Coastal Point — May 8, 2026

Wendy’s,carwash, hoteltaxcoming

toMillsboronext

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Millsborowillbeaddinganother fast-foodrestauranttothelineup. Wendy’sisknownforFrostydesserts andsquare-shapedhamburgerpatties, andit’scomingtotown.

TheMillsboroTownCouncilapprovedrevisedfinalsiteplansfortwo newbusinessesintheMid-SussexCenter,whichsitsonnorthboundU.S. Route113.

TheWendy’swillbea2,250-squarefootbuilding,includingdrive-thru,locatednexttotheshoppingcentermain entrance(TaxMapID133-21.004.05).

Wash-Xwillbea4,420-square-foot building,includingdrive-thruautomatic carwash,locatedbetweenWendy’sand LaTonalteca(TaxMapID133-21.004.06).

Siteprepwillallhappenatonce,but theWendy’sisthepriorityforconstruction,duetoagreementswiththatcom-

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Frankfordparkparty ranklesresidents

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Alarge partyinFrankfordTown Parklastweekendgottheattentionof theFrankfordTownCouncilandhad oneofficialvowingtoensurethatpolice showagreaterpresencewhenthereare signsofapossibleproblematthepark.

DuringtheTuesday,May5,meeting ofthetowncouncil,CouncilPresident GregWelchmentionedthatapartyin theparkonSaturday,May2,hadapparentlyinvolvedalcoholandmarijuanaconsumption,bothofwhichare illegalinthepark.

PoliceChiefKevinSmithwasnot presentatTuesday’smeeting,andthere

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‘Iamgrateful’

Pairofmothershave spreadlove,music

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Asherthreechildrenweregrowing up,RuthDavisplayedthepianoand organ,biddingthefaithfultostep awayfromtheworriesoftheweek, quiettheirheartsandlistentohymns atwhatisnowMariner’sBethel GlobalMethodistChurchinOcean View.

Sheplayed“AmazingGrace”(one ofherfavorites),“AllHailthePower ofJesus’Name”and“ItIsWellWith MySoul.”

Now,whenthe96-year-oldretired Realtor attendsMariner’sBethel,she admiresthemusicaltalentofLeanne Mereider,whomshecalls“justwonderful.”

“Musicisavitalpartofchurchbecauseit’saformoftheworship.It’s notjustthemessagefromtheminister, whichwerelyonandweneedsovery much,butthemusickindofunderlinesthemessage,”saidDavis,whoretiredaspianistandorganistin2009, aftermorethanfourdecades.

“Whenyousing,youpraytwice,” Mereider,39,ofMillsboro,reasoned.

“It’slikethatpartyougettoaccess, thatpartofyouthatdoesn’thave words.Whenyouaresingingorwhen youareplayingmusic,youcanreally giveyouralltoGodandinvolveyourself.WhenIpickoutmusicforcongregationstoworshipwith,Ithink aboutwhattheyarefamiliarwithand whattheycan,inturn,givetoGod,” shesaid.

Thetwowomen—bothdeeplyaffectedbymusicatthesamechurch, bothknowingtheexhilarationanduncertaintiesofraisingchildren—will celebrateMother’sDaythisSunday, althoughintheMereiderhome,it’s moreabout4-year-oldBenjaminthan aboutLeanneMereider,becausehe wasbornclosetoMother’sDay, Mereidersaid,butthefamilywillbe suretoattendchurchtogether.

“IstartedpianowhenIwas8years

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted RuthDavisisseatedattheorganatMariner’sBethelGlobalMethodistChurchin OceanView,afamiliarsightovertheyears.

old.Theorgan?Ifaketheorgan,”she saidwithalaugh.

“Ikindoftookacoupleorganlessonsmysenioryearofhighschooland basicallydidn’tstartplayinguntilIgot tobemusicdirectoratWesleyan United MethodistChurchin2012,” saidMereider,whobecameMariner’s pianistlastOctober.

Sheandherhusband,Christopher, areCatholicandattendMassonSaturdayevenings,thenworshipat Mariner’sonSundays,withBenjamin and2-year-oldLydia.Theyareexpectinganotherbaby,ason,whosename theyhaven’tyetchosen.

