Coastal Point — May 30, 2025 by CoastalPointNewspaper

Mentorshipssupportthestaff whosupportthekids

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Newjobscanbeexcitingbutalittledisorienting— especiallyforaneweducatorinthemiddleoftheschool year.ButtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictisoneof Delaware’sfirstdistrictsrollingoutanewprogramto helpparaeducatorsbeevenmorecomfortableandeffectiveintheclassroom.

TheyjustcelebratedtheParaPeerMentorProgram’s pilotyearintwoschoolsandwillbringittoall15IRSD schoolsinautumn2025.

Newhiresreceiveoneyearofpeermentorsupport andprofessionaldevelopmentduringtheirfirstyearof employment.Thementeescanaskadviceonhanding classroomchallengesbutcanalsoaskthose“silly”questionsaboutHRrules,thelunchlineorchainsofcommand.

“Itjustamazingtohavenewparascomeandfeelsupportedintheirjob,”saidCassieQueen,thedistrict’sprogramcoordinatorandalongtimeparaeducatorherself. “Andit’llhelpkeepqualityparasthatweneedinour district.”

Sheraisedherhandin2021,whentheNationalEducationAssociationaskedthestateaffiliateifanyonewas interestedintryingthisprogram.

“I’mthevicepresidentforparaeducatorsforourlocal union,soIthoughtitwouldbeveryvaluableforourlo-

J.ConnScotttocloseSelbyville storeaftermorethanacentury

Third-generationfurnitureretailer beginstotalliquidation

After101years,family-ownedfurnitureretailerJ. ConnScottispreparingtoclosethedoorsofitsflagship Selbyvillestore.Finalliquidationatthecentury-oldstore wassettobeginMay29.TheRehobothstorewillremainopenasaninteriordesigncenter.

J.ConnScottwasfoundedin1924byJamesConn Scott,wholaidthefoundationforwhatwouldbecomea three-generationlegacyofserviceinfurnishinghomes. Passeddowntohisson,William,andnowownedby grandsonRichardandhiswife,Lisa,thecompanyhas grownfrommodestbeginningsintoapillarofthecommunitiesitserved,representativesnoted.

“We’redeeplythankfultoourloyalcustomers,dedicatedstaff,andeveryonewhohasbeenpartoftheJ.

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted TheiconicJ.ConnScottwillbeholding astore-closingsale,startingThursday, May29.

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ConnScottstory,”saidRichardScott. “Whileit’snoteasytoclosethischapter,we’reproudofthelegacywe’vebuilt together.”

J.ConnScottwillopentothepublic itsstore-closingsaleonMay29at6 EastChurchStreet.The34,000-squarefootshowroomisfilledwithdesigner furnitureandheirloomrugsfrom aroundtheworld,allavailableatadiscountandpricedtomovequickly. Homeaccessorieswillbediscounted65 percent.FeaturedbrandsincludeBernhardt,BraxtonCuller,Century,Chateau d ’Ax,Craftmaster,EJVictor,Fjords,

Hancock&Moore,HickoryChair, HookerFurniture,HowardMiller,Lee, LillianAugust,Mayo,RalphLauren Home,SoftLine,SouthernMotionand WesleyHall.

TheclosingoftheSelbyvillestore, thefamilysaid,representsasignificant momentinastorythatbeganmore thanacenturyago,whenJamesConn Scottdrewonhisexperienceinthe family’sgeneralstoretolaunchhisown furniturebusiness.J.ConnScottwas then shapedandexpandedbyhisson, WilliamScott,whosecreativevision andeyefordetailhelpeddefinethe store’saestheticandreputationforattentiveservice.

WilliamScottworkedalongsidehis

sonRichardforaboutadecadebefore retiringin1995.Heremainedaguiding presenceuntilhispassingin2023.Duringtheirtimetogether,Williamand RichardScottopenedasecondlocation inRehobothBeachtoserveagrowing coastalclientele.NowinitsthirdgenerationofleadershipunderRichardand LisaScott,thebusiness,theysaid,continuestoreflectthefamily’senduring valuesandvision.

Duringitsliquidationsale,J.Conn Scottwillhaveextendedstorehoursof 10a.m.to7p.m.,MondaythroughFriday;10a.m.to6p.m.onSaturday;and noonto6p.m.onSunday.Formoreinformationonthestore-closingsale,visit www.jconnscottselbyville.com.

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cals,”Queenrecalled.

Generally,teachersaretheheadof theclassroom,soparaeducatorsareless spotlighted—andoftenabitoverlooked.Ifthey’rehiredmid-year,they mightreceivesomeadvicebutlittleformalonboarding.Theymayhavetotrack downcolleaguestoaskquestions.At worst,theymaynotfeelsupported. Queenhasevenseencolleaguesmake errors“withoutrealizingtheywere doingsomethingwrong.”Mentorship canhelppreventthat.

Thedistrict’snewparaeducator mentor programgivesstaffasafespace toaskquestions,getformaltraining and,theyhope,buildasolidcareer.That meansbetterretentionofqualifiedstaff.

TheIRSDteamspentseveralyears craftingasolidprogram:attendingconferences,researchingotherstatesand pilotingitcarefully.Theyspecifically chosetheIRSDEarlyLearningCenter inFrankfordandHowardT.Ennis SchoolnearMillsborotopilottheprogram“becausewefeltthosetwoschools wouldhavemoreissuestoovercome, withthevarietyofissuesinthose schoolsandscheduling,”Queensaid. “Thisyearhasreallybeenalearning process.”

So,aMay20gatheringwas“reallya celebrationthatwewereabletodoit thisyear.…Theycompletedtheprogramandtheyhadsomuchgrace.”

Mostmentorshadmultiplementees asthepilotbegan,butthegoalisto eventuallyhaveaone-to-oneratio.Formally,thepairsmeetregularlyattheir school,theentireIRSDgroupmeets monthly,andseveralleadmentorsmanagetheprogramdistrictwide.But,truly, thementeecantaptheirmentoranytimeforquestions.

“It’sgood,specific,andit’sdedicated soweknowallnewhiresaregiventhe sameinformation,”Queensaid.

Whatdoparasactuallydo?

Paraeducatortasksvarybyschool, classroomandthehour.Ingeneral,they supporttheclassroomteachersandhelp educationmoveforward.Inoneclassroom,theparaisdoingmathlessons with asmallgroupofstudentswhoare

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Correction

Astoryinlastweek’spaperregarding aMillvilleannexationpetitioncontainedanerror.Thearticleshouldhave statedthattheannexationpetitionby ClubHouseCrossingLLCwasapprovedbythetowncouncilforreferral tothePlanning&ZoningCommission. Weregrettheerror,andaskthatyou showerinsultsuponoureditorwhen youseehimoutandabout.Donotgo easyonhim,either.

Paraeducatorsprovidethegreasetokeepthewheelsofaclassroommoving,andtheIRSD’sneweststaffmentorprogramisdesignedtohelpnewhiresbesuccessful.

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FenwickofficialspraisePublicWorksteam

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

FenwickIslandMayorandCouncil PresidentNatalieMagdeburgerthis weekthankedtheTown’sPublicWorks Departmentforgettingthetownready fortheupcomingsummertouristseason.

“Weareupandrunning,”shesaidat theFriday,May23,towncouncilmeeting.“TheTownofFenwickisopenfor business.Isawalotofpeopleoutand about.ThefirstgroupIwanttothankis PublicWorks.…Ihavehadafront-row seatthroughfourseasonsofgetting readyforsummerandtheydoanamazingamountofwork.

“We’vegothydrangeasandhibiscus thatgetplanted.Thegrassiscut.Every daytheseguyscome,andIcantellyou, havingworkedwiththem,theseguys reallydoitwell,andIcan’tthankyou enough.ItisPublicWorksAppreciation Weekthisweek,”shenoted,referringto NationalPublicWorksWeek,observed May18to25thisyear.

Firstreadingofparking ordinancegetsOK

Byunanimousvote,thetowncouncil passedonfirstreadinganordinanceto

amend Chapter160ofthetowncode, creatingtheBusinessestoBusiness SharedParkingAgreementandpermittingFenwickIslandbusinessestoallow employeeswhoworkatotherestablishmentstoparkintheirlots.

Magdeburgersaidthecouncilhas beentalkingabouttheordinance.

“Goingback,historically,we’ve changedparkingratios.Aspartofthose discussions,wewillaltertheordinance toallowsharedparkingwithoneanother.Thereare850businessparking spots intown.Wehave120parking spotswithinablockradiusofRoute1, sotheanswertosolveparkingissues thatbusinesseshaveistosharewith eachother,”shesaid.

InOctober2024,theTown’sBusinessCommitteerecommendedthe councilmoveforwardwiththeordinance,ascommitteemembersconcludedthebusinesscommunitywas readytohavethetowncodechanged, andtheCharter&OrdinanceCommitteeagreeditwouldbegoodforthe town,themayorsaid.

“Itallowsbusinessestoshareparking undertheBusinesstoBusinessShared ParkingAgreement,foremployeesonly, sosharedspacecouldnotbeusedfor thegeneralpublic.Thebusiness-sharing agreementwouldnotaltertheparking

ratiosrequiredbyourcode,”shesaid, addingthatthecouncildoesn’thaveto seethedealsbusinessesmakewitheach other,orwhattheyexchangeforallowingparkingintheirlots,“butwedo needtoseethenumberofspaces,time constraintsandlengthoftheagreement, in caseofanaltercationbetweenthe businesses,socouncilhasacopyofwhat theagreementisonfile,”themayor said.

Sincetheordinancepassedonfirst reading,itisineffect,“soanybusiness interestedcanstarttheprocesswith otherbusinesses,”shesaid.

FormercouncilmanBenn honored

Formertowncouncilmember RichardBenn,whodiedinNovember of2024,washonoredwithamemorial brickpresentedtohiswife,Lisa,and otherfamilymembers.Thebrickisto be placedinTownParkonCoastal Highway.

“HewasafriendofFenwick,andhe devotedcountlesshourstothetown overthelasttwodecades,”Magdeburger said,addingthatshewasn’tsureifshe couldgetthroughthepresentation withoutcrying.

Benn—whodiedat65aftersurgery andwhohadbegunhissecondelected termonthecouncil—servedonthe Budget&FinanceCommitteeand“was amanofgoodconsciencewhotoldus howtospendmoney,”shesaid.

She recalledaskinghimtoserveon thecouncilin2021,aftersomecouncil memberresignations.

“Richarddidnotsufferfools.Inhis grumblingvoice,hissaid,‘Allright,I’ll doit.ButIamtellingyourightnow, I’mnevergoingtorun.’Isaid,‘IpromiseIwon’taskyoutorun,butmyguess

isyouaregoingtogetstartedandyou aregoingtowanttofinishwhatyou started.’Herantwiceandhewon twice,”themayorsaid.

Benn,shesaid,“Lookedatourstreet paving,andgota10-yearbudgetand gotitintoourbudgetsowewouldhave pavingdonebeforeweneededit,so nowwe’renotonlyonschedulebut aheadofschedule.”

“Hetolduswhenweweregoingto haveproblems,howweweregoingto haveproblemsandwhattheproblems weregoingtobe.Richardwasour teammate.Hewasourfriend,andhe wasdefinitelyafriendtoFenwick.He wasbiggerthanlife.Hesufferedno fools,andwemisshim.Wemisshim everyday.NotadaygoesbythatIdon’t say,‘IwanttocallRichard,’”themayor said, presentingthebricktohiswife, sisterandsons.

“Hewouldhavebeenhumbled,”his wifesaid,recallinggettingmarriedin 1988.“Hecouldn’twaittoshowme Fenwick.”

“Wesawallthisdevelopmentandall thesechangesinthecommunity.Tothe veryend,henevergaveuponFenwick. HeneverwantedtolosesightthatFenwickisafamily-orientedresortanda quietresort.That’swhatFenwickis aboutandwhatRichardwasabout.He lovedthistown.Hewouldbeveryhonored.Weappreciateit,”hiswifesaid.

Specialeventapproved

Thecouncilapprovedaspecial-event applicationfromSt.Matthew’sBythe SeaUnitedMethodistChurchthatallowsfor30-minuteoutdoorchurch serviceswithCommunionat8a.m.on SundaysfromJune1toAug.31.

Councilapprovesdiscounted seasonalparkingpasses

The$500costofaseasonalparking passwasreducedto$450bythecouncil.

CouncilmanKurtZanelotti,chairof theBusinessConcernsCommittee,said thetownis“knownthroughoutthearea ashavinggreatsmallbusinessesthatwe allliketosupport,wewanttosupport —greatclothingstores,restaurants.We arethetalkofthetownontheEastern Shore.Businessownerswerelookingfor asolutionbecausetherewasnotenough parking,sowecameupwitha10percentreductioninourexistingparking feebyreducingit$50,”hesaidabout thepassthathangsfromavehicle’s rearviewmirror.

“Businessownerscanusethemand getemployeesofflotssocustomerscan getintheirspots,”Zanelottisaid.

Sidewalkconstructiontobegin in2028

AfterdiscussingtheneedforsidewalksinFenwickIslandwithDelDOT officialsforthepastthreeyears,“We havenowbeenapprovedforsidewalks,” andconstructionwillbegininfall2028, Magdeburgertoldthecouncil.

“Mymother,forsomanyyears,

fussedwithDelDOT—20yearsor more—andwefinallygotourfirstsectionofsidewalkdone.…It’sgoingto happen,Mom,”shesaidtohermother, formerFenwickIslandmayorVicki Carmean.“Theyspentmoneyonthe engineering.Theyhavecompletedthe engineeringpartofit.Theyaregoingto beputtingitinallthroughoutFenwick.

“Someresidentswantittocontinue beyondtownlimitsandtohaveacrosswalkatLewesStreet,”shenoted.“The engineerworkingwithDelDOT saidit canbedone.Thisistherightthingto do.Therearehomeownerswhowon’t likeasidewalkintheiryardoracross theirdriveway,butitwillallowpeople whocan’tgettowherewegetnaturally tobeabletodosoontheirown,which issoimportanttotheirself-confidence. Thereisaverystrongandcompelling legalreasonweshould,asaTown,say wereallyneedthosesidewalkstogo throughtheincorporatedsection,but theyarealsobootstrappingitintothe unincorporatedsection,”themayor said.

Mayorcallsforresidents’survey

Magdeburgersaidshewouldliketo seeasurveyoftownresidents“tofeel theirheartbeat.”

“Wegetpeopleshowingupinour meetings,thenwegetcommentswe hearonthestreet.Wegetemails,but it’sagoodwaytoseeifwe’remissing

somethingpeopleareinterestedin,”she said.

Committeemembersandresidents cansubmitquestionstoher,andshewill createasurveytodiscusswiththecouncilattheJunecouncilmeeting,shesaid.

Councilnixes adhoccommitteeidea

Thecouncilvoteddownasuggestion toformanadhoccommitteetohelp withthefinancialandeducationalaspectsoftheFaucettOkieFamilyNaturePreserve,withMagdeburgersaying theTownistryingto“makeless,not more”andnotcreateanyadditional committees,becausemorepaperwork andnotificationsarerequired.

CouncilwomanJaniceBortner,who chairstheResidentialConcernsCommittee,saidanadhoccommitteecould helpwiththenextphaseofdeveloping thepreserve.Additionalfeaturesbeing consideredincludebikeracks,benches, hedgerowsandsignage,aswellashavingadedicationceremonyandpreservingthetreecanopy.

Stargazingactivities andmoreplanned

AdHocDarkSkyCommitteeChair RoseMaryHoy,joiningthemeetingby ZoomfromavacationinAruba,said thecommitteeisplanninganeventthat willincludestargazingactivities,anda

Magic,Music&Entertainment!

morningwebinarisplannedabout DarkSky.Shesaidcommitteemembers arehopingtohaveaguestspeaker,displaysandsomeonefromalocalhardwarestorediscusshowtochooselights forresidences.

Shesaidcommitteemembersmet withPoliceChiefMichaelMorrissey toplanFenwickIsland’sfirstNationalNightOutonTuesday,Aug.5, andTownHallisreservedforthe event.

Themayorcalleddiscussingoutdoor lighting “anamazingidea”andsaidit willbehelpfulforresidents.

Beach&RecreationCommittee ChairwomanJacquelineNapolitano saidT-shirtsthatwillbesoldhavearrivedfortheTown’sannualbeachbonfire,setforSaturday,July5,insupport oftheFenwickIslandBeachPatrol.The eventwillalsofeatureasilentauction, 50-50raffle,musicbydiscjockeySky Brady,andgamesandglowsticksfor children.

TheDarkSkyCommitteewillalso beonhandtoshowhowtousetheSky V iewFreesmartphoneappforstargazingandtosharewaystopreserve“dark skies”inFenwickIslandbyusingresponsiblenighttimelighting.

Upcomingmovienightsandtitles include“Monsters,Inc.”onFriday,June 20,and“Moana2”onFriday,July18.

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Saturday, June 7, 8PM

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BethanyBeachFarmers’Marketopening

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheBethanyBeachFarmers’Market willopenforits19thseasonat8a.m. onSunday,June1,inthePNCBank parkinglotatGarfieldParkwayand PennsylvaniaAvenue,withfavoritevendorsreturningfromlastyear,joinedby RehobothBayOysterWatermen.

“Weareproudthatourmarketisa non-profit,community-run,producersonlymarket.Ourinvitedvendorsonly sellproductstheygrow,produceor catchwithin120milesofBethany Beach,”saidBethanyBeachMayorRon Calef,oneofthreemembersofthe farmers’market’sOperations&Vendors Committee.Othercommitteemembers

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DredgingCommitteereport

DredgingCommitteeChairmanBill Rymersaidhelearnedthatchannel markersforthewaterwaysaroundthe townhadnotbeenapprovedby DNRECbecausethepersonincharge isrotatingoutofhisjob.Buthesaidhe waspromisedthatbyFriday,May30, “wewillhaveanapprovedpermitfor

areRayTilch,president,andNancy Sager.

“Everybodylovesthemarket,”Calef said.“It’skindofameetingplacefora lotoftheresidents.Youhaveamixture, becauseyoualsogetalotoftourists.It’s verymuchatouristmarketaswell. We’realittledifferentthanothermarkets,becausewehaveasmallspace.We set ituptolooklikeatrueoutdoormarket.It’sgotaplazainthemiddle—a pedestrianplaza—thenboom,boom, boom,vendorsoneachside.Itgivesyou atruemarketfeel.

“It’sverycustomer-friendly,”he added.“Everybodyisinthemiddleof themarket.It’sbusy,busy,busy.You meetalotofpeople,becausewe’rea smalltownandalotoftouristsare

ourchannelmarkers.”

“Iwantthecommunitytounderstandthesechannelsaredeeperand widerthantheyhavebeenindecades, butifyouaren’tfamiliarwiththechannels,wheretheywere—helpeachout. Driveslow.Boatslow.Helpeachother out,”hesaid,addingthathehasreceivede-mailsstating,“Itisunsafeout there.Whyhaven’tyoudoneyourjob?”

“We’retrying,”hesaid.

Magdeburgersaidthechannelsare stillwheretheywere,buttheyare deeperandwider,soboatershavetostay

there.Manyofthemreturneveryyear, andtheyalwayslookforthemarket Sundaymorning.Theythink,‘I’llget mypastriesatOldWorldBread,and getmyeggsandbacon,andgetmyvegetables,andI’msetfortheweek,’”Calef said.

“NancyJamesOysterCompanyis joiningusthisyear,”henoted,“with freshoystersharvestedjustoverthe InletBridge,intheswift-movingand saltywatersoftheRehobothBay.JordanNallyandJamesKane—lifelong Delawareans—bringtheirloveforoysterstoourBethanymarketwhere,ifyou like,theywillshuckforyouordemonstratetheart.Youwillnotgetoysters See MARKETpage9

oncourse.Themainchannelonthe westsidechangeseveryyear,andthere areshoalsthereevenwithinthemarkers DNRECmaintains,shesaid.

BeachPatrolreport

BeachPatrolCapt.John“Ryk”Rykcazewski,whilepresentinghismonthly report,saidlifeguardswere“readytoget outonthebeach.”

“Allthestandsareoutthere.… Swimminghoursare10to5.I’msuperexcitedtogetbackthereonthesand,” hesaid.

Magdeburgerinvitedhimandafew lifeguardstotheJunetowncouncil meetingandthankedthem.Sheannouncedthatthosewhohavemobility challengesinaccessingthebeachcan callTownHall,“andwewillhelpyou findawaytogetoverthebeach.”

“ Wehavewheelchairstopushinthe sand.Oncewe’refullymannedwith lifeguards,wecanhelpyougetoverthe beach.Ourgoalistohelpeveryoneuse thebeachandtouseitsafely.Wewant tomakesureweareveryfriendlyto thosewhohavechallenges,”shesaid.

TheTownofFenwickIslandwill host“Cruisin’TogetherinFenwick”on Saturday,May31,from9to11a.m.

Theeventwillstartwitha“relaxed 45-minutebikeridethroughbayside andbeachsidestreets,withaspecialstop atthePollinatorParkonLewesStreet tocheckouttheprogressinthegarden.”

Coffeeandbreakfasttreatswillbe providedbackatFenwickIslandTown Hall,800CoastalHighway.Participants willalsofindinformationonlocalbusinesses andTowneventscomingupduringthesummermonths.

Interestedparticipantsshouldmeet atTownHallat9a.m.Saturday,May 31.

Friendsgrouphostingbooksaleforlibrary

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Thousandsofbooks,costing50cents to$5,willbeforsaleatFriendsofthe SelbyvillePublicLibrary’sfirstbook sale,withthehopeofraising$10,000. ThebookswillbesoldatSalem ChurchinSelbyvillefromnoonto6 p.m.onWednesday,June11;10a.m.to 8p.m.onThursday,June12;10a.m.to 5p.m.onFriday,June13;and9a.m.to 3p.m.onSaturday,June14,duringthe annualOldTimers’Dayfestivalin

downtownSelbyville.

“There’ssomethingforeverybody,” saidCeceliaFox,whoisco-chairingthe salewithCathyRoche.

“IgotobooksalesbecauseIlove books,”sheexplained.“I’malways lookingforsomethingIhaven’tread yet—especiallybymyfavoriteauthors.ThatiswhatI’mlookingfor.I’m lookingformyfavoriteauthors,tosee iftheyhaveanythingoutoranything new.We’vegotfiction.We’vegot SusanMallery,MaryKayAndrews, JamesPatterson,JohnGrisham,David

Baldacci—anentire foot-lengthofhis books.Wehaveallthepopularauthors,”Foxsaid.

Alsoplannedisasilentauctionto bidonasignedcopyofIsaacAsimov’s sciencefictionnovel“Nemesis,”written in1989.Biddingsheetsareatthelibrary.BiddingendsonSaturday,June 14.

“Thereissomethingforeverybody. Wehavebooksforchildren,novels, non-fiction,cooking,travel,humor,history—that’sabigone.Therearealot ofhistorybooks.Westartedtakingdo-

nationsrightafterEaster,sowe’vebeen collectingusedbooksforafewweeks now,”Foxsaid. Donationsofgentlyusedvolumes willbeaccepteduntilFriday,June6. Magazines,textbooks,referencebooks andCDswillnotbeaccepted.Donors candropoffdonationsatSelbyville TownHall,theSelbyvillePostOffice, BayvillePostalServices,Southern DelawareSchooloftheArts,Phillip ShowellElementarySchool,Selbyville MiddleSchoolorIndianRiverHigh School.

Bethanyresidentsvotetoapproveloanforclarifier

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeachresidentsoverwhelminglyvotedtoallowtheTowntoborrow millionsofdollarstoconstructanew waterclarifier.

DuringtheSaturday,May24,special election,390residentsvotedtoborrow

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anyfresherortastierthanfromthese localanddedicatedwatermen.”

RegularvendorsincludeBennettOrchards,offeringblueberriesearlyinthe seasonandpeachesmid-season;Herbs, Spice&EverythingNice,withUSDAcertifiedorganicvegetablesandplants; HoneyBee,withlocalhoneyfromthe Frankfordfarm,aswellasjams,jellies andbakedgoods;WimbrowFarmsin Whaleyville,Md.,withproduceincludingmelons,cantaloupe,squash,corn, tomatoesandcucumbers;Davidson’s ExoticMushrooms;andOldWorld Bread—avendorCalefsaidhascustomerslinedupbeforethe8a.m.opening—sellingbakedgoods.

“OldWorldBreadisinLewes,and theyjustopenedanewstoreinLong Neck.It’soneofourbusiestvendors,” Calefsaid.

thefundingand14votedagainst.Of thosewhovotedinfavor,201votedby machineand189byabsenteeballot.Of thoseopposed,fivevotedbymachineand ninebyabsenteeballot.

Followingtheelection,MayorRon CaleftoldtheCoastalPointthatthe Townisapprovedtoborrowupto$4.9 million,with2percentinterest,fromthe

OthervendorsincludeDittmar FamilyFarmswithregenerative,chemical-freeagriculturepracticedinFelton, offeringgreens,vegetables,andfarmraisedbeefandgoatmeat;Pereyra FarmsofNewark,Md.,withvegetables inc ludingmelons,cantaloupe,corn, squash,tomatoes,cucumbersandeggs; DerbyMillsFlowerFarmofDover,run bysistersPaulaSaghomoniaandVicki Cronis,andsellingflowers,herbsand vegetables;andStoryHillFarm,whose ownersraiseheritage-breedRandall cattleandredwattlehogs.

JackieBluesCrabswillbesellinglive andcookedcrabs,crabcakes,lumpcrab, saladsandsoups.Thecrabsarefrom localMarylandandVirginiawaters, caughtbyfifth-generationcrabberCory Savage,andpickedandpreparedby JackieSavageinthecompany’sStockton,Md.,facility.

“Jackiemakesitall,”Calefsaid.“The factthatCoryisafifth-generationcrab-

StateofDelaware.Althoughtheexact amountisn’tyetcertain,becausetheprojectwillbeputouttobid,Calefsaidhe expectsthecosttobe“inthehighthrees,” meaningonthehigherendof$3million.

“Ourwatertowerwillbepaidoffin December,”henoted,“sothisloanwill comeinrightbehindthat.Soourcapital billingtoourresidentsisnotgoingto

berisamazing.Theyhavetheirown pickingfacility,whichisunusual.”

changeatall.Ourtowerloangoesaway, andtheclarifierloankicksin,”Calefsaid. Atarecenttowncouncilmeeting,the mayorsaidthat,ifthemoneywasborrowed,residents“won’tseeanythingon thecapitalloanportionoftheirwater

“Ourmarketisaproducers-only market,soyouhavetofarmit,youhave togrowit,youhavetoproduceitoryou havetocatchityourself.Wedon’tallow peopletobringintomatoesfromGeorgia,soyouwon’tseetomatoesyet. Everythinginourmarketwasprobably pickedthedaybefore—ormaybeeven thatmorning,”hesaid.

