Fenwickcommittee talksbusinessparking, electionchanges ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
FenwickIsland’sCharter&OrdinanceCommitteethisweekconsidered movesaddressingbusinessparkingand potentialelectionchanges.
Thecommitteeoptedtoforwarda recommendationtotheFenwickIsland TownCouncilforconsiderationatits Friday,May23,meetingthatwould allowbusinessestoworkwitheach othertosolveissuesregardingemployee parking.
The recommendationthatthecouncilwillconsiderincludesallowingfor theexchangeofmoneybetweenbusinessesinexchangeforuseofparkingon theirrespectivelots.Currenttowncode prohibitsmonetarypaymentbetween businessesforuseoftheirparkinglots.
Theconceptattherootoftheissue isallowingbusinessesthatarebusiestat nighttouseforemployeeparkingthe parkinglotsofbusinessesthatarebusier duringtheday.Themoneyissuehas beenthemajorstickingpointinmoving the ideaforward.
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IRSDbracingfortough decisionsifJune5 referendumfails ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
IndianRiverSchoolDistrictistighteningitsbeltforthe2025-26school year,regardlessofthereferendumoutcome.Andifthepublicdoesnotvoteto approvethecurrentexpensereferendum onJune5,manymoreprogramswill alsobeconsideredforbudgetcuts.
Inflationhashitseeminglyeveryone inthegeneralpublic,andtheschool districtisnoexception.
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Fromtheirpostsat Mason-DixonVFW Post7234’sChicken Shack,ahardybandof volunteersworkedtheir magiconracksof chickenhalvesthis weekendaspassersby honkedinappreciation ofthesuresignthat thesummerseasonis here.
TheChickenShack reopenedSaturday, May17,fortheseason —onceagaintaking upitspositionatthe frontoftheDelaware NationalGuardfacility onCoastalHighwayat thenorthernentrance toBethanyBeach.
AfixtureonCoastal Highwaysincethe 1960s,theshackhad previouslybeenlocated wheretheBethany BeachVolunteerFire Companynowsits,as wellasinfrontofthe BethanyBeachChristianChurchgrounds.
Sincethelate1970s, theshackhasbeenlocatedatthefrontof theDelawareNational Guardfacility,accordingtoshack“Boss” KenWeber.Itwasrebuiltseveralyearsago afterbeingdamagedin ahurricane,andWeber saidheisgratefulfor thenew,largergrilling space.
“Theygavememy dream,”Webersaid, withtwomoregrill sectionsthanthepreviousgrillhad,foratotalofseven.The newgrillalsoaddedfirebricktothecinderblockconstructionoftheolderone,hesaid,makingiteasierforthegrill-
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ScottMumford,formerownerof Warren’sStationrestaurant,thanked thecommitteeforaddressingtheissue.
“We’llfigureitout”onabusinessto-businesslevel,Mumfordsaid.“Businesseswillcomeupwithaplan,inmy opinion,thatwillworkforeachof them.Thisiscertainlyastepinthe rightdirection.”
Mumfordsaidheisgladtoseethat theTown“istakingsomewhatofa hands-off”positionastheCharter& OrdinanceCommittee’srecommendationmovesaheadforcouncilconsideration.Hesaidthat,althoughthe provisiongoingtothecouncilnowallowstheexchangeofmoney,“Itmight justbeahandshake”betweenbusinesses tomakemutuallybeneficialparking arrangements.
Therecommendationdoesnotincludeparkingexchangesforcustomers’ use,MayorNatalieMagdeburgerclarified.Thebusinesseswouldfiletheir agreementswiththeTownsotownofficialshavearecordofeachagreement.
“ThatjustprotectstheTown,sowe don’tgetinthemiddleofaHatfieldsand-McCoys”situation,Magdeburger said.
CommitteeMemberAnnRileysaid that,inherexperience,misuseofany agreementsbetweenbusinesseswillbe monitoredandsolvedbetweenthe
businessesthemselves.
“Businessespaymoreattentionto thisthanwecouldeverimagine.The lesswe’reinvolved,thebetter,”Riley said.
“Thatwasalongtimecoming,” TownCouncilSecretaryandCommitteeMemberJacquelineNapolitano said.
Themoveisontheagendafor councilconsiderationatitsFriday,May 23,meeting.Magdeburgersaidbusinessescouldstartsucharrangements afterthefirstreadingofthesuggested ordinance.
TheCharter&OrdinanceCommitteealsodiscussedpotentialchangesto theTown’selectionprocess,including movingtheelectionfromAugusttoan earliertimeinthesummerandchangingresidencyrequirementstoallow morecouncilmemberstohaveprimary residencesfartherfromFenwickIsland thancurrentlypermitted.
Thetownchartercurrentlystates thatfourofthesevencouncilmembers mustlivewithin50milesofthetown. Theproposedchangewouldallow thosefourspotstobefilledbymembers wholiveupto200milesfromFenwick Island.
Magdeburgersaidthe50-milerequirement“doesn’tmakesenseanymore”withtheadventofvirtual meetingsallowingmemberstoparticipatefromwherevertheyhappentobe.
Thetimingofelectionsandthepos-
sibilityoftermlimitshavealsobeen discussedattheCharter&Ordinance Committeelevel.Somecouncilmembersandresidentshavelamentedthat theAugustdatesometimescausestoo muchelectiondramaduringthesummermonths.
“I’veheardpeoplesayitruinsthe summer”forthem,Rileysaid.“The signs,thenastiness…”shesaid.
CommitteeMemberDavideReifschneidersaidthat,assomeonewho doesnotlivefull-timeinFenwickIsland,hedoesn’tfeelpushingtheelection toanearlierdatewouldgive summerresidentsenoughtimetofigure outcandidates’positions.
“Ifitain’tbroke,don’tfixit,”Reifschneidersaid.
CommitteeMemberJohnNason, wholivesinNewYorkmostoftheyear, saidheagreesthatAugustelectionscan cause“awholesummerofanimosity” duringcontentiouselectioncycles. NasonsuggestedtheendofJuneasan alternativeelectiondate.
“Thatway,wehaveJulyandAugust freeofanimosity…andsigns,”Nason said.
Termlimitshavealsobeendiscussed.Magdeburgersaidsheiswaiting forinputfromstateSen.Gerald HockerandstateRep.RonaldGraybeforemovingforwardwithanyelection changes,sincetheywouldinvolvecharterchangesthatneedapprovalfromthe statelegislature.
Oceanfront Dining JonestofeaturedesignsatArtisansFair BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
WhenKevinJoneschoseagreen alienhandasthelogoforLeftHand Designs—hishandmadejewelrybusiness—histwogranddaughtersasked whyhewasmakingfunofhimself.
“Isaid,‘Ifyoucan’tlaughatyourself, whocanyoulaughat?’”recalledthe62year-oldHarringtonresident,wholost theuseofhislefthandafterastrokebut taughthimselftomakejewelryfrom coins,silverwareandsilverproducts,resulting inbeinginvitedtoparticipatein the2025ArtisansFairatLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolinOcean Viewfrom9a.m.to3p.m.onSaturday, May24.
Bothadmissionandparkingarefree, andexhibitswillbebothindoorsand outdoors.Alsoplannedareabakesale, auctionofcraftsmadebytheartisans and50/50raffle.Proceedsfromthefair willbenefittheSouthCoastalDelaware AARPScholarshipFund,whichprovidesscholarshipsforhighschooland adultstudents.
“I’mnot thattalented,”ahumbleand amiableJonessaid,addingthathe startedmakingjewelry18monthsago andtransformedhistwo-cargarageinto astudio.
“Peopleaskme,‘Canyoudothis?’or ‘Canyoudothat?’Irepurposecoinsand silverproducts.Halfthefunisfinding thecoins.Igotoauctions.Ihaveacouplesuppliers,peoplewhodealincoins.I gotoantiquesstores,marketplaces.I makeringsandbracelets,earrings,necklaces,pendants.Istartedwiththecoin rings,andthenIgotintospoonrings andsortofbringingbackthespoon rings.Istartedmakingjewelryoutof partsofthespoons,forksandtongsthat peoplethrowaway.Iusethewhole
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Above,artistKevinJonesdisplayeda ringhedesgined.Right,Jones,whowill beatthisweekend’sArtisansFairin OceanView,atworkinhisshopwitha helpfulassistant.
product,sothereisnowaste,notrash,” hesaid.
Thestroke,in2016,atfirstonlyaffectedhiseyes.
“Iwasaheavyhighwaycontractor.I wasinmanagementbythattime.I startedoffwithashovel,andIendedup managing$100millionworthofwork everyyearandIhad200employees. Thestrokeaffectedmyeyesonly,”he said. “Ilostperipheralvision.Iworked until2020.Istartedhavingproblems withmyleftarm.Icanonlyusemy rightarmnow,butIamright-handed soI’mluckythatway.
“Theleadingedgeofthepartofmy brain,wherestrokewas,thereislikescar tissueslowlymigratingtootherpartsof mybody,soit’sgoingdownmyleftside. Ilosttheabilitytousemyleftarmand hand.Igotepilepsyfromit,”hesaid.
Heandhiswife,Carol,hadadifficultfewyearsafterheretiredandshe did, too,fromherworkfortheStateof Delawareafter30years.
“OnceIquitin2020,Iwasableto
STEAMERS getshort-termdisabilityforawhile,but theydeniedmelong-termdisabilitybecauseitwasapre-existingcondition. ButwewereOK.Weownedourhome. Financially,wewerelucky,”hesaid.
Theproblemwashishealth.Hewas firstdiagnosedwithParkinson’sdisease andprescribed24pillseachdaytorelax hisarmandhand,“becauseitwantsto curlup,”hesaid.
“Butthosepillsdumbedmedown. TheymademesoIcouldn’tthink straight.Iwassleepinglike18hoursa day.Icouldn’tstayawake.Wehadcognitivetesting.TheywereworriedIhad dementia.Itwasreallybad,”hesaid.
ThecouplemovedintoJones’ mother’shousetotakecareofher,and sixmonthslatertheir25-year-oldson,
Dylan,waskilledinamotorcycleaccident.Amonthafterthat,hismother died—he’sconvinceditwasfromabrokenheart.
AnotherdoctorinMilfordcameto the rescue,assuringhimhedidnothave Parkinson’sdiseaseandadvisinghimto “flushthosepillsdownthetoilet.”
Heandwifeweregrieving,butone dayJonestoldher,“‘Comeon.Wehave anotherson.Wehavegranddaughters, andwearegoingtoconcentrateon whatisgoodandnotwhatisbad.We haveotherfamily,andwecan’tbesitting aroundboo-hooing,’becauseafterthree monthsofcryingeveryday,IrealizedI couldn’tdothattherestofmylife.Then
CRAB & SEAFOOD MARKET insubstitute[teacher]costs;homeboundinstructionisup147percent… ourcharter/choicepayments,we’re lookingata$1.8millionincreaseor158 percent.Utilitycostshavegoneupalmost$1million,or30percent…we addedabout50additionalmental healthunits…a$1.8millionestimate,” saidfinancedirectorTammySmithin April.
Theyhopetocutabout$405,000 justindiscretionarybudgets.Thatincludes10-percentcutstoschooldiscretionarybudgets,sportsbudgets,nurses, technology,schoolboardexpensesand manyotherdepartments.
Forexample,theschoolboardapprovedreductionstothecoach/advisor compensationforIRSD’sdozensofstudentclubsandsportsteams(likesoccer, softball,mocktrial,band,Girlsonthe Runandmanymore)forthe2025-26 schoolyear.Overallreductionstosports coachingsalarieswillsaveabout $82,000,andtonon-sportsisabout $388,000.
“We’retryingtosaveteachingpositions…thedecisionsnowhavetobe made,”saidCelesteBunting,directorof personnel.
“Ifwedon’tpassthereferendum… you’regoingtobethankfulifyou’vegot sports,”boardmemberMarkSteele added.
It’sjustsalariesthatwillbereduced fornow,butifthereferendumdoesnot pass,theschoolboardwillbetakinga hardlookatwhatprogramsarecutaltogether.
“Wedon’twannahavetopeekatany oftheseforreductionsbecausetheseare neededforourstudents.Itprepares them forlifebeyondhighschool,”SuperintendentJayOwenssaidatareferenduminformationmeetingonMay 14.
Closelookatexpenses Sometimestheschooldistrictisjust changinghow,forinstance,homebound instructorsarepaid(flatratesversusper diem),inhopesofsavingtensofthousandsofdollars.
Meanwhilethebuildingsand groundsstaffarebeginningacomprehensivelookatallofthefacilities, HVACequipmentandinfrastructure thatkeepsbuildingsoperatingsolearning canoccurinside.Thegoalistoassessfacilitiesandstartplanningearlyfor preventativemaintenanceorreplacementtimelines—andfuturefunding.
IRSDevenreassessedhowcertain teachingpositionscanbecategorizedin ordertomakebetteruseofstatefunding.Forinstance,teachersworkmany extrahoursandinthesummerforboth artsandcareereducationprograms,like drama,band,culinary,business,educationandagriculture—soIRSDcan make betteruseofcertainStatefunding linestobetterreimburseeducators.
Sometimesthedistrictcan’tcutexpenses,likemandatorytransportation costs,alreadynegotiatedcontractsor athleticfieldsthatwouldgrowwildif notproperlymaintained.
“Lookingatnextyear’sfinances, usingthisyear’sbudgetandcuts,IbelievewewillgetthroughJune30,2026 [assumingnomajordeficitsoremergencyexpenses].“It’sgoingtobevery tight,butweshouldbeabletomakeit,” said Smith,lookingatpreliminarynumbers.“Obviouslydependingonwhat happensJune5,thatwillbeadjusted.”
FewerSchoolResourceOfficers Eachschoolhasanarmedconstable (andmoreatthehighschools),whois formerlawenforcementandnowafulltimeIRSDemployee.
Inaddition,theschoolboardwillrequestDelawareStatePolicetoprovide schoolresourceofficers(SROs)forIn-
dianRiverHS(one)andSussexCentral HScampus(two).
Butthatmeans,onMay19,IRSD madenomotiontocontractwithlocal policedepartmentsfordedicatedSRO presenceatthemiddleandelementary schools.ThatmeansGeorgetown, Millsboro,OceanViewandSelbyville policedepartmentswillhavelessdaily presenceattheschools,unlessthetowns payforit.
“Weareindirestraits,financially. That’smyconcern,”saidboardmember DerekCathell.
“Wedon’tknowifthisreferendum’s goingtopass,andwehavetowork withinourmeans,”boardmemberKim Tayloragreed.
“Thiscertainlyisnoreflectionon whatthetownSROshavedone… they’vebeengreat,”saidboardmember MarkSteele.“Youneverwanttosacrificeschoolsafetybut…ourdiscretionarybudgetisalmosttoapoint wherewe’llhavealmostnothingto spend,unlesswepullitoutofreserves.
Forinstance,ifthedistrictusedpublicsafetygrantawardsforpolicesalaries, thatwouldmeanlessmoneyforprojects likereplacingdoors,repairinglocksand installingcameras.
Thisyear,alltheconstableprograms costabout$1.29million,averagingfor $71,000per18constables.Thisyear, justtwoDSPofficerscostover $250,000.Nextyear,therequested(and rejected)paymentstotownpolicedepartmentswouldhavetotaledabout $294,000.
Thosetownjurisdictionsinclude: LordBaltimoreElementary,EastMillsboroElementary,GeorgetownMiddle, GeorgetownElementary,North GeorgetownElementary,Selbyville Midd le,PhillipC.ShowellElementary, SouthernDelawareSchooloftheArts andthedistrictoffice.(Note:Millsboro MiddleSchoolisclosingthisyearto
becomeSussexCentralMiddleSchool outsideoftownlimits).
TheDelawareStatePoliceneededa decisionbyJune1.Theschoolboard couldpotentiallyre-opentheconversationwithindividualtownslater,but theyseemedtobeallocatingpolice whereseriousissuesaremorelikelyto occur.
“Ihopethatwecangobackbefore nextschoolyearandamendthat.Iunderstandthereissomefundingissue, but[thisdecision]significantlyreduces thesafetyatLordBaltimoreElementar ySchool…oneconstableisnot enoughtoprotecttheschool,”said OceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlin,describingtheassistance, preventionandmentoringthatSROs provide.“BylimitingtheSROprogram …Ithinkit’screatedasignificantrisk tothestudentsandstaffthere.”
Ofcourse,Delawarestillhasa homerulelaw,sotownpolicestations havearighttomaintainlawandsafety withintownlimits,butIRSDwouldnot providesalariesforschoolwork.
Theschoolboardapprovedthison May19(DerekCathellandLeolga Wrightabstaining,IvanNealabsent).
Security-wise,IRSDalsoplansto useitstwoweaponsdetectionsystems attheentranceofitshighschools.
Peoplespeakup Aftertheschooldistrictstartedtalkingseriouslyaboutsignificantbudget cuts,studentsandeducatorsspokeup abouttheimportanceoftheseprograms, fromschoollibrariestothehighschool InternationalBaccalaureateprogram.
Andalltheotherprogramsthatseniors listontheircollegeorjobrésumés —theseareallprogramsthatcouldpotentiallybeonthetableforbudgetcuts.
IRSDhasunusedtaxoptions Ifeverythingisonthetableduring thesefinancialdiscussions,thenthe schoolboardisalsoexaminingallthe potentialtoolsattheirdisposal.Thatincludesthetaxestheyarepermittedto collect.
InDelaware,thereferendumprocess isaregularpartofeducationfunding. “Thisisthesystemwe’rerequiredtolive by,bystatelaw,”saidSmith.
Eachyear,schooldistrictssettheir taxrate,basedonthesumofsmaller rates.Somelineschangeeachyear,like thedebtservice,whichrepaysbuilding projects(likethenew,largerSussex CentralHighSchool,whichwillopen thisautumntoaccommodatetheburgeoningpopulation).Someratesare matchtaxes,likeforminorcapitalimprovement,inwhichtheStateprovides
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Millsborohasnoneedtohosta2025 electionafteronlytwocandidatesfiledfor thetwoavailabletowncouncilpositions. KimberleyKaanwasfirstelectedin 2022andwillcontinuetorepresentDistrict1.RonaldMasonwilljointhecouncilforDistrict2,whereincumbentJohn
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moneyforupkeepandrepairs,andlocal taxpayersmustalsocontributeacertain dollarfigure.
Andschoolboardsoftentakeadvantageofmanymorematchtaxesthen IndianRivercurrentlyuses.Infact, IRSDisoneofthefewdistrictsinSussexCountythatonlycollectsonematch tax,whentheschoolboardcouldalso opttocollectmatchtaxesfortechnologyorspecializedinstructionformath andEnglishLanguageArts,justto nameafew.
Also,duringyearsofreassessment (like rightnow),schooldistrictsarerequiredtoadjusttheirtaxratesothat theywillnotcollectmoremoneythan before(unlessthey’regoingtopublic referendum,likeIRSD)—buttheyare permittedtoaddupto10percentwithoutgoingtopublicvote,iftheyso choose.TheIRSDschoolboardhad votednottocollectthisbonus10percentifthereferendumdoespass.
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Ithought,‘WhatamIgoingtodo?’
“Thosepillshadgottenoutofmy system,anditwaslikewakingupfroma coma,soIwaslike,‘WhatamIgoingto do?Ican’tsitaroundhereallday,’”he said.
WhilescrollingthroughTikTok videos,hesawaringbeingmadefroma 1838Morgandollar.Intrigued,he watchedmorevideosandstartedteachinghimselftheart,foundacommunity ofotherswithlikeinterestswillingto
Thoroughgooddidnotfileforre-election.
Thetowncouncil’smonthlymeeting onMonday,July7,willincludeoathsof officeandthecouncil’selectionofpresident/mayorandotherexecutivepositions.
Themunicipalelectionwouldhave beenheldonJune14.Bothtermsofofficeareforthreeyears.
OtherideasinSussex Foryears,residentsandschoolofficialshavewonderedwhySussex Countydoesn’trequirenewhousing developmentstopayimpactfeesforthe thousandsofnewhomesthathave addedtothepopulation.Thismonth, CountyCouncilofficiallydirectedits stafftobeginthelongprocessofpotentiallyimplementingsuchafee.Itwould potentiallyjustfundnewbuildingsor capitalimprovements,notnecessarily theschools’regularoperatingfund.
“Forthefirsttimeinseveralyears, theCountymademovement…sowe wanttomakesuretheystayonthat,” saidBlairCatlinBrown,anIRSDsocial workerandincomingpresidentof theIndianRiverEducationAssociation (IREA).Shesaidover600signatures werecollectedinfavorofthiswork.“It reallyshowsthepowerofusallstaying involved…itisveryrarewhenthe union,whenthedistrictandthecommunityallagreeonsomethingso strongly.”
sharedetailswithhimandboughtthe necessarytools.
“Iscrewedstuffupforaboutthree months.Youknow,yougottomessup tofixup.ButthenIstartedgettingbetteratit,so18monthsagoIgotthe couragetobuyatentandgotocraft shows.AladyfromtheArtisansFair cameuptoMilford,toacraftshowat thefiredepartmentwhereIwas,and shewaslookingatmyrings.Sheasked metoentertheshow,”hesaid.
“Youknow,doingthissavedmylife, becauseIhadaveryhigh-stressjob. Learningtodothisisveryrelaxing.I enjoyitverymuch.”
CoastalPoint•KerinMagill ‘SmokeEaters’crew,fromleft,Brenda Hyre,CarrollHockandCindyGlowacki greetcustomersattheChickenShack pickupwindowonCoastalHighwayin BethanyBeachonSaturday,May17.
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Demonstratingthe“sophisticated” deliveryofthePost’s“secretsauce”for thebrowningbirds,whichconsistsofa plasticsquirtbottle,Webersaidthe
recipeforthesaucegoesbackseveral generations,havingcomefrom90somethingPostmemberIrvHudson’s mother.
“Squirtthatontherejustlikethat,” hesaid.“Thatiswherethemagichappens.”
Duringtheseason,volunteersarrive
Ocean Vayu attheshackeachSaturdaymorning beforedawntogetthefiregoingand startcooking,Webersaid.Oncethe seasongetsrolling,thecrewcooks morethan30casesofchickeneach Saturday.
The ChickenShackisopenSaturdaysthroughLaborDayweekendatthe
NationalGuardTrainingFacility,rain orshine,startingat7:30a.m.andremaininguntilthechickensaresoldout. Half-chickenswithabagofUtzpotato chipscost$10,cashonly.Bottleddrinks cost$1.Allproceedsgotowardsupportingveteransandpatrioticcommunityprograms.
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SouthBethanyPolicefinishaccreditationprocess BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheSouthBethanyPoliceDepartmenthascompletedtheprocesstobecomeaccreditedbytheDelawarePolice AccreditationCommission,anendeavor ChiefJasonLovinscalled“veryexpensiveandverytimeconsuming”butwith benefitsincluding“forcingpolicedepartmentstotakeareallygoodlookat theirpoliciesandprocedures.”
“Arewedoingespeciallyhigh-risk incidents,andarewehandlingthem correctly?Areweincompliancewith
federalandstatelaws?Howareweoperating?Ithelpswithpublictrustthat wearefollowingbestpractices.Weare doingthistherightwayandsafestway,” LovinstoldtheCoastalPoint.
Agreeing,SouthBethanyMayor EdieDonderosaidsheandtownresidentsare“proudthatourpolicedepartmenthascompletedtheaccreditation process,whichhasbeenlongandsometimestedious,buttheinvestmentof timeandeffortiswellworthitinthe end.”
“Knowingthatourofficersareemployingbestpracticesandmeetingestablishedtrainingstandardsincreases thecommunity’strustandconfidencein them,”Donderosaid.
LovinssaidthatbecauseSouth Bethanyhasasmallpolicedepartment, heoftenpatrolsthetownhimself,but duringassessmentleadingtoaccreditation,hehasbeen“totallyadministrative, tryingtogetthisdone.”
“Getaccreditedhasprosandcons, butIleanmoretowardpro.Whatit doesis—thepolicedepartment’ssafety and liabilitycanbecomparedtoacase ofdynamite.Itcanbedangerousand badthingscanhappenthatresultin massivelawsuitsandlossoflife.Weare goingthroughaccreditation,which helpspackagethatdynamiteinasafer way,”hesaid.
TheAccreditationCommission website,atwww.dshs.delaware.gov,lists morethanadozenreasonsaccreditation isimportant,includinggivingthepublic moreconfidence,promotingaccountabilityandminimizingliability.
Some oftheassessmentiscompleted off-site,Lovinssaid.
“Theycanlookatourwrittenpolicy,
fromourpursuitpolicytoourschedules, touniforms,evidencehandling,allour differentwrittenpoliciesanddirectives. Thenwehavetoattachproof.Wehave toshowthem,inwriting,ourpolicesare uptothestandards,thatweareusing thebestpracticesandourofficersare meetingthosestandards.
“Ifanofficerhastohaveevidence turnedinbeforetheendofhisshift,he has toshowinawrittenreportwhen andwhereheputtheevidenceinthe securitysystem.Someofitisreceipts forammunitionweareallowedtocarry. Wehavetobeabletoshowareceiptfor that.Someofitisphotographs,videos youcanattachtothesoftware,”Lovings said.
“Vehiclesaresearched.Theback seats,whereprisonersare,aresearched. Officerssearchseatseveryday,looking foranyweaponsthatcouldhavegotten inthebackseat.Youwanttobesureifa knifeorgungotinthatbackseat,you cantestifytoit.Whenyougetaprisoneroutofthecar,yousearchagain.”
Citizenswhovisitthepolicestation andlearnhowmuchisrequired,andthe leveldetailinvolvedinpolicing,are oftensurprised,hesaid.
“Theysay,‘Ididn’tknowevenasmall beachtownhastodoallthis,’”Lovins said,addingthatSouthBethanyhas sevenofficers,includingthechief,and thereiscurrentlyonevacancy.
Alsoduringassessment,AccreditationCommissionmembers“gothrough allofourfiles,ourpoliciesandproofs,” hesaid.
“Theygoon-site.Theydophysical inspections,security,ourevidencesystem.Theywanttheplacelookinggood. Theylookatwhatequipmentthereis,
whattheconditionsare.Theyridewith theofficersandaskthemquestionslike ‘Howoftendoyousearchthebackseat ofthecar?Everyday?Atthebeginning oftheshift?Attheendoftheshift?’If theofficerssay,‘Ihavenotsearchedmy backseatsformonths,’thentheyknow somethingiswrong,”Lovinssaid.
HehasbeenwiththeSouthBethany PoliceDepartmentalmostsixyears,and whenhearrived,hesaid,herealizedthe holdingcellwasunsafeanddetermined thatprisonerscouldescapeorprepareto assaultanofficer.
“Itwasalwaysinthebackofmy mindthatwehavetochangethis.Now herecomesaccreditation.Itisgoingto takeoneoftwothingstochangeit,”he said,explainingthatimprovements wouldhavecosttheTown$160,000— or hispolicedepartmentcouldcollaboratewithanother,whichiswhatitdid. Now,prisonersapprehendedbySouth BethanyofficersareheldintheOcean ViewPoliceDepartment’smodern holdingcell.
“OceanViewisagreathostforus.It ismuchsaferfortheprisonerandthe officers,anditsavesalotofmoney.You havetohaveaholdingcellthatpasses standardstogetaccredited,”hesaid.
Duringassessment,policeareasked notonlyaboutthesafetyofholding cellsbutwherefirealarmsandextinguishersare,howoftentheyareinspected,ifpolicecanproduceproofof inspections,wherethefirst-aidkitis, wheretheautomatedexternaldefibrillatorsare,whattypeoflocksareonthe door,ifrestroomsareavailableforpris-
SussexCountyproposes$285.1millionbudget Proppedupbyincreasedassessed propertyvalues,butdraftedwithaloweredtaxrate,SussexCountyofficialson Tuesday,May20,unveiledtheproposed $285.1millionbudgetforthe2026fiscalyear,tofundavarietyoflocalservices,including911dispatchers, paramedicsandotherpublicsafety,as wellaspayforsewerexpansions,and continuedopenspacepreservation,all importantservicesanddemands, Countyofficialssaid,assouthern Delawarecontinuestogrow.
Whiletheoverallbudgetisupnearly $20million,or7.3percent,higherthan forthecurrentfiscalyear,fueledlargely bycapitalexpensesforpublicwastewaterimprovements,thegeneralfund portionofthebudgetthatpaysfordayto-dayoperationsisrising$4million,or 4.4percent.
Themostsignificantchangeinthe proposedbudget—thefirstfollowing therecentlycompletedcourt-ordered propertyreassessment—isanewtax rate,whichwaslastalteredin1989.The newrate,proposedfor2.14centsper $100ofassessedvalue,willdropfrom
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onersandifprisonersareregularly checkedon.
44.5centsper$100ofassessedvalue. Whileoverallpropertytaxrevenuewill risebecauseofnewconstructioninthe pastyear,thenewrateismarkedlylower thanthecurrentrate,officialsemphasized,sayingitkeepstheCounty’scollectioninpropertytaxes“revenue neutral.”
“There’salottotakeinwiththis year’sbudget,butthebottomlineis SussexCountycontinuestodeliverthe bestservicesatthebestpossiblevalue,” saidCountyAdministratorToddF. Lawson,whopresentedtotheSussex CountyCounciltheproposedbudget forthefiscalyearthatbeginsJuly1. “Throughallthechange,that’stheone constantourconstituentscancounton.”
Amongthehighlightsintheproposed2026-fiscal-yearbudget,theproposalincludes:
•$76.7millionforwastewaterinfrastructure,includingexpansionoftwo treatmentplants,newserviceareas,increasedcapacityandotherupgradesto theCountyutilitysystems;
•$7.4milliontoacquireopenspace andfarmland,preservingitforthefu-
ture;
•Increasedfunding,from$4.6millionto$5.8million,fortheCounty’s contractwiththeStateofDelawarefor 25supplementalstatepolicetroopers assignedtoSussexCounty;
•$2.4millionforthedesign,planningandconstructionofparamedicstationsintheDeweyBeach,Lincolnand Miltonareas;
•$6millionforlocalfirecompanies andambulancesquadstohelpwithoperationalcosts,includingpaidEMT salaries;
•Increasedfunding,from$920,000 to$1million,formunicipalitiesprovidinglocallawenforcementservices;and
•$1.25millionforaffordablehousinginitiatives,includingrehabilitation forlow-incomehouseholds,aswellas homebuyingsettlementassistance.
Anumberoffeeincreasesareproposed,including$12annuallyforsewer and $33annuallyforunmeteredwater onpublicutilitysystems,aswellasnew andadjustedfeesfortheSheriff’s,GeographicInformationandEngineering offices.
“Youcan’tskipoverit,buttheycan takeallofOceanView’sinformationon theholdingcellsandshowourpolicy, thatwetakeprisonersthere,andthe AccreditationCommissionaccepts that,”Lovinssaid.
Lovinssaidaccreditationwon’tmake residentsfeelsaferunlesstheybecome familiarwiththeprocess. “Ithinktheaveragecitizenjustdoes-
RevenueforCountygovernment comesthroughavarietyofsources,includingpropertytaxes,realtytransfer taxes,buildingpermitsandotherservice fees.
CouncilPresidentDougHudson praisedthebudgetteam,including Lawson,FinanceDirectorGinaA.Jennings,DeputyFinanceDirectorKathy L. RothandManagerofAccounting AndreaWallfordevelopingthebalancedplan.
“That’snoeasyfeat,tryingtosatisfy alotofcompetinginterests,butthis teamalwaysseemstopullitoff,”Hudsonsaid.“It’snotmagic.Justgood teamworkandexpertise.Weappreciate it,andIknowthetaxpayersdo,too.”
TheSussexCountyCouncilwill holdapublichearingontheproposal duringits10a.m.meetingTuesday, June17,incouncilchambersatthe CountyAdministrativeOfficesbuilding,2TheCircle,inGeorgetown.The publiccancommentonthatdate,or submitcommentsthroughthewebat budget@sussexcountyde.gov.Bylaw,the councilmustadoptabudgetbyJune30.
n’tthinkaboutit,”hesaid.“Theaverage citizeninthisarea,theywantaprofessionallymaintainedpolicedepartment. Inatimeofneed,that’swhotheywant torespond.”
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Editorial TheappearanceofMemorialDayweekendmeansalottothis community.
Itistheunofficialstarttothesummerseason,asvisitorsflockto ourlittlesliceofHeavenbytheshoreintheinterestofmakingmemorieswiththeirfriendsandfamilythatwilllastalifetime.Weseethe lifeguardstaketheirrightfulspotsatoptheirobservationalchairs,witnessmanybeachbusinessesopentheirdoorsandgenerallytakeona traffic-packedcoupleofmonthsthatcarryoureconomyandcement ourplaceasatopsummerdestinationspot.
And,yes,MemorialDaycarrieswithitsomemuchmoresomber significanceatitscore.Itisatimewhenweshouldalltakeamoment torememberthebravemenandwomenwhogavetheirlivesindefenseofthisnation,andtohonorthemwithceremoniesandremembrancesacrossthesefruitedplains.
Therearethosewhosaythisweekendisnotaboutbeachesand lifeguardsandpicnicsandhotdogsand—gasp—pickingcrabs. Theysaythatitsulliesthememoriesofthosewhogavesomuchby reducingittoaholidayexcursiontothebeach. Wedisagree.
Themenandwomenwhopaidtheultimatesacrificedidsoonbehalfofdefendinganideal—thatthisisanationwherepeoplearefree tobelievewhattheybelieve,toprayhowtheyseefittoprayandto
trulyenjoyallthatcomeswithbeinganationoffreedomsandfree will.ItisAmerica,andtheAmericanpeople,thattheygavesomuch for,andanAmericanwayoflifetheywantedtoseecontinueforward inperpetuity.
And,yes,wealsobelievethatthesemenandwomendodeserveto behonoredandrememberedwithhumilityandrespectbythoseofus whogettocelebratetodaypartlybecauseoftheiractions.Theygave somethingbiggerthantherestofus,inanefforttofortifyandprotect somethingbiggerthanthemselves.
TheTownofFenwickIslandiscelebratingthemenandwomen whogavetheirlivesinserviceofthisnationwithaMemorialDay CeremonyonFriday,May23,atTownParkat5:30p.m.Andon Monday,May26,theTownofBethanyBeachwillhostaneventwith VFWPost7234attheBethanyBeachbandstandat11a.m.
Takeamomentandgettooneoftheseeventsifyoucan,andif youcan’t,takeamomenttoreflectinthanks.Remembersomeoneyou lovedorknewwhocouldn’tcelebratewiththeirownlovedonesbecausetheysacrificedthemselvesfortherestofus.Remembersomeone youreadaboutorheardabout.Rememberastrangerwithnoconnectiontoyouatall,butyourememberthewarinwhichtheyserved.
But,please,doremember.Doofferrespect.Andthenhonorthem bylivingyourbestlife.That’swhattheydiditforinthefirstplace.
It’sbeenawacky,wild,incredible25yearstogether Please,takeamomenttoofferrespect ViewPoint Itwas25yearsagothisweekwhenSusanLyonsaskedmea questionthatwouldchangemylifeforever.
“DoyouwanttobeeditoroftheWave,”sheasked. “Absolutely,”Iresponded.
AndthenItookaquickglanceatthecalendarandrealizedit wastheweekofputtingtogethertheMemorialDayissue,andI instantlywonderedwhyIdidn’ttakeaweektomullovermydecision.
Thetruthbetold,andIdidnotunderstandthisatthetime,isthatIwassigning upformorethanjustbeingeditorofthe Wave.Wewereformingacollaboration thatnowstandsataquarterofacentury andcounting,spanningtwodifferent newspapers.Wewerecreatingafriendship.Wewereforminganextendedfamily.
Point Darin J. McCann
Professionally,Ifeellikewe’veclicked.Sheisthelocal,the “from-here”whohasspentherentirelifelivingwithinafewmiles ofouroffice,andhavingadeepunderstandingofthepeopleand historywhohaveformedthiscommunity.I’mtheoutsider,the “come-here”whofeelslikeheknowseverythingandwantsto changehowpeoplelivetheirlives.
I’mkidding.I’mwellawarethatI’mkindofanidiot.
Butwedohaveabalance,andIthinkthat’simportantwhenit comestounderstandingandbestservingthiscommunity.And thoughtherehavecertainlybeenanabundanceoftimeswhenwe havebangedheadsagainsteachother,I’msupremelyconfidentin sayingthatIneveroncefeltlikeshewasn’tfightingforwhatshe thoughtwouldbestserveourbusinessorcommunity.AndIthink she’dsaythesameaboutme.
Wecare.Andwehaveastaffthatcares.Havewemademistakes?Yes.Dowepositivelyhatemakingmistakeswiththeinformationwepassalongtoyou?Yes.AmIgettingmadrightnow justtalkingaboutourpastmistakes?Also,yes.
Butwedotrytolearnandgetbetter.Wedotakeourdutiesto
youseriously.Andwewillcontinuetodosogoingforward. Andit’sprobablythatsharedbondthatcreatedourfriendship. ThoughwestayedintouchwhenIlefttheWaveforanopportunityinAtlantathatcamemyway,it’ssafetosayourrelationship grewstrongerwhenwereunitedtostarttheCoastalPoint.There werehoursspentbrainstormingonherbackporchasweatedinnerandtalkedwithherhusband,Andy,longintothenight.Road tripsbroughtustoprintersandoffice-supplystoresandcountlessotheradventures.
Welaughedtogetheraton.Weshared ourdreams.Wetalkedaboutwherewe thoughtthiscommunitywasheadingand what thepeopleofthisareaneededusto beforthem.
