Coastal Point — June 27, 2025

Fenwickfearschannelsbecomingdangerous

TownawaitsDNREC approvalfornewmarkers

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Earlierthisyear,twochannelsleadingfromFenwickIsland’sbayside canalsintotheLittleAssawomanBay

Selbyvillelibrary offeringfreelunches forareakids

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Childrencangetfussyorhaveahard timeconcentratingwhenthey’rehungry —especiallyifthey’vehadbusymorningsplaying,readingandparticipating inprogramsattheSelbyvillePublicLibrary—soLibraryDirectorKellyKline ispleasedthelibraryisagainoffering freelunchesthissummer.

Thelunchesfeaturemenuitemsdesignedtobefriendlytolittleonesand kidsallthewayuptoage18—suchas Italiancombosandwiches,chickentaco wraps,pastasaladanditemsfromlocal restaurants.

“Itreallyisaconvenienceforeveryone,”Klinesaid,addingthatPit&Pub, 4Brothers,JuiceBoxandChick-fil-A providemealsfortheprogram.“It’sa reallynicething.”

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weresuccessfullydredged.Now,town officialsareconcernedthatshoaling unrelatedtothechannelmaintenance ismakingtheareadangerousfor boaters.

Makingthemattermoreseriousis theabsenceofchannelmarkersthat wouldhelptoguideboatersaround theshallowareas.TheTownhasreceivedapprovalfromtheU.S.Coast

Guardtoinstallmarkersinthechannels,buttheyhavebeeninaholding patternintheprocess,asneededapprovalfromDNREChasbeendelayed.

“Unfortunately,DNREC’spermittingteamhasbeenmuchslowerto completetheirreviewandprovidethe necessaryapproval,”arecentreport postedtotheTownwebsitesaid.“We

havebeenincontactwithDNREC’s permittingleadseveraltimesevery monthforthelastthreemonths.Unfortunately,theDNREC’sleadinthe permittingteamhasnowmovedto anotherDNRECdivision.Wewere promisedourpermitapprovalbefore herdeparture(May30)butthatdidn’t

MillsboroPDplanstotakeona‘friendly’K-9unit

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Whensomeonementionsa“police dog,”thestereotypicalimageofafearsomecriminal-catcherprobablysprings tomindformostpeople.Butsomelaw enforcementagenciesareskippingthe “bitedog”thatapprehendspeople,in favorofananimalthat’sskilledatsniff-

ingandbeingfriendly.

“Iamveryproudtoreportthatthe MillsboroPoliceDepartment…will haveitsveryfirstK-9,”PoliceChief BrianCallowaysaidthismonth.“This dogwillbesomethingthatcanwalk aroundthecommunityandgreetpeople.”

Theagencyisnarrowingitsfinalists fromagroupofblackoryellow

Labradorretrievers.Itwillalsobe trainedindrug-detection.Millsborohas alreadyhadabout22drugoverdoses withintownlimitsduringthefirsthalf of2025.

Butthecaninewillbe“specifically trainedforcommunityengagementand outreach,andservingasabridgebetweenthedepartmentandpublic.” Thesefriendlyinteractionsarepartof

Calloway’sgoalsforcommunity-based policing.

“Thisdoghastointeractwiththe community,”Callowaysaid.“Alotof agenciesaregettingawayfromthatbite dogbecauseoftheliability.”

Herecalledthepublicdemoswhen thepolicedogspracticedattackinga

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happen.”

MayorNatalieMagdeburgersaid latelastweekthattheTownhasbeen incontactwithothermembersinthe DNRECpermittingdepartment,in hopesofshakingloosethepermit.

MagdeburgersaidstateRep. RonaldGrayhasalsoadvocatedon behalfoftheTownontheissue.

“OurunderstandingisthatFenwickIslandisnottheonlycommunity awaitingfinalpermitapprovalfor channelmarkers,andwedonotknow whenDNRECwillissuetheapproval weneedtocompletethework,”she said.

Fenwickisnotlegallyallowedto installchannelmarkerswithout DNRECapproval.

“Assoonasthedredgingwasdone, inthebeginningofDecember,wegot approvalfromtheU.S.CoastGuard rightaway,byFebruary,butwe couldn’tgetapprovalfromDNREC,” Magdeburgersaid.“Wehadbeencallinglikeonceaweek,everyweek.”The DNRECstafferwholeft,Magdeburgersaid,“promisedusshewould getitdonebeforesheleft”inMay, Magdeburgersaid.

“Theotherpieceisthere’sthat shoalthat’soutthere,”betweenthe twochannels,sheadded.“I’vebeen talkingaboutthatforlikefiveyears,”

shesaid.“It’srightatthe‘point.’It’s dangerous.It’sbasicallynarrowatthe mainchannel,”whichtheTowncould notincludeinitsrecentdredging project.

“Wewereallowedtodredgetothe mainchannel,andthenthere’sashoal rightinthemiddleofit.It’sbeen growingandgrowingandgrowing everyyear,”Magdeburgersaid.

Sheaddedthatshehadurged DNRECofficialsto“piggyback” d redgingoftheshoalontheTown’s dredgingproject,whichwouldsaveon mobilizationcosts,butwastoldthe Statecouldn’tdoitbecauseofbudget constraints.

MagdeburgersaidthatwhenTown CouncilMemberBillRymer,who chairstheTown’sDredgingCommittee,wasliningupapprovalsforthe Town’sproject,sheurgedhimto“beg” DNRECtodredgetheshoaledarea. ShesaidtheTownwastold,again, “No,can’tgetitdone.Wedon’thave themoneyforit.”

ShesaidshehadwrittentoGray andstateSen.GeraldHocker,and said,“Thisisreallygoingtobea problemforboaters.”Duringthe dredgingproject,Magdeburgersaid, dredgeoperatorstoldtownofficials theyhadwatched15to17boatersa dayrunagroundintheshoaledarea.

Asforthechannelmarkers, Magdeburgersaidtherehavenever beenmarkersinthetworecently

dredgedchannelsasfarbackasshe canremember—whichisnotaproblemfor“locals”whoknowwherethe channelsare,butboaterswhoarenot familiarwiththeareaaremorelikely torunaground.

TheTownheldapre-bidmeeting twoweeksagothatwasattendedby twobiddersonthemarkerproject, andtherewere“twootherswhopeoplesaidthey’reveryinterested.So,as soonaswehaveourpermit,we’re readytogo,”Magdeburgersaid.

DNREC’sWaterwaysManagementteam,shesaid,hasbeen“excellenttoworkwithandhasprovideda lotofhelpinpreparingfortheinstallationofthechannelmarkers.They donatedsomeofthematerialsforthe markers,aswellasputusincontact withthevendortosourcethe20-foot PVCpipes,”shesaid.

FinalbidsaredueonJuly2.

Meanwhile,Magdeburgersaid townofficials“willcontinuetocontactDNREC’spermittingteamwith thegoalofreceivingourformalpermitapprovaltoinstallthechannel markers.”

DNRECdidplacesometemporary buoystobettermarkthechannel,she said.

“WewillcontinuetourgeDNREC toconsiderdredgingatthatlocation sothatthewesternmainchannelremainsopenandcanbesafelynavigated,”shesaid.

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required,butthelunchesareprovided onlywhilesupplieslast,“becausewe don’twanttowastefood,”Klinesaid.

“Itcanbehardtodeterminehow manypeopleweseeeachdayinaweek whenwehavetoplaceourorderfrom theBoys&GirlsClubsofDelaware,” sheexplained.“Thisisour10thyear, andwehaveservedover10,000lunches. Usually,wehaveanactivityrightbefore lunchorafter,toenticepeopletocome in,juststayalittlelonger,getsome books,seeaprogram,havesomefun.It’s like dinnerandashow,”shesaid.

Federalbudgetcutscouldaffectthis SummerFoodServiceProgram,though, becauseit’sfundedbytheUSDAincollaborationwiththeDepartmentofEducation.

“Wearenotgoingtostopitthis summer,”Klineassured.But,“Idon’t knowwhatthefutureholds.Wetakeit onedayatatime,andthat’sallIcanreallysayatthispoint,becauseit’sjust unknown.Thereissomuchthatisunknown.

“Idon’tthinkwewillseeanychanges inFY26,butmaybeinFY27.Butwe can’tpredictthefuture.Wewillcertainlyalwaysdoourbesttorespondto theneedsofourcommunityandto makesurewecanhelpthemaccessanythingtheyneedtohavesuccessfuland fulllives,”KlinetoldtheCoastalPoint thisweek.

Delaware.ItisnotofferedinneighboringMaryland,accordingtothesite finderatfns.usda.gov.Theprogramis designed tohelpfillthenutritiongap thatsomestudentsexperiencewhen schoolsarenotinsession.

“TheUSDAworkswithstatestobe surechildrenwhoreceivefreeorreduced-priceschoollunchmeals...can getthenutritiontheyneedwhen schoolsareclosedforsummerbreak,” thewebsitestates.

TheSummerFoodServiceProgram isnotavailableattheFrankford,MillsboroorSouthCoastallibraries,butfree WhiteBagLunchescanbepickedup fromtheFrankfordlibraryonMondays and Thursdays.Thebagscontaincookies,ramennoodles,Pop-Tarts,cupsof applesauce,potatochips,granolabars andcannedgoods,FrankfordPublicLibraryDirectorBonnieBlyElliottsaid, addingthatthebagsareprovidedby LutheranCommunityChurch,whichis justoutsideoftownlimits.TheFrankfordlibraryalsohasasmallfoodbank foradults.

KlinesaidtheprograminSelbyville benefitsfromsponsors,includingthe Boys&GirlsClub,whichreceives funding toprocurethemeals.Theyhave beenavailablesincetheweekofJune 16.

“Inpreviousyears,itendedearlierin August,andSalemChurchhasfilledin thegapsuntilkidswentbacktoschool. Wetrytohavesomethingonhand. SalemChurchhashelped.St.Martha’s EpiscopalChurchinBethanyBeachhas

cutswillaffectlibrariesingeneral.

“Therehasbeenalotoflegalback and forth.AllIcandoistakeitoneday atatimeandknowwhatwehaveright now.Andasdecisionsaremade,wewill respondtoneedsthebestwaysthatwe can,”shesaid.

InstituteofMuseum&Library Servicesfundingisusedforlibraryinfrastructureincludingsoftwarethatallowslibraryemployeestocheckbooks inandout,andforthetransitsystem thatdeliversbooksandmaterialsfrom otherlibraries.

Klineprovidedachartstatingthat federalfundingforlibrariesisguaranteed eachyearbyCongressandauthorizedunderlaw.In2023and2024,it states,Delawarereceived$1.39million inIMLSfunding.

Delawarelibrariesusefederalfunds inseveralways,includingfortheHeritageCollections;toimproveliteracy; forteleservicessupportandtechnology access;forprofessionaldevelopmentof librarystaff;forastatewidecatalogofferingaccessto3.2millionphysicaland electroniccollections;topayacourierto deliverinterlibraryloanmaterials;to purchaseaccesstoe-materials;andfor materialsforthosewithvisualimpairments.

Anumberofpubliclibrariesaround thecountryhavereportedinrecent weeksthattheywouldreduceoreliminateavailabilityofe-bookandaudiobookborrowingfortheirusersdueto thecutsinIMLSfunding.

foam-wrappedpoliceofficer.Eventhen, allthekidswanttopetthepup.

“Iftheydid,theywouldneverwant topetanotherdogagain…becausebite dogsareonlyconditionedtonotbite theirhandler,andsometimesthefamily.”

Callowaysaidhedidn’twantadog withpeople-chasingskills.

Dogshavelongbeenusedastools andpartnersinpoliceandmilitary work,duetotheirphysicality,exceptionalsenseofsmellandhearing—and theireagernesstolearnanddemonstrate theirskillstohumans.

This newpolicedogcouldalsoboost officerretention,becausetopresponses onastaffsurveyincludedadesirefor take-homepatrolcarsandspecialprograms,suchasthisK-9program.Also, whenpoliceconfiscatedrugs,that sometimesincludesdrugmoney,which departmentscanapplytoclaimina grant—aswithaMillsborodrugbust thateventuallyproducedcashthat MPDusedtoinstallsurveillancecamerasnearthatsameneighborhood.

“What’sbeenachallengeisI’mtrying todothisatanetcostofnothing. That’swhatmakesitevenmorefun,” Callowayjoked.

Atleastforthefirstyear,hesaid,he hopestopayforeverythingwithgrant moneyand/orfundraising,whichiswhy

thecostrequestwasnotintheTown’s 2026-fiscal-yearbudget,hesaid.“We’re almostthere.”

TheMPDalreadyownsacarwith anindependentair-conditioningsystem forthebackseat,whichisneededfor thesafetyofaK-9.A$10,400grant willpayforthedogitself,plusvehicle retrofitting,includingatemperature sensorandautomaticdoor-openerin casethebackseatACfails.The DelawareStatePolicewillprovidethe mandatory12-weektrainingforfree. TheMPDisalsoapplyingforgrantsto payforveterinarybills,foodandother homeequipment.Anupcoming fundraisermayalsosupporttheprogram.

Duetotheanimal’sspecializedskills, it’sunderstoodthatthehandlingofficer mayoccasionallyassistotherpolicedepartmentsinSussexCounty(forinstance,ifaDelawareStatePoliceK-9 teamisunavailable)andsometimes workovertimeforcommunity-eventappearancesandonbreakingdruginvestigations.Thedepartment’sfirstK-9 handlerhasalreadybeenselected.Cpl. CodyJusticewillbethenewK-9handlingofficer,andtrainingstartsinAugust.

It’sanexcitingopportunityforhim andthepolicedepartment.And,ifthe officereverdepartedMPD,thedog could switchtoanewhandlerifneeded, with12newweeksoftrainingtogether.

Staffingfromadifferentangle

Thesediscussionswerepartofthe MillsboroPoliceChief’sAdvisory CommitteepublicmeetingonJune18. AllDelawarepolicedepartmentsare nowrequiredtohaveapoliceaccountabilitycommittee,andMillsboro’smeets quarterly.

StaffingisanothertopicthatCallowayhasbeenmulling,especiallyasthe town’spopulationgrows.Atsomepoint inthefuture,hemaybebringingadetailed staffanalysistothetowncouncil topotentiallyconsiderauthorizingmore officers.

Arecentcourseonstaffinganalysis helpedCallowaytoconsidermorenuanceinstaffingapolicedepartment.For instance,abasicratioofofficers-perresidentssoundssimple—butitdoesn’t considercomplaintloads,arrestsortrafficcollisionsforthose8,100-plusresidents,allthebusinessesandpublic roadways.

Callowaysaidhewouldliketo spreadouttheworkload,becauseofficerscurrentlyaverage25percentof“unobligatedtime”duringtheirshifts, whichistimetheyuseforpatrollingor interactingwiththecommunity(asopposedtorespondingtocalls,writingreportsorattendingcourt).Inhigh-stress jobs,toomuchintensitycouldleadto burnoutandturnover.Ifpolicearerespondingtocomplaintsandcrimes everyminuteoftheirday,“You’regonna

haveburnout.You’renotgonnakeep people,”Callowaysaid.

TheMillsboroPoliceDepartment currentlyhas18swornofficers,plusone inthetrainingacademy.Duetoretirements,disciplineandsometimesrecruits choosingtoleaveacademy,MPDhas neverhadthefullcomplementof21officersthattheMillsboroTownCouncil authorized.

Theyhandle4,000to6,000callsannually,includingsome400trafficcollisionsandaround200arrests.Atleast twoofficersareondutyatalltimes. Schedulingmustalsoincludetheir mandator ytrainings,firearmrecertification,vacationtime,sickleaveandmore.

Callowayestimatedthat,hypothetically,upto35officerscouldcomfortablyworkfromthenewpolice departmentbuilding.Thequestion,of course,wouldbepayingforanyadditionalpoliceofficers.

Rightnow,thisisjustadiscussion. Callowaysaidhehasnotcompletedan officialstaffinganalysisforthecouncil andthecommunitytoconsider.

StanceonICEandimmigration

TheU.S.Immigration&Customs Enforcement(ICE)hasbeendetaining immigrantsonabroadscaleacrossthe country.Butsomestatesandcitiesare prohibitinglocalpolicefromcarrying

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TownsaskingIRSDtocontinuefundingSROprograms

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Forthepastfewyears,theIndian RiverSchoolDistricthaspaidthe DelawareStatePoliceandsomelocal policedepartmentstoplaceschoolresourceofficers(SROs)invariousschool buildings.

Butfinancesaretighterthanever,so theIRSDBoardofEducationisdecidingwhetherandhowtocontinuecontractingafullslateofSROsforits schoolsthisautumn.InMay,theyde-

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outenforcementonbehalfofICEfor federalcivilimmigrationviolations.

(TheDelawareGeneralAssemblyis currentlyconsideringsuchaprohibition, inHouseBill182.)Sohowdoesthe MillsboroPDhandlerequestsfrom federalagencies?

Theanswerhassomenuance.

Tobegin,theofficialstanceof DelawareAssociationofChiefsofPoliceis,“WewillcooperatewithICE whenneeded.Wewillnotengagein certaintasks[suchas]holdingofpeopleinourcell,mainlybecausewedon’t havetheresourcesforthat,”Calloway said.

cidedtohiretheDelawareStatePolice again fortheoldergrades(dueto schedulingdeadlines),buttheydelayed decisionsaboutlocalcoveragefor youngergrades.

“Theycertainlywantusinthe school,butthefundingisn’tthere,” MillsboroPoliceChiefBrianCalloway recentlysaid.It’sachallengebecause IRSDissobigandincludesmultiple townsandpolicejurisdictions,he added.

TheIRSDwaspayinga10-month salaryforoneofficerwhosetimewas

TheMPDdoesn’thavetheresources tokeeponeoftheirtwoshiftofficers sittingonguarddutyforanunknown amountoftimeuntilfederalagentsarrive.

Meanwhile,duringaregularincident ortrafficstop,Millsboro’scomputersystemdoesn’tactuallyincludeimmigrationstatus—itjustdetailswhether thereisawarrantfortheperson’sarrest.

“IfIstopso-and-soandhe’sfrom Germany,andhe’soverstayedhisvisa,I wouldn’tknow,”Callowayexplained.

ButtheMillsboroPDdoesnotexist onanisland.

“Ourcurrentpolicyisthatwewill cooperatewithalllawenforcement agencies,”includinglocal,stateandfederalagencies,Callowaysaid.Notonlyis

spentattwoMillsboroschools.But MillsboroMiddleSchoolismoving outsideoftownlimitsthissummer,and theIRSDseemslessinclinedtopaythe samerateforafull-timeMillsboroSRO atjustEastMillsboroElementary School.CallowaysaidEastMillsboro Elementaryhasmorereportedincidents thantheotherelementaryschools,so havingadedicatedofficeriscritical.

Forsafety,theIRSDalsoemploys full-timeconstablesintheschools,who arearmedandhavelawenforcementexperience.Callowaysaidconstablescan

thatabasicprinciple,buttheMPD couldrisklosinggrantmoneyifthey didn’tassistothers.

WhattheMillsboroPDtypically encounterswithfederallawenforcement,Callowaysaid,isATForanother federalagencyaskingforamarkedpolice vehicletobeparkedinfrontofa scene,sopassers-byknowit’sanofficial lawenforcementoperation—sincefederalagentsarefrequentlyworkingfrom unmarkedcars.

There’salsoadifferencebetween

detain someoneuptotwohours,hold andhandcuffthem,buttheydon’thave theauthoritytoarrestorfilereports. Thedistinctionisn’tbeingmadeto minimizetheconstables,buttheirrole isschoolsafety.

HavingSROsembeddedatthe schoolmeansacloserlinktolocalpublicsafety,withcertifiedpoliceofficers whoaretrainedtointerviewchildren. AsforhavingnoSRO?It’snotfairto theschoolcommunitytosendanofficer

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carryingoutafederalagency’smission inadeputizedmanner,versusprotecting anagentindanger.Ifafederalagent wasattackedwhencarryingoutfederal business,theMPDwouldassistinprotectingthem,Callowaysaid.

ThenextquarterlyPoliceChief’s Advisor yBoardmeetingwillbeSept. 17at7p.m.attheMillsboroPoliceDepartment.Agendaitemsareexpectedto includevehiclebreak-instatistics, schoolresourceofficers,FreedomofInformationActtrainingandmore.

Carryoutcontainerscan’tbe‘Styrofoam’startingonJuly1

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Whenyougrabcarryoutfromafavoriterestaurant,haveyounoticedthat containersmaybemadeofplastic, waxedpaperboardorothermaterials?

StartingonTuesday,July1,Delaware foodestablishmentsmusttakesignificantstepsawayfromStyrofoamand certainsingle-useplastics.

Healthconcerns,landfillcostsand garbageinthelandscapeledtheGeneralAssemblytobansomeofthese itemsinfoodestablishments.

Polystyreneisacommonlyusedplastic, whichcanbeclearorverysolid. Whenit’sblownandexpandedinto polystyrenefoam,that’swhatiscommonlyconsider“Styrofoam”—and that’sspecificallywhatDelawarelaw seekstolimittheuseof.

“Afoodestablishmentmaynot provideready-toeatfoodtoaconsumerin polystyrenefoam foodservicepackaging,”theJuly1 lawstates.That meanssingle-servicecontainersused forservingprepared,ready-toconsumefoodor beverages(thinkofStyrofoamplates, cups, bowls,traysandliddedcontainers).

“Foodestablishments”include restaurants,caterers,temporaryfood vendors,grocerystores,foodvending machines,icemanufacturersandcottage industriesthatprepareorhandlefood

forhumanconsumption.

Althoughprepackagedfoods(directfromthe factory)areexempt fromtheserules, businessesarebeing encouragednotto sellfoodthatisprepackagedinStyrofoam.

Thelegislation does notapplyto containersthattransportorpackage raw,uncookedorbutcheredmeat,poultry,seafood,eggsorfreshproduce.It alsodoesnotapplytofoodthathealthcareprovidersgivetotheirpatients/residents.

SenateBill51wasthoroughlydebatedandfinallysignedin2023.Itoffi-

ciallygoesintoeffectthissummer,with businessesandagencieshavingbeen giventimetopivotawayfromsingleuseplasticsandfoam.

PlentyofpeoplehaveseenStyrofoamtrashblowinginthewindorfloating inthewaterways.Notonlydoesit linger,butitbreaksdownintochemical componentsthatarebadforhumanand animalhealth.(Polystyrenereleases thosechemicalsevenfasterwhencarryinghotliquids,suchassauce,soupor coffee.)

Evenwhenfoamtrashdoesmakeit intoagarbagecanandlandfill,itstill hasalifeexpectancyof500years,and2 milliontonsofitendupinlandfills eachyearworldwide.

Forthosehopingtorecyclingtheir foampackaging,Delawarecannotrecycleanythingcoveredinfood(whether pizzaboxes,plasticbagsorfoampackaging),andpolystyreneisnoteasilyrecycledregardless.

That’swhyin2023,themajorityof Delawarelawmakerswerereadytojoin the70-pluscountriesandeightstates, includingMarylandandNewJersey, thathadbannedpolystyrenefoodcontainers.

Plasticstrawsandpicks

Plasticstrawsarestillmostlyallowed inDelawarebecausetheyhelppeople with specialneeds—butavailabilityis limited.Businessesmaynotprovidea single-useplasticstrawunlessacustomerspecificallyrequestsit.Hospitals andlong-termcarefacilitiescanprovide plasticstrawsforpatientsorresidents. Strawsarealsoallowedwhentheycome attachedtopre-packagedgoods,suchas juiceboxes.Thereisnolimitoncompostablestraws.

Single-useplasticbeveragestirrers, cocktailpicksandsandwichpicksareno longerallowedinfoodserviceinthe state.Butfoodestablishmentscanstill usesingle-useitemsmadefromcompostablematerials,suchaspaper,pasta, sugarcane,woodorbamboo.

SincetheDepartmentofHealth& SocialServicesalreadyregulatesfood establishmentsforhealthandsafety,SB 51ispartoftheirjurisdiction.BusinessesaresubjecttotheDelawareFood Codeandadministrativepenalties,althoughtheycannotbesuspendedor closedsolelyforbreakingtheseparticular plasticsrules.Thedepartmenthas permissiontomakerulesandregulationstoimplementthislaw.

Thelegislationalsodirectedthe DelawareSolidWasteAuthoritytoresearchpolystyrenefoam,includingoptionsforrecyclingit,eliminatingitfrom landfillsandalternativesforfoodservice.

“Polystyreneisoneofthemostlit-

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Countycouncilgoes withP&Zhead’s recommendation

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheSussexCountyCouncilthis weekunanimouslyapprovedtheCounty Planning&Zoningdirector’srecommendationtoacceptthelatestComprehensiveLandUsePlanAnnualReport andforwardittotheGovernor’sOffice foracceptance.

Thereportincludedthegoodnews forenvironmentaliststhat,inthepast 10years,3.8squaremiles,ornearly 2,500acres,oflandinthecountyhas been protectedasopenspace.

ThecouncilvotedtoapprovethereportafterPlanningDirectorJamie Whitehousepresentedanoverviewof

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thatisn’ttrainedtooperatearoundstudents,especiallyyoungchildren,Callowaysaid.

OceanViewPoliceChiefKen McLaughlinhassaidafullycertified policeofficerwithdirectradiocommunicationtothe911centerandotherofficerscan“shaveminutes”offresponse timetoschoolemergencies,compared toaregularstafferorevenschoolconstablecalling911.Hewarnedthat under-fundingSROswouldimplythat schoolsafetyis“negotiable.”

McLaughlinandotherOceanView officialsspokeattheJune23school boardmeetingtoemphasizetheimportanceoffullyfundingtheirSROat

thecomprehensiveplan,whichhadlast beenupdatedin2018,thenapprovedby thecouncilandsenttotheGovernor’s OfficeinMarch2019.

Onceacomprehensiveplanis adopted,itmustbeupdatedeveryyear, andthatisgenerallydoneattheendof June,Whitehousesaid,addingthatthe updatepresentedattheTuesday,June 24, meetingwasthesixthannualupdate.

Becausethefullreportisvoluminous,Whitehousesaidhewouldprovidehighlights,includingthat497acres oflandhasbeenprotectedinjustthe pastninemonths,throughCountysubdivisionordinances.

Thecomprehensiveplanincludesa methodtopreserveenvironmentalareas fromdevelopmentandtoprotectwetlandsandwaterways.Lastyear,the counciladoptedanordinancethatclarifiesthatclubhouses,communitybuildings andrecreationalfacilitiesarenot

LordBaltimoreElementarySchool.

OceanViewTownCouncilMember StephenCobbsaidSROsaretrainedto respondtotheworstpossiblescenario, includingactiveshooters,especiallyin anelementaryschoolwhereyoungstudentsarethemostvulnerableinemergencies.HealsopointedoutthatOcean View-areavoterstendedtosupportthe IRSD’srecentfundingreferendums, sayingthatitwouldbenicetohavesupportforthoseareasinreturn(although itshouldbenotedthatthepubliccan castballotsatanyvotinglocationduringschoolreferendumvotes).

OceanViewTownManagerCarol Houckdecriedas“inequitable”that OceanViewwasofferedlessforitspolicepresencebecauseitonlycoversone school,althoughtheSROremainsthere

includedinthedefinitionofopenspace, Whitehousenoted.

ReplyingtoaquestionfromCouncilwomanJaneGruenebaum,Whitehousesaidopenspaceis“differentin everycase.”

Requiredbuffersarenow30feet deeporgreater,andopenspaceisfree frombuildingsandstructures,suchas swimmingpoolsandamenityareas.

FromJuly2024toJunethisyear,the Countyalsoimplementedalong-range transportationplan“toprotectthe safetyofallroadwayusersandwaysto increasemulti-modaltransportationoptions.”

Theplanalsoconsiderstheemergenceofnewtechnologiesandways theycanincreasesafetyforroadway users,Whitehousesaid.

Whileupdatingthecouncilonthe CapitalTransportationProgram(CTP) forthefiscalyearsof2027through 2032,Whitehouseexplainedthatevery

inadedicatedcapacity.

