Coastal Point — May 29, 2026

JudgedismissesACLUsuitagainstFenwick

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

AstateSuperiorCourtJudgehas grantedamotionbytheTownofFenwickIslandtodismissalawsuitbythe AmericanCivilLibertiesUnion (ACLU)overwhatthecivilrightsor-

Localworkersrespond toSelbyvillehousefire

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Thedayaftertwoyoungmen— powerwasherspreparingforajobinthe Selbyvillearea—rushedacrossthe streettoextinguishflamescomingfrom atrailer,thegratefulownerofthehome describedhimselfas“overwhelmed.”

“Oh,myGod.Thosetwomenare godsends.Ihaveabushelofcrabsfor them.Icrabforenjoyment.I’mgoingto takecareofthoseboys.I’mgoingtodo thatforthem.MyGod.Thatfirewasa freakofnature.Idon’tknowhowit happenedorwhyithappenedbutthose tworeallyaregodsends,”RonaldKeller, whoownsthetrailer,toldtheCoastal Point.

OnMay21,whileKeller—who worksfromhomeinSelbyville,near HudsonRoadandRoute54—wasin theshower,DexterJohnsonandChad David,whoworkforSeasidePressure WashinGreenwood,werepreparingto workonahomeacrossthestreetwhen Johnsonsaw“abunchofsmoke,even thoughIalreadyknewtherewasa burningbangoingon.”

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ganizationclaimedwereunlawfulvotingpracticesallowingcorporations andothernon-personstovoteintown elections.

InadecisiondatedTuesday,May 26,SussexCountySuperiorCourt JudgeCraigKarsnitzwrotethatthe ACLUlawsuit,filedDec.4,2025,did

notmeetlegalparametersineither localorstatelawregardingelections.

“Weareasmalltown,andwebelievethatapropertyownerwhopays taxesandissubjecttoourordinances shouldhaveasayinwhorepresents themonourtowncouncil,”Fenwick IslandMayorNatalieMagdeburger

saidTuesday.

“Manyofthepropertyownersthat arelegalentitiesarefamily/marital truststhatwereestablishedforestate purposesandholdtitletoresidential

MillsborotohavecontestedelectiononJune13

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

ThreeseatsontheMillsboroTown Councilwereupforelectionthisyear, butonlyonewillbecontestedinthe 2026election.ResidentsinrepresentativeDistrict2cancastballotsinthe

municipalelectiononSaturday,June 13,from1to7p.m.attheMillsboro TownCenter,locatedat322Wilson Highway. Thetwocandidatesrunningforthe District2seatsareRonaldO’Nealof PondAlleyandStephenWebsterof MadisonStreet.

Becausetwoincumbentsarerunningunopposed,theywillautomaticallykeeptheircouncilseats:Gary MackofCharlotteBoulevard(who wasrecentlyappointedtofillaDistrict 3councilvacancy)andMartyPresley ofRoanokeRapids(whowontheatlarge/townwidecouncilseatin2023).

District2generallyincludesthe northeastquadrantofthetown (northwestofMainStreetandnorth ofRoute113),northernMillsboro aroundRoute20/HardscrabbleRoad, andmostofthesouthwestRoute113

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Fenwickhostingresiliencyforum

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

FenwickIslandwillhostaforumthis weekaddressingtheTown’seffortstodeal withpersistentbaysideflooding.

ResidentsarebeinginvitedtotheBaysideResiliencyPlanning&FloodMitigationStrategiesForum,tobeheldat FenwickIslandTownHallat1p.m.on Friday,May29.Themeetingwillalsobe accessibleviaZoom.

Themeeting,co-hostedbytheFenwickIsland’sInfrastructureCommittee andtheTown’sconsultantonresiliencyissues,StraughnEngineering,willfocuson updatedfloodresiliencydataandmaps,

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properties,”Magdeburgersaid.“The businesspropertyownersthatare legalentitiesaretypicallysmallbusinessesthathavehadapresencein Fenwickforyears.

mitigationstrategiesandplanningefforts aimedathelpingprotectFenwickIsland’s future.

“We’velearnedalotthisyear,”through studiesandexperimentalprojects,incollaborationwithStraughnEngineering, InfrastructureCommitteeChairSusan BrennansaidattheFriday,May22,FenwickIslandTownCouncilmeeting.

“Wehavemorestrategiesnow”for dealingwithbaysideflooding,Brennan said.“Straughnhasbeenagreatpartnerto workwith.”

Shesaidcommitteemembershave beenworkingongrantsforpotentialflood mitigationprojectstobeginlaterthis summerandinthefall.

“Wefirmlybelieveourvotingsystemisjustandfairandgiveseveryone avoice,”Magdeburgercontinued.“We arethankfultothejudgewhohas agreedwithourpositionandfound thattheACLUfailedtostatea claim.”

TheACLUlawsuitchallengedthe Town’smunicipalvotinglaws— whichallownon-humanentities,such astrusts,limitedliabilitycompanies, partnershipsandcorporations,tovote inlocalelections.

TheorganizationarguedthatFenwickIsland’slongstandingpracticedilutesthevotesofhumanresidentsand thereforeviolatesthestateconstitution’selectionsclause.

Kasnitz’decision,however,notes thatsuchpracticesarepermittedboth byFenwickIsland’scharterandby

Residentswillhaveanopportunityto askquestionsoftheInfrastructureCommitteeandStraughanEnvironmentalat thisweek’sforum.

Afollow-upforumisscheduledfor Friday,Aug.21,at1p.m.,whenorganizersplantoprovideupdatesfollowingthe May29forum,continuedplanningefforts andadditionalcommunitydiscussions andquestions.

TheMay29meetingcanbeaccessed onZoomwiththecall-innumberof (301)715-859,meetingID:8891205 9776,orontheinternetat https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88912059776.

FenwickIslandTownHallislocatedat 800CoastalHighway.

stateelectionlaw,andthatartificial entitiesareconsidered“persons”in bothplaces.

TheACLUhadfiledacomplaint seekingadeclaratoryjudgmentandan injunctiontostopnon-human-entity voting.TheTownofFenwickIsland movedtodismissthecaseonfour grounds:lackofstanding,lackofsubjectmatterjurisdiction,failuretojoin necessarypartiesandfailuretostatea claim.

Karsnitz’decisionfocusedonlyon theTown’sargumentthattheACLU failedtostateaclaim.

A Clear Path To Better Hearing

Sentmanfocusesonreal-worldskills,ability

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

LoriannSentman’sclassroomisa cozymixofwarmlighting,photosnapshots,newsclippings,dining-room chairs,workingappliancesandgameballtrophies.Somestudentsarethere forfouryearsastheylearnlifeskillsfor therealworld.

Asaspecial-educationteacherby day,acoachbynightandonweekends, SentmanwasrecentlynamedIndian RiverHighSchool’s2026-2027Teacher oftheYear.

Her LifeSkillsclassroomusedtobe calledtheintensivelearningcenter (ILC).Typically,Sentmanseesherstudentsforallfouryearsandformostof theday.Aftergraduatingwitha diplomaofalternatestandards,theycan choosetoattendHowardT.Ennis Schoolforages18to21,orgodirectly intotheworkforce.

“Everythingisfunctionalacademics,” saidSentman.“Whentheyleavemy classroom,theycancooksimplemeals, theycanperformreal-worldmathscenarios,likeatthegrocerystore,they

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districtaroundHickoryHilland HandyRoads.

Eligiblevotersmustbeage18;a residentoftown;andberegisteredto votewiththeStateofDelawarebecausetheTownusesthoserecords (checkyourstatusonline ativote.de.gov).

Absenteevotingiscurrentlyavailabledailyduringthetownhall’sregularhours,8a.m.to4:30p.m.Inorder

LoriannSentmanisIndianRiverHighSchool’s2026-2027TeacheroftheYear.

toreceivea2026ballot,votersmust firstfileanAbsenteeBallotApplicationwithTownHallbynoononFriday,June12.Thelastdaytorequestan AbsenteeBallotApplicationtobe mailedisWednesday,June10.Thelast daytosubmitanAbsenteeBallotApplicationinpersonatTownHallis noononFriday,June12,(thevoter mustbringidentification).Theballot willnotbeprovidedtoanyperson otherthantheapprovedvoter.

Afterthat,completedballotsmust bereturnedtoMillsboroTownHall, inpersonorbymail,bytheendof

ElectionDay,June13,at7p.m.

Forabsenteeapplications,district mapsandmore,visitMillsboroTown Hall,contactTammyPhillipsat(302) 934-8171,orgoonlinetowww.millsboro.org/government/town_election.p hp.

Editor’snote:Thedeadlinetosubmit anyletters-to-the-editorregardingthe MillsboroelectionwillbeJune1at5 p.m.forpublicationintheJune5issue. Inordertogivethecandidatesthelast wordbeforetheelection,itistheCoastal Point’seditorialpolicytopublishonly candidateQ&A(butnoletters-to-the-

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“Wehadjustgottenthere.Wewalked overthereandsawthisguy’straileronfire. Ijumpedoverthefence.Therewere flamesandagardenhoseoutbackbyhis barn.Isaid,‘Ineedthat,’andIputthefire out.Iwasn’tscared.Iwasmoreworried aboutthethreedogsoutsideinhisback yard,”David,27,ofSeaford,said,explainingthatheandJohnsonmanagedtoget theboxers—Trinity,ZeusandBoots—

throughthedoggiedoortosafety,all whileKellerwasoblivioustothecommotion.

“Ihavehoneybees,andIhadjust tendedtomybeesandwentbacktomy office,andthenIdecidedtogogeta shower.Andallofasudden,thedoorbell rings,therearepeopleknockingonthe door,”Kellerrecalled.

“It’sanoldtrailer.Ichangedallmy landscapingties,andIstackedthelandscapingtimbersonthetrailerandpulleda bunchofweedsaroundmyshopandput thoseinmytrailer.Ihadasatellitedishon thetrailer.Idon’tknowhowithappened. Ihavenoidea.Therewerenocigarette butts.Noflamesnearby.Itjustignited.

“Theseboys—hereiswhatweneed inthisworld,morepeoplelikethesetwo boys.Youdon’tgetthatintherealworld anymore.Ijumpedoutoftheshowerand threwonmynightpants,andranout there.Ithought,‘Whattheheckisgoing on?’”Kellersaid.

“Wedon’tknowhowthefirestarted,” Davidsaid.“Eventhefirecompanysaid

theydidn’tknow.Bythetimetheygot there,wealreadyhadthefireout.IguessI wasjustputintherightplaceattheright time.ItdefinitelyfeelslikeIwas.Iburned myhandalittlewhenIgrabbedapieceof thewood,butit’sallgood.”

DavidandJohnsonwereworkingat DebbieFairall’shomeinAtlanticLakesin Selbyville.

“Dexterknockedonthedoorandsaid, ‘Doyouknowthoseneighborsoverthere?’ Isaid,‘No,’andIsawthefireandIsaid, ‘Oh,mygosh.’Hesaid,‘That’snotgood atall.We’vegottodosomething.’You couldseeflamesfrommyhouse,inthe middleofthesmokeplume,”Fairallrecalled.

AsDavidextinguishedflames,Johnson,38,ofGreenwood,helpedpushthe dogsinside.

“Therewereflamescomingoutofthe trailer.Theywerelickingashighasthe8footprivacyfence.Thatiswhatcaughtmy attention.Isaid,‘Waitaminute—thatis nocampfire.’Itwasextremelywindy.We justhoppedintoaction.Wegotthedogs inside,thenweknockedonthedoor,” Johnsonsaid.

NotonlydoKellerandhiswifeconsiderDavidandJohnsonheroes,butthe ownerofthepowerwashingcompany does,too.

“Idefinitelyamproudofthem,”said TraceyBeckman,whowithherhusband ownsSeasidePressureWash.

“Ilovethemdearly.Theyareoutstandingguys.Theyaregoodemployees.They aregoodworkers.Icandependonthem. Theygettheworkdone,”shesaid. DavidcalledBeckmanafterthefire andtoldherwhathappened.

“Hishandwasburned.Hepulledalog outofthefire,andIsaid,‘AreyouOK?’ andhetoldmehewasfine.Wedoalotof workinSelbyvilleandinOceanView,” Beckmansaid.

“Idon’tfeellikeahero.It’sjusteverydaylife,”Davidsaid,addingthathehad toldhisgirlfriendwhathappenedandshe hadanicedinnerwaitingforhimafter work.

“Alltheneighborsweresaying,‘Great job!Greatjob!Yousprungrightintoaction,’”Fairallsaid.

“Somanypeoplewouldjustsay,‘Oh, theyarejustburningafire.’Somanypeoplewouldhavejustwalkedaway.”

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Treasurehunterfinds centuries-oldcoinsnear IndianRiverInlet

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TreasurehunterDonShopehasadded twomoreprizedobjectstohiscollection: EnglishandIrishhalfpennycoppercoins thathadbeenrollinginthesurfand buriedinthesandneartheIndianRiver Inletfor240years.

ShopeandhisfriendPhilPalese,both ofOceanView,foundthecoinswith theirmetaldetectorslastfalland,althoughtheylikelydon’thaveanysignificantmonetaryworth,theyareofgreat interest.

“Asacollector,theyareveryvaluable. Thefactthatwefoundthem—it’sunbelievable.It’sthethrillofthehunt.I said,‘Oh,mygosh—Ifoundit.’Justincredible.Theyareverysmoothandvery thinontheedges,butintherightlight youcanmakeouttheimageofKing GeorgeonthefrontandtheBritishIsles ontheback,”Shopesaid.

Hebecameinterestedinthecoins afterreadingabookaboutDelaware shipwrecksandlearningthatonSept.1, 1785,a150-footthree-mastedship,The FaithfulSteward,hadrunagroundjust offthecoastofDelaware.

“Itcarried249passengersand400 barrelsofcounterfeitEnglishandIrish halfpennycoppercoinstobeusedbyour newnationthathadnotyetmintedits owncoins.Sadly,mostofthepassengers andcrew,aswellasthosecoins,werelost tothestorm,”Shopesaid.

Hetalkedabouttheshipwreckwith anexpertattheDiscoverSeaShipwreck MuseuminFenwickIsland—who, Shopesaid,advisedhimtosearchaftera stormstirredtheocean.

“Iwentdownafterastorm,andI foundone.ThenIcalledmybuddyPhil, andheandIwentdownthenextday.He foundhisfirst,andIfoundmysecond.We wenttothenorthoftheIndianRiver

Inlet.Thatiswheretheshipwreckwasin 1785.Wefoundthemafterallthattime. Theyareharderandhardertofind.Infact, nobodyevenknewaboutthemuntilthey startedbuildingthebridgeinthe’30s.

“DuringtheGreatDepression,”he said,“thefederalgovernmenthadthe CivilianConservationCorps.Theyhada bunchofthoseguyswhocamedownto buildthefirstIndianRiverbridge.Some ofthoseguysfoundcoinsonthebeach.It waskindofatourismthing,like,‘Hey— youcanfindcoinsonthebeach,’”hesaid, addingthatonecoinwasclosetothesurfacebuttheotheronewasafootortwo deepunderthesand.

“Ipickedupabookaboutshipwrecks ontheDelawarecoastaboutsevenor eightyearsago,afterIstartedmetal-detecting.…TheFaithfulStewardisthe onethathadthesecoins.Thatwasthe excitingpart,”hesaid.

Thehalfpenniesarebelievedtobe someofthecounterfeitcoinsthatwere shippedtotheUnitedStatesbecausethe

countrydidn’tyethaveitsownmintand neededcoinsforcirculation.

TheFaithfulStewardwasonitsway toPhiladelphiaatthetimeoftheshipwreckandmadeittotheCapeHenlopen Lighthousebeforerunningaground.

“Theywereonly100yardsorsoaway. Itwasaterribletragedy.Mostofthe womenandchildrendied.Mostofthem wereburiedinamassgraverightthereon thebeach.It’saverysadstory,”Shope said.

MorgangettingtoknowOceanView’sponybarn

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There’saninterestingrelationship formingasBarryMorganrestoresthe historic,two-story,formerponybarnin OceanView.

Morgan—aFrankfordresident whoownsJunctionHomeServices— hasabackgroundintheaterandhas discovered“theatricalaspects”ashe worksonthe485-square-footstructure

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withaloftthatwasbuiltbyJames Evansin1901.

“Intheater,youaredevelopinga partandyougettoknowthatcharacter,andyougodeeperanddeeperinto thatcharacteruntilyouknowhim completely.Thatiswhatishappening here.Thisponybarnissuchaninterestingbuilding.Thereisalotofstructuralnarrativetoabuildinglikethis. Youhavetofigureoutwhatthatis. Thebarnissooldandnotpurposefully neglected,andifyoudon’thavesomebodywhoknowswhathe’slookingat, thingscangetlost.

“It’saveryinterestingstructurethat testsmetomyabsolutelimit,and that’swhatIlikeaboutit.Ittestsmy knowledge.Ittestsmyskilllevel.It testsmyabilitytoknowwhatforcesare atplay,”Morgansaid.

Thebarn,at40WestAvenue,hasa balloonframestructure,meaningitwas builtwithcontinuousverticalwall studsrunningtheentireheightofthe building.Balloonframestudsare12

feethigh,reachatopplate,thengo intoanotherstructurethattakesitup another12feet,Morgansaid.

“Thereareballoonframestructures leftinAmerica.Withmostofthem, youcan’tseeinsidethewallsbecause theyhaveacovering,drywall,on them. Inthisbarn,youcanseetheballoon framing.Thosewhousedtimberframingweremakingfunofthesepeople, andthatishowtheterm‘balloonframing’wascoined.Whenthewindblew, thesestructuresweren’ttoughenough, theythought,buttheyendedupbeing toughstructures,”Morgansaid.

Builtbythegrandfatheroflocal historianBarbaraSlavin,thebarnappearstobetooshortforhorsestowalk inside,butMorgansaidSlavinconfirmedthatponieswerekeptthere— mostlikelysmallhorsesusedforfarm work.

Thebarnhadaninsectinfestation thathadweakenedit,soMorganis workingtostrengthenthestudsbysistering—takingnewwoodandputting itupagainsttheoldwood.

“Byputtingasisteroneachside, youwillbeabletoseetheoldbarn structurebutalsoseethenewstructure, soitwilltranslateintoafeelingof safetywithin,”hesaid,addingthat

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oncefullyrestored,thebarnwillhouse historicexhibits.

HestartedworkingonitatthebeginningofAprilandexpectsittobe finishedinaboutayear.

JeffPowell,aboardmemberatthe HistoricVillageinOceanView,describedthebarnasbeing“inrelatively goodshape”andsaidtheboardreceivedastategranttohelprestoreand stabilizeit.HistoricVillagemembers

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knowhowtobudget…allofthosefundamentalthingsthatyouneedtosurviveinthecommunity.”

Academicsandlifeskillsareequally important,shesaid.Theystudynovels forliterature,cookrecipesforfollowing instructionsandpracticevotingforcivic engagement.

“It’sfunny,becausealotoftheadults inthebuildingare,like,‘Allkidsneed whatyoudo.’”

Sentmanoriginallytrainedtoteach middle-schoolmath,butafteraccepting thelife-skillspositionabouteightyears ago,shesaidshenowcan’timagine doinganythingelse.Fromtheirfreshmanyear,shegetstoseeherstudents’ confidencegrow,bothacademicallyand ashumanbeings.

“They’reamazing,”sheemphasized. “Iwantthecommunityto…seetheir abilityandnottheirdisability.”

Sentmansaidsheseesstudentscarry self-doubt,orapathytowardschool.

“Andthentheymakeadessertfrom beginningtoendallbythemselves,and they’relike,‘Ican’tbelieveIjustdid that!’ AndIsay,‘You’vegotthisgreatnessinyou,youcandoit!’Everybody hastheabilitytobegreatandbethe greatestversionofthemselves,”Sentmanemphasized.

“Everystudentneedsachampion. Everystudentneedstobebelieved-in.I wantmykidstoknowIbelieveinthem andwilladvocateforthem.Everykidis worthadvocatingfor.”

Askedaboutteachingchallenges,she mentionedtheevolutionoftechnology. Manyyouthcarryacellphoneandmust responsiblylearnappropriatetimesto use thegenerallyubiquitous,butaddictive,pieceoftechnology.Shesaidshe doesappreciatetheschool’scellphone pouches,wherestudentscanhangtheir devicesinoneplaceatthestartofclass.

Inathletics,SentmanisIRHSassistantcoachforthe(championship-winning)Unifiedsportsprogram,withone teamperseason:flagfootball,basketball andtrack-and-field.

“It’sthebestprogramthatthereis, andIwouldinviteanyonethatreads this articletocometoaUnifiedevent andseehowamazingitis.Itshinesa lightoninclusionandstudentswith disabilities,”Sentmansaid.

“Itjustfocusesoninclusion,andit

“wanttotransformthisSussexCounty landmarkintoalivingexhibit,”hesaid.

“Wewouldlikethepublictohave theabilitytowatchusrebuildthis legacy.Whilesomuchofourhistoryis beinglost,it’simportanttosavethe historywestillhave.Withthesupport ofthecommunityandthegeneralpublic,wefeelit’sagoalwecanachieve,” hesaid.

TheHistoricVillageinOceanView isopenfortoursonWednesdaysuntil Sept.2,exceptforJuly1.Thebarn restorationcanbeviewedwhileitis

providesmystudentswiththeopportunitytohaveatruehigh-schoolathlete experience.It’sreallyrewardingtosee theparents…attendthesetypeofathleticeventstosupporttheirchild,so that’salwaysbeenveryheartwarming,” shesaid.Ifanything,“Itkindofticks meoffthatmorehighschoolsdon’t offerallthreesports!”

“Loriann’spassionanddedicationare trulyunmatched,andherinfluencewill befeltbyherstudentsforyearsto come,”statedPrincipalW.Michael Williams.“Shegoesaboveandbeyond toensuretheyarepreparednotonlyfor academicsuccess,butformeaningful, independentlivesafterhighschool.”

She“poursherheartintoeverylesson…creatinganenvironment,where everystudentfeelsvalued,respectedand capableofsuccess,”accordingtoanother TeacheroftheYearnomination.

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictrec-

open.Morgansaidhe’llbehappyto answerquestionsasheworks.

“Buildingschangeandtheycome down,becauseforcesareatplay.Normally,thatstoryisprettystraightforward.Inthisbarn,therearefouror fivemajorthingsthathavehappened, frombugstotortionalforcesthatare makingthebartwistalittlebit,” Morgansaid.

“Youbuildapersonalrelationship withthesebuildings.Thatcomesdirectlyfromthetheatercompanies.It’s absolutelyfascinatingforme.”

ognizedallhonoreesattheannual TeacheroftheYearcelebrationonMay7. Thehonorisamajoraccomplishment,but“Youcannotbegreatwithout thegreatnessofothers,”Sentmansaid, quotingprofessionalcoachNickSirianni.“IlovewhoIworkwith,”includingherfellowteachersand paraprofessionals,sheadded.“Iwouldn’t beherewithouttheirgreatness.”

Today,sheteachesintheschoolshe onceattended,andsheattendedthe TeacheroftheYearcelebrationalongsidesomeofthesameprofessionalswho taughtherinelementaryschoolor handedheragraduationdiploma.

“I’mproudtobegivingbacktothe communitythatshapedme.”

Whennotworking,Sentmansaid, shelovestoread,exploretheshore, watchmovies,enjoythepooland— withher“dog-mompersonality”— raisehertwoGreatDanes.

Lionspresents250thcommemorativeflagstoLB

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ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Thismonth,theLordBaltimore LionsClubbroughtatasteofU.S. pridetolocalstudents.Thecommunity nonprofitpresentedtwo250thanniversarycommemorativeflagstoLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolonMay21.

Thisisabigyear,asthe250thanniversaryoftheU.S.DeclarationofIndependence,inwhich13British

CoastalPoint•LauraWalter TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubpresented LordBaltimoreElementarySchoolwith two250thanniversarycommemorative

coloniesdeclaredthemselvestobeindependentandunitedstatesofAmerica.

Thetwofull-sizedflagsareprivate designscelebratingboththeUnited StatesandthestateofDelaware.

Receivingtheflagswereabout65 studentsoftheLordBaltimoreNationalElementaryHonorSociety,who sang“You’reaGrandOldFlag”forthe guests.Eachstudentwasgiftedabag withmore250thmerch:abookabout theU.S.,amini250thflag,commemorativestickerandmore.

“Wewillbewavingournewflags with…honor,”saidLondonBenson, NEHSstudentpresident.

“Whenyouseetheflagoutfront,I hopeyouwillthinkofourremarkable country,”saidKathryn“Thrynn”Kirby, clubpresident.“It’sfitting,”shesaid,to celebrateacountry’shistorywithits youthwhowillbecomeitsfuture.

ThelocalLionsClubwasfounded in1946andmetatLordBaltimoreElementaryformanyyears.Theclub mottois“Weserve.”

PrincipalPamWebbthankedthe Lionsfortheircontinuedsupportfor LBprograms,includingsocial-emotionallearning,visionscreeningtests andacademicexcellencecelebrations eachmarkingperiod.

tionalvisionsarereflectedinNeilDiamond’s“America”andinLeonard Bernstein’s“America”from“WestSide Story.”“OneTinSoldier”depictsthe follyofpride,greed,divisionandthe deadlyresultsthatfollow.

Thesetwillalsotouchonthecivil rightsmovement,asreflectedin“This IstheDream”expressingthecourage, thehopesandthepromisesofthenationinspiredbytheRev.Dr.Martin LutherKingJr.’s“IHaveaDream” speech.Meanwhile,throughTheRascals,singerswillremindaudiences fromthe1968hit“PeopleGottoBe

Free.”

Althoughtheprogramrecognizes thechallengeswithinthenation’spast, itsprimaryfocusisonthefuture.

“Ihopepeoplewalkawayfeeling hopefulforthefuture,”Yettersaid. “We’vebeenthroughalotasacountryandsuccessfullynavigatedthrough thosetrials.”

TheCAMPRehobothChorusis distinguishedbythecreativedirection ofYetter,theaccompanimentofDave Zipseandthecontributionsofthe CAMPChorusBand.TheChorusis sponsoredbyCAMPRehobothand fundedinpartbytheDelawareDivisionoftheArts.Ticketsareavailable onlineatcamprehoboth.orgorby phoneat(302)227-5620.

Fillinthegridsothateveryrow,everycolumnandevery 3x3 gridcontainsthedigits1through9.Thatmeansthat no numberisrepeatedinanyrow,columnorbox.

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Nanticokestopresentdance,loreSaturday

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

TheAmericashavebeeninhabited forthousandsofyears,includingwhat isnowcalledSussexCounty.TheNanticokeIndianTribecontinuesto “honorourpast,shareourculture,inspireourfuture”astheywarmlyinvite thegeneralpublictoaHistoryPresentationandDancePerformanceonSaturday,May30,from11a.m.to1p.m. insideMillsboroTownHall,at322 WilsonHighway.Admissionisfree, andtheeventisopentopeopleofall ages.

Thisisimportantculturalknowledge —especiallyforthelargenumbersof peoplemovingtoDelaware,saidBonnie Hall.

“Asthehistorianofourtribe,Ifeel thatI’mobligated,untiltheLordtakes breathoutofme…toeducatefolks thataremovinghere,”shesaid.“Ithink it’simportantyouunderstandthelegacy oftheNanticokeIndianTribe.Andnot justthehistoricalpart,butourculture, traditions,”andmore.

TheNanticokeIndianAssociationis basedjusteastofMillsborotownlimits, andapositiverelationshiphasdevelopedbetweenthetwoentities.

dianAssociationandtheLenapeNation.

TheMay30eventispartofthemunicipality’sMillsboro250celebration,althoughscheduledseparatelyfromthe big Stars&StripesfestivalonJune27. That’spartlybecauseIndigenouspeople aren’tnecessarilysostarry-eyedoverthe foundingofUnitedStatesofAmerica. Forcenturies,U.S.governmentsviolentlydroveNativeAmericansfrom theirhomes,broketreaties,enactedlaws againstspeakingnativelanguagesand putNativeAmericanchildrenintoculture-deprivingschools.

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“This programhighlightsourculture andtraditions,exploresourrichhistory, andsharesourstoryaspartofthiscommunity-widecelebration,”organizers said.“Thisservesasawonderfulopportunitytoconnectacrossgenerations— elders,youthandfamilies—whilereaffirmingthetraditionsthatcontinueto guideusforward.”

“Wethankthetowncouncilforembracingus.Becausethevisibilityisso importantnow,[as]thelandscapeis changing…tobeabletorecognizeand celebratethathistory,”saidHall.“Allof youthathavemovedhereshouldbe veryproudthatyouhaveastate-recognizedtribe[nearby].Wehavetwoin Delaware!”includingtheNanticokeIn-

“Buttheonethingwedohavein common—thiswasouroriginalhomeland,andit’snearanddeartoour hearts.Thereisnotawarthathasbeen foughthere,domesticallyorinternationally,thataNativeAmericanhasnot served,andthere’snobranchinthemilitaryservicethataNativeAmericanhas notserved.Sowe’reveryproudofthat history,”HallsaidinFebruary.

ShesaidtheFebruaryblizzardthat paralyzedthestatedemonstratedthe importanceofvolunteergroups.Snow removalwasslow,whichwasparticularlydangerousforolderordisabled

residentswhoneededtogettomedical appointments.Organizationssuchas theVillageVolunteerswereessentialto gettingmanyofthosepeoplewhere theyneededtogo,Swallowsaid.

“Weneedtoanticipatethesekinds ofthings,”inordertokeepeveryone safe,shesaid. Climatechange,Swallowsaid,is

bringinghigheraveragetemperatures, whicharealsoparticularlydangerous forolderresidents.