WeweretogetherwhenIfirstmetmy wifeaswewerehavinglunchattheoldFatTuna,andweshared cocktailslateratmywedding.Isawallthreeofherchildrenget marriedandcelebratedwithherthearrivalofeachofhereight grandchildren.Shewasoneoftheveryfirstpeopletomeetmy owndaughter.
WecriedtogetherafterAndypassed,andshewasmyfirst phonecallaftermymotherdied.Iwatchedhertakecareofand mournherownparentsastheypassedaway,andshewasmy shoulderwhenoneofmybestfriendsdied.Andwetriedtokeep ittogetherforthestaffwhenwealsolostemployeesincluding BobBertram,JerrySellmanandJeffSeyfert,thoughourhearts werebrokenwiththedepartureofeach.
Hasitbeenarollercoaster?Um,yeah.That’slife,right?We takethehighsandlowsandtwistyturnsthatcomeourway,hang ontightandhopewedon’tloseourlunchintheprocess. Andthenwehoprightbackinlinetogiveitanothergo. Soherewesitagain—workingourtailsoffonaMemorial Daypaperandarmedwithaplethoraofideasforournextsteps hereattheCoastalPoint. Happy25th,partner.Loveyou.
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GuestColumn Acollection ofthoughts aboutMemorialDay ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
OnMonday,May26,2025,Veterans ofForeignWarsPost7234,inpartnershipwiththeTownofBethanyBeach, willonceagainpresentaMemorialDay programfortheareacommunityatthe bandstandontheboardwalkinBethany Beach.Theprogram,whichbeginsat11 a.m.,willcenteronatraditionalmemorialceremonyconductedbyVFWPost officersandvolunteers.Hopefully,the weatherwillcooperate.
MemorialDayisaveryspecialday, moresignificantthanitsroleastheunofficialbeginningofanothersummer,a nationalholidaytoenjoywithfamily andfriendsorasadayofbigsales events.Manywritersandspeakershave explainedthereasonswhyMemorial Dayissuchanimportanttradition.I haveacatch-allfilewithcopiesand notesaboutsomecommentsthatcapturedtheessenceoftheday.It’sadayto recalla250-yearhistoryofbravery,sacrificeandthepreciousgiftofourfreedom.Here’saselection.
FultonLoppatto,adjutantandaformercommanderoftheVFWPost,who presidedinthefirstVFWceremonyin BethanyBeachabout12yearsago, notedthatMemorialDayisasolemn dayofremembrance.
“PartoftheVFWmissionistoperpetuatethememoryandhistoryof thosewhogavetheirlivesforournation andtosafeguardourfreedom:Weare thereforehonoredtobeinvitedbythe TowntoprovidethisMemorialDay service.”
Post volunteershavecontinuedtodo soforourcommunityeversince.
Intheprogramin2022,JohnGossart,theVFWPostcommanderatthe time,said,“WhileitistruethatMemo-
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rialDayisanationalholiday,itismore ofadayofsolemnremembrance,aday ofrecognition,reflectionandresolve.A daywheneveryonecanrememberand thankwithgreatrespectthosewho foughtanddiedfortheUnitedStatesin allournation’swars.”
Fromthenationalanthemtothe soundof“Taps,”thatheartfeltbuglecall firstplayedin1862,wewillremember.
DarinMcCann,executiveeditorof theCoastalPoint,inaneditorialin 2019,notedthattheofficialestimateof the numberofAmericanskilledinwar sinceourrevolutionin1775wasmore than1.1million.(Ithinkthelossis higherthanthatwhenyouconsiderall thosewhodiedfromdiseaseandother causes,thethousandslistedasmissing, andthosewhocamehomeanddied fromtheirwar-relatedinjuries.)Whateverthetotal,Darinsaid,“It’smore than1millionhumanbeingsmourned bytheirparents,spouses,children, friendsandneighbors,eachwithhisor herstorycutshortbywar.”
Putting themillion-plusinpersonal perspectivesoit’snotjustastatistic, Darinsuggestedthinkingabouttheloss ofthoseweknew,orsomeoneinour familytree,togiveusasbettersenseof alltheotherswhogavetheirlivesforus andourwayoflife,thentakingtimeto offersilentthanksandprayerforthem.
Reinforcingthosethemesinthe 2022program,mywife,Rosemary Hardiman,whowasmayorofBethany Beachatthetime,said,“Oneofthe beautifulthingsaboutMemorialDayis thatitunitesallofus,regardlessofpoliticsandotherdifferences.Inaddition tohonoringthosewhodied,wealso honortheirfamiliesfortheirsacrifice andcourage,andhopetoensurethat thosestilllivingrealizewithpridethat theirlocalonesarenotandwillnotbe forgotten.”
U.S.SupremeCourtJusticeand CivilWarveteranOliverWendell HolmesJr.,inremarksaboutdayslike MemorialDay(thencalledDecoration Day),remindsusofanotherpurpose:In honoringthefallen,wealsohopethat theirexamplewillencourage,and maybeeveninspire,youngergenerationstolivelivesofservicetoothers andmakeadifferenceforgood,likethe exampleofallthosewhofoughttoliberate,protectandpreservethefreedom ofmillionsofpeoplearoundtheworld theydidn’tevenknow.
Inresponsetoquestionsaboutwhy wecontinueeveryyeartorememberthe tragiclossofthosewhodied,Justice Holmessaid,“Wedonotliveinthe past,butrememberandlivetobeworthyofthepast.”
Thequestion ishowdowedothat? IntheMemorialDayprogramin 2021,OceanViewMayorandVFW memberJohnReddingtonsuggested
thatcontinuingserviceinourcommunitiesisoneway,makinglifebetterfor others,beinggoodcitizensandgood rolemodels.
John’ssuggestionalignswiththe thoughtsofretiredfour-starMarine CorpsGen.JamesMattis.Inanarticle intheWashingtonPostin2020about theenormousdebtweowetothose whodied,Gen.Mattishadthistosay:
“Thosewhodiedtoprotectour Constitutionandourwayoflife…can neverbefullyrepaid,butwecanbegin todosobyrespectingoneanother(includingthosewithwhomwesometimesdisagree),inthislandof boundlesspossibilities,becausethose whofaceddowndangerandpaidthe priceonourbehalfdeservenoless.… Thatishowwemeetourultimateresponsibilitytoturnovertothenext generationarepublicinbettershape thanwereceivedit.”
Withallthosethoughtsaboutthe meaningandpurposesofMemorial Day inmind,it’snowourtimeandresponsibilitytocontinuetopassonthis solemntradition.Wewilldothistogether,orprivately,onMay26.For thoseweremember:Godblessthem all.
And,nottobeforgotten,wewill certainlyenjoytherestofthedayand theholidayweekendwithfamilyand friendsinothertraditionalways.We havealottobegratefulforandcelebrate.
Sororitythankfulfor supportwithevent Editor:
OnbehalfofAlphaAlphaservice sorority,Iwouldliketothankthecommunityfortheirsupportinourannual fundraiserthroughthepurchaseofa ticketfortheraffle,titled“TheBethany Experience.”Thismoneyenablesusto continuetosupportchildrenandfamiliesinthesurroundingarea;localshelters,nursinghomesandveterans;aswell asprovidemoneyforscholarshipsfor IndianRiverHighSchoolseniors.
WewouldliketothankMiken Builders —specificallySeanCummings —forhisconsistentsupportofthis fundraiser!Yourcompanyistrulycommittedtohelpingthecommunity!We
wouldalsoliketothankVirginiaand RichardGiebelfortheirgenerousdonationforthepasttwoyears!Yourock! Welookforwardtosupportfromthe communityandoursponsorsnextyear!
SueMcKone AlphaAlphaSorority
Mayorresponds topreviousletter Editor:
IamrespondingtoMr.ChipSmith’s May15,2025,lettertotheeditor.
I wanttothankChipforhisseveral emailstome,aswellashisMay15, 2025,lettertotheeditor.TheTown openlyseeksinputonalltownissues, andwehaverespondedtonumerous emailstoCouncilregardingapossible bicycleandpedestrianpathwaycon-
necting2ndStreetandCentralAve.,includingseveralfromChip.Theyhave beenbothpassionatelyforandpassionatelyagainst.
CouncilalsoinourMay16,2025, monthlypublicmeetingmadeadetailed statement, underannouncements,fully detailingthestatusandlogicbehind consideringthiswalkway,andseveral citizens,includingMr.Smith,stated theirconcerns.
The15-acreWalcekpropertywas purchasedbytheTownofBethany Beachsevenyearsagotoprotectit fromresidentialdevelopment,asMr. Walcekhadovertheyearspresented severalschemesforitsresidentialdevelopment,includingoneproposinga roadwayextension.Theforesightof theTowntotakethisstepisbeyond admirableandcreates,alongwithour
NatureCenter,twopristinenatural wetlandareaswithinourflat,floodprone,1-mile-by-1-miletown,tonot onlyprotectthenaturalbeauty,environmentandwildlife,buttoalsoprovideanaturalspongetoabsorband filterthetown’srunoff,whichisso desperatelyneededinacoastaltown likeours.Therearenotmanyother coastaltownswhohaveorareableto havethis.
AswasclearlystatedinFriday’s councilmeeting,thepossiblewalkway effortisalsobeingconsideredasitisa recommendedfuturesafetyeffortby therecenttrafficstudycompletedfor thetown,alongwithseveralmuch largerpossibleeffortsonNorthAtlanticandonSouthPennsylvaniaAvenues.
Our townmanager,asishisresponsibility,actingontheserecommendationsandrequests,hasreachedoutto severalengineeringfirms,includingthe environmentalengineerwhorecently, workingfortheCenterfortheInland Bays,completedalargeenvironmental designfortheirJamesFarmPreserve. Theseareallstrictlyearly-stagefeasibilityreviewsonanumberofpossiblefuturelong-termTownefforts.
Mr.SmithsuggeststhatTownefforts are“contrarytotheeffortsoffive coastaltowns”andreferencestherecent ShiftingSandsEnvironmentalSustainabilitySummit.Iwouldliketopoint outthatBethanyBeachwasspecifically requestedtoparticipateinthissummit becauseofourproactiveenvironmental andresiliencyefforts,andIhadthe privilegeofpresentingfromtheperspectiveasa“GroundZero”town,the proactivestepsacoastalcommunitycan andistakingtoaddresssea-levelrise, climatechangeandincreasedstormexposure.
Ourtownmaintainsperviousstreets andordinances;self-absorbingparking lots;canallivingshorelinesandbulkheadsforerosioncontrol;andcontinuousswaleanddrainagemaintenance. BethanyhasevenassistedHOAsin maintainingtheirswales.TheTown maintainstheStormEmergencyRelief Fund(SERF),whichBethanyhasbeen contributingtoforyearsthroughsmall portionsofourcurrentfeesandtaxes. Othertownsareonlynowinitiatingand consideringsuchafundaspartoftheir resiliencyplans.
AsMr.Smithknows,theTownof BethanyBeachisconstantlyworking, bothfiscallyandproactively,onnumeroustownresilienceprojects.Theproposed LoopCanaldamproject,which wouldnotonlyreducefloodingon PennsylvaniaAve.butalsoonallthe streetstothenorthofRoute26which constantlyflood,isaprimaryone. Itiscurrentlydesignedfullytothe
With a nod to the area’s coastal aesthetics, Brentwood will feature incredible amenities including a pool with patio area, kids’ splash pad, a clubhouse, gym, sports field, and dog park! What’s more, Brentwood is the only new home community in the area to feature indoor AND outdoor pickleball courts.
Brentwood o ers award-winning floor plans and many of the homesites have pond or common space views so your home is beautiful inside and out.
extentneededandrecommendedfor DNRECpermitreview,andproactive effortsareinprogressdirectlywithtop DNRECofficials,aswellasbringing ourneedstoourlegislators.
Fourcouncilmembersandour townmanagementwerejustatLegislativeHallinDover,Tuesday,May 13,fortheDelawareLeagueofLocal Governments’LegislativeDay,and spokedirectlywithourgovernor,lieutenantgovernorandourlocallegislatorsonbehalfofthecoastalresiliency needsofBethanyBeach.Council membersalsoattendedtheearly springDLLG’s“HillDay”inWashingtontobringtheseissuesdirectlyto ourfederaldelegation.
NumerousTownsafetyeffortsare invariousadvancestages,including thecrosswalkintheGrottoPizzaand Wawaarea,theaddednorthside26 sidewalkatthepark,andtheadded controllednorthsideRoute1/Garfield crossing,whichwewillallseehappeningshortlybutcoordinatedwithour busysummermonths.
TheTown,believeitornot, throughthefantasticeffortsofourassistanttownmanager,TerryTieman, seeksandisobtainingfederalandstate grantsformostoftheseefforts.Ona verypositivenoteandcontrarytothe BRICGrantdifficultiesyoumayhave
heardothercommunitiesareexperiencing,Bethanyhasrecentlyreceived 2025grantapprovalsforaportionof ourdamefforts.
Chip,Ithankyouforyourletterto theeditor,andIthankallthosewho havereachedoutstronglyforand stronglyagainstaWalcekpathway. Theseallprovidepointstobeconsideredintheopenpublicexchangethat issoughtfortheproperconsideration ofanymunicipaleffort.
Mayor RonCalef TownofBethanyBeach
Readerresponds topreviousletter Editor:
InresponseofMr.ChipSmith’s[letter]printedintheCoastalPointon May16regardingthe“Walecktrack walkwayabadidea,”Iamstronglysupportingtheidea,alongwithoverahundredpeoplelivingonthewestsideof the tractandthroughoutthetown. Forus,residentsofthewestside,it hasbecomearealchallengetocross Route26inordertorideourbicyclesto thebeach.
Withincreasingtraffic,especially duringthesummerseason,it’sonlya matteroftimebeforesomeonegets hurt.
Itmaybeawife,ahusband,a
MODEL TRAIN YARD SALE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES Lakeside clubhouse with shaded verandas and game room
Resort-style pool with lazy river, splash pad, and bath house
Tennis and pickleball courts
Fitness center with yoga room
Fishing pier
Walking trails
Dog park
mother,afather,orevenworse,achild!
Letthatsinkin,thatitcouldhave beenavoidediftherewasanotheralternativetoridesafelytothebeach—a friendlypathwaythoughtheWaleck track,forinstance!
Theremightbeotherpriorities, whichwillgetdone,too,butwhat’s moreimportantthanahumanlife?
Let’sallgettogethertogetthisdone beforeatragedyhappens.
Safety,ofourbicyclistsandpedestrians,first!
AlexdeSainteMaresville
BethanyBeach
Postmasterthankful forgenerosity Editor:
Thankyouforyourgenerosity!
TheannualfooddrivewasconductedonSaturday,May10.TheMail Carriersdeliveringtofolkslivingin BethanyBeach,Selbyville,Fenwick Island,Millville,OceanView,FrankfordandDagsborocollectedanastounding26,000poundsof non-perishablefooditems!Allof thoseitemshavebeendistributedto Delawarefoodbankstobenefitthose inneedinourlocalarea.
Thisisagreatcommunity!
JohnDouds Postmaster
Pointgetsflowers fromJankovic Editor:
TheracehorseJournalismjustwon thePreaknessStakesatPimlicoRace Course.Likewise,CoastalPointwon justabouteveryawardavailableatthe recentMaryland-Delaware-D.C.
PressAssociationcompetition. Operatinganewspaperisnotalwaystheeasiestprofession.Ican speakwithauthority,sinceIwasthe publisherofthelong-agobutnotforgottenBethanyHeraldnewspaper. Happinessisseeingthesuccess achievedbyyourgroupwhokeep printjournalismaliveandwell,and therecognitionthatyouhavetorun likeracehorsestoachieveit.
Paul Jankovic
BethanyBeach
Readerweighsin onreferendum Editor:
Iamoneofthosenewfolksthat havemoveddownherefromUp Norththreeyearsago.Yes,I’mpartof thenewdevelopments,newtrafficand newfolkswithfamilies,allpartofthe growthprocessthattheStateof
Delawarepromotes.
Folks,didyouseeintherecentarticlethetestingresultsofthe Delawarestudents?
Proficiencytestscores: •English/LanguageArts,42.3percent.
•Math,35.6percent.
Folks,withthesepooreducational results,itwillbe(andis)difficultto recruitprofessionalstothearea.We haveashortageofdoctors,firefighters, medicalfolksinvariousfields—in part,duetothepoorschool-system rating.Thinkhowdifficultisitnow tomakedoctoranddentistappointmentsduetotheshortageofmedical personnelinourarea.Weallfeelit.
Inolongerhavechildrentopartakeintheschoolsystembutwill gladlypaymysharetoencouragethe necessaryfolksweneedtomakethisa
safeenvironmentthatmyselfandotherswanttolivein.
Folks,pleasewakeup—good schoolsincreaseyourhomevalues,increaseattractinggoodteachers,make theareaattractivetothemedical force,ouremergency,policeandfirefighters.Don’tletafewdollarsa monthcostyoulater,whenyouneed theseservices.
KarenRenaud Millville
Editor’sNote:Thetestscoresreferredto appearedinapaidadvertisement.
Bethanyresidenttalks proposedroute Editor:
TheBethanyBeachTownCouncil hasresurrectedanideatheTowndeclareddeadjustafewyearsago.It concernsconstructionofanewroute tothebeachthroughprotectedwetlandsbetweenSecondStreetand CentralBoulevard.(Thisisdescribed bytheTownasawalkway/pathway andinvolvesconstructionacrossthe wetlands,aswellasateitherendof thatconstruction.)Thiswouldbeintendedasamoreconvenientandscenicroutetothebeachforresidents behindandaroundSaintAnn’s CatholicChurch.
AsaresidentofBethanyBeachand theneighborhoodthroughwhichresultingtrafficwouldbefunneled,I opposethisnewthoroughfare,asdo virtuallyallmyneighbors.
Curiously,yardsignsstatingour pointofviewhavebeenstolenfrom privatepropertyintheSaintAnn’s neighborhood.Thecaseinfavorofa thoroughfaremustbeprettyweakif you’regonnastooptothat.
Thereisastrongcaseagainst:
•Costversusbenefit—Dowe wanttoinvestin“nicetohave”projectsnowwhichwillbenefitonlya smallpartofthetown?Likemost otherdetails,projectedcosthasnot beenrevealed,butit’shardtoimagine anill-advisedconstructionofthissort wouldbehighontheprioritylist, givenourneedsamidstthefiscaland otheruncertaintiesintoday’sworld.
•Ecology—Dowewanttofurtherencroachonthelittlebitofwetlandswehaveleft?Weknowthat wetlandsservecriticalecologicalfunctionsandshouldbeleftundisturbed. Wehavelostwaytoomanytreesover thepastfewyearsandcan’tafford more.Ifitisamatterofwetlandviewing,wehavetheNatureCenterand JamesFarm,whichwereintendedfor thatpurpose.Wedonotneedtodamagethesewetlands,evenalittlebit.
•PublicSafety—Dowewantto putmorestressonalready-dangerous streetsandintersections?Theproposedroutewouldfunnelincreasingly largenumbersofpeoplethroughun-
usuallynarrowstreetstoanintersectionatCentralBoulevardandRoute1 wheretrafficcontroliscompletelyinadequate.Meanwhile,theactualcongestiononRoute26iseastofthissite, atWawa.
•Governance—Dowewantconsistencyinourgovernmentovertime? Afewyearsago,theTownboughtthis propertytopreventitfrombeingdeveloped.Acoupleofyearslater,a cross-wetlandsconstructionproject wasproposedandabandonedfor manyofthereasonslistedabove.Now theTownproposestodevelopthat veryproperty.Apartfromitsinconsistentleadership,theTownhasbrought thisissuetothetablethroughsome sortofmysteriousprocesswhichis uncleartothoseofusmostimpacted. Theoriginsofthisinitiativeremain unknown.
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Millsborohasnoneedtohosta2025 electionafteronlytwocandidatesfiled forthetwoavailabletowncouncilpositions.
KimberleyKaanwasfirstelectedin 2022andwillcontinuetorepresent District1.RonaldMasonwilljointhe councilforDistrict2,whereincumbent JohnThoroughgooddidnotfileforreelection.
Thetowncouncil’smonthlymeeting onMonday,July7,willincludeoathsof officeandthecouncil’selectionofpresident/mayorandotherexecutivepositions.
Themunicipalelectionwouldhave beenheldonJune14.Bothtermsofofficeareforthreeyears.
Thisissueshouldbeputbeforeall thetown’svotersbeforeourmoneyis spentonacounterproductiveproject.I urgethemayorandtowncouncilto beginareferendumprocesstoputthis questionbeforealltowncitizens.
AndIurgemyfellowcitizensto leaveouryardsignsalone!
JohnSavage
BethanyBeach
Fenwickhosting MemorialDayevent Editor:
PleasejoinusfortheTownofFenwickIsland’sannualMemorialDay CeremonyonFriday,May23,beginningat5:30p.m.intheTownParkfor aheartfeltcommunitygatheringto honorthemenandwomenwhohave servedournation.
Thisyear’sceremonywillinclude:
•AspecialaddressfromCapt.EdmundPinto,UnitedStatesNavy(retired),proudlyjoinedbymembersof theAmericanLegionPost166Leathernecks,whocontinuetoexemplify honor,serviceandbrotherhood.
•AmomentofreflectionledbyPastorMacklinofSt.MatthewsbytheSea UnitedMethodistChurch.
•Aperformancebythetalented PhillipShowellElementarySchool ChoiralongwiththeSt.Matthewsby theSeaChoir,whowillfillthepark withpatrioticsongsthatreflectthe spiritoftheday.
•Atouchingtrumpetsoloof“Taps,” performedbyasixth-gradestudent,in tributetoourfallenheroes.
Thismeaningfuleveningofremembranceandunityisopentoall.Weencourageyoutobringfamily,friendsand neighborsaswepaytributetogether. TheTownofFenwickIsland
Dollars&Sense Successis‘inthecards’forBethanySportsCardsPlus ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Negotiationswereunderway.
Wearingafriendlysmileandamicablyswappingstorieswithacollector abouttradingcardvaluesandfavorite playersfromyesteryear,BethanySports CardsPlusco-ownerLarryHirsch spentthebetterpartofahalf-hour hammeringoutamutuallybeneficial swapofbaseballandfootballcards.
Lessthan10yardsaway,storecoownerMaxHirsch—LarryHirsch’s 32-year-oldson—wasalsowrapping upasuccessfultransactionwitha hockeycardandmemorabiliacollector.
Itwastheartofthedealthatleftall fourgentlemenwithareassuringsensationofachievementandgoodfaith.In bothscenarios,theswapofsomecash, storecreditandsportscardcollectibles werecompletedinthefriendlyatmosphereofthesportsandnon-sportscollectibleslocationinBethanyBeach.
“MydadandIboughtthisstore— formerlyknownasBethanySports Cards&Collectibles—onJan.2, 2025,”saidMaxHirsch.“Webothhave collectedsinceIwasakid.We’vebeen involvedinthesportscardindustryfor thelastthreeyearsandstartedanonline business.Wenowhavea750-squarefootbrick-and-mortarstorethatwe’ve renovated.Andit’sadifferentvibehere. It’snotjustaboutmoneyforus.We wantpeopletohavefunvisitingthe store.”
“MaxandIareonamissiontoestablishhisfuturegoingforwardandfor himtobeimpactfulinpeople’slivesby doingdeedsofloveandkindness,”said LarryHirsch,70.“Everycustomerwho visitsthestoreprovidesachanceforus tobringjoytotheirlives.Moneyisthe catalyst,butit’stheconnectivityandrelationshipswecreatethatspellsuccess forus.”
Thestoreislocatedat123Garfield Parkway,#7,acrossfromBeachBreak Bakrie&Café,onthesecondflooron thenortheastquadrantatthecornerof GarfieldParkwayandPennsylvaniaAvenue.Thelocation’ssummerhoursare8 a.m.to8p.m.Current,pastandfuture collectorscancallortext(302)4665691.
Alaboroflovefor father-sonteam BethanySportsCardsPlusrepresentsalaboroflovefortheHirschfather-sonduo.
Larry,aretiredCPA,hasthetime
CoastalPoint•Submitted BethanySportsCardsPlusco-ownersMaxHirsch(left)andhisfatherLarryHirsch.
andadad’slovetohelpMaxtobuild hisownsuccessfulbusinessandfulfill hispotential.
“ThisispartoftheAmericandream, tobeinthesportscardandcollectibles world,”saidLarry.“Myjobasthefather istomakesurethatMaxissuccessful. That’sthemostpurposefulthinggoing oninmylife.IalsohavetoassurethatI haveenoughtimetogivemywife,Beth, enoughofmyselfsoshedoesn’tbecome atrading-cardwidow.Thatischallenging,becauseweareaseven-day-a-week business.”
Afterhours,thefatherandsonteam returntotheirhomeinFrankfordand enjoytheirfamilycamaraderieanda mealcookedandservedbyBethHirsch. “Thenweshipoutanywherefrom20to 50ordersfromanearbywarehousethat haveaccumulatedthroughtheonline partofthebusiness,”includingtheir eBaypresenceunder “ml_sports_cards_plus,”withthe“M” and“L”standingforMaxandLarry.
TheeBaysitewasinitiallystocked withthefather’sandson’spersonalcollectionstocreatearevenuestream. Duringitsfirsttwoyears,theduo’seBay ventureearnedTopFivestatusandaccoladesfromtheonlinesellingplatform foritscustomerserviceandsalesofsinglecardspricedbetween99centstoas
muchas$5,000.
“People lovedoingbusinesswithus online,”saidMaxHirsch.“Wedoa greatdealofmessagingandtexting,and wecanbringsomuchjoytopeople,to collectors.”
AccordingtoMaxHirsch,theonline storeat www.bethanysportscardsplus.comwill beupgradedinthefuture.
“I’vehadalotofexperienceselling thingsonline,”saidMaxHirsch,who previouslyworkedforminimumwageat anautopartsoutlet.“Iwork15to18 hoursaday.It’smyentirelife.Tobe successfulinthisbusiness,it’snotjust about workinghardandsmart.Inthe future,Iwanttogetmarriedandhave children.Rightnow,I’minauniquesituationinthatIamabletofocusonthe business.Andit’salotoffun,which meansI’mblessedtobeabletodothis withmyfather.”
Offeringanenormous assortmentofproducts TheBethanySportsCardsPlus physicallocationanditsonlinestoreat www.bethanysportscardsplus.comoffer anenormousassortmentofproductsin arelativelysmall—butcomfortable— space.
Alargevarietyofwaxproducts—an industrytermreferringtosealedpacks andboxesofcards—linetheshelves behindthedealers’internalspace.The sportscardsincludebaseball,football, hockey,basketball,soccer,wrestlingand Marvelcharacters.Collectorsandsports aficionadoscanalsofindjerseys,autographedandnon-autographedphotos, mountedplaques,andsignedbaseballs andsimilarcollectibles.
Thelocationalsodoesagreatdealof non-sportscollectiblebusiness—particularlywithPokémoncardsand stuffedanimals.ThePokémonTrading CardGameisatabletopandcollectible cardgamedevelopedbyCreaturesInc., basedonthePokémonfranchise.
“TheinterestingthingaboutPokémon(pronounced‘poke-ee-mon’)isthat it’sanon-sportscollectiblethathasjust exploded,”saidLarryHirsch.“Inorder tostockthisproductandserveourcollectors,wehavegoneoutsideourown comfortzone.It’ssuchabigthingwith collectors.Infact,wecouldchangethe nameofourbusinesstoSportsCards& Pokémon.Ithasagreatdealofsquarefootagedisplayareainourlocationbecausethere’ssomuchdemandforit.”
Thestorealsosellsagreatdealof
suppliesthatcollectorsneedtosupport theirhobbies,includingcardsleeves, top-loadingstoragecardcasesandcardboardboxes.
MaxandLarryHirschalsoareable toprovidecollectorswithinformation onaconsultingbasis,aswellasconsignmentsales,purchasesofcardcollections andcardgradingservices.
Managingasportscardandcollectiblesbusinessinaresorttown
WhentheHirschfamilybegan planningtheirmovefromMontgomeryCountyinMarylandtothe BethanyBeacharea,LarryandMax Hirschquicklybegantocreatetheir businessplan.
“Runningabusinessinaresort
townenablesyoutoservepeopleon twolevels,”saidLarryHirsch.“The year-roundlocalresidentmarketenablesustocreatelastingrelationships.Thosepeoplevisittheshop, andweknowthemwell.Thenthere isthevacationermarketthatwants tospendmoneyonthingsthatbring themhappiness.Beingonvacationis oneofthosetimeswhenpeoplewant tospendmoney.Andwethinkthisis awonderfulopportunitytogrowour businesswiththevisitorstothisupscaleresortcommunity.Whenthey comefromoutoftown,theytendto spendonsomeofthehigherand lowerendthingsthatweoffer.
“Asforourfamily,beinginaresortcommunityprovidesuswitha lifestylethatisgreatlyimproved comparedtowherewepreviously livedinanurban,stressfulenvironment,”addedLarryHirsch.“Weare nowinabeautifulplacethat’sstress-
freeandlaid-backnearthebeach.”
Afterpurchasingthebusiness,the Hirschteamcompletelyremodeled thespace.
“ThevisionIhadwasforastore similartoKayJewelers,highlighted byaU-shapedlayout,withglass casessurroundinganopenfloorin themiddle,”saidLarryHirsch.“We welcomethosewhoenjoybrowsing comfortablyandcommunicating withus.Duringaweekendthispast April,therewere32peopleinside thestoreatthesametime.”
MaxHirschcreditedhisfather withmanagingthebusinessthrough theearlygrowingpains.
“Thefactthatwecompletelyremodeledandinnovatedthisspaceis amazing,”saidMaxHirsch.“Weare abletomakeuseofeveryinchbecausedaddidagreatjobremodeling thespace.Thelastthingwewantis forsomeonetobeuncomfortable.
CAROLINA STREET Wewantourcustomerstocomfortablywalkaroundthestoreandask questions.”
Thestateofthecollectibleshobby
LarryHirschmadehisdecisionto purchaseBethanySportsCardsPlus duetothehealthystateofthecollectiblesindustry.
“Thingsareconstantlychanging andareaffectedbysomanyexternal issues,”hesaid.“Thecollectibles hobbywasslowingdownandlosing itsmojo,andthentheCOVID-19 pandemichit.Everyonewasstuck insidetheirresidencesandlooking forthingstodo.Peoplestartedgoing onlineandbegancollectingthings, andabigcollectingboomjustexploded.
“Andnow,themotivationcreated duringthattimehasexistedbeyond thepandemic.It’saworldwide multi-billion-dollargrowthindustry rightnow,andtheUnitedStatesisat thecenterofit.”
MaxHirschsurmisedthatcollectinghasbeendone“sincethebeginningoftime.Peoplecollectedrocks andcoollookingstuff,”hesaid.“I knowsportscardswerenotaspopular,butnowit’sstillbooming.Ithink it’sgoingtoonlygetbigger.There mightbesomelulls,butthehobbyis inaprettygoodstate.Itbringspeoplejoyandhappiness.”
AccordingtoLarryHirsch,the 2026WorldCupsoccertournament, tobeheldinJuneandJulynextyear intheUnitedStates,Mexicoand Canada,willcreateatremendousdemandfortradingcards,jerseysand collectibles.
“It’sgoingtoexplode,”hesaid. “Rightnow,theStanleyCupplayoffs arecreatinginterestinhockeycards. Itcanbeaveryseasonalbusiness, andexternaleventshaveahealthyeffectoncollectibles.”
Theirdestinyis‘inthecards’ MaxHirschinsistedthatmanaging andgrowingacollectiblesbusinessis thefather-and-sonduo’sdestiny.
Inotherwords,thehardworking pair’ssuccessis“inthecards.”
“Thingshappenforareason,”said MaxHirsch.“Ourstoreisinagreat spot,andit’stheperfectsize.Weplan onexpandingtootherlocationsoneday. Sofar,thingshavejustworkedout.Iam blessedthatIamabletodosomething everydaythatIlove.”
AddedLarryHirsch,“Wearespirituallygrounded,andtheenergyofthe universehasbroughtustothismoment. It’suptoustodeterminewherewego fromhere,”hesaid.“Wehaveagood footprintfromwhichtobuild.Westrive torespectpeopleandbetransparent. Wewanttoearncollectors’trustand bringjoytotheirlives.Aslongaswe continuetorespectandlovepeople,we willbesuccessful.”
EvansParkclosetogettingmoreparking ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Millville’sEvansParkhasbecomea popularlocationforcommunityevents, fromconcertstoEasteregghunts,and townofficialsarelookingdowntheroad todecidehowbesttousetheland— andhowmuchparkingisneededto serveboththeday-to-dayusesandspecialevents.
OntherecommendationofitsAd HocParkPlanCommittee,theMillville TownCouncilvotedthisweektomove forwardwithaplantoaddmoreparking, butnotasmuchasoneoftheproposed planswouldhaveadded.
Atthestartofthemeeting,committeememberPatPlocekurgedthecouncil nottoapproveoneoftheplansdiscussed attheparkcommitteemeetingearlierin
theday,whichwouldhaveaddedas manyas250moreparkingspaces.
“I’vedesignedparksfor40years,” Ploceksaid.“Youneverdesignaparkfor the1percentspecialevent.It’sawasteof money,awasteofasphalt.Thatparking isjustgoingtositthere99percentofthe timewithnouse.”
CouncilTreasurerJosephParentsaid hewas“concerned”aboutthenumberof parkingspotsintheplanwithfewer spots.MillvilleFacilities&BuildingSupervisorEricEvansexplainedthatthere isroomforoverflowparkingontheeast sideofDukesDrive,whichiscurrentlya cornfield.
“We’retwotothreeyearsdownthe road”beforeanychangesinparkingwill actuallybecompleted,Evanssaid,adding thathefeelstheplanforadding150
parkingspotswas“overkill”oneveryday use,“tightifwehaveanevent,butthat’s OK.Weputtherestoverinthefield.”
Evanspointedoutthataddingimpervioussurfacetotheparkwillnecessitate mitigationmeasurestohandlestormwaterrunoff.
“Themoreblacktopyouadd,the morepondsyou’regoingtohave,”he said.
MayorRonaldBelinkosaidthematterhasbeendiscussedatlengthinrecent adhoccommitteemeetings,including theoneonTuesday,May20.Deputy MayorSharonBrienzasaidshehadnot realizedthealternateplanincluded150 parkingspots.
“I’mgoodwiththat,”shesaid. Theplantomoveforwardonthe smallernumberofparkingspotspassed
3-0,withParentabstaining.Council MemberRobertWisgirdawasabsent.
Thecouncilalsovotedtoapprove Evans’recommendationtoaddlarge boulderstoedgeoftheareaacrossDukes Drive,wheretheformerDukesfamily homewaslocated.Evanssaidhefeels thebouldersarenecessaryto“keeppeopleoffmygrass.Theydriveinthere,they parktheircarsinthere,andevenwith thesigns,theyusethatasoverflowparking.”
Hesaidthestoneswouldnotonly servethatpurposefornowbutcouldalso bemovedtootherpartsoftheparkin thefuture.Afence,ontheotherhand, comeswithcontinualmaintenancecosts andismorevulnerabletodamage,Evans said.
Thecouncilapprovedtheuseofthe boulders,4-0.Alsoapprovedwastheadditionoftwopicnictablesunderthe largemagnoliatreeontheformerDukes homeproperty,oneofwhichwillbe handicapped-accessible.
Inotherbusiness,thecouncilvotedto approvetheannexationofabout6acres oflandonClubHouseRoad,whichis plannedforresidentialdevelopment.
Thecouncilalsovotedtohireafulltimereceptionistandafull-timeparkand-recreationcoordinator,as recommendedbyTownManagerEileen Scerra.
Dagsboromankilled inMillsboro-areacrash Point, Millville Vol. Fire Co., Town of Ocean View, Taylor Bank, Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Ocean View Police Dept.
Pohanka of Salisbury, 1st Choice Properties, Nicola Pizza, Scott & Shuman, PA, Lefty’s Alley & Eats, Hapa Surf Co., Kristie Van Zee Photography, Wilgus Associates, Elizabeth Kilroy Coldwell Banker Realty, 19Dough1, Soft Swirl, Bishops Landing Ladies Luncheon Group, C&B Complete Cleaning and Construction, CustomFit360
Michael Orhelein Photography, Treasure Island Fashions, Layton Bussing, Bear Trap Dunes, Parsons & Robinson, PA, Patti’s
Skye Catered,
Sewing Co., Lord Baltimore
DelawareStatePolicethisweekwere investigatingafataltwo-vehiclecrash thatoccurredTuesdaynearMillsboro andleftonemandead.
AccordingtotheDSP,onMay20, around5:16p.m.,aLincolnMKZwas travelingwestboundonHollyvilleRoad nearHarmon’sHillRoad.Atthesame time,theysaid,aCadillacEscaladewas travelingeastboundonHollyvilleRoad nearHarmon’sHillRoad.Forreasons stillunderinvestigation,policesaid,the Lincoln enteredtheeastboundlaneof travelintothepathoftheCadillac.In anattempttoavoidthecollision,the Cadillacswervedtotherightshoulder, wherethefrontoftheLincolnstruck thefrontoftheCadillac.
TheunrestraineddriveroftheLincoln,a19-year-oldmanfromDagsboro, wastakentoanareahospital,wherehe died.Hisnamewasbeingwithheld untilhisfamilyisnotified.
ThedriveroftheCadillac,a52-yearoldwomanalsofromDagsboro,was taken toanareahospitalwithnon-lifethreateninginjuries.Apassenger,a56year-oldwomanfromMillsboro,was alsotakentoanareahospitalwithnonlife-threateninginjuries.
Theroadwaywasclosedforanextendedtimewhilethescenewasinvestigatedandcleared.