OceanViewMayorJohnReddingtonpointedtotheproactiverolethe SROsplayinpreventingdiscipline problems,servingasamentorwho teachesstudentspersonalsafetyandresponsiblebehavior.Hepointedoutthat, inMay,formerIRSDsuperintendent

twoyears,DelDOTdevelopsasix-year CapitalTransportationProgramand identifiescapitalinvestmentsforthe state’stransportationnetwork.Dueto thesizeofCTPprojects,mosttakeseveralyearstodesign,performneeded landacquisitionandbuild.RoadmaintenanceandrepairsareusuallynotincludedintheCTP.

InFebruary,Countyofficialsinvited thepublictosuggestideastoDelDOT forfutureinclusionintheCTP,andthe Countyreceived74,whichweresubmittedtoDelDOT,Whitehousesaid.

Thecouncilhasalsoestablishedthe LandUseReformWorkingGroupto “reviewland-usetrendsinSussex CountyandtoproviderecommendationstotheCouncilforpossible changes”tothecountycodeandthe comprehensiveplan.

Thecouncilisalsocontinuingto promotefairandaffordablehousing, Whitehousesaid.

MarkSteelesaidhehadrunforaseat ontheschoolboardbecauseoflocal disciplinebutlaterinthemeetinghad saidthattheremaybe“noroom”for SROsinthebudget.

TheIRSDBoardofEducationwill continueSROcontractdiscussionsat theirJuly1meeting.

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teredmaterialsacrossourstate.Over time,thischeapmaterialbreaksdown intosmallerandsmallerpieces,which canbeingestedbywildlifeandpassed intothefoodchainorwatersupply,” primarysponsorofthelegislation stateSen.TreyParadeehadsaid.

“That’swhywemusttakeactionto reducetheamountofplasticsthatend upinourlandfills,alongourstreets

andinourwaterways.”

Fine-tuningthelawsin2025

Rightnow,in2025,theGeneralAssemblyisworkingtoclarifyhowprisons enacttheserules.AsofJune17,Senate Bill178justneedsaSenatevotein ordertoclarifythattheDepartmentof CorrectionhasuntilJuly1,2026,to complywithrestrictionsontheuseof polystyrenefoamfood-servicepackaging.

Andthissummer,anotherStyrofoam billhasbeenproposed:SenateSubstitute1forSenateBill130.Theproposal wouldprohibitDelawareretailstores andwholesalersfromsellingordistributingStyrofoamfoodservicepackaging, foamcoolersorloosefillpackaging, suchaspackingpeanuts.(Therewould besomeexceptionsfortransporting foodthatrequirescoldstorage;coolers thatshiplivefish;someprepackaged items;andrawandbutcheredmeats— butnoblackStyrofoamwhatsoever.)

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill FenwickIslandcelebratedthefirstfull dayofsummerinstylewithaSummer Soiréeinthetown’sPollinatorPark.The eventwasheldonSaturday,June21, andfeaturedmusic,snacksanda chancetohearaboutwhat’snewinthe gardenthisyear.Shown,fromleft,are: EnvironmentalCommitteemembers DeborahCowell,SusanBrennanand VickiCarmean,BarefootGardeners PresidentAudreySerio,Environmental CommitteeChairwomanColleenWilson andEnvironmentalCommitteemember Liz Lear.

Impactedbusinessescouldalsorequestaone-yearexemptionifthereis notafinanciallyfeasibleandcommerciallyavailablealternativeforaspecific foamproduct.

IftheDelawareGeneralAssembly approvesSS1forSB130,thelegislationwouldtakeeffectonJan.1,2027. Sofar,ithasonlypassedthroughthe firstcommittee.

Thepubliccanreadlegislationand findlegislators’contactinformationonlineathttps://legis.delaware.gov.

Acommunitywelcomeparty

St.Martha’swelcomes internationalstudents for18thannualpicnic

BySamSandler SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchin BethanyBeachwelcomedaround170 internationalstudentsworkinginthe Delawarecoastalregionattheirlargest annualpicnicyet,onTuesdayevening, June25.

Thestudentworkersweregreeted withenthusiasmandwelcomingarms fromeventcoordinators,volunteers,the BethanyBeachPoliceDepartment,the BethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyandtheOceanViewPoliceDepartment.

Whileatthepicnic,thestudents wereexposedtomanydifferenttraditionalAmericanfoodsandgames,includingpizzaandcornhole,andsomeof thestudentsevengottotakephotosin thepolicevehiclesandtestoutthe sirensofoneoftheladdertrucksfrom BethanyBeach.

Asthepicniccelebratedits18thanniversary,alongtimeleaderandspecial memberofthelocalcommunitywasrememberedandhonoredforhisdedicationtowelcomingtheJ1-visastudents

andforhelpingtocreatetheoriginal ideatohavethepicnic.

BillGay’slegacylivesonthroughthe spiritofthisevent,thecontinuedcommitmenthiswife,Diane,totheevent, andthemanycontributionshemadeto otherlocalorganizationsincluding startingtheVeteran’sTreatmentCourt inGeorgetownandBethanyBeach’s OperationSEAstheDayWarriorFamilyBeachWeek.

Accordingtothisyear’seventcoordinator,PatLong,shewasreadytoresumeherroleinthebehind-the-scenes worktoensurethatallofthefoodwas preparedandreadytobeserved,but othersencouragedhertostepupand giveorganizingtheeventatry,asthey knewshewouldbeastrongleader.

“Pat,wecandothis.Wecanalljump togetherandhelpinthekitchen,”she recalledotherorganizersurgingher.

Longsaidrunningtheevent“hasn’t beenhard,becauseeverybodyreally pulledtogether.”

When theeventfirststarted,Long said,“If40kidscame,wewerelucky. Thenextyear,itwas60.Lastyear,we had144.Itjustkeepsgrowing,andit’s suchateameffortfromthecommunity.”

Shesaidtheeventisparticularlyspecialtoherbecausesheisabletowatch thekidsstarttocommunicatewitheach

otherandshewatchesbondsformbetweenstudentsfromallovertheworld.

Onestudent,AlexGuerreroofBogota,Colombia,saidheisparticularly excitedtobebackintheUnitedStates this summer,forasecondtime.Asa poollifeguardatSeaColony,andasan employeeatCVSandRoyalFarms,he saidheenjoysgettingtoknowthelocal community.

“Everyoneissonicehere.Ilovethis place,Ilovehowpeopletreatyou.They areverykindandpolite.”

DimitarNikolov,fromSofia,Bulgaria,echoedthatsentiment.

ASeaColonyBeachPatrollifeguard, hesaid,“Iloveworkingonthebeach andhelpingpeople.Everythingisjust amazing.”

Inhisfreetime,hesaid,heenjoys visiting otherbeachtowns,including DeweyBeachandOceanCity,Md. “BethanyBeachisreallycool,too, andIenjoyhangingouthere.”

Guerrerosaidthat,inhisfreetime, hehasmetindividualsfromalloverthe worldandthathetrulyenjoystalkingto themandgettingtoknowtheirlifestories.

“You’realwaysmeetingnewpeople andlearningabouttheirculture,which issomethingthatIreallylikeabout here.”

Guerrerosaidhehopestoseeother

partsoftheUnitedStateswhileworkingandlivingincoastalDelaware,and heespeciallyhopestovisitNewYork, CaliforniaandWashington,D.C. Inthefuture,hesaidheplansonfinishinghisdegreeinbusinessmanagementbeforeearninghismaster’sdegree —hehopes—intheUnitedStates. Butheemphasizedthatheiscurrently focusedonsummer.

Whatismostimportanttohimthis summer,hesaid,is,“Iwanttogetanew pointofviewoftheworld,”aswellas wantingtobeconscientiousofhowI grewupandtryingtogetanyopportunitythatIcantomeetnewpeople.”

Guerrerosaidheisdeeplythankful tothevolunteerswhoorganizedthe picnicandthattheydidanexcellentjob inwelcomingtheinternationalstudents tothelocalcommunityand“thehelp thattheygivetous.”

Lookingaheadtonextsummer’spicnic,Longsaid,“Weareexpectingnext yearthatthiseventwillbeheldat Mariner’sBethel,attheHopeCenter. I’msurethat,withourhelpandtheir help,thatthiseventwillcontinueto grow.”

Butinlightofthissummerandanothersuccessfulpicnic,Longsaid,“I feelhonoredtobeapartofit.Ithas beenwonderfultobeabletogiveback tothecommunityinthisway.”

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Localpoliceagaindisplaybraveryunderfire

Onceagain,weareremindedoftheheroesaroundusona day-to-daybasis.

OnSunday,June22,DelawareStatePolicesaidtrooperswere dispatchedtoaresidenceintheCeaDagcommunitynearDagsboro.Thereasonfortheirvisit,accordingtopolice,wastocheck onthewelfareofa49-year-oldmanwhowasreportedlyarmed andhadmadethreatsconcerningthewelfareofhimselfandfamilymembers.Asnumerousmembersoflawenforcementhavetold usbefore,oneofthescariestcallsforapoliceofficertorespondto is oneinregardstoadomesticsituation,asemotionsoftenrun evenhigherthanmanyothersituations.

Whileenroute,policesaid,theylearnedthatthesubjectof theirresponse,JasonArnold,hadleftandwasdrivingablack HondaPilot.TheirinformationledthemtobelieveArnoldwas headingtohisfamily’shomeinLewes.AnofficerfromtheMills-

boroPoliceDepartmentreportedlyspottedthecarintownlimits andattemptedtomakeatrafficstop.Accordingtopolice,the Hondadidnotstop,andtheMillsboroofficerandastatetrooper pursuedthevehicletothataforementionedfamilyhomein Lewes.

Accordingtothestatepolice,whenthevehiclegottothedestination,Arnoldgotoutofthecarandbeganshootingattheofficers.Thepolicereportedlyfiredback,strikingArnoldbeforehe ranintothehouse.Overthenextseveralhours,policespecialists attemptedtonegotiatewithArnoldbeforeeventuallyenteringthe home,wheretheyreportedlyfoundArnolddeadfromwhatappearedtobeaself-inflictedgunshotwound.

Anythingcanbecomesomethingveryquicklyforourfirst-responders,andweareonceagaingratefulfortheirbraveryand professionalism.

Themiddlelaneisthepathtofrustration

Getoffmylawn.

Yes,thisweekisgoingtobeoneofthose“old-man-yells-atclouds”columnswherethepulsatingveinsonmyneckaredictatingboththeflowandcontentofthewordscomingoutofmy brain.I’mstilljustasadorableandcharmingasever,mindyou. I’mjustalittletickedoffatthemoment.

OK,thatwasn’tbeingentirelyhonest.Intheinterestoffull disclosure,I’mmorethanalittletickedoff.

jokes.Foryou,maybeit’syourabilitytoteachchildrenormake musicorbuildhousesorhecklebaldnewspapercolumnists.We allhave“ourthing.”

ForthatmiddlelaneinRoute26,itsthingisallowingpeople toturn.

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Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Beforewejumponthis,letmestart withadisclaimer:I’mnotgoingafterour vacationers.Ihonestlyenjoywheneverybodycomestotownandisonaquestto makememoriesthatwillcarrythem throughthewintermonths.Myfamily camehereforoursummervacationfor yearswhenIwasgrowingup,andmy now-somewhat-foggybraincan’talways tellyouwhatImeanttogetwhenIwalkintoanotherroom,but itisstillfilledwithcrystal-clearmemoriesofGarfieldParkway inthe’70sandwalksonthebeachwithmygrandfatherandhis belovedmetaldetector.

Itisnotforyoutowhipoutintosoyoucanmergeintotraffic, asitoftenjustleavesyousittingthere,waitingforagapasother vehicleswhowouldliketousethatlaneto,youknow,turn,insteadfindthemselveshavingtostopinan actuallaneoftrafficsotheydon’tovershootwherethey’retryingtoget.

And,no,eventhoughI’veseenthis moretimesthanIcancountlately,that middlelaneisnotthereforyoutodrive 40milesperhourwhileyoupass15cars andthenmergeintotrafficafteryou’ve drivenahalf-mile.

AndTuesday,asIwaspullingoutofouroffice’sparkinglotto jointheRoute26crusaders,Iwatchedasacarmadeacomplete U-turninthemiddleoftheroad—jackinguptrafficinbothdirectionsintheprocess.

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KERINMAGILL kerin.magill@coastalpoint.com

Thosevacationers,bytheway,arealsothereasonwehaveso manyterrificrestaurantsandshopsinacommunityoursize,and whymanyofthemarenowopenforthebulkoftheyear.

NoramIgoingtowhineandmoanaboutthe“come-heres” whoaremakinglifemiserableforthe“from-heres”withtheir mereexistence.Foronething,I’ma“come-here,”anditfeels morethanalittlehypocriticaltoblameotherpeopleformaking thesamelifestyledecisionImadenearly30yearsagowhenI chosetomakethisareamyhome.Now,Idogrumbleabitabout thosewhomovehereandwanttochangeittosomethingthatit wasn’twhenIdecidedtomovehereforgood,butthat’sneither herenorthere.

Well,Iguessit’s“here,”andtheyaretryingtomakeit“there,” sothere’sthat,but...

ButIdigress.

No,thesourceofmyconsternationthisweekisasinglelane ofroad.Themiddleone,infact,thatexistsonRoute26.

It’saturnlane.That’sit—thereasonforitsexistence.Weall liketofeelimportant,right?Likewehaveacauseorsomething thatisuniquelyourstocontributetotheworldaroundus.For me,it’sthisaerodynamicheadandnever-endingarsenalofdad

No.Stop.Juststop.

And,yeah,I’mawarethatwehaveplentyofotherroadsin ourcoastaloasisthathavetheirownproblems,andI’msympathetictothoseissues,aswell.I’vesatandcelebratedthreebirthdaystryingtodrive2milesonRoute54.I’vegivenmyself whiplashstompingonthebrakesaspedestrianstrytoplaya high-stakesgameofFroggercrossingRoute1atpointsnotintendedforpedestrians,andI’vewornoutbrakepadsplaying stop-and-goonMuddyNeckfortwoconstructionprojectsand agangofne’er-do-wellgeeseloiteringaboutinthemiddleof mylane.

Eachofthemhadmademereleaseasteadystreamofprofanitiesthatwouldmakethecastof“TheSopranos”blush,butnone holdtheconsistentforceoffrustrationthatthemiddlelaneof Route26doesforme.

IsitbecauseIworkoff26?Yes.IsitalsobecauseIliveoff Route26.Yes.IsitbecauseIgo nutso-crazyinmyheadwhenI watchpeopledothesameselfishthingsoverandoveragainlike it’stheirjob?Also...yes.

Icanhearitnow:“Butit’shardtomergeonto26.” Itishard.Ialsodon’tcare.

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Ifitwasn’tforbadluck...well,youknowtherest

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

OK,Fridaythe13th—whereareyou hiding?

Comeonbrokenmirror,openumbrellaindoors,blackcat—oh,wait,I havetwoofthose,andtheyaren’tbad luck.But,therestofyou,stepforward.I knowyou’reoutthere.Iknowbecause I’vehadastreakofbadluckthatmakes hangingahorseshoeupsidedownlook likeasliceoffreshlybakedchocolate cake.

Duringtherecent,miserableheat wave,theairconditioninginmyliving wentwarm.AndImeansittingbesidea firepitwithaskewerofmarshmallows andaHersheybarwarm.That,ofcourse, meantthelittlewindowairconditionerin mybedroomwastryingitsbesttocoola largeportionofthehouse,whispering“I thinkIcan.IthinkIcan”allnightwhile thecatsandchubbybeagletriedtonestle intobedwithmetofeelalittlestreamof coldair.Itgottoocrowded,andwhenthe beaglejumpedoffthebed,hehurthis hip.

Iboughtatowerfantogetme throughuntiltheairconditioningwas fixed.Itcost$115,andanasthmaticchipmunkcouldexhalewithmoregustothan

thatuselessfanonitshighestspeed,No. 12.

Then,thenextmorning,Ifounda screwinthefrontpassenger-sidetireof mycar.

Thewashingmachinefailedtospin andwringoutwater,andtherepairman, whenhefinallyarrived,saiditneedsa newclutch,becauseitisn’tswitching fromthewashtospincycle,and“That willbe$300,ma’am,butthepartwon’tbe inforafewweeks.”

Later,Iventuredontothefrontporch inmystockingfeetandsteppedona black-and-yellowbeethatapparentlywas sunningitself.Itsstingerwentintomy skinlikeaneedle,ontheoutsideofmy rightfoot,atthefifthmetatarsalIbrokea fewyearsagotryingtobetheathleteI hadn’tbeenin20years.

Theweathermancalledforstorms, andthatmademehappybecauseIlove storms,sittingonthescreened-inporch onrainynights,listeningforthunderand watchingforlightning.Therewaslightningallright,lightningthatmademy housedarkforafewminutesthen,somehow,causedthescreenofmylaptoptogo black—withallofmynotesforarticlesI waswritingfortheCoastalPointthat weekunretrievable.

InBethanyBeach,Imetmycousin

foraconcertontheboardwalk,forgotthe metersonlygouptotwohoursbeforeI hadtoaddmoremoney,andfounda ticketfor$65onmywindshieldwhenI left.

Twonightslater,mybestfriendtalked meintogoingouttodinnerwithher.But whatwouldbenext?Afallingsky?Or piecesofitintomybreadedmushroom appetizer?

“Passthesalt,”shesaidcasually,and whenIpickeduptheshaker...mmmhmm.Ittippedover.Theoverlycautious wordsofmysuperstitiousmother,resther soul,rushedback,andItossedahandful ofsaltovermyshoulder.Ofcourse,this wasthesamewomanwhoreadmefairytalesaboutwolvesblowingdownhouses anddressinguplikeGrandmamathen tryingtodevourLittleRedRidingHood beforesheputmetobed,somaybeher advicewasn’tthebest.But,still.

“See?Morebadluck.Somebody somewherewhoI,withmyflawlesspersonality,madeangryisstirringacauldron andrepeating‘Doubledouble,toiland trouble.’RememberthatfromShakespeareclass?”Iaskedmybestfriend,who wascalmlycuttinghersteak.

“Sorry,buddy.Ididn’tstudyShakespeare.Iplayedbasketball.AndI’veseen thatsweetpersonality ofyoursblowsky

high,likeabouquetoffirecrackers.But look—afewthingshavegonewrongin thepastseveraldays,butthere’snocurse,” shesaid.

“Kim...”Isaid,glancingdown.

“What?”shesaid,butteringanother sliceofbread.

“Lookatthis:Iaccidentallyputon twodifferentsocks.Onenavyblueand onebluewithdots.It’stheAfflictionof theUnmatched.”

Shetriednottolaugh.

“Howaboutifwegoshoppingafter dinner?Wecanlookforshoes.Youlove HeyDudes.Let’spickoutanewpairfor you.Andwe’llgeticecreamcones.You’ll gettheairconditioningandtireandthe washingmachinefixed,andthebeesting andthedog’shipwillheal.Asforthe uselesstowerfan—well,Idon’tknow, butitwillallworkout,”shesaid.

Thisiswhythiswomanhasbeenmy bestfriendfor30years.Sheknowsjust whattosay,withsuchskillthatforamomentshetalkedmeoutofbelievingin curses—untilIslippedonthecurbon mywayoutoftherestaurantandskinned myankle.Theanklewearingthesock withdots.

Still,maybeshe’sright.MaybeeverythingwillbeOK.ButIwishIhadn’t spilledthatsalt.

Editor:

Iwastalkingtosomeonetheother

day,andbeforelong,thelamentbegan thatI’vebeenhearingsinceI’vemoved heretwoyearsago.Itbeginsaboutthe unbearabletraffic,waittimestogetinto restaurants,havingtostartoutearlierto goanywhereordoanythingbecauseof

thetouristsandallthenewpeople. Welivenearabeautifulbeach,and it’stouristseason.I’velivedinatourist areabeforeand,yes,theparking,the waittimeatrestaurants,etc.,isinconvenient,butthosetouristsbringin

Where Coastal Comfort Meets

money,andlotsofit.Besides,wegetto livehereallyear.

Thebitthatgetsmydanderupis whenIheartheproblemsareattributed

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toallthenewpeoplemovingin.The overbuildingofhomes,thetraffic,the lackofdoctorsandotherservices— thelistgoesonandon.Ireallylovelivinghere.I’vemetsomanywonderful people,andmostaresofriendlyand thoughtful.ButI’moneofthosenew people,andwhenIhearthesethingsI getuncomfortable,usuallyinterjecting, “ButIboughtaresale!”IknowIdidn’t personallystartthis.Thenewpeople didn’tstartthis.

Therealityisthatweliveinabeautifulareawherepeoplewanttolive,and unlessyouwereborninthehouseyou currentlylivein,youwerenewhereat onetime,too.

Newarrivalsaren’ttheonesthatgive thebuilderspermissiontokeepbuildingnewhouses,thepoliticiansdo.The newpeopleweren’taskingforfiveorsix newcommunitiestochoosefrom,with morebeingplanned.Theoneshanding outvariancesandinsisting,“Thiscreatesmuch-neededjobs”did.Theargumentaboutbuildingaffordablehousing isnotsolvedbybuildinghomesthat startwellover$500,000andup,with steepHOAfees.Weknowwhoseargumentthatis.

Newpeopledidn’tchaseawaythe doctorsweneed.Insurancecompanies tellingdoctorshowtotreatpatients did.Primary-caredoctorsandspecialistsarethemuch-neededjobsweneed tofill.

Whatishappeninginourareais happeninginmanyplacesaroundthe countrywherepeopledesiretolive.We feeltheeffecthereevenmorethan most,becauseourtownsaremuch smaller,withmuchlessinfrastructure, andwehaveabigtouristattraction:the beach.Unlesswefindawaytoconvince ourrepresentativesatthetown,county andstatelevelsotherwise,nothingis goingtochange.

So,please,don’tblamethenewpeoplewhowantedtolivewhereyoudo, becausewearealldealingwiththe sameissuesyouare.Andremember,you werenewhereatonetime,too.

MarianneFishman Millville

Booksaleahit, thankstomany

Editor:

OnbehalfoftheFriendsofSelbyvillePublicLibrary,wewouldliketo thankthepublicthatcameouttocontributetoourfirstannualBookSale! Thesalewouldnothavebeenpossible withoutthedonationsfromthecommunityorthesupportofmany.

Wewouldliketothank:Rev.Blair HallofSalemChurchforthegenerous supportanddonationofaspaceforus touse;RonGrayandWestFenwick Storagefortheirdonationofstorage spaces;themanyvolunteersthatcame outtosupportus,especiallytheSel-

byvilleCommunityClubandtheirhusbandsforalltheirtimeandeffortin volunteering;MelissaGrisefromSMS forgettingthewordoutandfacilitating ourhavingvolunteersfromboththe middleandhighschoolHonorsProgram;theSelbyvilleschoolsystem, TownHall,PostOfficesandChamber ofCommerceforbeingdrop-offlocationsandpromotingthebookfair.

Ournewlibraryisaplaceofbeauty, andwelovehavingtheopportunityto addmuch-neededfundsforittocontinue tomeettheneedsofourtown.If youwouldliketojointheFriends group,pleasefeelfreetoemailusatSelbyvillefriends@gmail.com.Thankyou again!

CeilFoxandCathyRoche,co-chairs FOSPLBookFair

Readeranalyzes IRSDreferendums

Editor:

ThroughtwoFOIA(FreedomofInformationAct)requests,ithasbeenconfirmedthattheIndianRiverSchool District(IRSD),incoordinationwiththe DelawareDepartmentofElections (DOE),spentatotalof$107,000torun tworeferendumsin2025.Thisanalysis doesn’tincludethemoneyspentbyIRSD onadvertisingonbillboards,yardsignsand printmedia.Theseexpenditurestorunthe referendumswerebrokendownasfollows:

•$51,228 forthereferendumheldon March20,2025; •$55,982forthereferendumheldon June5,2025.

Bothreferendumsweredefeated,re-

flectingaclearexpressionofpublicwill. Firstreferendum—March20,2025: Theinitialreferendumresultedina defeatbyamarginof675votes.The votetallywas:

•4,749votesinfavor;

•5,424votesagainst. Secondreferendum—June5,2025: Despitethedefeatofthefirstreferendum,asecondreferendumwasheld. Thisreferendumwasalsosoundlydefeated,byagreatermarginof1,066 votes.Thevotetallyforthesecondreferendumwas:

•5,700votesinfavor;

•6,766votesagainst. Thedecisiontofundandorganize thesecondreferendumrequiredanad-

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LorencenamednewpresidentofBBLA

TheBBLAannouncedthisweekthe appointmentofChrisLorenceasits newpresident,followingelectionsheld duringtheorganization’sannualmeetingonJune24.

ABethanyBeachpropertyowner fornearlyadecadeandlongtimesupporterofBBLA,Lorencebringsmore than30yearsofleadershipexperience totherole.Mostrecently,heservedon theBBLABoard,leadingmembership development,wherehespearheadedeffortsthatwelcomednearly90new membersandachieveda95percentrenewalrateforexistingmembers.

Afteracareerinfinancialservices, Lorencecurrentlyworksasaconsultant andfractionalchiefmarketingofficer. AsBBLApresident,hewilloverseethe launchofanewBBLAwebsitedesignedtoimprovemembercommuni-

cations,streamlineengagementandintroduceamoreuser-friendlyplatform formembershiprenewalsandonline payments,representativesnoted.

“Iamexcitedaboutthefutureof BBLA,”saidLorence.“Wearefocused on continuingtoenhanceandimprove ourdeliveryonourthreecoreobjectives:advocating,communicatingand donatingtothecommunityonbehalf ofBBLAmemberpropertyowners. Withasmanyasthree-quartersof BethanyBeachpropertyownersnot primaryresidents,BBLAactsasthe localeyes,earsandvoicewithinthe localcommunity,CountyandtheState ofDelaware.”

Lorencesucceedsoutgoingboard presidentKathySierra,whoseleadershipinvariouscapacitiesoverthepast 10years,representativessaid,has

asadisregardforthepublic’swillanda potentialmisuseoffinancialresources.

helpedpositionBBLAforcontinued growthandimpact.

Duringthesamemeeting,members electedthreenewboardmembersto two-yearterms:ArtDiver,CarlosGonzalezandWendyHenry.Returningto the202511-membervolunteerboard foradditionaltwo-yeartermsareDiane Fogash,SusanFriedandLucilleKurtz. TheBethanyBeachLandowners Association(BBLA)isanonprofit 501(c)(4)association forallproperty ownersinthetownofBethanyBeach. TheBBLA“iscommittedtoadvocatingfortheinterestsofpropertyowners, andthroughcivicengagement,educationandcharitablecontributions, BBLAplaysavitalroleinstrengtheningtheBethanyBeachcommunity.”

Formoreinformation,visit www.bbla.us.

ditionalexpenditureof$55,976through theDepartmentofElections(DOE).

Thetotalexpenditureof$107,000 fortworeferendumshasraisedquestionsaboutfiscalresponsibilitywithin theIRSD.Thedecisiontoproceedwith thesecondreferendum,despitetheclear outcomeofthefirst,hasbeencriticized

Thehandlingofthesereferendums hasledtopublicconcernovertheprioritiesandadministrativepracticesofthe IRSD.Criticshaveemphasizedthe needforaccountabilityandathorough reviewofthedecision-makingprocesses withinthedistrict,particularlyregardingfinancialstewardshipandrespectfor electoraloutcomes

Thetwodefeatedreferendumshigh-

lightthepoorperformanceofour schoolsystem(35percentatgradelevel inmath,46percentinreading)thesignificantfinancialcostsincurredandthe strongoppositionfromthecommunity. Movingforward,itisimperativeforthe IRSDtoaddresstheseconcerns,ensure greaterfiscalresponsibilityanddemonstraterespectforthewillofthepeople infutureinitiatives.

RickRadatovich Frankford

TOP 5 Reasons Why TO CHOOSE THE PENINSULA

Homes

TheSussexCountyCouncil,followingapublichearingTuesday,June17, votedtoapprovetheproposed$285.1 millionbudgetforthe2026fiscalyear thatbeginsJuly1.UnderDelawarelaw, SussexCountymustadoptabalanced budgetbyJune30eachyear.