“Whenthetemperaturestaysabove 75atnight,it’sharderforpeopletocool off,”shesaid.

Ingeneral,Swallowsaid,olderresidentsandtheirfamiliesneedtoassess theirownriskfactorsandprepareinadvanceforemergencies.Questionsthey shouldaskinclude:

·CanIevacuateonmyown?Ifnot, arrangeforapreparednessbuddyinadvance.

·Ifshelteringinplace,canImeetmy needs forthreedays?

·DoIhavearelativeorneighborto turntoifnecessary,suchasinthecase ofapoweroutage?

·AmIdependentonothersforlifesustainingtreatment,transportationor care?

·DoIhavepetswhoaredependent onme?

Preparingone’spropertyisanother importantwaytobereadyforsevere weather,Swallowsaid.Thatcaninclude suchthingsasknowingtheelevationof property,knowingwhatconstruction materialswereused,knowingwhether therearetidalwatersnearby,andensuringthatguttersandswalesareclear.

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There’sinspirationtobefoundinlocalmen

Sometimes,superheroesaremild-manneredreporterswhennotsaving humanity.Sometimes,they’repowerwashers.

TwoemployeesofSeasidePressureWash—DexterJohnsonandChad David—wereworkingonahomeinSelbyvilleonThursday,May21,when theynoticedaproblemwiththeneighbor’shouse.Afairlybigproblem.

“Wehadjustgottenthere,”explainedJohnson.“Wewalkedoverthere andsawthisguy’straileronfire.Ijumpedoverthefence.Therewereflames andagardenhoseoutbackbyhisbarn.Isaid,‘Ineedthat,’andIputthefire out.”HeandDavidthengotthehomeowner’sthreedogstosafety,allwhile thehomeownerwasintheshower,unawareoftheexcitementgoingon aroundhim.

“Oh,myGod.Thosetwomenaregodsends,”saidRonaldKeller,the homeownerinquestion.“Ihaveabushelofcrabsforthem.Icrabforenjoyment.I’mgoingtotakecareofthoseboys.I’mgoingtodothatforthem.My

God.Thatfirewasafreakofnature.Idon’tknowhowithappenedorwhyit happened,butthosetworeallyaregodsends.”

Thisactofheroismhappenedbecausethepairwasvigilant,braveand empathetic.

Theypaidattentionwhensomethingseemedamiss,andtheythrew themselvesatthesituation.Why?Becausetheycared.Theycaredthatsomethingbadwashappeningtosomeonetheydidn’tevenknow,andtheysprang intoaction.

TheydidnotaskforKeller’spoliticalidentificationorhowhepractices hisfaith.Infact,theydidn’tevenseeKellerwhentheyjumpedintoaction. Theydiditbecausetheyfeltlikesomeoneneededhelpandtheycouldprovidethathelpimmediately.

WeapplaudJohnsonandDavidfortheirselflessactionsandthankthem forbeingoutstandingstewardsofourcommunity.

WehavenowenteredTheWindowZone

Youaretoenteranotherdimension.Adimensionnotonlyof sightandsound,butofmind.Ajourneyintothewondrouslandof imagination.Nextstop,TheWindowZone.

Beforewetakethisfurther,letmeoffermymostprofound apologiestoRodSerlingforstealingoneofhisbrilliantmonologuestostartperhapsmyfavoriteshowofalltime,“TheTwilight Zone.”Mostpeoplewatchedthisshowtoseewhatsurprisewould bewaitingattheend—the“A-ha!”momentthatwouldbringthe storytogetherinawaythatwasn’tanticipated,andmaybeofferup alittlesocietalmessageintheprocess.

Me?IwatchedforSerling.Iwasaddictedtothepaceand rhythmofhiswords,andgrewfascinatedbyhisabilitytobroach complicatedandcontroversialtopicsinthe1950sthroughallegory andcrudely-costumedaliens.Hewascleverandsincere,andalwaysfoundawaytosaythingshewanted tosaywithoutusingthetiredcrutchofinsultingsomeoneelseintheprocess.

And,nearly70yearslater,writersare still stealinghisstuff.

IlandedonSerlingforthisweekbecause,well,we’rekindofinourownlittle TwilightZonearoundherethesenextcoupleweeks—or,asIcallit,TheWindowZone.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

chunkofyoureconomyandidentityisaffiliatedwiththeweather tocertaindegrees.

ButIdobelieveourbeach towns,andtheinlandtownswho neighborourbeachtowns,haveamoredistinctWindowZone thanmanyothers.Why?Becausewe’restillafamilyplace.

Sure,therehasbeenadramaticshiftoverthepastdecadeorso, intermsofthisareamorecloselyresemblingaretirementcommunitythantheresortorfamilyplaceitwasforyears.ThevastBaby Boomergenerationhitretirementage,andweenteredanunprecedentedperiodofdevelopmentatthesametime.Andwecan chicken-or-eggthatargumentoverwhichcausedwhatuntilthe cowscomehome,butthefactofthematteristherehasbeenanotableshiftindemographics.

ItisawindowbetweenMemorialDayandthepointwhenkids intheMid-Atlanticregiongetreleasedintothedogdaysofsummer.Yes,thefamilieswhoweren’tscaredoffbytheweatherall camedownfortherecentthree-dayweekend,andsecond-homeownershavemadethevisittoenjoythecommunityandgettheir homesreadyfortherentingseason,signifyingthatthingsare abouttoget“real”aroundhere.

Butonlyontheweekendsforacoupleweeks,right?Because theweekdaysarequiet.It’salmosteerie,inaway.ImadealefthandturnonRoute26theotherday.Inthemiddleoftheday,by golly.In2026.Iwascaughtoff-guardandfoundmyselfchecking totheleftandtheright,likeIwaseatingagiantpieceofcorn-onthe-cob,workingmyteethfeverishlyfromonesidetothe...

ButIdigress.Nobodywantstopictureanoldmaneatingcornon-the-cobwhiledrivinghiscar...

ButIdigress.

Shew.Gotcaughtupinavortexofdigressionsthere.Butit’s becauseIwassooutofwhackwiththeWindowZone. Yes,allbeachtownshavetheirebbsandflowsregardingvisitors andseasonalresidents.It’sthenatureofthebeastwhenagood

Butit’sstillaboutfamily.Manyoftheretireesenjoyregularvisitsfromtheirownfamiliesandpurposely pickedtheQuietResortsasalanding spacethatwillallowthemtoenjoydoing whattheywanttodo,whileprovidinga dreamdestinationfortheirkidsandgrandkids.It’sawin-winscenario,andmanyof thegrandparentsIknowarealreadyexcited aboutthesummerseasonandthetripsto thebeachandsunnydaysatthecommunitypoolthatarecertain tothrill“thegrands.”

Butweain’tthereyet.Especiallyduringtheweek. TakethistimetoenjoytheWindowZone,ifyoucan.Get outduringtheweekandvisitabeach,hitthelocalrestaurants andshopsand,heck,justgoaroundmakinglefthandturnsto yourheart’sdelight.We’reintheWindow.Andit’sonlyopena fewmoreweeksbeforeWednesdayat2p.m.feelslikeSaturday.

Takeadayoffworkandplaybeforethingsgetrealanddaysoff becomeunicornstomuchoftheworkingpopulation.Spendalittleextratimeconversingwithyourserver,whomaybefromanotherpartoftheworldandsimplywon’thavethetimetotalkwith youonceitpicksbackupinamajorway.

Getintothatair-conditionedlibraryyouloveandexploreevery littlethingtheyhaveforyoutoexplore.Spendalittleextratime withyourCoastalPoint,learningaboutwhat’sgoingoninyour neighboringtownsandwhatourlocalbusinesseshavetooffer. BeholdtheWindowZone.It’sonlyopenashorttime.But consideritsubmittedforyourapproval.

Yeah,IstolethatfromSerling,too.

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GuestColumn

WhyHB234isbadforDelawaretaxpayers

ByStacieBeck CaesarRodneyInstitute

Whenstateemployeescollectively bargainforwagesandworkingconditions,electedlawmakersstillholdthe “pursestrings”andhavethefinalsay.

Majorexpenses,likehealthcareand pensions,aresetbythelegislature.Under HouseBill234(HB234),thisvitaltaxpayersafeguardcouldbewipedout.

Bymakingcollectivebargaininga broadconstitutionalright,thebill threatenstoshiftultimateauthority fromthelegislature(thatis,voters)towardunionarbitration.Thiswouldleave unionsandunelectednegotiatorswith uncheckedpowertodictatehowmuch Delawaretaxpayerspayforgovernment workers’healthcareandpensions.Once thatchangeiswrittenintothestate’s constitution,itcannotbeundone.

Asconfirmedbythestate’scontroller general(Delaware’sindependentfiscal watchdog),itemslikehealthcare,pensionbenefitsandjobclassifications— whicharecurrentlysetthroughthelegislativeprocess—wouldsuddenlybecomesubjecttocollectivebargaining.

Thatiswherethecostquestiongetsserious.

Whatitcouldcosttaxpayers

Whenstateandlocalgovernments losecontroloveremploymentdecisions viagovernmentworkerunioncollective bargaining,theyarenotabletoadjust theirexpenditurestomaintainservices (e.g.police,traffic,schools)whentax revenuesfall.Moreover,stateandlocal governmentcreditratingsfallbecause lenders perceivethereislesscontrol overemployeecosts,thusincreasing stateandmunicipalbondfinancing costs.

A2024studyintheGlobalFinance Journalfoundexactlythatpatternin stateswithstrongerpublic-sectorunion protections:

•Higherborrowingcosts.States wheremoregovernmentworkersare unionizedpaymoreinterestwhenthey borrowforroads,schoolsandpublic projects.Thestudyfoundthatameaningfulincreaseinunioncoveragedrove bondyields(theinterestrateastate payswhenitborrowsmoney)upby233

basispoints,orabout2.33percentage points.

•Moredebtafterabudgetshortfall. Thesamestatessawa17percentincreaseinborrowingfollowingabudget crunch,becauserigidlaboragreements leftfeweroptionstocutcostselsewhere.

•Lessflexibilityinadownturn. Strongerunionmandateswereassociatedwithameasurabledropinthegovernment’sabilitytoadjustspending when revenuesfell,leavingborrowingas theonlyoption.

Thefiscalpressuredoesnotstopat thestate’sbalancesheet.Italsoshapes Delaware’sabilitytocompeteforthe kindofjobsthatgrowtheeconomyin thefirstplace.

Whatitcouldmeanforjobs

Delawarecompeteswithneighboringstatesforlargemanufacturers,and thisiswheretheconstitutionalquestion becomesajobsquestion.Delawaredoes notcurrentlyhaveright-to-workprotections.Writingstrongerunionrights into theconstitutionwouldmakeitsignificantlyhardertoeveradoptthem.

AreaDevelopment,atradepublicationthattrackscorporatelocationdecisions,hasdocumentedforyearsthat “right-to-work”status—meaninglaws thatgiveworkersachoiceabout whethertopayunionfeesasacondition ofemployment—isamongthefirst thingssite-selectionconsultantscheck. Manytreatitsabsenceasa“makeor break”issue,atermforacriterionthat removesastatefromconsiderationbeforeanythingelseisevaluated.

ResearchfromDukeUniversity economistMatthewLilley,published throughtheManhattanInstitute,found thatstateswithright-to-workprotectionssawa28percentincreaseinmanufacturingjobsanda2.29percentage pointdropinchildhoodpovertycomparedtoneighboringstates.Children fromlower-incomefamiliesinthose statesalsohadabetterchanceofmovinguptheincomescaleasadults.

For astatelookingtoattractgoodpayingjobsandbroadeneconomicopportunity,lockinginaconstitutional disadvantageisnotariskworthtaking. SeeBECKpageA15

Sidewalkadvocatepleasedwithupdate

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

NewsthatstatefundinghasbeenprocuredtodesignasidewalkonJefferson BridgeRoad—considereddangerousby someBethanyBeach-arearesidents— pleasedLeslieHeffernen,whosaidshe forbidsevenheradultchildrentowalkor biketothebeachviathatroad.

“Oh,that’swonderfulnews.Allofthe residentshereareabsolutelygoingtobe thrilled,”Heffernensaidafterhearing thatstateRep.RonGrayhadtoldthe CoastalPointheandstateSen.Gerald Hocker“wereabletofundthedesign stageofthatprojectseveralweeksago.”

Thecostforplanningandengineering is$420,000,Graysaid.

“Wearedesperateforasidewalk. We’retryingnottodrive.That’sthe wholeideaofhavingahomeinthisarea,” saidHeffernen,wholivesoffJefferson BridgeRoad,addingthatshecontacted DelDOTandreceivedareplyfromJeff Niezgoda,assistantdirectorofplanning activetransportationandcommunity connections.

Hereplied,tellingHeffernenDel-

Thebottomline

Delaware’sconstitutionisnotaplace forguesswork.Oncesomethingiswrittenintoit,itcannotbeundone:notina recession,notinabudgetcrisis,notever. TheHouseAdministrationCommittee votedtomovethisbillforwardwithout beingabletosaywhatitwouldcostor howfaritwouldreach.

Thatputsapermanent,open-ended financialcommitmentbeyondthereach ofthevotersandlawmakerswhowould havetopayforit.Delawarecannotaffordthatkindofgamble.HB234 should notadvance.

StacieBeck,PhD.,isaseniorfellow attheCaesarRodneyInstitute.Sheis retiredfromworkasaprofessorofeconomicsattheUniversityofDelaware.

DOTis“currentlyevaluatingthecorridor todeterminehowtoimprovesafety and mobilityforbikesandpedsandoverall costsassociatedwiththesetypesofimprovements.Oncewehavetheinformation,wecanbetterdeterminewheretogo fromhere.

“TheprogramsImanagearestatewide andprojectideas-selectionsareprioritizedbasedonspecificcriteriatodecide whichprojectsareselectedintotheprogram.Withlimitedbudgetssomedecisionsareverydifficult,”Neizgodawrote.

SussexCountyCouncilPresident DougHudsonandBethanyBeach MayorRonCalefconfirmedthatsidewalksmustbeapprovedandfundedby DelDOT,nottheTownorCounty,and thatHeffernendoesn’tliveinBethany Beachtownlimits.

“SafetyisourNo.1priority,butthe

countycouncilhasnojurisdictionover sidewalks.DelDOTplansthatintheir transportationprogram.Ifsomeonefrom DelDOTsaysthey’reonit,thenI’msure theyare,”Hudsonsaidthisweek,offering hispublishedtelephonenumberand invitingHeffernentocallhimwithher concerns.

Calefsaidthestreet“probablycould useabike/walkinglane.”

“DoubleBridgescouldaswell,butI knowtheStateisworkingonthat.JeffersonBridgeRoadislocatedinunincorporatedSussexCounty,justoutside Bethany’scorporatelimits,”Calefsaid.

“Thereislittleroomonthesideofthe roadduetotheditch,”Heffernensaid. “ThereisnoshoulderonJeffersonBridge Road—onlyawhitelineontheedgeof theroadnexttoadeepditch.Thisisour fourthsummerlivinghere.SinceDay1,

wehavebeentryingtogetasidewalk there,becauseweliterallyhavetowalkin theroad.Iseefamilieswithstrollers,doublestrollers.Weneedasafewaytobe abletoaccessthebeach,”shesaid,adding thatoneresidenthadpostedsignsinred letteringwarningdriverstoslowdownin thatarea,sincethere’snoshoulder.

“Ontheothersidethereissomegrass, butit’sunevenandyouhavetofigureout howtocrossthestreettogetthere.The othersidehasWilgus’offices,butthereis nocrosswalk.Youhavetododgetrafficto getthere.Atnight,it’scrazy.Mailboxes comerightuptotheroad,soifyou’re walkingyouhavetosneakbycars,”Heffernensaid.

“Ourconcernisit’sjustamatterof timeuntilthere’sanaccident,soI’mso pleasedthereisfundingtodesignasidewalk,”Heffernensaid.

Primaryelectionpartychangedeadlinehere

TheDelawareDepartmentofElections(DOE)announcedthisweekthat thepartychangedeadlinefortheSept. 15primaryelectionisFriday,May29,at 11:59p.m.,pursuanttoDelawarelaw, (15Del.C.§2049(a)).

Delawareisaclosedprimarystate, meaningthatvotersmustberegistered withtheDemocraticorRepublican partyinordertovoteintheirparty’s primaryelection.Currentlyregistered Delawarevoterswhowishtovoteinthe primaryelectionbutneedtochange

theirpartyinordertovotemustchange theirpartyaffiliationtothepartyof theirchoice(eitherDemocraticorRepublican)onorbeforeFriday,May29, at11:59p.m.

Delawarevotersmaychangetheir partyaffiliationbycompletinganew voterregistrationformmarkingtheir newpartyaffiliationandsubmittingthe formtotheDOEbythedeadline.Votersmaysubmitachangeofpartyaffiliationvoterregistrationform:

• Completeapartychangeonlineat

https://ivote.de.gov.

•Downloadandprintaformto completefromhttps://de.gov/vrapp.

•Calloremailtheofficeforaform tobemailedoremailed.Thecompleted formmustbepostmarkedbyorreceived bytheDOEbyFriday,May29,at11:59 p.m.

•Votersmaychangepartyaffiliation inpersonattheircountyDOEoffice duringregularbusinesshours,Monday throughFriday,8a.m.to4:30p.m.

Departmentofficesineachcounty

willbeopenuntil6p.m.onThursday, May28,forvoterswhowouldliketo changetheirpoliticalpartyaffiliation in-person.

TheDepartmentofElections,SussexCountyOffice,islocatedat19N. RaceStreet,Georgetown,andcanbe reachedat(302)856-5367or votesc@delaware.gov.

Formoreinformationvisitthe DOE’swebsite, https://elections.delaware.gov,orcall theDepartmentofElectionsoffice.

LeagueofWomenVotersannounceskeynotespeaker

Environmentalactivistandoffshore windexpertPeggySchultzwillpresent “What’sintheWind?”attheSussex CountyLeagueofWomenVoters’An-

nualMeetingonTuesday,June9,6:308:30p.m.,viaZoom.

Asco-facilitatorofPeopleforOffshoreWindEnergyResources

(POWER)andchairofthestate LeagueofWomenVoters’Advocacy ClimateChange&EnergyPortfolio, Schultzisoneofthemostfrequently quotedandpublishedadvocatesforoffshorewindinDelaware.Combining personalenvironmentalcommitment withhercoalitionleadershipthrough POWERandadvocacyworkforthe League,shehasworkedforconsistent publicengagementinpositioningoffshorewindasessentialtoDelaware’s climategoals,economicopportunity andlong-termenvironmentalresilience.

POWERisaDelawarecoalition supportingthedevelopmentofoffshore windaspartofthestate’sclimate-action strategy,whichincludessuchgroupsas theSierraClubandDelawareNature Society.TheLeagueofWomenVoters

ofDelaware’sAdvocacyCorpsworksto educateandlobbyforthepositionsthat Leaguemembershaveagreedtosupportfollowingstudy,discussionand consensus.

TheagendafortheLeague’sbusiness meeting,followingthekeynote,includes highlightsofaccomplishmentsduring thepastyear,currentcommitteeactivities,andproposedprogrammingfor 2026-2027.

Asanonpartisanorganization,the Leaguewelcomesanyoneconcerned about localandstateissuestojointhem intheirmissiontoempowervotersand defenddemocracy,regardlessofgender orpoliticalaffiliation,representatives noted.

Toregisterforthemeeting,gotothe League’swebsitewww.sussexlwv.org.

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Obituaries

MaryFrancesBittner,85

Itiswithprofoundsadnessand deepreverencethatherfamilyannouncedthepassingofMaryFrances Bittner,belovedwife,mother,sister andfriend,whodepartedthislifeon May16,2026,attheageof85.She wasbornonSept.14,1940,inBaltimore,Md.,andspentherlateryears intheserenetownofSelbyville,Del.

Bittnerledalifededicatedto serviceandcare,workingasabilling specialistinthehealthcareindustry. ShecontributedherskillsatesteemedinstitutionsincludingHarbor Health,MercyHospitalandAnne ArundelHospital,whereherdedicationtoaccuratebillingandcompassionatecommunicationmadea lastingimpactonbothhercolleagues andthepatientssheserved.

Herlifewasoneofwarmthand love,characterizedbyherunwavering supportforherfamilyandfriends. Shehadanextraordinarygiftfor bringingpeopletogether,andher spiritwillforeverremainwithinthe heartsofthosewhoknewandloved her.

Throughoutherlife,shewasa sourceofstrengthandinspirationto herfamily.

“AswerememberMary,letuscel-

ebrateherremarkablespiritandthe cherishedlegacysheleavesbehind. Shewillbegreatlymissed,buther loveandkindnesswillcontinueto inspireusall.”

Bittnerwasprecededindeathby herfather,JamesHopkins;mother, MargaretHopkins;andbrother WilliamHopkins.Shewillbedeeply missedbyherhusband,JamesBittner;andhercherisheddaughters, TerriHandsandMichelleBittner. Shealsoleavesbehindherdear brothersJamesHopkinsJr.,Charles Hopkins,JerryHopkinsandDouglas Hopkins;andherbelovedsisters, ShirleyAlmony,BettyGardner, ConnieDiegoandHelenHopkins; aswellasherpreciousgrandchildren, Bethany,Scott,ZacharyandZoe; andhergreat-grandchild,West,who broughtherimmensejoy.

Funeralserviceswillbeheldto celebrateBittner’sremarkablelife andthelovesheshared.AMassof ChristianBurialwastobeheldTuesday,May26,2026,atSt.JohnNeumannCatholicChurchinBerlin, Md.Burialwastobeheldon Wednesday,May27,2026,atHoly CrossCemeteryinBaltimore,Md. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilykindly requestedthatdonationsbemadeto

alocalhealthcarecharityinmemory ofMaryFrancesBittner,honoring herlifelongcommitmenttothewellbeingofothers.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.

JustineFlorczyk,88

It’salways hardtosaygoodbyetoaloved one,buttodaywe saygoodbyeto ourbelovedJustineFlorczyk,88, ofOceanView, Del.,whopassed awayonSunday,May17,2026,with herbeloveddaughterandcaregiver byherside.ShewasborninWilmington,Del.,onJune15,1937, daughterofthelateEdwardPalivoda Sr.andthelateGenevieve(Kupis) Palivoda.

ShewasagraduateofSt.Paul’s CommercialBusinessHighSchool inWilmington.Shehadasuccessful careerinthefilmsdivisionofICI AmericasInc.inDelawareandretiredfromtheHopewellPlantin Virginia.

Florczykhadsuchazestforlife. As“Peaches”theprofessionalclown,

shebroughtjoytocountlesscorporateandchildren’spartiesthrough hertalentedfacepainting,balloonart, juggling,andmagicperformances. Shekeptactivethroughoutherlife and,inheryoungeryears,enjoyed creatingstainedglasslampsandoil painting.Shealsolovedsurf-fishing, dancing,walkingtheBethanyboardwalk,kayakingintoher70s,and playinghernewfoundloveofpickleballuntilshewas81.

ShewastheformerQueen MotheroftheBeachBabesRedHat Societychapterandfrequently hostedpoolpartiesfortheladiesof thesociety.Shealsovolunteeredwith theOceanCityLineDancers,performinginshowsduringSunfestin OceanCity,Md.Shespentmany wintersinFlorida,whereshetreasuredtimewithfamilyandfriends. ShewasavolunteerattheCheer CenteranddeliveredmealsforMeals onWheelsformanyyears.Shewas alsoalongtimememberofSt.Ann’s CatholicChurchinBethanyBeach, Del.

Herfriendsalwaysknewthatif shewasaround,therewouldbefun, laughterandunforgettablememories.

SeeOBITSpageA33 Florczyk

Tuckedintoapeaceful,privatesettingin Milford,Delaware,RedCedarFarmsoffers auniqueopportunitytoenjoysomeofour most-lovedSchellBrothersfloorplansina thoughtfullydesignedcommunity.Here, homeownerscanenjoyarelaxedlifestyle withaccesstoaclubhouse,pool,pickleball courts,andcommunitygardens—alljust moments fromthecharmandconvenience ofMilfordandwithineasyreachof Delaware’sbeautifulcoastalbeaches.

C ERAMIC COATING & PAINT

Assummerapproaches,Bayhealth andFreeBikes4Kidz(FB4K) Delawareareremindingthecommunity aboutaprogrammanySussexCounty residentsmaynotevenknowexists— onetheysaidisquietlychanginglives, onebicycleatatime.

Throughapartnershipfocusedon children’shealthandcommunitywellness,BayhealthandFB4KDelaware collectdonatedbicycles,refurbishthem andprovidethem,alongwithhelmets, tolocalchildreninneedthrougharea nonprofitsandyouth-servingorganizations.

Sinceitsfoundingin2023,FB4K Delawarehasgivenawaymorethan 1,300bicyclestochildrenacrosstheregion,helpinglocalkidsexperiencethe freedomandjoythatcomeswithhaving abikeoftheirown.

Formanychildren,abikeismore thanjustafunsummeractivity,representativesoftheeffortsaid,addingthat itrepresentsfreedom,independence,exercise,confidenceandthesimplejoyof beingakid.

“Noteveryfamilyhastheabilityto purchaseabikefortheirchild,”said BayhealthChiefWellnessOfficerDr. TomVaughan.“Thisprogramhelpsensuremorechildrencanexperiencethe

happinessandhealthbenefitsthatcome withridingabike.It’soneofthosesimplecommunityeffortsthatcanmakea reallymeaningfuldifference.”

Regularphysicalactivityhelpschildrenbuildhealthyhabitsearlyinlife,” hesaid,“improvingphysicalandmental wellbeingwhileencouragingmoretime outdoorsandawayfromscreens.”

Organizerssaidthecommunityresponseovertheyearshasbeeninspiring, butmanyresidentsstillarenotaware theprogramexists,especiallyinSussex County.

That’swhyorganizershopethat,this summer,morefamilies,volunteersand donorswilldiscoverFB4KDelaware andbecomepartoftheeffort.

Oldbikessittingunusedingarages orshedscanoftenberepairedandgiven asecondlifeinthehandsofalocal childwhootherwisemightnothave one.

Volunteers arealsowelcome throughouttheyear.Whilebike-repair skillsareconsideredhelpful,organizers said,thereareopportunitiesforanyone lookingtogiveback,includingfamilies, students,churchgroups,businessesand civicorganizationsseekingmeaningful communityserviceorteam-buildingactivities.

“Thisreallyisneighborshelping neighbors,”Vaughansaid.“Everybike donatedandeveryvolunteerwhogives theirtimehelpsachildenjoyahealthier,happierchildhood.”

Tolearnmoreaboutdonatingabike, volunteeringorsupportingtheorganization,communitymemberscanemail Tom@FB4KDelaware.orgorvisit https://fb4kdelaware.org.

TheTidemarkFederalCreditUnion Foundationhasdonatedmorethan $790toassistSussexTechnicalHigh Schoolstudentswitheyeexaminations andthepurchaseofglasses. Throughouttheschoolyear,Sussex TechnicalHighSchoolnurseLisaFitler appliedforfinancialassistancethrough theTidemarkFederalCreditUnion Foundationonbehalfofstudentsin needofeyeexaminationsandglasses. Filter’srequestswereapproved,allowing threestudentstoreceiveeyeexaminations,withtwoofthosestudentsalso receivingglasses.

ThemissionoftheTidemarkFederalCreditUnionFoundationis“to supportdisadvantagedchildrenand familiesinthecommunitiesitserves.” Thefoundationhassupportedschools, EasterSeals,Boys&GirlsClubs, ClothingOurKidsandmore.Foradditionalinformationand/ortosupportthe foundation,visittidemarkfcu.org.

PoseidonFestivalreorganizestofitthreedaysofeventsintoone

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Arainyweekenddampenedplansfor BethanyBeach’sPoseidonFestivallastweekend,washingawayplansforswimmingmermaidsandswashbucklingpiratesonSaturday, thoughSunday’seventsweresalvaged.

“Juliedidagreatjobofreorganizingon thefly,”MayorRonCalefsaidaboutEvents CoordinatorJulieMalewski,whopronouncedSundayasuccess.

“Thebandstandanddowntownwere packed.Ihadashortwindowtocondense thethree-dayeventintooneandwasholding mybreaththattheweatherwouldcooperate. Thankfully,itdid.Thebandswereflexible, andthecrowdswereappreciative.Everyone wantedtoplay,andthevisitorswerehungry forsomethingtodoafterbeingcoopedup fortwodays.Andsincethepiratesandmermaidsweren’tthere,itwasgoodtohavea continuousflowofentertainment,”shesaid.

“IwasattheSunday-nightshow,andthe crowdwasreallyintoit,”Calefsaid.“Itwasa busyweekendintown,despitetheweather effectingFridayandSaturday—lotsofvisitorskeepingthebusinessesandrestaurants hopping.PoseidoneventswentoffonSundaywithfourbandsstartingatnoon.Lotsof involvementandgreatshows.Themarinesciencegroupshadabusyafternoon,asdid thefirst-responders.

“Manypeopleareoutthereonour guardedbeachrightnow,”themayorsaid Mondayafternoon.

ThereggaebandJahWorkswasscheduledtobeginthefestivitiesFridayevening, butduetopredictedwindandrain,thatshow andafullslateofactivitiesforSaturdaywere canceled.

“Unfortunately,thepirates,mermaids, costumecontestandCasioSteelBandwill havetowaituntilnextyear,”Malewskiannounced.

ButJahWorksplayedSunday,asdidThe ChrisSacksBand,3-HourTourandThe

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Theboardwalkandbandstandarea waspackedforarainy/cloudyday duringtheannualPoseidonFestival.

ChadFrickBand.

