•LogoMotive17,AmericanLe-
gionPost288
LogoMotivehaditsbestgameof theseason,recording25hits,which includedathree-runhomerbyBill GrimesandatriplebyJimGroff, whoscoredthreerunsandanRBI. Groffbatted4-for-4andsodidhis teammate,KenPlacek,whopicked upadoubleandfourRBIs.Russ Bufflapwent3-for-4andsecureda doubleandthreeRBIs.
•AtlanticOrthopaedics15, AmericanLegionPost243
JimCheseroniandScottTorbeck ofthewinningteambothwent3for-3onthehomeplate,withtheir teammatesAndyDiGiammoand MarkPotteralsorecordingthreehits each.ForPost24,SteveCareyand JohnPalmisanobatted2-for-3.
•B&ETire&Alignment14, BeachDetailing13
B&Escoredfourrunsinthebottomoftheseventhinning,coming frombehindandearningthewinina hard-foughtgame.PitcherChuck Kinghadfivestrikeouts.Keith Purdy,DaveGosleeandKamm Lodgeeachpickedupthreebighits, whileBobSchnurDaveGarriott, RichBurkeandBrianReichley recordedtwohitseach.
•TownofSelbyville14,DiamondbladeTileworks3
HerearetheresultsforWednesday,July2:
•B&ETire&Alignment5, TouchofItaly4
FrankKiernanledTouchofItaly offensivelyandralliedforalate comebackintheseventhinning. B&Ewasabletoholdthemoff,with DaveGarriottandDaveJanuchowskibothgettingtwohits,includingadoubleeach.ChuckKing andTommyFaulkneralsohadtwo hitseachforthewinningteam.
•WSFSBank11,Diamondblade Tileworks10
Inaclosegame,JoeLucasled WSFSoffensivelybyputtingup threeboominghits,includingtwo homeruns.JackKowalski,KrisKeller andFrankEmigalsogotthreehits apieceforthewinningteam.WSFS pickeduptheirleadearlyandwas abletostopalatecomebackforthe Diamondbladeinthebottomofthe seventhinning.
HerearetheresultsforThursday, July3:
•LogoMotive6,MillsboroLanes 2
LogoMotivewinsforasixthtime initslastsevengames,thistime bestingMillsboroLanesinaclose gamewithnowalksissuedbyeither pitcher.JimGroffbatted3-for-3,ex-
tendinghisconsecutivehitsstreakto seven.PatSullivanalsowent3-for-3, whileBillGrimesandKenPlacek droveintwoessentialrunsforthe winningteam.
•AmericanLegionPost284, AmericanLegionPost240 Post28pickedupashutoutvictorywithastellardefensethatincludedturningsixdoubleplays,and notablepitchingfromJosePacheco. RandyCrippsrecordedthreehits andanRBI,DaveSchaubgotarippinghit,sac-flyandRBI,andBrad GeisthadtwohitsandanRBI.For Post24,DrewSheftzearnedtwo hits,whileJimmyWhiteaddedahit andawalk.
•WSFSBank8,EdwardJones Investments7
JoeLucasclutchedthevictoryfor WSFSinthebottomoftheseventh withatwo-runhomer.Histeammate,JackKowalski,insuredthewin withfourhugehits.ChrisBurgess, BillMcNamee,FrankEmig,Bob DeCataldoandCraig“Con”Conover alsorecordedtwohitseachforthe winningteam.
•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle13, BeamConstruction8
RodMurphyledTheOriginal GreeneTurtlewithhits,going4-for4.GregWardchimedinwiththree basehits.ForBeamConstruction, KeithWagnerhadthreehits.
•CommunityBankDelaware11, TownofSelbyville7
•AtlanticOrthopaedics13,Beach Detailing11
Theleaguewillcontinuetoaccept newplayerregistrationsthroughout theseason.Formoreinformation, visittheOTSwebsiteat https://www.teampages.com/leagues/ 118816.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Frustrationwasshowingonherface.
Theopponent’sdefensewasdenying seniorMyaWhittingtontheopenlooks thathadfueledherascensionpastthe 1,000-career-pointplateauatIndianRiver HighSchool.
Andwhenshecouldlaunchashottowardthebasket,itwasfromanunorthodox angle.
That’swhenthe5-foot-4dynamoofa guarddecidedtocreatesomespaceforherself.Breakingintoafreneticdribble,she chargedatherdefendertobackherup. Thenshesteppedbackandmajestically launchedalong-distancejumperthat swishedthroughthemesh.
Therighthandedsharpshooterrepeated themaneuverseveraltimeslaterinthe game,toleadtheresurgentIRgirls’basketballteamtoanothervictory.
Throughouthercareer,Whittington foundawaytocreatescoringopportunities andcapitalizeonthem.TheAlverniaUniversitycommitbecamethesixthIRHSstudent-athletetoreachandsurpassthe 1,000-career-pointplateauasamemberof theIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’basketballteamduringIR’s47-29non-conferencevictoryatArcadiaHighinVirginiaon Jan.21.
“Itrustedmyskills,becauseIhavepreparedforthismomentforawhile,”said Whittington.“IknewIwasreadyforthe moment.WhenIsawtheballgointothe basket,Iwassorelieved,becauseitfinally feltlikeallofmyhardworkpaidoff.”
