Coastal Point — June 19, 2026

Countyapproves schoolimpactfee

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CallingTuesday“amonumentalday forus,”JasonHale,directorofoperationsfortheCapeHenlopenschooldistrict,thankedtheSussexCounty Councilforunanimouslyapprovingan ordinancetoapproveanewsurcharge onbuildingpermitapplicationsthatwill payforcapitalimprovementsinschools, includingthetechnicalschool.

Oneyearago,theDelawareGeneral Assemblyupdatedstatecode,officially givingSussexCountypermissiontocollectsuchfees.Now,thecountycouncil isimplementingit.

“Ijustthankallofyouforthis,”Hale toldthecouncilduringthepublichearingonJune16beforethecouncilvoted.

ALewesresidentalsothankedcouncil,sayingit’simportanttosupport schooldistrictsbecausetoday’sstudents “areourfuture”andwill,inyearsto come,beworkinginlocalagencies, farminginSussexCountyandworking asdoctorsandotherprofessionals.

Despitethesurcharge,hesaid,devel-

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Winddecisionsparks reactionsfromallsides

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy JenningsthisweekcelebratedthedismissaloftheTrumpadministration’s appealofwhatshecalledavictoryina lawsuitchallengingthefederalgovernment’sordertofreezeallfederalpermittingforwind-energyprojects.

FenwickIslandMayorNatalie Magdeburger—longanopponentof proposedwindfarmprojectsoff DelawareandMaryland’scoasts— meanwhileinsisted,“It’snotavictory forDelawareorforourcoasts.”

“Thisresultisavictoryonmultiple fronts,”JenningssaidTuesday,June16.

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CoastalPointFilePhoto•KerinMagill Rev.AndyEhlersstandsatthepulpitofHighTideChurch.Thefatheroffourhasfoundjoyinhisfamilyandfaithafterthedevastatinglossofhiswife,Tanya,in2023.

Followinglossofhiswife,Ehlers embracesfaith,family

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheEhlersfamilyislookingforwardtoFather’sDay,to goingtochurchtogetherSundaymorning,thenhavingdinnerandspendingtimebythepool,wherethefourchildren createdindeliblememorieswiththeirmother.

Astheydoeveryday,they’llbethinkingabouther,more thanthreeyearsafterTanyaEhlersdied,followingavaliant 38-monthbattlewithStage4coloncancer.

Attimes,losingherinJanuaryof2023,atage50,wasunbearable.

“Iwasinshock.Iwasinshockbecauseshewasdiagnosed atStage4.OurdaughterRaychelsaid,‘Dad,youhaveto knowGodisincontrol.’Shewasajuniorinhighschool,but shehadsuchamatureattitude.Shewasreallyclosetoher mom,”saidtheRev.AndyEhlers,pastorofHighTide ChurchinDagsboro.

“Tanyawasaverygoodparent.Shewasdrivenandalwaysontopofeverything.Thekidsweren’tgettingaway

withanything.Iwasmorelaidback.Thishastaughtmeto havetobemorestrictwiththem.Theytrytopushme aroundalittlebit,eventhoughtheyarenotbadkidsatall.I learnedalotfromher.Shealwayswasbigondoingdevotionswiththekids.Theydotheirownnow.Shealwayshad theminvolvedwiththechurch.

“Tobeboththemotherandfatherisdefinitelyoverwhelming,”hesaid.“Youfeelinadequate.I’mjustnotableto nurturethewayTanyacouldnurture,nomatterhowhardI try.Itrytobegentle,”headded,recallingonerecentevening whenhisson,ridinghisscooterafterdarkwithnohelmet, crashedandcamehomewithhisheadbleedingandarms sorefromroadrash.Theteenagerwenttohissisterforcomfort,probablythinkingshe’dhaveasoftertouch,hesaid.

“Youtrytodoboth—motherandfather.Ashardasyou try,thereisstillafeelingofinadequacyinsomeareas.Still, it’sthegreatestgiftbeingadad.ThereisnothinggreaterI couldthinkof.Beingmarriedwasgreat.Imissthat.But beingadadbringsmesuchgreatjoy,”hesaid.

Afather’smostimportantrole,hesaid,ismodelingarelationshipwithGodand“pouringintothemhowtolive.”

Magdeburgerfrustratedwithproposedstatebill

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIsland’smayorthisweeksaid aproposedstatebillprohibitingcorporationsandotherartificialentitiesfrom votinginanyDelawareelectionisa“glaringexample”oftheState’sattackson homerule.

“It’sashame,”MayorNatalieMagdeburgersaidoftheproposedHouseBill 430,introducedlastmonthinDover.

ShesaidtheproposedHouseBill430, whichwouldamendDelaware’sConstitutionandwouldlimitvotingrightsin thestateto“naturalpersons,”isa“glaring exampleoftheerosionofhomerulethat hasworkedinFenwickIslandfor20 years,”sincetheTown’scharterwas changedtoallowcertainentitiesonevote inTownelections.

MagdeburgersaidthemovecoulddisenfranchiseaboutaquarteroftheTown’s voters.Morethan200oftheTown’sapproximately900registeredvotersareeitherfamilytrusts,limitedliability corporationsorlimitedliability partnerships.Mostofthose,shesaid,arehomeownerswhosepropertyisheldinatrust. Onlyabout11arelistedaslimitedliabilitycorporations.

TheACLU’slawsuitagainstthe Town,meanwhile,allegedthattheFenwickIslandvotingsystem“dilutes”the voteofits“naturalpersons.”Magdeburger,however,saidsheisnotawareof anyelectionswheretheresultswere changedbythevotesofthoseentities, whichareallowedonevote—nomatter howmanypeoplearelistedasmembers oftheentities—inamunicipalelection.

Shesaidshedoesnotknowwhat specificallypromptedtheACLUtofileits lawsuitagainsttheTown.Latelastmonth, aDelawareSuperiorCourtjudgeruled thatFenwickIsland’spractice,approved bythestatelegislaturein2008,islegal.

“Theissueseemstobe[concern]that thebusinessesaregoingtotakeoverand dilutethevote,”Magdeburgersaid,but theintentofthecharterchange,shesaid, wastoalloweveryonewhoownedproperty inFenwicktohaveasayintownissues,suchashowmuchpropertytaxes theTowncharges.

“Thatdoesn’tseemparticularlyfair,” MagdeburgersaidofthemovetoeliminatetherightsofthoseFenwickIsland propertyownerstovoteinTownelections.TheTowncharterdoesnotentitle thoseentitiestovoteinstateorfederal elections.

Shesaidthatthecharterchangewas writtentoallowthoseentitiesavotebut thatnoonewhoispartofsuchanentity canrunfortowncouncilonthatbasis. That,shesaid,actuallylimitstheability ofsome“verygoodfolks”whoareinvolvedintownissuesandactivitiesin otherways,fromseekingaseatonthe council.

CurrentTowncoderequiresthe seven-membercounciltoincludeatleast fourmemberswholivewithin50milesof thetown.Thatrulewassetbecause“back intheday,”manyofFenwickIsland’s propertyownerslivedfull-timewestof thecoastaltown,particularlyintheSelbyvillearea,spendingsummersgoingbetweenthosehomesandtheirFenwick properties.

“TheACLUhascomeinandpainted FenwickIslandasatownthathasbeen takenoverbycorporateentities,”Magdeburgersaid.ShecounteredtheACLU’s assertion,sayingthatwhenthecharter waschanged,“Therewereplentyofpeoplewhocomplained,becausetheyhadto thatpointgottentwovotes”ascouples owningahomeinatrust,butunderthe newrulestheywereonlyallowedone voteperproperty

“Iwishthetruthwouldgetoutthere,” shesaid.

“Thekey:oneperson,oneentity,one vote,”shesaid,addingthatthereare“several”suchentitiesthatownmorethan oneproperty,buttheystillonlygetone vote.

“Thethoughtbehinditwasthatif they’repayingtaxes,theyshouldatleast getasay,”shesaid.

MagdeburgersaidtheTownwillwrite alettertostateofficialsopposingtheproposedHouseBill430.

Millsboromovingmeetingstoearlierstarttime

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Aftermonthsoflatenights,the MillsboroTownCouncilischanging theirmonthlyMondaymeetingstoa slightlyearlierstarttime.

TheydiscusseditbrieflyonJune1 beforeunanimouslyvotingforanew starttimeof6p.m.

Foryears,7p.m.hadbeenacommon meetingtimefortowngovernmentsand thelocalschoolboard.But,lately,Mills-

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“It’sawinforthefightagainstclimate change,it’sawinforlowerenergybills forDelawareans,andit’sawinforthe ruleoflaw.WiththeTrumpAdminis-

boro’smeetingshavebeenlengthy.In thepastyear,aboutfourmeetingshave ended at10to10:30p.m.Sixmore wrappedinthe9o’clockhour.Onlytwo endedaround8:45p.m.

CouncilMemberGaryMacksaid he’llattendwheneverhe’srequired,but “Ipreferittobeatnight,soresidents haveanopportunitytogettomeetings.”

TownSolicitorMarySchrider-Fox recalledwhenSelbyvillealsochanged theirmonthlymeetingto6p.m.“I thinkthetownmanageroverthereis

tration’sclumsyattemptatinterference finallydoneanddusted,Ilookforward toseeingmorecleanenergyaddedto ourgrid.”

justthrilled.”

Thecouncilhadalsodiscussedthe prosandconsofadaytimemeeting, whichmanybeachtownsandthe countycouncildo.

“Thesavingsforuswouldbestaff timeandconsultanttime,”saidTown ManagerJamieBurk.Manypeopleare alsouncomfortablewithnighttime travelandmeetingsendingsocloseto bedtime.

Butcouncilmembersultimatelypreferrednighttimemeetings.

OnJan.20,2025,PresidentDonald Trumpissuedapresidentialmemorandumthat,amongotherthings,indefinitelyfrozeallfederalapprovalsneeded forthedevelopmentofwind-energy projectspendingfederalreview.

“Workingpeoplewouldnotbeable toattend[daytime]meetings,”which mightevendetercandidatesfromrunningforcouncilpositions,saidCouncilmanMartyPresley.“Ihaven’tmisseda meeting inthreeyears.Iknowifthis wereduringthedaytime,Iwouldmissa lotofmeetings.”

Meetingswillcontinuetobeonthe firstMondayofeachmonth(orthe nextregularbusinessday,ifMondayisa holiday),asrequiredbytheMillsboro TownCharter.

Federalagenciesstoppedallpermittingandapprovalactivitiesfollowing Trump’sdirective.InMayof2025,a coalitionof18states,including Delaware,filedalawsuitchallenging thoseactions.InDecemberof2025,a federaljudgeintheUnitedStatesDistrictCourtfortheDistrictofMassachusettsvacatedthoseactions,ruling thattheywerearbitraryandcapricious andcontrarytolaw.

Thefederalgovernmentappealed thatrulingbutsubsequentlydecidedto dropitsappeal.OnJune15thisyear, theUnitedStatesCourtofAppealsfor theFirstCircuitenteredajudgement dismissingtheappeal,cementingthe states’victory.

Intheirlawsuit,Jenningsandthe otherattorneys-generalallegedthatthe federalagencies’actionsharmedtheir states’effortstosecurereliable,diversifiedandaffordablesourcesofenergyto meettheirincreasingdemandforelectricityandhelpreduceemissionsof harmfulairpollutants,meetcleanenergygoalsandaddressclimatechange.

Theagencies’actionsalsothreatened tothwartbillionsofdollarsofstates’investmentsinwind-industryinfrastructure,supplychainsandworkforce development,theyclaimed.

Thecoalitionargued,andthecourt agreed,thatfederalagencies’actionsviolatedtheAdministrativeProcedure Actbecause,amongotherthings,the agenciesprovidednoreasonedexplanationforcategoricallyandindefinitely halting allwind-energyapprovals.

However,MagdeburgerassertedfollowingJennings’announcementthat proposedwindfarmsoffthecoastwill “foreveradverselyimpactourwayofliving.”

“Wehavespentgenerationsprotectingourcoast,”shesaid,addingthatshe believesoffshorewindfarmswillnegativelyimpacttheenvironment,economicandnationalsafety.

“Theyaregoingtoindustrializethe areawehavehelddearforsolong,” Magdeburgersaid.“Thereisnovictory here.”

JoiningJenningsinfilingthislawsuit,whichwasledbyMassachusetts AttorneyGeneralAndreaJoyCampbell andNewYorkAttorneyGeneralLetitia James,weretheattorneys-generalof Arizona,California,Colorado,Connecticut,DistrictofColumbia,Illinois, Maine,Maryland,Michigan,Minnesota,NewJersey,NewMexico,Oregon,RhodeIslandandWashington.

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“Toprotectthem.Lookingoutfor them,likethedangersontheinternet. Tryingtoguidethem,keepthemsafe fromtheworld’sinfluences.Teachthem thatsomeofthoseworldlythings,if usedwrongly,canbeproblematic.Make suretheyareheadedintherighttrajectory.

“TheBiblesayskidsarelikearrows,” henoted.“Wejustpreparethemand sendthemout.Whattheydobeyond thatistheirresponsibility.Ourjobisto preparethem.It’sinteresting,because youprepareyourkidstoleave.That sounds sooppositeofwhatyouwould think,butit’snotgoodforthemtostay homeforever.Theyhavetoestablish theirlivesandwheretheyhavetogo.I don’twanttoforcemyjourneyonto them.

“Youloseyourwifeandyoucan’tbe amom,butyoutakeonallthatresponsibilityandallthoseduties.Itry,”said Ehlers.“Asadad,I’dhelpoutwithcertainthings,andnowit’sallmyresponsibility.Thethingsmomsdo.Alotof thingsoneparentdoes,theotherone doesn’tsee.Youdon’trealizethat.She wasreallygoodaboutthelaundry,about meals.Thereare93mealsamonthto prepare.Threeadayeverydayofthe month.Ihelpedoutwithsomecooking before,butnowIhavetocook.Ihaveto overseeallthatstuff.Itcanbeanoverwhelmingtask.We’vebeengratefulto haveothermomsinthechurchstepup andhelp,othermomsandgrandparents,”hesaid.

Ehlersisdedicatedto23-year-old Raychel,20-year-oldCamryn,19-yearoldLeilaniand16-year-oldDrew,all who witnessedtheirmother’sdeterminationasshecontinuedtoleadthechildren’sministryattheirchurchduring herillness.

Thetreatmentsarestillfreshinher husband’smemory—70roundsof

chemotherapy,fourtrialmedications,12 roundsofradiationand17tripstoMD AndersonCancerCenterinHouston forclinicaltrials.

“Shewastryingsohardbecauseshe hadchildren.Shewantedtodoallshe couldtobehereaslongasshecould. Thatfightandthosetreatmentsextended herlifeforthreeyears.One time,Iaskedthedoctorhowwewere progressing,andhesaidhehadn’thada patientwiththatkindofadvancedcancerlivemorethansixmonths.

“Herpassionforservingoverflowed intothechurch.Shewentthrough38 monthswithallthattreatment.Shestill ledourkids’programsandonlymissed twoweeks.ShehadchemoonaTuesday,woreabagofchemohometo Thursday,waswipedoutuntilSaturday, andthenshewouldperkuponSunday morning,leadtheserviceforthekids, thencrashafterthat.Wetoldherto takesometimeoff,butshesaid,‘As longasIcanwakeupandgetthere,I’m goingtokeepgoing.’

“Losingmywifewasdevastating,” Ehlerssaid,“butwehavedoneverywell inthejourney.Mykidshavealotof wisdom.Camryn,twoweeksafterher motherdied,said,‘Dad,Momwasreally,reallysick,andshegottothepoint whereshewasjustonallthesemedsall daylong.’Camrynsaiditwasbetterfor her togoandbeinHeaventhantocontinueherethewayshewas.Thatisa signofmaturity.She’sverymature.

“Aftershepassed,Isaid,‘OK,guys. Thisisonusnow.’Theoldestisthebest atcleaning,butmysoncanclean,too. It’swhenhewantsto,though—but he’sreallygood.Theoldestandthe youngestarethebestcleaners.Theolder twowentofftocollegeandhadtheir ownplaceandrealizedyouhavegotto cleanupaftereachmealandwashthe dishesandcleanthetableandsweep under thetable.

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operswillstillmakemoney,“Theyjust won’tdoitonthebacksofthepublic.”

TheordinanceamendsChapter62 ofthecountycodeandestablishesthe surchargeonallbuildingpermitapplicationswithsomeexemptions.Funds collectedwillhelpfundcapacity-related capitalimprovementsinschools.The amountofthesurchargewillbeestablishedannuallyduringtheCounty’s budgetprocess.Fundscollectedduring theprecedingfiscalyearwillbedistributedtoschooldistricts.

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“Nowthethreeoldestareincollege. RaychelisatCarson-NewmanUniversityinJeffersonCity,Tenn.Raychelhas aphysicaleducationdegree,andsheis gettinganappliedtheologydegree.She wantstodowhathermomdid,workin children’sministry.Camrynisgettinga degreeininteriordesign,andhasaninternshipwithalocalRealtorthissummer.

“Leilanihasajobindaycare.Sheis goingtoCedarvilleUniversityin Cedarville,Ohio,tostudyearlychildhoodeducation.Drewisgoingtowork at Baysiderestaurantthissummer,”he said.

WhenAndyandTanyaEhlerswere

CountyFinanceDirectorGinaJenningstoldthecounciltheCountywill “docollectionsstartinginJuly.”While fundscanbeusedforcapitalprojects, proceedsmustbequalifiedasmatching fundsthroughtheState,shesaid.

CouncilmanJohnRieleyvotedin favorbutsaiditwaswithreservations, becausetheCountyis“embarkingona paththattakesusoutofourlane”byestablishingafundraisingmechanismfor schools,“whenitshouldrestwiththe State.”

He saidtheordinanceestablishesanotherimpactfeeandthatwithevery dollarraised,“certainindividualsare pricedoutofthemarket.”

marriedonDec.29,2001,Ehlerssaid, heneverimagined“inmywildest dreams”thatshewoulddieandhe wouldbeasinglefather.

“Shelostherfirsthusbandtoabrain tumor,soshewasonbothsides—losingaspouseandbeingtheonewhowas goingtodie.InevergotmadatGod.I thinkIwasshocked.Iwasalittlefrustrated,”hesaid.

Ehlerssaidhehadgoneearlierthis yeartovisitAustinGrise—whowas battling ararecancerat20andwhowas inEhler’swife’sministryatHighTide —andrecalledGrise(whodiedMay 27)wasn’tangry,butconfidentinhis faith.Hetoldthepastor,“I’lltellMiss TanyahiforyouwhenIgetthere.”

ItwastheweekendbeforeEaster, “andEasteristhehopethatwehave,”

“Ontheotherhand,wehavethe conceptthatpeoplewhoaremoving intotheareashouldbeartheexpenseof anadditionalburdenthatcomesasaresultofthemmovinghere,ratherthan havingthepeoplewholiveherebearthe burden,aswell.IfindIamgoingto voteyes,butit’snotwithoutsomereservation,”Rieleysaid.

Thesurchargeforconstructionof buildings notinvolvingresidentialuse willbelimitedtothefirst$1millionof constructionvalue.Thesurchargefor residentialbuildingswillnotbelimited.

Ehlerssaid.

“Theresurrectionisourhope.It’s notanendbutabeginning.Jesussaid, ‘Ifyoubelieveinmethosewhodiewill live.’Thatisthehopewehave.Thereis no angerorbitterness.Thereisalifeto come.Evenaftershe’sgone,Istillfeel herpresenceandhertenaciousness.So manypeopleprayedforus.Thechurch prayedoverherandprayedforher.The churchandthecommunityraisedfunds. EveryoneofthosetripstoHoustonfor hertreatmentswaspaidforwithno out-of-pocketexpensesforusbecause ofthegenerouspeopleinourcommunity.

“Camryn,shekindofsaidsomething,likenottoholdontoearthly things.MywifehadaJeepthatwasbeyondrepair,andCamrynsaid,‘Wehave tobeabletoletthemgo.’Drewsaid, ‘Youknow,Dad—IreallymissMom. I’msad.Butwehavetobeabletomove forward,’whichwasprettymaturefora seventh-grader.Hewas12atthetime. Theywereveryprotectiveofme.Atthe hospital,theywouldn’tletmedrive home.Oneofmykidsdrovemehome. Raychelcheckedonmeduringthe night.

“Foryearsinthechurch,asapastor, Italkedonsuffering,andIquoted somebody—atheologianoranother pastor—aboutit.Iwasechoingwhat theysaid.Now thatI’velivedit,ithas kindofgivenmeavoice.Youdefinitely havemorecompassion,”Ehlerobserved.

“We’vebeenthroughsomerough times,butit’simportanttokeepyour faith.Yourfaithistheonlythingunchangingandsecure.Godsaidhewill neverleaveusorforsakeus.Theremay betimeswhenyoufeellonely,butyou areneverbyyourself.

“Beforeshedied,”hesaidofhislate wife,“IrememberItookthekidstosee her,andwetoldthemitwouldbetwo orthreedays.Shesaid,‘I’mnotscared ofdying.’Wehadagoodmarriage.Reallygood.Shesaidtothegirls,‘Marry somebodylikeyourdad.’

“Shesaid,‘I’mgoingtomissthekids andI’mgoingtomissmyhusband,but IknowwhereI’mgoing,’”herecalled. “Whenyouloseyourwife,halfofyouis gone.IbelieveIwillseeheragain.I knowIwillseeheragain.”

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SussexCountyadopts$300Mbudgetfor2027fiscalyear

TheSussexCountyCouncil,followingapublichearingTuesday,June16, votedtoapprovetheproposed$300 millionbudgetforthe2027fiscalyear thatbeginsJuly1.UnderDelawarelaw, SussexCountymustadoptabalanced budgetbyJune30eachyear.

Theadoptedbudgetkeepsthe County’spropertytaxrateunchanged, at2.14centsper$100ofassessedvalue, setlastyearfollowingDelaware’scourtorderedreassessmentproject.Whilethe spendingplanremainsconsistentin termsoffundingfamiliarlocalgovernmentservices,officialssaidtheadopted budgettakesonnew,unprecedented rolesandinitiativesforCountygovernmentintheyearahead,includingthe creationofafirst-everbuildingpermit surchargefortheindependentpublic schooldistricts,aswellasacentralized billingandambulancepurchasecost shareprogramforlocalfireandEMS companies.

“Whilethisbudgetmakessignificant newinvestmentsinfireserviceandeducation,itdoessowithoutabandoning ourlong-standingcommitmenttoresponsible,efficientgovernment,” CountyAdministratorToddF.Lawson said.“We’refocusingresourceswhere thecommunityneedsthemmost.”

Theoverallbudgetisupnearly$15 million,or5.2percent,overthecurrent year,fueledlargelybycapitalexpenses forpublicwastewaterimprovements. Thegeneralfundportionofthebudget thatpaysforday-to-dayoperations, meantime,isrisingjust$4million,or 3.6 percent.

Thebudgetissupportedbyamixof incomestreams,includingproperty taxes,realtytransfertaxes,sewerservice fees,buildingpermitfeesanddocument recordingfees,someofwhichareincreasinginnextyear’sbudget,including forsewerandwaterservices,aswellas newandadjustedfeesfortheGeographicInformation,Engineering,and Planning&Zoningoffices.

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Applicationsforbuildingpermitswhere constructionvalue(asdeterminedby thePlanning&ZoningDepartment)is lessthan$150,000andtheapplication issubmittedfollowingissuanceofthe originalcertificateofoccupancy,willbe exempt,theordinancestates.

Otherexemptionsincludebuilding permitsappliedforby501(c)(3)organizations,thoseapprovedthroughthe SussexCountyRentalProgram,those appliedforbystateorlocalgovernment departments,buildingsandstructures otherthanresidencesdevotedtoagriculturaluseandexistingstructuresdestroyedordemolishedifthe replacementhasthesameorlesssquare footageandoccurswithin24monthsof demolition,theordinancestates.

Thatrevenue,inturn,fundsawealth oflocalservices,includingparamedics and 911dispatchers,publicwastewater treatment,buildinginspectionandpubliclibraries,amongotherservices.

Amongthehighlightsinthenowadopted2027budget,theplanincludes $74.6millionforwastewaterinfrastructure,includingexpansionoftwotreatmentplants,newserviceareas,increased capacityandotherupgradestothe Countyutilitysystems;$7.6millionfor localfirecompaniesandambulance squadstohelpwithoperationalcosts, inc ludingpaidEMTsalaries,aswellas anadditional$1.6millionforacentralizedambulancebillingandunitpurchasecost-shareplantoaidbasiclife support(BLS)services;and$7.4milliontopurchaseopenspaceandfarmland,preservingitforthefuture.

Thereisalsoupto$7million,de-

pendingonmarketactivity,innew fundingasaresultofanew$5per $1,000constructionvaluesurchargeon mostbuildingpermitsthatwillbedirectedtolocalschooldistrictsforcapacity-relatedcapitalneeds;increased funding,from$5.8millionto$6.1million,fortheCounty’scontractwiththe StateofDelawareforsupplemental statepolicetroopersassignedtoSussex County;$1.25millionforaffordable housinginitiatives,includingrehabilitationforlow-incomehouseholds,aswell ashomebuyingsettlementassistance; and$1millionformunicipalitiesprovidinglocallawenforcementservices.

Thereisalsofunding,totaling$3.4 million,fornewparamedicstationsin theDeweyBeach,Lincoln,andMilton areas.

CountyFinanceDirectorGinaA. Jenningssaidthebudget,inspiteofcon-

tinuallyincreasingdemandsonservices andsubsequentrisingcosts,isareflectionofbalancedspendingwithsound fiscalmanagement,amainstayofCounty governmentfinancesovertheyears.

CouncilPresidentDougHudsonapplaudedthebudgetteamforhelping CountyCounciltackleissues,suchas emergencyservicesandpubliceducation,thatareprioritiesforconstituents.

“Thepublicwantstoseetheirtax dollarshardatworkandproducingresults,”Hudsonsaid.“Thisbudgetdoes that.Itfundstheservicespeoplehave cometodependonandexpect,while alsolookingforwardtomeettheneeds offuturegenerations.”

Copiesofthe2027-fiscal-year budget,aswellastheaccompanying budgetpresentation,canbedownloaded fromtheCountywebsiteatwww.sussexcountyde.gov/county-budget.

HallfindscreativeoutletsforSMSstudents

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

LaurieHallstronglybelievesinPicasso’sideathat“Everychildisanartist

—theproblemishowtoremainone whenyougrowup.”

Herdrivetosupportstudentcreativity contributedtoHallbeingnamedtheSelbyvilleMiddleSchool2026-2027

TeacheroftheYear.

Toconnectwithstudents,Hallis buildingrelationshipsand“keepingup withthepulseoftheschool,”finding whatcapturesstudents’attentiontohelp

sparktheircuriosityandcreativity. Middle-schoolartisaboutnineweeks, whichallowsforaboutfourcorelessons. “Itriedtostructureitsotheycanhave avarietyofmediumsthattheycanbe successfulin,”soeventhemostreluctant studentwillbeintriguedbyatleastone projecteachsemester.

Lessonsincludedesignelementsof art,3-Dartbecauseit’sfun,abitofhistoryandcrafts,suchasweaving,printmakingandsewing,anespeciallypopular andausefulskillsincefamilyandconsumerscience(homeeconomics)isno longertaughtatSMS.

TheSMSschooldayincludes“tribe time”tocatchuponacademicsorfurther explorefavoritesubjects—sosomestudentscanchoosetocreateadditionalart projects.Halldescribedhowonestudent learnedtosewhisownfootbagtokick around,andanothercarvedafishinglure.

“It’sjusthavingthatcreativeoutlet— Ifeellikeeveryonehasthatwithinthemselves,”shesaid.

Hallsaidshewantsthecommunity to know“theimportanceofthearts”to mentalhealth,problem-solvingand teamwork.“Peopleneedthat—some sortofrelease.AndIlovethepaint-yourownpotteryandadultcoloringbooks,becauseit’sgettingthatcreativity out somehow.”

MostofHall’s21-yearcareerhasbeen atPhillipC.ShowellandDelmar(Md.) elementaryschools.ButHallwasalways curiousaboutteachingmiddleschool.

“Icanempathizewiththem.Middle schoolisthetimeeveryonecanremember—whetheryouwantto,ornot! Everyoneremembersthestruggles.I wanttobetheteachertheycancometo withstruggles…school-wiseornot.”

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ResidentsexpectedtospeakoutagainstproposedDunkin’

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Residentsopposedtoaproposed Dunkin’at95-101AtlanticAvenuein OceanViewareexpectedtoexpress theirconcerns—fromtrafficcongestiontoexhaustfumesfromcars,tonoise fromthespeakerinthedrive-through —atthisweek’sOceanViewPlanning &ZoningCommissionmeeting.

ItwillbeheldattheCommunity CenteronWestAvenueat4p.m.on Thursday,June18,andalsolivestreamed onthe Town’swebsiteatwww.oceanviewde.gov.

TherequesttobuildDunkin’isbeing madebyNistazosHoldings,basedin OceanCity,Md.

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lengeofteachingisthestudents’sometimeslackofeffort.Butoverall,shesaid, shelovesthat“Youjustneverknowwhat you’regonnaget!I’mexcitedwhenwe startanewproject,”whichrequiresherto shareenthusiasmandcapturetheirinterest.It’salsosatisfyingwhenthekidshave gottenintotheflowofaworkday:knowingtheirtasksandcreatingsomething new.

“Ialwayswantedtobeateacher,”Hall said.“Ilovedart,Ialwayslikedkids.Irememberallofmylittlecousins,they seemedtoflocktome.Ienjoyedlistening tothemandplayingwiththem.”Andshe stillfeelsrejuvenatedbyyoungpeople today.

Shewassurprisedandhonoredtowin TeacheroftheYearafteraboutthree yearsatSMS.