Bothwomenfondlyremembertheir ownchildhoods,withMereider— whosefavoritehymnis“ComeThou FountofEveryBlessing”—appreciatingthathermother,CarolWaggonerAngletonofGeorgia,readtoherand hersiblings,asshedoesforherchildren.

“Amother’sjobistoteachchildren thevalueoflifethateachpersonhasso theycanliveoutthecommandments ofloveandofGodandthenloveyour neighborsasyourself,sotheyalways haveagoodsenseoftheirownworth

andofotherpeople’s,”Mereider,alsoa musictherapistatTidalHealthPeninsulaRegionalinSalisbury,Md.,said.

“Mymotherdidalot.Shealways madesurewehadEasteregghuntsand theChristmastrees,”shesaid.

ThinkingaboutMother’sDay promptedDavistojotdownafew notes,creatingakindofminiaturebiographythatrecalledbeingbornonafarm inCedarNecknearOceanView,“with mywonderfullovingparents,Harvey andElsie,grandparents,twobrothers andasister.”

“Lifeonthefarmwasbusywiththe plantingandharvestingofcorn,tomatoes,potatoes,strawberriesandmany varietiesoffruitsandvegetables.We alsoprovidedcapacityforraising10,000 chickensforapproximately15to17 weeksthenshippedthemtomarket.I alsorememberthepigsthatwereraised andslaughteredforcuredham,sausage andfreshpork,”shewrote.

Afterherfatherdiedandhermother soldthefarm,sheandhermother movedtoOceanView.

DaviswenttoschoolatLordBaltimore,graduatedin1947andwasimmediatelyhiredassecretaryand bookkeeperfortheschooloffice. Withinthenextseveralyears,shegot engaged,marriedandhadthreechildren,LisaJumpsofWilmington,Pam

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted LeanneandChristopherMereidertakesometimewiththeirchildren,Benjaminand Lydia.

MorrisofOceanViewandason,Steve, ofEaston,Md.Therearefivegrandchildrenandfourgreat-grandchildren.She alsohadtwostepchildren.

In1967,shewashiredasbookkeeper,working17yearsatHughH. Hickman&SonsInc.Contractors& Builders. Shelaterbecamealicensed Realtorinthesameoffice.

“Throughmylife,Ihavesharedmy loveformusic,playingformyhigh schoolchorus,mychurch,Mariner’s Bethelandservingaspianist,organist

forSundayservices,specialcantatasat EasterandChristmas,weddingceremoniesandmemorialservices.…My dedicationof48yearshasbeenablessinginmylife,retiringin2009aschurch organist,”Daviswrote.

“Iaspiretobelikeher.Shewasalwaysthereforme,”saidherdaughter, Pam.

Davisstartedtakingpianolessons whenshewasachildandcallsmusic

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Veteran Owned and Operated

Proud Sponsors of the Veterans Golf Association

Communityinvitedto‘BacktheBlue’nextweek

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

Withaninvitationto“takehomea reallynicefeelingthatyoumadeadifference,”thechairmanoftheannualBack theBlueeventisinvitingthosewhosupportlawenforcementtojoincaravansof decoratedvehiclesastheytraveltopolice agenciesthroughoutSussexCounty,deliveringgranolabars,peanutsandother healthysnacksfortheeighthyear.

“Theseareourheroes.Weloveour menandwomeninblue,”Chairman DrewSunderlinsaid,addingthat,this year,theeventwillhavethelargest numberofvehicles,with15to20in eachcaravan,leavingat10a.m.on

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“goodtherapy.”

“Shewasaverylovingmother,and wheneverweneededher,shewasalways theretocareforus,tolendalistening ear,giveadvice,andbemybestfriend,” PamMorrissaid.

Hermother’sporkroastwasherson’s favoritemeal,butDavisalsomade chicken-and-dumplingsandslippery dumplings,andMorrissaidsheloved herspaghettisauceandchickensalad.

“Attheholidaysshemadefudge cake,”Morrissaid.