NewLogicMarineScience,offeringan interactiveexplorationofsharks,fossilsand marinegiants,andtheMarineEducation, Research&Rehabilitation(MERR)Institute,exhibitingmarinemammalandseaturtlerescueefforts,werethereSunday afternoon,aswerefirst-responders,meeting andtalkingtoguests.

ThePoseidonFestivalbeganin2015to “celebrateBethanyBeach’scoastalculture withperformances,immersiveexperiences andeducationalprogrammingforallages.”

Alsocanceledduetotheweatherwasthe

MemorialDayserviceby OceanViewVFWPost 7234,plannedonthe bandstand.FultonLoppattooftheVFWsaid MemorialDayFlagsfor HeroeswasheldonSaturdayatthepost,as planned.A“rainplanfor nextyear” isbeingconsideredfortheannual MemorialDayevent,he said.

38th Representative District Democratic Committee Annual Fundraiser

Picnic In the Park: A Celebration of Democracy

John West Park: 32 West Avenue, Ocean View

June 7, 12pm - 3pm Tickets $55: deldems38.org Ticket

SeaColonyCelebrating Its16thSeason

TheFarmersMarketatSeaColony kickedoffits16thseasononWednesday,May27,bringinganothersummer offarm-freshflavortotheDelaware shore.RunningeveryWednesdayfrom 8a.m.tonoonthroughSept.2,the marketislocatedattheMarketplaceat SeaColonyonRoute1nearBethany Beach,directlyacrossfromtheSea Colonytowers.

Asatrueproducer-only,non-profit farmersmarket,everyvendorsellsexclusivelywhattheygroworproduce themselves.Allfarmsandproducers arebasedwithin60milesofBethany Beach,ontheDelmarvaPeninsula. Mostproduceispickedthemorning ofthemarketandinshoppers’hands withinhours.

Thisseasonwelcomestwoadditionstothemarketfamily.

CareyApiaryofFrankfordis ownedandoperatedbyPatCarey, masterbeekeeper,certifiedpollinator stewardandapitherapist.Carey’s SouthernDelawarefarmiscultivated withpollinator-friendlyplants,fosteringathrivinghabitatforbeesandnativespecies,withamissionrootedin supportingpollinatorhealthandpreservingthelocalecosystem.Shoppers canlookforwardtorawhoney,bee pollen,handcraftedbeeswaxcandles, salves,lipbalms,leatherconditioner anddogpawbalm,allnaturallymade.

KingMushroomsofMarydel,Md., bringsavarietyoffreshgourmet mushroomsgrowninacontrolledenvironment,completelyfreeofchemicalsandpesticides.Theirofferings includeoyster,shiitake,kingoyster, maitake,portobello,cremini,lion’s maneandchestnutmushrooms,along withwellnessproductsfeaturingreishi, chagaandturkeytail.

Joiningthemisareturningcastof Delmarvafarmsandproducers,includingBennettOrchards,Bratten Farms,DittmarFamilyFarms,Old WorldBreads,PereyraFarms,Reid Angus,ReinkeFarmsLavender,SpectrumFarms,Twain&AbelandWimbrowFarms,representingthefull bountyoftheregion’sagriculturalheritage.

Shopperscanexpectanabundant seasonalselectionoffruitsandvegetables,beef,mushrooms,eggs,herbs, bakedgoods,honey,lavender,fresh-cut flowersandmore.

Correction

ThenonprofitUnstoppableJoy supportsfamiliesmanagingall typesofcancer.Weincorrectly specifiedjustonetypeintheMay8 article“Millsboropop-upeventis forallthegoodcauses.”Wetake fullresponsibilityfortheerror.

38th RD Picnic Tix '26

Clockwisefromtopleft,DelmarvaLeatherneckFoundationmembersentertheSt.Matthew’sBytheSeaUnitedMethodistChurchwhileFenwickTownCouncilMemberKurt Zanelottiwatches.StudentsfromPhillipShowellElementarySchoolperformattheceremony.DelmarvaLeatherneckFoundationmembersrecalltheirtimesofserviceand theirfallencomrades.DelmarvaLeatherneckFoundationmemberspresentthecolors.

FenwickIslandholdsMemorialDayservices

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Afather.

Agrandfather. Twouncles. Ason.

Abestfriend.

InthesanctuaryofSt.MatthewBythe SeaUnitedMethodistChurchinFenwick IslandonFriday,May22,thenamesof thosewhogavetheultimatesacrificein servicetotheircountrywereremembered: byname,byservice,bywhotheyweretothe personhonoringthem.

MayorNatalieMagdeburgeropenedthe ceremony—whichwasmovedtothe churchfromFenwickIslandTownParkdue torain—byrecallingherlatefather,Wayne Carmean,andhismilitaryservice.

“HeandhisbuddiesstoppedtheCold Warin1962,”shesaid.“Hereallywantedto gotoHawaii,”Magdeburgerrecalled,“but asitturnedout,thosewhowenttoHawaii werethefirsttogotoVietnam.Hewished hehadanopportunitytogoandserve,but hewasalsofortunatethathedidn’thaveto.

“Thosewerethepeoplethatheserved with,trainedwith,andtheywererealpeople tohimandrealmemories.

“Asayounggirl,Iwentwithhimtothe VietnamMemorialinWashington,andhe wouldgotothepanels,andhewouldtouch apanelwithanameandhewouldtellstoriesaboutthatindividual.Andsuddenlythat nameonawallthatdidn’tmeanmuchto

mebecameamemorythatIcouldseeinhis eyes.

“Itwouldleaveusintearswhenhewas done.Hewouldtalkabouttheimpactthat thoseindividualshadonhislife,”Madgeburgersaid,addingthatitwasherfather whostartedtheTown’sceremonytohonor thosepeopleandallwhohavelosttheirlives servingtheircountry.

StudentsfromPhillipShowellElementarySchoolproceededintothesanctuary, carryingbattery-poweredcandlesand singing“LiftMeUp,”fromthefilm“Black Panther:WakandaForever.”

Thestudents,underthedirectionof musicdirectorDebbieDudley,performeda numberofsongsthroughouttheprogram.

MembersoftheDelmarvaLeathernecks Foundation—amilitarysupportorganizationbasedinOceanCity,Md.,thatsupports communitycharities—providedthecolor guardandspeakersfortheevent.

FeaturedspeakerU.S.MarineCorps Col.SabrinaHechtisnostrangertomilitaryceremonies,havingservedastheMarineCorps’NationalCapitalRegiondirector forthestatefuneralofPresidentGeorge H.W.Bush.

Hecht’smilitarycareerincludedassignmentssupportingexercisesinKuwait,SomaliaandIraq,aswellasmilitaryexercises inJapan,CentralAmericaandAustraliaand theMiddleEast.

ShespokeaboutthehistoryofArlington NationalCemeteryandabouttheneedto supportveteransforwhom“thememories

weretoogreattogoon”—thosewhoare amongthe22veteranseachdaywhodieby suicide—anumberthatincludedHecht’s ownfather.

Hecht’sremarks,whichincludedaplea forgreaterawarenessandadvocacyforveterans,receivedahearty“Oorah”affirmation fromtheMarinesintheaudience.

AfterhonoringfellowMarineJason Poindexter,whodiedat20inOperation IraqiFreedom,onSept.12,2004,Hecht passedthemicrophonetoherfellowLeatherneckmembers,whotookturnsrecalling theirownserviceandhonoringtheircomradeswhodidn’tmakeithome.

“Oneofmybestfriendsfromhigh school…”oneofthemrecalled,“waskilled withtheArmyRangersinVietnam.”He alsohonoredafellowEasternShoreresident “muchyoungerthanme,”LanceCpl.Keith Bailey,whowaskilledinthebombingofthe U.S.MarinebarracksinBeirutin1983.

“I’mheretodayformyson,”Leatherneck memberJoeKundratsaid.

WilliamKundratdiedin2017,whenhis planecrashedinMississippiduringatrainingexercise.JoeKundrathimselfservedhis firsttourofdutyinVietnamin1967andretiredin2005,afteratourinIraq.

AnotherLeatherneckmembertalked brieflyabouthisownservice,havingbeen draftedin1970,enlistingintheMarine Corpsandattendingofficercandidate school.Hisvoiceshookashespokeabout hisfatherandhisuncle,whoservedin WorldWarII.

“IespeciallywanttohonormyUncle Billy,”hesaid.“HewasonaB-52bombing missioninKoreaandgotshotdown.Hisremainswereneverfound.”

LeatherneckVictorFreeman,who servedintheMarinesfrom1971to1983, spokeabouttheserviceofhisownfather.

“Mydadwas17orsowhenhelied abouthisagetogetintotheArmyinWorld WarII.Theyfoundouthewasunder-age andpulledhimoffthefrontlines,”Freeman said.“HestayedinGermanylongenoughto assistintheprisonerexchangebetweenthe AlliesandtheSoviets.Hewouldtellstories aboutallthis,”hesaid.

Freemanrecountedhisfather’sstatementsaboutprisonershewouldbefriend “andtheRussianswouldtakehim…You wouldneverseethatpersonagain.”

“Mybestfriendinhighschool…Hesat infrontofme,”recalledanotherLeatherneckmember.“Weweretheclassclowns. Hegotkilledinoverin’Namaweekbefore hewastocomehome.”

ThenMagdeburgerwalkedwiththemicrophonefromthefrontofthechurchto theback,offeringothersachancetoname anyonetheywantedtoremember.Forseveralminutes,thenamesandrelationshipsof thoselostrolledthroughthechurch:

“Myfather.”

“Mygreat-grandfather.”

“Mytwosons.”

Theceremonyconcludedwiththeplayingof“Taps”ontrumpetbySelbyvilleMiddleSchoolstudentBrandonPolito.

CoastalPointphotos•LauraWalter JohnM.ClaytonElementarySchoolcelebratedaNightoftheArtsonMay20, withthe2026springconcert,a$10,000 donationfromtheQuietResortsCharitableFoundationandastudentartgallery nextdooratSeedandSapling.

“It’sforthemtoseetheirartinadifferent setting,notjustschoolortheirportfolio,”said artteacherMarciGinsberg.Shepartnered withcoreteacherstotieartprojectstothe students’maincurriculum,suchasViking ships,Egyptianpyramids,“ancient”pottery, colorfulcollageorrecycling.

MusicsoonfilledtheJMCgymnasium nextdoorasthespringbandandchoralconcerttookcenterstageforGrades3-5.

Thatperformancekickedoffwithaspecialpresentation:theQuietResortsCharitableFoundationdonated$10,000totheJMC musicdepartment.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Itwastrulyanartgalleryexperienceas studentsandfamiliesexploredpaintings,collages,ceramicsanddioramasonMay20.John M.ClaytonElementarySchoolreturnedto itsneighbor,theSeedandSaplingvenue,fora studentartshow,witheverychildrepresented, fromkindergartenthroughfifthgrade.

Withsoftlighting,musicandhorsd’oeuvres,familiesgottoexploretheirstudents’creativityinaspecialatmosphere.Studentscould votefortheir“StaroftheShow”withanaudiencechoiceaward.

QRCF’sdonationcamefromproceeds fromtheBunnyPaloozafundraiserracein BethanyBeachinApril,whereabout25JMC studentssangthenationalanthem.

“BecauseofClaytonElementary,wereally changedthat…toafamilyevent,”beyond theannual5Kand1-milerun,saidthe QRCF’sDougPurcell.

JMCstaffsaidtheyareexcitedtohave moneytoreplacetheschool’sagingchorus risers.

“Wecouldnotbemorethankfulforour partnershipwiththeQuietResorts,”said PrincipalAlissaBooth.

Asthesix-month-longAtlantichurricaneseasonofficiallygetsunderway June1,theSussexCountyDepartment ofPublicSafety/DivisionofEmergency Managementthisweekremindedthe publictoalwaysbereadybytakingvariouspreparednessstepsnow—includingcreatingadisasterkit—tolimit damageandavoidlossoflife.

“There’satendencyeachyearto focusheavilyonforecasts,andwhileit’s greatthiscapturespublicattention,we want thepublictofocusonreadinessin general,regardlessofthepredictions,” saidTimothyCooper,SussexCounty emergencymanager.“Don’tfocusso muchonthenumberofpredicted storms,ortheforecastedintensity.The effectscouldbejustasdamagingand deadlyifatropicalstormbecamestationary.Allittakesisonestorm,sothe messageistobepreparedatalltimesfor anyscenario.Makeaplan,createakit, stayinformedandgetengaged.”

Like othercoastalcommunitiesfrom theCaribbeantoCanada,Sussex Countyisvulnerabletotheeffectsof tropicalweather,fromfloodingtohigh winds.

SussexCountysawnodirecteffects fromtropicalweatherduringthe2025 season,withstormstrackingawayfrom theregion.Theyearwasslightlybelow averageintheAtlanticbasin,with13 namedstormsduringtheseason,includingfivehurricanes,fourofwhich weremajorandcausedbillionsofdollars indamage.

Forthe2026Atlantichurricaneseason,theNationalOceanic&AtmosphericAdministration(NOAA)is predictinganotherbelow-normalseason,witheightto14namedsystems predicted.Ofthose,threetosixwere predictedtobecomehurricanes,with onetothreepossiblyreachingCategory 3strengthorhigher,accordingto NOAA’sMay21forecast.Forecasters expectastrongElNiñopatternto shapethe2026season.

ElNiñoyearstendtosuppressAtlantichurricaneformationandresultin averagetobelowaverageseasons.Duringthatphase,watersintheequatorial easternPacificarewarmer,creatinglift intheatmospherethattendstoleadto windshearandinhibitstormformation. Conversely,duringLaNiñayears—the coolingofequatorialPacificwaters— hurricaneformationintheAtlanticcan risesignificantly.

AnaverageAtlantichurricaneseason sees14namedstorms,includingseven hurricanes,withthreeclassifiedas major,basedonNOAA’s30-yearaverage.

Nomatterthenumberofstorms forecast,allittakesisonetocometo

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fruitionandwreakhavoc.That’swhy preparationiskeyaheadofeachseason, officialssaid.

Onestepresidentscantakeaheadof hurricaneseasonistocreateaSafety Profilefortheirhouseholdwiththefree Smart911servicetoprovidepotentially criticallife-savinginformationupfront tofirst-responders.Profilescancontain asmuchoraslittleinformationasusers want,includingdetailsabouttheirproperties,specialmedicalconditionsand familycontacts.

Tohelp makethestormseasonsafer foreveryone,thereareseveralstepsthat canhelpmakeahomeandfamilyready forhurricaneseason,countyemergency officialssaid:

•Ifyouliveinaflood-proneorother vulnerablearea,bepreparedtoevacuate. Planyourevacuationroutenow.Emer-

gencymanagerswillnotifythepublic, viathemedia,ofwhatareasshould evacuateandwhen.Intheeventyou evacuate,takeastormkit.Takevaluable and/orimportantpapers.Secureyour house bylockingthewindowsand doors.Turnoffallutilities(gas,water, electric,etc.).Notifyafamilymember orsomeoneclosetoyououtsidethe evacuationareaofyourdestination.

•Securealloutdooritems.Property ownersalsowillneedtosecuretheir boats.Arearesidentsshouldclearrainspoutsandguttersandtrimanytrees thatmayposeaproblemduringhigh winds.

•Haveafamilydisasterkit.Thiskit shouldinclude:athree-daysupplyof water(atleastonegallonofwaterper personperday);non-perishablefoods andamanualcanopener;achangeof clothesandshoesforeachperson;prescriptionmedicines;ablanketorsleepingbagandpillowforeachperson; personalhygieneitems;aflashlightand

extrabatteriesforeachperson;specialneedsitems,suchasformulaanddiapersforinfants,aswellasitemsneeded forelderlyordisabledfamilymembers; aportableradiowithextrabatteries; money(duringpoweroutages,ATMs willnotwork);andfuel(Gaspumpsare alsoaffectedbypoweroutages,soitisa goodideatohavefuelinadvance).

•Intheeventofanapproaching storm,travelduringdaylighthours.Do notwaituntilthelastminutetomake plansortopurchasegasolineandsupplies.Whenastormwatchisissued,you shouldmonitorthestormontheradio andtelevision.Anevacuationcouldtake 24to36hourspriortoastorm’sonset.

•Iforderedtoevacuateandseek shelterelsewhere,followtheinstructionsoflocalemergencymanagerson wheretogoandwhen.Authoritieswill announceshelterlocationsinadvanceof theiropening,whichcouldincludemultiplesitestoaccommodatelargerpopulations.

brief.Reportemergenciesto911.When reportingemergencies,identifyyourself andyourlocation,makingsuretospeak clearlyandcalmly.Ifyouhaveamobile telephone,makesureitischargedand readytouseatalltimes.Remember, however,thatcellservicemaybeinterruptedduringandafterthestorm. Hurricanesandtropicalstormscan havedevastatingeffects.Intheeventa hurricaneaffectsourarea,expectpollutedwater,limitedcommunications,no electricity,overflowingorbacked-up sewers,underminedfoundations,beach erosionandheavydamagetohomesand roadways.

•Ifnotorderedtoevacuateandyou decidetotakeshelterinyourhome, haveyourdisasterkitready.Keepyour importantpaperswithyouorstore theminthehighest,safestplaceinyour home,andinawaterproofcontainer. Evenifyouseekshelterinplace,you need tosecureyourhomebylockingthe doorsandwindows.Turnoffallutilities (gas,water,electric,etc.).Monitorthe stormbyportableradiotokeepupwith thelatestinformation.Stayindoors.Try tostayinaninsideroomawayfrom doorsandwindows.

•Useyourphonesparingly.Make onlyessentialcallsandkeepthecalls

Donotre-entertheareauntilrecommendedtodosobylocalauthorities. Asyoure-enterthearea,beawareof possiblehazardssuchasdownedtrees andpowerlines.Beawareofdebrisand wateronroadways.Uponre-entry,have identificationandimportantlegalpapersreadytoshowofficialsproofofresidency.Continuetouseyouremergency watersupplyorboilwateruntilnotified thatthedrinkingwaterissafe.Take precautionstopreventfires.

Formoreinformationonpreparing for hurricaneseason,includingKnow YourZoneevacuationmapsandpreparednessbrochures,aswellasvolunteeringasaCommunityEmergency ResponseTeam(CERT)memberor amateurradiooperator,visitSussex County’shurricanehomepageat www.sussexcountyde.gov/hurricane-information,PrepareDE’swebsiteat www.preparede.org,ortheNOAA WeatherReadyNationhomepageat www.weather.gov/wrn/.

(Editor’snote:Thisisthefourthinaseries ofpreviewsofthe10homesthatwillbeon displayduringthe34thBeach&BayCottage Tour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly12throughAug. 2and,foreightpreselectedhomes,in-personon July22andJuly23.)

Tuckedawayattheendofascenicroad inFenwickIsland,thisweek’shomerests onanidyllicbayfrontlot.Whiletheowners enjoythebeach,theychoosetoliveonthe bay.Astheyexplain,“Wearen’tupfor manysunrises,sowepreferthebayforits sunsets.”

Builtin1994,thehousewasrenovated forsalebyitssecondowner.Whenthe ownerspurchasedtheunfurnishedproperty inAugustof2025,theylookedpastthe wallcolors,namedthehome“TheLast Resort”(aplayfulnodtoitslocation),and setouttomakeittheirown.

Theinteriorpairscoastalcharmwitha modernfeel.Acontemporaryfrontdoor openstoafoyerwithalightedstaircaseand astrikingpendantthatdrawstheeyeupward.Onthewall,alargeframednautical flagrepresentingtheletter“B”onceflewon ashipandisnowdisplayedasatributeto theirlastnameandacelebratorynodtothe family’sdreamhome.

Thesunkenlivingroomwithmodern furnishingsfeaturessweepingbayviews andasurfboardonthewall—oneofseveralthroughoutthehouse—underscores itsbeach-inspiredtheme.Throughoutthe home,whitewallsgiveafresh,modern look,whilenauticalandcoastalaccentsadd toitsappeal.

Anembroideredpillowremindsguests to“Slowdown.We’reonbeachtime”—a sentimentthehomeownersembrace.Expansivewindowsandtwolevelsofdecks framethebay,withviewsofwaterfowl, passingboatsandthepeacefulrhythmof baysidelife.Ashadedbackporchinvites quietreadingandeasyconversation,while theyardoffersshuffleboard.

Downstairs,acozyroomservesasa spaceforpuzzles,gamesandwatchingTV. Inthespaciousgourmetkitchen,alarge

15-by-5-footislandnaturallybringspeople together,especiallyforfrequentgirls’nights.

Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchaseticketsforthe34thBeach&BayCottageTour. Thisweek’shomeisoneoftheeighthomes onthe34thtourthatwillbeavailablefor in-persontoursbyholdersofCombotickets.And,likeall10homesonthe2026 Tour,thishomewillalsobeavailabletobe seenvirtuallybyholdersofbothCombo andVirtualtickets.

Eachofthe10homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideowhichwilloffer tourpatronsanopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywant,fromanywhere, duringthethree-weekvirtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedrone videofootageandtheabilitytoviewthe touronanyinternet-enableddevice.

The34thBeach&BayCottageTouris beingpresentedbyLeslieKoppandThe LeslieKoppGroup,andthishomeisalso sponsoredbyPlatinumSponsor84Lumber.

Comboticketscost$50,andVirtualonlyticketscost$35.Thenumberof Comboticketsislimitedandmaybeused eitherdayofthetour,withasingleentry permittedtoeachhome.Topurchaseticketsorformoreinformation,visittheCottageTour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.com.

TheCottageTourisproducedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.All netproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’s operations.

22106 S PRESERVATION DR, MILLSBORO

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

$649,500 (DESU2106450)

Call Julia Stefan (c) 410-800-7915

32519 HERRING WOOD DR, DAGSBORO

This residence offers single-level living with three spacious BRs and two full BAs. The open oor plan features a family room with a gas replace, a combination kitchen and dining area, a bonus room just off the kitchen. Additional features include brand new LVP ooring in kitchen, family room, and hallway, ceiling fans, large closets in all bedrooms, a spacious laundry room with amble storage space, and an abundance of natural light throughout. The attached side-entry twocar garage and gravel driveway provide ample parking, along with plenty of storage space.

$470,000 (DESU2092628)

Call Kristie White (c) 443-255-9133

BAYSIDE

ArtisanMarkettofeature dozensoflocalartists

CoastalDelaware’sartssceneissetto shineonSaturday,June13,astheCoastal DelawareArtisanMarkettakesoverthe grandballroomoftheCambriaHotel. From10a.m.to3p.m.,morethan28 localartistsandfine-craftcreatorswill gathertoshowcaseandselltheirhandcraftedworks.

22535 BRADBURY WAY, GEORGETOWN

Luxury vinyl plank ooring runs throughout. The kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, generous pantry storage, and a dining area. Living room with a gas replace. The primary suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-inspired walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms provide exible space for guests, hobbies, or a home of ce, each enhanced with ceiling fans to ensure year-round comfort. Private patio. Community amenities include a clubhouse, tness center, and outdoor pool.

$475,000 (DESU2104914) Call Darlene Bolinger (c) 302-569-8337

29086 SEA BIRD CT, SELBYVILLE

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

$655,000 (DESU2111824)

Call Karla Morgan (c) 443-523-5250

31568 WINTERBERRY PKWY, UNIT 104

This furnished corner-unit condo is vacation-rental friendly and located close to the community's main rec area. Take the elevator to your sun- lled retreat featuring 4 BR's (4th bedroom is a den) and 2 full baths. Relax on the screened porch or by the gas replace on chilly nights. A separate storage closet is perfect for surfboards, beach chairs, and umbrellas, and covered parking is available under the building. Enjoy the beach shuttle for easy access to the sandy beaches of Fenwick Island.

$475,000 (DESU2100768)

Call Jennifer Hughes (c) 302-858-6483

1.33ACRES

No HOA fee. Very comfy 3 BR 2 BA home with 3 season room and a large family room, 1 detached garage, 1 attached garage and a covered carport. Covered patio on back of house, plenty of room for entertaining or just enjoying the peace and quiet in your own backyard. Come fall in love with this home and make it yours!

$525,000 (DESU2110152)

Call Julia Stefan (c) 410-800-7915

BEARTRAPDUNES

1 CLUBHOUSE DR #E, OCEAN VIEW

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

$419,900 (DESU2107472)

Call Steve Alexander (c) 443-497-4902

Theevent—themed“Welcome Summer!”—offersattendeesacurated selectionofitems,rangingfromcoastalinspiredwallartandseaglasscreationsto hand-craftedjewelry,stoneware,ceramics andartisanalbodycare.Visitorscanalso explorespecializedcrafts,suchasintricate woodengravings,hand-paintedglassware andeco-dyedwearables.Achildren’s bookauthorandillustratorwillalsobe featuredintheday’slineup.

“Thismarketisanexcellentwayto discoveruniquetreasuresatthecoast whilesupportingthetalentedregional artistswhomakeourcommunity sospecial,”saidDivaClendenin,organizerand ownerofLiquidAbstractsinLewes.“It’s aperfectopportunitytofinddistinctive giftsforFather’sDay,graduationsorany summeroccasion.”

Toenhancetheshoppingexperience,a dedicatedbeveragestationwillbeavailablejustoutsidetheballroomentry,offeringrefreshmentsexclusivelyforevent attendees.

TheCambriaHotelislocatedat 17222HoodRoadinRehobothBeach. Guestsarealsobeinginvitedtovisitthe hotel’sVerandaRestaurant&Bar,which willbeopenduringtheeventserving breakfast,lunchanddinner.

AdmissiontotheCoastalDelaware ArtisanMarketisfree,andthevenueoffersamplefreeparkingforallguests.

Formoreinformationandtoviewthe fullartistlineup,visittheofficialFacebookeventpageat https://tinyurl.com/bddwyrn9.

Hopkinshonoredfor outstandingachievements

RussellSageCollegecelebratedoutstanding studentacademicachievementsforthe2025-2026academicyear atitsUndergraduateHonorsConvocationonApril29.

Theeventhonoredthevaledictorian andsalutatorianoftheClassof2026, plusdozensofstudentsfromallof Sage’sundergraduatemajorsandprograms.

KallieHopkinsofMillsbororeceived theCogswellAward,whichispresented toarisingseniorwhohasmadeasignificantimpactonthequalityoflifeat RussellSageCollege.

Thecollegeservesmorethan3,100 students inbachelor’s,master’sanddoctoralprogramsoncampusesinAlbany andTroy,N.Y.,aswellasonline.For moreinformation,visitSage.edu.

MarnieCustomHomestakeshome16RegalAwards

Delaware-basedcustom homebuilderMarnieCustom Homeswasrecognizedwith16 awardsfromtheHome BuildersAssociationof Delawareatthe2026Regal Awards.

MarnieCustomHomes sweptallmajor“OftheYear” awards,includingCustom HomeBuilderoftheYear,DesigneroftheYear,Delaware CustomHomeoftheYearand MarketingoftheYear—the mostthecompanyhasever woninasingleyear.

Formorethanthreedecades, theRegalAwardshaverecognizedoutstandingachievement inDelaware’shomebuilding industry.Winnersareselected byapanelofexpertjudgesand evaluatedbasedondesign, craftsmanshipandqualityof submission.Earningan“Ofthe Year”titlerepresentsthehighestdistinctionineachcategory —andthisyear,MarnieCustomHomestookhomeevery singleone.

“Sixteenawardsisamilestonewe’reincrediblyproudof, butwhatmeansthemostis sweepingthe‘OftheYear’categories,”saidMarnieOursler, presidentandfounderof MarnieCustomHomes.

“Theseawardsbelongtoevery singlepersononourteam,our projectmanagers,superintendents,designersandmarketing —everyonewhoshowsup everydayandpoursthemselves intothiswork.We’rehonored toberecognizedasthebestin Delaware.”

The2026RegalAwardsceremonywasheldonFriday,May 9,atTheLighthouseatthe HyattinDeweyBeach.The eventgathersthosein Delaware’sbuildingindustryto celebrateexcellence,innovationand craftsmanship.

CoastalPointphotos•Submitted Top,theMarnieCustomHomesTeamgarneringawardsatthe2026RegalAwardsincludes,fromleft:DustinBurkett,TammyThomas, TimSupplee,CarrieSubity,JonSubity,DougDuBois,AlexisSwinford,SarahKahn-Turner,Jeff‘Stan’Staniszewski,CelesteHenry,Chris Tyre,JeffKirby,MattMillman,HunterNovotny,GrayVenablesandEduardoValdés-Trujillo.NotpicturedisMarnieOursler.Fromleft: GrayVenablesisnamedProjectManageroftheYear;MattMillmanisnamedSuperintendentoftheYear;TimSuppleeisnamedSelections CoordinatoroftheYear.

Year;

Thisyear’srecognitionbuildson thecompany’snationalmomentum. In2023,MarnieOurslerbecamethe firstwomanandfirstDelawarebasedbuildertoreceivetheNational AssociationofHomeBuilders’CustomHomeBuilderoftheYear award,thehighesthonorinthecustomhomebuildingindustry.

“The2026Regalsweepisapowerfulaffirmationthatthestandardof excellenceMarnieCustomHomes setnationallyisaliveandthriving righthereathome,”representatives said.

MarnieCustomHomes2026“Of theYear”RegalAwardsincluded (withwinsineverycategory):

•CustomHomeBuilderofthe

•DesignFirmoftheYear; •DelawareCustomHomeofthe Year;and

•MarketingoftheYear. Marketingawardsincluded:

•BestDigitalCampaign— OceanfrontHomes

•BestVideo—Oceanfront Homes

•BestLogo

•BestMarketingCampaignPuraVida

•BestDesignAwards:

•InteriorDesign—PuraVida

•KitchenDesign—Coastal Grace

•HomeDesign—GoodVibes Only

•Pr imarySuiteDesign—Pura Vida

Individualawardsincluded:

•ProjectManageroftheYear— GrayVenables

•SuperintendentoftheYear— MattMillman

•SelectionsCoordinatorofthe Year—TimSupplee Customhomeawardsincluded:

•BestLuxuryCustomHome, 3,000-4,000Sq.Ft.—Breezeway.

