Coastal Point — March 28, 2025

BOEtoaskCounty tolookatimpactfees

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Lessthanaweekafterareferendum toraisetaxesfortheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictfailed,teachers,students andstaffmembersfromdistrictschools pleadedwiththeIRSDBoardofEducationnottocutprogramsorstaff.

Thereferendumvotetotalswere 4,749forand5,424against.

Theschoolboardalsoapproveda resolutiontoasktheSussexCounty Counciltoconsiderallowingtheimplementationofvoluntaryschoolassessments, orimpactfees,whichwould assessdevelopersforimpactstheirprojectshaveonresources,suchasschools.

SussexCountyistheonlyDelaware Countythatdoesnotcurrentlyallow impactfees.

Thereferendumwouldhaveprovidedfundingforincreasedoperating costs.

Immediatelyfollowingthereferendum,IRSDSuperintendentJayOwens said,“Weareobviouslydisappointed withtheresultofthereferendumbut understandthatthisispartofthe schoolfundingprocessinDelaware.”

HesaidheunderstoodtheuncertaintyfacingresidentsasSussexCounty rollsouttheresultsofitspropertyreassessmentprocessaheadof2025propertytaxbillsbeingsentoutbeginningin

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There’sverylittlethatdoesmoreforyourpeace-of-mindthanaglorioussunriseovertheocean.Tobehonest,wehaveno datatobackupthatstatement,butwestillfeelprettygoodaboutit.

Bethanypassesannualbudget,withnotaxincrease

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheBethanyBeachTownCouncil, byunanimousvoteattheFriday,March 21,councilmeeting,passedtheTown’s 2026-fiscal-yearbudget,withnoincreaseinthepropertytaxrateof$2.07 per $100ofassessedpropertyvalue,but withahikeinthesummer-seasonparkingfee,to$4perhour.

Theincrease,AssistantTownManagerTeresaTiemantoldthecouncil, wasnecessaryto“addtoourreservesto

allowsummerrevenuestopaythe Town’sexpenses,soresidentscanstill havefreeconcerts.”

“Ithinkwedidtherightthing,” MayorRonCaleflatertoldtheCoastal Pointabouttheincrease.“Unfortunately,ascostsgoup,we’retryingto balance itsoourresidentsandthebusinessesarenotfootingallthecostincreases.Ifwereducethewaterorreduce anyofthosethings,itwouldfallback ontheresidentsandtheywouldhaveto paymoreinpropertytaxes,andthey wouldn’twantthat.

“Wetrytobalanceoursummercosts withoursummerrevenuessotheresidentsaren’tcarryingtheburdenof everythinggoingonintownwhenmost ofitisfortourists,”hesaid.“Weadd 150summertimeemployees,sowetry to balanceitsothosecostsareoffsetting thesummerrevenues.

“Rehobothhasbeenat$4anhour forparkingforoverayear,sowe’renot outofplayhere.DeweyBeachisraising theirsto$4thisyear.OceanCityisalreadyat$4.50anhour,sowecertainly arenotoutoftherealmofwherewe

shouldbe,”Calefsaid,addingthatsummereventsandactivitiessupportbusinessesand“bringpeopleinandkeep thetownthevibrantatmosphereithas beenandwillcontinuetobe.”

Duringthetowncouncilmeeting, TownManagerCliffGravietsaidthat asCOVID-19pandemic-relatedoperationalchangesended,summerexpenses were$4.9million,andnowtheytotal $6.9million.

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Fryetoserveasparade’sgrandmarshal

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

FormerBethanyBeachTown CouncilmanBruceFryehadasurprise forthetowncouncilwhilehewaspresentinghismonthlyFourthofJuly Committeereport.

“Waitforit,”hejoked,thenpaused amomentandannouncedthathewill himselfbegrandmarshalofthe FourthofJulyparadethisyear,drawingapplausefromtheaudienceatthe

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thebudget,residentsobjectedtothe increaseinparkingandinthecostper gallonofwaterfromtheTown’swater system,butduringthecouncilmeeting, councilmembersclarifiedthatthe WaterDepartmentisoperatedasa separatebusinessandhasitsownreservesandexpenses.Thecostofwater pergallonhasnotbeenraisedin10 years.

Tiemansaiditshouldhavebeen raisedinthe2021-fiscal-yearbudget, “Butcouncildetermineditwasaterribletimetoraiseanything.Intheyears since,otherdepartmentshadgreater needs,sotherewasnoincreaseinwater.

Friday,March21,meeting. Fryehaslongledorganizingofthe annualparade,includingduringits timeasafullyvolunteer,non-official committee.TheTownhassincetaken overorganizingtheevent,butFryehas continuedtoserveinaleadershiprole. Therewillbesixawardcategories, includingBestinParade;Bethany Cup,alargetrophythatwillbegiven toalocalparticipatingbusinessand sharedfromyeartoyear;andthe ThemeAward,SpiritAward,Vehicle

So,now,it’sbeingincreased20percent,” shesaid.

“About$288,000oftheincreasein theWaterFundisfromaproposed20 percentincreasetowaterusefees,”accordingtobudgetinformationCalef provided.“Theincreaseisprojectedto maintainthewaterdepartmentabove recommendedreserveminimumsfor thenextfiveyears.Thesefeesareexpectedtoincreasebillsbylessthan$100 per yearformostpropertyowners.”

Waterratesonpropertieslocated withintownlimitsarebilledonatiered basis,providingrelieftopropertieswith lowerwateruse.Thetieredratesare basedonsixmonthsofuse,sincethe Townbillsforwaterservicestwiceper year.

TheTown’stotaloperatingexpense

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“Joinuson Friday,July4,forourIndependenceDaycelebration.Thisis ourbiggestpartyoftheyear,withaparadethroughdowntownandconcerton thebandstand.Fireworkswilldepend onbeachconditions,”theTownwebsite atwww.townofbethanybeach.com states.

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budgetof$12.9millionisanincreaseof $1.1millionfromthecurrentfiscalyear. Personnelcostsareincreasingby $611,000,and$331,000ofthatincrease isinthepolicedepartment,sothat wagesforfull-timeandseasonalofficers staycompetitivewithsurroundingcommunitiesandthedepartmentisfully staffed.Seasonalwagesarealsohigher forlifeguards,tocompeteforalimited numberofemployees.Otherreasonsfor theincreasearehigherhealthinsurance premiumsandtheState’snewpaidleave program,theinformationstated.

Thebudgetincludes$15.2millionin revenue,$13millioninoperatingcosts, $4.2millionincapitalprojectsand $246,000 indebtpayments.

The2026fiscalyearwillbeginon April1andendMarch31,2026.

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Aprilmeetingdatechanged

Thecouncilagreedtochangetheir AprilmeetingdatefromFriday,April 18,toFriday,April25,becauseApril18 isGoodFriday.

“Townemployeesfollowtheholiday schedule,andthatisaholiday,”Town ManagerCliffGravietsaidofApril18.

MayorRonCalefsaidchangingthe datewillmeantherewillonlybethree weeks,insteadoffour,betweenthe AprilandMaymeetings,butthatit won’tpresentaproblem.

PACmembersundergotraining

FormermayorRosemaryHardiman, while presentingthePoliceAccountabilityCommittee(PAC)report,toldthe councilthatPACmembersarerequired tocomplete20hoursoftrainingand havelearnedhowtouseapolicebaton, aboutpolice“useofforce”andhowto administeratourniquet.

“Onethingaboutourpolicedepartmentistheyhavesomeonewhoisan expertineveryfield,”Hardimansaid.

Bylawswereadoptedforthegroup, anditwasdeterminedthatPACmemberswilleachservethreeyears.

BethanyBeachPoliceChiefPatrick FoleyandDeputyChiefJustinNorman alsopresentedreportsandexplainedthe policedepartment’sBillofRightsatthe PACmeetingonFeb.21.Theyexplainedthechallengesthedepartment facedwhenformerpolicechiefMichael Redmonandformerassistantchief DarinCathellwerebeinginvestigated for,andlaterfiredfor,misappropriation offundslastyear—amonthbeforethe policedepartmentwastoundergorecertificationbytheCommissiononAccreditationforLawEnforcement Agencies,orCALEA.

HardimansaidFoleyandNorman

hadsaidthatofficersatthattime“didn’t evenwanttogotothemeetinganddidn’thavetheconfidencethedepartment wouldcontinuetogetbetter.”

Foley,shesaid,convincedthemtoreviewall193oftheagency’spoliciesand howtheyareimplemented“andthey passedwithflyingcolors,”shesaidof thereaccreditation.“AndIthinkthat’sa tributetothem,”Hardimanaddedto applause

Lastweek,FoleyandNormantraveledtoCaliforniatoacceptthatreaccreditation.

“TheysingledouttheBethany BeachPoliceDepartmentforitsaccomplishments.Wereallyhavetobeproud ofthem,soifyouseethem,congratulate them,”Hardimansaid.

“Wereallyhavetop-notchpeopleon ourforce,”MayorRonCalefadded.

ThenextquarterlyPACmeetingwill beonTuesday,June3.

Grantspresented

Calefpresentedtwoannualgrants fromtheTownduringtheFriday, March21,meeting—totheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompanyandto theSouthCoastalLibrary.

PresentingachecktotheBBVFC’s BrianMartin,Calefsaidthefirecompanyis“certainlyveryimportanttothe town,anditbecameevenmoreimportantacouplenightsago,whenwehada houseontheboardwalkthathadaseriousfire.Thankyouforallyoudo,”he said.

ThefireintheOceans8condominiumcomplexonMarch20damaged eightunits,butoccupantswereevacuated andnoonewasinjured.

FOSCLPresidentEdieDondero, whoisalsothemayorofSouthBethany, acceptedtheFOSCLdonation.

“Wearegratefultoyou.Thelibrary isanintegralpartofthecommunity, andwehope,ifyouhaven’tseenityet, thelettertotheeditorofCoastalPoint

abouthowimportantthelibraryisand howchallengingitmightbethiscomingyear,withthechallengingatmosphereinWashington.Hopefully,itwill helpalittlebit,”Calefsaid. Dondero’sletter,publishedinthe Friday,March21,issueoftheCoastal Point,reportedthatPresidentDonald Trumphadsignedanexecutiveorder “thatdirectedthattheInstituteofMuseum&LibraryServicesbeeliminated ‘tothemaximumextentconsistentwith applicablelaw.’Thisactionhasmajor potentialimplicationsforourpubliclibraries.TheIMLSisanindependent federalagencythatsupportslibraries, archivesandmuseumsinall50states andU.S.territories.…Throughits GrantstoStatesProgram,theIMLSis theonlysourceoffederalfundingforlibrariesinthenation.Allocationsare madetoeachstateannually;thosefunds arethendistributedacrossallpubliclibraries.

“TheSouthCoastalLibraryisadi-

rectbeneficiaryofIMLSfunding,” Donderowrote.“Ifthisprogramis eliminated,ourbelovedlibrarywilllose about15percentofitsannualfunding. Giventhatthelibraryisalreadyoperatingonaleanbudget,anyfurthercuts willresultinthelossofprograms,services,librarymaterialsandstaff.The missionoftheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibraryistoraisefundstosupplementthepublicfundingprovidedto thelibrary.

“TheSouthCoastalLibraryisa treasuredresourcethatofferssomuch toourcommunity.It’stimeforusto giveback,”shewrote.

Specialelectionset

CalefannouncedthattheTownwill haveaspecialelectionfrom10a.m.to4 p.m.onSaturday,May24,“forthepurpose ofvotingfororagainstthetown

August,withpaymentsduebytheend ofSeptember.SussexCountyhadbeen usingthesameassessmentssince1973, andschooltaxesareassessedbasedon propertyvalue.

Althoughcountyofficialshavesaid rateswillbeadjustedtomakethereassessmentrevenue-neutraloverall,residentshaveexpressedconcerninthe wakeofhigherassessmentsformany propertyowners.Schooltaxesmakeup about90percentoftheoverallcounty taxbills,withtheschooltaxesbeing passedthroughtothedistricts.Theproposed increaseunderthereferendum,on topoftheuncertaintyovertheother changestotheirtaxbills,addedtopropertyowners’concerns.

Owenssaidlastweekthatthedistrictnow“facesdifficultdecisionsregardingstaffandprograms.

DawnKeenan—whohasbeena districtExCELteachersince2004— saidtheExCELprogram,forgifted fourth-andfifth-graders,providesan acceleratedcurriculumthatwouldnot beavailableintheirhomeclassrooms.

“Justasadditionalhelpisprovided forstrugglingstudents,giftedstudents alsodeservespecializedsupporttoreach theirfullpotential,”Keenansaid.

“CuttingExCELwouldhurtnotjust thesestudentsbutourentirecommunity.Theseyounglearnersareourfuture

doctors,lawyers,educatorsandleaders,” shesaid.“PleasekeepExCELintact,for theirsakeandforyours.”

TerriEvan,alsoanExCELteacher inthedistrict,said,“Giftedstudentsare borntostandout,andtheExCELprogramintheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictprovidesthatfoundation.Someof themostcapablestudentsendupnot usingtheiracademicpotentialunless theyareappropriatelychallenged,”she said.

Evanaskedtheboardmembers“to useyourcreativeproblem-solvingskills,” likeExCELstudentsdointheclassroom,tocomeupwithawaytokeep theprogramintact.

StudentKateDorman,11,saidshe looksforwardtotheschooldayswhen she hasExCELclass.

“ExCELisagreatwayformetobe challenged,”Dormansaid.“Itgivesme confidence.ExCELmotivatesmeand givesmeopportunitiesthatIwould nevergettodo”withouttheprogram, shesaid.

SussexCentralHighSchoolfreshmanBaileyChrobakimploredthe boardtokeeptheschool’sInternational Baccalaureateprogramintact.

“I’mheretoaddresshowyour hypocrisyandfailedfinancialmanagementwillnowaffectthousandsofstudentsacrossSussexCounty,”Chrobak said.

The IBprogram,Chrobaksaid,“was oneofthesolereasonswhyIchoseto

attendSussexCentral.Iknewitwould allowmetochallengemyselfandreach myacademicgoals,”shesaidoftherigorousprogram.

Chrobaktouchedonathemethat permeatedmanyofthecommentsfrom teachersandstudentsMondaynight— thatnon-tenuredteachers’positionswill bethefirsttogoifstaffcutsaredeemed necessary.ShenotedthatmanyIB teachersarenon-tenured.

Shealsomentionedotherprograms that couldbecut,includingtheater, middle-schoolsportsandotherextracurricularprograms.

Chrobak’smother,MeganChrobak, saidthat,asaneducatorherselfand havingrecentlymovedherfamilyto SussexCountyfromMaryland,sheis “incrediblyconcerned”aboutthepossibilityofeliminationoftheIBprogram.

Anexperiencededucatorherself, Chrobaksaidshewas“alarmed”when sherealizedthatherdaughterwasrepeatingworkinherregularclassesat SussexCentralthatshehaddonein seventhgradeinherMarylandpublic school.

“Innowayisthisareflectionofthe qualityoftheteachersorschooladministration,butofthecurriculumscope andsequencebeingoffered”outsidethe IBprogram,shesaid.

“Thestudentsandcommunitydeservebetter.Pleasedon’tallowyournext decisionstoharmstudentsmorethan youalreadyhave,”MeganChrobaksaid.

“Donotrectifyyourmistakesattheexpenseofchildren—particularlythose at HowardT.EnnisandtheIBprogram atSussexCentralHighSchool,”she pleaded.

JayCullenreadalettertotheboard fromhisdaughter,EvaCullen,who graduatedfromSussexCentralin2023, havingparticipatedintheIBprogram. Sheiscurrentlystudyingastrophysics andappliedmathematicsatColumbia University.HersuccessatColumbia, shewrote,“wouldnothavebeenpossiblewithouttherigorouspreparationI receivedthroughtheIBprogram.”

ElizabethHicks,vicepresidentof theClassof2027atSussexCentral, addedherconcernsaboutthepotential impactofthereferendumfailureonstudents,staffandprograms,including sportsteams,clubsandextracurricular activities.

“Wearealreadyexperiencinga teachershortage,”Hickssaid.“Reducing thenumberofnon-tenuredteachers wouldonlymakethatworse.Thissemesteralone,myclassesaveragedfrom 30to35students.Asstaffarecut,the number couldriseto40ormorestudentsperclass.Thiswoulddirectlyimpactthequalityoflearninganda student’sabilitytofeelseen,heardand supportedwithwithintheclassroom,” shesaid.“Someofthemostimpactful educatorsI’vehadareatrisksimplybe-

Millvillecouncilholdsfinalhearingonbudget

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheMillvilleTownCouncilhelda publichearingonits2026-fiscal-year budgetonTuesday,March25—the laststeptowardadoptionofthebudget, whichwillbevoteduponatthecouncil’sApril8meeting.

Millville’spropertytaxratewillremainthesameundertheproposed budget.

Onlyoneresidentspokeatthehearing.MillvilleBytheSearesidentDavid

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causetheyarenon-tenured.

“Thefailureofthereferendum doesn’tjustaffectthenumbersonthe spreadsheet,”shesaid.“Itaffectspeople. Itaffectsourteams,ourteachers,our clubs,andtheopportunitiesthatshape whowebecome.”

OwensreiteratedatMonday’smeetingthatthedistrictadministrationis “disappointed”inthereferendumresults.“Therewerealotofpeoplethat workedvery,veryhardtoshareinformationaboutthereferendum.”

Theboardhasscheduledaspecial meetingforMonday,March31,todiscuss

Holmes,afrequentcriticoftheTown’s finance department,broughtahandout thatheprovidedtothecouncilandresidentsinattendance.Holmes’comments centeredonhiscontentionthatthe Townmissesoutoninterestincomeby reportingitsinterestincome“onacash basisvs.recommendedaccrualbasis.”

HolmessaidCode&BuildingOfficialEricEvans’estimatesofincome fromplanneddevelopmentis“extremely conservative.”

“Ireallythinkyouneedtolookat thisandgivethepublicamuchmore

thedistrict’snextsteps.Theboardcan holdasecondreferendumwithinayear.

Owens saidabsenteeballotsreturned atotalof95infavorand112against thepassageofthereferendum.

Theresultsofthereferendumvote, bylocation,were:

•GeorgetownElementarySchool— 517for,609against;

•EastMillsboroElementary—491 for,629against;

•IndianRiverHighSchool—464 for,604against;

•LongNeckElementary—475for, 678 against;

•LordBaltimoreElementary—867 for,707against;

•MillvilleCommunityCenter—

accurateview.You’reoff,”Holmessaid. F inanceDirectorWillMumfordaddressedHolmes’commentsaboutthe recentcountywidepropertyreassessment.

“Weareusingtheassessmentvalues asofJanuary2025,beforetheychanged theirreassessmentamounts,”Mumford said,addingthatheexpectsincome fromrealestatetransfertaxesandfees tobe“around$820,000”fortheTown.

MayorRonaldBelinkoaddedto Mumford’scomments,saying,“InAugust,theCountyisgoingtoreassess

861for,1,074against;

•SelbyvilleMiddleSchool—504 for,623against;and

•SussexCentralHighSchool—479 for,288against.

BoardMemberKellyKlinethanked thoseinthedistrictwhoworkedtoinformthepublicaboutthereferendum.

BoardPresidentLeolgaWrightexpresseddisappointmentintheturnout forthereferendumvote.“Withthe numberofstudentsthatwehaveinthe district…evenifit’sasingleparent,if wehadhad[more]ofthosetovote,it wouldhavemadeabigdifference.”

“I’mnotheretospeakfortheother ninemembersoftheboard,”Wright said,“butIbelievethatIcanwhenIsay

their taxrate.They’regoingtobelookingatthesamethingweare.They haven’tsettheirtaxrate.”

SussexCountyisexpectedtokeepits overallpropertytaxrevenuemoreorless neutral,adjustingtherateincombinationwiththetotalpropertytaxassessmentacrossthecountytoendupwitha taxrevenuefiguresimilartolastyear’s totaltaxrevenue.Increasesintotalassessmentvaluewouldberoughlyoffset byareductionintheratepaidper$100

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notoneofussittingherewantstoseea teachergoorwantstoseeaprogram cut.It’sgoingtotakeajointeffort.… Wemighthavetotightenourbelts.”

Wrightsaidinformationaboutthe referendumwassharedonsocialmedia “that’snotcorrect.”KlineurgedeveryoneinattendancetocontacttheirSussexCountyCouncilmembersin supportofimplementingvoluntary schoolassessmentprocedurestohelpalleviatepressuresthatresidentialdevelopmenthasputonschooldistricts.

TheMarch31meetingbeginsat7 p.m.atIndianRiverHighSchool.Also ontheagendawillbethehiringofa newprincipalatSouthernDelaware SchooloftheArts.

council…borrowingasumofmoney foranewwaterclarifier.”

Graviet,attheJan.17towncouncil meeting,hadtoldthecouncilthatthe newclarifierwillcost$3.9million,tobe paidover20years.Aclarifier,heexplained,isasignificantpartofthe town’swatertreatmentprocess.Bethany Beachutilizesdeepaquifersthatarenot subjecttotheinfiltrationofchemicals, assomeothersare,hesaid,butthe watercontainsnaturalminerals,includingiron“inextraordinaryquantities.”

“So,wehavetotreattheiron,then lettheironsettle,thenpumptheclear waterintooursystemandpumpitinto ourstorageareasanddeliverittoour homes.Removaloftheironisdonebya clarifier,”hesaid,describingthecurrent clarifier,56feetwideandcontainedina concretecircle,asmorethan30years

oldandinneedofreplacement.

Townofficialsinvestigatedsystems toremoveironanddecideditwillbe besttoplacetwo40-footclarifiersin thesamefootprintthatwillbeclosed and protected.