IndianRiverSeniorCentertoholdStrawberryFestivalonJune7

TheannualStrawberryFestivalat

theIndianRiverSeniorCenteris scheduledforJune7from10a.m.to2 p.m.Localartisanswillbeselling handmadegoodsincludingjewelry,

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bills.Itwillcontinueasithasbeen,”he said.“You’renotgoingtogetabigbump uponthecapitalside,althoughthewater ratesdidgoupthisyear,”heacknowledged.

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strugglingwiththeunit.Inanother classroom,theparaispairedwithasinglestudentwhoisstrugglingtoget throughtheday,andneedshelpmaking gooddecisionsandrememberingthe copingskillshe’slearned.Kidsdealwith somuchinlife,andeverydaylessons canbecomplicatedbyhomestressor lifetrauma.

“We’rejusttryingtogetthemto cometoschool,tohavethemget throughtheday,”Queensaid.“Welove whatwedo.It’snotforthepay.”

Queenrememberedsittingbesidea studentwhoseparenthadjustdiedthe nightbefore.Whenachildiscryingand justtryingtogetthroughtheday,sci-

bags,candles,papercrafts,crocheted items,hatsandmore.

Forthosewithasweettooth,the festivalwillalsofeaturefreshlyassembledstrawberryshortcakeforsale.

Alsoatrecentcouncilmeetings,Town ManagerCliffGraviethadsaidthatthe loanwillberepaidin20years.Heexplainedthataclarifierisasignificantpart oftheTown’swatertreatmentprocess.

BethanyBeachhasdeepaquifersthatare notsubjecttotheinfiltrationofchemicals,assomeothersare,butthewater

enceandsocialstudiestakeabackseat.

“Wedoalot[for]thestudentswe receive,thatweworkwith,thatwesit beside,”Queensaid.“Thatchild’snota testscore.He’snevergoingtotesthigh, butwelovethemand…we’rejusttryingtochangetheirmoodssotheydon’t havethatmeltdown.”

Paraeducatorshavemoreflexibility topivotandhelpsolveimmediateproblems, whetheracademicorpersonal,so teacherscancontinuetheirjobatthe frontoftheclassroom.

Today,Queenisastatewideawardwinningeducator.Butyearsago,she said,shewouldhaveappreciatedanofficialmentorwhenstartinghercareer.

“Itmakesyoumorecomfortable whenyouknowyouhavesomeonewho cananswerthosequestionsthat…helps

Admissionisfree,andthereisno registrationrequired.

Forupdatesandfurtherdetails aboutthecenter,checkouttheIRSC websiteatIndianRiverSeniorCen-

containsnaturalminerals,includingiron, “inextraordinaryquantities,”hesaid.

“So,wehavetotreattheiron,thenlet theironsettle,thenpumptheclearwater intooursystemandpumpitintoour storageareasanddeliverittoourhomes. Removaloftheironisdonebyaclarifier,” hesaid,describingthecurrentclarifier—

yourdaygoalittlebitbetter.”

“It’snotaneasyjob,soIthinkit makesadifferencehavingstaffthat feelssupported,”saidStephanieFederico,afirst-yearparaatHTE.That’s whyitwas“phenomenal”tohavea 2024-2025mentortocall“anytimeI hadaquestionthatseemedsillyorI neededtovent.…Ienjoyeditsomuch Iwanttobeabletoofferthattoother people,”sosheappliedtobeafuture mentor.

IRSDembracespeermentor program

TheIRSDadministrationsupported theprojectwhole-heartedly.Teachers alreadyhaveamentoringprogram, whichtheStaterequires.Now,the

terDE.com.Foranymoreinformation,themainofficecanbereachedat (302)934-8839,ext.1.Thecenteris locatedat214IronsAvenueinMillsboro.

56feetwideandcontainedinaconcrete circle—asmorethan30yearsoldandin needofreplacement.

Townofficialsinvestigatedsystemsto removeironanddecideditwouldbebest toplacetwo40-footclarifiersinthesame footprint,whichwillbeclosedandprotected.

IRSDwillrequirepeermentoringfor allfirst-yearparaeducators,tosupplementtheironboardingandensuremore consistenttraining.

“It’snotsomethingyouseeinevery district,”saidFederico.“Ithinkitreally showedthatthedistrictistryingtocreateacomfortablespacetogrowprofessionally.”

“It’sawin-win,”agreedIRSDDirectorofPersonnelCelesteBunting.

Generally,teachersarehiredintime forthestartoftheschoolyearinautumn.Butparaeducatorstendtocome onboardanytimeofyear,sotraining hastooccurinbetweenclasses,andthey sometimesmissthetraditionalstartof theschoolyear.Mentoringcanprevent newhiresfromfallingbetweenthe cracks.

“Wehaveincredible,dedicatedemployees…andtheywanttohelpeach otherandgivethesupportandknowledgethey’vegainedasapara,andthen helpthenextpersonalong,”Bunting said.“Everybodyhelpssomeonealong tobesuccessful.”

Indeed,otherschooldistrictshave startedcallingtheIRSDforadviceon startingparaeducatormentorships.

“Workingtogetheristhekey,” Queenencouraged,“andIthinkother districtscouldusewhatwe’vefoundand beaheadofthegame.”

AttheendofthenightonMay20, withcupcakesandcertificatesinhand, onementorturnedtoheryoungercolleagueandsaid:“I’mstillhereforyou —I’macrossthehall.”

‘Aloveofscience,asenseofcuriosity’

IRHS’sJaskewich recognizedasTeacher oftheYear

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

HegrewupinnorthernDelaware, spentthesummersattheDelaware beaches,studiedmarinesciencein Wilmington,N.C.—andnowthis year-roundsurferisthe2025-2026 TeacheroftheYearforIndianRiver HighSchoolinDagsboro.

“Wejustgowith‘Mr.J’around here,”notedbiologyteacherJohn Jaskewich.

Hesaidhebelieves“muddy-bootscience”isthebestwaytoexplorethislife thefieldoutback,thepondaround thecornerandSussexCounty’smilesof trailsandshoreline.So,hisbiologyand APenvironmentalscienceclassesoften trektoIR’soutdoorclassroom.

“Hehasagenuinepassionforscienceandhelpingstudentsandgiving themtheopportunitiestolearn throughnatureandhands-onexplo-

ration,”saidPrincipalMichael Williams.“Hereallybelievesingetting studentsengagedinourearth,the worldaroundus —and,really,that comesthrough whenyouseehim teach.

“Hewantsto foster…aloveof science,asenseof curiositythat maybetheydidn’t haveatthebeginningoftheclass,” Williamssaid.

startedlivingit,insteadofjustteaching it,toshowmystudentsthatwhat they’relearningwillaffecttheirlives,” hesaid.

‘Whatteachersdoas individualsinthisbuilding issolelyforthestudents’ benefit,andalotof teachersgoaboveand beyondeveryday.’

Afterthatsciencedegree,Jaskewichwasstillthinkingabouteducation,soheearneda teachingcertificationlateron.Now,he’s taughtatIRforabout16years(including10thgradebiology,whichis mandatoryforstudents,andAdvanced Placementenvironmentalscience),and he’sthedepartmentchairperson

“It’smypersonatobetheenvironmentalscienceteacherhere,”hesaid. “Afterteachingitforalongtimeand realizingtherealityofwhat’shappeningtoourplanet,I’ve,overtheyears,

Hisgoalisjust topresentthesciencethattoday’s expertsarestudying. Askedabout thebiggestchallengesteachers face,hepointedto cellphones.

“Theworldon theirscreenmay seemreallybig, butincomparisontotheactualworld, it’snot,”saidJaskewich,addingthat he’sluckytoteachahands-onscience. “Icanincorporategetting[students] outintonaturalspaces.…We’ve learnedhowtobequietandseealotof livingthings.”

Yes,technologycanmakepositive changes,butJaskewichrecommends roaminginthewoods,ratherthan spendinganentiredayonline.

“Sciencestartedalongtimeago, withpeoplebeingcuriousaboutthe

naturalworld,soI’mtryingtogetthem backintoit.”

Jaskewichsaidhisfavoritepartof teachingis“thepeopleIworkwithand thestudents.”Heaimstobuildcommunity—forinstance,seekingstudent inputontheclassroomrulesatthebeginningofeachschoolyear.Building thatrapportleadstotrust.

“Communityisjustasimportantas content,”hesaid.

Tofurtherservestudents,Jaskewich recentlyearnedamultilingual-learner teachingcertification,toimproveEnglishlanguagelearners’experienceinthe classroom.

HonoredbyhisTeacheroftheYear win,Jaskewichthankedhiswifeforher support,aswellashiscolleaguesand administrators.

“Almostnobodycanbesuccessfulin thisjobalone,”Jaskewichsaid.“What teachersdoasindividualsinthisbuildingissolelyforthestudents’benefit, andalotofteachersgoaboveandbeyondeveryday.”

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict honoredJaskewichandother2025 honoreesattheannualTeacherofthe YearcelebrationonMay8.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Afterdiscussingthevariousimages oftheschool’sGoldenKnightmascot, theIndianRiverSchoolDistrict’s boardagreedrecentlythatbothmajor logosstilldohaveaplaceatSussex CentralHighSchool.BothwillbeincludedinthenewSCHSbuilding.

AstheIRSDcontinuesconstruction ofthenewSCHSbuilding,anolddiscussionresurfacedabouttheschool’s logos,includingwhattopaintonthe newwalls.

Theschooldistrictrecognizesthree SCHSlogos:theblue-and-goldvarsity letters;aclassicknight-on-horseback illustrationfromwhentheschoolwas foundedmorethan50yearsago;anda sportyknight-with-swordgraphicthat

startedappearingafterthecurrent SCHSbuildingopenedin2004.

SomeClassof1970alumnihad proposedthatthesportyversionbe eliminatedaltogetherfromSCHS, withacompletereturntotheclassic horsebackillustrationthatonceunited thelocalcommunitiesduringconsolidation.

Ultimately,onApril28,theIRSD boarddecidedtoindeedusetheclassic knight-on-horsebacklogoforallthe newphysicalbuildingwalls,insideand out.Butthesportierknight-withswordlogoisstillimportanttoathleticsandwillhaveitsplaceonacorner ofthenewgymfloor.

“Ithinkweallwantrespectand honorthehistory…[but]historydoes changeintownsandcompaniesand

agencies,”saidIRSDBoardMember KimTaylor.Studentsandalumniall cheerfortheGoldenKnights,Taylor said,“buttheyseeitdifferentways.To resolvetheconflict,Ithinkwehaveto thinkaboutthetwolivingasone,” honoringtheclassicversionandrespectingthenewerversion.

Withthatdecisioninplace,the constructionteamscancontinuethe biddingandinstallationprocessina timelymanner,ideallyseeingcompletionbeforethenewschoolissetto openthisautumn.

Multiplepeopletalkedtotheboard abouttheimportanceoftraditionand rememberinglocalhistory.Butin termsofswingingthependulumtoo farorhypotheticallypaintingover logosatanytime,BoardMember

Thank You!

Indian River High School would like to thank the following local scholarship groups that awarded scholarships to the class of 2025 at the annual IRHS Senior Awards Ceremony on May 21. We truly appreciate your support and commitment to our students.

St. Martha’s Episcopal Church

Atlantic Community Thrift Shop (ACTS)

Michael V. Magee Farms

Fenwick Island Lions Club

Alpha Alpha Scholarship Fund

Phillip C. Showell PTO

Paula Howard Memorial Scholarship Fund

Margaret M. Moore Scholarship Fund

South Coastal AARP

Lord Baltimore Lions Club

Indian River High School Alumni Association

Margaret L. Richey Scholarship Fund

Womens Club of the Keenwicks

Faw Casson Future Accountant Scholarship Fund

Contractors for a Cause Legacy Scholarship

Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation

William O’Murray

Lord Baltimore Womens Club

James J. Kerrigan Memorial Scholarship Fund

DE Music Educators

St. Cecillia Music Guild

Indian River Education Association

Selbyville Community Club

Ridge Murray Memorial Scholarship Fund

Howard D. Grise Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ball 4 All Foundation Russell White Memorial

WBOC Scholar Athlete of the Month

George & Jeanette Carey Scholarship Fund

Earl Family Music Scholarship Fund

Delmarva Aces Scholarship Fund

Ida C. Koran scholarship fund

Perdue Farms

Lewes Yacht Club Foundation

Charles A. Beaverson Jr.

Janosik Family Scholarship Fund

Atlantis Scholarship Fund

American Legion Auxiliary 24

American Legion Auxiliary 28

Ravens Roost #44

Shari Burke Memorial Swim Scholarship

Mediacom

Charles L. Hebner Scholarship Fund

Project Village

Doug Oland Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mountaire Farms

Blood Bank of Delmarva

The Brojora Foundation

1st State Manufactured Housing Association

Indian River HS Class of 1987 Scholarship Fund

James A. McCarty Memorial Scholarship Fund

Bob Behr Community Service Scholarship Fund

Delaware Community Foundation

WBOC Farm to Table

Calvin B. Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund

Hayes Carpentry LLC

VFW Auxiliary Post 7234

White Tails

Milton Garden Club

DE Forestry Association

DE State Fraternal Order of Police

Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club

Lucille M. Tiro Scholarship Fund

Doric Lodge #30

JW Pepper Scholarship Fund

GPI Engineering

DE Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Assoc.

Parsons Farms

Barefoot Gardener’s Club

Fenwick Island Lions Club Elaine Rabinowitz

J.D. O’Connor Scholarship Fund

AnitaWestWerneralsowarnedthe boardagainstmakinganydecisions thatwouldbefiscallyirresponsible.

“EvenWaltDisneydidchange MickeyMouseovertime.…Peopledo modifytheiroriginaldesign.Agenerationortwohavecometorecognizethe knightlikethis,”WestWarnersaidof thedesignwithasword,“andIdo thinkthatthe[traditional]Golden Knightalsoneedstobeprominent.”

Sobothversionshaveaplaceat SCHS,shesaid,butnotatthepointof wastingmoneyoncosmetics.

Forfuturediscussionwillbethedesignofthebuilding’sfrontsign.To savemoneyandmaterials,districtstaff havesuggestedsimplymovingthebig SCHSroadentrancesignfromitscurrentlocationtothenewentrance. However,they’restilltryingtonail downacompanytoevendothatproject,beforetheyevendebatewhetherto keeptheexistingknight-and-sword logoonit.

BoardVicePresidentGeraldPeden creditedSuperintendentOwensand AssistantSuperintendentKarenBlannardforsiftingthroughallofthe schools’logos—countlessvariationsof theIndianandGoldenKnight—to createandgetboardapprovalforthe 2023IRSDBranding&StyleGuide.

Asbothastudentathleteanda longtimecoach,Pedengavesomeinsight:“I’vebeenatthehighschool closeto40years.…You’dbesurprised atthedifferentlogosthroughoutthe years…theknightwiththesword goingdown—noonecanfindany notesorcommentsonhowthatwas changed.Icanverifythatwasthenormalcourseofbusinessthroughoutthe last50years.Itwasusuallytheschool’s decision,”includingtheprincipals,athleticdirectorsandothers.

Pedensaidhebelievestheartteacherswereoftentappedtodesignspecial logostofitthemoodorproject.

“Ihaveabout25differentlogos.… Noneofthesewerevettedthroughthe PolicyCommittee.Noneofthesewas vettedbytheBoard.Itwasjuststandardpracticethattheprincipaland athleticdirectorwouldsay,‘Whatdo youwant?’…Rightorwrong,thatwas thestandard.”

BoardMemberMarkSteelerecalled asimilarloosenessfromwhenthetwo newhighschoolbuildingswereapprovedearly2000s.

“Wewerejusttickledtogetitbuilt,” hesaid,sothedistrictwashappyjust togetnewbuildingstoholdthegrowingpopulation.Keepingaprecise recordoflogoswasprobablyloweron theprioritieslist.

BoardMemberKellyKlinesuggestedthattherebeaGoldenKnight artexhibitorsomething“thathonors someoftheselogosthathavetaken shapethroughouttheyears.”

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Well,wecertainlygotatasteofsummerthispastweekend—particularlyontheroadsandinourbusinesses.

MemorialDayweekendhascomeandgone,andwhilewehada mixedreviewfromsomeofourlocalbusinessesonhowstrongitwas intermsofsales,wecertainlygotagoodsamplingofwhatistocome. Traffic.Alittlemoretraffic.Andthenalittlemoretrafficafterthat. Andthiscertainlycomesasasurprisetonobody.We’vealwayshad trafficonourroadsoverthesummermonthsasourpopulationswells andtheamountandsizeofourroadsdonot.Itisjustpartofthedeal, anditmakesnosensetogetallworkedupoverit,sinceit’sbeenhappeningsincethefirstroadwasbuiltandthefirstpersonindireneed ofahermitcrabheardthenews.

Weareadestination.Peoplewanttocomehere.Theylikeithere. Theseareallgoodthings.

Thereareafewweeksofrespitehereasschoolsarewindingdown upanddowntheAtlanticseaboard.Oh,theweekendswillbe crowded,andtherewillcertainlybemorepeoplehereduringtheweek thanin,say,February,butitwon’tbesummer-hectic.Notyet.

Enjoyit.Taketripstothatrestaurant“that’sabitofahike,”becauseyouwon’twanttoinacoupleofweeks.Loaduponthestaples youwillneedathome,soyoudon’thavetofightthecrowdswhen theyreturn.Gotothebeach.Enjoyyourcommunity.

Butrememberwhatiscoming,anddon’tgetyourselfsoworkedup overit.Thesummermonthscarrythedayformanyofourlocalbusinesses,andastrongseasoncanmeanthatyourfavoriteshoporrestaurantstaysopenalittlelongerintothefall,orstaysopenatall.There willbemoretraffic.Therewillbewaitsfortables.Ithappens.

Getoveritandembracetheseason.Havealittlefun.

MemorialDayontheboardwalkisamust-do

SomethingprofoundstruckmeonMondaywhileIwasstanding withmyfamilyontheBethanyBeachboardwalk,listeningtothe speakersduringtheMemorialDayceremony:Funnelcakesand boardwalkfriesseemlikeadarn-goodidea.

ButonceIgotthroughthatsensoryoverloadofthesmellsaround meandIwasabletoputmyfocusbackonthetaskathand,therewas anotherthoughtthathitme:TheannualMemorialDayceremonyon theboardwalkhasgottobeoneofthemostuniquelyspecialevents thiscommunityhastooffer.

And,look,I’mnottryingtopaintthisas somejoyouseventwithface-paintingand ponyridesandeverythingelseyoumight haveinmindwhenthinkingoffunlocalaffairs.ItisaproperlysomberandseriousceremonyrememberingthoseAmericanmen andwomenwhogavetheirlivesindefenseof thisnationandherideals.

Point of No Return

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filltheTown’scoffers.

AndwatchingpeopletakeabreakfromallofthejoyandexcitementaroundthemtostopandtakeintheMemorialDayceremony ontheboardwalk...well,thatjusttopsitalloffforme.Iloveseeing theVFWmembersintheiruniforms,Sen.GeraldHockerandRep. RonGrayinsuits,anddozensofveteranssportinghatswithmarkers oftheirships,unitsortheatersofwar.ButIalsoloveseeingthefamily offiveintheirfloppyhatsandflip-flopsputtingapauseontheirfun forsomethingbigger.

ThereasonI’vetakenmydaughteryearafteryearisthehopethat thisdoessoakinforher,andthatshegrowsupappreciatingthosesacrificesofthepeoplewhocamebeforeher—sosherecognizesthat shecanenjoythosefunnelcakesandbeeducatedasayoungfemale andhaveopportunitiesavailableaheadofher,partlybecauseofthem.

Iwanthertoknowthatheroesdowalkamongstus,andthatsome cannotanymorebecauseofwhattheygaveofthemselvesfortherest ofus.Inmymind,itisnotsimplyabouthonoringandremembering thedead.Itisaboutwhytheyaregone.Itisabouttheveteransup thereperformingtime-honoredtraditionsofremembrance.And,yes, it’saboutthesoundsofthatoceanbehindusaswelistentothehappeningsonthestage.

Ican’thelpbutthinkthatthesurroundingsforthiseventdoes offeralittleextra.Thefactthatwearepacesawayfromthebeachand theoceanbeyonditthatextendstosomanyforeignlandswhere Americanshavegiventheirlivesisnotlostonme.Noristhefactthat wegettoseethejoysofbothsmall-townAmericaandAmerican’s loveofexcessinatownlikeBethanyBeach.

AwalkdownGarfieldParkwayonanybusydayisoftenfilledwith visionsoffamiliesshoppinginsmallbusinesses,dininginfamilyownedrestaurants,andsharingthesmilesandlaughswitheachother thatfilltheirmemorybanksfortherestoftheyear.Wehearseagulls fromeveryangle,seesun-kissedfacesandwatchpeoplegoabsolutely bananaswhensomeoneswoopsinfromtheotherdirectiontosteal “their”parkingspace—allwhilethemetersinevitablyhumalongand

It’sspecial.Anditgotmetothinking aboutotherlocaleventsandactivitiesthat justoffersomethinguniqueherethatyoujust don’tgetotherplaces.HereareafewI’dsuggest,ifyouhaven’tdonesoalready: •AconcertontheBethanyboardwalkis fun,asaretheartshows,withthatbigocean asabackdrop.

•TheFreemanArtsPavilion.Anyshowwilldo.

•AwalkthroughJamesFarmorontheCanalTrailor...hmm. MaybeIshouldpocketafewofthese.

•AFenwickIslandbonfiretobenefitthelifeguardsisoneofthose specialcommunityeventsyoujustdon’tfindelsewhere.

•Cops&GoblinsatJohnWestParkinOceanViewistremendous.Itbringstogetherchildrenfromourentirecommunity,Special Olympicsathletesandvolunteers,policedepartments,Scoutsand everythingelse,inasafeenvironmentforourchildrentogotrick-ortreatingandshowofftheircostumes.

•Inthatvein,WhimsicalWoodsatLord’sLandscapingisan amazingHalloweenevent,andbenefitsBall4All—alocalorganizationthathelpskidsfromallfinancialbackgroundsparticipateinorganizedsports.

•Stars&StripesinMillsboroisalittlesliceofAmericanawitha small-townvibe.

•Theegghuntsinourcommunityaregloriouseveryyear,from thechurchestothetownstoprivatebusinesses.

•GograbbreakfastattheVFWonaSundayandjusttakeinthe viewwhileyou’rethere—possiblythebestviewinourentirecommunity.

•GrabaCoastalPoint—thelocalvoiceofyourcommunity. So,chancesareIforgotmorethanafew.Writeinyourfavoritesas aletter,andlet’skeepthepositivityrollingforabit. Thisisourcommunity.Let’sbragonit.

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Letters Readeragrees withmayor’sletter

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ThisletterisinresponsetoMayor Calef’sexcellentletterinlastweek’s CoastalPointontheproposedpedestrianwalkwayconnecting2ndStreet andCentralAvenue.Actually,theletter encompassedothertopicsaswell,includingbicycleandpedestriansafetyin general,aswellaswatermanagement. Therehavebeennumerousdiscussions aroundtheseissues,astheyhavebeen crucialtothetown’swelfareinthepast. Theycontinuetobehottopicsnowand probablywillbeinthefuture.

Thecurrentcounciliscontinuingthe goodworkofpreviouscouncilsincollectingexpertadviceandinkeepingthe publicinformedatspecificstages.The pedestrianwalkwayconcepthasbeen aroundforseveralyearsnow,andI’m gladtoseeitfinallycomingtothepoint whereacouncilvotecouldtakeplace.It simplymakesgoodsensetodevelopthe townpropertyinwaysthatbenefit everyone.

Readerbelieves Bethany’splanisbest

Editor:

TheTownofBethanyBeachhasexpendedinexcessof$1millionofpublicfundstopurchasethe15-acre WalcekpropertyadjacenttoRoute26. Whilethepurchaseofthislandwas madetopreventitsresidentialdevelopment,itwasnotmadetopreventany usageoftheproperty.Afterexpending somuchtaxpayermoneyfortheland, itisincumbentupontheTownto makeuseofthatpropertyinamanner whichwillbenefittheresidentsofthe town.

Theproposaltoconstructapedestrian/bicyclepaththroughtheproperty, connecting2ndStreettoCentralAvenue,isarguablytheleastdisruptive useofthislandwhichwillalsoprovide abenefittotheTown’sresidents.Such apathwouldprovideanadditionaland saferaccesstothebeach,theCentral Park,andtodowntownBethanyfor pedestriansandbicycleriders,comparedtotheheavilytraffickedRoute 26.

Itshouldbeobvioustopeopleliving in BethanythatdevelopmentinSussex Countywillcontinuetooccur,that morepeoplewillcontinuetocomehere, andthatmoretrafficwilltravelour roads,includingtrucks,cars,bicycles andpedestrians.Muchofthistraffic willheadtothebeachonthepleasant daysoftheyear,andmoreinthesummer.

Whyforceallthistrafficalonga singlecorridorsuchasRoute26?Itis particularlydangeroustohavepedestriansofallagesmixedinwithtrucks, carsandbicycles.ThepedestrianwalkwayalongCollinsStreetandWellingtonParkwayhasprovidedsomerelief, butitisnotenough.Asecondwalkway throughtheWalcekwetlandisneeded. Nowisthetimetogetthiswalkway built,beforepeoplestarttolosetheir liveswalkingtoandfromthebeachin thecrushoftraffic.

Theoppositiontothisproposalappearstobeprimarilyfromresidentsat theterminusoftheproposedwalkway atCentralAvenue.Themajorobjectionisbasedonthepotentialdisruptiontowetlandsontheproperty.(Even thoughtheTownwasabletodevelop theNatureCenterwithoutadverseeffecttothewetlands.)Theargument againstthisdevelopmentisratherselfserving,consideringthatthelandupon whichtheresidents’houseswerebuilt wasnodoubtoriginallypartofthe wetlands.

However,inordertoaddressthis concernforthewetlands,itmaybeappropriatefortheTownofBethany Beachtoallowtheopponentsofthe walkwaytopurchasethislandfromthe Town,withtheappropriatecovenants inanydeedtoprohibittheland’sde-

be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm At Millsboro Fire Hall, Millsboro For the purpose of electing directors And transaction of other business.

ClemEdgar BethanyBeach

SheridangraduatesfromUniversityofTexasatAustin

KeltonSheridanofBethanyBeach graduatedwithadoctorateinphilosophyfromtheUniversityofTexasat Austininthespringof2025.

Sheridanwasoneofmorethan 9,000studentswhoreceivedanundergraduate,master’sordoctoraldegree.

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velopment.Intheabsenceofsuchan offer,theTownshouldproceedwith theproposedpathway.

R.Miller

BethanyBeach

ReaderbacksIRSD’s referendumefforts

Editor:

Itisalarmingtorealizethatsomany residentsintheIndianRiverSchool Districtdonotseemtocareaboutthe qualityofeducation.Therehavebeen numerousarticlesintheCoastalPoint explainingwhytheIRSDmustseekanotherreferendumafterthefirstunsuccessfulattemptinMarch.