“TheteamatMarnieCustom HomesisgratefultotheHome BuildersAssociationofDelawarefor thisrecognitionandremainscommittedtobuildinghomesandrelationshipsthatareenvironmentally responsibleandwilllastforgenerations,”representativessaid.

BasedinBethanyBeach,Marnie CustomHomesspecializesinbuildingcustombeachhomesusingsus-

tainableandlocallysourcedmaterials.MarnieOursler—hostofDIY Network’s“BigBeachBuilds,”host ofHGTV’s“2018DreamHome” andthefirstfemaletoreceivethe NationalAssociationofHome Builder’sCustomHomeBuilderof theYearAward—usesenergy-efficientpracticesandreclaimedandrecycledmaterialtoaddcharacterto clients’homes,aimingtoachieve“innovativeuseofmaterials,impeccable craftsmanship,brilliantdesignsense, andunparalleledworkethic.”

TheteamatMarnieCustom Homesbuildsanaverageof12to15 customhomesperyear,with37 oceanfronthomeand150builtto date.

Formoreinformation,visit www.marniehomes.com.

May28

EstatePlanning— TaylorTrappNicholl,EsquirewiththeLawofficeofTrappNichollin Georgetown,willgiveafreepresentation onthecriticalaspectsofestateplanning, includinginformationdesignedtoempower youwiththeknowledgetoassessandenhancetheadequacyofyourestateplan. HeldatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Free,forages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930http s://southcoastal.lib.de.us BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.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 Frankf ordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary. TeenTabletopGameNight— Teensand tweensareinvitedtojoinusatFrankford PublicLibraryat4:30p.m.toplaytabletop boardgames.Thelibrarywillofferclassic gameslikeJengaandmagnethockey, largepartygameslikeChameleon,Codenam es,orDixit,orfeelfreetobringyour favoritegamefromhome!Eatsnacks,play games,andchallengeyourfriends!Spots arelimited,soregistrationisencouraged. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

May29

BaysideResiliencyPlanning— TheBaysideResiliencyPlanning&FloodMitigation StrategiesForumatFenwickIslandTown Hallat1p.m.willfocusonupdatedflo od resiliencydataandmaps,mitigation strategies,andplanningeffortsaimedat helpingprotectFenwickIsland’sfuture. Residentswillalsohavetheopportunityto participateinaQ&AwiththeInfrastructure CommitteeandStraughanEnvironmental. fenwickisland.delaware.gov/events/infrastructure-resiliency/

May30

STEMKitsfromEngineerEarly— Travel aroundtheworldatFrankfordPublicLibrarytoexploreweatherandclimate! Beginyourjourneywith aninformative bookletallaboutweatherandclimate. Continuewithaminiexperimenttodis-

coverhowclimateaffectsplantgrowth. Then,practicerecordingweatherdataand getcreativebypaintingyourfavoriteclimatescene.Stopbytotakeakithomeor assembleonewithus!Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. NanticokeHistoryandDance— Join membersofthe NanticokeIndianTribefor anengagingpresentationoftheirrichhistory,cultureandtraditions,followedbya traditionaldanceperformance.Allarewelcome,from11a.m.to1p.m.atMillsboro TownHall,322WilsonHighway."Honoring ourpast,sharingourculture,inspiringour future."ThisispartofMillsboro'sAmerica 250celebrations.

YardSale— TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire Companyfirehallwillhostayardsalefrom 7a.m.tonoon.Torenttables,callNicol e at(850)324-5008.

May31

SingersofNote— ThehistoricPrince George’sChapelMuseuminDagsborois hostingaconcertbyTheSingersofNote, underthedirectionofLauraWeaver,at 2:30p.m.ThisissponsoredbyTheFriends ofPrinceGeorge’sChapel,andthereisno admissionfee.Alldonationswillbenefitthe upkeepofthebeautifulhistoricchapelmuseum.Formoreinformation,callIdaCrist at(302)569-8694orJoAnnat(302)8582720.

MusicandMessage— JanGarrettan dJD Martinwillbeperformingmusicanda messageonthe10a.m.Zoomserviceof UnitySpiritualCenterofCoastalDelaware. TheZoomlinkisonthehomepageoftheir site,unityspiritualcenterofcoastalde.org

June1-August8

SummerReadingChallenge— Allages areinvitedtoearnprizesbyparticipating intheSouthCoastalLibrary’sSummer ReadingChallenge.Simplyread10hours betweenJune1andAug.8.SignupJune 1atsussexcountyde.beanstack.orgPaper readinglogs arealsoavailable,butthose whocompleteonlineareeligibleforraffles withprizesvaluedat$50each!Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TeenArtshow— Youthages12–18areinvitedtoentertheiroriginal2Dand3DartworkintheSouthCoastalLibrary’s2026 TeenArtShow.Entrieswillbedividedinto twodivisionsbyage,andjudgedbylocal professionalartists,andthetopthre eentriesineachdivisionwillwinprizes(1st prizeisa$75giftcardtoMichaelscraft store!)ThepublicwillalsovoteonPeople’s ChoiceAwards.Prizeswillbeawarded@6 pmonWed.July22,andartworkwillbeon displayintheTeenRoomJuly10–Aug.8. Artandentryformsmustbebroughttothe librarybefore6p.m.onJuly6.Guidelines/entryformsareavailableintheTeen Roomorbyvisiting https://southcoastal.lib.de.usHostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAv enue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518

ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachment oftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeetsonthe fourthWednesdayofeachmonthatthe DagsboroAmericanLegionPost24.Any MarinesandNavyCorpsmenwhohave servedintheCorps,andliveinSussex County,arewelcometojointomeettheir fellowveteransandconsiderjoiningtheorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism. Formoreinformation,call(571)332-8263.

CommunityClub— The SelbyvilleCommunity Clubiswelcomingnewmembers,andmeets onthesecondThursdayofeachmonthat SalemChurchat1p.m.,withasocialhour fromnoonto1p.m.Formoreinformation, visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewesHistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCountyGenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayof eachmonthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.inthe Reading RoomattheLewesHistoryMuseum. MembersoftheSocietywillbeavailableto helpanyonewhohasquestionsabouttheir familytree.TheLewesHistoricalSociety ArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation,visitthemat scgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisuallyimpairedpersons,andmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthattheMastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfrom 1to3 p.m. Newmembersarewelcome.Formore information,call/text/leaveamessageat (240)315-4361.

Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecond ThursdayofthemonthatCrippleCreekCountryClubat10a.m.TheorganizationhasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhas beenservingthecommunitysinceitsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanon-profitorganization,formedinfriendshipanddedicatedto civicandcharitablepurposes andtheeducation ofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,or ifyouareinterestedinattending,sendan emailtopatishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstandthird WednesdayofeachmonthatBearTrap Dunes.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea.For moreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,at Lordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat (301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meets weeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formoreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organized in1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryof servicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisanonprofitorganizationwhichmeetsthethird Mondayofeverymonth(Septemberthrough June)at11a.m.atCrippleCreekGolf& CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedto helping thelocalcommunity,LBWCraises fundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools, scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’sprogramsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunitiesto fosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividual enrichmentamongitsmembers.Tolearn moreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsaiClub meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth from 10a.m.tonoonatInlandBaysGarden Center.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hourFreeWrite sessionintheconferenceroomattheMillville TownHallfrom9to11a.m.Participants,18 andolder,ofallskilllevelscanpracticecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceisfree.Formore information,emailLynnMasseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24meetsthefirstTuesdayofeach month at5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberor interestedinjoining,pleaseattend.Meetings areheldattheAmericanLegionPost24in Dagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isanon-

 

profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesin andaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIRraises fundsandvolunteerstosupportlocalcharities,educationprojects,veterans,women’s empowermentandtheenvironment.Italso providesanopportunityforindividualenrichment andcamaraderieamongstitsmembers. Tolearnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthemonth (FebruarythroughDecember)attheRolling MeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7p.m.For moreinformation,anddirections,visit sfaod.com.

IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirthor descent, considerjoiningTheAncientOrderof theHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursday ofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallinRehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation, visitaoh.com,callortext(516)770-1822or emailpcurran43@aol.com.

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmerican ClubofDelmarvameetsthesecondWednesdayofeachmonthatColumbusHall(behind St.Luke’sChurch)inOceanCity,Md.,from2 to4p.m.Formore information,email rwc21tbk@gmail.com.

Leathernecks Meet— TheDelmarvaLeathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation,meetsthe firstWednesdayofeachmonthat5:30p.m. attheResidenceInnat300SeabayLanein OceanCity,Md.Youdon’thavetobeaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsup-

portingtheirmissionofservicetoveterans andworthycharitiesontheeasternshoresof Maryland,DelawareandVirginia.

DARMeets— TheMajorNathanielMitchell ChapterofNSDARmeetsthesecondSaturday ofthemonth(throughMay)at9:45a.m. attheMillsboroPublicLibrary.Prospective membersareinvitedtoattendandlearn aboutmembershipinthenon-profitpromotingpatriotism,historicpreservationandeducation.Formoreinformation,contact majornathanielmitchell@gmail.comorleavea textat(302)542-2296.

Drop-Ins

WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffort puttogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingat the BethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,law enforcementandfirefighterswhoserveand protect.Allarewelcome.

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimeit’sopentoworkon jigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor.Thisis free,andallmaterialsareprovided.

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibraryonly acceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4p.m.on Tuesdays.Thereisalistontheirwebsite, southcoastal.lib.de.us, ofwhattheydoor don’taccept.

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and

everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealth appointments,appointmentswithlawyersand socialserviceappointmentsusingthenew TelehealthKiosk.ANavigatorwillbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.For moreinformation,call(302)856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanza intheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenosayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretar suscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela,renovar susdocumentos,crearunavidamajor,y muchomás.LaEsperanza:(302)854-9262.

PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudtoa furry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelpinspire aloveofreading.OfferedbyPawsfor

People. Readersofallagesandstagesare welcome.

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsHomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesdayofevery monthat1p.m.Everymonth,theyofferadifferentactivityforelementary-school-aged children.

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroupof individualsfromdifferentbackgroundsthat discussphilosophicalideas.Meetingsarethe thirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from2to3:30 p.m. attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch. Everyoneiswelcome.Formoreinformation, callBonnieat537-9440,orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit24 inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegameson Wednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participants mustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligibleforthe winner-take-allprize.Theeventisformembersandguestsonly.Youmustbe18-plusto attendorplay.Post24kitchenalsoser ves from 4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c)charities,withanemphasisonveteranprograms andcommunity.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in

DagsboroishostingWingNighteveryThursdayat6:30p.m.Opentomembersand guests.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingSeafoodNighteveryFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollows from7to11p.m.Opentomembersand guests.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in Dagsboroishostingdinnerever ySaturday from 4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewillperformfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembersand guests.

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

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdays,FridaysandSaturdays,weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2 p.m.Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,clothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsareacceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift

Shopislocatedat111HazzardStreetin Dagsboro.AllproceedsbenefitBethel MethodistChurchofDagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645is hostingCashBingoeveryWednesday,andit isopentothepublic.Doorsopenat5p.m. andBingostartsat6:30p.m.Foodisavailable fromthekitchenbeforeBingostartsand atintermission.Formoreinformation,call (443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurchin Selbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthesecondandfourthFridaysofthemonthfrom 6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee. Rentalskatescomeinchildandadultsizes. Snacksanddrinksareavailableforpurchase. TheyfollowtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictin caseofinclementweather.Formoreinformation, visitthematwww.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyvillewill hostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom5to7 p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmealoffered everyweek,anddine-inorcarry-outisavailable.Allmealsareservedwithdrinks,salads anddesserts.ThefirstWednesdayofthe monthwillfeatureporktenderloin,withmac& cheeseandgreenbeans.Thesecond Wednesdaywillfeaturechickenand dumplings,greenbeans,mashedpotatoes and gravy.ThethirdWednesdaywillfeature lasagna,alfredowithchickenandbroccoli, breadandItalianweddingsoup.Thefourth Wednesdaywillfeatureachickenlegquarter withbakedbeansandcoleslaw.Thefifth Wednesdaywillbechef’schoice.

GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3p.m. atthechurch.Therewillbevaluableguidance andtipsondealingwiththelossofaloved one.Formoreinformation,call539-9510.

All-You-Can-EatBreakfast— VFWPost7234 inOceanViewishostingitspopularall-youcan-eatbreakfasteverySundayfrom8a.m.to noon.Thecostis$15foradults,andhalfprice forchildrenunder12.Thisisopentothepublic,andtherearealsodrinkspecialsonbloody Marysandmimosas.

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.Thisis opentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation, call TomBrettat(443)257-2061.

ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocratsmeets attheDenatBearTrapDunesclubhouse from11a.m.to1:30p.m.onthethird Wednesdayofthemonth.Thisisasocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamongtheirmembers throughmonthlylunchmeetingsthatfeature engagingspeakers.Formoreinformation, visitshoredemocrats.com.

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month. Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,andthe meetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m.Informationontheclubandmeetingscanbefoundat 38thdrcp.com,orthroughemailat info@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthefirst Wednesdayofeverymonthat5p.m.For moreinformation,updatesonspeakersand meetinglocations,visitdeldems38.orgor emailthematDeldems38@gmail.com.

SussexRepublicansMeet— The Sussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthesec-

THE SHOPS AT HENEGHAN’S RUN

ondMondayofeverymonthattheMillsboro firehall.Meetingsstartpromptlyat6:30p.m. andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthly guestspeakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.gop DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonth.Socialhours beginat5p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6 p.m.ThebusinessmeetingisopentoallregisteredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visit rd4deldems.org.

Republican WomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner,and themeetingstartsat5:30p.m.Thecostis $40.RSVPbythe15thofeachmonthto info@scrwc.net.Theorganizationeducates, informsandcreatesfellowshipwithlikemindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visit scrwc.netoremailthematinfo@scrwc.net.

RepublicansMeet The41stDistrictRepublicansmeetthethirdMondayofthemonthat theMillsboropolicestationat6:30p.m. ThesemeetingsareopentoallRepublicans.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to9:45a.m.at TheHopeCenter.Theclassesaresessionbased,notdrop-in,socontactCarolLynch at(302)745-8237or cklynch03@gma il.comformoredetailson

theseclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMChosts yogaclassesat4:30p.m.onWednesdays intheArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurch building,withHeatherMurphy.Yogaisalso offeredonSaturdayat9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infeeforyogais $10.Classesareopentothecommunity andallarewelcome.

Zumba Class— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisan$8drop-infee. No registrationisnecessary,andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemailto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.

MultipleMyelomaSupport— TheDelaware MultipleMyelomaSupportGroupmeetsthe thirdSaturdayofeverymonthviaZoomfrom 1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSue Iwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenter ishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays. Beginnersclassestakeplace at10a.m.,and Improvers areat11a.m.Formoreinformation,call(302)227-2055.

Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetingsare heldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m.,at OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org.

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallagesare welcome,andnoexperienceorpartnerisrequired.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitisfree. Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.For moreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9

a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfor a30-to40-minutewalk,weatherpermitting. ThetrailbeginsattheMurray’sLaneParkinglot, 109-199MurraysLane.Formoreinformation, call(302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPine St.,Georgetown.

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchin DagsboroishostingfreeTai-Chiclasseson TuesdaysandThursdaysfrom10to11a.m. Thisisopentothepublic,andallarewelcome. Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,”and casualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation, call(302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroupmeets atPAMHealthRehabilitationHospitalofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayofeverymonthat2 p.m.TheclasswillconsistoflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStrokesupportGroupandalso havein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,butwalk-insarewelcome.Formore information,call(302)440-4866.

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— Ameeting forAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirstand thirdThursdaysofeverymonthattheOcean ViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.Themeetingslast foruptotwohours.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMarinersBethel ishostingpickleballeveryMonday,Wednesday andFridayfrom11:30a.m.to2:30p.m.

Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupport groupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.The groupsaysyouneverhavetobealoneagain.AlAnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOceanViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom7to8p.m.

YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch ishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30a.m.

BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-BallLeagueon MondaysandTuesdaysat8:30a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeagueonThursdaysat9

a.m.forseniorcentermembers.

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m.onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSeniorStrength& BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m.andFridaysat 10a.m.forseniorcentermembers.

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondays at2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

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

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m.onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

TOPSMeeting— TakeOffPoundsSensibly (TOPS)meetseveryTuesdayat9:15a.m.atOak OrchardCommunityChurch,32615OakOrchardRd.Formoreinformation,call(610)7248657.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepointGuild meetsonthefirstMondayofthemonth from10a.m.to2p.m.attheGeorgetown PublicLibrary.Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.Newmembersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothe chapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgr eetothers, cangettogetherattheMillsboroPizzaKing onThursdaysat8:30a.m.TheARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends.Formorein-

June1

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonardat 10a.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’s monthlymeetingaboutcrocheting,knitting andneedleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome.Makenewfriends,getinspiredby whatothersaremakingandlearnneedleworktipsandtricksinthisfungroupmeeting.Weencourageyoutobringyour currentprojectwithyou.Haveleftover yarn?Bringitandswapwithothers.Free, forages18-plus.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatso uthcoastal.lib.de.us

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formation,contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries .libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.Books

orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

UnderstandingAlzheimer’s— Jointhe SouthCoastalLibraryat2:30p.m.fora one-hourfreeprogrampresentedbythe Alzheimer'sAssociation.Thiscoursecoversbasicinformationonthedifference betweenAlzheimer’sanddementia, stages,riskfactors,researchandFDAapprovedtreatments.Free,fora ges18+. Registrationisappreciatedandavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany

areavailableforpickupeachmonthat thelibrary.

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

Music

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

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds

Beach,DE19930

June2

Concert:SingersofNote— TheSingersof Note,theSATBchorusoftheSouthCoastal DEAARPChapter,willperformafreeconcertatSouthCoastalLibraryat3p.m., featuringavarietyofshowtunes,songs aboutmusicalperformance,spirituals,pat rioticsongsandmore.Registrationisrecommendedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

rehearsalseveryMondayeveni ngfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callElissaat(410)641-8050, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

June3

BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBibleStudy VIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeachevery Wednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,call539-9510,orjust showup.Registrationisadviseds oyou couldbecontactedifthereisaweather change.Allwomenarewelcome. YogaforKids— JoinMissSarahatSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.forafunand engagingyogaclassdesignedespecially forPre-Kandearlyelementary-agedkids! Throughplayfulmovement,simpleposes,

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RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicon We dnesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.They arenotopentothepubliconthesecond Wednesdayofthemonth,asthatistheir monthlymembersmeeting.Admissionis free.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMond ay,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interestedgroups of10-15maycall(302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree,andparkingis availableinfrontofthemuseum.Themuseumisnothandicap-accessible.Formore information,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

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

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudyWednesdaymorningsfrom 10a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation, andtoregi ster,visitsussexcounty.cbsclass.org.

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formore information,visitsumc.com. MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

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TheCAMPRehobothChoruswill celebratetheUnitedStates’250thanniversarywith“IHearAmerica Singing,”describedas“acelebrationof courage,communityandtheAmericanspirit,”overFathers’Dayweekend, witheveningperformancesonFriday, June19,andSaturday,June20,at7 p.m.andaSundaymatineeonJune21 at3p.m.Alloftheconcertswillbe heldatEpworthUnitedMethodist Church,19285HollandGladeRoad, RehobothBeach.

TakinginspirationfromWalt Whitman’spoemofthesamename, theconcertcelebratesthenation’s democraticgeniusandinclusivity, “wherepeopleofdifferentoccupations,genders,regionsandbackgroundscontributetothenation’s vitality.”

“Theconceptgrewbeyondsimple flag-waving,”saidArtisticDirector DougYetter.“Wewantedtoexplore therealfoundationsofourcountry— immigration,civilrights,theenvironmentandtheconflictsthathave shapedwhoweare.”

Thesongsandmusicinthisconcertfocusonthedreamsandstruggles ofallAmericansintheirpursuitof “life,libertyandthepursuitofhappiness.”

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Yettersaidtheoldspiritual“Bound forthePromisedLand”reflectsearly Americans’longingtotravelwestward inpursuitofabrighterfuture,while theupliftingchorusof“MyLand”celebratesthehomethatis“theSong eversinginginme.”

ThewordsofEmmaLazarusare settoIrvingBerlin’smusicin“Give MeYourTired,YourPoor,”memorializingthemillionsofimmigrantswho fledtheirhomesinsearchofabetter life.Inthesong“IsleofHope,Isleof Tears,”theStatueofLibertyisseen throughtheeyesofa15-year-old Irishimmigrantsteppingonthepier ofEllisIslandforthefirsttime,scared andhomesick,butdreamingofafutureinalandofliberty.

TheChorusremembersthe courageandsacrificesofthosewho servedandfoughtinwars,fromthe CivilWar’s“WhenJohnnyComes MarchingHome”throughtheGreat WarandWorldWarIIwith“ATributetotheArmedServices.”Julia WardHowe’s“BattleHymnofthe Republic”offersasenseofnational prideandmoralpurpose.

Thisconcertfeaturessongsof protestthathavefiguredinthemakingofthecountry,including“We ShallOvercome”and“ThisLandis YourLand.”Twoquitedifferentna-

andimaginativestorytelling,childrenwill buildstrength,flexibility,andfocus—all whilehavingagreattime.Noregistration required,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518

https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

Cybersecurity&Me:SocialMedia— TrevorRoeofTransientCyberspecializesin cybersecurity,andhewillteachyouhow toprotectyourselfwhileusing socialmedia inthisfree75-minuteclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat5:30p.m.Thesession willbeginwithapresentation,andthen Trevorandassistantswillprovideone-ononeassistanceasYOUapplywhatyou've learnedtoyourowndevicesinahands-on session.Registrationopensat5:30p.m. onMay27,andisavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,Bethan yBeach,DE19930

June4

Delaware’sRevolutionaryWarHomefront StafffromtheDelawareArchiveswill presentDE’ssignificantcontributionsto theRevolutionaryWar,illustratedwith recordspreservedintheDEPublic Archives.Thisfree,60-minutepresentation atSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.will alsoincludeDelaware’sevolutionfrom colonytostate.Registrationisrecommendedandavailableat

southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk -insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

June5

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,foraFREE, one-hourVinyasaYogaclasatSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength,and promoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxatio nandstress releasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayoga matandfoamblocks.Registrationopens 3:30p.m.onMay29andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

June6

CulturalDancePerformance— St. Martha’sEpiscopalchurchishostingaculturalperformanceoftheBalletMexico Lind odancetroupeat1p.m.Thecostumedandengagingdancetroupeincludes childrenandadults,andwillfeature dancesthatrepresentthedifferentstates ofMexico.AfreewillofferingwillbecollectedandareceptionwithauthenticMexicanfoodwillfollowtheperformance.

June7

DogAdoptionEvent— BethanyBrewingis

hostingafree“MeetandGreet”dogadoptioneventinsupportofHumaneAnimal Partners(HAP)fromnoonto3p.m.HAP volunteerswillbeonhandwithasel ection ofavailabledogshopingtomeettheirnew family.Localartisanswillalsobeonsite withavarietyofuniqueitemsforsale.To registerasavendor,call856-371-3974or emaildavisdaytrips@gmail.com. MusicandMessage— KarenDruckerwill beperformingmusicandamessageonthe 10a.m.ZoomserviceofUnitySpiritual CenterofCoastalDelaware.TheZoomlink isonthehomepageoftheirsite,unityspiritualcenterofcoastalde.org

June8

TheftPrevention&PedestrianSafety— TheBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentwill presentafreeseminarattheSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.Sgt.Chuck Scharpwillteachessentialtechniquesto detect,deterandsafelyrespondtotheft. Cpl.AndrewRogerswillteachyouhowto identifypedestrianhazards,utilizecrosswalkscorrectly,improvevisibilityandmanagedistractions.Free,forallages. Registrationisrecommendedandavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858 -5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 ArmchairTraveler:TheGreatLoop— Armchairtravelersenjoyfreepresentations bylocalcommunitymembersaboutexciting,adventurous,anduniquetravellocations,allfromthecomfortoftheSouth CoastalLibrarymeetingroomat3p.m.In thissession,localresidentMikeFierstein willsharehisexperiencesandstoriesof

boatingtheGreatLoop. TheGreatLoopis anover6,000milewaterroutecomposed ofrivers,canals,thegreatlakes,baysand otherbodiesofwaterthatinterconnectto formalargeloopintheeasternpartofthe UnitedStates.Registrationisrecommendedandavailableat southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

June10

BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBibleStudy VIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeachevery Wednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,call539-9510,orjust showup.Registrationisadvisedsoyou couldbecontactedifthereisaweather change.Allwomenarewelcome.

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment, atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Get readytolearnh owtorecognize,express andcopewithemotionswhileengagingin funmovementactivities.Weliketohave funwiththeuseofsignlanguage,rhythm sticks,shakereggs,puppets,stories,instrumentsandsomuchmore!Noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime

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TheSt.Ann’sKnightsofColumbusCouncilhostedandmanagedthe3rdAnnualFairwaytoHeavengolftournamentatBearTrapDunesGolfClubinOceanViewonMonday,April27.Above,BethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyDeputyChiefThomasA. MooreSr.andSteveVanMeterbegintheclosest-to-the-holeballdropthatstarted thetournament.Theeventgrossed$90,000tobedonatedtolocalcharitiesandbenefitthoseinneed.

Chorus

tional visions are reflected in Neil Diamond’s “America” and in Leonard Bernstein’s “America” from “West Side Story.” “One Tin Soldier” depicts the folly of pride, greed, division and the deadly results that follow.

The set will also touch on the civil rights movement, as reflected in “This Is the Dream” expressing the courage, the hopes and the promises of the nation inspired by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Meanwhile, through The Rascals, singers will remind audiences from the 1968 hit “People Got to Be Free.”

Although the program recognizes the challenges within the nation’s past, its primary focus is on the future.

“I hope people walk away feeling hopeful for the future,” Yetter said.

“We’ve been through a lot as a country and successfully navigated through those trials.”

The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus is distinguished by the creative direction of Yetter, the accompaniment of Dave Zipse and the contributions of the CAMP Chorus Band. The Chorus is sponsored by CAMP Rehoboth and funded in part by the Delaware Division of the Arts. Tickets are available online at camprehoboth.org or by phone at (302) 227-5620.

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caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthemurderofAbigail WilliamsandLibertyGerman.Suggested read(notrequired):ShadowoftheBridge byÁineCaineandKevinGreenlee.Free,for ages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.d e.us302-8585518.

June11

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove

them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfrom5IngredientsMediterraneanbyJamie Oliver.whichisavailableforcheckout (whilesuppli eslast,)oryoumaylookata copyinthelibrary.Participantswillthen voteonwhichcookbooktousenextmonth, andareencouragedtobringtheirownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.Free,for ages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

June12

VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,foraFREE, one-hourVinyasaYogaclasatSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength,and promoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationandstress releasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayoga

matandfoamblocks.Registrationopens2 p.m.onMay29andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(On lineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

June13

Yard&BakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteer FireCo.AuxiliaryishostingaYard&Bake SaleatthemainfirestationonRoute26 from8a.m.tonoon.Breakfastandlunch willbeserved.Fortableinformation,call (302)402-6365.

ArtisanMarket— TheCoastalDelawareArtisanMarketwillbeheldattheCambria HotelinRehobot hBeachfrom10a.m.to3 p.m.Therewillbemorethan28local artistsandfinecraftcreatorsonhandto showandselltheirworks.Admissionis free,asisparking.

June17

BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBibleStudy VIon2ndStreetatBethanyBeachevery Wednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,call539-9510,orjust showup.Registrationisadvisedsoyou couldbecontactedifthereisaweather change.Allwomenarewelcome.

June19

FenwickFlicks— Enjoyfamilygamesand activitieshostedbytheFenwickIsland BeachPatrolandafeaturedfamilymovie onthebigscreenstartingatdusk,featuringFindingDory.Thefunstartsat8p.m. ontheBayardStreetbeach.Bringablanketorchair,gatheryourcrew,andsettlein forafunandfreemovienightonthe beach.Informationaboutthisfilmandits ratingisavailableonthetown'swebsite. fenwickisland.delaware.gov/events/fenwickflicks-8/

June18-20

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,4 3KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us

BookSale— TheFriendsoftheSelbyville PublicLibrarygroupisholdingitsannual booksale.Hoursarenoonto7p.m.on June18,9a.m.to6p.m.onJune19and 9a.m.to3p.m.onJune20.Formoreinformation,emailFOSPLBook@gmail.com.

June15

June23

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Learnbreathing techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Chairparticipationavailable. Detailsono urwebsite.Registrationopens at10:15a.m.onJune8andisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

June16

PettyThieves— HoltsLandingStatePark willhostconcertsonTuesdaynightsfrom6 to8p.m.TheSummerConcertSeries continuesasPettyThieveswillperforma rock‘n’rolltributetoTomPetty.Bringa chair,blanketandpicnicwhileyouenjoy listeningtotun esinanoutdoorsetting. Concertsarefreewithpaidparkadmission (vehicleentryfee).

June24

BeachBibleStudy— ChristinaTateis hostingNoHomeworkWomen’sBibleStudy VIon2ndStreetatBethanybeachevery Wednesdayfrom8:30to9:45a.m.Bringa chair.Toregister,call539-9510,orjust showup.Registrationisadvisedsoyou couldbecontactedifthereisaweather change.Allwomenarewelcome.