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Physician-assisteddeathbillsigned BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Eightmonthsafteritwasvetoedby then-governorJohnCarney,HouseBill 140wassignedbyGov.MattMeyer,allowingadultswholiveinDelawareand whoareterminallyillto“requestand self-administermedicationtoendtheir livesinahumaneanddignifiedmanner.”
“Today,Delawarejoinsagrowing numberofstatesinrecognizingthat end-of-lifedecisionsbelongtopatients, notpoliticians,”MeyersaidattheTuesday,May20,signing.“Thislawisabout compassion,dignityandrespect.Itgives peoplefacingunimaginablesuffering theabilitytochoosepeaceandcomfort, surroundedbythosetheylove.After yearsofdebate,IamproudtosignHB 140intolaw.”
Thelegislation—namedforRon SilverioandHeatherBlock,whohad foughtformedicalaidindyingbefore theypassedaway—wascharacterized as“landmark”byMeyer,whosaidit “givesmentallycapable,terminallyill Delawareanswithaprognosisofsix monthsorlessthelegaloptiontorequestandself-administermedicationto peacefullyendtheirsuffering”whileincluding“extensivesafeguards.”
Patientswouldhavetogetapproval fromtheattendingphysicianoradvancedpracticeregisterednurse (APRN)andaconsultingphysician, andhavetheabilitytomakethedecisiontoendtheirlife.Thepatientwould alsohavetosubmitmultiplerequests, withonerequiredtobeinwriting.
StatesincludingNewJersey,Oregon andCaliforniahavesimilarlaws“and haveseenpositiveoutcomes,including carefuluse,lowratesofparticipation andnoevidenceofabuse,”accordingto theGovernor’sOffice.
HB140passedafternearlyadecade ofdebate,advocacyandtestimonyfrom familiesandmedicalprofessionals statewide.It“reflectsgrowingpublic supportforend-of-lifeautonomy”and wassupportedby72percentof Delawarevoterspolled,officialssaid.
In September2024,Carneyvetoeda similarversionofthebill,sayinghewas “fundamentallyandmorallyopposed. Butthisweekthebill’ssponsor,state Rep.EricMorrison,saidthesigninghas been“adecadeinthemaking,andwe wouldnotbeheretodaywithouttherelentlessdedicationofformerRep. Baumbachandtheadvocateswhostood withhimyearafteryear.”
“Therewereseveraloutspokenindividualswhofoughtforthislegislation becausetheywerelivingwithaterminal conditionandwantedtohavethe choicetoendtheirsufferingontheir ownterms,”Morrisonsaid.“Unfortunately,theysuccumbedtotheirillnesses beforetheysawthisbillbecomelaw.I’m gratefultoGov.MeyerforsigningHB 140inatimelymannerandrecognizing thatDelawareansdeservetohavethis option.”
StateSen.BryanTownsendsaidthe billis“abouthonoringtheautonomy andhumanityofthosefacingunimaginablesufferingfromterminalillness”and exists becauseofthe“courageofpatients,familymembersandadvocates whohaveshareddeeplypersonalstories oflove,lossandsuffering.”
KevinDiaz,interimpresidentand CEOofCompassion&Choices,stated thatDelaware“affirmsaprofoundcommitmenttopatientautonomy”andthat “authorizingmedicalaidindyingfor terminallyillindividuals,theFirstState opensthedoortomorecompassionate, patient-directedcareandtoafuture wheredignityattheendoflifeisnot just ahope,butalegalright.”
Fit&FuntoraisemoneyforSpecialOlympics BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
OneofthemostenjoyablechallengesatthethirdannualFit&Fun FieldDayonSaturday,May31,willbe throwingaball,hittingthetargeton thedunkingboothandcheeringasvictimssplashintothewater—andorganizerLoriSmythsaidshewouldlove toseeoneofthembealocalpoliceofficer.
“Thatwouldbefun,especiallysince thepolicecomeandsupporttheevent,” shesaid,explainingthatsheorganizes itwiththehelpofherdaughter, Heather;herfriendElizabethKilroy; andKilroy’sdaughterGrace,whowelcomearearesidentsandinvitethemto participateorbespectators.
Noregistrationisneeded,butthere issuggested$5feetojoinSpecial Olympicsathletesforfootballtossing, egg-and-spoonandbeachballrelay races,andtug-of-war,whileraising moneyforSpecialOlympics—althoughnoonewillbeturnedawayif
theycan’tpay.
Inflatableswillbeonthegroundsof LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolin OceanViewfor theevent,from 11 a.m.to3p.m., andtherewillbe facepainting,rafflesandfood trucksfrom Hocker’sand UncleDavid’sIce CreaminRehobothBeach. UncleDavid’s hiresthedisabled, Smythsaid.
workedtogether,howthebusinesses havecometogether,allthepeoplewho havedonatedtomaketheeventtake place,”shesaid.
TheFit&FunfieldDay takesplaceonSaturday, May31,atLordBaltimore ElementarySchool,from 11a.m.through3p.m.
“Itwillbeveryrewardingtoseehow everyonecomestogethertohavethis event,”Smythsaid.
“Ofcourse,wegot100percentbuyinfromPamWebb,whoistheprincipalofLordBaltimore.Then,whenthe QuietResortsCharitableFoundation joinedin,wehadabiggeroutreachfor ourpublicityandcommunityanditjust goestoshowhoweverybodyhas
“Ihavebeen amazedatthe generositywe havereceived fromthesponsors, volunteers,vendorsandourlocal community,” Smythadded.“It isincrediblehow muchgoodcanbe achievedwhenwe allpulltogetherwithacommongoalin mind.Ilovetoseeeveryoneattheevent being activeandhavingagreattime.
“Itmakesmefeelgoodtoknowthat theproceedswillhelpbenefittheathletesandtheirfamilies.It’sforthe wholecommunity,sotherewillbeSpecialOlympicsathletesandcoaches there,butit’salsoforstudents,families. Wewanteveryonetocomeoutand enjoybeingtogether,beingactive,havingfunandraisingmoney,”Smythsaid.
About$10,000hasbeenraisedeach yeartheeventhasbeenheld,andlast year,$1,100wasalsodonatedtothe Q uietResortsCharitableFoundation ScholarshipFund.
SmythsaidCathyGallagher,who coachesSeaColony’sRiptideswim team,willbethereandwas“oneofthe mainpeopleinthebeginning.”Shealso creditedErikSchreiberofCustomFit360Health&FitnessinMillville, whofirstsuggestedhavingafieldday.
ScottMayhughofMillvillewillbe discjockeyforthisyear’sevent,“playing musicfordancingandalimbocontest,” shesaid.
Hisson,Nick,whohascerebral palsy,isaParalympicssprintrunner
andsoccerplayerwhorepresentedthe UnitedStatesatthe2020SummerParalympicsandwonmedals.
“WithParalympics,youhaveto qualifywithahandicap,butit’sglobal anditspringsofftheOlympicsgames. TheyhaveTeamUSAforthedevelopmentallydisabled.Nickdidavideo messageforus.Weplaythat.It’sanencouragingmessagewishinguswell, tellingushowimportantitistobeactiveandtotryyourbest,nevergiveup,” Smythsaid,addingthatsheisgrateful forthemorethan30eventsponsors, includingtheAtlanticCommunity ThriftShop,TaylorBankandTidepool Toys&GamesinBethanyBeach, whichSmythowns.
“Ihaveachildwhoisanathleteand anotherchildwhoisaUnifiedpartner. Unifiedpartnersareable-bodiedindividualswhoarevolunteerswhohelp,” saidKeithRiley-SpillaneofRehoboth Beach,whoownsRehobothBreeze clothingstoreandsponsorsthefield day.
His23-year-oldson,Frank,whohas anintellectualdisability,isinvolvedin SpecialOlympics,andswims,golfsand playsbasketball,andhis13-year-old brotherCadenistheunifiedpartner.
“Fit&FunFieldDayisanopportunitytogetoutandsocializeandexerciseandsupportSpecialOlympicsand that’sthebigthing.Itisimportantfor thesekidstogetoutandexercise,”he said.
“Everyonepullstogether,comestogether,toputonthisevent.Itgivesyou agoodfeelingaboutourcommunity andwhatwecandotogetherifwejust poolourresources,”Smythsaid.
“It’smeantalottotheseathletes andtheirfamilies,becauseSpecial Olympicsisveryimportantintheir lives.”
DavidLeeAdams,56 DavidLeeAdams,56,bornFeb. 9,1969,inFederalsburg,Md.,passed awaypeacefullyatChristianaCare HospitalinNewark,Del.Hewasthe belovedsonofthelateGeorge AdamsandPatsy(Stevenson) Adams.
Askilledmaintenancemechanic bytrade,hetookprideinhiswork andwasknownforhisstrongwork ethicanddedication.
Beyondhiscareer,hehadalifelongloveforgames—whetherit wasshootingpool,playingarcade classicsorimmersinghimselfinhis favoritevideogameconsoleslikethe SEGAGenesisandDreamcast. Someofhisfondestmomentswere spentwithhisdaughter,Kari,brows-
ingfleamarketsandsharingthesimplejoysoflife.Healsofoundgreat joyridinghisoldHarley,creating treasuredmemoriesontheopen road.
Hispassingleavesavoidinthe heartsofthosewhoknewandloved him.
Adamswasprecededindeathby hisparents.Heissurvivedbyhisdevoteddaughter,KariLy nnAdams, whowillforevercherishtheirmemoriestogether;andhisthreegrandchildren:T.J.,Kodyand PatriciaLy nn.
Serviceswillbeheldatalater date.Adams’lifememorialwebpage isatwww.watsonfh.com.
JaniceMarieDickerson,83 JaniceMarieDickerson,83,of OceanView,Del.,passedaway peacefully,surroundedbyherloving family,onWednesday,May14,2025, inthecomfortofherownhome.She wasborninOceanView,Del.,on Aug.12,1941,daughterofthelate CalvinMcGeeandthelateNellie (Tyre)McGee.
Sheownedherowncleaningbusinessforseveralyears,cleaningrentals inthebeachcommunities,andalso workedasadaycareprovider.
DickersonenjoyedherRVtripsto Chincoteague,Va.,andspending wintersintheRVinFlorida.She wasanavidcollectoroflighthouses andlovedtogoouttoeatatthelocal restaurants.Aboveallelse,shewas
devotedtoherfamily,andenjoyed spendingtimewithandspoilingher grandchildrenandgreat-grandchildren.
Inadditiontoherparents,Dickersonwasprecededindeathbyher lovinghusbandof64years,RonaldJ. Dickerson;andthreesisters,Alice Esham,MaggieHudsonandElizabethChandlerBennett.Sheissurvivedbyherfourchildren,RonaldE. DickersonofMillville,N.J.,Barry DickersonofHorntown,Va.,Doris RayofMillsboro,Del.,andMichael Dickersonandhiswife,Heather,of OceanView,Del.;andeightgrandchildren,AshleyZucker,Shannon Nickler,NathanDickerson,Joey Dickerson,JeffreyWalters,Nicole Walters,MichallaDickersonand HayleyDickerson.Sheisalsosurvivedby12great-grandchildren, OliverZucker,AvaNickler,Kylee Nickler,AddisonDickerson,Aiden Montanaro,AbelMontanaro,Kolton Revell,CoraWalters,SamuelWalters,AryianaDrummond,Kyrie RoachandBryceWilliams;andseveralniecesandnephews.
Avisitationwillbeheldfrom11 a.m.tonoononThursday,May22,
TheStationopensupfortheseasonundernewownership ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Aftermonthsofplanning,thenew owner/chefofTheStationinFenwickIsland(formerlyWarren’sStation)tookamomentearlierthisweektoreflectonallthat broughthertothispoint—openingday.
“Everyonesays,‘You’reverycalm,’”CarolineWetzelbergersaidaheadofWednesday’sopening.
Wetzelbergerexplaineditthisway:“It feelslikehome,inaway.”
Indeed,Wetzelbergerspentherhigh schoolandcollegesummersworkingat Warren’sStationandthat’swhere,shesaid, shelearnedshewantedtobeachef.
“Myhospitalitycareerorjourneyreally startedhere,”shesaid.
At14,Wetzelbergerbeganworkingat Warren’sStationforownersScottandElise Mumford.
“Iknowitsoundscheesy…butIthink thattheMumfords…reallyledmetothe decisiontostudyhospitalityattheUniversityofDelaware,”graduatingwithadegree inhospitalitymanagementin2017.
“Ijustlovedworkinghere.Iwasalways wantingtopickupshiftsandjustbreatheit allin.Itwasabusy,busyrestaurant,”Wetzelbergersaid.
AtUD,whereshewassouschefatthe student-runrestaurant,she“fellinlovewith cooking”anddecidedtoattendtheCulinary InstituteofAmericainCalifornia’sNapa Valley.AftercompletingtheCIA’sacceleratedculinaryartsprogram.Aftergraduation, shetaughtattheCIAformorethantwo years.
UponreturningtoDelawarein2020, WetzelbergerworkedfortheBigFish restaurantgroupasanexecutivechefand thenpartneredwithLisaDiFebowhenshe openedDiFebo’sMarketinBethanyBeach, asdirectorofoperations.
Asshesoughttospreadherwingswith herownrestaurant,Wetzelbergersaidthat sheandherrealestatemanagerfather,Fred Wetzelberger,“lookedatmanyrestaurants locally”butneverfoundtherightfit—until theWarren’sopportunitypresenteditself.
Fromthatpoint,shesaid,“Itwas,‘Thisis whatwe’redoing.Thisfeelsright,’”shesaid. “Itwasneververyscary,whichIthinksaysa lot.Ithinkthatitwasmeanttobe,inaway.”
Wetzelbergersaidshehasstruggledto createabalancebetweencreatingherown restaurantandhonoringthehistoryofWarren’s.
“It’snotWarren’sanymore,”shesaid.“I wantpeopletobehappythatitstayedin localhands,withsomebodythat’shadtiesto
CoastalPointphotos•Submitted Dinnerofferings,above,atTheStation includetheturkeyitemsharkeningback totherestaurant'sbeginningsaswellas new itemshighlightingchef/ownerCarolineWetzelberger's,right,takeon coastalcuisine.
therestaurant,whocaressomuchaboutit.
“Abigcorporationcouldhaveboughtit upandchangeditcompletely.I’vestruggled withhowtohandlethat,”shesaidofthe delicatebalancebetweennewandold.“So manypeopleareupsetwiththechanges.I didn’thavetokeepanyofit,butIchoseto becauseIcaresomuchaboutitslegacy.”
“Itwasadecisionthatwemadetokeep someofit,becauseIthinkitisimportantin thehistoryofthetownofFenwickIsland.I grewupinFenwick.It’ssoimportanttome, andthecommunityingeneral,”Wetzelbergersaid.
Lastweek,ata“softopening”event,she said,“Wehadsomanypeoplefromthe town—allneighbors—andthat’sexactly whatIenvisionedforwhenIopenedup. Justeveryonehavingfunandgatheringwith theirfamilyandfriends.”
TheStation’sinteriorhasbeenlightened andbrightenedwithnewfinishesandfix-
tures.VictoriaWetzelberger—Caroline Wetzelberger’ssister,aPhiladelphiainterior designerwithBalongueDesign—didthe redesignwork,CarolineWetzelbergersaid.
“Ijustwantedtoperfectlytieintheold withthenew.Iwantedadifferentvibe— morecozy,notsterile.…Youkindoffeel likeyou’reinsomebody’shouse,”shesaidof thenewdécor.
ThetablesandchairsarefromWarren’s, justrefinished.Woodenbeamsthroughout therestaurantwerematchedtofouroriginal beamsthatwerestrippeddowntoshowcase theirnaturalgrain.
“Ithadgreatbones.Wewereveryfortunate,”Wetzelbergersaidoftheiconicbuilding.“Itwasareallyfunprojecttodowith mysister.”
Brunchandlunchwillbeserveddailyat TheStation,from8a.m.to2p.m.,“light fare”from2to4p.m.,happy-hourfrom2to 6p.m.(inthebaronly)anddinnerfrom4to 10p.m.daily.Diningisfirst-come,firstserved.Noreservationsarenecessary.
Asofthisweek,Wetzelbergersaid,she hasabout85employees—about25of whomareveteranemployeesofWarren’s.
“Iwasveryblessedthatsomanypeople thatusedtoworkherewantedtocome back,”shesaid,includingserversandcooks.
SomeofthosewhoarejoiningWetzelbergerinhernewventurerepresentrelationshipsthatbeganwhensheworkedat Warren’sasateenager,includingsouschef ClayJohnsonandbarmanagerPatty Cullen.
Whiletheadditionofthebartothenew restaurantposedchallenges,asfarasagesof employeesinthediningarea,Wetzelberger saidshe“wasabletousetheminotherareas —especiallyThePantry”—agrab-and-go market.
ThePantryisopenfrom8a.m.to8 p.m.,orpossibly9p.m.,daily.
“Theyalwayshadacarryoutspace,” Wetzelbergersaid.“Wewereabletoknock downsomewallsandbuilditoutalittlebit,” addingcoffee,house-madepastries,piesand grab-and-gomarketitems—“sodasand drinksforthebeach,pre-madesalads,yogurtbowls,overnightoats,”aswellaspreparedcheeseandcharcuterietrays.
ThePantry’sname,Wetzelbergersaid,is anodtoherfirstjobatWarren’s,whichwas “pantrygirl.”
Inadditiontothefooditemsinthenew space,ThePantrywillalsofeaturesome gift-typeitems,suchasgreetingcards,birthdaycandles,cookbooksandsomespecialty oils,drinkmixers—“justfunstuff,”shesaid.
AsaCulinaryInstituteofAmericatrainedchef,WetzelbergerapproachedThe Station’smenuwithanintenttoupdate whatwastherewhile,again,honoringits Warren’sroots.
“Ineededtotakethemenuinanewdirection,”shesaid.“Asachef,therearecertain standardsthatyouwanttoupholdforyourselfandforyourfoodandforyourpalate.So weneededtieinthegreatfoodthatwas
Welcome to The Variety Shop DMVopensDMVontheGo2025season TheDelawareDivisionofMotorVehicles(DMV)announcedthisweekthat DMVontheGoisopenforthe2025season.
FromnowuntilOct.30,from10a.m.to2 p.m.,themobileunitwillbeinSussex Countythreedaysaweek.EveryMonday,it willbeattheLewesTransitCenter,Tuesdays attheCHEERCenterinMilton,andevery Thursday,itwillbeparkedattheHarbor FreightShoppingCenter(previouslytheBig LotsShoppingCenter)inSeaford.
“We’veseenDelaware’spopulationgrow significantlywithinrecentyears,especiallyin
SussexCounty,”sharedDelawareDepartmentofTransportationSecretaryShanté Hastings.“ThemobilityofDMVontheGo allowsustonotonlyexpandourservicesto theunder-servedareasofSussexCountybut alsoreducewaittimesattheGeorgetown DMV,whichhasquicklybecomeoneofour busiestlocations,”continuedHastings.
“WithDMVontheGo’sfourthseason officiallyunderway,we’vealreadyseenanincreaseincustomersinjustthefirstmonth,” saidDelawareDivisionofMotorVehicles DirectorAmyAnthony.“Sofar,we’vehad 710transactionsinApril,furthershowing
howgreatofanassetthismobileunitisto DMVandespeciallyforourresidentsliving orworkinginSussexCounty,”continued Anthony.
TheDMVontheGoisanADA-accessibletrailer,featuresfourfullyfunctional workstationsandmadeitsdebutinAprilof 2021.Itcomescompletewithanawningfor badweatherandawheelchairlift,anditperformsalltransactionsasatraditionalDMV, excludinginspectionsandroadexams.Uninsuredmotoristsorthoseneedingin-person driverimprovementassistancealsostillneed tovisittheWilmington,DelawareCity,
DoverorGeorgetownDMVlocation. Lastyear,theDMVontheGotrailerassistedmorethan3,100customersbyallowing themtorenewtheirregistrationsanddriver licenses,completetitleworkandmore,right intheirneighborhood.
ForthefullDMVontheGoschedule, visitdmv.de.gov.ToaccessotherDMVservices,customerscancompletemorethan20 typesoftransactionsonlineat mydmv.delaware.gov,includingdriverlicense, identification,andvehicleregistrationrenewals,duplicatesandaddresschanges.
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herebutthenbringmyspintoit.Honestly, it’salotoffoodthatIjustlovetoeat,”Wetzelbergersaid.
Withherbrunchmenu,Wetzelberger said,shesoughttofillagapbetweenwellknownbrunchspotssuchasTheStarboard inDeweyBeachandBarn34inOceanCity, Md.
“We’restillservingpancakesandfrench toast,”shesaid,“butthenthere’salsoa ‘chef’ed-up’version”withsweetenedricotta andhomemadejamandnuts,“andthere’s banana-breadfrenchtoast.Justkindoftakingthestaplesandputtingmyspinon them.”
“Bakedshareableplates”—includinga hugestickybun—aresomethingWetzelbergersaidshehopesbothnewandold customerswillenjoy.Grainbowlsandyogurtbowlsoffermorehealthyoptions,she said.
Wetzelbergerhasdevotedanentiresectionofthemenuto“Warren’sClassics,”includingtheturkeydinner,seafood combinationplatter,pan-searedflounder andchickenChesapeake—achicken breasttoppedwithcrabimperial.
TheStation’sdessertmenualsoincludes favoritesfromWarren’s,includingpeanut butter,chocolatechippecan,lemon meringueandseasonalfruitpies.
“Ilovepie,”Wetzelbergersaid.“Irememberbakingpieswithmygrandmother” asafavoritechildhoodmemory.
KarylSchultz,whobakedfortheMumfords,returnsasTheStation’sbaker.
WhiletheadditionofabartoTheStationhasraisedsomeeyebrows,Wetzelbergersoughttocalmanyfearspeoplemay haveaboutthataffectingTheStation’sfamilyatmosphere.
“Ihavenointentiontobeabarowner,” shesaid.
Therewillbenooutdoormusicoroutsidebar,limitationsshebelieveswillquell objectionsraisedseveralyearsagowhenthe FenwickShoresHotelsoughttoadda rooftopbar.
ForWetzelberger,theadditionofthebar wasatleastpartiallyfinancial,sinceitwill increaseherprofitmarginsandallowherto growherkitchenstafftohelpherachieve herculinarygoals.
Theadditionofarawbar,“Ithinkisfun. Peopleloverawoysters,especiallywith happy-hour,sittingoutonthepatio,”she said.
WetzelbergersaidsheplanstokeepThe Stationopenyear-round,whileWarren’s traditionallyopenedMother’sDayweekend andclosedfortheseasonafterLaborDay. Shesaidshebelievesthereissupportforthe move,andsheplanstoholdspecialdinners andperhapscookingclassesduringthe slowermonths.
TheStationislocatedat1406Coastal Highway,FenwickIsland.Thephonenumberis(302)539-7156.Menusarepostedon TheStation’swebsite,at www.thestationfi.com,andonitsFacebook page.
Fromleft,ownersandstylistsAngelaHutton,AmySmith,andKiraDiSabatinorecentlylaunchedPinUpGirlsSaloninOcean
PaddlingexcursionssettoreturntoBroadCreek Three-hourguided kayaktripsoffered byDelmarvaBirding Weekends DelmarvaBirdingWeekendsandthe LaurelRedevelopmentCorporationannouncedthisweekthatguidedpaddling excursionsonBroadCreekwillbegin againonJune1inLaurel.BroadCreek offers8milesoftidalwaterwayfeaturingundisturbed,forestedshorelinesand magnificentstretchesofbaldcypress treesandmarshland.
ThetributaryoftheNanticokeRiver hostsdiversehabitatsforseveralrare and endangeredspecies.Thereisawide varietyofbirds,includingosprey,eagles, heronsandmigratorysongbirds,aswell asreptiles,amphibiansandmanytypes offish.Historyalsoabounds,withhistoricshipbuildinginBethel,Captain JohnSmith’sexplorationofPhillips LandingandHarrietTubman’sUndergroundRailroadamongthetopicsof interest.
Nowtheopportunitytoexplorethis areahasbecomeavailableagaintolocals andvisitors.
Thekayakingopportunityisapartnership betweenDelmarvaBirding Weekends,LaurelRedevelopmentCorporation(LRC)andtheUniversityof Delaware/DelawareSeaGrantCollege Program.
Localstudents honoredatSNHU SouthernNewHampshireUniversity(SNHU)recentlycongratulatesa numberofstudentsonbeingnamedto theSpring2025President’sList.The springtermsrunfromJanuarytoMay. Full-timeundergraduatestudents whohaveearnedaminimumgradepointaverageof3.700andaboveforthe reportingtermarenamedtothePresident’sList.Full-timestatusisachieved byearning12creditsovereach16-week termorpairedeight-weekterms groupedinfall,winter/springandsummer LocalstudentsnamedtothePresident’sListinclude:
•JackDunnofSelbyville; •CodyLevisofGeorgetown; •SydneyMarchettiofMillsboro; •SarahHarrisofMillsboro;and •RexFoxwellofFrankford.
SNHUisaprivate,nonprofit,accreditedinstitutionwitha92-yearhistoryofeducatingtraditional-aged studentsandworkingadults.Nowservingmorethan200,000learnersworldwide,SNHUoffersapproximately200 undergraduate,graduateandcertificate programs,availableonlineandonits 300-acrecampusinManchester,N.H.
“Whenwepilotedthesetripsafew yearsago,theywerewildlypopular,and allsixscheduledexcursionssoldout,so wewantedtobringthisterrificecotourismopportunitybacktowestern SussexCounty,”saidEdLewandowski, coastalcommunitiesspecialistatthe UniversityofDelaware/DelawareSea Grant.
AccordingtoLRCBoardMember BillMcGowan,“Thelocationofa kayakbusinessinLaurelemergedfrom a2016studyLaurel,BaseCampto NanticokeCountrybyConservation CommunityConsulting.TheworksuggestsLaurelisuniquelypositionedto becomeapaddlingtrailtownfrom whichvisitorscanenjoytheincreasingly rarebeautyofthearea’sparks,farms, fieldsandtheirassociatedhistory.”
ThelocationofLaurel’skayak
launchisaperfectstartingpointtodiscoverBroadCreek,McGowanadded, saying,“LRCanditspartnersarecommittedtoensuringthesuccessofthese excitingpaddlingtrips.”
Eachtriphasathree-hourtimeallotmentandcoversatotaldistanceof almost7miles.Theyaredesignedfor thosewithintermediatepaddlingskills andarenotappropriateforyoungchildrennorthosewhodon’thavethephysicalcapacitytopaddleontheirown.
“WearethrilledtobebackonBroad CreekwithourfriendsinLaurel,”said JimRapp,organizerofDelmarvaBirdingWeekends.“Thisexperienceoffers theperfectbalanceofnatureandhistory interpretationwhileenjoyingoneofthe mostscenicwaterwaysontheDelmarva Peninsula.Beforeandafteryourtrip,we encourageyoutoexploreLaureland
enjoyamealatalocalrestaurant.Once youdiscoverLaurel,you’llbecoming backwithfriendsandfamily!”
“TheBroadCreekpaddlefromLaureltoPhillipsLandingisoneofmyfavorites,”saidScottThomas,executive directorofSouthernDelawareTourism. “Havingmoreaccesstoguidedtoursof thisnaturalgemwillbringmorepeople todowntownLaurel.Inaddition,itwill openvisitors’eyestoNanticokeRiver countryandcompelthemtoreturnand explorethearea.Wearegladtoseethis tourismactivityreturninwesternSussexCounty.”
Twotripsarecurrentlyscheduled— June1andJune14—withmoredates comingsoon.Toseepricingandadditionaltripinformationortoregister, visit theBroadCreekExcursionswebpageathttps://delmarvabirding.com.
May Events MacktorepOceanView atMissDelawarecomp HaileyMack,aresidentofOcean View,willcompeteforthetitleofMiss Delaware2025intheupcomingstate competition,tobeheldonSaturday, June14,at6p.m.attheIndependence SchoolinNewark.
Mack,currentlyservingasMiss OceanView,isoneof18contestantsselectedfromacrossthestatetoparticipateintheMissDelawareScholarship Organization’sannualcompetition. Contestantsareevaluatedinareasincludingtalent,interview,eveningwear and theirpersonalcommunityservice initiative—acauseorcommunityserviceprojecttheyarepassionateabout.
“I’mincrediblyhonoredtorepresent mycommunityandtosharemyinitiative,‘ShootfortheStars,’whichfocuses onempoweringwomeninSTEM fields,”saidMack.“Beingpartofthis programhasempoweredmetogrowas aleaderandadvocatewhileallowingme topositivelyimpactmycommunity.”
Mackisacivilengineeringmajorat the UniversityofDelaware,whereshe
hopestoearnamaster’sdegreeinstructuralengineering.Sheisalsoanactive memberoftheUniversity’sChiEpsilon chapter,acivilengineeringhonorsociety.AsatitleholderintheMiss DelawareOrganization,itishergoalto makealastingimpactinhercommunity andthestateofDelaware.Inthepast yearasMissOceanView,shehas hostedfooddriveswiththehelpoflocal businessesandvolunteeredatvarious localevents.
The MissDelawareOrganizationis anofficialaffiliateoftheMissAmerica Opportunity,oneofthenation’slargest providersofscholarshipsforyoung women.WinnersofthestatecompetitionwilladvancetorepresentDelaware attheMissAmericaorMissAmerica’s Teennationalcompetitions.
TicketsfortheJune14eventare availableathttps://tinyurl.com/MissDelaware2025.
TolearnmoreabouttheMiss DelawareOrganization,visit www.missde.org.
Weichert’sArnoldearnscertificationforsales WeichertRealtors—BeachBoundannouncedthisweekthatManager/Realtor CharlieArnoldhasearnedhisCommercialSalesExpertcertification. Thecertificationrecognizesacommitmenttoprofessionaldevelopment, andexpandedskillsandknowledgeofthe commercialrealestatesector.Throughan intensivecourse,CSE-certifiedprofessionalsaredeemedtohavemasteredkey conceptscriticaltosuccessinthecommercialmarket,including:
•Thefundamentalsofvariouscommercialproperty types;
•Valuationmethodsandfinancial
analysisforcommercialrealestate;
•Strategiesforlistingandselling commercialproperties;
•Understandinginvestorandseller profilesincommercialtransactions;and
•Legalandcomplianceconsiderations incommercialrealestate.
“Charlie’scertificationreflectshisdedicationtoexpandinghisknowledgeand toprovidingtremendousvalueforhis clients,”saidRobArlett,Broker/ownerof WeichertRealtors—BeachBound,anindependentlyownedandoperatedWeichertaffiliateservingCoastalDelaware andMaryland.
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JUNE 5 REFERENDUM IRSD BUDGET AAA:Morethan 125,000Delawareans willtravelover holidayweekend AAAispredictingthatmorethan 125,000Delawareanswillbetravelinga distanceof50milesormorethisholidayweekend—Thursday,May22,to Monday,May26—representinga3.2 percentincreaseoverlastyear.
Nearly90percentoflocalholiday travelers,ormorethan112,000,they projected,willbehittingtheroadsfor theunofficialstarttothesummer,a projectedrecord-breakingMemorial Dayroad-tripweekend,up3.2percent over2024.Airtravelispredictedtoincreasemorethan2.7percentover2024, withmorethan11,000Delawareansexpectedtoflytotheirdestinationsthis year.Travelbyothermodesoftransportation(train,bus,cruise)ispredicted toseenearly3,100Delawareans,up morethan7percentfromlastyear.
Thisyear’sDelawaretravelforecastis atotalincreaseof1,000travelerscomparedtolastyear.Butdespitetheincreaseinholidaytravelvolume projections,andoutsideofthedramatic impactsontravelduringCOVID-19in 2020,2025isprojectedtohavethelowestyear-over-yeargrowthrateinnearly adecade(since2016)fortheMemorial Dayholiday.
“MemorialDayistheunofficialstart ofsummer,andwiththat,peopleareexpectedtogetaway,despiteconcerns aboutrisingprices,makingadjustments todurationandcostofsuchtrips,”said JanaTidwell,managerofpublicand governmentaffairsforAAAMid-Atlantic. “Whilesometravelersembarkon dreamvacations,ourproximitytothe beaches,mountains,amusementparks, andprofessionalsportsteamvenues, makesiteasyforthoselookingtotravel toplanaroadtriptotheirfavoritedestinationwithfamilyandfriendsforthe longholidayweekend.”
Strawberriesonparade TheannualStrawberryFestivalat theIndianRiverSeniorCenteris scheduledforJune7from10a.m.to2 p.m.Localartisanswillbesellinghandmadegoodsincludingjewelry,bags, candles,papercrafts,crocheteditems, hatsandmore.
Forthosewithasweettooth,thefestivalwillalsofeaturefreshlyassembled strawberryshortcakeforsale. Admissionisfree,andthereisno registrationrequired.
Forupdatesandfurtherdetailsabout thecenter,checkouttheIRSCwebsite at IndianRiverSeniorCenterDE.com. Foranymoreinformation,themainofficecanbereachedat(302)934-8839, ext.1.
Thecenterislocatedat214Irons AvenueinMillsboro.
schooldistricthonoredall15buildingwinnersandthennamedthe district-widewinnerinasurprise announcement.
“Youmakeadifferenceeverysingleday,”Howardtoldherfellow honorees,asshetearedupand thankedherfamily,colleaguesand administrators.
Howardhasbeenakindergarten teacheratLongNeckforabouta decade.Shehasbeenaleaderatthe schoolandinthedistrict,andshe alsoholdsamaster’sdegreeineducation.
Currentandformercolleagues praisedHoward’sskillinbotheducatingandnurturingsomeof LNES’syoungeststudents.
ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
AmandaHowardhasalways wantedtobeateacher.
“Ijustgravitatetowardslittle ones,”shesaid.
Sheearnedadegreeinearly childhoodeducation,becamea kindergartenteacheratLongNeck ElementarySchoolandwasrecently
namedIndianRiverSchoolDistrict’sTeacheroftheYearfor20252026.
“Mydegreeisinearlychildhood [education],soI’mveryfamiliarand fondofthelittles,andthey’rejust funtobearound.Theyhavesucha lightthattheybringintotheclassrooms,”Howardsaid.
Shesaidshewasstunnedtowin theawardonMay8,whenthe
“Ihavewitnessedfirsthandthe extraordinarydedication,passion andexpertiseshebringstoherrole asakindergartenteacher,”said ClaraConn,nowprincipalatMiltonElementarySchool.“Herclassroomisawelcoming,engaging environmentwherestudentsdevelop aloveforlearningandastrong foundationforfuturesuccess.”
“WhenMrs.Howardjoined LongNeckElementarySchoolin 2014,sheimmediatelybecamea highly-requested,wonderfulkindergartenteacher.…Mrs.Howard consistentlywentaboveandbeyond toadvocateforherstudents’needs andtosupportthemintheirfirstof manyyearsinschool,”saidformer colleagueLoriBrittingham,nowassistantprincipalatNorthGeorgetownElementarySchool. Teachingcanbeachallengingcareer.ButHowardbuildsacaringrelationshipwithherclass,andthey bringherjoy.
“Thekidskeepmecomingback,” HowardtoldtheCoastalPoint. “Youknowifthey’rehavingabad day,you’retheirsupportsystem.But inthesamesense,ifyou’rehavinga badday,andyouareveryopenand honestwiththem—notnecessarily alldetails!—butifyousay,‘I’m havingabadday,’they’rethereto cheeryouup!”So,she’snotjust teachingacademics,butwhatit meanstobehuman.“Everybody kindofhelpseachotherthrough whateverwe’redoing.”
Asthedistrict’sTeacherofthe Year,Howardisnoweligibleforthe stateTeacheroftheYearAward, whichwillbeannouncedinOctober.
Herearethe2025-2026Teachers oftheYearforeachIRSDbuilding: •EastMillsboroElementary School—LindsayKendrick, kindergartenteacher; •GeorgetownElementarySchool —KristinTurner,fifth-grade
Recently,theChefJoeySchilling MemorialFoundationhelditsCookOffSliderEditionatSignaturesat Baysidetoraisefundsforculinary scholarships.Thisyear,200attendees weretreatedtoslidersfromlocal restaurantsincludingSignatures, BethanyBlues,PeninsulaClubhouse Restaurant,BearTrapCoastal KitchenandtheFoodBankof Delaware.Asilentauctionandarafflealsohelpraisefundsforthefoundation.ThewinneroftheCook-Off wasSignatures,withasliderwith bluecheesespread,figjam, caramelizedonionsandbaconbits.
Thefoundationlastyeargavea scholarshiptoanIndianRiverHigh
SchoolculinarystudentandascholarshiptotheFoodBankofDelaware culinaryschoolinMilford.The fundsraisedthisyearwillbeusedto awardadditionalscholarshipstolocal programs.
“AlthoughJoeySchillingwas30 whenhepassedawayunexpectedly onSept.26,2022,”organizerssaid, “hiszestforlifeandcookingliveson throughthefoundationandthe scholarshipthatsupportsyoung chefstogettheeducationtoenter theculinaryworldinDelaware.Chef Joeybelievedinsecondchances,the magicoffood,andthepowerofthe communityandtheCook-Offwasa perfectrecipe.”
teacher;
•NorthGeorgetownElementary School—SavannahCahall,kindergartenteacher;
•LongNeckElementarySchool —AmandaHoward,kindergarten teacher;
•JohnM.ClaytonElementary School—SaraPowell,fifth-grade SpanishimmersionELAteacher;
•LordBaltimoreElementary School—HeatherWood,fifthgradeteacher;
•PhillipShowellElementary School—MollyAbbott,first-grade teacher;
•GeorgetownMiddleSchool— RyanGoodwin,seventh-grademath special-edteacher;
•MillsboroMiddleSchool— ConorCasey,sixth-gradespecial-ed teacher
•SelbyvilleMiddleSchool— NicholasTretina,eighth-gradesocialstudiesteacher;
•IndianRiverHighSchool— JohnJaskewich,scienceteacher;
•SussexCentralHighSchool— RyanBlades,art/digitalmedia teacher;
•EarlyLearningCenter—Lori Hansen,TOTS4-year-olds;
•SouthernDESchoolofthe Arts—JordanEspada,first-grade teacher;and
•HowardT.Ennis—Sarah Pr ingle,Kindergarten,first-grade special-educationteacher.