OntheeveningofFeb.4,duringahalftimeplaquepresentationmadebyformer IRHSgirls’basketballheadcoachRon Dukes,Whittingtonwasthrilledtomake theacquaintancesoffourofthefiveprevious1,000-career-pointclubmembers.
ThegroupfeaturesSabrinaLeonard (1976-1979),DestinyBlake(2008-2012), andLeonard’sdaughtersKeioshaShelton (2009-2013)andKeeonyaShelton(20092013).(IndianRiveralumand1,000-career-pointscorerTiffanyJohnson (1994-1998)wasunabletoattendtheceremony.)
Whittington’steammateswerealso thrilledbyhermilestone.
“Itisveryinspiringtohaveateammate whohashitsuchamilestone,”saidsenior guardSophieScurci.“Itmeansalottome, becauseMyaandIplayedbasketballtogetherinmiddleschool.Shehasworkedso hardtoachievethisgoal.Herworkethicis verymotivatingfortheteam.Iamsoproud ofher,andI’mveryhappythatIgottoassistonher1,000thcareerpoint.Sheisa greatteammate,andmybestfriend.”
Inadditiontoherindividualhonors, Whittingtonhelpedlift theIndiansinto thesecondroundoftheDIAAplayoffs.
Whittingtonenduredapairof4-16seasonsasafreshmanandsophomore.Butthe lackofIndiansvictoriesdidnothingto deterherfromproductivityandstardom.
Theprogramimprovedsignificantlyin 2023-2024astheIndiansplayedhardand weredeterminedtomaketheplayoffs,but theyjustbarelymissedthepostseason,with anoverallrecordof10-10.Severalofthe setbackscould’vebeenreversedbyonemore basketoronelessmiscue.Whittingtoncontinuedtoshineonthecourt,earningFirst TeamAllHenlopenConferencehonors.
TheIndiansturnedthecornerthispast season,winningninegamesinarow—the program’slongestwinningstreaksincethe 2009-2010teamwon10straight.
TheyalsoearnedaNo.10seedinthe DIAAstateplayoffstournamentandcame frombehindtodefeatNo.23seedDelcastle inthefirstround,thankstoWhittington’s 25-pointperformance.Their17-5record representedthemostvictoriessincethe 2011-2012squadwent16-6.
Inaddition,itwasthefirsttimeanIR girls’basketballteamhadfinishedabovethe .500levelsincethe2012-2013squadwent 12-8.
“We’vehadalotofupsanddownsin myfouryearsonvarsity,”saidWhittington, aresidentofSelbyville.“Thisyearreminded mewhyInevergaveupandkeptworking, becausenowwearebecomingsuccessful. Throughouttheyears,I’veworkedhardand gainedalotofknowledgefrommycoaches andtheplayersaroundme.SinceI’moneof themostexperiencedmembersofourteam,
Itrytosharemyknowledgewiththe youngerplayerssotheywillhaveallthe toolstosucceedandhelpourteamwin.”
AsanIndianRiverHighSchoolsenior, Whittingtonwasproudtoattendschool withheryoungerbrotherBlake,whoison theIndians’varsitywrestlingsquadand pinnedhisopponentduringIR’sdualwin overLakeForestonFeb.14.
“BlakeandIareveryclose,andwesupporteachotherineverything,”shesaid. “He’sbeenworkingsohardsincehis eighth-gradewrestlingseasonlastyear.He’s putincountlesshoursoutsideofpractice. Hehasgoalshewantstoachieve,andIcan’t waittoseehimachievethem.I’msoproud ofhim.”
Shealsosalutesherparents,Andreaand DaveWhittington,asthemostsupportive peopleinherlife.
“MyfirsttwoyearsatIRweretoughbecausewewent4-16eachseason,”shesaid. “Itwashardtokeepapositiveattitudedue totheconstantlosses.Butmyparentswere inmycornereverystepoftheway,cheering meonandliftingmeup.Theynevermissa gameandarealwaystheloudestfansinthe audience.”
ShesaidshealsoappreciatescoachPaul Wesingot,whohasbeenhermentorsince shewasinthefifthgrade.
“He,ScottFosterandSteveRehaveset meupforsuccess,”saidWhittington.“All threeofthemhavepushedmetobethe bestplayerIpossiblycouldbe.Ialsotrained withAmberElliotandAndreCollins,who helpedmeimprovemygamesomuch.”
WhittingtonplanstomajorincommunicationsatAlverniaUniversity.
Withafieldof136golfersandthesupportof49sponsors,DelmarvaChristian SchoolheldtheirannualGolfClassicon Friday,June20,atHeritageShoresin Bridgeville.
Fundsraisedthroughthisyear’sevent directlybenefitneed-basedtuitionassistanceforstudentsattheschoolsandalso supporttheschool’sStrongerTogether CapitalCampaign—aninitiativedesigned tounifytheschool’sacademicprogramson onecampusinGeorgetownbythefallof 2027.
“Wearesogratefulfortheincredible communityofsupporterswhocontinueto standwithusinprovidingexcellentChristianeducationtofamiliesacrosstheDelmarvaPeninsula,”saidDCSDirectorof AdvancementJustinSavini.“Everygolfer, everysponsorandeveryprayermovesus closertoourgoal—changinglivesthrough
Christ-centeredlearning.Wearetruly strongertogether.”