Employeesappreciated

BethanyBeachemployeeswererecentlyhonoredatAppreciationDay, whichincludedcoffeewithcouncil membersandashortenedworkday,“for atremendousgroupofemployeeswho reallymakeBethanyBeachthegreat placeitis,”Calefsaid.

“Ican’temphasizethatenough,”he added,thankingthemforworkingholidays,nightsandweekends.

Councilmembersmeetofficials inWashington,D.C.

Calefandseveralothercouncil membershadtraveledtoWashington,

D. C.,recentlyandmetwithelected officials,includingCongresswoman SarahMcBrideandU.S.Sens.Lisa BluntRochesterandChrisCoons.

“Wewenttheretodiscussourconcerns,ofwhichtherearemanyinthis ongoingperiodofuncertaintyin Washington.Unfortunately,Icannot saywegotmuchreassurance”regardinggrants,beachrenourishmentand resiliency,andallthosefundsIhope wecangetfromthefederalgovernment,”Calefsaid.

Bicyclesafetycommittee planningworkshop

CouncilmanMickeyHinmansaid theBicycle&PedestrianSafetyCommitteehadmetFeb.27,welcomeda guestspeakerfromSmartGrowth Americaandplannedfortheupcomingworkshopat10a.m.onThursday, March27,attownhall.RepresentativesfromDelDOTwillbethere,pre-

sentinganoverviewofinfrastructure projects,andofficialsfromseveralarea townswill“talkaboutwhattheyare workingonforthecomingyear,”Hinmansaid.

TheguestspeakerfromSmart GrowthAmericasaid21percentofall trafficfatalitiesinDelawarewere pedestrianfatalities,and74percent wereonstate-ownedroads.Sheintroducedtheconceptof“Complete Streets”torefocustheplanning processandengagecommunitymembers,educateandinformandaddress feedbackandpushback,Hinmansaid.

“AsaTown,wearetryingtodoall threeofthosethings,tostayonour gameandthinkaboutnotonlywhere weare,butwherewearegoing,”Hinmansaid.

Theworkshopwillbea“learning andsharingevent”attendedbyneighboringcommunitiesanddesignedto discusstopicsthatwillbethefocus thissummer.ADNRECrepresentativewillspeakatthissecondannual event.

Townmanager’sreport

GravietreportedthatDelmarva PowerisworkingonPennsylvaniaAvenue,improvingtransmissionlines.A dozenpolesonPennsylvaniaAvenue willbetakendownandreplacedwith 85-footpoles,hesaid.

Theworkhascausedmilddisruption andserviceinterruptions,henoted, addingthatworkisproceedingslowly butwillbedonebeforesummer.

Inconnectionwiththisyear’sincreased$4-per-hourcosttoparkin BethanyBeach,Gravietsaidmaintainingparkingspacesisanongoingbattle. Spacesarelostforreasonsincluding maintenanceandrealignmentofdriveways,causingadecreaseto940spots lastyear.Sincethenewparkinglotwas addedacrossfromtownhall,thereare now1,031spaces,andsevenoreight moremightbeadded,Gravietsaid.

HeagyearnsDean’s ListhonorsatEmerson

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Frankfordlibraryfacingbudgetconcerns

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

TheFrankfordPublicLibraryis reachingouttothecommunityforhelp, whilealsofacinganuncertainfuture duetobudgetconcerns.

Firstonthelistofpriorities,accordingtoLibraryBoardPresidentCindy Strouse,isfillingtwovacanciesonthe boardofdirectors.Thelibraryisalso lookingforanewassistantlibrarianto workwithDirectorBonnieElliott.

“We’retwomembersdown,”Strouse said.“ThecurrentsituationisthatI’m presidentandtreasurer,soIneedsomebody totakeover,andmypreference wouldbeforsomebodytotakeoveras president,”shesaid,addingthatshewas theboard’streasurerbeforetakingover aspresident,and“That’sthepartthatI likedoing.”

Inadditiontoherdutiesaspresident oftheboard,Strousenowkeepsthe booksforthelibrary.That,shesaid,was adecisiontheboardmembersmadein ordertosavethemoneytheyhadpreviouslypaidtoanaccountant.

Fortheotheropeningontheboard, Strousesaidtheboardwouldprefer someonewhocanhelpthelibrarywith fundraising.Althoughtheboardhas beendoingsmallfundraisers,suchas dine-and-donateevents,“Weneed someheavyhitters”tobringinmore funds,shesaid.

Oncetheboardfillsthatspot, Strousesaid,“Ialreadyhaveacoupleof peoplewhowouldbegreatathelping.”

Shesaidherhopeisthatthelibrary candevelopastrongfundraisingcommittee,similartotheFriendsgroups thatotherlocallibrarieshave.

“Forsuchasmalllibrary,withalimitedstaff,itisamazing,”shesaid,what theFrankfordlibraryprovidesforthe community.

TheFrankfordlibraryisalsoanticipatingthatupcominggrowthinthe town,fromthedevelopmentoflandannexedintotown,willdoublethenumberofpatronsvisitingthelibrary.

“Wedefinitelyneedtopreparefor that,”Strousesaid.“We’redefinitely goingtoneedmoresupport.”

Thelibrarywouldliketofindsomeonewhocanhelpwithgrantwriting, Strousesaid.

“We’vereallymadeleapsandbounds withwritinggrantsthisyear,”shesaid, “whichismakingusprobablybreak eventhisyear.”

“Wecan’talwaysdependonthesame placestogiveusthesameamountof moneyeachyear,sowereallydepend on”thatgrantwriting,shesaid.

TheFrankfordlibrary’sproposed budgetforthecomingfiscalyearisjust over$313,000.Morethan$260,000of that,Strousesaid,comesfromStateand Countyfunding,andthelibrarywill havetoraiseabout$52,000onitsown, “which,forasmalllittlelibrary,isalot ofmoney.”

Beforecomingupwiththatfinal number,shesaid,therewas“drastic budget-cutting,”mostlyinstaffhours.

Inthecurrentyear,Strousesaid,the librarycut$14,000outofitsbudget—

alargepartofwhichcamefrombringingitsaccountingandpayrollin-house.

Thiscomingyear,shesaid,thelibrarywouldliketofocusonupgrading thetablesandchairsinitssolemeeting space,the“communityroom.”

“Programminghasreallytakenoff,” shesaid,butthechairsandtableshave takenabeatingandaresooldthatthe librarycannolongergetreplacement parts.

Thelibraryalsohadtocutitslandscapingbudget.TheTownofFrankford agreedtohelpwithgrass-cuttingand snowremoval.Thelibraryishopinga localgardenclubcanhelpwith mulching,trimmingandweeding.

“We’retryingtolookforconnections toorganizationsthatcanhelpusdo those things,”Strousesaid.

Anotherpriorityiscreatinganout-

doorspacewheregroupscanmeetwhen theweatherpermits,shesaid.

“Wedorunintoalotofproblems withscheduling,becausetheroomis bookedallthetime.Ifwehadanoutdoorspace,wecouldutilizethatatleast three-quartersoftheyear.”

Shesaidthelibraryhasidentified someorganizationsthatmightbeable tohelpwiththat,buttheyneedsomeone—possiblyanarchitect—tohelp put togetheraplantosubmittoorganizationsofferinggrants.

Shesaidtherecentannouncementby PresidentDonaldTrumpoftheeliminationoftheInstituteofMuseum& LibraryServices—theonlyfederal agencyofferingsupportforlibraries—

“WewilltakealookatthatforFY ’27”andwillmakeanyadjustmentsat thattime,Belinkosaid.

Inotherbusinessatthemeeting,the councilapprovedfinalsiteplansfor MillvilleBytheSeaVillage5,which willinclude67single-familyhomesand 51townhomes.Thenewsectionwillbe locatedonSubstationRoad.

OVPDhostsAbductionResponseTeamtraining

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Whatstepsdopoliceofficerstake whentwoteenagersspendingtheafternoonatalocalfairaremissingwhena parentarrivestopickthemup?

Thatwasamongtopicswhenthe OceanViewPoliceDepartment broughttogethermorethan100police officersandotherofficialsforChild AbductionResponseTeam(CART) training.

Thepolicedepartmenthostedthe eventinpartnershipwiththeU.S.DepartmentofJustice,NationalCriminal

Justice TrainingCenterandthe DelawareCriminalJusticeCouncil. SponsoredbytheOceanViewPolice Department,itbroughttogetherlaw enforcementofficers,emergencyrespondersandchildsafetyprofessionals fromacrosstheregion.Theymetatthe BethanyBeachOceanSuitesResidence InnbyMarriottfromMarch18to March20,to“strengthentheircapabilitiesinrespondingtochildabductions.”

Duringatabletopdiscussionabout the hypotheticalmissingteenagers,instructorDavidFallon—formerFBI specialagentandchildexploitationtask forceleader—askedthoseintheclass

alonethebenefits”offeredbylibrariesin the Countysystem.

whatstepsshouldbetakentofindthe girls,afictional14-year-oldSaraMcClaneand15-year-oldHeatherWaite. ItwasdeterminedthatSara’smother —whowaspickingupherdaughter andHeather,thefriendwhowasstaying withthem—shouldbequestionedand askedwhethershewasabletotrack theirphones,whethertherewereany parent-daughterarguments,whatthe familydynamicswere,andwhetherthe girlshadboyfriends,medicalconditions ormentalproblems.Itwasdetermined that“Sara”takesmedicationforseizures and“Heather”hasahistoryofrunning away.

Inthescenario,thetwohadtexteda photographofthemselves,smilingand apparentlysafeandhappy,toMrs.McClaneat4:20p.m.butwerenotatthe fairgroundwhenshearrivedat6.

Callstothegirls’phoneswentdirectlytovoicemail,andfairgroundsecurityandpolicecontinuedsearching. Surveillancecamerasatthefairgrounds wereold,makingitdifficulttorecognizefaces,butthegirlscouldbeseen leavinginacarwithawhitemanat 5:35p.m.,withSararesistingandthe manforcingherintothecar. SeeTRAININGpage11

is“obviouslyahugeconcern,”since about40percentofthelibrary’sbudget comesfromtheStateofDelaware, “whichI’msureisfunneleddownfrom thefeds.So,anycutstothatwouldbe devastatingtous.”

“Thatwouldalmostdoublethe amountthatwehavetoraise,”Strouse said.

TheFrankfordlibraryisnotpartof theSussexCountylibrarysystem,and asanindependentlibrary,shesaid,“We struggletokeepupwiththesalaries,let

StrousesaidtheFrankfordlibrary hasalreadycutbackstaffhoursbyabout 8percent.

“Forthetimebeing,we’rekeeping thehoursthesame,”afterthosecuts. ButtheyareconsideringclosingthelibraryonSaturdays—especiallyinthe summer,whenfewpeopleseemto come,shesaid.

“That’sgoingtobethefirstthing we’regoingtolookatifwegetamajor cut.Ourbiggestexpenseissalaries,”she said.

Sheaddedthatbeinganindepend-

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entlibraryisabitofanisolatingexperience,sinceeachindependentlibraryis “competingforthesamepotofmoney,” sothereisabitofacompetitivesituation,ratherthanoneinwhichworking togethercouldbenefitalllibrariesinthe samesituation.

Libraryboardmembersneedtobe preparedfor“abarecommitmentofour meetingsonceamonth,”andthenoccasionaladditionalmeetings,Strousesaid. Boardmembersalsoassistwithlibrary programming,aswellasdoingoutreach programsandfundraising.

Communicationwithcounty,state andfederalofficialsalsofallsonthe

board,shesaid,andthathasbecome morecrucial“inthecurrentenvironment,wherebudgetsaregettingslashed andweneedtospeakup.”

BoardmembersmustliveintheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict,Strousesaid, whilevolunteersarenotboundtothat restriction.TheFrankfordLibraryBoard ofDirectorsmeetsonthethirdTuesday ofeachmonthat5:30p.m.inthelibrary, whichislocatedat8MainStreet. Upcomingfundraisersforthelibrary includeayardsaleonApril19anda mahjongtournamentonMay2.For moreinformation,callthelibraryat (302)732-9351.

Volunteersneededtospread(andcatch)joy

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

ThedirectorofEnrichmentofHope —theafter-schoolprogramatMariner’s BethelGlobalMethodistChurchin OceanView—saidsheneedsvolunteers toassistthechildren,andshe’sconfident thevolunteerexperiencewillbringthem joy.

“Thisprogramhasbroughtsomuch happinesstothefamiliesweareserving,” TiffanyKelleysaid.“Forme,theinteractionsIhavewiththesestudentseachday

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“Thereischaos,alotofinformation, alotofpressureonlawenforcementto findthesekids.…Alotoftimeswe havenothingtogoon,”Fallonsaid, addingthatprobablecausehadtobe determined.

Thecar’sownerwasfoundbuttold policehiscousinborrowedhiscar.The cousinandanothermanwerefoundand interviewed,anditwasdiscoveredthat thegirlshadmetthemanthey’dgotten intothecarwithonInstagramandthat hetookthemtoahotel,forcedthemto drinkalcoholicbeveragesandtakepills, and toldthemtheyweregoingtowork forhim.

Policetracedhimandthegirlstoa hotel,wherebloodwasfound,andeventuallytoashedwheretheywerebeinghidden.Theywerebothfoundalive,although Sarawasinneedofmedicalattention.

“ChildAbductionResponseTeam traininghasbeencriticallyimportantin preparinglocalpoliceandalliedorganizationstorespondquicklyandeffectivelytocasesinvolvingmissingand abductedchildren,”OceanViewPolice Chief KennethMcLaughlintoldthe CoastalPointfollowingthetraining.

“ActualCARTdeploymentshave demonstratedthatawell-trained,multidisciplinaryteamcansignificantlyenhancethespeed,coordinationand effectivenessoftheresponseduringthe crucialearlyhoursofachildabduction. Thetrainingensuresthatallparticipatingagencies—lawenforcement,emergencymanagement,childprotection servicesandothercommunitypartners understandtheirroles,followstandardizedprotocolsandworkcollaborativelyunderaunifiedcommand structure.Bysimulatingreal-worldscenarios,CARTtrainingstrengthens communication,improvesresourcedeploymentandincreasesthelikelihoodof safelyrecoveringthechild.

“Whenachildisabducted,every secondcounts.Thistrainingensures thatrespondersarefullyequippedwith theskillsandresourcesnecessarytolocateandrecovermissingchildren swif tlyandsafely.Wearecommittedto

andthefactthatweareabletoshareJesus withthem—ithelpstobuildaconnection.Italsogivesyouasenseofpurpose.I hearfromvolunteersthatitgivesthemso muchpurpose.Itjustfillsthemwithjoy.”

Kelleysaidsheneedsvolunteers— highschoolstudentsorolder—whocan starttrainingnowandbereadyforthe nextprogram,onTuesdays,Wednesdays andThursdaysfrom3:30to5:30p.m.as the2025-2026schoolyearbegins.They musthavea“loveforchildren,lovefor Jesus,andcompassionandtutoringskills areabonus,”shesaid.

strengtheningourpartnershipsandexpandingourcapabilitiestoprotectour community’smostvulnerablemembers,” McLaughlinsaid.

Amongtheorganizationstakingpart intrainingwastheNationalCenterfor Missing&ExploitedChildren—aprivate,non-profitorganizationcreatedto findmissingchildren,reducechildsexualexploitationandpreventchildvictimization.Visitwww.missingkids.org for moreinformation.

“Thevolunteerswillhelpthechildren withtheirhomework,feedthemandplay withthem.Theywillhelpmesetupenrichmenttime.Idoamini-lesson,‘Life WithJesus,’andthenwegointoenrichmenttime,whentheydotheirhomework orsomesortofacademicwork.Theyhave activitytime,alife-skillslesson,like sewingorcooking.Theyplaysportsora game,andtheyhaveasnack,likefruit, vegetablesormini-corndogs,”shesaid. About25percentofthestudentsin theafter-schoolprogram—onlyoffered tothoseattendingLordBaltimoreEle-

TeamAdam,afreeresourceprovided bytheNationalCenterforMissing& ExploitedChildren,wasnamedfor AdamWalshofHollywood,Fla.,who wasabductedandmurderedin1981. TeamAdamwasfoundedbyhisparents,JohnandReveWalsh,andprovidesassistancetolawenforcement agenciesandfamilies“incriticalcasesof missingchildren.”Formoreinformation onTeamAdam,visitwww.MissingKids.org/ourwork/caseresources.

mentaryatthistime—alreadyattend Mariner’s,andtheyallgetalongwell,Kelleysaid.

“Wehaveourissues,liketeachersdo. But,overall,it’sareallygoodgroupof kids,”shesaid.

Kelleyhas20volunteersandsaidshe needs30more.Theycansettheirown schedulesanddon’thavetobetherefor everysession.

Anyoneinterestedinvolunteering,or registeringchildrenfortheprogram,can contactKelleyat familyandyouth@marinersbethel.org.

StateHomelandSecuritySecretary Joshua Bushwellergaveopeningremarksatthetrainingevent. Traininghighlightsalsoincludedthe importanceofastructured,well-coordinatedresponse;understandingtheemotionalimpactofchildabductions;best practicesforlocatingmissingchildren; search-and-seizurelaws,prosecution strategiesandjurisdictionalissues; learningfromreal-worldabduction cases;andtabletopexercises.

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•TonyPetralia OnThursday,March20,shortlyafter2 a.m.,BethanyBeachVolunteerFire Company,assistedbymutualaidfire departments,respondedtotheunit blockofCampbellPlaceinBethany Beachforafire.Arrivingcrewsfound heavyfirecomingfromatownhouse multifamilystructureandextinguished thesame.TheDelawareStateFireMarshal’sOfficerespondedtothesceneand performedanorigin-and-causeinvestigationforthefire.Thefirewasdetermined tobeaccidentalinnatureand wascausedbyanelectricalmalfunction inaupperleveldeckarea.Damagewas estimatedat$1,100,000.Therewereno reportedinjuries.

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Bethany’sWomen’sHistoryMonthlistahit

InrecognitionofMarchasWomen’sHistoryMonth,theBethany BeachCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommitteedecidedtohonor severalprominentwomenintheTown’shistorybycomingupwitha sortof“Mt.Rushmore,”ifyouwill.

ThesevenwomenselectedtobecelebratedwereMarjorie TownsendBramhallSlaughter,theTown’sfirstfemalelifeguard; MarthaJeanAddy,awhirlwindwhohelpedcreatetheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeach,amongstothercivicorganizations;Carolyn Hughes,ajournalistandwriterwhohelpedpreservethehistoryofthe town;RosemaryHardiman,whorecentlysteppeddownasmayorand hasservedonnumerouscommittees;MargaretYoung,whopoured herheartandsoulintocelebratingtherichhistoryofthetownand servedonthecouncil;JaneFowler,whoservedonthetowncouncil for15yearsandworkedonmanycommittees;andCarolOlmstead, whoservedasacouncilmember,vice-mayorandmayor,alongwith sittingonseveralcommitteesherself.

Thisisagreatlist.

Forstarters,itcausedustolearnmoreaboutBramhallSlaughter, whopassedawayin2002.ThedaughterofDelawareSupremeCourt JusticeHowardWellingtonBramhallandMargaretPurnellBramhall, shewasaninvestigatorwhospecializedinminorityandwomen’sbusinesscontractsforthefederalandstateprogramsadministered throughtheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation.Shealsohad twosons—bothofwhombecameBethanyBeachlifeguardsthemselves.

Asfortheothers...Well,wewereawareoftheirstories.Andwe couldn’tco-signtheirinclusioninthisprestigiouslistvociferously enough.There’sasayingaroundMajorLeagueBaseballthatthelitmustestforinclusionintheHallofFameiswhetheryoucantellthe storyofprofessionalbaseballwithoutincludingthatindividual’scontributions.

Andthesamegoesforthislist—eachofwhommadetheirmark.

Ijustwentaheadandbustedmyownbrackets

Theworldalltooknoteofanexplosiveitemoutofthe Mid-AtlanticregionoftheUnitedStatesrecently.

No,itwasn’taboutCIAoperativesandbombingplans beingsharedviamessagingappwithajournalistnotexactly alignedwiththecurrentadministration.NoramItalking aboutthesonicboomthathadpeoplescramblingfortheclosestseismographorwonderingifthebowelsofHellhadexplodedintoafieryconcoctionthat... ButIdigress.

Thinkaboutthatforamoment.Astateuniversitythatplaysin apowerconferenceandhasaScroogeMcDuck-typepileof moneyatitsdisposallosttosomethingcalledDrake.

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Point of No Return

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Itwasmybrackets.That’sall.My stupid,worthless,hedgehog-with-astick-could-have-done-betterNCAA men’sbasketballtournamentbracket. Youknow—thatthingthatconsumes water-coolerconversationsaroundthe countryandfillspeoplewithjoyastheycompeteagainsttheir friends,co-workersorfamilymembersbydecidingwhowins themostgamesinthetournament?Thatthing. Andmythingstinks.Onice.

Let’sputthisintoperspectiveforaminute.Nobodypicks allthegamescorrectly.Therearetoomanyvariablesforthatto happen.Forinstance,weoftendon’treallyknowhowgood someofthesesmallschoolsareuntiltheyfaceoffwiththetraditionalpowerhouses.Andoneridiculouslyhotshooterwho drainsthree-pointerafterthree-pointercantipthescales.And, well,it’sagameplayedbyhumans,andwecomewithourown uncertaintiesaswell,don’twe?