Thereseemstobeafalsebeliefthat byvotingnotothereferendumthe schoolfundingproblemswillmagically disappearorthatthedeficitsinthe budgetwon’treallymatter,moneywill comefromsomewhere,or“Idon’treally care,thesechildrenaren’tmygrandchildren,andIdonotwanttopayanymore taxes,”Idon’tliveherefulltime,why shouldIbother?’Excusesgoonandon, andthecrisisofescalatingcostsofoperationgoonandonwithnohelpin sight.

SincetheCOVIDpandemic,when pricesbegantorise,ourschoolsystem saw increasesinelectric,fueloil, propane,othercostofmaintenance, staffingofteachers,custodiansandclericalincreasesyearly,onlytobepaidfor bybare-bonesbudgetshavingtodip intoreserveswhichnowaregone.Yes, weresidentshaveseencostsescalatein ourpersonalbudgetsintheseareas,too, whichwedonotlike.

Ilivealone,onafixedbudget.I knowmytaxespayforpavedroads, sewer,libraries,fireandEMSprotections,etc.Sometaxespayforschool costsbutdonotcovereverything,asthe schoolfinancialsystemsinDelawareare differentfromotherstates.WhileIwish everythingwouldstopincreasingin cost,Icanaffordtopay$268.00per yearmoreintaxestohelpchildrengeta goodeducationsothattheycancome backtoSussexCountyasnurses,doctors,lawyers,tradeworkers,etc.

Pleasesupportthecommongoodfor ourfuturegenerationsandjoinmein votingyestothereferendumonJune5.

Doris P.Pierce OceanView

UTAustincelebratedits142nd graduatingclassduringCommencementceremoniesonMay10.Taylor Sheridan,thecreativeforcebehind televisionblockbusterssuchas“Yellowstone”and“Landman,”wasthe

Readerfocused oneducation’sROI

Editor:

InSussexCounty,Iseecontradiction infolkswhohaveachievedexcellence notunderstandinginvestmentinfolks whoarestrivingforexcellence.Themes oppose,whentheyshouldcollaborate, becausetheycomefromthesameplace: pursuitofquality.

Qualitycomeswithinvestment.Livinginacoastalarea,weseetheROI

featuredCommencementspeaker. TheUniversityofTexaswas foundedin1883,anditsmaincampus spans431acreswithacommunityof almost54,000students,3,500faculty membersand15,000staffmembers, andincludesmorethan580,000living

(returnoninvestment)allaroundus:excellententertainment,sports,food, parks,gardens,waterwaysandbusinesses,ledbycapablefolks,whoare well-educatedbyanystandard.

SussexCountyboasts40percent withabachelor’sdegreeorhigher, translatingtoamuchhigherthanaverageincome($110,000).This,inturn, translatestoamuchhigherthanaverage qualityoflife.

Doesn’titserveallofustomaintain thevalueofourinvestmentbyre-investingandeducatingtothehighest

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alumniacrosstheglobe.UTAustin offersmorethan150undergraduate degreeprogramsand230graduate programsacross19collegesand schoolsinthesciences,arts,humanitiesandprofessions.

levelfeasible?Ifwedonot,howwillour communitysustainthelevelofexcellence weallworkedtoachieve?Ifyou adjustyourmindsettoreinvestment, thisreferendumcanlookdifferent. Fornow,withbuilders/developersas thelargercontingentoftheSussex CountyCouncil,itisnotlikelytosee impactfeesimposedtooffsetrising costsofeducation.

Untilthischanges,thereferendum makessense.

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LocalHVACcompanyfindsregionalsuccess

ByDavidBohenick SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Almost80yearsago,William “Steve”Mills’grandfatherfirst startedhisHVACservicesin BethanyBeach.Today,Steveandhis wife,TaraParrish,alongwiththeir daughter,Madison,continueto servicetheDelmarvacommunity withtheircurrentbrand:Climate ExpertsofDelmarva.

TheyacquiredtheircurrentpropertyinMillvillefiveyearsagoand arecontinuingtogrow,presentlyexpandingasecondbranchinCambridge.Millsattributedtheirgrowth totheirwidearrayofspecializations, frombeachfrontmansionproperties torestaurantandmarineservices.

“Alotofpeopledon’trealizebut ifyougetintoabigsports-fishing boat,it’llhaveanywherebetween10 and15differentmachinesbuiltinto itthatdodifferentthings,”Mills said.“Theicemakersortheairconditioningortherefrigeratorboxes… .We’retheonlypeopleinthearea thatarecertifiedtodothat.Wehave aprettywiderangewhenitcomes toit.”

Millssaidthecompanytypically servicesMilfordallthewaytoVir-

ginia.However,they’vehadoffersto travelasfarastheBahamasandto workwithboatmanufacturersin Europe.

“We’vegottensowell-knownin theindustrythatthere’sactually

threeboatmanufacturersthatship boatsoverfromItaly,andtheywill bringthemallthewaydowntous hereforustofixthemandrepair them,”Millssaid.

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wonLG’sExecutiveLeadership competitionfortheAtlanticRegion in2024,whichwasdecidedonNov. 15,2024,betweennominated

TheClimateExpertsofDelmarvastaffcelebratetheirregionalLGExecutiveLeadershipaward.

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HVACdistributorsassociatedwith LG.Millssaidtheirbusinessplaced fourthnationwide.

haveaclient,it’sarelationshipbasis, whereweplanontakingcareofthis housefortherestofthetimethey ownit.”

chrony,available.Parrishsaidthe mostcommonfinancingoptionisan 18-monthpaymentplanwithnointerest.

“Alotofpeoplesaytheydo [something],butthere’sadifference insayingyoudoitandbeing awardedforitanddoingitwell,” Millssaid.

ParrishsaidthetwohaveapropertyonGumRoadthatcouldbeexpandeduponinthefuture,butthey considertheircurrentMillville headquarterstheirhome.

Still,MillsandParrishcommunicatewithclientsafter-hourstoseeif thematterisurgent,tosavethem fromincurringemergencyfees.

MillsandParrishattributedtheir successtotheirtreatmentofboth theiremployeesandtheirclients.

“Wehaveclients—wedon’thave customers,”Millssaid.“Customers areaone-timething.Whenyou

“Thelocationhere,youcan’tbeat it.Wehaveacustomerthatpaints nextdoor,andcomesinandjustsits andchats.Ithinkpeoplelikejust cominginandsayinghiandknowingthatwe’rehere,”Parrishsaid.

“Ifit’ssomethingStevecanhandleordiagnoseoverthephone, we’regoingtotrythatfirst.We’re tryingtosavethecustomerfroman overtimerate—somethingthat’s needlessthatcanwaituntilthenext day,”Parrishsaid.

Parrish,whoworkedinthemedicalindustryformorethan20years, nowworksintheofficeandmanagesthescheduleandthetechnicians.Shesaidshetakespridein valuingtheircustomersandbuilding personalrelationshipswiththem.

“Anycallthatcomesthrough, ninetimesoutoften,they’regoing togetme.Ifit’safter-hours,nine timesoutoften,it’llstillbeme.You maynotgetananswerrightawayif it’stheweekendorovernight,butif youleaveamessage,Idocallyou backimmediately.It’snotgoingto beanansweringservice.”

Theirofficeisopenfrom8a.m. to4:30p.m.everyday,buttechniciansarealwaysoncall.Servicesare typicallypricedbyhourlyfees,dependentontimeandmaterials,with financingoptions,suchasSyn-

MillsandParrishalsohavean 11-month-oldgranddaughter, Hazel,whoisoftenintheoffice,to thedelightofthetechniciansand customers.Thetwojokethatshe’s thefifthgenerationintraining,but thecompanyisstillactivelygaining fourthgenerationfamilymembers whowanttocontinueservicingDelmarva.

“Weareonthefifthgeneration,” Parrishsaid.“Ourotherdaughteris finishingupherjunioryearat[Sussex]Tech,andshe’sgoingthrough theHVACprogram,soshe’llbe workingwithusthissummer.And herplanistoworkwiththecompanyonceshe’sdone.”

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Atraditional mortgageisaloan withafixedinterest rateandconsistent monthlypayments overthelifeofthe loan,usually15,20or 30years.Thisprovidesstability,since theinterestrateremainsthesameregardless ofmarketfluctuations.Borrowersbenefitfrom knowingexactlywhatthemonthlypayment willbe,whichallowsforeasierbudgeting.

Ahybridmortgageisacombinationofa fixedrateandadjustable-ratemortgages (ARM).Thisloanbeginsasafixedratefora setperiod,usuallythree,five,sevenor10

years.Aftertheinitialfixed-rateperiod,the loanthenbecomesanadjustable-ratemortgageandtheinterestrateadjustsperiodically basedonthemarketconditions,typically onceayear.Thebigadvantageofahybrid mortgageisthelowerinitialinterestrate comparedtoatraditionalfixed-ratemortgage.

Ihelpedacouplewhowerepurchasing ahomethatwouldbecometheirprimary residencewithinthenextfiveyears. Theywouldbesellingtheircurrentresidence whentheyretirehere.Thehybridmortgage wasaperfectsolutionforthemsincethe initialinterestratewasfixedforthefirstfive yearsataratelowerthanthetraditional fixedrateandtheyplanonpayingoffthe

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Hybridmortgages,alsoknownas adjustable-ratemortgages(ARMs),begin withafixedinterestratebutlaterswitchto anadjustableratethatcanchangeannually. Theinitialinterestrateisfixedforadesignatedamountoftime,suchasthree,five, sevenor10years,butmayincreaseordecreaseafterthatdesignatedamountoftime dependingonmarketrates.Thistypeof mortgageisbeneficialforborrowerswhoexpecttorefinanceormovebeforetheadjustableperiodoftheloanbegins.Traditional andhybridmortgagesaretwoloanoptions thatareavailablebutalwaysbesuretodiscussyoursituationwithyourmortgageloan officertoultimatelydeterminethetypeof loanthatworksthebestforyou.

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Ahybridmortgageoffersaninitialfixed period(i.e.,five,sevenor10years),afterwhich theinterestratewilladjustperiodically(either everysixmonthsoreveryyear).Asanexample, a5/6ARMisfixedforthefirstfiveyearsand thenadjustseverysixmonthsafter.Withahybrid,theinitialinterestratemaybelowerthan atraditionalmortgage,butthereisariskof yourrateincreasingafteryourinitialperiod. Ifyouexpecttobeinyourhomeforalong timeorwantstability,atraditionalmortgage mightbethebestoption.Ifyou’replanningon sellingorrefinancingbeforetheinitialinterest rateperiodisup,thenahybridmortgagecould beabettersolution.

Asalways,explorealloptionswithanexperiencedandknowledgeablemortgageconsultantwhocanhelpyoumaketherightdecision.

Morrisseyboosting‘professional’imageofFIPD

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

InkeepingwiththeStateof Delaware’srequirementthatallpolice agenciesmustbeaccreditedby2028, FenwickIslandPoliceChiefMichael Morrisseyhasbeenworkingon rewritingthedepartment’s600-page manualandupgradingequipment,to thedelightofFenwickIslandTown Councilmembers.

“It’sgoodtobeaccredited.It makestheresidentsfeelsafertoknow thepolicedepartmenthasasoundset ofrulesandregulationsandtheyare operatingconsistentlywithevery otherpolicedepartmentinthestate,” MorrisseytoldtheCoastalPointafter discussionaboutaccreditationatthe Friday,May23,towncouncilmeeting.

Morrisseysaidhetookoveras chiefabout18monthsago,aftercontroversyinthepolicedepartment,and wantedtocreatebettercommunityrelations.WhenhestartedworkingtowardaccreditationwiththePolice OfficerStandards&TrainingCommission,hetoldanexperttherehe wantedtostartoverandrewritethe entirepolicemanual,whichtook manyhourseachweek,formonths,to complete.

Aspartofthosepreparations,Morrissey—wholaughedashecalled himself“abargainshopper”—founda conferencetable,chairsandwhiteboardsonFacebookMarketplace.He appliedforaCriminalJusticeCouncil grantfor$5,500,whichwasapproved, andpurchasedasmartboardforvideo conferencingandtraining.Heputup a75-inchmonitortowatchweather channelandnewsreportsintheevent ofstormsorotheremergencies,and boughtanAppleiPadwithkeyboard andanewHPcomputertorunthe equipment.

Whenhepresentedhismonthly reporttothecouncil,FenwickIsland MayorNatalieMagdeburgerand councilmemberssaidtheynoticed Morrissey—whopreviouslywaswith thenationallyaccreditedWilmington,

Thepolicedepartmentshouldstart beingassessedbyPoliceCommission representativesinJuly,afteradditional upgradesaremade,includingnew locksandasurveillancesystem.Duringanassessment,expertsmakesure policepoliciesarebeingfollowed,involvingpracticessuchaspursuit,use offorce,howtohandleadultprisoners,handlingofjuvenileprisonersand careofdomestic-violencevictims. Theymakesurefirst-aidkits,AEDs, blanketsandflaresareinpolicevehiclesandinspecteachvehicle,thechief said.

Del.,andAmtrakpolicedepartments —hadaddedthatconferencetable, whichcanaccommodate10peoplefor meetings,andimpressiveCommand Centerequipment.

“Icouldnotbelievethedifference. Thisissoprofessional.Weareready foranyemergency,”themayorsaid. Magdeburgersaidwhenshevisited thepolicedepartmentshethought, “Wow—wewouldn’teventhinkthis isthesameplacewhenIgooverthere totheCommandCenterandother rooms.Therearenewevidenceareas whereweaponsarestored,howthey maintaintheintegrityofthat.We foundweaponsonthefloorofthe closetthathadn’tevenbeeninventoriedandammunitioninthecloset thatdidn’tgotoanyofourguns,”she saidofchangestothedepartment.

“Thechiefhasbroughtaprofessionalisminthere.Ifyouhaven’tgone overtothepolicedepartment,I’m surehe’dbehappytogiveyouatour. Youusedtogointhatroom,andif youleanedbackonthechairs,you’d findyourselfonthefloor.Andhewas abletodoitallonFacebookMarketplace,”themayorsaid.

“Ican’tthankChiefMorrissey enoughforcominginandbringinga levelofprofessionalism.It’svery good,”sheadded.

WritersGuildofferssummerwritingclasses

TheRehobothBeachWritersGuild isofferinganumberofclassesthatdo everythingfromofferdailywriting promptstothosewhomightneedsome inspiration(“GetUpandGoWrite”)to aone-session“IntroductiontoSubstack,” whichiswayforwriterstogetpublished —andpaid.Bothonlinetutorialsand in-personclassesarebeingofferedinnumerousgenres.In-personclassesareheld attheLutheranChurchofOurSavior onBayVistaRoadinRehobothBeach. Registrationisnowopenandwill continueuntilclassesfill.

Forthoseinterestedinfiction,the Guildisalsooffering“Assemblinga ShortStory:ElementsofGoodFiction,” taughtbyEthanJoella,aswellasthe eight-week“GraduateSchoolinaBox (ortheEssentialsofFictionWriting)”

taughtbyMaribethFischer.Bothareonlinetutorialsandaregearedtowardwritersofalllevels.

Thepoetryofferingsinclude“ExperimentswithVoiceinPoetry(orWhat BillyJoelTaughtMeaboutFindingMy OwnStyle),”taughtbyGailBrauneComorat,aswellasthe“ABCsofPoetry” taughtbyEllenCollins.

Multi-genreofferingsincludeFischer’s10-dayWritingChallenge,“Get UpandGoWrite,”whichinvolvesparticipantsreceivingdailyandwordsof inspiration—withagoalofwriting 500wordsaday.

EthanJoella’ssingle-sessionthreehourworkshop,“DiscoveringNewDirectioninYourWriting”(in-person) alsofocusesonprompts,aswellasdiscussion,andcreativeexercisestobreak

writersoutofoldhabitsandgivetheir workanewenergy.

Finally,therearetwoofferingsdesignedtohelpwritersachievethatoftenelusivegoalofpublication.In“Keysto PublishingYourPersonalEssays,”two writerswithalonglistofpublications (PattiGarrisonandEliseSeyfried)will walkparticipantsthroughtheprocessof publishingwhilealsohelpingthemtailor essaystowardspecificpublications.And in“IntroductiontoSubstack:Howto ShareYourWriting,FindanAudience andGetPaid,”MariahBurtonNelson willcoverallthebasics—fromthedesigningandlaunchingofaSubstack publicationtosettingupbothfreeand paidsubscriptions.

Fulldescriptionsofeachclass,aswell asthemeetingtimes,datesandcostsare

availableontheRehobothBeachWriters Guildwebsiteatwww.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com.Instructorbiosarealso available.

Inadditiontosummerclasses,the RehobothBeachWritersGuild,which nowhasmorethan500members,offers weeklyFreeWrites—includingone gearedjusttowardpoetry(Mondays,at theLewesPublicLibrary),aswellas monthlyeventssuchas“ArtintheA.M.” or“NightsofSongs&Stories,”which featurewriterscomingtogethertoshare theirworkinpublicvenues.

TheGuildisanonprofit501(c)(3) withagoalofnurturingwritersofall skilllevelsbybuildingavibrantwriting community.Formoreinformationorto registerforaclass,gototheGuildwebsite.

Ft.MilesholdingD-Dayremembranceceremony

OnFriday,June6,at10a.m.,the FortMilesHistoricalAssociationwill conductitsfourthannualD-DayceremonyattheFortMilesMuseumevent overlookinCapeHenlopenStatePark, tocommemoratethe40Delawareans wholosttheirlivesduringtheBattleof Normandy.

Thekeynotespeakerattheceremony willbeFMHAhistorianEdPaterline, whowillrecounttheexploitsoftheU.S. Army’s29thInfantryDivisionduring theassaultonthebeachesatNormandy. The Rev.CarolFlettwilldeliverthe ceremony’sinvocationandbenediction, andspeakbrieflyaboutArmyChaplain MorrisArnold,whowentashoreat Normandywiththealliedinvasion forces.

LocalartistPaulRendelwillspeak abouthisinspirationforpaintingatributetothesoldiersatNormandyonDDay.MorrisArnold’schaplainkitanda printofthePaulRendelpaintingwill beondisplayintheFortMilesMuseum aftertheceremony.

Neartheendoftheceremony, FMHA volunteerswillreadthenames ofeachofthosebraveDelawareanswho gavetheirallattheBattleofNormandy. Aship’sbellwilltollaftereachnameis read.TheMasonDixonVFWPost 7234HonorGuardwillprovidearifle saluteandplay“Taps”afterthetolling ofthenames.Theceremonywillconcludewiththeplayingof“Amazing Grace”bybagpiperandAirForceveteranLaniSpahr.Followingtheceremony,theFortMilesMuseumwillbe openuntil4p.m.

D-DayoccurredonJune6,1944, nearlyfiveyearsafterNaziGermanyinvadedPolandtobeginWorldWarII,

when156,000Alliedtroopsstormed beachesinnorthernFrance,initiating OperationOverlord,laterknownasthe BattleofNormandy.Withinafewdays oftheinvasion,approximately326,000 troops,morethan50,000vehiclesand some100,000tonsofequipmenthad landed.TheBattleofNormandyconcludedinlateJuly1944,whenAmericanforceslaunchedOperation COBRA,aimedatbreakingthrough GermanlinesnearSt.Lo.

WiththestartofCOBRA,theNormandycampaignended,andAllied forcesturnedtheirsightstowardclearingnorthernFranceofGermanforces andliberatingParis.Althoughitwould beanotheryearofbrutalconflictbefore GermanyfinallysurrenderedtoAllied forces,theJune6invasionwasthebeginningoftheend.DuringtheBattleof Normandy,UnitedStatesforcessufferedmorethan125,000casualties,inc luding21,000killedinaction.Atotal of40menfromDelawarediedwhile engagedwithGermanforces.

TheArmy’s29thInfantryDivision comprisedNationalGuardunitsfrom Virginia,Maryland,Pennsylvaniaand theDistrictofColumbia.InOctober 1942,the29thwassenttoEnglandto protectthatcountrywhileU.S.and BritishforcesinvadedNorthAfrica.As theonlyfullbattle-readydivisionon Englishsoil,the29threceivedthenickname“England’sOwn.”

InSeptemberof1943,the29thDivisionreceivedorderstoprepareforthe invasionoftheEuropeancontinentand ledthebuildupofU.S.troopsfortheinvasion.TheplanforOperationOverlord includedassaultingfivebeaches:Sword (Britain),Juno(Canada),Gold(Britain),

Omaha(USA)andUtah(USA).Utah wasassaultedbythe4thInfantryDivision,whileOmahawastheresponsibility ofthecombinedforcesofthe1stand 29thInfantryDivisions,undertheinitial commandofthe1stInfantrytoavoid anycommandconfusion.

Omaha wasknowntobethemost difficultofthefivelandingbeaches,due toitsroughterrainandthebluffsoverlookingthebeach,whichhadbeenwellfortifiedbyitsGermandefenders.The firstelementstolandonOmahawere the16thRegimentofthe1stDivision ontheleft,andthe116thRegimentof the29thDivisiontoitsright.The1st InfantrywereveteransoftheNorth AfricaandSicilyinvasions,whilethe 29thhadnopreviouscombatexperience and wastheonlyNationalGuardunit involvedinD-Day.

Asthelandingcrafttraveledtothe beach,heavyseaspushedmostofthem off-course.Thatresultedinalmostall the116thInfantryregimentmissingthe assignedlandingspots.Tocomplicate matters,mostoftheregiment’stank support,launchedfromtoofaroffshore, founderedandsankinthechannel.

Thesoldiersofthe116thInfantry werethefirsttohitthebeachat0630 (6:30a.m.),comingunderheavyfire fromGermanfortifications.Company AoftheVirginiaNationalGuardfrom Bedford,Va.,wasalmostannihilatedby overwhelmingfireasitlandedonthe 116th’swesternmostsectionofthe beach.Itsufferedthehighestcasualties ofanyunitonD-Day.Thecatastrophic lossessufferedbythissmallVirginia communityledtoitbeingselectedfor thesiteoftheNationalD-DayMemorial.

TheOfficeofAnimalWelfare (OAW)isintroducingitsnewAnimal WelfareLicensePlate,designedtosupportinitiativesthatenhancethewellbeingofcompanionanimalsacrossthe state.Thelicenseplate,availablenow throughtheDivisionofMotorVehicles (DMV),servesasavisiblecommitment toanimalwelfarewhilecontributingto programsthatprotectanimalsinneed, officialssaid.

“Weareexcitedtosharethatthe AnimalWelfareLicensePlateisnow road-readyforDelawareresidents,”said ChristinaMotoyoshi,directorofOAW. “ThisinitiativenotonlyshowsOAW’s commitmenttoanimalwelfarebutalso providesauniquewayforresidentsto drivewithapurposeandsupportthe cause.Wearelookingforwardtoseeing thecommunityembracethisopportunitytomakeadifference.”

Thespeciallicenseplatefeaturescolorfulillustrationsofvariousanimalsset againstascenicoutdoorbackground.Of the one-timefeeof$50,$35fromthe saleoftheplategoesintotheStateSpay NeuterFund,aimedatreducinganimal homelessness.

“Spayingandneuteringarethemost effectiveandhumanewaystocontrol petpopulations,buttheservicescanbe outofreachforsomepetowners,”said JoannaMiller,deputydirectorofOAW. “Revenueisusedtoprovidespayand neutersurgeriesforlow-incomepet owners,communitycatprograms,and tosupplementspayandneuterfundsfor Delawaresheltersandrescues.”

TogetthenewAnimalWelfareLicensePlate,orderitonlineat de.gov/petplate.Iforderingbymail,an AnimalPlateapplicationmustaccompanytheorder,andtheplatewillbe shippedtotheaddressprovidedonthe application.Anewplatecanbeordered atanytimewithoutwaitingforregistrationtoexpire.

TheOfficeofAnimalWelfare (OAW)protectsthehealth,safetyand welfareofcompanionanimals,andpromotesthehuman-animalbondinthe state ofDelaware.AnagencyoftheDivisionofPublicHealth,theOAWcoordinatesprogramsandpoliciesthat promoteanimalwelfare,protectpets andpeople,andreducepethomelessness.DelawareAnimalServices(DAS) isthecommunityserviceandenforcementunitunderOAWthatworksto ensurethehealthandsafetyofanimals, peopleandthecommunity.DASenforcesdogcontrol,animalcrueltyand rabiescontrolinthestate.

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Beebewelcomesnewstafftocliniciansteam

BeebeHealthcareannouncedthis weekthatitwaswelcomingnewteam memberstoitsgrowingteamofclinicians.

KimberlyVignola,MSN,APRN, AGACNP-BC,AGPCNP-BC, CCRN,isanadultgerontologyacutecarenursepractitionerwhospecializes incareforcardiologypatientswhohave beenadmittedtoBeebe’sIntensiveCare UnitandStepdown/TelemetryUnit. Sheplaysacriticalrole,representatives said,aspatientspreparetoundergoproceduresinBeebe’sCardiacCathLab, and astheyrecoverfromthoseproceduresinpreparationfordischargefrom thehospital.

Additionally,VignolaprovidescardiologyconsultationsintheEmergency Departmentandthroughoutthehospital,tendingtopatientswhohaveexperi-

encedorareatriskforhavingheartattacks,heartfailure,atrialfibrillation, heartblock,coronaryarterydiseaseand elevatedbloodpressure.

“Beebeisperfectforme—it’s home,”saidVignola,whogrewupin Lewes.“Itwasalwaysadreamofmine to comehomeandusemyvastamount ofcardiologyexperienceandknowledge tohelpthegoodpeopleinourcommunity.”

TolearnmoreaboutKimberlyVignola,visithttps://www.beebehealthcare.org/doctors/kimberly-w-vignola-ag acnp-agnp-ccrn.

SarahMiller,MSN,FNP-C,isa board-certifiedfamilynursepractitioner inBeebe’sGeneralSurgeryDepartment.Shehasastrongbackgroundin preoperative,intraoperativeandpostoperativecare,andisknownasadedicated

andhighlyskilledclinicianwhobringsa patient-centeredapproachtosurgical care,representativessaid.Millerconductsassessments,assistsinsurgical procedures,performsbedsideproceduresandmanagespost-surgicalrecoverytoensureoptimaloutcomesfor patients.

Millerhasdevotedhercareerasa clinicalprovidertoBeebeHealthcare. Sheoriginallyjoinedtheorganizationin 2017,workingaspartofthepost-anesthesia careteamandwaseventuallypromotedtotheroleofteamlead.Shelater transitionedtoBeebe’sfloat-poolstaff, whichallowedhertodiversifyherclinicalexperience,supportnursingoperationsonunitsacrossthehospital,and preparefortherolesheholdstoday.