Theadoptedbudgetisafirstinmore thanagenerationfortheCounty,witha newpropertytaxrate—loweredfrom 44.5centsto2.14centsper$100ofassessedvalue—tocompensateforhigher propertyvaluationsfollowingtherecentlycompletedcourt-orderedreassessmentproject.

However,theresult—withalowered ratebuthigherparcelvalues—keepsthe County“revenueneutral”intermsofthe totalamountcollectedinpropertytaxes fromoneyeartothenext.

“Thisisahistoricbudgetinthat

sense,butitremainstruetowhathas beenafamiliarthemethroughoutthe yearsinSussexCounty,”CountyAdministratorToddF.Lawsonsaid.“Andthat’s oneofprovidingthehighestqualityservicesatthebestpossiblevalueforourcustomers.”

Theoverallbudgetisupnearly$20 million,or7.3percent,overthecurrent year,fueledlargelybycapitalexpensesfor publicwastewaterimprovements.The GeneralFundportionofthebudgetthat paysforday-to-dayoperations,inthe meantime,isrising$4million,or4.4 percent.

Thebudgetissupportedbyamixof incomestreams,includingpropertytaxes, realtytransfertaxes,sewerservicefees, buildingpermitfeesanddocument recordingfees,someofwhichareincreasinginnextyear’sbudget,including forsewerandwaterservices,aswellas theSheriff’s,GeographicInformation andEngineeringoffices.Thatrevenue,in turn,fundslocalservicesincludingparamedicsand911dispatchers,public wastewatertreatment,buildinginspectionandpubliclibraries,amongother services.

Amongthehighlightsinthenowadopted2026-fiscal-yearbudget,the planincludes$76.7millionforwastewaterinfrastructure,includingexpansion oftwotreatmentplants,newservice areas,increasedcapacityandotherupgradestotheCountyutilitysystems; $7.4milliontopurchaseopenspaceand farmland,preservingitforthefuture;increasedfunding,from$4.6millionto $5.8million,fortheCounty’scontract withtheStateofDelawareforsupplementalstatepolicetroopersassignedto SussexCounty;$6millionforlocalfire companiesandambulancesquadsto helpwithoperationalcosts,including paidEMTsalaries;increasedfunding, from$900,000to$1.2million,formunicipalitiesprovidinglocallawenforcementservices;and$1.25millionfor affordablehousinginitiatives,including rehabilitationforlow-incomehouseholds,aswellashomebuyingsettlement assistance.

Thereisalsofunding,totaling$2.4 million,forthedesign,planningand constructionofparamedicstationsinthe DeweyBeach,LincolnandMiltonareas.

CountyFinanceDirectorGinaA.

Jenningssaidthebudgetcontinuesthe trendinrecentyearsofbalancingrising demandforpublicserviceswhileaccountingforincreasedcosts,allwhile maintainingtheCounty’slong-heldconservativefiscalmanagementpractices.

CouncilPresidentDougHudsonsaid thatprudentphilosophyofsoundfiscal management,whilekeepingtheCounty flexibleenoughtoaccountforincreased demandsonservices,isamongthe CountyCouncil’shighestpriorities.

“Whetherit’sahouseholdbudgetora governmentbudget,weallcanfeelthe squeezeofinflationandincreasingdemandonourpocketbooksandwallets,” Hudsonsaid.“Thecouncilrecognizes that.I’mproudoftheworkthisCounty doesyeartoyearinrespectingthevalue ofthetaxpayers’hard-earneddollars,and that’sclearlywhat’sdrivingthisbudget —onethatkeepscostsincheck,butrecognizestheever-changingneedsofour growingcommunity.”

Copiesofthe2026-fiscal-yearbudget, aswellastheaccompanyingbudgetpresentation,canbedownloadedfromthe Countywebsiteatwww.sussexcountyde.gov/county-budget.

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CoastalPoint•SamualSandler FenwickPubco-ownerLarryLeDoyen,center,cutstheribbonduringtheribbon-cuttingevent.HisbusinesspartnerJamesList,farleft,holdsasecondpairofscissors. GeneralManagerNickElko,right,inblue,holdstheribbon.

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Withthebeginningofthesummer seasonalreadyunderway,theFenwick

Pubopenedjustintimeforthoselookingfornewrestaurantsalongthe Delawareshore.Havingcelebratedtheir ribbon-cuttingceremonyandofficial openinglastweek,thepartnersbehind

thepubarelookingforwardtoitbecomingadestinationforflavorfulfood, colddrinksandcommunity.

JamesListandLarryLeDoyenare twoofthebusinesspartnersbehindthe FenwickPub,alongwithgeneralmanagerNickElko.Togethertheyhave broughttheformerMateo’sthrougha fast60-daytransitionintoanewlocal pub,leadinguptoasoftopeningonthe FridayofMemorialDayweekend.

“LarryandIfoundoutaboutthis opportunityandactuallymetoverthis opportunity,”Listexplained,addingthat theirideatocreateapub,insteadofa standardrestaurant,stemmedfromthe uniqueopportunitythatthelocationofferedandthelackofpub-stylerestaurantsinthearea.“Wekickedarounda lotofconcepts.Wekickedaroundan Irishpubconcept.Butwedecidedwe justreallyneededagreatbeachpub withgreatfood,withanemphasison sportsandlocalmusic,anddelivering foodatgreatprices.”

Theirfocusonqualityandserving thelocalcommunityissomethingList saidwillbeacentralpartoftheFenwickPub’sfirstsummerinbusiness—a philosophyinspiredbyaquotefrom poetWilliamButlerYeats:“Thereare no strangershere,justfriendswho haven’tyetmet.”

HesaidtheyhopetheFenwickPub willbecomeadestinationforfansof sportsandthoseholdingcelebrations, alongwitheverydaytimespenttogether aftercomingoffofthebeach.

Theywantthepubtofeellike“you walkin,andit’sa‘Cheers’typeofbar, whereeverybodyknowsyouataplace thatwillbeopenyear-round,”hesaid.

SincetheFenwickPubisaimingto beopenlaterintothenightthanmany otherestablishments,hesaidtheyenvisionitasaplaceforlocalworkersand communitymemberstospendtimetogetheratnight,whenalmostallofthe otherrestaurantsandbusinessesinthe areaaretypicallyclosed.

List’slegalexperienceandLeDoyen’s workintherestaurantandbuildingindustriesmadethemstrongpartnersfor bringthisnewideatolife.Duringthe initialconstructionperiodafterpurchasingMateo’s,Listsaid,hismaingoal wastomakethespacebrighter.

“Thespaceusedtohavealowdark ceiling withdarktiles,awallseparating thebaranddiningarea.Wejustwanted anopenpub.”

Withinthose60days,theymanaged totransformitintoanentirelynew spacethatwasalmostfullyreadyforthe summer.Butwithoutthemanymembersoftheirteamandtherestaurant staff,thepartnerssaid,theywouldhave beenunabletoachievethatshortturn-

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ComprehensiveFinancialSolutions(CFS)announcedthisweek thatMatthew“Matt”Danmyerhas joinedthefirmasaCertifiedFinancialPlannerprofessional.Hebrings morethannineyearsofexperiencein thefinancialservicesindustryanda reputationforhelpingfamiliesbuild secure,confidentretirementsthrough thoughtful,long-termfinancial strategies,representativessaid.

Knownforhissupportiveand goal-drivenapproach,Danmyer workscloselywithhigh-net-worth individualsandfamilies,offeringtailoredfinancialplanningandcontinuousoversight.“Hisclient-centered philosophyanddeepcommitmentto comprehensive,personalizedplanningalignperfectlywiththevalues andmissionofCFS.”

“Mattbringstheclient-first mindsetwevaluedeeplyatCFS,” saidMichaelSise,CFP,ChFC®, CPFA,AIF,CRPC,vicepresidentat CFS.“Hisfiduciaryapproach,proactiveplanningstyleandstrongmoral compassalignperfectlywithour mission.AsaCertifiedFinancial Plannerprofessional,Mattadds tremendousexpertisetoourteam— particularlyintaxplanning,which webelievetrulysetsCFSapart. We’rethrilledtowelcomehimand confidenthe’llbeatremendousasset tobothourfirmandhisclients.”

Danmyerholdsabachelor’sdegree fromMessiahCollege,wherehewas alsoamemberofthemen’slacrosse team.Outsideofwork,hesaid,he enjoysspendingtimeoutdoors,stayingactive,andmostimportantly, beingwithhiswifeandthreechildren.

WiththeadditionofDanmeyer, Sisesaid,CFScontinuestoenhance itscapabilitiesinservingclientswith complexplanningneeds,especiallyin theareasofretirementandtaxstrategy.

“AtComprehensiveFinancialSolutions,wehaveassembledaTeamof experienced,highlyqualifiedprofessionalswhohavebeenhelpingfamiliespursuetheirfinancialgoalsfor over35years.”Securitiesandadvisoryservicesareofferedthrough CeteraAdvisorsLLC,member FINRA/SIPC,abroker/dealerand registeredinvestmentadviser.Cetera isunderseparateownershipfromany othernamedentity.

ArchieselectedasEDGEGrantwinner

RepresentativesofArchie,arealestateplatformdesignedtoeliminatethe choicebetweenspeedandvaluein hometransactions,thisweekannounced ithasbeenselectedasoneoffive STEMcompaniestoreceivethe EDGE(EncouragingDevelopment, Growth&Expansion)Grantfromthe StateofDelaware.TheawardwaspresentedatBally’sDoverinthepresence ofstateofficials.

TheEDGEGrantprogramawards upto$100,000topromisingSTEMbasedstartupsdemonstratingexceptionalcompetitiveadvantageand growthpotential.Since2019,EDGE hasinvested$8millioninDelaware businesses.

“ThisrecognitionfromtheStateof

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around.

ListofferedspecialthankstoSteve HudsonfromAtlanticElectric,“who basicallydidalloftheelectricalworkin twoweeks.”LeDoyensaiditwasdifficulttoobtainaliquorlicenseandtofill theirstaffinsuchashorttimeline,but theymanagedit.

Theysaidtheyareespeciallythank-

Delawarevalidatesnotjustourtechnology,butourvisionforfundamentally transforminghowAmericansinteract withtheirmostvaluableasset,”said DustinParker,CEOandco-founderof Archie.“Whileothersseerealestateas amarkettodisrupt,weseeitasa humanexperiencetoreimagine.This fundingwillaccelerateourmissionto make homeequityasaccessibleasa bankaccountandasempoweringasit shouldhavealwaysbeen.”

Archie’sOptionLiquidityContract providessellerswithupto80percentof theirhome’svalueimmediatelyupon movingout,whilemaintainingownershipuntilfinalsale.

“Througha60/40profit-sharing structure,Archiealignsitssuccesswith

fultotheirstafffororganizingthe lineupoflocalmusicianswhowillbe playingatthepubinthenearfuture, andareparticularlyexcitedforLower CaseBlues,aswellastheotheracts theywillbewelcomingonThursday, FridayandSaturdaynightsthroughout mostofthesummer.

Ascustomerscomeintotrytothe pubforthefirsttime,LeDoyenrecommendedtheytrythetunanachos,as wellastheirMarylandcrabcakes,and Elkorecommendedtheporkchops—

maximizingsellerreturns,typically helpinghomeownersnetmorethantraditionalsaleswithoutthestress,delays, or upfrontcosts.”

“Delawarehasalwaysbeenastateof firsts,andnow,withcompanieslike Archie,we’refirstinreimaginingfundamentalaspectsofhowweliveand move,”Parkeradded.“Thisgrantfuels ourabilitytounlockfreedomforthousandsofhomeownerstrappedbyanantiquatedsystem.”

“Foundedbyrealestateveteranswith morethanadecadeofindustryexperience,Archiecombinesdeepmarketexpertisewithcutting-edgetechnologyto createafuturewherehomesenable dreamsratherthanconstrainthem.” Learnmoreatarchiehub.com.

allofwhichwereonofferduringthe softopeningandribbon-cuttingevent.

“Ilookforwardtoshowingpeople whatwegotandthenewlayoutofthe restaurant,”Elkoadded.

Theribbon-cutting,hostedwiththe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,echoedthepartners’excitementforopeninganewpubinthe community.

“Weareexcitedtohavethemherein Fenwickandweareexcitedtowelcome themintotheirfirstsummerseason,” saidChamberMembership&ProgrammingDirectorEmilyMais. Ribbon-cuttingattendeesJohnLyon, ConditLyonandJoeBrachnotedthat they’dalreadybeentotheFenwickPub numeroustimesduringthesoftopening.

“Thisisagreatlocalspothere,” Conditsaid.“Fenwickneedsaplacelike this,withgreatfood,andalsoagreat placetocomeandwatchthegameand grabfoodafterthebeach.”

Lookingtothefuture,Elkosaidthey plantobecomeevenmoreinvolvedin thelocalcommunityandsupporttheir neighbors.

“Iwouldlovetodoacancer fundraiserwalkwithotherbusinesses, likeNantucket’srestaurant,wherepeoplecouldgofromonerestauranttothe nextandraisemoneyalongtheway.”

ListsaidheandanadditionalFenwickPubpartnerhavecommittedto donatingturkeydinnerstoallofthe first-respondersintheBethanyand FenwickareacomeNovember—somethinghehasbeendoingforthreeyears inneighboringOceanCity,Md.

Speakingtohishopesforthenew business,LeDoyensaidhehopescustomerswillenjoythecoldbeer,while Listsaid,“Ihopepeoplewilllikethe greatfood.”

Listaddedthathewantsthecommunitytoknow,“Ourearsareopen,and welovetohearnewideas.Weloveto hear constructivethingswecandobetter,andwewantpeopletobehappy cominghere.”

TheBethanyBeachLandownersAssociation(BBLA)thisweekannounced theawardingofa2025AARPCommunityChallengegranttotheorganization.TheBBLAisoneofonly383 granteesselected(outofmorethan 3,450applications)fromacrossall50 states,WashingtonD.C,PuertoRico andtheU.S.VirginIslands.

Withthequick-actiongrant,the groupplanstodevelop“clear,concise andconsistentinformationforproperty owners (thevastmajorityofwhichare overtheageof50)toincreasetheir abilitytoquicklyreactinemergencysituations.”Withcoastalflooding,tropical storms,hurricanesandcoastalerosion beingofprimaryconcerninthe19930 area,residentswanttofeelconfidenta coordinatedplanisinplace,representativessaid.

“WeareincrediblyproudthatAARP selectedBBLAforthisinvestmentto makeBethanyBeachandourneighbors well-informedofresourcesandwellpreparedforwhendisastroussituations hitourcoastalcommunities,”stated ProjectDirectorMaryLouiseEmbrey. “AARPisanationwideleaderinmakingcommunitiesmorelivable,andwe arehonoredthattheyseethetangible valuethisprojectwillbringtoourarea.”

TheAARPCommunityChallenge grantprogramsupportsprojectsinareas suchaspublicplaces,housing,transportation,digitalconnectivity,communityresilienceandmore.

“AARPbelievesthatcommunities should providesafe,walkablestreets;affordableandaccessiblehousingand transportationoptions;accesstoneeded services;andopportunitiesforresidents ofallagestoparticipateincommunity life,”representativessaid.

Tolearnmoreabouttheprojects beingfundedbytheAARPCommunityChallengeacrossthenation,includingall383grantedprojectsthis year,visitAARP.org/CommunityChallenge,orviewaninteractivemapofcurrentandpastAARPCommunity ChallengeprojectsandAARP’sLivable CommunitiesworkatAARP.org/Livable.

TheBethanyBeachLandownersAssociation(BBLA)isanonprofit 501(c)(4)associationforallproperty ownersintheTownofBethanyBeach. “BBLAiscommittedtoadvocatingfor theinterestsofpropertyowners;and throughcivicengagement,education, andcharitablecontributions,BBLA playsavitalroleinstrengtheningthe BethanyBeachcommunity.”Formore informationvisitwww.bbla.us.

DARchaptercreating bannerstohonorlocal

Communitysupport needed

AsIndependenceDayapproaches, thelocalchapteroftheDaughtersof theAmericanRevolution(DAR)is workingonaninitiativetohonorveteransinSelbyvillewithcustom,colorfulbannershighlightingphotosofthe servicemenandservicewomenwhen theywerecalledtoservetheircountry. Thepatriotictributeswillbedisplayedthroughoutthetown,celebratingtheserviceandsacrificeoflocal heroes.

The Maj.NathanielMitchellChapteroftheDARiscreatingthebanners atnocosttothefamiliesofveterans. However,tomakethispossible,theorganizationisactivelyseekingdonations fromcommunitymembersandlocal businesses.Contributionswillhelp covertheproductioncostsandensure eachveterancanbehonoredequally,regardlessofthefamily’sfinancialsituation,representativessaid.

AlthoughSelbyvillecurrentlydoes not haveaveteran’sassociation,town officialshaveshowntheirsupportby agreeingtoprovidethebracketsnecessaryforhangingthebanners.TheFirst StateLeathernecksMarineCorps LeaguefromOceanCity,Md.,hasalso respondedwithacontribution.Still,financialassistancefromthebusiness communityhasbeenlimited,withseverallocalcorporationsyettorespondto theDAR’srequests,representatives noted.

“Asanon-profit,alldonationsmade to DARaretax-deductible.Wehope individualsandbusinesseswillstepup inthespiritofpatriotismandhelpus givetheseveteranstherecognitionthey deserve.”

Thedeadlineforbannerapplications isfastapproaching—July4.Donations willbeaccepteduntilinstallationnear PatriotsDay,9/11.TheDARchapteris encouragingpromptsupporttoensure allbannerscanbecompletedanddisplayedintime.

NSDARisanationalserviceorganizationthatpromotespatriotism,educationandhistoricpreservation.While thelocalchaptercurrentlyhasnomembersresidingdirectlyinSelbyville,it welcomesallwomeninterestedintracingtheirlineagetoaRevolutionaryWar patriotandbecominginvolvedinmeaningfulcommunityservice.

Formoreinformationortomakea donation,contactmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.com,orchecks payabletoMajorNathanielMitchell Chapter,NSDAR,canbemailedto 24359GravelHillRoad,Georgetown, DE 19947(mentionHometownHeroesBannersonthememoline).

City Memories

CUSTOM DESIGNS

NewmembersaddedtoBeebe’sBoardofDirectors

TheBeebeHealthcareBoardofDirectorsrecentlywelcomeditsnewest members:JackBerberian,KhalilSaliba andDr.JamesSpellman,MD.

Theboardexpresseditsappreciationto retiringmembersR.ChristianHudson, EricSugrueandDr.MouhanadFreih, MD,fortheirdedicationandcontributions.

“IwanttothankChristian,Ericand Dr.Freihfortheirvastcontributionsto Beebe,andwelcomeournewdirectors,” saidMikeMeoli,boardchair.“Theirdeep connectionstoSussexCounty,bothpersonallyandprofessionally,willbeinvaluableaswecontinuetoadvanceBeebe’s mission.”

Berberianjoinstheboardasamember oftheFinance&StrategicPlanning Committees.Throughouthiscareer,he hassuccessfullyestablishedandgrownorganizations,includingLegalZoomHBS Inc.,MedTixLLCandSecureNetMD, theregion’sfirsthealthcareITcompany withanemphasisonEHRplatforms. ManyofSecureNetMD’sclientsinclude majorhospitals,leadingmedicalfacilities andexpandingcampuses.

Berberianserveshiscommunitiesin manycapacities.Heisacommissionerof theDHRCandamemberoftheUnemploymentAdvisoryCounciltothegovernorofDelaware.Healsoservesasaboard memberfortheUSO,theSussexCounty STEMAllianceandtheRBYCCFoundation.

Berberiantakestheseatformerlyheld bySugrue,whoservedforeightyearsand waschairoftheCompensationCommittee.

Salibajoinstheboardaschairofthe BeebeMedicalFoundationandasa memberoftheExecutive&Strategic PlanningCommittees.TheLewesnative isknownthroughoutthecommunityand Beebe.Hisfather,Dr.AnisK.Saliba,who passedawayinMarch2024,servedfor33 yearsonBeebeboards.

SalibafoundedSalibaActionStrategiesLLCinJuly2000toprovidebusiness interests,tradeassociationsandnonprofit organizationswithtargetedandpersonal representationinWashington,D.C.Previously,heservedintheBushAdministrationasaspecialassistantatthe DepartmentofEnergyfrom1991to

1993,asapoliticalaidetoRepublicanNationalCommitteeChairmanHaleyBarbourfrom1993to1995,andatThe WexlerGroup,agovernmentaffairsfirm, from1995to2000.

Salibaisactiveinahostofcommunity organizationsandcurrentlyservesonthe boardsoftheGreaterLewesFoundation andACCESS,anonprofitdedicatedto developingaffordablehousingineastern SussexCounty.Hewaselectedtothe LewesCityCouncilin2021andalso servesasdeputymayor.

Salibatakestheseatformerlyheldby Hudson,whoservedontheboardforsix yearsandwaschairoftheBeebeMedical FoundationpriortoSaliba.Heservedon numerouscommittees.

SpellmanwasappointedtotheBoard ofDirectorsinAprilandisco-chairofthe Quality&SafetyCommittee.Asurgeon, researcherandauthorofprofessionalarticlesinmedicaljournalsandbooks,SpellmanhasbeenamemberofBeebe’s MedicalStaffsince1996.

Spellmanhasdedicatedhiscareerto theadvancementofthesurgicaloncology field.Hehashelpedbuildaprogramthat

wasoneofthefirstintheregiontooffer advancedprocedures,allowingmanypatientstoreceivecarelocally.Hepavedthe wayforhyperthermicintraperitoneal chemotherapy,stereotacticbiopsyand sentinelnodebiopsytobeperformedat Beebe.Hehasspearheadednumerousaccreditationsforprogramsdevelopedat Beebe.

PriortocomingtoDelaware,Spellman wasamemberoftheDepartmentofSurgicalOncologyatRoswellParkCancer InstituteunderthedirectionofDr. NicholasPetrelli,MD.Spellmanisafellowship-trainedsurgicaloncologistandis boardcertifiedingeneralsurgery.Heisa fellowoftheAmericanCollegeofSurgeonsandoftheSocietyofSurgicalOncology.Spellmanearnedhismedical degreeatJeffersonMedicalCollegein Philadelphia.Hecompletedhisresidency atStamfordHospitalandhisfellowship atthePritzkerSchoolofMedicine,UniversityofChicago.

SpellmantakesoverforFreihaftersix yearsontheBoard.Freihcontinuescaring forinterventionalcardiologypatientsand advancingheartcareinSussexCounty.

Madeleine

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

CoastalCarePhysicalTherapyrecentlyopenedasecondofficeinOcean Viewthismonth,withagrandopeningfeaturingtheHometownCreameryicecreamtruckonTuesday,June 25,at32769CedarDriveinOcean View.

Astaffofeighttherapistswilloffer individualizedcaretopatientsatthe newlocation,astheydoattheexisting office,at6EllisAlleyinSelbyville, whichopenedin2017.

“It’simportanttohaveabusiness likethishereinourarea,because manypeoplefeelthereissuchashortage,suchadelay,intheircare,thatitis becomingamedicalcrisis,”saidowner CrysBirao,atherapistfor25years whohasseenthousandsofpatients.

“Wehavesuchpassion,andtheexpertiseandtheknowledgewehaveis tremendous,sotherecanbemore healthypeopleinthecommunityleadingaqualitylifeandbeingableto enjoywhattheycameherefor—retirement,playinggolf,enjoyingtheir grandchildren,goingtothebeach,”she said.

“Thereisagrowingneed,Ifeel,to havetheservicesweprovide.Itisvery personal.Thereisagrowingneedfor medicalservicesinthearea.Weare verydedicatedtogivingqualitycare withexceptionalresults.Wealsoare reallytrailblazingintheuseoftechnology.Weareuptodatewiththelatesttechnologywecanofferpatientsto getthebestrecovery,”shesaid.

Amongtreatmentsavailableislaser therapytotreatbursitis,scartissueand neuropathy,shesaid.

Soundwavetherapycanimprove backpain.Laserlighttherapy“in-

creasescellularmetabolismthatcreates tissuerepair,”shesaid,explainingthat itpromoteshealingoftissues.

CoastalCarewillofferfreetrialsof lasertreatmentsforpainonWednesday,June25,from1to4p.m.Tomake anappointment,call(302)524-8333.

Soundwavetherapyisonlyusedfor oneortwosessions,becauseofits quickeffectivenessintreatinginflammation,Biraonoted.

“Ituseshigh-energysoundwavesto theaffectedarea.Weuseitfor Achilles,tenniselbow,stressfractures, musclestrain,scartissueafterknee surgeryorhipsurgery,”shesaid, addingthatpatientswhohave Medicarecanreceivetherapyforupto 30dayswithoutareferralfromadoctor.

Insuranceisaccepted,aswellas self-pay.

Dryneedling—insertingathin needleintoamuscletotreatpainand tightness—is“effectiveforpainrelief, sotheeffectistoreleaseyourown opiate-likesubstancestoeliminate pain,”shesaid.

Similartoacupuncture,dry needlingisdonewithawhatshedescribedasa“fanning”technique,sothe

StateFarmagentReesecelebrates20yearsofservice

StateFarmagentBillyReeseis celebratingtwodecadesofserviceto thecommunitiesofKentandSussex counties.Withacareerthatbeganin corporateinitiativesfocusedonthe stateofDelaware,Reesetransitioned toservinghislocalcommunityforthe past16yearswithofficesinDover, RehobothBeachandSelbyville.

Duringhistenure,ReesehasreceivedseveralawardsfromStateFarm andindustry-specificrecognition.

However,hesaidhisgreatestachievementliesnotinaccolades,butinthe positiveimpacthehasmadeinthe livesofhiscustomersandemployees.

“Iwanttoextendmyheartfelt gratitudetomycustomersforchoosingtotrustmypractice,tomyemployees—bothpastandpresent— whohavebeenintegraltoourgrowth, andtomywife,whoIconsiderthe secretweapontooursuccess,”said Reese.

needleisn’tgoingintothemusclein onlyonedirectionbutfanningout“in thedirectionofthemusclefiberto targetthepointthatiscausingthe pain.”

Itisusedforknee,backandshoulderdiscomfort,andtotreatmigraines.

RockSteadyBoxing,availablefor thepastfouryears,canhelppatients withParkinson’sdisease,Biraosaid.

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Reflectingonwhat20yearsin businessmeanstohim,hesaid,“My greatestjoyinthisbusinessisoperatingthreelocallocationswhereour teamworks,playsandlivesinthe communitiesweserve.Wereallyare yourgoodneighbor!”

Reesesaidhebelievesinfostering relationshipsthatextendbeyond businesstransactions,creatingasupportivenetworkforhisclientsand staff.Ashelookstothefuture,he

“Whenyouseeapatientshuffling andunabletowalk,whentheygethere andtryRockSteadyBoxing,youdon’t seethat,becausetherearealotofdistractions.ThisispopularinFlorida andinalotofbigcities,andthereisa gyminRehobothBeachthathasit. Thisisanexerciseprogramfor Parkinson’sandalsoforbalance.We havetheabilitytotailorittoParkinson’s....It’sahigh-dynamicboxing programthatcanbetailoreddependingonthelevelofParkinson’s,tomeet theneedsofthepatient,”shesaid.

CoastalCarealsoprovidesin-home therapy.Biraoandfellowtherapists “seepatientsalloverSussexCounty,in RehobothBeach,Lewes,Millsboro, Fenwick,Dagsboro.Wegointopeople’shomes.Wecatertoourgeriatric

saidheremainsdedicatedtoprovidingexceptionalserviceandsupportto thefamiliesofKentandSussexcounties,reinforcingtheimportanceof communityandpersonalconnections. FormoreinformationaboutBilly ReeseandhisStateFarmagency,or tolearnmoreabouttheservicesoffered,visit

www.TheReeseAgency.comorcontacttheofficedirectlyat(302)6785656.

population,andthatgivesthemahybridoptiontobeseenintheofficeor athome.Theyhavealotofflexibility fortheirtherapyneeds,”Biraosaid. Mostcommonly,therapistsat CoastalCaretreatpatientswhoare post-surgical,whohavedifficultywith balanceorwhohaveParkinson’sdisease.