June27

PaparellaConcert— HoltsLandingState ParkwillhostconcertsonTuesdaynights from6to8p.m.TheSummerConcertSeriescontinuesasCharlesPapperellaperforms60s,70sand80sclassicrock.Bring achair,blanketandp icnicwhileyouenjoy listeningtotunesinanoutdoorsetting. Concertsarefreewithpaidparkadmission (vehicleentryfee).

MUMCBakeSale— MillvilleUnitedWomen inFaithwillhosttheirsummerbakesalein thechurch’sWesleyHallat36405Club HouseRd.from8to10:30a.m.,featuring avarietyoftreats.Allproceedsgotosupportlocalmissionprojects.

Lewestohost‘Swingin’History’evening

Musicloversandhistoryenthusiasts canmarktheircalendarsforanevening underthesummerstarsthisJune.As partofthestatewideDelawareand Lewes250anniversarycelebrations, CoastalConcerts,inpartnershipwith theCityofLewes,willpresentamilestoneevent:“Swingin’History:AnAllAmericanNightofJazz.”

OnJune16,at7p.m.,organizers said,StangoParkwillbetransformed

intoavibranttimecapsule.Thefree outdoor concertwillfeaturetheDelmarvaBigBandandpromisesanimmersivejourneythroughthedynamic andtransformativeeraofthe1920s,’30s and’40s.Thebandwillbejoinedbyjazz vocalistJackieJohnson,analumnaof CapeHenlopenHighSchoolandTempleUniversity.

“Thisspecialcollaborationbringstogethermusic,narrationanddanceto

honorthehistoryofourcity,”organizers said.“WearehonoredtofeatureLewes CityCouncilMemberandhistorian TrinaBrownHicksasournarrator. KnownforherdedicatedworkinpreservingthelegacyoftheAfricanAmericancommunityinLewes,Trinawill helptellauthenticstoriesofthepeople andthecultureofSouthernDelaware duringthisera.”

Thefirst500guestsattheconcert

willreceiveafreecopyofalimited-editioncommemorativebooklettotake home.

“Weencourageattendeestoarrive early,spreadoutblanketsorlawnchairs, andenjoythebeautifulsurroundingsof StangoParkasweuniteinprideandjoy to celebrate250years!”

Intheeventofrain,theconcertwill movetotheCapeHenlopenHigh Schoolauditorium.

Wine,Food&MusicalFestivalsetforMay30

TheSouthernDelawareWine, Food&MusicalFestival,alsoknown as“SoDelFest,”ispullingoutallthe stopsforitsmilestone10thandfinal year.TheeventwilltakeplaceSatur-

day,May30,fromnoonto4p.m.at theCambriaHotelinRehoboth Beach,offeringanafternoon“packed withindulgence,entertainmentand heartfeltcommunityspirit.”

Thisyear’sSoDelFestissettofeature:

•Unlimitedtastingsfrommorethan 20arearestaurants,showcasingcoastal Delaware’sculinaryscene;

•More than100selectionsof world-classwines,craftbeers,creative cocktailsandrefreshingmocktails;

•Nonstoplivemusicfromlocalfavoritesandsurpriseguestartists,keepingthepartyatmospherealiveall afternoon;

•TheChefThrowdown,ahigh-energy,“Chopped”-stylecompetition wheretopchefsfaceoffwithmystery ingredients;and

•Interactiveactivities,photo-ops andsurprisesaroundeverycorner.

ButSoDelFestisaboutmorethan justfun—it’saboutgivingback.Since itsinception,thefestivalhasraised more than$300,000forlocalnonprofits,supportingcausesincludingchildren’shealth,hungerreliefandarts education.Everyticketpurchased helpsmakeadifferenceinthelocal community.

In2026,festivalproceedswillbenefitCelebrateWellness,anon-profitfocusedonsupportingthemental wellnessofhospitalityworkers.They provideeducation,connectindividuals toresourcesandwellnessexperts,and offerfinancialassistanceformental healthsupport.

“Inthehospitalityindustry,wellbeingoftentakesabackseattojobdemands,”organizerssaid.“Longhours andjobpressurecanmakeitdifficult tomaintainahealthywork-lifebalance.Surveysrevealthatfinancialconstraintsareasignificantbarrierto seekingtherapy.WithCelebrateWellness,financialbarriersarenomore.”

Asthefestivalcelebratesits10th anniversaryandgrandfinale,organizersareinvitingfoodies,musiclovers andphilanthropistsalike“tocometogetherforonelastextraordinaryexperience.Whetheryou’resampling gourmetbites,dancingtothemusicor biddinginthecharityauction,you’llbe partofalegacyofjoyandgenerosity thathasdefinedSouthernDelaware Wine,Food&MusicFestfora decade.”

Ticketsareonsalenowatspecial early-birdprices.Foreventdetails, ticketsandsponsorshipopportunities, visitsodelfest.comorcallevent founderStacyLaMottaat(302)2454262.

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Theplantakeson“new,unprecedentedrolesandchallenges”forthe Countygovernment,officialssaid,includingthecreationofafirst-ever buildingpermitsurchargetofundindependentpublicschooldistricts,aswell asacentralizedbillingandambulance purchasecost-shareprogramforlocal fireandEMScompanies.Both,they said,areimportantmilestonesasSouthernDelaware’spopulation—andthe demandforservices—grows.

thepasttraditionsoflimitedgovernment,disciplinedspending,anddeliveringcriticallocalpublicservicesforthe bestvaluepossible,”saidCountyAdministratorToddF.Lawson,whopresentedtotheSussexCountyCouncil theproposedbudgetforthefiscalyear thatbeginsJuly1,2026.“Timesanddemandsmaychange,buttheneedfor soundfinancialplanningremains.”

Amongthehighlightsintheproposed2027budget,theproposalincludes:

•$74.6millionforwastewaterinfrastructure,includingexpansionoftwo treatmentplants,newserviceareas,increasedcapacityandotherupgradesto theCountyutilitysystems;

•Increasedfunding,from$5.8millionto$6.1million,fortheCounty’s contractwiththeStateofDelawarefor supplementalstatepolicetroopersassignedtoSussexCounty;

•$3.4millionfornewparamedicstationsintheDeweyBeach,Lincolnand Miltonareas;

•$1.25millionforaffordable-housinginitiatives,includingrehabilitation forlow-incomehouseholds,aswellas homebuyingsettlementassistance;

•$1millionformunicipalitiesprovidinglocallaw-enforcementservices;

Whiletheoverallbudgetisupnearly $15million,or5.2percent,overthe currentyear—anincreasefueled largelybycapitalexpensesforpublic wastewaterimprovements—thegeneralfundportionofthebudgetthat paysforday-to-dayoperationsisrising $4million,or3.6percent.TheCounty’s propertytaxrateof2.14centsper$100 ofassessedvalue(updatedjustlastyear followingthecourt-orderedstatewide propertyreassessmentproject)remains unchanged.

• $7.6millionforlocalfireandambulancecompaniestohelpwithoperationalcosts,includingEMTsalaries,as wellasanadditional$1.6millionfora centralizedambulancebillingandunit purchasecost-shareplantoaidbasiclife support(BLS)services;

•$7.4milliontoacquireopenspace andfarmland,preservingitforthefuture;

•Anumberoffeeincreases,including$36annuallyforsewerand$90annuallyforunmeteredwateronpublic utilitysystems,aswellasnewandadjustedfeesfortheGeographicInformation,Engineering,andPlanning& Zoningoffices.

RevenueforCountygovernment comesthroughavarietyofsources,includingpropertytaxes,realtytransfer taxes,buildingpermitsandotherservice fees.

“Thisbudgetisforward-lookingtoa futurethatpresentsnewchallengesfor Countygovernment,butitcontinues

•Upto$7million,dependingon marketactivity,innewfundingasaresultofanew$5per$1,000ofconstructionvaluesurchargeonmostbuilding permitsthatwillbedirectedtolocal schooldistrictsforcapacity-relatedcap-

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

CouncilPresidentDougHudson praisedthebudgetteam,including LawsonandFinanceDirectorGinaA. Jennings,fordevelopingthebalanced plan.

“Ourconstituentsbenefitthanksto thehardworkofthesefolks,whokeep thetaxpayerstopofmindeverybudget year,”Hudsonsaid.

TheSussexCountyCouncilwill holdapublichearingontheproposal duringits10a.m.meetingTuesday,June 16,inthecouncilchambersatthe CountyAdministrativeOfficesbuilding,2TheCircle,inGeorgetown.The publiccancommentonthatdateor submitcommentsthroughthewebat budget@sussexcountyde.gov.Bylaw,the councilmustadoptabudgetbyJune30.

Toviewacopyoftheproposed 2027-fiscal-yearbudget,aswellasthe accompanyingbudgetpresentation,visit www.sussexcountyde.gov/county-budget.

SussexAcademystudentsrepresentDelawareat4-Hsummit

FourSussexAcademystudentsrepresentedDelawareattheNational4-H IgniteSummitinWashington,D.C.,on March25-29.

ThegroupincludedsophomoresLillieandReidBradley,freshmanElla Marquezandeighth-graderAlexMavity.ItwasLillieBradley’ssecondyear attendingtheevent.

Nowinitsfourthyear,IgniteispresentedbytheNational4-HCouncil andfeaturessixfocusareas:agriscience, animalscience,communityaccelerators, CitizenshipWashingtonFocus(CWF), STEMandhealthyliving.

Morethan1,800teensfrom53 statesandterritoriesattendedtheevent, wheretheyexploredtheirselected tracksthroughfieldtrips,hands-on workshops,careersessions,paneldiscussionsandnetworkingopportunities. Newsessionsonpublicspeaking,career readinessandpresentationskillswere addedthisyear,contributingtoatotal of329workshops.InadditiontoSussex Academystudents,sevenother Delawarepupilsattended.

Alongwiththespecializedworkshopsthroughouttheweek,Igniteattendeesheardfromkeynotespeakers, tooktoursofArlingtonNational Cemeteryandvisitedseveralmuseums, galleriesandlandmarksrelevanttotheir cohorts.

TheDelawaredelegationalsotook timeforsightseeingandatourofthe monumentsinandaroundWashington, D.C.,beforeconcludingtheweekbyattendingadanceforallstaterepresentativesthefinalevening.

Mavity,theyoungestdelegate, learnedaboutleadershipandtheforms ittakes.

“Likethesummit,lifeisfullofdifferentpaths,and4-Hhastaughtme therearemanywaystolead,”hesaid.“I enjoyedlearningaboutengineeringand

CoastalPoint•Submitted SussexAcademystudents,fromleft,LillieBradley,ReidBradley,EllaMarquez andAlexMavityrepresentedDelaware attheNational4-HIgniteSummitin Washington,D.C.,onMarch25-29.

militaryfamiliesinmypathwayand meetingteensfromacrossthecountry.”

LillieBradleyattendedthecommunityacceleratorstrackwithMarquez afterparticipatinginthehealthyliving tracklastyear.ShesaidreturningtoIgnitestrengthenedhercommitmentto 4-H.

“Ihadanotheramazingexperience,” shesaid.“IgainedknowledgeIcan bringbacktomyfellow4-Hersand madegreatconnections.”

ReidBradley,whofocusedon healthyliving,hadasimilarthoughton histrip.

“Itwasalotofinformationpresentedinafun,engagingway,”hesaid. “IencourageanyoneinterestedinIgnite toapplyandjoinDelaware4-H—it hasopenedsomanydoorsformeand helpedmelearnhowtoconnectwith others.”

Marquezsaidthesummitencouragedhertotakeinitiativesinthestate, countyandlocal4-Hclub.

“IenjoyedlearninghowIcanmakea positiveimpactinmycommunity,”she said.“Igniteinspiredmetostartprojects,advocateforothersandconnect withpeoplefromacrossthecountry.”

All11Delawaredelegatesareactive 4-Hmembersrepresentingallthree counties.Eachstudentcompletedan applicationandinterviewprocessto earnaspotatthesummit.FormoreinformationabouttheIgniteSummit, visit 4-H.org/events.

OldTimer’sDayreturningtoSelbyville

The69thAnnualOldTimers’Day ClassicCarShow&FamilyFestivalis slatedtoreturntoSelbyvilleonSaturday,June20,from8a.m.to3p.m. Theeventisbeinghostedbythe Bethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerceinpartnershipwiththe TownofSelbyville,andisbeingpresentedbytheBunting&Murray ConstructionCorporation.

Classiccarownersandfestivalgoers arebeinginvitedtotravelbackintime asvehiclesfromdecadesasfarbackas the1910’sfillChurchStreet.They canenjoytunesfromBKHEntertainment,foodvendors,children’sactivities,anoutdoorbeergardensponsored byBanksWines&Spirits,livemusic sponsoredbyMountaireFarms,awatermelon-eatingcontestandahistoric walkingtourthroughdowntownSelbyville.

“TheChamberisproudtohostthe 69thOldTimersDayClassicCar Show&FamilyFestival,”saidChamberExecutiveDirectorLauren Weaver.“Itisacherishedtradition thatbringstogethergenerationsof ourcommunity.Thiseventcelebrates notonlythecraftsmanshipandhistoryofclassiccars,butalsothespirit ofconnection,familyandlocalpride thatmakesthetownsospecial.We lookforwardtowelcomingvisitors, enthusiastsandfamiliesforaday filledwithnostalgia,funandlasting memories.”

Vehicleentryintothecarshow costs$10,andthefirst100registrants willreceiveacommemorativegift. AwardswillbegiventotheTop25 winners,withcashprizesawardedto BestOverallWinnerandtheOldest oftheOldTimers.

Thefestivalisopentothepublic andfreetoattend.

EventbeneficiariesincludetheSelbyvillePublicLibrary,SelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany,Delaware Hospiceandseveralotheron-site groups.

Forfulldetails,includingvehicle registration,scheduleofevents,sponsorship,vendorandvolunteeropportunities,visitoldtimersdayde.com.

Forfestivalupdates,follow@oldtimersdaydeonInstagramandFacebook.

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DelawareTraumaSystemofCarerecognizedfor30yearsservice

Stateleaders,traumacareprofessionals,emergencyrespondersandhospital partnersgatheredTuesday,May19,at LegislativeHalltocommemoratethe 30thanniversaryoftheDelaware TraumaSystemofCare,recognizing threedecadesofcoordinated,lifesaving traumacareacrossthestate.

Establishedthroughlegislation signedin1996bythen-Gov.Thomas Carper,theDelawareTraumaSystemof Carewascreatedtoensureseriouslyinjuredpatientsreceiverapid,coordinated carefromthemomenta911call is placedthroughrehabilitationandrecovery.Today,Delawareremainsoneofonly afewstateswithafullyinclusive statewidetraumasysteminwhichevery acute-carehospitalparticipates.

TheDelawareTraumaSystemof Careunites911emergencycommunicationscenters;emergencymedicalservicesproviders;fire,rescueandpolice agencies;airmedicaltransportteams; andhospitaltraumaprofessionals—includingemergencydepartments,operatingrooms,intensivecareunitsand rehabilitationservices—intoacoordinatedstatewidenetworkdesignedtoimprovesurvivalandreducedisability followingseriousinjury.

“Nomatterwherepeopleareinjured inDelaware,theyenteracoordinated systemofcaredesignedtoensure traumapatientsreceivethemostup-todatetreatmentatthefacilitybest equippedtomanagetheirinjuries,”said DivisionofPublicHealth(DPH)DirectorStevenBlessingduringremarksat theanniversaryevent.

“Thesystemofcareapproach isa tooltoreduceincidenceofinjury,disease,anddeath,ultimatelyimproving theoverallhealthofourcitizens,”Blessingsaid.

Whenotherjurisdictionsreplicated Delaware’straumasystem,“Thatmade

Delawareatrueleaderintraumasystem development,”Blessingsaid.

Theprogramincludedremarksfrom stateandtraumasystemleadership, recognitionoffoundingcontributors, presentationsonsystemmilestonesand performancedata,andreflectionsonthe futureoftraumacareinDelaware.

“Nosingleorganizationcandothis aloneandthathasalwaysbeenoneof Delaware’sgreateststrengths:ourwillingnesstoworktogether,”saidSeanElwell,chairoftheDelawareTrauma SystemofCare.“Delawarehasshown thatwhenpeoplearealignedarounda mission,extraordinarythingsarepossible.Wehavebeenabletoinnovate,coordinate,standardize,andimproveinways thatothersadmireandseektoreplicate.”

AccordingtotheDelawareTrauma Registry,themortalityratefortraumaticallyinjuredpatientstreatedatDelaware traumacentersdeclinedfrom4.2percentin2000to2.8percentin2025—a reductionofapproximately40percent. MortalityamongDelaware’smostseverelyinjuredpatientsalsodeclinedsignificantly,from45.7percentin1998to approximately20.4percentin2025.

Traumasystemleaderscreditedthose improvementstostatewidecoordination andongoingadvancementsintrauma care,includingprehospitalwhole-blood programs,expandedairmedicalcapabilities,standardizedtraumaprotocolsand physician-supportedprehospitalcare programs.

TheDPHOfficeofEmergency MedicalServices(OEMS)servesasthe leadagencyoverseeingthetraumasystemacrossthecontinuumofcare— fromthemomentaninjuryoccurs throughrecoveryandrehabilitation. OEMSworkswithhospitals,emergency respondersandpublicsafetypartners statewidetomaintaincoordinated traumaresponsecapabilitiesandsystem

standards.

HospitalsthatmeetthestandardsestablishedbytheAmericanCollegeof SurgeonsCommitteeonTraumareceive statedesignationastraumacenters. ChristianaCare’sChristianaHospital servesasDelaware’sAdultRegional LevelITraumaCenter,providingcomprehensivecareforallaspectsofinjury, frompreventionthroughrehabilitation, whileNemoursChildren’sHealthin Wilmingtonservesasthestate’sPediatricRegionalLevelITraumaCenter. DelawarealsohassevenCommunity LevelIIITraumaCenters:Bayhealth KentCampus,BayhealthSussexCampus,BeebeHealthcare,ChristianaCare WilmingtonHospital,SaintFrancis Healthcare,TidalHealthNanticokeand TidalHealthPeninsulaRegionalinSalisbury,Md.,throughreciprocityagreements.Thecentersprovideassessment,

resuscitation,stabilizationandtriagefor traumapatients,andarrangetimely transferswhenhigherlevelsofcareare needed.

Traumaticinjuriescanresultfrom bothunintentionalandintentional events,includingfalls,motorvehicle crashes,burns,violence,shootings,stabbings,industrialincidentsandother emergencies.Unintentionalinjuriesremaintheleadingcauseofdeathanddisabilityamongpeopleages1to44in Delawareandnationwide.Falls,roadway incidents,andassault-relatedinjuriesaccountformorethan80percentofinjury-relatedhospitalizationsinDelaware.

Officialssaidtheanniversaryevent notonlyrecognizedthehistoryofthe traumasystembutalsoreaffirmed Delaware’scommitmenttostrengtheningemergencyandtraumacareforfuturegenerations.

SussexAcademyinducts36intoNationalHonorSociety

SussexAcademyinducted36new membersoftheNationalHonorSociety April27.

TheNHSisledbyPresidentCarolynReese,VicePresidentAubrey Stanislav,TreasurerVictoriaEvansand SecretaryLeniKuska,andoverseenby advisorsRebeccaFrankumandColin Marine.

Toqualify,studentsmustbeatleasta sophomorewithagradepointaverage of85percentorabove.Studentapplicationsmustdemonstrateactioninleadership,character,communityserviceand academicstanding.Applicationsare redactedtobeanonymous,andafaculty councilreviewstheapplicationsand votestodetermineifastudentmeets thecriteriaofmembership.

NewlyinductedNHSmembersare NevaehAbrams-Hardy,NadiaAhmed, AlishbaAhmer,ChloeAntonov,Leo Benz,PaigeBlaine,PenelopeBowe, LandonCatts,SavannahCouch,Lucas Ducote,TaeganForester,AbigailGulab, AudreyGulab,CooperHagy,JuneHale, Reagan Hastings,HaileyHudson,SelenaJacobs,CharlotteKardos,Minahil Kayani,MackLawson,MaeveLawson, ReillyMobilia,BenMoody,Brooklyn Montgomery,EvaNavitskaya,Olivia Nehrbas,ElodieNein,ReganO’Connor,CaliPainter,JacksonProctor, MeredithSchiff,LoganStiles,Wyatt

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted SussexAcademyinducts36newmembersoftheNationalHonorSocietyonApril27.

Stout,KathrynStumpandAlecVillar. Onceinducted,studentsmustmaintaintheirGPAandparticipatein10 hoursofcommunityservice,withat leastonehourdedicatedtoachapter project.

Officersarenewlyelectedeachyear, andtheirjobistoorganizechapter communityserviceprojectsandorganizetheannualinductionceremony. TheNHSalsorunsandmaintains theschoolstoreatthesecondarycam-

pus.Moneyfromtheproceedsofthe schoolstorefundstheNHSPhilanthropyBoard,whichgrantsfundingto schoolclubswishingtocompleteservice projects.

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SpeakersannouncedforSeaGlassfestival

TheLewesHistoricalSocietywillbe hostingthe19thAnnualMid-Atlantic SeaGlass&CoastalArtsFestivalonSaturdayandSunday,June6and7.This year’sfestivalwillincludeseverallectures throughoutthetwo-dayevent.

LewesresidentDavidLiemerwillkick offthesessionsonSaturdaymorning, June6,at11a.m.withatalktitled,“It’s theRealThing:APurist’sGuidetoSea Glass.”Liemerwillofferaseparatepresentation,“It’stheRealThing:TheStory ofCoca-ColaSeaGlass,”onSunday,June 7,at11a.m.

Anavidbeachglasscollectorandenthusiast,Liemerrecentlygaveaseriesof talksonthesubjectofseaglassatthe OsherLifelongLearningInstitute.At thisyear’sfestival,hewillbeengagingthe audienceinahands-onpresentationusing genuinepiecesofseaglassandantique

glassware,aidedbyavisualpresentation onbothdays.

StuartJacobs,afamiliarfaceatHistoricLewes’festivalandaseaglassaficionado,willshowcaseaneducational exhibitovertheweekend,usingthousands ofpiecesofseaglass.Jacobs,whohas spentdecadescollectingalongtheshores oftheChesapeakeBay,willeducatethe publiconglasscompositionandglasshistory,alongwithprovidingvisualaidsand displaystoassistthepublicindiscovering theoriginoftheirpersonalshards.

“Eachseaglassbeachislikeatime capsule,andthetreasuresfoundtheretell astoryaboutthepeopleandcommunities thatdiscardedthem,”saidJacobs.“Over thewinter,Ivisitedafriend’ssecretsea glassspotandgatheredatonofinterestinggemsthatIincorporatedintothis year’sexhibits,”hecontinued.

Jacobswillpresentat1p.m.onboth SaturdayandSundayduringtheevent, withatalktitled“Oddities,Raritiesand UnusualFinds,”inwhichhewilllecture onandshowcasemanyrareandunusual seaglasstreasuresfromhispersonalcollection,alongwithsomeodditiesonloan fromothernotablecollectors.

TheMid-AtlanticSeaGlass& CoastalArtsFestivalhoursare9a.m.to4 p.m.eachday.Admissioncosts$10per person,perday,withfreeadmissionto children12oryounger.Advancetickets areavailableathistoriclewes.com,along withticketstoattendtheShipwreck& Rescues:AnexclusiveSeaGlassFestival BeachTouronSaturdayonly.Proceeds fromtheeventbenefitthemissionofthe LewesHistoricalSociety.Theeventis sponsoredbytheDelawareDivisionof theArtsandLeafHomes.

UnitySpiritualCenter expandslocalministry viaZoom,events

UnitySpiritualCenterofCoastal Delawarehasreinventeditself,aiming toofferaninspiring,spiritualexperienceeverySunday.Attheendoflast year,theymovedoutoftheirbuilding inLongNeckandarenowhavingservicesandeventsprimarilyviaZoom. Representativessaidthathasenabledthemtobringrenownedspiritual teachersandauthorstogetherwith award-winningsingersandsongwriters fromalloverthecountry.Their10a.m. S undayZoomserviceshavebeen“a trulyphenomenalcombinationofinspiringmessagesandheartfeltmusic,” theysaid.

Forexample,JanGarretandJ.D. Martin,willbegivingthemessageand musicfromDenver,Colo.,onMay31. Together,theyhavewrittenand recorded10CDsoforiginalmusicand havewontopsongwritinghonorsatthe PositiveMusicAwardsformanyyears running.

MartinisasongwriteroffiveNo.1 and10Top10countryandpophitsingles.Hissongshavebeenrecordedby RebaMcEntire,TerriClark,B.J. Thomas,PeterCetera,AtlanticStar, KathyMatteaandtheOakRidgeBoys. Garrettisajazzsingerwhohastoured withSteveMartin,JohnDenverand theDirtBand(thehistoric1977tour oftheSovietUnion.)Inhercolorful musicalpast,sheappearedon“The TonightShow”andinRollingStone magazine.

Unityisdescribedas“aglobal,inclusive,spiritualcommunityofferingpractical,upliftingresourcestohelppeople ofallfaithsapplypositivespiritual principlestotheirlives.Thoughits rootsareintheteachingsofJesusand thepowerofprayer,Unitydrawsheavilyupontheuniversaltruthsandwisdomfoundattheheartofallthe world’smajorreligions.Unityisfor thosewhosensethedepthsoftheir ownbeingandcelebratetheawareness ofapowergreaterthanthemselves.” UnitySpiritualCenterhasmany groupsmeetingviaZoom.TheyincludeMeditation,MorningSufiMessage,WayofMastery,TheFieldof LightMessageandACourseinMiracles.Therearealsomen’sandwoman’s supportgroups.

UnitySpiritualCenterofCoastal DelawareistheonlyUnitychurchon theDelmarvaPeninsula.Byhavingvirtual,zoomservices,theysaid,theyare abletoreachmorepeoplethroughout theregion.WhilemostSundayservices areviaZoom,thethirdSundayofthe monthisstillanin-personservice.

UnitySpiritualCenter’swebsiteisat https://unityspiritualcenterofcoastalde.o rg/),andtheirYouTubechannelisat https://www.youtube.com/@UnitySpiritualCenterOfCoastalD.

KnightsofColumbusBethanyBeach participateintheannualTootsieRoll Campaigntosupportpeoplewithintellectualdisabilities.Council#16771will donateproceedstoAutismDelaware, SpecialOlympicsandChimesofSussex County.TheKnightsplannedtobeat Hocker’ssupermarketsforMemorial Dayweekend.

AnupdatedversionoftheGuideto ConstituentServicesforSussexCountyis nowavailableonlineat www.sussexlwv.org.

TheguidelistsnamesandcontactinformationfortheSussexCountyCouncil, statelegislators,stateofficials,municipalitiesandschoolboardmembers,aswellas nationalrepresentativesandsenators.It alsoprovideslistsofcountyandstateofficesanddepartments,withphoneand emailcontactinformation.Otheruseful numbersincludelibraries,seniorcenters, Chambersandcourts.

“Wearepleasedtoannouncethatour localLeagueofWomenVotershasassumedresponsibilityformaintainingthe

Hedges-Goettl.“Thisinvaluableresource wasoriginallycreatedbytheSussexLWV. Afewyearsago,theCountytookonthe responsibilityofmaintainingthedataand printingthedocument.Ownershipwas recentlyreturnedtous,andournewonlineversionwillbeeasiertokeepcurrent andcanbedownloadedforquickaccess onacomputerorphone.”

ProvidingtheGuidetoConstituent ServicesisoneoftheLeague’sinitiatives toempowervotersandtoencourageactiveparticipationingovernment.

“Easyaccesstogovernmentofficials andcommunityservicesenableseveryone tobringtheirconcerns,problemsoropinionsonissuestotheearsofpeoplewho

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SussexTechwelcomesnewsupervisor

SussexCountyVocationalTechnicalSchoolDistrictannouncedthis weekthatKateMarvelisitsnewsupervisorofHumanResources& SupportServices.

Marveljoinsthedistrictwithboth building-levelanddistrict-leveladministrationexperience.Shebegan hercareerasateacherandcoachin theNewCastleCountyVocational TechnicalSchoolDistrictbeforeadvancingintoanadministrativerolein theMilfordSchoolDistrict.

Mostrecently,Marvelservedas thesupervisorofHumanResources &WorkforceDevelopmentforthe SmyrnaSchoolDistrict,whereher workfocusedonhumanrelations,

educatordevelopment,andadvancingcareerandtechnicaleducation. Herprofessionalbackgroundalsoincludessignificantexperienceinspecialeducation,instruction,and curriculum.

Marvelearnedherbachelor’sdegreeinsecondaryeducationfromthe UniversityofMaryland—College Park,andbothhermaster’sanddoctoraldegreeinschoolleadership fromWilmingtonUniversity.SheresidesinMilford,onasmallfarm, withherhusbandandtheirtwochildren.

Marvel’sofficialstartdatewith theSussexCountyVocationalTechnicalSchoolDistrictisJune22.

Mason’sFamousLobsterRollshitstheroadwithgrandopening

Mason’sFamousLobsterRolls celebratedthegrandopeningoftheir newfoodtruckwitharibbon-cutting onMay20,inpartnershipwiththe Bethany-FenwickAreaandRehobothBeach-DeweyBeachChambersofCommerce.TheMason’s teamandChambermemberswerein attendancetohelpcelebrate.

“ThebelovedRehobothBeach seafoodhotspotknownforitsauthenticMainelobsterrollsistaking itsshowontheroadwithanewfood trucklocatedatasemi-permanent andeasy-to-accesslocationwithfree parkingonCoastalHighwayinRehobothBeach,”Bethany-Fenwick Chamberrepresentativessaid.“This expansionmarksthebeginningof Mason’s10thyearatitsbrick-andmortarlocationonRehobothAvenue.”