“Youdon’talwaysrealizetheimpact” you’remakingonotherpeople,shesaid. Forinstance,shegotastudentshoutout fromaquiet,athleticstudentwhoshe didn’trealizewasenjoyingartsomuch.

“Laurie’spresenceinourschoolsimply improvestheoverallcultureofthebuild-

ing.Betweenthegorgeousstudentartworkthatshedisplaysinthehallways andheroverallkinddemeanor,Selbyville Middleisimprovedbyhavingherasa memberofourstaff,”saidastaffnomination.

Hallalsoassistant-coachesforthe SMStrack-and-fieldteam,helpscreate themorningannouncementslideshows, mentorsatPhilipShowellElementarya bitandmightstartanSMSartclub.

Outsideofschool,sheservesonthe SelbyvillePublicLibraryBoardofCommissionersandisabusyparentofactive teenagers.

Hallstudiedartandarthistoryat FrostburgUniversity,thenattendeda specialgradschoolprogramatGeorge MasonUniversitycalledInitiativesin EducationalTransformationthatreally dugintoartseducation.

She’sproudofSelbyvilleMiddle School(“Wehavereallygoodkids!”)and hashighhopesfortheoverallcommunity “It’sagreatarea.Andeverybodyjust workingtogethertomakethecommunity a betterplaceisthekeytokeepingitthat way.”

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictrecognizedallitsTeacheroftheYearhonoreesattheannualcelebrationonMay7.

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Arenderingofaproposed Dunkin’inOceanViewdisplaysthedrive-thruroute totheright.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Withwarmth,patienceandakind persistence,RuthAnnMarvelalways helpedmakethingshappen.Becauseof hercommunityleadershipandschool pride,Marvelwasthe2025-2026inducteetotheIndianRiverHighSchool HallofFame.

Asafoundingmemberandinaugural presidentoftheIRHSAlumniAssociation(IRHSAA),shewasthe“epitome ofIRpride.Schoolspiritwasalwaysin herheart,”theletterofrecommendation said.“Shewasindeedoneofthequiet

heroes,andshelovedtheIRcommunity withoutmeasure.”

RuthAnnBurbagegraduatedwith theIRClassof1978.Shebecamea Marvelinmarriageandultimately passedawayonSept.19,2025.Shewas aproudmotherandgrandmother,and incrediblyactivememberofthecommunity.Overtheyears,sheworkedin insuranceandatHocker’ssupermarket butalwaysfocusedonSussexCounty, centeredwithhernow-adultchildren, KeiliandKyle.

“Shewasanactivesupporterin everythingherkidsdo,”saidE.Bennett MurrayIV,presidentoftheIndian RiverHighSchoolAlumniAssociation, whichspearheadstheHallofFame. “RuthAnnwastheOGbandmom.If youneededit,shegotit.Itwasalways aboutthekids.”

Theannouncementcameatthe IRHSSeniorAwardsceremonyonMay 20.Marvel’sson,Kyle,acceptedthe awardonbehalfofherfamily.

“We’rethankfulthatherlifeofserviceisbeingmemorializedhereinthe HallofFame,”hesaid.

“ShehadimmenseIRpride.…She didn’tstopgivingbacktoIndianRiver afterwegraduated.”

Shecontinuedtofosterasenseof community,advocatingforshop-local initiativesandsmallbusiness,volunteeringfortheLionsClub,fundraisingfor theAlzheimer’sAssociationand,of course,helpingalumnigatherandsupporttheiralmamater.

Today,theIRHSAAlegacyincludes morethan$100,000inscholarships giventodozensofIRgradsandalumni, aswellasfundingschoolsignsateach roadentrance.

IndianRiverHighSchoolcontinues tomakeamarkontheworld,Murray toldtheClassof2026.“Ihopeyou’lllet yourIndianRiverprideshine.”

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InApril,theBoardofAdjustment approvedNistazosHoldings’requestfor avariancefromthe50percentmaximum coverageoflotareaandvariancefrom the15-footscreeningrequirementacross thefrontageofAtlanticAvenueforthe restaurant.

Atthattime,OceanViewTown ManagerCarolHoucktoldtheCoastal Pointitwas“veryearlyintheprocess” andthatconceptplanshadnotyetbeen presented.ShesaidtheBoardofAdjustmentapprovedtherequestbya4-to-1 vote,andtownofficialswereexpecting theapplicantto“nowproceedthrough therestoftheprocesswiththeTown’s Planning&ZoningCommission.” PaulNorris,wholivesinthearea whereDunkin’isproposed,thisweek

FenwickIslandkickingoffsummerwith‘Dory’

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandwillswingintothe summerseasononFriday,June19,with thefirstinaseriesofFenwickFlicks.

“FindingDory”isthefirstfeatured flickofthesummer,tobescreenedon

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toldtheCoastalPointhehadreceiveda noticeaboutthemeeting,statingthat AndrewWarfieldofFranchiseManagementServiceshadappliedforaconceptlevelreviewofaplanonbehalfofthe propertyownerfortheproperty,which zonedGB(generalbusiness).

“Theplanproposestheconsolidation ofthreeparcelsintooneparcel,aswellas theconstructionofafive-unitcommercialbuilding,includingafast-food restaurantwithdrive-throughandadditionalretailandrestaurantspace,”he said,addingthathe’sopposedbecauseof increasedtrafficcongestiononeastboundAtlanticAvenue.Ifcarsheading eastturnleftintoDunkin’,theycould impedeemergencyvehiclesfromthe MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany,he suggested.

“Itstopstraffic.Anyonewhoneedsa responderfromMillvilleshouldbeconcernedaboutthis.AnyoneeastofLord BaltimoreElementarySchoolshouldbe concernedaboutresponsetime,”hesaid, addingthatheisn’topposedtoDunkin’ buttothelocation.

“It’sthesite.Idon’tthinkit’sagood fitforthisparticularpieceofproperty,” hesaid.

HesaidduringtheBoardofAdjustmentmeetinginAprilthatrepresentativesforthecompanymakingtherequest saidDelDOThaddeterminednotraffic studywasneededandthat80percentof Dunkin’customerswouldbedriversalreadyonRoute26andnotmakinga specialtriptotheshop.

Hesaidotheropponentshadbeen toldbyOceanViewofficialsthatAtlanticAvenue(Route26)isastateroad andtheyhavenosayoverit,“buttheydo haveasayaboutwhathappensoneach sideofthatstreet,soIdon’tbuythat.”

OceanViewMayorTomMalytold theCoastalPointthattownofficialscan “dictatewhatgoesonpropertyoneach side,butnotonRoute26itself,”andcan specifyhowmanycarscanstack,orline up,inadrive-through.

“Wecancontrolthat.Ithinkitwas 12carsontheplan,butthathastobe determined,”Malysaid,addingthatit’s stillearlyintheprocess,sotherecould stillbeatrafficstudy.Hedeclinedtosay whetherheisinfavorofhavinga Dunkin’builtonAtlanticAvenue.

OceanViewresidentMargaret Yonkos,whoalsoobjected,toldthe CoastalPointsheandherhusbandown

thebeachatBayardStreet.Admissionis free.Attendeesshouldbringtheirown chairsorblanketsandtheirfavorite moviesnacks.

MembersoftheFenwickIsland BeachPatrolwillbeonhandstartingat 8p.m.toleadchildren’sgamesandactivities.Themoviewillbeginatdusk,

ahomeonColumbiaAvenueinthe CottagesatWhite’sCreekandtheir homeis“within200yardsofthisproposedredevelopment.”

Shelistedseveralreasonssheandher husbandobject,includingnotyethaving atrafficstudy.

“ItisunclearhowOceanViewcan responsiblyunderstandtheimpactsthat thisproposeddevelopmentwillhaveon localtrafficwithoutatrafficstudy,”she wroteinane-mailtotheCoastalPoint.

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OnSaturday,June20,theTownwill continuetowelcomesummerwithits thirdannualSoiree.

TheSoireewillbeheldintheTown’s PollinatorPark,locatedonEastLewes StreetatBuntingAvenue,from4to6 p.m.

Sheandherhusband,shesaid,are alsoconcernedabouttheshop’sproximitytoLordBaltimoreElementary School,wheretherearealreadytraffic backups,abouttheimpactonemergency vehiclesandbecauseDunkin’is“likelyto interferewiththeflowofweekendvisitors’check-ins,themajorityofwhich traveleast.”

Shesaidthistypeofbusinessshould belocatedatanintersectionwithatraffic light.

“WewillhavelivemusicbyGary Thomas,”saidFenwickIslandTown CouncilMemberSusanBrennan. Snackswillbeavailableandthepublicisbeinginvitedtobringtheirown beverageofchoice.

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Sheandherhusbandarealsoworried, shesaid,aboutwhatshecalled“communitycharacterandimpactonlocalbusinesses.”

“MuchofOceanView’sattractiveness isduetothetown’slow-scaleclapboard buildingsthathavebeencreatively readaptedintosmallbusinesses.Weare concernedabouttheimpactofanational franchiseonourlocalbusinesses,suchas DriftingGroundsandMorningBuns,” Yonkoswroteinthee-mail.

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IncumbentskeepseatsinMillsboroelection

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

TheMillsboroTownCouncilwill keepitscurrentlineupforthenextyear, asallthreeincumbentskepttheirseats inthe2026election.

InrepresentativeDistrict2,Ron O’NealofPondAlleydefeatedStephen “Steve”WebsterofMadisonStreetina 104-87vote.

FortheJune13election,townresidentshadtheoptionofabsenteeorin-

personvoting.About191ballotswere castforeitherO’Neal(95machine,nine absentee) orWebster(69machine,18 absentee).

Twomoreincumbentsranunopposed,sotheywillautomaticallykeep theircouncilseats:GaryMackofCharlotteBoulevard(whowasrecentlyappointedtofillaDistrict3council vacancy)andMartyPresleyofRoanoke Rapids(whofirstwontheatlarge/townwidecouncilseatin2023).

Towncouncilseatscarrythree-year

terms,startingattheJuly6meeting.

O’NealisoriginallyfromDelaware, haslivedinMillsborosince1998,served onthecouncilsince2014andisthecurrentMillsborofirechief.Thiselection season,hespokeaboutbalancing growth,frominfrastructureneedsand downtowndevelopmenttobudgets,and retainingMillsboro’ssmall-townfeel.

Townwide,allresidentscanvoteon whowillrepresenteachoftherepresentativedistricts.Lastyear,thedistricts changedgeographicallytobetterbal-

ancepopulationgrowthwestoftown. District2nowencompassesachanging Millsboro,includingpartsoftheeastern downtownandwesternhousingdevelopments.O’Neallivesdowntown,and hiselectionretainsthecouncil’s3:4 ratioofdowntownresidentstoPlantationLakesresidents.

“Ialsofeelit’simportanttovotemy conscience,andtotryandmaintaina balancebetweenthosewhohavelived herealltheirlivesandthosenewtothe area,”O’Nealhassaid.

NeighborsinvitedtoMillsborocleanupdayJune23

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Manyhandsmakelightwork.The TownofMillsboroisaskingneighbors topitchinandsharesometownpride.

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“Thisparkwascreatedtosupportthe pollinatorsinthearea,anditisdoingan amazingjob,”Brennansaid.“It’sabsolutelystunning.Whenyoulookatthe backandyou’relookingatthebackofa duneandyoucanheartheocean—it’s justcrazybeautiful,”shesaid.

TherewillbeanorganizeddowntowncleanuponTuesday,June23,at9 a.m.VolunteerswillmeetatMillsboro TownHall,at32WilsonHighway.

Theprimarytasksarecollectinglitterandpickingweeds.Glovesandlitter supplieswillbeprovided.Guestsmay wishtobringsunscreen,waterandeven trashgrabbers(iftheyhavethem,but it’snotmandatory).

Of theSoiree,Brennansaid,“Itisa greatwaytowelcomesummer.”

Sheregretfullyreportedthatthegarden’shotlipssalviaplantshadtobereplacedaftertheunusuallyhardwinter, butshesaidalltheotherplantssurvived andarethriving—someinnewspots inthegarden.

“Itwasaharshwinter,butwearegoing tocelebratesummer,”Brennansaid.

“Joinhandstobrightenourtown!” organizerssaid,astheTownpreparesfor

TheTownisalsoplanningtocelebratetheUnitedStates’250thanniversaryonSaturday,July4,withasmall paradealongBuntingAvenue.Scheduled for9a.m.onIndependenceDay, theparadewillstepofffromtheFaucett OkieFamilyNaturePreserve,locatedat thecornerofBayardStreetandCoastal Highway.

Walkersarewelcomeintheparade,

possiblythousandsofattendeesatthe followingweekend’sStars&Stripesfestival,whichissettobebiggerthanever.

VolunteersarebeingaskedtoRSVP toTownHallbyJune21(email town@millsboro.org).

aswellasstrollersandwagons,andpatrioticattireanddecorationsarebeing encouraged.Nobicycleswillbepermitted.

Theparadewillproceedeasttoward BuntingAvenueandwillheadnorth, endingatthePollinatorPark,Brennan said.Prizeswillbeawardedforthe Most PatrioticAttire,presentedatthe PollinatorParkfollowingtheparade.

Letters to the Editor

Editorial The staff

County does right thing with ordinance

Sussex County Councilman John Rieley on Tuesday shared some of the same sentiments many of us held when discussing the ordinance regarding a new surcharge being placed on building permit applications to pay for capital improvements in local schools. He worried that the ordinance adds another impact fee, and that with every dollar raised, “certain individuals are priced out of the market.”

“On the other hand,” he continued, “we have the concept that people who are moving into the area should bear the expense of an additional burden that comes as a result of them moving here, rather than having the people who live here bear the burden as well. I find I am going to vote yes, but it’s not without some reservation.”

Truth be told, every vote by an elected official should come with at least some level of reservation. That implies that the individual is truly taking into account all sides of an issue, weighing what he or she feels is most important to the people who voted them into office and making an informed vote. That’s good stuff. According to the language of the ordinance, the surcharge for

construction of buildings not involving residential use is limited to the first $1 million of construction value. The surcharge for residential buildings, however, will not be limited as such.

Exempted would be projects where construction value — as determined by the Planning & Zoning Department — is less than $150,000 and the application is submitted following issuance of the original certificate of occupancy, permits applied for by 501(c)(3) organizations, those approved through the County’s rental program, those applied for by state or local government departments, and buildings and structures other than residences devoted to agricultural use.

So, will builders just tack on the surcharge to those who buy these new homes and structures? Yes. It’s a basic part of how costs are determined, right? A business determines its total costs and then sets a price accordingly.

But the schools need money, and the people have spoken repeatedly that they don’t wish to carry the burden through a hike on their property taxes. This feels like a solution that can provide at least some help for the schools.

A day to celebrate us, the ‘useful

Traditionally linked to such familial tasks as squishing spiders, teaching how to change a tire and bringing down heavy boxes of Christmas decorations from the attic, fathers are often conventionally thought of as useful pieces to have around the house.

Or, in my case, “useful idiot.”

That’s a term I’m fairly comfortable with, for the record. Sure, the “idiot” part is not the most flattering thing I’ve ever been called — though, admittedly, not the least flattering, either. But the “useful” part is pretty nice to have in my pocket, too.

Point of No Return

You see, in my house, I serve as that proverbial third wheel in regard to my wife and daughter. The two of them are thick as thieves in regard to doing their nails together, taking parts in various arts and crafts projects around the house and ganging up on the big bald guy with a constant torrent of jokes.

Darin J. McCann

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idiots’

The point is that I’m fine with my daughter and wife having that special relationship between them, and I hope with every fiber of my being that it continues that way as we set sail for the rocky voyage of teenage angst that’s right around the corner. I remember my own mom and sister during those years, and suffice it to say that it was a good time to find other stuff to keep you busy and out of the house.

And I love it. I honestly, honestly do. It’s re-assuring to me to see my daughter identify the best woman I know as her role model, and it’s also nice to know that when a topic does come up that makes me wildly uncomfortable, I can steer her to a person better equipped to deal with it.

And, you know... a person who is not me.

It’s a luxury of convenience in that regard. I get involved when I want to, and I conveniently slip behind the shroud of, “I think your mom can probably be of more help with you on that one, kiddo” when I feel like the subject matter either makes me want to lash out at whoever did my little girl wrong, or curl up in the fetal position whenever I hear my little girl is growing up.

And because I’ve been doing this long enough to recognize what could send some of you over the ledge, that was a joke. Obviously, I don’t turn my back on my child when she needs help. Drop the crayons for your fiery responses, and either read on or flip the page. Life’s too short for goofy meltdowns.

As for now, the two get along (most of the time), enjoy each other’s company (most of the time) and tolerate me living in the same house (some of the time).

And I’ll take it.

I’m just Dad. I’m the one who cooks meat with fire and pulls up his socks too high when wearing shorts. The guy who you run to when you have a cut and mom’s not around. The one who has to expel a spider from the shower, or gets tagged in to help with a math problem. That “other” option when you want to get in a few minutes at the neighborhood pool.

And there’s no other job in the world I’d rather have.

I was asked the other day what I wanted to do for Father’s Day, and it was the easiest answer to a question I’ve ever had. I want to hang out with my girls, kick up my feet and watch my beloved Orioles get boat-raced by the Dodgers for a few hours before eating dinner and ultimately falling asleep on the couch.

This would be my happy place at this stage of my life. You know, outside of the toothless Orioles getting proverbially pantsed by every good team they play and just continuing a cycle of ineptitude and...

But I digress.

To my fellow fathers out there fighting the good fight, I salute you. Keep your heads down, chip in whenever and wherever you can and enjoy the ride as much as you can. For those fathers pulling double-duty and raising kids on your own, I honestly have no idea how you do it. Like, literally no idea. Happy Father’s Day, dads. Keep grinding. Editorial Columns

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Letters

Readerurgespacing ofdevelopment

Editor:

SussexCounty’spopulationgrowth hasbeenunsustainable,increasingby 82percentsince2000,atanaverage annualrateofover3percent.Asof May19,64developmentsareprogressingthroughtheSussexCounty permittingprocess,resultinginthe constructionof16,563newhomes andoccupying6,700acres(over1 percentofSussexCounty’stotalland area).

Overthepastsixmonths,thenumberofhousingunitsthathaveentered thepermittingpipelinehasincreased by18percent,with2,141homes plannedforCountyCouncilDistrict 4and6,534homesforDistrict5.

Therapidpaceofdevelopmenthas hadasignificantimpactonourcommunity.Thisisevidentinthelong linesatintersections,theproliferation ofroundaboutsandfour-waystops, extendedwaittimesformedicalappointments,closedstateparksdueto overcrowding,schoolsnearingorover capacity,andincreasedtraveltimes withinthecounty.

ThiscriticalperiodpresentsanopportunityforSussexCounty’scitizens

toinfluencethefutureoftheircommunity.TheupcomingNovember 2026electionsinCountyCouncil Districts4and5willdeterminethe candidateswhowillrepresentourinterests.Itisimperativethatweprioritizecandidateswhoadvocatefor livableandaffordablehousing,proposesoundland-usedecisions,ensure thatinfrastructureremainsinsync withdevelopmentandmitigatethe rapidpaceofhousingdevelopment.

TheCountyiscurrentlyinthe processofdevelopingitsComprehensivePlanfor2028,whichwillestablishguidelinesfordevelopmentfora decade.Severalordinancesarealready beingproposedtopreserveourforests, enhanceaffordablehousingoptions, andimplementchangestorestrictor eliminateclustersubdivisionswith smallerlotsinruralareas,relocating themtoareaswithexistinginfrastructure.

Oneordinanceunderconsideration,No.26-3,wouldenhanceopenspacerequirementstoaminimumof 30percentinGrowthAreasanda maximumof50percentinruralareas. Theobjectiveistomitigatetheexpansionofdevelopmentinruralregions.Thisisasignificant modificationthatisbasedonrecom-

mendationsfromtheSussexCounty LandReformWorkingGroup.The votingdecisionsofthecurrentCounty Councilmembersregardingthisspecificordinancewillprovidevaluable insightsintotheircommitmenttoimplementingsmartgrowthinitiatives withinthecounty.

Ifyouareconcernedaboutthe rapidgrowthandpaceofdevelopment inSussexCountyandtheinadequate infrastructurethatfailstokeeppace withit,itisadvisabletovoteforthe candidatewhoadvocatesforachange inthecurrentdevelopmenttrajectory.

Jay Headman OceanView

Reader:Parking problemcanbefixed

Editor:

Thetimehascome.Irecentlyspoke beforetheSouthBethanyTownCouncil tomakethecasetheyconsiderinstitutingabanonmajorresidential constructionduringthepeaksummer months,somethingconsideredbutrejectedyearsago.Mylogicwasthatover theinterveningdecadesseveralthings haveoccurredjustifyingreconsideration.

MillsboroFarmers’ Marketmakesacomeback

ByCatherineBunting PointIntern

TheMillsboroFarmers’Market isstartingbackupthissummer. EachSaturdayfrom8a.m.tonoon, localvendorsandcommunityorganizationswillgatheratthe MillsboroTownHalltodistribute avarietyoflocalgoods.Forthe pasttwoweekends,themarkethas featuredmanydifferentsellerswho havecometogethertoofferfresh produceandotherfoods,drinks, decorations,crafts,flowersand more.

MayorRobert“Bob”McKeeexplainedthatthefarmers’marketis ahealthyadditiontothetown,becauseitallowsmoreMillsbororesidentsaccesstofreshproduce.He alsopointedoutthatthemarket willattractmorevisitorstothe downtownarea.

“Itisasymbolofourmissionto revivedowntownMillsboro,”he saidofthemarket.

Eversincetheconstructionof theNorthMillsboroBypass,the Townhashadtheabilitytoshut offMainStreettohostcommunity functions.Asaresult,McKeesaid, theTownhasdiscussedsomepotentialplansforhostingafallor winterfestivalinthedowntown area.Inconjunctionwiththe MillsboroFarmers’Market,McKee said,theeventscontributeto“our goaltocreateastrongsenseof community.”

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Whenvisitorscometothe MillsboroFarmers’Market,they canlookforwardtoitsmanyfood anddrinkvendors.

AtWildeCoffeeCompany—a mobilecoffeetrailerwhereall itemsaremadefromscratch—visitorscanexpecthandcrafted espressosandteas.KatieBoyle,coowneroftheestablishment,describedtheMillsboroFarmers’ Marketas“welcoming,warm,and justaniceplacetobe.”Shesaidthe marketisuniquebecauseit’snotas overwhelmingasotherfarmers’ marketscanbe,anditoffersa widervarietyofuniquegoodsthat maynotbefoundeverywhere.

AtLaniLou’sBrew,visitorscan findHawaii-inspiredcoffees,refreshersandbakedgoods.“Everybodyiswelcomehere,”ownerJenna Lecruzsaid.“Wewanteverybody toknowthattheyarepartofour ohana”(Hawaiianforfamily).Lani Lou’sstandalsosellsdogtreats, withproceedsgoingtotheBrandywineSPCA.

AtBeyondBabka,longtimeculinaryinstructorDianeSurycontinuesherpassionforeducating peopleaboutfoodbysellingtraditionalPolishfoods.Eachweek,the standoffersclassicversionsoffamiliarfoods,includingpierogies,as wellasotheroptions,suchasbabka (atypeofyeastbread).

Suryexplainedthatweeklyitems willrotatebasedonwhatlocalingredientsarein-season.Takingadvantageofthisyear’sfreshfruit, blueberryandstrawberrybabkas

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ClaireHowardFineArtopensstudioinBethanyBeach

ClaireHowardFineArtcelebrated thegrandopeningofhernewstudioin BethanyBeachwitharibbon-cutting onJune9,inpartnershipwiththe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce.Family,friendsandChambermemberswereinattendancetocelebrate.

Knownforcoastalartandcommissionwork,Howardfocusesonpeaceful oilpaintingscapturingthebeautyof Bethanyandsurroundingbeachcommunities.

ClaireHowardFineArtislocatedat 18NorthPennsylvaniaAvenue, BethanyBeach.Learnmoreat clairehoward.net.

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ClaireHowardFineArtcelebratedtheir grand-openingwitharibbon-cuttingon Tuesday,June9,withthesupportofthe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,familyandfriends.

Fresh Local Seafood and Classic Comfort Food in a Relaxed Coastal Setting

Farmers’ market

were available this past weekend.

Noting that Millsboro has “such a ‘little-town feeling,’” Sury said, “It’s wonderful to see something like this is happening in our community that really brings people together.”

Burton Heritage Farms — located near Millsboro — brings fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, jams and home-cooked kettlecorn. Double D Farm — a newer family-owned farm located near Georgetown — brings homemade soaps, mugs and other crafty items. Pork and beef orders will also soon be available. Mother-daughter duo Dawn and Hannah Anderson explained that after starting their farm roughly a year ago, the farmers’ market gives them an opportunity to connect with members of the community and build relationships.

Visitors can also expect to see vendors selling other types of merchandise. At Beach Hill Flowers, flowers grown near Dagsboro are available for purchase. Owner Arlene Armorim pointed out that it’s convenient for Millsboro residents to have a farmers’ market right in their town, as they don’t have to travel “out-of-their way” to access produce and other goods.

Melody Bobbitt said she started selling crocheted items at Millsboro’s first farmers’ market and she is excited to be back selling decor from the Nonna B’s stand. Nonna B’s offers crocheted and embroidered items, as well as decorative towels and windchimes.

Not only are there vendors at the Millsboro Farmers’ Market, but there are also opportunities to con-

nect with community resources. The Sussex Family YMCA is available to educate the public about the services that it offers. This past weekend, the YMCA raffled off a free week of camp for its YMCA Camp Millsboro — a new camp for children in kindergarten through fifth grade that will be held at Millsboro Middle School (302 East State Street) from June 15 to Aug. 21.The YMCA will also be announcing dates for a free water-acclimation class in July.

LoriKay “LKay” Paden explained that the YMCA has “so many great programs that residents can take advantage of” and that the farmers’ market allows for the organization to share information with members of the community.

In reference to the hard work that local volunteers have done to make the Farmers’ Market a reality, McKee said, “These great strides come down to the volunteers who stepped up.”

Volunteers including head organizer Meg Rodgers, as well as Town Manager Jamie Burk, Barbara Buchanan and Tammy Shelhorse, have worked to plan and organize the weekly market.

The volunteers said, “We would love to have more food vendors, as well as more produce and plant stands.” Those interested in becoming vendors can send an email to farmersmarket@millsboro.org or fill out the online application through the Town of Millsboro website.

The Millsboro Farmers’ Market will run until Saturday, Sept. 26, at Millsboro Town Hall, located at 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro. In the event of severe weather, the Town will post updates on its website and social media.

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Beyond Babka, left, and Lani Lou’s, right, are just two of the vendors that are available at the Millsboro Farmers’ Market each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

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“Stand by us as we

September 8th - 13th

OUR MISSION

To organize and facilitate an annual Warrior Beach Week event for our Veterans and their Families to show our appreciation for their unwavering Service and Sacrifice.

OUR STORY

Operation Seas the Day (OSTD), a community based volunteer organization, was founded by three members of the Bethany Beach community. Since 2013, OSTD has been providing support to our returning Wounded Warriors and their Families to help ease their transition back to civilian life. Each year our local communities host our Veterans and their Families in a peaceful beach setting. All of the Very Important Families stay in homes/condos donated by local homeowners.

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Salt&Storycelebratesgrandopening

Salt&Storycelebratedtheir grandopeningwitharibbon-cuttingonJune10,inpartnership withtheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce.Family, friendsandChambermembers wereinattendancetocelebrate.

“Salt&Storyisacommunicationsandpublicrelationsstudio withmultipleofferingstohelp businessesshapetheirpresence throughstrategiccommunicationsandtimelessstorytelling,” Chamberrepresentativessaid.

“Whetherit’saneditorialpartnership,storystrategy,orbrand discoveryandconsulting,owner SydneyHarpsUpshurhasalifelongloveforhelpingpeoplefind theirwords.”

TolearnmoreaboutSalt& Story,HarpsUpshurandthestudio’sofferings,visitbysaltandstory.com.

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Attendingtheribbon-cuttingare, fromleft:ScottRukowicz,Becki Hayman,EmilyMais,MichaelPierpont,SubriniaPierpont,Sydney HarpsUpshur,ZainHarpsUpshur, Zaine HarpsUpshur,JeffBowers andJamieHayman.

Food-desertgrantsawardedbytheDSB

TheDelawareDivisionofSmall Business(DSB)recentlyannouncedthe 28businessesandorganizationsreceivingmorethan$700,000ingrants throughtheDelawareGroceryInitiativeandFirstStateFoodSystemProgram(DGI/FSFSP).Theprogramis designedtoexpandaccesstohealthy,affordablefoodinDelawarecommunities currentlyidentifiedasfooddesertsorat riskofbecomingfooddeserts.

GrantswereavailabletoDelaware farmers,independentandcommunity groceryretailers,includingthoseofferingculturallydiversefoods,aswellas foodbanks,foodpantriesandother foodsupplychainbusinessesandorganizations.

Inall,100applicationswerereceived forthisroundoffunding.Atotalof $712,500wasawarded,withgrants rangingfrom$12,000to$65,000.This cyclemarksageographicshiftfrom priorrounds—awardeesarenearly evenlydistributedacrossallthreecounties,aconsiderableimprovementfrom thepreviouscycle,whichfunded15 NewCastleCounty-basedprojects, noneinKentyCountyandsevenin SussexCounty.

Awardedfundswillsupportoperations,capitalexpenses,equipmentpurchasesandotherprojectsthatexpand supplychaincapacityandstrengthen collaborationamongcommunitypartners.

“Thiscyclereflectswhat’spossible whenwemeetcommunitieswherethey are.”saidDSBDirectorC.J.Bell.“From veteran-ledfarmsdeliveringtohomeboundseniorstoaDominican-owned cornermarketexpandingfreshproduce accessthatreachacrossDelaware’sfull foodsystemishowwemovetheneedle onfooddesertsstatewide.”