“Beebehasbeenessentialformy growth;thetuitionreimbursementpro-

gramallowedmetocontinuemyeducationwhileworkingfull-time,”said Miller.“Iamexcitedtocontinueworking withmycolleagueshereandcarefor patientsinSussexCounty.”

TolearnmoreaboutSarahMiller, visit

https://www.beebehealthcare.org/doctors/sarah-miller-fnp-c.

MelissaGalloway,MSN,FNP-BC, isanursepractitionerwhospecializesin familymedicineatBeebeMedical Group.Sheseespatientsintheurgentcaresetting,diagnosingandtreating upperrespiratoryillnesses,earinfections,urinarytractinfections,minorinjuries,andotheracuteconditionsthat requiremedicalattentionbutarenot consideredtobelife-threateningemergencies.

ManyofthepatientsGallowaysees havebeendiagnosedwithchronicmedicalissues,suchascongestiveheartfailure,diabetes,hypertension, hyperlipidemia,chronicobstructivepulmonarydiseaseandasthma.Shecares forpatientsofallages.

“I’mexcitedtoworkatBeebebecausetheorganizationiscommittedto providingpatient-centeredcare,and thatcommitmentalignswithmyown personalvaluesasanursepractitioner,” saidGalloway.

TolearnmoreaboutMelissaGalloway,visithttps://www.beebehealthcare.org/doctors/melissa-galloway-fnp.

Localsnamed toDean’sList atWashingtonCollege

WashingtonCollegerecentlycongratulatedthe450studentswhowere namedtotheSpring2025Dean’sList. Inordertoearntheacademichonor,a studentmustachieveatleasta3.50 GPAforthesemester.

“MakingDean’sLististhemarkof academicexcellence,”saidKihoKim, provostanddeanofWashingtonCollege.“Wecelebratethesestudentsand theirdedicationtogreatnessthispast semester.Theireffortsintheclassroomwillindeedsetthemonthepath forabrightandsuccessfulfuture.”

Thelocalstudentsnamedtothe Dean’sListincluded:GiannaRomano ofMillsboroandBrookeThomasof OceanView.

WashingtonCollegeenrollsapproximately1,000undergraduates frommorethan39statesandterritoriesand23nations,inmorethan50 academicprogramswithanemphasis onexperientiallearningopportunities acrossthedisciplines,rangingfrom internshipsandresearchtointernationalstudyandcivicengagement. Learnmoreatwww.washcoll.edu.

FarmersMarketcelebrating 15yearsatSeaColony atWednesday,June4return

TheFarmersMarketatSeaColony willcelebrateits15thseasonwhenitreturnsonWednesday,June4.Theproducer-onlyfarmers’marketrunsevery Wednesdayfrom8a.m.tonoon throughoutJune,JulyandAugust,atthe MarketplaceatSeaColonyonRoute1 nearBethanyBeach.

“Asatrue,authenticfarmersmarket, themarketproudlyfeaturesonlylocal farmsandvendorsfromtheDelmarva region,alllocatedwithin125milesof BethanyBeach,”organizersnoted. “Everyvendorsellsonlywhattheygrow orproducethemselves,ensuringanexperiencerootedinfreshness,transparencyandcommunity.”

Newvendorsthisyearinclude: Twain&Abel,afamily-runfarmin Clarksvilleofferingfree-rangeeggs, berries,naturallygrownvegetables, herbsandmore;andReidAngus,a Frankford-basedranchspecializingin USDAchoicecutsoflocallyraised, grassfedbeef.

Theyjoinalineupofreturningfavoritesincluding:BennettOrchards, BrattenFarms,OldWorldBreads,

WimbrowFarms,ReinkeFarmsLavender,HoneyBeeLakeApiary,Spectrum Farms,DittmarFamilyFarms,Pereyra FarmsandElysiumFarms.

Shopperscanexpectanassortment ofin-seasonfruitsandvegetables;pork; beef;eggs;herbs;bakedgoods;honey products;lavendergoods;flowers;and more—“guaranteedtobethefreshest attheshore.”Mostproduceispicked themorningofthemarketandinmarket customers’handswithinhours.

TheFarmersMarketatSeaColony isanon-profit,community-runorganizationdedicatedtosupportinglocal agricultureandbringingfarm-fresh foodtothecommunity.Allproductsare verifiedtobegrownorproducedlocally, “deliveringatruefarmers’marketexperiencewithunmistakableDelmarvaflavor.”

TheflavorofDelmarvawillbeofferedthissummereveryWednesdayat theMarketplaceatSeaColony,from8 a.m. tonoon,“wherefreshseaairmeets realfarmflavor,andtheregion’sbest localfarmsandproducersbringtheir harveststraighttoyourfamily’stable.”

Week One: June 23-27

Week Two: July 28-August 1 9:00am-12pm // $10 per week

For kids in Grade 2 (or 7 years old) through Grade 8.

These grades are based on grade level as of Sept. 2025.

Get ready for an exciting time at Sports Camp 2025! At camp, you’ll enjoy playing a variety of sports and engaging in fun games. Plus, we are bringing back “Water Day” which was a huge hit last year. Don’t hesitate—sign up for one week or double the excitement by enrolling for both weeks!

July 14-18

Family Night on July 18 6:00pm-8:30pm // FREE

For kids who are entering Kindergarten this September through Grade 5.

This year’s Gforce Camp theme is Magnified! Your children will be encouraged to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us.

Picnic In the Park: A Celebration of Democracy

Mtimbirinamed headofschool atSussexMontessori

TheSussexMontessoriSchoolBoard ofDirectorsannouncedthisweektheappointmentofSizaMtimbiriasitsnew headofschool,effectiveJuly1.Mtimbiri willbethesecondindividualtoholdthe positionsincetheschoolopeneditsdoors in2020.

“Dr.Mtimbiri’sselectionfollowsarigorousnationalsearchthatattracteda largepoolofhighlyqualifiedcandidates fromacrossthecountry,”representatives said.“Aftercarefulconsideration,the boardunanimouslyselectedDr.Mtimbiri forhisexceptionalbreadthofexperience, commitmenttoMontessorieducation andinspiringvisionforthefutureofthe school.”

Mtimbiribringstwodecadesofeducationalleadershipexperienceacrossfour countries.HeholdsadoctorateineducationfromtheUniversity ofCambridge, severaldegreesfromHarvardUniversity, andcertificationsinMontessorieducationandschooladministration.Hiscareerincludesrolesasprincipal,assistant principal,Montessorieducator,education consultantandfounderofaMontessori SchoolinZimbabwe.

“Dr.Mtimbiriisrecognizedinternationallyforhisworkincurriculumdevelopment,trauma-informedpractices,and ruraleducationinitiatives.Inadditionto English,Dr.MtimbiriisfluentinShona, NdebeleandZululanguages,andproficientinFrench.WeareconfidentthatDr. Mtimbiriwillleadourschooltonew heightsandcontinuetofosteranurturing andinclusiveenvironmentforallstudents.”

Mtimbirisaid,“Iambothhumbled andinspiredtobeinvitedintothebeautifulvisionofSussexMontessoriSchoolto supportaholisticeducationthatvalues personalizedlearning,respectfulrelationships,innovationandglobalcitizenship. Itisaprivilegetohelpcarrythisambitiousvisionforward.AsMariaMontessoriwiselysaid,‘Thegreatestgiftswecan giveourchildrenaretherootsofresponsibility andthewingsofindependence.’I lookforwardtoengagingwithourcommunitytofurtherthisvisioninassisting ourstudentstothriveacademically,sociallyandemotionally.”

AstheywelcomedMtimbiri,the boardalsoexpresseditsdeepestgratitude toLisaColdiron“forheroutstanding leadershipanddedicationasourfounding headofschool.UnderLisaColdiron’s guidanceandnurturing,ourschoolgrew fromavisiontoreality.LisaColdironhas beenapillarofourcommunity,fostering acultureofexcellenceandcompassion. Lisa’svaluesaregroundedinwhatisgood andrightforchildren,adeeprespectfor thefamiliesinourschoolcommunity,and acommitmenttotheteacherswhowork withthem.SussexMontessoriSchool willforeverbeanimportantpartofLisa’s legacy.”

38th RD Picnic Tix '25

Fenwickoceanfront‘SusorrodelMar’ Beach&BayCottageTourSneakPeek

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

Searchingforaseasidevacationhome, theownersofthishomeweredrawntothe welcomingcommunityofFenwickIsland. In2018,theyfoundtheperfectspot—an oceanfront,cornerpropertywithabeautiful smallcottage.Theybeganplanningalarger home—onethatwouldbeawelcomedretreatandagatheringspotforfamilyand friends.Itwasa“laboroflove”thattook twoyears.Thecottagewasreplacedwitha modernhome,whichtheycall“Susurrodel Mar,”in2023.

Waterviewstakecenterstageinthe home’sdesign.Expansivedecksontwolevelsandthesecond-floorgreatroomprovide panoramicviewsofthebeachandocean. Viewsofthebaycanalsobeseenfroma rooftopvantagepoint,completewithagarden,hottubandseatingarea.Thehome’s garapaBrazilianhardwoodsiding,with miteredcornersandhiddennails,isdesignedtogivethehomeacleanandseamlesslook.Theownerswantedadesignthat, whilemodern,wouldfitinwiththenatural coastallandscape.

Thehome’sinteriorrivalsthewater views.Theownerssharedavisionofa modern,unclutteredhome,butthey wantedtoavoidastark,industrialaesthetic. Tomakethecontemporaryhomefeel warmandinviting,naturallightshines throughfloor-to-ceilingwindows.Built-in continuousgraincherrywoodcabinetryon bothfloorsoffersasimpleelegancewhile providingfunctionalstoragespace.

Inaddition,thehomehasplentyofwall spacetoshowcasetheowner’sphotographs andartworkfromlocalandinternational artists.Texturedlinensandbrightantique rugsprovidepopsofcolor,whileplayfulartifactsandsculpturesaddwhimsy.Susurro delMar,theysaid,provesthatmodernlines andeclectictreasurescancreateabeautiful

CoastalPoint•Submitted Expansiveoceanviewswelcomevisitors tothisFenwickIslandhome.

harmonyofdesign.

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

Eachofthe10homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideowhichwilloffer Tourpatronsanopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywantfromanywhere duringthethree-weekvirtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedrone videofootageandtheabilitytoviewthe Touronanyinternet-enableddevice.

Hostessesforthisweek’shomewillbe furnishedbytheBishop’sLandingLadies andtheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClub. The33rdBeach&BayCottageTouris beingpresentedbyLeslieKoppandthe LeslieKoppGroup,andthishomeisalso sponsoredbyGoldSponsorArchitect JonathanSelway.

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

TheCottageTourisproducedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.All netproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’s operations.

Exciting News! The BBVFC Auxiliary found 3 BB Parking Meters - One a 1950’s Duncan Meter! We are thilled to announce a raf e for one of the 3 meters to bene t the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company Tickets are $5 or 3 for $10

Only available at Tickled Pink of Bethany Beach Drawing held Labor Day Monday

Shopping with a Purpose

BethanyBeachBookshostsNYTimesbestsellingauthoratDickens

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

NewYorkTimesbestselling authorJeanineCumminsgrewup inMaryland,enjoyingthe beachesthereandinDelaware,so shefeltathomeattheDickens ParlourTheatreinMillvillelast week,whereshetalkedabouther newbook“SpeaktoMeof Home”withCoastalPointExecutiveEditorDarinMcCann.

“I’mreallyhappytobehere,” shesaidtorousingapplauseas shesettledintooneoftwochairs onstage,decoratedwithbookcase props,andpointedoutherhusbandandtwodaughtersinthe audience.

TheGaithersburgnative— whowasintroducedbythemayor whenshespokethere,makingher motherproud—wasbroughtto MillvillebyBethanyBeach Books.

ThedaughterofaU.S.Navy careerserviceman,shewasborn inSpain,livedinIrelandandnow issettledinNewYork.In“Speak toMeofHome,”amultigenerationalfamilystory,Cumminssaid shebuiltsuspensebutfocusedon characterdevelopment,including thecharacterofRafaela,basedon herPuertoRicanpaternalgrandmother.

“Ireallylovethischaracterbecauseshe’smuchnicerthanmy grandmotherwas,butthatis probablybecauseshehadbetter opportunities,”shetoldMcCann, addingthathergrandmotherwas themotherofeightchildren raisedinthe1950sanddiscriminatedagainstbecauseoftheirnationality.

Developingthecharacterallowedherto“givemygrandmothera do-overtobeahappierpersonanda bettermomtoherson,basedonmy father,”shesaid.

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NewYorkTimesbestsellingauthorJeanineCumminsposesforaphotowithhernewbook, ‘SpeaktoMeofHome,’afteraspeakingenagementorganizedbyBethanyBeachBooks, hostedatDickensParlourTheatreandmoderatedbytheCoastalPoint’sExecutiveEditor, DarinMcCann.

nalist,exposesadrugkingpin.

plauseinthefullDickensTheatre

writinganotherbook—especiallysinceheroldestdaughter willstartcollegeinAugustand shewantstoconcentrateon“all thestuffthatreallymatters.”

“Writingcanbefun.The comfortofsinkingintothatstory youloveandcreatingsomething newintheworld…Ialways wanttoaddresssomethingI thinkshouldbeaddressed,”she said,addingthatthebestwayto beanadmiredwriteristoread thefinestwriters.Herfavorites includeherfriendAnnPatchett, LouiseErdrichandChrisPavoni.

Askedtore vealsomething aboutherselftheaveragereader doesn’tknow,Cumminssaid Spanishwasherfirstlanguage, butherparentsinsistedthefamilyspeakEnglishathome,makingherfeelashamedofher language.

Askedhowlongittakesherto writeabookshejoked,“Nine millionyears,becauseIwritealot ofbadstuffbeforeIwriteanythinggood.”

Towriteundistracted,shegoes awayfor10daysortwoweeks andconcentratesonthework whileeatingcarrotsticksand hummus,“andIcomebackwith three-quartersofabook,”she said,beforethankingMcCann andtheaudience.Shethen steppedoutsidetheDickensTheatreontothepatio,whereguests, copiesof“SpeaktoMeofHome” intheirhands,wereinline,waitingtotalktoherandgetthe bookssigned.

Peter,Rafaela’shusband,wasnot basedonhergrandfather,whowasin amiserablemarriagealthoughhetried tokeephiswifehappy,shesaid.

Cumminsalsowrote“American Dirt,”whichstirredcontroversywhen itwaspublishedin2020andbecame anOprahWinfreyselection.It’sabout aMexicanbooksellerforcedtofleeto theUnitedStatesasanundocumented immigrantafterherhusband,ajour-

“Itwasadream,buttheweekbeforeitcameout,everythingchanged,” Cumminssaid,recallinghowherintegritywasbroughtintoquestionand howshewascriticizedandaccusedof stereotypicalportrayals.Somecritics saidshewasawhitewomanprofiting fromthesufferingofothers,but Cumminstoldtheaudiencesheis bothwhiteandLatino,andthatthe criticismcaused“therugtobepulled outfromunderme.”

“ThankGodthebookwentonto sell4millioncopies,”shesaidtoap-

“Itwasgoodtoopentheeyestoa humanitariancrisisonoursouthern border.IamOKwiththepriceI paid,”shesaid.

In2016,herfather,Gene,diedsuddenlywhileatdinnerwithhiswife andfriends.

“AlltheothertraumasIsurvived werebecauseofhim.Iwassuper-depressed,andittookmeawhileto emergefromthatdespair,”shesaid aboutherfather,amanwho“fashionedbedrockoutofsand.”

Cumminssaidshewon’trushinto

“I’mhopingtheaudienceenjoyedthischatwithherasmuch asIdid,”McCannsaidafterward. “Weallknewgoingintothis whatatalentedwritersheis,but Icameoutofthisimpressedbyher abilitytotalkabouthervulnerabilities, andhowherownexperienceshave shapedherwriting.Hatsoffto BethanyBeachBooksandDickens ParlourTheatreforthisday.Itwasa greatdaytobeafanofthewritten wordincoastalDelmarva,”hesaid. OtherauthorscomingtoBethany BeachBooksincludeMaryAlice Monroe,whohaswrittenmorethan 30books,onSaturday,May24,and LucyFoley,aBritishauthorofcontemporary,historicalfictionandmysterynovels,onSunday,May25.

DelawareSenatehonorsSussexCountyLifesavingAssociation

TheDelawareStateSenateonTuesday,May27,formallyrecognizedtheSussex CountyLifesavingAssociation(SCLA)fortheir groundbreakingachievementinwinningtheUnited StatesLifesavingAssociationNationalChampionshipinAugustof2024.

Duringthesessionat LegislativeHallinDover, stateSen.RussHuxtable introducedatributecommendingtheSCLA’sbeach lifeguards,whomadehistoryasthefirstteamoutsideofCaliforniaorNew Jerseytoclaimthenational title.Thewinmarkeda majormilestonefor Delaware,elevatingthe state’spresenceincompetitivelifesavingsports.

AgroupofSCLAlifeguardstraveledtothestate capitaltoacceptthehonor inperson.AsHuxtableread histribute,theSenatechamber eruptedinapplause,celebratingthe team’sdedicationandsuccess.

StateSen.RussHuxtablegatherswiththelifeguards.Pictured,fromleft,are:firstrow, HuxtableandSCLAPresidentMattFarlow;secondrow,lifeguardsNicoleGibsonandLogan Rhode;and,thirdrow,lifeguardKonnerKnarrandSCLATreasurerQuinnMacauley.

alsosetanewstandardofexcellence inlifesavingsport.”

“Thisisaproudmomentfor Delaware,”Huxtablesaid.“The SCLAhasnotonlybroughtnational recognitiontoourbeachesbuthas

Followingthetribute,SCLAPresidentMattFarlowaddressedthe Senate,expressingtheteam’sgratitude.

“OnbehalfofalltheSCLAlife-

Don’t just go to the movies. Go to the...

guards,we’dliketosayweareextremelyhonoredbythisrecognition,” Farlowsaid.“We’reveryproudto maketheFirstStatefirstinlifesaving sport,andwewilldoeverythingwe cantomaintainourtitleinCalifornia thisAugust.”

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Paddlingexcursions settoreturntoBroad

Creekthissummer/fall

DelmarvaBirdingWeekendsandthe LaurelRedevelopmentCorporationannouncedthisweekthatguidedpaddling excursionsonBroadCreekwillbegin againonJune1inLaurel.BroadCreek offers8milesoftidalwaterwayfeaturingundisturbed,forestedshorelinesand magnificentstretchesofbaldcypress treesandmarshland.

ThetributaryoftheNanticokeRiver hostsdiversehabitatsforseveralrare andendangeredspecies.Thereisawide varietyofbirds,includingosprey,eagles, heronsandmigratorysongbirds,aswell asreptiles,amphibiansandmanytypes offish.Historyalsoabounds,withhistoricshipbuildinginBethel,Captain JohnSmith’sexplorationofPhillips LandingandHarrietTubman’sUndergroundRailroadamongthetopicsof interest.

Nowtheopportunitytoexplorethis areahasbecomeavailableagaintolocals andvisitors.

Thekayakingopportunityisapartnership betweenDelmarvaBirding Weekends,LaurelRedevelopmentCorporation(LRC)andtheUniversityof Delaware/DelawareSeaGrantCollege Program.

“Whenwepilotedthesetripsafew yearsago,theywerewildlypopular,and allsixscheduledexcursionssoldout,so wewantedtobringthisterrificecotourismopportunitybacktowestern SussexCounty,”saidEdLewandowski, coastalcommunitiesspecialistatthe UniversityofDelaware/DelawareSea Grant.

AccordingtoLRCBoardMember BillMcGowan,“Thelocationofa kayakbusinessinLaurelemergedfrom a2016studyLaurel,BaseCampto NanticokeCountrybyConservation CommunityConsulting.TheworksuggestsLaurelisuniquelypositionedto becomeapaddlingtrailtownfrom whichvisitorscanenjoytheincreasingly rarebeautyofthearea’sparks,farms, fieldsandtheirassociatedhistory.”

ThelocationofLaurel’skayak launchisaperfectstartingpointtodiscoverBroadCreek,McGowanadded, saying,“LRCanditspartnersarecommittedtoensuringthesuccessofthese excitingpaddlingtrips.”

Eachtriphasathree-hourtimeallotmentandcoversatotaldistanceof almost7miles.Theyaredesignedfor thosewithintermediatepaddlingskills andarenotappropriateforyoungchildrennorthosewhodon’thavethephysicalcapacitytopaddleontheirown.

“WearethrilledtobebackonBroad CreekwithourfriendsinLaurel,”said JimRapp,organizerofDelmarvaBirdingWeekends.“Thisexperienceoffers theperfectbalanceofnatureandhistory interpretationwhileenjoyingoneofthe

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TheInlandBaysGardenCenterwillhost TimKanefor‘AmericanBeauties:Great NativePlantsforDifficultSites.’

TheInlandBaysGardenCenter, locatednearOceanView,iswelcomingsummerandthecolorful bloomingofflowersinarealandscapeswithaseriesofsummer workshops.

•BonsaiClub,Wednesday,June 4,10a.m.tonoon—“Bonsaiisthe JapaneseandEastAsianartof growingandtrainingminiaturetrees incontainers.Whetheryouareabeginnerorlongtimebonsaienthusiast,youarewelcome.Bringyour questions,curiosityandplants,and joinourBonsaiClub.”

•AmericanBeauties:GreatNativePlantsforDifficultSites,presentedbyTimKane,Brand AmbassadorforAmericanBeauties NativePlants,Saturday,June7,10 a.m.tonoon.“Themostfrustrating partofputtingtogetherasuccessful homelandscapeisfindingplants thatworkinthemostdifficultlocationsinyouryard.Nativeplantsare theanswerforthosedifficultspots. Whetheritisbeatinghotsun,dry shade,wetareasorpoorsoilquality, SeeGARDENCENTERpage36

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nativeplantshaveevolvedoverthe yearstotakeonandthriveinthese locations,andaretheanswertoless frustrationandmoresuccessfor you!”

•PotsofPossibilities:ASummer FiestaContainer,AlisonSchweiger, Friday,June13,10a.m.tonoon. “Letthebloomingcolorsofsummer accentyourfrontdoor,porch,patio orgardeninacolorfulcontainer gardendeignedundertheexpertsupervisionofAlisonSchweiger.You’ll learncontainergardentechniquesas youcreativelycombineperennials, seasonalannualsandherbstocreate aneye-catchingcontainerfilledwith colorfulfoliageandfragrant blooms.”

•GardeningwithDeerResistant PlantswithBruceJones,Saturday, June14,10a.m.tonoon.“Canyou blamedeerforcomingtothebuffet wecreateinouryardswhenfoodin thefewremainingforestedareasis

scarce?Whatcangardenersdoto maintainagardenthatdetersthe deerfromcomingtodinner?We willidentifytheattributesthat makesaplantdeer-resistantand discussspecificnativeplantsthat qualify.”

•’TistheSEEDson,with MichelleGarrett,Saturday,June21, 10a.m.tonoon.“Learnhowtoharvest,clean,prepareandshareseeds fromyourgardenwithyourtribe! Thisclasswillemphasizetheimportanceofspreadingyour‘seed wealth’inordertocontinueplanting nativeseedsthatgrowfoodforpollinatorsinyourgarden!Bringany extraseedsyouhavearoundyour patchofheaven,andwewillexchangeourseedswitheachotherat theendofclass!”

•DelawareBotanicGarden, SalutetoSummerSolstice& Lunch,Pr ivateTouratDBG,Tuesday,June24,from10a.m.to1p.m. MeetattheDelawareBotanicGardensforaprivatetourforcustomers ofInlandBaysGardenCenter. “YourtourguideswillbeStephen

PryceLea,directorofhorticulture andeducationalprogramming,along withElizabethRives,docentsince 2018.DBGisclosedtothepublic onTuesday,soourgroupwillbe theonlyguestsatthegardens.Enjoy apicniclunchfromKristina’s Kitcheninthegardensafterthe tour.”

•FamilyDay:BackyardCritters, presentedbytheDelawareCenter FortheInlandBaysatInlandBays GardenCenter,Tuesday,June24,10 a.m.tonoon.Thisprogramisafamily-friendlykids’day—designedfor parents,grandparentsandguardians tolearnalongsidetheyoungchildrenintheirlives.Aparentor guardianmustremainwiththeir childrenthroughouttheprogram.

“Discoverdifferentanimalsthat youmayfindinyouryard!Learn aboutadaptationsbyexamining replicaskullsandplayingcamouflagegames.”

ParticipantswillhaveanopportunitytoexploretheInlandBays GardenCenterandlearnaboutdifferentanimalsandbugstheymay

findintheirowngardensthrough hands-onactivities.Theprogram willalsoincludeatake-homeprojecttohelppeoplebringtheirnew knowledgeandskillsbacktotheir ownhomes.Formoreinformation, seeBackyardCrittersat https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1203 637414909.

•GardenNutrientDeficiencies withScottFreedman,Saturday,June 28,10a.m.tonoon.“‘Mygarden doesn’tlookhappy!’It’ssosimple, buthappyplantsbeginwithsoil brimmingwithmicroorganismsand nutrients.Propernutrientssupport plantgrowthanddevelopment. ScottFreedmanwillstartyouonthe pathtodiagnosingnutrientdeficiencies.Learnsimplewaystocreate livingsoilthatwillbringbeautyto yourgardenformanygrowingseasons.”Receiveafreesoilkit,along withinstructiononhowtosubmit soilsamplesandunderstandtheir results.

Registeratinlandbaysgardencenter.com/events.

mostscenicwaterwaysontheDelmarva Peninsula.Beforeandafteryourtrip,we encourageyoutoexploreLaureland enjoyamealatalocalrestaurant.Once youdiscoverLaurel,you’llbecoming backwithfriendsandfamily!”

“TheBroadCreekpaddlefromLaureltoPhillipsLandingisoneofmyfavorites,”saidScottThomas,executive directorofSouthernDelawareTourism.

“Havingmoreaccesstoguidedtoursof thisnaturalgemwillbringmorepeople todowntownLaurel.Inaddition,itwill open visitors’eyestoNanticokeRiver countryandcompelthemtoreturnand explorethearea.Wearegladtoseethis tourismactivityreturninwesternSussexCounty.”

Twotripsarecurrentlyscheduled— June1andJune14—withmoredates comingsoon.Toseepricingandadditionaltripinformationortoregister, visittheBroadCreekExcursionswebpageathttps://delmarvabirding.com.

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CoastalPoint•Submitted SelbyvilleCommunityClubmembers cleaningtheSelbyvilleVeterans’Memorialare,fromleft,JoyceFranks,Carol Cary,CaronMooreandDebHiob.Club memberLindaDalyalsohelped.

SelbyvilleCommunityClubcleansupVeterans’Memorial

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Aonce-overgrownandunnoticeableveterans’memorialatSelbyville TownHall—uncoveredafterbeing cleanedlastspringforanEarthDay project—wasweededagainthis monthandhadnewflagserected aroundit,asaprojectoftheSelbyvilleCommunityClub.