FirstplacewenttoRyanReed,Blake Woodruff,BrooksHearneandScott Shockley,withascoreof-21.Secondplace wasclaimedbyDavidWilson,MarkJohnson,TerryJohnsonandRonWebsterat15.FinishingthirdwereMarkPerry, MatthewPerry,JoelPerryandThomas Perrywith-15.ScottShockleyandJenn HubbardtookhometheLongestDrive honorsformenandwomen,respectively. TravisCarawaywonClosesttothePinon Hole8,andBrendanWarktookthehonor onHole16.DykeBelcherwasthePutting Competitionchampion.
FormoreinformationonDelmarva ChristianSchoolsandtheStrongerTogetherCapitalCampaign,visitdelmarvachristian.orgorcall(302)856-4040.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.On thestand.Ontheirtoes.
ThatisthejobeachdayforaSea ColonyBeachPatrollifeguardfrom10 a.m.to5:30p.m.betweenMay17 throughOctober13,anduntil6p.m. betweenJune14throughSeptember1.
Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthe magicalsaltair,theGuardiansbythe Seaarereadytospringintoaction.
Evenwhilebeingcordialtothose whoapproachthelifeguardstand,they arealwaysonalert.Theireyesremain ontheswimmersevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenance duringthelongbeachday.
Someone’slifemaybeindanger.
Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.
TheCoastalPo intisspotlightingone oftheseGuardiansbytheSeawitha beachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweek duringthesummerseason.
SeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguard JasonKatzrecallsthechallengeof hisrookietraining.Theoldestfirstyearguardonthepatrolthatsummer,hecalledtheexperience“a toughpilltoswallow.”
“Ihonestlydidn’tthinkIwould makeitthroughallofthattraining,” saidthe30-year-oldlifeguard.“That wasthehardesttrainingandconditioningI’veeverdoneinmylife.Our rookieclassmadeupamajorityof thepatrol,andIbelievethat’swhat madeusallgrowclosertogether.We allwentthroughtoughtimesand cameoutontop.”
Thechallengesofbecominga beachlifeguardcameasasurpriseto thethen-rookie.
“Ihonestlydidn’tknowwhatIwas gettingintountilrookietraining started,”hesaid.“Istartedtorealize howimportantitistostayfitfor duty.Thestakesarealwayshigh,and youneverknowwhat’sgoingtohappenwhenyouclockinforwork. Thingscangofromzeroto100ina blinkofaneye,andthat’swhat makesitfun.”
TheSeaColonyBeachPatrol, whichoverseeshalfamileofprivate beach,isaUnitedStatesLifeguard AssociationAdvancedCertified Agencyconsistingof21guardswho
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•JuliaSutton
SCBPlifeguardJasonKatzmadeitthroughrookietraining,whichhetermed‘a toughpilltoswallow.’
areeachcertifiedinAmericanRed CrossLifeguarding,CPRforthe ProfessionalRescuerandEmergency MedicalResponse.
Eachofthesixlifeguardstands arelocatedinfrontoftheSea Colonyhigh-risecondominiums nearBethanyBeach.SCBPlifeguardsrespondtolandandwater emergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducationabouthazards inthesun,weatherandocean.SCBP beachlifeguardstraindailytoprepareforanysituationonlandorin water,andtheyconstantlystriveto exceedtheirhighstandardsofopen watersafety.
AnEMTwhotakesthe standonhisdaysoff
BornandraisedinWhitePlains, NewYork,KatzhasbeenanEMT
butitgavememoremotivationto improveforthisupcomingseason.” Beingalifeguardwasmorethan heeverthoughtitwouldbe
Nothingiseasyaboutbeingalifeguard,Katzinsisted.
“Ifanything,Ibelievetheequipmentcheckinthemorningbefore settingupyourstandistheeasy part,”hesaid.“Takingyourtimeto gothroughyourmedicalkitand makingsureyouhaveallofyour othergearistheleaststressfulpartof theday.
“Themostdifficultpartaboutthis jobishavingtheenergyandalertness tobepreparedtotakeactionwhen necessary,”headded.“Ourpatrol worksouttogetherasagroupinthe morningbeforewestartourday,and thentwotothreemoretimesonour ownorwithotherguardswhoareon thesamebreakasyourself.It’stough toremainvigilantwhilealsomaking sureyou’refitforduty.”
Beingabeachlifeguardissomuch more,Katzsaid,thanheever thoughtitwouldbe.
TheSCBPisoneofthesmaller teamslocally,“anditbringsafamilyorientedvibetothetable.Itnever reallyfeelslikework,becauseI’ve beenabletomakesomeofthememorablefriendshipswithpeoplein suchashortamountoftime.”
Katzcreditedtwoofhissupervisorswithhavingthebiggestimpact onhiscareeronthestand.
fornearlyfiveyears.
“IstartedworkinginYonkers— oneofthebusiestcitiesinWestchesterCounty,NewYorkstate,”said Katz.“Mywife,ourthreekidsandI movedtoFrankfordtwoyearsago.I workfulltimeasafirefighterand emergencymedicaltechnician [EMT]atBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompany,andIamalifeguard onmydaysoff.