“Weareopeninganewofficebecauseofthegrowingneedinthisarea,” shesaid.“Wewanttobeabletodeliverpersonalizedcare.Wearenota bigcompany,butwehaveone-on-one treatment,personalizedcare.It’satestamenttohowourpatientsfeelwhen theyleaveouroffice.Theyarenot rushed.Theyarenotbeingseenalong withfiveotherpatients.Theyarenot justanumber.”

TICKETSONSALENOW! FreemanArtsPavilion

June27:SonsofMystro

July2:TheBeachBoys

July3:287thArmyBand:"TheGovernor'sOwn"

July5:POSITIVE-lyFunRockConcertbyKidsinger Jim(10AM)

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July5:SoGood!TheNeilDiamondExperience starringRobertNeary

J u l y 8 : C o u n t i n g C r o w s

July8:CountingCrows:TheCompleteSweets!Tour withspecialguestTheGaslightAnthem

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July9:ExperiencetheBeat:Go-GoMusic&Culture Workshop(10AM)

J u l y 9 : E x p e r i e n c e T h e B e a t : G o - G o M u s i c

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July9:ExperienceTheBeat:Go-GoMusic Mid-AtlanticTour

J u l y 1 0 : B u d d y G u y

July10:BuddyGuy

J u l y 1 1 : G l e n n o n D o y l e : “ W e C a n D o H a r d T h i n g s ”

July11:GlennonDoyle:“WeCanDoHardThings”

July12:FreemanArtsPavilionFamilyFunFest(11AM)

July 12: Freeman Arts Pavilion Family Fun Fest (11AM)

J u l y 1 2 : L e t ’ s S i n g T a y

T r i b u t e S h o w

July12:Let’sSingTaylor—AnUnofficialLive TributeShow

J u l y 1 3 : Y o u n g t h e G i a n t

July13:YoungtheGiant

J u l y 1 5 : T

July15:TheWallflowers

July16:MichaelFranti&Spearhead

July18:FrankieValli&theFourSeasons

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July 27: The High Kings

July27:TheHighKings

July30:PinkMartinifeaturingChinaForbes

July 30: Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

August1:Super70sRockShowftSuperTransAm

August 1: Super 70s Rock Show ft Super Trans Am

August2:JohnFogerty:TheCelebrationTour

August 2: John Fogerty: The Celebration Tour

August 6: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

August6:LyleLovettandhisLargeBand

August 7: Straight No Chaser: The ‘90s Part 2

August 8: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

August7:StraightNoChaser:The‘90sPart2 August8:TheConcert:ATributetoABBA

August 9: KALEO: Mixed Emotions Tour

August9:KALEO:MixedEmotionsTour

August 12: SODELO: Southern Delaware Orchestra

August 13: Dark Star Orchestra

August12:SODELO:SouthernDelawareOrchestra August13:DarkStarOrchestra

August14:CallMeDancer:ASpecialScreening &Directors’Discussion

August 14: Call Me Dancer: A Special Screening & Directors’ Discussion

August15:JimGaffigan:EverythingisWonderful!

August 15: Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!

August16:DanielGilbert

August 16: Daniel Gilbert

August 23: Twitty & Lynn: Together Again

August 31: Maren Morris

August23:Twitty&Lynn:TogetherAgain August31:MarenMorris

September 4: Lake Street Dive

September4:LakeStreetDive

September 5: Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel

September5:Face2Face:ATributetoEltonJohn &BillyJoel

September 11: ZZ Top

September11:ZZTop

September12:RayLaMontagne—Trouble20th AnniversaryTour

September 12: Ray LaMontagne Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour

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CoastalPoint•Filephoto Fireworksgracetheeveningskyin MillsboroduringapreviousStars& Stripescelebrationevent.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Memoriesaremadeattownwide holidaycelebrations.That’swhatthe teamattheGreaterMillsboroChamberofCommerceishopingforwith the2025Stars&Stripescelebration, comingthisweekend.AllarewelcometothefreeeventonSaturday, June28,from6to9:30p.m.

Alldaylong,familiescanenjoythe activities,eat,shopandenjoyseeing theirneighbors.Atdusk,theycanset upachairorpicnicblanketonthe

ballfieldstowatchthefireworks show.

“It’ssuchawell-lovedeventinthe town…andit’sjustafeel-goodkind ofcommunityeventthatpeoplerememberbecausetheyreallylookforwardtoit!”saidNadineTimpanaro, Chamberexecutivedirector.“It’snice familytime,too.…Wehadthousandsofpeoplelastyear.”

ADJwillbespinningtunesall evening,whilemorethan20vendors willrepresentbusinesses,nonprofits andmore,withcrafts,toys,shopping, doughnuts,icecream,pizza,pasta,

pretzels,Mexicanfoodandmore.

“Wegotitall!Everything!It’s gonnabegood,”Timpanarosaid.

Sheofferedawarmthank-youto everyonewhosponsoredthe2025 festivities.

“It’sgonnabesafeandsecure,”and allagescanfindsomethingtoenjoy.

Carpoolingisrecommended.ParkingisavailableattheLittleLeague fieldandonpublicroadsaroundthe area.Thoseattendingwereaskedto watchforpedestriansandfollowroad signsregardinganyclosedstreets. Theymayalsowanttobringinsect

repellent,sunscreenanddrinking water.

Organizersalsourgedpeopleto followtherulesforeveryone’ssafety. Amongthethingsnotallowedatthe eventare:smoking,alcohol,pets,umbrellas,tentsandfireworks.Simple sparklersforkidsareallowed,but they,andallothertrash,shouldbe thrownsafelyaway.

“Bekind,patient,andhaveagreat time!”Timpanarosaid.

TheraindatefortheeventisSunday,June29.Learnmoreat www.millsborochamber.com.

BethanyBeach IndependenceDay ParadesetforJuly4

The2024BethanyBeachIndependenceDayParadewilltakeplaceonFriday,July4,atnoon.Theparadewilltake itstraditional2-mileroutethrough downtownBethanyBeach,startingat theintersectionofPennsylvaniaAvenue andGarfieldParkway.

Inadditiontothefloats,bikesand aprocessionofVIPs,therewillonce againbeacombinationofmarching bandsandbandsontrucksthathas becomeanannualtradition.The bandscomefromasfarasPennsylvaniaandincludereturningfavorites, suchasthe1stDelawareRegiment Fife&DrumBand,the287thArmy Band,DelawareHighlanders,TidewaterBrassandTheDixieExpress.Full biosofthebandscanbefoundonthe Townwebsite.

On paradeday,streetsindowntown Bethanywillbeshutdown,andofficials urgedthepublictoplanaccordingly:

•At9a.m.the100blocksofCentral AvenueandCampbellPlacewillbe closedforfloatstaging,alongwiththe 200 blocksofCentralandN.PennsylvaniaAvenue,fromGarfieldParkwayto CentralAvenue.

•At11:45a.m.,alloftheeastside willbelockeddown.

•Around1p.m.,theareafrom GarfieldParkwaysouthwillre-open oncethetailendoftheparadehas clearedGarfieldParkway.Thenorth endwillremaincloseduntiltheparade reachestheChristianChurcharound2 p.m.

Anyonewishingtoenterafloatis beingencouragedtogetcreativewith thetheme,“TraditionsThrivein’25.” Pre-registrationisnotrequiredbutis nowavailablethroughtheTownwebsite undertheActivitiestab.Registrations willbeacceptedonparadeday,until10 a.m.AllentrantsmustreporttotheregistrationtableslocatedatRoute1and CentralAvenueonparadeday,from9 to11a.m.Judgingwillbeginat11a.m. Winnerswillbenamedinaceremony thatwilltakeplaceonthebandstandat 7:15p.m.

Cyclistsandwalkerswillnotbe judgedanddonotrequireregistration. The Townwillcontinuetosupplyitems todecoratebikes,buttheywillnotbein kits.Cyclistsarebeingencouragedto bringabagtocollectindividualpieces atthetablelocatedontheChristian Churchgrounds.

RickKwillprovidetheeveningentertainmentfrom7:30to9p.m.

“Atrueshowman,Rickblendssix decadesoficonichits,fromthesoulful soundsofTheTemptationsandThe FourTops,theirresistiblebeatofK.C. &TheSunshineBand,tothemodern

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RunningoftheBull setforJune28

Inaworldwherethingscanfeelso uncertain,sometimespeopleneeda good,old-fashionedtradition.They needthingstheycancounton,said Steve“Monty”MontgomeryofThe Starboard,addingthatnooneunderstandsthatbetterthanhimselfandthe entirestaffatTheStarboard.Andthis year,oneofthosethingspeoplecan countonistheRunningoftheBull.It’s tradition.

TheRunningoftheBullturns29 thisyearbecauseoftheCOVIDtime loopthattookoutayearofthe shenanigans,andnextyear,forits30th birthday,therewillbeablowout.This year,BullRunFounderMichaelMcDonnellwantspeopletocomeoutand enjoythisevent,“justforthesakeof silliness.”

“Therearesomanyeventsinour livesthatareforreasons,like,because yourbosssays,orourkids,etc.andthis isoneofthose,it’saneventofsilliness forthesakeofsilliness,”saidMcDonnell.

“Ifyouwanttohaveawackyand wildtimeinDeweyBeachandreally kickofftheseasonright,thenyoualreadyknowthatyou’reheadingtothe Starboard,andifyouwanttotakepart inoneofDeweyBeach’smosttime honoredtraditions,thenithastobe TheRunningoftheBull.Atthispoint, everyonefromGenZtoBoomershas topassthroughthegatesofBullRun tradition,ortheyjustsimplyhaven’t knownDeweyBeach.”

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Forthoseforwhomthisistheirfirst RunningoftheBull,herearesome thingstoknowaboutthistime-honoredtradition:

(1)Noactualbullswillberunning onthebeach(it’stwopeopleinabull costume).

(2)TheBullwillchasethecrowd downthebeachandbacktotheStarboard.

(3)Aftertherun,theBullandthe Matadorfaceoffintheringandfight tothe“death.”

(4)ThereisanannualHemingway lookalikecontest,andpeoplecanwin coolprizes.

(5)Thiseventisnowolderthan manyofthepeoplewhoattendit.

(6)Sunblock.(ForGod’ssake,they urged,wearsunblock.)

Asalways,thispartyisnotwithouta cause,asMontgomerybelievesinpartyingwithpurposeandgivingbackto thecommunity.Proceedsfromthis year’sRunningoftheBullwillgoto theRehobothBeachVolunteerFire Department,anothertraditionencapsulatedinthisevent.

TheeventwilltakeplaceonSaturday,June28.Crowdswillbeliningup brightandearly,andtheBullRunwill commenceat2p.m.,featuringmusic, merriment“andabunchofBull.What morecouldyoupossiblywant?”

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TheBethanybeachIndependenceDay Paradeisaniconicannualeventforthe community.Thisyear’sparadewillkick offonJuly4atnoon.

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groovesofPitbullandEdSheeran,”organizersnoted.“BackedbyhisAll-Star band,Rickwillgetyoudancingto memorablehitsfrom‘Motownto [Bruno]Mars…andbeyond!’guaranteeingamemorableexperienceforall ages.”

Fireworksaresettotakeplaceafter theRickKshow,dependingonbeach

conditions.

TheofficialBethanyBeachIndependenceDayParadeT-shirtsareon salenowonthebandstandattheconcertsonnightsleadinguptoJuly4, whilesupplieslast.Anyremaining shirtswillbesoldfrom 9a.m.tonoon onthedayoftheparadeattheChristianChurchgrounds.Thecostisstill $15foryouthshirts,$20foradult short-sleevedshirtsand$30foradult long-sleevedshirts.Creditcardsare nowbeingacceptedforshirtpurchases,

inadditiontocashandchecks.

TheFirecracker5KRun/Walkwill beheldonSunday,June29,at7:15a.m. indowntownBethanyBeach.Forregistrationandracedetails,visit www.bethanybeach5K.com.

Sincethesuccessoftheparadedepends heavilyontheavailabilityofpolice,EMTsandbands,officialssaid, thereisnoraindatefortheparade.For updates,visittheTown’swebsiteat www.townofbethanybeach.comunder Activities,FourthofJuly.

Folkmusician

SeasideJewishCommunityis welcomingbacktoRehoboth BeachfolkmusicianJohnMcCutcheonforitsfourthannual summerconcert.Theperformance willtakeplaceat7p.m.onSunday, July20,atEpworthUnited MethodistChurchonHolland GladeRoadinRehobothBeach. Doorswillopenat6:30p.m.

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Athis2024Rehobothperformance,McCutcheondebutedanew songhewroteespeciallyforthat event.“TikkunOlam”(“Repairthe World”)isnowfeaturedonMcCutcheon’snewestalbum,released thisyear,“FieldofStars.”

“Wearedelightedtobringthis nationallyacclaimedmusicianback toRehobothBeach,”saidLawrence Krevor,SeasideJewishCommunity president.“Heisreturningdueto populardemand,withanewprogramofsongsandstories.”

Organizersnotedthatthemusicianisapartofthegenerationof folksingerswhogrewupsinging TomPaxtonsongs.Hisowncatalogofsongsspans45albums,six Grammynominations,numerous awardsandaccolades.

McCutcheonhasbeenentertainingaudienceswithliveperformancesandrecordingsfor decades.ThelateJohnnyCashreferredtohimas“themostimpressivemulti-instrumentalistIever heard.”Alongwithstorytellingand fun,listenerswillhearthemaster musicianplayhammereddulcimer, banjo,piano,harmonica,guitarand

Seasidebeganatraditionof bringingsummerconcertsto coastalDelawarein2022aspartof its25thanniversarycelebration. Ticketscost$36foradults;$18for youth(ages6-18),andchildren under6areadmittedforfree.All seatsaregeneraladmission.Topurchaseticketsandmoreinformation, gotothecalendaronSeaside’s website,atseasidejewishcommunity.com.

taichiandPilateson itsoceanfrontdeck

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceannouncedthisweek thatitsFenwickIslandofficeishosting yoga,taichiandmatPilatesallsummer longonthedeck,threedaysaweek, withthecoastalduneasabackdrop.

OnMondays,OceanVayuYogais offeringa1-hourgentleflowyogasessionfor$15perattendee.Cashor Venmoareacceptedonsite.Yogastudents shouldbringtheirownyogamat. Noregistrationisrequired.

OnThursdays,OceanVayuYogais offeringa1-hourgentlebeginnerstai chisessionfor$15perattendee.Cash orVenmoisacceptedonsite.Taichi studentsshouldwearsoft-soledcomfortableshoes.Noregistrationrequired.

OnFridays,SummerRainYoga+is offeringa45-minutematPilatessession for$15perattendee.CashorVenmois acceptedonsite.Participantsarerecommendedtobringatowel,water,and sunglasses orahat.Theycanbringtheir ownmat,oronecanbeprovided.RegistrationisrequiredforPilates.

Tolearnmoreaboutsummerprogrammingonthedeck,visittheChamberofficeat36913CoastalHighway, FenwickIsland,visit thequietresorts.comorcall(302)5392100.

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SMSreceivesgrantfromExxonMobil

SelbyvilleMiddleSchoolhasreceiveda$500grantfromtheExxonMobilEducationalAllianceforthe purchaseofclassroomsuppliesfor mathandscience.

ThegrantwassponsoredbyCato Gas&OilandlocalGooseCreek FoodStores.Officialsvisitedthe schoolonFriday,May30,topresent achecktoSMSstudentsandadministrators.

TheExxonMobilEducationalAllianceprogramisdesignedtoprovide ExxonandMobilretailerswithan opportunitytoinvestinthefutureof theircommunitiesthrougheducationalgrantstoneighborhood schools.

SMSstudentsandadministratorsreceivethegrantcheckfromExxonMobil’seducationalalliance.Pictured,fromleft,are:SMS AssistantPrincipalMiyaJackson,studentFrancineForjan,SMSPrincipalJasonMacrides,studentTannerJonesandSMSAssistantPrincipalJeffForjan.

SpotsstillavailableforMERRsunsetdolphintours

Therearestillspotsopentoheadout ontothebayandoceanwithmembersof theMarineEducationResearch&Rehabilitation(MERR)Institutestranding teamonSunday,June29,at7p.m.The tourwillheadouttotheHarborof RefugeinLewesinsearchofdolphins, otherwildlifeandspectacularsunsets.

“Allareencouragedtobringcameras andbinocularsastherewillbenolimitof thebreathtakingsights,”organizerssaid.

Ticketscost$65andincludefood, wine,beerandotherrefreshmentsforthe festivefundraiser.Boardingbeginsat 6:30p.m.,andtheboatwilldepartfrom theCapeMay-LewesFerrydocksat7

p.m.foratwo-hoursunsetbaytour.

Ticketsforthetourarealsoavailable ontheMERRwebsite’shomepageat merrinstitute.org,andpurchasersshould besuretoselecttheticketsforthespecifictriptheywishtoboard(June29at7 p.m.,orasecondtriponAug.10at6:30 p.m.)

Proceedsraisedfromtheeventgoto theyear-roundeffortsofthenon-profit organization,whichservesastheonlyresponseandrescueorganizationformarinemammalsandseaturtlesstranding inDelaware.Carefortheseanimalsincludesfoodandcare,veterinarytreatment,transportationandsupplies.

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Parkinson’sgroupreceives$18Kdonation

OnJune12,membersof100 WomenWhoCareSouthernDelaware (100WWCSD)gatheredatEpworth UnitedMethodistChurchinRehoboth Beachtopresentagiftof$13,970to theParkinson’sEducation&Support GroupofSussexCounty(PESGSC). TheRichardM.SchulzeFamilyFoundationcontributedanadditional$5,000 inmatchingfunds,bringingthetotal donationto$18,970—thelargest awardtodatefromthe100WWCSD chapter.

“ThisgroupofParkinson’sfighters andtheirfamiliesshowupeveryday— whether it’sthroughsinging,boxing, rockwallclimbing,orexercise—to keepmovingandstayconnected,”said DeniseDemback,aboarddirectorwith PESGSC.“Theyaresodeserving,and

weareincrediblygratefulforthesupportfrom100WomenWhoCare SouthernDelawareandtheSchulze FamilyFoundationtohelpuscontinue ourmission.”

ThePESGSCChorusprogram, whichmeetsweeklyatEpworth Church,isoneofseveraltherapeutic initiativesofferedbythenonprofit. Singing,representativessaid,offersnumerousbenefitstoindividualswith Parkinson’sdisease,includingimproved breathcontrol,vocalstrengthand clearerspeech.Beyonditsphysicalbenefits,thechorusalsoaimstofosteremotionalwellbeingandcommunity connection.

Thefundsfromthisawardwilldirectlysupporttheongoingdevelopment ofPESGSC’seducational,exerciseandtherapeuticprograms,whichcurrently servemorethan250individualswith Parkinson’sandtheircarepartnersin SussexCounty.

TheParkinson’sChoruswillpresent theirSummerPerformanceatEpworth UnitedMethodistChurchonWednesday,July24,andthecommunityisbeing encouragedtoattendandshowtheir support.

Thephilanthropicorganization100 WomenWhoCareSouthernDelaware bringstogetherwomenwithapassion forgivingbacktotheircommunity.

Withmorethan170activemembers— andgrowing—thegroupmeetsquarter lytolearnaboutandsupportthe workoflocalnonprofitsthroughcollectivegiving.

Formoreinformationon100 WomenWhoCareSouthernDelaware, visittheirFacebookpageorcontact themat100womencaresd@gmail.com. TolearnmoreabouttheParkinson’s EducationandSupportGroupofSussexCounty,visitwww.sussexcountyparkinsons.comoremail contact@sussexdeparkinsons.com.

TheStationcelebratesgrandopeningwithribbon-cutting

OnTuesday,June17,the Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonywithTheStationtocelebratetheirgrandopening.Friends, fellowChambermembersandcommunitymemberswereinattendance.

OwnerandExecutiveChefCarolineWetzelbergersaidsheisaiming tohonortherootsthatmadeThe Stationaregularstoppingplacein FenwickIslandformorethan60 years,whilealsolookingahead.

“Fromshareablestartersandraw barfavoritestoheartyentreesand historicWarren’sStationclassics, TheStationhassomethingforevery appetite,”Chamberrepresentatives said.“TheStationalsofeaturesanew addition,ThePantry,completewith carry-outoptions,freshcoffee,pies, pastries,andgifts—perfectfor thoseonthegoorheadedtothe beach.”

TolearnmoreaboutTheStation andThePantry,visitthemat1406 CoastalHighway,FenwickIsland, visitthestationfi.comorcall(302) 539-7156.TheStationisopendaily forbrunchfrom8a.m.to2p.m.,and fordinnerfrom4p.m.to9p.m.The Pantryisopendailyfrom8a.m.to8 p.m.

CelebratingthegrandopeningofTheStationinFenwickIslandare,fromleft:JackWetzelberger,FredWetzelbergerIII,Jamie Wetzelberger,CarolineWetzelberger,FredWetzelbergerIIandVictoriaWetzelberger.

24 Hour Awake Staff All Private Rooms & Baths Three Home-Cooked Meals a Day! All Inclusive Pricing In-House Doctor Visits VA and MAC Subsidy Approved Respite Care and Hospice Care

June26

SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnot required. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351.

We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,jo in FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302732-9351orvisituson-

lineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

TeenCraft:BirdHouse— Getoutofthe hotsunandbuildandpaintabirdhouseto putupinyouryardatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,allmaterialsprovided.Forages10–17(Agefirm!) Registrationi srecommendedandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

June27

FamilyGameFun— CoolofffromthesummerheatwithSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Funforteens,familiesoradults!We willhaveanassortmentofretroandnewer boardgames,cardgames,miniatureping pong,andpuzzlesforyoutoenjoybetween 2and4pm.Listent omusic,chatwith friends,andhavefun!Complimentary snacksprovided.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 SummerConcertSeries— TheTownof OceanViewishostingTheFunstersat JohnWestParkfrom6:30to8:30p.m. Bringyourblanketsorbeachchairs.Scout 281willhavefoodsales,andtherewil lbe Bonkey’sicecream.

June28

Stars&Stripes— TheGreaterMillsboro ChamberofCommerceishostingStars& StripesattheMillsboroLittleLeaguefields from6to9:30p.m.Therewillbefireworks,foodtrucks,aDJandvendors.For moreinformation,call(302)934-6777, emailinfo@millsborochamber.comorvisit millsborochamber.com.

Build&PaintYourOwnBirdhouse— Hands-onFunforYoungBuilders!Children

ages6–12cangethands-onandbuild theirownwoodenbirdh ouseorbirdfeeder usingLowe’sBuildandGrowkits,at FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.All toolsandmaterialsareprovided.Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlineby visitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnitedWomen inFaithwillhosttheirsummerbakesalein theChurch’sWesleyHallat36405Club HouseRd.from8to10:3 0a.m.Therewill beavarietyoftreats.Allproceedsgoto supportlocalmissionprojects. ChickenandShrimpSalads— TheBishopville(Md.)VolunteerFireDepartment Auxiliarywillbehavingachickensalad andshrimpsaladcarryoutfromnoonto2 p.m.atthemainstation.Shrimpsaladis $16perpint,andchickensaladis$10per pint.Topre-order,orformoreinformation, call(443)880-4944.

June30

StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm FreshCafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.Anycancellationswillbepostedon theFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.Al l levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andlivingin SussexCounty,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formoreinformation, call(571)332-8263.

Comm unityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommu-

nityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions

abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.An nChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek

CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitable purposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand

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levelscanpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree.Formoreinformation, emailLynnMasseyat bookmom42@yahoo.com.

Drop-Ins

Yoga 7-8am Alpaca Yoga 6/28 & 7/26 - 9-10am

thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBigFish Grill.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.

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

LordBaltimoreWomen’s Club— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitabl eorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeach WritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11 a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskill

LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost 24AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat5:30p.m.onthefirst Tuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothe areaandwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasanewmember,orlookingtoget moreinformation?Stopb ythemeeting, speakwiththebartenderandshewillfind anofficertotakecareofyou.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,as wellasstateandnationalorganizations. TheymeetthesecondMondayofeach month(fromSeptemberthroughJune)at theIndianRiverYachtClubat10a.m.To learnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofD elaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.

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

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLib raryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

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

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

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

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

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChr istianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoyourname.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andth egeneralpublicareallinvited.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday

from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.T herewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays, weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m. Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,clothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shopislocatedat111Hazz ardStreetin Dagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocatedon Route1South,onthesouthsideoftheNationalGuardTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailablefor $1each.AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,ve teransandveteranservices,aswellasour generalcommunity.

Politics

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

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcrea tescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistri ctDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informa-

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Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— Mariners BethelGMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter. Theclassesaresession-based,not drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat(302) 745-8237orcklynch03@gmail.comfor moredetailsonthesefreeclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersB ethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.on WednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy. Yogaisalsoofferedon Saturdayat9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infeeforyogais$7. Classesareopentothecommunityand allarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassinthe HopeCentergymeveryMonday,WednesdayandFridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8 drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary, andall arewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupport GroupmeetsthethirdSaturdayofevery monthviaZoomfrom1to3p.m.For moreinformation,contactSueIwahashiat

myelomaemailsue@gmail.com. LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSenior Centerishostingline-dancingclasseson Mondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat 10a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302 )227-2055. Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupfor thefamiliesandfriendsofalcoholics.MeetingsareheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30 p.m.,atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch. Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org. ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivityCenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingonTuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsof allagesarewelcome,andnoexperienceor partnerisrequired.Thereisa$5fee,but thefirstvisitisfree.Enterthroughtheback doorofthefacility.Formoreinformation, visitthegrouponlineat TangoByTheBeach.com. GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.Thewalkingclubgoesto SandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,George town. Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurch ishostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdays andThursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisis opentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”and casualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist

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oflinkingintoth eJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,but walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation,call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— A meetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheld thefirstandthirdThursdaysofeverymonth attheOceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m. Themeetingslastforuptotwohours. Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, Wednesdayand Fridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisa supportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobe aloneagain.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetat OceanViewPresbyterianChurchevery Tuesdayfrom7to8p.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&BalanceonMondaysat1:30 p.m.andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcentermembers.

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Obituaries

MaryEllenConlon,90

MaryEllenConlon,90,ofOcean View,Del.,andformerlyofWantagh,N.Y.,passedawaypeacefully, surroundedbyherlovingfamily,on Sunday,June15,2025,inthecomfortofherhome.Shewasbornin thePanamaCanalZoneonDec.22, 1934,daughterofthelateHarvey ParkerTiltonandViola(Gatzman) Tilton.

ConlonattendedJohnAdams HighSchoolinQueens,N.Y.,and marriedFrancisEdwardConlon. Theyshared62yearsofmarriagetogether.Togethertheymovedto OceanViewinthefallof2001,and enjoyedmanylocalactivitiesandvolunteering.

Sheparticipatedinmentoringof youngchildrentodevelopreading skillsandteachingEnglishasasecondlanguage.Shealsosupported FrancisConlon’sworkwiththeMarineCorpsLeague,volunteeringfor ToysforTotsandparticipatingin MemorialDayservicesandflagplacingatcemeteries.

Conlonlovedwatchingbaseball andwasalifelongBrooklynDodgers fan.

Inadditiontoherparents,Conlon wasprecededindeathbyherbrother Parker.Sheissurvivedbyherthree children,Michaelandhiswife,Judith,andJohnandCaryn;four grandchildren,Shane,Eryn,Alyson andMichael;andhersiblingsLeah, HarveyandOleta.

Avisitationwasscheduledtobe heldfrom2:30to3p.m.onTuesday, June24,2025,atourLadyof GuadalupeCatholicChurch,35318 ChurchRoad,Frankford,Del.,with aMassofChristianBurialbeginning at3p.m.Intermentwillbeprivate.

Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Conlon’snametoTheMichaelJ.Fox FoundationforParkinsons’Research byvisitingwww.michaeljfox.org. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WilliamMichael LucianMcCabe,37

WilliamMichaelLucianMcCabe, 37,ofLaurel,Del.,passedaway peacefullyathomeonJune15,2025, afteracourageousseven-yearbattle withrenalfailure.BorninLewes, Del.,onJuly28,1987,hefacedlife’s challengeswithstrength,resilience andasignaturesmilethatlitup everyroomheentered.