“Asamotherofmychildren,wehad agoodtime,”Davissaid.“Myhusband, James DavisIII,diedin2001,butIhad mychildrenwithmyfirsthusband,who hasalsodiednow.Raisingmychildren whileworking—theywereallold enoughtofendforthemselves.Weall livedtogether.Theyhadlittlejobsas theygrewup,inBethanyBeach,sothey hadlittleincomes,too.Thathelped,so itwasallpleasant,”shesaidabouther

Tuesday,WednesdayandThursdaynext week,andfinishingby1p.m.eachday.

OnTuesday,May12,theRoute1 caravanwillstopatagenciesinFenwick Island,SouthBethany,BethanyBeach, OceanView,DeweyBeachandRehobothBeach,andatDelawareState PoliceTroop7,LewesandMilton.

OnWednesday,May13,theRoute 113 caravanwillbeinSelbyville,Frankford,DagsboroandMillsboro,andalso atDSPTroop4,Probation&Parole, GeorgetownandEllendale.

OnThursday,May14,theRoute13 caravanwillvisitDelmar,Laurel, Seaford,BridgevilleandBlades,and alsoatDSPTroop5andGreenwood. Manyparticipantsdecoratetheirve-

children,now70,72and74.

“Balancingworkwithraisingchildrenwasn’tdifficult.Wehadplentyto doherebecauseofourcommunityinvolvementandinvolvementinthe church.Thechurchhasbeenreallymy comfortzone.Iamalifetimemember ofthechurch,”Davissaid.

OnMother’sDay,thefamilywould gotochurch“andhaveabanquetatour house,orwe’dgoout,”shesaid,recalling cookingthepopularroastporkwithall thetrimmings.

“Ihaven’tdonethatasthechildren havegrownandhavehadfamiliesof theirown.Sometimeswecan’tallget togetheratthesametimebecausethey arewiththeirchildren.Soit’swhoever is together.IfIdon’thaveenoughpeopletoprepareabigmeal,wegoout. We’retogether,butwehaveourmeal out,”shesaid.

BeingamotherhasprofoundlyimpactedMereider’slife.

hicles,butthatisn’tnecessary,Sunderlin said,addingthatanyoneinterestedin joiningcancontacthimatbtbdelaware@gmail.combeforeSunday, May10.Prizeswillbeawardedforthe best-decoratedcarineachcaravan,and therewillbeanoverallwinner.

“Ican’ttellyouhowmanychiefsof police,aswellascommandersfrom agenciesinSussexCounty,havewritten mesuchverynicethank-younotes tellingmehowmuchtheirofficersand troopersappreciatethecommunity comingoutandsupportingthis.Ithas growneveryyear,”Sunderlinsaid, addingthatMissionBarbecue’sdecoratedArmyvehicleandWGMD-FM radio’strailerwillparticipate.

say,‘Mommy!’itmakesyourday.Itreallyputsalotofloveintomylife.My childrenreallyhavebroughtalotofjoy tomylife.IwasolderwhenIhadBenjamin.Iwas35.Forthefirst15yearsof adulthood,itwasgreatandeverything, butyoumissdoingsomeofthethings youdidasakid—like,holidaysdon’t meanthesamething.Whentheycame intomylife,itbroughtanewlevelof joyandmeaningbackintomydays.

“WhatIlikebestaboutbeinga motheriswegettogoplaceswiththe children.Thispastweekend,wewentto theDelawareChildren’sMuseumin

“ Thishasgrowneveryyear.Itmeans somuchtoourlawenforcementofficers.Theydon’talwaysgetalotofgood press.Thesilentmajorityareinfavorof them.Theyonlyheartheonesthatare not,buttheyareveryvocalandvery loud.ThisissomethingIamveryproud ofinourcommunity,”Sunderlinsaid.

“Thepolicechiefs,inparticular,have calledmeortoldmepersonallythatthis issomethingnobodyelseisdoing,and theycan’tthankmeenoughfordoing this forallofthemenandwomenwho serveunderthem,”SunderlinhadpreviouslytoldtheCoastalPoint.

“Whenwearrive,theireyesalways lightup.…YouwouldthinkIgave themliquidgold,”hesaid.

Wilmington.Itisalotoffun,andthere issomuchtodothere,”Mereidersaid.

“Iamgrateful—gratefultolivein my home,toenjoytheloveofmyfamily andthewaytheycareforme,andmany friendsknockingatmydoorforeasy flowofconversation.TheRev.[Rebecca]CollisonandtheRev.LeoPark continuetoblessmewiththeirguidanceandsharinginjoy,”Daviswrotein hernotes.