TheDGI/FSFSPisadministered throughapartnershipbetweenDSB andtheDelawareCouncilonFarm& FoodPolicy.Thecouncillaunched FSFSPin2022.In2024,theprogram wasadoptedthroughlegislationsponsoredbystateSen.DariusBrown(D-

Millsborostudent

namedtoJMU’s President’sList

MillsbororesidentJeriDiBuonohas beennamedtothePresident’sListat JamesMadisonUniversityforthe spring2026semester.Studentswho earnPresident’sListhonorsmustcarry atleast12gradedcredithoursandearn aGPAof3.900orabove.DiBuonois majoringinpsychology.

Foundedin1908,JamesMadison Universityisapublicuniversitylocated inVirginia’sShenandoahValleywith state-of-theartamenitiesandfacilities. StudentshaveaccesstoNCAADivision1athletics.

NewCastle,Wilmington,Edgemoor), formallyestablishingtheDelaware GroceryInitiative.

“Toomanyofourneighborsstruggle withfindingreliableaccesstohealthy foods,andwemustdoeverythinginour powertoensurethateverycommunity inourStatehasavenuestonourishing foodthatsupportstheirdignity,health, andopportunity,”saidBrown.“This roundofDelawareGroceryInitiative grantfundingisessential,providing much-neededfinancialsupporttononprofitsthroughoutourstatewhowork toeradicatefooddeserts,increasethe distributionandproductionofhealthy food,andensurethatallDelawareans canprioritizetheirwell-being.”

“ThesegrantssupportDelaware farmers,foodbusinessandnonprofitsto addresskeyneedsacrossthestate’sfood

system,strengtheningfoodsecurity,improvingaccessandaffordabilitytofresh healthyfoodsinruralandurbancommunities,andexpandingin-statesupply chaincapacities,”saidCouncilChair NancyStaisey.”

Theorganizationsandbusinessesselected toreceivefundingwere:Bellevue CommunityCenter,BennettOrchards, BrightSpotVentures,Cornerstone CommunityCenter,CornerstoneWest CDC,D&JCustomCutting,Dittmar FamilyFarms,DominicanCafé,ExpandedBranchesCDC,FirstState Youth,FLOW,FoodBankofDelaware, G’sDelight,HarvestOutreachPeople Project(HOPP),HealthFoodsfor HealthyKids,HeritageUrbanFarms, HouseofDavid,LaRedHealthCenter, MidasHarvestUrbanFarm,Milford AdvocacyforHomeless,MiltonCom-

munityFoodPantry,NetworkConnect, REACHRiverside,SouthernDETruck Growers,T.A.Farms,UniqueMinds ChangingLives,VictoriousLife ChurchandYWCADelaware. Summariesoftheprojectsbeing fundedcanbefoundatde.gov/foodgrant.

Projectsfundedthroughthe DGI/FSFSPmustbecompletedno laterthanDec.31,2026.Fundedprojectsspanarangeoffoodsystemactivitiesincludingcold-storageexpansion, freshproducedistribution,farminfrastructureandcommunity-basedfood accessprogramming.

Since2022,justmorethan$2.15 millionhasbeenawardedtofund61 projectsstatewidepriortothislatest roundoffunding,whichisCycle5of theprogram.

CoastalPoint•Submitted Rev.BrianSandellandhisfamilypose foraphoto.Sandellrecentlyjoined Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodistas associatepastor.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

AstheRev.BrianSandellbeginshis ministryasassociatepastoratMariner’s BethelGlobalMethodistChurchinOcean View,succeedingtheRev.LeoPark,heis tacklingseveralgoals.

“Firstisdeeperpersonalandfamilydiscipleship.I’mabeliever,asIknowmany are,of,ifyourhouseisnotfollowingJesus, it’stoughtosharewithothersthatyou shouldfollowJesus,”the39-year-oldPittsburghTheologicalSeminarygraduatesaid.

“Secondispassionateworshipanda deepercommitmenttoholinessforthe churchandthecommunity.ThirdisreachingthosewiththeloveofJesuswhoare hurt,brokenorlost,withthehopeofJesus Christ.TheycanfindhopeinJesusChrist. Andfourthisequippingthefolksof Mariner’sandotherchurchesinthecommunitytoliveouttheirlivesfaithfully,”the fatherofthreesaid.Heandhiswife,Lara, havetwodaughters,Blair,12,andElaina,6, andson,Garrett,9.

SandellbeganhisministryatMariner’s onJune1,comingfromSecondAvenue GlobalMethodistChurchinAltoona,Pa., wherehehadservedsince2016.Mariner’s ishissecondchurch.

“Ifeltthecalltogointotheministry whenIwasinhighschoolandIhadopportunitiestoleadinmydad’schurch.My dadisstillpreachingatthatchurchin Williamsport,Md.,aboutthreehourswest

ofus,”hesaid.“Thatexperienceofleading worshipandtheyouthgroupandseeing thelifeofthechurch—Ifeltthecallof God.

“IwenttoGroveCityCollegein2005 andreceivedadegreeinreligiousstudies.I wenttoPittsburghTheologicalSeminary rightafter.Igraduatedinthesummerof 2009fromGroveCityandwenttothetheologicalseminary.Iwashiredasdirectorof studentministriesatSt.PaulUnited MethodistChurchinChambersburg, whereIwasfrom2012to2016.ThenI wenttoSecondAvenueinAltoona.

“Iwentfrombeingdirectorofstudent ministriestoachurchthatwasinrapiddecline,thatwas$250,000indebtinavery poorarea,”heexplained.“Weraisedwell over$200,000topayoffalotofdebts.The ministrygrew,peoplecame.Ilearnedalot fromthatchurch,andGoddidalotofreallyawesomethingsthere,manyofthemin spiteofme.Hisgiftsandgraceswerea blessing,”Sandellsaid.

NowhehasjoinedMariner’spastor,the Rev.Dr.RebeccaCollison,whomhecalled “agifted,humbleleaderinaloving,active church.”

“Mariner’sisfocusedonleadingpeople toloveanddeepeningtheirfaithinJesus Christ.Whetherornottheyattendworshipregularlyorareinvolvedinthecommunity,Mariner’sBethelisachurchforall people.Ifeelcalledtolovemyfamilyfirst, andthenlovethechurchandthecommunitywitheveryounceofenergyandgrace Godhasgivenme,”hesaid.

Thepastordescribedhissermonstyleas beingextemporaneous,withadesireto moredeeplystudytheBibleandfocuson applyingitsmessagetoeverydaylife,“with clarity,humor,loveandconviction.”

“Iwouldsaymysermonscanbedescribedas‘thinkingfirstbutlaughingisnot toofarbehind,’”hesaid,addingthatthey areconsistently17to23minuteslong,and hisfavoriteBibleversesare1Thessalonians 5:16-18,writteninthetraditionalKing JamesVersiontranslationas,“Rejoiceevermore.Praywithoutceasing.Ineverything givethanks:forthisisthewillofGodin ChristJesusconcerningyou.”

Butpastorshavemanymoreresponsibilitiesthanpreaching,includingcomfortingandhelpingbelieverskeeptheirfaith duringdifficulttimes.

“Godiswithyou.Godlistenstoyou. Unfortunately,Goddoesnotmakethehurt orthetroublegoaway.ButGodisequippingyoutousethecurrenttrialforyourfuturegoodandtoblesssomebodyelsedown theroad.ThatiswhatIhavelearned.Life ishard,butGodisgood.

“Godwillnottemptyoumorethanwe cansaynoto,butalotofpeoplehavebeen overwhelmedbythetrialsandstressoflife. Manytimespeoplehavewalkedthrougha lotmorethantheycouldbear,andGod helpsthemandstrengthenstheirshoulders tobearit,butIdothinkmanytimesGod doesallowus,inthosetoughmoments,to fullytrustinhimmore,”hesaid.

NIGHTS THATSTAY WITHYOU.

PayinghomagetoclassmateJesseJean-Louis,inback,beforeSussexAcademy’s commencementbeginsare,fromleft,AustinTaylorandChaseBallinger.

dentPriyaHaldarpreparestoascendthe stage.

OnJune5,124graduatesoftheClassof 2026receivedtheirdiplomasasthe10th graduatingclassofSussexAcademy.

Highschoolwasn’tperfect,saidthe class-electedspeaker,seniorKatyaGeyer, butmixedinwithallofthestressorsof school,shesaid,weretherandommoments thatmatteredthemost.

“Oneofthebiggestthingsthesepast fouryearstaughtusisthatpeoplematter morethanaccomplishmentseverwill,”she said.“Yearsfromnow,nobodyisgoingto rememberyourSATscore.Buttheywill rememberthepeoplewhoshowedupfor them.And,honestly,Ithinkourclassdida prettygoodjobofbeingthereforeach other.”

Everysinglepersontherewasdifferent thantheywerefouryearsago,shesaid. Somepeoplefoundconfidence,others

foundfriendshipsforlife,shesaid.Some discoveredpassions,andotherssimply learnedhowtokeepgoingevenwhen thingsgotdifficult,sheadded.

“Andso,standinghereonelasttime,I wanttoleaveeveryonewithsomethingfamiliar,”Geyersaid,citinganoft-saidquote SussexAcademystudentshearinelementaryschool.“‘Makeitagreatdayornot— thechoiceisyours.’Butnow,asweleave thisplaceandmoveintowhatevercomes next,let’sallchoosetomakeitagreatlife.”

HeadofSchoolKyleBentleyasked eachgraduatetoopenandreadanote hand-writtenspecificallytothembyastaff member,followingatraditionstartedby ChiefAcademicOfficerJanetOwens,who Bentleynotedwasretiringafter26years withSussexAcademy.

Bentleylikenedtheirhighschooljourneytothe“ChooseYourOwnAdventure” young-adultbookseriesinwhichthe readeristheheroofthestory.

“Ifyouwantedtotakethesafepath,you turnedtoonepage,”hesaid.“Ifyouwanted totaketheriskierpath,youturnedtoanother.Sometimesyourdecisionsledtosuccess.Sometimestheyleadtocomplete disaster.”

Andsometimes,hecontinued,you flippedbackthepagestochooseadifferent adventurewhenyourealizedyoumadethe wrongchoice.

“Butwhatmadethesebookssospecial wastheideathatyourchoicesmattered,”he said.“Everydecisionchangedyourstory.” Bentleythennotedtheleadershipand achievementsofgraduatesinacademics, theartsandathletics,andcelebratedthe pathstheywilltakeastheyleaveSussex Academy.

“WhatIadmiremostaboutthisclassis thatsuccessdidnotlookthesamefor everyone,andthatisexactlyhowitshould be,”hesaid.“Ourscholarswillbechoosing theirownadventureswhenthischapter closes.”

TheSussexCountyLifesavingAssociation(SCLA)hosteditssecondannual SkinCancerScreening&SocialEventon Tuesday,June9,bringingtogethernearly 100lifeguardsforaneveningfocusedon health,preventionandcamaraderie.

HeldatBigChillBeachClub,the eventprovidedSussexCountybeachlifeguardswithfreeskincancerscreenings conductedbymedicalspecialistsfrom CoastalCareDermatology.Thedermatologyteamdonatedtheirtimeandexpertise toexaminethelifeguardsforskincancer andidentifyareasofconcernthatcould potentiallydevelopintocancerinthefuture.

Forthesecondconsecutiveyear,Big ChillBeachClubdonateditsvenuespace tosupporttheevent.

“Wearemorethanhappytohelpout withsuchagoodcause,”saidBigChill BeachClubrepresentativeEmilyBurns.

Whilelifeguardswaitedfortheir screenings,theywereabletoenjoymusic providedbyDJHookandhadtheopportunitytosocializewithfellowguardsfrom beachesthroughoutSussexCounty.

Atotalof95lifeguardsparticipatedin thescreenings.Whileorganizerssaidthey theturnoutasasuccess,itrepresentsalittle morethan17percentofthenearly550 lifeguardswhomakeuptheSCLA.

SCLADelegateDerekShockrosaid organizersarealreadylookingaheadtoexpandingtheevent.

“Movingforward,wehopetofindadditionalsponsorshipinordertoentice morelifeguardstoattend,”Shockrosaid.

Giventheamountoftimelifeguards spendexposedtothesunthroughoutthe summer,earlydetectionandpreventionremaincriticalprioritiesfortheorganization, representativessaid.

SCLAPresidentMattFarlowexpressedgratitudetothemanyindividuals andorganizationsthathelpedmakethe eventpossible.

“Wecan’tthankeveryoneenoughwho helpedoutwiththisevent,”Farlowsaid. “Evenifwepreventonelifeguardfromdevelopingcancer…that’sawin!”

TheSCLAextendeditsappreciationto CoastalCareDermatology,BigChill BeachClub,DJHook,andallvolunteers andparticipantswhocontributedtoan-

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TheSussexCountyLifesavingAssociationrepresentsnearly550professional oceanlifeguardsservingthebeachesof SussexCounty.Theorganizationpromotes lifeguardtraining,professionaldevelopment,watersafety,andinitiativesthatsupportthehealthandwellbeingofits members.

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AGcelebrateswinforcleanenergyinDelaware

DelawareAttorneyGeneralKathy Jenningsthisweekapplaudedthe DelawareSupremeCourt’srecentdecisiontoupholdstatelegislationallowing theconstructionofanelectricalsubstation byRenewableRedevelopmentLLC,in associationwithaproposedoffshorewind projectdesignedtobringcleanerand cheaperenergytoDelawareans,shesaid.

OnMay26,theDelawareSupreme CourtaffirmedaCourtofChanceryrulinginsupportofSenateBills159and 199,whichretroactivelyauthorizedconditional-usepermitsforcertainelectrical substationsconnectedtolargerenewable energyprojectswhenconstructedin heavyindustrialzones,amongotherprovisions.

Thedecisionfollowsanattemptby SussexCountyandtheTownofFenwick Islandtostopthedevelopmentofthe

substationandhavethelegislationdeclaredvoid,blockingthecleanenergyalternativesitwouldallow,Jenningssaid.

“Atatimewhenthecostoflivingis thehighestit’severbeen,supplyingmore cleanenergytothegridiscrucialtoget Delawareanssomerealreliefontheir powerbills,”saidJennings.“I’mgratefulto theCourtfortheirunanimousdecision.”

“TheDelawareSupremeCourt’srulingwasclear:theGeneralAssemblyhas theultimateauthorityoverthezoning policyinourState.WhenthegreaterinterestofallDelawareansisatstake,the GeneralAssemblycanrightfullystepin andenactlegislationoverridingalocal decision,”saidstateSen.Stephanie Hansen.

“Ourstateisfacingseriousenergy supplyandreliabilitychallenges,andour neighborsarebeingcrushedbyrisingen-

ergycosts.Wecannotaffordtodenyenergyprojectsthatbringmassiveamounts ofnew,clean,renewableenergyintoour grid,providinguswiththeenergysupply andreliabilityweneed.Localdecisions thatstandinthewayofthegreatergood forallDelawareansareappropriately overridden.Havingnowbeenthrough DelawareChanceryCourt,DelawareSuperiorCourtandtheDelawareSupreme Court,thisshouldnowbeasettledissue.”

EnergycostsinDelawarehaveseena starkincreaseinrecentyears,withsome Delawareansseeingmonthlybillswith dollaramountsinthethousands.The U.S.Windprojectassociatedwiththis substationstandstooffersignificantrelief asthelargestnear-termenergydevelopmentprojectontheDelmarvaPeninsula, Jenningssaid.

“Theturbines,placed11milesoff-

shore,wouldbarelybevisiblefromthe coastbutwoulddeliverhundredsof megawattsofnewly-generatedelectricity toaninterconnectioninSussexCounty. Theadditionalenergysupplywouldreducelocalenergypricesbyanestimated $253millionduringthecontractterm. ThatsumdoesnotincludesavingsgeneratedfromcreditsthatDelawarewould receiveforthecleanenergygenerated.”

TheDelawareSupremeCourt’sruling representstheeliminationofamajorobstacleinthepathfortheproject,which continuestofacefederalhurdles,Jenningsnoted.Shehadpreviouslyfileda briefchallengingtheTrumpAdministration’seffortstocanceltheU.S.Wind project,“oneofhismanyattemptstodestroycleanenergyprojectsandfurther enrichhissupportersinbigoil.”

MeyerrecognizesGunViolenceAwarenessMonth

Gov.MattMeyerthisweeksigned aproclamationrecognizingJuneas GunViolenceAwarenessMonthin Delawareandreaffirmedthestate’s commitmenttoreducingviolence, supportingvictims,andbuildingsafer communitiesthroughprevention,intervention,andpartnership.

Duringtheevent,Meyeralso grantedpardonstoCammerinNorwoodandKaligahParker,two Delawareanswhosecommitmentto personalgrowthandcommunityservice,hesaid,exemplifiesthegovernor’s beliefthataccountabilityandrehabilitationcancoexist.

“Gunviolenceispreventable,”said Meyer.“Itstartswithlisteningtoour communities,passingcommonsense legislationandsupportingevidencebasedinterventionstrategiesthatad-

dresstherootcausesofviolence.Publicsafetyisgovernment’smostimportantresponsibility.EveryDelawarean deservestofeelsafeineveryneighborhoodofourstate.

“Delawaremustbetheworstplace inAmericatocommitcrime,andthe bestplaceinAmericatogetarealsecondchance,”Meyercontinued.“CammerinandKaligahhaveturnedpast intopurpose.TheyarepreventingviolenceacrossDelaware,disruptingcyclesofviolenceandmentoringour youth.CammerinandKaligahare eachatestamenttothepromiseof whatourjusticesystemcouldand shouldbe.”

ThroughtheOfficeofGunViolencePreventionandCommunity Safety,whichthegovernorestablished thisyear,Delawarecontinuestoinvest

incommunity-basedviolenceinterventionprograms,youthengagement initiatives,trauma-informedservices, andpartnershipswithlawenforcementandlocalorganizationsworking toreduceviolenceandimprovepublic safety.

Throughhisnonprofitorganization,OurROOTS,Norwoodleads initiativesfocusedonholisticwellness andcommunitydevelopment.Healso workswithorganizationsincluding NextGen302,GroupViolenceIntervention(GVI)andNetworkConnect, mentoringyoungpeopleandhelping connectindividualsandfamiliestoresources.

AsaparticipantinDelaware’s GroupViolenceInterventionprogram andLeadersinTransitioninitiative, Parkerhasbecomeamentorandad-

vocateforviolenceprevention. Throughhisnonprofitorganization, CarryTheirLightProject,hehasorganizedeventshonoringvictimsof gunviolence,promotingtrauma awarenessandfosteringhealing.He alsoregularlyspeakswithyoungpeopleacrossDelawareaboutaccountability,transformationandthevalueof secondchances.

Bothmen,Meyersaid,havebecometrustedvoicesinviolencepreventioneffortsandcontinueto supportDelawareansmostatriskof involvementinviolencethroughmentorship,outreachandcommunityengagement.

Thegovernorcommendedthem fortheirpersonalgrowth,strength anddeterminationtobreakintergenerationalcyclesofviolence.

First,thefull-timepopulationofour smalltownhasincreased,butmoresignificant,thefull-timesummerpopulationhassignificantlyincreased.Retired folkslikemyselfarehereMaythrough September.

Second,accordingtotowninformation,95percentofthetownhasbeen developed,meaningthereareveryfew emptylotsremaining.Asaresult,the “new”constructiontodaytypicallyinvolvesknockingdownanexisting,typicallysmaller,housetobuildanew, largerone,oramajorrenovation.A knockdownistwicetheaggravation.

Third,asaresultofthegreatlyincreasedcostoflandtobuildon,homeownerswanttomaximizetheir investment.CoupledwithrecentSouth Bethanycodechangesallowinglarger andtallerproperties,thehomesbeing builttodayaremassive,onrelatively smalllots.Theyrequiresignificantly morebuildingmaterialsthaninthe past,necessitatingsignificantlymore deliverytrucksandmoresubcontractors, with theirtrucksandcars.

Giventhelackofemptylotstouse forparking,deliveryandcontractor trucksandcarsareforcedtoparkin frontofexistinghomesandoften,withoutpermission,infrontofandoftenin theirdriveways.Thesignificantnumbersoftrucksandothervehicles,combinedwithgreatersummertrafficand beachgoers,isadangerouscombination.

Restrictingmajorconstruction,such asdemolitions,piledriving,foundation pouringandframing,tooff-summer monthswillforcecontractorstobemore strategicinplanningtheirwork.While thesameresultcanbeachievedbySouth Bethanytownpolicestrictlyenforcing existingparkinglaws,thatseemslikea pooruseoflimitedresources.

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MillsborosetstoneonCupolaParkproposals

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

“I’mwondering–There’sbeenalot ofchatteraboutCupolaPark,”began residentMaryAnderson,assheasked theMillsboroTownCouncilaboutrumorsaroundthewaterfrontpublicpark.

AttheirJune1monthlymeeting,the councilwasgearinguptodiscusshypotheticalprivateprojectsonTownproperties.

Butresidentshadalreadybeenvocal, bothinpersonandonline,aboutnot changingthecharacterofCupolaPark.

“Iunderstandeconomicdevelopment butIthinkSussexCountyand Millsboroareattheirwits’endwithdevelopment,andwewanttoretainthe qualityoflifeinCupolaPark,”saidAnderson,describingtheruralcharacterof

theplayground,pavilionandwaterfront. “Iwouldhatetoseethatgoaway.”

Businesseshaveaskedabout

Townproperties

Recently,severalgroupshavecontactedtheTownofMillsboroaboutpotentiallybuyingorleasingTown-owned property.Anddowntowncouldbeahot commodity,withMainStreetcharm, waterfrontaccess,crossroadslocation andplentyofpotential.

Thetowncouncilhasnotpublicly debatedanyspecificbusinessproposals atCupolaPark—oranywhereelse— becauseMonday’sdiscussionwas aroundwheretoevenconsiderbusiness proposals.

SoMillsboroofficialsdecidedon

Mondaytocreatearequestforproposal (RFP)process,whichrequiresdeveloperstosendofficialideasforeachparcel. ItallowstheTowntohearcreativeideas forenhancingthedowntown,without hiringaspecialconsultant.

Moreimportantly,“TheTowncan choosewhethertoacceptproposals,rejectproposalsandpossiblydoitagain,” saidMayorBobMcKee.“Sothisisa firstblush,seekingideasandsuggestionsandseewhatthesepropertiesare worthtodevelopers.”

“Whichdoesn’tmeanwehavetodo anythingwithit,justtogetsomeconcepts,”saidTownManagerJamieBurk. “It’snotsomethingthat’sgoingtohappen overnight,andnotsomethingthat’s goingtohappeninavacuum.…It’llall bepublicconversation.”

Towntargetsoldpolicestation, traindepot,Chamber

Whentownstaffaskedthecouncil tochoosepropertiesforRFPs,Council MemberKimberleyKaanimmediately proposedthecurrentChamberofCommercebuilding,theoldpolicestation andtheoldtraindepot.Shedidnot mentionCupolaPark.Themotion passed4-3(withRonMason,Bob McKeeandMartyPresleydissenting).

Most ofthedebatesurrounded whethertoevenentertainproposals aroundthepark.

“Myphonehasbeenringingoffthe hookthisweek,andthatparkisanabsolutetreasure,”saidKaan,addingthat shedidn’twanttowastetimeevenreceivingCupolaParkRFPsamidthe publicoutcry.“Andthere’ssomeroom forimprovementtothepark…but everyoneIhavespokento…adamantly wantthatparktostayapark.”

Somepeopleboughthousesnearby becauseofthepark,andsomepeople drivefromsurroundingtownsjustto enjoythewaterfrontduringtheirlunch break.

“You’reopeningacanofworms”by restrictingthatspace,saidCouncil MemberMaryD’Silva,whosaidshe visitstheparkdaily.

LocatedontheIndianRiver,the parkneedsbulkheadrepairsorother floodingmitigation.

Presleyagreedthatopenparkspace shouldremain,ingeneral.But,heasked, what’stheharminsolicitingideasfor someoneelsetorepairthebulkhead, backfilltheflood-pronelot“anddevelop it insomewaytheycouldpreservethe parkatmosphereandpossibleabusiness aspecttoit?…Wecan’tafford[the bulkheading],solet’sseeifananswer existsthatwouldmakeeveryonehappy. Itdoesn’tcommitus”toacceptanyone’s proposal,Presleysaid.

“Anybusinessaspectthatcomesis goingtohaveaminimumnumberof parkingspacesitrequires,”Kaansaid. “It’sgoingtochangethecharacterof theparkfromitsexistingfeeling.I’m notsayingit’llbebetterorworse,but it ’llbedifferent.…peoplethatare downtownarefiredup.Itwillbecomea nuclearissueifthere’sevenaninklingof itbecomingsomethingdifferent.”

“Iwouldnevervoteforittobeanythingbutapark,”saidCouncilMember GaryMack,buthesaidhehopedtorevisitthetopicinthefutureifabusiness hadgoodideas.

Similarly,someaudiencemembers quippedthattheylovetheparkasitis —butit’dbeperfectwithanicecream standorotherrefreshments.

Again, anybusinessventurewould requiretowncouncilapproval.

SincetheJune1voteonlyregarded

CoastalPointphotos•Submitted TheTownofSelbyvilleissettohostthe annualOldTimers’Day,afamilyfriendlyeventheldbytheBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce. Theeventfeaturesaclassiccarshow, foodandeventsfortheentirefamily.

The69thAnnualOldTimers’Day ClassicCarShow&FamilyFestivalis slatedtoreturntoSelbyvilleonSaturday,June20,from8a.m.to3p.m.The eventisbeinghostedbytheBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce inpartnershipwiththeTownofSelbyville,andisbeingpresentedbythe Bunting&MurrayConstructionCorporation.

Classiccarownersandfestivalgoers arebeinginvitedtotravelbackintime asvehiclesfromdecadesasfarbackas the1910’sfillChurchStreet.Theycan

enjoytunesfromBKHEntertainment, foodvendors,children’sactivities,an outdoorbeergardensponsoredby BanksWines&Spirits,livemusic sponsoredbyMountaireFarms,awatermelon-eatingcontestandahistoric walkingtourthroughdowntownSelbyville.

“TheChamberisproudtohostthe 69thOldTimersDayClassicCar Show&FamilyFestival,”saidChamberExecutiveDirectorLaurenWeaver. “Itisacherishedtraditionthatbrings togethergenerationsofourcommunity.

Thiseventcelebratesnotonlythe craftsmanshipandhistoryofclassic cars,butalsothespiritofconnection, familyandlocalpridethatmakesthe townsospecial.Welookforwardto welcomingvisitors,enthusiastsand familiesforadayfilledwithnostalgia, funandlastingmemories.”

Vehicleentryintothecarshow costs$10,andthefirst100registrants willreceiveacommemorativegift. AwardswillbegiventotheTop25 winners,withcashprizesawardedto BestOverallWinnerandtheOldestof

theOldTimers. Thefestivalisopentothepublic andfreetoattend.

EventbeneficiariesincludetheSelbyvillePublicLibrary,SelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany,Delaware Hospiceandseveralotheron-site groups.

Forfulldetails,includingvehicle registration,scheduleofevents,sponsorship,vendorandvolunteeropportunities,visitoldtimersdayde.com.For festivalupdates,follow@oldtimersdaydeonInstagramandFacebook.

OldTimers’DayClassicCarShow&FamilyFestivalreturningtoSelbyville

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Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThur sdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

TheBugManBringsLiveBugs— The

FrankfordPublicLibraryinvitesfamilies totheFrankfordFireHallat2p.m.for RyantheBugMan’sbuggyadventure, partofourSummerReadingTheme, “UnearthaStory!”Youngexplorerswill discoverfascinatingbugsfromaround thewo rldandlearnhowtheseincrediblecreatureslive,dig,build,andsurviveinnature.Braveadventurerswill evenhavethechancetopetandhold someoftheLIVEbugsthemselves!Perfectforchildrenofallageswholove hands-ondiscoveryandcreepy-crawly fun.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive, onlineconversationwithstoryt ellerand popularbloggerTedPageaswechat abouthisbook,GoodGrandpa:Stories FromtheHeartofGrandfatherhood,an

inspiring,uplifting,evocativebookfilled withgenuineemotion.Can’tmakethe livesessionatSouthCoastalLibraryat 2p.m.?Visittheirwebsitetoaccess therecordinglaterandbrowsethrough hundredsofotherrecordedauthor talks.Free,detailsandregistration(required)availableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5 518PresentedbytheLibrarySpeakersConsortiumin partnershipwiththeSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

June18-20

BookSale— TheFriendsoftheSelbyville PublicLibrarygroupisholdingitsannual booksale.Hoursarenoonto7p.m.on June18,9a.m.to6p.m.onJune19 and9a.m.to3p.m.onJune20.For moreinformation,email FOSPLBook@gmail.com.

June19

FenwickFlicks— Enjoyfamilygames andactivitieshostedbytheFenwickIslandBeachPatrolandafeaturedfamily movieonthebigscreenstartingatdusk, featuringFindingDory.Thefunstartsat 8p.m.ontheBayardStreetbeach.Bring ablanketorchair,gatheryourcrew,and settleinforafunandfreemovienight onthebeach.Informationaboutthisfilm anditsratingisavailableonthetown's website. fenwickisland.delaware.gov/events/fenwick-flicks-8/ CommunityBlockParty— SalemChurch inSelbyvilleishostingaCommunity BlockPartyfrom6to 8p.m.Therewill befood,music,games,bouncehouses, facepaintingandmore.Inaddition,there willbeavarietyofcommunitygroupsin attendance,includingSelbyvilleVolunteerFireDepartment,withatouch-atruckevent,Georgeo’sFinestItalianIce (first100treatsarefree),EdwardJones, JenniferScott,SelbyvilleHistoricalSoci-

ety,SussexEliteLegends,Selbyville CommunityClub,GirlScoutTroop1015, SelbyvillePublicLibrary,SelbyvillePolice Department,RJMartialArts,Freeman ArtsandSouthernSussexRotary.MusicalacousticduoTheLeftoverswillbe performing.Bringyourownchairtoset uponthelawnforthisfreeevent. Boots&Blessings— SonshineEquine willbethebeneficiaryofaline-dancing fundraiseratConley’sUnitedMethodist ChurchinLewesfrom6to8p.m.The costis$40perperson,andincludesbeginner-friendlylinedancinglessonswith MaranFetherolf,litefareandbeverages, raffleba sketsanda50/50drawing.To register,visitsonshineequine.org/events oremail sonshineequineevents@gmail.com.