McCabeearnedhishighschool diplomafromStratfordCareerInstitutein2007andwasneverafraidof hardwork.Overtheyears,heheld manyjobs,includingpainter,carpenter,industrialpipelayer,floortechnicianandcookatvariouslocal restaurants.Hewasalwayseagerto learnsomethingnewandtookpride ineverytaskhetookon.

Amanofmanypassions,McCabe foundjoyincooking,gardening, hunting,golfingandfishing—his favoritepastime.Hewasanavid NASCARanddirt-trackracingfan andaloyalsupporteroftheDallas Cowboys.Aboveall,hewasknown forhiswarmpersonality,kindheart, anddeeploveforhisfamilyand friends.

Hemadefriendswhereverhe wentandwasoftenheardsaying, “Smilesarestillfree,right?”—a simplephrasethatoftenbroughtjoy andlighttoothers.Henevermissed achancetoremindhislovedones howmuchhecared,alwaysasking,

“HaveItoldyouIloveyoutoday?If not,Iloveyou.”

McCabewasprecededindeathby hismaternalgrandfather,Ly nnW. Taylor;paternalgrandparents, ClarenceV.McCabeandSusanE. McCabe;hisuncleClarence“Vince” McCabeII;andaspecialcousin, MichaelA.DennisJr.Heissurvived byhislovingmother,MicheleR. McCabeofGeorgetown,Del.;his father,WilliamJ.McCabeofLaurel, Del.;andhisbrother,DylanW.McCabeofMillsboro,Del.Heisalso survivedbyhismaternalgrandparents,PhillipB.LoweandRoseM. LoweofGeorgetown;hisauntRebeccaT.Wright(andBen)ofDelmar,Md.;hisuncleDerekA.Lowe, alsoofGeorgetown;hisauntMalindaMooreofMillsboro,Del.;his bestfriendsJohnMcBroomand AdamLittleton;andmanyaunts,uncles,cousinsandfriendswhowill carryhismemorywiththemalways.

Afuneralservicewasscheduledto beheldonTuesday,June24,2025,at WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S.WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,DE19966,at11a.m.,witha viewingonehourprior,beginningat 10a.m.Intermentwillfollowat MillsboroCemetery.Inlieuofflowers,memorialdonationsmaybe madetoWatsonFuneralHome& Crematoriumtoassistwithfuneral expenses.McCabe’slifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

Veda‘Jeanne’Smith,73

Veda“Jeanne”Smith,73,of Frankford,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonSunday,June8,2025,inthe companyofherfamily.Shewasborn Feb.24,1952,inBaltimore,Md.,to thelateJamesandJoycePescetto,

andgrewupinWestview,Md., where,attheageof13,shemetthe loveofherlifeatalocalteencenter.

ChuckandJeanneSmithbegan datingayearlater,eventuallymarryingafterfiveyearsofcourtship,and wouldhavecelebrated54yearsof marriagethisAugust.

Inherearlyyears,Smithworked forabankindowntownBaltimore City.Followingthebirthofhersons, sheshiftedherfocustoraisingher sonsandcelebratingtheirsuccesses astheygrewtobemen.Laterinlife, shebecameapara-educatorforBaltimoreCountyPublicSchoolsuntil herretirement.

Shewasasocialbutterflywho cherishedsocialgatheringsofany sort—particularlyholidayandmilestonecelebrationswithherextended family.Shewasaferventenjoyerof cruises,travelandshoppingtrips, oftenexploringthriftstoresfor uniquefindstolivenupherhome.

Uponretirement,Smithachieved herlong-helddreamofmovingto thebeach.Pr acticallybeforeunpacking,heraffableandgregariousspirit foundheratthecenterofanewnetworkoftrustedfriendsandneighbors.Shebecameadevotedmember oftheParishofSt.Ann’sinBethany Beach,Del.,andcommittedherself toattendingtheSeaColonyfitness centernearBethanyduringtheoffseason,forexercise,recoveryandrelaxationwithfriends.

“Themostbeautifulthingsinthe worldcannotbeseenoreven touched.Theymustbefeltwiththe heart.”—HelenKeller

“Allowthelightandthehealing presenceofChristtoshinebrightly throughyourlives.Inthatway,all thosewhocomeincontactwithyou willdiscoverthelovingkindnessof

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RealEDvice

Arealestatesalecontractis theofficialdocumentbindingthe sellerandbuyertoproceedwith settlementontheproperty.The settlementdateissetaspartof thecontractandistypicallyseveralweekstoseveralmonthsfrom thecontractdate.Itisimportant tokeepinmindthatthelegal processsurroundingtheentiretransactiondiffersfrom statetostate,sojustbecauseyou“diditthisway”when youboughtorsoldyourlasthomedoesnotmeanthat isthewayitishandledinDelaware.

Most importantly,thereisnogeneral“reviewperiod”oncethesalecontractissigned.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourrightsandresponsibilitiesunderthe salecontract,besuretodiscussthecontractwithyour Realtorandattorneybeforesigning.Oncesigned,with limitedexceptions,youcannotreviewthecontract withyourattorneyandbackoutifyouchangeyour mind.

Finally,thereareahandfulofstepsbeforesettlementwilloccur,tobecoordinatedbetweentheseller, buyer,Realtors,attorneyandlender(ifusingamortgage).Stayingintouchwitheveryonethroughoutthe processwillensureallgoessmoothlyandeveryoneis happyonsettlementday.

DanConway Scott&ShumanP.A. (302)537-1147

DConway@scottshumanlaw.com

Sooftenapartytoarealestatetransactionhastheirofficial termssignedinanagreementof saleandthinkstheyarefinished, theyhavesold/boughttheir houseandclosingiscompleted. Ifonlyitwerethateasy!

Theagreementofsale,or contract,isthelegal,binding documentthatoutlinesthepertinenttermsforthe eventualsettlementtofollow.Itsetstheexpectations,guidelinesandrequirementsofthesellersand buyerstoatransactionforwhatwilloccurbetween thedateofcontractsigninguntilthetruedateof closingwhenownershipislegallytransferred.Itis thefirstlegalpartoftheclosingprocessthatessentiallyactsasthebibleforwhatthepartiescanand cannotdo.

IntheStateofDelaware,whenrepresentedbya realestateagent,theagentpreparesandassistsall partiesinmemorializingtheagreementofsale.It’s importanttokeepinmindthatwhenselling/purchasingapropertywithnorealestateagentsinvolved,thisresponsibilityfallsontheseller/buyer, anditisbesttoretaintheservicesofanattorneyto preparethecontract,sothetermsareproper.The contractisthestart,andclosingisthefinishline.

Veronica Townsend Weidman&Townsend,P.A. (302)539-1388

Veronica@wtdelaw.com

Arealestatesalescontractisa bindingwrittenagreementbetweenabuyerandsellerestablishingthetermsofarealestate sale.Thecontractwillincludedetailssuchasthedepositamount, purchaseprice,settlementdate, anycontingencies(i.e.financing orinspectioncontingencies),and definestheresponsibilitiesoftheparties.Oncesigned, thecontractcanonlybeamendedbywrittenagreement ofbothparties.Inlightofthis,it’sextremelyimportantthatbuyersandsellersreviewandunderstand thecontractpriortosigning.

Settlementisthelaststepintheprocessofpurchasingrealestate.Atsettlement,thebuyerpaysthe purchasepriceandexecutesthesettlementstatement, loandocumentsandotherdocumentstypicallypreparedbythelender(ifany)andsettlementattorney. Thesellerwillexecutethedeedand,bydoingso,officiallytransferownershipandpossessionoftherealestatetothebuyer.

Insummary,therealestatesalescontractestablishes thetermsofthetransactionandwhatmustoccurbeforesettlement,whiletheactualsettlementiswhen thetransactionbecomesfinal,andownershipofthe propertyistransferred.

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God.”—St.PopeJohnPaulII

Smithwasprecededindeathby herparents;andthreebrothers,Giovani,AnthonyandJames.Sheissurvivedbyherdevotedhusband Charlie“Chuck”Smith;hersons JasonandTrevor;herbrothersJeffrey andJoseph;andhersisterJoanna. Shewasabelovedauntto12nieces andnephews;aswellasadoting great-auntto14great-niecesand great-nephews.

WhileSmith’sfamilygrievesher loss,theychoosetorememberherin awaythathonorsherspirit.The familywillholdaCelebrationofLife ceremonyatalaterdate(tobeannounced).Inlieuofflowers,donationscanbemadetoSt.Jude Children’sResearchHospitalat https://www.stjude.org/orAmerican SocietyforthePreventionofCruelty toAnimalsat https://www.aspca.org/.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

DeborahKay‘Debbie’Steele,75

DeborahKay“Debbie”Steele,75, wenthometoJesusinMillsboro, Del.,onJune15,2025.BornonNov. 5,1949,inMardelaSprings,Md., shewasthedaughterofthelate

CharlesW.KenneyandEdith (Shockley)Kenney.

SteelegraduatedfromLaurel (Del.)HighSchoolinJune1967. Shecompletedbankingcoursesand workedfor7.5yearsattheSussex TrustBank.Duringthattime,she wasthepresidentoftheMasonDixonVFWLadiesAuxiliary7234 inOceanView,Del.,theconductress forDistrictNo.4,andastatecolorbearer.Shecontinuedhereducation, completinganassociate’sdegreein officesystemstechnologyat DelawareTechnicalCommunity CollegeinMayof1998.

Shedevotedmuchofherprofessionallifetothepublicschoolsystem,wheresheworkedfor37years asadedicatedsecretaryfortheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictandwasa partofmultipleeducationalassociations.Duringthattime,shemether lifelongbestfriend,BarbaraLow (wifeofJohn)ofGeorgetown,Del., withwhomsheenjoyedspending timeonoutings.

ShewasalsoactiveintheVFW LadiesAuxiliary7422inMillsboro andwasthetreasurerfortheRed HatSocietyofGeorgetown,Del. Afterretiringin2015,shecontinued tobeinvolvedinherlocalcommunity,workingandvolunteeringat CatholicCharities,LoveINCand theIndianRiverSeniorCenter.

SteelewasadevoutChristian,al-

waysattendingchurchserviceand showingloveandcompassiontoothers.Atoneofthechurchessheattended,shemetherbestfriends, VernonandAngieTimmonsof Millsboro.AngieTimmonswasalso intheRedHatSocietywithSteele.

Shewasadevoted,lovingmother andgrandmother.Herfamilywasthe centerofherworld,andhernurturingspiritcreatedawarmandloving home.AsaChristianandfamily-orientedwoman,herfavoriteholiday wasChristmas.Sheloveddecorating abigChristmastreeandspending timewithfamily.Sheenjoyedcollectingbears,angelsandRedHat Societyfashionfigurines.HercollectionalsoincludedThomasKinkade figurinesandpaintings.

Steelelovedspendingtimewith familyandfriends,traveling,shopping,goingouttoeatandhavinga gooddessert.Herfavoritekindof dessertwaspie.Afewtripssheenjoyedwerestayingatacabininthe mountainsofBlackwaterFalls, W.Va.,withherdaughterandsonin-law,manytripstoWilliamsburg, Va.,withhercousinsDixieRhinehardt(wifeofJeff)ofMarydel,Del., andElizabeth“Betty”Terryof Hartly,Del.,andatriptoLancaster, Pa.,withhergranddaughter. Hercommitmenttoherfamily andcommunityleftanindelible mark,andshewillberemembered

fortheloveshesharedwithallwho knewher.

“MayDeborahSteelerestineternalpeaceandmayhermemoryserve asatestamenttotheenduringpower oflove,faith,andfamilyintheface oftragedy.”Proverbs31:31:“Honor herforallthatherhandshavedone, andletherworksbringherpraiseat thecitygate.”

Inadditiontoherparents,Steele wasprecededindeathbyherbrother CharlesE.Kenneyandhersister LillianBailey.Sheissurvivedbyher daughter,DawnParsons(wifeof Danny)ofMillsboro,Del.;granddaughter,AshleighSteele(andher partner,Robert)ofMillsboro,Del.;a sister,ShirleyBurtelle(wifeof James)ofLaurel,Del.;fournieces; twogreat-nieces;agreat-nephew; additionalextendedfamilymembers; andclosefriends.

AcelebrationofSteele’slifewill beheldonSaturday,June28,2025, atGumboroWesleyanChurch, 36842MillsboroHwy,Millsboro, Del.Visitationwillbefrom2to3 p.m.,withthecelebration-of-life servicestartingat3p.m.Afellowshipdinnerwillfollow,anddishes arewelcome.Inlieuofflowers,the familysaiddonationstoGumboro WesleyanChurchwouldbegreatly appreciated.Steele’slifememorial webpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

Mondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcenter members.

YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysand Thursdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

YogainthePark— TheTownofOceanView ispresentingYogaintheParkatthegazebo atJohnWestParkonTuesdaysandThursdaysthroughSept.30from8to9a.m.The instructorisBarbaraPopiel,alicensedand insuredtravelingyogi.Requiredequipment includesayogamat-towel,waterbottleand anopenmind.Thecostis$10perclass,by cashorVenmo.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashore chapter@needlepoint.o rg.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)419-1843.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro Pizz aKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m. TheARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.Formoreinformation,contact JackMagaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatt helibrary. Formoreinformationandregistration, visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/1136 6626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsitsWednesday MorningBookDiscussiononthefourth Wednesdayofeverymonthat10:15 a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywillmeetonthethirdWednesday.Booksareavailableforpickupeach monthatthelibrary.

Music

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

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingfor

ladieswholovetosing.Memberscome fromMarylandandDelaware.Formore information,callMaryat(410)6299383,findthemonsocialmediaorvisit delmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,in Selbyville.Theyareopentothepublic everyWednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,and everySaturday,from10a.m.to3p.m. Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation, visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonda y,Wednesdayand Friday,from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingisavailablein frontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnot handicap-accessible.Formoreinformation,

visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com, andclickunder“Residents/History/Town Museum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.on the thirdsaturdayofeachmonththrough October.VariousrailroadandTownartifacts datingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldays ofthetownareondisplay,alongwithpolicememorabiliathroughthelate20th Century.Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formore information,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.27from10a.m.to1p.m.or byappoin tmentat(302)593-8814.

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.For moreinformation,visit

nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyvillehostsMenofChri stMealsonthe thirdWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5 to7p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-style dinner,drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree, andbothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

Whetheryou’resoakingupthesunorexploringthecoast,thebestcareisnowmore accessiblethaneverbefore.Withconvenientlocationsthroughouttheregion—including anemergencydepartment,acomprehensivecancercenter,walk-incare,primarycare, labandimaging—youcanrelaxconfidently,knowingexpertcareisjustaroundthecorner.

SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopen sat12p.m.onJune9andis availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

PatrioticCraft— JoinSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.forafunandeasypatrioticcraft forages18-plus.WewillbepaintingaverticalwoodenUSAsignwithacrylicpaint. Registrationisrequiredandbeginsat2pm onJune2 3atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

July1

Let’sTalkGardening— FrankfordPublic Libraryishostinganinformalgroupofgardenersor“wannabe”gardenersat10:30 a.m.todiscussgardeningprojects,plantingtrips,newgrowingconditions,etc.They meetonthefirstandthirdTuesdaysat 10:30a.m.Formoreinformation,visit the matfrankford.lib.de.usorbycalling (302)732-9351.

SummerConcertSeries— MothersHwy Junctionwillperformoriginalrootsand AmericanamusicatHoltsLandingState Parkfrom6to8p.m.

TeenYoga— Ages11-17areinvitedtoa freeone-houryogaclassatSouthCoastal Libraryat11a.m.,ledbySarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor.Learnto moveandstretchyourbodytohelpdecreasestressandanxiety,improvefocus andconcentration,andincreasestrengt h,

flexibility,andconfidence.Nopreviousexperiencerequired.Wearsomethingcomfortable,andpleasebringayogamator towel.Registrationisappreciatedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 PatrioticPianoConcert— Getreadyfor the4thofJulywithSouthCoastalLibrary! DavidZipsewillplaypatriotictu nesonthe pianoat4p.m.Free,registrationisappreciatedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

July1-31

PokemonScavengerHunt— Hey,kids! PokémonarelooseagainatSouthCoastal Library!Exploreinsideandaroundthelibrarytofindthemandwinaprizeonce you'vefoundthemall!Free,noregistration required .PickupyourPokédexatthecirculationdesktostart!Thisisadifferent huntthantheonewehadinJune!Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

July1-5

TeenArtShow— Youthages12–18areinvitedtoentertheiroriginal2Dand3DartworkintheSouthCoastalLibrary’s2025 TeenArtShow.Entrieswillbedividedinto twodivisionsbyage,andjudgedbylocal professionalartists,andth etopthreeentriesineachdivisionwillwinprizes(1st prizeisa$50giftcardtoMichaelscraft store.)ThepublicwillalsovoteonPeople’s ChoiceAwards.Prizeswillbeawardedat 5:30p.m.onWednesday,July23,andartworkwillbeondisplayintheTeenRoom July10–Aug.9.Artandentryformsmust bebroughttothelibrarybefore3p.m.on July5.Guidelines/entryformsareavailable intheTeenRoomorbyvisiting https://southcoastal.lib.de.usHostedby theSouthCoa stalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518

July2

NanticokeStories— Nanticokestoryteller ReggathaRainwillsharehistoryandculturaltraditionsatFrankfordPublicLibrary at11a.m.Thisinteractivestorytelling eventisperfectforfamiliesandchildrenof allages.Registrationisrequired.Youcan signuponlineatfrankford.lib.de.usorby calling(302)732-9351.

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysW ednesdays at1p.mforcasualplay.Registrationisnot required,butpriorplayingexperienceis preferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Women’sSummerBibleStudy— There willbeaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummer BibleStudybyChristianTateon2ndStreet andthebeachinBethanyBeachevery WednesdaythroughJuly30from8:30to 9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyou c anbecontactedifcancelleddueto weather.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMarinersBethel Churchat(302)539-9510orvisit marinersbethelchurchcenter.com.

ChesapeakeMermaidStoryTime— Join theChesapeakeMermaidatSouthCoastal Libraryat10:30a.m.and2p.m.foracaptivatingstorytimefilledwithadventure,pirates,environmentallessons,andhopefor thefuture.Attendeithersession,notboth. Free,noregistrationrequired.En tryavailableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis. Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult caregiver.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518https://south-

coastal.lib.de.us

WatercolorforAges10-17— Learnto paintwithwatercolorsatSouthCoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.Chooseanoutlined scenetopaintorcreateyourownonblank paper.Free,allmaterialsprovided.For ages10–17(AgesFIRM.)Registrationis reco mmendedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.us,butwalkinsacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518

July3

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnot required. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudy at 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook. ScienceGuysofBaltimore— TheScience GuysofBaltimorewillprovideahigh-en-

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SugarPlanetcelebratesgrandopeningofBethanyBeachlocation

OnThursday,June5,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce hostedaribbon-cuttingceremonywith SugarPlanettocelebratethegrand openingoftheirnewlocationin BethanyBeach.Friends,fellowChambermembers,localdignitariesandcommunitymemberswereinattendance.

“SugarPlanetisonamissionto sweetenyourfamily’sdayandhelpyou createlastingmemorieswiththoseyou love.For40years,theirfamilyhasbeen devotedtomakingvacationsfun,convenientandmemorableforfamiliesall acrosstheEasternseaboard,”Chamber representativessaid.

TolearnmoreaboutSugarPlanet, stopbythenewstoreat32979Coastal Highway.BethanyBeach(formerly Walgreen’s),call(302)557-1086orvisit https://sugarplanetus.com/visit-us/.

SugarPlanetrecentlyheldaribbon-cuttingceremonyonThursday,June5,attheirnewBethanyBeachlocation.

ergy,hands-onshowfullofexcitingexperimentsandwow-worthymoments,perfect forelementary-agedkidsandtheirfamilies atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,no registrationrequired.Entryavailableona firstcome/firstservedbasis.Childrenmust beaccompaniedbyanadultcaregiver. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

July5

TownBonfire— JointheFenwickIsland BeachPatrolattheTown’sAnnualBonfire from7to10p.m.attheBayardStreet beach.Bringyourcoolerandbeachchairs. TherewillbeaDJ,silentauction,50/50 raffle,gameswiththelifeguardsforchildren,t-shirtsforsaleandmuchmore.The raindatewillbeSunday,July6.

BookSale— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch isholdingabooksalefrom9a.m.to1 p.m.Therewillbealargeselectionof hardback,paperback,fictionandnon-fiction.

TeenArtShow— LastdaytoentertheTeen ArtShowatSouthCoastalLibrary.Ages 12–18mustbringtheiroriginal2Dand3D artworkandcompletedentryform(availableintheTeenRoomorbyvisiting https://southcoastal.lib.de.us)totheSouth CoastalLibrarybefore3p.m.!Entrieswill bedividedintotwodivisionsbyage,and judgedbylocalprofessionalartists,and thetopthreeentriesineachdivisionwill winprizes(1stprizeisa$50giftcardto Michaelscraftstore.)Thepublicwillalso voteonPeople’sChoiceAwards.Prizeswill beawa rdedat5:30p.m.onWednesday, July23,andartworkwillbeondisplayin theTeenRoomJuly10–Aug.9.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518

July7

TieDyeT-ShirtCraft— JoinRachelat SouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.forafun andfreeTie-dyeclass.Bringyourown plainwhite,cottont-shirtandwe’llprovide dye.Eventwillbeheldoutdoorsinour readinggarden,orindoorsifweatherisinclement.Forages18-plus.Registr ationis availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us andwillguaranteeyouaspotintheclass. Walk-insacceptedonafirst-come,firstservebasisasspacepermits.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGent leFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat3p.m.onJune30 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling(302)858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

July8

SummerConcertSeries— MarkLentzwill performoriginalclassicandacousticrock musicatHoltsLandingStateParkfrom6 to8p.m.

iPad&AppleUsers— iPad,iPhoneand otherAppledeviceusersofallskilllevels arewelcometoattendthissupportgroup atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Users meettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips, andaskquestions.Attendinpersonorvia Zoom.Free,registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat302 -858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE.

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.!Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

July9

Women’sSummerBibleStudy— There willbeaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummer BibleStudybyChristianTateon2ndStreet andthebeachinBethanyBeachevery WednesdaythroughJuly30from8:30to 9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyou canbecontactedifcancelleddueto weather.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMarinersBethel Churchat(302)539-9510orvisit marinersbethelchurchcenter.com.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogr amdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Free, noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entry availableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts ,at

SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthemurdersofJoshuaFord andMarthaCrutchley.Suggestedread(not required):CruelDeathbyM.William Phelps.Free,in-persononly,forages18plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 14-Adult.Free,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibr ary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

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July10

SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook. JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothers haveleftatSouthCoastalLibraryat11 a.m.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untapedcontainers.Wealsohavetwoc ommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibrary foryoutohelpuscompletewhenever we’reopen.Puzzlescanalsobeborrowed fromotherlibrariesforyoutodoathome —justplaceaholdontheminourcatalog!HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.

July11

IntheGenes— Thismonthlygroupmeeting isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels,andheldatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:15a.m.Learngenealogyresources, tricks,andmethodsfromeachotherina welcomingenvironmentwhilemeetingothersandconversingaboutcurrentprojects. Themeetingissetupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresourcesarealso shown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator. Meetingsareheldeveryothermonthon selectFrid aysat10:15a.m.(nomeetings inSummer).Free,forages18-plus,no registrationneeded.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TracingYourHeritage— Lookingtotrace yourroots?Notsurehowtogetstarted? Registerforthisfree90-minutebeginner’s genealogyworkshopatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.NancyN,willwalkyou throughgettingstartedwithancestryina smallgroupset ting.Participantscanexpectpersonalizedgenealogyassistance andshouldbringatleastthreesurnames toresearch.Feelfreetobringyourown laptop/tablet,orusetheonesprovided. SearchingwillincludeonlyU.S.databases. Registrationislimitedandrequired,and opensat2p.m.onJune27atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedis htosharewith thegroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsGood& CheapbyLeanneBrown,whichisavailable forcheckout(whilesupplieslast,)oryou maylookatacopyinthelibrary.Participantsareencouragedtobringtheirown Tupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.Free, forages18-plus.Registeratwww.southcoastal.lib.de .usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 CraftyKids— Elementary-agedchildrenare invitedtogetcraftyatSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.Therewillbeavariety offunandcreativecraftstoenjoy.Registrationisrequiredandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us.Walk-insareacceptedif spaceallows.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadultcaregiver.

VinyasaYoga— Thisclassismodera telypacedwithmorechallengingposesthan GentleFlowYoga,andisheldatSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.Createenergy, buildstrength,andpromoteflexibilityand circulationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationopensat10a.m.onJuly5 andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceall ows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

July12

YardSale— BethelThriftShopwillholda yardsaleat111HazzardStreetinDagsborofrom7a.m.tonoon.Spacesarealso availabletothepublicat$10and$15,dependingontheneedofatable.Fortable questions,call(302)519-2984or(302) 752-8740.Incaseofrain,itwillbeheldin BethelCenter,adjacenttothechurch.Donationsofitemswillalsobeaccepted.

July13

BigTentEvent— TheBigTentEvent—a FriendsandFamilyPicnic—willtake placeatAmericanLegionPost28inMillsborofrom2to5p.m.Therewillbepulled chicken,pulledpork,sides,chips,ice creamandcolddrinks.Therewillalsobea chancetowin$100,andaticketauction fora“RedWinebasket”or“WhiteWine Basket.”Thecostis$25peradult,with childrenunder12admittedfree.RSVPby calling(302)947-9437.

July15

SummerConcertSeries— KikiSanchez willperformLatindancemusicatHolts LandingStateParkfrom6to8p.m.

DASEF:ColorScienceforKids— Whyis th eskyblueandasunsetorange?What makesarainbowsocolorful?Learnthe sciencebehindthecolorinnatureatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.withDASEF! Participantswilllearnaboutprisms,kaleidoscopes,camouflage,rainbows,andblue skiesastheyexploredifferentconceptsof colorinnature.Activitiesincludecoloring stainedglassdesigns,usingcolorpaddles tolearnprinciplesofcolor,learningabout stereograms(magiceyeillusions),and more!Fre e,forelementaryagechildren andtheirfamilies.Noregistrationrequired. Entryavailableonafirstcome/firstserved basis.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedby

SmithnamedtoMiddle AtlanticConference

PennSmithofMillsborowasone ofmorethan250LebanonValleyCollegestudent-athletestobenamedto theMiddleAtlanticConference’s (MAC)Winter/SpringAcademic HonorRoll.

Smith,agraduateofSussexCentral HighSchool,isamemberofthe LebanonValleyCollegemen’strackand-fieldteam,andrecentlyearneda bachelor’sdegreeincomputerscience anddatascience,andmathematicsand physics.

Theacademichonorrollcomprises student-athleteswhocompeteina varsity-levelsportandregistera term/semesterGPAof3.20(ona4.00 scale)orhigher.TheMAChonored student-athletesacrossalloftheconference’sinstitutionswhocompetedin winterandspringsports.

FormoreFlyingDutchmenathleticsnews,visitwww.godutchmen.com.

anadultcaregiver.ContactyourDelaware PublicLibraryformoreinformationonthis SummerLibraryReadingPrograminpartnershipwith(DASEF)DelawareAeroSpace EducationFoundation!Thisprojectwas madepossibleinpartbytheInstituteof MuseumandLibraryServices.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibra ry,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

July16

Women’sSummerBibleStudy— There willbeaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummer BibleStudybyChristianTateon2ndStreet andthebeachinBethanyBeachevery WednesdaythroughJuly30from8:30to 9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyou canbecontactedifcancelleddueto weather.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMarinersBethel Churchat(302)539-9510orvisit marinersbethelchurchcenter.com.

July17

SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill

beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook.