So,yes.It’sreallydifficulttohaveabracketplayoutperfectlywithreality,butit’salsoreallydifficulttoloseasmany gamesasIdidintheprocessofthistournamentwhittlingits waydownfrom68totheSweet16teamsthatstillremain. And,yes,comebackshappeninthesebracketcontests.ApersonwhogetstheFinalFourright,orpredictsthenational championshipgameorthewinnerofitall,canmakeuppoints inahurry.Thesegamesmeanmoreinvalueasthetournament progresses,andhavingastrongfinalstretchcanflipabracket competitiononitsearinaninstant.

Youknow—assumingyoustillhaveyourFinalFourteams andall.I,however,donot.

Infact,Ilostoneofthosetreasuredteamsonthefirstday ofthetournament,asMissourilosttoaschoolnamedDrake.

Nottherapper.Notthecake-maker.Notevenamaleduck. It’saschoolinIowanamedafteraCivilWargeneralwhogave them$20,000tostarttheschool.Aschoolthatislistedas havingthe12thlargeststudentpopulationofanycollegein Iowa.Withnodisrespectintendedto theHawkeyeState,orCpl.Walter O’Reillyforthatmatter,beingthe12th largestcollegeinIowaisakintobeing thefifth-bestsingerintheJackson5. DrakeisbasicallytheRandyJacksonof Iowaschools.

AndtheywhippedmyFinalFour participant,crushingmydreamsandmakingmedoresearch ontuitionnumbersinIowa.

Readyforanotherone?Clemson,whichIhadgoingtothe EliteEight,losttoMcNeeseStateUniversity.That’sright, Clemson,fromthehighly-respectedACC ,losttoaschool fromLakeCharles,La.Here’salittlebonusforyou:Thiswas thefirstgameMcNeeseStateUniversityhaseverwoninthe NCAAtournament.Ever.

YouknowwhothemostfamouspersonintheMcNeese Stateprogramwas?Theirteammanager,wholedtheplayers ontothecourtwithaboomboxonhisshoulder.Coolstory, right?Obviously,youweren’tabelieverinClemson.

Iknow,Iknow.Everyonehastheirstoriesofwoewhenit comestotheNCAATournamentandthebracketsthatkeep allofustalking.So,let’sputthisintobetterperspectivefor you.MycurrentrankonESPN’sbracketlistis19,069,022. Yousawthatright,anditdidbeginwith“Nineteenmillion.”

Thatplacesmineinthe20thpercentileofallbracketssubmittedtoESPN.Thatincludespeoplewholettheir4-yearoldsfillthemoutforthem,theoneswhoselectedbymascots andthosewhopurposelytriedtopickeverygamewrongfor sideconteststheyarehavingwiththeirfriends.

I’mwedgedsomewherebetweenarandomguywhogetsinterviewedoutsideofaliquorstorewhenthelotterynumbers getreallybigandapieceofchalk. RevelinMarchSadness.

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Bethanyhonorswomenwhoimpactedtown

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeach’sfirstfemalelifeguard,MarjorieTownsendBramhall Slaughter,isamongthosehonoredin the“NotableWomenAmongUs”displayatBethanyBeachTownHall,in observationofMarchasWomen’sHistoryMonth.

AlsofeaturedareMarthaJeanAddy, CarolynHughes,RosemaryHardiman, MargaretYoung,JaneFowlerandCarol Olmstead.

BethanyBeachCultural&Historic AffairsCommitteemembers“wantedto doadisplayforWomen’sHistory Month,andthat’swhyweselectedthese sevenwomen,”ChairwomanCarole CaleftoldtheCoastalPoint.

“WefoundastoryaboutMarjorie,

andthoughtitwasabsolutelywonderful,”shesaid.“Shewasthefirstfemale lifeguard,andthatitselfwaspretty darnedimportant.In1942,therewere onlythreelifeguardsintown.Then,as timehasgoneby,therehavebeenother thingsthathavesurfaced—thatshe hadtwosons,andtheywerealsolifeguardsintheBethanyBeachPatrol. That ’saBethanyBeachthing,where youhavesiblingsinafamilythathas morethanonelifeguard.Wethought thatwasasuper-greatstorythatis worthsharing,”Calefsaid.

Inthe1980s,Bramhall,whodiedin 2002,wasaninvestigatorspecializingin minorityandwomen’sbusinesscontractsforthefederalandstateprograms administeredthroughtheStateof DelawareDepartmentofTransportation.ThedaughterofDelaware

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SupremeCourtJusticeHoward WellingtonBramhallandMargaret PurnellBramhall,shewasa1942graduateofthePennHallSchool,attended thePeabodyConservatoryandstudied pianoattheWilmingtonSchoolof Music.

Calefalsoprovidedinformation abouteachoftheotherwomeninthe display.

Addy,whowasbornin1913and diedin2006,was“apivotalfigurein BethanyBeach,”Calefsaid.She“played asignificantroleincreatingthe Women’sCivicClubofBethanyBeach, wasamemberoftheBethanyBeach HistoricalSocietyandhelpedtoestablish theBethanyBeachHistoricalMuseum.

“ShetookspecialinterestintheSussexCountySouthCoastalLibraryand thebeautificationoftheTown.Garfield Parkwaywasplantedwith600petunias andbecameashowpiece.Thatlegacy continuestodaywiththeMarthaJean AddyMemorialGarden.”

Addyspentmostofherearlylifein Dayton,Ohio,beforegraduatingfrom BethanyCollegeinWestVirginiain 1936.ShemarriedEdAddyafterthey metatcollege,andtheylivedinNewbur yport,Mass.,beforesettlingin BethanyBeachpermanentlyin1973. Shewastheowner-operatorofthe AddySeainninBethanyBeach throughoutthe1960sand1970s.

“HerloveforthetownofBethany Beachleftalastingimpact,”according totheinformationCalefprovided.

Hughes,whowasbornin1916and diedin2013,followedinherparents’ footstepsandbecameajournalistinthe Washington,D.C.,area,writingforthe TimesHeraldandlaterfortheWashingtonPost.Shewasamemberofthe Women’sNationalPressClub,which

hermotherhelpedtofoundandestablish.

Sheretiredandspenthersummers inBethanyBeach,whereshewasinvolvedinthecommunity.ShewrotearticlesforTheWhale,alocalweekly newspaper,“ReflectionsoftheQuiet Resorts,”anddidresearchandnarrative for“BethanyBeach—AWalkthrough History,1901-1976,”co-authoredwith ValMontanari.Itwaspublishedbythe BethanyBeachLandownersAssociationin1976.

HugheswasamemberoftheCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee andworkedtopreservethehistoryof thetown.

“Sheownedahistorichomein BethanyBeachcalledJourney’sEnd, whichplayedaroleinthecommunity’s history,”accordingtoinformationCalef provided.“DuringWorldWarII,the U.S.governmentcommandeereditfor barracks,doingsoovernight,shortly afterPearlHarbor.Itwasusedbythe SignalCorpsforconfidentialradarpurposes. ”

Hardiman,theformermayorof BethanyBeach—whomCalefdescribedas“alwaysreadywithasmile andahug”andwhoisknownforrememberingnamesofeveryoneshe meets—wasontheBethanyBeach TownCouncilfrom2014to2024,servingascouncilwomanandvice-mayor beforebeingnamedmayor.

“DuringtheunprecedentedCOVID crisis,sheaddressedtheconcernsofresidents,businessesandvisitorsto BethanyBeach,”Calefsaid.

HardimannowservesontheTown’s P lanning&ZoningCommission, FourthofJulyParadeCommitteeand PoliceAccountabilityCommittee.For-

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Judgesforthe21stannualYouthArt ShowwereattheSelbyvillePublicLibrarythisweek,evaluatingworksby about200studentswhoattendIndian RiverHighSchool,SouthernDelaware SchooloftheArts,PhilipC.Showell ElementarySchoolandSelbyvilleMiddleSchool.

merlyaboardmemberoftheFriendsof SouthCoastalLibrary(FOSCL),she stillworksontheFOSCLCottageTour Committee.HervolunteerworkincludestheBethanyBeachFarmer’s Market,St.Ann’sParishandVFWPost 7234.

Young,whowasbornin1936and diedin2020,wasamemberofthe BethanyBeachHistoricalAssociation andwasresponsibleforcreatingthe

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museuminBethanyBeachTownHall. Sheconductedhistoricalresearch,collectedartifactsandarrangedfordocents to beinthemuseum.

Sheservedonthetowncounciland wasinstrumentalincreatingamemorial forEnsignHenryClayDrexler,who wasawardedtheCongressionalMedal ofHonorandtheNavyCrossforbraveryinattemptingtosavehisshipmates, atthecostofhisownlife.Shewasalso amemberoftheCultural&Historical AffairsCommittee,Communications CommitteeandIntergovernmental Committee.

andprizesawardedduringaceremony withtownofficialsat10:30a.m.onSaturday,April5.

“Wetriedtosetituplikeanartmuseum,”JackieBates,aSelbyvilleCommunityClubmemberwhoorganizes

YoungwasontheBoardofDirectors fortheBethanyBeachFarmers’Market, amemberoftheBethanyBeach Landowner’sAssociationandamentor atJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool andparticipatedintheReadAloud ProgramatLordBaltimoreElementary School.

Fowler,whowasbornin1928and diedin2020,movedtoDelawarein 1951.SheworkedfortheChristina SchoolDistrict.Afterretirement,she hadasecondcareerasamemberofthe BethanyBeachTownCouncilandwas thelongest-servingwomanonthe

theevent,toldtheCoastalPoint.“There isoneroomwhereyoucansitandstudy theartandthepictures.Asyouwalk around,youwillseeartmadewithava-

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council,serving15years,from1988to 2003.

Duringhertimeonthecounciland af ter,sheservedontheParkingCommittee,theCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee,theBethanyBeach RecyclingCommitteeandtheCharter &OrdinanceCommittee.

“Janelovedtheoceanandeverything todowithit.Shewasareader,afeminist,achocoholicandanAnglophile, lovingallthingsBritish.Janecrossed theAtlanticontheQueenMaryand wasneverhesitanttoregalealistener withhertraveladventurestoBritain,” Calefsaid.

OlmsteadservedontheBethany BeachTownCouncilfor10years,as councilwoman,vice-mayorandmayor.

ShethenwasamemberoftheCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee andwaschairwomanofthecommittee for20years.Duringthattime,thecommitteecompletedprojectsincludingthe HeritageTrailwalkingtour,cultural eveningpresentationsforthecommunity, creationoftheSeasideCraftShowand establishmentofasister-cityrelationship withtheTownofPériers,France.

Duringhermonthlyreporttothe towncouncilinMarch,Calefsaid membersofthecommitteehadmeton March11anddiscussedthedevelopmentoftheresourceroomatthe Dinker-IrvinMuseum.Overheadlightinghasbeeninstalled,shesaid,aswell asavideoroll-upbanner“inpreparation forthecommittee’sStoriesproject, plannedforthissummer.Committee memberswillbevideotapingthepeople whowanttosharememoriesoftheir timeinBethanyBeach.

“We’vealreadyhadseveralvisitorsto the museumindicatethattheywould liketotelltheirstoryjustassoonaswe areupandrunning,”shesaid.

Thereweremorevisitorstothe Dinker-IrvinMuseuminJanuaryand Februarythisyearthanlastyear.InJanuary2024,thereweresevenvisitors,but 28thisyear.InFebruary2024,there were11visitors,and26thisyear.Three docentshavebeenadded.

Themuseum,locatedinahistorical homenowat318GarfieldParkway,“offersanimmersiveexperienceofanhistoricallysignificantearly1900shome andaglimpseofwhatlifewaslikeduringtheearlydaysofthetown,”accordingtothewebsiteat www.visitsoutherndelaware.com.

Aportionofthehomealsoservedas aU.S.postofficefrom1922to1925.It wasdonatedtotheTownin2016and waslistedontheUnitedStatesRegistry ofHistoricPlacesin2018.

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rietyofmaterials.Thisisexceptionally goodart.It’sunbelievable.Wehave somebeautifulcharcoalpieces,alotof oils,andcreativeartexplosionsbystudentsinkindergartenthroughgrade12.

“Marchisnationalcelebrationof YouthArtMonth,”shenoted.“We movedourstoAprilbecausestudents’ schedulingwaschanged.Somekids don’thaveartuntilFebruaryandthe daysthestudentshadoffforsnowdays affectedtheirschedule,too.”

Teachersevaluatetheworks,and usuallyabout150ofthemaredisplayed atthelibrary.Therearefirst-place,second-placeandthird-placewinners,and sometimeshonorablementionawards,

“Nativeplantsprovidecriticalhabitat forpollinators,conservewaterand thriveinregionalconditionswithminimalmaintenance,”organizerssaid. “Landscapingwithnativeplantsisahot newtrend,asmoregardenersand homeownersrecognizetheirbeautyand numerousbenefitsfortheenvironment. Byincorporatingnativespecies,youcan createavibrant,sustainablelandscape thatsupportslocalwildlifeandhelpsrestorenaturalecosystems.”

Tobrowseavailableplantsandplace anorder,visitAdkinsArboretum’sweb-

ineachgradelevel.Lastyear,about60 studentswereawardedcashprizes. Middle-schoolstudentspresentedacollaborativeworkandwereawardeda pizzapartylastyear.

“I’dliketoencourageeveryone— thecouncilandeveryoneinthepublic —toattend,”MayorRickDuncansaid attheMarch4towncouncilmeeting, af terthecouncilapproveda$1,000donationtotheprogram,asithasforthe pastseveralyears.“It’sveryeducatingto seethelocalartwork.It’sjustamazing. Itlookslikeitcomesfromprofessionals.”

“TheTownstartedwithus21years ago,”Batesnoted.“TheTownsaid, ‘Thisisgreatforourcommunityand ourchildren.’Thisisachildren’sthing, wherewerecognizethechildren’stalent.

siteat https://adkins.donorshops.com/shop. AdkinsArboretumisa400-acrenativegardenandpreservededicatedto promotingtheconservationandappreciationoftheChesapeakeBayregion’s nativelandscapes. Througheducation,research,and communityengagement,theArboretum aimstofosteranunderstandingofthe essentialrolenativeplantsplayinsustaining biodiversity.Formoreinformation,contactSusanWozniakat(757) 717-9767.

Wehaveavibrantcommunity.Thisis thefirstyearatournewlibrary.Every yearisacelebration,andthisyear,havingitatthenewlibraryisgoingtobe wonderful.Theworkswillbeinplaces thatareveryvisible.Comeandenjoyit. Asalways,wewillhavetwo-dimensionalandthree-dimensional”artwork, Batessaid.

“Ithinkthewholepointofthiscommunityoutreachprogramistoshare withthepubictheimportanceofart,its influenceonourchildren—and,most importantly,theinfluenceonourculture andonoureverydaylives.We’veenlightened thecommunityasthey’ve comein,aboutthepositiveeffectsofart educationintheSTEMprogram— science,technology,engineeringand math,”shesaid.

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RobertAllen,83

RobertAllen,83,ofFenwickIsland,Del., andformerlyofSeaford,Del.,passedaway onMarch17,2025.HewasbornonDec.17, 1941,inSeaford,toRobert“Bobby”Allen andBeatrice“Bea”Allen.

HegraduatedassalutatorianatSeaford HighSchoolin1959andearnedadegreein politicalsciencefromPrincetonUniversityin 1963.Followinggraduation,heservedtwo yearsintheU.S.Navyasalieutenantjunior grade(Lt.JG),stationedinRhodeIslandand Floridabeforeservingaboardadestroyerat sea.Afterhismilitaryservice,heworkedfor ShellOilinNewYorkCityandBuffalo, N.Y.,beforereturningtoSeafordtojoinhis fatheratAllenPetroleumCorporation, whereheeventuallybecamepresident.

In1968,hemarriedJeanneWootten,and theywelcomedtheirfirstdaughter,Mary Kathleen,in1970andtheirseconddaughter, Megan,in1975.

Alwayscivic-minded,heservedaspresidentoftheSeafordLionsClubandthe SeafordChamberofCommerce.Hewillbe fondlyrememberedforhishilariousperformancesattheannualLionsClubShows andhisbeautifulsingingvoice.Healso servedontheDelawareStateSchoolBoard andtheDelawarePensionBoard.

InSeaford,Allenwasanactivemember ofMt.OlivetChurchandsanginthechoir forseveralyears.Alifelongandavidgolfer,he cherishedplayingattheSeafordGolf& CountryClub,whereheenjoyedcountless chickensaladsandwichesintheclubhouse.

trulymadethisworldabetterplace.Hewill bedeeplymissedbyallwhoknewhim. Allenissurvivedbyhiswifeof57years, JeanneAllen;hisdaughterMaryKateAllen andherchildrenAlexander,Emilyand Maya;hisdaughterMeganHolzer,herhusband,Craig,andtheirchildrenKatieand Will;hissisterBebeMoore,herhusband, Don,andtheirchildrenRobinandDonald; andhisbrotherJohnAllenandhisdaughter Ily.

AvisitationwasplannedonTuesday, March25,2025,attheOceanViewChapel ofMelsonFuneralServices,38040Muddy NeckRd.,OceanView,DE19970,witha funeralservicefollowingatnoon.Interment wastofollowattheDelawareVeteransMemorialCemeteryinMillsboro,Del.Inlieuof flowers,contributionsmaybemadetothe BrandywineValleySPCA,22918Dupont Boulevard,Georgetown,DE19947;ortothe AmericanHeartAssociation,P.O.Box 840692,Dallas,TX75284-0692.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

WayneClintonBreasure,84

In2009,hemovedtoKeen-Wikonthe Bay,wherehecontinuedhispassionforgolf atCrippleCreekGolf&CountryClub. Duringretirement,heenjoyedreading, watchinggolf,takinghisgrandchildrenfishingandwalkinghisbeloveddog,Sally.

Hewillberememberedasalovinghusbandandfatherandawonderfulfriend.He sharedhisjoyandloveoflifewitheveryone hemet—especiallyhiswife,Jeanne—and

WayneClintonBreasure,84,ofOcean View,Del.,wenthometobewiththeLord onSunday,March23,2025,atChristiana CareHospitalinNewark,Del.Hewasborn inDagsboro,Del.,onMarch21,1941,sonof thelateClintonHenryBreasureandthelate HelenElizabeth(Donaway)Breasure. HewasagraduateofJohnM.Clayton HighSchool,intheClassof1959,andalso receivedhisassociate’sdegreeinbusinessadministrationfromDelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege.Followinghighschool,he proudlyservedhiscountryintheU.S.Navy from1959to1963.

BreasureretiredfromBarcroft/William H.RorerPharmaceuticalsasalogisticsmanagerin1998,after29yearsofservice.Retire-

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mentdidn’tlastlongforhim,asheworked forH&RBlockandalsoforBennettOrchardsforanumberofyears.

Heservedhiscommunityinseveralcapacities,asoneofthefoundingmembersof theLowerSussexLittleLeagueatthePyle Center,baseballcoachandumpireforLower SussexLittleLeagueandpastLionsClub president.HewasthemayorofOceanView for10yearsandsatontheBoardofDirectors ofDelawareNationalBank.

BreasurewasalsoamemberofOcean ViewChurchofChrist,wherehehadserved inthecapacityoftreasurer.Hewasalwaysat thechurch,tryingtolendahandwherever needed,andwasveryfaithfultothechurch’s foodpantry,vacationBibleschoolandthe Sunday-schoolprogram.

Breasurewasanavidbaseballfanand lovedtheNewYorkYankees.Overtheyears, hefaithfullytraveledthecountrytowatchhis grandsonsplayeverysportpossible.Heenjoyedstayingactive,fromwalkingtheneighborhoodandworkinginhisyard,tosnow skiing,readingorwatchingFoxNews.He willberememberedforhisloveofkids,his infectiouslaughandhisconstantsinging throughouttheday.

Inadditiontohisparents,Breasurewas precededindeathbyhisgrandson,Clinton James“Jamie”Schilling,andtwosisters,Patsy HelmsandJanetDavidson.Heissurvivedby hislovingwifeofalmost63years,Elaine

(Hitchens)Breasure;twochildren,Sherry SchillingofDeptford,N.J.,andSteveBreasureandhiswife,Tracy,ofNewBern,N.C.; fourgrandsons,MatthewBlackburnandhis fiancée,WhitneyPerryofChesapeake,Va., JacobSchillingofKissimmee,Fla.,Andrew BreasureofCharlotte,N.C.,andEvanBreasure,alsoofCharlotte;andthreegreatgrandchildren,LukeBlackburn,Brooks BlackburnandClaraBlackburn.Heisalso survivedbythreebrothers,JayBreasureof Delmar,Del.,JerryBreasureofSelbyville, Del.,andJeffBreasureandhiswife,Donna, ofMilton,Del.;twostepbrothers,Frank EshamandHarold“Babe”Esham;aswellas severalniecesandnephews,allwhowillmiss himdearly.

Avisitationwillbeheldfromnoonto2 p.m.onSunday,March30,2025,atthe OceanViewChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,38040MuddyNeckRd.,Ocean View,Del.,whereafuneralservicewillbegin at2p.m.Intermentwillbeheldprivatelyat theDelawareVeteransMemorialCemetery inMillsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Breasure’snametotheOceanViewChurch ofChristFoodPantry,55WestAve.,Ocean View,DE19970.Condolencesmaybesent byvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

NancyM.Geiger,75

NancyM.Geiger,75,adevotedwife, mother,grandmotherandfriend,passedaway peacefullyonJan.19,2025,inLewes,Del. ShewasbornonSept.26,1949,inMilford, Del.,thecherisheddaughterofthelateMar-

tinMitchellandDorothy(Monroe) Mitchell.

Herlifelongdedicationtohelpingothers beganwithhereducation.Aftercompleting highschool,shegraduatedwiththefirst nursingclassofWesleyCollegeinDover, Del.Shewentontohaveadistinguishedcareerasanurse,servinghercommunitywith compassionandexpertisefor40years.