Mason’sFamousLobsterRolls’ RehobothFoodTruckislocatedon Route1northbound,at19563 CoastalHighway,RehobothBeach, infrontofthePetSmartshopping center.Learnmoreatmasonslobster.com.

Mason’sFamousLobsterRollscelebratedthegrandopeningofitsnewfoodtruckwiththeBethany-FenwickAreaChamberof Commerce,theRehobothBeach-DeweyBeachChamberofCommerceandthegeneralpubliconWednesday,May20.

TheDelawareStateHousingAuthority(DSHA)ispartneringwiththe UniversityofDelaware’sSeaGrantprogramtoofferDelawaremunicipalities freeexpertiseonpost-disasterhousing recoveryandresiliencyplanning.

Duringworkshopsthroughoutthe state,staffwillleadparticipantsthrough amappingexercisetoidentifyhigh-risk areas,floodplainsrepeatedlyhitby storms,andpotentialinterimhousing locationsandparcelsoflandintheir townsandcities.Workshopsaregeared towardlocalandcountyplanners,planningcommissioners,electedofficials, andcommunitydevelopment,land-use, permittingandinspectionprofessionals.

Ahalf-dayworkshopwasheldearlier thisyearforthenineparticipantsin DSHA’sdisasterhousingrecoverytechnicalassistancepilotprogram.They founditsoinsightful,officialssaid,that

DSHAandDelawareSeaGrantare makingitavailableatnocosttotherest ofthestate.

“Themappingexerciseisafoundationalandpracticalsteppingstoneto disasterhousingpreparednessandcomprehensiveplanningforcommunitieson post-disasterpreparedness,”saidDSHA EmergencyManagementCoordinator VanessaCullen.“Itservesthispurpose byhelpinglocaljurisdictionsidentify repetitivelosspropertiesandvisualize wherevulnerablepopulationsarelocatedincomparison.Inturn,localgovernmentscanusethisinformationto prioritizepre-disasteractionsthathelp prepareforandexpeditehousingrecoveryafteradisaster.”

Mapscanbeusedtoidentifyareas thathaveahighconcentrationofvulnerablepopulations,suchasseniorcitizens,andcanpinpointlessdensely

populatedorlessdevelopedareaswhere post-disasterinterimhousingcouldbe placed,takingintoconsiderationroad accessibilityandutilityhookupcapabilities.

DelawareSeaGrantCoastalHazardsSpecialistDanielleSwallowleads the workshopwithCullen.Shesaidthe workshopgivesmunicipalitiesand countiestoolstomakeplanningahead fordisasters—especiallyweather-relateddisasterscausedbyclimatechange —moreeffective.

“Acommunity’sresiliencedependsin partonhowwellthecommunityregains functionsandqualityoflifeessentials, includinghousingandfood,afteradisaster.Iftheycandothingsnowtohelp themregainthoseimportantfunctions sooner,it’slesstimetheywillspend af terthedisasterfindingstablehousing fordisplacedresidentsandgettingback

tojobsandnormalactivities,”Swallow said. Atleastoneworkshopistobeheld ineachcountybytheendoftheyear, dependingoninterest.

Post-disasterhousingrecoveryand resiliencyplanningaretimelyissues,officialsnoted,ashurricaneseasonstarts June1andlastsuntilNov.30.Asthe lowest-lyingstateintheU.S.,Delaware facessevereriskofimpactsfromhurricaneconditions.Stormsurge,flooding, gale-forcewinds,beacherosionand masspoweroutagescanimpactcoastal regionsandcreatehighrisksforpublic safety,businessesandhomesthroughout thestate.

Formoreinformationaboutthe workshoportorequestoneinacounty, contactVanessaCullenat vanessa.cullen@delaware.gov,or(302) 739-4263.

DelawareDeafSeniorCitizens (DDSC),anon-profit501(c)(3)organization,isofferingscholarshipsof upto$500toDeaf,hardofhearing andDeaf-Blindstudentsingrades212wholiveinDelaware.

Scholarshipscanbeforsummer camps,programsorcoursesnotprovidedintheregularschoolsetting thatsupportacademic,leadership, thearts,dramaorsports.Pr iority willbegiventoapplicantswho demonstratefinancialneed.

The2026DDSCScholarshipApplicationandConsentfortheReleaseofInformationcanbefoundat https://delawaredeafsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_DDSC_ Scholarship_Application_and_Consent.pdf.

Applicationsarereviewedonan ongoingbasisandshouldbereceived byJune1orearlier.Applicationscan besentviaemailat ddscdelaware@gmail.com.

Terrygraduatesfrom LebanonValleyCollege

LaicieTerryofMillsboroisoneof morethan600undergraduateand graduatestudentswhomarkedtheir academicsuccessandreceivedtheir degreeaspartofLebanonValley College’s157thcommencementon Saturday,May9.

Terryreceivedabachelor’sdegree inneuroscience,summacumlaude. TerryisagraduateofSussexCentralHighSchool LearnmoreaboutLebanonValley Collegebyvisitingwww.lvc.edu.

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FriendsofSelbyvillePublicLibrarytoholdannualbooksale

TheFriendsoftheSelbyvillePublic Librarywillhostitsannualbooksaleat SalemChurchinSelbyville,onJune18 fromnoonto7p.m.,June19from9 a.m.to6p.m.,andJune20from9a.m. to3p.m.

TheFriendsoftheSelbyvillePublic Libraryisanon-profitgroupthatsupportsthelibrarybyhostingvarious fundraisersthroughouttheyear.Inthe past,thefundraisershaveincludeddineand-donatenights,triviaevents,aletter-writingcampaignandabingonight.

The2026eventistheirsecondbook sale,representativesnoted,addingthat they“appreciatethesupportwehavereceivedfromthecommunityindonating booksandcomingtothesaletofind somethingnewfortheirbeachbag.”

Bookdonationboxesaresetupat theBayvillePostalServicesandtheSelbyvillePostOffice,SelbyvilleTown Hall,theBaysidemailroomandtheSel-

byvillePublicLibrary.Thosewishingto donatealargequantityofbookscancall CathyRochetoarrangepick-up,at (302) 733-0126.Theyareaccepting gentlyusedhardcoverandsoftcover booksonly.NoDVDs,VHStapes,referencebooksorbooksinforeignlanguagesarebeingaccepted. Thosewhowouldliketovolunteer tohelpwiththebooksaleorjointhe FriendscangotoSelbyvillefriends.org formoreinformation.

CoastalPoint•Submitted Aroomfullofbooksisonofferatlast year’sbooksale.

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BBVFCtohostcommunityopenhouseJune6

Residentsandvisitorsalikewill haveanopportunitytostepinsidea localfirestationandmeetthepeople behindthegearwhentheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompany (BBVFC)hostsapublicopenhouse onJune6fromnoonto3p.m.

Theevent,opentoallages,isdesignedtogivethecommunitya closerlookathowthefirecompany operates,whilepromotingfiresafety awarenessandencouragingcommunityengagement.Attendeeswillbe abletotourthestation,learnabout emergencyresponseprocedures,participateinanopenquestion-and-answersessionandlearnhowto becomeamemberofBBVFC.

Theopenhousewillfeature guidedtoursofthebuilding throughouttheday.Visitorswillsee firsthandwherefirefighterstrain,

prepareforemergenciesandhouse theirequipment.Fireapparatusand gearwillalsobeondisplay,offering abehind-the-scenesglimpseintothe toolsusedtoprotectthecommunity.

Inadditiontotours,thefirecompanywillhostapresentationhighlightingitsoperations,historyand rolewithintheBethanyBeacharea. Thepresentationisexpectedto covertopicsincludingemergencyresponsetimes,typesofcallshandled andongoingeffortstomaintain readinessthroughouttheyear.

Adedicatedquestion-and-answer sessionwillfollowthepresentation, givingattendeestheopportunityto speakdirectlywithfirefighters. Communitymembersarebeingencouragedtoaskaboutfireprevention,safetypracticesandevenwhat ittakestojointhedepartmentasa

volunteer.

Theeventalsoaimstostrengthen tiesbetweenthefirecompanyand theresidentsitserves.Asavolunteer-basedorganization,theBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompanyreliesheavilyoncommunitysupport, bothintermsofparticipationand awareness.

Theopenhouseisessentialfor buildingtrustandtransparency,organizerssaid.

“ByopeningBBVFCdoors,we hopetofosterabetterunderstanding ofthechallengesfirefightersface andtheimportanceoffiresafety measuresathomeandinpublic spaces.”

Familieswithchildrenareespeciallybeingencouragedtoattend.

“Theopenhousewillprovidea welcomingenvironmentwhere

youngerattendeescanlearnabout firesafetyinanengagingandapproachableway.”

TheJune6eventispartofthe firecompany’songoingeffortsto connectwiththepublicandhighlighttheimportanceofpreparedness.

“Whetherattendeesarelong-time residentsornewtothearea,the openhouseoffersavaluableopportunitytolearnmoreaboutoneof BethanyBeach’smostvitalservices.”

Noregistrationisrequiredtoattend,andvisitorsarewelcometo stopbyatanytimeduringtheevent hours.

“Asthedateapproaches,BBVFC looksforwardtowelcomingthe communityandsharingacloserlook attheworktheydoeverydayto keepBethanyBeach,Del.,safe.”

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Beebeearnsaccreditationforcareoftheagingpopulation

BeebeHealthcarethisweekannouncedthatitsEmergencyDepartmentshaveearnedbronze-level accreditationfromtheAmericanCollege ofEmergencyPhysicians(ACEP).The accreditationrecognizesitscommitment toprovidingthehighestlevelofcomprehensive,patient-centeredcareforthe geriatricpopulation.

Beeberepresentativessaiditisspecial toshareandcelebratethoseteammembersandtheaccomplishmentinMay, whichnotonlyrecognizesNurses& HospitalWeek,butalsoOlderAmericansMonth.

Beebe’spatientpopulationfluctuates throughouttheyear,butnearlyhalfof thoseseekingcareinthehospital’s EmergencyDepartmentareolderthan 65.

“Wehaveputtherightprocessesand careprotocolsinplacetoensurestaffin ourEmergencyDepartmentunderstand thespecializedneedsofolderpatients andhavetherightresourcestooptimize bothclinicaloutcomesandthecareexperiencefortheseindividuals,”said LindsayGrubish,DO,FACEP,chairof EmergencyMedicineatBeebe.“We haveworkedveryhardtoensurethat olderadultswhocometoBeebereceive evidence-based,dignifiedandpersoncenteredcareacrossthehealthcaresystem.”

ACEPAccreditationisawardedto emergencydepartmentsacrossthecountrythathaveimplementedavarietyof bestpracticesincaringforthegeriatric population.Amongthoseprioritiesare: ensuringgeriatric-focusededucationand interdisciplinarystaffing;implementing standardizedapproachestocarethataddressissuescommonwithinthegeriatric population;ensuringoptimaltransitions fromtheemergencydepartmenttoan inpatientunit,home,rehabilitationcenter,long-termcarecenterorothersetting;andpromotinggeriatric-focused qualityimprovementthroughinvestmentsinenhancedphysicalenvironment featuresandsupplies.

Grubish,representativessaid,has playedaninstrumentalroleasBeebehas accomplishedthesepriorities,through herleadershiproleintheEmergency Department.Sheworksinclosecollaborationwithamultidisciplinaryteam, whichincludesLoganJarrell,BSN,RN, GRN,CDP,Beebe’sNursingImproving CareforHealthsystemElders(NICHE) coordinator.

NICHEhelpsorganizationsmeetnationalqualitygoalssetbytheCentersfor Medicare&MedicaidServicesandaims toclosegapsinclinicalcarebyenhancingnursingworkforceskillsforcareof olderadultpatients.

“ThroughimplementingNICHE principlesandACEPbestpracticesfor eldercare,wearebridgingstrategicplanningwithfrontlinenursingandclinical education,allwithagoaltoimprovehospital-basedoutcomesandexperiencesfor

ourolderadults,”saidJarrell.“Continuingeducationisakeypriority,sothatour careteamhastheknowledge,experience andresourcestodeliverexceptionalcare, whilealsodemonstratingcompassion andempathyforourgeriatriccommunity.”

ContinuingeducationforBeebe’s EmergencyDepartmentteamhastaken onmanyformsandincludessimulation exercisesthathelpclinicalprovidersunderstandwhattheagingprocesslooks andfeelslike.Staffwhoparticipatecan gainanewlevelofunderstandingabout howtomanagecareforanolderpatient withdementiaorsomeonewhoisseekingcarefollowingatraumaticevent.

Theteamisalsoeducatedabouttopicsespeciallyimportanttothegeriatric population,suchasfallpreventionand theimportanceofempathyinthecare

environment.Beebealsoencourages membersoftheteamtopursuespecializedGeriatricResourceNurseandGeriatricPatientCareAssociate certifications,inlinewiththosepriorities.

HannahMadden,RN,isonenurse whocanattesttothevalueofspecialized careforolderpeople.PartofBeebe’s nursingteamsince2021,shemadeadecisiontopursuegeriatriccertification basedonhergoaltobethebestpossible nurseforthepatientsshewasseeingin Beebe’sEmergencyDepartment.

“Iwantedtobecomegeriatric-specializedbecausethemajorityofourpatient populationisovertheageof65,and thereissomuchwecandotoimprove thecareprocessforthesepatients,”said Madden.“Continuingmyeducationwas importantsothatIcouldstepupanddo

moreforthepatientsIwascaringfor whenIcameintoworkeachday.”

Todate,57nurseshaveobtained GeriatricResourceNursecertification, and26ancillarystaffmembershave completedtheirGeriatricPatientCare Associatecertification.Thosenumbers aregrowing,withmorethan100staff memberscurrentlypursuingcertification.

“Weareincrediblyproudofthecommitmentourteamhasmadeincreatinga geriatricEmergencyDepartment, equippedtocareforolderpeoplewho haveverydiverseneeds,dispositions,and outcomes,”saidJarrell.“ThislevelofpreparednessisstrengthenedthroughcollaborationwiththeNICHEprogram andensureswearetrainedtohelpolder patientstransitionsafelybacktotheir dailylivesafteranemergency.”

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FRIDAY

United Football League (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

The Dallas Renegades ride into The Dome at America’s Center, aiming to knock the St. Louis Battlehawks down a peg or two. With playoff seeding at stake, this showdown should deliver hard hits, bold play-calling and some very compelling spring football.

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

Forget curb appeal — this listing doesn’t even have a curb. Host Jack McBrayer ventures 26 feet underground to explore a fully self-contained bunker home that features a yard, backyard and pool, while completely hidden from the sunny world above.

SATURDAY

Zombie House Flipping: Family Business (23) A&E 11 a.m.

Real estate investor Tommy Harr returns for this “Zombie House Flipping” spinoff that premieres today. During this premiere episode, Harr attempts to help a family salvage the bones of their house after a Fourth of July fireworks show goes wrong.

Boxing (28) ESPN 9 p.m.

With a perfect record and everything to defend, WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han (120, 3 KOs) gets tested again by Holly Holm (343-3, 9 KOs) in a championship rematch at El Paso County Coliseum. Han won by a technical decision in January.

SUNDAY

24 in 24: Last Chef Standing (43) FOOD 8 p.m.

The utterly spent finalists must dig deep one last time as Michael Symon and Esther Choi demand an inspired family meal. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli, Jet Tila and Jean-Georges Vongerichten taste two dishes and determine which chef is worthy of the $100,000.

The Audacity (60) AMC 9 p.m.

Two ill-fated galas collide in adjacent ballrooms as P.I.N.A.T.A. clashes with Hypergnosis in this season finale. The youth face something rarer than Silicon Valley drama — actual human problems — while chaos reigns throughout. Xander finally understands.

PowerHouse Savannah (N) Banana Ball Indianapolis Clowns vs. Savannah Bananas(N) Cycling Stage 20(N)(Live) To Be Announced (N) (28) ESPN Update (N) (Live) Women's College WS Game 8: Teams TBA(N)(Live) Boxing Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm(N)(Live) (29) ESPN2 College Baseball NCAA Tournament, Regionals: Teams TBA (N) (Live) College Baseball NCAA Tournament, Regionals: Teams TBA (N)(Live) (33) GOLF (3:30) LPGAG Golf Central (N) (Live) PGA Tour Golf Charles Schwab Challenge, Third RoundFrom Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. LPGA Golf (41) HGTV Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters HuntersHuntersHuntersHuntersHunters (N) ZillowZillowZillow (43)

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MONDAY Thor (21) FX 4:30 p.m.

Banished to Earth after a reckless act, the great and mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth) must confront his greatest adversary without any of his divine powers. Meanwhile, Thor’s mischievous brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), plots trouble back home in Asgard.

BBQ Brawl (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

While captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Brooke Williamson contemplate some tough choices, the brawlers are left to craft the ultimate halftime BBQ spread. Only three brawlers are safe, while the rest find themselves on the chopping block.

Late Night Law (23) A&E 10 p.m.

Documenting high intensity lives of late-night law enforcement officers, this brand-new series begins with a high-speed chase as troopers take pursuit in Arizona. In Missouri, officers receive a report regarding an alleged gunshot victim.

TUESDAY

Ghostbusters II (60) AMC 4:30 p.m.

After saving New York City in the first film, the Ghostbusters are struggling to move on. They come together to battle spirits once more after discovering a river of stress-reactive slime running beneath the city. Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd star. Castle Impossible (41) HGTV 9 p.m.

Daphne’s grandmother drops a bombshell: move back to the castle. With that comes their most daunting challenge yet — gutting and completely rebuilding the château’s crumbling, centuries-old gatehouse into something livable before it collapses entirely.

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Squatters (23) A&E 10 p.m.

Flash Shelton and his team face tense — and sometimes dangerous — situations as they help families reclaim properties overtaken by squatters. To get the squatters out, Flash utilizes his street smarts as he deploys some bold and unusual tactics.

WEDNESDAY

2026 Women’s College World Series (28) ESPN 8 p.m.

The best college softball programs in the U.S. descend on Devon Park in Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series, where a double-elimination format separates the contenders from the champions as the NCAA Division I title is decided.

2026 NBA Finals (7) WMDT 8:30 p.m. And then there were two. The NBA’s best teams collide in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Conference champions, hardened by months of playoff basketball, square off on the sport’s ultimate stage as the battle for this year’s championship begins.

Flavortown Food Fight (43) FOOD 9 p.m.

Guy Fieri cracks the competition wide open as the returning champion takes on Leo Davila and Demetrio Zavala in some egg-based challenges. Jonathon Sawyer and Nancy Silverton take the roost as this week’s eggcellent judges, picking who did it best.

THURSDAY

The Kiss List (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.

A bad-kisser rumor spreads fast in high school. When the gossip threatens Camille’s (Megan Suri) reputation, she works to create a list to prove everyone wrong. However, her plan keeps derailing in this charming coming-of-age tale.

2026 Stanley Cup Final (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

The last two teams skating meet in Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Forged by a demanding playoff run, two conference champions face off as the season reaches its pinnacle and hockey’s most storied trophy is finally put back up for grabs.

Killer Investigations (23) A&E 10 p.m.

A peaceful town in Iowa awoke to tragedy after farmer Ryan Cooper was shot in his armchair in the middle of the night. A tense investigation points to Ryan’s wife, a local hairdresser, but more questions are raised as secrets come to

Shewillbedeeplymissedbyallwho knewandlovedher.

Inadditiontoherparents,Florczykwasprecededindeathbyher son,MichaelFlorczyk,in1985;her brother,Edward“Jack”PalivodaJr.; andhersister,BerniceE.Nowicki. Sheissurvivedbyherdaughterand caregiver,KathyFlorczykandherfiancé,CliftonBrittingham;andby herniecesandnephews,RobinNowicki,KarenParisi,DianeChase,Jeff Nowicki,LoraneClarkandGlenn Nowicki.

Thefamilysaidtheysincerelyappreciatealloftheloveandcare showntoFlorczykbyCompassionate CareHospice,especiallyhernurse, Nicole.

Servicesweretobeheldprivately. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorialcontributionsin Florczyk’snametotheAlzheimer’s Association,byvisitingwww.alz.org, orMothersAgainstDrunkDriving, byvisitingwww.madd.org.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

CharlesWilliam ‘Charlie’HahnIII,74

Charles William“Charlie” HahnIII,74,of Frankford,Del., passedaway peacefullyon May16,2026, surroundedbyhis lovingfamilyand friends.BornonNov.23,1951,to BeverlyThompson&CharlesHahn Jr.,helivedalifemarkedbydetermination,quietstrength,kindnessand deeploveforthoseclosesttohim.

Hahnbuiltarespectedcareerasa manufacturingengineer,wherehe sharedhisimpeccablecraftsmanship andaversatileintelligencewith AAI/TextronCompany,ETIElectricTransitInc.andSkodaGroup. Hecouldalsobefoundatvarious competitionsfortheNorthSouth SkirmishAssociation,wherehe sharedacherishedcamaraderiewith manywhoenjoyedtraditionalmusketshooting.Otherwise,hecouldbe seenpeacefullysittingonhisfront porchwithacoffeeortakingthedog forabeachwalkwithhiswife, Suzanne.

ThosewhoknewHahnwillrememberhimforhisloyaltytofamily andpets,hissillysenseofhumor, andhisenduringfaithinGod.His unwaveringstrength,dependability, wealthofknowledgeandgentle spiritbroughtcomfortandstability tothepeoplearoundhim,andhis memorywillcontinuetoliveonin theheartsofallwholovedhim. Thoughheisgonefromthisworld,

hislegacywillremainforever.

Hahnislovinglyjoinedinheaven byhisstepsonChristopherandhis dogEllie,whoprecededhiminpassing.HesharedhislifeinFrankford withhisbelovedwife,Suzanne;and theircherisheddog,Ellie.Hewasa devotedfathertohisdaughters,JanineandKellie;andacaringstepfathertoMatthewandChristopher. HewasaproudandlovinggrandfathertoHarrison,Dean,Laylaand Mia,allofwhombroughthimimmensejoy.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis wonderfulbrothersJamesHahnand DaveHahn.

BarbaraGrahamMcDonald,84

BarbaraGrahamMcDonald, 84,rejoinedher lateparents,ForrestF.Graham andAdaL.Graham;andherlate sisterNancy Sybert,onMay 20,2026.BornFeb.2,1942,inWichita,Kansas,sheputherselfthrough collegetobecomeadentalhygienist. Aformermilitarywife,shelivedin variouspartsoftheUnitedStates andabroadbeforelandinginSpringfield,Va.Sheeventuallyretiredto Millville,Del.,tolivenearthebeach. McDonaldwasanavidgardener, golfer,kayakerandtennisplayer.She playedameangameofmahjongand blackjack,andwasamasteroystershucker.Shewasagreatfanofthe KansasCityChiefs,andaloverof horsesandhorseracing,afterhaving beenadressagecompetitorinher youth.Shelovedtotravel,andher familysaidtheyhopethatsheiscurrentlysailingthroughtheCaribbean islandsandeatingallthesmoked salmon.

Mostimportantly,shewasMato hersonanddaughter-in-law,who

willmisswatchingherenjoyherprofessionaltennisandgolfmatches, horseracingandChiefsgameson TV,andagoodmartinibeforehavingherfavoriteprimeribandCaesar saladdinner.

McDonaldisrememberedwith lovebyherbelovedson,JamesMcDonald;daughter-in-law,Richell Slepetz;andherextendedfamily. Herfamilywillholdavisitation from10to11a.m.onThursday,May 28,2026,attheOceanViewChapel ofMelsonFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRd.,OceanView,Del., whereacelebrationofherlifewill beginat11a.m.Inlieuofflowers, thefamilysuggestedthosewhowish torememberherconsiderdonating atwww.cheerde.com/donate,since shebenefitedgreatlyfromtheir MealsonWheels,transportationand socialactivitiesservices.Condolences maybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

EvelynV.McIntyre,74

EvelynV. McIntyre,74,of Frankford,Del., andformerlyof Galeton,Pa., peacefullypassed awayonSunday, May17,2026,at BeebeHealthcare inLewes,Del.BorninWellsboro, Pa.,shewasthecherisheddaughter ofthelateFranklinGeorgePletcher andEvelynLouise(Hensel) Pletcher.

Awomanofremarkabletalent anddedication,McIntyreownedand operatedGaletonGreenhousein Galeton,Pa.,andservedaspresident ofSmithofGaletonGlovesbefore bringingherwarmthandworkethic toDelaware.There,shedevoted morethantwodecadestohumanresources,servingtheStockleyCenter

andDNREC,andretiringfromwork attheDelawareVeteransHomein Milford,Del.

McIntyre’slifewasacelebration ofbeauty—bothinnatureandin family.Hergreenthumbbrought gardenstolife,andshedelightedin daysbythebeach,shoppingexcursions,andaboveall,thelaughterand lovesharedwithherfamily.Her heartwasgenerous,herspiritenduringandherpresenceagifttoallwho knewher.

Inadditiontoherparents,McIntyrewasprecededindeathbyher sisterMarianneAllen.Sheleavesbehindherlovingcompanionof32 years,JamesSparks;twodevoted children,JamesMcIntyreandhis wife,Berenice,ofWoodbridge,Va., andAmandaStanfieldofEdgewood, Md.;twotreasuredgrandchildren, AlexisAndrewsandBraelynStanfield;andfourbrightgreat-grandchildren,A.J.,J.,MyaandJourney. Sheisalsosurvivedbyherbrothers, RayPletcherandJoePletcher(and Alicia);hersisters,DawnPletcher, AliceRachiele,DonnaBurrisand JuliePletcher;andacircleofnieces, nephews,great-niecesandgreatnephews,whoallcarryhermemory forward.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10 to11a.m.onSaturday,June20, 2026,attheFrankfordChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,43 ThatcherSt.,Frankford,Del.AservicecelebratingMcIntyre’slifeand thelightshebroughtintotheworld willfollowat11a.m.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyinvitedmemorialcontributionsinherhonortotheArbor DayFoundation,helpinglifebloom ingardensacrossthenation,at www.arborday.org.Condolencesand memoriesmaybesharedonlineat www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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DonaldC.‘Don’SuterSr.,90

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“Don”SuterSr., 90,ofFrankford, Del.,formerlyof Columbia,Pa., passedaway peacefullyon Monday,May18, 2026,atthe DelawareHospiceCenterinMilford,Del.,followinginjuriessus-

tainedinanaccident.

SuterwasborninLancaster,Pa., onSept.18,1935,sonofthelate FranklinM.Suterandthelate Miriam(Charles)Suter.Ahardworkinganddependableman throughouthislife,heworkedasa foremanandsuperintendentforseveralcemeteriesbeforeretiringfrom GateofHeavenCemetery.Hetook greatprideinhisworkandinthe manyfriendshipshemadealongthe way.

Hefoundhappinessinlife’ssimplepleasures.Hewasanavidfishermanwholovedbeingnearthewater, enjoyedridinghisscooteraround

town,andcouldoftenbefoundoutdoors,enjoyingthefreshairandsunshine.Heespeciallytreasuredthe timespentwithhisfamily,sharing storiesandlaughter,andcreating memoriesthatwillbecherishedfor yearstocome.Hewillberememberedforhisquietstrength,kind heart,senseofhumorandthelovehe hadforthoseclosesttohim.

Inadditiontohisparents,Suter wasprecededindeathbyhisfirst wife,Faye,in1998;andhissecond wife,Gilberta,in2012.Heissurvivedbyhisfivechildren,Cynthia Funbar;BradleySuter;DonaldSuter Jr.andhiswife,Angela;JodyKurtz

andherhusband,Rubin;andLori Groveandhercompanion,Charles Russel.Heisalsosurvivedbyhissister,IreneHorn,andherhusband, Bill;12grandchildren;18greatgrandchildren;andagreat-greatgrandchild,allofwhombroughthim immenseprideandjoy. Serviceswillbeheldprivately,at ConestogaMethodistCemeteryin Conestoga,Pa.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

GalleryOneinOceanViewisinviting thepublictoembarkonavisualjourney, withanewexhibitthatexplorestheessence oftravel—notjustacrossgeographybut throughmemory,atmosphereandpersonal experience.“Travelogue”willopenatthe galleryonJune3andrunthroughJune30.

Europeiswell-representedintheshow, withsixartistschoosingtopaintmemories oftheirtripsthere.

LauraHickmanchoseMarbella,Spain, asshedepictedcolorfulfishingboatsthat appearascolorfulasaworkofart,inher pastel“FishingBoats,Marbella.”JillGlassmanalsodidapastel,“TheHillsAre O’live,”butofthehillsinUmbria,Italy, withtheolivetrees,gnarledandtwisted withage.WinetastinginPorto,Portugal, wasthememoryJoyceCondryportraysin heracrylicpainting,“WineTastingin Porto.”MemoriesofthestartofaJulyhike uptheVosgesMountainsintheAlsaceregionofFranceisdepictedinEd Lewandowski’soilpainting,“AboveEquisheim.”

Viewerscangetafeelforthetownof Avignon,France,withitsmeandering streetsandnarrowpassagewaysinCheryl Wisbrock’swatercolor,“OldTownAvignon.”DonnaBrumbergsalsogivesthe vieweratruesenseofthecityofHeidelberg,Germany,inheroilpainting,“Out-ofTowners,”whichcelebratesboththebeauty ofnewplacesandtheunforgettableconnectionsthattravelbrings.Thefleeting momentsoflightskippingacrossthesea’s surfaceintheFrenchRivierafromsun bleachedceruleantodeepcobaltwascapturedbyEileenOlsoninheroil-and-coldwaxpiece“LaMerEnFete.”