“Noonecouldseeitbecauseit

hadtonsoftigerliliesinfrontofit anditwasn’tkeptup,”clubmember JoyceFrankssaid.“Wenowhaveall themilitaryflagsonthere.They madethatmemorialbecauseofa youngman,ThomasAdams,intown who,nosoonerhadheenlistedand wasdeployedtoVietnam,hewas killed.”

Adamswaskilledat21,onMarch 4,1968,andisburiedinSelbyville’s RedMenCemetery.

Theveterans’memorialwascreatedforhimbutnowstandsinmemoryofallveterans.

“Therewerequiteafewmore fromtheareawholosttheirlives,so nowthatmemorialisforeveryonein thetown.Therearenospecific namesonit,”Frankssaid.

Clubmemberssprucedupthe memorialonMay14,spending nearlytwohoursthere,replacing flowersandflags.

“Whilewewerethere,quiteafew peopledrovebyandrolleddownthe windowandyelled,‘Thankyou,’ whichissosmall-townbutvery cool,”saidFranks,whopostedthe cleanupontheSelbyvilleCommunityClubFacebookpage.

“Therewasnothingmakingthe memorialstandout,”shesaid.“You couldnotseeit.Thismemorialisa placeforthecommunitytohonor andthankveterans.Additionally,the DelawareVeteransMemorialin Millsboroisaplaceforveteransand theirfamiliestobeburied.This cemeteryisopentovisitorseveryday oftheyear,fromdawnuntildusk.

“TheSelbyvilleCommunityClub, aftergettingpermissionfromthe Town,decidedtotakeontheproject ofgettingthememorialnoticed.Our groupthinnedoutthelilies,cleaned outtheweeds,boughtandplanted someflowers,andnowyoucansee thememorial.Amemberofthe groupmadeawreath.Wepurchased flagsoftheArmedForcesand Americanflags,andnowitstands outforalltonotice.WeastheSelbyvilleCommunityClubarevery happytobeofserviceinourcommunity,”Frankssaid.

TheCommunityClubisinvolved inseveralprojectstobenefitthe town.

OnSaturday,June14,duringthe annualOldTimers’Dayfestival,

BethanyBeachto host19thannual SeasideCraftShow

TheBethanyBeachSeasideCraft Showwillreturnforits19thyearon Saturday,June7,from10a.m.to4:30 p.m.Thenationallyrecognizedevent willfeaturemorethan100juriedartisansindiversemediaincludingwood, jewelry,pottery,glassandmore.

SponsoredbytheBethanyBeach Cultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee,theshowwilltakeplaceindowntownBethanyBeach,alongthe boardwalk,bandstandarea,Garfield Parkway,HollywoodStreetandParkwoodStreet.TheJoeBaioneTriowill performjazzstandardsfrom11a.m.to 3p.m.onthebandstand.

Toseealistofparticipatingartisans andtobeinformedofweatherannouncementsregardingtheshow,visit theTown’swebsiteatwww.townofbethanybeach.com,underActivities, SeasideCraftShow.Theshowwilltake placerainorshine.

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therewillbeatentwheremembers willrecruitforadditionalmembershipandsellraffleticketsforgift baskets.Giftcardsandotheritems havebeendonatedbylocalbusinessesandplacedinthebaskets,includingscratch-offlotterytickets. Lastyear,thepersonwhoendedup withthatbasketwon$500,Franks said.

Eachbasketwillbevaluedatat least$50,andproceedswillbenefit thetown,shesaid.

TheclubispartoftheGeneral FederationofWomen’sClubs,which hasmembersnationwideandworldwidewhoworktobenefittheircommunities,women,children,veterans, thoseinhospiceandcharitableorganizations.

SelbyvilleCommunityClub eventsincludedine-and-donate events,bakesales,donationstoarea foodpantries,SweatsforVetsclothingdrives,supportoftheHugh O’BrianYouthLeadershipFoundationbyfinanciallysponsoringtwo studentsintheIndianRiverSchool District,fundraisingfortheSelbyvillePublicLibrary,sponsoringthe annualYouthArtMonthartshowat thelibraryandhelpingwithMountaireFarms’EasterforThousands andThanksgivingforThousands.

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GeorgetownPublic LibrarytohostHistorySeries

TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryis hostingathree-partHistorySeries. Theserieskicksoffwithascreening of“FreeforAll:ThePublicLibrary”on Saturday,May31,at10:30a.m.,from thelibraryandWHYY.

“‘FreeforAll:ThePublicLibrary’ tellsthestoryofthequietrevolutionarieswhomadeasimpleideahappen. Fromthepioneeringwomenbehindthe ‘FreeLibraryMovement’totoday’slibrarianswhoservicethepublicdespite workinginacontentiousageofclosures and bookbans,meetthosewhocreated acivicinstitutionwhereeverythingis freeandthedoorsareopentoall.”

Thesecondpartoftheseriesisa screeningof“InDueCourse:IntegratingMilfordHighSchool”onSaturday, June21,at10:30a.m.CharlesHammondJr.,oneofthe1962Milford Seven,willintroducethedocumentary andparticipateinaQ&Afollowingthe screening.

valid May 18 - Sept 6, 2025)

“‘InDueCourse:IntegratingMilfordHighSchool’isadocumentaryexamining the1954failedattemptto desegregateMilfordHighSchooland thesuccessfuladmissionofBlackstudentstoMilfordHighSchoolin1962.

ThedocumentaryprovidesabetterunderstandingofMilford’slittle-known Blackhistoryasitrelatestothe1954 SupremeCourt’sdecisionBrownv. BoardofEducationthatmarkedthe endofthelegalizedracialsegregationin schoolsintheUnitedStates.”

ThefinaleventisonSaturday,July 19,at10:30a.m.Thethirdpartofthe serieswillexploretheAnti-Suffrage MovementinDelaware,withafocuson MaryWilsonThompson.Itwillbeon Saturday,July19,at10:30a.m.

“Whilemanyarefamiliarwiththe suffragemovementingeneral,fewknow thehistoryoftheanti-suffragemovement,especiallytherolethatDelaware womenplayedinprohibitingDelaware frombeingoneofthe36statesrequired toratifythe19thAmendment.”Inthis presentation,attendeeswilllearnabout thelifeofMaryWilsonThompson, leaderoftheAnti-Suffragemovement inDelaware.Attheendoftheprogram, attendeeswillbeofferedachanceto votefororagainstthe19thAmendmenttoseehowitwouldfaretoday.”

Formoreinformation,contactthe GeorgetownPublicLibraryat(302) 856-7958orrachel.culver@lib.de.us.

Smithgraduatesfrom LebanonValleyCollege

PennSmithofMillsborowasoneof nearly600undergraduateandgraduate studentswhomarkedtheiracademic successandreceivedtheirdegreeaspart of LebanonValleyCollege’s156th CommencementonSaturday,May10.

Smithreceivedabachelor’sdegreein

computerscienceanddatascienceand mathematicsandphysics,graduating magnacumlaude.

SmithisagraduateofSussexCentralHighSchool.

LearnmoreaboutLebanonValley Collegebyvisitingwww.lvc.edu.

them. Call us today to make sure your legacy is more current than your playlist.

May29

BingoNight— SelbyvilleElksishosting BingoattheirBishopville,Md.,location,at 13324WorcesterHighway.Doorsopenat 5:30p.m.andthegamesstartat7p.m. Thecostis$25toplay.Therewillbecash prizes,specialgames,aJackpotBonanza, pulltabs,refreshments,rafflesanddoor prizes.Mustbe18oroldertoplay.

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Partici pantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiv eplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired.

Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@Frankfo rdPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. TeenMovieNight—CaptainAmerica: BraveNewWorld— Comehangout,eat pizza,andwatchamovieatFrankfordPublicLibraryat4:30p.m.ontheir4ktheater set-up.MoviesRatedG-PG13.ForAges12 andup.Registrationisrequiredforpizza order.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

May30

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10a.m.forafree,onehourGentleFlowYogaclass.Idealforbeginners,seniors,andanyonelookingfora slowerflowpractice.Wewilllearnbreath-

ingtechniques,postures,andexercisesto promoteflexibilityandstrength,balance, andrelaxation.Pleasebringayogamator towelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoamyogablocks.If youareunabletogetontotheflooreasil y, donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.There areoptionsforall!Registrationisavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

May31

Cruisin’Together— TheFenwickIsland Policedepartmentandtownemployeeswill meetattownhallat8:50a.m.forarelaxed,45-minutebikeridethroughthe town ,alongthebeachandbaysidestreets, withastopattheTown’sPollinatorPark. CoffeeandtreatsprovidedbackatTown Hallformoreconversationandtoseethe excitingplansthebusinessesandTownare planningforthesummer.

June1-Aug.9

ThepublicwillalsovoteonPeople’s ChoiceAwards.Prizeswillbeawarded@ 5:30pmonWed.July23,andartworkwill beondisplayintheTeenRoomJuly10–Aug.9.Artandentryformsmustbe broughttothelibrarybefore3pmonJuly 5.Guidelines/entryformsareavailablein theTeenRoomorbyvisitinghttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usHostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Bea ch,DE19930302-858-5518

June2

ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonard forSouthCoastalLibrary’snextmonthly meetingaboutcrocheting,knittingand needleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome. Seewhatothersaremakingandgetinspirationinthisfungroupmeeting.Free,registerathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

Dine&Donat e— ADine&DonatetobenefittheSouthCoastalVillageVolunteerswill beheldatBigFishGrillinOceanView.The benefitisbeingsponsoredbyLong&FosterRealtorsofBethanyBeach.

SummerReadingChallenge— Allages areinvitedtoearnprizesbyparticipating intheSouthCoastalLibrary’sSummer ReadingChallenge.Simplyread10hours betweenJune1andAug.9.SignupJune 1athttps://sussexcountyde.beanstac k.org Paperreadinglogsarealsoavailable,but thosewhocompleteonlineareeligiblefor raffleswithprizesvaluedat$50each! HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518

TeenArtShow— Youthages12–18areinvitedtoentertheiroriginal2D&3DartworkintheSouthCoastalLibrary’s2025 TeenArtShow.Entrieswillbedividedinto twodivisionsbyage,andjudgedbylocal professionalartists,andthetop3entries ineachd ivisionwillwinprizes(1stprizeis a$50giftcardtoMichaelscraftstore.)

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

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

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Clubs/Organizations

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

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

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

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

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

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

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

SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.at CrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin

localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai Clubmeetsthefirs tWednesdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn

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May Events

Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com. LegionAuxiliary— AmericanLegionPost 24AuxiliaryinDagsboroholdsitsregular monthlymeetingat5:30p.m.onthefirst Tuesdayofeverymonth.Areyounewtothe areaandwanttotransfertojointheAuxiliaryasanewmember,orlookingtoget moreinformation?Stopbythemeeting, speakwiththebartenderandshewillfind anofficertotakecareofyou.

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

SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atth e RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.

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

Drop-Ins

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

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

BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary

onlyaccept sbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.

SoupandSandwiches— TheOceanView ChurchofChristisholdingaSoup&SandwichministryonthesecondWednesdayof eachmonth,fromOctoberthroughMarch, from11:30a.m.to1p.m.Allarewelcome. TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

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

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

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m. attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto

Donations will be accepted in the library on Tuesdays from 2—4 pm.

Please note that some of our programs have limited in-person seating Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events!

The library is MUCH more than just books! We have a variety of fun, free programs & resources that are available to ALL, regardless if they have a library card!

Check out what the li brary has to of fer you: Live Online Author Talks with the LSC Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors & thought leaders. Participate in live talks or watch past talks for FREE from the comfort of home.

Newspapers.com

Library Edition offers full-page images with searchable full text for millions of pages of newspapers dating from the early 1700’s to the early 2000’s. Access this FREE resource with your South Coastal Library card.

Kanopy & Hoopla

Access thousands of movies, documentaries, TV series, music, & more from your computer, tablet, or phone –& even your TV! FREE with a Delaware library card!

Libby

Borrow & read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, & more online from your local library for free!

Library of Things

The 'Delaware Library of Things' is a collection of fun & useful gadgets, tools, games, & equipment you can check out with your Delaware Library card! Check out puzzles, household tools, games, Wi-Fi hotspots, & more! Visit https://lib.de.us/things/ to see what's available!

Tech Hel p Stop by the library on the following days for tech help with one of our friendly & knowledgeable tech assistance volunteers. We cannot assist with hardware repairs/issues.Please call ahead at 302-858-5518 to verify availability.

Mon. 10 am - 12 pm • Tue. 12 - 2 pm Fri. 12 - 2 pm

Museum Passes

Check out the Museum Pass Program from Delaware Libraries! It’s your FREE entry to art, culture, entertainment & so much more! Learn more about this program here: http://delawarelibraries.org/museum

South Coastal Library Enrich. Inspire. Educate.

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bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdays,weatherper-

Yoga in the Park

mitting,from10a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavea largeselectionofgifts, holidayitems,clothing,householdwares,toys,books,jewelry andmoretobenefitthechurch’sprojects. Donationsofitemsareacceptedeachday theyareopen.TheThriftShopislocatedat 111HazzardStreetinDagsboro.Formore information,call(302)519-2984.

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

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-206 1.

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

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

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

SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemee tsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe

Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

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

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

MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

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

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

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages are welcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis

free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

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

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

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

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

2:30p.m.

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

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

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

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlast FitnessonMondays at2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

YogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenter hostsyogaat9a.m.onTuesdaysandThursdaysforseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLi brary.

Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.

CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (4 10)419-1843.

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

PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun wayt olearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat

delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meet onthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthattheli-

brary.

Music

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

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callMaryat(410)629-9383, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

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

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from11a.m.to1p.m.duringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum

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June2-30

PokemonScavengerHunt— Hey,kids! PokémonarelooseatSouthCoastalLibrary!Exploreinsideandaroundthelibrary tofindthemandwinaprizeonceyou've foundthemall!Noregistrationrequired. PickupyourPokédexatthecirculation desktostart!HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930302-858-5518

June3

SwingDanceClass:Part1of3— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.ThisserieswillfocusonEastCoastSwingDance. Each90-minuteclasswillbuildoff-ofthe

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isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice

previousone,soitisbesttoattendall threedatesifpossible:June3,6and10. Bringyourdancepartner,orwewilldoour besttopairwithyouanothersinglepatron attheclass.Wearleather-soledshoes. Registrationisrecommendedandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceall ows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

EstatePlanning— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.foraneducationalseminar onestateplanning,withtimeallottedfor Q&A.TaylorTrappNicholl,Esquirewiththe LawofficeofTrappNichollinGeorgetown, DE,willaddresscriticalaspectsofestate planningandclarifythecomplexitiesof autoinsurance.Theirgoalistoempower youwiththeknowledgeneededtoassess andenhancethead equacyofyourestate plan,ensuringcalmnessandconfidence. Free,forages18-plus.Registrationis helpfulandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-

memora biliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.

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

NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Pl aces,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis

5518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

Let’sTalkGardening— Doyoulovegardeningandwanttomeetothersinyour communitywholovegardeningtoo?Want tolearnmoreaboutnativeplants?Gardeninginsandyconditions?JoinFrankford PublicL ibrary’sinformalgroupofgardenersor"wannabe"gardenerstodiscuss gardeningprojects,plantingtips,new growingconditions,etc.at10:30a.m.We sharegardeningresourcessuchasinfo aboutlocalnurseries,tipsandresources forvegetableandflowergardening.We meetonthe1stand3rdTuesdayat10:30 am.Formoreinformationvisit frankford.lib.de.us.orcall302-732-9351. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

June4

CashBingo— TheCapeHenlopenSenior CenterwillhostaCashBingoevent,with doorsopeningat11:30a.m.andgames

open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

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

startingat1p.m.Admissionis$20per person,andincludesonegamepack,specialsandonequickiecard.Itdoesnotincludethe50/50game.Additionalgames maybepurchased,andrefreshmentswill beonsale.Thisisopentothepublic. StoryTime— BringyourlittleonetoStory TimeatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.forsongs,storiesandlotsoffun.For infa nts–Age5.Thisisagreatopportunity toengageyourchildinearlyliteracypracticesandgettoknowotherfamiliesinthe area.Noregistrationrequired,butparentcaregivermustaccompanychildren. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 AskaMasterGardener— Havequestions aboutgardening?StopbytheS outh .CoastalLibrarylobbybetween1-3p.mto

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BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Matthew,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. MenofFaith— SalemChurchinSelbyvillehostsMenofChristMealsonthe thirdWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5to 7p.m.TherewillbeanItalian-styledinner,drinksanddesserts.Thisisfree,and bothdine-inandcarry-outareavailable. B ibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

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haveyourquestionsansweredbyaSussex CountyMasterGardener.LearnaboutresourcesavailablethroughtheUniversityof DelawareCooperativeExtensionsuchas theGardenHelpline,ASKExtension,Soil TestingandtheMasterGardenerDemonstrationGarden.Bringphotosorsamples ofyourproblemplants;soiltestkitswillbe available.Nocharge!Firstcome,first serve.Checkoutagardeningbookwhile visitingus!

LearntoCrochet— Aclassfortheabsolutebegin nerorforthebeginnerwho triedtolearnfromvideosandneedshelp, heldatFrankfordPublicLibraryat12p.m. Classsizeislimitedtoensurepersonalized attentionandimproveyourcrocheting skills.Dopracticeswatchesandcomplete asmallproject,ortwo.Suppliesandpatternsprovidedorbringyourown.Thisis thefirstsessionofafour-sessionseries. Classrunsfoursessions:June4,11,18 and25fromnoonto2.pm.Whenyousign upfortheJune4thsession,youwill automaticallybesignedupfortheremaining threesessions.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

June5

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

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

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

June6

Paint&Sip— TheBishopvilleVolunteerFire

DepartmentAuxiliarywillbeholdinga Paint&Sipnightfrom6to9:30p.m.at themainstation.Instruction,suppliesand oneglassofwineincludedfor$45perperson.Extrawineisavailableforpurchase. ReservationsandpaymentrequiredbyFriday,May30.Toreserve,call(443)8804944.

SwingDanceClass:Part2of3— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.Thisserieswil lfocusonEastCoastSwingDance. Each90-minuteclasswillbuildoff-ofthe previousone,soitisbesttoattendall threedatesifpossible:June3,6and10. Bringyourdancepartner,orwewilldoour besttopairwithyouanothersinglepatron attheclass.Wearleather-soledshoes. Registrationisrecommendedandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAv enue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

DIYSeaGlassCanvas— SouthCoastalLibrarywillprovidestore-boughtlook-alike seaglass,awhitecanvas,paintpens,hot glueguns,anddecorations,andletyouput yourcreativitytowork!Free,forages18plus,at2:30p.m.Registrationislimited andrequiredandbeginsat2:30pmon May30athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518(onlineregistrationrecommended.)HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentA venue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

BookClub:CodeTalker,byChesterNez FrankfordPublicLibrary’sadultbook groupmeetsonthefirstFridayofthe monthat1p.m.todiscussafiction,non-

fictionorclassictitle.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

June7

StrawberryFestival— TheannualStrawberryFestivalatIndianRiverSeniorCenter willbeheldfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Local artisanswillbesellingtheirhandmade goods,includingjewelry,bags,candles, papercrafts,crocheteditems,hatsand more.Admissionisfree,andthereisno registrationrequired.

DEAnimeSocietyMeeting— Doyoulike Anime,VideoGames,Friends,andFun? ComejointheDelawareAnimeSociety. NowmeetingattheFrankfordPublicLibraryonthefirstSaturdayofeverymonth at10a.m.Ages13-plusonly.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.u s.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

SeasideCraftShow— ThebethanyBeach SeasideCraftShowwillbeheldonthe boardwalk,Bandstandarea,GarfieldParkway,HollywoodStreetandParkwoodStreet from10a.m.to4:30p.m.Therewillbe morethan100juriedartisans,andTheJoe BaioneTriowillperformjazzstandards from11a.m.to3p.m.ontheBandstand. Theshowisrainorshine.

June7-8

SeaGlass&CoastalArtsFestival— The LewesHistoricalSocietywillcelebrateits

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18thAnnualSeaGlass&CoastalArtsFestivalfrom9a.m.to4p.m.,rainorshine, attheSociety’sShipcarpenterStreetcampus.Therewillbeanarrayofactivitiesand morethan70talentedartistsdisplaying theirworks.

June9

GetCrafty!— Unleashyourcreativitywith theSouthCoastalLibraryinthisrelaxing andfunDIYcraftingprogram,at2p.m. Projectsrangeindifficultyandtimecommitment.Choosefromabeach-themed woodensign,macramekeychain,anartificialsucculentcraft,assortedleftover crafts,oranadultcoloringstation.Registrationishelpfulandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518,butalsofeelfreetojust dropinanytimebetween2-4p.m.Free, forages14-plus.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

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

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlinea tfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

June10

SwingDanceClass:Part3of3— Join danceinstructor,JohnBrillantes,forafun andfreeinstructionaldanceseriesat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.ThisserieswillfocusonEastCoastSwingDance. Each90-minuteclasswillbuildoff-ofthe previousone,soitisbesttoattendall threedatesifpossible:June3,6and10. Bringyourdancepartner,orwewilldoour be sttopairwithyouanothersinglepatron attheclass.Wearleather-soledshoes. Registrationisrecommendedandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-in'sacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930

PAWSforReading— Well-trainedteamsof dogs&ownersprovideasupportiveand funwayforkidstogainconfidencein readingaloudatSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.!Child renreadfor15minutesand maybringtheirownbookiftheywish. Ages5-plus.Mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusicandmovementclassfor childrenagedbirthto5years.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvis itingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-

732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary. AdultCraft:WatercolorBookmarks— ArtistMicheleCranewillshowushowto paintwatercolorbookmarksatFrankford PublicLibraryat3p.m.—theperfectgift forthereaderinyourlife!Makeacouple foryourselfandonetodonatetothelibraryforitsfundraiser.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

June11

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

marinersbeth elchurchcenter.com. FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic, movement,andmoreprogramdesignedto helpchildrenunderage5andtheirfamiliesworkthrougheverydayemotions,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Free, noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930,302-858-5518, https://southcoastal.lib.de.us TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, know ledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiastsat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthemurderoftheListfamily. Suggestedread(notrequired):DeathSentence:InsidetheStoryoftheJohnList MurdersbyJoeSharkeyFree,forages18plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858- 5518.Walk-insaccepted ifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

June11-14

BookSale— SalemChurchisholdingafourdaybooksale.The hourswillbenoonto6 p.m.onJune11;10a.m.to8p.m.onJune 12;10a.m.to5p.m.onJune13;and,9a.m. to2p.m.onJune14.

June12

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

FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters

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

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,partic ipantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup.HeldatSouthCoastalLibraryat 1p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromMy GreekTablebyDianeKochilas,whichis availableforcheckout(whilesupplieslast,) oryoumaylookatacopyinthelibrary.

Participantsareencouraged tobringtheir ownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers. Free,forages18-plus.Registerat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

TracingYourHeritage— Lookingtotrace yourroots?Notsurehowtogetstarted? RegisterforSouthCoastalLibrary’sfree 90-minutebeginner’sgenealogyworkshop at2p.m.NancyN,willwalkyouthrough gettingst artedwithancestryinasmall groupsetting.Participantscanexpectpersonalizedgenealogyassistanceandshould bringatleast3surnamestoresearch.Feel freetobringyourownlaptop/tablet,oruse theonesprovided.Searchingwillinclude onlyU.S.databases.Registrationislimited andrequired,andopensat2p.m.onMay 30atwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

Ba byBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees

StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.We'vegotPS5,Nintendo Switch,andRetroConsoles.Ages12and up.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! RegistrationRequired.Call302-7329351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.d e.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

June13

Concert:SingersofNote— JointheSouth

CoastalLibraryat3p.m.forafreeandfun concertwithTheSingersofNote,theSATB chorusgroupoftheSouthCoastalDE AARPChapter.Theywillbeperforminga varietyofshowtunes,songsaboutmusical performance,spiritualsandaselectionof othermusicincludingawhimsicalnumber calledColdandFugueSeason.Free,registrationisapprec iatedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

SummerReadingKick-OffParty— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.fortheir summerreadingkick-offpartyinthelibrary!Therewillbedoorprizes,food, games,andregistrationforsummerreading,sobringyourwholefamily.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankf ord.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

June14

Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, beachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal .lib.de.us

LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Free,forages6-11years.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

STEMKits— Familiesareinvitedtostopin toFrankf ordPublicLibrarytopickupa freeSTEMkitfromEngineerEarlywith completeactivities,materials,andinstructions.Workwithustoassembleandhave funortakeyourkithome.Recommended forages6-12.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

June16

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

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafun afternoonofknittingandcrocheting.All levelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351or visitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

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June17

RyantheBugman— JoinFrankfordPublic Libraryandthe“BugMan”at10a.m.for anexcitingSummerReadingProgram!Celebratethe2025SummerReadingTheme —Colors—whilediscoveringthefascinatingworldofinsects.Thisfunandeducationalprogramfeaturesbasic entomology,amazinginsectdefensemechanisms,andbestofall,achancetosafely petandholdlive,harmlessbugs!Registrationisrequired.Youcansignuponlineby visitingusatfrankford.li b.de.us.orCall 302-732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sTalkGardening— Doyoulovegardeningandwanttomeetothersinyour communitywholovegardeningtoo?Want tolearnmoreaboutnativeplants?Gardeninginsandyconditions?JoinFrankford PublicLibrary’sinformalgroupofgardenersor"wannabe"gardenersat10:30a.m. todiscussgardeningprojects,planting tips,newgrowingcondition s,etc.Weshare gardeningresourcessuchasinfoabout localnurseries,tipsandresourcesforvegetableandflowergardening.Wemeeton the1stand3rdTuesdayat10:30am.For moreinformationvisitfrankford.lib.de.us. orcall302-732-9351.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

June18

Women’sSummerBibleStudy— Therewill beaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummerBible StudybyChristianTateon2ndStreetandthe beachinBethanyBeacheve ryWednesday throughJuly30from8:30to9:45a.m.Registrationisadvisedsoyoucanbecontactedif cancelledduetoweather.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMariners BethelChurchat(302)539-9510orvisit marinersbethelchurchcenter.com.

WednesdayArtWonders— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.forafun,freeart adventure!Childrenages3–12willexplore creativewaystopaint—nobrushesneeded! Eachchildwillgettotakehometheiro wn uniquemasterpiece.Registrationisrequired. Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-732-9351.Please findusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdaysat 1p.mforcasualplay.Registrationisnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

SpeakerSeries:NavajoCodeTalkers— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.fora compellingpresentationbyU.S.Navyveteran andNativeAmericanMaryKendall,asshe sharestheextraordinarystoryoftheNavajo CodeTalkersofWorldWarII.CodeTalkers wereNavajotribalmemberswhowererecruitedintotheMarineCorpsduringthewar becauseenemycombatantswouldnotbe ableto“crack”thelangua getheywere speaking.Throughpowerfulstorytelling,Ms. Kendallwillshedlightontheircourage, legacy,andtheuniquerolethatlanguage playedinshapinghistory.Call302-732-

9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

June19

SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwillbe holdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat10 a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’s LifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsm ay purchasetheirownbook.