“Ihadnobackgroundinswimmingoraquaticsbutwouldlabelmyselfadecentswimmerwhocouldget by,”headded.“Butneverinamillion yearsdidIseemyselfcapableof doingthistypeofjob.Itrainedreally hardforswimmingduringthefall, winterandspringleadinguptomy firstseasononthestand.Myfirst seasonwasreallydifficult,tryingto keepupwitheveryoneduringswim workouts.Iwasusuallyalwayslast,
“Capt.DaveGriffith—whowe call‘G-Man’—andLt.CindyFajardogavemeanopportunitytotry out.Justbythelookofthem,Iknew thiswastheplaceIwantedtobe,” saidKatz.“Aftermyfirstsummer,I wasalwaysinaweofhow‘G-Man’ andCindywouldbesofastinthe waterduringswimming,paddlingor onthesurf-skis.Whatevertheydid, theyalwaysmadeitlooksoeffortless.Andthat’showIalwaysstriveto bewhenItrain.”
Katz’smaingoalistobecome moreproficientasafirefighter.
“It’ssomethingthatisentirely newtome,andIhavealottolearn aboutit,”saidKatz.“Ialsowantto becomebetterat[water]crafts.Until Istartedbeingalifeguard,Ihad nevertouchedapaddleboardbefore inmylife.Igotdecentwithitduring myfirstyear,butIwouldliketoimprovealotmore.”
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Roy Henry Toomey Jr., Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Roy Henry Toomey Jr. who departed this life on April 25, 2025, late of Dagsboro, DE were duly granted unto Carol L. Hudson on June 24, 2025 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 25, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Administrator:
Carol L. Hudson 30416 Honeybee Lake., Frankford, DE 19945
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of
Wills
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20250704 3T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of July, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:234-20.00-88.00
Property Address: 25900 COUNTRY MEADOWS DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/18/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/22/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of SEEDS OF HOPE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY TRUST A/K/A SEEDS OF HOPE MINISTRY TRUST; SABRINA M. WATSON A/K/A SABRINALYNN MCCAULEY A/K/A SABRINA MCCAULEY A/K/A SABRINA LYNN MCCAULEY WATSON, HEIR AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF GEORGE LEON MCCAULEY; SARAH MCCAULEY, HEIR; DOUGLAS MCCAULEY, HEIR & ERIN MCCAULEY, HEIR (15) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
Daystar Café LLC, T/A Daybreak Cafe has on June 25, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a restaurant and patio license for premises located at 37427 Gateway Lane, Unit 1, Selbyville, Delaware 19975. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before July 25, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 10th floor, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.
CP 20250627 3T
By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of July, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:134-15.00-88.00
Property Address: SHERWOOD ACRES LOT 5 BLK F T#11311, 34658 LITTLE JOHN LANE, Frankford, DE 19945
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash or Cashier's Check is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/22/25subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to Title 9 Del. C. § 8728; subject to the approval of the Department of Finance or the Chief County Financial Officer, pursuant to Title 9 Delaware Code § 8726; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of REGINA F. MCCULLEY & MALCOLM S. IMPINK (1) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of July, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:533-19.00-893.00-101A
Property Address: 31568 WINTERBERRY PARKWAY, UNIT 101, Selbyville, DE 19975
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/18/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/22/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of CHRISTOPHER STOKES (5) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff CP 20250704 2T
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of July, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:134-18.00-83.00
Property Address: 34492 JULIE COURT, Frankford, DE 19945
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/18/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/22/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of JAMES HOLLAND (11) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of July, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:533-12.00-250.00
Property Address: 35930 JOHNSON LANE F/K/A 150 JOHNSON LANE, Selbyville, DE 19975
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/18/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/22/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of JENICE CHESTER (9) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 15th day of July, 2025
At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:234-23.00-116.08
Property Address: 26454 BAY FARM ROAD, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 8/18/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 8/22/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of MARY I. ARGO, HEIR AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF SIDNEY H. ARGO, JR. & SIDNEY H. ARGO, III (HEIR) (13) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
or send your resume to gherker@comcast.net
Our growing congregation in Rehoboth Beach DE is seeking a creative, values-driven individual to direct our weekly Sunday morning Religious School, from Sept – May, 9am –12pm, Kindergarten to 6th grade, and our once-a-month Pre-K Menschkins class, in a dynamic program featuring music, art, and Jewish learning.
The Town of Bethany Beach currently has openings f or permanent full-time public works positions. This position is 40 hours per week. Applicants must possess a valid Driver’s License. CDL preferred but not required. Competitive employment benefit package includes: $18.75/hour, health, eye, dental and life insurance; paid vacations, holidays, sick time, personal days, defined retirement benefit and 457 plans are offered. As a member of Bethany Beach’s Public Works Department, employees join a team-oriented environment that helps maintain the beauty of the Town. Duties include sanitation, general labor, lawn maintenance, and other duties as assigned. has full-time, year-round employment opportunites for IRRIGATION TECHS as well as Crew Leaders and Laborers for their landscaping division. We offer competitive pay and great bene ts! Call now to schedule an interview
Key Responsibilities: Develop engaging curriculum, Recruit/mentor volunteer teachers & aides, Manage school calendar & budget, Plan holiday events with Rabbi/ committees, and foster strong family engagement.