Sip&Shop— TheKiwanisClubofGreater MillsboroishostingaSip&Shopat SaltedVinesVineyard&Wineryfrom4to 7p.m.Therewillbevendors,foodtrucks andmusic.Thecostis$40perperson, andincludesoneflight.Formoreinformation,callSusanat302-339-7942.

BoyScoutFundraiser— ThelocalBoy ScoutstroopissellingfoodattheLove SeedMamaJump concertatJohnWest ParkinOceanViewfrom6to8p.m.

June20

TeenMake&TakeFriendshipBracelets JoinusatFrankfordPublicLibraryat 11a.m.foranafternoonoffriendship braceletmakingwithallnaturalmaterialsincludinggemstone,wood,andbuffalobonebeads!Whetheryou'reaproor juststartingout,comecreatecolorful braceletstosharewithyourfriends. We'llprovidethematerials;you'llprovidethefriendship!Bringyourcreativity, andgetreadyto knot,chat,andconnect. Spotsarelimited,soregistrationisencouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson Facebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryand

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andliveinSussexCounty,arewelcometojointomeet theirfellowveteransandconsiderjoining theorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Formoreinformation,call (571)332-8263.

Int heGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.o rgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCrippleCreek

CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughou tSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBear TrapDunes.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussexcounty area.Formoreinformation,visitthemon Facebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgor byphoneat(301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits 90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother

charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,c amaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritingi nafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion AuxiliaryUnit24meetsthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitie sinandaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIR raisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocal charities,educationprojects,veterans, women’sempowermentandtheenvironment.Italsoprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderie amongstitsmembers.Tolearnmore,contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com. SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly

fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesda yofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.

IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallin RehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2to4p.m.Formoreinformation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.

LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarvaLeathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation,meets thefirstWednesdayofeachmonthat5:30 p.m.attheResidenceInnat300Seabay LaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’thaveto beaveterantojoin—justapatriotintereste dinsupportingtheirmissionofservice toveteransandworthycharitiesonthe easternshoresofMaryland,Delawareand Virginia.

Drop-Ins

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fortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.

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

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbo okdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatth elibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida maj or,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza:(302) 854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymontha t1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from 2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440,

orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24i nDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forthewinner-take-allprize.Theeventis formembersandguestsonly.Youmustbe 18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchen alsoservesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit 501(c)charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Opentomembers and guests.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembers andguests.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembersandguests.

CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They servea choiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdays,Fridaysand Saturdays,weatherpermitting,from10 a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavealargeselection ofgifts,holidayitems,clothing,household wares,toys,books,jewelryandmoreto benefitthechurch’sprojects.Donationsof itemsareacceptedeachdaytheyareopen. TheThriftShopislocatedat111Hazzard Stre etinDagsboro.Allproceedsbenefit BethelMethodistChurchofDagsboro.For moreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andBingostartsat6:30p.m.Food isavailablefromthekitchenbeforeBingo startsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call(443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonth e secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavailable forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofinclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville

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

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

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

Every Wednesday 8 am - Noon Marketplace at Sea Colony 33546 Market Pl, Bethany Beach

A producer-only farmers' market with real farmers, bakers, and producers only selling products that they grow or produce within 60 miles of Bethany. Every item is verified to be grown or produced on Delmarva Where Fresh Sea Air Meets Real Farm Flavor!

Cheesesteak Night (5-7 PM) Flip 5 (6-8 PM) & Tasty Menu Items (5-7 PM) Steamed Crabs ($55/Doz.), Fried Chicken/Grilled Fish (5-7 PM)/Darts at 6PM Family Night/Chef’s Choice Line Dancing: June 19th (1 PM) Summer BBQ Kickoff! Live Music/ Prime Rib Dinner to All Current Members & their Guests

June 22: The Match Game June 29: Bring Your Own Game Food Orders: 5-7 PM • Games: 6-8 PM

First Monday of Each Month (July 6th at 7PM)

Open to all VFW and Auxiliary Members in Good Standing Come out and have a say in how your Post operates! There’s Something for Everyone. Come Out & Enjoy Your Fellow Comrades.

willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,breada ndItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featureachickenlegquarterwithbaked beansandcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesday willbechef’schoice.

All-You-Can-EatBreakfast— VFWPost 7234inOceanViewishostingitspopular all-you-can-eatbreakfasteverySunday from8a.m.tonoon.Thecostis$15for adults,andhalfpriceforchildrenunder12. Thisisopentothepublic,andthereare alsodrinkspecialsonbloodyMarysandmimosas.

FeedMySheep— TheFeedMyShee pCafé isopenonTuesdaysfrom11:30a.m.to1 p.m.intheHopeCenteratMarinersGlobal MethodistChurch.Lovedonationsareappreciated.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061. ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats

meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayo fthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstTuesdayofeverymonthat5p.m. Formoreinformation,updatesonspeakers andmeetinglocations,visitdeldems38.org oremailthematDeldems38@gmail.com.

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

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

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeach monthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes.

Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner, andthemeetingstartsat5:30p.m.The costis$40.RSVPbythe15thofeach monthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganization educates,informsandcreatesfellowship withlike-mindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visitscrwc.netoremailthemat info@scrwc.net.

RepublicansMeet— The41stDistrictRepublicansmeetthethirdMondayofthe monthattheMillsboropolicestationat 6:30 p.m.Thesemeetingsareopentoall Republicans.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to 9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch03@gmail.comformore detailsontheseclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat4:30p.m.on Wednesdaysin theArmorRoom,upstairs inthechurchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy.YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat 9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedropinfeeforyogais$10.Classesareopen tothecommunityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisan$8drop-in fee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozu mbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The

DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

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

Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe families andfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponline atTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchin DagsboroishostingfreeTai-Chiclasseson TuesdaysandThursdaysfrom10to11a.m. Thisisopentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas “easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.For

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moreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst and thirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

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

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7 to8p.m.

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

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

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength &BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.onTuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

Hobby/Craft

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

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,canattendbreakfastatthe FrankfordDineronThursdaysat8a.m. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLi-

braries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun w aytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.Books areavailableforpickupeachmonthat the library.

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

Music

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

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

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicon

Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

June21

Father’sDayFundraiser— TheIndian RiverVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliary ishavinganall-you-can-eatbuffet breakastFather’sDayfundraiserfrom 7:30to11a.m.Thecostis$14for adults,$7forages6-12andfreefor kids5andyounger.Thisbenefitsthe IRVFCAuxiliary.

June22

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsons Farm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunl essitisraining,thenitwillbe heldinsidetheFarmFreshCafe.Open toallages,noregistrationsrequired. Anycancellationswillbepostedonthe FrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.Formoreinformation,Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

Events

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Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.They arenotopentothepubliconthesecond Wednesdayofthemonth,asthatistheir monthlymembersmeeting.Admissionis

@frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.for afunafternoonofknittingandcrocheti ng.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingforaslowerflowpractice.Learn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibil ityand strength,balance,andrelaxation.Chair participationavailable.Detailsonour website.Registrationisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

June23

PettyThieves— HoltsLandingStatePark willhostconcertsonTuesdaynightsfrom 6to8p.m.TheSummerConcertSeries

free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMo nday,WednesdayandFriday,

continuesasPettyThieveswillperforma rock‘n’ rolltributetoTomPetty.Bringa chair,blanketandpicnicwhileyouenjoy listeningtotunesinanoutdoorsetting. Concertsarefreewithpaidparkadmission(vehicleentryfee).

TeleservicesSpecialist— TheFrankford PublicLibrarynowoffersaccesstoa teleservicesspecialistfrom10a.m.to3 p.m.onafirstcome,firstservedbasis withnoappointmentrequired.Patrons cangethelpwithemploymentservices, resumes,DelawareASSISTapplications, housingandfo odresources,computer assistance,financialcoaching,andreferralstocommunitypartners.Asecure, privatespaceisalsoavailableforvirtual appointments,includingtelehealthvisits andjobinterviews,withuptodatetechnologytoensurecomfortandconfidentiality.Questions,pleasecallus: 302-732-9351.We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive, onlineconversationwithstoryte llerand popularbloggerTedPageaswechat abouthisbook,GoodGrandpa:Stories FromtheHeartofGrandfatherhood,an inspiring,uplifting,evocativebookfilled withgenuineemotion.Can’tmakethe

from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interestedgroups of10-15maycall(302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingis availableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formore information,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative Americanmus euminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

livesessionat2p.m.?Visittheirwebsite toaccesstherecordinglaterandbrowse throughhundredsofotherrecordedauthortalks.Free,detailsandregistration (required)availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518PresentedbytheLibra rySpeakers ConsortiuminpartnershipwiththeSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

JewelryCraftforages10-17— Ages 10-17areinvitedtoafree,90-minute jewelry-makingsessionatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Beginners maymakesimple,beadedstretch bracelets,whilethosewhoareableto usejewelrypliersindependentlymay makemoreadvancedjewelry.Thisis notaclass,butwritteninstructionswill beavailable.Free,allmaterialspr ovided,butifyouhavespecial beads/pendantsyou'dliketouse,bring them.Forages10-17(Agesfirm!)Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BibleStudyWednesdaymorningsfrom10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,andto register,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. Bible Study— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat10a.m. WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formor einformation,visitsumc.com. MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeetsthe secondMondayofthemonthatSalemChurch inSelbyvilleat6:30p.m.Formoreinformation, visitsumc.com.

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SussexCountyLand Trusttocelebrate25 yearsatannualmeeting

TheSussexCountyLandTrust(SCLT) willcelebrate25yearsofconservationsuccessduringitsAnnualMeetingonFriday, June26,attheDelawareBotanicGardens (30220PineyNeckRoad,Dagsboro), highlightingalandmarkyearthatincluded thepreservationofthe88-acreArdna GréinepropertynearLewesandthecontinuedexpansionofparks,trailsandpublic accessopportunitiesacrossSussexCounty. Thepublicisbeinginvitedtoattendthe event,whichwillfeatureapresentationon theorganization’saccomplishments,future prioritiesandvisionforprotectingtheland andresourcesthatmakeSussexCounty special.

ThemeetingcomesatatimeofsignificantgrowthfortheLandTrust.Overthe pastyear,SCLTcompletedtheacquisition ofArdnaGréine—oneofthemostsignificantremainingundevelopedtractseast ofRoute1intheLewesarea—whileadvancingrestorationeffortsatIckfordPark inSeaford,expandingstewardshipinitiativesacrossnearly1,400acresofprotected landsandadoptinganewstrategicplanto guidetheorganizationthrough2030. Attendeeswillhearupdateson: •ThepreservationofArdnaGréine andfutureplanningfortheproperty;

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PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Each childgets10minutesofone-on-one readingtime.Bringyourfavoritebookor chooseonefromthelibrary.Perfectfor ages5-plus.Free,mustcall(302)8585518toregister.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June24

BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach everyWednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registrationisadvised soyoucouldbecontactedifthereisa weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome. WednesdayWonders:RaggathaRain— TheFrankfordPublicLibrarywelcomes storytellerRaggathaCalentineforaspecialprograminspiredbyourSummer ReadingTheme,“UnearthaStory”at11 a.m. Throughstories,songs,andwords connectedtoIndigenoustraditions,childrenandfamilieswillbeencouragedto listendeeplytothelandanddiscoverthe memoriesandwisdomcarriedthrough natureandgenerations.Recommended forages4–14,butallarewelcome.Call 302-732-9351orvisit frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB

@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

MahJonggOpenPlay— Frankford PublicLibrary’sMahJongggroupplays Wednesday sat1p.m.forcasualplay. Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

CoastalWildsforKids— Meetanimal ambassadorsfromCoastalWildsatthe SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.No Registration.Spaceislimitedto150 attendeesandisfirstcome,first served.ForPre-Kthroughelementary agesandtheir families.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June25

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat11a.m.foraBaby BeesStoryTimeforchildren,ages0to 3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplay promoteearlyliteracyandengagement withotherchildreninarelaxedsetting inthechildren'sroom.Registrationis notrequired.Questions,pleasecallus: 302-732-9351.We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB

@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. DeclarationofIndependence— Daniel Pritchettwillpresentahistorical overviewoftheeventsthatledtothe creationoftheDeclarationofInd ependence,andexamineitsbasicideasand ideals,aswellashowitwentfrom beingnearly-forgottentoinspiringpeopleallovertheworld,atSouthCoastal Libraryat5:30p.m.Free,forages18plus.Noregistrationrequired.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

June26

MinecraftDinoSafari— Ages8-12are invitedtoa90-minuteMinecraftsession atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.,focusedond inosaurs!Flyaroundtoobservedinosaursintheirnaturalhabitats, searchforthreehiddenkeystounlock caveentrancesanddiscoverlargerfossils,buildyourowndinosaur,andcraft detailedhabitatsforyourprehistoric friends!Youmustbringyourowndevice withtheMinecraftappinstalled!(Details online.)Spaceislimited,requiredregistrationopens6/19/26@www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows .HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

SingersofNote— TheSingersofNote, thechorusofSouthCoastalDEAARP, willperformattheMillvilleUnited

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MethodistChurchfellowshiphallat 10:30a.m.TheywillbeunderthedirectionofLauraWeaverandaccompanist ShannonFlynn.Themusicincludesshow tunes,inspirationalsongsandwhimsical tunes.Freeadmission.

June27

MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhosttheirsummer bakesaleinthechurch’sWesleyHallat 36405ClubHouseRd.from8to10:30 a.m.,featuringavarietyoftreats.All proceedsgotosupportlocalmission projects.

InclusionEvent: SensoryScience— JoinusattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat 11a.m.indiscoveringhiddenmysteries withsensorysciencestations.WithcertifiedteachersholdingskillswithSTEAMbasedinstructionandspecialeducation, PlayLabCompanyLLCwillleadstudents

throughthreesensorystationsincluding afossildig,uncoveringhiddenmessages withwater,andanartactivity Whilethis eventisintendedforanyoneages5-plus, neurodivergentchildrenofanyageint erestedinsensoryactivitiesareencouragedtoregister.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

S tarsandStripes— ThegreaterMillsboroChamberofCommerce’sStarsand Stripescelebrationwillbeheldattwolocations.From2to5p.m.,downtownwill bethesiteofthefun,withatouch-atruck,caricatureandballoonartists,live musicandaparadedownMainSt reet. From5to9p.m.,thingswillmovetothe MillsboroLittleLeaguefields.Therewill beaKidzZonewithinflatables,facepaintingandgames,foodtrucks,local vendors,aDJ,photoboothandafireworksdisplayatdusk.

June28

GameDay— TheOceanPinesCommunity

Centerishostingagamedayfrom11 a.m.to3p.m.tosupporttheworkof HadassahMedicalOrganization,which providesinnovativeandcompassionate emergencyandtraumapatientcareto individualsofallbac kgrounds.Bringyour MahJonggsets,CanastaorBridge cards.Thecostis$50,whichisnon-refundable.Toregister,visitevents.hadassah.org/gbhophealinggameday2026.Box lunchesareavailableatanadditional cost,byemailing jsbordenick@verizon.net.

June29

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsons Farm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitisraining,thenitwillbe heldinsidetheF armFreshCafe.Open toallages,noregistrationsrequired. Anycancellationswillbepostedonthe FrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.Formoreinformation,Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.for afunafternoonofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302732-9351or visitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingforaslowerflowpractice.Learn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityand strength,balance,andrelaxation.Chai r participationavailable.Detailsonour website.Registrationopensat10:15 a.m.onJune22andisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

June30

Mother’sHighwayJunctionConcert— HoltsLandingStateParkwillhostconcertsonTuesdaynightsfrom6to8p.m. TheSummerConcertSeriescontinues withAmericanaandfolk.Bringac hair, blanketandpicnicwhileyouenjoylisteningtotunesinanoutdoorsetting.Concertsarefreewithpaidparkadmission (vehicleentryfee).

IntermediateWatercolorTechniques— EnjoythebeautyofpaintingwithwatercolorsattheFrankfordPublicLibraryat 10:30a.m.Theywillfocusonadifferent techniquetopicduringeachsession. Someexperiencewithwatercolorsis necessary.Allsupplieswillbeprovided. Call302-732-9351orvisit frankford.lib.de. us.

CelebrateAmerica’s250thand Bethany’s125th— Joinusatthe SouthCoastalLibraryfrom12p.m.to 4:30p.m.forfundrop-inpatrioticactivitiesinourmeetingroom.Freefunfor ages10-plus!Activitiesinclude:Giant USAPatrioticColoringPoster,Patriotic StringArt(Teens&Adults),PatrioticJigsawPuzzle,andmuchmore!From12–1 p.m.,therewillbelivescreeningsofSelectHistoricalVideoArchivesofBethany &SurroundingDelmarva,andafunny basebal l-themedclassic—RatedPG

July1

BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach everyWednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registrationisadvised soyoucouldbecontactedifthereisa weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome. WednesdayWonders:ExploreLight— JointheFrankfordPublicLibraryat11 a.m.forthisfunsensoryscienceprogramaspartofourSumm erReading Theme,“UnearthaStory.”Hands-onexplorationoflightbeneaththeearthand underthesea!Kidswilluseflashlightsto discoverglowingphosphorescentrocks andcreateglowingpictureswithglow-

in-the-darkmarkersandstickers.Designedforallagesandabilities.Call 302-732-9351orvisit

frankford.lib.de.us.FollowusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MahJonggOpenPlay— Frankford PublicLibrary’sMahJongggroupplays Wednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay. Registrationisnotrequired,butprior playingexperienceispreferred.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @Frank fordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Teens&TweensBookClub— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.in discussingAnneofGreenGablesby L.M.Montgomery.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Pickupyourbookatthe libraryordownloaditonHoopla.Spots arelimited,soregistrationisencouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

July2

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat11a.m.foraBaby BeesStoryTimeforchildren,ages0to 3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplay promoteearlyliteracyandengagement withotherchildreninarelaxedsetting inthechildren'sroom.Registrationis notrequired.Questions,pleasecallus:

302-732-9351.We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplay gamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302732-9351orvisitonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

July3

BookClub:TheTeaGirlofHummingbirdLane— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirstFridayofthemonthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussionaboutafiction,nonfiction orclassictitle.ThismonthwearereadingTheTeaGirlofHummingbirdLaneby LisaSee.Co piesofthebookareavailableattheFrankfordPublicLibrary.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

July4

IndependenceDayParade— IncelebrationoftheUnitedStates’semiquincentennial,FenwickIslandwillhostan IndependenceDayFamilyParadeat9 a.m.Prizesforthemostpatrioticattire willbeawarded,socomedressedtoimpress!

July7

CharlieandtheCoolTonesConcert—

HoltsLandingStateParkwillhostconcertsonTuesdaynightsfrom6to8p.m. TheSummerConcertSeriescontinues CharlieandtheCoolTonesperforming 60s,70sand80sclassicrock.Bringa chair,blanketandpicnicwhileyouenjoy listeningtotunesinanoutdoorsetting. Concertsarefreewithpaidparkadmission(vehicleentryfee).

July8

BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach eve ryWednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registrationisadvised soyoucouldbecontactedifthereisa weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome.

July13-16

VBSatSalemChurch— VacationBible SchoolregistrationisopenatSalem Church.ThethemeisIrish-based,with Emeraldcrossing.Dinnerisservedeach nightfrom5to5:30p.m.,andcamp runsfrom5:30to8p.m.Registeronthe Facebookpageorsumc.comunder“Happenings. ”

July14

MarkLentzConcert— HoltsLanding StateParkwillhostconcertsonTuesday nightsfrom6to8p.m.TheSummer ConcertSeriescontinueswithMark Lentz.Heperforms60s,70sand80s classicrock.Bringachair,blanketand picnicwhileyouenjoylisteningtotunes

inanoutdoorsetting.Concertsarefree withpaidparkadmission(vehicleentry fee).

July15

BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBible StudyVIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeach ever yWednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m. Bringachair.Toregister,call539-9510, orjustshowup.Registrationisadvised soyoucouldbecontactedifthereisa weatherchange.Allwomenarewelcome.

July17

FenwickFlicks— Enjoyfamilygamesand activitieshostedbytheFenwickIsland BeachPatrolandafeaturedfamilymovie onthebigscreenstartingatdusk,featuringHappyFeet.Thefunstartsat8p.m. ontheBayardStreetbeach.Bringablanketorchair,gatheryourcrew,and settle inforafunandfreemovienightonthe beach.Informationaboutthisfilmandits ratingisavailableonthetown'swebsite. fenwickisland.delaware.gov/events/fenwick-flicks-8/

July18

TownBonfire— Enjoyafun,freenight outonthebeachwithyourfamilyforthe FenwickIslandAnnualTownBonfireat7 p.m.onthebeachatBayardStreet. Bringyourcoolerandbeachchairsfor musicbyDJSkyBrady,silentauctions (biddingendsat9p.m.),50/50raffle, gamesandmu chmore.Theraindateis Sunday,July19,at7p.m.

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Whatdoes‘daysonmarket’reallytellyou?

“Daysonthe market”(DOM)in realestaterefersto thenumberofdaysa propertyhasbeen listedforsalebefore itgoesundercontract.Itstartscountingfromthedaythe listingismadepublicandstopswhena buyerandselleragreeonterms.

DOMisoftenusedasasignalofdemandandpricingstrategy.AlowDOM usuallysuggeststhepropertyispricedcompetitively,inadesirablelocation,orina strongseller’smarketwherehomesmove

quickly.AhighDOMcanindicatetheopposite—perhapsthehomeisoverpricedor needsrepairs,orthemarketisslower.

However,DOMisn’talwaysstraightforward.Listingscanberemovedand relisted,whichmayresettheDOMand makeapropertyappearnewerthanitreally is.Someagentsusethistactictoattract freshattention.

BuyersoftenuseDOMtogaugenegotiationpower.Ahomesittinglongermay leadtopricereductionsormoreflexible terms.SellersandagentsmonitorDOMto decidewhentoadjustpricingormarketing strategies.

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canalsogetasenseofhowquicklythings aremovingorstrategizetolistataprice thatisbelowthecomparablehomesthat havebeenonthemarketwithoutasale. It’simportanttonotethatitisjustone datapoint,andtherearemanyotherthings toconsiderwhenbuyingandselling.For example,inourarea,therearealsoperiods oftimewhenwehaveverylittleshowing activity,soDOMthathaveaccumulated duringthoseperiodsaren’tnecessarilyindicatorsofapropertythatisn’tpricedcorrectly.

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Daysonthe Market(DOM)is thenumberofdays thatapropertyhas beenactivelylisted forsaleontheMLS. Ahomecanbein ComingSoonstatus, whichdoesnot allowforshowings,andalsodoesnotget countedintheDOM.Onceaselleraccepts acontract,theclockforDOMalsostops.

Daysonmarketcanrevealalot about ahome,buttheydon’talwaystell thefullstory.Whilealongertimeon themarketmaysuggestissueswith pricing,conditionoroverallappeal,it’s importantnottojumptoconclusions.

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Forinterestedbuyers,knowinghow longapropertyhasbeenonthemarketcan behelpfulinstrategizingyouroffer.The averageDOMinanareacanalsobeanindicatorofthelevelofmarketactivity.Ifyou arepreparingtolistyourhomeforsale,you

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•Restorationandinterpretationefforts atIckfordPark,includingthehistoricCannon-MastonHouse;

•Newrecreationalandconservation projectsatHudsonPark,Forestofthe Broadkill,HopkinsPreserveandNanticoke CrossingPark;

•TheLandTrust’srecentlyadopted strategicplanandvisionforthefuture;and

•Organizationalgrowth,includingthe additionofitsfirstfull-timestewardship manager.

“Twenty-fiveyearsago,community leadersrecognizedthatSussexCounty’s specialplacesneededchampions,”saidSara Bluhm,executivedirectoroftheSussex

CountyLandTrust.“Today,wearemanagingnearly1,400acresofprotectedlands andhelpingshapeafuturewhereconservation,recreation,agriculture,andhistoric preservationcanthrivetogether.ThisAnnualMeetingisanopportunitytocelebrate whatwe’veaccomplishedandsharewhat’s next.”

DuringtheAnnualMeeting,trustees willelectofficers,adoptthe2027-fiscalyearbudget,andreceiveupdatesonseveral majorconservation,stewardshipandpark improvementinitiativesplannedthroughoutSussexCounty.

Theeventisfreeandopentothepublic. Advanceregistrationisencouraged.

ToRSVP,visit https://bit.ly/2026scltmtg.Formoreinformation,visitwww.sclandtrust.org.

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SCAORwelcomesnewcoordinator asdemandgrowsforeventspace

TheSussexCountyAssociationof Realtors(SCAOR)recentlyannounced theappointmentofLeticiaWilliamsas itsnewmembershipservicesandfacility rentalscoordinator.

Inhernewrole,WilliamswilloverseemembershipservicesfortheassociationwhilealsomanagingSCAOR’s eventrentalfacilityinGeorgetown, whichtheorganizationsaidisincreasinglypopular.WilliamssucceedslongtimestaffmemberMaryHanley,who recentlyretiredafteryearsofserviceto the associationanditsmembers.

“WearethrilledtowelcomeLeticia toourteamasournewmembership servicesandfacilityrentalscoordinator,” saidStephanieMoody,chiefexecutive officerofSCAOR.“Herbackgroundin projectandeventmanagement,combinedwithherexceptionalorganizationalskillsandgenuinecareforthe peoplesheworkswith,makeshera tremendousassettoourorganization.”

convenience,flexibilityandaffordability ofthevenue,representativessaid.

LocatedinGeorgetown,thefacility featuresthreeversatilemeetingand eventspaces,high-techmultimedia equipment,audiocapabilities,aworking kitchenforcateredeventsandon-site parking.Dependingonroomconfiguration,thespacecanaccommodateupto 95guestsandisdesignedtobewellsuitedformeetings,workshops,showers, birthdaycelebrations,graduationparties,rehearsaldinners,communitygatheringsandotherspecialevents.

“Thepopularityofourfacilityrentals continuestoincrease,particularlyas eventseasongetsunderway,”Moody said.“Havingadedicatedcoordinatorin placeensuresthatrentersreceiveexceptionalserviceandsupportfromtheinitialinquirythroughthedayoftheir event.”

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Asfacilityrentalscoordinator, Williamswillserveastheprimarycontactforindividuals,businessesandorganizationsinterestedinhostingevents atSCAOR’sGeorgetownheadquarters. Demandforthefacilityhascontinued togrowasmorepeoplediscoverthe

Individualsandorganizationsinterestedinlearningmoreaboutfacility rentals,pricingoravailabilityarebeing encouragedtocontactWilliamsdirectly at(302)855-2300orleticia@scaor.com. Formoreinformationabout SCAORandupcomingevents,visit www.scaor.com.

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fluencedemand,andevensmalldifferencesinlocationcanaffecthowquickly ahomesells.

Inmanycases,a homemayhave beenpricedtoo high initially,turningbuyersaway earlyandcausingit tobeoverlooked —evenafterprice adjustments. Othertimes,factorsnotvisiblein photosplayarole.Odors,worncarpets orstainsonwallscanimpactbuyerinterestonceseeninperson.Locationalso matterssignificantly.Proximityto amenities,thebeachandviewscanin-

Ultimately,everythingdoescome backtoprice.Pricingshouldreflect both conditionandlocation,balancing marketrealitieswithbuyerexpectations. Awell-pricedhomecanovercomemany challenges,whileanoverpricedone— eveningoodcondition—maystruggle. That’swhydaysonmarketshouldbe viewedasastartingpointfordiscussion, notafinaljudgmentonahome’svalue orpotential.

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Allison.Foshee@CBRealty.com

Foshee

DelawareRestaurant Associationhosts AlcoholSafetyTraining

TheDelawareRestaurantAssociation(DRA)welcomedrestaurantindustryprofessionalstoDeweyBeach recentlyforitsannualAlcoholSafety Training,bringingtogetherservers, bartenders,managersandhospitality leadersforadayfocusedonresponsiblealcoholserviceandguestsafety.

Thetrainingfeaturedpresentations byJackieMette,DelawareAlcoholBeverageControlCommissionmember;Lt. MichaelLoiseauoftheDivisionofAlcohol&TobaccoEnforcement;Caitlin ReedoftheDelawareOfficeofHighwaySafety;andJohnRuddoftheState FireMarshal’sOffice.

Eachpresenterprovidedinsightson regulatorycompliance,publicsafety,enforcementtrendsandbestpracticesfor responsiblealcoholservice.

AsDelaware’sbeachcommunities prepareforabusysummerseason,the trainingfocusedonpracticalstrategies tohelphospitalityprofessionalsidentify signs ofintoxication,preventover-service,properlycheckidentification,managechallengingsituations,andmaintain safeenvironmentsforbothguestsand employees.

Participantsreceivededucationalmaterialsandpracticaltoolstheycanimplementimmediatelywithintheir establishments,helpingreinforceresponsiblealcoholservicepractices throughoutthesummermonthsandbeyond,officialssaid.

“Thistrainingisaboutequipping hospitalityprofessionalswiththe knowledgeandresourcestheyneedto servealcoholresponsiblywhilecontinuingtoprovideexceptionalguestexperiences,”saidCarrieLeishman, president/CEOoftheDelaware RestaurantAssociation.“Bybringing togetherindustrymembersandpublic safetypartners,westrengthenourcollectivecommitmenttokeeping Delaware’srestaurants,bars,andbeach communitiessafe.”