“MyprayeristoliveinhumbleservicebeforemyGoduntilthegateof heavenbecomesmyrestingplace.”

“Gosh,whenIcomehomefrom workandmychildrencomerunningto meatthedoorandgivemeahugand

pany.Theparkinglotthroughwaywill berealignedforaccesstoLaTonalteca, andpropertyownerswillbereadyto workwiththeDepartmentofTransportationwheneverRoute113wideningisscheduledinfutureyears,officials said.

TheMay4votewasunanimous, withCouncilmanRonO’Nealabsent.

Hoteltaxaddedtothebooks

Millsborowillenactanew3percent lodgingtaxonhotelsandmotels,with allresultingfundsbeinglockedinan accountdedicatedtotransportation, roadsandstormwater.

Debatewasrelativelyshortregarding thetax,partlybecauseit’sbeendiscussedmultipletimesinthepastyearor so.AccordingtotheJuly2025debate, thetaxwouldraisemorethan$100,000 ayearfromcustomersatthetwohotels intownlimits.

Thestickingpointofdiscussionslast JulyandthisMaywaswheretostore thefunds.CouncilMembersMarty Presley,BobMcKeeandGaryMack opposedamotiontocreateataxwithoutimmediatelynamingadesignated fund.

McKee suggestedthemoneygointo thecapitalfund,foranymajorproject. Presleysuggestedmoneygotothe

transportationandstormwaterfund, sinceneededstreetprojectsareexpensive.CouncilMemberKimberleyKaan suggestedmoneygotothegeneralfund, soitcanbeusedasneedsarise,orthat thecouncilatleastshouldn’tpickany particularfunduntilafterviewingalist ofallpossibleaccounts.Shedissented onthefinalvote,whichwas5-5-1.

Softwareforlong-term waterrates

Aftermuchdebate,thecouncildecidedtobitethebulletandworktoward asignificantrateanalysisforutilityfees. TheyhadalreadyputWaterworthsoftwareinthecurrentbudget($12,320annuallyforatleastfiveyears,including training,implementationandsupport), buttheyhesitatedtomakethepurchase untilnow.Usingasmuchoraslittle dataasTownHallcangive,thesoftware createsratemodelsforwater,sewerand streets.

“It isarateplanningtypesoftware, soyouputinyourinformation,based onhistoricaltrends,anddeveloprates,” DirectorofFinance&Technology MatthewHalltoldtheCoastalPoint. “Youputinwhatyouthinkyourfuture capitalswillneed,andbasedonwhere yourcurrentoperationalsaregoing,”the softwaresuggestsfeeratesforgetting there.“It’slikefinancialplanning.”

Thecouncilapprovedit,4-2-1,with O’Nealabsent.KaanandCouncil

MemberMaryD’Silvadissented,suggestingthattheTowngathermoredata, completemoreoftheassetmanagement studyandevenfinishwatermeterreplacementsbeforepayingforthissoftware.

“Youbeginthemodelsnow,andas moredata’savailable,itbecomesmore accurate,”Halltoldthecouncil.“Thisis basicallysoftwaretohelpdoitin-house …insteadofbuildingthatdatamodelingfromscratch.”

EngineerappointedtoBOA

Kenneth“Ken”Christenburywasappointedtoathree-yeartermonthe MillsboroBoardofAdjustment.Asa professionalengineer,hewasmorefamiliarwithlocalplanning,havingpresentedmanyapplicationstolocaltowns, includingbeforetheMillsboroTown Council.(Infact,thecouncilcanceled discussionsofacommercialsiteplan thatnightthathehadpreviouslypresentedon).

FortheBOA,Christenburysaidan applicantwouldneedtomakeastrong caseforzoningvariances,especiallyif thereispublicopposition.

“Peopleshouldhavetherighttoexpect thatthezoningcodethatwasenforcedwhentheybroughttheirproperty isgonnabeenforcedontheirnextdoor neighbor’sproperty,”hesaid.“Obviously,withallvariances,youhavetodetermineifyou’resettingaprecedent.”