Outsideofherprofessionallife,Geiger foundjoyinthesimplepleasuresoflife.She wasanavidgardener,findingpeaceandsatisfactioninnurturingherplants.Shealsoloved campingandtraveling,playingandwatching sports,andcreatinglastingmemorieswith familyandfriends.Herbeloveddog,Oliver, heldaspecialplaceinherheartandwasa constantcompanion.

Herwarmth,kindnessandunwavering lovewillbedeeplymissedbyallwhoknew her.

Geigerissurvivedbyherdevotedhusbandof52years,EugeneL.Geiger;his brother,JosephGeigerofSpokane,Wash.; herchildren,BrianGeigerandLauren Geiger,andgrandsonNoahRoss(andBrandonRoss);hersisterJaniceGeigerandher husband,FritzGeiger,ofMillsboro,Del;and JaniceGeiger’ssonSteveBrittingham,his wife,Kristin,anddaughterAlyssaofLaurel, Del.Sheisalsosurvivedbyastepbrother, BobbyEllis,andstepsister,MarshaChubbs, bothofLaurel,Del.;aswellasherclose friendsLeonardandShirleyBacon.

Acelebration-of-lifeceremonywillbe heldatGraceUnitedMethodistChurchin Millsboro,Del.,onApril5,2025,at11a.m.

Refreshmentsandfoodwillbeavailablein thechurchhallfollowingtheceremony.In lieuofflowers,donationscanbemadetothe GoFundMecampaignat https://gofund.me/27e645a7.

BerniceMurrayGodfrey,86

BerniceMurrayGodfrey,86,ofWilmington,Del.,passedawaypeacefully,aftera lengthybattlewithleukemia,onMarch20, 2025.ShewasraisedinFrankford,DE, daughterofthelateJamesandMaudHickmanMurray.Shegrewuponafarm—an experiencethatinstilledinheradeepappreciationoffaith,familyandthesimplejoysof life.

Godfreygraduatedin1956fromJohnM. ClaytonHighSchool,wheresheformedlastingfriendships,andshecherishedreunions withherclassmates.Aftergraduatinghigh school,shemovedtoWilmingtonand earnedanassociate’sdegreefromGoldey BeacomCollegein1958,beforebeginning herlonganddedicatedcareeratHerculesIncorporated.Sheworkedthereuntilherretirementin2000,leavingbehindalegacyof commitmentandintegrity.

In1961,shemarriedJamesE.“Jim”Godfrey,andtogethertheyshared64yearsof love,partnershipandjoy,untilJimGodfrey’s passingin2019.

Herfavoritepastimewasspendingtime withfamily.Shesoenjoyedbeingalltogether forholidayswithextendedfamily,sharing meals,watchinghergrandsons’sporting

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

HarpoonHanna’sRestaurant&Tiki Bar,afamily-friendlywaterfrontdining destinationinFenwickIsland,hasbeen recognizedasoneoftheTop100IndependentRestaurantsfor2024,by RestaurantHospitalitymagazine.The honorhighlightstherestaurant’sperformance,withyearlysalesof $11,791,734andmorethan343,000 mealsservedannually.

“We’reincrediblyhonoredtobe namedtotheTop100Independent Restaurantslistonceagain,”saidcoownerWesHanna.“Thisachievement isatestamenttoourdedicatedteam, ourloyalcustomersandthecontinued supportfromourcommunity.Welook forwardtocelebratingthismilestone withourguestsandcontinuingtoprovideexceptionalfoodandservicefor yearstocome.”

Withahistoryspanningover40 years,HarpoonHanna’shasbeenacornerstoneofthelocaldiningscenesince itsfoundingin1983byFrankHanna. Today,hisson,WesHanna,continues the familylegacyasco-owner,overseeingalloperations.TherestaurantpreviouslyearnedaspotontheTop100 IndependentRestaurantslistfrom1989 to1991,andWesHannanotedthathe hasworkedtobringthehonorback.

“Irememberseeingthoseawardsin thelobbywhenIwasyounger,butIdid notfullyunderstandtheirsignificance atthetime.Today,beingpartofthe business,itmeanssomuchtocarryon myfather’slegacyandupholdthetraditionofexcellence,”hesaid.

HarpoonHanna’soffersavarietyof signatureseafooddishes,includingjumbo lumpcrabimperial,alongsidefreshfish, certifiedAngusbeefandall-you-can-eat crablegs.Guestscanenjoywaterfront diningandsunsetswhilesippingtropical cocktailsattheoutdoortikibar,“making itamust-visitdestinationforbothlocals andtouristsalike—whetherguestsare arrivingbycarorbyboat.”

HarpoonHanna’sseatsmorethan 900guestsandincludesabanquetroom calledtheMarylandRoom—aunique feature,astheMaryland/Delawarestate linecutsthroughtheproperty.Open everydayoftheyear,therestaurant thrivesyear-round,withastrongshoulderseason,representativesnoted.Last year,therestaurantunderwentrenovationtofurtherenhancetheguestexperience,anditsliveentertainment offeringskeeppatronsreturningfor more,theysaid.

“HarpoonHanna’sisalsoproudto offertax-freeshoppinganddiningin Delaware,aperkthataddstoitsappeal.”

HarpoonHanna’ssisterlocation, BrewRiver,islocatedontheriverin Salisbury,Md.

FormoreinformationaboutHarpoonHanna’s,visitwww.harpoonhanna.com.

KellerWilliamsannouncesTopProducers

KellerWilliamsRealtyDelaware Beachesrecentlyannouncedits2024 TopProducersatthebrokerage’sannual awardsmeetingheldattheSussex CountyAssociationofRealtorsofficein Georgetown.Theyrecognizedtopsales agentsandteamsinKellerWilliams RealtymarketcenterlocationsthroughoutDelawareandMaryland.

Theyearlyawardsarebasedonthe grosscommissionincome(GCI)orthe numberofunits,whicheverishighest. TheGCIisthetotalamountofcommissionincomeearnedbyanagentbeforebrokerfees/split,marketing, businessexpenses,etc.

Tobegintheawardsceremony,Team LeaderMaryNilesDaytonandOperatingPartnerBrigitTaylorshared“20 LeadGeneratingTacticstoTripleYour Businessin2025.”KyleAtkinsonwas themoderator.Itwasafast-pacedtutorialonhowotherKellerWilliams agentsgeneratedtheirleadstobecome millionaireswithinmonths,representativessaid.

Thecompanythenacknowledged and thankedalltheagentsfortheirparticipationinvariouscommunityevents acrossDelaware,suchasKW’sRedDay, WesternSussexChamberofCommerce Bike&Brew,Bridgeville’sAnnual AppleScrapple,Parson’sFarm’sTrunk orTreat,andeventstosupporthumane societiesthroughoutthearea.

“AllKellerWilliamsRealtyagents areaward-winners,”saidDayton,“Iam extremelyproudofoursalesteamand theiraccomplishmentsduring2024.It isanhonorandprivilegetoworkwith thebestsalesteaminourmarket area.”

Individuals whoearnedtheBronze Awardincluded:BonnieJohnson,Jamie Haldas,KarlaMorgan,KateLewis, LaurenSmith,PamMeibaum-Smith, ReneeEdge,RobertSpinazzola,Sherri BigelowandSteveDeBoe.TheBarnhardtGroupwontheBronzeAwardfor teams.

TheSilverAwardWinnersforindividualswereJaneBaxter,JenniferIzzy Smith,JoyceKendall,KelseyGallo,Liz Lindsey,LizaOrlando,LoganBurke, MaryJoCole,RobertKauffman, RobertTaylorandSteveMorgan. TeamsthatearnedtheSilverAward wereNallyVentures,TheDonWilliams GroupandTheKeenanGroup.

IndividualswhoreceivedtheGold AwardwereBetsyPerry,KellyTurner, MelissaNalewaik,NancyeVermillion andTaylorTallarico.TheteamsthatreceivedtheGoldAwardwereCornerstoneAssociates,DelawareBeach HomesTeamandJeffreyFowlerGroup.

TheDoubleGoldAwardWinners forindividualswereEddieRohe,Erin Baker,JenHughes,KrystalCasey, Renee Parker,ScottWagnerand TommyBurdett.Teamsthatearnedthe DoubleGoldAwardwereSurfon

HomeTeamandTrueNorthGroup. TeamsawardedtheTripleGold AwardweretheHorsey/KellyTeam andMelissaRudyGroup. Individualswhoreceivedthe QuadrupleGoldAwardwereDanny Taglienti,GailMitkoff,JennySmith andMemeEllis.Theteamreceiving theQuadrupleGoldAwardwas WilliamLucksProfessionalGroup.

ThePlatinumAwardwinnersfor individualswereChrissyTingleand ErinLee,andTeamPlatinumAward WinnerswereTheWindrowGroup andLundenGroup.

TheDoublePlatinumAwardWinnersforteamswereBrightHome Group,MeganAitkenTeam,Steve& BethGilbertTeamandTeamTimmons.

TheMillionaireAwardWinnerfor

teamswasGriffinHigginsTeam. ChristineJohnsonwasawardedthe RookieoftheYear,andReneeParker wasawardedtheCulturalIconAward. MVPAwardsweregiventoSteve DeBoefromtheBethanyBeachoffice,PamMeibaum-SmithfortheRehobothoffice,DannyTaglientiforthe BaysideofficeandKateLewisforthe Seafordoffice.

Thecompanyofferedthanksto sponsorsAmerispecHomeInspection Service,WhitecapMortgage,Law OfficesofScott&ShumanandCapitalBank.

“Weappreciateallofoursponsors andlookforwardtocontinuedbusinesswiththeircompanies,”representativessaid.

Thecompany’s2024salessupport teamconsistedofBeckyHerd,Char-

leneSanfordandDawnRexrodeof theBethanyBeachoffice;TracyNiles fortheSeafordoffice;andPatrick HuntfortheRehobothOffice;plus KyleAtkinsonasproductivitydirector, DaniellevanArsdaleastechtrainer, andBrokerofRecordWaltTaraila. Forinformationonstartingacareerinrealestateandpartneringwith KellerWilliamsRealty,contactMary NilesDaytonat(302)228-5143or emailheratmarycniles@kw.com.For thelatestonrealestateintheresort andinlandareasofSussexCounty, visitoneoftheKellerWilliamsRealty officelocations,at39682Sunrise CourtinBethanyBeach;37169RehobothAvenueExt.inRehoboth Beach;31252AmericanaParkwayin Bayside,Selbyville;and105High StreetindowntownSeaford.

GalleryOnereadyto‘LettheSunShineIn’

LesleyMcCaskill’s‘AweSpring,’acrylicworkwillbepartofGalleryOne’s‘LettheSunShine In,’showinApril.

GalleryOnethisweekannounced itsAprilshow,“LettheSunShineIn,” opentothepublicApril2through May6.

“InthewordsoftheimmortalBeatles,‘Littledarling,It’sbeenalong, cold,lonelywinter.Littledarling,it feelslikeyearssinceit’sbeenhere. Herecomesthesun.Herecomesthe sun.AndIsay,‘It’salright,’”organizers saidofthetheme.Thismonththe artistsofGalleryOneare“Lettingthe

"I searched for a lift chair all around Delaware for my father-in-law. The Golden brand was by far the best quality and Besche Furniture had the best stock! They spent hours with us- even bringing one out of storage to try on the spot. Delivery was the next day. Absolutely everyone we met was so polite and helpful. You can tell they value their employees as well as the customer. I highly recommend you visit their store."

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We couldn't have said it better ourselves!

SunShineIn”andsaying, “It’salright!”

AsartistLauraHickman describedinherpastel “BreakingLight,”“Cloudy, drearydaysareneverappreciatedbymewhenonmy travels,butwhenthesun breaksthroughandbegins shiningbrightly,allisgood!”

“Walkingdownasandy pathandseeingthesun abouttosetoverthewateris alwaysavisualdelight,”said artistDaleSheldonofher inspirationfor“Early EveningSunset,”inacrylic. ArtistMarybethPattersonsaidshealwaysexperiencesathrillwhen,aftera dayofpainting, shegetsto seeabeautifulsailboat catchingthelastsunlightof theday.Sheillustratedthat momentinheroilpainting “AfternoonatPilottown Marina.”

“Whenwethinkofspring,andthe magicthatthesuncreates,onecan’t helpbutexperiencethejoyofthefirst bloomsoftheseasonpeekingthrough thebarrengroundoreven(thisyear) thesnow,”representativessaid.“Those

blossomsarebothavisualjoyandan emotionallift.”

ForartistsLesleyMcCaskillinher acrylicpainting“AweSpring”and CindyBeyerinherpastel“Ir idescence,” theysaid,springbeautifullychanges thelandscapewiththecolorfulspring flowersandwarmthoftheweather.

“BreakingThrough,”fromartist EileenOlson,“explorestheconnection betweensunlightanditsmetaphorical significanceasaforcefortransformationandrevelation.Itsymbolizesthe journeyofovercomingdarknessand embracingpositivityandclarity.The burstsofwhiteandlightertonesrepresentraysofsunlightpiercing throughshadowyareas,embodyingilluminationandthetransformative poweroflight.”

“Asthe5thDimensionputitin 1969,intheirhitfromthemusical ‘Hair,’‘Thenpeacewillguidetheplanets,andlovewillsteerthestars.Thisis thedawningoftheageofAquarius. Harmonyandunderstanding,Sympathyandtrustabounding,nomore falsehoodsorderisions,Goldenliving dreamsofvisions,mysticcrystalre velationandthemindstrueliberation.… Letthesunshinein.”

GalleryOneisopendailyfrom10 a.m.to5p.m.

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March27

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostoriesandsongs andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall(302) 732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibr ary

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary. TeenMovie,Venom:TheLastDance— Comehangout,eatpizza,andwatcha movieatthelibraryonour4ktheatersetupatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m. MoviesRatedG-PG13.ForAges12and Up.Re gistrationisrequiredforpizzaorder. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing

atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,r egisteratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

FeltFloralSignCraft— Makeafeltfloral springsignyoucanusetoadornyour frontdooratSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Allmaterialsareprovided.Please notewewillbeusinglow-temperaturehot gluegunsandacrylicpaintinthisclass. Allskilllevelswelcome,ages18-plus. Registrationis requiredandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended.)Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

March28

MeetYouriPad/iPhone— Gettoknow youriPadand/oryouriPhoneinthisVERY BASICintroductoryclasstaughtbyexpert TomKinsellaatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.Besuretobringyourfullychargedandregistereddeviceandyour Ap pleID&password.Beforeregistering, thinkaboutwhatyou'dliketolearntodo onyourdevice.Pleasebespecificabout whatyou'dliketolearnandtelluswhich deviceyouwanttolearnitonwhenyou register.Thiswillhelpyougetthemost outoftheclass.(In-persononly2-hr.

class.)Free,registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

F eltFloralSignCraft— Makeafeltfloral springsignyoucanusetoadornyour frontdooratSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Allmaterialsareprovided.Please notewewillbeusinglow-temperaturehot gluegunsandacrylicpaintinthisclass. Allskilllevelswelcome,ages18-plus. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended.)Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoas talLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

WashiTapeBookmarks— Callingallbook lovers!JoinKristinatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafunandeasyWashi TapeBookmarkclass.Participantswill maketwowashi-tapebookmarksandall materialsareprovided.Perfectasagiftor touseonyourown.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended.)Walk-insacceptedif space allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

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ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheOceanCity(Md.)AmericanLegion Post166on23rdStreetatnoon.Any MarinesandNavyCorpsmenwhohave servedintheCorps,livinginWorcesteror SussexCounties,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formor einformation, call(410)430-7181oremailwebsergeant@firststatemarines.org.

CommunityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty Genealogica lSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory

Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

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

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClub isanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand

Delaware Learning Institute is now The Salon

thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatMac’s CateringinMillville.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.Formoreinformation, visit themonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301)543-0329.

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

SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorga nizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmor eabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinf ormation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.

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

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

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(Februaryth roughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.

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

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome. AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.

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

SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.a nd

everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

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

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

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth ,from2

to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.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 T hursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvite d.

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

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

M ealsforMinistry— SalemChurchis hostingMealsforMinistryonthesecond

Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m. Therewillbechickenanddumplings,sides, drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,andboth dine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

MenofChristMinistryMeals— Salem ChurchishostingMenofChristMinistry MealsonthethirdWednesdayofeach monthfrom5to7p.m.Therewillbe lasagna,chickenalfredo,Italianwedding soupanddrinksordesserts.Thisisfree,and bothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

OpenTableFoodMinistry— SalemChurch ishostingtheOpenTableFoodMinistryon thefirst,fourthandfifthWednesdaysof eachmonthfrom5to7p.m.EachWednesdaywillhaveadifferentmeal,andthe menusareavailableonthechurch’swebsiteandFacebookpage.Dine-inorcarryoutisavailable,andthemealsarefree.

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdays,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m.They havea largeselectionofgifts,holidayitems,clothing,householdwares,toys,books,jewelry andmoretobenefitthechurch’sprojects. Donationsofitemsareacceptedeachday theyareopen.TheThriftShopislocatedat 111HazzardStreetinDagsboro.Formore information,call(302)519-2984.

VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocatedon Route1South,onth esouthsideoftheNationalGuardTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailablefor $1each.AllproceedsbenefittheVFW,veteransandveteranservices,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,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRe-

TheLittleStoreon theShorewithMore 302-436-6101 79W.ChurchSt.,Selbyville Wed-Sat,10am-4pm Sun,11am-3pm Closed Mon & Tues

Cheers To 15 Years!

tion,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemails ue@gmail.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gm ail.com.

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

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

SpecialComedyEvent

Saturday, March 29, 9PM MISSY HALL BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Missy Hall, Queen of Happy Things, is a comedian, speaker, breast cancer survivor, and actress who uses happiness as a coping mechanism. Her relatable, witty style has captivated audiences around the country.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity Center ishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from9to 10:15a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch02@gmail.comformore detailsonthesefreeclasses.

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

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers decribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call (302) 519-2984.

residents of FUNKTOWN came together in little more than an instant, this group of old and new friends and bandmates, out of love and desire to pay homage to several underappreciated and underserved genres of music.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcom e.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinforma-

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe Ocean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners

BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

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

RollerSkating— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingrollerskatingeverysecondandfourth Fridayofthemonthfrom6:30to8p.m.There isacostof$1forskaterentals.Snacksare available forpurchase.

Qigong,YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchishostingQigongonTuesdays andThursdaysat9:30a.m.andYogaon Mondaysat9:30a.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe

monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringingabox lunchisencouraged.Newmembersare alwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendan emailto thechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

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

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,ca ngettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun

$15 Dinners Happy Hour Drinks All Day

Game Nights

- B-I-N-G-O

waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanb ringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

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

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)Com-

Spring Specials

Lunch Specials

11:30 am - 3 pm

$12 Lunch Specials

munityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callMaryat(410)629-9383, findthemonsocialmediao rvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyville Museumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

12 Items for $12 Each

Monday - $10 Cheesesteaks

Tuesday - $5 Tacos (ea), $5 Margaritas

Wednesday - $9 and up - Build-a-Burger

Thursday - $10 - Fresh Fish Sammy

Friday - 1/2 Price Bowls

Dinner Specials

4 pm - 8:30 pm

Monday - 1/2 Price Burgers & Chicken

Tuesday - $5 Tacos (ea), $5 Margaritas

Wednesday - $12 Wings (8) Bone-in & Boneless, $4 Yuengling

Thursday - $20 Dinner Night

Friday - $20 all Fajitas

Saturday - Prime Rib Dinner - $25, Crab Cakes (2) - $25

HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays thr oughAug.28from10a.m.to1p.m. NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.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— SalemChurchinSelbyvillehostsMen ofChristMealsonthe thirdWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to 7p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,and bothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable.

ReCharge— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleis hostingachildren’sandyouthministry everyWednesdayofthemonthfrom6to 7p.m.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

CoastalPointphotos•KerinMagill TheSouthernDelawareSchoolof theArts’RockBandandJazzBand broughtclassicrocktothestagefor ‘TheColorsofRock‘n’Roll’on Wednesday,March19.

BethanyaddsweekendshowstoSeasideConcertslineup

TheBethanyBeachSeasideConcert SerieswillreturntothebandstandonJune 5withchangesforthe2025season.ThursdayconcertswillresumeinJune,butthe TownwillalsobeaddingSaturdaynights totheJulyandAugustschedule,andin SeptemberandOctobermovingfromSunday-nightconcertstoFriday-nightconcerts.Audiencefeedbackinfluencedthe change,officialssaid.

“Manyofourseasonalpropertyowners andvisitorsworkduringtheweekandcan’t maketheThursday-orSunday-nightconcerts,”saidEventsDirectorJulieMalewski. “Thenewschedulewillallowlocalsand businessestocontinuetobenefitfrom weekdayshowsbutwillalsoofferweekend options.”

Thesummerconcertswillbeginat7:30 p.m.,withfallshowsstartingat6:30p.m. DuringFourthofJulyweek,theTownwill hostnightlyeventsSundaythroughSaturday,andtheLaborDayweekendwill showcasegroupsFridaythroughSunday.

Ofthe48concertsscheduled,aquarter ofthemaretributes,meetingaudiencedemand,Malewskisaid.

Atotalof17professionalactswillbe makingtheirdebutonthebandstand,includingsomewell-knownnames,aswellas localdraws.Theywilljointherosterofreturninggroupsandcrowdfavorites.Theseriesaimstoreachthevenue’sbroad demographic,withmusicrangingfromthe 1950sthroughtoday.

JunewillfeatureCimarron615,who willbemakingastopinBethanyonJune 12.Thegroupconsistsoffourmusicians fromthecountry-rockbandPocoandis namedforthe1976Pococlassic“Roseof Cimarron”andNashville’s615areacode.