“Yourcommitmentisnothing shortofphenomenal,”saidIRSD SuperintendentJayOwens,ashe praisedtheteachers’excellence,creativity,dedicationandpassion.
“Pleaseknowthatyourwork…inspires,andittrulychangeslives.
SussexTechstudentsreceiveAmericanBuilders&Contractorsawards TwoSussexTechnicalHighSchoolstudentswerehonoredduringtheABC (AmericanBuilders&Contractors) DelawareChapterStudentandNational STEP(SafetyTrainingEvaluationProcess) AwardsCeremonyheldonMay7in Newark,Del.
Thestudentswhoreceivedawardswere:
•TreyRuark,aCarpentry&ConstructionManagementTechnologies/Heavy EquipmentTechnologiesstudent.Ruark’s work-basedlearningemploymentiswith A.PCroll&SonInc.
•EthanSchoap,AutomotiveTechnologiesstudent.Schoap’swork-basedlearning employmentiswithPrestonChrysler DodgeJeepRamofMillsboro.
Work-basedlearningisaprogram wherestudentsintheirsenioryearhavean opportunitytoworkintheircareertechnicaleducation(CTE)areatogainexperienceforfutureemployment.
TheABCDelawareChapterStudent andStepSafetyAwardsarepresentedto studentsfromDelawarevo-techschools whohaveshownoutstandingacademic achievementandcompletedasuccessful co-opprogramwithanABCmember.
CoastalPointphotos•Submitted TreyRuark,top,andEthanSchoapboth receivedawardsattheAmerican Builders&Contractorsawards.Angela Mariano,ABCDelawarechairwoman wasonhandtoawardtheprizesand awards.
OceanCityofficialseyebeachtentban ByBethanyHooper OceanCityToday
UsingaDeweyBeachordinanceas atemplate,OceanCity,Md.,officials lastweekagreedtobantentsonthe beachandsetstrictrulesforcanopies.
Duringaworksession,acouncil majorityagreedtomoveforwardwith abanonbeachtentsandplacemore stringentregulationsonopen-air canopies.Supporterssaidthechange willimprovepublicsafetyandthe viewshed.
“Ithinkthisaddressesatleast90 percentoftheproblem,”Councilman JakeMitrecicsaid.
Attheendofthepriorweek’s councilmeeting,MayorRickMeehan hadbroughtforwardarequestto placesomerestrictionsonbeach canopiesaheadofthesummerseason.
Tothatend,staffpresentedthe councilwithseveralexamplesofordinancesadoptedbysurroundingmunicipalities,includingaDeweyBeach ordinancethatoutlawstentsbutstops shortofbanningcanopies.
Forhispart,CityManagerTerry McGeansaidhisrecommendation wastofollowtheDeweyBeachordinanceandbanbeachtents,whichhe definedasastructurewithwalls.
“Theenclosedtents,theyblockthe oceanview,”hetoldthecouncil.“I thinkfromabiggerconcern,from staffandfromthepublicsafetyside,is youhavenoideawhat’sgoingoninsidethetentwhenit’sanenclosed structure.”
WhiletheDeweyBeachordinance banstents,itdoesallowbabytents measuring36inches.McGeansaidhe hadnoobjectiontoallowingsuch structuresonthebeach.
Thetown’sordinancealsosets somerestrictionsoncanopies.As adopted,canopiescannotbesetup
andleftunattendedbefore9a.m.and mustbeplacedbehindlifeguard stands.
Whilehesaidhesupportedthe tentban,Mitrecicsaidhealsowanted OceanCitytosetlimitationson beachcanopies.
“Itboilsdowntotime,placeand space,”hesaid.
Mitrecicsaidhebelievedcanopies shouldnotbesetupbeforelifeguards areonduty,andthattheybeplaced behindthepositionoflifeguard stands—aruleofficialssaidisalready ineffect.Healsoaddedthatthecity shouldlimittheamountofspacea canopycanoccupyonthebeach.
Forhispart,MeehansaidhesupportedMitrecic’sideasbutencouragedthecounciltoaddresstents
aheadofthesummerseason.Heargueditwasthebiggestissueonthe beach.
“Ireallydon’tthinkthatOcean Citybeachesareforcamping,”hesaid. “That’snotwhatit’sfor.”
Whileagreeingwitheverything MitrecicandMeehansaid,CouncilmanLarryYatessaidhealsowanted thecitytoaddressthespacebetween canopies,ascanopiesplacedclosetogetherposedapublicsafetyissue.
Hesaidhealsowantedanyordinancethecitypassedtobeenforceable.
“Wecan’taskthelifeguardstodo it,”hesaid.“Theirjobistowatchthe water.”
Afteraback-and-forthdiscussion, thecouncilvoted6-1,withCouncil
SecretaryTonyDeLucaopposed,to banbeachtents—oranystructure withoneormoresides—withthe exceptionofbabytents.Thecouncil alsoagreedtoprohibitunattended canopiesbefore10a.m.andtorequire theanchoringforsuchcanopiestobe containedwithinthecanopy’sfootprint.
“It’salittletoomuch,”DeLuca said.“It’snotenforceable.”
ItshouldbenotedthatDeLucadid makehisownmotion,whichprohibitedanysidesontents,canopiesand umbrellas.
“Mymotionisallaboutwalls…”he said.“Ithinkthat’sourbiggestissue outthere—thesides,thevisibility.”
However,DeLuca’smotionfailed forlackofasecond.
AliciaToomeyofMillsborowasselectedtopresentduringtheannualAcademicSymposiumheldMay5at McDanielCollegeinWestminster,Md. Toomeyisaseniorandhistorymajor. Shepresentedduring“Hands-OnHistory.”
McDanielCollege’sAcademicSymposiumshowcasedtheoriginalresearch, scholarshipandcreativeachievements ofMcDanielstudents,facultyandstaff. The daylongeventincludedaprogram ofpresentationstoshowcasetheliberal artsinaction.
FormoreinformationaboutMcDanielCollege,visit www.mcdaniel.edu.
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Thisyear,PoppyDaywillcelebrate militaryservicewhiledelightingin thesweetnessofspring.OnFriday, May23,AmericanLegionAuxiliary Unit24,basedinDagsboro,willhead toTheSnowballStandinOcean Pines,Md.
“Wegivepoppiesawayinhonorof veteranswhowerelost,”andpeople cangivemonetarydonationstosupporttheAuxiliaryprogram,saidDarleneRhoads,Auxiliarysecretary.“All moniesthatgointoourPoppyFund aredonatedsolelytoveterans.”
Theoverallpoppyeventis3to7 p.m.Additionally,TheSnowball Standwilldonate10percentofsnow-
ballsalesmadefrom5to7p.m.
TheSnowballStandisapopular spotforallages.Thecheerfulsweet shackissurroundedbyawideparking lot,withrelaxedoutdoorbenchesand smalltables.
“Theowner,Danielle,…makesher ownflavorswithsimplesyrups,sothe flavorsarereallygood,theiceisreally smooth.Shehastoppings,shemakes specialtysnowballs,like‘SharkAttacks’withcandysharksforkids.[The wholestaff]arejustawonderful bunchofyoungpeople.Everybody thatcomes,shemakesthemfeelspecial.”
TheSnowballStandislocatedat 11065CathellRoad,Berlin,Md.,(behindtheRoyalFarms).Foraddedatmosphere,it’slocatedwithinwalking
distanceoftheWorcesterCounty VeteransMemorialandtheOcean PinesAmericanflagdisplay.
TheAmericanLegionorganizationscelebratePoppyDayeachFriday beforeMemorialDay,invitingpeople toweararedpoppytohonorthe fallenandsupportthelivingveterans.
“WideuseofpoppiesasremembrancedatesbacktoWorldWarI.… Wewearthepoppytohonorthose whohaveservedanddiedforour countryandtosupportlivingveterans,”Rhoadssaid.“Ourgoalatthis eventisjusttobringawarenesstoNationalPoppyDayandtocontinueto supportourveterans.Theyareourreal lifeAmericanheroes!”
TheAuxiliaryisanindependent groupbasedoutofDagsboro’sAmeri-
Spring Specials canLegionPost24.
“Ourgoalisourveterans,communityandmilitaryfamilies…and,of course,wedosupportourPost24,” Rhoadssaid.
TheAuxiliaryhassupportedthe SouthernDelawareTherapeuticRidingforveterans,theDagsboroBoys& GirlsClub,localchurchesforchildren’slunchprograms,StockingsFor Soldiers,theVAfoodpantry,Canines AssistingServiceHeroesService (CASH),localfirst-responders, WreathsAcrossAmericaandSurfers Healingforchildrenwithautism.
Anyoneinterestedinjoiningthe AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit24 canvisittheirDagsboroheadquarters, speaktoanAuxiliarymemberorsend amessageviaFacebook.
Game Nights - B-I-N-G-O - 6pm (Last Day & TV Drawing 6/16) - Themed T-R-I-V-I-A - 7pm (Last Day 6/17) - T-R-I-V-I-A - 7pm (Last Day & TV Drawing 6/18) - M-I-N-G-O - 7pm (Last Day 6/19)
or Bar & Pat io Open Every D ay EasternSussexDems meetinLewes TheEasternSussexDemocratsmet onWednesday,May7,attheLewes PublicLibrary,111AdamsAve,Lewes. Thefeaturedpresenterswereofficersof theSouthernDelawareAlliancefor RacialJustice(SDARJ),JoeLawson andMarjorieBelmont-Burns.SDARJ isanon-partisanorganizationthateducates,informsandadvocatesforracial justice,equalityandfairopportunity. Theirvisionis“toendracismandits corrosiveconsequences.”
Thepresentationincludedinformationontheirnumerousongoinginitiativesandprograms,includingBlack Voices,aquarterlypublication;monthly town-hallmeetings;supportforcompassionatereleaselegislation;votingrightexpansion;bookandfilm discussiongroup;andDialoguetoEnd Racismforums.
EasternSussexDemocratsisanindependentclubfocusedonelectingDemocratstoofficeanddedicatedto advancingdemocraticprinciples,policiesandpriorities.Theyaddresssocial, racial,economicjusticeandenvironmentalissues.Foradditionalinformation,contactTomIarossi ateasternsussexdems@gmail.com.
DelawareDDA facilitatesrecovery oforphanedchicks TheDelawareDepartmentofAgriculture(DDA)andtheFirstStateAnimalCenter(FSAC)havecollaboratedto rehabilitatethousandsoforphanedyoung birdsrecoveredfromamisdirectedUSPS shipment.
Anyoneinterestedinadoptinganyof thebirdsshouldlookforanannouncementfromFirstStateAnimalCenter (https://fsac-spca.org/).Theannouncementwillprovideinformationabout adoptionandhowtoprovidealoving homefortheseanimalsinneed.
DDAofficialssaidithadreceiveda callonFridayafternoon,May2,fromthe USPSDelawareProcessing&DistributionCenterthattheyhadanundeliverableboxofbabybirds.TheDepartment ofAgriculture’sPoultry&Animal Healthsectiontookimmediateactionto findasolution.
Afollow-upcallfromUSPSindicated multipleboxesofbirds.DDAfacilitated thetransferoftheorphanedchicksto FirstStateAnimalCenterand,uponarrival,foundmultipleshipmentswith shippingdestinationsallovertheU.S. DDAandFirstStateAnimalCenter staffworkedintoFridayevening,sorting andcaringforatleast10,000birds.
StafffromDDAandFirstStateAnimalCenterhelpedrescuethousandsof abandonedbirdsincludingchicks, turkeys,geese,quailandchukars—all shippedfromFreedomRangerHatchery inPennsylvaniaonApril29.Duetoan inadequateenvironmentforanextended period,anestimated4,000birdsweredeceasedatthetimeofarrival.
TheFreedomRangerHatcheryisa NPIP-certified,avianinfluenza-andpullorum-typhoid-cleanhatchery.Contact wasmadewithFreedomRangerHatcheryregardingtheshipment,officialssaid, andtheywereunsureofhowallthebirds endedupinDelaware.Asmanyas2,000 ofthebirdswerelabeledfordeliveryto Spokane,Wash.Thehatcheryiscurrently investigatingthismatter,officialssaid.
“Ourswiftinterventionensuredthat thevulnerableanimalswererescued.The coordinatedefforthighlightedthedepartment’scommitmenttoanimalwelfare.DelawareDepartmentof AgricultureisworkingcloselywithFirst StateAnimalCentertoensurethatthe chicksarerehabilitatedandeventuallyrehomedtoresponsiblecaretakers,reinforcingtheongoingdedicationto safeguardinganimalrightsandfostering acompassionatesociety.”
Theysaidtheincident“servesasan eye-openingreminderofthebroaderresponsibilitiesweshareinprotectingand nurturingouragriculturecommunity and itsinhabitants.Thecollaborationbetweenstateagency,andlocalhumanitybasedorganization(FSAC)exemplifies thepowerfulimpactofcollectiveaction inaddressinganimalabandonmentand neglect.”
CrottyfinishesEagleScoutprojectatHoltsLanding CoastalPointphotos•SusanCanfora EagleScoutcandidateKeaganCrotty hasfinishedhisEagleScoutprojectof puttingupastageandtwobenchesat HoltsLandingStatePark.AboveCrotty giveshismother,Kristen,ahug.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Apermanentstageandtwo woodenbenchesareinplaceanda newsignaffixedtothebackofone benchatHolt’sLandingStatePark’s CampSiteB—thespotKeagan CrottychoseforhisEagleScout project—toearnthehighestlevelof achievementintheBoyScouts.
Crotty,16andamemberofBoy ScoutTroop281OceanView,wasat thesitewithhisparents,Brendan andKristen,andyoungerbrother Torin,alsoaScout,ontheafternoon ofSaturday,May17,asScouts,under thesupervisionoftheirleaders, measuredanddrilledscrewsintotwo boardsthatwouldbeattachedtothe backofonebenchandholdthesign printedwiththewords“EagleScout KeaganCrotty,Troop281,Ocean View,DEDec.7,2024.”
ThedatewaswhentheIndian RiverHighSchoolstudentstarted theproject.
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Knoxofferinghelpforhormonalissues ByChristinaWeaver SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
KellyKnoxisanursepractitioner,hormone-healthnerdand founderofOffCoastWellness. Andthatishowsheintroduces herselfatthebeginningofherseriesofweeklypodcasts,“You Good,Hormones?”
AgraduateofthenursepractitionerprogramatSimmonsUniversityinBoston,Knoxhasalot ofexperienceinthehealthcare field.Gradually,sherealizedthat muchofthecaresheprovidedwas aboutreactingtoproblems,rather thanpreventingthem.
“IdecidedthatIwantedmy careerfocustobeattackingscience-based,rootcausesofproblems,ratherthanmanaging symptoms,”saidKnox.“Ibecame awareoftheWorldLinkMedical Academyanditsfour-partprogramforBHRT[bioidentical hormonereplacementtherapy]. TheprogramisledbyDr.Neal Rouzier,apioneerinthefield, whohasbecomeknownforthe expression‘Normalisn’toptimal.’
“ThemoreIlearned,themore passionateIgotabouthowoutof-whack hormonescreateso manyvexingsymptomsforboth womenandmen,andthatthey canbetreated,”shesaid.“Yet,too oftentheyareignoredordownplayedbymedicalprofessionals. Fromthere,Istarteddivinginto WorldLinkandvariousotherhormone-focusededucationprogramsandfollowingalongwith otherhormonepioneers,suchas Dr.MaryClaireHaver,Dr.Kelly CaspersonandDr.Heather Hirsch.”
Theprimaryhormonesthat Knoxaddresseswithherpatients includetestosterone,progesterone, estradiolandthyroid.However,shealso divesintostandardlabpanels,insulinresistance,vitamindeficienciesandmore. Patientscometoherwithavarietyof symptoms,manyofwhichareill-defined andwhichtheirprovidershaveindicated arejust“partofmenopause,orpartof growingold,orpartoflivinginthis stress-filledsociety.”
StaceyWetzstein,ownerofZenSpa nearFenwickIslandisanexampleofthis phenomenon.
“I wasgoingtothesameendocrinologistforyearsformylowthyroid,”sheexplained.“EachtimeIwent,I’dcomplain ofstillfeelingtiredandmyhairfalling outandmyskinbeingdry,andIasked aboutraisingmydoseofmedicine.But, eachtime,thedoctortoldme,‘You’re withinnormallimits.You’re60yearsold. There’snothingmoreIcando.’ “Kellyhadapproachedmeaboutrent-
ingaspaceinmybuilding,”Wetzstein said,“aswellnessisagoodfitforwhatwe bothdo.Ibecameinterestedinherpracticeandwonderedifshecouldhelpme. NowIadoreher!Shehasmadesucha bigdifferencetome.…Nomore3 o’clockslumpsandafternoonnaps!She listenssowellandknowswhattodo.”
TheapproachKnoxtakeswitheach ofherclientsisfour-fold.Thereisoften aninitial15-minutediscoverycallto confirmthattheperson’sneedsmatch howshecanhelp,andtobetransparent fromthestartabouthowherconcierge cash-onlypracticeworks.Second,sheordersabloodworkpanel,whichcanbe drawnatalocallab.
ThenKnoxmeetswithherpatientfor asessionthatoftenlastsaroundanhour. Shelistensintentlyabouteachsymptom describedandassociatesthemwithher carefulanalysisofthelabresults.(Knox
describestheprocessasbeinglikeaclinicaldetective.)Sheprovidesthemwithan in-depthwriteupandanalysisoftheir labsandsymptomsandoptimallevels.
Knoxnotedthatsymptomsarethe mostimportantpartofassessment,inrelationtohormonalneeds,butthatlabs areawonderfulpieceofthepuzzlefor monitoringandongoingassessment.
Lastly,sheprioritizesrecommendationsformovingforward.Thoseinclude waysthepatientcouldchoosetooptimizetheirhealthbyusingbioidentical hormonetherapy,orpossiblysuggesting ameetingwithSarahYeakel,afunctional nutritionistcolleague.Follow-upsessions areintegraltotheprocessandareheld eitherin-personorvirtually.
“Themajorityofmypatientsare womenbetweentheirmid-30sandmid50swhoaredealingwiththetroubling sideeffectsofmenopause,PCOS,peri-
menopause,PMS/PMDD,postpartumdepressionand/oranxiety, andendometriosis,”saidKnox.
“Hormonereplacementtherapy[HRT]hasbecomecommon formanywomenexperiencing symptomsofhotflashesandnight sweats—buttherearesomany othersymptoms,suchasbrainfog, fatigueandjointpain,justto nameafew.Inthepast,”shesaid, “hormonesprescribedweretypicallysyntheticallymade.Forexample,themedicationPremarinis manufacturedfrompregnanthorseurine.
“Igenerallyonlyprescribe bioidenticalhormonesthatare madefromyams,forexample. StudieshaveshownthatbioidenticalHRTproductsmatchwhat ourbodiesproduceandaretypicallyassociatedwithfewerrisks, butaconversationanddeepunderstandingofhistoryisimportanttodecidethebestpatient plan.”
BethandMikeBruetteare bothclientsofKnoxandareproponentsofherservices.Beth BruetteisaretiredDelawareState Policetrooper,andMikeBruette isalieutenantintheSelbyville PoliceDepartment.Previously, BethBruettehadbeendiagnosed withandtreatedforperimenopausalhormonalimbalances thathadledtosomedepression, weightgainandbrainfog.The routeofmedicationherprovider prescribedwasthroughapellet implantedinherbackside.
“TheproblemwasthatI foundthepelletpainful,andit wasanall-at-oncesolutionover whichIhadnocontrol,”said BethBruette.“ImadeanappointmentwithKellyafteracoincidentalmeetingatamusic festival.Shelistenedtomysymptomsandtalkedthroughmylabresults verycarefully—justamazing.I’venever knownsomeonewholistensthatwell. Shesuggestedabioidenticalformofthe progesteroneIneeded,andtousea testosteronecream,insteadofthepellet. Thecreamworksreallywell.It’snot messy,anditcanberegulatedbasedon howI’mfeeling.”
MikeBruettesaidthebenefittohim fromseeingKnoxis“huge.”
“Foralongtime,I’vefeltexhausted andhadnoenergy—whichis,of course,aprobleminmylineofwork. Kellycorrectedmytestosteronelevel, andnowI’mfeelingbacktomynormal high-energyself.BethandIhavereferredmanyotherfirst-responderswith similarproblemstoher.”
Inadditiontoherworkwithindivid-
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RBFSopensartworksubmissionsfor2025filmfestivalpromos TheRehobothBeachFilmSociety (RBFS)isseekingoriginalartworksubmissionsforconsiderationforthesociety’saward-winningRehobothBeach InternationalFilmFestival(RBIFF)and its27thanniversary.Asalong-standing tradition,thesocietyselectsoneartist’s uniqueworktoserveastheofficialbrand andthemeoftheannualInternational FilmFestival.
TheRBIFFisaseven-dayfestival confirmedforNov.3-9thisyear.Patrons canexpectmorethan70originaldocumentaries,features,shortsandinterna-
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ualpatients,Knox’spassionabout BHRT,andwellnessingeneral,includes spreadingthewordtothecommunityat large.Sheisholdingherfirstbigevent onSaturday,May24,attheSaltedVines WineryinFrankfordfrom11a.m.until 3p.m.TheeventiscalledWellness& Wine.Cheers!
“I’mexcitedaboutit,”saidKnox.“It’s agreatopportunityforthepublictoget toknowmeandotherwellnessprofessionalsandaskquestions.
“Therewillbeafoodtruck,live music,andlotsofmycolleaguesinthe fieldofwellness,self-helpandself-care
tionaltitles.TheCinemaArtTheaterwill hosttheannualevent,withadditional venuestobeadded.
Theselectedartworkwillbeusedin thecreationofallfestivalpromotionalassets(printandonline)thatincludeplaybillposters,thecoveroftheofficial festivalprogramandmerchandise.The contestwinner’sworkwillbeusedforthe solepurposeofcelebratingandpromotingthe27thRehobothBeachInternationalFilmFestival.Apictureofthe selectedartistandhis/herbiowillappear inthefestivalprogramandotherearned
arecoming,too.Theyincluderepresentativesfromthefieldsofmentalhealth, nutrition,physicaltherapy,healthfood, IVhydrationandbodyscrubs,andcandlemaking.Itwillbeafunwaytoget somenewideasabouthowwecanall feelourbest.”
Withherbusyschedule,Knoxstill findstimetobeaninvitedguestspeaker atlocalorganizations’meetings.
ChristiDavis,lifestylemanagerfor theInstituteatBaysideandTowerHill, hasengagedKnoxtospeakontwooccasions.
“Kellykeepstheclassattendeesactivelylisteningthroughoutherconcise andveryinterestingpresentation,”said Davis.“Severalattendeeshavesubsequentlytoldmethathertalkwaslife-
GOLFASSOCIATION mediaspots.
Thefinalartworkwillbeauctionedat thefestivalinNovember,with100percentoftheproceedstobenefittheRehobothBeachFilmSociety,a501(c)(3) nonprofithereinDelaware.
RBFSExecutiveDirectorDaveBever said,“WhatmakestheRehobothBeach InternationalFilmFestivalspecialisthat itbelongsasmuchtoourremarkable coastalcommunity asitdoestothefilmmakers.That’swhywerelyonlocalartists tohelpusbuildthebrandeachyear.” Interestedartistsshouldvisitthefilm
changing.Oneofthethingsthatreally impressedmewaswatchingherrelationshipwithherhusband,whocamealong withher.Ijustlovedhowsupportiveand opentheywerewitheachother.”
“‘Familyforward’isourmotto,”said Knox.“Myhusband,Taylor,isamusician,andwehavetwoyoungchildren, LeightonandHalen.Fortunately,our schedulesareattheoppositetimesof theday,whichhelpsmakeitwork!Also, hisaudioexperiencehasbeenreally helpfultomeasI’vestartedupmypodcast.”
Knoxsayshernextgoalistobecome NorthAmericanMenopauseSociety (NAMS)-certified.
“I’mcurrentlystudyingtobecomea NAMS-certifiedpractitioner.Thereare
society’swebsiteathttps://www.rehobothfilm.com/copy-of-2024-rehoboth-beach-international-film-festival forcontest,orsendanemailtomarketing@rehobothfilm.comtorequestdetails. Thedeadlineforartists’submissionsis5 p.m.onFriday,June20.
PastfestivalartistwinnershaveincludedMichaelMolanphy,AmySalganik,DanBartasavich,Jennifer Zezenski,K.E.Jiminez,SteveDrum, ClaudiaRatner,DamonPla,LauraAmbler,NinaStamus,BatengaObuseh, FaithLordandDanaDeininger.
only12withinthestate,andfiveofthe 12areadvancedpracticenurseslikeme. Thereareafew wonderfulNAMS-certifiedphysiciansinSussexCounty,but therearenoNAMScertifiednursepractitionersinSussexCounty,somygoalis tobethefirst.
“Womendeservetobelistenedto, takenseriouslyandtobetreatedwith compassion,”shesaid.“Iwillalwayscontinuetodothat.”
ContactinformationforKellyKnox andinformationonherbusiness,Off CoastWellness,canbothbefoundon herFacebook,InstagramandTikTok pagesoronherwebsiteatwww.offcoastwellness.com.Thephonenumberis (302)947-8388.
BETHANY BEACH BOOKS Summer Author Signings All Events at 6:30 pm unless otherwise noted Events marked with an * denote a ticketed/rsvp event Tickets & more details
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May 23 - Story Time with Ms. Lesley, 10am
May 24 - Mary Alice Monroe*, Where the Rivers Merge, 5pm
May 25 - Lucy Foley*, The Midnight Feast
May 28 - Brooke Lea Foster*, All the Summers in Between, 4pm
May 31 - Rosanne Hinch Storytime*, Look Who’s Going to School, 10am
June 7 - Brenda Foley, The Summer That Changed Everything, 11am
June 14 - Eliza Knight, Confessions of a Grammar Queen
June 15 - Kaira Rounda, Jill is Not Happy
June 18 - Kristin Harmel, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau, 5pm
June 19 - Jennifer Crystal, One Tick Stopped the Clock
June 20 - Leah Kelly, Prices of Gold
June 21 - Patrice Gilbert, Rhyming Fun with Feelings, 11am
July 14 - Jane Rubin, Over There
July 16 - James Frey, Next to Heaven
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June 22 - Libby Klein, Vice and Virtue
June 23 - Gilbert Leidig, Jr Angels A Thirty Day Walk
June 24 - Gina Wilson, Silicone Valley East
June 25 - Thomas Guay, Chesapeake Bound
June 27 - Kate Myers, Salty
June 28 - Ashley Detweiler, This Kind of Love
June 29 - W.A. Simpson, The Hatter’s Daughter
June 30 - Molly Carson, By the Seaside
July 1 - Dr. Helen McKibben, Drop
July 2 - Kate Szegda, Pharmacy Girl
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July 7 - Alicia Hilsher, Written in the Stars
July 8 - Catherine Miller, Under a Mermaid Moon
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July 10 - Jacqueline Cassard, Two Blue Lines
July 11 - S.P. O’Farrell, The Simone LaFray Mysteries
July 12 - Colleen Marie, Kayleigh’s Knight
July 13 - Tony Sclama, Wrongful Acts
July 18 - Walter Curran, Coming Ashore
July 19 - Lindsey Pope, Sully’s Strength
July 22 - Irv Smith, Pensacola Days
July 23 - Melissa Roos, Tennessee Wishes
July 17 - Howard “Ed” Smyth, The March Storm of ‘62
July 21 - Sofie Wells & Ali Barclay, The Tales of Charlie Wags
July 24 - Andrea Goos, The Summer You Were Mine
July 25 - Carol & Cori Burcham, Goodness Gracious
Golly Gee, I Forgot My Christmas Tree
July 26 - Meg Edson, Zig Zag Zeph
July 27 - Jerry Lyons, Oh Baby!
July 29 - Lindsey Van Wagner, Spirit Vigilante
July 28 - Katherine Ruskey, If You Give a Crab a Seashell
July 30 - Stephanie Guzman, Olive the Clownfish Series
July 31 - Shelby Cooke, Screen Britain
August 1 - Stephanie Thompson, Woven
August 2 - Tasha Haight, Mermaid Tasha’s Mission
August 3 - Tom Doyle, Happy to be Me
August 4 - Jon McGoran, The Price of Everything
August 5 - Sara Goodman Confino, Behind Every Good Man
August 7 - Kate Myers, Salty
August 6 - Jack Ford, Beyond this Place of Wrath
August 8 - Sarah Pekkanen & Hannah McKinnon
August 9 - Debbie Jennings, Share the Cheese
August 10 - Robert Monsheimer, Lilly’s Story
August 11 - Rick Spees, Capitol Gains
August 13 - Alison Humphreys, 50 Hikes with Kids
August 15 - J.R. Miller, Towers on the Beach
August 16 - Jenni Howell, Boys with Sharp Teeth
August 18 - Suzy Shaw, Mothers of Boys Survival Guide
August 20 - Erika Robuck, The Last Assignment
August 23 - Tracey Smith, Jordyn’s A to Z Affirmation Book
Frankfordmovingforwardondevelopment ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Frankford’snextlargehousingdevelopmentprojectmovedastepforward recentlyastheFrankfordTownCouncil approvedtherezoningofthe114-acre “LynchFarm”property.
Followingapublichearingonthe rezoningrequestfromresidentialto residential-planned-community (RPC),thecouncilvotedunanimously toapproveit,settingthestagefordevelopmentofthesecondlargeparcel annexedintotownlimitsinthepast twoyears.
TheLynchFarmpropertyisalongside ClaytonAvenue,onthenorthend oftown.SteveFortunato,representing BohlerEngineering,saidthereareno formalplansyetfortheproperty,buthe saidtheRPCzoningfitsthegeneral plansfortheproperty,whichhesaid wouldincludesingle-familyhomesand townhomes.
“Wearestillworkingthroughthe
details,”Fortunatosaid,addingthatthe housingdevelopmentplannedforthe propertywould“probablybesimilar”to VinesCreekCrossing,nowbeginning constructionontheoppositeendof town,offPepperRoad.
OneuniquesituationwiththeLynch propertyisthatarailroadtrackruns throughthemiddleofit.Fortunatosaid therewouldbebuffersconstructedbetweenfuturehomesandtherailroad tracks.
Hetoldtheaudienceandthecouncil duringapublichearingTuesdaythat “thereisnobuilderyet”fortheproject. Heassuredthemthatthepublicwould havethreechancestoweighinonthe plansastheyproceedthroughthesteps of approval:conceptplan,preliminary planandfinalplans.
FrankfordPublicLibraryDirector BonnieElliottexpressedconcernsabout impactofalargedevelopment—likely severalhundredhomes—ontrafficin town.
“Therearealreadytrafficissueson
Clayton,”Elliottsaid.“It’salready crazy.”
CouncilTreasurerJohnWrightsaid townofficialsarealreadymeetingwith DelawareDepartmentofTransportationofficialsregardingtheVinesCreek Crossingplans,whichhesaidinvolve lookingatimpactson18intersections intown.
ButTammyRust,aRealtorwith JackLingoRealty,cautionedthat“DelDOTwillguaranteeyousomething thenchangetheirmindinaweek.”
FortunatosaidDelDOTlargely holdsthereinsonthoseissues,since mostroadsinthetownarestate-maintained.
Thecouncilheldtwootherhearings beforetheregularcouncilmeetingon Tuesday.Oneinvolvedannexationof justover4acresoflandonthewestside of Route113.Thepropertyiscurrently hometoShoreApplianceCenter.
willimpactVinesCreekCrossingand anyotherareaswithRPCzoning.It changesthemaximumfrontageforresidentiallotsfrom15feetto50feet. Hudsonexplainedthatthemovemostly seekstopreventissueswithparkingin residentialareas.
“It’saprettylogicalchange,”Hudson said.
Inotherbusiness,thecouncilapprovedabidforanewmaintenance-departmenttruckfromFirstState Chevrolet,for$78,197.Thenewtruck willincludeasnowplow,saltspreader andotherupgrades,whichmadethe pricehigherthanastandardtruck, TownTreasurerJohnWrightsaid. HudsonsaidthetwobidstheTown receivedwerealsohigherthanexpected becauseof“tariffpricing”inthewakeof newtariffsonforeigngoodsimposedby PresidentDonaldTrump.
Wrightassuredtheresidentsinattendancethathewascomfortablethe Townwasgettingthebestdealpossible atthistime.
TownManagerSheldonHudson saidthestateallowsannexationofpropertythatisseparatedfromcurrenttown boundariesbyahighway,asisthecase withtheShoreApplianceCenterproperty,whichiszonedC-1(commercial). Thecouncilapprovedtheannexation requestunanimously.
Thethirdhearingwasforachange inFrankford’szoningordinancethat
“I’mcheap,”hesaid,“butI’meven morecheapwhenitcomestoyour money.”
WhiletheTowndoesn’tplantouse the truckforalltheplowingneeded, councilmembersagreedthathavinga workingplowmakesgoodsense.
JaegertoputdownAARPchorusconductor’sbaton ByIdaCrist SouthCoastalDelawareAARP
After25yearsasthedirectoroftheSingersof Note—theSouthCoastal DelawareAARPchapter’s chorus—AnnJaegeris puttingdownthebaton.
Thelastpublicperformanceofthe30-personchorus,whichJaegerfounded in2000,willbeat3p.m.on Friday,June13,atthe SouthCoastalLibrary.Anotherconcertopentothe publicwillbeat11a.m. Friday,June6,atMillville UnitedMethodistChurch.
Jaegerandherhusband, Dave,movedfromNew CastleCountytoSelbyville in1999.Soonthereafter theyjoinedthelocalAARP chapter,whichhadrecently beenfounded.
“Iturnedtooneofthe membersataluncheon meetingandsaid,‘Whatdo youthinkifIwantedto startavolunteerchorus?’”sherecalled.
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AnnJaeger,whofoundedtheSouthCoastalDelawareAARPchapter’schorus,issettoretirethebaton.
TheBoardofDirectorsapproved theidea,andthegrouphasmade musiceversince,includingshowtunes, oldies,someclassicalmusicand whimsicalnumbers.
JaegerhasbeennotonlythedirectorofthelocalAARPchoralgroup butalsotheaccompanist—shedoes twothingsatonce,allonavolunteer basis.
Herinterestinmusicgoesbackto childhood,whenshestartedtaking pianolessons.ShegrewupinSnow Hill,Md.,andgraduatedfromWesternMarylandCollege(nowMcDaniel College)inWestminster,Md.Her
firstjobwasteachingmusicinthe balconyofagymnasiuminGlen Burnie,Md.
“Youcanimaginewhatachallenge thatwas,withbouncingbasketballsin thebackground,”shelaughinglyrecalled.
ShereturnedtohersouthernDelmarvarootsandtaughtchorusfor manyyearsatJamesM.BennettHigh SchoolinSalisbury,Md.Shealsowas thechoraldirectorforproductionsof theCommunityPlayersinSalisbury, including“DamnYankees”and“Oklahoma.”
AftertheJaegersmarriedin1970, theymovedtoNewCastleCounty,
whereDaveJaegerhadtakenajob withtheDuPontCompany.While there,AnnJaegerservedaschoirdirectoratLimestonePresbyterian ChurchinWilmingtonandfora churchinElkton,Md.Shespenta yearconductingachorusatthe NewarkSeniorCenterandsangalto forawomen’schorusinNewCastle Countyformanyyears.
AfterthecouplerelocatedtoSelbyville,AnnJaegerfoundapositionas thechoirdirectoratOceanView PresbyterianChurchin2002.Itis therethatthechorushaspracticed sinceitresumedactivitiesafter COVID-relatedclosures.Every
Wednesdayfortwohours, exceptforsummermonths andJanuary,shehaspreparedthechorusforaseries offourtosevenconcerts presentedeachChristmas seasonandspring.
Thegroupstartedin September2000with13 members.Oneofthechartermembers,GarlandSaville,isstillsingingbasswith thegroup.
“Wehavehadsingers whodidnotreadmusicand thosewhoweretrained, paidsoloists,”AnnJaeger said.“Intheearlyyears,we wouldonlysingtwo-or three-partmusic.Inthe earlyyears,Garlandwasthe onlymalewhocouldread music,”sheadded.
Today,the30-member chorushasabalancedblend ofsoprano,alto,tenorand bass.
Thegrouphasperformedforchurches,civic groups,seniorlivingfacilities,forthepublic,specialoccasions andtwiceayearfortheSouthCoastal DelawareAARPchapter,whosponsor theSingersofNote.
“Ihavethoroughlyenjoyedtheexperience.Ihavemetsomanynice peopleandaccomplishedmusiciansor thosewhowerewillingtolearn.After 25years,itistimeforsomeoneelseto takeupthebaton,”shesaid.
Jaegerisrequestingthatanyone whoisinterestedineitherdirectinga communitychorusorprovidingpiano accompaniment,orwhoknowssomeonewhois,callher.Shecanbe reachedat(302)645-8023.