Theeventwasdesignedtohighlight thestrongpartnershipbetweenthe DelawareRestaurantAssociationand stateagenciesdedicatedtopublicsafety andindustryeducation.Throughongoingcollaboration,theorganizations continuetoprovidetrainingopportunitiesthatsupportcompliance,responsibleservice,andapositivehospitality experienceforresidentsandvisitors alike.

TheDelawareRestaurantAssociationextendeditsappreciationtoallpresenters,agencypartnersandrestaurant members whoattendedandcontributed tothesuccessoftheevent.

Formoreinformationaboutthe DelawareRestaurantAssociation’s trainingandeducationalprograms,visit delawarerestaurant.org.

THEPENINSULA

22106 S PRESERVATION DR, MILLSBORO

3 BR, 2.5 bath home end of group home in The Peninsula. Beautiful home with many amenities, new ooring, garage, covered and screened porches to view the beautiful tree lined backyard with a pond. Community amenities include gated community, pool, club house, tness center, sauna, beach, bike/hiking trails & much more.

$649,500 (DESU2106450)

Call Julia Stefan (c) 410-800-7915

402 ISLAND HOUSE RD E, BETHANY BEACH

GORGEOUS! 180 Degree Views of the Ocean & Beach. Renovated condo; located in the most Private and QUIET section of Sea Colony! High end nishes, beautiful kitchen counter tops; with high end nishes throughout! Bathrooms renovated. New ceiling fan and living room furniture!

$1,085,000 (DESU2113430) Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831

32519 HERRING WOOD DR, DAGSBORO

BRAND NEW COMPRESSOR IN HVAC SYS-

TEM/JUNE '26. ENCAPSULATED CRAWLSPACE WITH NEW DEHUMIDIFIER/APRIL '26. Freshly painted home with 3 spacious BRs and 2 BAs is a blank canvas waiting for your personal touches. This single-level living with open oor plan features a gas replace, a combination kitchen/dining area, & a bonus room just off the kitchen. Additional features include brand new LVP ooring in kitchen, family room, and hallway, ceiling fans, large closets, spacious laundry room w/ amble storage and an abundance of natural sunlight.

$449,999 (DESU2092628) Call Kristie White (c) 443-255-9133

OPENHOUSE SAT,6/2012-2PM

36974 SERENITY DR, SELBYVILLE A waterside community, Refuge on the Dirickson, has amenities galore. See how special this property is with its ex spaces, premium upgrades & backyard paradise! A spacious, beautiful 4 Bd, 3.5 Ba single-family home on 1 of the largest lots here. Dining al fresco, reading, exercising, hosting parties and more can be enjoyed outside with the exceptional oasis that includes deck, patio, gazebo and an inground, heated pool!

REDUCED $950,000 (DESU2110894) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

507 32ND ST UNIT 25, OCEAN CITY

Well-maintained 2-BR, 2.5-BA townhome located in one of OC's most convenient and activity-rich areas. This property offers easy access to the beach, boardwalk, and a wide variety of local attractions. Inside, you'll nd a renovated kitchen featuring custom cabinetry and a tiled oor. The main level opens to a covered deck, with views of the community pool. Upstairs, the owner’s suite includes a private balcony creating a peaceful spot to unwind. The guest bathroom on the second oor has also been updated. Additional features include 2 designated parking spaces and extra street parking.

$375,000 (MDWO2034492)

Call Jennifer Hughes (c) 302-858-6483

BAYSIDE

29086 SEA BIRD CT, SELBYVILLE

This exquisite 3 BR, 2.5 BA twin home boasts an open oor plan adorned with numerous upgrades throughout. The gourmet kitchen features upgraded countertops, a spacious island, and stainless steel appliances. Relax in the primary suite with a custom walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower. Step outside to enjoy extensive hardscaping, and a patio that overlooks lush trees. The community offers indoor and outdoor pools, a tness center, and tennis courts. $655,000 (DESU2111824)

Call Karla Morgan (c) 443-523-5250

37946 ONEIDA WAY, FRANKFORD BIG REDUCTION! Won’t be around long! Model Home Never Lived In! Stunning, 3 BR + den/alternate BR, 2.5 BA single family home nestled in the picturesque community of High Point Preserves. This brand new never lived in home awaits you and your family. Quiet community low, low HOA fees.

$578,000 (DESU2076352)

Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831

(DESU2110152) Call Julia Stefan (c) 410-800-7915

BEARTRAPDUNES

1 CLUBHOUSE DR #E, OCEAN VIEW

This designer furnished home offers two BRs, two BAs. This beautiful beach retreat offers high end cabinetry, lots of custom detailed woodwork and crown moulding. The primary bedroom with its ensuite bath, is located on the back of the home. This getaway could be a great rental throughout the year with the normal summer vacations or a place to weekend . The Village at Bear Trap Dunes offers three swimming pools, hot tub, saunas, tness center, multiple courts for tennis and pickleball, basketball, playgrounds, 27 holes of golf, and a beach shuttle.

$419,900 (DESU2107472) Call Steve Alexander (c)

MILLSBORO Country

670 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE

3 BD 2 BA $675,000

Contemporary cottage home featuring a charming fenced in garden courtyard. Entry foyer leads with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen features granite counters, island, two pantries and window seat with storage. Spacious sunroom with wet bar; opens to a rear deck w/ a retractable awning.

38461 Carroll Dr, Millville, DE

3 BD 2.5 BA $449,000

Stunning end-unit Canby II villa. Thoughtfully designed with 2x6 exterior walls, dual-pane Low E windows, and a programmable thermostat. Boasting 9' ceilings and an openconcept floor plan, the main level is a haven for entertaining and relaxation.

37462 Pettinato Dr Unit 7102, Ocean View, DE

2 BD 2 BA $325,000

First floor condo with a Garage and views of Collins Creek in Bethany Bay, a beautiful waterfront community just minutes from Bethany Beach.

50 Fairway Dr, Ocean View, DE

4 BD 3 BA $625,000

Spanning 2,919 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Rich hardwood floors flowing through the main living areas to the gourmet kitchen—featuring granite countertops, a double oven, cooktop, a new refrigerator, and plenty of storage.

SODELOcelebrating250th

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSouthernDelawareOrchestra willobservetheUnitedStates’250th andDelaware’s239thbirthdaysbypresenting“AmericanSpirit,CoastalSoul,” andhonorthe“history,cultureand artisticvoices”ofboth,thisJuly.

Performanceswillbeat3p.m.on Saturday,July11,atMilfordHigh Schoolandat3p.m.onSunday,July12, atCapeHenlopenHighSchool.

Ticketscost$25foradults,or$10 forchildren,thoseonactivemilitary dutyandveterans.Visitsodelomusic.org formoreinformation.

JamesAllenAndersonismusicdirectorfortheDE250celebrations.

“Thisprogramisbothacelebration ofourcountryandatributetothe peopleandcommunitiesthatmake Delawareunique,”Andersonsaid. “WeareproudtobringtogetherfamiliarAmericanmusicwithnewer worksbyDelawareartistsinspiredby thedistinctivecharacterofthefirst stateduringthishistoricanniversary year.”

The concertswillblendpatrioticfavoriteswithcontemporaryworksinspiredbyDelawarecommunitiesand artists,and“reflecttherichnessofthe Americanexperiencethroughmusic,

poetryandorchestralperformance,”he said.

WorkswillincludeAaronCopland’s “FanfarefortheCommonMan,”writtenin1942andinspiredbyaspeechby PresidentFranklinRoosevelt’svice president,HenryWallace,inwhichhe discussedthecenturyofthecommon man, aswellasselectionsfrom“Bandof Brothers”and“StarsandStripesForever.”

OrchestramemberBrianCoxwill present“CoastalDelawareSuite,”musicalportraitsofLewes,RehobothBeach, DeweyBeachandBethanyBeachthat includeselectionsfrom“UnitedSounds ofAmerica,”acollaborationbetween DelawaretwinpoetlaureatesAlbert MillsandNnamdiChukwuochaand composerMarkHagerty,andfeaturing sopranoMakedaHampton.

Theorchestrawillalsoperformat the FreemanArtsPavilionnearSelbyvilleat7p.m.onSaturday,July25,as partofthe“ThisisDelaware”ArtsCelebration.Therewillbeperformancesby theorchestraandotherDelawarearts andculturalorganizations.

KnownasSodelo,Delaware’scommunityorchestrawasfoundedin2022 andhasgrownfromasmallstringensembleintoafullsymphonyorchestra ofmusiciansfromdiversebackgrounds andprofessions.

YMCAcelebratingJuneteenth

TheYMCAofDelawareisinviting individualsandfamiliesacrossthe statetocelebratefreedom,unityand progressduringitsstatewideJuneteenthCelebration.

OnFriday,June19,allYMCAof Delawarelocationswillbeopentothe communityatnocost(excludingoutdoorpools),withspecialactivitiesand eventsdesignedtohonorthehistoric day.

“AttheY,webelieveJuneteenthis atimetorememberandact,”representativessaid.“Wecelebratethis powerfulmomentinournation’shistoryandhonortheenslavedindividu-

alswhoenduredunimaginablehardship.Aswereflect,wealsoencourage ourneighborstojoinusintakingsocialresponsibilityinourcommunities. Together,wecanbethechangeand createabrighterfutureforourselves, ouryouthandoneanother.”

AttheSussexFamilyYMCAon Friday,June19,allday,booksbyBlack authorswillbefeaturedinadayof learningandcommunitywellness,featuringbooksbyBlackauthorsandeducationalmaterialsinthelobbythat showcasetheimportanceandhistory ofJuneteenth.

FAIRWAY VILLAGE

TheDelmarvaChristianHigh SchoolClassof2026washonoredon May22atCrossroadCommunity Churchasfamily,friends,faculty,staff andchurchleadersgatheredtocelebrate graduation.

PrincipalChloeHackettwelcomed attendeesandreflectedonthepartnershipbetweenfamilies,churchesandthe schoolinshapingthegraduatingclass.

DCSNationalHonorSocietyPresident ChloeWilkersonchallengedherclassmatestoremaingroundedintheiridentityinChrist,whileSalutatorianLily Jewell andValedictorianClaireBalliet sharedmessagesfocusedonfaith,purpose,andperseverance.

Guestspeaker,theRev.Adam Woods,deliveredthekeynoteaddress, encouraginggraduatestopursueChrist ineveryseasonoflife.

Duringtheceremony,Ballietreceived theRoyalServiceAwardforcompleting morethan621hoursofservice,and JewellwaspresentedwiththeRoyalof theYearAwardforherspiritualleadershipandcommitmenttotheschool’s mission.

BoardPresidentMarleneBrown conferreddiplomasasgraduatescrossed thestageandofficiallyjoinedtheDelmarvaChristianalumnicommunity. TheClassof2026nowstepsforward joiningmorethan600DCSalumni, “equippedwithfaith,shapedbycommunity,calledtobeambassadorsforChrist inwhatevercomesnext,”representatives said.

TheDelmarvaChristianHigh SchoolClassof2026includes:Claire Balliet,RileyBarto,JamesBaxter,EvelynBohinski,AndrewCollins,Elizabeth Dawson,LilyEden,EvaElliott,Emilia Faubert,CarsonHastings,DesiHastings,SamanthaHom,TylerHutt,Lily

EmilyLopez,FrancescaMazzetti,Kylie McCabe,SethMifflin,LukeMontgomery,ColeParker,AlysePotter,BenjaminPribulick,RomanPuglia,David Sagers,MarySammons,RidelySandovalGarcia,HarrisonSchlabach,LillianSells,JoshuaStrawhecker,Isabella Stubbs,KarraSubrick,ConnorWall, JacksonWard,EthanWest,Chloe

LighthipeScholarshipsawardedtoIRHSgrads

TheSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch LighthipeScholarshipCommitteeannouncedthisweekthe2026recipients ofitsneed-basedscholarships,with amountsrangingfrom$1,000to $2,500:RuthieSullivanAdams,going toUniversityofDelaware;KarenE. BaltazarBamaca,goingtoDelaware TechnicalCommunityCollege;KassidyLynnBehornar,goingtoCoastal CarolinaUniversity;MariaDeJesus BenavidesCortes,goingtoUniversity ofDelaware;CaliAnnHickman, goingtoColoradoStateUniversity, InstitutionforShipboardEducation (SemesteratSea);LexieLynnKaufman,goingtoMargaretH.Rollins SchoolofNursing(BeebeSchoolof Nursing)inLewes;EllenSinclair Lyons,goingtoMooreCollegeofArt &Design;SophiaAnnStaehle,going toDelawareTechnicalCommunity College;andLucyElizabeth Williamson,goingtoUniversityof Delaware.

Nowinitssecondyear,theprogram hasdistributedmorethan$30,000to over15studentswhoeitheraregraduating—orhavegraduated—from IndianRiverHighSchool.And,as partofamissionofhopeandtransformation,thescholarshipsincludeboth financialassistanceandprofessional mentoringservicesfrommembersof

AtIndianRiverHighSchool’s2026AwardsCeremonyare,fromleft:St.Martha’sScholarshipCommitteememberNoraGibson; scholarshiprecipientsKarenE.BaltazarAmaca,CalliAnnHickman,KassidyLynnBehormar,EllenSinclairLyons,MariaDeJesus BenavidesCortesandLucyElizabethWilliamson;andSt.Martha’sScholarshipCommitteememberNancyDewlin.Notpictured arerecipientsLexieKaufman,RuthieAdamsandSophiaStaehle,whoarepreviousgraduatesofIRHS.

thescholarshipcommitteeandtheSt. Martha’sEpiscopalChurchcommu-

nity.ScholarshipCommitteemembers NoraGibsonandNancyDewlinvisitedIRHSonMay20foritsawards

Editor’snote:Thisistheseventhina seriesofpreviewsofthe10homesthatwill beondisplayduringthe34thBeach&Bay CottageTourtobeheldvirtuallyJuly12 throughAug.2and,foreightpreselected homes,in-persononJuly22andJuly23.

Forhomeownersplanningarenovation,theapproachoftheownersofthis homeoffersagoodexampleofpatience andvision.In2000,theownersrented inSaltPond,andtheydecidedtheactivecommunitywouldbeanideallocationforasecondhome.Thefollowing year,theyboughtaNanticokehome originallyassembledin1994onawaterfrontlot.Althoughthepropertywas indisrepair,the“priceless”waterviews madetheirinvestmentworthwhile.

Theownersrenovatedtheirhomein threephasesovertwodecadestoenhancewaterviewsandcreateawelcominghomefortheirfamilyandfuture grandchildren.In2001,theyreplacedall flooring,addedachildren’splayroom andamusic/exerciseroomonthefirst floor.Outside,theybuiltabulkheadand dock,anddiscoveredasandybeach whileclearingovergrownvegetation.

Forseveralyears,theownersfelt luckyjusttoseethelargeexpanseof saltwaterbutjokedthattheirbedroom hadtheleastdesirableview.In2015, theycreatedalargeprimarysuitewith waterviews,convertedastorageroom intoabunkroomandfullyrenovatedthe kitchenareatoadddiningspace.The finalphase,startedin2024,focusedon improvingcurbappeal,refiningthe home’sexteriorandinterior,andinstallinganelevator.

Throughouttheprocess,theowners stayedtruetotheirmodernaesthetic. Astheyexplained,“Ourstyleiscontemporaryandnotthetypicalbeach houselook.”

Furnishings,décorandlightwallcolorsallowthewaterviewstotakecenter stage.Anunexpectedsenseofwhimsyis woventhroughoutthehome,withplayful,colorfulcraftsandinterestingart. Thesunny,modernhomeisdesignedto exude friendlinessandcomfortwitha senseofhumor.

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SDARJtocelebrate10thanniversarywithgala

TheSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ)willholdits10th AnniversaryGalaonSaturday,Oct.24,at KingsCreekCountryClubinRehoboth Beach,from5:30to10p.m.

TheSDARJisanon-partisan,membersupportedorganizationthateducates,informsandadvocatesforracialjustice, equalityandfairopportunity.Thegalawill celebrateSDARJ’s10yearsofworkacross SussexCounty,challengingstructuraland

systemicracism,hostingcommunitytown halls,sponsoringscholarshipsandprovidingsupportforcitizensreturningtothe communityfromincarceration.The eveningwillfeaturelivemusicandentertainment,asilentauction,andremarks fromelectedofficials,community leadersandlocalbusinessleaderscelebratingSDARJ’saccomplishments.

“Tenyearsago,asmallstudygroup cametogethertodiscussMichelleAlexan-

der’slandmarkbook,TheNewJimCrow, andthatsparkignitedamovement,”said CharlotteKing,SDARJBoardchair. “ Today,westandproudofwhatwe’veaccomplished—fromscholarshipprograms topolicyadvocacytoculturalchange.This galahonorsnotjustourpast,butourcommitmenttothenextdecadeofwork.”

AccordingtoJosephLawson,SDARJ executivedirector,thegalacelebratesnot onlySDARJ’sfirst10yearsbutitscommit-

menttofundingthenextphaseofitswork. Lawsonsaid,“We’regratefulforthe growingsupportfromourcommunity, fromlocalbusinessestostateleaders.Together,we’rebuildingmomentumforracial justiceinDelaware.”

Ticketandsponsorshipinformationcan befoundatsdarj.org.Earlyregistrationis encouraged,asticketstypicallysellfast.

AweekofWildWordsonofferinGeorgetown

Kidswholoveanimalsorarea rhymingwhizmayfindthatWildWords PoetryCampistheplaceforthem.

FromJuly20to24at2p.m.eachday, participantsages7to11arebeinginvited totheGeorgetownPublicLibraryfora funweekofgames,craftsand,ofcourse, writingpoems.

UsingtheworksofJackPrelutsky— thefirstU.S.Children’sPoetLaureate— asexamples,participantswilllearnthat poemscanbefunnyorfactual,longor short,andsomuchmore.Theywillhear poemsreadaloudandlearntogainconfidenceinreadingthemaloudthemselves, iftheychoose.

Participantswillcomeupwith rhymingwordsanddevelopstanzasto-

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willbeviewedbythosewhopurchase ticketsforthe34thBeach&BayCottageTour.Althoughthisweek’shome willnotbeavailableforin-personviewing,likeall10homesonthe2026Tour, this homewillbeavailabletobeseen virtuallybyholdersofbothComboand Virtualtickets.

Eachofthe10homesontheTour willfeatureaprofessionallyproduced videothatwillofferTourpatronsanopportunitytovieweachhomeasoftenas theywantfromanywhereduringthe three-weekvirtualtourperiod.Special featuresincludebird’s-eyedronevideo footageandtheabilitytoviewtheTour onanyinternet-enableddevice.

The34thBeach&BayCottageTour is beingpresentedbyLeslieKoppand TheLeslieKoppGroup,andthishome isalsosponsoredbyGoldSponsor JonathonSelwayArchitects.

Comboticketscost$50,andVirtualonlyticketscost$35.Thenumberof Comboticketsislimitedandmaybe usedeitherdayofthetour,withasingle entrypermittedtoeachhome.Topurchaseticketsorformoreinformation, visittheCottageTour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.com.

TheCottageTourisproducedbythe Friends oftheSouthCoastalLibrary. Allnetproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.

gether,culminatinginagroup-written poemeachday.Someaspectsmaybedecidedbyvote,andcooperationwillbeencouraged.Bytheendoftheweek,the participantswillhavetheirownbookof poetrytotakehome.

Thefocuswillbeonlivingthings(and onedinosaurforthisyear’s“Uneartha Story”summerreadingtheme),butthe youngpoetswillalsohaveachanceto writeabouttopicsoftheirchoosingifthey wouldliketotryouttheirnewskills.

JoinMissLenaatthelibraryfora weekofanimalfacts,rhymetime,fun withfriends,craftsandmore.Registration islimitedto15participants.Signuponlineatgeorgetown.lib.de.us.

OceanVayuYogatohostfreecommunitywellnessfestivalatJohnWestPark

OceanVayuYogaiscelebrating10 yearsofservingthecoastalDelaware communitywithafreewellnessfestival atJohnWestParkinOceanViewon Friday,June19,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.

Foundedin2016byKimandJustin Cavagnaro,OceanVayuYoga,theysaid, “hasspentthepastdecadecreatinga welcomingspacewherepeopleofall agesandabilitiescandiscoverthephysical,mentalandemotionalbenefitsof yogaandmindfulliving.”

Tocommemoratethemilestoneanniversary,thestudioisinvitingthecommunitytogatherforamorningof movement,music,relaxationandconnection.

Thefreeeventwillfeatureyoga classesforallexperiencelevels,aswell astaichi,kids’yoga,soundhealingexperiences,livemusicbylocalguitarist MartyZombro,rafflegiveawaysandrefreshmentsfromHomeTownCreamery andArloWildeCoffee.

“Wearedeeplygratefulforthesupportofourcommunityoverthelast10 years,”saidownersKimandJustinCavagnaro.“Thiscelebrationisanopportunitytogivebackandsharethepractices thathavebroughtsomuchpeace,healingandconnectiontoourstudentsand toourownlives.”

Theeventscheduleincludes:

•9:30a.m.—VinyasaFlowYoga;

•9:45a.m.—Kids’Yoga;

•10:30a.m.—GentleFlowYoga;

•11:15a.m.—YinYoga;

•11:15a.m.—KidsYoga;and •Noon—TaiChi.

Soundhealingsessionswillbewoven throughoutthemorning’sactivities,creatingopportunitiesforparticipantsto relax,restoreandexperiencethetherapeuticbenefitsofsound.Livemusicby MartyZombrowillprovideatmosphere throughouttheevent.

Guestsarebeingencouragedtobring ayogamat,water,sunscreen,andfriends

TheCavagnaro’s,ownersofOceanVayuYoga,aresettoholdawellnessfestivalatJohnWestParkinOceanViewtocommemorate10yearsofservingcoastalDelaware.

orfamilymembers.Noregistrationis required,soattendeesmaysimplyarrive andparticipateinanyoralloftheactivitiesthroughoutthemorning.

“ThecelebrationreflectsOceanVayu Yoga’smissionoffosteringpeace,love, wellnessandcommunityconnection throughoutcoastalDelaware,”theysaid.

“Whetherparticipantsarelongtimestudentsorcuriousnewcomers,allarewelcometojoininthefestivitiesandhelp celebrateadecadeofmindfulliving.”

TheCAMPRehobothChorus willcelebratetheUnitedStates’ 250thanniversarywith“IHear AmericaSinging,”describedas“a celebrationofcourage,community andtheAmericanspirit,”overFathers’Dayweekend,withevening performancesonFriday,June19, andSaturday,June20,at7p.m. andaSundaymatineeonJune21 at3p.m.Alloftheconcertswillbe heldatEpworthUnitedMethodist Church,19285HollandGlade Road,RehobothBeach.

TakinginspirationfromWalt Whitman’spoemofthesame name,theconcertcelebratesthe nation’sdemocraticgeniusandinclusivity,“wherepeopleofdifferent occupations,genders,regionsand backgroundscontributetothenation’svitality.”

“Theconceptgrewbeyondsimpleflag-waving,”saidArtisticDirectorDougYetter.“Wewantedto exploretherealfoundationsofour country—immigration,civil rights,theenvironmentandthe conflictsthathaveshapedwhowe are.”

Thesongsandmusicinthis concertfocusonthedreamsand strugglesofallAmericansintheir pursuitof“life,libertyandthepur-

suitofhappiness.”

Yettersaidtheoldspiritual “BoundforthePromisedLand”reflectsearlyAmericans’longingto travelwestwardinpursuitofa brighterfuture,whiletheuplifting chorusof“MyLand”celebratesthe homethatis“theSongeversinging inme.”

ThewordsofEmmaLazarusare settoIrvingBerlin’smusicin“Give MeYourTired,YourPoor,”memorializingthemillionsofimmigrants whofledtheirhomesinsearchofa betterlife.Inthesong“Isleof Hope,IsleofTears,”theStatueof Libertyisseenthroughtheeyesof a15-year-oldIrishimmigrantsteppingonthepierofEllisIslandfor thefirsttime,scaredandhomesick, butdreamingofafutureinaland ofliberty.

TheChorusremembersthe courageandsacrificesofthosewho servedandfoughtinwars,fromthe CivilWar’s“WhenJohnnyComes MarchingHome”throughthe GreatWarandWorldWarIIwith “ATributetotheArmedServices.” JuliaWardHowe’s“BattleHymn oftheRepublic”offersasenseof nationalprideandmoralpurpose.

Thisconcertfeaturessongsof protestthathavefiguredinthe

makingofthecountry,including “WeShallOvercome”and“This LandisYourLand.”Twoquitedifferentnationalvisionsarereflected inNeilDiamond’s“America”and inLeonardBernstein’s“America” from“WestSideStory.”“OneTin Soldier”depictsthefollyofpride, greed,divisionandthedeadlyresultsthatfollow.

Thesetwillalsotouchonthe civilrightsmovement,asreflected in“ThisIstheDream”expressing thecourage,thehopesandthe promisesofthenationinspiredby theRev.Dr.MartinLutherKing Jr.’s“IHaveaDream”speech. Meanwhile,throughTheRascals, singerswillremindaudiencesfrom the1968hit“PeopleGottoBe Free.”

Althoughtheprogramrecognizesthechallengeswithinthenation’spast,itsprimaryfocusison thefuture.

“Ihopepeoplewalkawayfeeling hopefulforthefuture,”Yettersaid. “We’vebeenthroughalotasa countryandsuccessfullynavigated throughthosetrials.”

TheCAMPRehobothChorus isdistinguishedbythecreativedirectionofYetter,theaccompanimentofDaveZipseandthe contributionsoftheCAMPChorusBand.TheChorusissponsored byCAMPRehobothandfundedin partbytheDelawareDivisionof theArts.Ticketsareavailableonlineatcamprehoboth.orgorby phoneat(302)227-5620.

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InlandBaysGardenCenterwelcomesceramicartistYeagleyBower

Sometimesthesmallestcreatures innatureholdthegreatestwonder —andartistMaryYeagleyBowerof CompileTileStudioisinvitingpeopletotakeacloserlookastheInland BaysGardenCenterfeaturesthe whimsicalanddetailedceramicwork oflocalartistMaryYeagleyBowerin theLittleGardenGallery.

Inspiredbythequietmagicof wetlands,waterwaysandtheoftenoverlookedcreaturesthatcallthem home,YeagleyBower’sworkisdesignedtocelebratethedelicate beautyofthenaturalworldthrough handcraftedceramictilesandsculpturalpieces.

“Underwaterlife,tinycreatures andelusiveanimalsaremyinspiration,”sheexplained.“Bysharingmy perspectiveandinspiringothersto appreciatetheirnaturalworld,Ihope toencourageviewerstoconserve thesedelicateecosystems.”

InlandBaysGardenCenteriswelcomingceramicartistMaryYeagleyBowertoits showroom.

YeagleyBower’sceramiccreations arebothartisticandeducational, drawingattentiontotheintricate textures,formsandhiddendetailsof thecreaturesthatoftengounnoticed innature.Herworkincludescrafted tiles,aswellashand-sculptedtiles, eachmadefrommoldsofheroriginaldesigns.

“Imakeceramictilesinspiredby naturebecausetherearesomany

creaturesthataretoosmallorconsideredanuisancebutarebeautiful anduniqueintheirownway,”said YeagleyBower.“Iusealotofreliefto showeachcreature’sowntextureand details.Myworkencouragespeople toappreciatetheseuniquecreatures andtakestepstoconservetheir ecosystems.”

VisitorstoInlandBaysGarden Centerarebeinginvitedtostopby theLittleGardenGallerytoexperi-

enceYeagleyBower’sworkupclose —whereartandnaturecometogetherincelebrationofthesmall wondersallaround.

InlandBaysGardenCenteris openMondaythroughSaturdayfrom 9a.m.to5p.m.,andSundayfrom10 a.m.to4p.m.Formoreinformation, contactSandyDanielsat(302)5391839orsandan@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.

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FRIDAY

The Clash of Nations: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling (45) HIST 8 p.m.

Their first bout in 1936 shook the world. Their 1938 Yankee Stadium rematch meant something far larger. This documentary explores how Joe Louis and Max Schmeling’s rivalry became a defining symbol in the global confrontation between democracy and fascism.

Zillow Gone Wild (41) HGTV 9:30 p.m.

Jack McBrayer pokes around a Brooklyn, N.Y., brownstone with some serious character before checking in on a wild property from a previous season. Later, he heads to Reunion, Fla., for a tour of a gloriously themed home with David Bromstad.

SATURDAY

WNBA Basketball (7) WMDT 1 p.m.

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever arrive at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are waiting on home court. Two of the WNBA’s most talked-about teams square off in a showdown that should leave fans talking for days.

Jurassic Park (60) AMC 7 p.m.

When a billionaire builds a theme park with real dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) are invited to come work out the kinks. 1997’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” airs next.

SUNDAY

2026 U.S. Open Golf Championship (11) WBAL 12 p.m.

The U.S. Open comes down to its final round at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. One of golf’s most demanding and historic venues will sort the contenders from the champion as the year’s second major reaches its defining conclusion.

UFC Rivals (23) A&E 8 p.m.

Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz were friends and training partners before pride drove them apart. Mario Lopez, CM Punk, Michael Bisping, Miesha Tate and Ken Shamrock examine the feud that helped turn the UFC into a global phenomenon in this series premiere.