Thecouncilsaidtheyweredelighted

andtorntochoosebetweentwowellsuitedBOAcandidates.Itfeltafarcry fromwhennow-CouncilMemberGary Mackwasappointedbecause,ashe quipped,“Iwashere,andtheyneeded someonethenextday.”

InotherMillsboromunicipalnews: •Afterbeingselectedlastmonth, GaryMackwasofficiallysworninasa councilmember,fillingatwo-month vacancyforarepresentativeofDistrict 3.

•PlantationLakesSouthShorereceivedapprovalforarevisedfinalsite planregardingthefuturecommunity centeronShellpointRoad(TaxMap ID133-20.00-37.03).Similartothe housingdevelopment’sothercommunitycenters,thiswillincludeaclubhouse,pool,fitnesscenterand pickleballcourts.Thegoalistoopenit inJuneof2027.

•Aswimmingpoolbusinesswas grantedaconditional-usepermitatthe town’sformermusicshopat28482 DupontBoulevard(TaxMapIDs13317.17-4.00and-5.00).Thebackhalfof thehousewillbeaprivateresidence, andthefronthalfwillbeanOSea Poolsshowroom.

TheMillsboroTownCouncilwill holdabudgetworkshoponMonday, May11,at9a.m.Thecouncil’sregular monthlymeetingwillbeMonday,June 1, at7p.m.Thedeadlinetofileasa candidateintheupcomingtowncouncil electionisWednesday,May20,at4:30 p.m.

Celebrating30yearsof‘goodintheworld’

FairTradeDay andanniversaryevent setforMay9

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Shoppersoftenlikeastorywiththeir purchase.Thisyear,MadeByHandis celebratingalifetimeofstoriesattheir 30thanniversaryeventonWorldFair TradeDay.ThedualeventwillbeSaturday,May9,from10a.m.to5p.m.

Thedayincludesgiveaways,prizes, internationalfoodsamplings,chocolate tastings,LatinAmericanfolkmusicand a10:30a.m.commemorativeribboncuttingwiththeBethany-FenwickArea Chamber ofCommerce.

Fairtradeisbusinesswitha“triple” bottomline:economicprofit,socialequityandenvironmentalsustainability.It meanspayingafairratetomakers— especiallypeopleinneed—whilebeing ecologicallyresponsible.Thebenefits arejobs,consistentincome,economic independenceandstrongercommunities.Peopleinimpoverishedareascan begintoaffordtheirownimprovements.

WorldFairTradeDayisanannual movementheldonthesecondSaturday of May,highlightingthefair-tradebusinessmodelwhereprofitsarevalued alongsidethepeopleandtheplanet.

AlthoughMadeByHandhostsan openhousefortheeventannually,this year’sfocusismorepersonal.

“We’recelebrating30years,”said KimberlyGrimes,founderandformer owner.“Wehaveassisted[thousandsof] familiesthatwereinabsolutepoverty thatarenowkindofworking-class. They’renotrich,they’renotmiddle class,buttheyhavegonefrombeing

hungr yandnothavingsheltertonow havingworking-classjobs,soI’mvery proudofthis.”

Withfair-tradepartnerships,workersearnalivingwage.Throughfairtradeorganizations,excessprofitsare investedintheartisans’lives,suchas diggingwellssowomenandchildren don’thavetohiketothenearestwater source,orpurchasingsewingmachines toincreasetheseamstresses’output.

Grimesandherhusband,Marco Hernandez,openedMadeByHandin 1996. Theretailstoresoonalignedto localdemand:homegoods,gifts,jewelry,coffee,chocolate,soaps,toys,and somemusicalandmeditativeinstruments.

Cultureispartofeveryhandwoven rug,sculptedmugorbeadedbracelet. Dignityispartofeverysale.

“Ibelieveinfairnessanddignityfor allpeople.…Ihopethestorewillcontinuechanginglives—boththosethat wehaveworkedwithformanyyears, andthosewehaveyettomeet,”said currentownerTaunyaOates.“Iwould like customerstofeelconnectedtothe storiesoftheirpurchases.…Ihopethe artisanswillcontinuetobeseen,valued andsupported,andthatthestorewill alwaysfeellikealittlepocketofgoodin theworld.”