WhileonanAfricanSafari,DaleSheldonwascaptivatedwithseeingsomany beautifulanimalsintheirownhabitat.The zebrascaughthereyewiththeirpatternsof stripes,uniquetoeachone,depictedinher acrylicpainting“AllinBlackandWhite.”

Closertohome,CindyBeyerreminiscedaboutstayingattheChanlerHotel inNewport,R.I.,inherpastel“CliffWalk,” wheretheviewercanseeformileswhile strollingthefamouswalk.“IntotheTwilight,”anoilpaintingbyJohnSchisler,invitesfeelingsofpeacefulsurrender,quiet wonderandatouchofhopefulmystery aboutwhatthegatheringnightmightreveal.Inheracrylicpainting“MauiStateof Mind,”LaurieFieldsremembersthe warmth,peaceandbeautyofthatspecialisland.

VisitorscanviewtheshowatGallery One,32AtlanticAvenueinOceanView, fromJune3throughJune30.Thegalleryis openfrom10a.m.to5p.m.daily.

CoastalPoint•Submitted GalleryOneissettohostitsJuneexhibit,‘Travelogue’startingWednesday, June3.Picturedatright,fromthetop: JillGlassman’spastel,‘TheHillsareolive’;DonnaBrumberg’soil,‘Outof Towners’;CherylWisbrock’swatercolor, ‘OldTownAvignon.’

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Selbyville-basedMid-CoastGymnasticsearnedafirst-placemedalandtwo third-placecitationsattheDelaware stategymnasticsmeetMarch24-25at TatnallSchoolinWilmington.

“Mid-CoastGymnasticshashada wonderful2025-26competitiveseason, withTop3teamwinsforbronze,silver andgoldmedals,”saidcoachKimWickham.“Wehavehad41first-placeindividualeventsandall-aroundwinnersat states,alongwitheightregionalqualifiers forlevelgold,platinum,sevenandeight. Manythanksgotoourgreatathletesand familiesthatarenowtrainingforthe newupcomingcompetitiveseasoninthe fall.

“Anyoneinterestedinjoiningour teamshouldvisitusat17DukeStreetin SelbyvilleonSaturday,May30,from9to 10a.m.,whenwecananswerquestions anddoevaluationsfortheteam,”sheinvited.“Previousskilltrainingisamust fortheteam.Hardworkanddedication toanysportbuildsconfidenceanda workethicthatisaplusthroughoutlife!”

ThemeetinMarchbroughttogether qualified6-to18-year-oldathletesfrom acrossthestatetoshowcasetheirroutinesontheunevenbars,balancebeam, floorexerciseandvault.Eachperformancereflectedcountlesshoursofhard work,disciplineanddedication.

Eachathletequalifiedatsanctioned meetstoreachthestatecompetition.

Gymnasticsisasportwithyear-round training,butitscompetitiveseasonruns fromNovemberthroughmid-May.

AthletesatMid-CoastGymnastics traintwotofourdaysaweek,depending ontheirlevel.Manyofthegymnastsalso participateinothersports,whichreflects theirathleticdevelopment.Inadditionto theircommitmentinthegym,theathletesexcelacademicallyandattendavarietyoflocalprivateandpublicschools.

First-placeExcel silver-medalwinners

TheMid-Coastteam,coachedby Wickham,earnedafirst-placeExcelsilvermedalatthestatemeet

Themajorityofitsgymnastswere all-aroundstatechampions.

SeniorAgymnastSophiaRamirez wasfirstonbars,beamandfloor,and

Mid-CoastGymnasticsearnsmedalsatstatemeet

AthletesrepresentingMid-CoastGymnasticscelebrateafterearningonefirst-placemedalandtwothird-placecitationsatthe Delawarestatemeet.

secondonvault.

SeniorBgymnastEvieWoodward wasthirdonbeam.

InJuniorCcompetition,gymnast FionaKirbywasfirstonbeamandfloor, andthirdonbars,andgymnastEva Ivanchevwasfirstonvault,secondon beamandfloor,andthirdonbars.

JuniorBgymnastEnvyAlvarezwas firstonvaultandfloorandthirdon bars.

In JuniorAcompetition,gymnast VivianPowellwasfirstonbeamand secondonbars,andgymnastKenzy Wunderlichwasfirstonvaultandthird onbeamandfloor.

IntheChildBcompetition,Helen Collins-Ellingsworthwasfirstonfloor, secondonbarsandthirdonbeam,and ClaireHaskellwasfirstonbeamand secondonbars.

ChildAgymnastHadleyDeLiawas firstonvaultandbeam,andsecondon floor.

Third-placeExcel bronze-medalwinners

TheMid-Coastteamearnedathird-

placeExcelbronzemedalatthestate meet.

Themajorityofitsgymnastswere all-aroundstatechampions.

SeniorCgymnastImanyRaymond wasfirstonvaultandbeam.

SeniorBgymnastPaigeBrittingham wasafirst-placeall-aroundstatechampion.

JuniorCgymnastAraWilsonwas firstonvaultandfloor.

JuniorAgymnastMadisonHallConroewassecondonbars.

ChildCgymnastMckenzieOrnsteinwasthirdinvaultandbars.

InChildAcompetition,Amileyon Maullwasfirstonvault,barsandbeam, and secondonfloor.LindenSpeiglewas firstonvaultandfloor.EmorBushwas thirdall-aroundstatechampion.Lera Nelsonwasfirstinvault.

Third-placeExcel gold-medalwinners

TheMid-CoastteamearnedathirdplaceExcelgoldmedalatthestate meet.

Themajorityofitsgymnastswere

all-aroundstatechampions.

InJuniorBcompetition,Kaelyn Cannonwasfirstonvaultandbeam, andaregionalqualifier.EmilyBerrocat wasfirstonfloorandsecondonbeam.

Junior AgymnastNadiyaNelson wasfirstonvault,barsandfloor,third onbeamandaregionalqualifier.

ExcelplatinumgymnastIsabella Ricewassecondonvaultandbars,and aregionalqualifier.

InExcelSapphirecompetition,Addy Rogerswasfirstonvault,barsandfloor, secondonbeam,andaregionalqualifier. AdriannaMitchellwasfirstonfloor, secondonbars,thirdonvaultandbeam, andaregionalqualifier.RileighBonbrightwasfirstonbeamandsecondon vault.

L evel7gymnastPaytonLamberty wasthirdonbeamandfloor,andaregionalqualifier.

Level8gymnastMadelynFaucett wasfirstonvault,thirdonbeam,anda regionalqualifier.Sherepresentedthe DelawareStateteamatregionalsafter placinginthetopeightinstatechampionships.

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SeniorsetterZachHirnwasthe unquestionedleaderoftheIndian Riverboys’volleyballteamduring thelastthreeseasons.

Healsolefthismarkonthe schoolandtheprogrambysurpassingthe1,000-career-assistplateau.

Hirnhitthemarkwithadeft setupinthesecondsetoftheNo.9 seedIndians’DIAAplayoffmatchat No.8seedCaesarRodneyonTuesday,May12.

Hirnfinishedhiscareerwith 1,015helpersaftertheIndians(104)droppeda3-1verdicttotheRiders.

CaesarRodneyadvancedtothe quarterfinalround,wheretheytook onNo.1seedandtwo-timedefendingstatechampionSalesianumon Friday,May15,losingtotheSallies, 3-0.(Salesianumwentontotakethe championshipina3-1winover OdysseyCharterSchoolonMay19.)

Hirnhitthemarkwithadeftset upinthesecondsetoftheplayoff contestonMay12.Hisachievement isparticularlyimpressivebecausehe reachedthemilestoneinjustthree seasons.Hisfreshman-yearstatistics ataPennsylvaniaschoolwereunavailable.

“Itwasagreatfeelingtoknowmy hardworkhadfinallypaidoff,”said Hirn,whofinishedhisIRHScareer withaschool-record1,015assists. “It’sbeen10yearsofplayingvolleyball,andit’sprettyrewardingtohave thataccomplishment.”

Hirnsaidhefeelsatremendous amountofappreciationforhisIndianRiverteammates.

“Ican’tsayenoughaboutmy teammates,”hesaid.“Volleyballis thebiggestteamsport.It’simpossibletohaveagoodteamwithouthavingsixplayerswhowillfightforeach other.EveryassistIgotwasonlybecausesomeonegavemeapassand someoneelsegotakill.

“Withoutthisteamandthispro-

CoastalPoint•Submitted NewIRHSboys’volleyballcareer-assist leaderZachHirn(20),center-right,celebrateshis1,000thhelperwithhisparents,Matt,left,andJana,center-left, andheadcoachMikeMarkovic,right.

gram,Inevercouldhavereached suchabigmilestone,”addedHirn.“I lovetheseboyswitheverythingI have.Forthemtohavemybackand helpmeearnthisisarewardingend toanamazingthreeyearswiththe team.”

Fortheseason,Hirnledtheteam inassists,with297,andinservice aces,with24,andwasthirdindefensivedigs,with109.Seniordefensive specialistLucasDeLosRiosranked second,with22aces.

SeniorrightsidehitterBruce Sarafawasonthereceivingendof Hirn’ssetuppasses,withateam-high 88kills.JuniormiddlehitterNoah Naydencontributed81kills,and seniordefensivespecialistAmor Townsendwasthird,with66points.

Naydenledtheteamwith27 blockedshots,andseniorlibraAndresLucenti’s114defensivedigsled thesquad.Townsendwasclosebehind,with110digs.

Senior/Baseball

Dylan is having a baseball season for the ages as he leads the Indians into the DIAA state playoffs. The hard throwing right-hander earned the Henlopen Conference Player of the Year award as well as First Team All Henlopen Conference kudos as both a pitcher and a slick fielding shortstop. On the mound, he has struck out 67 opposing hitters and compiled an impressive 2.86 earned run average. At the plate, he is devouring rival pitching while batting .556 with an on base percentage of .603. The standout contact hitter has also collected 24 base hits.

Photo Courtesy of Joe Maciey

HenlopenConferencegirls’soccer champspreppingforquarterfinal

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theywerepreparedandprimedas theyadvancedintotheDIAAquarterfinals.

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ soccerteamwasridingthemomentum ofa2-0victoryoverCaesarRodneyon May16tocapturetheHenlopenConferenceregular-seasonchampionship. Theconferencetitlewastheprogram’s thirdsuchtriumph,afterpreviously havingwonin2014and2021.

“Itwasamassiveaccomplishment forthisteamandforourprogram,”said headcoachBrandtMais.“It’sbeena successful seasonbuildinguptothis game,”Maisadded.“Westayedfocused onourprocess,takingonegameata timeandonepracticeatatime,nottryingtogetaheadofourselves.Icommendthegirlsforfollowingthrough withtheirexpectations,focusandbelief inourprocessandtheteam.I’mso proudoftheteam’sperformance,efforts andattitudes.We’reexcitedforthe playoffs.”

TheNo.1seedIndiansearneda Round1byeinthe12-teamtourney and arebringingtheir14-1-1record intotheDIAADivision2quarterfinals againstNo.9seedSanfordSchool.The Indians’14thwinequaledthe2017 team’stotal.AvictoryoverSanford wouldbeIR’s15th,whichwouldtiethe single-seasonmarkssetbyIRteamsin

2009,2014,2015and2016.

TheWarriors,whodefeatedDelmar 5-0inaRound1matchuponMay21, bringa10-5-1recordintothequarterfinalshowdown.

“We’reexcitedtostartthetournament,”saidMais.“Wearestillbuzzing af terthemassiveconference-finalwin. We’vehadsometimeofftoreset,rest andbereadytogo.

“It’llbeimportantforourgirlsto stayhumble,despitebeingtheNo.1rankedteam,”headded.“Anyteamin thequarterfinalsisgoingtobetoughto playagainst.TheyhadthesamescorelinebetweenusandDelmarwith5-0 wins,andwebothbeatWilmington Christianby1-0scores.Onpaper,it’s goingtobeverytight.”

SanfordSchoolwillhavetocontend withtheIndians’trioofhigh-scoring performers.Speedyfreshmanmidfielder CarolineWilliamsonleadstheteam with17goalsandistiedforpoints,with 39.SeniorforwardAllieTuckerhasa team-high17assists,11goalsand39 points,allcareerhighs.Seniorforward EllaPetersonhastallied15goalsand34 points,bothcareerhighs.

JuniorgoalkeeperCatherineBunting andherbackup,freshmanRyleigh Spindler,havecombinedfor10 shutouts,includingthreestraightclean sheetscoveringaspanof388consecutivescorelessminutes.Beginningon April16,theyhaverecordedeight shutoutsintheirlast10games.

IRboys’lacrossecapturedSouthern ConferencetitleandreachedtheDIAAplayoffs

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theytookgreatprideincapturing the2026HenlopenConference SouthernDivisionchampionship.

ButtheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’lacrosseteamhadwantedto makeadeeperrunintotheDIAA stateplayoffs.

TheNo.9Indians(12-5)fell,145,toNo.8seedArchmereAcademy onThursday,May21,toendtheir season.

mistake-free.Buttheyhadanicerun andcamebacktotakean8-5leadat halftime.Athree-goaldifferentialin highschoolisnotmuchtocatchup from.Wefeltlike,comingoutforthe secondhalf,wejustneededtoexecute. Unfortunately,thereweretoomany mistakesforustorecoverfrom.

IRled3-2afteronequarterbut trailed8-5atintermission.TheAuks scoredsixtimeswhileshuttingout theusuallyhigh-scoringIndiansin thesecondhalf.

JuniormidfielderCaidenClark andsophomoremidfielderParker Mooreeachscoredtwice,whilejunior attackJackSpencerwasheldtoone marker.

“Wefeltlikewehadagoodgameplanoffensivelyanddefensivelyfor Archmere,”saidIRboys’lacrossehead coachDaveSpencer.“Wedidagreat jobexecutingearlyandtakinga3-0 lead.Wewereplayingverywelland

“Whenyougetintogameslike theseintheplayoffs,everybodyyou playagainstisgood,andyouhaveto beatyourbest,”addedthecoach. “Archmereplayedverywell,andwe didn’tquiteplayaswellasweneeded to.ButI’mveryproudofmyguysfor hanginginthereandfighting throughoutthewholegame.This year’steamwasagreatgroupofathletestocoach.Theyshowedalotof spirit,andIlookforwardtothesame successnextyear.”

Individualseasonhighlights

Inadditiontotheirsuccessasa team,therewereseveralindividual seasonhighlightsthatwerecelebrated bythesquad.

IRHSSportsReport

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

ThreemembersoftheIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’tennisteamcompeted lastweekattheDIAAstatetennistournament.SophomoreMiaMacIsaacwasin thesecondsinglesbracket,whileteammatesLucilleFeathersandGabriella Wohlrabwereintheseconddoubles bracket.

MacIsaacwasslottedagainsttheNo.1 seedfromArchmereAcademy,inAkilah

Yu,anddroppeda6-0,6-0decisiontothe eventualstatechampion.Yugaveupjust threesetpointstheentiretournament,on herwaytothetitle.

Feathers,asophomore,andWohlrab,a freshman,tookonMiddletown’sAshleen KaurandAashiJaiswalinthefirstroundof theirtournamentaction,andtheIRduo cameawaywithanimpressive6-2,6-3win. Inthesecondround,Feathersand Wohlrabputupavalianteffortbutcame upshortina6-4,7-5decisiontoConcord’s EmmaPowellandSarahDavis.

ArchmereAcademysweptallfivestate titlesinthetournament,withCarolineJiao winningatfirstsingles,Yuatsecondsingles andSusieShipleyatthirdsingles.ThedoubleswinnerswereLaurenNguyenandJessicaLiatfirstdoubles,andEmilyShipley andRebeccaWangatseconddoubles.

Fortheboys,thestatechampionsin eachbracketincludedCharterSchoolof Wilmington’sRyanHeatfirstsingles, CharterSchool’sRenzoGopezatsecond singlesandCharterSchool’sJohannes Chowatthirdsingles.

St.AndrewsLucasSturges-Moyneand CharlesMcLellanwonthefirstdoubles title,whileTowerHill’sJackMarshalland JohnGavenoniswontheseconddoubles crown.

Track-and-field

Loosewrapsupseason atMeetofChampions

IndianRiverHighSchoolseniorJ.P. Loosewrappeduphishigh-schooltrackand-fieldcareerinthefinaleventofthe 2026season,participatingintheMeetof ChampionsatSalesianumSchoolon Wednesday,May20.

Loosefinishedseventhintheboys’ triplejumpfinalswitha41feet,2.5inch leap.Hewascompetingagainstothertop jumpersfromthisyear.Dover’sJaheim Colewontheeventwithhisjumpof48 feet,3.5inches.AfterCole,itwasCaesar Rodney’sDahaniEverett(45feet,7.5 inches),SussexTech’sJaydenBrown(44 feet,9inches),Dover’sMarcPatterson(44 feet),LakeForest’sXzavierHarris(43feet, 8.5inches)andWilmingtonFriends’ ChukwumaChukwuocha(43feet,5 inches).

Baseball Indiansloseto Ridersonwalk-off

Itwasthefinalgameoftheregularseason,andtheIndianRiverHighSchool baseballteamwassquaredupagainstone ofthetopteamsinthestateinCaesar Rodney.Itwasapitchers’duelfromthe jump.But,intheend,theRiderswereable togettheoneandonlyrunneededforthe win,inthebottomoftheseventhinning. CRwalkeditoffinthebottomofseventh,afteranRBI-singlefromJustice SmiththatscoredJaySanchez,whohad ledofftheinningwithawalk.Asacrifice buntfromQuintenCollinsmoved SanchezintoscoringpositionforSmith’s heroics.

IR’sDylanGrisewasonceagainmasterfulonthebump,strikingoutseven whileallowingthreehits.AlexBehornar tookthelossinrelief.GriseandTyWeber eachhadadouble,astheIndiansmanaged justthreehitsagainstCR’sKurtHelsdon. Helsdontossedacompletegamefor theRiders,with11strikeouts.Thewinput theRiders’regular-seasonmarkat16-2, whiletheIndiansweresittingat12-6. BothteamsaredefinitelyintheDIAA postseason,butthebracketwasnotsetto bereleaseduntilafterCoastalPointpress timeonWednesday,May27.

CheckouttheFacebookpageat CoastalPointSportsNewsforthefull 2026bracketonceitisreleased.

IRgirls’lacrosseprovidedrecord-settingperformancesin2026

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Despitelosingtheiropening-roundDIAAplayoffgame toSmyrnaonMay18,theIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ lacrosseteamturnedinanother outstandingseason.

Forthesecondstraightyear, IRsetanewschoolseason recordforvictories,with10in 16games.Theprogramthat beganin2016alsocelebrated itssecondconsecutiveplayoff appearanceandawon-loss recordoverthe.500mark.

Individually,juniorattack ChloeHarriseclipsedthe150career-goalmarkina19-7victoryovervisitingWorcester PreponApril20.Shefinished theseasonwith66markersand 101points,and185goalsand 266pointsforhercareer.Next season,shewilltakeaimat numberscompiledbyoldersisterKylieHarris(IRHSClass of2024).KylieHarrisscoreda school-record231careergoals and307careerpoints.

Inaddition,seniorgoalkeeperMacyTubbscelebrated herfirstseasonbetweenthe pipesbymakinganastounding 114saves.Her73.33percent saverateinavictoryagainst SalisburySchoolonMarch30 setanewsingle-seasonschool mark.

IRgirls’lacrosseheadcoach BillyBonbright,whoisassisted byHaileyWillisandMya Parks,providedsomecompellingfeedbackabouttheIndians’2026season.

IR’sLandynBonbrightlooksupfieldduringIR’swinoverMiddletownlastweek.

Whatsucceeded?

“Lacrosseisnotasportyousimply pickupandimmediatelyexcelat,”said Bonbright.“Itrequirestime,patience, ambidexterity,resilience,andawillingness tofailandkeepgrowing.Thisseasonwas neverjustaboutwinsandlosses,orany onespecificgame.Itwasaboutthedevelopmentofyoungwomen,aboutbuilding confidence,toughness,disciplineandlastingfriendships.Thesegirlsbattled throughadversity togetherandgrew tremendously,bothindividuallyandasa team.”

Whatcouldtheteamhavedonebetter?

“Ithinkwewouldhavelikedtoseea deeperpostseasonrun,”saidBonbright. “Weprovedthroughouttheseasonthat wecouldcompetewithsomeverytalentedteams,butfinishingstronginpostseasonplayisstillanareawhereweneed toimprove.”

Whichplayersstoodoutandsucceeded?

“Multipleplayersstoodoutthisseason fordifferentreasons,”saidBonbright. “Someledstatistically,someledemotionally,andothersgrewtremendouslybehindthescenes.Oneofthebiggest

challengesincoachingishelpingplayers breakoldhabitsanddevelopnewones. Thatgrowthprocesstakestimeandtrust. Iwasproudtoseesomanyplayersem-

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bracethecoaching,pushthroughadversity andcontinueimprovingthroughout theseason.”

Whichplayerscouldbea majorpartoftheteamgoing forward?

“Lacrosseisateamsport, andeveryplayerhasanimportantroleinthefutureofthis program,”saidBonbright. “Successisbuiltthroughcollectiveeffort,cultureandaccountability.Everyreturning playerwillhavetheopportunitytomakeamajorimpact movingforward.”

Whatwasthehighlightof theseasonfortheteam?

“Ibelieveourgameagainst NorthCarolinewasthehighlightoftheseason,”saidBonbright,referencingtheIndians’ 15-13victoryonTuesday,April 28.“Thegirlsplayedthemost completegameoflacrosseI haveseenfromthem.They movedtheballwell,communicatedeffectively,clearedefficiently,defendedaggressively andtrustedoneanother.Every aspectofthegameseemedto cometogetherthatnight.”

Whatishismessagetothe team?

“Thewholeisgreaterthan thesumofitsparts,”saidthe coach.

Headded,“I’vealwaysconsideredmyselfaforwardthinker.Mygoalhasnever beencenteredsolelyaround winningonegameormaking thestatetournamentinaparticularseason.Mygoalisto sharemyloveandpassionfor thegameoflacrossewhile helpingdevelopstrong,confidentyoung womenwhowillcarrythoselessonswith themlongaftertheirtimeatIndian River.”

SalutetheIRHSSeniors

Tubbssetsnewgirls’lacrosseschoolrecordasfirst-yeargoalkeeper

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theballhurtledoutofa rivalforward’slacrossestick pocketasifitwasshotoutofa bazooka.

IndianRiverHighSchool girls’lacrosseseniorgoalkeeper MacyTubbsquicklyestimated wheretheballwouldbounce, orifitwouldthreatentoenter thenet.

Standinghergroundinthe goalcrease,the5-foot-8goalie adjustedherpositioningasrequiredandmadeatremendous savethatprotectedherteam’s leadandboostedthespiritsof herteammates.

Tubbshasmadequitean impressionduringherfirst yearasagoalkeeper.

OnMarch 30,sheseta newschoolrecordforsinglegamesavepercentagetolead theIndianspastvisitingSalisburySchool,13-4.Tubbs stopped11of15shotsto recorda73.33savepercentage andsetthenewmark.

IntheIndians’regular-seasonfinaleatSmyrnaonMay 14,Tubbseclipsedthe100saveplateauandfinishedthe matchwith114stops.

Duringthejust-completed regularseason,sheledtheIndianstoanewschoolrecord forsingle-seasonwins,at10-5, astheyheadedintotheDIAA playoffs.

IRgoalieMacyTubbskeepseyesontheballduringIR’swinoverMiddletownlastweek.Tubbsisthis week’sfeaturedseniorinourweeklyseries.

That’squiteanachievementforsomeonewhoonlythisseason madethetransitionfromattacktogoalkeeper.Shemadethedecisiontoplay goalinordertoenhancetheteam’s chancestowin.

“Takingontheroleofgoaliemysenioryearwasabigchange,”saidTubbs,a topcontenderforthe2026Indians’team MVPaward.“Butmycoachesand teammatesconstantlysupportedme throughit.Theirconfidenceinmedrove metoworkharderandimproveeach day.”

Herachievementsasanattacklast

Earlyintheseason,JackSpencer explodedfor22goalsinafour-game span,andeclipsedthe200-careerpointmilestoneina15-4victoryMay 8overvisitingSussexAcademyto clinchtheHenlopenConference

seasonhelpedIRHSsetteamandindividualmarksastheirlevelofplayimproved.

In2025,IndianRiverfinishedwitha 9-7record,thefirsttimetheteamhas postedamarkabove.500.Theyalsosurpassedtheprevioussingle-seasonhigh ofsevenwins,setin2021enroutetothe program’sfirsteverplayoffappearance. Betweentheposts,seniorgoalkeeper ChloeMegee,Tubbs’predecessor,finishedascintillatingcareerwithaschoolrecord317stopsinfourseasons(79 savesperseason).

SouthernDivisiontitle.

Hissecondstraightfive-goalouting,onMarch27againstLakeForest, puthiminselectcompany.Hejoined theIRboys’lacrosse“goalscorer’s centuryclub”thatincludesMaxForrey(IRHSClassof2023,with185 careergoals),GeorgeMartin(Classof 2017,178goals),William“Cole” Josetti(Classof2018,153goals)and

“Ifeelveryproudthat,overthepast fouryears,myteammatesandIhave helpedmakeourprogrammorecompetitive,”saidTubbs,whoplayedattackin eachofherfirstthreeyearsatIndian River.“We’veworkedhardeverydayto improve,whilealsostayingfocusedin theclassroom.”

Tubbscametolacrosse asafreshman

Tubbsinitiallyembracedlacrosseasa freshman,inthespringof2023.

ReeceStone(Classof2022,106 goals).

Healsosetapersonalsingle-game recordwitheightgoalsonApril30,in awinoverDelmar.JackSpencer—a juniorandthesonofheadcoach DaveSpencer—finishedtheseason with70goalsand96points.Forhis career,hestandsat158goals,behind ForreyandMartin,and214points.

“Thatwasdefinitelyintimidating,butIendeduploving itsomuchthatitpushedme tokeepgettingbetter,”said Tubbs,aresidentofDagsboro. “Ispentmysummersgoingto campsandpractices,always tryingtolearnmoreandimprovesoIcouldreachthe leveloftheplayerswhocame beforeme.Steppingintoa leadershiprolefeltnaturalbecauseIhadsuchstrongrole modelsduringmyfreshman andsophomoreyears.”

“Ithasbeenanabsolute pleasureworkingwithMacy inherfirstyearasagoalkeeper,”saidIRheadcoach BillyBonbright.“Shereally steppedupfortheteam,and shecontinuedtogrowinher understandingoftheposition andconfidenceinthecage eachgame.Macywasinitially hesitantaboutsteppinginto thegoal,butboththeteam andIarethrilledthatshe did.”

TubbssaidtheIndians’ successistheresultofthe supportprovidedbytheteam’s coachingstaff,includingsecond-yearheadcoachBonbrightandassistantsMya ParksandHaileyWillis.

“Theykeepusdisciplined andpushustoworkhard,but theyalsounderstandthat we’rehuman,”saidTubbs. “Thelaughterandenergywe shareatpracticecombineto bringuscloserandmakeus strongerasateam.”

Tubbssaidsheisalsoappreciativeof thesupportprovidedbyhermother, MeganTubbs,andfather,George Tubbs.

“Myparentshaveplayedahugerole inmysuccessbysupportingmeevery stepoftheway,”shesaid.“They’ve drivenmetoeventsandhavealways beentheretolistentomeafterpractice.”

Aftergraduation,TubbsplanstoattendtheUniversityofAlabamatopursueamaster’sdegreeincivilengineering.

Moore,asophomore,explodedfor fivegoalsandaddedtwoassiststo surpassthe100-career-pointmark againstWorcesterPreponApril20. Moorefinishedtheseasonwith33 goalsand79points,and52goalsand 139pointsforhiscareerthusfar. SeniorgoalkeeperJohnCruzfinishedtheseasonwithanimpressive 102saves.

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Walls,PeytonmakecutonfirstdayofDIAAstatetournament

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

ThefirstdayoftheDIAAState GolfChampionshipswereplayedon Tuesday,May26,and100oftheFirst State’sbestscholasticgolfershitthe linksinhopesofstartingtheirquesttowardbecomingastatechampion.

TwomembersofIndianRiverHigh School’steamqualifiedfortheseason’s finalshowdown,andbothofthem madethecuttothesecond-dayfinale. SophomoreEllieWallsandfreshman LukePeytonbothplayedwellenough togetthemselvesintothefinals.

Wallswasoneoffourgirlstomake thecut,thankstoherscoreof76(+4) overthe18holesatBaywoodGreens Golf&CountryClubinMillsboro.She findsherselfinsecondplace,andjust fiveshotsbackofArchmereAcademy’s MeredithFingerone-under71.ArchmereteammateHannahWebbwasin thirdwithan80(+8),andTowerHill’s DahliaGarnickwasfourthat85(+13).

Sevengirlsfailedtomakethecutin thatdivision.Thegirls’courseplayedto 5,633yards.

Peytonplayedrelativelywellinhis firstDIAAstatechampionshiptournament,cardingan86.Hewas14overon

the6,397-yardcourseoverall.

DefendingchampionJakeHollerback,amemberattheBaywoodGreens course,shota4-under68ontheday thatincludedthreebirdiesandaneagle tooffsettwobogeys.Salesianum’s JosephKellywasinsecondplacewith his2-underscoreof70.

RoundingouttheTop5wereSalesianum’sGrantBurkhartinthird(72), ArchmereAcademy’sHenryNowakin fourth(74),andWilmingtonFriends’ QuinnMarshallandCapeHenlopen’s RyanMcNetttiedforfifth(75).All told,atotalof25boysfromtheHenlopenAthleticConferenceadvancedto

thesecondroundofthestatetournament.