July18

CommunityBlockParty— SalemChurch inSelbyvilleishostingaCommunityBlock PartyonthethirdFridayofeverymonthin thesummerfrom6to8p.m.Theeventis free,andopentoall.Bringyourownchair asyouenjoyfood,livemusic,bounce house,shavedice,face-paintingandmore. Fe nwickFlicks—Moana2— TheTown ofFenwickIslandwillbeshowingMoana2 attheBayardStreetBeach.Theevening kicksoffat8p.m.withfun-filledgames hostedbytheTown’slifeguards.Themovie willbeginatdusk.Bringyourblanketsand beachchairsforaneveningofcommunity, connectionandsummerfun.Theraindate isJuly19.

July22

SummerConcertSeries— Charlie&the

CoolToneswillperformBuckOwensto BruceSpringsteenatHoltsLandingState Parkfrom6to8p.m.

July23

Women’sSummerBibleStudy— There willbeaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummerBibleStudybyChristianTateon2nd StreetandthebeachinBethanyBeach everyWednesdaythroughJuly30from 8:30to9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyoucanbecontactedifcancelledduetoweather.Allwomenare welcome.Toregister,calltheofficeat MarinersBethelChurchat(302)5399510orvisitmarinersbethelchurchcenter.com.

July24

SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurch willbeholdingaweeklySummerBible Studyat10a.m.Theywillbestudying MaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames. Participantsmaypurchasetheirown book.

SavvyDermSkinCliniccelebratesgrandopeningofnewlocation

OnFriday,June6,theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce hostedaribbon-cuttingceremonywith SavvyDermSkinClinictocelebratethe grandopeningoftheirnewlocationin Millville.Friends,family,fellowChambermembersandcommunitymembers wereinattendance.

“SavvyDermSkinClinicspecializes inallthingsskin,focusingonanatural approachtocreatebeautifulresultsand maketheirpatientsfeelcomfortableand confident,”Chamberrepresentatives said. “Whetheryou’relookingtobuilda skincareregimen,learnmoreaboutinjectables,lasers,peels,microneedling, hairrestorationormore,thenewlyexpandedskinclinicisyouronestopshop tomakeyoufeellikethebestversionof yourself.”

TolearnmoreaboutSavvyDerm, visitthenewclinicat32769Cedar Drive,Unit200,Millville,call(302) 257-5089orvisitsavvyderm.com.

Jun 25 - July 1, 7PM

Amazing magic, hilarious comedy, and a delectable insight into the life of two very un-ordinary people. They were described as ‘Aliens of extraordinary ability’ by the US government, and they bring their distinctly British sense of humor to every show. Keith Fields is a world champion magician and headline comedian; Lady Sarah is a real English lady with a penchant for shoes; she does her best to keep everything in some semblance of control!

Jun 27 & 28, 9PM Chica Loca, Lon Kieffer with Headliner Johnny Watson

Johnny Watson: The Jersey Kid Who Turns Life Into Laughs, known for his raw humor and sharp storytelling. Raised in one of New Jersey’s toughest neighborhoods, Johnny’s upbringing shaped his fearless, authentic style that blends edgy and clean comedy. Chica is an up and coming comedian that has taken the comedy world by storm! Her self-deprecating

July 2 & 3, 7PM

Dan is a lifelong performer and host of his own award winning radio show. He has amazed crowds while hanging from a crane above a city square duplicating Houdini’s famous straight jacket escape. His live “Mind Mysteries” shows attempt feats that cannot be rehearsed or practiced in advance… because…he doesn’t have YOUR mind in front of him…yet!

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SDOtohold‘CelebrationofAmerica’sMusic’andmore

ThemissionoftheSouthern DelawareOrchestra(SoDelO),founded threeyearsago,istofosteraloveoforchestralmusicinSouthernDelaware. Thissummer,SoDelO’smissionisembodiedbyitsJulyandAugust“ASummerCelebrationofAmerica’sMusic” concertsandtheorchestra’smusical outreachattheChildren’sBeachHouse. TwoconcertsarescheduledforJuly. The3p.m.concertonJuly19marks SoDelO’sdebutatthefirstpublichigh schoolinSussextoofferstring-instrument education—MilfordHigh School.TheJuly20concertat3p.m.at CapeHenlopenHighSchoolcontinues theorchestra’straditionofperforming atCape,alocationtheyfrequentlysell out.

Theperformanceswillbeunderthe batonofguestconductorStephen

Czarkowski,aninternationallyrecognizedconductorandcellist,andwill alsofeaturesopranosoloistMakeda Hampton,whohasappearedatthe MetropolitanOperaandLyricOpera ofChicago.Theprogramincludes worksbycomposersincludingAaron Copeland,GeorgeGershwin,John Williams,RichardRodgersandIrving Berlin.

“Wearetrulyexcitedaboutaprogramthatraisesthebarhighfortheorchestraandfeaturesthetalentsofthese amazingguestartists,”saidSoDelO Co-FounderandBoardPresident StephenGreifer.“Wepromisean eveningoffavorites,plusexploration anddiscovery,aswestrollthroughsome ofthegreatestmusicfromsomeofthe mosticoniccomposersthisnationhas everproduced.”

FortheCapeHenlopenconcerts, ticketscost$25foradults;$10forstudents;andfreeforchildrenages10or younger.Andasaspecialwelcometo newfriendsintheMilfordcommunity, veterans,students,facultyandstaffof MilfordHighSchoolcanattendthe Milfordconcertforfree.

SoDelOisalsosettomakeitsdebut appearanceattheFreemanStageon Aug.12at7p.m.Generaladmission ticketscost$19;whilechildren12or youngerwillbeadmittedfreeofcharge and donotneedtickets.Theorchestra willperformthe“America’sMusic”programfromtheJuly19weekend,with somespecialsurprises.

Ticketsforallofoursummerperformancesarenowavailableat www.sodelomuic.org.

SoDelOmarksdepartureof graduatingmusicians

TheconcertsalsopresentabittersweetmomentforSoDelO,asviolinists SigridEversandOliviaPasswaterswill performwiththemforthelasttimebeforetheyheadofftocollege.

Evers,whojoinedSoDelOatitsfirst rehearsal,inMayof2022,whenshewas afreshmanatMilfordHighSchool,will attendHaverfordCollege,whereshe willmajorinurbanplanningandminor inmusic.Sheplanstoplaywith SoDelOforitssummerprogramswhile sheisincollege.

Passwaterrecentlygraduatedfrom CapeHenlopenHighSchoolandwill enterSalisburyUniversityinthefall. Shesaid,“PlayingwithSoDelOhas beenanamazingexperience.…Iwill missthecommunityofSoDelOplayers and theexperienceofplayingwithan orchestra.”“SoDelOwillmissOlivia, too!”representativessaid.

ShelbyTroyer,anotherviolinist,recentlygraduatedassalutatorianfrom GreenwoodMennoniteSchool.She willattendclassesatDelawareTechin GeorgetownandwillthenstudynursingattheMargaretH.RollinsSchool ofNursinginLewes.Becauseshewill stillbelivingnearby,shewillcontinue toplaywithSoDelOthroughoutthe season.

“It isthenatureofacommunityorchestratoincludeperformersofallages andbackgrounds,”saidGreifer,“anditis aspecialmomentforustowishSigrid, OliviaandShelbygreatsuccessinthe nextstepsintheirlives,educationand musicalcareers.”

Outreachpartnershipscreated

Beyondperformances,SoDelOis committedtocommunityengagement. Thissummer,itsoutreacheffortstakea stepforwardthroughapartnershipwith theChildren’sBeachHouse,aneducationalinstitutionfoundedin1936“to promoteactivitiesthathelpimproveeducationalperformance,buildcharacter andencouragepositivedevelopment” forunder-servedchildrenandyouth fromDelaware,ages7to17.

SoDelOmusicianswilloffer25halfhoursessionsteachingpercussion,sopranorecorder,dancingandsinging, andwillintroduceinstrumentsofthe orchestrainahands-onsetting.

SoDelOisSussexCounty’svolunteer symphonyorchestra,“dedicatedtoenrichingthecommunity’squalityoflife andculturallandscapethroughorchestralmusic.”Sinceitsfoundingin2022 asastringensembleof32players,the orchestrahasgrowntoafullorchestra of75musicians,includingwinds,brass andpercussion.Itsmembershipincludes students,professionals,musicteachers, retirees,veteransandmore.

BethanyBeachFarmers’Marketcelebratesits19thseason

OnSunday,June8,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerce heldaribbon-cuttingceremonytocelebratethe19thseasonoftheBethany BeachFarmers’Market.Friends,family, shoppersandcommunitymemberswere inattendance.

“Since2007,theBethanyBeach Farmers’Markethascreatedanauthenticconnectionbetweenresidentsand vacationersandthepeoplewhogrow thefoodtheyeat.Themarketisvibrant, friendly,interactiveandeducational!” Chamberrepresentativessaid.

V isittheBethanyBeachFarmers’ MarketatthecornerofPennsylvania AvenueandGarfieldParkwayin BethanyBeachonsummerSundays from8a.m.tonoon.The2025market seasonrunsthroughAug.31.Formore informationontheBBFMandtheir 2025growers,visitbethanybeachfarmersmarket.com.

TheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceandtheBethanyBeachFarmers’Marketheldaribbon-cuttingeventonSunday,June8,celebratingthe19thseasonofthemarket.

(Editor’snote:Thisistheeighthinaseries ofpreviewsofthe10homesthatwillbeon displayduringthe33rdBeach&BayCottage Tour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly13throughAug. 3and,forsevenpreselectedhomes,in-person onJuly23andJuly24.)

HavingoutgrowntheirbaysideFenwick townhouseastheirfamilyexpandedfrom sixto14,theownersofthishomebegana years-longsearchforalargerspace.Their searchendedin2022,withthepurchaseof alarge1990homeinthenearbyoceanside Curvesneighborhood.Althoughthehouse requiredsignificantwork,ithadsolid bones,sevenbedroomsandstunningocean viewsfrommultiplevantagepoints.

Asaself-described“serialrenovator,”the ownerwasundeterredbytheneedforrepairsandimmediatelyundertookafullupdate,completingthetransformationin 2023.Themoderncoastaldesignfeatures cleanlines,expansivewindowstocapture theoceanviewsandanopenconceptwith lightwoodfloorstofosterairyspaciousness.

Thehome’sstyleisdesignedtoblend therelaxedcharmofcoastallivingwiththe rusticwarmthoffarmhousedesign,incorporatingnaturalaccentsofdriftwoodand wovenlinentexturestoenhancethecozy ambiance.Favoritepiecescraftedbylocal artisans,coupledwithweatheredmetal lightingfixtures,addcharactertothecomfortableatmosphere.Alower-levelfamily roomleadstoaprivatepoolandrecently

updatedpoolhouse,offeringplentyofopportunitiesforthisgrowingfamilytorelax andenjoytheiroceansideretreat.

Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchaseticketsforthe33rdBeach&BayCottageTour. Thisweek’shomeisoneoftheseven homesonthe33rdTourthatwillbeavailableforin-persontoursbyholdersof Combotickets.And,likeall10homeson the2025tour,thishomewillalsobeavailabletobeseenvirtuallybyholdersofboth ComboandVirtualtickets.

Eachofthe10homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideowhichwilloffer tourpatronsanopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywantfromanywhere duringthethree-weekvirtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedrone videofootageandtheabilitytoviewthe touronanyinternet-enableddevice.

Hostessesforthisweek’shomewillbe furnishedbytheCoastalGardeners,the LadiesofWindhurstManor,BearTrap Ladies,LindaBroderick&Friendsand FriendsofEileenGiaquinto.

The33rdBeach&BayCottageTouris beingpresentedbyLeslieKoppandThe LeslieKoppGroup,andthishomeisalso sponsoredbyPlatinumSponsorCRxConstruction.

Comboticketscost$50,andVirtualonlyticketscost$35.Comboticketsare limitedandmaybeusedeitherdayofthe tour,withasingleentrypermittedtoeach home.Topurchaseticketsorformoreinformation,visittheCottageTour’swebsite atbeachandbaycottagetour.com.

TheCottageTourisproducedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.All netproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’s operations.

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FRIDAY Jaws (60) AMC 7 p.m.

The summer is going swell for the tourists visiting Amity Island until a great white shark begins feeding off shore. The police chief (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beach, but is overruled, leading to a man vs. beast showdown. “Jaws 2” and “3” follow.

2025 NHL Draft (28) ESPN 7 p.m.

As teams look to make quality additions in the off-season, there is no more important moment than tonight’s NHL Draft. While there isn’t a consensus first-overall pick this year, it looks like the New York Islanders will select Matthew Schaefer No. 1.

SATURDAY

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (5) FOX (69) WTXF 1 p.m.

For the first time in the 68-year history of Lime Rock Park’s iconic 1.53-mile track, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series arrives to deliver action-packed racing in the LiUNA 150. Racing pickup trucks proves your contractor has no reason to arrive late.

X Games Salt Lake City 2025 (7) WMDT 1 p.m.

The world’s best skateboarders, BMX riders and more descend upon Salt Lake City for the 2025 X Games. Talented athletes will compete in various events, such as BMX Park, BMX Street, Skateboard Vertical and Moto X Best Whip, looking for rarified air.

SUNDAY

2025 U.S. Senior Open Championship (11) WBAL 2 p.m.

Age before beauty as the world’s best mature golfers hit the links for the final round of the 2025 U.S. Senior Open Championship at Broadmoor Golf Club’s East Course in Colorado Springs, Colo. Richard Bland won last year in a four-hole playoff.

Patience (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

Someone has a bone to pick as the team finds itself in the murky world of fossil smuggling after a woman is found dead in the York Museum dinosaur display. To help with the investigation, Patience (Ella Maisy Purvis) makes a brilliant deduction.

MONDAY

Kevin Costner’s The West (45) HIST 9 p.m.

In this season finale, a group of ranchers from northern Wyoming’s Powder River Valley come together to protect their rights to graze their cattle. However, powerful cattle barons work to smear the ranchers as merely thieves and plan an invasion.

Yes, Chef! (11) WBAL 10 p.m.

It’s been a season to remember as a group of hot-headed chefs work on their culinary skills — and themselves — under the guidance of Martha Stewart and Jose Andres. But in this season finale, they try to be a little more humble, while grabbing the title.

POV (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This documentary explores many aspects of gamer culture, online harassment and mental health through transgender gamer Narcissa Wright’s attempt to win back her fanbase by setting a new record in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

TUESDAY

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

Revenge is a bar tab best left unpaid as Charlie skips out on a major bar tab, leaving Hudson and Riley with the bill. Then, Brooks is so over Meredith and her caviar event, while Ava’s appearance has tongues wagging. And, Georgia and Charlie are done.

Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

Brian Malarkey gives the chefs a moderately morbid menu option: 30 minutes to create their dream last meal. The catch is that they can only use frozen meat, dehydrated veggies and canned food. Also, no ovens! Plus, judge Maneet Chauhan wants to live.

Down Home Fab (41) HGTV 10 p.m.

Renovation can be restorative when Chelsea and Cole DeBoer are tasked with turning a humdrum home into a warm, healing space meant for spiritual rebirth. Along the way, Chelsea works her green thumb, adding plants to a perfect meditation room.

WEDNESDAY

Women’s International Soccer Friendlies (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 7:30 p.m.

The United States and Canada go head-to-head in the Allstate Continental Clásico at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The U.S. team behind Coach Emma Hayes will have their hands full. The two teams met twice last year resulting in two 2-2 ties.

Jack Reacher (60) AMC 8 p.m.

A defense attorney (Rosamund Pike) hires an enigmatic ex-Army investigator (Tom Cruise) to find a highly trained sniper (Joseph Sikora) who apparently murdered five people at random in this film adaptation of Lee Child’s hit series of novels.

Human Footprint (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

During this all-new episode, biologist and Princeton University professor Shane Campbell-Staton looks at the allies that humanity has recruited from nature to help defeat their adversaries and how this relationship has changed in recent years.

THURSDAY

Bob’s Burgers (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

Grass-fed and grass-finished have almost no meaning in the seaside New Jersey hamburger restaurant operated by the working-class Belcher family, made up of parents Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, Gene and Louise. But is healthy a good thing?

Independence Day (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell and more star in this sci-fi blockbuster that sees a group of survivors band together to fight off powerful alien invaders after they simultaneously attack major multiple cities.

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

An anticipated family vacation finds Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and kids (Dana Barron, Anthony Michael Hall) driving across the country in hopes of spending a week at the famous amusement

Walley World.

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Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.On thestand.Ontheirtoes.

Thatisthejobeachdayfora DelawareStateBeachPatrollifeguard from9a.m.to5p.m.fromMemorial DayweekendthroughLaborDay weekend.

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

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothose whoapproachthelifeguardstand,they arealwaysonalert.Theireyesremain ontheswimmersevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenance duringthelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger. Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescue swimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPo intisspotlighting oneoftheseGuardiansbytheSeawith abeachlifeguardfeaturestoryeach weekduringthesummerseason.

‘Sweptoutrightinfront ofme,screamingforhelp’

DelawareStateBeachPatrollifeguardMichaelAndersonrecallsthe rescue.

Itoccurredduringthesummerof 2024,whentheripcurrentswereextremelydangerous.

Aripcurrent—aspecifictypeof watercurrentthatcanoccurnear beacheswherewavesbreak—isa dangerousandstrong,localizedcurrentofwaterthatmovesdirectly awayfromtheshore.Swimmers caughtinaripcurrentmaynotunderstandwhatishappeningormay nothavethenecessarywaterskillsto swimdirectlyagainsttheflowof water.Becauseofthesefactors,rip currentsaretheleadingcauseofrescuesbylifeguardsatbeaches.

“IwasonStand1—ournorthernmostlifeguardstand—andallof asudden,Isawthiskidgetswept outrightinfrontofme,screaming forhelp,”saidAnderson,whoisas-

GuardiansbytheSea

signedtotheFenwickIslandState Parkpatrol.“Ididn’thesitatefora second.Usually,wehaveminorrip currents,butthiskidwassweptout 30feetinwhatseemedlikejusta fewseconds.

“IswamasfastasIcouldandwas usingdolphindives—aformof rapidentrytoquicklymovealong stretchesofshallow,chest-deep water,”Andersonadded.“Ikeptmy eyesontheboy.WhenIreached him,Igavehimmyrescuecanand

toldhimeverythingwasgoingtobe alright.Itwasoneofthosemoments wheretrainingandinstincttookover completely.”

DelawareStateBeachPatrol

TheDelawareStateBeachPatrol, adivisionofParks&Recreation underDNREC,isanelitegroupresponsibleforoceanrescueandbeach safetyatDelaware’saward-winning stateparkbeaches.DSBPmembers

receiveadvanced,nationallycertified training,workinsomeofthemost beautifullocationsinthestate,meet lifelongfriends,competeinlifeguardcompetitionsandservethe peopleofDelaware,allwhilegetting paidandhavingfun!

Thepatrolprovidesservicesfor 1.25milesofbeachesthatinclude DelawareSeashoreStatePark (TowerRoad),DelawareSeashore StatePark(SouthInlet)andFenwickIslandStatePark.

Preparedtohelpsomeone

MichaelAndersonclimbsonto thestandeveryday,preparedtohelp anyoneonwhatcouldbethemost tumultuousdayoftheirlife.

“Noonewantsemergenciesto happen,butunfortunately,theydo,” saidAnderson,aresidentofMiddletown,“anditisourjobtohelp peopleinneedthebestwaywecan.” Andersonbecamealifeguardat theurgingofhislieutenant,Nathan Venables.

“He’ssomeoneIdeeplyrespect, bothasalifeguardandasafriend,” saidAnderson.“We’rebothmechanicalengineeringmajorsatthe UniversityofDelaware,andwe’re alsomembersoftheschool’sclub swimteam.HenoticedthatIwasa goodswimmerandrunner.

“Hetalkedtomeonseveraloccasionsabouthowthiswasthebest jobintheworld,andIwouldbe perfectforit,”addedAnderson.“I haveatendencytowanttohelp people,butIneverhadtheopportunitytodoso.Tome,itseemedlike theperfectopportunitytohelpthe communityandspendmysummers atthebeach.Ineverregrettedjoiningforasecond.”

Andersonsaidshowingupon timeandworkingoutaretheeasiest partsofbeingalifeguard.

“Ienjoyrunning,swimmingand lifting,whichismostofwhatwedo togetinshapeinthemornings,”he said.

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Hewasaglisteningjewelonthe baseballdiamond.

Atthetopofthebattingorder,seniorJackCappowasadeptatgettingon baseandscoringruns.Healsoadvancedrunnersandknockedinruns. Theright-handedhitterandthrower wasfrequentlyatoughout,alwaysbattlingthepitcherandextendinghistime inthebatter’sbox.

“Themostexcitingthinginbaseball ishitting,”thetwo-yearvarsitystarter saidrecently.“That’sbecauseit’sjusta straightbattlebetweenyou,thebatter, andthepitcher.”

Atsecondbaseandintheoutfield, the5-foot-9standoutwasanoutstandingdefensivestalwartwhovacuumed upgroundballsandrandownline drivessmackedintothegap.Hesnared mostbaseballsbeforetheyreachedthe outfieldorhittheturf,turningwouldbehitsandrunsintoouts.

Cappo—anHonorableMention AllStateandFirstTeamAllHenlopen Conferenceselection—wasoneofthe Indians’bestproducersastheyreached the DIAAstateplayoffsforthefifth straightseason.

JackhelpedtheNo.11seedIndians defeatNo.22seedLakeForest7-4on Friday,May23,intheirRound1 DIAAplayoffgame.HealsocontributedtwohitsintheIndians’Round 2showdown,an8-5losstoonSaturday,May24,toNo.6seedConrad, whichlosttoCapeHenlopeninthe statechampionshipcontest.

“Ithasbeenfulfillingtoseethesuccessofourteam,”saidtheresidentof Frankford.“Iknowjusthowhardeach personontheteamhasworkedtoget ustothispoint.Ourhardworkpaid off.”

ItalsopaidoffforCappo,whowill playthegamethathelovesatthenext level.HehascommittedtomajorinkinesiologyandplaybaseballatMoravian University,aprivateschoollocatedin Bethlehem,Pa.TheGreyhoundsarean NCAADivisionIIImemberofthe LandmarkConference.

“TheMoravianassistantbaseball coach,JakeCarr,sawmeplayinatournamentattheUniversityofDelaware, andhelikedthewayIplayed,”said Cappo.“Heinvitedmetovisitthe campus,andIenjoyedseeingtheschool anditsfacilities.”

Creditinghis IRHSbaseballcoaches

CappocreditseachofhisthreevarsitycoachesatIndianRiverforpush-

District3baseball,softballplayoffssetforfirstpitch

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Localbaseballandsoftballaction isabouttogetashotastheweather hasbeenthisweek,asLittleLeague organizationsallaroundSussex Countywillhaveteamsparticipating intheDistrict3playoffs.

Thefirstpitchesformanybracketsarestillacoupledaysorsoaway, butfortheSeniorBaseballdivision, playbeganonTuesday,June24.Ina gameplayedatGeorgetownLittle League,Mid-SussexedgedoutWest Side,11-10.OverattheMillsboro LittleLeaguecomplex,Laurel cruisedtoa9-5winoverCape.The twowinners—Mid-Sussexand Laurel—weretomeetinthewinner’sbracketonWednesday,June25, atGeorgetownLittleLeagueat7 p.m.(afterCoastalPointpresstime). Theothertwoteamswilltrytostay aliveintheloser’sbracketwithWest SideandCapebattlingatMillsboro LittleLeagueat7p.m.onWednesday,June25,aswell.

ThebracketwillcrownitschampionasearlyasFriday,June27,but the“if-necessary”gamewillbe playedonSaturday,June28.Thedistrictchampionwillthenadvanceto thestatetournamenttotakeonthe

winnersinDistrict1andDistrict2, startingonJuly5,withallgames beingplayedattheGeorgetownLittleLeaguecomplex.

TheJuniorBaseballdivisiononly hasthreeteamsparticipating,with playsettobeginonThursday,June 26,whenMid-Sussexwassettotake onLaurelattheLowerSussexLittle Leaguecomplex(afterCoastalPoint presstime).WestSidedrewthebye inthebracketandwillawaitthe winnerforagameonFriday,June 27.

Achampioncouldbecrownedas soonasJune29,buttheextragame forJuniorswouldtakeplaceonJune 30.Allgamesarebeingplayedatthe LowerSussexLittleLeaguecomplex. Thewinningteamwilladvanceto thestatebracket,whichwillbe playedattheCamden-WyomingLittleLeaguecomplexandwillstart playonJuly7.

The50/70divisionwillhavea Best-of-3tournamenttheDistrict3 title,asLowerSussexwilltakeon WesternSussex.Thefirstgameof theserieswillbeonSunday,June30, attheLowerSussexLittleLeague complex,startingat7p.m.Allgames willbeplayedatthesamesiteand time.

Whicheverteamgetstotwowins

firstwillmoveontothestatetournamentatDoverLittleLeague,with theDistrict3champtakingonthe District2champ.District1doesnot haveateamthisyear.Thetwoteams willalsoplayaBest-of-3seriesstartingonSunday,July7,at7p.m.All gameswillbeatDoverLittle League,withthesamestarttime.

The12UMajorsdivisionaction fortheDistrict3tournamentwill beginonTuesday,July9,withseven teamsvyingforachancetoadvance tothestatetournament.Capedrew thebyeandwillawaitthewinnerof MiltonversusGeorgetown-Millsboro(combined),whichwillbe playedattheGeorgetownLittle Leaguecomplexat6p.m.LaurelversusLowerSussexwillfollowat8 p.m.,whileWoodbridgewilltakeon LaurelattheMillsboroLittle Leaguecomplexonthesamedateat 7p.m.

Thedouble-eliminationdistrict tournamentwillaimtohaveachampioncrownedbyTuesday,July15. ThestatetournamentpittingDistrict3versusDistrict1intheopeningroundwillbeginonTuesday,July 22,atNaamansLittleLeagueat7 p.m.District2drewthebyeinthe bracket.

The8-10(-year-old)divisionwill

featureaneight-teambracket,with playgettingstartedonTuesday,July 1,withfourgamesontheslate.The gameswillbesplitbetweenNanticokeandMiltonLittleLeaguecomplexes.

AttheMiltonsite,thehostswill takeonGeorgetownintheopenerat 6p.m.,whileWoodbridgeandLaurel willbethenightcapat8p.m.Over atNanticoke,Millsborowillclash withLewesinthe6p.m.opening contest,whileLowerSussexwillface Nanticokeat8p.m.

Winner’sbracketgameswillcontinueattheNanticokeLittleLeague site,withtheloser’sbracketgames beingplayedatMilton.Thechampionshipistentativelyscheduledfor Monday,July7,at7p.m.atNanticoke,withthe“if-necessary”gameto beplayedonTuesday,July8,alsoat7 p.m.

ThestatetournamentforthisdivisionwillalsobehostedbyNanticoke,withthethree-teambracket gettingstartedonMonday,July21, whenDistrict1willbetakingon District2.TheDistrict3champion drawsthebye.Gameswillrun througheitherThursday,July24,or Friday,July25,ifneeded.

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Softball

Therearefourdivisionsofsoftball actioninthedistrictandstateplayoffsforthe2025season.

The12UMajordivisionkicks thingsoffonWednesday,June25, withLowerSussexhostingLaurelat 6p.m.atLowerSussex’shomefield. The8p.m.gamewillfollow,withthe combinedleaguesofGeorgetownLewes-MiltontakingonMillsboroWoodbridge.

Allgameswillbeplayedatthe LowerSussexLittlecomplexatthe PyleCenterinRoxana.Gameswill continuethroughSunday,June29, unlessthatdateisnotneeded,in whichcasethefinalewillbeonSaturday,June28.

Thestatetournamentwillbe hostedattheMilfordLittleLeague complexstartingonThursday,July 10.District2willtakeonDistrict3 at7p.m.District1drewthebyein thebracketandwilltakeonthewinneroftheopeneronFriday,July11, at7p.m.,withthefinalgamescheduledforJuly13or14.

TheJuniorDivisionisatwoteam,best-of-threetournamentpittingSussexversusWesternSussex. Allgameswillbeplayedatthe GeorgetownLittleLeaguesite,with thefirstgamesetforMonday,June 30,at7p.m.Thesecondgame— andthird“if-necessary”gameaswell —willbeplayedonTuesday,July1, startingat6p.m.,alsoatGeorgetownLittleLeague.