“Theshowdeliverssmoothharmonies andimpressiveinstrumentation,”Malewski said.

Laterthatmonthwillbeatreatforthe “fanilows”withDaybreak,TheMusic& PassionofBarryManilow.Theeight-piece ensembleisledbyveteranmusicianandpianistJoeHite,andcoversManilow’sclassic hits.

Julyintroducesawaveofnewrock groupstothelineup.AmongthemisSatisfaction/TheInternationalRollingStones ShowonJuly1.Theshow,highlyratedin Billboard,isenteringits25thyearinproductionwithmorethan4,000performancesonitsrésumé.Theshowfeaturesan authenticcastandcostumes,andspansfavoriteStonesclassics.OnJuly26,Crashthe Limowilldeliveramodernrockconcert coveringhitsfromthe1990stonow.On July31,ShotThrutheHeartwilltakeau-

LowerCaseBluesissettoplaytheBethanyBeachSeasideConcertSeriesagainthisyear.Thetownhasreleaseditsfullscheduleforthesummerandfall.

diencesbacktothearenarockconcertsof the1980swithahigh-energyre-creationof theBonJoviexperience.

Thisyear’sFourthofJulyParadeand fireworkswilltakeplaceonFriday,July4. RickK.:MotowntoMars…andBeyond! willprovidetheeveningentertainment. Backedbyhisall-starband,RickK.blends sixdecadesoficonichits,fromthesoulful soundsofTheTemptationsandTheFour Tops,thedancebeatofK.C.&TheSunshineBand,tothemoderngrovesofPitbull andEdSheeran.

Kids/teennightswillonceagaintake placeeachWednesdayinJuly.Newtothe lineupisTheShakeItUpJamonJuly23. ThedancepartyisrunbyLisaMathews, theformerfrontpersonforMilkshake,a Grammy-nominatedrock-and-rollshow forkids.Michigansinger-songwriterKanin WrenreturnstothestageonJuly30,this timewithher“BootsandBracelets”tour. TheshowfeaturesWren’soriginalcompositions,aswellastunesfromcountryand popartistsincludingOliviaRodrigo, LaineyWilson,ChappellRoan,Sabrina

Carpenter,TaylorSwift,MeganMoroney andmore.

Augustbringstwonewcountrytributes tothestage.OnAug.2,WhyNotMewill deliveratruecountryshowfeaturingsongs fromRebaMcEntire,GarthBrooksand WynonnaJudd.OnAug.9,themembers ofUncagedwillbringtheirthickharmoniesandintricateinstrumentalstodeliveraperformanceofallthingsZacBrown Band.

FirekitewillkickofftheLaborDay weekendonAug.28withhitsfromthe 1990stotoday,withsomeoldies-but-goodiesthrowninforgoodmeasure.

Coolerfallweatherfeaturesthelocal classic-rockhornbandCharlieandthe CoolTonesonSept.20.OnSept.26,The DelVikings,“thegroupthatputthe‘D’in ‘DooWop,’”willhitthestage.

“Thisfirstsuccessfulintegratedgroupin rock-and-rollrecordedseveralhitsinglesin the1950s,including‘ComeGoWithMe’ and‘WhisperingBells,’”Malewskinoted. “TheirDoo-WopRevuealsofeatureshits byotherlegendarygroupsthatthey’veper-

formedwithovertheyears,alongwitha tributetothewomenofDoo-Wopbythe AngelBabies.”

Octoberwillfeaturesomelocalmainstaysandspecialevents.OnOct.10,The Funsters,“Delaware’spremierClassicRock ’n’SoulBand,”willbringawidesonglist coveringjazzcrooners,poprock,classic rock,1980shitsandeverygenreinbetween.OnOct.24,TheFitzkeeBrothers,a jam/funkbandoutofCoastalDelaware, willbringtheirstylingstothestage.Oct.18 willshowcaseamini-OktoberfestwithEnzianVolkstanzgruppe,atraditionalGerman/Bavariandancebandanddancers. ThegroupisamemberoftheDelaware SaengerbundinNewark.

TheseriesfinalewillbeonSaturday, Oct.25,withPuppyPalsLive!Asseenon “America’sGotTalent,”theshowisanaction-packedfamilyshowwhereadopted andrescueddogsperformstuntsandfeats. AudiencescanwatchasPuppyPalsLive leadsthepuppiesandaudiencethrough

challengingandcomicaltricks“whilethe poochesshoweveryonewhoisreallyboss.” Fullofcaninestuntsandcomedy,theshow hasbeenahitallovertheU.S.,Malewski said,notingthattheactfitsinwellwiththe communityWags,Witches&Warlocks eventscheduledforthesameday.Theshow timewillbeaftertheWags,Witches& Warlockseventends,aroundnoon.

Alloftheeventsaredependentupon weatherandbeachconditions.

Summermovieswilltakeplaceon Mondays,June2throughAug.25,witha locationonthebeachorbandstanddependingonbeachconditions.Fallmovies willbeshownonFridaysonthebandstand onSept.11,18and25,allatdusk.

TheTownofBethanyBeachoffers theseandothereventsforfreetothepublic, includingitsPoseidonFestival,thisyearon May24-26,andtheSongwriterShowcase, May30throughJune1.Moredetailsand weatherupdateswillbepostedat www.townofbethanybeach.com,underActivitiesandontheTown’ssocialmedia pages.

2025Seaside ConcertSeries

June

Thursday,June5—MikeHines&The Look—DanceBand

Thursday,June12—Cimarron615— AmericanaCountryRock

Thursday,June19—TheRockOrchestra—Tribute(Queen)

Thursday,June26—Daybreak— Tribute(BarryManilow)

Sunday,June29—287thArmyBand —Military(ConcertBand)

Monday,June30—MarkTaylor— Country

July

Tuesday,July1—Satisfaction—Tribute(RollingStones)

Wednesday,July2KidsNight: Mr.Jon—Children’sSinger BostonBachert—Juggler/Magician FacePainters

Thursday,July3—FlyingIvories— DuelingPianos

Friday,July4—RickK—Rock& RollRevue

Saturday,July5—ArmySixString Soldiers—Military(Country)

Wednesday,July9—TeenageSatellites —Rock

Thursday,July10—TheJimmies— ‘80s

Saturday,July12—LowerCaseBlues —Blues

Wednesday,July16—KidsingerJim— PuppetShow&Concert

Thursday,July17—DelmarvaBig Band—Jazz

Saturday,July19—QuietFire—Soul

Wednesday,July23—ShakeItUp— KidsDJDanceParty

Thursday,July24—Cellofest—Clas-

sical,Folk,Pop

Saturday,July26—CrashtheLimo— ‘90stoNow

Sunday,July27—TheBelleTones— FemaleTrio

Wednesday,July30—KaninWren— Country,Pop,Originals

Thursday,July31—ShotThruthe Heart—Tribute(BonJovi)

August

Saturday,Aug.2—WhyNotMe— Tribute(Garth,Reba,Judds)

Thursday,Aug.7—Uncaged—Tribute(ZacBrown)

Saturday,Aug.9—BeatlemaniaAgain —Tribute(Beatles)

Thursday,Aug.14—Decade80— Tribute(‘80s)

Saturday,Aug.16—Kategory5— ClassicRock

Thursday,Aug.21—USAFMaxImpact—Military(Rock/Pop)

Saturday,Aug.23—HighNoon—

SouthernRock

Thursday,Aug.28—Firekite—‘90sto Now

Friday,Aug.29—LoveSeedMama Jump—Pop/Rock

Saturday,Aug.30—StillSurfin’— Tribute(BeachBoys)

Sunday,Aug.31—JesseGarron— Tribute(Elvis)

September

Friday,Sept.12—Broadwayatthe BeachShowTunes

Saturday,Sept.13—ParrotbeachTribute(JimmyBuffett)

Friday,Sept.19—JoshChristinaPiano Rock

Saturday,Sept.20—Charlie&the CoolTonesClassicRockHornBand

Friday,Sept.26—TheDelVikings— DooWop

Saturday,Sept.27—SeparateWaysthe Band—Tribute(Journey)

October

Friday,Oct.3—JimiSmooth—Soul

Saturday,Oct.4—MathewStreet— ClassicRock

Friday,Oct.10—TheFunsters— Rock&Soul

Saturday,Oct.11—HotSauce— LatinParty

Friday,Oct.17—JimmyCharles Country

Saturday,Oct.18—EnzianVolkstanzgruppe—Oktoberfest

Friday,Oct.24—FitzkeeBrothers— JamBand

Saturday,Oct.25—PuppyPalsLive! —DogStuntShow

Specialevents (moreinformationtocome)

PoseidonFestival—May24-26

SongwriterShowcase—May30 throughJune1

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MVFCAuxiliary yardsale,craftfair datesconfirmed

TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliaryurgedthecommunityto marktheircalendarsasaseriesofupcomingyardsalesandcraftfairshas beenannounced.

YardsaledatesareApril26,June21, Sept.20andNov.8,withsellinghours from8a.m.tonoon.Fortableinquiries, call(302)537-0143foradditionaldetails.

TheCraftFairwillbeheldonDec.6 from9a.m.to2p.m.Updateswillbe forthcoming,aswilldetailsonadditionaleventsnowintheplanning stages.

Thegroupoffereditsthankstothe Bishop’sLandingQuiltersfortheircreativityandgenerosityindonatingasailboatquilt.Thewinningticket,drawn onValentine’sDay,wasawardedtoa Millvilleresidentwhorequested anonymitybutsaidsheiselatedwith hergoodfortune.

TheMVFCAuxiliaryisacommunity-basedvolunteerorganizationwith theprioritymissiontosupport/aidthe MVFCfirefightersinmeetingneeded ser vicesofthearea’scommunities. Thoseinterestedinjoiningorwho wishmoreinformationcancontact AuxiliaryPresidentLizHammondat (302)228-8181.

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March29

QuarterAuction— TheDelawareTribe softballorganizationishostingaQuarter AuctionattheFrankfordfirehall.Doors openat4p.m.andtheauctionstartsat5 p.m.Admissionis$20,whichincludesone paddle.Additionalpaddlesmaybepurchasedfor$10each.Therewillbeauction items,vendortables,a50-50raffleanda concessiontablewithfoodanddrinksfor sale.Inaddition,therewillbeabeerand winecashbar.

March31

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.foratimeofknitting andcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcometo attend.Call(302)732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary

April1

PhotographyClub— Doyouliketotake photographs?ComejoinFrankfordPublic Libraryat10:30a.m.forthisfunclub wherewewillshareourfavoriteimages andlearnfromeachotherhowtotake betterphotos.Registrationisrequested Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Dine&Donate— TheCottageCaféwill

hostaDine&Donatefrom11a.m.to9 p.m.tobenefittheSocietyofSt.Vincent dePaul(SVdP),St.Ann’sConference. Therewillbea50/50drawingandbasket raffles.TenpercentofallfoodandbeveragesaleswillgotoSVdP,anon-profit groupthathelpsneighborsinneedwith food,shelter,clothing ,utilitiesandother essentialservices.

USLife-SavingService— Delaware SeashoreStatePark’sTylerDreiblattwill presentaninformativelectureonhow Delaware’ssixlife-savingstationsbattled windsandwavestorescuesailorsindistresslongbeforetheestablishmentofthe CoastGuardatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Free.Registrationisencouragedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspa ceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

April2

Women’sBibleStudy— AWomen’sBible StudygroupatMarinersBethelChurchwill bereviewinganddiscussing“Whatthe WomenSaw,”presentedbyJennyAllen, JadaEdwards,SadieHuffandBianca Olthoff.TheywillmeeteveryWednesday, throughApril2,from10to11:30a.m.or from7to8:30p.m.Allwomenarewelcome,andcanregisterattheoffice,by calling(302)539-9510oronlinea t marinersbethel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2721885.

MahjongClub— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forourMahjongClubfor casualplay.Registrationisnotrequired, butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.

Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Dine&Donate— NortheastSeafood KitchenishostingaDine&DonatetobenefittheLordBaltim oreWomen’sClub scholarshipfundfrom4to9p.m.The Clubwillalsousesomeofthemoniesto otherlocalcommunityactivitiesandnonprofitorganizationstheysupport.

38thDemocratsMeet— Thenextmeeting ofthe38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocratswillbeatBigFishGrill.ADutch-treat dinnerbeginsat5p.m.,andthespeaker startsat6p.m.JaneGruenebaum,Sussex CountyCouncilwoman,willbethespeaker, andshewilldiscusstheworkofthecouncilandcontrove rsialissuessurrounding housingdevelopments.Formoreinformation,emailDelDems38@gmail.com.

StorytimeatJamesFarm— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryforStoryTimeforinfants–5atJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve. Enjoysongs,engagingstories,andarefreshingnaturehike.MeetintheJames Farmparkinglotnolaterthan10:30a.m. Pleaseregisterforthisoff-campusstory timeathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCo astalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

NativePlantsforPollinators— Inland BaysGardenCenterownersDeniseHleksemaandCherylRehrigwilldiscussthe ecologicalimportanceofrestoringlifein ourwatershedbyusingnativeplantsin landscapingandgardeningatSouth CoastalLibraryat5:45p.m.Meetplants thatbenefitpollinatorsandotherwildlife, andhelpkeepourwaterclean.Findalter-

nativestoinvasiveplantsthathaveanegativeimpact ontheenvironment.Free. Registrationisencouragedandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

April2-14

DIYMiniHaikuPoemStation— Celebrate nationalpoetrymonthbylearningabout theshortJapanesepoeticform,theHaiku, atSouthCoastalLibrary.Usediscarded pagesofbooksandmagazinestocraft yourownhaikuon asmallcanvaswith glue.Forages13-plus.Limitonecanvas perperson,availablewhilesupplieslast. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

April3

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary everyThursdayat11a.m.foraBabyBees story-timeforchildren,ages0-24months, andtheircaregivers,topromoteearlyliteracy.Comelistentostoriesandsongs andengagewithotherbabies.StoryTime iscu rrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall(302) 732-9351.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryeveryThursdayat 1p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes,

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Scrabble,andcardgames.Call(302)7329351orvisitthematfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthco astal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

AllWashedUp— DelawareSeashoreState Park’sTylerDreiblattwilldiscusscommon andunusualbeachdebris,fromwhelkto warheads,andhowyoushouldrespond shouldyoucomeuponthem,atSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat

https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycall ing 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

SCLTravelClub— Doyoulovetotravel? Areyouexcitedaboutsharingyourvacationexperienceswithothers?Wanttofind outnewtravelingtipsandtricks?Join SouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora monthlytravelclubmeetingwherewediscussallthingstravelonthefirstThursday ofthemonth.Eachmonthwewilldiscuss adifferenttopicandso metimeswewill haveguestspeakers!Thismonth,Elise willshareinformationonuseful,free travelapps.Free,forages18-plus.Light snacksprovided.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

April4

BookClub— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirstFriday ofthemonthat1p.m.todiscussafiction, nonfiction,orclassictitle.Thismonth's selectionisTheGuernseyLiteraryandPotatoPeelPieSocietybyMaryAnnShaffer. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

CelticMusicConcert— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafree,live concertwithWillowTree,amusicalensemblededicatedtotheloveandloreof theCeltictradition. Throughlivelytunes, softballads,anddelightfulsing-alongs, WillowTreesharesthecolorfulhistoryand talesoftheEmeraldIsle.Registrationis encouragedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

FreeSpringBulbTour— DelawareBotanic GardensatPepperCreekishostingafree springbulbtourfrom2-3p.m.,withpaid

admi ssion.Membersareadmittedfree, andnon-memberspaya$15admission fee.Children16andyoungerareadmitted free,whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Visit delawaregardens.org.

April5

SafeBoating— TheUnitedStatesCoast GuardAuxiliaryisteachingaDelaware BoatingSafetyClassattheDNRECLewes FieldOfficefrom8a.m.to4p.m.Once thiscourseissuccessfullycompleted,you willreceiveaDelawareSafeBoatingCertificatebymail.Thisisrequiredfor boatersborno norafterJan.1,1978.All materialsfortheclasswillbeprovidedat registration.Thecostis$20perperson, and$50forfamilieswithchildrenunder 18.Sign-instartsat7:30a.m.Pre-registrationisrequired,byemailat Flotilla1202@gmail.comorcalling(302) 616-3175.

Outdoor

DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety! NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonth fr om10a.m.to2p.m.!Ages13+ONLY. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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Poker,ScrabbleandFunCarFinaleRallye— Justin’sBeachHousePoker,ScrabbleandFunCarFinaleRallyewillkickoff atHookedUpRawBarinMillville.Register thatdaybetween10and11a.m.There willbeadrivers’meetingat11a.m.,and thefirstcarleavesat11:15a.m.Thisis rainorshine.Thecos tis$30percar,and therewillbeprizesfortopcars.Formore information,callBobL.at(443)2999125.

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastal Libraryat11a.m.!Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsare provided.Forages6-11years.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43Ken tAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

April7

GetCrafty— Unleashyourcreativityand makenewfriendsinthisrelaxingandfun DIYcraftingprogram,atSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Projectsrangeindifficultyandtimecommitment,andinclude DIYWatercolorResistArt,BunnyEarsFloralWireWreath,AdultColoring,andAssortedLeftoverCrafts.Free,forAges 14-plus.pm.Registrationisencouraged andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858- 5518,butfeelfreeto justdropinanytimebetween3:30–5pm. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

April8

Mommy&MeTime— Thisprogramisdesignedforcaregiversandtheirchildrento enjoysomeone-on-onetimetogetheras theydoanactivityorcraft,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Registration isrequiredandavailableathttps://south-

Teensages14to19arebeinginvitedto attendtheninthannualTeenJobFairat theLewesPublicLibraryonSaturday, March29,from11a.m.to1p.m.atthelibrary,111AdamsAvenue,Lewes.

Theannualfairconnectsteenapplicants withlocalbusinessestodiscussseasonal and/oryear-roundemploymentopportunities.Thefairisfreeofchargeandopento allteensages14-19.Noregistrationisrequired.

Participatingbusinessesinclude:Aerie Offline,Chick-Fil-A,DairyQueen,Funland,JungleJim’s,RehobothToy&Kite Co.,SoDelConcepts,Starbucks,Sussex YMCA,Thrashersandmore.

Inadvanceofthefair,thelibrarywill

hostafreeJobFairPreparationWorkshop onThursday,March27,at6p.m.The workshopwillcoverinterviewtechniques, etiquette,completingjobapplicationsand taxforms,employmentlawsandmore.Advanceregistrationisrequiredfortheworkshop.Visitlewes.lib.de.usorcallthelibrary at(302)645-2733.

“Theteenjobfairprovidesanall-in-one experienceforteenstolearnaboutemploymentopportunitiesfromavarietyoflocal businesses,”saidTeenServicesLibrarian EmilyEllinger.“Pairedwithourpreparationworkshop,thisisagreatopportunity forteenstolearntonavigatethejobmarket andbuildconfidencewithapplicationsand interviews.”

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coastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistoricalfiction?Thisbookclubisforyou! WewillmeetatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.onaselectTuesdaymostmonthsto discussadifferenthistoricalfictionbook. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingFrozen RiverbyArielLawhon.Lightsnacksprovided.Registrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoas tal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518,butwalk-insare acceptedasspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogsandownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat 4p.m.Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

April9

FeelingsRock— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Free, noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930,302858-5518,https: //southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts, atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lltakealookatthecrimesofDennis RaderakaBTK.Suggestedread(notrequired):UnholyMessenger:theLife& CrimesoftheBTKSerialKillerbyStephen Singular.Free,in-persononly,forages 18-p lus.Registrationisencouragedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

ArtfulRelaxations— Needtounwind? JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.forup to90minutesofeasy,relaxingartprojects withsoothingbackgroundmusic.Choose oneofthreeprojectsthatdon’trequire anyartistictalent.Coloringpagesand pain t-by-stickeralsoavailable.Free,all materialsprovidedwhilesupplieslast.For ages13-Adult.Registrationisavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.SouthCoastalLibrary,43Kent Avenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

April10

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevel swillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing

atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoast alLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromMaydan:RecipesfromLebanon&Beyondby RosePrivitewithMarahStets,whichis availableatthelibrary.Participantsare encouragedtobringtheirownTupperware totakehomeleftovers.Free,forages18plus.Registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insac-

ceptedifs paceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 FreeSpringPlanterDemo— Delaware BotanicGardensatPepperCreekishostingafreespringplanterdemofrom11:30 a.m.to12:30p.m.,withpaidadmission. Membersareadmittedfree,andnonmemberspaya$15admissionfee.Children16andyoungerareadmittedfree, whenaccompaniedbyanadult.Visit delawaregardens.org.

April11

MedicareOptionsinRetirement— JosephCisco,PresidentofCAISEBenefits, andeducatorwiththeDEMoneySchool, willdiscussdifferentplansandoptions withMedicareenrollment,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Youwill learnaboutMedicarechanges,difference

betweenobservationandadmittance,and helpingyouunderstandalltheletters(A, B,C,andD)andPlans(G,andN).We’ll discussthetimeframeforsigningupfor Medicare,penalties,andtheimportanceof reviewingyourprescriptionsduringOpen Enr ollment.SponsoredbytheMoney School,partoftheDelawareCommunity ReinvestmentActionCouncil.Free,registrationisappreciated,andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

April12

Beef&Brew— TheIndianRiverHigh SchoolAlumniAssociationishostingits

10thannualBeef&Brewfundraiseratthe Frankfordfirehallfrom6to10p.m.There willbeacontestfortheIRHSclasswith themostattendees,aswellasacornhole tournament.Ticketscost$35inadvance, and$45atthedoor.Topurchaseaticket ormakeadonation,visitirhsalumni.com, emailIndianRiverAlumni@gmail.com and/orfollowtheirFacebookpage. Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.foratwo-hour pop-upbooksale!Findgreatbooksfor greatp rices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials andmore!SponsoredbytheFriendsofthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyour locallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

April13

KidsEasterCrafts— TheVFWPost7234

AuxiliaryispresentingaKidsEasterCrafts eventatthePostfrom11a.m.to1p.m. Kidscancomebuildandcolortheirbaskets,paintEasterornamentsandmore TherewillalsobeavisitfromtheEaster Bunny!Thisisforages3-10.