Roman, Remy Ma. < Don't Trust the Girls Upstairs ('26)Remy Ma.(P) (:05) < Tempted ('25)Samantha Neyland Trumbo. (23) A&E Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars (N) Storage Wars (N) Storage "All About Steve" (:05) Storage Wars (24) TRUTV <+++ The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ('02) Ian McKellen,Liv Tyler,Elijah Wood. <+++ The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ('03) (28) ESPN (5:30) ESPNFil Banana (N) World Series 2026 Men's College World Series Championship Series, Game 1: Teams TBA(N)(Live) SportsCenter (N)(Live) (29) ESPN2 (5:00) USL Champ. Soccer Banana Ball Indianapolis Clowns vs. Savannah Bananas(N) PLL Maryland Whipsnakes vs.New York Atlas(N)(Live) SEC Storied (33) GOLF LPGA Tour Golf Meijer LPGA Classic, Third Round Live From the U.S. Open (N)(Live) Live

Royal "Accountability" Astrid "Guilty?" Farm-HarvestDirect (19)

(4:30) <+++ The Batman ('22) Zoë Kravitz, Robert Pi (:15) <++ Aquaman ('18)Amber Heard,Willem Dafoe,Jason Momoa. (:15) <+++ Joker ('19)

Avengers: Endgame ('19) Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo,Robert Downey Jr.. The BearThe Bear (N) <++ The Wolverine ('13) Hiroyuki Sanada,Hugh Jackman. (22) LIFE NCIS "Call of Silence" (N) NCIS "An Eye for an Eye" (N) NCIS "Hometown Hero"(N) NCIS "Red Cell"(N) (:05) NCIS "Heart Break" (N) (:05) NCIS (N)

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MONDAY

Below Deck Mediterranean (61) BRAV 8 p.m.

The crew experiences their first night out off the boat, and a love triangle begins to form. While Aesha makes waves with the interior team by choosing a second stew, Nathan tries to hold his own against a charter guest with bad boundaries

Live PD: Greatest Shifts (23) A&E 9 p.m.

A deputy finds a hider in an attic. A stolen vehicle search produces a startling wardrobe discovery. A crash in Nye County, Nev., sends a hydrant gushing. And, a dramatic rescue at a train crossing caps another shift that proves no day is ever ordinary.

Independent Lens (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

As artist Rashaad Newsome works on a massive showcase honoring Black and queer creativity, resistance and community through the art of voguing, this documentary captures the power of cultural expression as both performance and a political act.

TUESDAY

2026 NBA Draft (28) ESPN (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

From the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., NBA teams step up to select players who could reshape their franchises. This year’s draft sees the next wave of professional talent begin their journey towards making their mark in the sport of basketball.

Chopped Castaways (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

Will the risk be worth the reward? In this latest episode, the remaining chefs dive into open water as they race to retrieve their protein. Strategy becomes as critical as culinary skill as cooks try to find the most desirable ingredients from the shore.

Frontline (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

So-called baby brokers are targeting pregnant women and desperate adoptive families for serious profit. This documentary exposes the unregulated business lurking behind adoption channels and the vulnerable people being exploited on both sides.

WEDNESDAY

National Lampoon’s European Vacation (60) AMC 9 a.m.

After winning a European vacation on a game show, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) convinces his reluctant family to accompany him. After arriving in London, England, the clan encounters one disaster after another as they travel through new destinations.

My Strange Arrest (23) A&E 9 p.m.

Police face down a man barricaded inside a bulldozer. A fugitive slips on a children’s mascot costume to evade capture. An influencer livestreams a break-in during a hurricane. These are some of the weirdest and most baffling arrests from across the U.S.

Next Gen NYC (61) BRAV 9 p.m.

This Season 2 premiere finds several returning cast members working on ambitious personal and professional goals while navigating the challenges that pop up with major life milestones — from first apartments to new careers and more.

THURSDAY

CMA Fest (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Country music’s biggest names descend on Nashville, Tenn., for a night of electrifying performances from some of the genre’s most celebrated and fastest-rising artists, including Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Trace Adkins and Blake Shelton.

The Bear (21) FX 9 p.m.

Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) quit and left The Bear to Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Sugar (Abby Elliott). With no money, a threatened sale and a raging storm, they push for one final perfect service in this Season 5 premiere.

FIFA Soccer (5) FOX (69) WTXF 10 p.m.

Broadcasting live from SoFi Stadium, Turkey and the U.S. square off in a Group D encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Home-soil pressure, tournament positioning and two battle-ready squads with everything to prove make

DelmarvaPowerseekstoexpandenergyefficiencyprograms

DelmarvaPowerhasproposedenhancementstoitsexistingenergyefficiencyprogramsthatwillexpand energy-andmoney-savingtoolsforits Delawarecustomers.Inaproposalfiled withtheDelawarePublicServiceCommission(PSC),thecompanyoutlinedits plantoprovidecustomerswithno-cost energyassessments,incentivesforenergy efficiencyupgrades,andavarietyofofferingstohelpcustomersreducetheir energyuseandmanagetheirmonthly energybills.

Intotal,DelmarvaPower’sproposed programsareexpectedtodelivermore than66,000megawatt-hours(MWh)of annualelectricsavingsandapproximately110,000MMBtuofannualnaturalgassavingsoverthethree-year programperiodfrom2027to2029.

Theproposedportfoliobuildsonexistingenergyefficiencyprogramswhile expandingofferingstoincreasepartici-

pationandcustomersavingsopportunities,representativesnoted.Theexisting portfolioofprogramswasestablishedfor 2024to2026.Thecompanydeveloped theproposedprogramsthroughacollaborativeprocessandreceivedapproval fromtheDelawareEnergyEfficiency AdvisoryCounciltoproceedwithfiling theproposedprograms.

“Weunderstandthatmanagingenergycostsremainstopofmindforour customers,”saidMarcusBeal,Delmarva Powerregionpresident.“Theseprogramsbuildonsolutionsthatarealready deliveringrealresultsandwillprovide customerswithadditionaltoolsandresourcestoreduceenergyuseandtake controloftheirmonthlyenergybills.”

Theproposal,ifapprovedbythe PSC,wouldexpandenergyefficiency optionsforDelmarvaPower’sDelaware customers.Currently,thecompanyoffers programssuchashomeenergyreports

andassessments,whichhavedelivered measurableenergysavingsforcustomers. Thenewproposalenhancestheseofferingsandintroducesadditionalprograms andenhancementstoreach morecustomersacrossthestate.

Theproposedprogramsinclude:

•EnergyStarforNewHomes— Encouragesbuilderstoconstructenergy-efficientnewhomesabove-code throughincentives,trainingandsupport.

•HomeEnergyCheck-up&Counseling(HEC2)—Educatesrentersand homeownersonenergyefficiency throughanassessmentofthehome’senergyuse,installssimpleenergy-saving measuresandidentifiesadditionalopportunitiesforsavings.DelmarvaPower will continuetoconnectcustomerswith EnergizeDelaware’slong-standing HEC2program.

•ApplianceRecycling—Encourages customerstorecycleresponsiblybyof-

feringremovalofolder,inefficientappliances,alongwithincentivesandrebates tosupportparticipation.

•HomeEnergyReports—Provides customerswithcost-savingreportsthat includeenergyusagecomparisons,efficiencytipsandhistoricalusageinsights.

•CommunityEngagement—Connectswithcustomersthroughlocal eventstoprovideenergy-savingkits,educationandaccesstoadditionalprograms.

•BusinessEnergyManager—Providesbusinesscustomerswithtoolsand insightstobetterunderstandandmanagetheirenergyusage.

DelmarvaPower’sproposedenergy efficiencyprogramsarepartofitsobligationunderDelawarelawtodeliver cost-effectiveenergysavingsforcustomers.Theportfolioisdesignedtosup-

Gov’tMulecomingtoFreemanonJuly28

Grammy-nominatedquintetGov’t Mule—ledbyGrammyAward-winning vocalist,songwriter,guitarlegend,andproducerWarrenHaynes—willbecomingto theareaonTuesday,July28,attheFreeman ArtsPavilion,ontheirKickingInYour StallTour.TicketsandVIPpackagesareon salenow.

Gov’tMulereleasedtheir12thstudio album,“Peace…LikeARiver”(Fantasy Records),in2023.Theacclaimedrockcollection—hailedas“perfection,”“captivating,”“riveting”andamongtheband’sbest

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portDelaware’senergypolicypriorities byreducingenergyuse,loweringcustomerbillsandhelpingachieve Delaware’sgreenhousegasreductiontar-

—ishighlightedbythesingles“Dreaming OutLoud”featuringIvanNevilleand RuthieFoster,“SameAsItEverWas”and “MadeMyPeace,”aswellasadditional guestappearancesfromBillyF.Gibbons, BillyBobThorntonandCelisse.

Sincereleasing“Peace...LikeARiver,” Haynesissuedhisfourthsoloalbumand firstsoloreleaseinnearlyadecade,“Million VoicesWhisper,”in2024andfollowedthat upwithitsstripped-downcompanyalbum, “TheWhisperSessions,”in2025.Bothalbums,availableviaFantasyRecords,were

gets.

“Together,demand-sidesolutions, likeenergyefficiencyanddemandresponse,canhelpaddressthegrowing supply—demandimbalancebyreducingoverallenergyconsumptionand shiftingusageawayfrompeakperiods, tohelpmitigatethesupplycostimpacts

producedbyHaynesandfeaturehislongtimeAllmanBrothersBandbandmate DerekTrucksonmultipletracks.

“MillionVoicesWhisper” isacollection ofsoulfulblues-rock.Ontheoppositeend ofthespectrum,“TheWhisperSessions”is anintimatecompilationthataimstopeel backthelayerstospotlightHaynes’soulful voice,masterfulguitarwork,andtheheartfeltstorytellingatthecoreofhismusic.

Earlierthisyear,Haynesalsoreleasedan expanded,re-mixedandre-masteredversionofhis1993debutsolostudioalbum,

thathavebeentheprimarydriverof highercustomerbills.

IfapprovedbythePSC,theprogramsareexpectedtobeginin2027, withadditionalcustomerinformation andenrollmentdetailstobeshared aheadoftheirlaunch.

In2025,thecompany’senergyeffi-

“TalesofOrdinaryMadness,”via MegaforceRecords.Nextup,hewillbereleasinghis“Dreams&Songs”symphonic album,recordedliveinAsheville,N.C.,in 2019,andthen,inthefall,Gov’tMuleis teamingupwithreggaeiconZiggyMarley foraco-headliningoutingdubbedthe “DreamingTheSameDreamTour,” namedafterthesong“DreamingtheSame Dream,”whichHaynesandMarleycowrotein2012.

FormoreinformationonGov’tMule, visitwww.mule.net.

ciencyprogramsachievedmorethan 22,000MWhinverifiedenergysavings, withstrongparticipationacrossofferings likeHomeEnergyReportsandHEC2, demonstratingthegrowingdemandfor toolsthathelpcustomersmanagetheir energyuse,representativessaid.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Student-athleteswhoexcelledincompetitionthroughoutthe2025-2026academicyearwerehonoredattheSussex AcademyAllSportsBanquetonJune4.

TakingplaceontheturfofSeahawk Stadium,theawardceremonyrecognized teamMVPs,all-conferenceandall-state athletes,outstandinggrade-levelplayers, coach-votedcategoryhonorsandasboth four-yearandfive-yearacademicletterand varsityletterathletes.

TheSussexAcademySportsBoosters presentedscholarshipstoRyanLoweand BenSteimel,andcoachespresentedMost ValuablePlayerAwardstotheirdeserving student-athletes.

FallseasonMVPawardswerepresented toGeorgeSapna,boys’soccer;Grayce Glover,girls’volleyball;RyanLowe,field hockey;RyanMoody,boys’cross-country; andRileyMoriarty,girls’cross-country.

WinterseasonMVPawardswerepresentedtoIrwinSickler,boys’basketball; GrayceGlover,girls’basketball;Ryan Moody,boys’indoortrack;KatyaGeyer, girls’indoortrack;ChristianWright,boys’ swimming;VictoriaEvans,girls’swimming;WilliamHendershot,wrestling;and CaitlinRedick,cheerleading.

SpringseasonMVPawardswerepresentedtoVictorGoodhue,baseball;Jordan Green,golf;Jack“Taco”Meszaros,boys’ lacrosse;ElizabethMerrick,girls’lacrosse; CarolineWhite,softball;KieranProbert, boys’tennis;KatrinaLopez,girls’tennis; JesseJean-Louis,boys’track-and-field; KatyaGeyer,girls’track-and-field;Mack Lawson,boys’volleyball;andDebora Williams,girls’soccer.

Awardswerepresentedtooutstanding underclassmenathletes,includingeighthgradersNolanFurlong,cross-country, swimming,indoortrack,tennisandoutdoortrack;SethMoore,cross-country,indoortrackandoutdoortrack;andGarrity Cox,indoortrack,soccerandoutdoor track.

Ninth-gradeoutstandingathleteswere PatriciaLara-Nieto,volleyball,basketball andsoccer;JordanBlades,cross-country, indoortrackandsoccer;andCharlesBowman,wrestlingandtennis.

Tenth-gradeoutstandingathleteswere BenjaminMoody,cross-country,basketball andoutdoortrack;TaeganForester,crosscountry,indoortrackandsoftball;and MasonGlover,basketballandbaseball.

Eleventh-gradeoutstandingathletesare JovanJean-Louis,soccerandvolleyball; GrayceGlover,volleyball,basketballand softball;AnnaMumford,swimming;and MichaelWhitaker,swimmingand lacrosse.

Coachesvotedonanumberofawards presentedtostudents.

TheScholarAthleteAwardisbasedon theathletes’GPAsandthenumberofvarsitylettersearnedthroughouttheircareers. Thisyear’srecipientsareKatyaGeyer,who achieveda4.93GPAwhileearning15varsitylettersincross-country,indoortrack andtrack-and-field;andRyanMoody, whoachieveda4.70GPAwhileearning

CoastalPoint•Submitted Three-timestatechampionRyanMoodyistheMostOutstandingMaleAthlete.

12varsitylettersincross-country,indoor trackandtrack-and-field.

TheSportsmanshipAwardgoestothe

athletewhohasdisplayedacommendable levelofsportsmanshipandhasarecordof showingleadershipinfairplayonthefield,

inschoolandatpractice.Thisyear’srecipientsareRoccoBuonopane,cross-country, indoortrackandtrack-and-field;and KacieRawlings,fieldhockeyandlacrosse.

TheSpiritAwardispresentedtoamale andfemaleathletewhohaveshownconsistentlystrongsupportforallteams,includingtheirown.Thisyear’srecipientsare SpencerNagy,cross-country,indoortrack andtrack-and-field;andBrooklynMontgomery,volleyballandlacrosse.

TheSeahawkCoachesAwardrecognizesateammemberwhomadecontributionsbeyondtheirtalentasaplayerand whohashadamajorimpactonthesuccess oftheentireteam,makingthemdifficult toreplace.Thisyear’srecipientsareKieran Probert,cross-country,swimmingandtennis;andGrayceGlover,volleyball,basketballandsoftball.

TheMostOutstandingAthleteAward goestotheseniormaleandfemaleconsideredtobethebestoverallathletesatSussexAcademy.Thisyear’srecipientsare KatyaGeyer,cross-country,indoortrack andtrack-and-field;andRyanMoody, cross-country,indoortrackandtrack-andfield.

CoachesalsovotedtonameJayDiaz theSussexAcademyCoachoftheYear. Diazhascoachedcross-country,indoor trackandtrack-and-fieldforeightyears, resultinginfourstatechampionshipsin differingevents.

Obituaries

MarilynAnnCanfora

MarilynAnn Canfora,knownto herimmediate familyas

“MaryAnn,”joyfullybrightened thissometimes lacklusterworld untilherdeath fromrenalfailureandothercomplicationsonTuesday,June9,2026.The daughterofPhilipC.Canforaand Concetta“Tina”VendemiaCanfora,she diedwhileinhospicecare,enrichedby theloveofherclosestfriend,Melinda, andheronlysister,who,atherbedside, heldherhandandremindedheroftheir hilariouschildhoodantics.

BornFeb.27,1948,inNewCastle, Pa.,shespentherearlyyearsasking MommyandDaddyforababysister. Nearly10yearslater,hersisterSusan wasborn,andCanforatookgreatdelightinbestowinganarmloadofnicknamesuponher,including“Mick,” whichlastedalifetime.

Shecaredforthebaby,takingherto herelementaryschoolinastrollerto showherclassmatesandaccompanying heronHalloweennightwhenSusan Canforawasjustlearningtowalkand her bigsisterwas11or12.Suddenly,a

boyinarealisticFrankensteincostume appeared.HescaredMarilynCanfora andherfriendJulie,andthetworan, leavingthetoddleraloneatthetopof thehillwheretheylived,arrivinghome topanickedparentswho,together,ran outthedoorandupthathilltodiscover thelittleonecalmlycountingthe Snickersbarsinherplasticpumpkin.

Astheymatured,thesistersoften wentshopping—MarilynCanforafor lipstick,makeup,glitterysweatersand strappysandals,andSusanCanforafor books,journals,fountainpensand loaferswithtassels.Regardlessofhaving differenttastes,theyendedeveryspree atthenearestpizzashop,comparing purchasesandtalkinglateintothe evening.

MarilynCanforagraduatedfrom NewCastleHighSchoolin1966,then studiedearlychildhoodarteducationat YoungstownStateCollege,now YoungstownStateUniversity,inOhio. Shewasatalentedartistwithagiftfor drawingandpainting,hadperfectpenmanshipandwasaborncomedianwho, likeherfather,wasthemasterofjokes, sillyaccentsandexaggeratedfaces.

Sheexcelledatdancingandfrom earlychildhoodstudiedballet,advanced ballet,tapdancingandclassicaltoeballet,continuingwellintoher20s,teach-

ingdancetoyoungprotégées,oftenperforminginrecitalsand,withfriends, doingTheSwim,TheMonkeyandThe Frugtohitsofthe1960s,including “TheBristolStomp,”“BlueMoon”and “JohnnyAngel.”

Shetookmuchcarewithherappearance,wasproudofherItalianheritage andfondofSundayfamilydinners,especiallyhermother’ssidedish,greenbean-and-potatosalad.

Anavidreaderandtraveler,sheenjoyedbooksaboutfashiondesignersand theroyalfamilyandwasinterestedin oldTVprogramsandmovies,especially thosestarringShirleyTempleandher idol,ElizabethTaylor,whosharedher Feb.27birthday.

She oftentalkedabouthermany trips,includingtoSanFrancisco,Las Vegas,theKentuckyDerby,theSuper BowlandItaly,whereshewasblessed byPopePaulVIandwhere,because therewasnocentralheat,shereturned homewithaheadcold.

Shewasemployedintheretailshoe andphotographybusinesses,andhada longercareerasanophthalmologyassistant.

Ananimallover,shehadseveralcats inherlifetime,includingacantankerous SiamesenamedSulin,whomshenicknamed“LoopieChaswick”;gentle,well-

behavedAndrew;andJamesonKatz, whopatientlyallowedhertodresshim intinypoloshirtsandkisshisfurry cheeksasshephotographedhimfrom everyangle.

Canforawasprecededindeathby herparents,bothofNewCastle,Pa., wholaterrelocatedtoOceanCity,Md.; paternalgrandparents,Alessandroand MaryBordonaroCanforaofNewCastle,Pa.;maternalgrandparents,Stefano andAssunta“Susan”GranataVendemia ofNewCastle;andseveralauntsand unc les.Sheissurvivedbyhersister, SusanCanforaofOceanPines,Md.; herclosestfriend,MelindaWatsonof NewJersey,herhusbandandchildren, whobestowedthetitleof“EmilyPost” onMarilynCanfora,becauseofher penchantforbeingproper;manymore friendswholovedbeinginhercompany;auntsanduncles;17firstcousins ontheCanforasideofthefamily;four cousinsontheVendemiasideofthe family;andseveralsecondandthird cousins.

Herasheswillbescatteredonthe beachinOceanCity,Md.,whereshe enjoyedmanysummervacationswith herfamily.Thosewhocherishher memorywillgatherforacelebrationof herlifeinfutureweeks.

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OceanCitywomanarrestedfollowingfatalhit-and-run

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

DelawareStatePolicearrestedan OceanCity,Md.,womanonchargesof vehicularhomicide,vehicularassault, DUIandrelatedcharges,followingafatal hit-and-runbicyclecrashthatoccurred Tuesday,June9,inMillville.

Accordingtostatepolicereports, around9:05p.m.thatnight,abicyclist, DuanePershing,52,ofOceanView,was travelingwestboundintheeastbound bikelaneofAtlanticAvenue,eastof WhitesNeckRoad.

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Atthesametime,aSubaruForester drivenbyKaraGilmore,46,wastraveling eastboundonAtlanticAvenueeastof WhitesNeckRoad.Thepolicereport statesthatGilmore’svehiclelefttheeastboundlaneoftravel,enteredthebikelane andstruckthebicyclist.

Afterthebicyclistwasstruck,Gilmore allegedlyleftthescenebutwaslocatedin hercarshorttimelater.ThecarwasdisabledintheparkinglotofArtisan’sBank onAtlanticAvenuebytheOceanView PoliceDepartment,statepolicereported.

Gilmore,thepolicereportsaid, showed“multiplesignsofimpairment”

dayvoteonspecificallyincludingorexcludingCupolaParkfromfutureRFPs.

Indeed,“I’mvotingnobecauseI thinkit’sprematuretoenterthisentire processatthistime,”Masonsaid.

wheninteractingwithOceanViewpolice.Afterstandardizedfieldsobriety tests,shewasarrestedonaDUIcharge.

Pershingwasflowntoanareahospital withlife-threateninginjuries.Hedied fromhisinjuriesonJune10.

GilmorewastakentoDSPTroop4in Georgetown,whereshewasinitially chargedwithVehicularAssault1stDegree(afelony),LeavingtheSceneofa CollisionResultinginInjury,Driving UndertheInfluenceofAlcoholandrelatedtrafficoffenses.Shewasarraigned byJusticeofthePeaceCourt3andreleasedona$3,404unsecuredbond.

InotherMillsboromunicipalnews: ·Low-tomoderate-incomehouseholdsareeligibleforaprogramthat helpspeoplecontinuelivingsafelyin theirhomes.TheCommunityDevel-

OnJune11,troopersobtainedanadditionalwarrantforGilmore,andshewas takenintocustodyinMaryland.Upon extraditiontoDelaware,shewillbe chargedwiththefelonyoffensesofVehicularHomicide2ndDegreeandLeavingtheSceneofaCollisionResultingin Death.

DelawareStatePoliceTroop7CollisionReconstructionUnitcontinuedto investigatethecrashthisweek.Troopers areaskingthatanyonewhowitnessedor hasinformationaboutthecrashcontact M.Cpl.R.Albertbycalling(302)7033266.

opmentBlockGrant(CDBG)providesrepairstohomeowningresidents fordoors,windows,electric,plumbing, handicapped-accessibilityandmore. Forthosewhomeettheincomeeligibility(80percentofAMI),thegrants areafreeprogramforresidents,with justatemporarylienonthehome. Bothresidentsandtownstaffcan nominatehouseholdsforprojects.This year,about$3millionisavailablefor SussexandKentcounties.Thetown councilunanimouslyvotedtocontinue participating.Learnmorebycalling theSussexCountyCommunityDevelopment(302)855-7777oronlineat sussexcountyde.gov/home-repair-program.

·TheDelawareDepartmentof Transportation(DelDOT)hastheultimatedecisiononstopsigns,but MillsborowillatleastrequestanallwaystopatSheepPenRoadand ClaremontCourt.Lately,speedinghas beenaconcern,asSheepPenRoad trafficdoesnotstopasitpassesfrom townlimitsthroughmoreresidential zones.Thecouncilunanimouslyapprovedaresolutiontomaketherequest.

·Millsborowillapplytoparticipate inDelaware’sDowntownDevelopment Districtprogram.Iftheyreceivedthis designation,boththeStateandTown wouldofferincentivesforimprovementsordevelopmentstothedowntown.TheDDDaimstospurprivate investmentandcreateastablecommunityofhousingandattractionsforall walksoflife.

·Severaltimes,residentshaveraised concernsaboutunfinishedroadsand otherprojectspromisedbythedeveloperoftheVillagesofMillwood neighborhood.Townleadershave steppedintospeakwiththedeveloper, andsomewheelshavebegunturning.

ResidentDianeSurythankedBurk andMcKee:“Thisisacommunity20 yearsinthemaking.Hehasfilledthe potholes,butitstillneedstobepaved, itstillneedstobecompleted.…We’re really,reallyhopingthatthiswillget done,”shesaid.

TheMillsboroTownCouncil’snext regularmeetingwillbeJuly6atthe newtimeof6p.m.

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ThenewsthattheU.S.ArmyCorps ofEngineershasterminatedtheBack BayStudyisbeingmetwithstrongobjectionsfromGov.MattMeyerandfederalofficialsincludingU.S.Sens.Sarah McBrideandLisaBluntRochester, SouthBethanyMayorEdieDondero toldthetowncouncilattheirJune12 meeting.

“TheArmyCorpsofEngineershas pulledoutwithoutanypriornoticeto DNREC,”shesaid,addingthatofficials have“allreachedouttotheArmyCorps and askedforanexplanation,andasked themtoreinstatethestudy.”

Later,shetoldtheCoastalPointthat thedecisionaffectsSouthBethany“becausewearealreadyexperiencingfrequenttidalfloodingfromthebackbay,

fromtheLittleAssawomanBay,andit isbeyondSouthBethany’sabilitytoaccomplishthat,sowewerelookingatthe stateandfederalgovernmentstoassist bymaybebuildingseawallsoutinthe bay.

“SouthBethanyhasnocontrolover whathappensoutinthebay.Wedon’t ownthebodyofwater,sowecan’tbuild anythingtomitigateflooding.The studyhasbeenon-again,off-againfora numberofyears.Itwasfirstinitiatedin 2022.Fundingwasjustforthestudy. Therewasn’tanyfundingfortheconstructionpiece,buttherewashope,”the mayorsaid.

Thestudywouldhavefocusedon coastalstormriskmanagement,andresiliencyandfloodmitigation,“butthe ArmyCorpsdeterminedthereisnota viablepathforwardforthestudybecauseofthehighlyprojectedcostand

timelines,”shetoldthecouncil.

Towntocelebratecountry’s250th

TheTownwillcelebratetheUnited States’250thbirthdayatnoonon Wednesday,June24,atTownHall“with patrioticfunfortheentirefamily,” CouncilwomanChristineKeefe,chairwomanoftheCommunityRelations Committee,said.

Therewillbeaperformancebya steeldrumband,thefoodtruckThe TipsyFlamingo,cupcakes,icecream, chalkart,itemsgivenawayandfree facepainting.

“Wearehavingcupcakes,beautiful bakerycupcakes,”Keefesaid.

Otherupcomingeventsincludea Book&PuzzleSwapat10a.m.onFriday,June19,outsidetownhall.The publiciswelcometoattend,toprovide

andtakebooksandpuzzles,whilehavingrefreshmentsandsocializing.A bonfirewillbeheldonthebeachon July3,shesaid.

Newestofficerswornin

SouthBethany’snewestpoliceofficer,AlexanderPszczola—who,for manyyears,hashadacuriosityabout, and interest,inpolicework—was sworninbyDonderoattheJune12 councilmeeting.

Takinghisoath,theSussexCounty nativepromisedtocarryouttheresponsibilitiesofthepolicedepartment,freely acknowledgingthepowersoftheoffice “flowfromthepeopleIamprivilegedto represent.”

Hesworetoplacepublicinterest aboveanyspecialorpersonalinterest,to respecttherightsoffuturegenerations, tosharethenaturalheritageof DelawareandSouthBethany,andto upholdanddefendtheconstitutionsof theUnitedStatesandDelaware.

PoliceChiefJasonLovinssaidPszczolastudiedattheUniversityof DelawareandworkedasaseasonalofficerinBethanyBeachlastyear.The processtakesaboutoneyearandincludesphysical,aptitude,psychological andmedicaltesting,thechiefsaid.

Thetown’snewestofficerrecently graduatedfromthepoliceacademyand isnowinfieldtraining.

“He’salreadybusyandworkedafull night shiftlastnight,”Lovinssaid.

MadeByHandhonored

Donderoreadaresolutionhonoring MadebyHandforits30thyearinbusinessinSouthBethany.

The30-yearmilestoneis“aprettyremarkableachievementforasmallbusinessandreallyremarkableforasmall businessinSouthBethany,”Dondero said,invitingtheownerstostandbyher asshereadtheresolution.Thetown doesn’thavemanybusinessesandwants toencourageandcommendthem,she said.

The resolutionstatesthatMadeBy Hand,whichopenedin1996,has throughtheyearssupportedthelocal economybyattractingcustomersand providingemploymentandhasbecome adestinationforlocalresidentsandvisitors.

LocatedinYorkBeachMall,Made ByHandisafair-tradeboutiquespecializinginhandmadegifts,fineart,bohemianhomedécor,apparelandjewelry. TheownersthankedDonderoandthe council.

Publiccomments

ResidentNancyLobe,duringthe PublicCommentsportionofthemeet-

ing,askedthecounciltoquicklypassan ordinanceregulatingexteriorlightson homes.

Shesaidthereisaprofusionoflowcost,high-wattagelightsthatareoften triggeredbymovement,callingthem “crazylightsthatyoucouldseefromthe moon.”

AlsoduringPublicComments,residentJoePetitoaskedcounciltoban majorresidentialconstructionduring thesummer.Hesaidthetownhasvery fewundevelopedlots,soconstructionis now“mostlyknockdowns,”causing“a doublewhammer”forresidents.

Formercottagesarebeingrebuiltas “massivestructures”withelevatorsand decorativerooftopsandrequiremore materials,trucks,subcontractorsand spaceforthemtopark,hesaid.Some haveparkedinresidents’drivewaysand alongthestreet“sothequalityoflife duringconstructionisworsethanwhen peoplewerebuildingcottages,”hesaid.

OVpolicewillcontinuetoassist

AttherecommendationofLovins, thecouncilrenewedafive-yearmutual assistance agreementwiththeOcean ViewPoliceDepartmentthatallows OceanViewofficerstocoverforSouth Bethanyofficerswhennecessary.

Thecurrentfive-yearagreementis comingtoanend,Lovinssaid,asking thatitberenewed.

LovinssaidSouthBethanyhasbenefittedfromtheagreementmorethan OceanViewhasandthatitallows“a phonecalltothechiefaskingforanofficertopatrolthroughtownandallows themtoenforcetowncode.”

Hesaidhetriedtoimagineanything negativethatcouldresultandthought OceanViewofficersmightnotwantto patrolinSouthBethany“whensomuch isgoingoninOceanView,”butthat hasn’thappened.