Quali cations: Experience in Jewish education, Basic Hebrew, Great communication /organizational skills, and a love for children and community.
For further detailed information, contact Marilyn Waltzer: Treasurer@seasidejewishcommunity.com
for further information. Make a difference this summer — join us in keeping Bethany Beach moving!
Classroom/AV Support Staff (Two Positions)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware
Department: Professional and Continuing Studies
Position in Lewes: Monday-Friday
Position in Ocean View: Monday and Wednesday
Location: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Kent and Sussex Counties
https://www.olli.udel.edu/
Application Deadline: Until Filled (applications reviewed upon receipt)
For job context, responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, application, and hours go to: https://www.udel.edu/content/dam/udelImages/h uman-resources/Careers/staff-empl-opps/AVSupport-Staff-6.22.25.pdf
1967 MUSTANG COUPE
Restored. $29,500
302-947-1022
ANTIQUE TRUNK
Beautiful $60 757-810-8782
FULL SIZED CAROUSEL
GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos.
410-491-0409
ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-
NET 3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80. 302-579-0026
NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00 302-537-6353
BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Condition. Call for details. Best offer 610-506-9179
DISHES IMPORTED FROM Germany. Setting for 12, never used $80 302-579-0026
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
LG Washing Machine model WT7400CW, 2 yrs old, works great, white, near Millville, $350 (paid $750). Call/text for pics 302.278.3993
SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need.
302-855-1156
WHIRLPOOL DUET DRYER
Gray, with transition vent included. $80 302-249-3845
OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR 2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $75 301-875-7061
DASH CHEF SERIES digital Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $150 301-875-7061
ANTIQUE CAR!
1967 MUSTANG COUPE Restored. $29,500 302-947-1022
2022 WINNEBAGO
Micro - Mini Travel Trailer”1700 BH” only used 3 times. Like New! Sleeps 5 $19,500 OBO 302-537-0769
CHRYSLER SEBRING
Convertible MUST SEE! Good shape, new battery, 111k miles. Asking 2,500 OBO 302-541-0448
2014 JEEP WRANGLER
72k miles, 3.6L, new brakes. Great shape! Asking $15k. Call 302-853-2728
SET OF 4 18” X 7”Polished grey pocket aluminim rims. $125 302-200-9350 pleaseleave message.
DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place min3istries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org
4-DIGIT DELAWARE
LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500
2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU
all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938
DE LICENSE PLATE Stainless Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122
BRAND NEW TOYOTA RAV 4 all weather mats for front seat, rear seat, and cargo area. $250 609-247-3649
SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938
14FT ALUMINUM STARCRAFT BOAT. 2014 Yamaha motor, electric start. With tagged trailer. Asking $3,500 OBO 302-893-0499
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
2019 YAMAHA
WAVERUNNER EX SPORT
50hrs, Lifejackets, cover, & trailer included. Good Condition $7500 717-554-7184
2001 SEA-DOO UTOPIA 19 with trailer. Very good condition and perfect for the bay. Call or text
610-657-4581 $5000 obo
POWERWINCH MODEL
AP1500 (remote control) 12volt rated 5 thousand pounds, for boats up to 22ft
$80 302-542-9500
BIMINI TOP WITH BOOT cover $50 302-436-9005
PERSON KAYAK $80. 302-541-4547
MARINE GAS TANK
Portable above deck. Like new includes ttings , 3 gallon $40 302-542-9500
LEAD SINKERS
Bank, Pyramid, Hatteras, Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs & Bucktails. 302-542-9500
NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT
MOTOR low hours excellent condition $575 OBO. 302-668-8752
FISHING GEAR.
Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-539-8053 or 302-547-4348
DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO
Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632
40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836
SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE 1yr old. New in Box with Red case and everything included. $250 302-436-9133
32IN SHARP HDTV with remote $50. 443-373-1550
SPIRE MEMORY BANK for iPad $20. 302-743-1903
50” PANASONIC HDTV $35, 42” Vizio HDTV $25. Text 301-526-0624
FREE! LARGE DISPLAY
CABINET Framed Glass Doors with top light and bottom storage. New Condition . 302-579-0026
FREE! C-Pap Machine. Res Med 10 in nylon carrying case. Good working condition. 302-564-7696
FREE! Panasonic Compact Plain Paper Fax MAchine. Model # KX - EP 250 or 245. With instruction booklet. 302-564-7696
FREE! C-Pap Machine Nylon Caryying Case with Shoulder Strap 302-564-7696
FREE! Raleigh Mens 26” Bike. Needs new Tire. 302-564-7696
FREE! Patio Furniture. 6 chairs with coushions. Small storage cabinet and BBQ 732-910-0505
FREE DIRT! Community in Ocean View has 2,500 cubic yards of borrow soils from stormwater ponds. If interested, call Dennis at 203-644-4528
FSBO 2 Story House.