April14

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclass,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfrom home.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onApril7and isavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrec-

ommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

Lights,Camera, Crime— TruecrimeenthusiastsandmovieloversalikearewelcometojoinSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30 p.m.foramovienightsogooditshould becriminal!Eachmoviescreeningwill featureamoviebasedonatruecrimeor willbeatruecrimedocumentary.Light snacksprovided.Free,forages18-plus. Registrationandfilmtitleareavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insareacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrar y,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930.

April14-26

BunnyScavengerHunt— SouthCoastal LibraryiscelebratingEasterandspring breakwithabunnyhunt!Stopinatthelibrary’smaindeskorchildren'sdeskto pickupyourscavengerhuntsheet.Once youfindall12bunnieshiddeninthechil-

dren'sroom,youcanpickupaprizefrom themaindeskorchildren'sdesk!Free,for ages11andunder.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930,302- 858-5518.

April15

iPadandAppleUsersGroupMeeting— iPad,iPhoneandotherAppledeviceusers ofallskilllevelsarewelcometoattend thissupportgroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Usersmeettodiscuss newfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.AttendinpersonorviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE AreYouGame?— Grabyour friendsand playpingpong,cornhole,oraboard gameindoorswhilelisteningtomusic(the djwillplayyourrequests!),atSouth CoastalLibraryat1p.m.Fuelyourfun withafreepizzasnack!Wehavelotsof boardgamestochoosefrom,butifyou haveafavorite,feelfreetobringitin.For ages12-17.Pleaseregisteratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518sotheyknowhowmuchpizzato order!

April16

EasterBunnyStoryTime— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.forStory TimewiththeEasterBunnyforinfants–Age5.Enjoylivelysongs,engagingstories,andaplayfulscavengerhunt.Plus, don’tmissthechancetosnapaphoto withtheEasterBunny!Noregistrationrequired,butparent-caregivermustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

H appyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.fortheir nextHappyBookersmeeting!Thegroup meetsonselectmonthstodiscussachosenbook.Booksselectedareworksoffictionfromvariousgenresandauthors.This monthwewillbediscussingLittleSecrets byJenniferHillier.Copieswillbeavailable forcheckoutatthecirculationdeskstartinginApril.Registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbyphoneat3 02-858-5518.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach, DE

Murder&MayhemRodetheRails— Join historianMikeDixoatSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.foraone-hourinterestingpresentationonthehistoryofmurder, accidents,andcrimealongAmericanrailroadsthroughouttheyears.Learnabout cold-bloodedkillings,JesseJames-like localtrainrobberies,andseriousaccidentsbothnationallyandlocally.Free, registrationisappreciated,anda vailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

April17

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour

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Inadditiontoherparentsandhusband, Godfreywasprecededindeathbyher belovednephew,StephenFurman.Sheis survivedbyheridenticaltwinsister,Barbara JaneFurman,whowasherbestfriendand caretakerattheendofherlife.Havingbeen bornjustsevenminutesapart,BerniceGodfreyconsideredherselffortunatetohavehad BarbaraGodfreybyhersidethroughouther life.Sheisalsosurvivedbyhertwoadoring children,Scott(andMelissa)andLisaLyons (andPatrick);andsixgrandsons,Bradley (andNina),ThomasandMichael(andBri) Godfrey,andJack,ShaneandNathanLyons. SheisalsosurvivedbyniecesTammy Olewinski(andBill),andtheirdaughters Lindsay(andVin),KatieandMegan;and AmyFurmanandherchildrenIan,Sarah andMel.

ServiceswillbeheldonWednesday,

March26,2025,atMountLebanonUnited MethodistChurch,850MountLebanon Road,Wilmington,Del.,at6p.m.,withvisitationstartingat5p.m.,Additionalservices willbeheldonThursday,March27,atnoon, withvisitationstartingat11a.m.,atMelson FuneralHome,43ThatcherSt,Frankford, Del.IntermentwillfollowatMariner’s BethelCemeteryinOceanView,Del.Inlieu offlowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationsbe madeinGodfrey’smemorytoMount LebanonUnitedMethodistChurch,850 MountLebanonRd.,Wilmington,DE 19803.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

LouisJoseph‘Lou’Iaquinta,84

LouisJoseph“Lou”Iaquinta,84,passed awaypeacefullyonMarch17,2025,hisfamilyannouncedwithprofoundsadness.Alovinghusband,father,uncleandgrandfather,he wasbornonDec.29,1940,inPhiladelphia, Pa.,toFrankandMarieIaquinta.Hemarriedtheloveofhislife,SusanIngram,in 1969andcelebrated56wonderfulyearsof marriage.

IaquintagraduatedfromPierceSchoolin 1961withadegreeinbusinessadministration.HemovedtoWashington,D.C.,to workwithhiscousinJimmyEllisattheA.J. ConstructionCompanyin1960,installing gaspipelinesinthegrowingD.C.metroarea. Helaterfollowedhispassionofrealestate, joiningCentury21,andwassoonpromoted tomanager/assistantvicepresidentofoperations.

Heincorporatedhisownbusiness,IKO

RealEstate,in1980,aftermanyyearsinthe constructionbusiness,developingmorethan 3,000acresoflandintonumerousresidential andcommercialcommunities.Someofhis mostnotableprojectsincludedtheOland ProfessionalCenterinOlney,Md.,andadevelopmentinBrunswick,Md.,thatwashis largestdevelopmentandprojectachievement. In1996,heestablishedthePropertyManagementDivisionofIKOtomaintainhis traditionofhighstandardsintheday-to-day managementofhiscommunities.

Iaquintaservedonthehospitalboardof directorsatMedStarMontgomeryMedical Center.HewaspresidentoftheOlney ChamberofCommerce,andwasacommunityactivistandpartoftheGreaterOlney CivicAssociation(Olney,Brunswick).Additionally,heledtheMuscularDystrophyJerry LewisTelethonastheregionalcoordinator from1976to1990;andchairedtwocapital campaignsforComprehensiveCancerProgramatMedstarMontgomeryMedical Center.

Healsosupportedandhelpedorganize theAmericanCancerSociety’sRelayforLife ofOlneywalkin2004withhisdaughter, raisingawarenessandfundsforcancerresearchandprogramsintheircommunity.

Iaquintaissurvivedbyhiswifeof56 years,SueIaquinta;histwobeautifulchildren,SusieFleming(andJimmy)andRegina Kennedy(andGrafton);andhisbeloved grandchildrenLukeandLilyFleming.

AcelebrationofIaquinta’slifewillbeheld onFriday,May2,2025,at2p.m.atMelson FuneralServices,38040MuddyNeckRoad,

OceanView,Del.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestedthatmemorialdonationsbe madetothetwohospitalsthatprovidedexceptionalcareforhimduringhiscancerjourney:BeebeMedicalFoundation,902 SavannahRoad,Lewes,DE19958,or https://www.beebehealthcare.org/memorialgifts,withthefunddesignationofOncology SpecialNeeds;orBaltimoreWashington MedicalCenterFoundation,255Hospital Drive,Suite408,GlenBurnie,MD21061, or https://www.umms.org/bwmc/giving/makea-donation-online,withthefunddesignation ofPatientCareandComfort.

Dennis‘Mark’McCormick,56 Dennis“Mark”McCormick,56,passed awayonFeb.5,2025.HewasborntoDennis McCormickandDorothy(Witts)McCormickinPhiladelphia,Pa.,onMay28, 1968,andwasraisedinnearbyAston,Pa. In1985,hemovedwithhisfamilyto FenwickIsland,Del.,tohelpopenDenney ElectricSupplyinMillsboro,Del.HegraduatedfromIndianRiverHighSchoolin Frankford,Del.,in1986.Heandhiswife, Karen,marriedin1992atSt.LukeCatholic ChurchinOceanCity,Md.,andtheywent ontoraisethreechildrentogetherinOcean View,Del.HeworkedatDenneyfor40 years,eventuallybecomingco-owner/operatorwithhiswife.

HewasadevoutCatholicandservedasa Eucharisticministerathisparish.Inhisfree time,heenjoyedfishing,livemusic,traveling, familymealsandfollowingthestockmarket. HewasanavidPhiladelphiaandUniversity ofSouthCarolinasportsfan.Hewaswellknownforbeinghard-working,generousand genuinelyinterestedinothers.

McCormickissurvivedbyhiswifeof32 years,Karen(Bunting)McCormick,and threechildren,Avery(andwife,Madison), GriffinandGabrielle;abrother,John;and manylovingrelativesandfriends.

$1,595.

ACatholicfuneralMasstohonorMcCormickwillbeheldatSt.LukeCatholic ChurchinOceanCity,Md.,onMay15, 2025,at2p.m.,withavisitationfromnoon to2p.m.thatday.Theinternmentwillbe heldprivatelyatalaterdate.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationstoSt. LukeCatholicChurch,14401Sinepuxent Ave.,OceanCity,MD,21842).

MaryFrances

‘Fran’(Sieja)Slahetka,87 MaryFrances“Fran”(Sieja)Slahetka,87, ofBethanyBeach,DE,passedawayon March22,2025,atherhome.Shewasborn Nov.1,1937,inChicago,Ill.,tothelateEugeneJohnSiejaandLucySobolewskaSieja. ShegrewupinChicago,andattendedSt. LadislausElementarySchoolandGood CounselHighSchool.In1957,shegraduatedfromOakParkHospitalSchoolof NursinginOakPark,Ill.Sheenjoyedher nursingcareer,workingmainlyinlong-term care.

In1958,shemarriedFrankSlahetka,and theymovedtoWheaton,Md.,in1963.As thefamilygrew,theymovedtoBurtonsville, Md.Sheworkedinnursinghomesinthe

areaanddidutilizationreview.

SlahetkaretiredtotheSaltPondCommunitynearBethanyBeachin1995.Shewas activeinseveralclubs,includingtheSodality atSt.Ann’sParishandtheSaltPond Women’sClub,whereShevolunteeredin theseorganizationsasanofficerandasacoordinatorofactivities.Shewasadedicated memberofSt.Ann’s,whereshehadthespecialprivilegeofbeinglectorformanyyears. ShealsovolunteeredatSt.Ann’sannual summerbazaar.

Slahetkaenjoyedwalkingandreading booksthatcoveredabroadspectrumoftopics,andwasactiveintheSaltPondBook ClubandthebookclubatSouthCoastalLibrary.Shelikedtodocountedcross-stitch andlovedcrochetingblanketsforothers.The wallsofherhomeweredecoratedwithmany ofherprojects.

Inadditiontoherparents,Slahetkawas precededindeathbyhersistersMaryLou Sieja,andMaryColettaDillenburgandher husband,Joseph.Slahetkaissurvivedbyher husbandof67years,FrancisJohnSlahetka; herchildren,EliGlenn(andJon),TomSlahetka(andAlicia),CathyCornell(andDan), MaryLong(andDale),AnnWinklbauer (andKevin)andMarlaOrd(andMike);13 grandchildren;andfivegreat-grandchildren. Sheisalsosurvivedbyniecesandnephewsof theDillenburgfamily.

AvisitationwillbeheldonThursday, April10,2025,from10to11a.m.atSt. Ann’sCatholicChurch,691GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach,Del.,followedbyaMass ofChristianBurialat11a.m.Intermentwill beheldprivately,atGateofHeavenCemeteryinDagsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedcontributionsbemadein Slahetka’snametoSt.VincentdePaulSociety,P.O.Box879,OceanView,DE19970. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

HaroldThomasWilliams,86

HaroldThomasWilliams,86,ofGeorgetown,Del.,passedawayonMarch14,2025. HewasbornonJuly8,1938,inGeorgetown, tothelatePaulJosephWilliamsandMildred Ellen(Jefferson)Williams.

Hededicatedmuchofhiscareertomaintenanceandcustodialwork,firstatPerdue andlaterfortheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict. Hefoundjoyintendingtohisgarden,cultivatingvegetablesandstrawberrieswithcare. Additionally,hehadapassionforpainting, whichbroughthimpeaceandfulfillment.

Hiskindness,dedicationandpassionfor lifewillbedeeplymissedbyallwhoknew him.

Williamswasprecededindeathbyhis belovedwife,Joan,whopassedin2019;his sons,MarkWilliamsin2018andMike Williamsin2023;andhisparents.Heissurvivedbyhissisters,GraceReevesandDoris Baker;hisgrandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren;niecesandnephews;andmanydear friendswhowillcherishhismemory.

Servicesweretobeprivate.Hislifememorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

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CrafternoonforAges10-17— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.forsome funa ndeasycraftprojectswhilelistening tomusic(theDJwilltakeyourrequests!) Makeaneggsculpturefromstring,glue andaballoon,orassembleacolorful rainbowmobile.Assembleanddecoratea catapultforjellybeans,thentestitout! Free,materialsprovidedbetween2-4 p.m.whilesupplieslast.Free,registrationisappreciated,andavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue ,Bethany Beach,DE19930

NativeTrees&Crafts— ROOTSYo uth Developmentwillteachelementaryage childrenaboutthevitalrolenativetrees playinsustainingourecosystems,at SouthCoastalLibraryat5p.m.Participantswillcreateone-of-a-kindnature-inspiredartworkusingtreerubbingsand leafprintswhilediscoveringhowtrees protectsoil,provideshelter,andpurify ourair.Free,registrationisrequiredand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.d e.us

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April20

EasterSunriseService— EasterSunrise ServicewillbeheldatPrinceGeorge’s Chapelat6:30a.m.Thisissponsoredby TheFriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapel. Therewillbespecialsingingbythe VeaseyFamily,andaspecialmessageby Rev.MikeEnnisfromTheRiverChurch. Allarewelcome.Formoreinformation , callVickieat(302)730-3824orJoAnn at(302)858-2720.

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KitchenHerbGarden— SandyDaniels fromInlandBaysGardenCenterwill teachyouaboutthegrowingrequirements,harvestingandpreservationmethodsofcommonandunusualherbs,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.and 1p.m.Shewillthenguideyouthrough plantingyourownculinaryherbgarden pottotakehome.Free,butregistrationis verylimitedandrequired.Patronscan registerforoneortheothersession,but notboth.Yo umayregisterat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSou th CoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

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The second-ever season of the UFL kicks off with a clash between the XFL and USFL, as the St. Louis Battlehawks head down to Rice Stadium in Houston to face the Houston Roughnecks. After reaching the conference finals last year, can St. Louis do it again?

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Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma narrates this new documentary covering the life and career of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré. Considered one of the greatest cellists to ever perform, du Pré’s life was tragically cut short by multiple sclerosis.

SATURDAY

College Basketball (6) WBOC 3 p.m.

While all of the attention is on Division I due to March Madness, best not miss out on seeing all the underappreciated talent in Division II as the top two teams face off for the championship. The game broadcasts live from Ford Center in Evansville, Ind.

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The final competition of the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships gets underway tonight at TD Garden in Boston with Men’s Free Skate. The top male skaters, including defending champion Ilia Malinin, compete to etch their name in skating history.

SUNDAY The Americas (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

Tom Hanks narrates an all-new episode of this unprecedented docuseries. This episode focuses on the Caribbean, which features a diverse environment filled with sailfish, sperm whales, red crabs, hummingbirds, capuchin monkeys and much more.

Call the Midwife (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

This Season 14 premiere welcomes the dawn of the ‘70s as the ladies work to support a pregnant teenager whose parents are convinced is experiencing Immaculate Conception. Protests continue to challenge work. And, Nancy (Megan Cusack) finds romance.

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The search for music’s next phenomenon continues during the latest episode of this long-running music competition. As more singers are eliminated, coaches Adam Levine, Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend and Michael Bublé prepare their teams for what’s ahead.

Rescue: HI-Surf (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.

Oahu’s North Shore, also known as the Seven Mile Miracle, is one of the most dangerous stretches of coastline in the world. It’s also one of the most popular, requiring a team of elite, adrenaline-seeking open water lifeguards to always be on the lookout.

NBA Basketball (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 10 p.m.

Two of the Western Conference’s most powerful teams come together as the Houston Rockets visit Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers. The Lakers have been gelling as of late with the addition of Luka Doncic, giving LeBron much needed help.

TUESDAY

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

After a season filled with twists, turns and incredible amounts of drama, host Andy Cohen brings together the ladies to reflect on everything that happened during the show’s 14th season and possibly address any bad blood between cast members.

American Masters (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY

Nature (12) WCPB 8 p.m.

This documentary takes viewers to Tanzania’s Katavi National Park, which is in the middle of a devastating drought. While there, viewers watch as families of hippos, crocodiles and lions prepare for the worst drought in almost 100 years.

Guy’s Grocery Games (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

Four chefs step up to the plate for this baseball-themed episode of Guy Fieri’s grocery-based cooking competition. As such, the chefs are tasked with mashing up two baseball stadium classics before making a VIP dish using only what fits in a helmet.

The Future of Nature (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

As time marches on, nature can be both a problem and a solution. This documentary looks at how carbon is a major concern for our planet, but that nature’s ability to sequester it has inspired a large group of people hoping to mimic nature’s talents.

THURSDAY

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

Young love continues to struggle and strain under the weight of someone else’s roof for Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment). The couple is living with her parents, Jim (Will Sasso) and Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones), and need some privacy.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (11) WBAL 9 p.m.

During this latest episode, Carisi (Peter Scanavino) puts aside his attorney’s badge to serve as a witness in a trial. Meanwhile, Capt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) tries her best to comfort a rape survivor struggling with her recovery.

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TwoIndianRiverHighSchool footballteamswererecentlyhonored inthestatecapitalinDover.

OnThursday,March20,theUnifiedflagfootballandvarsitygridiron squadswerebothinvitedtoLegislativeHalltoberecognizedbythe DelawareSenate,DelawareHouseof RepresentativesandGov.Matt Meyer.

StateSen.GeraldHockermade remarkstothestateSenateonbehalf oftheUnifiedteam’sgrassrootseffortstohaveaUnifiedfootballprogramattheschool,accordingtothe team’sassistantcoach,LoriannSentman.

“Mr.Hockercomplimentedthe team’sdeterminationtoraisefunds forthenecessitiesrequiredinhaving ateam”whentheschoolboardwas unabletoprovidefunding,saidSentman.“Gov.Meyeralsocongratulated theUnifiedteam,acknowledging whatafeatitistowinachampionshipintheirinauguralseason.”

TheIndiansdefeatedCaesarRodneyatDelawareStateUniversityon Friday,Nov.29,2024,45-32,towin thestatetitle.

UnifiedfootballisaDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociationsanctionedsportthatprovides high-schoolstudentswithandwithoutdisabilitiestheopportunityto trainandcompeteinsports,experienceinclusion,socializewiththeir peersandparticipateasatruestudent-athlete.

IRHSUnifiedfootballheadcoach JamaalBivenssaidoftherecognition thathewas“overwhelmedbythe amountofpositivityourUnifiedathleteswereshownonThursday.This season,ourathletesputforthanendlessamountofdedicationanddetermination,onandoffthefield,”said Bivens.“Itwasgratifyingtoseethis levelofrecognitionforthem.

“Thememoriesthattheyare buildingarepricelessandwilllasta lifetime,”headded.“Sen.Hockerand Rep.RonaldE.Grayrolledoutthe redcarpetfortheiralmamater.They wentaboveandbeyondtoensureour student-athletesweremadetofeel specialandrespected.Welookfor-

IRUnified,varsityfootballstatechampshonoredbystateofficials

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TheIRHSUnifedflagfootballteamposes forphotoatLegislativeHallinDover.

Theteamwasrecognizedandhonored atthestatecapitalbystateofficials,includingStateRepresentativeRonGray andStateSenatorGeraldHocker.

wardtoreturningtoDelaware’scapitaltogivetheUnifiedbasketball teamthesameexperience.”

TheIndians’Unifiedbasketball teamalsowonthestatetitlethisseason,afterdefeatingCaesarRodney, 35-34,inthechampionshipgameon Sunday,March9.

Sentmansaidsheappreciatedthe warmwelcometheteamreceivedat

SalutetotheIRHSSeniors

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Propelledbyherpowerfullegs,she leapedupwardandsoaredabovethe net.

Secondslater,GracieHobanbrought herrightarmoverherheadinacircular motion.

Asherrightfistmetthevolleyball, therewasanexplosionofbruteforce.

The5-foot-10senioroutsidehitter wasabouttoscoreapointfortheIndians.

Theballcatapulteddownwardat warpspeed,hittingeithernothingbut hardwood,orattackingahelplessrival defenderbeforedeflectingintothe stands.

Hoban, theIRHSgirls’volleyball teamleaderinkillshotswith93in2024 and95ayearago,emergedasoneofher team’smostforcefulperformersand leaders.SheachievedSecondTeamAll HenlopenConferencehonorsinher seniorseason.

Shehashadasimilareffectonthe gameandherteammatesasanoutfielderandfirst-basemanforthe school’splayoff-calibergirls’softball

IRseniorGracieHobanisthisweek’s salutetotheIRHSSeniors.Hobanhas beencrucialtothesuccessofthevolleyballandsoftballteams.

squadduringthespringseason.