OatesworkedatMadeByHandfor aboutadecadebeforebecomingits ownerinJanuaryof2024.

“AndIlovethisstore.Ireally,truly lovethisstore.Idon’tevenknowhowto describethefeelingthatyougethelping otherpeople,andseeingthemgrowand thriveandmorethansurvive,”said Oates.

MadeByHandsourcesitemsfrom about28differentcountries,primarily inCentralandSouthAmerica,Africa andSoutheastAsia.Oateshasaccom-

ApreviousWorldFairTradeDayeventatMadeByHandsawmusicandhumanity combineforaspecialday.

paniedtheMadeByHandteamon manyinternationalshoppingandrelationship-buildingtripsovertheyears. “Ihavebeenallover.Myfavorite placehasbeenCambodia,”Oatessaid, addingthatincrediblepeopleareeverywhere.“Weworkwithwomenwhoare survivorsofsextraffickingandpeople who arelandminesurvivors.Andyou cansitwithsomeonewithnoarmsand

nolegs,andtheycanstillcreatesomething.It’samazingtometheheartthat peoplehave,toenduresuchhardship andstillhaveasmileontheirface.”

It’sabout“peopleoverprofit,”said Oates.“It’sabouthelpingpeoplebetter themselves.It’saboutdignityovercharity.

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Dickensfoundationplanningfreeeventforcancersurvivors

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

ForRandyForster,anupcoming eventatDickensParlourTheatrehasa

verypersonalmeaning.

AspresidentoftheDickensArts Foundation,Forsterisconstantlylookingforwaystheorganizationcanbring theartstothecommunityatlarge.As

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted Mentalist/magicianBrianCurrywillperformatDickensParlourTheatreinafree showthatisopentosurvivorsofcancer, alongwiththeircaregivers,healthcare team,familymembersandfriends.

someonedealingwithacancerdiagnosis,healsoknowswellthestruggles suchanillnesscanbring.

Soherecently,veryenthusiastically, announcedtheupcomingCelebration ofLifeeventatDickensParlourTheatre.SetforSunday,June7,whichhas beendesignatedasNationalCancer SurvivorsDayintheUnitedStates,the eventwillbefreetoanyonewhoqualifiesasasurvivor.

TheNationalCancerSurvivorsDay organizationconsidersanyoneliving withahistoryofcancer,fromdiagnosis onward,tobeasurvivor.AmongAmericans,1in3peopleareexpectedtoreceiveacancerdiagnosisintheirlifetime, accordingtostatisticsfromtheorganization.About18millionAmericansare currentlylivingwithcancerdiagnosis, theNCSDnotedrecently.

TheDickenseventwillfeatureaperformancebyafamiliarfaceatDickens: mentalist/magicianBrianCurry.Witha currentshowtitled“TheGoodLiar”on Dickens’scheduleJune5and6,Curry willbringhismind-bendingtechniques

tothefreeshowaswell.

Aspartofhisshow,Curry—billed as“oneofD.C.’sbusiestmagicians”— breaksdownhistechniquesfortheaudience.Well,someofthem.Amagician never,evergivesawayallofhisorher tricks.

Theshowwillbeopentosurvivors ofcancer,aswellascaregivers,healthcareprofessionals,familymembersand friends,accordingtoForster.

“Iwanttheplacetobefull,”Forster said,addingthatthefoundationhas reachedouttolocalmedicalfacilitiesto encouragehealthcareprofessionalsto attendinsupportofcancersurvivors andtogetthewordouttosurvivors themselves.

Forstersaidheknowsfirsthandthe feelingofbeinginthethroesofadiagnosis,nomatterwhatstage.Ofhisown cancerjourney,hesaid,“I’mwell,and youwouldn’tknowtolookatmethatI havecancer.Butmywifedoes,”he added,alludingtotheimpactadiagnosishasonfamilymembers.

Amagicianhimself,Forsterhasalso volunteeredatDickensformorethana decade.AspresidentoftheDickens ArtsFoundation—whichisaseparate entityfromthetheateranddoesnot raisefundsforthetheater—hehas begun toreachouttolocalorganizations,seekingwaystobringtheartsto thecommunity.