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PoseidonFestivalturns10thisweekend TheBethanyBeachPoseidonFestivalwillonceagaintakeplaceonMemorialDayweekend.Thisannualevent kicksoffsummerinBethanywithaseasidecelebration,oceanawareness,and importantinformationtohelpthecommunitynavigatethebusyseasonand prepareforpotentialcoastalemergencies.EventswilltakeplaceattheBandstandandNatureCenterMay23–25. Alleventsarefreeandsponsoredbythe Town.
Foropeningnight(Friday,May23) theBethany-FenwickAreaChamber willholdaribboncuttingceremonyat 4:45p.m.ontheBandstandtocommemoratetheevent’smilestone.Allare welcometoparticipate.CAISOSteel Bandwillplayrightafterfrom5-9p.m. Thisbandhasbeenplayingandenter-
tainingtogethersince1979.Itsseven members,allformerlywiththeTrinidad &TobagoSteelBandofWashington, DC,haveperformedpreviouslywith well-knowngroupsinTrinidadandthe WestIndies.Thegroup’svariedrepertoireincludespopularmusic,Jazz,Rock, Calypso,LatinAmericanandoriginal compositions.ForyearsCAISOhas performedintheBaltimore-Washington,Virginia,Delaware,andPennsylvaniaregion.Sincethefestivalcelebrates theseaandeducatesonitsforces,callingattentiontowindsandtheireffect ontidesgoeshandinhand.Kiteflying isaperfectactivitytoincorporate.The communityisinvitedtoflyakiteonthe beachfrom5:30–7p.m.whilethesteel musicplaysinthebackground.Kites willbegiventothefirst100attendees.
TidepoolToyswillalsobesellingspecialPoseidontheme-relatedkitesleadinguptotheevent,andtheNature Centerwillbehostingakitebuildon theSaturdaybefore(May17).
PiratesandmermaidswillbefeaturedonSaturdayfrom1to5p.m.and Sundayfrom11a.m.to3p.m.Captain Jackandhiscrewwilltransformthe BandstandPlazaintotheAgeofPiracy andthemagicalworldofmermaids. Therewillbepirateshows,alivemermaid tank,andmultiplephotoopportunitiesthroughouttheday.
OnSaturday,adultsandkidsalike cancomedressedinsea-faringcostumes toparticipateinthecostumecontest.3 HourTourwilltakethestagewithTrop Rockfavoritesat1and3p.m.At5:30 p.m.,therewillbetheSuperJamBash
skimboardcompetitiononthebeach offGarfieldParkway.Thedaywillend withtheannualfavorite,AlohaSummer!LuauShow.Thisexcitingrevueof islanddanceswillthrillwithafireknife finale.Theshowtimeis7:30p.m. Sundayfrom1–5p.m.featuresactivitiesattheBandstandthatsupportthe needforoceanawareness.NewLogic’s award-winningMarineScienceCamp offershands-onexplorationofsharks, seagiants,andfossils.TheMERRInstitutewillhaveaninteractiveexhibit thatwillillustratetheirrescueefforts andmissionofconservingmarine mammalsandseaturtles.TheChris SacksBandwillplayfunbeachmusicat 1 and3p.m.From5:30–7p.m.,local expertswillmeetandgreetthecommunityandsharetipsonwhattodoina potentialcoastalemergency.Lifeguards, policeofficers,andemergencypersonnel willbeonhandtodiscussoceansafety anddistributehelpfulhandouts.The U.S.NavyBandCountryCurrentwill finishouttheweekendat7:30onSundaywithablendofmoderncountry musicandcutting-edgebluegrass.This seven-memberensembleemploysmusiciansfromdiversebackgroundswithextensivehigh-profilerecordingand touringexperienceinthemusicscenes ofNashville,NewYork,NewOrleans andmore.Eachmemberisaskilledperformeronmultipleinstruments.
OnMonday,theVFWPost7234 willhonorthetruemeaningofMemorialDaywithaserviceontheBandstandat11a.m.
Forfulldetails,visitwww.townofbethanybeach.comunderActivities,PoseidonFestival.
JenniferCoxofLongNeckhasbeen namedtoSouthernNewHampshire University’sSpring2025Dean’sList. ThespringtermsrunfromJanuaryto May.
Full-timeundergraduatestudents whohaveearnedaminimumgradepointaverageof3.500to3.699forthe reportingtermarenamedtotheDean’s List.Full-timestatusisachievedby earning12creditsovereach16-week termorpairedeight-weekterms groupedinfall,winter/springandsummer.
SouthernNewHampshireUniversity(SNHU)isaprivate,nonprofit,accreditedinstitutionwitha92-year historyofeducatingtraditional-aged studentsandworkingadults.Nowservingmorethan200,000learnersworldwide,SNHUoffersapproximately200 undergraduate,graduateandcertificate programs,availableonlineandonits 300-acrecampusinManchester,N.H.
Districttohostcurrent-expensereferendum Initiativetoraisefunding foroperatingexpenses TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict willhostacurrentexpensereferendum onThursday,June5.Thereferendum willseekfundingintheamountof $22.5millionforincreasedoperating costsandtomaintainacompetitive salarypackage,officialssaid.
VotingonJune5isfrom7a.m.until 8p.m.atanyoftheselocalpolling places:EastMillsboroElementary School,GeorgetownElementary School,IndianRiverHighSchool, LongNeckMethodistChurch(new pollingplace),LordBaltimoreElementarySchool,MillvilleCommunityCenter,SelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany firehall(newpollingplace)andSussex CentralHighSchool.Tovoteinthe referendum,apersonmustbeacitizen oftheUnitedStatesandthestateof Delaware,mustbedomiciledwithinthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrictandmust beatleast18yearsold.
“ThisisanextremelyimportantreferendumforthefutureoftheIndian RiverSchoolDistrict,”IRSDSuperintendent JayOwenssaid.“Withoutadditionallocalrevenue,wewillface difficultstaffingdecisionsandpotential impactstoouracademic,athleticand extra-curricularprograms.Ouroperatingexpensesareincreasingataratethat issimplynotsustainableifweareto continuetoprovidequalityeducational servicestoourstudents.
“Sinceourlastsuccessfulcurrentexpensereferendumeightyearsago,we havefollowedthestandardcycleof building up,andthensubsequently spendingdown,thedistrict’sreserve balances.Thatcycle,coupledwithsignificantincreasesinoperatingexpenses inrecentyears,hasledthedistrictto operateinabudgetdeficitsinceFiscal Year2023.Wearenowatapointwhere weneedthepublic’sassistancetosustainthehighlevelofservicesourstudentsdeserve.”
Sincethe2017referendum,the largestescalationsinoperatingexpenses haveoccurredinutilitycosts,student transportation,substitutecosts,mental
healthserviceunits,andrequiredcharterandchoiceschoolpayments.The district’sannualbudgetdeficitssincethe 2023fiscalyearhaverangedfrom$4.2 millionto$7.3million.Withoutthe passageofthereferendum,further shortfallsareprojectedinthe2026fiscal yearandbeyond,Owenssaid.
Thedistrict,hesaid,mustalsooffera competitivesalarypackagethatwill continuetoattracttalentededucational professionalsandmaintainthequality programsandservicesbeingofferedto students.Thedistricthasalreadyreducededucationalservices,whichresultedindecreasedstaffingdistrictwide. Thedistricthasfurtherinitiatedcostsavingsmeasuresintheformofdiscretionarybudgetreductions.
“Weunderstandtheuncertaintyour residentsfaceinregardtopropertyreassessmentandrisingenergybills,and wesincerelyappreciatethesupportof those whovotedforourpreviousreferendum,”Owenssaid.“Wehopeour publicwillunderstandtheneedforthis initiativeandlenditssupporttoour studentsonJune5.”
Withvoterapproval,thereferendum willresultinataxincreaseof$0.0559 per$100ofassessedpropertyvalue, whichcorrelatestoanincreaseof $22.40permonthor$268.88peryear fortheaveragedistricttaxpayer.
Voterregistrationisnotrequiredto voteinthereferendum,butvotersmust provideproofofidentityorresidencyat eachpollingplace.Residentsmayvote atanyoftheeightpollingplaces.Tobe eligibletovote,anindividual’sresidence intheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict mustbehisorherprimaryresidence. Absenteeballotsmayberequested viaU.S.MailuntilnoononFriday,May 30.In-personabsenteevotingisavailableattheDepartmentofElections SussexCountyOfficeuntilnoonon Wednesday,June4.RequestforAbsenteeBallotformsareavailableatalldistrictschools.Formoreinformation, contacttheDepartmentofElections SussexCountyOfficeat(302)8565367orviaemailto absenteesc@delaware.gov. Formoreinformationaboutthereferendum,visitthedistrict’sspecialreferendumwebsiteatirsd.net/referendum. ResidentscanalsocontactIndian River’sReferendumHotlineat(302) 436-1079orsubmitquestionsviaemailtoreferendum@irsd.k12.de.us.
Districtofficialsareavailabletogive presentationsaboutthereferendum. Anylocalcommunitygroupthatwould liketoscheduleavisitfromadistrict administratortolearnmoreaboutthis initiativeiswelcometocontactthesuperintendent’sofficeat(302)436-1000.
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Zatcofftobring ‘Broadway’toEpworth ActressandsopranoRachelZatcoffhas gracedstagesfromNewYorktoLondon, starringinPhantomoftheOpera(on Broadway),inWestSideStory(internationaltour)andinFiddlerontheRoofin Yiddish(directedbyJoelGrey).OnThursday,June26,at7p.m.,Zatcoffwillheadline adelightfuleveningoffavoriteBroadway showtunes—andsomehiddengemsas well.Theconcert,whichwillbeperformed atEpworthUnitedMethodistChurchin RehobothBeach,willbenefitDelaware Womenade,thecharityledbyRachel’s mother,BethanyBeachresidentTeresaZatcoff.Rachelwillbeaccompaniedbypianist DougYetter,andshe’llbejoinedbyvocalists JaceyBrittingham,ElenaCapiroandTaylor Costanzo.
Thisspecialperformancehasstronglocal connections.Yetterco-foundedClearSpace TheatreCompanyin2014,andisboth MinisterofMusicatEpworth,andArtistic Directorofthe100-voiceCAMPRehoboth Chorus.Brittingham,whohasperformed professionallyinNewYork,nowservesas DirectorofDevelopmentfortheMilton Theatre.CapiroisayoungLewesresident, andpartoftheMiltonTheatre’sMusical TheatreEnsemble.Costanzo,anativeof RehobothandcurrentNewYorkCityresident,isaclassicalvocalistandstudentof
COIN A PHRASE By Zhouqin Burnikel
MFGInvestmentscelebratesnewlocationwithribbon-cutting OnTuesday,May6,theBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheldaribbon-cutting ceremonytocelebratethegrand openingofMFGInvestments’new locationinOceanView.Friends, familyandcommunitymembers wereinattendance.
MFGInvestmentsisafamilyownedfinancialadvisoryfirmthat hasbeenservingclientssince1996. Theyspecializeinretirementplanning,tax-efficientinvestingand long-termwealthpreservation.
Formoreinformation,visitMFG Investmentsat21VillageGreen, Suite104,OceanView.Tomakean appointment,learnmoreabouttheir services,eventsandmore,call(609) 714-0546orvisit mfginvestments.com.
Lavendar&LambsFestexpandstotwodaysoffood,funandfarmlife ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Cutefarmanimalsandthespicysoftscentoflavenderarejusttwo ofthemanyluresatthe2025 Lavender&LambsFestival.It’ll expandtotwodaysthisyear:SaturdayandSunday,June21to22,from 9a.m.to4p.m.bothdays.
“Whetheryou’realavenderenthusiast,ananimallover,orjust lookingforafunandrelaxing weekend,thisfestivalhasitall,”organizerssaid.“It’ssuchajoyto openourfarmtothecommunity andsharewhatmakesthisplaceso special.”
It’sonlythethirdannualfestival, but“wehadtoturnawayabout400 peoplelastyear.Wehad1,200peopleonaSaturdayalone,”estimated organizerLauraBrittingham,part ofthefamilythatownsBrittinghamFarms,whichisthehostofthe event.“Therearealotofthingsincludedinthat$20ticketprice.” Lavenderfieldsarebeautiful whenbloominginJune.
“Lavenderoriginatesinthe Mediterranean,sotheyreallylikea hot,dry,rockyclimate,soourfarm
reconciliation with past ghosts, reclaiming an authentic self, and nding empowerment through resiliency. (Adults Only)
BrittinghamFarmsartwork appearsonclothingline
Asagrainfarm,BrittinghamFarms hasbeenownedbyBrittinghamand Mumfordfamiliesforthelast85years.
LauraBrittinghamopenedthefarmto thepublicjustthreeyearsago,offeringa 5-acrefieldoflavender,lavenderdistillery, heritage-breedsheep,aboutiquefarm storeandweddingsite.
Brittinghamspentthefirsthalfofher careerinmedicaldevicesales,butasthe daughterofafarmer,shewantedtobuild thefarmintoabeautifulagritourismexperience.HerloveofagricultureanddesignledtoBrittinghamFarms’recent collaborationwiththenationallyknown children’slifestylebrandTheBeaufort BonnetCompany.
Foundedin2012andbasedinLexington,Ky.,TheBeaufortBonnetCompanyisknownfortheirtimelessdesign andpracticalfunctioninchildren’sfashion,especiallywiththeirsignaturebaby bonnets.
WhenBrittinghamstarteddesigning thelabelingforallofhernewfarmproducts,shehadhiredalocalartisttohelp hercreatecertain“farmsketches”ofscenes aroundBrittinghamFarms.
“ImetLauraRussumthroughthe DelawareDepartmentofAgriculture,” Brittinghamsaid.“Sheissotalented,and anythingIimaginedandsketchedout,she wasabletoperfect.Andourresultswerea plethoraofsmallfarmscenesthat,when puttogether,createdthemostbeautiful farmtoileprint.Theshepherdess,the lambs,thepavilionthatmydadandI built,ourstoreandfountainareallelementsthatwereoriginallyputonthelabelingofanythingImadeonthefarm.”
Thefashionpartnershipcameinwinter.
“ItwasoneeveningonInstagram, shortlyafterourlamb,Charlie,wasfeaturedintheChristmasissueofVictoria magazine,thattheownerofTheBeaufort BonnetCompanyreachedouttomeand askedmeifwewouldliketocollaborate. TwoofmychildrenmodeledforBeaufort Bonnetinthepast,andwealwaysloved ourtimeinLexingtonworkingwith them,soitwasanabsoluteyeswhenshe asked,”Brittinghamsaid.
TheBeaufortBonnetCompanyx BrittinghamFarmscollaborationisapurple-and-creamnine-piececottonclothing lineforwomenandgirls.TheLavender& LambsToilelineisfullystockedatthe farmboutiqueat22518PhillipsHill Road,Millsboro;atmorethan100retailersacrossthecountry;andonthefarm websiteatwww.brittinghamfarms.com.
“Thiswastrulyanopportunityofa lifetime,”Brittinghamsaid.“Ourtoile printrepresentsalloftheprogresswehave madeonourownfamilyfarm,andpreservingitforthenextgeneration—butit alsorepresentsthecontributionswomen makeinagriculture.Weaddbeautyevery daytoourownlittleflockandthelandwe tendto.”
OwnerandfounderLauraBrittingham wearingtheCassidyCrewneck Sweatshirt.
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TeresaZatcofffoundedDelaware WomenadeaftermovingtoBethanyBeach in2010.Herotherboardmembersare PeggyKentandKatyMerlo.Delaware Womenadeispartofanationalgrassroots movementofgivingcircles,withwomen helpingwomen.TheDelawarechapterfocusesonPeople’sPlace2inMilford,which offersshelter,counselingservicesandother supportforwomenandchildrenfleeingdomesticabuse.Overtheyears,Delaware WomenadehashelpedrenovatePeople’s Place2’sthreeshelters,purchasedanewvan fortheorganization,andmadein-kinddo-
nationsasneeded.
RacheldesignedtheJune26concertprogramwithagoalofincludingsomefemale composerswhoseworks,shesaid,“reflect hope,resilienceandstrength.”The“BroadwayDreams”audiencewillnotonlyenjoyan eveningofbeautifulmusic,butwillbehelpingtogiveSouthernDelawaredomesticviolencesurvivorsthatall-importanthope.
Concertticketsare$50,andcanbepurchasedthroughEventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broadwaydreams-a-night-with-rachel-zatcoff-tickets1290375179899
EpworthUnitedMethodistChurchislocated at19285HollandGladeRd.,RehobothBeach.
Formoreinformation:https://www.delawarewomenade.org/events/broadway-dreams
SummerRainYogacelebratesnewPilatesequipment OnFriday,May9,theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheld aribbon-cuttingceremonytobelatedly celebratethegrandopeningofSummer RainYogaonRoute54nearSelbyville, aswellastheirnewPilatesequipment. Friends,familyandcommunitymemberswereinattendance.
SummerRainYogaoffersyoga, barre,matPilates,andnowreformerPilateswithjumpboards.Theirclasses combinemindfulmovementwithflexibilityandcoreexercises,withacombinationofbreathandflowing movementstobringagreatersenseof connectiontobodyandmind.
“YouwillleaveSummerRainYoga feelinglonger,leanerandstronger!”
SummerRainYogaislocatedat 33195LighthouseRoad,Selbyville.Call (301)793-9537orvisitsummerrainyoga.comformoreinformation,the classscheduleandpricing.
CoastalPoint•Submitted SummerRainYogaandtheBethanyFenwickAreaChamberofCommercerecently celebratedtheopeningand acquisitionofnewPilatesequipment.
31399 CROSSLY DRIVE, LEWES
Coastal one-level living at its nest with open oor plan and gas replace built in 2022 in Middle Creek Preserve. Large Kitchen island great for gathering. Community HOA includes mowing.
$462,500 (DESU2075110)
Call Donna Turing(c) 443-995-6830
2 SMITHFIELD CT #103, OCEAN VIEW
Spacious 2-story townhome just 2.5 miles to the beach featuring both a 1st & 2nd- oor primary suite, bamboo ooring and a screened porch overlooking a pond. With 2 additional guest bedrooms and decks o the front and back of the home, it is perfect for year round living or a seasonal escape.
$399,900 (DESU2077920)
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145 PETHERTON DRIVE, SOUTH BETHANY
Classic Coastal Cottage with Private Dock and Boat Ramp. Iconic late 1960’s South Bethany cottage brimming with nostalgic charm and unbeatable potential. where mornings start with a walk to the ocean and evenings end with waterfront sunsets from your own dock. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat o ers a rare opportunity to own a piece of South Bethany history in one of the most desirable locations along the Delaware coast—where the beach, bay, and boating lifestyle all come together.
$1,199,000 (DESU2085216)
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52 TURTLE RUN, NORTH BETHANY Build your dream home just steps to the beach in the prestigious, gated community of Ocean Ridge. Fantastic location o ering guarded beaches, access to a community pool, and right across the street from the miles of trails at Fresh Pond State Park.
$3,000,000 (DESU2079974)
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20 FAIRWAY DR, OCEAN VIEW
Move-in ready 3-bed + study, 3-bath home o ering an open oor plan with hardwood oors, vaulted ceilings, and a sunroom and 2nd oor loft for extra living space. Enjoy a 1stoor primary suite, updated kitchen, 2-car garage, and a paver patio on a private lot in a low-HOA community with a pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, and included lawn care.
$569,000 (DESU2080650)
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36239 WINDSOR PARK DR, FRANKFORD
Amazing opportunity to own in Bay Forest at Bethany Beach! Built in 2021 by Main Street Homes, this stunning 5BR/4/5BA home is full of the perfect upgrades that you have been looking for—wrap around screened porch; upgraded kitchen; 2nd family room with wet bar & wine closet!
$589,990 (DESU2085492)
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29078 BAYLIS AVE, MILLSBORO
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1698 Sq. Ft. Coastal Ranch. Open Floor Plan, Chefs Kitchen, Tons of Storage, Community Pool, Bar/lounge, community room, Boche Ball, Home is in like new condition, Underground Sprinkler.
$469,000 (DESU2080078)
Call Joe Lagano(c) 302-245-4236
38612 BITTERNUT HICKORY WAY, OCEAN VIEW
Like-new 3-bed + study, 3-bath home sits on a premium wooded lot featuring luxury vinyl oors, a gourmet kitchen, 1st- oor primary suite, and a versatile loft
38101 NATURES WALK WAY
SELBYVILLE
Building Lot, .28 Acres. Minutes from Fenwick DE, In the gated community of Fenwick Shoals, Ready for your home plans and your choice of builder. Impact fees have been paid.
$275,000 (DESU2076868)
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31811 DUANE DR, FRANKFORD
3 Bed 2½ Bath, Cape Cod, .53 acres, Garage, Large open country lot. Fireplace, Rear Deck, 15 min to Bethany Beach. New LVP Flooring, Hardwood oors, meticulously maintained.
$509,000 (DESU2083672)
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602 HARBOUR HOUSE, SEA COLONY, BETHANY BEACH
Best value three bedroom with great view on the Ocean in Sea Colony!
Opened updated kitchen, freshly painted, lovely decor and sold fully furnished. Your family will love the summer fun at Sea Colony!
$1,100,000 (DESU2078380)
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Listed by Ann Baker & Sarah Schifano
327 OAKWOOD ST, BETHANY BEACH
Cottage style exterior pairs with incredibly spacious interior, o ering large living spaces, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, and a beautifully updated kitchen with large breakfast bar. Rear deck, front screened porch, large backyard, and a new outdoor shower!
$1,875,000 (DESU2085028)
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Listed by Ann Baker & Sarah Schifano
34244 OMAR RD, FRANKFORD
3 Bed, 2 Bath Ranch, Open Floor Plan, .90 acres, New Septic, New Well. Partially Furnished Great Location, Private Lot, NO HOA, approx. 10 minutes to Bethany Beach.
$439,900 (DESU2086170)
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501 N EDGEWATER HOUSE, SEA COLONY, BETHANY BEACH Spacious Direct Oceanfront condo offering 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, large open kitchen with white cabinetry, tile oors, and wide beachfront balcony. Enjoy all the amenities of Sea Colony!
$1,190,000 (DESU2079276) Call Sarah Schifano(c) 302-858-3945
36239 WINDSOR PARK DR, FRANKFORD
Amazing opportunity to own in Bay Forest at Bethany Beach! Built in 2021 by Main Street Homes, this stunning 5BR/4/5BA home is full of the perfect upgrades that you have been looking for—wrap around screened porch; upgraded kitchen; 2nd family room with wet bar & wine closet!
$589,990 (DESU2085492)
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varietiesarereallymeantforoildistillation.…Wegetaboutfiveweeks ofpurepurpleinthefield.”
Festivalgoerstravelfrommultiplestatestowitnesstheevent.
“TheMid-Atlanticisreally flockingdownhereforthisfestival,”Brittinghamsaid.
Saturday’sschedulewillinclude theshearingoftheBrittingham Farmsheritageflockofsheepat10 a.m.,yarnspinningbytheJohn DickensonSpinnersGuild,anda
“CookingwithLavender”book signingandacookingdemoby MarylandnativeNancyBaggettat 11a.m.,1p.m.and3p.m.Live musicbyHomesteadBluegrass Bandwillbeofferedinthepavilion. Sunday’sschedulewillincludea 10a.m.yogasessionwithThe Stoke;aculinarylavenderbaking demonstrationat11a.m.withFood Network’s“HolidayBakingChampionship”winnerDruTevisof SoDelConcepts;culinarylavender cocktail/mocktaildemoat1p.m. withbartenderTravisGilbertfrom Fager’sIsland;andsheeringoffarm sheepCharlieat2p.m.by Delaware4HVicePresidentAinsleyWest.ThehistoryoftheLeicesterlongwoolbreedandthehistory ofsheepshearingwillbediscussed.
AsaspecialtreatonSundayat noon,localboutiqueLillaCavallo willbeofferingafashionshow, whichwillincludeCharlie,new clothingfromTheBeaufortBonnet CompanyxBrittinghamFarmsdesigncollaborationandmore.
Allday,guestscanalsoenjoyofferingsfrom50localartisanvendors,you-picklavender,foodtruck andcharcuterieoptions,drinksales includinglavenderconcoctionsby localwineries/breweries,demosand tastings,andtoursofthefarmand itsessential-oildistillery.
Forguestcomfort,thefestival willoffermoretents,tablesand chairsthisyear.Peoplecanalso bringtheirownportablechairs. Thefarmiswheelchair-accessible. Strollersarewelcome.Dogsarenot permittedonthefarm,duetoproductregulations.
“Mostlavenderfarmsonthe EastCoastaresmall-scale,”Brittinghamexplained.“Thisissucha labor-intensivethingtodo.…We areafourth-andfifth-generationownedfamilyfarmthatisusedto highproduction,highyieldand workinglargeamountsofacreage. So,whenweopenedourlavender farm,wewantedtomodelitbased ontheEuropeanandWestCoast farmers.
“Ourdistillationhastakenoff,” sheadded.“Bothstillswillberunningbothdays,soasfamilieswalk aroundthefestival,theywillsmell thehydrosol…askquestionsabout theequipmentandthingslikethat. Wetakeprideinbeingateaching farm.Ourrootsrundeep.”
BrittinghamFarmsislocatedat 22518PhillipsHillRoad,Millsboro.Parkingisavailableon-site. Ticketsarerequiredforthose5 orolder,andthecostis$20per person,perday.Pastfestivalshave soldout,sothosewishingtoattend shouldpurchaseonlineearlyat brittinghamfarms.com.Anyavailableticketsremainingwillbesold atthegate.
MarnieCustomHomesannounced thisweekthatithasbeenhonoredwith 12RegalAwardsfromtheHome BuildersAssociationofDelaware,includingthetoprecognitionsofCustom HomeBuilderoftheYearforthestate ofDelawareandDesigneroftheYear forcompanyPresidentMarnieOursler.
The2025RegalAwardsceremony washeldontheeveningofFriday,May 9,atTheLighthouseattheHyattin DeweyBeach.TheeventbroughttogetherpeopleinDelaware’sbuildingindustrytocelebrateexcellence, innovationandcraftsmanship.
Formorethanthreedecades,the RegalAwardshaverecognizedexcellenceinDelaware’shomebuildingindustry.Winnersareselectedbyapanel ofexpertjudgesandevaluatedbasedon design,craftsmanshipandqualityof submission.Earningan“OftheYear” titlerepresentsthehighestdistinctionin eachcategory.
Thisyear’sawards,representatives said,areatestamenttothepassion,creativityanddedicationthatdefine MarnieCustomHomes’approachto customhomebuilding—especiallyin theBethanyBeachandcoastal Delawareregion.
“WeareincrediblyproudtoberecognizedbytheHomeBuildersAssociationofDelawarewiththesehonors,” saidOursler,founderofMarnieCustom Homes.“Eachprojectwetakeonis deeplypersonal,andtheseawardsreflect thetirelessworkofourentireteam— fromdesignandconstructiontomarketingandselections.We’rehonoredto helpshapethecoastalcommunitieswe love.”
MarnieCustomHomes’2025Regal Awardwinsinclude:
•CustomHomeBuilderoftheYear —StateofDelaware
•CustomHomeBuilderoftheYear —SussexCounty
•DesigneroftheYear—Marnie Oursler
•BestLuxuryCustomHome5,000+ SqFt—“LiveLucky”
•BestPrimarySuiteDesign— “NarrowEscape”
•BestInteriorDesign—“Relaxation Delivered”
•BestBathroomDesign—“RelaxationDelivered”
•BestHomeDesignCustom Builder—“LiveLucky”
•BestWebsite— MarnieHomes.com
•BestDigitalCampaign—“BuildingOceanfrontHomes”videoseries
•BestMarketingDirectorofthe Year—CelesteHenry
•BestSelectionsCoordinatorofthe Year—TammyThomas
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TheBookAtticcelebratesgrandopeningwitharibbon-cutting OnFriday,May9,theBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerceheld aribbon-cuttingceremonytocelebrate thegrandopeningofTheBookAttic onRoute54nearSelbyville.Friends, familyandcommunitymemberswerein attendancetohelpcelebrate.
Thenewestbusinessunderthe BethanyBeachBooksumbrella,The BookAtticisausedbookstorelocated rightaboveTheBookDrop.BookbuyerscanstopbyTheBookDropandThe BookAtticforpre-lovedbooks,toperusetheirselectionofpuzzlesandcards, and tolearnmoreaboutTheBook Drop’ssurprisemonthlybooksubscription.
BothTheBookDropandTheBook Atticarelocatedat38017Fenwick ShoalsBlvd.,SuiteA,Selbyville,westof FenwickIsland,offRoute54.Call(302) 775-4091orvisitthebookdrop.comand bethanybeachbooks.comformoreinformationaboutallthreestores.
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TheBookAtticandtheBethany-Fenwick Area ChamberofCommercerecently heldaribbon-cuttingcelebration.
Marnie AssociationofDelawareforthisrecognitionandremainscommittedtobuildinghomes—andrelationships—that standthetestoftime,”representatives said.
Formoreinformation,visit www.marniehomes.comorfollowalong onInstagram@marnieoursler.
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GeorgetownlibrarytoholdSummerReadingKickoffParty TheGeorgetownPublicLibrary announcedthatitsannualSummer ReadingProgramKickoffpartywillbe takingplaceatSandhillFieldsonJune 7at6p.m.
“Thisfreeeventistheperfectway tocelebratethestartofsummerand encouragealoveofreadingforchildrenofallages.Joinusforanafternoonpackedwithexcitingactivities,” organizerssaid.Thoseinclude:
•FurryFriends—Meetandinteractwithanimalsatthepettingzoo.
•ColorfulCreations—Letthe imaginationrunwildwithfacepaint-
ing.
•Hands-OnFun—Getcreative withengagingcraftactivities.
•ExcitingChallenges—Participateinavarietyoffunfilledgamesforallages.
•Andmore.
Asthesunbeginstoset,attendees canstickaroundforaspecialoutdoor movieshowing.Theycanbringblanketsandchairsforacozyevening underthestarsastheyfollowthejourneyofarobotlearningtosurvivein thewilderness.Themoviewillbegin atapproximately8:30p.m.
“Wearesoexcitedtokickoffanotherfantasticsummerofreadingwith ourcommunity,”saidLibraryDirector RachelCulver.“Havingourkickoff partyatSandhillFieldsallowsusto offerevenmorespaceandactivitiesfor familiestoenjoy.Wecan’twaittosee everyonethere!”
TheSummerReadingProgramencourageschildrenandteenstocontinuereadingthroughoutthesummer months,helpingtopreventsummer learninglossandfosteralifelonglove ofbooks.RegistrationfortheSummer ReadingProgramwillbeavailableat
thekickoffparty.Participantswillhave theopportunitytoearnprizesatthe endofthesummerforreachingtheir readinggoals.
Thiseventisfreeandopentothe public.Noregistrationisrequiredto attendthekickoffparty. Formoreinformationaboutthe SummerReadingProgramandthe kickoffparty,visittheGeorgetown PublicLibraryat123WestPine Street,call(302)856-7958andspeak withtheYouthServicesCoordinator, orvisitthewebsite atgeorgetown.lib.de.us.
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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted SussexTechnicalHighSchoolstudents participatingincareertechnicaleducationsigningincluded,fromleft:seated, ChavonneRobins,MeleaPusey,Madison DukesandIngrisRoblero-Morales;and, standing,StaceyMcFarland,alongwith BrittanyZimmermanfromemployerCadenceAcademyPreschool.
TheSussexTechnicalHighSchool helditsinauguralCTE(CareerandTechnicalEducation)signingdayonMay8. Someoftheseniorswhowereextendeda full-timejobofferfromtheirwork-based learningemployersignedtheiremploymentcontracts.
SussexTechnicalHighSchool’sWorkBasedLearning(WBL)Programprepareseligiblestudentsfortheirfutureby providingthemwiththeopportunityto gainexperiencewhileworkingduring theirsenioryear.Over145businessesand 178studentsareparticipatingintheSussexTechWBLprogramforthisschool year.
ThestudentsandemployersparticipatingintheCTEsigningdayincluded:
•MargalizMendez-Escobar,Legal SupportServices&CriminalJustice Technologies,SussexTechAdultEducation;
•ChavonneRobins,LegalSupport Services&CriminalJusticeTechnologies, CadenceAcademyPreschool;
•MeleaPusey,EarlyChildhood TeacherAcademyTechnologies,Cadence AcademyPreschool;
•MadisonDukes,EarlyChildhood TeacherAcademyTechnologies,Cadence AcademyPreschool;
•IngrisRoblero-Morales,EarlyChildhoodTeacherAcademyTechnologies, CadenceAcademyPreschool;
•YaquelinMejia-Abreo,EarlyChildhoodTeacherAcademyTechnologies, LittleFacesLearningCenter;
•TarynYoung,EarlyChildhood TeacherAcademyTechnologies,Little FacesLearningCenter;
•RonaldTreyRuark,Carpentry& ConstructionManagementTechnologies, A.P.Croll&SonInc.;
•CoreyDuke,Carpentry&ConstructionManagementTechnologies,A.P. Croll&SonInc.;
•JosiahClouser,AutomotiveTechnologies,FrederickFord;
•ZacharyMoore,AutomotiveTechnologies,ParkerBlockCo.;
•EthanSchoap,AutomotiveTechnologies,PrestonChryslerDodgeJeep RamofMillsboro;
•RussellMurray,HVACTechnologies, McTeer’sHeating&CoolingLLC;
•BraydenLong,HVACTechnologies, NorthStarHeating&AirConditioning;
•BrendanTrice,HVACTechnologies, GeneralRefrigerationCompany;
•JosephCalloway,HVACTechnologies,ComfortPlus;and
•AddisonPentoney,Cosmetology Technologies,SalonImage.
PaulRendel’spaintingoftheNormandyInvasioninspiredbytheLesBravesSculptureandtheEverForward29thDivisionStatue onNormandyBeaches.
OnFriday,June6,at10a.m.,the FortMilesHistoricalAssociation willconductitsfourthannualDDayceremonyattheFortMiles MuseumeventoverlookinCape HenlopenStatePark,tocommemoratethe40Delawareanswholost theirlivesduringtheBattleofNormandy.
ThekeynotespeakerattheceremonywillbeFMHAhistorianEd Paterline,whowillrecounttheexploitsoftheU.S.Army’s29thInfantryDivisionduringtheassaulton thebeachesatNormandy.TheRev. CarolFlettwilldelivertheceremony’sinvocationandbenediction, andspeakbrieflyaboutArmyChaplainMorrisArnold,whowent ashoreatNormandywiththeallied invasionforces.
LocalartistPaulRendelwill speakabouthisinspirationfor paintingatributetothesoldiersat NormandyonD-Day.Morris Arnold’schaplainkitandaprintof thePaulRendelpaintingwillbeon displayintheFortMilesMuseum aftertheceremony.
Neartheendoftheceremony, FMHAvolunteerswillreadthe namesofeachofthosebrave Delawareanswhogavetheirallat theBattleofNormandy.Aship’sbell willtollaftereachnameisread.The MasonDixonVFWPost7234 HonorGuardwillprovidearifle saluteandplay“Taps”afterthe tollingofthenames.Theceremony willconcludewiththeplayingof “AmazingGrace”bybagpiperand AirForceveteranLaniSpahr.Followingtheceremony,theFortMiles Museumwillbeopenuntil4p.m. D-DayoccurredonJune6,1944, nearlyfiveyearsafterNaziGermany invadedPolandtobeginWorldWar II,when156,000Alliedtroops stormedbeachesinnorthernFrance, initiatingOperationOverlord,later knownastheBattleofNormandy. Withinafewdaysoftheinvasion, approximately326,000troops,more than50,000vehiclesandsome 100,000tonsofequipmenthad landed.TheBattleofNormandy concludedinlateJuly1944,when AmericanforceslaunchedOperation COBRA,aimedatbreakingthrough GermanlinesnearSt.Lo.
WiththestartofCOBRA,the Normandycampaignended,andAlliedforcesturnedtheirsightstoward clearingnorthernFranceofGerman forcesandliberatingParis.Although itwouldbeanotheryearofbrutal conflictbeforeGermanyfinallysurrenderedtoAlliedforces,theJune6 invasionwasthebeginningofthe end.DuringtheBattleofNormandy, UnitedStatesforcessufferedmore
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than125,000casualties, including21,000killed inaction.Atotalof40 menfromDelaware diedwhileengaged withGermanforces.
TheArmy’s29thInfantryDivisioncomprisedNationalGuard unitsfromVirginia, Maryland,Pennsylvania andtheDistrictofColumbia.InOctober 1942,the29thwassent toEnglandtoprotect thatcountrywhileU.S. andBritishforcesinvadedNorthAfrica.Astheonlyfull battle-readydivisiononEnglishsoil, the29threceivedthenickname “England’sOwn.”
InSeptemberof1943,the29th Divisionreceivedorderstoprepare fortheinvasionoftheEuropean continentandledthebuildupof U.S.troopsfortheinvasion.The planforOperationOverlordincludedassaultingfivebeaches: Sword(Britain),Juno(Canada), Gold(Britain),Omaha(USA)and Utah(USA).Utahwasassaultedby the4thInfantryDivision,while
Omahawastheresponsibilityofthe combinedforcesofthe1stand29th InfantryDivisions,undertheinitial commandofthe1stInfantryto avoidanycommandconfusion.
Omahawasknowntobethemost difficultofthefivelandingbeaches, duetoitsroughterrainandthe bluffsoverlookingthebeach,which hadbeenwell-fortifiedbyitsGermandefenders.Thefirstelementsto landonOmahawerethe16thRegimentofthe1stDivisionontheleft, andthe116thRegimentofthe29th Divisiontoitsright.The1stIn-
fantrywereveteransoftheNorth AfricaandSicilyinvasions,whilethe 29thhadnopreviouscombatexperienceandwastheonlyNational GuardunitinvolvedinD-Day.