5BR/3BA 3.5k sq ft on 3/4 acre lot in a great private community with low HOA fees. Like new, never had kids or pets. With shed & large deck $660K Call 732-910-0505
CUSTOM FURNITURE Ocean
View Area. Couch $100, Chair $50, End Table $25, Coffee Table $75, with matching Valances & Rods $50. Separately, Custom Sleeper Sofa with 2 Pillows $150. Serious Inquiries only. Call or text for photos & dimensions 724-825-8512
2 HEAVY WHITE BARSTOOLS Swivel $100 each OBO 703-346-1632
PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA $850 OBO. Queen Bedroom Set, 3pcs with mattress & box spring. $850 OBO 703-346-1632
SMALL WHITE END TABLE $25 OBO 703-346-1632
WHITE BOOKCASE 5 shelves & 2 doors$900 new, Asking $275 703-346-1632
KING & QUEEN
Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898
PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782
TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898
STURDY BED RAIL $10 Leave message 302-539-5209 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
HERNDON CHINA CABINET Four Centuries style dark wood cabinet with mesh doors and 3 glass shelves. Additional storage underneath. 77"h x 39"w $250.00 Inquire for pics 209-890-0634
DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687
PAINTED WHITE WOODEN ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25 609-247-3649
LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs. 78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242
1 WICKER CABINET with storage drawers/shelves, 46’W X 15”D X 34”H excellent cond. $70 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955
PATIO CHAIRS Great condition! White & Blue $15 each. Brown & Blue $10 each. 757-810-8782
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
CHERRY CHEST OF Drawers, and Mirror. Solid wood, cherry nish. Great condition. $50 302-229-7898
2 COUNTER HEIGHT BAR STOOLS 26 1/2 high, brushed nickel back with cream leather seats. $100.00 302-545-9812
HEAT N GLO FIREPLACE
Insert, like new $300 410-598-1161
2 SAFETY GLASS
Game/Meal Tables, ea 42” square, plus 6 fabric chairs. $100 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955
WHITE SINGLE OVER DOUBLE bunk bed; very sturdy, excellent condition; including bunkie board and mattresses. $325. Selbyville area. 717-576-6293
PATIO FURNITURE.
Loveseat & Chair with Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483
WING CHAIR brand new (doesn't t in my small room), yellow with green/raspberry stripes, $150 (paid $450 from CE Furniture), near Millville. Call/text for pics: 302.278.3993
OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2
Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326
LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. 1$140 302-537-5148
2013 JOHN DEERE X310
Lawn Tractor. 194hrs. Well maintained. 8 cubic yard cart & rear leaf bagger attachments included. $1,200. Ocean View 262-939-2755
WORX CORDED LEAF
BLOWER Mod WG520 $15 Call or text 603-205-2909
BLACK&DECKER 17in Corded Hedge Trimmer, Mod BEHT150 $10 Call or text 603-205-2909
16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209
24’ LADDER. FIBERGLASS with 300lb rating. New $389 and selling for $100. Must leave message 410-939-7714
2 CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TILLERS 2HP $60 & 6HP $150. 410-299-1581
GREEN WORKS 2000
PSI1.2gpm Pressure Washer. Like New $199 302-436-9133
HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER Model 225 HBV w/owners manual. Sold as is. $35 OBO. Please call 302-855-0631 Leave message and phone number
18X36 CRAFTSMAN lawn roller $150 410-299-1581
HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike
RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099
RIDGID 12inch Sliding Compound Mitre Saw w/ stand cart $200 OBO 410-726-8099
JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450
CRAFTSMAN 30” bow saw $25. (2) 20 in. bow saws $15 each 302-537-7348
GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1 Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649
55/30 GALLON BARRELS
Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc Starting at $35 302-542-9500
“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122 LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335 WORX 4-1/2” CORDED Compact Circular Saw. Mod WX429L$10. Call or text 603-205-2909
WEBER SPIRIT II E210 gas grill w/cover, smoker box & 21drip trays.$195. Call or text 603-205-2909
MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282 CONVENTIONAL & MICROWAVE COMBO $95 Please leave message 301-802-0431
PRECISION COOKER ANOVA
$135 new, now $45 OBO 302-564-7696
HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER
$20 Please leave message 301-802-0431
UREKA UPRIGHT $15 Please leave message 301-802-0431
SINGER Sewing Machine
$30 Please leave message 301-802-0431
POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507
PICTURE FRAME VICE Stanley $25 302-436-9005
BLACK HYDRAULIC hairstyling chair. Leather & chrome. Great condition. Orig. $400, asking $50. 443-373-7294
DENTAL INSURANCE
from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!
1-855-337-5228
www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258
5X4 HANDMADE QUILT
Large $70 443-373-1550
POKER CHIP & CARD
HOLDER Swivels $40
443-373-1550
SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550
30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL
Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545
UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST
pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306
FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2
HP Never used $60
302-381-5408
RIKON 10x18 mini lathe
Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408
LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags.
Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500
GREENLEAF EMERSON Row
Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649
THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838
CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507
MODEL TOY “TANKER” TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390
SKINNY MINI FOLDING
Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202
WERNER 20FT EXTENSION
LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564
WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408
20 POUND STEEL PROPANE Tank. 100% full/like new, just certi ed $40. Also, empty tanks used for exchange $20 302-542-9500
FOR
Waterfront Lot, cleared, ready to build in Parkslay VA. 2 1/2 acres on Crippen Creek. Paved roads, community pier for shing. crabbing, kyaking. Boat launch nearby. 1 1/2 hours from Bethany $85, 000 OBO 302-462-5133
BRAND NEW Indoor/ Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200. 610-761-2038
Silver Woods: 3BR/2BA single family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,400 per month + utilities.