LastSeptember,duringWarrior BeachWeek,inwhichtheOperation SEAstheDayorganizationhosts woundedveteransandtheirfamilies,the foundationhostedafreeperformance forthefamilies.

DickensfoundersRichandSue Blochhavebeen“verysupportive”ofthe foundation’soutreachefforts,Forster said,addingthattheyarenon-voting members.

OtherDickensArtsFoundation events areintheplanningstages,he said,includingpossiblecollaborations withschoolprogramsandseniorcitizen organizations,aswellasafundraiserfor thefoundationitself,toenablemore outreach.

“Wehopetohavethreeorfour eventsayear,”Forstersaid.

AsfortheupcomingCelebrationof Lifeeventforcancersurvivors,hesaid, “It’sgoingtobeagreatshow.I’mexcitedit’shappening.”OfCurry,hesaid, “He’sagoodguy.He’sveryentertaining. It’llbeagreatshow.”

Forsterurgedanyoneinterestedin attendingNationalCancerSurvivors Dayevent,calledCelebrationofLife,to registertheirpartyassoonaspossible, sincespaceislimited.Toregister,goto www.dickensparlourtheatre,clickon “BuyTickets”andscrolltoNCSDCelebrationofLifetochooseseats.

DickensParlourTheatreislocatedin Clarksville,at31810GoodEarthLane, OceanView.Formoreinformation,call RandyForsterat(703)628-5154.

wasnoreportgivenfromhimonthe department’sactivitiesduringthepreviousmonth.Welchbroughtupthe partyatthepointinthemeetingwhen thechiefwouldhavegivenhisreport.

TownClerkHeatherBernatsaid thepartyorganizershadpaidthe$100 feefortheparkreservation,with$25 ofthatfeetobereturnedwhenorganizersreturnedthekeytotheparkrestrooms.AsofTuesdayevening,Bernat said,thegrouphadnotreturnedthe key.

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Pricesaren’tastronomical,butthey provideenoughtopaytheSouth Bethanyteam,andtheartisansandartisans’families’needs,suchaseducation ornutrition.TheU.S.dollarcangofar insomecountries,soalittleextraincomeherecanprovidebiginvestments fortheinternationalartisans.

ShoppingSouthBethany

“Ifyouneedsomethingandwantto buyabirthdaypresent,thinkaboutbuyingfair-trade,”saidGrimes.

“We’reveryfortunate,becausepeople cometoseeuseveryyear,”saidOates. “ Whentheycometovacationatthe beach,wehearthat‘You’reourfirst stop,’or‘Wecomehereeveryyear,’or ‘Mygrandmabroughtmehereasa kid.’”

TownMaintenanceSupervisorTom Rozellesaidthere were“abouthalfa dozentequilabottles”leftatthepark andastrongsmellofmarijuanawhen heopenedtherestroomdoortoclean it.

Howdoesanybusinessstayopenfor 30yearsinSouthBethany?

“Thatisourcustomers.Ithink whenpeoplelearn…wheretheir moneyisactuallygoing,Ibelievemost peopleareactuallydecent,andthey wanttohelp,”saidGrimes.Customers, shesaid,areimpressedandevenrelieved“whentheyfindouttheycan gettheirbirthdaygiftorwhateverthey need,andit’s…notjustgoingtoone personintheworldwho’srichalready, butitactuallyhelpsthesepeople. Thesewomennowhaveopportunities, theyhavetheirkidsinschool,they havefood.”

The artisans’ownprideputsgood vibesintheirproducts.

“Theyputtheirheartandsoulinto everything,”saidGrimes.“Everything webuyismadebysomebody’shands, andwhenyougotoaplacewhere they’rejoyfullydoingthis,andtheyhave pride…thatenergystaysthere,asop-

BernatandTownManagerSheldon Hudsonsaidthere wasvideoevidence fromthepartyonparksecuritycameras.

Theeventbroughtconsiderabledis-

Inadditiontothealcoholand smoking,theguestsapparentlybrokea parkrulebyusingasoundsystem, whichislistedonthereservationform asbeingprohibited.CouncilVicePresidentKyleQuillensaidhehadseena soundsystembeingsetuparound5:30 p.m.Therewerenonoisecomplaintsin relationtotheparty.

posedtoa13-year-oldgirlinasweatshopwhocan’tevengoforabathroom break,”assometimesseeninmass-productionfactories.