“Asfarasbeingaleaderonthefield andthecourt,Ithinkitcomesfrom having beenpreviouslyledbyexample,” saidHoban,whorecentlysignedher commitmenttomajorinbusinessand playwomen’svolleyballatGoldey-BeacomCollege,aprivateschoollocatedin Wilmington.TheLightningarean NCAADivisionIImemberofthe CentralAthleticCollegiateConference.

“Ihavebeenfortunatetohavehad rolemodelsbeforemewholedbyexample.Ihavealwayshadcoacheswho pushedmetobethebestIcouldbe,and parentswhopushedmetoalwaysgive

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ROMAN

Senior/Girls’ Lacrosse

Senior attack Meredith Roman scored the first goal of the season and added three more markers to lead the Indian River High School girls’ lacrosse team to a 16-8 season opening victory over visiting Worcester Prep on Tuesday, March 25. Roman tallied two goals in the first quarter and one each in the second and fourth sessions.

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ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Thespringweathermaystillbea bitchilly,butIndianRiverHigh SchoolpitcherTyWeberwasashot asasummerdayintheseasonopenerfortheIndiansonTuesday, March25.

TheIRsophomoreneededjust67 pitchestocoverthefive-inningcontest,andhestruckoutsixNorth Caroline(Md.)batters.Hewasprovidedplentyofoffensetomakehis dayonthebumpshorter.TheIndiansscoredthreerunsinthethird, sevenmoreinanoffensiveoutburst

inthefourth,andthreemoreinthe fifthforthe13-0win.

TheIndiansrackedupninehits ontheday,withseniorJackCappo andjuniorRickyWigginseachcollectingthreehits.JuniorDylan Griseaddedapairofhisowninhis fourturnsattheplate,whilesenior ChaseRuleyswipedtwobases.

IRwassettohostLaurelon

Thursday,March27,astheBulldogs cometoTheReservationinaHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouth Divisiontilt.Gametimeisscheduledfor4:15p.m.OnSaturday, March29,theIndianswillwelcome nearbyDelmarvaChristianfora

non-conferencebattlewiththeRoyals.

Girls’tennis Indiansedgeout Spartansforopeningwin

Thesecond-doublesduoofLucilleFeathersandLeilaniEhlerswon thedecidingpointintheIndian RiverHighSchoolgirls’tennis team’smatchatLakeForestonTuesday,March25,takingathrilling three-setcontest4-6,6-1,6-4.That pointhelpedtheIndiansposta3-2 decisionovertheSpartansforthe

season-openingwin.

GraceDealgottheIndiansonthe boardwithaquickwinatsecond singles,cruisingtoa6-1,6-0win overLake’sPhoebeWong.IR’sMia MacIsaacscoredtheotherpointfor theIndians’winatthirdsingleswith astraight-set6-2,6-3winoverthe Spartans’NakyaWallace.

Atfirstdoubles,IR’sAlison SwartzandKendylWrightdropped ahard-foughtthree-setmatch againstLake’sLibbyLiandKennedy Lewis,withtwoofthethreesets goingtotiebreakers,6-7(6-8),6-2, 6-7(4-7).

SaraDeerybattledinherfirst scholasticsinglesmatchatfirst-singles,comingupshortagainstLake’s SadieFournier,5-7,2-6.

TheIndiansweresettohitthe roadforanotherHenlopenAthletic Conferencematchinadivisional crossovermeetingwithPolytechon Thursday,March27.ThePanthers losttheirseasonopenertoCape Henlopen,4-1.IR’sfirsthomematch

onthecourtsofTheReservationwill beonTuesday,April1,astheyhost Milford.

Boys’tennis

IRopenswithwinoverLake

Itwasnearlyacleansweepforthe IndianRiverHighSchoolboys’tennisteamonTuesday,March25,as theyrolledtoa4-1winoverLake Foresttoopenthe2025campaign. Witharosteressentiallyfeaturing allnewplayersthisseason,Coach NeilBeahanwasn’ttoosurewhatto expectfromhistroops,butthey startedtheseasonwitharesounding effortandperformanceoverthe Spartans.

Buntingshutsout

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SophomoregoalkeeperCatherine Buntingmadesevensavesandposted herfirstshutoutinherfirstcareerstart toleadtheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’soccerteamtoa2-0victoryat SussexCentralonTuesday,March25, intheseasonandHenlopenConference openerforbothsquads.

FreshmanmidfielderGraceClark gavetheIndians(1-0)a1-0leadwhen she brokeascorelesstieinthe15th minuteofthefirsthalfwithherfirstcareergoalatIRHS.JuniorforwardElla Peterson,theteam’sleadingscorerayear ago,addedinsurancewithherfirstgoal oftheseasoninthe64thminute.

TheIndiansoutshottheGolden Knights,10-7,intheseason-openerfor bothsquads.

Atfirstsingles,seniorRaul LabariasVeguillasgetthingsrolling witha7-5,7-6(10-8)winover Lake’sJadenNelson.

IRsophomoreMasonMcCabe madequickworkoftheSpartans’ MichaelDruartatsecondsingles, witha6-1,6-0decision.

AnotherIRsophomoreAtsushi Kajitahadanimpressivecome-frombehindvictoryatthirdsingleswitha 4-6,6-0,6-3decisionoverLake’s DylanRoss.

ThefreshmanduoofMarshall HerringandJadenShockleyledthe Indiansatfirstdoubles,witha6-4, 6-2victoryovertheSpartans’Jeffrey LedfordandVascoAlgarra-Ramos.

SophomoresLucaDonatoand MiguelGuineahadquiteabattleat seconddoublesbeforefallingto Lake’sBennettSurdukowskiand AngelHerrera-Perezbyascoreof63,2-6,3-6.

TheIndiansweresettohostPolytechonThursday,March27,inthe secondofsixstraighthomecontests toopentheseason.ThePanthers weresweptintheirseason-opener againstCapeHenlopen,5-0.IR’s otherhomecontestsonthehorizon includeMilford(April1),Smyrna (April3),Seaford(April8)andSussexCentral(April10).

Golf

Indiansdropopeneronlinks

FreshmanEllieWallsfireda45in herfirstcareervarsitymatch,tocard thebestroundfortheIndianRiver HighSchoolgolfteamatBearTrap DunesonTuesday,March25.However,itwasn’tenoughtohelpthe teamtothewinasMilfordpickedup a180-214decision.

JadynGreggwasthemedalistof

thematchfortheBucs’senior-laden squad,witha42,followedbyfellow seniorclassmateNicholasSchreiber’s 44.JeremiahVillarealturnedina46, whileNoahMarcellehada48and MatthewParsonsfinishedupwitha 49.

FortheIndians,arelativelyyoung andinexperiencedteamoverall,juniorLukeWilliamsfollowedWalls withhis51.JuniorsTravisGosnell andPaolaMunoz-Garciacarded58 and60,respectively.Sophomore NicholasPolitowasthefifthscore countedinthematch,withhis61.

TheIndiansweresettobebackin actiononThursday,March27,hostingCapeHenlopenatBearTrap Dunes.

Note:Allscheduledatesaresubjecttochangeduetoweatherpostponementsorotherreasons.The dateswrittenintheIRSportsReportareasofpresstime.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

OutsidehitterJohnDiCarlowasa forcetobereckonedwith.

DREAM HOME!

Thetransferstudent-athletecomingfromJamesBennettHighSchool inSalisbury,Md.,celebratedhisfirst gamethisweekinanIndianRiver HighSchoolboys’volleyballuniform with14killsand12digs.

Thesenior’sheroicshelpedIRHS defeatvisitingHenlopenConference rivalSussexAcademy,3-0,intheseasonopenerforbothteamsonMonday, March24.

DiCarlocamethoughtwithabarrageofexplosivekillstohelptheIndiansclinchthethirdset,25-17.They wonthefirsttwosetsbyscoresof2517and27-25againstadetermined Seahawks’squad.

IRHSjuniorsetterZacharyHirn added22digsand26assists,while junioroutsidehitterAmorTownsend addedeightkills.

“Overall,wewerealittlerough, maybenervous,”saidheadcoachMike Markovic,whoisnowinhissecond seasonattheIndians’helm.“We missedtoomanyserves.”

“Fortunately,ouroffenselooksgood forthisbeingearlyintheseason,” Markovicadded.“Andourdefensehas improvedfromlastseasonaswell.”

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ lacrosseteamlostaheartbreaker,7-6,at HenlopenConferencerivalDelmaron Tuesday,March25,intheseasonopenerforbothsquads.

“Wemadetoomanymistakesand toomanyturnoversdownthestretch,” saidheadcoachDaveSpencer.“Delmar playedanicegame.”

SophomoreattackJackSpencerled theIndians(0-1)withathree-goalhat trickandoneassist.Seniormidfielder AidanBinkoaddedtwogoals,while seniorJamisonMoorecontributeda goal.FreshmanParkerMoorecollected threeassistsfortheIndians.

SeniorgoalkeeperLoganDawson made12saves.

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JohnDiCarlo

Roman,Gutierrezscorefourgoalseach asgirls’lacrossewinsseason-opener

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

SeniorattackMeredithRomanand juniorattackJasmineGutierrezeach scoredfourgoalstoleadtheIndian RiverHighSchoolgirls’lacrosseteamto a16-8victoryovervisitingWorcester PreponTuesday,March25,intheseason-openerforbothsquads.

SophomoreattackChloeHarris addedathree-goalhattrick,andsophomoreattackKennedyWalkernetteda pairofmarkersfortheIndians(1-0).

TheIndiansjumpedouttoanearly 6-0advantageandled6-2afterone quarter.Theyincreasedtheleadto11-3 atintermissionandenteredthefourth

quarterwitha13-6lead.

SeniorgoalkeeperChloeMegee madeseveralkeysavesandfinishedthe matchwith14stops.

“Itwascertainlyagreatfirstgame,” saidheadcoachBillyBonbrightafter managinginhisfirstgameatIRHS.

“Almosteverysingleplayeronoffense hadatleastonegoal.Youcannotdothat withoutworkingasateam.

“Ourdefensedidanoutstandingjob ofshuttingdowntheWorcesterPrepoffense,”addedBonbright.“Andthemidfielderswereessentialfortransitions. Tonight’swinwastrulyaboutteamwork, andthat’swhatittakestowingames.”

SeniorattackEmmaZajdelscored sixgoalsfortheFightingMallards.

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100percentandbelieveinmyself.

“IbelieveGodgiveseachofusgifts thathewantsustouseforhisgood,” Hobanadded.“AndIknowGodhas givenmethisphysicalabilityanda voicethatIcanusetoleadothersand helpthemgrowtobethebesttheycan be.”

Workinghardto reachthevarsity

Asafreshmaninthefallof2021, Hobanwasoriginallyassignedtothe Indians’juniorvarsityteam.

“Thatwasdifficult,becausemy oldersister,Lily,wasajunioronthe varsityteam,”saidtheresidentof Millsboro,“soIknewIhadtowork hardtomakethevarsitysquadtoget theopportunitytoplayonthecourt

withher.Afteraweekofpracticing withthejuniorvarsity,Iwasinvitedto practicewiththevarsityandbecamea startingmiddlehittermysophomore year.

“LilyandIhavealwaysbeenvery close,”Hobansaidofheroldersister, nowthestartingcatcherontheHoly FamilyUniversitywomen’ssoftball team.“Wehavealwayssharedthelove ofsports.SheismyNo.1supporterin everythingIdoinsports,schooland lifeingeneral.Iamveryfortunateto haveherasasisterandabestfriendall inone.”

Likeheroldersister,Hobanisa standoutfortheIRHSgirls’softball team.Sheadmittedthat,whilesheenjoysbothsports,volleyballhasalways beenherfavoriteone.

“Ienjoythefasterpaceofthe game,”shesaid.“AndIneverhaveto playinrainyorcoldweather.”

GracieHobansaidsheisextremely thankfulforthesupportthatshereceivesfromherfamily.

“Ihavealwaysfeltblessedtohave supportinthestandsfrommymother andfather,BillHoban,andfrommy grandparents,aunts,unclesand cousins,”shesaid.

Shesaidshealsoappreciatesher coaches’impactonherathleticcareer.

“IcanrememberthefirsttimeI everpickedupavolleyballatacamp duringmyfifth-gradeyear,”said Hoban.“Thereweretwomenrunning

Hobancomesfromafamilythat hasmadeasignificantfootprintin localsports.Hermother,Sarah Hoban,playedsoftballandfield hockeyasamemberoftheIRHS Classof1999.SarahHobanalso coachestheDelawareTribegirls’travel softballsquad.GracieHoban’saunt, EmilyHarne,playedsoftballandbasketballasamemberoftheIRHS Classof2002.

thecampwhoIcouldtellhadalotof knowledgeaboutthegame.Ienjoyed itsomuchthatItriedoutforthemiddle-schoolteamandsigneduptoplay travelvolleyballthatyear.Ihaven’t stoppedplayingsince.

“Iwasluckyenoughtohavethose sametwomen,BillCroalandJay Clark,”sheadded.Clarkisnowa IRHSgirls’volleyballassistantcoach. “EventhoughIwasoneoftheworst playersontheteamwhenIfirst started,theyalwaysbelievedinme.In middleschool,SallyCraigandMr. Croalreallydidagreatjobbymaking volleyballfun.”

Hobanrecalledherfirsttravelvolleyballchampionshipexperience.

“Itwenttofivesets,andeven thoughIwasayoungerandinexperiencedplayer,CoachClarkbelievedin me,”shesaid.“Hekeptmeinthe game,andwewonourfirstchampionship.”

LegislativeHall.

“TheUnifiedathletesaregrateful fortheseopportunities.Theyputin workatpracticesandgames,”she said.“Ourathletestrainedtobethe bestversionsofthemselves,athleticallyandmorally.Toberecognized inthesamecapacityasothervarsity teamssendsapositivemessagetothe communityabouttheimportanceof andpromotionofinclusion.Thank youtoallthestaffthatmadethisa greatexperienceforourstudent-athletes.”

IndianRiverUnifiedfootballstudent-athleteBraydenBennethsaid hewasthankfulfortheopportunity togotoLegislativeHall.

“Itwasauniqueexperiencethat noteveryonegetstohave,”saidthe junior.“Meetingourelectedofficials wasprettyamazing.Iamgladour coachesorganizethesespecialevents forus.”

Bennetch’sbrother,Kyle,alsoenjoyedbeingwelcomedtoDover“by thegovernor,senators,andrepresentatives.“Itwasawesomethatour governmentleaderswantedtorecognizeouraccomplishmentofwinning thestatechampionship,”saidthe junior.“Overall,itwasacoolexperiencetohaveasateam.”

IRHSvarsityfootball teamalsorecognized

TheIRHSvarsityfootballteam wasalsorecognizedonThursday, March20,forwinningthethird statetitleinschoolhistory.The IndianscamefrombehindtodefeatpreviouslyundefeatedanddefendingClass1Astatechampion Tatnall,47-45,atAbessinioStadiuminWilmingtononSaturday, Nov.30,2024.

“Itwasgreattoberecognized bythegovernorandourlegislative body,”saidIRHSvarsityfootball headcoachPhilTownsend.“Tobe abletospeakontheSenateand Houseflooraboutouraccomplishmentwasgreat.Thekidsreallyenjoyedtherecognition,and that’swhatthisisallabout.At theendoftheday,it’sallabout thekids.Theywillcherishthis memoryforalifetime.”

JuniorlinebackerKyleTruitt saidheenjoyed“thecoolexperiencetoseewhatthebuilding lookslikeandwhatgoesoninside.”

TeammateChrisGivens,ajuniordefensiveend,saidthetrip wasfulfilling.

“ItwasanewexperiencethatI amlookingforwardtohaving again,”hesaid.“Itfeltgreattobe recognizedbytheStateof Delaware.”

DarnellStokesJr.,theIndians’ explosivedual-threatrunning backandwidereceiver,saidthe visittoDover“wasexciting—especiallygettingnoticefromthe governor.WhileatLegislative Hall,thefootballteammadea TikTokvideo,whichwaspretty funnyandcool,”addedStokes,a junior.“ThemembersofLegislativeHallwereshockedathowwe wonthechampionshipwiththe hook-and-lateralplay.”

TrailingTatnallby45-41inthe waningminutes,theIndians— facinga4th-and-11predicament

—optedforthehook-and-lateral trickplay.Juniorquarterback DylanGrisehitjuniorMichael Peranteauwithashortaerialat theHornets’43-yardline.The widereceiverdeftlyflippedthe balltoseniortailbackJayvion Chandler,whowasracingalong thesideline.Chandlersidestepped onedefender,cutinsideandthen backtowardthesidelinebefore acceleratingpastseveraldefenders fora51-yardtouchdownthatput theIndiansaheadwith1:31remaining.

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LEGALS

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Selbyville, 1 West Church Street, PO Box 106, Selbyville, Delaware 19975, Attn: Stacey Long, Town Administrator until 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, April 4, 2025, for Phase 4 of the Selbyville Town Park, at which time the bids will be opened. Any bids received after said time will be returned unopened.

Bid Specifications for Selbyville Town Park – Phase 4

Town Park Play Area 69’7 X 31’

1 – Kid Course 1400 for Ages 5-12

1 – 7’ Double Wave Zip Slide

1 – 6’ Bench w/ back - inground

1 – Age-Appropriate Fiberglass Sign Rubber Border

3.75” Thick Poured Rubber Surfacing w/ 4” Stone Base All site work, restoration, and equipment installation

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids. The Mayor & Council reserve the right to reject the bid of any bidder who is not, in the opinion of the Mayor & Council, a responsible bidder in a position to perform the project. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of bid opening.

MAYOR & COUNCIL

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE

TOWN OF

OCEAN VIEW

CP 20250314 4T

PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING

11 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 169.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-567.01)

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-458, submitted by the property owners, Robert and Barbara Svenson, for property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) located at 11 Woodland Avenue (PIDN: 169.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-567.01). The property owner is seeking a variance from Article VI, §140-38B(2)(a) and (b) in order for a proposed fence with a height of eight feet to exceed the maximum allowable height of 3 feet in a front yard and 6 feet in a side yard, as depicted in the application.

The Town will hold this hearing on Thursday, April 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.

CP 20250328 1T

TOWN OF FRANKFORD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held on April 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Frankford Town Hall, 9 Main Street, Frankford, Delaware (1) concerning applications for change of zone from residential (R) to neighborhood business (NB) for the properties with Sussex County tax map and parcel (TM&P) numbers of 433-6.06-3.00, -3.01, -3.02, -3.03, and -3.04 and (2) concerning applications for annexation for the properties with Sussex County TM&P numbers of 433-6.06-3.00, -3.01, -3.03, and -3.04.

CP 20250321 3T

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

Estate of Donald H. Lacher, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Donald H. Lacher who departed this life on December 20, 2024, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Donna Jean Cannon on March 3, 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 August 20, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Donna Jean Cannon 38336 Hickory Ln., Selbyville, DE 19975

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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 Mary Lou Speziale Blades, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Mary Lou Speziale Blades who departed this life on January 13, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Lauren A. Harrington on March 12, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before September 13, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Lauren A. Harrington 29784 Plantation Lakes Blvd., Millsboro, DE 19966

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20250321 3T

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

Estate of Joseph Martin McHugh Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joseph Martin McHugh Jr. who departed this life on February 17, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Kristin M. Long on March 17, 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 17, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Kristin M. Long 123 Queens Colony High Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

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BID NOTICE TOWN OF DAGSBORO

The Town of Dagsboro invites bids or proposals from qualified individuals and firms to cut grass, trim, edge, clean sidewalks, and maintain town landscaped areas as specified and power edge and clean sidewalk areas to include clearing sidewalk point three times (May, July, September) for the 2025 season (April-September). Specifications can be viewed on the town website (Dagsboro.delaware.gov) or at Town Hall, 33134 Main Street, during normal business hours. Proof of insurance and state license required. Please submit references and your bid/proposal (either fixed rate or hourly rate) by 4:00 p.m. on April 14, 2025 via mail, Town of Dagsboro, PO Box 420, Dagsboro, DE 19939, or email to Town Administrator, tadagsboro@mediacombb.net. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

CP 20250328 1T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Mark Edward Litchfield of 38973 Captains Lane, Selbyville, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20250328 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE

ADI Investments, LLC T/A West Line Liquors has on March 21, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a transfer and expansion of premises of its existing liquor license (License No. 15752), Pursuant to 4 DEL. C. Section 543(D)(3), from its current location at 33195 Lighthouse Road, UNIT 10, Selbyville, DE, 19975, at 1,848 Sq ft to a new location at 33175 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, DE 19975, at 4,860 sq ft.. 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 April 21, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20250328 3T

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

Estate of Joseph M. Holman Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Joseph M. Holman Sr. who departed this life on February 8, 2025, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Bridget Good on March 10, 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.

Executor: Bridget Good 27568 Crisfield Marion Rd., Marion Station, MD 21838

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

TOWN OF BETHANY BEACH COMMUNITY BULLETIN

The Town of Bethany Beach will be flushing water lines Monday March 31st through Friday April 4th, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Town flushes its water system twice a year – spring and fall. This is done to rid the system of any accumulated sediment so that the Town can provide you with the highest water quality possible and to ensure that fire hydrants are operating properly in case of a fire emergency.

While flushing is being performed you may find that your water is discolored. Your water should return to normal within a few hours. It is recommended that no laundry be done during the flushing periods to prevent discoloration.

CP 20250328 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE

LAGO Hospitality Group LLC has on March 27th, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for Restaurant Sunday Sales with a Patio for a premises located at 105 Federal St., Milton, DE 19968. 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 April 26, 2025. The protests can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov, or mailed to: OABCC, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, 10th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

CP 20250328 3T

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

CP 20250321 3T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that Clifford Otis Handy Jr. of 28332 Dukes Lumber Rd, Laurel, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.