Asthelandingcrafttraveledto thebeach,heavyseaspushedmostof themoff-course.Thatresultedinalmostallthe116thInfantryregiment missingtheassignedlandingspots. Tocomplicatematters,mostofthe regiment’stanksupport,launched fromtoofaroffshore,founderedand sankinthechannel.
Thesoldiersofthe116thInfantry
werethefirsttohitthebeachat 0630(6:30a.m.),comingunder heavyfirefromGermanfortifications.CompanyAoftheVirginia NationalGuardfromBedford,Va., wasalmostannihilatedbyoverwhelmingfireasitlandedonthe 116th’swesternmostsectionofthe beach.ItsufferedthehighestcasualtiesofanyunitonD-Day.Thecatastrophiclossessufferedbythissmall Virginiacommunityledtoitbeing selectedforthesiteoftheNational D-DayMemorial.
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FoodinsecurityinDelawareisas severeasitwasduringtheheightof theCOVIDpandemic,withtheFood BankofDelaware“hittinganall-time highoffooddistributionanddoingas muchtodayasweeverhaveinour history,”ChadRobinson,presidentof externalaffairsforthefoodbanktold theSussexCountyCouncilthisweek.
“Moreandmorefamiliesarestrugglingwithrent,withmortgagepayments,prescriptionsand…1in8 Delawareansand1in6Delaware childrenarefoodinsecure,”hesaid, askingcouncilmembersattheTuesday,May13,meetingtoimaginenot onlybeinghungryaroundlunchtime but“notbeingabletogetawayfrom that,beinginaperpetualstateof beinghungry.”
“Itisalackoffinancialresourcesto beabletoputenoughnutritionally adequatefoodonthetableintheir households,”hesaid,explainingthat parentsmightdenythemselvesbecausetheywanttobesuretheirchildreneat,seniorcitizensmightonly buyfoodforapetwhoistheironly companionandothers“cutasandwich inhalfsoyoucangivesometosomeoneelseorsavesomefortomorrow.”
“Itiseveryclass—men,women. SomanyDelawareansare—wesay onepaycheckaway,butreallytheyare oneissueaway.Maybetheyarejust skirtingby,thentheheatergoesupor theygetaflattireonthecar,orone thinghappensthatjustshakesupthe applecartenoughthattheyarenot abletoskirtbyanymore.
“Mostofthemareworking,”he emphasized.“Thereisjustnotenough theretomeettheirneeds.”Headded
thathousing,medicalexpensesand childcareareallsoexpensivethatfood mightbethelastitemfamiliesbuy.
ThefoodbankinMilfordserves SussexCountyandlastyearprovided 2.2millionmealsandpartneredwith severalorganizationsinthecommunity.Schoolchildrenreceivemealsso theyaren’thungryonweekends.There isamobilepantry,homedeliveryand nutritionprogramsforseniorcitizens. Grocerystoresdonate,asdoes poultrycompanyPerdue,andcitizens andorganizationsthatsponsorfood drives.
“WedependonUSDAfood,” Robinsonsaid.“Over50percentof whatwebroughtinlastyearwasfrom theUSDA.Butthroughsomeofrecentfederalgovernmentcutstothe USDA,wearegetting29percentless thanwhatweanticipated,andthat equatesto900,000lessmeals.”
CouncilmanJohnRieleytold RobinsonheworksatTheChristian StorehouseinMillsboroand“seesup closesituationsyouaredescribing, withahugeuptickinpeoplecoming inbecauseofasuddenincreasein electricbills.”
“Theyareoneknife’sedgeaway everymonth,andthisisthestrawthat brokethecamel’sback.Doyouwant electricity,ordoyoupaytherent?It’s hardchoices.Theotheroneweseeis, iftheyareonfoodstamps,itseems foodstampscoveraboutthreeweeks outofthemonth,thenthefourthis weekis‘figureitout.’Asweareinthis budgetseason,Iwouldliketoseeif wecangivesomeconsiderationhere.I thinkyoudogoodwork,”Rieleysaid. RobinsonthankedhimandcomplimentedtheworkofTheChristian Storehouse.
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CoastalDelawaresawmajorflooding fromHurricaneSandy—andthatstorm wasoriginallyforecastedtomakelandfall aroundLewes,insteadofitseventual landfallinNewJersey.Lastwinter,Wilmingtonhadnumerouswaterrescueswhen excessrainfloodedtheBrandywine Creek.
Thatwasjustonefactorthatinspired theShiftingSands:EnvironmentalSustainabilitySummit,heldonApril23in DeweyBeach,hostedbySpotlight Delaware.
“EventhoughDelaware’sbeenfortunatenottohavetoomanydirecthits,it doesn’ttakeadirecthitforustofeelthat impact,”saidDanielleSwallowof DelawareSeaGrant.Andnow,“We’ve hadalotofpopulationgrowth…concentratedalongthecoastandwetlands.”
Delaware’scoastalcommunitiesareon thefrontlinesofclimatechange,includingrisingsealevels,shiftingweatherpatternsandenvironmentalchallenges.
Oneofthepaneldiscussionswas“In-
dividual-LevelClimateAction,”featuring DanielleSwallow,SuzanneSebastianof EnergizeDelawareandLisaSwanger fromtheDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays(CIB).
“Individualactionisessentialtothis. We’reallpartofthesystem,”said Swanger.Themorepeoplewhocontribute,themoreimpactfulit’llbe.
Thatconversationresultedinadvice forlocalresidentsandofficials.
Resilienceinthecommunity “Ithinkweneedtobuildmoreselfsufficiencyintoourplansandpreparednessfortheseextremeevents,”for households,localcommunitiesandeven HOAs,saidSwallow.
Advice:Knowyourcommunity.The federalgovernmenthasbeenshakenup andinstructedtoreduceservice,which couldmeanlesson-sitesupportfordisasterrecovery.TheDelawareEmergency ManagementAgency(DEMA)alsohasa lotonitsplate,notjuststorms.
Additionally,“Three-quartersofthe populationinSussexCountyareoutside ofincorporatedareas,”whichmeansa localtownhallisn’tnecessarilypayingattentiontoeveryoneonyourroad,said Swallow.That’swhysupportnetworks andsocialinfrastructureareimportant. Neighbors,friends,clubs,faithgroupsand
nonprofitscandiscusstheseissuesorbe organizedduringanemergency.
Manyofthespeakers’nonprofitsshare loadsofresources,fromonlinearticlesto supportprogramsandhomeenergyaudits.
“Wecanlearnfromoneanotherand notreinventthewheel,”saidSwanger.“In aprogramwherewecanlearnfromanother,that’smagic!”
Moreadvice:Knowyoursituation. Wherearetheflood-proneareas?Arethe ditchesandswalesclearorclogged?How doeswaterdrainorflowacrossproperties? Canyouevacuate,orwouldyouneedto shelterinplacewithchildren,petsorelderlyfamilymembers?
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Theworld’sproblemscanfeeloverwhelming,soSwangerencouragespeople totakethatfearand“shiftitintopurpose.”Createloftygoals,butsplitthem intomanageablebite-sizetaskssoasnot tobeoverwhelmed,shesaid.
Beenergy-efficientinsmallways.That includesunpluggingunusedelectronics (fromcoffeemakerstocellphonechargers).Italsomeansshoppingthewebsiteat energizedelawaremarketplace.comforenergy-efficientlightbulbs,electronics, showerheads,thermostats,windowand doorinsulation,andmore.
“Thecheapest,cleanestenergywecan saveistheenergywedonotuse,”Sebastiansaid.
Beenergy-efficientinbigways.If buildingahouseorreplacingappliances, considertheweatherproofingorenergy efficiencyyoucouldbuildintoit.Even theaveragehomeownercangetenergy auditsanduseloanprogramsfromEnergizeDelawaretoimproveenergyefficacy.
Also,ifyou’vepaidoffyourmortgage, don’tjustdropyourfloodinsurancebecauseit’snolongermandated—consider keepingthefloodinsurancetoprotectall oftheequityyou’veinvestedinthathouse.
“Ithinkweneedtolearntolivewith water,”Swallowsaid.“Tosurviveand thrivewehavetothinkalittlebitmore innovatively.”
“Workingwithnature,notagainstit,” Swangeragreed,discussingnativeplants thatcandevelopdeeperrootsorwithstandnuisanceflooding—orcreatinglivingshorelines,insteadofhardened bulkheads.
Also,berealisticabouttheprojectsthat canbeaccomplishedonyourproperty.For instance,don’tcutdowntreesinorderto catchenoughsuntoinstallsolarpanels— you’vealreadygotvaluable,natural,carbon-absorbing,coolingshade.
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SussexAcademyinductsstudentsintoNHS SussexAcademyinducted25new membersoftheNationalHonorSociety onMay6.
TheNHSisledbyPresidentEmma Mullen,VicePresidentKateMeszaros, SecretaryPeytonStanislavandTreasurerRachelO’Day,andoverseenbyadvisorsRebeccaFrankumandColin Marine.
Toqualify,studentsmustbeatleasta sophomorewithagradepointaverageof 85percentorabove.Theirapplication mustdemonstrateactioninleadership, character,communityserviceandacademicstanding.Applicationsare redactedtobeanonymous,andafaculty councilreviewstheapplicationsand votestodetermineifastudentmeetsthe criteriaofmembership.
NewlyinductedNHSmembersare:
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“Maybeweoughttostopbuilding suchlargehomes!”Swallowsaid,amid wrylaughterinaplacewhereoldcottages areroutinelyrazedormovedinorderto buildlargebeachhouses,whichreduces greenspaceandpervioussurfaces.
Awomanintheaudiencealsomentionedlifeanddeath—traditionalburial withembalmingusesalotofchemicals andmaterialsthatjustsitintheground —andimaginethenightmareifagraveyardwasfloodedout.Sheencouraged peopletoresearchandadvocateforless impactfultreatments.
Shareyourconcerns Howcaneverydaypeoplegetinvolvedinthepublicprocess?
Visitthewebsitesoftheseandother nonprofits,suchastheDelawareResilientAndSustainableCommunities League(RASCL)collaborative.Learn howtheyworkandfindpublicmeetings orhearingstounderstandresiliencyor environmentalissues.(Statemeetings areoftenpostedonlineathttps://publicmeetings.delaware.gov,forexample.) Contactyourelectedofficialswithconcernsandinterests—it’stheirjobto learnwhatconstituentswant.Then writeletterstotheeditorinyourlocal newspaper.
“SeaGrantisnotanadvocacyorganization,butIbelieveinpowerofstories,”Swallowsaid.
Forexample,sharerealstoriesof howlegislationimpactsyou—suchas hownuisancefloodingpreventedsomeonefromgettingtothedoctor,orhowa housewasdamagedinastorm.
Thedayalsoincludedhigh-leveldiscussionsonDelawareclimatechange, legislativeupdates,potentialtransitions toalternativeenergiesandkeynote speakerAnneThereseGennari,“The ClimateOptimist.”
LillianBaker,IsabellaCarroll,Armaan Chadha,JaynieChilel-Ramirez,Olivia Conaway,AnnahBellaCrisci,Marissa Davis,NathanFalcone,RogueGarcia, KarlaHernandez,AmberJennings,CarsonKlahr,KimiaLangroudi,Karina Lopez,PrincessaLopezDiaz,Wyatt Matulonis,AddisonMcIlvaine,Jack Meszaros,RileyMoriarty,Caroline Olewiler,CaitlinPerchiniak,Zipporah Rolph,JackThomas,GraceThomasand CarolineWhite.
Onceinducted,studentsmustmaintaintheirGPAandparticipatein10 hoursofcommunityservice,withatleast onehourdedicatedtoachapterproject.
Officersarenewlyelectedeachyear, andtheirjobistoorganizechapterprojects.Thisyear,officersorganizedadrive tobenefittheBrandywineValleySPCA
inGeorgetown.StudentscollectedunwantedT-shirtsthattheycutand braidedintomorethan100dogtoys Duringthesecondtrimester,membersworkedwiththeCHEERCenter on“ProjectCheer”toensureholiday itemsareavailabletoseniorsinthecommunity.Memberscollectedsocks,rice, feltandbuttonstomakemorethan60 snowmenfigurestheydonatedtoProject Cheer.
Finally,membersinstalleda“Treeof Gratitude”onthewalloutsidethecafeteria.Thetreeisfilledwithleavesthathold notesofgratitudefromstudentstofacultyandstaff.
TheNHSalsorunsandmaintains theschoolstoreatthesecondarycampus. Moneyfromtheproceedsoftheschool storefundstheNHSPhilanthropy
Board.Clubswishingtocompleteservice projectsmayapplyforfundingfromthe PhilanthropyBoardtoassistintheirendeavors.Studentmembersvolunteer timetomeetasaboard,reviewapplicationsandmakegrantdecisions.
Thisyear,theNHSgrantedfundsto serviceorganizationsincludingtheMake aChangeClub,whichconstructsblanketsforA.I.DupontChildren’sHospital; AllinAllianceClub,whichusedthe moneytopurchasefoodforcommunity needs;theGreenTeam,whosemoney willhelpupdaterecyclinginitiativeson campus;andtoNurseDawnyelFurlong tosecureafreezerforthefoodpantry.
Lastly,officersandmembersworked togethertoorchestratetheinductionceremony,pitchingintoorganizeeveryelement,fromprogramstodecorations.
andtherewasacampfireintheback, andIjustthought,‘Hmm.Ishould buildastageandbenchesbackthere soeverybodycanenjoythecampfire anddosomefungameswhileeverybodyisenjoyingthecampfire.We haveplaysoutthere,”saidCrotty, whohasbeenaScoutsincehewasa first-grader.
“Theyareallmadeofwood.It tookmeeightornineworkdays.I learnedtodothewoodwork,andI gothelpfromtwocontractorsinour troop.Oneofthem,JonNuttle, helpedmeoutandIstartedtoget movingontheproject.Iamhappy withit,”hesaid.
TheQuietResortsCharitable Foundationdonated,aswellasDr. SusanVickersinSalisbury,theRotaryClub,Dr.DonaldHattier,the LordBaltimoreLionsClub,ContractorsforaCauseandMarkand PattiGrimes.
EagleScoutcoachJohnDouds andAmericanCedarinLewesdonatedthewood,andhisparents, Crottysaid,“drovemetoplacesto getmaterials.”
“Andpoundedanailhereor there,”hisfathersaid.
BobPr intzofFriendsofHolt’s LandingStatePark—thevolunteer
organizationthatmaintainsthepark —waswatchingwithhisdog,River, astheScoutsworked.
“Thisisanotherdrawforthose whowanttoenjoythecampsite. TheycansitdownwhentheScouts haveperformancesandthereisafire pitthere,too,forwell-roundedactivities,”hesaid.
“It’sbeenalongprocess.Ihope he’sgottenalotoutofit,”hismother saidasKeagan,standingbehindher, huggedher.
“It’samazingcomingtotheendof hisjourneyhere,”hisfathersaid.
“Hisfirstcamp-outeverasaCub ScoutwasatHolt’sLanding.When theyfirstcamped,nothingwasthere 10yearsago.ThefirepitwasaScout project.Keaganwantedtobuilda stage,becausetheytellstoriesand jokesandtheyaretryingtoattract moreyouthorganizations.Iamvery proudofKeagan.Hedidalotof work.He’sbeenworkinghard.”
CoastalPoint•SusanCanfora Crottymeasuressomelumberforhis projectatHoltsLandingStatePark.
SussexTechnicalHighSchool wrestlersrecentlycelebratedtheir AcademicAllStateAchievements andstatechampionships.Toqualify forAcademicAllStatestatus,astudentathletemustdemonstrateboth academicandathleticexcellence.
Statechampionwrestlersmust wintheirweightclassintheDIAA (DelawareInterscholasticAthletic Association)WrestlingChampionshiptournament.
“SussexTechnicalHighSchoolis proudofthe2025wrestlersfortheir achievements,”officialssaid.
ThosenamedtotheAcademicAll Statelistincluded:
•DustinElliott—FirstTeamand statechampion
•AnthonyAndrews—Second Teamandstatechampion
•BennettBrumble—FirstTeam andthirdplaceinstatechampionships
•KaydenBennett—Honorable Mention
•ColtonBrennan—FirstTeam
•ConnorCoulbourne—HonorableMention
•HaydenCoulbourne—HonorableMention
•MarvinDavis—Honorable Mention
•TimDegand—Honorable Mention
•StaceyDorlus—SecondTeam
•ParkerHampton—Honorable Mention
CoastalPoint•Submitted SussexTechnicalHighSchoolwrestlers receivingAcademicAllStatehonorsincluded,fromleft:MarvinDavis,Colton Brennan,CullenNichol,AnthonyAndrews,ParkerHampton,BennettBrumbley,DustinEllliott,TarynTaylor,Jade SeefriedandTimDegand;picturedwith 2025DelawareStateDivisionIHead CoachoftheYearScottLayfield,standing,backrow.
•LoganKing—FirstTeam
•MalachiMiller—FirstTeam
•CullenNichol—SecondTeam
•NayeliRamirez—SecondTeam (teammanager)
•TrippRogers—Honorable Mention
•JadeSeefried—SecondTeam
•TarynTaylor—FirstTeam (teammanager)
Alsocelebratedwasheadcoach ScottLayfield,whowasnamedthe 2025DelawareStateDivisionI HeadCoachoftheYear.
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Calendar May22 FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)
Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE1 9930
HealthyLiving— Arepresentativefromthe DEValleyAlzheimer’sAssociationwillgive a45-minutepresentationonhealthyliving atSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Getinsightsonthelatestresearchandlifestyle choicesthatmayhelpyoukeepyourbrain andbodyhealthyasyouage.Registration isencouragedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenu e,BethanyBeach,DE19930
It’sFreeatYourLibrary— Newtothe areaorthelibrary?Haven'tvisitedalibrary inyearsandwonderwhat’schanged? Learnabouttheamazingresources,events andservicesthelibraryoffersforfreeat this10:15a.m.eventattheSouthCoastal Library!Westillhavethousandsofbooks forborrowing,butwealsoofferfreeaccesstostreamingmovies/tvshows,music, eBooks,eMagazines,eAudiobooks,dis-
countpassestolocalattractionsand p arks,accesstohistoricalnewspapers,genealogicalresourcesandonlineclasses. WealsoletyouborrowChromebooksand Wi-Fihotspots,bloodpressurecuffs,jigsawpuzzles,gamesandmuchmore.We’ll brieflydescribehowtonavigatetoahandfulofthesewonders.Pickupacalendarof freeeducationalandentertainingevents forallages.AttendinpersonorviaZoom. Walkinsalsoaccepted.Registerandfind outmoreathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalli ng302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibra ry.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforag es6
andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
May23 MemorialDayCeremony— TheTownof FenwickIsland’sMemorialDayCeremony willbeinthetownparkat5:30p.m.The eventwillincludeaspecialguestveteran speaker,patrioticmusicandreflection. Thiswillbeaheartfelttimeofremembranceandcommunityaspeoplecometogethertohonortheserviceandsacrificeof ourveterans.Allarewelcometoattend. ParkingwillbeavailableatFenwickIsland TownHall,aswellasgraciouslypermitted byneighborbusinesses,Holy’sTreasure ChestandSeaShellCity,Inc.
LearntoPlayMahjong— AreyouinterestedinlearningaboutMahjong?Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat1p.m.forthe firstfourweekswheretherewillbea teacherandcoachplayingMahjong.Registrationisrequiredforthe6-weeksession. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline at frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoSouthCoastalLibraryat 10a.m.toswapforonesthatothershave left.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,un-
tapedcontainers.Wealsohavetwocommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibrary foryoutohelpuscompletewhenever we’reopen .Puzzlescanalsobeborrowed fromotherlibrariesforyoutodoat home—justplaceaholdontheminour catalog!HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302858-5518.
May24 MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnitedWomen inFaithwillhosttheirsummerbakesalein thechurch’sWesleyHallat36405Club HouseRoadfrom8to10:30a.m.,featuringavarietyoftreats.Allproceedsgoto supportlocalmissionprojec ts.
BookandBakeSale— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchinBethanyBeachishostinga Book&BakeSalefrom9a.m.to1p.m. Therewillbesomethingforeveryone!Free parkingisavailableintheirlot.
ArtisansFair— TheannualArtisansFair, featuringhandcraftedartobjects,willbeat LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolfrom9 a.m.to3p.m.Artisanswillexhibitbothindoorsandoutdoors,showingtextiles,metalwork,fine-artpainting,glass,jewelryand more.Anoutside farmersmarketwilloffer produceandspecialtyfoodsfrom9a.m.to 1p.m.Therewillalsoberaffles,baked goodssaleandfoodtrucks.Freeadmission
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ContinuingEvents Clubs/Organizations MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andlivingin SussexCounty,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formoreinformation, call(571)332-8263.
Comm unityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.
VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.An nChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.
Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitable purposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.
LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatMac’s CateringinMillville.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.Formoreinformation,visit themonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301)543-0329.
Ro taryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.
LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.at CrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin
localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.
BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai Clubmeetsthefirs tWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.
WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.
LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegion Post 24AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat5:30p.m.onthefirst Tuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothe areaandwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasanewmember,orlookingtoget moreinformation?Stopbythemeeting, speakwiththebartenderandshewillfind anofficertotakecareofyou.
Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,as wellasstateandnationalorganizations. TheymeetthesecondMondayofeach month(fromSeptemberthroughJune)at theIndianRiverYachtClubat10a.m.To learnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.
SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,a nddirections, 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— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir we bsite,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.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealth Kiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.
LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca—
TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsus documentos,crearunavida
major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonth ethirdTuesday 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— Amer icanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson
Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited toplay.Justsignthebookandwrite“Flip Five”nexttoyourname.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Ka raokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesser ts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.
GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare
supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.
MealsforMinistry— SalemChurchis hostingMealsforMinistryonthesecond Wednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to7p.m. Therewillbechickenanddumplings,sides, drinksanddesserts.Thisisfre e,andboth dine-inandcarry-outareavailable.
MenofChristMinistryMeals— Salem ChurchishostingMenofChristMinistry MealsonthethirdWednesdayofeach monthfrom5to7p.m.Therewillbe lasagna,chickenalfredo,Italianwedding soupanddrinksordesserts.Thisisfree, andbothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable.
OpenTableFoodMinistry— SalemChurch ishostingtheOpenTableFoodMinistryon thefirst,fourthandfifthWednesdaysof eachmonthfrom5to7p.m.E achWednesdaywillhaveadifferentmeal,andthe menusareavailableonthechurch’swebsiteandFacebookpage.Dine-inorcarryoutisavailable,andthemealsarefree.
ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdays,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavea largeselectionofgifts,holidayitems,clothing,householdwares,toys,books,jewelry andmoretobenefitthechurch’sprojects. Donationsofitemsareacceptedeachday theya reopen.TheThriftShopislocatedat 111HazzardStreetinDagsboro.Formore information,call(302)519-2984.
VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocatedon Route1South,onthesouthsideoftheNationalGuardTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailabl efor $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 asocialor ganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers. Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefourthMondayof themonth.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m., andthemeetingstartspromptlyat6:30 p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetings canbefoundat38thdrcp.com,orthrough emailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.
Demo cratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat
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.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.
ZumbaC lass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail .com.
LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.
Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.
ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.
GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers decribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call (302) 519-2984.
Stroke Support— 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.
YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal Church ishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30 a.m.
BiliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30
a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.
Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers. SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength &BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.
LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.
YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter hostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysandThursdaysforseniorcentermembers.
ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.
Hobby/Craft NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary.
Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g. CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand f ourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)419-1843.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— Thankstoapartne rshipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicatebylet-
andfreeparking.Theproceedswillbenefit thecollegescholarshipfundofSouth CoastalDelawareAARP.Formoreinformation,call(302)732-6336.
EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandtweenscourtesy ofEngineerEarly.Featuringaunique
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terwithaNewZealander.Thisisafunway tolearnaboutanothercountryandmakea newfriend.Allinternationalpostageis handled,andyoucanbringinandpickup yourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitthemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113666 26orcall(302)858-5518.
Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorningBook DiscussiononthefourthWednesdayof everymonthat10:15a.m. InNovember andDecember,however,theywillmeeton thethirdWednesday.Booksareavailable forpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.
Music MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.
Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter
themeeachmonth.Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upatthecirculationdesk whilesupplieslast.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Be ach,DE19930
DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety. NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonth at1p.m.Ages13-plusONLY.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat
ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelook ingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callMaryat(410)629-9383, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.
Museums/Displays RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admiss ionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from11a.m.to1p.m.duringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall
frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. CommunityCraftFair— TheSwannKeys LadiesAuxiliaryishostingaCraftFair/Flea Market/BakeSale attheSwannKeysCommunityCenterfrom8a.m.to1p.m.Proceedsbenefitnon-profitorganizationsthe groupsupportsthroughouttheyear,the SwannKeyscommunityandbeautification efforts.Toreserveaspace,orformoreinformation,call(443)553-0943.
(302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Fo rmoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.” SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree .Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.
HistoricVillage— TheHistoricVillagein OceanViewisopenonWednesdays throughAug.27from10a.m.to1p.m.or byappointmentat(302)593-8814.
NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.Tuesda ystoSatur-
ModelTrainYardSale— TheDelaware SeasideRailroadClubishostingtheir ModelTrainYardSaleattheirclubhouseat 36668DuPontBoulevardinSelbyvillefrom 8a.m.to1p.m.Everythinginmodeltrains willbeoff eredforsale,andtherewillbe outdoorvendors,aDSRCsalesroomand fourmajoroperatingtrainlayoutsindoors. Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,
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days.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,willmeet everyThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.
MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyvillehostsMenofChristMealsonthe thirdWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to 7p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,and bothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable. BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.
Expansivebayviewforclose-knitfamily Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeek (Editor’snote:Thisisthethirdinaseriesof previewsofthe10homesthatwillbeondisplay duringthe33rdBeach&BayCottageTourtobe heldvirtuallyJuly13throughAug.3and,seven preselectedhomes,in-persononJuly23andJuly 24.)
OnalargeendlotinFenwickIsland,the ownerofthishousebuiltanamazinghome onthebay.Whilethewaterviewsareimpressive,theowners’prioritywastocreateacomfortablegatheringplacefortheirclose-knit familyofsixadultsandfivegrandchildren.
Thisactivefamilyenjoysboatingtrips fromtheirtwodocks,relaxinginthesaltwaterpool,sittingaroundthefirepit,and sharingamealonascreenedporchequipped withakitchenandTV.Indoors,thefirstfloor hasconversationalspacesanddeckswithexpansiveviewsofthebayandamagnificent crispwhitekitchenareasizedforchildrenand adults.
Theownersdesignedthesecondfloorprimarilyfortheirtwoadultsonsandtheirfamilies.Ensuitebedroomsarespaciousandlovely. Forthechildren,thereisanenchantingmermaid-themedbedroom,acharmingturtle-inspiredbunkroomanda“FindingNemo” designbedroom/playroom,allbrightlydecorated.Asimulator/theaterroomallowsadults topracticegolfandchildrentowatchtheirfavoritemovies.
Theownerwelcomedtheopportunityto startwithacleancanvas,acknowledgingher aestheticsensibilityhadevolvedfromthetwo previoushomesshehaddecorated.Shebegan withthefirstitemshefoundandloved—a beautifulsmokyglasslightingfixturetohang overafuturediningroomtable.
Assheexplained,“Therestofthedécor anddesignwaspredicatedaroundthat.”
Againstlightgreywalls,theowneruses herfavoritecolor—navyblue—inaccent
walls,bedlinens,pictureframes,nautical itemsandfloralbouquets.Fromthelargest furniturearrangementstothesmallestcrystal knobs,theowner’sdecoratingskillsshine through.Thehomeisdescribedasawonderfulplacetofinddesignideastomakeadults andchildrenfeelwelcome.
Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthatwill beviewedbythosewhopurchaseticketsfor the33rdBeach&BayCottageTour.This week’shomeisoneofthesevenhomesonthe 33rdTourthatwillbeavailableforin-person toursbyholdersofCombotickets.And,like all10homesonthe2025tour,thishomewill alsobeavailabletobeseenvirtuallybyholders ofbothComboandVirtualtickets.
Eachofthe10homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideowhichwilloffer Tourpatronsanopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywantfromanywhere duringthethree-weekvirtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedronevideo footageandtheabilitytoviewtheTouron anyinternet-enableddevice.
Comboticketscost$50andVirtual-only ticketscost$35.Comboticketsarelimited andmaybeusedeitherdayofthetour,witha singleentrypermittedtoeachhome.Topurchaseticketsorformoreinformation,visitthe CottageTour’swebsiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.
TheCottageTourisproducedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Allnet proceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’soperations.
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May27 PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.!Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
May28 StoryTime— BringyourlittleonetoStory Timeforsongs,storiesandlotsoffunat
SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Forinfants–Age5.Thisisagreatopportunity toengageyourchildinearlyliteracypracticesandgettoknowotherfamiliesinthe area.Noregistrationrequired,butparentcaregivermustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 TrueCrimeAuthorPresentation— South CoastalLibraryispleasedtowelcomeback award-winningauthorandnewspaperreporter,BruceMowday,at2p.m.,todiscussthetopicofDanilCavalcante’s2023 escapefromChesterCountyPrisonin Pennsylvania.Inhisbook,AKillerbythe Door,Mowdaydetailsthetwo-weeksearch forCavalcanteandhiscapture,andthe terrorexperiencedbycommunitymembers inPennsylvaniaandsurroundings tates.
Free,forages18-plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupmeetsWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
May29 BingoNight— SelbyvilleElksishosting BingoattheirBishopville,Md.,location,at 13324WorcesterHighway.Doorsopenat 5:30p.m.andthegamesstartat7p.m.
Thecostis$25toplay.Therewillbecash prizes,specialgames,aJackpotBonanza, pulltabs,refreshments,rafflesanddoor prizes.Mustbe18oroldertoplay. FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(R BWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThur sdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrab bleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
TeenMovieNight—CaptainAmerica: BraveNewWorld— Comehangout,eat pizza,andwatchamovieatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.ontheir4ktheater set-up.MoviesRatedG-PG13.ForAges12 andup.Registrationisrequiredforpizza order.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @F rankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
May30 GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forafree,onehourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreathingtechniques,postures,andexercisesto promoteflexibilityandstrength,balance, andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamator towelfromhome.Theinst ructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.If youareunabletogetontotheflooreasily, donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.There areoptionsforall!Registrationisavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
May31 Cruisin’Together— TheFenwickIsland Policedepartmentandtownemployeeswill meetattownhallat8:50a.m.forarelaxed,45-minutebikeridethroughthe town,alongthebeachandbaysidestreets, withastopattheTown’sPollinatorPark. CoffeeandtreatsprovidedbackatTown Hallformoreconversationandtoseethe excitingplansthebusinessesandTownare planningforthesummer.
2025,attheFrankfordChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,43 ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del.,where afuneralservicewillbeginatnoon. IntermentwillfollowatRoxana Cemetery.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinDickerson’snametothe Parkinson’sFoundationbyvisiting www.parkinson.org.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
CaroleWrightDougherty,77 CaroleWrightDougherty,77,of OceanView,Del.,passedaway peacefullyathomeonWednesday, May14,2025.Shegrewupin Philadelphia,marriedandthenretiredinOceanView,Del.,withher husbandof54years,Lawrence.
Doughertyworkedinmanydifferentfieldsofnursinginherlifetime, mostlyatSpringfieldHospitalin DelawareCounty,Pa.,withherfavoritebeingthePostAnesthesia CareUnit.
Shewasadevotedwife,mother andgrandmotherwhowoulddoanythingforherfamily,aswellasher friends.Shealwaysputtheneedsof herfamilyfirstandwouldgooutof herwaytohelpsolveaproblem.
Withoutadoubt,herfavoriterole wasbeinggrandmothertoSara.She alwaysmadetimetoseeherwhen shevisitedPennsylvania.Sheloved tohelpotherswhowereinneed.She alwaysenjoyedsocializingandhada greatsenseofhumor.Shecouldbe tiredbutstillupforaconversation. Eveninherlastdays,shestillenjoyedvisitswithfriendsandactively participatedintheirconversations.
Doughertyissurvivedbyhertwo children,CaroleynandLarry(and Sheila);andagranddaughter,Sara. Amemorialservicewilltakeplace atalaterdateinOceanView,Del. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
WilliamDawson ‘Bill’JarboeJr.,87
WilliamDawson“Bill”JarboeJr., 87,ofOceanView,Del.,diedpeacefullyathomeonMay15,2025.Born inWashington,D.C.,in1937to HelenMattinglyJarboeandWilliam DawsonJarboe,hewasabeloved brother,uncle,teacherandfriend.
Jarboelivedalifedevotedtoeducation,compassionandcuriosity.A graduateoftheUniversityofMaryland,hespenthiscareerasadedicatedteacherinmiddleschool,high schoolandcollege.Hetouchedthe livesofcountlessstudentswithhis kindness,patienceandbeliefinthe poweroflearning.Hisclassrooms
wereplacesnotonlyofacademic growth,butofencouragement,empathyandinspiration.Hecontinued tobeinvolvedinthelivesofhisstudentsfordecades.
HemovedfromColumbia,Md., toOceanViewin1995andcontinuedtoenjoyhisdeeploveoftravel, whichspannedmorethan50years. Hehadaparticularfondnessfor England,andthelandscapesandculturesofEurope.Aboveall,hewas knownforhisgreatappreciationof music,hishumor,hisgenerosityand tirelesseffortstohelpthoseinneed andhisloveoffamily.
Jarboeissurvivedbyhisloving sisterandbrother,LallyJarboe Thomas(andJoseph)andThomasB. Jarboe(andLaurie);hisniecesand nephewsSusanSedillo,Michael Thomas,AnnieFosterandJames Jarboe;andhispartner,JohnTelenson.
ServicesforJarboewillbeheldat St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurchin BethanyBeach,Del.,onJune18, 2025,at11a.m.,withavisitationat 10a.m.Inlieuofflowers,donations inJarboe’smemorycanbemadeto DiakoniainOceanCity,Md.
DeanJones,58 DeanJones,58,ofGeorgetown, Del.,passedawayathishomeon Wednesday,May14,2025,after morethanfourandahalfyearsof
fightingarareillness,severeaplastic anemia.HewasbornonOct.13, 1966,toEdwardLeeJonesandMillie(Hudson)Jones.
Jonesstudieddieselmechanicsat SussexVo-Techandgraduatedfrom SussexCentralHighSchoolinthe Classof1984.Mostofhiscareerwas spentbeingadieselmechanicand shopforemanatParkerBlockCo. Heleftattheendof2022duetohis illness.
Helovedhunting,fishing,attendingcarraces,horseracesandbowling,aswellasnumerousother hobbies.HewaspartialtothePittsburgSteelers,BaltimoreOrioles, CarolinaHurricanesandDelmarva Shorebirds.Heenjoyedspending timewithhisfamilyandfriends.He lovedhavingagoodtime.
Jonesenjoyedbeingahusband andfather.Hisproudestmomentwas thedayhissonwasborn.Theyhelda closeconnectiontotheveryendand beyond.
Hewillbedeeplymissedbyhis friendsandfamily.
HewasverygratefultoDr.Amy DeZern(JHU)andDr.Mahammad Saad(TidalHealth)andthestaff whocaredforhimduringthistime. Hehadaspecialconnectionwiththe nursesatTidalHealthintheinfusion lab.Theytreatedhimwithloveand compassion.
Joneswasprecededindeathby bothofhisparentsandbyhis brother,RichardJones.Heissurvivedbyhislovingwifeof34years, Lesia;hissonTravis;hisdaughterin-lawVictoria;andhisfour-legged bestfriendTrump.Heissurvivedby hissister,GailMorris(andMichael); andhislatebrother’swife,Donna Jones.Heisalsosurvivedbyseveral nieces,nephews,great-niecesand great-nephews.
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Afuneralservicewillbeheldat WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium,211S.WashingtonSt.,Millsboro,Del.,onThursday,May22, 2025,at11a.m.,withaviewingfrom 10to11a.m.,priortothestartof theservice.Intermentwillfollowat MillsboroCemeteryinMillsboro, Del.Inlieuofflowers,donationscan bemadetotheBloodBankofDelmarvaviamonetary,bloodorplatelet donations.Monetarydonationscan bemadeontheBloodBankwebsite orbymailtoBloodBankofDelmarva,Attn:AngelaWilliamson, 100HygeiaDrive,Newark,DE 19713.Hislifememorialwebpageis atwww.watsonfh.com.
RonaldFrederick ‘Ron’Kegley,81 Abelovedgrandfatherandfriend, RonaldFrederick“Ron”Kegley,has foundpeaceattheageof81,followingalongandhard-foughtbattle withcancer.BorninWestVirginia
in1943,toFrederickAltonKegley andMarethia“Ricky”Mae(Perdue) Kegley,Kegleyledastoriedlife.His familyeventuallysettledinBaltimore County,Md.,wherehegraduated fromKenwoodHighSchool.
WhiledraftedintotheU.S.Army andservingatFortStoryinVirginia Beach,Va.,hemarriedtheloveofhis life,Karen(Schafer)Kegley.Soon after,theyhadtheirdaughterVicki, andthefamilywouldmovebackto Baltimore,whereKegleyworkedasa machineoperatorforWesternElectric.
Adedicatedcurmudgeon,henever failedtoshowhowmuchhecared whilealsotryingtorileyouup.He wasalwaysreadytohaveabeerand talkcars,classicmoviesorsports,or argueaboutcurrentevents.Hewas well-readandwell-reasoned,asquick withastoryasacounterargumentto enlivenanyconversation.