“Ithashelpedwithteamworkbetweenthetwodepartments.Wedohave callsonoccasionthatcouldbecritical andwehaveoneofficerworking.Ocean ViewworkswellwithSouthBethany, andtheyrespondimmediately,”hesaid.

Healsopraisedaseparateagreement thetownshavethatallowthosearrested to beheldintheOceanViewholding cells,becauseSouthBethanydoesn’t haveadequateholdingcellsandbuildingthemwouldbecostly.

“Istronglyendorseit.Ihavenothing butgoodthingstosayaboutit,”hesaid, addingthattheagreementisnotbindingandcanbediscontinuedatany time.

Keefeaskediftheamountoftime officerscoverforeachotherhasbeen tracked,andLovinssaiditismorein favorforSouthBethany.

“Theyhavemuchmoremanpower thanwhatwehave,”hesaid.

Donderosaidshewaslukewarm whenLovinsbroughtuptheagreement

forrenewalbecausethereismutualaid amongallpoliceagenciesinDelaware, soshethoughtitmightbeunnecessary, “butaftertalkingtoChiefLovins,Isaw thevalueofit.”

Shesaidoneofherresignationswas sheknowsalltheofficersinSouth Bethanybutdoesn’tknowalltheofficersinOceanView,“soitmakesmea littleuneasythatanofficerfromanother jurisdictionhasasupervisoryroleinour town.Thatmademealittleuneasy,but aftertalkingtothechief,Isupportit,” shesaid.

Lovinssaidanotherbenefitisthe OceanViewPoliceDepartmenthasan activebicyclepatrol,andSouthBethany officerswillgettrainingfromthemso theagencycanstartabicyclepatrol.

Mayor’sreport

Dondero,whilepresentingher monthlyreport,saidsherecentlyattendedtheBethanyBeachVolunteer

FireCompany’sopenhouseandtour, andwasimpressed“witheverything theyaredoing.”

ShesaidsheandTownManager MaureenHartmanhavebeenworking onthefirstdraftoftheShorelineAccessPlanthatDNRECoriginallysaid wasduebyJuly1andthatisrequired fromallcommunitiesthatacceptstate andfederalfundsforbeachrenourishment.SheandHartmanmetwith DNRECofficials,whohaveextended thedeadlinetotheendoftheyear. Donderosaidthedocumentwillbe giventocouncilforreviewandcomment.

CommentingonLovins’monthlyreport,sheaskedtoseethenumberof ticketswrittenforconstructionbeing doneoutsideworkinghours,especially duringthesummer.Shesaidsheishopingthepolicedepartmentadoptsa zero-tolerancepolicyandthatinfractionswillresultinimmediatefinesfor contractors.

SpringfieldCollegehasnamedPeter QuandtofMillsborotothedean’slist foracademicexcellenceforthe2026 springsemester.

Quandthasaprimarymajorofappliedexercisescience.

Thecriteriaforselectiontothe Dean’sListare:Thestudentmusthave completedaminimumof12credit hoursofgradedcourseworkforthe term,exclusiveof“P”grades.Thestudentmustnothaveanyincompletesor missinggradesinthedesignatedterm. The studentmusthaveaminimumsemestergradeaverageof3.500forthe term.Studentsmustnothavebeen barredfromdean’slistduetodisciplinaryaction.

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Heexplodedforwardoff thesnapofthefootballand intothetrenches,wherehe helpedtheoffensiveline clearoutrivals.

Acrossthelineasadefensivetackle,hebattled equallyasintensely,clogging theopponent’srushinglanes whileattackingtheopposingquarterbackwithhis doggedpursuitandkeen tacklingskills.

InhisIndianRiverHigh Schoolclassrooms,hewas anavidlearnerandparticipantwhowouldassista classmateatthedropofa hat.

AustinGrisedefinitely lefthismarkasanacademic achiever,communityparticipantandagridironwarrior.

The20-year-oldIRHS Classof2024graduate passedawayonMay27followingabattlewithaform oflivercancer.

“Thiswasalifetakenfar toosoon,”saidIRHSfootballheadcoachPhil Townsend.“Austinwasa greatyoungman,atalented footballplayer,agreatteammateandsomeonewholeft apositiveimpactonthose aroundhim.Hewillbe greatlymissedbytheIndian Riverfootballcommunity andcoachingstaff.”

Aremembrance

AustinGriselefthismarkonteams,schoolandcommunity

Alegacyofleadership, perseverance,faithandkindness

Accordingtohismother,Melissa Grise,AustinGriseleftalegacyofleadership,perseverance,faithandkindness atIndianRiverHighSchool.

“Hewasthetypeofpersonpeople naturallygravitatedtobecauseofthe wayhetreatedothers,”shesaid. “Whetheritwasintheclassroom,the

hallways,thelockerroomorunderthe Friday-nightlights,Austinledbyexample.”

Asatwo-waygridironwarrior,Grise wasamajorcontributortoIndian River’stransitionfromastruggling footballprogramtoonethatbecamea perennialplayoffparticipant.

Healsoplayeddefenseasaboys’ lacrossestandouthisjuniorandsenior years,andcatcherforbaseballasasoph-

omore.

“Histeammatesknewhimassomeonetheycouldcounton,”saidMelissa Grise.“Heworkedhard,encouraged thosearoundhim,andalwaysputthe team beforehimself.Evenaftergraduating,heremainedconnectedtothe footballprogram,continuingtosupport playersandcoachesthroughouthiscancerjourney.Therelationshipshebuiltat IRHSextendedfarbeyondhisyears

CoastalPoint•Submitted IndianRiver’sAustinGriseis rememberedfortheperson hewasandhisacademicand athleticachievementsby thosewhoknewhim.

asastudent.”

Whatcourage,character andresiliencelooklike

SincehisdiagnosisinOctoberof2024,AustinGrise hadbattledthediseasewith thesameintensitythathedid opponentsonFridaynights.

“Onthefootballfield,he wasacompetitorwhobelievedinhardwork,disciplineandputtingtheteam first,”Mrs.Grisesaidof Austin,whowasattending collegeinpursuitofadegree ineducation.“Heearnedthe respectofteammatesand coachesthroughhischaracter andcommitment.Evenafter graduating,andthroughout hisbattlewithcancer,heremainedinvolvedwiththeIndianRiverfootballprogram. Hecontinuedhelpingwith theteam,encouragingplayers,attendingpracticesand gameswhenhewasable,and helping withsocialmedia.

“TheimpactAustinleft onIndianRivergoesfarbeyondathleticaccomplishments,”addedMrs.Grise. “Heshowedanentireschoolcommunitywhatcourage,characterandresiliencelooklike.Throughbothhislife andhisbattlewithcancer,heinspired otherstofacechallengeswithstrength, hopeanddetermination.”

AccordingtoMelissaGrise,everyoneintheIRHScommunitywitnessed firsthandwhattruestrengthlookedlike

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SpecialOlympicsDelaware heldameetinginJanuaryof 2025.

Theydiscussedwhichofthe state’shighschoolUnifiedbasketballteamswereinterestedin thepossibilityofcompetingon thenationalstageandrepresentingTeamDelawareinthe2026 SpecialOlympicsGames.

“Thisisanationaleventthat occurseveryfouryearsinthe UnitedStates,”saidIRHSUnifiedbasketballassistantcoach LoriannSentman.“Headcoach JamaalBivensandIattended this meetingtolearnmoreabout thisopportunity.Weweretold thiswasthefirsttimeSpecial OlympicsDelawarewouldbe sendingahighschoolUnified teamtothisevent.Theyindicatedtheywouldallowfiveathletes,fivepartners,twocoaches andoneteamsupportpersonto attendandcompete.”

Duringthespringandsummerof2025,theIRHSUnified coachescompletedmassive amountsofpaperwork,accordingto Sentman.

“Thatincludedmanagingthe processofplayersandcoachescompleting questionnaires,physicalsandskills assessments,”saidSentman.“InAugust 2025,welearnedthatwehadbeenselectedbySpecialOlympicsDelawareto competeinthe2026USASpecial OlympicsGamesinMinneapolis, Minn.”

TheIRHSUnifiedbasketballsquad representingTeamDelawarewillflyto MinneapolisonFriday,June19,andreturnthefollowingSaturday,June27.All gameswillbestreamedliveonESPN+.

Thecoachesbecameverybusy

SincelearningthattheirstudentathleteswerechosentorepresentTeam Delaware,BivensandSentman,along withteamsupporterandIRHSPrincipalMikeWilliams,haveattended nearly10remotemeetingstodiscuss everythingfromlogisticstorulesand regulations.

“Iamsoincrediblyexcitedforour studentstohavethistrulyonce-in-alifetimeopportunity,”saidSentman. “Wewillbeoneof12highschoolUnifiedbasketballteamstocompeteinthe tournament,exchangepinswithindividuals fromotherstates,experiencea DemiLovatoperformanceduring openingceremoniesandtakeadvantage oftheopportunitiesMinneapolishasto offer.ThatincludesvisitingtheMallof AmericaandattendingaMajorLeague gamebetweentheLosAngeles DodgersandtheMinnesotaTwins. “Iamveryproudoftheworkour

studentshaveputinonthecourtto makethisopportunityhappen,”added Sentman.“Ialsowanttogiveahuge shoutouttoSpecialOlympicsDelaware forallthesupporttheyhaveputinto includeourteam.”

Meettheplayers

SeveralIRHSbasketballstudent-athleteswillberepresentingTeamDelaware attheUSASpecialOlympics.

SophomoreColinSheridanearned hisspotonTeamDelawarebyimproving hisskillsduringthelasttwoyears.

“Inowhavesharpdefensiveskills,”he

said.“Thiswillbemyfirstbasketball tournamentexperience.Iamalsoexcited tohavetheopportunitytovisitanew place.I’veneverbeentoMinnesotabefore.”

JuniorKatelynTaylorearnedherspot onTeamDelawarethankstobecoming moreconfidentonthecourtandencouragingherteammates.

“Ibringapositiveenergytothe team,”shesaid.“Ienjoycheeringonmy teammates.I’mexcitedtoexperiencethis withmyteammatesandcoaches.We haveworkedreallyhardandbecomea family.I’mgladtohavethischancetodo thiswiththem.”

Taylorwantedtoshareherappreciationforhercoaches.

“ThankyoutoMrs.Sentman forallyouhavedonetomakethis trippossible,”shesaid.“Iamalso excitedtohavecoachBivensand Mr.Williamsontheteamtosupportmeonthisadventure.”

JuniorAutumnWilleearned herspotonTeamDelawarebyalwaysbeingpositivetowardher teammatesandcoaches.

“IalsoplayedontheIRHS Unifiedbasketballteamthatwon the2025statechampionship,”she said.“Iammostexcitedtohang outwithmyteamwhilealso meetingotherpeople.Iknowwe aregoingtohavefunbutalsotake thisopportunityseriously.Ican’t waittoseehowwedo!”

JuniorMaggieBareearnedher spotonTeamDelawarebycompetingonthe2025IndianRiver Unifiedstatechampionship squad.

“Ialsocontinuedtoplayon theteamthefollowingseasonand wasselectedtobeacaptain,”she said.“Iwanttocontinuetogrow bondswithmyteammatesand learnskillsIcanutilizeinthefuturetobeabetterperson.Iamsoexcited togetonthecourtandplaywithmy team,Ihopewewinsomegames.Let’s go!”

TeamDelaware’srosteralsoincludes seniorLukeWilliams,seniorsKyleand BraydenBennetch,juniorKe’Niya MitchellandsophomoreColeLingo. UnifiedbasketballisaDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctionedsportthatprovideshighschool studentswithandwithoutdisabilitiesthe opportunitytotrainandcompetein sports,experienceinclusion,socialize withtheirpeersandparticipateasatrue student-athlete.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolUnified track-and-fieldteamfellintoarhythmduringtheirthirdseasonofexistence.

“Weknewwhattoexpectfrommeetsand events,andwewerecomfortablesettingreasonableexpectationsonourathletes,”saidassistantcoachLoriannSentman.“We watchedthemchallengethemselvestoexceed.Theteamwasagile,andtheywere fierce.Theyreallycametogethertorallyfor oneanother.IfourUnifiedtrack-and-field teamdoesonethingwell,itkeepstheenergy alive.”

Whatcouldtheteamhavedonebetter?

“Iwouldliketoseeourathletesandpartnerstaketheinitiativetorecruitmoreteammates,”saidSentman.“Ourteamisunique becauseourathleteshavethegoalofgrowing athletically.Butwealwaysenjoywatchingthe socialgains,too.Unifiedsportsprovidean opportunityforstudentstoformnewfriendships,andI’dliketoseetrack-and-fieldgrow inthatsense.”

Whatplayersstoodout,andhow?

“IwouldberemissifIdidn’tacknowledge theeffortsputforthbyourseniorswhoare leavingus,”saidSentman,whoguidedthe team’sfortunesalongwithheadcoachJamaal Bivens.“KyleBennetchandhisbrotherBrayden,weresoimpressiveinboththeirathletic abilitiesandtheirleadershipskills.InUnified track-and-field,theygaveeveryeventtheir besteffortandsetaphenomenalexampleof whatbeingagoodteammatelookslike. BraydenandKyleembodiedwhataUnified rolemodelis.Iappreciatetheirdedicationto theIRHSUnifiedsportsprogram.”

Whichplayerscouldbeamajorpartofthe teamgoingforward?

“IhopeourrisingjuniorssuchasKatelyn TaylorandKe’NiyaMitchelltakeonthe leadershiprolesthatKyleandBraydenheld,” saidSentman.“Theynowhavethreeseasons oftrack-and-fieldundertheirbelts,andIam optimisticthattheirexperienceswillenable themtoleadournewcomersnextyear.”

Whatwastheteam’sseasonhighlight?

“Thehighlightoftheseasonwasdefinitelybringinghomesecondplaceatthe SpecialOlympicsDelawareInvitational,” saidSentman.“Itwasthefirsttrophybrought backtoIndianRiverbytheUnifiedtrackand-fieldteam.Theenergyafterleaving Middletownthateveningwasincredible.”

Whatisyourmessagetotheteam?

“Itoldthemtheywillonlygetoutofa sportwhattheyputintoit,”saidSentman.“I toldthemtokeeptraining,keeptryingand keeptheenergyup.Wherethereisawill, thereisaway!”

Unifiedtrack-and-fieldisaDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctioned sportthatprovideshighschoolstudentswith andwithoutdisabilitiestheopportunityto trainandcompeteinsports,experienceinclusion,socializewiththeirpeersandparticipate asatruestudent-athlete.

ThomashelpedIRboys’lacrossereturntoDIAAplayoffs SalutetotheIRHSSeniors

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theshort-stickdefenderandmidfielder wasabigpartoftheIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’lacrosseturnaroundin2026.

SeniorHaydenThomascloggedthe middledefensivelyandtookadvantageof opportunitiesontheattacktohelptheIndiansfinishwitha12-5won-lostrecord andreturntotheDIAAstateplayofftournament.

“IfeelgreatthatIwasabigpartof helpingtheteamreturntotheplayoffs,” saidthe5-foot-10Thomas,whoearned HonorableMentionAll-HenlopenConferencehonors.“Iunderstoodwhatour coachesneededondefenseand,ifneeded, onoffense.Icontributedinbiggameson defenseandhelpedtransitiontheballto ouroffense.”

“Ithinkmyleadershipwasofaquiet nature,”addedThomas,whohelpedIRHS improvefroman8-7markin2025bytallyingeightgoalsandthreeassists.“Iknew whatthecoacheswereaskingofme.Each year,Ibecamemoreconfidentinthatrole.I wasn’tcrazy-vocal,butIcouldhelpexplain totheyoungerplayerswhatthecoaches needed.”

Thomassaidtheteam’sdefensivecoach, ShaneForrey,believedinhisskill.

“Heencouragedmetoadapttooffense whenneededandtosmartdefenseasadefensivemidfielder,”saidThomas.

“Haydenisaspecialplayer,”saidForrey. “Inmymanyyearsofcoaching,heisa playerthathasmadethemostofthetime andtalent.Heisaplayerthatcandoanythingonthefieldatanygiventimetohelp theteam.Hisselflessplayalwaysputthe teaminthebestpositiontowin.Hisdefensivemiddlelinecontrolledtheflowofthe gamedownthestretchthispastyear.They seizedeveryopportunitybyworkingtogether,playinghardandmakingthenext play.”

ForreyalsosaidThomas’presenceand playalwaysmotivatedmanyplayerswho werelookinguptohim.

“Thatincludedhisyoungerbrother, freshmanHunterThomas,anup-andcomingplayerwhowearecertainwilldo greatthingsinthefuture.Iamproudofthe manyaccomplishmentshe’shadandthe manymoreheisgoingtohave!”

Appreciatingthe supportofparents

Thomassaidheappreciatesthesupportof hismother,AliciaThomas,andfather,Drew Thomas.“Mymomhasbeenhugeinmycareer,”saidThomas,aresidentofSelbyville. “ShealwaysmadesureInevermissedatravel lacrossegame,practiceortournament.She’s drivenmealloverwhenIswitchedfromsoccertolacrosse,andhelpedmegetthetraining Ineededtolearnanewsportineighthgrade.”

Duringthesummer,Thomasworksonthe FVJudyV,aheadboatoutoftheIndianRiver Inlet.

“Thisismythirdsummerasamate,andI loveit,”hesaid.“It’shardworkbutworthit.I meetnewpeopleeverydayandhelpthem withlines,baitandmaintenance.”

ThomaswillattendtheStateUniversityof NewYorkMaritimeCollegeintheBronxto studymarinetransportation.

“MygoalistojointheMerchantMarines because,honestly,it’sallI’veeverwantedto do,”saidThomas.“Ilovetoworkonthewater. I’veneverthoughtaboutanythingelse.My dadisatugboatcaptain,andheembodies theadage,‘Dowhatyouloveandlovewhat youdo.’”

CoastalPoint•Submitted IRSeniorHaydenThomasisthisweeks featuredseniorinourweeklyseries.

GrisenamedstatebaseballPlayeroftheYear

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Itwastheultimatefinalseasonin whathasbeenoneofthebestscholastic athleticscareerseverbyanIndianRiver HighSchoolstudent-athlete.IR’s DylanGrisewasrecentlynamedthe PlayeroftheYearbytheDelaware HighSchoolBaseballCoachesAssociation,andheleadstheAll-Stateteamas thefirst-teamshortstop.Hewasalso namedtothesecondteamasapitcher.

Grise,whowillbeplayingonthediamondatNCAADivisionIIWilmingtonUniversity,hitastaggering.556this season,withtwohomeruns,20RBIs, sevendoublesandninestolenbases.He helpedleadtheIndianstoa13-7overall recordandaberthintheDIAAState BaseballTournament,wheretheyadvancedtothesecondround.

Easilyoneofthestate’stoppitchers, Grisestruckout11infiveinningsina 10-3winoverSmyrnainthefirstround ofthestatetournament.

“DylanhasbeenoneofthebestindividualsI’veever hadthepleasureof coaching,”saidIRheadcoachSteven Longo.“Heisanexceptionalathlete, verycerebral,humbleandcoachable. Hisworkethicissecondtonone,and hehasalwaysbeenaleaderbyexample sincehecameuphisfreshmanyear.He deservesallofthegoodthingsthat comehisway.Ican’tthankhimandhis amazingfamilyforeverythingtheyhave giventhisbaseballprogramthepast fouryears.Theywillalwaysbefamilyto me,andIwillmissthemdearly.Ilook forwardtoseeingallthegreatthings thatheaccomplishesinthefuture.”

Grise—a6-foot,180-poundrecent graduatefromIR—isn’tjustanexceptionalathletebutfirstandforemosta stellarstudent.Hetrulydefineswhatit

meanstobeastudent-athlete.Hiseffortsintheclassroomhavegarnered himsomeaccoladesoffthefield,aswell withanominationbytheDelawareDepartmentofEducation’sSecretaryof EducationScholarsandclassvaledictorian.Hewillmajorinhealthscience while attendingWilmingtonUniversity.

Eachyear,Delaware’sSecretaryof EducationDepartmenthonorsvarious selectstudentsfromtheyear’scurrent graduatingclassfor“theirexemplary workethic,dedicationandaccomplishmentsbothinandoutoftheclassroom. TheseSecretaryofEducationScholars maintainqualitiescriticaltomakinga significantdifferenceintheirlivesand alsothelivesofothers.Studentsare chosenbytheirprincipalsfortheiracademic recordsandcommunityservice. Thenumberofscholarsfromeach schoolisbasedonenrollment.”

GriseisasonofMelissaandDavid Grise,andadedicatedstudent-athlete. HehadcompletedsixAdvancedPlacementcoursesandthreedual-enrollment coursesduringhishighschooltenure. InadditiontohisAll-Statenods,he wasnamedtheHenlopenAthletic ConferencePlayeroftheYearforhis contributionsonthebaseballfield.

Duringthefallfootballseason,he was recognizedbytheMaxwellFootball ClubwiththeMiniMaxAward.That awardrecognizesthetophighschool footballplayersfromPennsylvania,New JerseyandDelawareforexcellencein performance,academicsandcommunity service.

Duringthepasttwoseasonsonthe gridiron,GriseledtheIndianstoa DIAADivisionIstatechampionshipin 2024,andthenbacktothestate’sfinal gamein2025albeitintheDIAADivisionII,wheretheteamcamejustshort of asecondstraighttitle,losingtoRed

LionChristianAcademy,22-21. IndianRiverwasalsorepresentedon theAll-StateSecondTeambythird basemanTyWeber,aswellashonorable mentionrecognitionforCamCallahan atsecondbaseandKaydenVaughtasa utilityplayer.

Therestofthefirstteam All-Stateteam

LakeForest’sJulianChristmanand Seaford’sVinceEvanswerenamedthe first-teamAll-Statepitchers.The catcherisDover’sRyanPerkins.The first-teaminfieldincludesSussexTech firstbasemanLucasJoseph,Conrad secondbasemanMarkSpoor,Griseat shortstopandConradthirdbaseman JustinO’Connor.

Thefirst-teamoutfieldconsistsof CapeHenlopen’sEmmettWheatley andSalesianum’sJackBujnowskiand GavinEvans.Thedesignatedhitteris SussexCentral’sKoltonBarger,withSt. Mark’sGrahamClarkbeingnamedto theutilityspot.

BothLakeForest’sCoreyWyattand NewarkCharter’sTroyO’Nealwere votedasCoachesoftheYear,while LakeForest’sMattFaulkneristheAssistantCoachoftheYear.

SecondteamAll-State

Pitchers

DylanGrise,IndianRiver CalebSutton,RedLionChristian DoronGriffin,NewarkCharter

Catcher

RyanMcAllister,Concord

FirstBase

MichaelBaker,WilliamPenn BraydenRedmond,RedLionChristian

SecondBase

ShaneHarding,Archmere

Shortstop

OsiahKelley,SussexCentral

ThirdBase

TyWeber,IndianRiver

Outfielders

CarterBean,Dover SawyerDeLuca,Conrad MicahNelson,St.Mark’s LukeKenney,Archmere

DesignatedHitter

ColbyGilbert,WilliamPenn

Utility

EvanFowler,CaesarRodney GarrettBohn,Caravel

HonorablementionAll-State

Pitchers

DominicMangini,CapeHenlopen NickDelloBuono,Conrad LoganComley,SussexCentral KurtHelsdon,CaesarRodney

Catcher

MasonGlover,SussexAcademy HunterWalsh,Middletown

FirstBase

DoronGriffin,NewarkCharter JonathanVeghte,Tatnall

SecondBase

BraydonHazzard,SussexTech Cam Callahan,IndianRiver

Shortstop

BradyStenvik,Middletown SeanLuxton,NewarkCharter C.J.Moxley,Salesianum

ThirdBase

CalebRogers,SussexCentral OwenDuffy,St.Mark’s

Outfielders

AdamMcDowell,St.Georges DanielBaxter,Concord ShaneConnor,NewarkCharter AlexGannon,Sanford

DesignatedHitter

JackRobson,NewarkCharter JonDownes,Conrad

Utility

KaydenVaught,IndianRiver TobyNix,St.Andrews

LittleLeaguesettocelebrate50thanniversaryofSeniorSoftballWorldSeries

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Theendoftheschoolyearandthe startofsummercanonlymeanone thingwhenitcomestoLittleLeague baseballandsoftball.

It’stimeforthe2026versionof theLittleLeaguedistrictandstate playoffs,aswellasthePatWhite tournaments—but,morespecifically, itmeanstheLittleLeagueSenior LeagueSoftballWorldSeries.This willbethe23rdyearthattheLower SussexLittleLeagueComplexatthe PyleCenterwillbehostingtheSen-

iorLeagueSoftballchampionship tournamentfinale.

WorldSeriesDirectorMartin Donovanandhiscrewalreadyhave manyoftheplansinplaceandare puttingthefinaltouchesonsomeof thedetailsleftontheir“to-do”list. However,themostimportantaspect isjustwaitingonconfirmationof whichteamswillbeplayingfora chancetobecalledWorldSeries champions.

Thetournamentwillbetaking placethisyearAug.3-9,withOpeningCeremonieskickingthingsoffon Aug.3at4:30p.m.attheLowerSus-

sexLittleLeagueComplex.

Teamswillbearrivingstarting Aug.1andwillbeintheareathrough Aug.10.Aswiththepastcouple years,ESPNwillbestreamingallthe gamesliveontheirESPN+app(subscriptionrequired).

Asaspecialmomenttocommemoratethe50thanniversaryoftheSeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries,the veryfirstchampionshipteam,from Tampa,Fla.,backin1976,willbein attendanceforthisyear’schampionshipgameonSunday,Aug.9,tobe recognizedandhonored.

Thetournamentfeatures10teams

fromallovertheworld,withfourinternationalteamsfromLatinAmerica,Asia-Pacific,Canadaand Europe-Africa.Theywillbejoinedby fiveteamsfromregionalsacrossthe UnitedStates,includingteamsfrom theEast,Southeast,Southwest,CentralandWest.The10thteamisthe hostteamfromDistrict3,inSussex County.

TheWorldSeriestournamentwill alsofeature16umpiresfromallover theworld.

Thereisnoentryfeetogooutand watchagame,butdonationswillbe acceptedthroughouttheweek.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.On thestand.Ontheirtoes.

Thatisthejobeachdayfora BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardfrom10 a.m.to5p.m.onweekdays,and9:30 a.m.to5:30p.m.onweekendsandholidays.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelsearound themonthebeachiscavorting,reading, sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthe magicalsaltair,theGuardiansbythe Seaarereadytospringintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothose whoapproachthelifeguardstand,they arealwaysonalert.Theireyesremain ontheswimmersevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenanceduringthelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlightingone oftheseGuardiansbytheSeawitha beachlifeguardfeaturestoryeachweek duringthesummerseason.

Adifficultbutrewardingjob

Theoceanconditionswererough,requiringnumerousrescuesbythelocal guardiansbythesea.

“ItwasabeautifuldayinAugust,” recalledBethanyBeachPatrollifeguard QuinnCatts.“Mystandpartner,Bella Scharp,andIwereinthewaterhelping somanyswimmersthatwecouldn’t eventakealunchbreak.Onerescuethat daywasa‘partypull’involvingsix guardsinadditiontomypartnerand me.Sinceitwasmyfirstsummeronthe

stand,itreallymademerealizehowdifficultbutrewardingthisjobcanbe.”

BethanyBeachPatrol

TheBethanyBeachPatrolisa

United StatesLifesavingAssociation advancedcertifiedagencythatserves theresidentsandvisitorsoftheTownof BethanyBeach.The51-to55-member beachpatrolprovidesbeachandocean rescueservices,first-respondercareand

generalpublicserviceswhilecovering 1.1milesofbeach.Thebeachpatrol, withtheassistanceofthepolicedepartment,enforcesallTownrulesandregulationsregardingthebeachandocean.

BBPlifeguardsrespondtolandand water emergencies,andtheyprovideinformationandeducationabouthazards inthesun,weatherandocean.BBP beachlifeguardstraindailytoprepare foranysituationonlandorinwater, andtheyconstantlystrivetoexceed theirhighstandardsofopen-water safety.

Hesaidhetakesgreatprideinhelping othersstaysafeandtobereadytorespondtoanemergencysituation.

“Ilikethatitkeepsmeactive,sinceI enjoybeingoutdoorsandworkingout everydayasateam,”saidthe19-yearoldCatts,whoattendstheUniversityof NorthCarolina—Wilmington.“The easiestresponsibilityisgettingalong withmyfellowguards,”hesaid.

“Oneofthetoughestresponsibilities ofbeingalifeguardisdealingwiththe unpredictabilityofeachday,”notedthe 6-footCatts.“Thejobbecomesdifficult whenyoudon’tknowwhattoexpect eachdaywithregardtoweather,beach and oceanconditions.”

CattsgrewuplivinginBethany Beacheverysummersincehewas10.

“Ispentmostofmytimeinthe ocean,whetheritwasBoogie-boarding, ridingwavesorsurfing,”saidCatts,a summerresidentofLakeBethanywho alsolivesinNewark.“Ilearnedtorespecttheocean.Andparticipatingin thesummer-longjuniorguardsprogram furthersparkedmyinterestinbecoming alifeguard.Myoldersister,Abby,joined thepatroltwoyearsbeforeIdid.Listening toherpositivecommentsabout thejobandhowmuchsheloveditwas alltheencouragementIneededtomake mewanttopursuethejob.”

Cattssaidheappreciatesthecamaraderieofhisbeachpatrolteam.

“Weareatightlyknitgroupthat constantlyuplifts,encouragesandsupportsoneanother,”saidCatts.“They makemewanttopushmyselftobea betterguard,abetterathleteandabetterperson.Inaddition,wehavelotsof funtogether.”

Someonewhopeoplecanrelyon

ToCatts,alifeguardshouldbe someoneuponwhompeoplecanrely.