June20

CommunityBlockParty— SalemChurchin SelbyvilleishostingaCommunityBlock PartyonthethirdFridayofeverymonthin thesummerfrom6to8p.m.Theeventis free,andopentoall.Bringyourownchair asyouenjoyfood,livemusic,bounce house,shavedice,face-paintingandmore. FenwickFlicks—MonstersInc.— The TownofFenwickIslandwillbeshowing MonstersIncattheBayardStreetBeach. Theeveningkicksoffat8p.m.withfunfilled gameshostedbytheTown’slifeguards.Themoviewillbeginatdusk.Bring

yourblanketsandbeachchairsforan eveningofcommunity,connectionandsummerfun.TheraindateisJune21.

June21

YardSale— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCo. Auxiliaryishostingayardsaleatthefire hallfrom8a.m.tonoon.Fortableinquiries, call(302)537-0143.

June23

UkranianPysankyEggs— Pysankawriting, oreggdecorating,isanancientandtraditionalUkrainianartformwherethesymbols andcolorschosencanhavepaganorChristianmeaning.InthisworkshopatFrankford PublicLibraryat10:30a.m.,wewilllearn theprocessof'writing'Pysanky,from choosingtheeggs,waxinganddyeing,tools thatareusedandfinallytotheremovalof waxtounveilyourPysankagem!Registrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

StorytimeonPars onsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm FreshCafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.Anycancellationswillbepostedon theFrankfordPublicLibrary'sFacebook page.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

HooksandNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublic LibraryonMondaysat1p. m.forafunafternoonofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevels arewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

June24

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Usingcolor theory,youwillchooseyourpalettetocreateanabstractwatercolorpaintingwhile learninghowwaterinteractswithpaintto

SybilMarvelPittard,82

SybilMarvelPittard,82,of Georgetown,Del.,passedaway peacefullyonMay21,2025,surroundedbyhercherishedfamily.

Shewasacherishedwife,mother, nana/mom-mom,auntandfriend. Shelovedbeingattheheartoffamilyconversations,listeningintentlyto everyone’sstories.Asuccessfulbusinesswoman,sheownedandoperated twosuccessfulbusinesses:The HappyTumblebusandForever BloomingFloralShop.Shewasof theChristianfaithandlovedreading theWordofGod.

Pittardwasprecededindeathby herfirsthusband,HylonRonald Marvel;herdaughterBelindaStewart;andhergrandsonTylerSmart. Sheissurvivedbyherhusband,Joe Pittard;hersons,JoeySteward, MichaelSteward(andTina)and RonMarvel(andMelissa);andher daughterDawnSmart(andScott). Shealsoleavesbehindherbeloved grandchildrenEricaSteward-Wharton,EliseSalas(andChris),Bobby Kelly,NickStevens,AnnaGrace Carter,SamanthaStewardStone (andLarry),ScottSmartJr.(and Lexie),Nicholas(andTaylor)and SethSmart,andBaileyandElla Marvel;aswellasseveralgreatgrandchildren.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsmay bemadetotheEastTennessee ChristianHome&Academy,517 AllenAvenueElizabethtonTN 37644.AcelebrationofPittard’slife willtakeplaceSunday,June1,2025, from1to3p.m.attheSmarts’residence.Aprivategravesideceremony willbeheldforthefamilyatalater date.

CharlesNeil‘Charlie’ Williamson,19

CharlesNeil“Charlie” Williamson,19,ofDagsboro,Del., diedsuddenlyonTuesday,May20, 2025.HewasbornatBeebeHospital onDec.28,2005,at10:42p.m., weighing9pounds,10ounces,and 21.5incheslong.Hewasgreetedby hisbigbrotherandbestfriend,Jack, andhismomanddad,Elizabethand JohnWilliamson.Theirfamilygrew toincludehissister,Lucy,andhis youngerbrother,Max,whoallsurvive him.

WilliamsonattendedLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolandSelbyvilleMiddleSchool,andgraduated fromIndianRiverHighSchoolin 2024.HereceivedhisBaptism,First HolyCommunionandConfirmation atSt.Ann’sinBethanyBeach.He playedbaseballatthePyleCenter, indoorsoccerwithRiverSoccerand basketballforfunatthecourtat BlackwaterVillage,atMimandPopcorn’shouse,andatUncleKev’son Burbagewithcousinsanduncles.He alsolovedtolistentothebandRadiohead.

Asayoungchild,Williamsonwas adventurousandfearless.Heclimbed, jumped,playedandswaminthepool andintheocean.HerodeBoogie Boards,playedbaseball,playedbasketballandvideogames.Hehitthe piñataatbirthdayparties.Hewentto thebeachwithfamily,wenttoGreat WolfLodgeandvisitedOuterBanks onbreaksfromschool.

GreatWolfLodgewassofunfor himthathewroteaboutitinafifthgradeschoolprojectinanarticle abouthisfirsttimetraveling:“The waterparkwasawesome!Therewasa waveridingsimulator,aslidewith

lightsinit,andaslidewithafunnel onit.Ittookthreehourstogetthere, butitwasworthit!”Thatquote,writtenat10yearsold,givesaglimpseof Williamsonasaperson.Hesawboth sidesofthingsandtookthegood withthebad.Yes,ittookthreehours togetthere,butitwasawesome! Williamsonwashonest.Hewas fair.Hewashisownperson.Heloved animals,andallanimalslovedhim. Hewasthetypeofpersonwhosaid theanswerandtoldthetruthwhen youaskedhim.Hedidn’ttakesides andknewthatthebestwaytoseethe worldwastolookatitobjectively.He didn’thavethepersonalitytomake thingscomplicated;hejustlivedhis life.Foraschoolprojectasanolder student,hedescribedhimselfasaltruisticandindependent.

Heenjoyedvideogamesandhad anonlinecommunityofteammates andfriendswhohespenttimewith. Hestartedplayingvideogamesseriouslyasanolderchildandthought aboutpossiblyhavingacareerin gamingorcomputers.Hestartedcollegeand,likemanyyoungadults,he decideditmightnotbeforhim.He hadworkedduringthesummerina familycleaningbusinessandyearroundatGiant.Recently,hehad startedworkingwithhisdadand brotherJackatSullivan’sLandscapingandwasfiguringouthisnext steps.

Williamsonwasprecededindeath byhisgrandparents,JohnandSue Williamson(“Grandmom”and “Pop”);grandfatherNeilFleming (“Popcorn”);andtwocousins,Paige WilliamsonandJosieFlemingLloyd.Heissurvivedbyhismother, ElizabethWilliamsonofOcean View;hisfather,JohnWilliamsonof

Dagsboro;hisbrothersJack WilliamsonandMaxWilliamson; andhissister,LucyWilliamson.He isalsosurvivedbyhisgrandmother (“Mim”),JeannieFleming,alsoof Dagsboro.

Additionally,heleavesbehindsix uncles,KevinWilliamson,Mark Williamson(andJulene),Paul Williamson(andKelly),Matt Williamson(andLaurren),Brian FlemingandKevinFleming;seven aunts,MelissaSchroeder,Colleen Fleming,DebbieFleming(and PhilipCappa),KarenFleming,Amy Hobbs(andJoe),MonicaScottand AnnMarieAguilar(andAngel).He isalsosurvivedby26cousins,Bryan BeyardandRuthieAdams;Isaac Steinberg(andMarisa);Bethanyand RebeccaSchroeder;Shona,Cyrus, Athena,AtticusFleming-Lloydand AugustineAguilar;Jaelyn,Elijah, WyattandCallanWilliamson;Lily andIsabelScott;Naomi,Audreyand JoeyHobbs;BaylieandCaroline Williamson;Emilee,Matthewand GrantWilliamson;andSienaand SebelleSteinberg.

Familyandfriendswereinvitedto attendavisitationatSt.Ann’sin BethanyBeachat691GarfieldParkwayonFriday,May30,2025,from10 to11a.m.,followedbyMassat11 a.m.Inlieuofflowers,hisfamilysuggestedbeingkind,pickingupabasketball,spendingtimewithfamily andfriends,joiningachildonavideo gameandaskingabouttheirinterests, doingthingsforothersandexpecting nothinginreturn,learningalanguage,adoptingacat,payingitforward,takingthebugsoutsideinstead ofswattingthemandhavingpatience withallpeople.

FOSCLdonatesproceedsfromdine-and-donateevent

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TheFriendsofSouthCoastalLibrarydonated$741tothelibrary afteritsfirstdine-and-donateevent atGoodEarthMarketonMay1.

GoodEarthdonated10percentof allfoodsalesfrom10a.m.to8:30 p.m.

“Wewillletthemdecidehowto usethemoney.Itwillsupportthelibrarytohelpwithprogramsand services,”FriendsChairwomanof CommunicationsSusanKendrat said.

Thegroup’smainfundraiseristhe annualBeach&BayCottageTour. Thisyear,the33rdtourwillbeheld inpersononWednesday,July23,and Thursday,July24,withvirtualtours ofthefeaturedhomesofferedJuly13 toAug.3.

“Whenitcomestofundraising, thistourisourbiggie,”Kendratsaid. “Weraisethelion’sshareoffunding withthatevent.Lastyear,weraised $86,000.Anditallgoestothelibrary.Wearedoingasneakpeekfeaturingonehouseeveryweekin CoastalPoint.Wehadagreat turnoutlastyear.Alotofpeople cameouttosupportthelibrary,and theownerswereveryhappywiththe results.”

TheFriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrarydonatedtheproceedsofitsfirstdine-and-donateevent,heldatGoodEarthMarket,to the SouthCoastalLibrary.Picturedfromleft:EdieDondero,FOSCLPresident,MelissaHekl,GoodEarthMarketowner,andDiannaBoehm,FOSCLBoardMember,andcoordinatoroftheevent.

FundsraisedbytheFriendsgroup havepaidforresources,equipment andprogramsforthelibrary,includingmorebooks,computers,furniture, patronaccesstoAncestry.comand

Newspapers.com,classes,guest speakers,storytimesandsummer readingprograms.

FreemantohostlegendsFosterandBotti

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Decadesofmusicalmagicwillbe distilledintoonenightastheFreeman ArtsPavilionhostslivemusicbyDavid FosterandChrisBotti,featuringsinger andactorKatharineMcPhee.

Thethreehavewritten,performed and/orproducedsomeofthegreatest musicfromthepastcentury,andthey’re playingtheoutdoorvenueonFriday, June13,at7p.m.

Grammy-winningtrumpeterChris

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Women’sSummerBibleStudy— Therewill beaNoHomeworkWomen’sSummerBible StudybyChristianTateon2ndStreetand thebeachinBethan yBeacheveryWednesdaythroughJuly30from8:30to9:45a.m.

Bottiand16-timeGrammyaward-winning producer/songwriterDavidFoster —whohavebothcollaboratedwith someofthebiggestsuperstarsonthe planet—aretouringwithspecialguest singerKatharineMcPhee.

“Wecan’twaittoperformforyou andsharewithyouaveryspecialnight,” Bottitellsaudiences.

Withtheirwide-rangingcareers— injazzandpop,attherecordingstudio, atawritingdesk,ontelevision— they’recomingtoSelbyvilletodothe mostelementalpartofentertainment,

Registrationisadvisedsoyoucanbecontactedifcancelledduetoweather.All womenarewelcome.Toregister,calltheofficeatMarinersBethelChurchat(302) 539-9510orvisitmarinersbethelchurchcenter.com.

WednesdayArtWonders:WeavingOur World— Getcreativewithweaving!Childrenages6–12areinvitedtoFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.tohavefunexploringdifferentmaterialstoweavet heir ownone-of-a-kindartwork.Registrationis required.Youcansignuponlinebyvisiting usatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302-7329351.PleasefindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdaysat 1p.mforcasualplay.Registrationisnotre-

performingliveoutdoorsunderthesunset andstars.

“Allthreeofusareusedtotouring. Beingonstageisreallyourhappyplace. …We’rejustouttheretohavefun,” FostertoldtheCoastalPoint.

Hesaidhewantsaudiencestoenjoy agoodtimeandunexpecteddelights.

“Wehaveagoodbanter—mywife andI—onstage.It’sfunny,it’sirreverent.AndChris,ofcourse,istheclassy one—aconsummatemusicianandincredibletrumpetplayer,”Foster quipped.

quired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonline atfrankford.lib.de .us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

June26

SummerBibleStudy— SalemChurchwillbe holdingaweeklySummerBibleStudyat10 a.m.TheywillbestudyingMaxLucado’s LifeLessonsfromJames.Participantsmay purchasetheirownbook.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories, songs,andinteractiveplaypromoteearly literacyandengagementwithothe rchildren inarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom. Registrationisnotrequired.Questions,

Allthreeperformershaveworkedtogetherovertheyears.Fosterand McPheearenowpartnersinmusicand marriage,whilejazztrumpeterBotti toursworldwideyear-round—so they’reallbringingskill,chemistryand charismatothestage.

“Forallofustobesharingastageis veryspecial,”saidMcPhee.“WhatI’m excitedaboutis…beingoutdoorsin thesummerbreeze,andthatpartwill…

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SEDACdonates$10,000toFoodBankofDelaware

AtitsAprilmeeting,theSussex EconomicDevelopmentActionCommittee(SEDAC)heardfromCathy KanefskyandChadRobinsonfrom theFoodBankofDelaware.

TheFoodBank’spresentation highlightedtheservicesitprovidesto thecommunity,includingitswork-

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feelprobablyevenmoreenjoyable.”

Audiencesgettoenjoythehuman andmusicalconnections.

“Theylovethebanter…andtherelatability.Weareaverynormal,relatable couple,likeanyoneelse,”shesaidof herselfandFoster.

Fewpeoplehaveworkedonasmany popmusicmomentsasDavidFoster.As amusician,songwriter,composer, arrangerandproducer,hehascreated hitsongsandaward-winninggoldand platinumalbumsforBarbraStreisand, CelineDion,WhitneyHouston, MichaelJackson,Madonna,AndreaBocelli,MichaelBublé,JoshGroban,Rod Stewart,StevieWonder,EarthWind& Fire,DianaKrall,NatalieCole,Michael Bolton,Seal,ChakaKhan,Kenny Rogers,DollyParton,Chicago,Hall& Oates,Brandy,’NSync,BozScaggsand GloriaEstefan.

Hehasalsocreatedculture-defining soundtracksforblockbusterfilmsincluding“TheBodyguard,”“UrbanCowboy”and“St.Elmo’sFire,”andhehas craftedtimelessperennialbest-selling holidayalbums.

Inall,Fosterhaswon16Grammy Awards,anEmmyandaGoldenGlobe, andnabbedthreeOscarnominations. He’sbeennamedtomultiplehallsof fameintheU.S.andhishomecountry ofCanada.Fromhisownforaysin Broadway(Tony-nominated“Boop!”)to helpingothermusiciansbecomehouseholdnames,Fosterhasdoneitall.

Washeeverstarstruckworkingwith theselegends?

“I’vehadafew‘Pinchme’moments, likewhenIfirstworkedwithBarbra Streisand,”Fostersaid.“Icanremember everyoneofmygreatmoments.Ican clearlyrememberdoingthevocalwith WhitneyHoustonof‘IWillAlways LoveYou’…or‘Unforgettable’with NatalieCole.”

GrammyAward-winningtrumpeter Bottihasbeenoneofthemostpopular instrumentalistsintheworldfornearly threedecades.He’scollaboratedwith someofthebiggestsuperstarsonthe planet,includingSting,PaulSimon, BarbraStreisand,LadyGaga,Tony Bennett,FrankSinatra,Aretha Franklin, BetteMidler,JoniMitchell, StevenTyler,AndreaBocelli,Herbie Hancock,Yo-YoMaandmore.

He’stoppedthejazzchartswithnumerousalbums,earnedmultipleGold

forcetraining,aswellasrecent,severe fundingshortagestheyareexperiencingatafederalleveltoprovidefood forDelawareanswhoareexperiencing foodinsecurity.

Truetoitsnameandstruckbythe urgencyofthesituation,SEDAC memberspledged$5,000inindividual

andPlatinumrecords,performedwith symphonyorchestrasandonprestigious stagesfromCarnegieHalltotheHollywoodBowltotheSydneyOpera House.

McPhee’scareerincludesfilm,television,Broadway,recordingandconcert tours.Shefirstburstontothescenein 2006astherunner-upon“American Idol,”Season5.Today,shebringsa powerhousepresenceandsoaringvocals tohershow-stoppingperformances.

donations,matchedbya$5,000organizationaldonation,foratotalof $10,000.

“Whatreallystoodouttomeis that1in6Delawarechildrenare food-insecureandthata$1donation equalsthreemeals,”saidSEDAC ChairpersonScottThomas.

BothonBroadwayandinLondon’s WestEnd,shestarredasJennainthe musical“Waitress,”featuringmusicand lyricsbySaraBareilles.Televisionaudiencesrecognizeherleadrolesinthe geekyaction-drama“Scorpion”(CBS), comedyseries“CountryComfort”(Netflix)andmusicaldrama“Smash”(NBC). Herrecordingshavetoppedthechartsin multiplegenres,includingpop,jazzand adultcontemporary.Asought-afterperformer,she’salsoperformedforvarious

“WearegratefulforSEDAC’sincrediblegenerosity,”saidFoodBank ofDelawarePresidentandCEO CathyKanefsky.“Thisdonationwill enableustoprovide30,000mealsto ourneighborsexperiencingfoodinsecurity.Together,wecanmakeameaningfulimpactonourcommunities.”

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Great Performances (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.

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Many of the world’s finest female golfers look to make history in the final round of the U.S. Women’s Open Championship, live from Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wis. Last year, Japan’s Yuka Saso pulled away and won with a final score of -4.

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The equivalent of life-sized pinball returns with this Season 2 premiere as families work together, answering questions in order to move along a board. However, every wrong answer releases a massive ball towards a contestant, knocking them into the water.

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Sullivan’s Crossing (3) CW 8 p.m.

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Thestudent-athletesvoicedtheir happinessandappreciation.

EachIndianRiverHighSchool Unifiedflagfootballteammember wasovercomewithjoyastheywere eachpresentedwitha2024DIAA statechampionshipringandjacket atSeed&SaplingWeddings& EventsnearFrankfordonWednesday,April30.

The8-1Indianscappedtheirinauguralseasonwithachampionship despitetrailingCaesarRodney20-0 afteronequarter.TheGreen&Gold impressivelyralliedforaresounding 45-32DIAAchampionship-game victoryatDelawareStateUniversity onFriday,Nov.29,2024.

“Afterroilingallseasonlongas theunderdogs,ourteam’shardwork andperseverancewasrewarded,”said headcoachJamaalBivens.“Itwas theultimateculminationofourathletes’dedicationandcommitmentto thisseason.Toseethesmilesonthe athletes’faceswastrulyrewarding forboththestaffandpartners.

“Itwastrulyspecialtoseethe teammembersopentheirringboxes simultaneouslyasinstructed,”added Bivens.“Theringboxeslitupthe roomasthestudent-athletesbeamed andexcitementbuzzedaroundthe room.Thekids‘oohed’and‘ahhed’ whentheyexaminedtheirwhite metalringshighlightedwithclear stonesandagreenIRlogoaccented withayellowarrow.Severalfamily memberscomplimentedthesignificanceoftheengravedmessage‘f rom rejectedtoberespected.’Paying homagetothissentimentwasimportanttothecoachingstaff.”

AssistantcoachLoriannSentman saidtheeveningwasextremelyexcitingandrewardingforthestudentathletes,coachingstaffandstaff.

“ThiswasthefirststatechampionshipforourUnifiedsportsprogramatIndianRiverHigh,”she said.“Thatmadeitevenmorespecial.Fromopeningtheirringsto puttingontheirjacketsandsigning thefootballfromthestatechampionshipgame,itwasanightfullof IRHSUnifiedpride.”

Sentmanexpressedherthanksto Seed&SaplingWeddings&Events

Unifiedflagfootballcelebratesatchampionshipringandjacketceremony

SophomoresKatelynTaylor(l),ParkerO’Shields(c)andKe’NiyaMitchelldisplaytheirIRUnifiedflagfootballstate championshiprings.

“f orhostingthisspecialeventforour students.Additionally,weappreciate allthelocalbusinessesthatgenerouslymadedonationsallowingusto evenplaythisseason,”shesaid. ThosebusinessesincludeACTS (AtlanticCommunityThriftStore), SchellBrothers,SkylineAviation— Georgetown,DagsboroPaint& Wallpaper,ChesapeakeHomeServices,CreativeConcepts,K&BAuto, DelmarvaPerformance&Repair, SuzanneVickers,MelsonFuneral HomeandBillyReese—StateFarm

Insurance.

“Receivingtheringandjacket wasamazing,”saidjuniorBrayden Bennetch.“Whenweopenedthe ringstogetherasateam,Iwassurprisedbytheamountofdetailthat wentintothedesign.Iamaware thatnoteveryhighschoolstudent athletewinsastatechampionship title.Thatmadetheringsandjacketsevenmoreextraordinary.Ifeel thankfultobeselectedasacaptain forthisseason.Ourhardworkand dedicationreallypaidoff.”

Sentmanindicatedthattheremay beanotherringceremonyhonoring theIRUnifiedbasketballDIAA statechampions. UnifiedflagfootballisaDelaware InterscholasticAthleticAssociationsanctionedsportthatprovideshighschoolstudentswithandwithout disabilitiestheopportunitytotrain andcompeteinsports,experience inclusion,socializewiththeirpeers andparticipateasatruestudentathlete.

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

ThingsstartedoutwellfortheIndianRiverHighSchoolbaseballteam inthe2025DIAAstatebaseballplayoffs,buttheyhadlittletimetocelebrate thatsuccess,astheverynextdaythey loadedthebusesforatriptoWilmington’sRicheyElementaryforasecondrounddatewithConradSchool.

OnSaturday,May24,the11thseededIndianstookthelongridenorth tobattleNo.6seedConradinthesecondround.TheIndiansdidn’tevenget 24hourstosoakintheirsuccessafter taking outNo.22seedLakeForestin theiropening-roundbattle,7-4.

IRfounditselfdownearlyasthe Redwolvesscoredaruninthefirst,four moreinthesecondandtwointhethird totakeaninsurmountableseven-run lead.TheGreen&Golddidtryto scraptheirwaybackintothingswitha soloruninthefourthandstagedahuge rallyinthetopofthesevenththatproducedfourmoreruns.However,it wouldnotbeenough,asConradheld onforthe8-5victory.

JackCappo,DylanGriseandTy WebereachhadtwohitsfortheIndians,withoneofWeber’sbeingadouble. TreyHillalsohadadoubleforIRfor hislonehit,whileRickyWigginsand

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IndianRiver’sTreyHillswingsforthefencesduringIR’s7-4winoverLakeForest.

LoganErbeeachhadahitinthegame. Cappo,Grise,ChaseRuley,Wiggins andHilleachscoredarunaswell.

ConradleadoffhitterMarkSpoor didthemostdamage,settingthetable atthetopofthelineupbygoing3-for-4 withtworunsscoredandtwoRBIs.

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Thesophomorealsohadastolenbase inhisbusyafternoon.

MaxHansen,JustinO’Connor,AndrewShute,DylanPirrungandJacob Deboufcollectedtheotherhitsforthe Redwolves,withShuteandO’Connor goingfordoubles.Pirrungalsoscored twicefortheday.

WinningpitcherBradyWardellcoveredsixinningsonthebump,allowing justonerunonsixhits,withthreewalks andfourstrikeouts.JonathanDownes cameontopitchtheseventhandgave upthefourruns—allunearned—on threehits,withawalkandstrikeout.

IR’sLandonFielstooktheloss,lastingjustaninningandathird,whileallowingfiveruns—threeearned—on fivehits,withawalkandtwostrikeouts. NolanStaniszewskialsohurledaninningandathird,allowingapairofruns ononehit,withtwowalks.Webercoveredtheotherthreeandathirdinnings fortheIndians,surrenderingjustone runonthreehits,withapairofstrikeoutsandawalk.

Intheirfirst-roundwinoverLake Forest,Grisewasthekingofthehill. Thejuniorrighthandersetdown10 Spartansonstrikeouts,allowingtwo runs—bothunearned—onfivehits, withjusttwowalks.Hethrew67strikes amongsthis97pitches.Heturnedthe

ballovertoHill,whoallowedtworuns ontwohits,withtwowalksandtwo strikeouts,inhisoneinningofwork.

TheIndiansscoredalltherunsthey wouldneedinasix-runfourthinning, thankstoatwo-runsinglefromRuley, anRBIsinglebyWiggins,awildpitch that scoredAlexBehornarandCeth Bireleyreachingonanerrorthatscored Weber,andBehornar’sfielder’schoice RBI.

IRmanagedjustfiveoverallhitsin thegameandtookadvantageofthefive errorsthatLakeForesthadinthecontest.TheSpartans’ColtonWyatthad threeofthesevenhitsontheday,and healsoscoredtwooftheirfourruns.

IRwillbelosingRuley,Cappo,Bireley,HillandRolandoFuentes-Hernandeztograduation,buttheywillbe returningastrongjuniorandsophomoreclassthatshouldhavetheIndians backinthemixforanotherrunatthe HenlopenAthleticConferenceSouth Divisiontitlenextseason,aswellasa berthintheDIAAstateplayoffs.

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey AnIRbasemanlookstothrowtheball duringIR’swinoverLakeForest.

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Dylan delivered a gem of an outing in Round One of the DIAA baseball playoffs for the Indians. The hard-throwing right handed pitcher struck out 10 Lake Forest hitters and scattered five hits over six innings as host IRHS defeated their Henlopen Conference rivals, 7-4 on Friday, May 23. Grise held the Spartans to just two runs and a pair of walks as the Indians improved their won-lost record on the season to 14-5.

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Theendoftheseasoncamequicklyfor theIndianRiverHighSchoolsoftball team.

CapeHenlopen(19-1)explodedfor fivehomerunsand10runsintheirhalfof thesecondinning,enroutetoafiveinning 14-3Round2triumphovertheNo.19 seedIndians(9-11)onThursday,May22.

SeniorBriannaWindishaccountedfor twoofthefivehomersandthreeRBIs, whileseniorsHaydenHudson,Abigail CrouchandAliviaHeersalsocircledthe basesinthepivotalsecondframeasNo.3 seedCapebuilta12-0lead.Hudson’stworunhomerinthefirstinninggavethe Vikingsanearly2-0advantage.

Windishfinishedwiththreehitsand fourRBIs,andHeersrippedthreesafeties aspartofa14-hitattack.

SeniorpitcherAbigailMarshand freshmanSaraCraigcombinedonathreehitterfortheVikings.