RetiringtoOceanView,Del.,Ron andKarenKegleyenjoyedtheirfinal yearstogetherbeforeherpassing.His commitmenttocaringforhiswife duringherprolongedstruggleswith Alzheimer’swasatestamenttohis characteranddeeploveforhisfamily.
Kegleywasprecededindeathby
hisparents;hiswife,Karen;his daughterandson-in-lawVickiand PeteHicks;andhisbrotherLarry Kegley.HeissurvivedbyhisgrandchildrenPeteHicks,JacobHicksand hisfiancé,JosephAtkinson,and BenjaminHicksandhiswife, MarissaHicks;aswellasawealthof friends,familymembersandloved ones.
AcelebrationofKegley’slifewas tobeheldSunday,May18,2025,at theSussexCountyFraternalOrder ofEaglesinOceanView,Del.Inlieu offlowers,donationtothecharityof thegiver’schoiceweresuggested.He willbeinterredwithhiswifeatOak LawnCemeteryinBaltimore County,Md.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
DollieAnnSturgis,71 DollieAnnSturgis,71,lovingly knownas“Dollbaby,”passedaway peacefullyonMay12,2025,in Lewes,Del.BornonJan.4,1954,in Selbyville,Del.,shewasthecherisheddaughterofthelateArthur SturgisandAnnaLeeTunnell. Sturgisspentmanyyearsworking asadedicatedcookatAtlantic ShoresRehabilitation&Health Center,whereherloveforpreparing hearty,comfortingmealsextended beyondtheworkplace.Hertruepassionwasfoundinthekitchen,espe-
ciallywhencookingforherfamily. Whetheritwasaholiday,birthdayor justaSundayafternoon,shepoured herheart,soulandloveintoevery dish.Shefirmlybelievednoone shouldeverleaveherhomehungry —andnooneeverdid.
Awelcomingsoul,Sturgisnever metastranger.Herhomewasaplace ofwarmthandcomfortwhereall wereinvitedandmadetofeellike family.ShehadafondnessforPepsi, adeeploveforseafood—especially shrimpandcrabs—andaneyefor newfurniture,whichshedelightedin selectingtomakeherspaceeven moreinviting.
Aboveallelse,Sturgisadoredher grandchildren.Shewastheirbiggest supporterandfiercestprotector,alwaysreadytomovemountainstobe bytheirside.Herloveanddevotion wereunwavering,andherpresencea constantsourceofstrengthandjoy intheirlives.
Shewasalsoawomanofstrong faith.Shewasadevotedmemberof FlamesofFireHolyGhostMinistriesinGeorgetown,Del.,where shewassavedandbaptized.Herlove forChristwasreflectedintheway shelived—withkindness,compassionandgenerosity.
Sheleavesbehindalegacyoflove, generosityandunwaveringdevotion tofamily.Shewillbedeeplymissed andforeverremembered.
Sturgiswasprecededindeathby herparents;herbrothers,Jerry Mumford,ArthurSturgisJr.andAlfredSturgis;andhersistersGeraldineSturgis,TobiathiaSturgisand SarahSturgis.Lefttocherishher memoryareherbelovedsonsTroy SturgisofBishopville,Md.,Larry Sturgis(andAshley)ofDelmar,Del., JeremySturgisofMillsboro,Del., andJerrySturgis,alsoofMillsboro, Del.;herdearsisterNancyBratten ofSelbyville,Del.;hertreasured grandchildrenAnthonyJacksonIII, JakyiSturgis,AydenSturgis,Jersyi Sturgis,AmirSturgis,DestinySolsa, TabreWoolford,TroyannaSturgis, TeanaSturgis,Ja’niyiaSturgis, MuhriyaSturgisandGiannaSturgis; andherpreciousgreat-grandchildren AdenSousa,ElijahSousa,Ta’adrie Woolford,LunaWoolford,Onyx Harmon,EmryisChisholmand A’moraSpry.
Amemorialservicetocelebrate Sturgis’lifewillbeheldonFriday, May23,2025,at11a.m.atSt.John 2ndBaptistChurch,locatedat 26602Mt.JoyRoad,Millsboro,Del. Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10to 11a.m.,priortothestartoftheservice.Herlifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
May 3, 1948May 8, 2025
Donald Martin Ellwanger, 77, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025 at his home in Phoenix, AZ. He lost his battle with pulmonary brosis. He was born on May 3, 1948, in Frankford, DE. He is predeceased by his Father Philip S Ellwanger and his mother Mildred C (Joseph) Ellwanger and his brother Robert (Bob) Ellwanger and sister-in-law Bernice Ellwanger.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sheila Ellwanger, his brother Virgil P. Ellwanger (Julie), a nephew Keith Ellwanger (Joann) and a nephew Steve Ellwanger (Becky).
He attended 1-11 grades at John M. Clayton School in Frankford/Dagsboro, DE. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in San Angelo, TX. He went on to earn his AA degree from Delaware Technical & Community College, and his BA degree from University of Hawaii.
He worked at the State of DE at DelDOT. He moved to Hawaii and worked at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. as a contract’s administrator and served as President of the CAA (Contractor’s Administrator’s Association). They then moved to California, New Mexico and nally at Phoenix, AZ, where he worked for and retired from the State of AZ. After retiring he worked at the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant.
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Donald had a great love of music and while in DE, he was the disc jockey for “Carl and Lenny’s” night club in Rehoboth Beach, DE. After which he worked with WWTR and WSEA radio stations as a local DJ (AKA “Mason Stone” and “Dr Don”).
Donald also had a great love for football (The Eagles), baseball (The Phillies) and he loved gol ng with his gol ng friends in Phoenix as well as his very good friends Allan and Rosemary Schilz. He loved his classmates (and Andy and Jeff) back in DE.
A celebration of life will be held at The Landing Restaurant in Millsboro, DE on May 30, 2025, from 11AM -1PM.
In lieu of owers donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Bldg. 2, Phoenix, AZ 85014 OR St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105.
Call Crowley Associates Realty June1-Aug.9 35518 Betsy Ross Blvd, Rehoboth Beach • $725,000
Beautiful one story 3 BR, 2 BA custom home located in Sawgrass at White Oak Creek. Located on Old Landing Road, just one mile west of busy Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach, a short drive to tax-free shopping and outletmalls. Includes a spacious kitchen with oversized breakfast bar, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Hardwood, carpet, tile Eooring and plantation shutters. 2 car garage. Extensive hardscape patio featuring built in replace. Community amenities include two pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a basketball court, two clubhouses, w/ Dtness centers, and bocce courts. HOA also includes snow removal, trash, mulching, sprinkler systems and basic landscaping.
Call Betsey Parrett (c) 302-462-5627
8230 Woods Edge Cir, Milford • $555,000
5BR, 4.5BA home in the quiet cul-de-sac of Argo Farms. A rst oor primary BR featuring an en-suite bath. Upstairs, you'll nd three large BRs with two Jack-and-Jill BAs. Kitchen has ample cabinet space and a breakfast bar. The formal dining room has a little pantry area between the kitchen & the dining room & plenty of counter. The nished basement has a family room, a fth BR, and a full BA. Offers plenty of storage and a walkout to the backyard. The fenced yard features a deck plus a shed for extra storage. 2-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Home offers plenty of outdoor space and privacy. Located just 30 minutes from Delaware beaches.
Call Sherry Ternahan (c) 302-745-2273
1 Hemlock Dr., Bethany Meadows • $179,500 Situated in the heart of Ocean View and Bethany Beach areas. This charming community offers a serene lifestyle, complete with a pool, tennis court, and a wooded walking trail. Plus, downtown Bethany Beach is just 3 miles away. This lot is one of the few remaining in the community, making it an exceptional opportunity for a year-round residence or summer home. Becoming a part of the welcoming and vibrant Bethany Meadows community is an excellent decision, so don't miss your chance. It's important to note that despite the Frankford address (with lower taxes), this community is closer to Ocean View and Bethany Beach. This location provides quick access to the beach and its attractions. With its natural beauty, fantastic amenities, and ideal location, Bethany Meadows is a perfect place to build and call home. Call Sherry Ternahan (c) 302-745-2273
15 Avondale Dr, Ocean View • $599,000 Nestled in the community of Hunters Run, this hidden gem offers community pool, tennis and pickle ball courts & tranquil pond. Inviting 2-story home features 4 spacious BRs and 3.5 BAs. Dual primary BRs, one on main level and another on second Eoor. New wood laminate Eooring downstairs & carpet up the stairs & bedrooms. Thoughtfully designed home offers numerous possibilities. Covered deck at front entrance, open deck at rear, and screened porch off the side leading to a one-car garage. Located approx 3 miles from the beach and downtown Bethany, this property offers both convenience and a peaceful retreat. Low HOA fees make ownership even more attractive. Call Sherry Ternahan (c) 302-745-2273
SummerReadingChallenge— Allages areinvitedtoearnprizesbyparticipating intheSouthCoastalLibrary’sSummer ReadingChallenge.Simplyread10hours betweenJune1andAug.9.SignupJune 1athttps://sussexcountyde.beanstack.org Paperreadinglogsarealsoavailable,but thosewhocompleteonlineareeligiblefor raffleswithprizesvaluedat$50each! HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
TeenA rtShow— Youthages12–18areinvitedtoentertheiroriginal2D&3DartworkintheSouthCoastalLibrary’s2025 TeenArtShow.Entrieswillbedividedinto twodivisionsbyage,andjudgedbylocal professionalartists,andthetop3entries ineachdivisionwillwinprizes(1stprizeis a$50giftcardtoMichaelscraftstore.) ThepublicwillalsovoteonPeople’s ChoiceAwards.Prizeswillbeawarded@ 5:30pmonWed.July23,andartworkwill beondisplayintheTeenRoomJuly1 0–Aug.9.Artandentryformsmustbe broughttothelibrarybefore3pmonJuly 5.Guidelines/entryformsareavailablein theTeenRoomorbyvisitinghttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usHostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518
June2 ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonard forSouthCoastalLibrary’snextmonthly meetingaboutcrocheting,knittingand needleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome. Seewhatothersaremakingandge tinspirationinthisfungroupmeeting.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
June2-30 PokemonScavengerHunt— Hey,kids! PokémonarelooseatSouthCoastalLibrary!Exploreinsideandaroundthelibrary tofindthemandwinaprizeonceyou've foundthemall!Noregistrationrequired. PickupyourPokédexatthecir culation desktostart!HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930302-858-5518
June3 SwingDanceClass:Part1of3— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.ThisserieswillfocusonEastCoastSwingDance. Each90-minuteclasswillbuildoff-ofthe previousone,soitisbesttoattendall threedatesifpossible:June3,6and10. Bringyourdancepartner,orwew illdoour besttopairwithyouanothersinglepatron attheclass.Wearleather-soledshoes. Registrationisrecommendedandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal
Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930
EstatePlanning— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.foraneducationalseminar onestateplanning,withtimeallottedfor Q&A.TaylorTrappNicholl,Esquirewiththe LawofficeofTrappNichollinGeorgetown, DE,willaddresscriticalaspectsofestate planningandclarifythecomplexitiesof autoinsurance.Theirgoalistoempower youwiththeknowledgeneededtoassess andenhancetheadequacyofyourestate plan,ensu ringcalmnessandconfidence. Free,forages18-plus.Registrationis helpfulandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
June4 CashBingo— TheCapeHenlopenSenior CenterwillhostaCashBingoevent,with doorsopeningat11:30a.m.andgames startingat1p.m.Admissionis$20per person,andincludesonegamepack,specialsandonequickiecard.Itdoesnoti ncludethe50/50game.Additionalgames maybepurchased,andrefreshmentswill beonsale.Thisisopentothepublic.
StoryTime— BringyourlittleonetoStory TimeatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.forsongs,storiesandlotsoffun.For infants–Age5.Thisisagreatopportunity toengageyourchildinearlyliteracypracticesandgettoknowotherfamiliesinthe area.Noregistrationrequired,butparentcaregivermustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoas talLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 AskaMasterGardener— Havequestions aboutgardening?StopbytheSouth .CoastalLibrarylobbybetween1-3p.mto haveyourquestionsansweredbyaSussex CountyMasterGardener.LearnaboutresourcesavailablethroughtheUniversityof DelawareCooperativeExtensionsuchas theGardenHelpl ine,ASKExtension,Soil TestingandtheMasterGardenerDemonstrationGarden.Bringphotosorsamples ofyourproblemplants;soiltestkitswillbe available.Nocharge!Firstcome,first serve.Checkoutagardeningbookwhile visitingus!
June5 SummerBibleStudy— Salemchurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook. FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWrit ers Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
June6 Paint&Sip— TheBishopvilleVolunteerFire DepartmentAuxiliarywillbeholdinga Paint&Sipnightfrom6to9:30p.m.at themainstation.Instruction,suppliesand oneglassofwineincludedfor$45perperson.Extrawineisavailableforpurchase. ReservationsandpaymentrequiredbyFriday,May30.Toreserve,call(443)8804944.
SwingDanceClass:Part2of3— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesatSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisserieswill f ocusonEastCoastSwingDance.Each90minuteclasswillbuildoff-oftheprevious one,soitisbesttoattendallthreedatesif possible:June3,6and10.Bringyour dancepartner,orwewilldoourbesttopair withyouanothersinglepatronattheclass. Wearleather-soledshoes.Registrationis recommendedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenu e,BethanyBeach,DE19930
DIYSeaGlassCanvas— SouthCoastalLibrarywillprovidestore-boughtlook-alike seaglass,awhitecanvas,paintpens,hot glueguns,anddecorations,andletyouput yourcreativitytowork!Free,forages18plus,at2:30p.m.Registrationislimited andrequiredandbeginsat2:30pmon May30athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAven ue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
June7 StrawberryFestival— TheannualStrawberryFestivalatIndianRiverSeniorCenter willbeheldfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Local artisanswillbesellingtheirhandmade goods,includingjewelry,bags,candles, papercrafts,crocheteditems,hatsand more.Admissionisfree,andthereisno registrationrequired.
June7-8 SeaGlass&CoastalArtsFestival— The
LewesHistoricalSocietywillcelebrateits 18thAnnualSeaGlass&CoastalArtsFestivalfrom9a.m.to4p.m.,rainorshine, attheSociety’sShipcarpenterStreetcampus.Therewillbeanarrayofactivitiesand morethan70talentedartistsdisplaying theirworks.
June9 GetCrafty!— Unleashyourcreativitywith theSouthCoastalLibraryinthisrelaxing andfunDIYcraftingprogram,at2p.m. Projectsrangeindifficultyandtimecommitment.Choosefromabeach-themed woodensign,macramekeychain,anartificialsucculentcraft,assortedleftov er crafts,oranadultcoloringstation.Registrationishelpfulandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518,butalsofeelfreetojust dropinanytimebetween2-4p.m.Free, forages14-plus.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
June10 SwingDanceClass:Part3of3— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.ThisserieswillfocusonEastCoastSwingDance. Each90-minuteclasswillbuildoff-ofthe previousone,soitisbesttoattendall threedatesifpossible:June3,6and10. Bringyourdancepartner,orwewilldoour besttopairwithyouanothersinglepatron attheclass.Wearleather-soledshoes. Registrationisrec ommendedandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930
PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.!Childrenreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518 to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
June11 Women’sSummerBibleStudy— There willbeaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummer BibleStudybyChristianTateon2ndStreet andthebeachinBethanyBeachevery WednesdaythroughJuly30from8:30to
9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyou canbecontactedifcancelleddueto weather.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMarinersBethe l Churchat(302)539-9510orvisit marinersbethelchurchcenter.com.
FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Free, noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930,302-858-5518, https://southcoastal.lib. de.us
TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthemurderoftheListfamily. Suggestedread(notrequired):DeathSentence:InsidetheStoryoftheJohnList MurdersbyJoeSharkeyFree,forages18plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps:// southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
June11-14 BookSale— SalemChurchisholdingafourdaybooksale.Thehourswillbenoonto6 p.m.onJune11;10a.m.to8p.m.onJune 12;10a.m.to5p.m.onJune13;and,9a.m. to2p.m.onJune14.
June12 SummerBibleStudy— Salemchurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook. FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.HeldatSouthCoastalLibraryat 1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromMy GreekTablebyDianeKochilas,whichi s availableforcheckout(whilesupplieslast,) oryoumaylookatacopyinthelibrary. Participantsareencouragedtobringtheir ownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers. Free,forages18-plus.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
TracingYourHeritage— Lookingtotrace yourroots?Notsurehowtogetstarted?
RegisterforSout hCoastalLibrary’sfree 90-minutebeginner’sgenealogyworkshop at2p.m.NancyN,willwalkyouthrough gettingstartedwithancestryinasmall groupsetting.Participantscanexpectpersonalizedgenealogyassistanceandshould bringatleast3surnamestoresearch.Feel freetobringyourownlaptop/tablet,oruse theonesprovided.Searchingwillinclude onlyU.S.databases.Registrationislimited andrequired,andopensat2p.m.onMay 30atwww.southcoastal.l ib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
June13 Concert:SingersofNote— JointheSouth CoastalLibraryat3p.m.forafreeandfun concertwithTheSingersofNote,theSATB chorusgroupoftheSouthCoastalDE AARPChapter.Theywillbeperforminga varietyofshowtunes,songsaboutmusical performance,spiritualsandaselectionof othermusicincludingawhimsicalnumber calledColdandFugueSeaso n.Free,registrationisappreciatedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
June14
Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat
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prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Ateachprogram,we'll
focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Free,forages6-11years.Registrati onisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
June19 SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwill beholdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat 10a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLu-
cado’sLifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmaypurchasetheirownbook.
June20 CommunityBlockParty— SalemChurch inSelbyvilleishostingaCommunityBlock PartyonthethirdFridayofeverymonthin thesummerfrom6to8p.m.Theeventis free,andopentoall.Bringyourownchair asyouenjoyfood,livemusic,bounce house,shavedice,face-paintingandmore. FenwickFlicks—MonstersInc.— The TownofFenwickIslandwillbeshowing
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling Giveahoot,anddon’t...sorry,wesometimesjustcan’thelpourselves.Of course,we’realsoprettysmittenwith theseowlsinOceanView.
MonstersIncattheBayardStreetBeach. Theeveningkicksoffat8p.m.withfunfilledgameshostedbytheTown’slifeguards.Themoviewillbeginatdusk.Bring yourblanketsandbeac hchairsforan eveningofcommunity,connectionand summerfun.TheraindateisJune21.
June21 YardSale— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCo. Auxiliaryishostingayardsaleatthefire hallfrom8a.m.tonoon.Fortableinquiries,call(302)537-0143.
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United Football League (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
Broadcasting live from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Max Duggan and the St. Louis Battlehawks face off against Kellen Mond and the San Antonio Brahmas in XFL Conference action. The Battlehawks won their last meeting 26-9 back on April 6.
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MLS Soccer (5) FOX (69) WTXF 4:30 p.m.
The LA Galaxy heads south to face San Diego FC in Western Conference action. Despite the Galaxy sitting firmly in last place, viewers shouldn’t count them out just yet. The game broadcasts live from Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.
NBA Basketball (7) WMDT 8:30 p.m.
Back in April, 16 teams stood at the precipice of basketball history. Now, only four teams remain. Furthermore, only two teams can make it to the NBA Finals. So which teams will continue their quest towards NBA greatness? And which teams will fall short?
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Gentlemen, start your engines! It’s the 109th Indianapolis 500, broadcasting live from Indianapolis Speedway in Indianapolis. Driver Josef Newgarden is going for the hat trick as the winner of both the 2024 and 2023 edition of the Indy 500.
National Memorial Day Concert 2025 (12) WCPB 8 p.m.
Get ready for a patriotic and musical love letter to the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice while serving. Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise host the National Symphony Orchestra and other musical acts of the military.
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America’s Most Wanted (5) FOX (69) WTXF 9 p.m.
Father-and-son duo of John and Callahan Walsh are back to host an all-new episode of this Fox institution. Alongside an accomplished team of law enforcement experts, John and Callahan take a microscope to America’s toughest criminal cases.
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Left,sophomoreattackChloeHarris(11)becametheIndianRivergirls’lacrosseteam’sfirsteverFirstTramAllHenlopenConferencehonoree.Right,Seniorgoalkeeper ChloeMegeemadeaschoolrecord317savesfortheIRgirls’lacrosseteam.
Record-settingIRgirls’lacrosselosesinplayoffs ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Theysetteamandindividual records.
Andtheirlevelofplayimproved,enablingtheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’lacrosseprogramtoturnthecorner andbecomeawinningteamin2025.
Despitelosingtheschool’sfirst-ever DIAAplayoffmatch,16-4tohostSaint Mark’sintheopeningroundofthe postseasononFriday,May16,theIndianshavemuchtobeproudof.
First-yearheadcoachBillyBonbright’ssquadfinishedwitha9-7 record—thefirsttimetheteamhas postedamarkabove.500.Theyalso surpassedtheprevioussingle-season highofsevenwinssetin2021.
High-scoringattackChloeHarris
becametheschool’sfirstgirls’lacrosse student-athletetoearnFirstTeamAll HenlopenConferencehonors.The sophomorescoringsensationwasheld withoutagoalbyastingySpartans’defense,butsherecordedtwoassists.Harrisfinishedtheseasonwith79goalsand 119points.Forhercareer,shehas121 goalsand181points.
AgainsttheSpartans,sophomoreattackKennedyWalkerscoredtwice, whilejuniorattackKacieKirschnerand seniorattackMeredithRomantallied oneeach.
Betweentheposts,seniorgoalkeeper ChloeMegeemadeninesavesandfinishedherscintillatingcareerwitha school-record317stops.
“Playingthelastgameoftheseason isalwaysabittersweetexperience,”said Bonbright.“Therewassomethingdif-
ferentaboutthisgameaswewalked ontothefieldtoplaySaintMark’sin thefirstroundofthestatetournament. Asenseofprofessionalism,ahigher standardofplay,moreofficials,more fansandDIAArepresentativesallgave aglanceintoacollegelevelofplay.
“Ourgirlscameoutverystrongin thefirstquarter—somethingwehave struggledwiththroughouttheseason,” addedBonbright.“Ourmidfielderswere gainingpossession,andtheoffensewas runningtheirplays.Wewereabletoget alotofshotsoff,butunfortunatelynone of themwouldfindthebackofthenet. Theirgoaliehadseveralgreatsavesin thefirstquarter.Thingschangedinthe secondquarter.TheSpartans’middies andattackweretalented,bigandvery quick,whichenabledthemtoopena nine-goalleadbyhalftime.”
Bonbrightbeganfeelingtherealizationofdefeatsettlingin.
“Butourseniorsneverdid,”hesaid. “Athalftime,Iwaspreparedtosubstitutemanyofourstarterswithyounger andless-experiencedplayers.Butour captainswerenotreadytoconcede. Theyplayedsomeofthehardest-fought lacrosseinthethirdquarterthatwe’ve playedallseason.Iallowedtheseniors tofinishouttheirhighschoollacrosse careersonthefield.”
Thegamewascutshortinthefourth sessionduetoinclementweather.
“Iamveryproudofeachandevery oneoftheladiesontheIndianRiver Highgirls’lacrosseteam,”saidBonbright.“Theyshouldbeveryproudof whattheyaccomplishedthisyear.”
WuwinsD2polevaulttitleagainatDIAAstatechampionships ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Peoplealwayswanttoputforththeir besteffortwhenthelightsarebrightest, andforhighschoolstudent-athletesin thesportoftrack-and-field,thereareno brighterlightsthantheDIAAState Championshipmeet.
IndianRiverHighSchool’sZhen Wudidn’twiltundertheheatofthe lightsinthepolevaulteventlastweekendatDoverHighSchool.Infact,the seniorrosehighabovethepressureof themoment,eclipsingthe13-foot mark,andstakedhisclaimastheDivisionIIstatechampionforthe2025season.Itwashissecondstraightstatetitle, havingalsoaccomplishedthefeatin 2024.
“Super-proudofZhenandallhisaccomplishments,”veteranIRcoachBob HahnsaidofWu.“Hewasanathlete who,asafreshman,wasalloverthe place,tryingtofindahomeonthe track-and-fieldteam.Zhenkeptshowingup,workinghardandputtinginthe efforteveryday.Hisworkethicand coachabilityhelpedhimearnback-tobackstatechampionshipsintheD2 polevault.Heearnedeveryfoothehas jumped,andIamexcitedtoseewhat thefutureholdsforhim.”
WudefeatedLakeForest’sKyle
ZhenWucompetesinthehurdleslastyear.Thisyear,WuwontheD2statetitlefor thesecondtimeatthepolevaulteventinDover.
Parham(12feet)andSt.Mark’s MichaelBurgos(11feet,6inches)to winthecrown.Itwasthehighestindividualorteamfinishatthestatemeet
fortheGreen&Gold,whichsawa handfulofTop5effortsamongstitsentries.
IRfreshmanPaytonLambertywas
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS fourthinthegirls’polevault,asshe cleared7feet,6inchesinthefinals. Junior DarnellStokeswasfourthin the100-meterdash,withatimeof 11.29seconds.BraydenBennetchand Ke’NiyaMitchellwereeachfourthas well,inthe100-meterraceintheboys’ andgirls’Unifieddivision,respectively. Mitchelladdedafourthplacetoher ledgerinthe200-meterUnifiedraceas well,withatimeof39.23,whileElmer HernandezCaballerowasalsofourthin the200,clockinga27.60.Bennetchwas alsothirdintheUnifiedshotputwith his tossof33feet,½inch.Mitchellhad herselfadaywithanotherfourthplace intheUnifiedgirls’shotputat14feet,4 ¼inches.
BennetchandHernandezCaballero weresecondandfourthintheUnified boys’longjumpwiththeirleapsof15 feet,1.5inchesand13feet,3inches,respectively.Mitchellwasfourthinthe girls’longjump,surpassing7feet,7.5 inchesonherattempt.
TaliyahMcCraywasfifthinthegirls’ shotput,thankstoherthrowof34feet, 4¾inchesinSaturday’sfinals.
OnlyoneoftheIRrelayteamswas abletocracktheTop5,andthatwasthe 4-by-100-meterteamconsistingof Stokes,WestonWerner,Christopher GivensandKoreyGlenn.Theyposteda timeof44.48seconds.
Coachfeelstremendous prideinIndianRiver boys’volleyballteam ByMikeStern StaffReporter
MikeMarkovicinsistedthathe felttremendousprideinhisteam.
TheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’volleyballheadcoachmadehis commentsaftertheIndianslost theirDIAAplayoffopener,3-0,at defendingstatechampionSalesianumonMay13.
“WeplayedwellagainstSalesianum,buttheywerejustabetter teamwithgreatdefenseandoverpoweringattackers,”saidMarkovic aftertheIndians(9-6)lostin straightsetsbythescoresof25-19, 25-17and25-15.“Wehadthelead afewtimesbutcouldn’tkeepup.”
Markovicsaidhisteamhada good,productiveseason.
“We’regraduatinganumberof seniorsbutfeelgoodaboutour youngerplayersfornextyear,”he said.“We’llreallymissoutsidehitterJohnnyDiCarlo,liberoand middleblockerEvanForjan,rightsidehitterLoganHood,andlibero anddefensivespecialistSaulAlarconLopez.”
IRgirls’softballrefusestoquit,ralliestobeatPadua ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Thereisnoquitinthisteam. Theyhaddroppedfouroftheirfinal sixregular-seasongames.Andthey’d fallenbehind,4-0,afterthreeinnings,to No.14seedPaduaAcademyintheir Round1DIAAstateplayoffgame.
ButtheNo.19-seedIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’softballteam’smemberslookedeachotherintheeyeprior totheirhalfofthefourthinning.
“Thisgameisn’toveruntilwesayit’s over,”iswhattheyconvincedeachother tobelieve.
Then theywentoutandtookcontrol,grabbinga5-4lead,andlaterscoringtwiceintheeighthframetocapture ahard-fought7-6Round1victoryover thePandas(9-8)onTuesday,May20.
TheIndians(9-10)advancedto Thursday’sRound2matchupatundefeatedNo.3-seedCapeHenlopen(180).TheVikings,whoearnedaRound1 bye,defeatedthehostIndiansonApril 8.
IRHSsophomoreParkerO’Shields smackedatwo-outgroundballinthe visitors’eighththatresultedintwodifferenterrorsandchasedhomesenior SophieScurciandfreshmanMcKenna
Classinthetopoftheeighthinningto breaka5-5tie.
ShawUniversitycommitSe’Tara McGeecompletedasparklingfour-inningreliefstintbyretiringPaduajunior SienaEvansonafoulpop-upwiththe tyingrunatsecondbasetotouchoffan emotionalcelebration.
Trailing4-0,theIndiansexploded forfiverunsinthefourthframetotake a5-4lead.JuniorBrionnaClarkand UniversityofRhodeIslandcommit ScurcieachsmashedRBI-singles, McGeerippedatwo-rundoubletotie thescoreat4-4,andsophomoreAutumnWilleputtheIndiansinfronton
arun-scoringinfieldgroundballerror. Goldey-BeacomCollegecommitJillianCoulbournkeyedtheIndians’10hitattackwithapairofhits,andsenior GracieHobandrilledadoubleanda triple.
ThePandastiedthescore,5-5,onan infielderrorinthebottomofthefifth inninganddrewtowithin7-6inthe eighthonfreshmanKaiaBennett’s RBI-triple.
PaduaAcademytooka1-0leadin thehomefirstonarun-scoringpassed ballandexpandedtheiradvantageto4-
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Theyplayedwithgrit,determination andheart.
Inwhatwouldbetheirfinalmatch oftheseason,theIndianRiverHigh Schoolgirls’soccerteamgavestaterankedDivision1powerMiddletown allitcouldhandle.
ButthevisitingCavalierstiedthe gameforasecondtimewithsevenminutesleftinregulation,thentalliedthe game-winnerinthe98thminutefora
3-2victory.
TheIndians(8-6)wereoutshot19-6 andwerebattlingintheirdefensive zoneformuchoftheevening.TheCavaliers (12-3)putrelentlesspressureon theIRHSdefense,whosebacklineprotectedtherearflankinfrontofjunior goalkeeperTiarraWaters,whofinished with16saves.
JuniorforwardEllaPetersongave IRHSa1-0leadinthesixthminute, takingapassfromfreshmanGrace ClarkandbeatingBucknellUniversity commitSarahMcFarlandforherteam-
leading10thgoaloftheyear.Junior midfielderReeceForrey’sthirdgoalof theseasongavetheIndiansa2-1lead when shebeatMcFarlandonadirect freekickinthe50thminute.
JuniormidfielderLilyHolcrofttied thescoreat1-1inthe12thminute,and sophomoreforwardRaeganSarnecky sentthegameintoovertimewhenshe headedinapassfromseniormidfielder GiannaLejeunesseinthe73rdminute.
JuniormidfielderIsabellaGiamatteo wonthegameinthe98thminutewhen sheredirectedapassfromHolcroftinto
thenet.
CavaliersgoalkeeperMcFarlandfinishedwithfoursaves.
“Sometimestheperformanceismore importantthantheresult,”saidhead coachBrandtMais.“Wewereinthe huntforaplayoffspot,andweknew Middletownwasanimportantgame. Theywereback-to-backDivisionIstate champsandbeatus6-0in2024.
“Wedevelopedagameplan,andI commendthegirlsforexecutingit,”
Senior/Track & Field The talented track & field performer captured the Divistion II pole vault championship for the second straight year. Zhen vaulted an amazing 13 feet into the air at the DIAA track & field tournament at Dover High School on Saturday, May 17. Wu outdistanced his 2024 pole vault state championship height of 11 feet, six inches into the air. Zhen has committed to studying and competing in the pole vault at Delaware State University in Dover.
Dover, Selbyville, Rehoboth Beach (302)436-8032 www.beach2farm.com
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ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Theyfinishedwithfive winsintheirlastsixgames.
Theyalsoendedtheseasonwithawinningrecord,at 8-7.
TheIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’lacrosseteam wontheirthirdstraight game,8-6overvisitingMiddletownonSaturday,May 17.
“Whilewedidn’thavethe recordthatwewantedthis season,wedidaccomplish whatwesetouttodo,”said headcoachDaveSpencer. “Ourgoaleveryseasonisto putacompetitiveteamtogetherthatwillputupa hard-foughtbattleagainst teamsthroughoutthestate ofDelaware.Unfortunately, wehadaslowstarttofindingwinsthisseason,butwe finishedstrongwitha5-1 recordinourlastsixgames.”
IRHSleadingscorerJack Spencerscoredfourgoals andaddedanassisttosetthe paceagainsttheCavaliers.Thesophomoreattackfinishedthecampaignwith 50goalsand64pointsfortheseason,and
Left,SeniorgoalkeeperLoganDawson(1)made14savestoleadIndianRiverpastMiddletown.RIght,Junior midfielderHaydenThomascontributedtwogoalsinthewin.
88goalsand119pointsforhiscareer.
JuniormidfielderHaydenThomas scoredtwicefortheIndians,andsenior
attackKaiKelleyandjuniormidfielder AdlerCalhounaddedonemarkereach. SeniorgoalkeeperLoganDawsonwas
brilliantonceagain,making 14savestowinhisthird gameinfouroutingssince returningfromamidseason injury.
Thegamewasbriefly stoppedinthethirdquarter tosaluteMiddletown(6-9) seniorattackKellanLeahy, whonettedthe100thgoalof hiscareer.
AccordingtoSpencer,his coachingstaffisextremely proudofhowtheteam evolvedandcontinuedto improveeachandevery week.
“It’sashamethatourseasonisoverwhenwe’replayingourbestlacrosse,”he said.“Butweonlyhavea shortwindowtoputitalltogetherandmakeastrong runfortheplayoffs.While wedidn’tmaketheplayoffs thisseason,we’restillexcited abouthavingalotoftalented returningplayersfornext season,andthatwefinished withawinningrecord.It’s greattofinishonarunlike wehad,andtheboysunderstandtheimportanceofafaststartearly intheseason.Thiswillhelpusgreatlyin thefuture.Andwe’reexcitedaboutthat.”
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverHighSchool Unifiedtrack-and-fieldteamperformedimpressivelyattheDIAA statechampionshipmeetatDover HighSchoolonFridayandSaturday, May16-17.
“OurIndianRiverHighUnified crewbroughthomethreemedals,a littlesunburnandmanymemories,” saidassistantcoachLoriannSentman.“Whileitwasunfortunatethat ourentireteamcouldn’tmakeitto thebigeventforvariousreasons,four ofourathletesputforththeirbest efforts.
Ke’NiyaMitchell,theIndians’sole representativeinthefemaleUnified events,achievedtopfinishesinall fouroftheeventsshecompetedin. Thesophomoresensation,who demonstratedtenacityalldaylong, wasfourthinthe100-and200meterdashesandthelongjump,and fifthintheshotput.
“SeniorDonaldLingo,whowas ninthinthe100-meterdash,continuedtocarryhislegacyastheteam’s hype-man,”saidSentman.“Hegave ithisallwhilecompetingandcheeringonhisteammates.Hispositivity wascontagiousalldaylong,andthat
issomethingyoucan’tteach.” SeniorElmerHernandezCaballerocapturedthirdplaceforthe 200-meterdashandfourth-placein thelongjump.
“It’srewardingtoseehowmuch improvementElmerhasshownin bothhisathleticismandconfidence sincehisfreshmanyear,”saidSentman.“AndthatiswhatUnified sportsisallabout.”
JuniorBraydenBennetchbrought homemedalsforthirdplaceinthe shotputandsecondforthelong jump.Healsowasfourthinthe100meterdash.
“Braydendisplayedgritandfocus inbothevents,”saidSentman.“Our athletesneverceasetoamazeme.I amthankfulforanothersuccessful season,andevenmoregratefulfor theopportunitytocelebrateallthe smallvictoriesalongtheway.
Unifiedtrack-and-fieldisa DelawareInterscholasticAthletic Association-sanctionedsportthat provideshigh-schoolstudentswith andwithoutdisabilitiestheopportunitytotrainandcompeteinsports, experienceinclusion,socializewith theirpeersandparticipateasatrue student-athlete.
Softball 0inthefourthframeonjuniorKendall Reilly’sRBI-doubleandatwo-runsinglebyjuniorLiliannaDiMarco.
SaintMark’s10,IndianRiver5
Theywantedsobadlytowinthe finalregular-seasonsoftballgameof theircareers.
AndtheIndians’seniorstudent-athletesputupanimpressivefight.
However,theywereunabletoovercomeatalentedSaintMark’ssquad,losingaverdicttothehostSpartanson Saturday,May17.
McGeerippedabasehitanddrove inthreeruns,andScurcidrilledthree hits, includingatriple,andknockedina runwhilescoringtwomore.Coulbourn alsocontributedabasehit.AndGracie Hoban,aGoldey-BeacomCollegevolleyballcommit,chippedinwithtwo singlestokeyanine-hitattack.
IndianRivergrabbedearlyleadsof 1-0and3-2inthefirstandsecondinnings,respectively.ButtheSpartansex-
playerroster.
“I’mreallyproudoftheletter-winnerswhosteppedupinleadershiproles.
plodedforsixrunsinthebottomofthe secondframetotakean8-3leadthey wouldneverrelinquish.
IndianRiver3,Middletown1 Wille’stwo-out,two-runsinglein thethirdinningprovedtobethedifferenceintheIndians’non-conferencetriumphonThursday,May15.
Thesophomore’sbasehittocenterfieldbrokea1-1deadlocktochase homeScurciandMcGeewithwhat provedtobethewinningruns.
Willealsoearnedthesaveonthe
mound,withtwoscorelessinningsof solidthree-strikeoutreliefpitching. StartingandwinninghurlerMcGee pitchedthefirstfiveinnings.TheShaw Universitycommitstruckoutsevenbatters, walkedoneandscatteredfourhits. Middletowntooka1-0leadinthe topofthefirstinningonabases-loaded walktojuniorVictoriaMcFarland. Coulbourntiedthescoreat1-1with aone-outRBI-singleinthehomehalf ofthefirstframethatscoredScurci. TheUniversityofRhodeIslandcommit andjuniorAdelynClarkeachcollected twooftheIndians’ninehits.