CP 20250328 1T

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME IN THE TOWN MEETING ROOM, 214 GARFIELD PARKWAY, BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE.

Notice is hereby given to all qualified voters of the Town of Bethany Beach, Delaware that a Special Election will be held in Bethany Beach on Saturday, May 24 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. eastern daylight savings time, in the Town Meeting Room, 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Delaware.

The purpose of this Special Election is to obtain voter approval to borrow 3,980,000 million dollars to construct a new water clarifier within the Town of Bethany Beach.

The Special Election is being held Under Section 12.2.4 of the Bethany Beach Municipal Charter which states, the Town Council may, on its own initiative, hold a special election to obtain voter approval for authority to borrow money in an amount greater than one-third of the Town’s reserves for the preceding year with voter approval for any proper municipal purpose through issuance of bonds or certificates of indebtedness to secure the repayment thereof, on the full faith and credit of the Town, or such other security or securities as the Town Council shall elect for the repayment of principle thereof and interest due thereon;

WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined, provided there is voter approval, to proceed with borrowing an amount not to exceed 3,980,000 million dollars at an interest rate not to exceed 3.0% with the Division of Public Health Office of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the purpose of constructing a new water clarifier within the Town of Bethany Beach. Proposed Borrowing Question: To proceed with borrowing of an amount not to exceed 3,980,000 million dollars at an interest rate not to exceed 3.0% with the Division of Public Health Office of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the purpose of constructing a new water clarifier within the Town of Bethany Beach.

__________FOR THE PROPOSED BORROWING

__________AGAINST THE PROPOSED BORROWING

At said Special Election, every person, male or female, who has attained eighteen (18) years of age, is registered under the Town’s Voter Registration ordinances, and is either: (a) a freeholder in the Town, as defined herein, for a period of ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, or (b) has been a permanent, full-time resident of the Town for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the election in which he or she seeks to vote. For purposes of this Charter: (i) a “freeholder” shall be deemed to include any natural person who holds title of record to a fee simple, estate or a life estate, in and to real property located within the Town boundaries: (ii) a “resident” shall mean any person who has been a permanent, full-time resident of the Town for at least six (6) months prior to the date of the election.

Bethany Beach property owners who are listed on the Town’s property tax list are not required to register to vote in Town elections.

Residents of Bethany Beach (who do not own property) must register to vote at least thirty days prior to the election. Residents may register at Town Hall or request a mailed registration form by telephone, mail or by email.

All votes shall be offered in person, or by absentee ballot. If an elector cannot appear at the regular polling place the day of the special election, he/she may appear at Town Hall or contact Town Hall and request an Affidavit. Affidavits are also available on the Town’s website at www.townofbethanybeach.com. The written Affidavit must be filed no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 23, 2025. After approval of the Affidavit, an absentee ballot will be provided to you either in person or mailed. Absentee ballots must be received before the polls close on the day of the election. Voting machines will be used on the day of the election.

CP 20250328 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

104 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 074.002 / CTM# 134-12.00-428.01)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will hold a concept plan review of Application P358, a land development plan for a proposed retail/office building as shown on the plan titled “The Nguyen Concept Plan” prepared and submitted by Plitko, LLC on behalf of the property owners, Nguyen Real, LLC. The property is zoned GB-1 (General Business District 1) and located at 104 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 074.002 / CTM# 134-12.00-428.01).

The Town will hold these reviews on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm 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 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) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20250328 1T

TOWN OF FRANKFORD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

RFP No. 2025-01

Maintenance Vehicle

Public notice is hereby given that the Town of Frankford (“Town”) is seeking to purchase a new maintenance vehicle from an authorized dealer. The vehicle should be a “super-duty” 3/4-ton, 4x4 truck with an 8-foot bed, “work body,” utility light package, extra battery, snowplow, and “salt spreader.” Vehicle must be delivered to the Town within 60 days of the bid award date.

Questions regarding this solicitation—including questions concerning the vendor selection procedure—must be sent to frankfordtownhall@mchsi.com by April 4, 2025. Responses will be sent to all bidders by April 11, 2025.

Bids must be sealed, with the words “Maintenance Vehicle RFP” written on the envelope, and must be delivered by hand or delivered via postal mail or courier to 9 Main Street, PO Box 550, Frankford, Delaware 19945. The Town will accept proposals until April 28, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Sender assumes the risk of late delivery, and any submissions received after the aforementioned deadline will be returned—unopened. Submissions made via email will not be accepted.

Properly-submitted bids will be opened, publicly, on April 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the address listed above.

The Town will comply with all its other requirements concerning vendor selection. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet the requirements outlined herein, and the Town is not legally obligated to award a contract to any bidder.

SussexAcademyentrepreneursoutlinebusinessplans

Atthe2025VentureShowcaseat SussexAcademyonFeb.24,studententrepreneurspresentedproblem-solving businessplanstojudges,withthree groupsselectedtocompeteagainst30 otherteamsattheDelawareVenture ShowcaseonMarch7.

TheShamanteam,comprisingJosue Laurore,DuncanWinger,GavinBoos andAustinMcDowell,receivedhigh scoresfromjudgesforitssocialventure idea.StudentsdevelopedtheShaman apptohelpbreaksocialmediaaddiction andencouragestudentstospendmore time exploringnatureandotherhobbies.

TwoSussexAcademyteamswereselectedfortheirbusinessventureideas.

ThePierceGuardteam,comprising GabbyMajjul,CarsonGesueroandAva O’Neal,developedaprotectiveear mold,similartomouthguardswornby athletes,toprotectearpiercingsforstudent-athletes.

TheAreoScanteam,withmembers NateSilva,NathanVanPeltandAlec Dukes,aredevelopingascanningand fabricationprocessthatwillhelpowners of classiccarsandairplanesobtaindiscontinuedparts.

Thethreeteamsweresettocompete againstmorethan30teamsinthe DelawareVentureShowcaseonMarch 7attheUniversityofDelaware.Four winnersfromthestateventureshowcase

TheShamanteam,comprisingSussexAcademystudents,fromleft,JosueLaurore,DuncanWinger,AustinMcDowellandGavin Boos,receivedhighscoresfromjudgesforitssocialventureidea.

willearn$500andgoontocompete against75teamsattheWorldSummit DiamondChallengeonMay1-2fora topprizeof$12,000.

SussexAcademyteacherTimElmer leadstheEntreXLabclass,forwhich studentsdevelopedtheirbusinessideas. The classisauniquedual-enrollment

courseofferedinpartnershipwithUniversityofDelaware’sHornEntrepreneurship.

Thecourseisdesignedtoallowstudentstocultivateagilethinkingand creativeproblem-solvingskillsthrough hands-onexperiences,Elmersaid.After successfulcompletionofthecourse,stu-

dentsearnthreecollegecredits. Otherproposedbusinessventuresincludedahealthymealprogramsubscriptionplan,atooltosimplifycartire changes,analarmclockdiffuserthat awakensuserswiththescentoftheir choiceandathleticbagholders.

PEPSI BOTTLES, CANS, & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 1950s thru 1990s. Including Star Wars, Nascar, & Baseball Soda Items. Need room, best offer! Call Mike 410-935-4266

HENREDON 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

SECRETARY DESK late 1800s Probably cherry, excellent condition. 4 drawers, 10 small drawers, 42”H x 40”W x 20”D, ap down adds 15” to depth. Can text pics. Drastically reduced. $750 302-539-9656

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409

O GUAGE, LIONEL, MARX, & PRIDE LINES Trains and accessories. Call for more information. 302-236-8003

PT SALES ASSOCIATE

Come work in a beautiful, happy place! Weekdays and weekends. Apply in person, call, or email.

Perfect Furnishings

39597 Je erson Bridge Rd. Bethany Beach, DE 19930 302.537.2800 PerfectFurnishingsInc@gmail.com

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

CLOCKS From the Estate of a Clock Collector. 302-542-2382

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

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

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

SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156

WHIRLPOOL DUET DRYER

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

OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR

FRONT HOOD BRA COVER for 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler

JL JLU, CarsCover Custom ts for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK JL 4 SDoor Sport/Sahara?Rubicon. Both brand new in original packaging, $70 for both OBO. Frankford area. Text 201-410-1097 if interested 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 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

LOADRITE GALVANIZED

1989 BOAT TRAILER. (had 22ft boat) 24 rollers, 3,680lb GVWR. DE Title, tagged until Dec 2025 $700 OBO 302-542-9500

NISSAN 9.8 HP LONG SHAFT

low hours excellent condition $850 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

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

49” DIAGONAL LG TV with soundbar, woofer, Roku, ear phones. Excellent cond. $100 Ocean View.Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

32” DIAGONAL VISIO TV

Excellent cond. $40 Ocean View.Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

ART DECO GLASS MIRROR

35”W X 24”D. Excellent cond. $25 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Lowboy 60”L X 19”W X 30”H. Excellent cond. $100 Ocean View Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Mirrir 28”W X 48”H Excellent cond. $45 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

KING BED W/ALL LINENS sheets, and coverlets. Excellent cond. used a dozen times. $200 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

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

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

June 16 - August 15 from 9:00-11:00am Quali cations include: HS diploma or GED, rst aid & CPR training, swim instruction certi cation from reputable organization. If interested, contact Solutions Property Management @ solutionspropmgt@gmail.com or 302-581-9060

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

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

2021 Ice Bear Mad Dog 50cc Scooter, color black, 200 miles. Purchased new in summer of 2022. Garage kept, runs great. Asking $1,500. Call or text 973-202-8068

2001 SEA-DOO UTOPIA 19 with trailer. Very good condition and perfect for the bay. Call or text 610-657-4581 $5000 obo 2 PERSON KAYAK with paddles $250 302-541-4547

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

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

LARGE DISPLAY CABINET

Framed Glass Doors with light and bottom storage. New Condition $600 cash. 302-579-0026

KING & QUEEN

Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898 TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

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 WOODEN LIQUOR BAR on Casters. 45x40x18. Nice Condition, Call for Pictures $500 302-470-0134

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

2 ASHLEY GLASS TOP End Tables. $800 302-663-9326

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. $140 302-537-5148

FORMAL DINING ROOM

SET. 6 chairs, Oval table, Glass china cabinet. Pecan Color. $600cash 302-947-1863

5 PINE CHAIRS for Kitchen/Dining $10 each South Bethany 305-942-6405

TOWNHOME in Smith eld, Ocean View, DE. 3 Bed/ 2.5Bath. Buyer's Agents welcome. $425,000. Call or

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, with Detached Garage in Ocean View. No Smoking, No Pets. Lawn Care Included. $2k/mo 302-841-2722

RECLINING COUCH AND CHAIR Mocha color, no stains or rips, non smoking, no petss house. Manual reclining all working great. No issues. Located in Bethany West. . 412-759-9353

ROLL AWAY BED TWIN SIZE Never Used. With Storage Cover. $125. 302-539-4367

2 WICKER BAR STOOLS $20. 302-743-1903

BEAUTIFUL GRAY upholstered queen headboard. Tufted buttons, silver nail heads surround headboard; + 2 matching lamps with silver base, gray shades. $150 takes all. 302-541-0675

STUDENT DESK & SWIVEL CHAIR for computer. Like New. Ideal for small space. $50 for both. 302-436-4448

SOLID CHERRY DINING Cabinet, Penn House. 2 pcs, top and bottom. Perfect Condition. $175. 516-521-4289

4 MIRRORS 2 Fancy shell. $25 - $150. Call for more info. 302-616-1267

LAWN & GARDEN

JOHN DEERE MODEL 4300 1999 COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR

4x4 Diesel, 3cyl, 32 Horsepower, 3 point hitch with PTO. 381 hours, no problems, ready to make money! Asking $8,800 302-542-9500

Bethesda Road: 2BR/1BA single family home in Georgetown. $1,600 per month + utilities.

Hearthstone Manor: 2BR/2BA first floor condo with garage. $1,850 per month + utilities.

Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3BA townhome in Millsboro. $1,950 per month + utilities. Pets considered.

Blackwater Village: 3BR/2BA single level home in Dagsboro. $2,200 per month + utilities. Available after 5/1/25

Keenwick Sound: 3BR/2.5BA single family home in Selbyville. $2,200 per month + utilities

CRAFTSMAN LAWNMOWER

22” 6.5 HP, self propelled, excellent condition $100 OBO 302-668-8752

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

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 $35 302-542-9500

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

NEW PATIO HEATER Bronze, with LED Table. $75 Firm 302-732-3637

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

Hosier St.: 4BR/2BA, unfurnished duplex in Selbyville. $2,300 per month + utilities.

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.

Charley’s Run: 3BR/3BA furnished single family home located right outside Salt Pond in Bethany Beach. $2,950 per month + utilities. Available after 5/1/25.

BLACK HYDRAULIC hairstyling chair. Leather & chrome. Great condition. Orig. $400, asking $50. 443373-7294

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

MUSIC STAND

Top Quailty $12 302-436-9005

5X4 HANDMADE QUILT

Large $70 443-373-1550

POKER CHIP & CARD

HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545

UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306

FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2

HP Never used $60 302-381-5408

RIKON 10x18 mini lathe Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408

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

MODEL TOY “TANKER”

TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each

302-537-4390

WERNER 20FT EXTENSION

LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564

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. Purchashed 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

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

FUJIFILM UNDERWATER

Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903

ARTTRICKS CALIGRAPHY

Set $10. 302-743-1903

1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259

20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN

$8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84 Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348

MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493

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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 RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008

CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL Scale. $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218

24’ LADDER. FIBERGLASS with 300lb rating. New $389 and selling for $125. 410-939-7714

LONGBOARD 9’4” with Travel Bag $400. 410-939-7714

GLASSWARE ALL SMALL UNIQUE PIECES Closing my Shop, must buy all $80. 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 POWERBACK 5250 WATTS GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122 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

BISSELL PRO HEAT 2X Carpet Cleaner in Excellent Condition. $30 302-278-1441 BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353

SNOWBABY MUSIC BOX new in box, Christmas Miniature Tea Set, new in box. $25 for both. Call or text for pictures: 610-468-4004

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent Condition. $685 516-967-6435

12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30

410-382-2033

ELECTRIC DRILL Black & Dekker $10 410-310-6633

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

BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441

DECORATIVE BIRD FRAMED

bronze colored mirrir 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 ELEC-

TRIC 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

ROADRUNNER DRUMBAG

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 and admin space included. Call 302-249-2845

XL HARD SIDED TRAVEL

Kennel. $30 302-245-7149

2 RED EARED SLIDERS

Turtles. 80 gallon tank, lters, heat lamp, heater, food & supplies. Many accessories. $350. 302-436-1688

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

SEMI-RETIRED SENIOR

seeks 1BR apt., cottage, efciency etc. Non-furnished. Within 30 miles of the DE beaches. Could also be of help with appointments/errands, light cooking & housekeeping if needed. Please call 443-373-7294.

SURFBOARD OR LONGBOARD $350 410-939-7714

KAYAKS JAZZ 2 Paddles & small wheeling cart. $425 302-539-3048

COBRA GOLF BAG & IRONS LIKE NEW Taylor Woods & Oddessy Putter. Orig. price new is $5k for set. Asking $500 for all. Lvg msg. 302-988-1204

NORDIC TRAC MECH

ANICAL TREADMILL Like New $50 302-436-4448

LIFE PRESERVERS 4 Adult, 2 Child, 1 Toddler. $40 814-237-1001

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

PLACEBO (FLEXLITE) 6’4”

Surfboard. Complete with ns, leash, and bag. $225 Call (no texts) for pics. Leave message. 302-239-5466

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.

SCHWINN BOYS BIKE New Condition. $50 302-616-1699

COBRA GOLF CLUB BAG & Irons. Tyler Woods & Oddessy Putter. Orig. New 5k for whole set. Like new $500 for all! Leave Msg. 302-988-1204

NIKE golf clubsand NIKE bag. Full set of irons and driver, 3 wood and 5 wood. $280.00. 302-265-6646

TANDEM KHS PREMIUM Roma Bicycle. Med & small, Shimano Ultegra Easton 7K Aluminum frame. Like new, paid $2,500, selling for $750 302-278-1441

TREADMILL VERY GOOD cond. Get your exercise in the comfort and safety of your own home. MSRP $417.00. $100.00 takes it. 302-339-7691

HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO 410-382-2033

GRAVITY INVERSION Boots

$25 609-247-3649

TEETER INVERSION TABLE

Great Condition! $75 302353-8128 leave message

GIANT AR 740 BICYCLE 12 spd hybrid, good solid Bike. $90 302-339-7691

SQUAT RACK BENCH STATION

1 weight Rack, 3 bars 1” over 800lbs of weights. 1’ holes & Everlast heavy bag. Call for info. 717-649-2199

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE Vintage 1990s. Single track Eleven 81. New tires, recent tune-up. $75 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message. 10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $30 OBO. 757810-8782

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

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. What do you call it when a pig who knows karate breaks a board in half? A pork ____

3. If your pajamas had initials, what would they be?

4. Where can you nd a thirdgrade math teacher at dinnertime? At the multiplication _____

6. What did the cherry lollipop ask the grape lollipop when he needed a helping hand? "Would you do me a ____"

7. If someone cuts your tomato in half, what can you use to make it whole again? Tomato

9. Where does a polar bear keep his money? In a ___ bank

10. Why was the math book so unhappy? Because it had a lot of ______

12. House wear: What can you do to your home to keep it cozy and warm? Put on a ____ of paint

14. What runs in the kitchen, but never gets tired?

15. If the items in your bathroom formed a marching band, which one would be at the end of the parade? The ____ toothpaste

18. Why does a bee use to make her hair look nice? A honey ____

19. If two is company and three is a crowd, what is 4 and 5?

20. Sky show: What might you call a famous asteroid who acts in lms? A movie ____

Parents Down

2. Fall fruit that sounds like twins would love them

3. Chart that the pictures in your family album might make if they ever got together and connected the dots

4. What did the irtatious keyboard say to the one in the neighboring cubicle? "You're just my ____"

5. Calendar con ict: Why does May insist that it is the shortest month? Because it has only three _____

6. Why was Snow White selected to be a judge? Because she was the _____ of them all

8. Nickname that could easily blow a burglar's cover

11. Why did the homeowner think the y was an actor in a hit television show? Because it was always on the _____

13. If a duck and rooster have a baby, it will wake up each day at the _____ of dawn

14. What the ocean does to bid you bon voyage

15. You could probably locate that missing watch if you could only nd the ____

16. Folks who can't resist veggies in pods might be called ____ nuts

17. Where a bee longs to sleep in her wildest dreams: On a ___ of roses

19110 STONEWOOD LN #22, REHOBOTH BEACH

Discover coastal charm at Stonewood Chase—just 3.5 miles from Rehoboth Beach! This 3-bed, 2.5-bath recently updated townhome offers an open-concept layout, modern kitchen, cozy replace, and a private patio. With short-term rentals permitted, it’s a perfect getaway or investment. Schedule your tour today!

$415,000 (DESU2071326)

Call Brigit Taylor (c) 302-500-0750

10651 PINEY ISLAND DRIVE

BISHOPVILLE

Rarely available in

basement offers an additional 1,722 sf of endless possibilities.

$895,000 (MDWO2028450)

Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

31301 SANDPIPER RD

Buyer representation for this incredible oceanfront home in North Bethany. Perfectly situated within the exclusive gated community of Ocean Village. Boasting 42 feet of pristine ocean frontage on one of the larger lots in the community. This home offers breathtaking ocean views and easy access to a private beach with lifeguards. Fully furnished and designed for comfort, this home is an ideal beach retreat and smart investment property with a strong rental history. (DESU2068178)

Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

ARBOR-LYN

19338 LOBLOLLY CIR #11, REHOBOTH BEACH Arbor-Lyn: A Local’s Dream Near Rehoboth & Lewes. Discover the best of coastal living at ArborLyn, a low-maintenance community perfectly placed just minutes from everything Rehoboth Beach and Lewes have to offer. Easy access to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping—all without having to navigate major roads. Nestled off the beaten path, Arbor-Lyn provides a peaceful retreat while keeping you close to the action of America’s favorite beach destination. This is an unparalleled living experience for anyone looking to embrace a blend of relaxation and coastal charm.

$835,000 (DESU2069700)

Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

SETAPPTTOSEEIT

29084 SEA BIRD CT. SELBYVILLE

Located in Sought-After, AmenityRich Community of Bayside, this furnished twin home embodies the tranquil charm of coastal living! Enjoy the serene, wooded area from the screened back porch. Highlights include 3 BD, 2.5 BA, LVP ooring, gourmet kitchen, front porch, 1-car garage w/ a Golf Cart & a 2nd . versatile living space.

$600,000 (DESU2064340)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

32021 SAND BANK LN Beautiful Property - Come tour this less than 2 year young fully furnished and turnkey Coastal home located in the Resort Style amenity rich community of Millville by the Sea. This bright and airy 2 story end unit with an open concept oor plan offers 3 Bed( 1st oor primary)2.5 Bath, 2 car garage, loft area, brand new paved patio, fenced in backyard. Be ready to enjoy the Summer of 2025 in style!

Asking $429,990 (DESU2080094)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

35370 ATLANTIC AVE Prime location 1600 sf professional office and 1440 square foot pole barn

28025 SEA DOCK LN. SELBYVILLE

This fully furnished twin home is ready to enjoy! Spread out over 2,067 sq. ft. with 3 spacious BD, 2.5 BA, a 2nd . versatile living space & an inviting open-concept living, dining, gourmet kitchen space. More features: luxury vinyl plank ooring, back patio & a 1-car garage. Located in sought-after, amenity-rich Bayside community. $615,000 (DESU2077306) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721