TheIndiansavertedashutoutinthe

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey ShawUniversitycommitSe’TaraMcGee (5)windsuponthepitcher’smoundfor IRHS.

fifthinningwhenUniversityofRhodeIslandcommitSophieScurcidrilledatwooutthree-runhomer,hersecondextra-base hitofthegame.JuniorBrionnaClarkcollectedtheIndians’otherhit.

“Thissoftballseasonmaynothave endedwiththewinningrecordwehad hopedfor,butitwasundoubtedlyaseason fullofgrowth,resilienceandheart,”said headcoachSaraPowell.“Asateam,we facednumerouschallenges—bothonand offthefield—butwhatstoodoutmost washowweconsistentlychosetorallybehindoneanother.

“Eachplayershowedtremendousindividualdevelopment,whetheritwasinskill, confidenceorleadership,”addedPowell. “Andthatprogresstranslatedintostronger teamchemistryandunity.Wedidn’tlet setbacksdefineus.Instead,weusedthem asopportunitiestolearn,supporteach otherandcomebackstronger.”

Powellsaidthisseason’sexperienceremindedherthatwhattheteam-building goesfarbeyondthegameitself.

“It’saboutcharacter,connectionand community,”shesaid.“Iamforeverthankfulforthisincrediblegroup.Whilethe scoreboardmaynotreflectthefullstory, ourjourneythisseasonissomethingIwill alwaysbeproudof.Wearesadtosendoff sevenseniorstotheirnextjourney,butwe areforevergratefulfortheirimpactonthe IndianRivergirls’softballprogram.”

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

HeistheheartandsouloftheIndian RiverHighSchoolUnifiedsportsprogram.

Whetherheisonthefield,thebasketballfloororthebenchofeithersport,DonaldLingoiscaughtupinthecontest.

Onthefieldandfloor,heisawhirling dervishofactivityandachievement.

Whiletakingabreatheronthesideline, heexhortshisteammateswithpassionand positiveencouragement.

“Iamveryhappytobeapartofthe UnifiedsportsprogramatIndianRiver,” saidthe5-foot-5residentofMillsboro.“I amproudtobeanathleteduringthefirst seasonfortheUnifiedflagfootballteam. Winningstatechampionshipsinfootball andbasketballwerethemostexcitingexperiencesofmysenioryear.Beingonallthree Unifiedteamshasgivenmeachancetobe moreinvolvedinfeelinglikeI’mapartof theschool.”

LingowasrightinthemidstofbothIndianRiverUnifiedchampionshipgame comebackvictories.

The8-1flagfootballteamtrailedCaesarRodney,20-0,afteronequarter,then heldtheRidersto12pointsoverthefinal threequartersthankstoLingo’spersistent defensiveplay.Theyralliedforaresounding 45-32championshipgamevictoryat DelawareStateUniversityonFriday,Nov. 29,2024.

Threeandahalfmonthslater,Lingo helpedthe9-1Indiansrallytodefeatthe Riders,35-34,onSunday,March9,atthe BobCarpenterCenterontheUniversityof Delawarecampus.Despitetrailing24-14at halftimeofthetitlegame,IRHSconnected forabuzzer-beating,game-winninglayup.

Workinghardand listeningtohiscoaches

LingohasbeenapartoftheUnified basketballsquadforfouryears.

“ThekeytomysuccessinUnified sportshasbeentoworkhard,listentomy coaches,andmakesureallmyteammates areincluded,”saidLingo.“Themost challengingpartaboutplayingfootball waslearninghowtoplayanewsport.It tookalotofpracticeandefforttolearn theplays.Themostexcitingpartofbeing ontheUnifiedbasketballandflagfootballteamswerethegamedays.Some gamedaysincludedateambreakfastor teamlunch,andthatwasalwaysfun.”

LingocreditstwoofhisUnified coacheswithhavingaprofoundimpact onhissuccessinathleticsandinthe classroom.

“Ourheadcoach,JamaalBivens,has helpedmebecomeabetterathleteonand offthecourtandfield,”saidLingo.“He brokethingsdownformeinawaythat

helpedmetobetterunderstandwhatwe neededtodo.[AssistantcoachLoriann] Sentmanhasassistedmeintheclassroom andwithUnifiedsportsduringthelast fouryears.Shealwayshelpedmewith payingattentioninclass.Mrs.Sentman wouldalsoremindMr.BivenswhenI needsomewaterandabreak.”

Inadditiontohiscoaches,Lingoreceivestremendoussupportfromhisfamily.

“MyfamilyattendedeveryUnified flagfootballandbasketballhomegame, encouragingandcheeringmetosuccess,” saidLingo.“Forflagfootballmy[grandfatherDonaldLingoSr.]droveustoall theawaygames,andthatwasprettyexciting.Mymom,Amanda,andfather, DonaldJr.,nevermissedahomeoraway game.Theyevenbroughtmydogstothe flagfootballseniornight.Thatwillbea specialmemoryforme.”

“DonaldLingo’simpactontheUnifiedsportsprogramisimmeasurable,” saidSentman.“Donald’spassionforflag football,basketballandtrackhasbeen frontandcenteronthefield,courtand track.Hiscommitmentanddeterminationhasblownthecoachingstaffoutof thewater.Donaldhasneverletanything bringhimdown—fromtoughlossesto heartsurgerythesummerbeforehisjunioryear—andhealwayslivesuptohis nickname,‘TheHype-ManHulk.’

“Donaldwillalwaysberemembered byhisdevotiontohisteam,”addedSentman.“Itnevermatteredifhewasplaying orcheeringfromthebench.Donaldwas there,andhewashyping-uphisteammatesandthecrowd.”

Lingo’splansbeyondhighschoolare tocontinuehiseducationandobtaina job.

Unifiedtrack-and-fieldisaDelaware InterscholasticAthleticAssociationsanctionedsportthatprovideshighschoolstudentswithandwithout disabilitiestheopportunity totrainand competeinsports,experienceinclusion, socializewiththeirpeersandparticipate asatruestudent-athlete.

GuardiansbytheSea

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Onvigilantwatch.Onguard.On thestand.Ontheirtoes.

ThatisthejobeachdayforaNorth BethanyBeachPatrollifeguardfrom 10a.m.to5p.m.fromMemorialDay weekendthroughLaborDayweekend.

Whilevirtuallyeveryoneelse aroundthemonthebeachiscavorting, reading,sleeping,talkingorjusttakinginthemagicalsaltair,the GuardiansbytheSeaarereadyto springintoaction.

Evenwhilebeingcordialtothose whoapproachthelifeguardstand,they arealwaysonalert.Theireyesremain ontheswimmersevenwhiletheyare sippingandchewingforsustenance duringthelongbeachday.

Someone’slifemaybeindanger.

Andtheyaretheoneswhocanrescueswimmersinneed.

TheCoastalPointisspotlighting oneoftheseGuardiansbytheSeawith abeachlifeguardfeaturestoryeach weekduringthesummerseason.

CoastalPoint•Submitted

NorthBethanyBeachPatrollifeguardSanneEllingisthisyear’sfirstfeaturedlifeguardinourannualGuardiansbytheSeaweeklyfeature.

Rescuingastrugglingswimmer

Beachgoerswerethrongingontothe sandandintothesurfonthemorning ofJuly4,2020,duringNorthBethany BeachPatrollifeguardSanneElling’s rookieyearonthestand.Amanwho

wasswimmingabout100yardsoutin thesurfbeganshowingtheclassicsigns ofastrugglingindividual.

“Hewentfromfreestyletobreaststroketoabobbinghead,”saidElling.“I swamouttohim,andhewas,infact, justatiredswimmerwhoneededasec-

ondtobreatheandsomesupportgettingbacktoshore.Oncewewereback onthesand,Italkedtohimaboutthe conditions,andhecontinuedtotellme he wastrainingforatriathlonbutbegan topanicbecauseofthedistancefrom shore.

“Growingupasaswimmerandlivingnearthebeach,I’veneverreally struggledinthewater,”addedthe5foot-7Elling,“sothiswassuchanimportantreminderthatanyonecanhavea momentofweakness.Idecidedtotry myowntriathlonthisfalltoputmyself inothers’swimshoes.”

NorthBethanyBeachPatrol

TheNorthBethanyBeachPatrol (NBBP)isaprofessionallifeguardservice thatcovers2milesofbeach,includingtheprivatecommunitiesatSussex ShorestothesouthandBreakwater Beachtothenorth.Thepatrolserves nineoceanfronthomeownersassociationssituatednorthofincorporated BethanyBeach.

Since2021,Capt.DelaneySmithhas

Wallswrapsupfreshmanseasonfifthatstates

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

St.Anne’sGolfLinkswasthesiteof the2025DIAAIndividualStateGolf Championships,andforIndianRiver HighSchool’sEllieWalls,itwasher finalactionasafreshmanonthecourse.

TheNo.1golferfortheIndiansall seasonlonghadastrongshowingwitha +9roundof79tofinishfifthoverallin thegirls’standings.ArchmereAcademy’sHannahWebbwonthegirls’individualstatetitlewithherroundof+1 (71).FormerSussexAcademygolfer and currentTowerHillseniorSawyer

Brockstedtcameinsecondat+2(72).

Thetwo-daychampionshipswere cuttojustoneday,Tuesday,May27,becauseoftherainonWednesday,May 28.

“EllieWallshadanexceptional freshmanyear,leadingtheteamwitha 41scoringaverage,”saidveteranIR headcoachBillyWingate.“Inherfirst statetournament,shefinished19thout of99golfers,andfifthinthefemaledivision.Shewillbeaforcetobereckonedwith,asshewillonlygetbetterin her high-schoolcareer.”

Wallsstartedoutwell,withabirdie onthefirsthole,butbogeyedthesec-

ondtofallbacktoeven.Atriplebogey onHole4,aswellasbogeysonHoles8 and9,leftherat+5throughthefront nine.

Apargotthefreshmanofftoanothergoodstartonthebacknine,buta bogeyon10andadoublebogeyon11 droppedherto+8.Wallsplayedstrong pargolfonfiveofthelastsixholes—a bogeyon16theonlyissue—whichleft herat+9fortheround.

Thethird-placegirls’golferwas ArchmereAcademy’sDanielleHigbee at+3(73),whilefourthplacewentto ArchmereAcademy’sMeredithFinger witha+4(74).

SussexCentral’sJakeHollerback wontheboys’individualstatechampionship,postingtheonlyroundunder par,at-2.HewasfollowedbyTatnall School’sJackHomerwithaneven-par 70,Tatanall’sJoeCiconteat+1(71), LukeLaScalaofSalesianumat+5(75) andSussexAcademy’sAustinDostalat +5(75).

Archmerewontheoverallteamtitle at +15(295),whileSalesianumwassecondat+27(307),Tatnallwasthirdat +29(309),SussexAcademywasfourth at+33(313)andCapeHenlopenwas fifthat+45(325).

OldeTymersSoftballLeaguecompetesinWeek3action

TheOldeTymersSoftball(OTS) LeaguecompetedinitsWeek3scheduleforplayers60orolderonTuesday, May20,andThursday,May22,onthe ChurchofGodfieldslocatednearthe intersectionofRoutes113and26in Dagsboro.

Herearetheresultsfromgames playedonTuesday,May20:

•EdwardJonesInvestments13, LogoMotive12(eightinnings) EdwardJonesralliedforanearly101deficittowin,asKevinRobbinsand FrankEdwardshadstellardefensive

playsandtwohitseach.SteveColen, JohnEngelmeyerandRonPenaalso contributedoffensively.WarrenLloyd andMikeMcClatchhadseveralnice catchesandtwohitseachforLogoMotive.

•TheOriginalGreeneTurtle12, AmericanLegionPost242 JoeLucaspitchedanexceptional game andaddedtwobighitsforthe winners,whileJamieAlzinandBill Kyleeachstrokedthreehits.TomWendorfhadtwohitsforAmericanLegion Post24.

•MillsboroLanes13,BeachDetailing10

SteveDiLouiewas4for4,Sewall McCabewas3for3,andGarryManarazeandDaveRagerhadthreehits apieceforthewinners.WallySiegfried was3for3,andChuckCorriganadded threehitsforBeachDetailing.

•TouchofItaly18,AmericanLegionPost287

RobThorntonandMikeO’Brien eachrippedfourhitseach,andJoel Kleimanmadethreespectaculardefensiveplays.

SKINCANCER SCREENINGCLINIC

JamesSpellman,MD,o ersanappointment-basedskinscreeningclinicfor thosewhomayhaveaconcerningmole,spotontheirskin,orpigmentedskin lesion.Skincancerismosttreatablewhencaughtearly.

Dr.Spellmanprovidesskinchecksfrom1-4p.m.everyotherThursdayat BeebeSurgicalOncology(33672BayviewMedicalDrive,Lewes,DE).If youwishtomakeanappointmentforaskinscreening,pleasescanthe QRCodebeloworcall302-644-0964.Aclinicianreferralisrequired.

Scantoto makean appointment orlearnmore!

•CoastalChiropractic9,WSFS Bank7

•AtlanticOrthopaedics12,CommunityBankDelaware7

Herearetheresultsfromgames playedonThursday,May22:

•BeachDetailing11,TheOriginal GreeneTurtle7

RodMurphysmackedatwo-run homer,andDonHillockwas3for3for thewinners.TomTokarzwent2for3 andscoredtworuns,whileDoug

WhydoIneedanewknee? Cairo’sCorner

ByBobCairo SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Isyourkneesoundinglikeabowl ofRiceKrispieseverytimeyoustand up?Let’sfaceit—“snap,crackle, pop”isnotwhatyouwanttohear fromyourknee.Andifyou’rehearingthosesounds,you’relikelyalso feelingsomenastydiscomfort,andit couldmeanyoumayneedkneereplacementsurgery.That’swhyyou andIaregoingtotakealooktogetheratthisincreasinglycommon surgery,sothatyouorsomeoneyou careabouthastheinformationto understandthecausesandwhyyou mightneedkneereplacement.

Ifyou’refeelingpaininoneof yourknees,it’simportanttofigure outwhat’sgoingon.Couldyoube lookingatkneereplacement?

First,let’stakealookatthebig picture.In2024,anestimated1.36 milliontotalknee-replacementsurgerieswereperformedintheUnited States,accordingtotheAmerican

AssociationofHip&KneeSurgeons.Whilesomeyoungerpeople willrequirekneereplacement,itis mostoftenassociatedwithaging.

Thinkofitthisway:Kneesare sortoflikecartires.Theycarrythe weight,theytakethewearandtear ofrepeatedpoundingastheysupport you,andafteryearsoftakingallthat poundingduringthecourseofregularuse,theystarttoshowtheirage.I wishwecouldjustrotateourknees every10,000miles,liketires,but humorfadeswhenthepainsetsin, andit’snolaughingmatter.

Thefactisthatneedingakneereplacementisn’tjustabouthowmuch ithurts.It’salsoaboutwhatyouare givingupbecausethatpainiskeepingyoufromdoingsomanythings. Ifyou’restrugglingtowalkupstairs ordecidingwhichroomwithaseat isclosesttoyoubecausethesimplest dailytasksinvolvingmobilityhurt, thisisaseriousproblemthatyou can’tignore.

It’snosecretthatmobilitygoes

directlytoyourqualityoflife,and whenit’smakingyouhaveproblems withthoseroutinedailytasksand youaregivingupthoserewarding activitiesthatyouenjoy,suchasgardening,tennis,golfing,orevenjust walkingtheboardwalk,that’swhen it’stimetogetanswers.

YouknowwhatIamgoingtosay here:Youneedtomakeanappointmenttoseeadoctor.Afterathoroughexamandtests,youmayfind thattheinitialapproachtodealing withyourpainandmobilityissues involvesfirsttryingsuchmeasuresas medications,potentiallysteroidinjectionsandphysicaltherapy.

Let’sbeclearhere.Thesearetemporarymeasurestoalleviateyour pain,buttheycan’tregenerateyour kneecartilage,soit’sverylikelythat, atsomepoint,theywillnotproveto beenough.That’swhenthereisa stronglikelihoodyourdoctorwillbe talkingtoyouaboutseeinganorthopedicsurgeontodiscusskneereplacement.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

Whatgotyoutothispoint?There aresomecommonissuesthatoften leadtoaneedforkneereplacement. Oneofthebiggestreasonfolksend upneedingkneereplacementsurgery isosteoarthritis.Thisisawear-andtearkindofarthritis.Overtime,the cartilagethatcushionsyourknee jointthinsoutandwearsaway.The bonesstartrubbingtogether,anditis verypainful.

Typically,symptomsmightnot makeyourealizewhat’scoming,becauseitusuallystartsoffsubtly.You mightexperiencesomestiffnessin themorningoryounoticealittle kneeacheafteralongday.These seeminglyminorachesandtwinges oftenprogresstoapointwhere you’reexperiencepainwhenwalking, climbingstairsorevenjustgetting outofachair.

There’sanotherkindofarthritis thatisn’tascommonacause,butit cancauseyoutoneedkneereplacementsurgeryanditsurecausesalot ofpain,too.Rheumatoidarthritisis aculprit,andsoareinflammatory conditions,suchasgout.

Youcouldalsobelookingatkneereplacementsurgeryasaresultof priorinjuries.Oldsportsinjuries, fracturesoratornmeniscusarevery oftenthecause,becausethetrauma thatyourkneeexperiencedultimatelyimpactsthemechanicsof yourknee.

Keepinmindthatwhenyouhear “kneereplacement,”thisisn’tabouta wholenewknee.Thinkofitmore likearesurfacingprocedure.It’sdesignedtosmoothoutthedamaged partsandsortofcapoffyourknee withdevicestogetyoubackonyour feetwithoutthatpainandswelling. Let’sbeclearhere:Youknow fromourvisitshereintheCoastal PointthatImaybringalittlehumor toourconversations.butIalsogive youthestraightstory,andhereitis: It’sabigdecision.But,foragreat numberofpeople,it’sthedifference betweendailypainandlimitations, andlivingyourlifetothefullest.

Ifyouhaveknee-replacementsurgery,yourdoctorisgoingtobetalkingtoyouaboutphysicaltherapy.In fact,yourdoctormayrecommend physicaltherapybeforethesurgery, aswellasafterward.Doctorsoften recommendphysicaltherapybefore surgerytostrengthenthemuscles aroundyourkneeandimproveyour flexibility.Manydoctorswilltellyou

ownedandoperatedNorthBethany BeachPatrol,whichstrivestobeaneffectiveandwell-trainedteamthatprovidesasafebeachandswimming environmentforvisitors.Thepatroluses properrescue,first-aidandpreventive lifeguardtechniques,aswellasenforcementofallapplicablebeachordinances.

Beingalifeguardandlearning theconceptofcommunity

Ellingsaidbeingalifeguardhas taughtherabouttheconceptofcommunity.

“I’vealwaysgrownupwithgroupsof closefriendsandhavebeensurrounded bypeoplewholoveme,”shebegan.“But onceIstartedbeingalifeguard,theidea ofcommunitysincerelyclicked.Working socloselywithagroupofpeoplewhoare entrustedtoprovidethecareandservice neededforanemergencyrequiresalevel oftrustthatishardtocomeby.Beinga lifeguardhasbeensovaluabletobecomingwhoIamtoday.Thestrength,energy andrespectthatcomesfrombeinga first-responderishonestlycharacterbuildingandpowerful.”

OldTymers

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Walkerwas2for3,andLarryRedding scoredtworuns.

•CommunityBankDelaware6, AmericanLegionPost285

BobBureskihomeredforAmerican LegionPost28.

•MillsboroLanes8,TouchofItaly5

SteveDiLouieandGarryManaraze eachcontributedthreehits,whileJoe Wroblewski,BobBreslinandDave Lovelacehadtwohitsapieceforthe winners.JimDaviswent2for3witha homerun,andFrankKiernan,BobLaDuca,KenMillerandJoelKleiman eachhadtwohitsforTouchofItaly.

• B&ETire&Alignment17,DiamondbladeTileworks4

GreatpitchingbyChuckKingkept theDiamondbladeTileworkshittersoff balance,andhisB&Edefenseincluded ahighlight-reelcatchbyBobSchnurin leftfield.Back-to-backhomerunsin thefifthinningbyDaveGarriotand BobBureskisealedthewin.

•BeamConstruction11,LogoMotive7

RalphDavishitagrandslaminthe seventhinningtohelpcapthevictory. DougWalkerandWarrenLloydsupplied theoffensethatkeptLogoMotive close.

•CoastalChiropractic15,Townof Selbyville5.

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

Oneofherfavoriteresponsibilitiesof beingalifeguardisthecompetition withinandbetweenthepatrolslocally andnationally.

“Igettocompeteagainsttheseamazingathletesallsummerasweworkto achievethesamebraggingrights,”she said.“Buttoswitchthescenarioand workwithalloftheseathletesatnationalsissuchauniqueandamazingexperience.Iwasabletoexperiencethis firsthandlastsummerinTexasatnationals,anditcertainlyisaone-of-a-kindexperience.”

Ellingwasoneof79beachpatrollifeguardsrepresentingtheSussexCounty LifesavingAssociation(SCLA),which wontheUnitedStatesLifesavingAssociation(USLA)NationalLifeguard Championshipforthefirsttimeinteam historyinSouthPadreIsland,Texas,on Aug.6-9,2024.TheannualeventisconsideredtheSuperBowlofcompetitive lifeguardsurfracing.

Ellingcompetedallthreedaysofthe eventandbroughthomeabronzemedal intheWomen’sLandlineevent.

Shealsorecalledthebiggestmoment ofcommunitythatsheexperienced,followingthelossofoneofherfellowlifeguards.

“TheentireSussexCountyLifeguard Associationcametogethertoguardour2

milesofbeachsoourpatrolmembers couldattendthefuneral,”sherecalled. “Thiswasoneofthemostmeaningful momentsofmylife,andittaughtme howstrongandhowimportantitisto keepthissenseofcommunityinmylife. Servingasalifeguard,tome,istheimportanceofcreatingandbuildingtrustingrelationshipsthatcanbereliedonfor alifetime.”

Ellinggrewuptheyoungestoffour siblingswhohaveallservedasoceanrescuers.Attheageof9,shewasajunior lifeguardwhoalsoswamcompetitively, inadditiontoplayinggirls’fieldhockey andlacrosseatSussexAcademy.

“Iimmediatelyknewthisjobwasfor me,andIlovetheconnectionwiththe communitiesweguard,”shesaid.“Iwas abletocontinuetocompeteandgrowas alifeguardandanathlete.”

Buildingrelationshipsisthe easiestpartofthejob

GrowingupinOceanView,Ellingis inhersixthsummerofguardingforthe NorthBethanyBP,andinherfourth yearofbeingacrewchief.

Shesaidbuildingrelationshipsisthe easiestpartofherjob.

“Everyonewhochoosestotrytobea lifeguardhassimilarmoralsandvalues,”

shesaid.“Mostlifeguardsgrewupcompetinginsomesortofathletics,which makestheteamworkaspectofthejob so vitalforsuccess.Ihavelearnedso muchfromsomanydifferentpeople duringthesixyearsI’vebeenguarding. ThereasonwhyIstudybusinessadministrationandsociologyandplay women’slacrosseatSt.Mary’sCollege ofMarylandisrootedinmyvaluesthat areconnectedtothepeopleIhavemet onthejob.

“Ithinkthehardestpartofbeingan oceanrescuerisleavingthejob,”Elling added.“Afterbeingonthestandforsix yearsandseeingpeoplejoinandthen tr ytoleave,yourealizethatit’sthebest possiblejob.Andit’shardtofindpeople toreplacethosewholeave.

“Wereceivepaidtraininginreal-life emergenciesandalsogetpaidtowork outandenjoythesunwithsomeofour closestfriends.That’saonceinalifetimeopportunity.‘Lifeguardforlife’isa sayingforareason,especiallywhenwe havesuchastrongcommunityas SCLA.Thedecisiontoleaveisanunfortunaterealitythatmostguardshave toarriveat.”

Af tergraduatingfromSt.Mary’s Collegeinthespringof2027,Elling hopestoliveabroad,whereshewillvisit familyandexperienceothercultures.

itmakesadifferenceinspeedingup yourrecovery.

Aftersurgery,physicaltherapy isn’tanicetohave—it’samust.It’s physicaltherapythatretrainsyour bodytogetbacktomovingtheway itshouldandgetsyoubackonyour feetdoingallthosethingsyou’vehad limitationsdoingorcouldn’tdoat all.

Youcanexpectthatyourphysical therapistwillworkinconsultation withyoursurgeontocreateaperson-

alizedrecoveryplanbasedonyour specificneeds.Physicaltherapysessionswillfocusonrebuilding strength,rangeofmotionandflexibilitytothemaximumdegreepossible.Theexercisesyouexperienceat physicaltherapywilllikelybecome partofahomeroutinethatcanlast aslongasayear.Thisisallabout healingyourbones,muscles,tendons andligaments.Asissooftenthe case,totalrecoverytimeisuniquefor eachpatient.

Here’swhatyouneedtoremember:Therearenoshortcutstorecovery.Ittakesasteadycommitment, andyouhavetosticktoit.Yes,there

willbesomesorenessfromyoursurgery,andsomediscomfortistobe expected.Butphysicaltherapistslike mearegoingtobecheeringyouon andhelpingyoustayontasksoyou progressasfarasyoupossiblycan. Anddon’tthinkit’sOKtoskipsessions.Successfulrecoverycomeswith keepingyourappointmentsandcommittingtodoingthework. Ialwaysleaveyouwithafinal thought,sohereitis:Doesanyone cheeratthethoughtofkneereplacement?Probablynot.Thebigger questionisdoyoulikefeelingpain everytimeyoustandupormove?I doubtit.AsIalwaystellyou,every

dayshouldbeallaboutyourquality oflife.Lifeiswaytooshorttositout everydayandhavepainwithevery movement.

So,whydoyouneedanewknee? Becauselife’stooshorttositonthe sidelines.Gettinganewkneecan giveyoubackyouroldlifeandtrade thatpainforlivingeverydaytothe fullest.I’dsayit’swellworthit! BobCairoisalicensedphysical therapistatTidewaterPhysical Therapy.Hecanbereachedbycalling(302)537-7260.