Creek Haven: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story single family home with 2 car garage. $2,500 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.
Edgewater Acres: Waterfront! 4BR/3BA single family home in Fenwick area. $2,750 per month + utilities. Available after 8/1/2025.
Saltwater Landing: 3BR2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax. Lawn Maintenance included.
BRAND NEW HANDMADE
5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367
FUJIFILM UNDERWATER
Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70.
302-743-1903
ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903
BATHROOM THROW RUG and lid. Aqua color, New with matching cotton print shower curtain. $10 for all. 302-537-7348
MAHOGANY WOOD SALAD
BOWL Set. Large, 7pcs, never used $20 302-537-7348
CRAFTSMAN 1’2” ELECTRIC Impact Drill 7.5 amps $35 OBO 410-726-8099
CRAFTSMAN 4” X 24” Electric Belt Sander $25 OBO 410-726-8099
RYOBI ELECTRIC ORBITAL Scrolling Jig Saw $20 OBO 410-726-8099
ELECTRIC POWERWASHER
Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547
1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259
20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955
TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84 Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348
MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493
All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.
Bayside: 3BR/2.5BA, 2 story townhome with garage. Unfurnished. $2,900 per month. Available after 8/1/2025.
The Reserves: Large 3BR/3BA furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month + utilities.
Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +5% rental tax. Available after 7/1/2025.
LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-829-8400
IRON FISH SHAPED WINE
RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903
8 SINGLE HUNG SASH
Windows. 6 are 32 1/2 x 29 1/2. Pro - Ply Gem. 2 are 19.7 x 34.3. Brand new $50 each 302-331-9626
METAL FRAME RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505
CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008
CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL Scale. $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955
RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218
VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234
DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE)
Make Offer 302-644-7234
CROQUET SET $10 302-644-7234
GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234
PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234
GLASSWARE ALL SMALL UNIQUE PIECES Closing my Shop, must buy all $75 must leave message. 410-939-7714
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
“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message
LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435
MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498
DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498
HOOVER FLOOR MATE never used, still in box, hard oor cleaner cleans multiple hard oor surfaces $80 301-875-7061
SAMSONITE HARD
Suitcase 26x20. Rollers & combo lock $60 443-373-1550
BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353
SNOWBABY MUSIC BOX new in box, Christmas Miniature Tea Set, new in box. $25 for both. Call or text for pictures: 610-468-4004
LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent Condition. $685 516-967-6435
12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30
410-382-2033
ELECTRIC DRILL Black & Dekker $10 410-310-6633
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
BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441
DECORATIVE BIRD FRAMED
bronze colored mirror by Uttermost. H 36” W 23 1/2” $75. Selbyville Text or call 410-707-6572 Inquire for photos
ELECTRIC CUSHIONED Back Massager by Homedics $20 410-310-6633
CONN 552 THEATER ELECTRIC Organ. Bench and music incl. Walnut nish, excellent cond. Beautiful sound quality. You must pick up. 302-663-0809
CORNER TV CONSOLE like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com 500 410-707-0040
CONTEMPORARY SLEEP
SOFA in Striped fabric, excellent condition, seldom slept on. $400. 410-707-0040
BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL Chair w/Ottoman. $40, metal and glass corner computer desk $30. Text 301-526-0624
BIG BUTTON amplifying phone. $10 410-310-6633
POWDER BLUE RUG good cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955
GET BOOST INFINITE
Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969
FREE USED PIANO with Bench and de-humidi er. Pick up in Ocean View 302-841-7256
FENDER Electric Guitar $200
OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187
CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033
ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS
22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441
CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2
Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441
AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Professional Counseling Of ce Setting. Lobby Use & Admin Space Included. Call 302-249-2845
YORKIE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Small, home raised.Available now 302-934-8913
WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES?
Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979
FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562
Experienced Adult Female Caregiver is Available 5-20hrs a week. For light housekeeping, meal prep and daily tasks. Bethany Area 302-824-0789
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
RALEIGH LADIES 26” BIKE Great condition, refurbished, new tires, handle bar grips $100. Call 302-537-1062 Leave Message
CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph nib. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, and paintball $95 . 301-875-7061
EXERCISE BIKE Yosuda Magnetic. Never Used $275 302-539-3771
2 SETS SNORKEL MASKS & Tubes. Optical Lenses, hardly used $20 each . 302-537-7348
RALEIGH C40 Premium
Ladies Bike. Flat Handlebar s/m 24 speed. British Racing Green. Pristine Condition. Made in the USA $299 302-278-1441
GOLDEN BEAR MEGA Men's
Left handed Golf club complete set with bag. Like new, used 4 times. Hybrids have covers. Set includes putter, 56 degree and pitching wedge. Irons 5-9, Hybrids 34-5 3 wood and 2 #1 drivers.
Asking $400 302-399-2765
TEETER INVERSION TABLE
Moving must sell! Excellent condition! $65 OBO
703-346-1632
MENS BIKE $40 Please leave message 301-802-0431
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.