Maisadded.“EllaPetersonscoreda beautifulgoalwithinthefirst10minutes,andReeceForreyscoredaperfect free-kickupandoverthewall,intothe topcorner,toregainourlead.Thegirls defendedtheleadheroically,butunfortunately,Middletownscoredlateinregulationandindoubleovertimewith onlytwominutesleftinthegame.Althoughwelost,thegirlsprovedthatwe canbattletoe-to-toewithanyoneinthe state.”
Narrowlymissingtheplayoffs MaisinsistedthattheIndiansdeser vedtobeaplayofftournamentteam.
“Unfortunately,ourdifficultschedule didn’thelpourplayoffchances,”hesaid. “TheMiddletownlossfeltlikeawin, provingourteamcancompetewiththe bestofthem.”
Atthebeginningoftheseason,Mais saidheknewitwasgoingtobeabuildingyear,consideringthattherewere only11varsityreturneesfroma22-
Iwas alsoveryimpressedwiththenew playerswhoadaptedtothevarsitygame —particularlyourfreshmanclass.Our 8-6recordissomethingtocelebrate consideringthechallengingschedule
andthenumberofnewplayersonthe squad.Andthisgroupofgirlsreally workedwelltogether,onandoffthe field.
“Iwanttogiveabigshoutouttoour twograduatingseniors,midfielderAva QuetschenbachanddefenderNatalie Nearey,”addedMais.“Theyhaveboth
beengreatteammatesandbigcontributors toourprogramovertheyears.Ava wasourcaptain,anAllHenlopenConferenceplayer,andhasbeentheheartof ourmidfieldforthelastfewseasons. Withonlytwoseniorsgraduatinganda strongrisingclassfromthemiddle school,thefuture’slookingbright.”
LEGALS OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Angel Rae Lathbury, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Angel Rae Lathbury who departed this life on December 15, 2024, late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Williams Darkow Jr. on April 25, 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 August 15, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Administrator:
William Darkow Jr. 214 Millstone Ln., Millsboro, DE 19966
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
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PUBLICNOTICE Tea-AkiLLChasonMay5,2025appliedwiththeAlcoholicBeverageControlCommissionerforaFullLiquor-On-PremiseRestaurantLicensefora premiseslocatedat24145ZinfandelLnUnit#1Lewes,DE19958.Persons whoareagainstthisapplicationshouldprovidewrittennoticeoftheirobjectionstotheCommissioner.FortheCommissionertoberequiredtohold ahearingtoconsideradditionalinputfrompersonsagainstthisapplication, theCommissionermustreceiveoneormoredocumentscontainingatotal of atleast10signaturesofresidentsorpropertyownerslocatedwithin1 mileofthepremisesorinanyincorporatedareaslocatedwithin1mileof thepremises.Thesignaturesofresidentsorpropertyownersmustalsoincludethemailingaddressforthepropertyandtheemailaddress(ifone exists)fortheresidentorpropertyowner.Protest(s)mustbereceivedby theCommissioner’sofficeonorbeforeJune4,2025.Theprotestscanbe emailedtooabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov,ormailedto:OABCC, CarvelStateOfficeBuilding,10thfloor,820NorthFrenchStreet,10thFloor, Wilmington,DE19801.FailuretofilesuchaprotestmayresultintheCommissionerconsideringtheapplicationwithoutfurthernotice,input,orhearing.Ifyouhavequestionsregardingthismatter,pleasecontactthe Commissioner’sOffice.
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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 Daniel William Sillers Jr., Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Daniel William Sillers Jr. who departed this life on March 26, 2025, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Daniel W. Sillers on May 7, 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 November 26, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor:
Daniel W. Sillers 23 Walnut Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801
ATTORNEY:
Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20250516 3T
TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST AND SECOND READINGS The Town Council of Ocean View will hold a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, and a public hearing for a second reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, July 8, 2025:
• An Ordinance to Establish Guidelines and Permitting Process for First Amendment Assemblies in Town Parks and Town Owned Property.
All public hearings will be held at 3:00 pm or as soon as possible thereafter prior to the Town Council Meetings in the John West Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.
The ordinances may be examined online at http://oceanviewde.gov/pendingordinances or on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
All interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearings and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearings, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the meeting.
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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 Doris Mae Blandford, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Doris Mae Blandford who departed this life on March 27, 2025, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Loris M. Blandford on May 13, 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 November 27, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor:
Loris M. Blandford 35096 Alpaca Ln., Frankford, DE 19945
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20250523 3T
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY COURT NO. 17
COURT ADDRESS:
23730 SHORTLY ROAD; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
CIVIL ACTION NO: JP17-25-003248
PUBLIC NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION TO OBTAIN TITLE TO ABANDONED PROPERTY
A petition for title to the following abandoned property has been filed with the court noted above: 1969 PONTIAC FIREDBIRD, VIN:223679U127764 (Property)
Petition filed by: DAVID R MCGRATH. (Name of Petitioner)
Known owners/lienholders/other parties with interest in the property: DEFT - MICHAEL TOLAN
1. Of judgment is entered for the Petitioner, the Petitioner will be awarded complete and absolute title to the property pursuant to 25 Del. C. 4002. If there are existing liens or other interests claimed against it, the property will be sold and the proceeds of the sale used toward those liens.
2. Any person who is the owner, holder of a lien or other interest regarding the above property has a legal right to a full hearing in this Court. To obtain a hearing, such a person should contact the Court immediately to obtain an Answer (J.P. Civ. Form No. 53) and mark the DECLARATION OF INTENT TO CONTEST section.
3. If an answer is filed with the Court by showing an intent to contest, a hearing will be promptly scheduled and the person contesting must appear at the hearing to contest the claim of the Petitioner.
4. UNLESS AN ANSWER WITH THE DECLARATION OF INTENT TO CONTEST SECTION IS SIGNED AND RECEIVED BY THE COURT BY 6/13/25, THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE WILL ISSUE A JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE IN THE ABOVE NAMED PROPERTY IN THE PETITIONER.
5. In the event that judgment is entered in favor of the Petitioner, an owner, lienholder, or other party with interest in the above named property may be liable for the costs of this action.
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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 Hugh H. Hickman Jr., Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administrator upon the estate of Hugh H. Hickman Jr. who departed this life on February 10, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Paige H. Brady and Dolores Lynch on May 13, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrators without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrators on or before October 10, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.
EXECUTORS:
Paige H. Brady
Dolores Lynch
ADDRESS: 18461 Harbeson Rd., Milton, DE 19968 21126 Ruxton Dr., Georgetown, DE 19947
ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinso, P.A.
ADDRESS: 118 Atlantic Ave., Suite 401, Ocean View, DE 19970
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY
STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Elizabeth Jane Wetzstein, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Elizabeth Jane Wetzstein who departed this life on December 23, 2024, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Frederick H. Wetzstein on May 9, 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 23, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor:
Frederick H. Wetzstein 36859 Jahnigen Dr., Frankford, DE 19945
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20250523 3T
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF ADDITIONAL TAXES Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on June 5, 2025, in the Indian River School District (“IRSD” or the “District”) pursuant to resolutions duly adopted on March 31, 2025 by the Board of Education of said school district, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code, in order to permit the voters of the District to vote either for or against the following:
Authority to Levy Additional Operating Taxes To support ongoing district operations, the Indian River School District is seeking authority to levy and collect an additional $0.0559 per $100 of assessed value in local school taxes for current operating expenses as set forth below, effective July 1, 2025, and every year thereafter, on all assessed taxable real estate in the District. If approved, the total amount to be raised through this additional tax in FY 2026 shall be $22,515,776.
The purpose of this proposed tax increase is to:
• Provide resources for a competitive salary package for educators and support staff.
• Ensure adequate resources to manage increased operating costs in utilities, personnel, maintenance costs, transportation, instructional materials and supplies, technology, and special education services.
• Continue to provide increased safety and security in our schools and school environment.
• Continue to maintain curricular and other instructional programming.
• Continue to provide extra-curricular programming.
VOTER INFORMATION Voters may only vote one time in this special election even if the voter has more than one child attending school in the Indian River School District.
The polling places for the Special Election will be open on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 7:00 AM and will remain open until 8:00 PM.
Voters may vote in any of the following designated polling places, all of which are accessible to voters with disabilities:
East Millsboro Elementary School
29346 Iron Branch Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
120 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970
Georgetown Elementary School
301-A West Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947
Millville Community Center
32517 Dukes Dr., Millville, DE 19967
Indian River High School
29772 Armory Rd., Dagsboro, DE 19939
Selbyville Fire Hall
30 N. Main St., Selbyville, DE 19975
Long Neck Methodist Church
32051 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966
Sussex Central High School
26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE
• Must be a citizen of the United States and Delaware
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be a resident of the Indian River School District •
• You do NOT have to be a registered voter for purposes of a general election
ABSENTEE BALLOT
You may vote by absentee ballot if you cannot vote at a polling place
on the day of election for one of the following reasons:
1. You are in the public service of the United States or the State of Delaware, or are a Citizen of the U.S. temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the U.S. and the District of Columbia, or such person's spouse or dependent when residing with or accompanying such person, or absent from this State because of illness or injury while serving the Armed Forces of the U.S.
2. You are in the Armed Forces of the U.S. or the Merchant Marine of the U.S., or attached to and serving with the Armed Forces of the U.S. in the American Red Cross or United Service Organizations.
3. Due to the nature of your business or occupation. This reason includes: a. the business or occupation of providing care to one's parent, spouse, or child who is living at home and requires constant care due to illness, disability, or injury; b. students; and c. otherwise eligible persons who are incarcerated.
4. You are sick or physically disabled (temporarily or permanently).
5. You are absent from the district while on vacation.
6. You are unable to vote at a certain time or on a certain day due to the tenets or teachings of your religion.
7. You are otherwise authorized pursuant to the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to vote by absentee ballot.
8. You are otherwise authorized by federal law to vote by absentee ballot.
To vote by absentee ballot:
• Download an Absentee Application from https://de.gov/schabsapp, request one by email at absenteesc@delaware.gov; or request one by phone at 302-856-5367.
• If you want an absentee ballot mailed to you, send a completed application so that it arrives at the Department of Elections, Sussex County Office no later than 12 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2025. You may either email the completed application to absenteesc@delaware.gov, or mail it to PO Box 457, Georgetown, DE 19947-0457.
• In order to be counted, voted absentee ballots must be received at the Department of Elections, Sussex County Office, 119 N. Race Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 no later than 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
• Vote in person by absentee ballot at the Department of Elections, Sussex County Office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Tuesday, June 3, 2025, or from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
• NOTE: If you are a voter with a “permanent absentee status”, this status does not cover school elections. You will not automatically be mailed an absentee ballot. You must request one. Please follow instructions above to request an absentee ballot.
PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION AND ADDRESS • Persons appearing to vote must present satisfactory proof of identity and address to the Election Officers at the Polling Place before being permitted to vote. Persons who do not present satisfactory proof of identity and address, may – upon majority vote of the Inspector and the two Judges – be permitted to vote.
Contact Indian River School District at 302-436-1079 with any questions you may have regarding the referendum.
By
Order of the INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION: Leolga T. Wright, President
Posted in accordance with Delaware Code, Title 14, Section 1074. Do not remove until June 6, 2025.
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MonahanreceivesLions’InternationalPresidentialAward ScottBrannan,presidentofthe LordBaltimoreLionsClub,this weekannouncedthatlongtime memberJohnMonahanhasreceivedtheInternationalPresidential Award,LionsClubInternational’s second-highestaward.
Theaward,givensingularlytoan outstandingLion,isconsidereda particularlyprestigiousone,based ontherecommendationofDistrict GovernorJoanBestpitchandapprovalbyLionsClubInternational. Theawardfor2025waspresented toMonahanbyThirdVicePresidentManojShahfrom Nairobi,Kenya,attheMultiple District22Conventionheldatthe WispResortinMcHenry,Md., May1-4.
Monahanhasbeenamemberof theLordBaltimoreLionsClub since2014,whenherelocatedtothe OceanViewareafromNewYork, buthehasbeenaLionsince1982. AsamemberoftheLordBaltimore LionsClub,hehasservedasfirst vice-president,president,secretary andmembershipchair,andiscurrentlyservingasitscommunications chair,preparingarticlesforpublicationinlocalnewsandsocialmedia.
Hehasalsochairedorinvolved himselfinseveralcommittees,rang-
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ingfrombi-monthlyparticipation involunteeringwiththeFoodBank ofDelawareinMiltonandSight AssistanceCommittee,tothe ScholarshipCommittee,Budget Committeeandothers.
AmongMonahan’snumerous awardsandrecognitionasamember oftheLionsClubarebeingZone
ChairforRegion3,Zone1;multipleDistrict22diabetescoordinator; 2016LordBaltimoreLionsClub LionoftheYear;2021District22D LionoftheYear;andtheDelaware DiabetesCoalitionTinaM.Trout, ACSN-BC,CDELeadership Awardin2024.
MorespecifictoMonahan’smost
recentaward,hehasbeenextremely activeinhisroleinDiabetes Awareness&Action,wherehehas servedasdistrictchairsince2021. Asthedistrict22DchairforDiabetesAwareness&Action,herepresentsLionsClubsinhisroleas communityboardmemberofthe DelawareDiabetesCoalition.He attendsquarterlymeetingsandparticipatesintraininginitiativessponsoredbytheorganization.Healso servesasamemberoftheEducation/ScholarshipCommitteeforthe DelawareDiabetesCoalition.
Monahanrecentlyspearheadeda drivetoacquireadiabetesalertdog forawomanwhosepreviousdog diedsuddenly.Traineddiabetesalert dogs’costintheareaof$18,000, andaobtainingareplacementdog presentedaseriouschallenge.With Monahan’shelpandcoordination, appealsforfundswentoutthroughoutthedistrict,andtheLionsClub wasabletoraisethenecessaryfunds topurchasethenewdog.
MonahanhasbeenaLionin serviceformorethan40years.He ismarriedtoLionPatMonahan, andtheyhavetwomarriedsonsand fourgrandchildren.
Live-in Caregiver Wanted for male who suffered stroke and is disable on one-side. Full assistance with daily needs. Five days per week with two days off. Private room provided during employment term in lovely Millville community, pool, gym, WIFI. etc. Salary is negotiable. Couples okay, all are welcome to apply. All must willing to submit to a background check. If interested contact Rita at 267-253-2887
for a
The candidate must be willing and able to work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am until 4:00 PM, possess the required people skills to work in an of ce setting, and have reliable transportation. Please email your resume and cover letter to jcook@delawarecosmetology.com.
We are seeking a dedicated Mason Laborer for a new construction home in the Rehoboth Beach area.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Compensation: Pay to be determined based on experience.
Requirements:
* Reliable and punctual.
* Ability to follow instructions and perform physically demanding tasks.
* Previous masonry experience preferred but not required.
Interested candidates, please contact us at (302) 525-1979 to discuss further details.
WANTED
Ocean View. Call for an appointment. Ask
DRIVERS WANTEDCDL not required. Must have a clean background check & driving record. 443-257-0145
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. New reduced price $350! 302-539-9656
FULL SIZED CAROUSEL
GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos. 410-491-0409
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
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
EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECH HVAC company with over 20 years’ experience is seeking an We offer Vacation Health Insurance 401K Sales Commission
O GUAGE, LIONEL, MARX, & PRIDE LINES Trains and accessories. Call for more information.
302-236-8003
DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer. 610-506-9179
SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938
BOATING & FISHING LEAD SINGER FORMING BAND FOR FUN SUMMER GIGS … 70’s and 90’s, e.x. Big Brother and Holding, Stone Poneys, Eagles, Elvis, Motown, etc. Need full band and 3 backup singers, i.e. (The Supremes). Please Send questions and note of interest to: darstar75@yahoo.com, Practice start mid-May in Ocean View
ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABINET 3ft high with ring & earring drawers. Like New $80. 302-579-0026
We are looking for a friendly, outgoing, full time receptionist for our Millville design center. You will need weekend availability. Job pays hourly plus bonus opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply in person only, Tuesday-Thursday, 2-4pm. Joe@ockhf.com.
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
1988 16FT PRO BASS TRACKER Boat with trailer, life jackets, and trolling motor. $3,200. Call 302-539-8870 and leave message.
2001 SEA-DOO UTOPIA 19 with trailer. Very good condition and perfect for the bay. Call or text 610-657-4581 $5000 obo 1 PERSON KAYAK $80. 302-541-4547
PENN SQUALL 15
Conventional Fishing Reel. In very good condition with magnetic cast control. $100 302-373-6968
JEWELRY SALES HELP OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR 2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $75 301-875-7061
PT - Kitchen Manager – Ocean View
Responsible for serving attractive food by following a heart-healthy menu. Preparation of homebound and congregate meals. Some cooking and preparation onsite. A minimum of one year of cooking experience is required. Experience with inventory and ordering, preferred. Ability to lift 30 pounds M-F, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm with a 30-minute meal break. For this and other vacancies, please apply online at: https://www.cheerde.com/employment
SeaScape DASH CHEF SERIES digital Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $150 301-875-7061
CLASSIC 1999 BEACH JEEPWrangler. Good Tires, Rims, 6cyl, and custom Raptor paint inside & out. Runs & looks Great! An Awesome Toy for only $6,900! 302-236-6215
SET OF 4 18” X 7”Polished grey pocket aluminim rims. $125 302-200-9350 please leave message. DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place min3istries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org
4-DIGIT DELAWARE
LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500
THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838
GATOR TONNEAU COVER Fits 2014/2018 Sierra & Silverado 860-237-1861
2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938
LOADRITE GALVANIZED 1989 BOAT TRAILER. (had 20ft boat) 24 rollers, 3,680lb GVWR. DE Title, tagged until Dec 2025 $650 OBO 302-542-9500
SALTWATER FLY ROD Cabellas FishEagleIII. Graphite, 2 piece, 9-10 line. With 2 reels, spool, ies. Excellent condition $75 302-542-0906
MARINE FUEL TANK
Moeller 18gal model # FT1849 Below deck 22”x16”x14”tall. Cost $400 selling at $160 302-542-9500
MARINE GAS TANKS Portable above deck. Like new, 6gal $50 & 3gal $40 302-542-9500
LEAD SINKERS Bank, Pyramid, Hatteras, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match 302-542-9500
NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT MOTOR low hours excellent condition $700 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
50” PANASONIC HDTV $35, 42” Vizio HDTV $25. Text
301-526-0624
FREE! LARGE DISPLAY
CABINET Framed Glass
Doors with top light and bottom storage. New Condition . 302-579-0026
FREE! To anyone who can take it away. Iron Patio Table & 4 Chairs 717-979-7282
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
KING & QUEEN
Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898
TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898
OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40
443-763-1378
OVAL COFFEE TABLE & 2 END
Tables. Glass Tops, Mint Condition $90 cash 302-579-0026
HERNDON CHINA CABINET Four
Centuries style dark wood cabinet with mesh doors and 3 glass
shelves. Additional storage underneath. 77"h x 39"w $250.00 Inquire for pics 209-890-0634
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
DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687
PAINTED WHITE WOODEN
ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25
609-247-3649
FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE
Wood Mirror 28”W X 48”H
Excellent cond. $45 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955
JEWELRY CABINET
New Condition. Lift top with mirror. Ring drawer & earring drawer, 3 bottom drawers $80 302-579-0026
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
RATTAN KITCHEN SET with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402
CHERRY CHEST OF Drawers, and Mirror. Solid wood, cherry nish. Great condition. $50 302-229-7898
2 COUNTER HEIGHT BAR STOOLS 26 1/2 high, brushed nickel back with cream leather seats. $100.00 302-545-9812
HEAT N GLO FIREPLACE Insert, like new $300 410-598-1161
2 SAFETY GLASS
Bethesda Road: 2BR/1BA single family home in Georgetown. $1,600 per month + utilities.
Waterside Apts.: 2BR/2BA, 1st floor apartment. 1 mile from Bethany Beach. $1,700 per month + utilities.
Johnson Road: 3BR/2BA single family home in Lincoln. $1,800 per month + utlities.
Cedar Bay: 2BR/2BA condo in Ocean View. 55+ community. $1,850 per month + utilities.
Hosier St.: 4BR/2BA, unfurnished duplex in Selbyville. $2,000 per month + 2% rental tax.
Creekside: 4BR/3.5BA fully furnished 3 story townhome in Millville. $2,400 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.
All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.
Silver Woods: 3BR/2BA single family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,400 per month + utilities.
Creek Haven: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story single family home with 2 car garage. $2,500 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.
Saltwater Landing: 3 BD / 2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.
Lawn Maintenance included.
The Reserves: Large 3BR/3BA furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month + utilities.
Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +5% rental tax. Available after 7/1/2025.
LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. 1$140 302-537-5148
24’ LADDER. FIBERGLASS with 300lb rating. New $389 and selling for $100. Must leave message 410-939-7714
2 CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TILLERS 2HP $60 & 6HP $150. 410-299-1581
GREEN WORKS 2000
PSI1.2gpm Pressure Washer. Like New $199 302-436-9133
HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER
Model 225 HBV w/owners manual. Sold as is. $35 OBO. Please call 302-855-0631
Leave message and phone number
18X36 CRAFTSMAN lawn roller $150 410-299-1581
HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike
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
LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equiptment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed
$200. Please leave message 302-470-9335
WETSUIT Akona Quantum Stretch, womens small ts 8-12, 3mm. Used for certi cation and 15 dives. Also acessories $80 302-542-0906
AQUALUNG i100 dive computer (2). Wear on wrist, used for training & 15 dives. $20 each 302-542-0906
MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282
CONVENTIONAL & MICROWAVE COMBO $95 Please leave message 301-802-0431
HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER $20 Please leave message 301-802-0431
UREKA UPRIGHT $15 Please leave message 301-802-0431
SINGER Sewing Machine $30 Please leave message 301-802-0431
BOSTITCH NAIL GUN B13 series. New, never used 18 gauge, 5/8 to 2 1/8 range. $30 302-436-9005
POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507
Game/Meal Tables, ea 42” square, plus 6 fabric chairs. $100 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955
WHITE SINGLE OVER DOUBLE bunk bed; very sturdy, excellent condition; including bunkie board and mattresses. $325. Selbyville area. 717-576-6293
PATIO FURNITURE. Loveseat & Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483
OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326
55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc Starting at $35 302-542-9500
“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122 NEW PATIO HEATER Bronze, with LED Table. $75 Firm 302-732-3637
LARGE SET OF KEYS found on Central Ave, by Mariners Baptist. email: mag0248@gmail.com
PICTURE FRAME VICE Stanley $25 302-436-9005
BLACK HYDRAULIC hairstyling chair. Leather & chrome. Great condition. Orig. $400, asking $50. 443-373-7294 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228 www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258 2 GUITAR STANDS $10 each 302-436-9005
MUSIC STAND
Top Quality $12 302-436-9005 5X4 HANDMADE QUILT Large $70 443-373-1550 POKER CHIP &
30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545 UNIQUE
SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306 FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408 CRAFTSMAN
RIKON 10x18 mini lathe
Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125
302-381-5408
4-DIGIT DELAWARE
LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each
302-542-9500
GREENLEAF EMERSON Row
Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649
CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507
MODEL TOY “TANKER” TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390
SKINNY MINI FOLDING
Metal StepLadder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202
WERNER 20FT EXTENSION
LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564
WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408
BRAND NEW Indoor/ Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200. 610-761-2038
BRAND NEW HANDMADE
5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367
AMERICAN FLAG New, 6’x10’ Embroidered, good price $25 302-436-9005
FUJIFILM UNDERWATER
Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70.
302-743-1903
ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY
Set $10. 302-743-1903
ELECTRIC POWERWASHER
Good Condition $100.
302-541-4547
1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259
20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN
$8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955
TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84 Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348
MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS
302-249-8493
LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-8298400
IRON FISH SHAPED WINE
RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903
METAL FRAME RESTAU-
RANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505
CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008
CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL Scale. $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955
RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218
VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234
DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE) Make Offer 302-644-7234
CROQUET SET $10 302-644-7234
GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer
302-644-7234
PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234
GLASSWARE ALL SMALL
UNIQUE PIECES Closing my Shop, must buy all $75 must leave message. 410-939-7714
50 ROMANCE BOOKS .25 cents each. 302-541-0475
5 BRAND NEW Ravensburger Puzzles. $12 each 302-541-0475
TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498 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
METAL DETECTORS: Used
X-Terra 70 Minelab with a 10” DD coil, extra coil, headphones, manual, and zippered case for $100 in good working order. Used Treasure Pro Whites with headphones, extra coil, and cover in good working order $75. Whites Coinmaster GT with extra coil, headphones, and case for $50 in good working order. Call or text 302-217-8089
BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353
This Weekend ❏ Fri May 23 Sat May 24 8am-1pm Rain or Shine
Multi Family Yard Sale! Antiques & Collectables, Novelty Items, Craft Supplies, Small Electronics & Cords, Lamps, Decorative Bowls, Vintage Set 24 Mark Twain Books, Lincoln Logs, Mini Hess Trucks (early 2000s), Toys, Vintage Costume Jewelry, and Clothing - Mens, Womens, Childrens assorted sizes & styles. 34946 Mustang Rd Dagsboro DE 19939 (off Irons Lane)
❏ Sat May 24 8am-12pm
Rain Date 5/31
Large Multi-Family Yard Sale! Everything is priced to sell! Indoor/outdoor furniture, Longaberger baskets/dishes, household, clothes, tools, exercise, hunting & fishing. Just off route 26 30707 Sandy Landing Road Dagsboro DE 19939
❏ Sat May 24 8am-12pm
Rain or Shine
Bay Colony Community - HUGE, over 350 Homes! Off Irons Lane, last 2 entrances GPS: 29467 Colony Drive Dagsboro DE 19939
❏ Sat May 24 8am-12pm
Rain or Shine
Southhampton Community Yard Sale! Behind Melson’s Funeral Home between Parker House & Beaver Dam Roads
❏ Fri May 23 Sat May 24 Sun May 25 8am-2pm Rain or Shine
Yard Sale Items: golf clubs,heaters,exercise bike and equipment, Budweiser cooler, tools,toys, books and games, dehumidifier, hall coat rack, typewriters, wine cooler and rack, grandfather clock, and much more! 32470 Vines Creek Road, Dagsboro, De 19939
❏ Sat, May 24 8am-1pm
Rain or Shine
MODEL TRAIN YARD SALE! DE Seaside Railroad Clubhouse. Everything in Model Trains will be offered for sale. Numerous Vendors,DSRC Sales Room, 5 major operating train layouts indoors. FREEADMISSION! 36668 Dupont Blvd, (RT113) Selbyville
❏ Sat May 24 7am-12pm
Rain or Shine
Bishop Burke Columbettes a non profit is holding a yard sale fundraiser..including items for house, garden, plant sale, books, jewelry and misc.The corner of 30090 Lewis Road, and John J Williams Highway, Millsboro.
❏ Sat May 24 Sun May 25 8am-1pm
Rain or Shine
Deer Run Acres Community Yard Sale! Home Staging Business liquidation, Household goods, Fishing rods and gear, Tools. Rt. 20 to Deer Run Rd to White Tail Drive, Selbyville
❏ Sat May 24 8am-12pm
Rain or Shine
Avon Park Community Yard Sale – A little bit of everything - furniture, antiques, collectibles, TV’s, kitchenware, clothing, children and household items. Great prices!!! From Rt. 26, south on Central Ave. to right on Wedgefield Blvd. (across from Bear Trap golf course), to 2nd right for Avon Park Community
❏ Sat May 24 8am-2pm Rain or Shine
Giant Yard Sale! Don't Miss this One. Amazing items at unbelievable prices! Furniture, household & kitchen items, bedding, nice clothing, landscape border blocks, etc 144 Henlopen Dr. South Bethany Beach, DE (canal side).
❏ Sat May 24 9am-1pm Rain Date 5/25
Yard Sale! Kids toys, clothes and shoes. Womens clothes & shoes, household items & much more! Cash or Venmo and Full Lego sets in boxes. 29578 Second Street Ocean View, DE (Off Cedar Neck Road toward VFW)
❏ Fri May 23 Sat May 24 Sun May 25 10am-2pm Rain or Shine
Estate Sale! Antiques, Furniture, and may Garden & Household items. 6 Old Mill Drive Ocean View DE 19970
❏ Fri May 23 Sat May 24 9am-1pm Rain or Shine
Yearly Multi Family MEGA YARD SALE! Beach Decor, bikes, small appliances, baby clothes & accessories & Lots Of Everything! 37064 Laws Point Rd Selbyville DE 19975 (go to end of Laws Point)
❏ Sat May 24 9am-12pm
Rain or Shine
Multi Family Yard Sale! Jewelry, Furniture, Vintage Toys, Housewares, Treadmill, Landscape 5x8 Trailer, and Lots More! Off Old Mill Bridge Road 36040 Country Lane Frankford DE 19945
❏ Sat May 24 8am-3pm Rain or Shine
Annual Multi Family Sale! Bikes, motorcycle, zero turn lawnmower, beach chairs, pool & beach toys, kids books, DVDs, puzzles, womens & girls clothing, barbies, sea glass, and Lots of Collectibles. 31478 Railway Rd Ocean View DE 19970
❏ Sat May 24 9am-12pm
Rain or Shine
JUST JEANS JUNK! Womens Clothes $2, Bathing Suits $2, Shoes $2. All else marked as is. 38163 Martins Way Ocean View DE 19970
Upcoming ❏ Sat May 31 8am-?
Rain or Shine
Banks Harbor Community Yard Sale! Multiple Families & Many Great Items For Sale! Old Mill to Clubhouse to Main Street
❏ Sat May 31 8am-1pm Rain or Shine
Ocean Way Estates Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale! Entry off Muddy Neck Rd to Ogre Dr or off Rt 26/Atlantic Ave to Riga Dr in Ocean View
❏ Fri May 30 Sat May 31 8am-1pm Rain or Shine
Another massive yard sale! Lots of useful things, some antiques Evergreen Rd BETHANY BEACH (Behind McDonalds)
❏ Sat May 31 8am-12pm Rain or Shine
Yard Sale! Old Bikes, Clothing, Furniture, Home Decor, etc Lots of Great Yard Sale Finds Available! 8 Daisey Ave Ocean View DE 19970
POOL SUPPLIES (ABOVE
GROUND)
Pool Tech Shock 2
1/2 gal. $25. Water Tech Pool
Vacuum $50. Quick 5qt 200 Pool Hand Pump $3. Bio Guard Chlorine Tablets 1 1/2
Containers $40. Various Chemicals $20. 2 Ladders
$15 each. Sand Pump $50. 2
New Intech Pool pumps $10 each. Pool Toys & Rafts $3 each. Call 302-539-8870 and leave message.
SNOWBABY MUSIC BOX
new in box, Christmas Miniature Tea Set, new in box. $25 for both. Call or text for pictures: 610-468-4004
LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent Condition. $685 516-967-6435
12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30 410-382-2033
ELECTRIC DRILL Black & Dekker $10 410-310-6633
We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929
BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441
DECORATIVE BIRD FRAMED bronze colored mirror by Uttermost. H 36” W 23 1/2” $75. Selbyville Text or call 410-707-6572 Inquire for photos
ELECTRIC CUSHIONED Back Massager by Homedics $20 410-310-6633
CONN 552 THEATER 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
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033
ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS
22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35.
Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441
CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2
Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441
PETS & SUPPLIES SUNLOVER HAVANESE of Ellendale has puppies from champion and health-tested bloodlines ready to go! $3500. Both male and female available. Please contact libby.naimo@yahoo.com or call 732-580-6032 FMI
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
CONCEPT 2 MODEL E ROWING MACHINE Excellent condition. Found in Most Quality Gyms. Orig: $1,395 Sale $450. Call or Text 302-545-9825
PING GOLF BAG 11 Irons, 3 Woods, & 2 Putters $265 845-542-1838
RALEIGH C40 Premium Ladies Bike. Flat Handlebar s/m 24 speed. British Racing Green. Pristine Condition $350 302-278-1441
3 RODS & REELS $10, $15, & $20. Will provide pictures and description. Millsboro 302-648-6480
2 HOCKEY STICKS & 2 Pucks $10 302-644-7234
MENS BIKE $40 Please leave message 301-802-0431
RAY COOK GOLF BAG, Brand new, retractable legs, $35 443-790-0507
KAYAKS JAZZ 2 Paddles & small wheeling cart. $425 302-539-3048
PLACEBO (FLEXLITE) 6’4” Surfboard. Complete with ns, leash, and bag. $225 Call (no texts) for pics. Leave message. 302-239-5466
20” SCHWINN GIRLS Bike, Pink, new. 26”$90. Huffy Bike, used $50 814-237-1001
TWO 90” CHILL PADDLE Boards (new) with paddles $50 each 814-237-1001
COBRA GOLF BAG & IRONS LIKE NEW Taylor Woods & Odyssey Putter. Orig. price new is $5k for set. Asking $500 for all. Lvg msg. 302-988-1204
LIFE PRESERVERS 4 Adult, 2 Child, 1 Toddler. $40 814-237-1001
KAYAK 28LB. 1 hand carry & launch. Orig $2300, selling $600. Refurb. 2020 & used 2x. Cockpit cover, mini-skirt, full skirt, self rescue in atable, PFD, cold weather socks & boots, night light, manual water pump, whistle, text 302-249-5453 for photos.
SCHWINN BOYS BIKE New Condition. $50 302-616-1699
COBRA GOLF CLUB BAG & Irons. Tyler Woods & Odyssey Putter. Orig. New 5k for whole set. Like new $500 for all! Leave Msg. 302-988-1204
EWHEELS 2 WHEEL
ELECTRIC SCOOTER with rechargeable battery. Very good condition, Ocean View, De. $599. Call Jim 301-661-7585
NIKE golf clubsand NIKE bag. Full set of irons and driver, 3 wood and 5 wood. $280.00. 302-265-6646
LONGBOARD 9’2” with Travel Bag $300 must leave message . 410-939-7714
TANDEM KHS PREMIUM
Roma Bicycle. Med & small, Shimano Ultegra Easton 7K
Aluminum frame. Like new, paid $2,500, selling for $750 302-278-1441
HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO 410-382-2033
GRAVITY INVERSION Boots $25 609-247-3649
TEETER INVERSION TABLE Great Condition! $75 302-353-8128 leave message Magna xl2 21 speed all terrain bike. Brakes, 26” antislip tires suspension fork. $50.00 302-339-7691
TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE Vintage 1990s. Single track Eleven 81. New tires, recent tune-up. $75 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message. TENNIS RACKETS Head with cover $15 & Prince with cover + carrying bag $20 410-382-2033
10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $30 OBO. 757-810-8782
SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633
WANTED 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
By Jan Buckner Walker
The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults Kids Across
1. It's the color of a lunch bag
4. It's a refreshing drink with your lunch, hot or not
5. A juicy food made of ground beef or turkey you can eat with your hands
7. The paper circle that holds your food at a picnic (You can toss it in the trash when you're done)
8. If you roll small hot dogs in biscuit dough and bake them at 375°, you will have made an appetizing snack called pigs __ a blanket
9. You can never eat this with a fork
11. Color of the top of a 5D
12. It's a festival of lettuce, cucumbers and more veggies in a bowl
14. To bring your lunchbox to school by holding on to the handle
15. A PB&J, a BLT or a tall and tasty sub
18. The time of day when the hands on the clock are both pointing straight up
19. Something sweet to eat after your meal
20. What you are if you spill your milk in your lap
22. A delicious red fruit that makes a sound when you chomp into it
23. It's what you do before you chew
Parents Down
1. Fruit peeled and layered with pudding in a delicious cream pie
2. Request of a waiter (or what a judge demands in court)
3. Roster of lunch options
4. What satisfied lunch diners leave behind (or precious
pieces of advice)
5. It makes bratwurst a finger food
6. It's no place for a homemade meal
10. Get the red off: Way to turn an 22A into an easy-to-eat snack food
11. Seeing red: Ruby red slices tossed into a 12A
13. Tortilla dippers dunked in guacamole
14. Edible lid stretched across your personal crock of onion soup
16. In a good way: He's the older guy with the girl at a fatherdaughter luncheon
17. The sharpest one at a table (among even the smartest lunch guests)
21. Had enough?: If so, it's what you say in a Cuban cafe when the waiter asks if you're ready for your check
Knurek
your privacy and enjoy country living-great home for entertainingdetached garage with built in bar, above ground pool, wrap around porch, repit patio!
Asking $489,900 (DESU2086636) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159
UNDERCONTRACT 5 BRIDGE RD, BETHANY BEACH
Under Contract in Middlesex Beach!! This Fully Furnished 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is perfectly situated on nearly half an acre with plenty of room to entertain friends and family. Enjoy a thoughtfully designed reverse open-concept oor plan with an updated kitchen and modern baths. Multiple decks, a screened-in porch, 2 outdoor showers, covered parking, and plenty of storage for bikes and beach chairs. Beautifully decorated, meticulously maintained, this charming getaway is just a short walk to your private beach.
$1,650,000 (DESU2083916)
Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472
20526 CATTAIL CREEK LN, SELBYVILLE
Your dream home at the beach, located in the Harbor's Edge section of the famous Bayside community. Abundant natural light, high ceilings including cathedral ceilings in the living room, a
a beautiful parklike
& more!
$765,000 (DESU2077962) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721
24818 RIVERS EDGE RD, MILLSBORO Spacious home on premier half-acre lot in Stonewater Creek features