Hisshort-termgoalistoshowup everydayandgive100percent,whether it’sonthebeachorineverydaylife.His long-termgoal,hesaid,istoenjoyhis summersinBethanyBeach,andto maintainthelifelongfriendshipsthat beingaBBPlifeguardprovides.

OldeTymersSoftballwrapsupashortenedWeek7

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague playedjusttwodayslastweek,dueto rain.Players60orolderplayedonTuesday,June9,andWednesday,June10,at theChurchofGodfieldsneartheintersectionofRoutes113and26in Dagsboro.

HerearetheresultsfromTuesday, June9:

•B&ETire&Auto11,American Legion Post283

Thevictors’GregWardpitchedwell andwasbackedupbyshortstopChuck Emerson,JoeHerratmidfieldandJoe Kankoskyatsecondbase.Offensively, Emersonhadthreehits,includinga two-runhomer,andJoeHerrripped threehits,includingtwodoubles.

•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle14, SelbyvilleSeniorSmashers13

Grise

ContinuedfrompageA40

throughAustinGrise.

“TheywatchedAustinfacechallengesfargreaterthananythingthat couldhappenonafootballfield,yethe continuedtoshowupwithcourage,determinationandapositiveattitude,”she said.“WhileAustin’sfaithhadalways beenanimportantpartofhislife,itwas duringhiscancerjourneythatsomany peoplesawitbeinglivedoutinapowerfulway.Throughcountlesshospital stays,treatments,setbacksanduncertainties,heconsistentlychosefaithover fear.HetrustedGodevenwhenthe pathaheadwasdifficult,andthatfaith becameaninspirationtoteammates, classmates,friends,familyandpeople throughoutthecommunity.”

Aloving,tightlyknitand proudGreen&Goldfamily

Inadditiontohismother,Austin Griseissurvivedbyhis18-year-old brother,DylanGrise,andhisfather, DavidGrise.

DylanGrisewastheIRHSfootball team’sstartingquarterbackallfouryears ofhishighschoolcareer.Whenhe calledsignalsduringhisfreshmanand sophomoreseasons,hetooksnapsfrom hisolderbrother.

TheyoungerGrisebrotherwenton tomasterfullyleadtheIndianstotwo consecutiveDIAAchampionship games,winningonestatetitle.

Thestandoutsignal-callerisalsoan

Thewinners’RickCornachinnihita two-runhomerun,andKeithAtkins andJoeHerrhadthreehitseach.Mark Millsknockedinthewinningruninthe bottomofthe7thinning.

•HighStreetBucs9,Coconut Caliente2

Thewinners’KevinRobbinsmade exceptionalcatchesinleftcenterfield, andBillMacuch’sgreatpitchingkept theopponentoffthebasepaths.Dave Lucashighlightedthescoringwithan inside-the-parkhomerun.

•BeamConstruction8,American LegionPost247

ClutchhittingbyJohnPolubjak, MarkMillsandDougScottledBeam tovictory.

•CoastalChiropractic18,DiamondbladeTileworks9

outstandingbaseballpitcherandinfielder,earningDelawarebaseballPlayer oftheYearhonorsin2026asasenior. Hehascommittedtostudyandplay baseballatWilmingtonUniversity.

Theboys’father,DavidGrise,isan offensiveanddefensivelinecoachfor theIRfootballteamandateacherat JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchoolin Frankford.Heisalsoagridironalum, havingplayedfortheGreen&Gold beforegraduatingin1996.

TheGrisefamilyisatight-knit,lovinggroupofcaringpeopleoffaith.

“Withinourfamily,Austintaughtus whatcouragetrulymeans,”saidMrs. Grise,herselfa1998graduateofIRHS. “Hefacedunimaginablechallengeswith graceandstrength,yetremainedfocusedonothers.Evenduringhishardestdays,heoftenshowedmoreconcern forthepeoplearoundhimthanfor himself.

“Hisjourneybroughttogetheranentirecommunityinprayerandsupport,” addedMrs.Grise,asixth-gradeteacher atSelbyvilleMiddleSchool.“Through hisexample,peoplewitnessednotonly incredibleresilience,butalsothepower offaith,hopeandloveinthefaceofadversity.PerhapsAustin’sgreatestlesson wasthatstrengthisnotmeasuredby physicalability,butbythecourageto keepshowingup,lovingothersand holdingontohopeevenwhenlifeisat itshardest.”

Friday-nightlights providememories

Thereissomethingspecialabout

•CommunityBankDelaware12, EdwardJones4

HerearetheresultsfromWednesday, June10:

•Tait’sBarbershop14,Millsboro BowlingLanes13

ThewinnersweresupportedbyoutstandingdefensiveplayfromDennis AyresandBobBureski.Offensively, AyresandFrankMuinoseachwent3for-3.

•LogoMotive11,TheOriginal GreeneTurtle9

Thewinnerstooka6-0leadafter fourinningsandheldonforthewin. PatSullivanandR.J.Baykobothhad threehits,andKenGigliellohadakey two-runsingleforthewinners.Rick Cornacchiniwent3-for-3fortheTurtle,andPhilPickeringhadtwohitsand

beingapartofFriday-nighthighschool footballacrossDelaware.

Thememoriesofthosespecialevents willstandoutfortheGrisefamilyas theymoveforward.

“WatchingAustinandhisyounger brother,Dylan,sharethefootballfield togetheronFridaynightsatIndian RiverHighSchoolwassospecial,”said Mrs.Grise,whoalsoplayedthreesports atIR.“AustinandDylanplayedtogetherfortwoseasons,creatingmemoriesthatourfamilywillcherishforever.

“Whatmadethosenightsevenmore specialwasthattheirdadwasonthe sidelinesasoneoftheteam’scoaches,” sheadded.“Lookingback,therewas somethingincrediblymeaningfulabout seeingallthreeofthemtogether— Austinonthefield,Dylanbehindhim atquarterbackandtheirdadcoaching fromthesideline.Atthetime,theywere simplydoingwhattheyloved,butnow thosemomentshavebecomesomeof ourfamily’smosttreasuredmemories.”

AccordingtoMrs.Grise,both AustinandDylanoftensaidtherewas nothingquitelikeFriday-nightlights.

“Theylovedwearingthegreenand goldandrepresentingIndianRiver High,”shesaid.“Itwasn’tjustabout football.Itwasaboutbrotherhood, prideintheirschoolandcommunity, andbeingpartofsomethingbiggerthan themselves.

“WhenwethinkofAustin,weoften picturehimunderthoseFriday-night lights,wearingthegreenandgoldwith pride,surroundedbyteammates, coachesandfriends,”shesaid.“Those arememoriesourfamilywilltreasure

twoRBIs.

•BeamConstruction17,Touchof Italy13

PitcherJohnSmartshruggedoffa sorebacktoearnthewin.SteveCarey andJeffSwigarteachhadthreehitsand werebackedbygreatdefensefrom shortstopDougScott.

•SelbyvilleSeniorSmashers23,Pit &Pub7.

•HighStreetBucs12,AmericanLegionPost243.

Theleaguewillcontinuetoaccept newplayerregistrationsthroughoutthe season.Formoreinformation,visitthe OTSwebsiteathttps://www.teampages.com/leagues/118816.

Rememberinghow preciouslifeis

IfthereisonethingAustinGrise wouldwantpeopletoremember,it wouldnotbehiscancerjourney,accordingtoMrs.Grise.

“Hewouldwantpeopletoremember howpreciouslifeisandhowimportant itistomakeeverydaycount,”shesaid. “Hewouldwantpeopletospendtime withfamily,investinfriendships,pursue theirpassionsandnevertakeasingle dayforgranted.

“Mostimportantly,hewouldwant peopletoknowthefaiththatsustained himthroughouthislifeandcarriedhim throughhisbattlewithcancer,”added Mrs.Grise,theFirstTeamAllState catcherforthe1998IRgirls’softball DIAAstatechampionshipteam.“Ashis journeyprogressed,hebecamepassionateaboutsharingthathopewithothers. Hewantedthepeoplehelovedtoknow Jesus,andtohavethesamepeaceand assurancethathefoundinhisfaith.”

AlthoughAustinGrise’slifewas short,hisimpactwillbefeltforyearsto comethroughouttheIndianRivercommunityandbeyond,saidMrs.Grise.

“Hisstoryremindsusthataperson’s legacyisnotmeasuredbythenumberof yearstheylive,butbythelivesthey touchalongtheway,”shesaid.“Austin’s legacyoffaith,courage,kindness,perseveranceandlovewillcontinuetoinspire everyonewhohadtheprivilegeof knowinghim.”

LEGALS

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

(302)855-7875

Estate of James L. McFall, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of James L. McFall who departed this life on May 8, 2026, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Brenda Bove on May 27, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before January 8, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Brenda Bove 35499 Red Fox Lane, Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

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

CP 20260605 3T

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

Estate of Wilma Sandra Irwin Trias, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Wilma Sandra Irwin Trias who departed this life on May 11, 2026, late of Rehoboth Beach, DE were duly granted unto Sharlene Ransford on May 29, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before January 11, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Sharlene Ransford 315 Fisher Road, Pittsford, NY 14534

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

John F. Robert

29 H. Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20260612 3T

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

Estate of Theresa A. DiMinno, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Theresa A. Diminno who departed this life on April 27, 2024, late of Milton, DE were duly granted unto Jeanne DiMinno on June 8, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before December 27, 2024 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator: Jeanne DiMinno

14 Moody Ln, Dancury, CT 06811

ATTORNEY: John F. Robert, Esq.

29 H. Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20260619 3T

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

Estate of Stephen E. Stofko Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Stephen E. Stofko Jr. who departed this life on May 3, 2026, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Susan A. Hoffman on May 29, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before January 3, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Susan A. Hoffman 413 Bonham Road, Joppa, MD 21085

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

John F. Robert

29 H. Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20260612 3T

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE NOTICE OF ANNEXATION

ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, AFTER HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING, THE MAYOR & COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE PASSED A RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY M&M INVESTMENTS, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS “PARCEL B” IN THE SURVEY OF RECORD WITH THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, IN PLOT BOOK 48, PAGE 146, AND PRESENTLY IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-17.00-118.01, CONTAINING 2.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS (THE “SUBJECT PROPERTY”); AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE TO INCLUDE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN THE R-4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

CP 20260619 1T

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

Estate of Gloria Helene Gibbs, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Gloria Helene Gibbs who departed this life on May 15, 2026 late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Kent J. Homewood on June 5, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before January 15, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Kent J. Homewood 93 E Ruddy Way, Saratoga Springs, UT 84046

ATTORNEY:

John F. Robert, Esq.

29 H. Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20260619 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Travis Gary Stamper, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Travis Gary Stamper who departed this life on May 4, 2026 late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Serena Stamper on June 11, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before January 4, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator: Serena Stamper 37009 Owl Dr., Selbyville, DE 19975

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20260619 3T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit and hear the request from Robert Doughty for a variance from setback requirement imposed by §210-52 of the Zoning Code. The subject property is zoned Medium Residential (MR). The subject property is located at 325 E. Church St, Millsboro, Delaware, and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number 133-17.13-62.00.

CP 20260619 1T

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE REZONING NOTICE

THE MAYOR & COUNCIL HELD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, AND PASSED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, CHAPTER 200, AND THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, AS AMENDED, TO REZONE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY ROBERT BELMONT, LOCATED AT 63 HANDY LANE AND IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBER 533-16.00-96.00, FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO MR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL.

CP 20260619 1T

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH PROPERTY ASSESSMENT LIST PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bethany Beach Town Council will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Bethany Beach Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE. The Town Council will sit as a Board of Revision and Appeal to hear appeals from Said Assessments and to make corrections and revisions as it deems appropriate.

The Annual Tax Assessment List is available for public inspection at the Town Office and on the Town’s website – www.townofbethanybeach.com.

Upon completion of the appeal process, the Town Council shall at this meeting or at the next ensuing regular meeting, adopt a Resolution approving the final annual or quarterly supplemental Assessment List, as the case may be (including any and all changes, costs or other assessments) owed to the Town and add it to the Assessment List.

CP 20260619 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875

Estate of Charles William Hahn III, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Charles William Hahn III who departed this life on May 16, 2026 late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Suzanne Rodenheiser Hahn on June 8, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before January 16, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Suzanne Rodenheiser Hahn 34021 Cypress Ln, Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20260619 3T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit and hear the request from John Chescavage from Home Depot U.S.A., Inc, submitted on behalf of property owners CMH Homes, Inc., for a variance from parking spaces, landscape buffer, and signage requirement imposed by §210-18, §210-40, and §210-41 of the Zoning Code. The subject property is zoned highway commercial (HC). The subject property is located at 28679 DuPont Blvd, Millsboro, Delaware, and has been assigned Sussex County tax map and parcel numbers 233-5.00-10.03 and 233-5.00-10.04.

CP 20260619 1T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, AT 6:00PM, IN MILLSBORO TOWN CENTER, 322 WILSON HIGHWAY, MILLSBORO, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST THAT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON UNION STREET, OWNED BY SAMUAL S. SLOAN, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBERS 133-17.17-101.00 AND 133-17.17103.00 BE REZONED FROM MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MR) TO URBAN BUSINESS (UB); AND THAT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON UNION STREET, OWNED BY SAMUAL S. SLOAN, IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBER 133-17.17-102.00 BE REZONED FROM HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HR) TO URBAN BUSINESS (UB).

CP 20260619 1T

TOY SOLDIER collection

For Sale. Call for details 908-801-9648

Galanti Featherweight 520 Accordion. From the 1960's. Very good condition.

Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005

Please leave message.

Barbie Doll Happin' Hair. Original box, all item included $20. 603.205.2909

CRACKER TINS $3. One bread tin $5 757-810-8782

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

Glass framed doors, glass frame sides, glass shelves with light on top & bottom. Mirror back $500 rm 732-910-0505

LIONEL/AF S,O, STANDARD Track. Large Lot. Call for details 908-801-9648

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABINET

3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80. 302-579-0026

NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00 302-537-6353

GLASSWARE Over 100 small unique pieces! Closed my Shop. $75 must leave message. 410-939-7714

BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Conditioncall for details. Best offer 610-506-9179

DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer 610-506-9179

ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR & CO. 30 hour modi ed pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up. $475 410-259-2300

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need.

302-855-1156

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

2 TON FLOOR JACK $25 & Sandblaster $15 703-400-8991

NEW CAMPBELL HAUSFELD

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

MOTORCYCLE TAG

No. 1595 non active, last date was 8/31/25 $250 302-732-3637

Town of Ocean View Maintenance Worker –Part Time

The Town of Ocean View is seeking a part-time maintenance worker to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Candidates must be able to perform duties of manual nature for the Town of Ocean View’s Public Works Department. Work is generally performed under the supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager, but assigned duties may be routine and carried out independently by the incumbent with minimal supervision. The work will take place out of doors and in Town facilities.

Related experience in the areas of building maintenance, landscaping, snow plowing, and with local government is a plus.

Submit resume by June 28, 2026 to: Town Manager 201 Central Avenue – 2nd Floor Ocean View, Delaware 19970 chouck@oceeanviewde.gov

The Town of Ocean View is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CREEPER Next to new $50

302-668-4795

12 FT JUMPER CABLES

Used one time $10 call or text 603-205-2909

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD

Compassion Place

Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437

www.CompassionPlace.org

WEATHER GUARD truck tool box for a full size pickup. Paid $900 ve years ago. Asking $150 302-218-4661

BLACK ANTI FOULING

Bottom paint for Fiberglass Boat. 1qt $35 443-373-1550

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

Tarpon 120 Kayak, 12’, orange, good condition, with paddle. $900-1,200 new, selling for $495. You pick up or I can deliver locally. $495 202-999-0517

LEAD SINKERS

Bank, Hatteras Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs, Bucktails, & Surf Rigs avail. Starts at $1 302-542-9500

WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT

Good condition. Has all accessories. $800 Call 240-423-4366

3 BLADE PROPELLER

Johnson Evinrude HP 70-90 & 110. Prop size 3/4 x 15’, 13 splines. Ideal for Pontoons $100 302-278-1441

YAKIMA JAY low foldable rooftop kayak cradle roof mounts. Never used, 2 boxes/4 cradles. $125/box or $225 for both. 203-644-4528

6 FLOATATION VESTS Adult $5 each 443-373-1550

2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

MOTOR low hours excellent condition $525 OBO. 302-668-8752

FISHING GEAR. Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-5398053 or 302-547-4348

SAMSUNG SMART HUBHDTVs.Two 32” $40ea one 24” $25. Excellent condition 302-249-5890

Get Boost In nite! Unlimited Talk, Text and Data For Just $25/mo! The Power Of 3 5G Networks, One Low Price! Call Today and Get The Latest iPhone Every Year On Us! 855-977-5719

40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

Customized oor standing 39 1/2”H x 16” W x 16” Depth. Chrome nish with black speaker cloth. Pick up only $425 954-540-4528

PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV 30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633

32” TOSHIBA TV very good cond. $100 410-218-1970

DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632

Arris Gateway-Cable (Modem/router). 2 Netgear WIFI Extenders FREE. Call or text 603-205-2909

WHITE SCREEN DOOR

36 x 80 almost new & all hardware FREE. pick up in Selbyville 443-286-7467

Folding Fabric Camp Chair w/storage pouch FREE. Call or text 603.205.2909

FREE! Picnic Table 7’ x 3’PT wood w/2 benches 203-644-4528

FREE! Downed TREES from recent storms in Ocean View; bring chain saw to cut trees felled from storm. Stock up for cold winters / replaces. Call for location. 240-200-4656

FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up

Call 302-537-4390

FREE! 5 collapsible shelving units. Ocean View, must pick up. 443-745-7812

TV CONSOLE red cabinet

$80 240-731-5004

WOODEN SQUARE 42” X 42”

high top dining room table with 3 chairs $200 call for details 240-731-5004

QUEEN SLEIGH BED with mattress & boxspring. Can be bought together or sererate Call for details 240-731-5004

SECTIONAL SOFA with Chaise. Lt. Sand- Like new $800 or best offer. Text/Call 240-832-1186 Ocean View

2 BEDROOM LAMPS

slim, ornate, black with small owers, good cond, pics avail $45 717-521-7955

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET

Glass shelves, glass framed doors, & glass framed sides with mirror back & lights on top and bottom $500 cash 732-910-0505

PATIO CHAIRS

$7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

Glass frame doors, glass frame sides,mirror on back, glass shelves, lights on top and bottom $500 732-910-0505

PATIO CHAIRS Great condition! White & Blue $15 each. Brown & Blue $10 each. 757-810-8782

5 SINGLE LAMPS pics avail $10 each 717-521-7955

2 WICKER STACKED chaise lounge chairs $100 for both, good cond 302-663-0801

Peggy

RATTAN KITCHEN SET with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Store in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330

PATIO FURNITURE.

Loveseat & Chair with Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483

BEAUTIFUL BLACK GLASS & Chrome TV stand 55x24x21H $50 OBO 443-786-0479

OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326

HO SCALE TRAIN 4 x 8 layout you must pick up. $500. Call for more info 302-448-0772

LONG WOODEN DRESSER 8 drawers. Comes with 3 tiered mirror. Will text pics. Excellent condition, no pets, no smoke $170 rm 302-278-8498

LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. 1$140 302-537-5148

CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIM-

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

CRAFTSMAN BRUSHLESS

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

2 Grow lights. 1-46” for hanging. 1-22” table top w/stand $10. Call or text 603.205.2909

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS Weed Whacker stored indoors with manuel $95 732-637-2804

7” TILE SAW $75. 10” slide compound saw $100. 10” table saw w/stand $175. 5” bench vice & 6” bench grinder $20ea.703-400-8991 16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER

$45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

Cobalt 7" Circular Wet Tile Saw $100 OBO 410-726-8099

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike

Scott Seed Spreader with soil aerating shoes. Text or call for pics $35 610-800-4949

JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1 Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc start at $35ea 302-542-9500

LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All purpose $25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

TROYBUILT 42” CUT RIDING Mower 17 1/2 horsepower Briggs & Stratton motor like new cond $650 Bethany 302-236-6215

LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335

MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282

55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF Northwinds pattern, white with a blue and green stripe around edge.11 dinner plates, cups and saucers with lots of serving pieces to match. $150.00 REDUCED $99 302-228-0346

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

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

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

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

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

SHARK LIGHTWEIGHT stick vacuum orig. $199 asking $100 410-218-1970 QUARTZ INFARED portable electric heater on rollers w/remote 13”x16”x19” $125 443-373-1550

CAMERA EQUIPMENT Nikon

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

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

CRAFTSMAN 6-drawer Steel tool chest. $40. Call or text 603-205-2909

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

AMERICAN TOURISTER

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

SHARK MATRIX ROBOTIC Vacuum. Model RV2310AE. Gently used, works great, self empty for 45 days, Great on carpenter hardwood, text for pics $150 302-858-6633

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

North Star Professional Generator Model 165911G. $300 Bill 609-635-8400, Dagsboro 20lb STEEL PROPANE TANKS Empty ones to use for exchanges $25. 100% full (37lbs/5gal) $45 302-542-9500

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

PROCTOR SILEX WAFFLE maker, excellent cond. $20 302-668-4795

3BR/2.5BA, comm. pool bike to bethany beach, $1,950 per month.

2 bdr $1,850 both Now available. CALL 302-682-7765 GLENN

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

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

RENTALS

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

Millville by the Sea: 3BR/2.5BA 2 story townhome. $2,000 per month + utilties and 2% rental tax.

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

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

Milos Haven: 3BR/2.5BA end unit townhome with garage in Frankford. $2,300 per month + utilities.

Milos Haven: 4BR/3.5BA end unit townhome with garage in Frankford. $2,375 per month + utilities.

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

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

HALO SWIVEL BASSINET New condition $50 302-373-6968

WHITE SINGER featherweight sewing machine $200

908-801-9648

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

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

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

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

1-888-410-0534

Mikasa Whole Wheat

Design 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005. lv msg

PORTABLE GENERATOR

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

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

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

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

Blackwater Village: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with detached garage in Dagsboro. $2,600 per month + utilties. Forest Landing: 4BR/2BA end unit villa in Frankford. $2,700 per month + utilities.

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

Bayside at Bethany Lakes: 3BR/2.5BA, 2 story townhome in Ocean View. $3,100 per month + utilities.

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

SALAD BOWL SET 7pc mahogany wood, never used $12 302-537-7348

MERRILL HIKING BOOTS sz 9 1/2 excellent cond. $25 & Sketchers NEW 9 1/2 paid $90 selling for $25 302-537-7348

FABERWARE

12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00. 302-537-5148

Hospital Bed serving tray, height adj, on wheels text for pics $50 610-800-4949

Brand New 3 Curad l/xl padded comfortable pull over knee elastic supports in box never worn text for pics $14 for all 3 610-800-4949

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE

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

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

Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-9930969 today to schedule a free quote. Its not just a generator. Its a power move. PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234

BOYS SIZE 10/12 Adidas socks, soccer shorts, & shin guards $10 for all 302-373-6968

GRACO DUO GLIDER double stroller $50 302-373-6968

❐ Sat June 20th

This Week

❐ Fri & Sat June 19th & 20th 7am-11am

Multi Family Yard Sale! Weather Permitting Womens clothes size 12/14, womens shoes size 8, womens scarves, kids toys, household items, decorative items, & much more! 414 Delaware Ave, Millsboro, DE 19966

❐ Fri & Sat June 19th & 20th 8am-12pm

Rain or Shine Forest Landing Multi Family Yard Sale! New toys, garden items, golf cart tires/wheels, furniture, bikes, womens and kids clothing & much more! 36837 & 36839 West Pebble Beach Drive, Frankford, DE 19945

❐ Fri & Sat June 19th & 20th 8am-2pm

Yard Sale! Household items & clothing. Also lots of car guy tools, restoration tools. Something for Everyone! Short walk from Oldtimers Day. 16 North Main St, Selbyville, DE 19975

❐ Sat June 20th 7am-2pm

HUGE Yard Sale! Many new items, wicker tables, wine rack, new patriotic items, household items & more! 31595 Topher Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970 Off Whites Neck Road

❐ Sat June 20th 7am-2pm

Rain or Shine Point Farm Community Yard Sale! Could Our Trash Be Your Treasure?? Yard mower/tools, teacher supplies, children’s books, furniture, boating supplies, clothing, and organization tools. Dagsborofrom Route 1 travel west on Route 26, after Vine’s Creek turn right into Point Farm development

7am-3pm

Rain or Shine Yard Sale! Furniture, clothing, household items, women & childrens items, tools, & much more!

33408 Dukes Rd, Frankford, DE 19945

❐ Sat June 20th 8am-12pm

Rain or Shine Turtle Walk Community Yard Sale! Route 26, 1 mile West of Coastal Highway

❐ Sat June 20th

8am-12pm

Yard Sale! Lots of horse items, womens clothes, boots, shoes, jewelry, small furniture, kids clothes & shoes and knick-knacks of all kinds!

33065 Vines Creek Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939

❐ Sat June 20th

8am-12pm

Estate Sale! Furniture, jewelry, various items, clothing, etc. 35065 Meadow Drive, Frankford, DE 19945

❐ Sat June 20th

8am-1pm

Rain Date Sun 21 Tools, lawn mower, fishing gear, wetvac & assorted stuff. 2010 Jeep Wrangler hard top with 54,376 miles. Please obey the 10 mph speed limit. 38043 Dove Rd., Ocean View, DE, Bayshore Mobile Home Park

Upcoming

❐ Sat June 27th

8am-1pm

Rain or Shine Seagrass Plantation Community Yard Sale! Multiple Families participating throughout the community.

(off of Irons Lane across from Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club)

BRASS CHANDELIER

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

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

PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR

Like New, $300 856-979-3338 POWERBACK 5250 WATTS

GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT

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

Please leave message.

YAMAHA KEY PC 1000, 49 keys rarely used excellent cond. $125 302-537-7348

4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $145. 13” ZBT high hat cymbals, like new $65 302-278-1441

GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005

YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR190. Like new $100 OBO 703-209-1787

PREMIER AMP Twin 12” speakers 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, $975. 302-541-8187

4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $175 302-278-1441

CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441

YAMAHA S3 Aluminum high hat stand $95. Used Zildjian Mastersound 14” high hats $239. Zildjian ZBT 13”high hats $59 302-278-1441

Pitbull puppies ready to go. Almost 11 weeks old. 3 males.$150ea Call or text 302-390-5374

CLASSIC KENNEL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50 443-373-7294

EXTREME POWER

Exercise bike. Battery operated 6 function display, adjustable pedal straps, easy to break down to store or move, max weight 220lbs $80 610-800-4949

Taylor Made Spider GT

Notchback Left-handed putter. 2024 Model, hardly used, 34 inches, with head cover and oversized grip. $135 609-247-3649

2 SETS SNORKEL MASKS & tubes, optical lenses excellent cond. $20 ea. 302-537-7348

25LB DUMBELL

$15. 1 barbell & 2 dumbells 50lbs $35 703-400-8991

TEETER INVERSION TABLE $50 443-687-6126

STREET STRIDER

7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text

Recumbent Exercise BikeSchwann professional grade recumbent bike. Very good condition. $50.00 OBO 410-375-9583

LIKE NEW LADIES BIKE

$125 OBO 302-663-0636

LIKE NEW LADIES Complete

Golf Set $125 OBO 302-663-0636

2 10LB BAR WEIGHTS

$20 302-537-7348

CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, & paintball $50 301-875-7061

9’ LONGBOARD Travel Bag.

Ocean Earth $40 & 9’ Longboard

Stretch Cover Sock Blue $20 410-939-7714 leave message

CLUBS mostly drivers & 3 woods $3 each 757-810-8782

SCHWINN BICYCLE HELMETS New, never used 1 red, 1 blue $20 each 302-539-4367

6x6 CONCRETE reinforcement wire. Two 5ft pieces. Reasonable priced 302-616-1699

BUYING CASE POCKET

KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-290-2786

Sussex county area

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. Ask a tailor: A needle is just no good without it

6. You can feel it when the sun shines

7. It's your planet

8. Don't try this at home: He's a construction worker who climbs on top of a house to x a leaky ceiling

10. The truth by Seuss: If Horton hadn't used his ear, he would never have ___ a Who was near

13. "Daddy Hugs" by Karen Katz is a great picture book for a child who doesn't know how to ___ yet

14. To try something again

16. A famous rst: Although Helen Keller was ___ and blind, she bravely went on to earn a college degree

17. She's the world's tiniest explorer

18. A two-___ sloth is an animal that could make a person ask, "How slow can you go?"

22. A toy or a style of clothing that is only popular for a very short time (Hint: It starts like "father" and rhymes with "dad")

23. On Cartoon Network's "__, Edd n Eddy," all three main characters had almost the same name

25. It's what a cowboy will put in his boot

26. Daddy Warbucks probably wore one in the winter to keep his head warm

27. Born and raised underground, a carrot is really a ____

28. A pony's 25A (When it's wearing a shoe, the print that it leaves is shaped like a "U")

Parents Down

1. Do a deal to snag your fantasy football pick

2. Widely watched Super Bowl spot

3. Amazing guy: What Dad is to his toddler when he whisks her up so she can hurdle a puddle

4. Excuse the grammar, but...: In your email address is where it's @

5. Essential organ behind a dad's shirt pocket

8. Con dent cowboy saying that might come from a father upon the birth of his second

child: "This ain't my first ___"

9. 25A, abbreviated

11. Where a word's su x is relative to its 27A (or , happily, the last word in a classic fairy tale like "Cinderella")

12. First try at an essay (or a breeze)

14. The price you pay: For mortgage seekers, it's a number of interest

15. If she could talk, she might placate her mate with a quiet "Yes, deer"

17. Paucity or shortage

19. Arthur Miller's famous play whose title gives the end away: "_____ of a Salesman"

20. FDR con dently assured Americans that the only foe to be afraid of was ___ itself

21. Helmeted hit-makers: People all over the world posted videos of themselves singing "Get Lucky," the 2013 smash hit by____ Punk

24. It makes it all worth it: Last word of a child's heartwarming reply to a father who has just whispered, "I love you"

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