ThestatetournamentforthisdivisionwillbehostedatGeorgetown LittleLeague,withDistrict1taking onDistrict2inthefirstgame.Dis-

trict3drewthebyeinthebracket. ThefirstactionissetforMonday, July7,at7p.m.Allgamesshouldbe wrappedupbyFriday,July11.

The8-10(-year-old)divisionfor District3willfeatureaneight-team bracketwithfouropening-round gamesspreadbetweenMiltonand WoodbridgeLittleLeagues.

NanticokeandGeorgetownwill getthingsstartedattheMiltonsite onTuesday,July1,at6p.m.,with hostMiltonbattlingLewesat8p.m. OveratWoodbridge,thefirstgame willfeatureLaurelversusMillsboro at6p.m.,withLowerSussextaking onhostWoodbridgeat8p.m.

Allwinner’sbracketgameswillbe playedattheMiltonLittleLeague complex,whileallloser’sbracket gameswillbeplayedatWoodbridge. Achampionshouldbeknownby Thursday,July10.Therewillbeno gamesplayedJuly4-6.

ThestatetournamentforthisdivisionwillbehostedbyDivision1’s LittleLassLittleLeague.ThethreeteambracketwillstartonMonday, July14,withDistrict3takingon District2andDistrict1drawingthe bye.Playisexpectedtowrapupby Friday,July18.

AndnowfortheDistrict3softballtournament,withthechampion earninganautomaticberthintothe LittleLeagueSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeries,whichwillbehostedat theLowerSussexLittleLeague complexinRoxana.

SussexwilltakeonWesternSussexstartingonTuesday,July22,at7 p.m.Allgameswillbeplayedatthe LowerSussexLittleLeaguecomplex. Apotentialdoubleheaderwilltake placethefollowingnight,on Wednesday,July23,tofindoutwho thechampionwillbe.Thefirstgame isscheduledfor6p.m.withthe“ifnecessary”gametobeplayed30 minutesaftertheconclusionofthe firstgame.

Atwo-teamstatechampionship bracket—inthebest-of-threeformat—willbeplayedstartingon Thursday,July10,betweenDistrict1 andDistrict2.(District3doesnot participateinthestatetournament, sincetheyearntheautomaticbye intotheSeniorLeagueSoftball WorldSeriesasthehostteam.) Gamesforthestatetournamentwill behostedatasitetobedetermined oncetheindividualdistrictchampionsarecrowned.Thebracketwillbe playedoverthreedays,withthethird dayservingasthe“if-necessary” game.

Itshouldbeafunsummerofhot baseballandsoftballaction,which willallleaduptotheLittleLeague SeniorLeagueSoftballWorldSeries inRoxana.Getoutandcatchsome oftheplayersputtingforththeirbest effortstomakelastinglifetimememories,andpossiblywinningadistrict and/orstatetitlealongtheway—or maybeevenaWorldSerieschampionship!

OldeTymersSoftballLeaguecompetesinWeek7action

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague wrappedupitsWeek7gameslast weekinvolvingathletes60andolder. GameswereplayedonTuesday,June 17,throughThursday,June19,atthe ChurchofGodfieldsneartheintersectionofRoutes113and26inDagsboro.

Herearetheresultsfromgames playedTuesday,June17:

•CoastalChiropractic16,Beam Construction7

Thewinningteamhadbalanced hittingthroughouttheorder,aswellas strongdefense.Theiroffensewasled byMikeWaldnerbatting4-for-4,and VinceDaley,RussBowenandDennis Ayresallrippingthreehits.LouFederico,BillMcGloin,R.J. Bayko,Frank SorberaandNormNeedlealsopicked uptwohitseach.

•AmericanLegionPost2417, TownofSelbyville10

JohnnyAllen’sfourhitsledthe winnerstovictory,withDrewSheftz andChuckEmersonaddingthreehits each.

•AmericanLegionPost2811, MillsboroLanes4

Thewinningteamovercamea standoutperformanceofhittingand runningbyMillsboroLanes’Dave Lovelace,whohadanear-perfectday attheplatewithmulti-basehits.Jim FogartyandKeithAtkinseachblasted threehitsforAmericanLegionPost 28,whileJosePachecoandBradGeist gainedthreehitsandthreeRBIs. FrankDalyalsorecordedtwohitsand anRBI.

ForMillsboroLanes,inadditionto Lovelace’sperformance,DaveRager scoredtworunswithanRBI.Mike Weingordalsopickedupthreehits andanRBI,whileSewallMcCabe addedtwohitsandanRBIofhisown.

•EdwardJonesInvestments13, B&ETire&Alignment12

Inaclosegame,BobSchnurof B&Ewent3-for-3withadouble.His teammates,SteveColenandTom Faulkner,bothpickedupthreehits, withColengettingatriple,whileAl HookandBrianReichleyeach recordedtwohits.

•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle6,AtlanticOrthopaedics5

Inaclosegamethroughout,Greg Wardhitahomerunforthewinners, whileKevinRobbinshomeredforAtlanticOrthopaedics.

•CommunityBankDelaware20, BeachDetailing11.

Herearetheresultsfromgames playedWednesday,June18: •WSFSBank17,TouchofItaly 13.

ChuckGriffinofthewinningteam went4-for-4attheplate.DaveBinsted,JackKowalskiandBillKyle addedthreehitseachtohelpsecure thewinforWSFS.FrankKeirnan, MikeO’Brien,andJimDavisled

TouchofItalyonoffense,eachripping fourhits.RoyCarpenterhadagreat defensiveperformanceforTouchof Italy.

•CoastalChiropractic17,Logo Motive3

CoastalChiropractickeptitswinning-streakaliveagainstLogoMotive, takingadvantageofsubstitutePaul Litwin’spitchingprowess.Litwinheld LogoMotivetothreeruns,bolstered byCoastalChiropractic’scrucialdefenseandtimelydoubleplays.Lou Federico,VinceDaley,RussBowen andsubstituteSteveColenallcontributedthreehitsapiece.BillMcGloin,R.J. Bayko,FrankSorbera,Rob GanoandNormNeedlealsopicked uptwohitseach.

•AmericanLegionPost2414,DiamondbladeTileworks6

JohnPalmisano,ChuckEmerson andJohnnyAllenledthewinning teamtovictorywiththreehitseach.

•AtlanticOrthopaedics8,Edward JonesInvestments7

Herearetheresultsfromgames playedThursday,June19:

•BeachDetailing13,DiamondbladeTileworks4

JimmyWhiteandChuckCorrigan ofthewinningteameachbatted4for-4.JeffSwigartcontributedtothe strongoffense,batting3-for-3onthe

plate.MelTaylorandLarryRedding alsorecordedthreehitsforBeachDetailing,withReddingsecuringtwo triples.FrankSicaofDiamondblade Tileworksturnedinsomeverygood defensiveplays.

•LogoMotive11,TownofSelbyville10(8innings)

TownofSelbyvilleandLogoMotiveweretiedatsixapieceafterthe 6thand7thinnings.Selbyvillescored fourinthetopof8th,butLogoMotiveansweredwithfourtwo-outsingles,platingfiverunstogetthe walk-offwin.RussBufflapdrovein twooftheruns,andKenGigliellofollowedwiththewinningRBI.

•CommunityBankDelaware18, TouchofItaly8

TouchofItalyheldtheirown againstthewinningteamasFrank KeirnanandMikeO’Brienpickedup threehitseachandJimDaviscontributedtooutstandingdefensive plays.

•AmericanLegionPost2811,The OriginalGreeneTurtle8

TheOriginalGreeneTurtlerallied foracomebacklateinthegame,but thewinningteamsurvived.American LegionPost28wasledoffensivelyby JohnEvanoffwiththreehitsandtwo RBIs;JosePacheco,whosecureda triplewhenthebaseswereloadedand

threeRBIs;JimmyWhite,Keith AtkinsandMickWolfe,withtwohits andaRBIeach;andBradGeistwith threehitsandanRBI.

ForTheOriginalGreeneTurtle, defensewasledbyanoutstandingplay fromRonJamesatthirdplace.Forthe Turtle’soffense,GregWardhadtwo hitsandthreeRBIs,RodMurphyhad threehits,tworunsandanRBI,and RonDillardcontributedwithtwohits andtworunsscored.

•B&ETire&Alignment12,Beam Construction6

ForB&E,AlHook,BrianReichley, TomFaulkner,DaveGoslee,Dave Januchowski,ChuckKing,DaveGarriottandSteveColenallhadtwohits inawell-balancedoffense.

•MillsboroLanes19,WSFSBank 14

MillsboroLanesoutlastedWSFS Bankinahigh-scoringgame.Steve DiLouieofMillsboroLanesbatted3for-3,andSewallMcCabeandRon Dillardwereboth3-for-4.ForWSFS Bank,JackKowalskiwent4-for-4,and LouFredericobatted3-for-4.

Theleaguewillcontinuetoaccept newplayerregistrationsthroughout theseason.Formoreinformation,visit theOTSwebsiteat https://www.teampages.com/leagues/1 18816.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Defendingfootballchampstodevelopskillsinseven-on-sevencompetition

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolfootballteam’sDIAAClass1Afootballdefendingchampsarechompingatthe bit.

Manymembersofthisimpressive squadwilltaketheirsignificantnext stepbeginningonTuesday,July1,when theyopentheirfive-gameseven-onsevenfootballcampaignatMilford HighaspartoftheSouthernDelaware League.

Several30-minuterunningclock gameswillbeplayedeachTuesday nightthroughJuly29,beginningat8 p.m.CapeHenlopenHighistentativelyscheduledtohosttheJuly8 showcase.OnJuly15,teamswillplayat LaurelHigh,followedbySussexCentralonJuly22andIndianRiverHigh

onJuly29.

“Wearenotplayingforatrophy,” saidIndianRiverfootballheadcoach PhilTownsend,whoseteamhasbeen promotedtoClass2Abeginningwith

the2025season.“Weareplayingfor playerdevelopmentandallowingeveryonetocompete.”

AccordingtoTownsend,seven-onsevenfootballenableshisplayersto competeandsharpentheirskills.

“Italsoallowstheguystocompete togetherandbuildchemistrybeforewe startpreparingforthe2025season,”he said.“Andseven-on-sevenfootballisreallyeffectiveforplayerdevelopment.It enableslastyear’sfreshmen,sophomores andjuniorstoplaymultiplepositions andperfecttheirtechniques.Seniors fromthe2024teamdonotcompete. However,someincomingfreshmenenteringthe2025seasonmayparticipate if theydesire.”

Familymembers,friendsandspectatorsmaywatchthecompetitionfreeof charge.

Thebasicsof seven-on-sevenfootball

Seven-on-sevenfootballisafastpacedgame.Thisscaled-downversion ofAmericanfootballutilizessevenplayersperside.Offensivepositionsinclude acentertosnaptheball(butnotto block),aquarterback,runningbacks,

widereceiversandtightends.Thedefensesfeaturecornerbacks,safetiesand linebackers.

Thegame’sstrategyfocusesonthe passing gameandstronglyemphasizes runningreceivingroutes.

Playerscarryingthefootballare “tackled”bytaggingthembelowthe neck.Someleaguesalsouseflagstodenoteatackle,whichrequiresplayersto wearabeltwithtwotagsthatarepulled bydefenders.Thatsignifiesthatatackle hasbeenmade.

Fielddimensionsare40yardsfrom endzonetoendzoneand25yardsfrom sidelinetosideline.Thelayout,which enablesplayerstoshowcasetheirskills without thelongrunsandcomplexformationsofregular11-on-11games, emphasizesspeed,agilityandprecision. Eachoffensiveunithasfourdowns togain15yardsandafirstdown.Once insidetheopponent’s10-yardline,the offensemustscorewithinfourplaysor turntheballovertotheopponent. Therearenofieldgoals.Eachgameis 30minuteslong,witharunningclock. Therearenorunningplays—only passingmaneuvers.Bodycontactisnot allowed,soplayersdon’twearpadsor helmets.

Hehasbeenswimmingcompetitivelyfor13yearsandhasruncompetitivelyfornineyears.

“Duringthattime,Ihavebroken severalhighschoolrecordsinswimmingandtrack,aswellasincollege ontheclubswimandtrackteams,” hesaid.“Itisverymotivatingto workout,becauseIenjoyusingmy physicalabilitiestohelppeople.”

Conversely,hesaidheregards learningmedicalproceduresasthe mostchallengingpartofhisjob.

“Youhavetoknoweverypieceof medicalequipmentthatwecarry,as wellaseverystepofprotocol,dependingonyourroleinamedical situation,”saidAnderson.“Itake thisveryseriously,becauseIknow thatsomeone’slifecoulddependon

it—whichhasbeenconstantlyreiteratedbyourbeachpatrolcaptain, BaileyNoelinrookieschool.Ithas becomesecondnature,butthatearly pressuretogetitrightwasintense.”

Andersonexpressedgenuineappreciationforthecamaraderieofhis beachpatrol.

“ThepeopleIworkedwithlast summerweregenuinelythemost charismaticpeopleIknow,”hesaid. “Wedidn’tjustworktogether.Ialso livedwithsomeofthemandwould alwaysseethemafterwork.They arethetypeofpeoplewithwhomI couldspendeighthoursadayand wouldalsowanttogetdinnerorice creamwiththemafterwards.They aretheonesIwillalwaysbefriends with,becauseofhowhardtheywork attheirjobs.Overall,they’repeople whowouldbrightenyourdaywith oneconversation.”

Andersonidentifiedhisshort-

termgoalasmakinganimpactduringhislastsummerofbeingalifeguard.

“Beingathird-yearguard,Ilike tohelptherookies,aswellasmake sureeveryonefeelscomfortablewith procedurestoensurethatFenwick IslandStateParkandallofour beachesareassafeaspossiblefor thepublic,”hesaid.“Long-term,I’m lookingforwardtobeginningmy careerasamechanicalengineer.I alsowanttocontinuegivingbackto mycommunityinwhateverwayI can.”

Andersonsaidheissincerely thankfultotwopeoplewhohave madeaprofoundimpactonhiscareeronthestand.

“DSBPCaptainNoelgaveme theopportunitytoworkwhatItruly believeisthebestjobonearth,”he said.“It’sajobwhereIgettostay activeonthebeach,helpothers,and

besurroundedbysomeofthemost genuine,kindandhardworkingpeopleI’veevermet.I’mincredibly gratefulfortheexperiencesI’vehad andthelifelongfriendshipsI’ve builtthroughthisjob.

“Andmylieutenant,NathanVenables,invitedmetojointhepatrol,” Andersonadded.“He’stheonewho Irespectthemostasalifeguardand asafriend.Whenheisonthestand, heabsolutelyknowswhatheis doingandhowtotreateverysituation.Hehastaughtmemostof whatIknow.Ialwaystrytoaskmyself,“WhatwouldNathando?”ina toughsituation.

inghimtoexcel.

“Theyhavehelpedpropelmeto success,becausetheymotivatedme andprovidedadvicewhenI’veneeded it,”CapposaidofheadcoachSteve LongoandassistantsKevinCordrey andEthanLong.

“JackCappohasbeenahugepart oftheIndianRiverHighbaseballprogramforthepastfouryears,”said Longo,whohasledtheIndianstothe DIAAplayoffsineachofthelastfive seasons.“Hiscontinuoushardwork, dedication,discipline,leadershipand humilityarejustafewofthemany reasonswhyheisgoingtoplayatthe nextlevel.

“IhaveknownJacksincehewas10

yearsold,”addedLongo.“Towatch himgrowintoagreatathleteand,even better,intoafineyoungman,isatestamenttohowhewasraisedandthe culturehehashelpedbuildhereatIndianRiver.Iamsoproudofhimand couldn’tbemoreexcitedtolearnabout thegreatthingshewillaccomplishin thefuture.”

Capposaidhealsoappreciatesthe supportofhisparents,motherMarissa

CappoandfatherDennisCappo.

“Theirsupport,togetherwithhard work,hashelpedpropelmetosuccess inbaseball,”hesaid.“Myparentshave beenabletoattendalmosteveryone ofmygames.Theyhaveputalotof moneyandtimeintomydevelopment. Icannotthankthemenough.”

Post28blacksPost14,dropsgametoDelawarePost1

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

AmericanLegionteamsupand downthestatecontinuetocompete onthebaseballfieldlastweek.

InPost28’sgameattheendof lastweek,DelawarePost1defeated thelocals,13-1,inagameshortened afterthetopofthefifthinning,due tothemercyrule.Post28managed justtwohits,withCalebRogersand ChetFurmanekcollectingsingles andGagePettitscoringthelonerun ontheRogerssingleinthetopofthe fifth.

ThelossdroppedPost28’srecord to2-2ontheseason,afterPost28 pickedupashutoutwinoverSmyrna Post14,7-0,onTuesday,June24. (Noinformationonthegamewas providedotherthanthescore.)

ThisweekwassettofeaturearematchagainstDelawarePost1set forWednesday,June25,(after CoastalPointpresstime),followed byagameagainstFoxPost2on Thursday,June26.Allhomegames forPost28areplayedatSportsat theBeachinGeorgetown.

DelawarePost1cruisedtoa10-0 winovertheNewarkPost10Gener-

alsonTuesday,June24.ThreedifferentpitcherscombinedontheonehitterforPost1.JohnNichstarted thingsoffonthebump,withtwoinningsofshutout,no-hitballfeaturingthreestrikeoutsandapairof walks.AidanLehanefollowedwith twoinningsofhisown,allowingthe lonehit,withthreestrikeouts.Brett Russellclosedthingsoutwithaninningofno-hitactionandonestrikeout.

Post1bangedout10hitsinthe contest,withChaseThorntongoing 2-for-3withadouble,tworuns scoredandtwoRBIs.MaxHansen,

LukeFiliben,KaidenNetta,Sawyer DeLuca,JakeDigennaro,Devin Walsh,SethStreckerandColeSims hadtheotherhitsforPost1. RyanDesmondhadthelonehit forNewarkPost10Generals.

Inotheraction:

•StahlPost30defeatedNewark Post10Generals,7-3

•FoxPost2steamrolledDelVets Post1,16-2

•FoxPost2tookdownStahlPost 30,7-1

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Keith Allen Megee, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Keith Allen Megee who departed this life on April 30, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Lisa L. Hudson on June 5, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before December 30, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Lisa L. Hudson

500 Blackfoot Town St., Dagsboro, DE 19939

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

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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Sebastian J. Petruzzello, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Sebastian J. Petruzzello who departed this life on February 8, 2025, late of Dagsboro, DE were duly granted unto Carolyn A. Petruzzello on June 5, 2025 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 October 8, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Carolyn A. Petruzzello 34341 Indian River Dr., Dagsboro, DE 19939

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

46 Betts Avenue (PIDN: 127.004 / CTM# 134-12.00-320.04)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Fenwick Pub, LLC has on June 16, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a transfer of a restaurant liquor license with Sunday Sales permit. Fenwick Pub, LLC has also applied for a patio permit. The restaurant is located at 305 Coastal Highway, Units 1&2, Fenwick Island, DE 19944. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before July 16, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 10th floor, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on Application V-461, submitted by the property owners, David and Kellie Regn, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) located at 46 Betts Avenue (PIDN: 127.004 / CTM# 134-12.00-320.04). The property owners are seeking a variance from Article VI, §140-38B(2)(a) in order for a proposed fence and associated pillars to exceed the maximum allowable height of three (3) feet in a front yard, as depicted in the application.

The Town will hold these hearings on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

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Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

TOWN OF OCEAN

& ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will hold the following reviews on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the noted times, or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue:

4:00PM: P-359, 12 & 14 Oakland Avenue:

A lot consolidation plan titled “Lot Line Adjustment for Lots 5 & 6, Lord Baltimore Estates, Lands of Arlene K. Layton.” This application is submitted by Will Kernodle on behalf of the property owner, Arlene Layton. The plan proposes to consolidate two (2) lots into one (1) lot on property located at 12 Oakland Avenue (PIDN: 201.060 / CTM# 134-12.00-1221.00) and 14 Oakland Avenue (PIDN: 201.050 / CTM# 134-12.00-1220.00). Both lots are zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential.

4:30PM: P-356, ordinances associated with fast food restaurants:

A: “An ordinance amending Sections 140-24, 140-128 and 140-152 of the Ocean View Land Use and Development Code by defining various types of fast-food restaurants, adding them to the table of permitted uses as Special Exceptions in certain zoning districts, adding development standards for each and amending Section 140-121 to add surgical centers for renumbering purposes only.” Synopsis: “This ordinance amends the definition of a fastfood restaurant and sets forth standards for the use as a Special Exception in General Business Districts and in the Mixed Use Planned Community (MXPC) zone. It also adds and defines fast-food restaurants with drivethrough as well as fast-food restaurants with drive-in to the Table of Permitted Uses as uses requiring Special Exceptions in the General Business Districts and sets forth standards for each. It moves surgical centers to Section 140-121 to the extent that the Town should ever adopt standards therefore in order to utilize Section 140-128 for fast-food restaurant standards.” (revised)

B. “An ordinance amending Section 140-59(E)1 of the Ocean View Land Use and Development Code by adding fast food restaurants, fast food restaurants with drive-through, and fast food restaurants with drive-in as uses to the required off-street parking spaces chart, revising the number of off-street parking spaces required for restaurants, and establishing the number of off-street parking spaces required for restaurants, and establishing

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES

The Annual Election for the Town of Bethany Beach Town Council shall be held in the Bethany Beach Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time.

Three (3) Town Council Members shall be elected. At least four (4) of the seven (7) members of the Town Council must be residents of the Town, but all may be residents of the Town.

Town Council terms are for a period of two years.

Anyone wishing to file as a candidate for the election must file a written Notice of Intention (Application for Candidacy) in the Town Manager’s Office at Town Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Candidates for the Town Council must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

2. Be a U.S. Citizen;

3. Not have been convicted of a felony;

4. Shall have been, for a period of at least six months prior to the date of the

the number of off-street parking spaces required for the aforementioned types of fast food restaurants. Synopsis: This ordinance works in conjunction with a pending ordinance (noted above), which proposes to redefine fast food restaurant and add fast food restaurant with drive through and fast food restaurant with drive in to the table of permitted uses, by adding these types of restaurants to the off-street parking requirements chart, and establishing the number of spaces required for each type of fast food restaurant. It also revises the number of spaces required for restaurants, by applying the per square feet multiplier to the area dedicated to patron use only, and including an additional number of spaces based on the number of employees.

C. An ordinance amending section 140-65 of the Ocean View Land Use and Development Code by adding additional types of signs associated with fast food restaurants with drive-through and fast food restaurants with drive-in to the signs permitted in GB-1 & GB-2 zones. Synopsis: This ordinance works in conjunction with a pending ordinance, which proposes to redefine fast food restaurant and add fast food restaurant with drive through and fast food restaurant with drive in to the table of permitted uses, by adding types of signs associated with each type of restaurant.

The Town will hold these reviews on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the abovelisted times, or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online for viewing via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. The application may also be viewed online at www.oceanviewde.gov under the corresponding meeting attachments in the “Town Meetings” calendar portion of the homepage.

For additional information or to submit public comment, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 5391208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

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election; either (a) a permanent full-time resident of the Town, or (b) a natural person holding record title to a fee simple or life estate in real property located within the Town of Bethany Beach.

5. At the time of filing a notice of intention to seek office, be a duly registered voter under the provisions of the Town Charter (Section 5.2) and Voter Registration Ordinance (Chapter 378 of the Town Code). Only natural persons are allowed to vote in Town Elections, and only natural persons who are not identified on the Town’s tax records as an owner of real estate in the Town are required to register. Persons may register in person at the Town Hall or by mail during normal business hours except during the last 30 days before the election. Contact the Town Hall as instructed in paragraph 6 below.

6. File a written notice of intention to seek office at least forty-five days (45) days prior to the date set for the election (i.e. by Wednesday, July 23, 2025). Contact the Town Hall by email at admin@townofbethanybeach.com or at 302-537-3771 to obtain the form.

Voting and Absentee Ballots

All votes shall be made in person, or by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be obtained by filing an Affidavit with the Town. Affidavits are available by calling 302-537-3771 and are available on the town’s website –www.townofbethanybeach.com. Absentee ballots will not be available until after the filing deadline for candidates, which is July 23, 2025

2025 Water Quality Report

Bethany Beach Water Department

434 Collins St., Bethany Beach, DE 19930

PWS ID# DE0000556

June 17, 2025

We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. We are committed to providing you with this information because informed customers are our best allies.

Spanish (Espanol): Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de su agua beber. Traduscalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791).

Where does my water come from?

Your water is groundwater that comes from the confined Manokin aquifer and confined Pocomoke aquifer.

Source water assessment and availability

Our source water assessment is available through: http://delawaresourcewater.org/assessments/

The Source Water Assessment’s Summary of Our System’s Susceptibility to Contamination

Overall, Bethany Beach Water has high susceptibility to nutrients, a high susceptibility to pathogens, a high susceptibility to petroleum hydrocarbons, a high susceptibility to pesticides, a moderate susceptibility to PCBs, a moderate susceptibility to other organic compounds, a moderate susceptibility to metals and, a moderate susceptibility to other inorganic compounds.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800426-4791.

The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water

travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

How can I get involved?

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please call (302) 5398011. We hold meetings the third Friday monthly at Town Hall 214 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach, DE 19930. We Want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.

Additional information about lead

Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing, Bethany Beach Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials withing your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have our water tested,

contact Bethany Beach Water Department Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead

Information on the lead service line inventory: Bethany Beach Water Department has completed a water service line inventory to be in compliance with federal law. To access the water service line inventory follow this link: (https://dhss.120waterptd.com/) then enter an address in the search bar.

For more information, contact: Sean Cooper 214 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach, DE 19930 (302) 539-8011

Water Quality Data Tables

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions in the tables below.

Unit Descriptions

Term Definition

ppmppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L)

ppbppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (µg/L)

NANA: not applicable

NDND: Not detected

NRNR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.

Important Drinking Water Definitions

TermDefinition

MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for

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a margin of safety.

MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

SMCL Suggested Maximum Contaminant Level for aesthetic contaminants.

TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a

water system must follow.

MRDLGMaximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

MRDL Maximum residual disinfectant level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

We, at Bethany Beach Water Department, work around the clock to provide top quality water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.

This CCR Report was prepared in collaboration with Delaware Rural Water Association and Bethany Beach Water Department.

CP 20250627 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE

Daystar Café LLC, T/A Daybreak Cafe has on June 25, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a restaurant and patio license for premises located at 37427 Gateway Lane, Unit 1, Selbyville, Delaware 19975. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before July 25, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 10th floor, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

Dear Customer,

Sussex Shores Water Co., Inc. (SSWC) is proud of the fine drinking water it provides. This twentyseventh annual Water Quality Report shows the sources of our water, lists the results of our tests, and contains a great deal of important information about water and health. This publication conforms to the federal regulation requiring water utilities to provide this information annually. We support the passage of this regulation and believe the information provides a valuable service to our customers. The information in this report is also submitted formally to the Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water (ODW). This agency monitors our compliance with the many regulatory standards and tests our water regularly to assure high quality water. SSWC will notify you immediately if there is ever any reason for concern about our water. We are happy to show you how we have surpassed water quality standards. If you have any questions about this report or our water, please call us at (302) 539-8044.

***IMPORTANT REMINDER—FIRE SAFETY***

In the unfortunate event of a fire, the firemen must be able to locate and operate the hydrants in a timely manner. Minutes or even seconds lost trying to locate a fire hydrant or clearing obstructions to the fire hydrant could result in additional property damage, injuries or fatalities.

DELAWARE STATE FIRE REGULATION, Part III, 3-2.3.1 states the following: An eight-foot clear path to all fire hydrants, and a four-foot clear radius around all fire hydrants must be maintained at all times.

ANY OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS BUSHES, FENCES, TRASH BINS, etc., must be relocated in order to be in compliance with the regulation, and avoid fines from the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office – (302) 856-5600.

The Source of Your Water

Sussex Shores Water Co. is presently supplied by ground water pumped from four 185’ deep wells, which tap the Pocomoke aquifer, and five wells in the Columbia formation. Our ground water wells use the natural filtering capability of the aquifer to remove harmful bacteria and other naturally occurring substances from the water. Our water treatment facilities use the best available technology to ensure the highest quality water. The majority of our wells are located in confined aquifers, which ensure high quality water protected from surface-borne contaminants, past farming influences, and saltwater intrusion.