202-999-0517
RAY COOK GOLF BAG, Brand new, retractable legs, $35 443-790-0507
KAYAKS JAZZ 2 Paddles & small wheeling cart. $425
302-539-3048
20” SCHWINN GIRLS
Bike, Pink, new. 26”$90. Huffy Bike, used $50 814-237-1001
TWO 90” CHILL PADDLE
Boards (new) with paddles
$50 each 814-237-1001
COBRA GOLF BAG & IRONS LIKE NEW Taylor Woods & Odyssey Putter. Orig. price new is $5k for set. Asking $500 for all. Lvg msg. 302-988-1204
STATIONARY EXERCISE Bike $25 757-810-8782
LIFE PRESERVERS 4 Adult, 2 Child, 1 Toddler. $40 814-237-1001
KAYAK 28LB. 1 hand carry & launch. Orig $2300, selling $600. Refurb. 2020 & used 2x. Cockpit cover, mini-skirt, full skirt, self rescue in atable, PFD, cold weather socks & boots, night light, manual water pump, whistle, text 302-249-5453 for photos.
COBRA GOLF CLUB BAG & Irons. Tyler Woods & Odyssey Putter. Orig. New 5k for whole set. Like new $500 for all! Leave Msg. 302-988-1204
EWHEELS 2 WHEEL
ELECTRIC SCOOTER with rechargeable battery. Very good condition, Ocean View, De. $599. Call Jim 301-661-7585
NIKE golf clubsand NIKE bag. Full set of irons and driver, 3 wood and 5 wood and includes a range nder. $250.00. 302-265-6646
LONGBOARD 9’2” with Travel Bag $300 must leave message . 410-939-7714
TANDEM KHS PREMIUM
Roma Bicycle. Med & small, Shimano Ultegra Easton 7K
Aluminum frame. Like new, paid $2,500, selling for $750
302-278-1441
HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY
Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO 410-382-2033
GRAVITY INVERSION Boots
$25 609-247-3649
TEETER INVERSION TABLE Great Condition! $75 302-353-8128 leave message
WOMENS BEACH CRUISER 26” tires. Earth Cruiser brand. $40.00 302-339-7691
TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE
Vintage 1990s. Single track Eleven 81. New tires, recent tune-up. $75 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message.
TENNIS RACKETS Head with cover $15 & Prince with cover + carrying bag $20 410-382-2033
10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $30 OBO. 757-810-8782
SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633
SEEKING UTILITY TRAILER with gate. Black, 6’ x 9’. 302-344-0169
SMALL GROUP OF HUNTERS seeking Hunting or Vacant property for upcoming season and Looking for Farmers Field to Hunt Geese in. Call Chuck at 410-924-6692
❐ Fri July 11th & Sat, July 12th 8am-? Rain or Shine
5 Family Yard Sale! Off 113 next to Food Lion 341 & 332 Grace St Millsboro, DE 19966
❐ Sat, July 12th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine
Cottages of Whites Creek Community Yard & Bake Sale! Household, tools, furniture, antiques, & More! CASH ONLY Behind Ocean View Brewery/Follow Signs
❐ Sat, July 12th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine
Bethel Methodist Community/Warehouse Thrift Store Yard Sale! Spots: $10 w/table $15. Call 302-519-2984 or 302-752-8740
111 Hazard Street, Dagsboro DE 19939
❐ Sat, July 12th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine
Community Yard Sale! Fenwick West Development. Lots of quality items! Pampered Chef products, household items, name-brand clothes, beach decor, children’s items, tools. Too much to list! 37583 Fenwick Circle, Selbyville 19975
❐ Sat, July 12th 8am-1pm Rain Date 7/13
Caine Woods Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale! 136th - 146th Streets Bayside, Ocean City
❐ Sat, July 12th 9am-? Rain or Shine
Moving Sale! Come See various items, furniture & coastal decor: solid pine twin beds, accent & wicker chairs, lamps, wall art, throw pillows, tables, cabinets, dining chairs, comforters, blankets. Reasonable Offers Appreciated. 27377 Clearview Circle, Millville by the Sea, Millville, DE NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE!
❐ Sat, July 19th 8am-2pm Rain or Shine
Woodlands of Millsboro Commmunity Yard Sale! On Route 24, West of Millsboro DE 19966
By Jan Buckner Walker
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LOT 3 DEER RUN ROAD, SELBYVILLE
Welcome to the perfect blank canvas for your next chapter! This 0.63-acre lot with NO HOA offers endless possibilities, whether you're dreaming of building your custom home, starting a garden oasis, or investing in land for the future. Conveniently located near Fenwick and Bethany beaches and shopping, the lot is level, easily accessible, and ready for
27051 BAY BLUFF RD, SELBYVILLE
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10651 PINEY ISLAND DR, BISHOPVILLE
4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus powder room 2877 SF plus 1,700+ SF un nished basement Rare opportunity in Piney Island — a peaceful coastal community with mature trees and water views. Prime location near Ocean City and Delaware beaches, this custom cedarshake Cape Cod offers 2,800 sq. ft. of living space plus a full 1,722 sq. ft. un nished basement. Beautiful half-acre lot features a back deck, patio, and room to garden, play— or even add a pool. Schedule your appointment today!
$845,000 (MDWO2028451)
Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255
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