Salesianumledtheteamchampionshipafterthefirstround,withatotal teamscoreofan11-over-par299.ArchmereAcademywassecondwitha313, followedbyDelawareMilitaryAcademyat324.CapeHenlopenandSussex Centralweretiedforfourth,withboth scoringa325.

Theentirefieldofgolferswascut downtothelow60sandtiesfor Wednesday’sfinalround(afterCoastal Pointpresstime).Thecutforbothdivisionswassetat88.

OldeTymersSoftballwrapsupfourthweekofleagueplay

TheOldeTymersSoftballLeague completeditsfourthweekofplay lastweekinvolvingathletes60or older.GameswereplayedonTuesday,May19,throughThursday,May 21,attheChurchofGodfieldsnear theintersectionofRoutes113and 26inDagsboro.

HerearetheresultsfromTuesday, May19:

•CoastalChiropractic8,Beam Construction7(8innings)

Thewinnerfellbehindinthe eighthinningbeforescoringtwiceas MikeWaldnerdroveinthedecisive run.

•B&ETire&Auto10,Touchof Italy6

Thevictors’infielddefensebehind pitcherGregWardshutdownthe opposition.HighlightplaysbyKeith Purdyatfirstbase,JoeKankoskyat secondandJohnEvenhoffatthird werethedifference.Theoffensewas ledbyRobVentura,whowent3-for3.

•Tait’sBarbershop14,High StreetBucs5

ChuckEmersonhitathree-run homerandwent3-for-3attheplate

tomakeawinningpitcherofJack Kowalski,whoalsohadthreehits. RandyGailey,ChuckGriffin,Bob DeCataldoandNormNeedleeach chippedinwithtwosafeties.

•AmericanLegionPost2415, DiamondbladeTileworks8

•AmericanLegionPost2820, EdwardJones6

•CommunityBankDelaware15, Pit&Pub14

HerearetheresultsfromWednesday,May20:

•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle14, CoastalChiropractic13

Thewinnersralliedtoscorefour runsinthebottomoftheseventh, includingatwo-out,two-runtriple byKeithAdkins.ChuckReinhart rippedfourhitsandJoeHerradded three.

•MillsboroLanes12,American LegionPost285

MillsboroLanesscoredalltheir runsinthefirstfourinnings.Dave RagerandMikeNoviahadthreehits each.

•Tait’sBarbershop12,Pit&Pub 6

BobDeCataldo,NormNeedle

andBuckyWickleineachwent3for-3forthevictors.Defensively,Ed Westmadeagreatplayattheplate aftertwoperfectrelaythrowsbyleftfielderChrisKellyandshortstop ChuckCorrigan.

•CoconutCaliente9,Selbyville SeniorSmashers7

ChuckCorriganandBuddy Faubereachwent3-for-3,whileTom WendorfandJamieAlzineachwent 2-for-3attheplate.

HerearetheresultsfromThursday,May21:

•HighStreetBucs13,TheOriginalGreeneTurtle3

Thewinnerswereledbysuperb pitchingfromBillMacuchandgreat defensiveplaysbyJimMcCabe,Tom Tokarz,FredRosettyandChrisPolakowski.Offensively,Tokarz,Bob LaDuca,andBillMacuchwent3for-3andknockedinnineofthe13 runs.

•BeamConstruction9,Edward Jones6

RobGanohadthreehits,includingatriple,whileJoeSidlowskialso contributedthreesafetiesandMark Beamrippedatripleandasinglefor thevictors.

•B&ETire&Auto18,Logo Motive7

GregWarddidagreatjobonthe moundintoughwindconditionsfor thewinners.Theoffenseincluded ChuckEmerson’stwo-runhomer andDaveJanuchowski’sfourhits,includingadouble.RobVenturaand JoeSidlowskieachhadthreehits, andFrankEdwardsandJohnEvanhoffeachsmackedasingleanda double.

•MillsboroLanes18,Coconut Caliente9

GarryManarazewent4-for-4, whileAndyDiGiammoandMike Weingordeachaddedthreehitsfor thewinners.

•CommunityBankDelaware15, TouchofItaly3

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LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Robert Edward Turner III, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Robert Edward Turner III who departed this life on December 10, 2025, late of Milton, DE were duly granted unto Leslie Turner on May 7, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before August 10, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Leslie Turner

15 Paradise Plaza, PMB 309, Sarasota, FL 34239

ATTORNEY:

John F. Robert, Esq. 29 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20260515 3T

Town of Selbyville – Request for Proposal

The Town of Selbyville is soliciting sealed bids for Phase 5 of the Town Park Project, located at 19 Park Street.

Phase 5 includes the purchase and installation of fitness equipment throughout the park along the walking trail.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday, May 29, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened.

Interested parties may view the full Request for Proposal (RFP) at the Town’s website: https://selbyville.delaware.gov/files/2026/05/Request-for-Proposal-Selbyville-Town-Park-Phase-5.pdf

CP 20260508 4T

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Boardwalk Pedestrian Plaza Rehabilitation, Project Number 2026-05 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

In addition, a pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach Town Hall. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory.

Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Central Park Landscape Improvements, Project Number 2026-04.

CP 20260522 2T

MILLSBORO CEMETERY MEMBERSHIP

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

will be held on June 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Millsboro Fire Hall, 109 E State St., Millsboro, Delaware 19966.

For the purpose of electing directors and transaction of other business.

CP 20260522 2T

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Bethany Beach, Central Park Landscape Improvements, Project Number 2026-04 will be received by the Town Manager of Bethany Beach until 1:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the Office of the Town Manager, Town Hall, 214 Garfield Parkway, P.O. Box 109, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

In addition, a pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time, at the Office of the Town Manager, Bethany Beach Town Hall. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory.

Bidding documents may be obtained during normal business hours from the Office of the Town Manager, by emailing Terry Tieman ttieman@townofbethanybeach.com and requesting project documents.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Central Park Landscape Improvements, Project Number 2026-04.

CP 20260522 2T

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

Estate of Darlene Sakalski, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Darlene Sakalski who departed this life on February 21, 2026, late of Dagsboro, DE were duly granted unto Manaen S. Robinson, IV on March 12, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before October 21, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Manaen S. Robinson, IV 118 Atlantic Ave., Suite 401, Ocean View, DE 19970

ATTORNEY:

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

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20260529 3T

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

Estate of George W. Campbell, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of George W. Campbell who departed this life on March 24, 2026, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Tracy L. Townsend on May 15, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before November 24, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Tracy L. Townsend 134765 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Manaen S. Robinson,IV, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20260529 3T

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that public hearings will be held for the following applications on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter, at the Town Hall/Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, Delaware, 19970, adjacent to John West Park:

Application V-471: A variance is requested from Article V, §140-32, which sets the maximum height of a detached accessory structure to 14 feet. The property owner has constructed a detached accessory structure (garage) to a height of 15.4 feet. The application is submitted by the property owner, Dylan Stedman, for property zoned R-1 (single family residential) located at 4 Oakwood Avenue (PIDN 232.000 / CTM 134-12.00-616.00).

Application V-472:

1. A variance is requested from Article V, §140-65 - Signs permitted in GB-1 and GB-2 Zones - Freestanding Sign for a Single Business Site, which sets the maximum area of this type of sign at 24 sq. ft. per side with a total maximum surface area not to exceed 48 sq.ft. for both sides. The property owners wish to add 23.2 sq. ft. of additional sign to the existing 19.9 sq. ft. sign bringing the total requested square footage to 43.1 sq. ft. on each side, for a total of both sides of 86.2 sq. ft. The newly proposed 23.2 sq.ft. is a changeable copy sign.

2. A variance is requested from Article V, §140-63-A(3)(a), which sets the maximum allowable area of changeable copy of a sign face to 50% of the area of that face. Combined with the maximum allowable area of 24 sq. ft. per side, the maximum allowable area of changeable copy is 12 sq. ft. per sign face. The property owners wish to install a sign with a changeable copy area of 20 sq.ft. per face.

3. A variance is requested from Article V, §140-65 - Signs permitted in GB-1 and GB-2 Zones - Freestanding Sign for a Single Business Site, which sets the maximum height of this type of sign at 12 ft. The property owners wish to install a sign to a height of 14 ft. The application is submitted by the property owner Rebecca Adams of Adams Family Enterprises, LLC and Shipwrecked, LLC for property zoned GB-1 (General Business District), located at 3 Atlantic Ave (PIDN 284.002 / CTM 134-13.00-30.00).

All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meetings will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. For additional information or to submit public comment, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-9797 x113 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20260529 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will review the following applications on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, at the Town Hall/Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, Ocean View, Delaware, 19970, adjacent to John West Park:

Application P-336: a review of a final land development plan and record plan for the proposed subdivision “Blue Heron Landing” submitted by Steven R. Anderson, Jr., P.E. of Pennoni Associates, Inc., on behalf of the property owners, Steven J. and Ann Collazuol. The plan proposes the subdivision of two (2) parcels of land into seven (7) parcels on property zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential District), located at 32 and 34 Woodland Avenue (PIDNs: 116.010 & 116.011 / CTM#s: 134-12.00-317.01 & 13412.00-317.00)

Application P-363: a concept level review of a plan titled “5 Atlantic Avenue - Conceptual Site Plan” submitted by Alan Decktor, P.E. of Pennoni Associates, Inc., on behalf of the property owner Randall M. Hall of 5 Atlantic, LLC, for property zoned GB-1 (General Business District 1) located at 5 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 284.001 / CTM# 134-13.00-1096.00). The project proposes adding a 2,376+/- square-foot accessory storage building behind the existing commercial building as well as alterations to existing parking areas.

Application P-364: a concept level review of a plan titled “Concept Site Plan – Dunkin” submitted by Andrew Warfield of Franchise Management Services, Inc., on behalf of the property owner Nistazos Holdings, LLC, for property zoned GB-1 (General Business District 1) located at 95, 97, & 101 Atlantic Avenue (PIDNs 094.410, 094.400, 094.380 / CTMs 134-12.002089.00, 134-12.00-2088.00, 134-12.00-297.00). The plan proposes the consolidation of three (3) parcels into one (1) parcel, as well as the construction of a 5-unit commercial building, including a fast-food restaurant with drive-through and additional retail and restaurant space.

All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online for viewing via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only

For additional information or to submit public comment, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20260529 1T

TOWN OF MILLVILLE PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Millville Municipal Building located at 36404 Club House Rd, Millville, DE 19967, the Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the following:

An ordinance to amend the Town of Millville’s Comprehensive plan at map 6 “Future Land Use & Annexations” for property identified as Tax Map Parcel No. 134-15.00-15.01, -15.02, -17.12, -17.16, -17.17 and -17.18 located off Burton Farm Rd of approximately 94.7+ acres.

Only if unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and must be submitted by 12 p.m. (noon) to escerra@mvtown.com by Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The Town’s Regular Meeting of Town Council will follow immediately after the Public Hearing.

8 hours a day, year-round work. Great pay. Must have transportation. 302-841-3004 HELP WANTED

H&S PAINTERS NEEDED

SECURITY OFFICERS

WANTED Must have DE

Security License. Beach Areas 302-539-5808

Now Hiring

Kitchen Prep

Stop in for an application: 84 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View email resume: TheCafeOn26@verizon.net or call: 302.539.CAFE (2233)

HIRING PLUMBERS/ SUBCONTRACTORS/ SERVICE TECHNICIANS/ ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Bryant Group, Inc. located in Dagsboro, DE currently is hiring for –

■ Plumbers for new residential construction

■ Plumbing Subcontractors for new residential construction

■ Plumbing Service Technicians

■ Administrative Of ce Staff

If you are looking for steady work throughout the year, top pay, excellent bene ts and an opportunity to advance in the residential plumbing trade, we invite you to inquire about joining our team of professionals with the area's premier residential plumbing contractor in Delaware.

We offer an excellent bene t package with Piecework and hourly options, Medical (company supplemented premium), Dental, Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, 100% paid company Life and Short Term Disability Insurance, 401K with matching contribution, Paid PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Please send resume to janice.reyes@bryantgroupinc.net

CARDS

■ Modern & Vintage

TOY SOLDIER collection For Sale. Call for details

908-801-9648

Galanti Featherweight 520 Accordion. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005

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

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

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

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

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABINET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLEMAN POWER

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

CREEPER Next to new $50 302-668-4795

12 FT JUMPER CABLES

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

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437

www.CompassionPlace.org

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

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

WILDERNESS TSUNAMI 140 kayak. Excellent cond, garage kept, paddle incl. Located in Millville $500 908-256-4647

CRAB POTS

COMMERCIAL 24 x 24 vinyl coated, 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”riverdale wire, turtle guards, oatss & rope included. Ready to use, $45. Others starting at $25 302542-9500

LEAD SINKERS

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

WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT

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

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

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

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

2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT MOTOR low hours excellent condition $525 OBO. 302-668-8752

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

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

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

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

32” TOSHIBA TV very good cond. $100 302-436-9133

DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO

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

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

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

Arris Gateway-Cable (Modem/router). 2 Netgear

WIFI Extenders FREE. Call or text 603-205-2909

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

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

FREE! Baldwin Spinnett Piano. You pick up & remove it. Ocean View 410-326-6690

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

FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390

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

TV CONSOLE red cabinet

$80 240-731-5004

WOODEN SQUARE 42” X 42” high top dining room table with 3 chairs $200 call for details 240-731-5004

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

SECTIONAL SOFA with

at White House Beach for the 2026 season (April 15-Nov. 15).

3 miles from Indian River Inlet, on the Indian River Bay. www.whbcommunity.com or whitehousebch_inc@aol.com or 302-945-3032.

Chaise. Lt. Sand- Like new

$800 or best offer. Text/Call 240-832-1186 Ocean View

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

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET

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

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

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

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

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

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Store in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330 PATIO FURNITURE. Loveseat & Chair with Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483

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

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

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

CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER gas powered, good cond. $100 302-668-4795

CRAFTSMAN BRUSHLESS

Lithium V20 weed whacker, good cond, pics avail $$55 717-521-7955

2 Grow lights. 1-46” for hanging. 1-22” table top w/stand$10. Call or text 603.205.2909

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS

Weed Whacker stored indoors with manuel $95 732-637-2804 WE BUY

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER

$45. Leave Message

302-539-5209

HAND FERTILIZER Spreader

$10 410-310-6633

Cobalt 7" Circular Wet Tile

Saw $100 OBO 410-726-8099

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING

Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike

JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450

FOR SALE BY OWNER

FSBO FENWICK ISLAND

1205 North Schulz Road, 4/5 Bedroom, Waterfront. More Info call 802-380-1932

ANNUAL RENTAL

SFH 5 miles from Bethany. 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 people max. Pets considered. $1325 + util. Text 302-490-2991 for app.

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO

609-247-3649

55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc start at $35ea 302-542-9500

LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All

purpose $25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771

“BILLYGOAT” LAWN

VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

TROYBUILT 42” CUT RIDING Mower 17 1/2 horsepower

Briggs & Stratten motor like new cond $650 Bethany 302-236-6215

This Week

❐ Fri May 29 & Sat May 30th 8am-12pm

Rain or Shine

Burton Acres Community Yard Sale! Convenient circle drive through 28206 Blueberry Ave, Dagsboro, DE 19939

Off Iron Branch Rd between Dagsboro & Millsboro

❐ Sat May 30th 7am-1pm Rain or Shine

Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA furnished 2nd floor condo in Ocean View. $1,800 per month + utilities.

Millville by the Sea: 3BR/2.5BA 2 story townhome. $2,100 per month + utilties and 2% rental tax.

Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3BA 3 story townhome in Millsboro. $2,150 per month + utilities. No pets. 2 year minimum lease.

Forest Reach: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Frankford. $2,200 per month + utilities

Milos Haven: 4BR/3.5BA end unti townhome with garage in Frankford. $2,375 per month + utilities.

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

Dogwood Acres Rd: 4BR/2BA single family home in Dagsboro with 2 car garage and outbuilding. $2,600 per month + utilities.

Blackwater Village: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with detached garage in Dagsboro. $2,650 per month + utilties.

Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with garage. $2,795 per month + utilities.

Parkside: 4BR/3BA single family home with garage in Millville. $2,800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Bayside at Bethany Lakes: 3BR/2.5BA, 2 story townhome in Ocean View. $3,100

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Semi-Annual Multi-Family Yard Sale! Smoker, rolling stainless cooler, rangehood, mist fans, wrought iron set, scooters, lots of toys, scooters, Nerf, desks, dressers, barstools, adult & kids clothing and shoes, household goods, jewelry, Step2 Playhouse and much more! 37105 Hudson Rd., Selbyville, DE off Rt. 54

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-?

Yard Sale! #101 & #138 Riverbend Drive, Riverbend, Dagsboro, DE 19939

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-12pm

Rain or Shine Keenwick Sound Community Yard Sale 37547 River Run Selbyville DE 19975

Participants throughout the community

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-12pm

Rain Date 5/31

Hunters Run Community Yard Sale! All Sales take place in the Alleys. Look for Signs! On Muddy Neck Rd, across from Melsons Funeral Home

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-12pm

Rain or Shine

Bishops Landing Community Wide Yard Sale! Entrance off of Burbage Rd & Windmill Rd

❐ Fri May 29th & Sat May 30th8am-2pm

Multi - Family Yard Sale! Craft supplies, bed linens, afgans, jewelry, books, glassware, household items, antiques, clothing, luggage, sports equipment, and many newly added items! 34946 Mustang Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939 (off Irons Lane)

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-2pm

Yard Sale! Kids Clothes, Toys, Camping Gear, household items and more .327 Yeadon Ave Ocean View. Take Rt. 26 to Old Mill Road to right on Club House Road

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-2pm

Huge Yard Sale, All Must Go! Womens clothing, household items, Equine items, & Barn items. Too much to list. Great deals to be had! 33065 Vines Creek Rd, Dagsboro, DE 19939 No Early Birds Please!

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-12pm

Rain Date 5/31

Yard sale. Lots of toys, bike, vintage items, books, furniture, rugs, clothes,household items, baseball card notebooks, and more.

6 Cromwell Drive in Hunter’s Run, Ocean View. Across from Melson’s Funeral Service on Muddy Neck Road.

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-12pm

Rain or Shine

Bay Colony Community Yard Sale! Huge- over 350 homes 29467 Colony Dr., Dagsboro, DE 19939 off Irons Lane, last 2 entrances

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-1pm

Rain or Shine Herring Wood Community Yard Sale. Clothes, jewelry, tools, electronics, antiques and collectibles.

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-1pm

Rain or Shine Community Yard Sale! Something for Everyone! GPS: 37874 Bayview Circle East, Selbyville, DE 19975

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-1pm & Sun May 31st 8am-12pm.

Multifamily Yard Sales in Hidden Acres

Household items, kitchen items, clothes for men, women, and kids, toys, puzzles, camping supplies, party goods, purses, graduation party goods, dorm items, fancy dresses, shoes, jogging stroller, ect. Something for everyone.In Frankford, Delaware off of Omar Road. One of our neighbors will be having it off Blackwater Road behind her house.

❐ Sat May 30th 8am-4pm

Rain or Shine

Garage Sale! Moving out of our space so you can put the cool stuff in yours. Everything must go! 214 Chapel of Ease Street, Dagsboro, DE 19939

❐ Sat May 30th & Sun May 31st 8am-4pm

Rain or Shine Multi Family Yard Sale! Clothes, books, puzzles, toys, household, & much more! GPS: 31478 Railway Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970 across from Land of Pleasant Living

Upcoming

❐ Sat June 6th 8am-12pm

Rain Date 6/13 Bethany West Community Yard Sale. Rt. 26 across from St. Anns. Look for balloons for participating families. GPS: 744 Half Moon Drive, Bethany Beach, 19930

❐ Sat June 6th 8am-12pm

Rain Date 6/7

Community Yard Sale! 14 Holly Lane, Ocean View, DE 19970

❐ Sat June 6th 8am-12pm

Community Yard Sale! 20” girls bike, womens Schwinn bike, brushed nickel chandelier, kitchen table 35” x 58” and 37” x 37” framed coastal prints. Brentwood rocking chair, lamps, 10 foot kayak with paddle & vest. Vera Bradley bags, dog steps, litter box container, looks like a cabinet, 3 piece wicker, indoor/outdoor furniture with sunbrella cushions, counter stools, and many more items! Swann Cove, Swann Cove West Rt 54 behind Food Lion

❐ Sat June 6th 8am-1pm Rain Date 6/7

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

❐ Sat June 6th 8am-1pm

Lord Baltimore Landing Community Yard Sale! Lord Baltimore Landing, Ocean View, DE 19970

LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335

MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282

55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF

Northwinds pattern, white with a blue and green stripe around edge.11 dinner plates, cups and saucers with lots of serving pieces to match. $150.00 REDUCED $99 302-228-0346

Assorted hand tools

Wretches, sockets, saws, screwdrivers, etc. Photos & description available. $125, Call or Text. 603.205.2909

6 REALTOR OPEN HOUSE Frames. 26” x 28”heavy metal A-Frames sidewalk signs. All 6 for $50 text for pics 302-858-6633

POOL PUMP & SAND FILTER with base. Complete package for 10k gal pool $100 302-542-9500

EMMERSON BEVERAGE cooler 17”x33” glass front $100 302-436-9133

SHARK LIGHTWEIGHT stick vacuum orig. $199 asking $100 302-436-9133

QUARTZ INFARED portable electric heater on rollers w/remote 13”x16”x19” $125 443-373-1550

CAMERA EQUIPMENT Nikon FG-20 camera, 55mm Vivitar 35-105mm macro focusing zoom, Soligor c/d zoom and macro 95-310mm, Tamon MC tele converter 2x, Nikon speedlight, Nikon lens serioes E 50mm, 4 Tiffen lenses, whole lot $110 717-521-7955

KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 digital camera with essentials kit, brand new never used $115 717-521-7955

BOSE QUIET COMFORT 15 acoustic noise cancelling headphones with case never used $30 717-521-7955

AMERICAN TOURISTER

Hard suitcase, combination, rollers. 26” x 20” x 8” $50 443-373-1550

JEWELRY BOX Holds 6 watches & jewelry $50 410-218-1970

MINOLTA CAMERA PRO SHOT MN532 original price $270 asking $150 410-218-1970

SHARK MATRIX ROBOTIC Vacuum. Model RV2310AE. Gently used, works great, self empty for 45 days, Great on carpetor hardwood, text for pics $150 302-858-6633

North Star Professional Generator Model 165911G. $300 Bill 609-635-8400, Dagsboro 20lb STEEL PROPANE TANKS

Empty ones to use for exchanges $25. 100% full $45 302-542-9500

PROCTOR SILEX WAFFLE maker, exellent cond. $20 302-668-4795

REGAL FOOD PROCESSOR

Comes w/guide. Very good cond. $25 302-668-4795

PASTA POT Comes w/lid & strainer. Excellent cond white $20 302-668-4795

PAMPERED CHEF BBQ Pizza pan new never used $20 302-668-4795

PAMPERED CHEF BBQ spatula new never used $10 302-668-4795

HALO SWIVEL BASSINET New condition $50 302-373-6968

WHITE SINGER featherweight sewing machine $200 908-801-9648

HOOVER LEGACY UPRIGHT

vacuum good cond pics

avail $50 717-521-7955

REGAL FOOD Next to new $50 302-668-4795

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507

AUDIEN HEARING The worlds rst hearing aid with touchscreen controls. No tiny buttons, apps or prescriptions. 45-day risk free trial. Free shipping. Lifetime support. More than 1.5 million happy customers. Call Audien

1-888-410-0534

Mikasa Whole Wheat

Design 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message.

PORTABLE GENERATOR

Generac Wheel House by Briggs & Stratton 5550 Rated Watts $425.00 302-218-4661

2 AC UNITS Row Excellent Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848

FABERWARE 12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00. 302-537-5148

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE

Brand new, unopened. Comes with 36-piece accessory set. Ideal for backyard, tailgating, camping, or beach. $190. Call 856-630-1971

REGAL BREADMAKER barely used, next to new exell cond. Comes w/a guide & cookbook $40 302-668-4795

PICTURES & FRAMES

All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234

LONG WOODEN DRESSER

8 drawers. Comes with 3 Dtiered mirror. Will text pics. Excellent condition, no pets, no smoke $170 rm 302-278-8498

BRASS CHANDELIER. Design House Millbridge with 5 clear glass shades. Lowes item # 1345522. Now only $30 302-542-9500

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498

PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR Like New, $300 856-979-3338 POWERBACK 5250 WATTS GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT

520 ACCORDION. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message.

YAMAHA KEY PC 1000 play card system. 1980s rarely used exellent cond. $150 302-537-7348

4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $145. 13” ZBT high hat cymbals, like new $65 302-278-1441

GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005

YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR190. Like new $100 OBO 703-209-1787

PREMIER AMP Twin 12” speakers 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, $975. 302-541-8187

4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $175 302-2781441CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2

Chrome

Drum Snare. Aquarian Head

40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441

YAMAHA S3 Aluminum high hat stand $95. Used Zildjian Mastersound 14” high hats $239. Zildjian ZBT 13”high hats $59 302-278-1441

PETS & SUPPLIES

Pitbull puppies ready to go. Almost 11 weeks old. 3 males.$150ea Call or text 302-390-5374

YORKIE PUPPIES Males & Females, Home raised. Mother & Father on premises. Call for details. 302-934-8913

CLASSIC KENNELL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50. 443-373-7294

SPORTS & EXERCISE

EXTREME POWER

Exercise bike. Battery operted 6 function display, adjustable pedal straps, easy to break down to store or move, max weight 220lbs

$80 610-800-4949

Taylor Made Spider GT

Notchback Left-handed putter. 2024 Model, hardly used, 34 inches, with head cover and oversized grip. $135 609-247-3649

TURBO TRAINER BIKE

Exerciser. converts your bike into a stationary bike. Great workout, takes up only the space your bike now sits in. We have 2 sets. $20 for 2 or will sell seperate. Text for pics 302-858-6633

TEETER INVERSION TABLE $50 443-687-6126

STREET STRIDER

7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text

Recumbent Exercise BikeSchwann professional grade recumbent bike. Very good condition. $50.00 OBO 410-375-9583

LIKE NEW LADIES BIKE $125 OBO 302-663-0636

LIKE NEW LADIES Complete Golf Set $125 OBO 302-663-0636 2 10LB BAR WEIGHTS

$20 302-537-7348

CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, & paintball $50 301-875-7061

9’ LONGBOARD Travel Bag. Ocean Earth $40 & 9’ Longboard Stretch Cover Sock Blue $20 410-939-7714 leave message CLUBS mostly drivers & 3 woods $3 each 757-810-8782

SCHWINN BICYCLE HELMETS New, never used 1 red, 1 blue $20 each 302-539-4367

6x6 CONCRETE reinforcement wire. Two 5ft pieces. Reasonable priced 302-616-1699

BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. A cuddly creature from Australia you might see peeking out of his mom's pouch

3. Do you want to make a deal with a doggie? Ask a welltrained pup to "shake" and he will put his ___ in your hand

6. The monkey who joins Dora the Explorer on many of her adventures (or a pair of toasty warm mukluks)

7. Feather-free, for now: This barnyard bird is soft and yellow on the day it hatches

9. He's the animal at the zoo you might nd munching on bamboo

10. A cutie in booties

11. Tickle time: ____ is the famous Muppet that made millions of kids giggle along with him

12. What each of your parents might have said about you on the day you were born (which they'll mean for the

rest of their lives): "You're the apple of my ____"

13. Smile!: These are faces that you can select for a text which will show someone just how you feel

18. Cute as a button: According to the famous holiday song, Frosty the Snowman had a button ____

19. Vanity Smurf wore a hat with a _____ that looked like it was always in bloom

21. Here's a "little" synonym: This word, which means "small," often comes before "weeny"

22. A good name for a fuzzy bear who sits there on your bed (He's got fuzzy arms and fuzzy legs -- and a fuzzy little head)

Parents Down 2. Ever-so-cute synonym 3. Hundred Acre challenge: Most famous of the friends

who set out on a search to replace his pal Eeyore's lost tail

4. Precious little facial features that sometimes appear with a smile

5. Power nap: Pikachu is the _______ who appears to become electrically charged while he sleeps

6. Tu et-sitter's ru ed topper

7. First 10A announcement

8. Penguin's secret to walking on water

14. Minnie, with a bow on top

15. Fashion-forward girl's best friend: One of two by Jimmy Choo

16. Cabbage Patch cuties of the '80s

17. They have piggies a little kid can count on

19. Not a peep: Mama birds become empty nesters when their young'uns nally learn to do it

20. Like a child's cheeks, ushed with joy

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

with a premier golf course, outdoor stage, bayfront bar & grille and much more!

$668,000 (DESU2102882)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

Bethany Beach and North OC. Community offers its residents a pool, clubhouse, tness center, picnic area, lawn maintenance and trash pick up. Come tour this spacious 3 Bed,2 Bath Coastal rancher with an Open Concept oor plan boasting a large covered front porch, huge screened porch overlooking nature not neighbors, extensive hardscaping, a hot tub, separate of ce, re place, 2 car garage, gourmet kitchen, hardwood ooring & more!

Asking $625,000 (DESU2106638) Call Sylwia Hitchens (c) 302-519-4901

37117 SPARKLING SEA DRIVE, MILLVILLE Beautifully maintained 3BR/2BA Severn model in sought-after Millville by the Sea. Premium open-space lot with peaceful views and walkable to top amenities. Openconcept, single-level living with 2-car garage, move-in ready with no construction wait! Community features 3 pools, clubhouse/fitness center, splash zone, trails, sports courts, pond, beach shuttles and more!

$408,900 (DESU2110852) Call Rebecca Coulbourn (c) 302-841-1701

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$498,000 (DESU2106368) Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472