SSWC works hard to provide you and your family with high quality water and reliable service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Division of Public Health, in conjunction with The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has conducted source water assessments for all commu-

nity water systems in Delaware. DNREC states there is a high susceptibility to nutrients, pathogens, petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, PCBs, organic and inorganic compounds, and metals. Contact SSWC at (302) 539-8044 regarding how to get a copy of this assessment. You may also review it on the website: http://delawaresourcewater.org/assessments/

Bottled Water or Tap Water?

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes limits on the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants do not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-4264791).

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

(A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

(B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

(C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, storm water runoff, and residential uses.

(D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organics, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems.

(E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

*Health Notes- Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than is the general population. Immune- compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

*Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant woman and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. SSWC is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact SSWC at 302-539-8044. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Lead Service Line Inventory:

SSWC prepared a service line inventory that includes the type of materials contained in each service line in our distribution system. This inventory can be accessed by contacting our office at 302-539-8044

An Explanation of the Water-Quality Data Table

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State

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requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions in the tables below.

Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL:

The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level: Suggested Maximum Contaminant Level for aesthetic contaminants.

Detected Level: The highest level detected of a contaminant for comparison against the acceptance levels for each parameter. These levels could be the highest single measurement, or an average of values depending on the contaminant.

Range: The lowest to the highest values for all samples tested for each parameter. If only one sample is tested, or no range is required for this report, then no range is listed for that contaminant in the table.

Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Key to Table

MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level

ppm=part per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)

ppb=parts per billion, or micrograms per liter ( g/l)

SMCL = Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level pCi/L = picocuries per liter

MCLG = Maximum Contaminant Level Goal n/a=not applicable nd=non detected

*The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old.

Unregulated Inorganic

Alkalinity 9/24 ppm

Chloride 9/24 ppm250(250)81.2

Runoff; leaching from natural deposits. Iron 9/24ppm (300)0.22 0– 0.22 Erosion of natural deposits. Sodium 9/24ppm50n/a62.9 29.8-62.9

Sulfate 9/24 ppm (250)12.3

Runoff; leaching from natural deposits.

Erosion of natural deposits.

Corrosion of household plumbing; erosion of natural deposits. Nitrate 9/24ppm1010 3.42 3.13-3.42

Barium 2022ppm22 .028 .028-.028

Flouride 2022ppm22 0.1 0-.077

Selenium 2022ppb5050

Volatile Organic Compounds Date Tested

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

0.9-0.9 Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines.

Total Trihalomethanes 24-Sepppb08033.5 n/a By-product of drinking water chlorination. Total Haloacetic Acids 24-Sepppb060 15 n/a By-product of drinking water chlorination.

Chlorine24-Sepppm44 1 1-Jan Water additive used to control microbes. Xylenes2019ppm1010.0006 .0006 Discharge from petroleum and chemical factories.

Radioactive Contaminants Date Tested Units

Sources Combined Radium 226/228 2022pCi/L05 1.360.96-1.36 Erosion of natural deposits.

***One ppm corresponds to one ounce in 7, 350 gallons of water. One ppb corresponds to one ounce in 7, 350, 000 gallons of water***

Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination.

Your Drinking Water Surpasses All State and Federal Standards for Drinking Water

The data presented in this report represents the most recent testing performed by the Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water (ODW) and SSWC in accordance with regulations. SSWC’s water was also tested by ODW for scores of other contaminants, none of which were detected. This Water Quality Report was prepared by Bradley F. Dorey, Director of Operations, SSWC (Public Water System ID #0000557). This report will not be mailed to customers; however, additional copies are available upon request. Report may also be viewed on our website: www.sussexshoreswater.com.

Your Drinking Water Surpasses All State and Federal Standards for Drinking Water

The data presented in this report represents the most recent testing performed by the Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water (ODW) and SSWC in accordance with regulations. SSWC’s water was also tested by ODW for scores of other contaminants, none of which were

Sussex Shores Water Co. is proud to be a member of the following organizations, dedicated to Safe Drinking Water: American Water Works

detected. This Water Quality Report was prepared by Bradley F. Dorey, Director of Operations, SSWC (Public Water System ID #0000557). This report will not be mailed to customers; however, additional copies are available upon request. Report may also be viewed on our website: www.sussexshoreswater.com.

Association, Delaware Rural Water Association, National Association of Water Companies, and the National Rural Water Association

CP 20250627 1T

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

oversees all aspects of the marketing and communications plan for the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Major responsibilities include the creation of print, online and video advertising, overseeing the production of all publications, RFP review and development on projects, development and maintenance of website content, social media platform and online presence, writing press releases, producing, weekly E-mail blasts, the monthly newsletter, and email marketing promotions, representing Chamber in all media relations. This position is an integral part of the Chamber team to promote membership, increase value and provide outstanding customer service.

For a complete job description, visit: business.bethany-fenwick.org/jobs/

Interested in the Position? Contact lauren@bethany-fenwick.org

No phone calls, please

MEMBER RELATIONS MANAGER

The Member Relations Manager is responsible for building and maintaining relationships within the business community to increase membership and community reach. Responsibilities include membership sales, prospecting, and retention. Lead networking events such as business ribbon cuttings, anniversaries, educational courses, social media, community events and business initiatives.

For a complete job description, visit: business.bethany-fenwick.org/jobs/

Interested in the Position? Contact lauren@bethany-fenwick.org

No phone calls, please

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos.

410-491-0409

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

NET 3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80.

302-579-0026

NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00

302-537-6353

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

DISHES IMPORTED FROM Germany. Setting for 12, never used $80 302-579-0026

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

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

$475 410-259-2300

LG Washing Machine model

WT7400CW, 2 yrs old, works great, white, near Millville, $350 (paid $750). Call/text for pics 302.278.3993

TEACHER looking for students to tutor. Specializing in middle school math and HS algebra. Call or text: 908-319-7265

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

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

WHIRLPOOL DUET DRYER

Gray, with transition vent included. $80 302-249-3845

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $75 301-875-7061

DASH CHEF SERIES digital Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $150 301-875-7061

2004 CHRYSLER

SEBRING

Convertible MUST SEE! Good shape, new battery, 111k miles. Asking 2,500 OBO 302-541-0448 2014 JEEP WRANGLER

72k miles, 3.6L, new brakes. Great shape! Asking $15k. Call 302-853-2728

1937 PLYMOUTH

Has a Chevrolet Engine. Asking $30k OBO 302-893-0499

SET OF 4 18” X 7”Polished grey pocket aluminim rims. $125 302-200-9350 please leave message.

DONATE YOUR

CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place min3istries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org 4-DIGIT DELAWARE LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500 THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938 DE LICENSE PLATE Stainless Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122

BRAND NEW TOYOTA RAV 4

all weather mats for front seat, rear seat, and cargo area. $250 609-247-3649

SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938

1992

SKEETER BASS

BOAT with 175 Johnson Motor.

Refurbished $5,000

302-856-6756

“PELICAN” KAYAK

10’ Sit-In Very Good Condition. $60 OBO

302-537-3880

2019 YAMAHA

WAVERUNNER EX SPORT

50hrs, Lifejackets, cover, & trailer included. Good Condition $7500

717-554-7184

2001 SEA-DOO UTOPIA 19 with trailer. Very good condition and perfect for the bay. Call or text 610-657-4581 $5000 obo

POWERWINCH MODEL

AP1500 (remote control) 12volt rated 5k lbs, for boats up to 22ft $80

302-542-9500

BOAT WHIPS 8ft $100.

Fly Rod $17

302-436-9005

PERSON KAYAK $80.

302-541-4547

LOADRITE GALVANIZED

1989 BOAT TRAILER.

(had 20ft boat) 24 rollers, 3,680lb GVWR. $500

302-542-9500

MARINE FUEL TANK

Moeller 18gal model # FT1849 Below deck 22”x16”x14”tall. Cost $400 selling at $160 302-542-9500

MARINE GAS TANKS

Portable above deck. Like new includes ttings , 6gallon $50 & 3gal $40

302-542-9500

LEAD SINKERS

Bank, Pyramid, Hatteras, Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs & Bucktails.

302-542-9500

NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

MOTOR low hours excellent condition $575 OBO. 302-668-8752

FISHING GEAR.

Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-539-8053 or 302-547-4348

DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO

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

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

SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE 1yr old. New in Box with Red case and everything included. $250 302-436-9133

32IN SHARP HDTV with remote $50. 443-373-1550

SPIRE MEMORY BANK for iPad $20. 302-743-1903

50” PANASONIC HDTV $35, 42” Vizio HDTV $25. Text 301-526-0624

FREE! LARGE DISPLAY CABINET Framed Glass

Doors with top light and bottom storage. New Condition . 302-579-0026

FREE! TPatio Furniture. 6 chairs with coushions. Small storage cabinet and BBQ 732-910-0505

FREE DIRT! Community in Ocean View has 2,500 cubic yards of borrow soils from stormwater ponds. If interested, call Dennis at 203-644-4528

FSBO 2 Story House.

5BR/3BA 3.5k sq ft on 3/4 acre lot in a great private community with low HOA fees. Like new, never had kids or pets. With shed & large deck $660K Call 732-910-0505

CUSTOM FURNITURE Ocean

View Area. Couch $100, Chair $50, End Table $25, Coffee Table $75, with matching Valances & Rods $50. Separately, Custom Sleeper Sofa with 2 Pillows $150. Serious Inquiries only. Call or text for photos & dimensions 724-825-8512

2 HEAVY WHITE BARSTOOLS Swivel $100 each OBO 703-346-1632

PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA

$850 OBO. Queen Bedroom Set, 3pcs with mattress & box spring. $850 OBO 703-346-1632

SMALL WHITE END TABLE $25 OBO 703-346-1632

WHITE BOOKCASE 5 shelves & 2 doors$900 new, Asking $275 703-346-1632

2 LOVESEATS Light Green. No stains or tears. $30 each. 302-732-3637

KING & QUEEN Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

STURDY BED RAIL $10 Leave message 302-539-5209 OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

HERNDON CHINA CABINET Four Centuries style dark wood cabinet with mesh doors and 3 glass shelves. Additional storage underneath. 77"h x 39"w $250.00 Inquire for pics 209-890-0634

DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687

PAINTED WHITE WOODEN

ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25 609-247-3649

LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs. 78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242

1 WICKER CABINET with storage drawers/shelves, 46’W X 15”D X 34”H excellent cond. $70 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

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

CHERRY CHEST OF Drawers, and Mirror. Solid wood, cherry nish. Great condition. $50 302-229-7898

2 COUNTER HEIGHT BAR STOOLS 26 1/2 high, brushed nickel back with cream leather seats. $100.00 302-545-9812

HEAT N GLO FIREPLACE Insert, like new $300 410-598-1161

2 SAFETY GLASS Game/Meal Tables, ea 42” square, plus 6 fabric chairs. $100 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

WHITE SINGLE OVER DOUBLE bunk bed; very sturdy, excellent condition; including bunkie board and mattresses. $325. Selbyville area. 717-576-6293

PATIO FURNITURE.

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

WING CHAIR brand new (doesn't t in my small room), yellow with green/raspberry stripes, $150 (paid $450 from CE Furniture), near Millville. Call/text for pics: 302.278.3993

OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2

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

LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. 1$140 302-537-5148

2013 JOHN DEERE X310

Lawn Tractor. 194hrs. Well maintained. 8 cubic yard cart & rear leaf bagger attachments included. $1,200. Ocean View 262-939-2755

WORX CORDED LEAF BLOWER Mod WG520 $15 Call or text 603-205-2909

BLACK&DECKER 17in

Corded Hedge Trimmer, Mod BEHT150 $10 Call or text 603-205-2909

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

24’ LADDER. FIBERGLASS with 300lb rating. New $389 and selling for $100. Must leave message 410-939-7714

2 CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TILLERS 2HP $60 & 6HP $150. 410-299-1581

GREEN WORKS 2000

PSI1.2gpm Pressure Washer. Like New $199 302-436-9133

HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER Model 225 HBV w/owners manual. Sold as is. $35 OBO. Please call 302-855-0631 Leave message and phone number

18X36 CRAFTSMAN lawn roller $150 410-299-1581

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike

RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099

RIDGID 12inch Sliding Compound Mitre Saw w/ stand cart $200 OBO 410-726-8099

JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450

CRAFTSMAN 30” bow saw $25. (2) 20 in. bow saws $15 each 302-537-7348

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1 Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc Starting at $35 302-542-9500

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335

WORX 4-1/2” CORDED Compact Circular Saw. Mod WX429L$10. Call or text 603-205-2909

FULL 20LBS PROPANE

Tank. Very good condition

$20 Call or text 603-205-2909

METAL DETECTOR Fisher

F2. Find your treasure $35 Call or text 603-205-2909

MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282

CONVENTIONAL & MI-

CROWAVE COMBO $95

Please leave message 301-802-0431

HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER

$20 Please leave message

301-802-0431

UREKA UPRIGHT $15

Please leave message 301-802-0431

SINGER Sewing Machine

$30 Please leave message 301-802-0431

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

PICTURE FRAME VICE

Stanley $25 302-436-9005

BLACK HYDRAULIC

hairstyling chair. Leather & chrome. Great condition. Orig. $400, asking $50. 443-373-7294

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258 2 GUITAR STANDS

$10 each 302-436-9005

5X4 HANDMADE QUILT

Large $70 443-373-1550

POKER CHIP & CARD HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

YEAR ROUND RENTAL

Waterfront Lot, cleared, ready to build in Parkslay VA. 2 1/2 acres on Crippen Creek. Paved roads, community pier for shing. crabbing, kyaking. Boat launch nearby. 1 1/2 hours from Bethany $85, 000 OBO 302-462-5133

BETHANY BEACH

Master Bedroom with private bath. Excellent location, walk to town. 1 1/2 blocks to Beach. Fully furnished all utilities included. $1350 a month Call Bill 240-899-8525

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL

Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545

UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST

pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306

ALUMINUM 16FT LADDER

1 piece $40 302-542-9500

FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2

HP Never used $60 302-381-5408

RIKON 10x18 mini lathe

Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408

4-DIGIT DELAWARE

LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97”

T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649

CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507

MODEL TOY “TANKER”

TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390

SKINNY MINI FOLDING

Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202

WERNER 20FT EXTENSION

LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

Bethesda Road: 2BR/1BA single family home in Georgetown. $1,500 per month + utilities.

The Estuary: 3BR/2BA single level home with 2 car garage in Frankford. $2,500 per month + utilities.

Creekside: 4BR/3.5BA fully furnished 3 story townhome in Millville. $2,400 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Silver Woods: 3BR/2BA single family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,400 per month + utilities.

Creek Haven: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story single family home with 2 car garage. $2,500 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

BRAND NEW Indoor/

Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200. 610-761-2038

BRAND NEW HANDMADE 5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER

Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903

ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903

BATHROOM THROW RUG and lid. Aqua color, New with matching cotton print shower curtain. $10 for all. 302-537-7348

MAHOGANY WOOD SALAD

BOWL Set. Large, 7pcs, never used $20 302-537-7348

CRAFTSMAN 1’2” ELECTRIC Impact Drill 7.5 amps $35 OBO 410-726-8099

CRAFTSMAN 4” X 24” Electric Belt Sander $25 OBO 410-726-8099

RYOBI ELECTRIC ORBITAL Scrolling Jig Saw $20 OBO 410-726-8099

ELECTRIC POWERWASHER

Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547

1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259

20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

Saltwater Landing: 3 BD / 2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Lawn Maintenance included.

The Reserves: Large 3BR/3BA furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month + utilities.

Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +5% rental tax. Available after 7/1/2025.

TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84 Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348

MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493

LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-8298400

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE

RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903

METAL FRAME RESTAU-

RANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008

CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL Scale. $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC

SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218

VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234

DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE) Make Offer 302-644-7234

CROQUET SET $10 302-644-7234

GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234

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

GLASSWARE ALL SMALL

UNIQUE PIECES Closing my Shop, must buy all $75 must leave message. 410-939-7714

50 ROMANCE BOOKS .25 cents each. 302-541-0475

5 BRAND NEW Ravensburger Puzzles. $12 each 302-541-0475

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

PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR Like New, $300 856-979-3338

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

HOOVER FLOOR MATE never used, still in box, hard oor cleaner cleans multiple hard oor surfaces $80

301-875-7061

SAMSONITE HARD

Suitcase 26x20. Rollers & combo lock $60 443-373-1550

$50.00 302-537-6353

BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs

SNOWBABY MUSIC BOX new in box, Christmas Miniature Tea Set, new in box. $25 for both. Call or text for pictures: 610-468-4004

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent Condition. $685 516-967-6435

12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30 410-382-2033

ELECTRIC DRILL Black & Dekker $10 410-310-6633 We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929

BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441

DECORATIVE BIRD FRAMED bronze colored mirror by Uttermost. H 36” W 23 1/2” $75. Selbyville Text or call 410-707-6572 Inquire for photos

ELECTRIC CUSHIONED Back Massager by Homedics $20 410-310-6633

CONN 552 THEATER ELECTRIC Organ. Bench and music incl. Walnut nish, excellent cond. Beautiful sound quality. You must pick up. 302-663-0809

CORNER TV CONSOLE like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com 500 410-707-0040

CONTEMPORARY SLEEP SOFA in Striped fabric, excellent condition, seldom slept on. $400. 410-707-0040

BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL Chair w/Ottoman. $40, metal and glass corner computer desk $30. Text 301-526-0624 BIG BUTTON amplifying phone. $10 410-310-6633 POWDER BLUE RUG good cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955 GET BOOST INFINITE Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

FREE USED PIANO with Bench and de-humidi er. Pick up in Ocean View 302-841-7256

FENDER Electric Guitar $200

OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric

Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP

Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187

CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70

410-382-2033

ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS

22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2

Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441

AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Professional Counseling Of ce Setting. Lobby Use & Admin Space Included. Call 302-249-2845

SUNLOVER HAVANESE of Ellendale has puppies from champion and health-tested bloodlines ready to go! $3500. Both male and female available. Please contact libby.naimo@yahoo.com or call 732-580-6032 FMI

YORKIE PUPPIES FOR SALE.

Small, home raised.Available now 302-934-8913

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES?

Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

CA REG IVING

Experienced Adult Female Caregiver is Available 5-20hrs a week. For light housekeeping, meal prep and daily tasks. Bethany Area 302-824-0789

RALEIGH LADIES 26” BIKE

Great condition, refurbished, new tires, handle bar grips $100. Call 302-537-1062 Leave Message

PING GOLF BAG 11 Irons, 3 Woods, & 2 Putters $265

845-542-1838

CALDWELL BALLISTIC

precision chronograph nib. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, and paintball $95 . 301-875-7061

EXERCISE BIKE Yosuda Magnetic. Never Used $275 302-539-3771

2 SETS SNORKEL MASKS & Tubes. Optical Lenses, hardly used $20 each . 302-537-7348

RALEIGH C40 Premium Ladies Bike. Flat Handlebar s/m 24 speed. British Racing Green. Pristine Condition. Made in the USA $299 302-278-1441

GOLDEN BEAR MEGA Men's

Left handed Golf club complete set with bag. Like new, used 4 times. Hybrids have covers. Set includes putter, 56 degree and pitching wedge. Irons 5-9, Hybrids 34-5 3 wood and 2 #1 drivers. Asking $400 302-399-2765

TEETER INVERSION TABLE

Moving must sell! Excellent condition! $65 OBO 703-346-1632

MENS BIKE $40 Please leave message 301-802-0431

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

202-999-0517

RAY COOK GOLF BAG, Brand new, retractable legs, $35 443-790-0507

KAYAKS JAZZ 2 Paddles & small wheeling cart. $425 302-539-3048

20” SCHWINN GIRLS Bike, Pink, new. 26”$90. Huffy Bike, used $50 814-237-1001

TWO 90” CHILL PADDLE Boards (new) with paddles $50 each 814-237-1001

COBRA GOLF BAG & IRONS LIKE NEW Taylor

Woods & Odyssey Putter. Orig. price new is $5k for set. Asking $500 for all. Lvg msg. 302-988-1204

STATIONARY EXERCISE Bike $25 757-810-8782

LIFE PRESERVERS 4

Adult, 2 Child, 1 Toddler. $40 814-237-1001

KAYAK 28LB. 1 hand carry & launch. Orig $2300, selling $600. Refurb. 2020 & used 2x. Cockpit cover, mini-skirt, full skirt, self rescue in atable, PFD, cold weather socks & boots, night light, manual water pump, whistle, text 302-249-5453 for photos.

COBRA GOLF CLUB BAG & Irons. Tyler Woods & Odyssey Putter. Orig. New 5k for whole set. Like new $500 for all! Leave Msg. 302-988-1204

EWHEELS 2 WHEEL

ELECTRIC SCOOTER with rechargeable battery. Very good condition, Ocean View, De. $599. Call Jim 301-661-7585

NIKE golf clubsand NIKE bag Full set of irons and driver, 3 wood and 5 wood and includes a range nder. $250.00. 302-265-6646

LONGBOARD 9’2” with Travel Bag $300 must leave message . 410-939-7714

TANDEM KHS PREMIUM Roma Bicycle. Med & small, Shimano Ultegra Easton 7K Aluminum frame. Like new, paid $2,500, selling for $750 302-278-1441

HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO 410-382-2033

GRAVITY INVERSION Boots

$25 609-247-3649

TEETER INVERSION TABLE Great Condition! $75 302-353-8128 leave message Magna xl2 21 speed all terrain bike. Brakes, 26” antislip tires suspension fork. $50.00 302-339-7691

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE Vintage 1990s. Single track Eleven 81. New tires, recent tune-up. $75 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message.

TENNIS RACKETS Head with cover $15 & Prince with cover + carrying bag $20 410-382-2033

10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $30 OBO. 757-810-8782

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

SEEKING UTILITY TRAILER with gate. Black, 6’ x 9’. 302-344-0169

SMALL GROUP OF HUNTERS seeking Hunting or Vacant property for upcoming season and Looking for Farmers Field to Hunt Geese in. Call Chuck at 410-924-6692

This Weekend

❐ Sat, June 28 7am-12pm Rain or Shine

Multi-Family Yard Sale - One Day Only! Join us at Morse Home Improvement for a HUGE Company & Multi-Family Sale. Clothing (All Sizes) Shoes, Tools, Building Materials, Furniture, Home Decor, Household Items, Office Supplies & More! Great Deals and unique finds! Come early for the best selection!

33334 Main Street, Dagsboro DE 19939

❐ Sat, June 28 8am-12pm Rain Date 6/29

Country Village Community Yard Sale!

Across from Ocean View Police Dept. on Central Avenue

❐ Sat, June 28 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Moving Sale! Come check it out, a little bit of everything!

32930 Omar Rd, Frankford DE 19945

❐ Sat, June 28 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Seagrass Plantation Community Yard Sale. Multiple Families participating throughout the Community. Off Irons Lane/across from Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club

❐ Sat, June 28

8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Village of Clearwater Annual Variety Community Sale! Frankford DE 19945 (off Muddy Neck Rd)

❐ Sat, June 28 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

Denton Woods Community Yard Sale! GPS: 30978 Oakwood Dr, Ocean View DE 19970

Upcoming

❐ Sat, July 5th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Bethany Mini Storage! Furniture, household, jewelry, tools. Lots of Goodies!

30273 Cedar Neck Rd, Ocean View DE 19970

Catch

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

1. When her head is down near the ground, a cow is probably snacking on ____

4. Rhyme time: If you have cream made from milk fresh from a cow's udder, you can chill it and then shake it to make your own ______

6. More rhyme time: As the man got ready to trek across the rocky mountain range, he put a pack on the back of his shaggy-haired ____

7. A cow uses her tail to chase away this pesky little bug

8. What a meal!: A cow stores up to 50 gallons of partially digested food in its stomach (called "cud") that it will continue to ____ for up to eight hours each day

9. A farmer builds this around his farm to make sure his cows stay home

10. A metal container that a cow sometimes kicks over while she's being milked

12. The body parts below a bull's horns

15. What people pour cream in while drinking co ee or tea

17. It's a great event to go to if you want to see cowboys show o their skills

18. The best cow at the county ____ wins the blue ribbon

19. Grab and go: The handle on this plastic milk container makes it easy to carry and pour

20. A water bu alo has giant, backward-curving ____ that look a little like the handlebars on some bicycles

21. It's a crowd of cattle

Parents Down

1. Heads-down activity: Enjoy a leisurely meal in a eld, as heifers often do

2. Sudden, frenzied rush of the whole herd

3. Long shot audition opportunity for Hollywood

hopefuls: _____ call

4. It's movement of the matadors (not the color) that gets a charge out of them

5. Rural legend?: It's what small town pranksters have been said to do to sleeping cows (but scientists say it's likely physically impossible)

8. All is forgiven: City that blamed a cow for its devastating re of 1871, but 95 years later named its NBA team for her male counterparts

10. Bovine intervention: Created a cow through strategic matchmaking on a farm

11. Astrology's bovine sign

13. Calcutta-born cow's status that gives her the right of way when crossing the street

14. Legal beef: TV personality whose mad cow comment sparked a lawsuit by Texas cattlemen

16. Cattle portal

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Kids Across

822 BAHIA DRIVE, MONTEGO BAY

Charming coastal getaway with tranquil pond views has a new lower price and is ready to welcome you to easy coastal living! Relax and enjoy the view after a day on the beach or at pool; this well-appointed home is fully furnished and move-in ready. Breezy screened porch, eat-in kitchen, and low-maintenance living close to the beach with access to all of Montego Bay’s amenities. Schedule your private tour today!

$384,900 (MDWO2029398)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

410-430-2721

39085 BAYFRONT DR, OCEAN VIEW

Quillen's Point offers an ideal blend of luxury and privacy. This idyllic community provides the perfect blend of amenities, including a private marina & tennis court. Beautifully upgraded 4BR, 3.5-BA home offers stunning bay views. Recent upgrades include a new quartz kitchen countertop, upgraded appliances, and a screened-in porch. Enjoy the serenity of coastal living with easy access to the beach, local shops and dining.

$950,000 (DESU2068178)

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

Mary Niles, Co-Listing Agent (c) 302-228-5143

33275 BAYBERRY CT. DAGSBORO

A lovely, furnished home with an easy route to the beach & places to dine, drink, shop & have fun. Desirables: 5 Bd (2 ensuite), 3 Ba, LVP, gourmet kitchen, 2-car garage w/ storage area & stone patio. Amenities in this waterfront community: pool, gym, club house, marina & boat ramp!

$600,000 (DESU2084464)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

Asking $799,900 (DESU2083224) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159 OPENHOUSE SUNDAY6/2910-12PM

SAT6/2811-1PM 12 LARCHMONT CT, OCEAN VIEW PRICE IMPROVEMENT Your Delaware Beach Dream Home AwaitsBeautiful and well appointed move-in-ready Coastal home located in the desirable community of Tidal Walk- only 1.5 miles to downtown Bethany Beach. Property boast an open concept oor plan, 3 Bed, 2 bath, front covered porch, back screened porch, sundeck, outdoor shower, enormous enclosed garage on a lot with privacy on a cul de sac. Community has pool. Welcome to your Delaware Beach Dream Home.

OVER2ACRES

Beach. First oor living on acreage with Low Taxes and No HOA. Appreciate your privacy and enjoy country living-great home for entertaining- detached garage with built in bar, above ground pool, wrap around porch, repit patio! Asking $485,000 (DESU2086636) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

29084 SEA BIRD COURT, SELBYVILLE

The lowest priced 3 BD, 2.5 Ba twin home/end-unit townhome in the sought-after, premier golf community & Home of the Freeman Stage! Desirables: furnished, walkin closets, LVP ooring, gourmet kitchen, 1-car garage & golf cart! Makes a Great Investment & Beach house!

$550,000 (DESU2064340) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

and

with

SS kitchen appliance, New HVAC,and the home was freshly painted. Expansive deck overlooking canal/bay is perfect for entertaining or relaxing.

$739,000 (MDWO2031388) Call Mary Jo Cole (c) 302-377-4159