LEGALS

PUBLICNOTICE

Tea-AkiLLChasonMay5,2025appliedwiththeAlcoholicBeverageControlCommissionerforaFullLiquor-On-PremiseRestaurantLicensefora premiseslocatedat24145ZinfandelLnUnit#1Lewes,DE19958.Persons whoareagainstthisapplicationshouldprovidewrittennoticeoftheirobjectionstotheCommissioner.FortheCommissionertoberequiredtohold ahearingtoconsideradditionalinputfrompersonsagainstthisapplication, theCommissionermustreceiveoneormoredocumentscontainingatotal of atleast10signaturesofresidentsorpropertyownerslocatedwithin1 mileofthepremisesorinanyincorporatedareaslocatedwithin1mileof thepremises.Thesignaturesofresidentsorpropertyownersmustalsoincludethemailingaddressforthepropertyandtheemailaddress(ifone exists)fortheresidentorpropertyowner.Protest(s)mustbereceivedby theCommissioner’sofficeonorbeforeJune4,2025.Theprotestscanbe emailedtooabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov,ormailedto:OABCC, CarvelStateOfficeBuilding,10thfloor,820NorthFrenchStreet,10thFloor, Wilmington,DE19801.FailuretofilesuchaprotestmayresultintheCommissionerconsideringtheapplicationwithoutfurthernotice,input,orhearing.Ifyouhavequestionsregardingthismatter,pleasecontactthe Commissioner’sOffice.

CP202505163T

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

Estate of Doris Mae Blandford, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Doris Mae Blandford who departed this life on March 27, 2025, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Loris M. Blandford on May 13, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before November 27, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Loris M. Blandford 35096 Alpaca Ln., Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

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

CP 20250523 3T

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

Estate of Daniel William Sillers Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Daniel William Sillers Jr. who departed this life on March 26, 2025, late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Daniel W. Sillers on May 7, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before November 26, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Daniel W. Sillers 23 Walnut Hill Rd., Bethel, CT 06801

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20250516 3T

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

Estate of Hugh H. Hickman Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administrator upon the estate of Hugh H. Hickman Jr. who departed this life on February 10, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Paige H. Brady and Dolores Lynch on May 13, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrators without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrators on or before October 10, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

EXECUTORS:

Paige H. Brady

Dolores Lynch

ADDRESS: 18461 Harbeson Rd., Milton, DE 19968 21126 Ruxton Dr., Georgetown, DE 19947

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinso, P.A.

ADDRESS: 118 Atlantic Ave., Suite 401, Ocean View, DE 19970

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills CP 20250523 3T

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

Estate of Elizabeth Jane Wetzstein, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Elizabeth Jane Wetzstein who departed this life on December 23, 2024, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Frederick H. Wetzstein on May 9, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before August 23, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Frederick H. Wetzstein

36859 Jahnigen Dr., Frankford, DE 19945

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of John T. Timmons, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of John T. Timmons who departed this life on April 16, 2025, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Emily K. Timmons on May 20, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before December 16, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator:

Emily K. Timmons 30774 Pine Ridge Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20250530 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY

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

Estate of Carolyn A. Coyle, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Carolyn A. Coyle who departed this life on January 7, 2025, late of Dagsboro, DE were duly granted unto Kenneth G. Coyle on May 20, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before September 7, 2025 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Kenneth G. Coyle 35126 Seagrass Plantation Ln., Dagsboro, DE 19939

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

Easy to Access

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20250530 3T

INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF ADDITIONAL TAXES

Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on June 5, 2025, in the Indian River School District (“IRSD” or the “District”) pursuant to resolutions duly adopted on March 31, 2025 by the Board of Education of said school district, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code, in order to permit the voters of the District to vote either for or against the following:

Authority to Levy Additional Operating Taxes

To support ongoing district operations, the Indian River School District is seeking authority to levy and collect an additional $0.0559 per $100 of assessed value in local school taxes for current operating expenses as set forth below, effective July 1, 2025, and every year thereafter, on all assessed taxable real estate in the District. If approved, the total amount to be raised through this additional tax in FY 2026 shall be $22,515,776.

The purpose of this proposed tax increase is to:

• Provide resources for a competitive salary package for educators and support staff.

• Ensure adequate resources to manage increased operating costs in utilities, personnel, maintenance costs, transportation, instructional materials and supplies, technology, and special education services.

• Continue to provide increased safety and security in our schools and school environment.

• Continue to maintain curricular and other instructional programming.

• Continue to provide extra-curricular programming.

VOTER INFORMATION

Voters may only vote one time in this special election even if the voter has more than one child attending school in the Indian River School District.

The polling places for the Special Election will be open on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 7:00 AM and will remain open until 8:00 PM.

Voters may vote in any of the following designated polling places, all of which are accessible to voters with disabilities:

East Millsboro Elementary School

29346 Iron Branch Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966

Lord Baltimore Elementary School

120 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970

Georgetown Elementary School

301-A West Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947

Millville Community Center

32517 Dukes Dr., Millville, DE 19967

Indian River High School

29772 Armory Rd., Dagsboro, DE 19939

Selbyville Fire Hall

30 N. Main St., Selbyville, DE 19975

Long Neck Methodist Church

32051 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966

Sussex Central High School

26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947

QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE

• Must be a citizen of the United States and Delaware

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be a resident of the Indian River School District •

• You do NOT have to be a registered voter for purposes of a general election

ABSENTEE BALLOT

You may vote by absentee ballot if you cannot vote at a polling place

on the day of election for one of the following reasons:

1. You are in the public service of the United States or the State of Delaware, or are a Citizen of the U.S. temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the U.S. and the District of Columbia, or such person's spouse or dependent when residing with or accompanying such person, or absent from this State because of illness or injury while serving the Armed Forces of the U.S.

2. You are in the Armed Forces of the U.S. or the Merchant Marine of the U.S., or attached to and serving with the Armed Forces of the U.S. in the American Red Cross or United Service Organizations.

3. Due to the nature of your business or occupation. This reason includes: a. the business or occupation of providing care to one's parent, spouse, or child who is living at home and requires constant care due to illness, disability, or injury; b. students; and c. otherwise eligible persons who are incarcerated.

4. You are sick or physically disabled (temporarily or permanently).

5. You are absent from the district while on vacation.

6. You are unable to vote at a certain time or on a certain day due to the tenets or teachings of your religion.

7. You are otherwise authorized pursuant to the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to vote by absentee ballot.

8. You are otherwise authorized by federal law to vote by absentee ballot.

To vote by absentee ballot:

• Download an Absentee Application from https://de.gov/schabsapp, request one by email at absenteesc@delaware.gov; or request one by phone at 302-856-5367.

• If you want an absentee ballot mailed to you, send a completed application so that it arrives at the Department of Elections, Sussex County Office no later than 12 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2025. You may either email the completed application to absenteesc@delaware.gov, or mail it to PO Box 457, Georgetown, DE 19947-0457.

• In order to be counted, voted absentee ballots must be received at the Department of Elections, Sussex County Office, 119 N. Race Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 no later than 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

• Vote in person by absentee ballot at the Department of Elections, Sussex County Office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Tuesday, June 3, 2025, or from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

• NOTE: If you are a voter with a “permanent absentee status”, this status does not cover school elections. You will not automatically be mailed an absentee ballot. You must request one. Please follow instructions above to request an absentee ballot.

PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION AND ADDRESS

• Persons appearing to vote must present satisfactory proof of identity and address to the Election Officers at the Polling Place before being permitted to vote. Persons who do not present satisfactory proof of identity and address, may – upon majority vote of the Inspector and the two Judges – be permitted to vote.

Contact Indian River School District at 302-436-1079 with any questions you may have regarding the referendum.

Order of the INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION:

Leolga T. Wright, President

Posted in accordance with Delaware Code, Title 14, Section 1074. Do not remove until June 6, 2025.

CP 20250509 4T

PM Compensation: Pay to be determined based on experience.

Requirements:

* Reliable and punctual.

* Ability to follow instructions and perform physically demanding tasks.

* Previous masonry experience preferred but not required.

Interested candidates, please contact us at (302) 525-1979 to discuss further details.

SECRETARY DESK late 1800s

Probably cherry, excellent condition. 4 drawers, 10 small drawers, 42”H x 40”W x 20”D, ap down adds 15” to depth. Can text pics. New reduced price $350!

302-539-9656

FULL SIZED CAROUSEL

GIRAFFE Mint condition. Inquire for photos.

410-491-0409

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

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

302-579-0026

CLOCKS From the Estate of a Clock Collector.

302-542-2382

NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00

302-537-6353

BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Condition. Call for details. Best offer

610-506-9179

HVAC

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

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

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

302-855-1156

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

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

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECH

resume at:

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

2014 JEEP WRANGLER

72k miles, 3.6L, new brakes. Great shape! Asking $15k. Call 302-362-0523

CLASSIC 1999 BEACH JEEPWrangler. Good Tires, Rims, 6cyl, and custom Raptor paint inside & out. Runs & looks Great! An Awesome Toy for only $6,900!

302-236-6215

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

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place min3istries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org

4-DIGIT DELAWARE

LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500

THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU all-weather front oor liners. Fit 2017-2020. Like new. $50 914-275-8938

DE LICENSE PLATE Stainless Steel with Rivets. Non Active. Collectors Item. $300 302-745-4122

BRAND NEW TOYOTA RAV 4 all weather mats for front seat, rear seat, and cargo area. $250 609-247-3649

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

Boat with trailer, life jackets, and trolling motor. $3,200. Call 302-539-8870 and leave message.

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

FISHING EQUIPMENT

Assorted rods with reels for surf and boating $10-25 each. Fully equipped 3 tier tackle box with lures, sinkers, and hooks. (many still in orig. packaging.) $20 OBO. Sweep re 3000 - 2 B shing reel still in packaging $15, Eagle Claw shing knife with leather sheath $10 hand carved large wooden sign saying “The Boat House” $25 boat hook $8. Call or text 302-217-8089

1 PERSON KAYAK $80. 302-541-4547

PENN SQUALL 15

Conventional Fishing Reel. In very good condition with magnetic cast control. $100 302-373-6968

LOADRITE GALVANIZED 1989 BOAT TRAILER. (had 20ft boat) 24 rollers, 3,680lb GVWR. DE Title, tagged until Dec 2025 $650 OBO 302-542-9500

MARINE FUEL TANK

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

MARINE GAS TANKS

32” DIAGONAL VISIO TV

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

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

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

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

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

FREE! LARGE DISPLAY

CABINET Framed Glass

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

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

FREE! To anyone who can take it away. Iron Patio Table & 4 Chairs 717-979-7282

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

KING & QUEEN

Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898

Ocean Aviation Flight Academy seeks

Admissions Counselor / Student Advisor

Location: Ocean City, MD (primary) & Georgetown, DE (as needed)

Email Resumes To: mike@flyoceanaviation.com

No Phone Calls Please. We will contact qualified applicants.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Admissions Counselor/Student Advisor to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the recruitment, enrollment, and continued engagement of our students. You will serve as a primary point of contact from initial inquiry through graduation, providing personalized support and guidance throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and enroll prospective students into our educational programs.

• Guide students through the admissions process and provide ongoing support post-enrollment.

• Build and maintain relationships with students via phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.

• Maintain accurate records of student interactions using CRM software.

• Represent the institution at recruitment events, campus tours, and outreach initiatives.

• Work closely with the marketing team to support digital recruitment and engagement campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in education, admissions, or student advising.

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

• Highly organized with a professional and approachable demeanor.

• Experience using CRM systems and familiarity with digital marketing tools.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Willingness and ability to travel between campuses in Ocean City, MD and Georgetown, DE as needed.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ academic journeys while being part of a supportive and missiondriven team. If you are passionate about student success and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

SINGER FORMING BAND FOR FUN SUMMER GIGS …

70’s and 90’s, e.x. Big Brother and Holding, Stone Poneys, Eagles, Elvis, Motown, etc. Need full band and 3 backup singers, i.e. (The Supremes). Please Send questions and note of interest to: darstar75@yahoo.com, Practice start mid-May in Ocean View

Portable above deck. Like new, 6gal $50 & 3gal $40 302-542-9500

LEAD SINKERS

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

302-542-9500

NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT

MOTOR low hours excellent condition $700 OBO.

302-668-8752

FISHING GEAR.

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

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

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

OVAL COFFEE TABLE & 2 END Tables. Glass Tops, Mint Condition $90 cash 302-579-0026

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

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

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

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

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

PAINTED WHITE WOODEN

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

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

FEDERAL STYLE MAPLE

Wood Mirror 28”W X 48”H

Excellent cond. $45 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

JEWELRY CABINET

New Condition. Lift top with mirror. Ring drawer & earring drawer, 3 bottom drawers $80 302-579-0026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 SAFETY GLASS

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

WHITE SINGLE OVER DOU-

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

PATIO FURNITURE. Loveseat & Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483

OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2

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

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

WORX CORDED LEAF

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

BLACK&DECKER 17in Corded Hedge Trimmer, Mod BEHT150 $10 Call or text

603-205-2909

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER

HUSQVARNA LEAF BLOWER

Model 225 HBV w/owners manual. Sold as is. $35 OBO. Please call 302-855-0631

Leave message and phone number

18X36 CRAFTSMAN lawn roller $150 410-299-1581

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike

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

CRAFTSMAN 30” bow saw $25. (2) 20 in. bow saws $15 each 302-537-7348

GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1

Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc Starting at $35 302-542-9500

CONVENTIONAL & MI-

CROWAVE COMBO $95

Please leave message 301-802-0431

HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER

$20 Please leave message 301-802-0431

UREKA UPRIGHT $15

Please leave message

301-802-0431

SINGER Sewing Machine

$30 Please leave message 301-802-0431

BOSTITCH NAIL GUN B13

series. New, never used 18 gauge, 5/8 to 2 1/8 range. $30 302-436-9005

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf

Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507

PICTURE FRAME VICE

Stanley $25 302-436-9005

BLACK HYDRAULIC hairstyling chair. Leather & chrome. Great condition. Orig. $400, asking $50. 443-373-7294

4-DIGIT DELAWARE

LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97” T9685 “09/06/85” Your Choice $650 each 302-542-9500

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649

CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507

MODEL TOY “TANKER” TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390

SKINNY MINI FOLDING Metal StepLadder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202 WERNER 20FT EXTENSION LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564

Waterfront Lot, cleared, ready to build in Parkslay VA. 2 1/2 acres on Crippen Creek. Paved roads, community pier for shing. crabbing, kyaking. Boat launch nearby. 1 1/2 hours from Bethany $85, 000 OBO 302-462-5133

$45. Leave Message 302-539-5209

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

2 CRAFTSMAN GARDEN

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

GREEN WORKS 2000

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

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

Cedar Bay: 2BR/2BA condo in Ocean View. 55+ community. $1,850 per month + utilities.

Hosier St.: 4BR/2BA, unfurnished duplex in Selbyville. $2,000 per month + 2% rental tax.

Creekside: 4BR/3.5BA fully furnished 3 story townhome in Millville. $2,400 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Silver Woods: 3BR/2BA single family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,400 per month + utilities.

For

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

Creek Haven: 4BR/2.5BA, 2 story single family home with 2 car garage. $2,500 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.

Saltwater Landing: 3 BD / 2.5 BA furnished single family home with office and 2 car garage in Selbyville. $2800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax. Lawn Maintenance included.

The Reserves: Large 3BR/3BA furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month + utilities.

Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +5% rental tax. Available after 7/1/2025.

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

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

LARGE SET OF KEYS found on Central Ave, by Mariners Baptist. email: mag0248@gmail.com

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

WEBER SPIRIT II GAS GRILL w/cover, 3/4 tank full & 21 drip trays. $225 Call or text 603-205-2909 Millsboro WORX 4-1/2” CORDED Compact Circular Saw. Mod WX429L$10. Call or text 603-205-2909

METAL DETECTOR Fisher

F2. Find your treasure $35 Call or text 603-205-2909

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

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228

www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258

2 GUITAR STANDS

$10 each 302-436-9005

MUSIC STAND

Top Quality $12 302-436-9005

5X4 HANDMADE QUILT

Large $70 443-373-1550

POKER CHIP & CARD HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550

SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550

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

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

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

CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2

HP Never used $60 302-381-5408

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

WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408

BRAND NEW Indoor/ Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200. 610-761-2038

BRAND NEW HANDMADE

5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367

AMERICAN FLAG New, 6’x10’ Embroidered, good price $25 302-436-9005 FUJIFILM UNDERWATER Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903

ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903 ELECTRIC POWERWASHER Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547

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

20” UPRIGHT ELECTRIC FAN $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures 717-521-7955

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

MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493

LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-8298400

IRON FISH SHAPED WINE RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903

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

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW

Router & Router Table $250

OBO. 302-541-8008

CONAIR ELECTRIC DIGITAL

Scale. $8 Ocean View. Inquire for pictures

717-521-7955

RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC

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

VINTAGE GAMES $1 each

302-644-7234

DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE)

Make Offer 302-644-7234

CROQUET SET $10

302-644-7234

GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer

302-644-7234

PICTURES & FRAMES

All Sizes. Make Offer

302-644-7234

GLASSWARE ALL SMALL

UNIQUE PIECES Closing my Shop, must buy all $75 must leave message.

410-939-7714

50 ROMANCE BOOKS .25 cents each. 302-541-0475

5 BRAND NEW Ravensburger Puzzles. $12 each

302-541-0475

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS

GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. .

516-967-6435

MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498

DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498

HOOVER FLOOR MATE never used, still in box, hard oor cleaner cleans multiple hard oor surfaces $80 301-875-7061

SAMSONITE HARD

Suitcase 26x20. Rollers & combo lock $60 443-373-1550

BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353

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

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

12 FT WOODEN LADDER $30

410-382-2033

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

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

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

DECORATIVE BIRD FRAMED

bronze colored mirror by Uttermost. H 36” W 23 1/2”

$75. Selbyville Text or call 410-707-6572 Inquire for photos

ELECTRIC CUSHIONED Back Massager by Homedics $20 410-310-6633

CONN 552 THEATER ELEC-

TRIC Organ. Bench and music incl. Walnut nish, excellent cond. Beautiful sound quality. You must pick up. 302-663-0809

CORNER TV CONSOLE

like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com 500 410-707-0040

CONTEMPORARY SLEEP

SOFA in Striped fabric, excellent condition, seldom slept on. $400. 410-707-0040

BLACK LEATHER SWIVEL

Chair w/Ottoman. $40, metal and glass corner computer desk $30. Text 301-526-0624

BIG BUTTON amplifying phone. $10 410-310-6633

POWDER BLUE RUG good cond, 65”L x 41”W. $40 Ocean View 717-521-7955

GET BOOST INFINITE

Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS

22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2

Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441

PETS & SUPPLIES

SUNLOVER HAVANESE of Ellendale has puppies from champion and health-tested bloodlines ready to go! $3500. Both male and female available. Please contact libby.naimo@yahoo.com or call 732-580-6032 FMI

XL HARD SIDED TRAVEL

Kennel. $30 302-245-7149

2 RED EARED SLIDERS

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

PETS & SUPPLIES

WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES?

Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979

FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562

CONCEPT 2 MODEL E ROWING MACHINE Excellent condition. Found in Most Quality Gyms. Orig: $1,395 Sale $450. Call or Text 302-545-9825

PING GOLF BAG 11 Irons, 3 Woods, & 2 Putters $265 845-542-1838

This Weekend

❏ Fri May 30 and Sat May 31 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Another massive yard sale! Lots of useful things, some antiques Evergreen Rd BETHANY BEACH (Behind McDonalds)

❏ Sat May 31 8am-?

Rain or Shine

Banks Harbor Community Yard Sale! Multiple Families & Many Great Items For Sale! Old Mill to Clubhouse to Main Street

❏ Sat May 31 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Ocean Way Estates Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale! Entry off Muddy Neck Rd to Ogre Dr or off Rt 26/Atlantic Ave to Riga Dr in Ocean View

❏ Sat May 31 8am-1pm

Rain or Shine

Yard Sale as part of the Neighborhood wide event in Ocean Way Estates! Household items, mens Hawaiian shirts, excercise bike, earrings, Color Street nail polish strips, Christmas decor, beachy and country decor, odds and ends! Everything will be priced to go! 32779 E Riga Dr Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat May 31 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Yard Sale! Old Bikes, Clothing, Furniture, Home Decor, etc Lots of Great Yard Sale Finds Available!

8 Daisey Ave Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat May 31 8am-12pm

Rain Date 6/7

Community Yard Sale! Follow the signs to savings! Hunters Run across from Melsons Funeral Home on Muddy Neck Rd

❏ Sat May 31 8am-12pm Rain Date 6/1

Multi Family Yard Sale! Household, Jewelry, Garden, Clothing ETC. Something for Everyone!

30575 Iron Branch Rd Dagsboro DE 19939

❏ Sat May 31 9am-12pm Rain or Shine

JUST JEANS JUNK! Womens Clothes $2, Bathing Suits $2, Shoes $2. All else marked as is.

38163 Martins Way Ocean View DE 19970

Upcoming

❏ Sat June 7 7am-1pm

Rain or Shine

Large Mutli Family Yard Sale. Kids toys, Women's & Men's clothing. Household and Kitchen items, Decorative items, bikes, a little bit of everything. Price to sell.

32602 Townsends Rd, Frankford De 19945

❏ Sat June 7 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Swann Cove/Swann Cove West Community Yard Sale! Murphy Bed, Dining Set, Bikes, Home Items, Pictures etc. & so much more.

SEE YOU THERE! RT 54 & Fenwick Blvd (behind Food Lion)

❏ Sat June 7 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

Don’t miss out on part of the “Reserves” Community Event! Household, Pottery Barn, Decorative Items, Accessories, Gardening, Beach, Hardware, Tools, Pictures/Picture Frames ETC. Nice Clean Stuff. 33261 Paradisio Greens Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat June 7 8am-12pm Rain Date 6/8

The Reserves Community Yard Sale and Bake Sale! Amazing selection of items at unbelievable prices! 33074 Marbella Plaza Ocean View DE 19970

❏ Sat June 7 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

Cedar Landing Community Yard Sale!

❏ Sat June 7 9am-1pm

Rain or Shine

Moving Sale! Lawn & Garden Supplies, Tools, John Deere riding mower. Some Furniture, Artwork, Grill, Houseplants including Orchids and Tea Cup Cacti.

35978 Squirrels Run Circle, Ocean View DE 19970

RALEIGH C40 Premium

Ladies Bike. Flat Handlebar

s/m 24 speed. British Racing Green. Pristine Condition $350 302-278-1441

3 RODS & REELS $10, $15, & $20. Will provide pictures and description. Millsboro 302-648-6480

2 HOCKEY STICKS

& 2 Pucks $10 302-644-7234

MENS BIKE $40 Please leave message 301-802-0431

RAY COOK GOLF BAG, Brand new, retractable legs, $35 443-790-0507

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

PLACEBO (FLEXLITE) 6’4” Surfboard. Complete with ns, leash, and bag. $225 Call (no texts) for pics. Leave message. 302-239-5466

20” SCHWINN GIRLS

Bike, Pink, new. 26”$90. Huffy Bike, used $50 814-237-1001

TWO 90” CHILL PADDLE Boards (new) with paddles $50 each 814-237-1001

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

LIFE PRESERVERS 4

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

KAYAK 28LB. 1 hand carry & launch. Orig $2300, selling $600. Refurb. 2020 & used 2x. Cockpit cover, mini-skirt, full skirt, self rescue in atable, PFD, cold weather socks & boots, night light, manual water pump, whistle, text 302-249-5453 for photos.

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

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

EWHEELS 2 WHEEL

ELECTRIC SCOOTER with rechargeable battery. Very good condition, Ocean View, De. $599. Call Jim 301-661-7585

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

LONGBOARD 9’2” with Travel Bag $300 must leave message . 410-939-7714

BIKES: Raleigh SC-7 (sport comfort 7 speed) green mens medium bike with mirror $100. LA Free Lite mens silver bike with original battery, charger, multi-speed feature, and mirror, used only about a dozen times but charged regularly $150 OBO. Womens red Sun Cruiser with mirror and new grips $40. Pictures available upon request. Call or Text 302-217-8089

TANDEM KHS PREMIUM

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

HEALTHRIDER TOTAL BODY

Aerobic Fitness. $45 OBO

410-382-2033

GRAVITY INVERSION Boots

$25 609-247-3649

TEETER INVERSION TABLE

Great Condition! $75 302-353-8128 leave message

Magna xl2 21 speed all terrain bike. Brakes, 26” antislip tires suspension fork. $50.00 302-339-7691

TREK 20” MEN’S BIKE Vintage 1990s. Single track Eleven 81. New tires, recent tune-up. $75 Pics available. 302-353-8128 Leave message.

TENNIS RACKETS Head with cover $15 & Prince with cover + carrying bag $20 410-382-2033

10 SPEED MURRAY Bicycle, almost new $30 OBO. 757-810-8782

SNORKEL & MASK SET $10 410-310-6633

WANTED

SEEKING UTILITY TRAILER with gate. Black, 6’ x 9’. 302-344-0169

SMALL GROUP OF HUNTERS seeking Hunting or Vacant property for upcoming season and Looking for Farmers Field to Hunt Geese in. Call Chuck at 410-924-6692

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. If your room doesn't have a window, it's what you should look at to see if it's nighttime

4. What a coyote will do at night to call the pack back together

7. It's okay that a ____ stands on a table because it lights up the room after dark

8. It's a synonym for "sleepy"

9. Sounds of the night: An owl always seems to be asking this question

10. Good morning!: It's the time when the sun is in charge again

14. When you're in bed, it's the bed linen that you lie on (and under)

15. Tomorrow night, tonight will be ____ night

19. A scary situation that turned out to be just a dream

21. Nighttime nursery rhyme: It'sraining,it'spouring. Theoldmanis_____. Hewenttobedandbumped hisheadandcouldn'tgetup inthemorning.

22. To have a little talk with God before you fall asleep

Parents Down

2. Luxe life: Teens' fancy transport on prom night

3. Nighttime eye status

4. Wheel deal: Furry little pet who works out at night

5. What all kids agree is the best thing about Friday night: staying up ____

6. All night long: Type of kids' party that goes on until tomorrow

8. 10A's synonym (or Ms. Steel, whose memoir "They Can

` Kill You, But They Can't Eat You" recounts her trailblazing rise to become president of Columbia Pictures)

11. It's all about U.S.: Nationally beloved song about a rocket's red glare

12. With love: It's the last thing you give your child before bedtime

13. What kids seldom rush to brush at bedtime

16. Knightwear

17. Illuminated indication that there's room in the inn

18. Optical illusion: Piercing color an opossum's eyes appear at night

20. Actress who snared "SNL" record ratings in '08 with her Palin parody

The across clues are for kids and the down clues are for grown-ups!

24818 RIVERS EDGE RD, MILLSBORO

Spacious home on premier half-acre lot in Stonewater Creek features a beautiful parklike backyard with large paver patio — ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or even adding a pool. The tree-lined setting offers privacy and endless possibilities. Enjoy fantastic community amenities including a pool, clubhouse, tness center, tennis courts, and playground — all just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, and major routes. Schedule your private tour today!

$480,000 (DESU2082342)

Call Nancye

22041 SEAPORT SQ, SELBYVILLE

75K Price

85 WOODLAND AVE, OCEAN VIEW Location,

pond front & sweeping golf course views!

$1,425,000 (DESU2084468) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

gourmet kitchen, 2-car garage w/ coated oor, gas replace & more! In Bayside community w/ lots of natural light & a popular openconcept layout.

$765,000 (DESU2077962) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721