Fairtradehasevenstrengthened familyunits.Grimessaidtheideaoffair tradestartedinthe1940s,startingwith traditionalwomen’sjobs,suchasembroidery.

“Butasthesewomen’schildrenhave grown,boththeirsonsanddaughters wanttobeinvolvedinit.Whowouldn’t wanttohaveajobwherepeopletreat youwithdignityandtreatyoufairly?” Sofairtradenowincludesfamilycoops.Whenwomenearnmoneyandare lessdependentonparentsorhusband, “Whatwehavewitnessedisthewomen havemorerespect,sothefamilyisbetter,andthey’remodelingtotheir daughtersandsonshowtoworktogetherasateam.That’swhyIgotsoexcitedaboutfairtradeasan anthropologist,because[of]thebenefits

cussionatTuesday’smeetingregarding useoftheparkandTownsupervision ofeventsheldthere.Partofthediscussioncenteredaroundwhohasaccessto theparksecuritycameras.Currently, therearemonitorsinFrankfordTown Hall,andRozellehasaccessviahis phone,butSmithdoesnot,Hudson saidafterthemeeting.

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thatwedidn’teventhinkabout…makingstrongerfamiliesandmarriages.”If husbands becameenviousofthewives’ success,theco-opsfoundmeaningful tasksforthementoalsocontributetowardthefamilybusiness.“Sothey’re partoftheteam,”Grimessaid.“Weare allinterconnected.”

Today,Hernandezstillworksat MadeByHandasanemployee,and Grimesisacustomerwho’shelping withthe30thanniversary.

“Wereallywantedtotaketimeand pauseandsay,‘Wow—30years,thatis reallygreat,’”Grimessaid.“Everybody thathascometoMadeByHand: Thank you.Wearesograteful,because it’sthepeoplethataremakingthishappen,itisallofustogether.”

MadeByHandInternationalCooperativeislocatedat34444Coastal Highway,Unit2,SouthBethany.Learn moreonsocialmediaorbycalling(302) 539-6335.

SaveaHeartCarShowcomingtoMillsboro

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Carenthusiastscangatherforthe SaveAHeartCarShowintheOcean GrovePostAcuteparkinglotonSaturday,May9,from9a.m.to2p.m.

“Ifit’sgotfourwheelsandyouwant toshowit,we’rehappytohaveyou.And itisajudgedshow,”saidTammy Hardy-Fauber,administratorandevent organizer.“We’reexpectingbetween70 and100cars.”

Todisplayacar,day-ofregistration costs$25pervehicleandbeginsat7:30

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a.m. Categoriesincludethebestof: Ford,Chevy,Dodge,Mustang,classic (20yearsorolder),hotrod,Jeep,motorcycle,trucks/4x4/off-road,supercar, foreigncarandmore.Carshowparticipantswillreceivegiftbagsandevent swag.Morethan40trophieswillbe awardedat1:30p.m.

Theoveralleventisfreeandopento thegeneralpublic.Attendeescanpark attheformerRiteAidsite,29511 DupontBoulevard.Volunteersandlaw enforcementwillhelpwithlogisticsand safety.

Foodvendorsincludepurveyorsof

WelchatonepointsaidthatSmith’s predecessor,LaurenceCorrigan,had toldthecouncilthatpolice“didn’twant [councilmembers]togodownthere andgetinvolvedinsituations.”

ContactedbytheCoastalPoint afterWelch’scomments,Corrigande-

fish-and-chipsandicecream. Thisisthefirstcarshowforthe nursinghome/rehabcenter(formerly AtlanticShoresRehabilitation& HealthCenter).Asabonus,“TheresidentshereatOceanGrovegettogoout andenjoyanamazingdayrightherein theiryard,”saidHardy-Fauber.

ProceedswillbenefittheAmerican HeartAssociation,especiallybecause heartdiseaseisaleadingcauseofdeath inDelawareans.

“It’sagreatwaytogetpeopleonour campus,partnerforaworthycause, partnerwithBeebe[Healthcare],andall

niedtellingthecounciltheyshouldnot haveaccesstothecameras.Afterthe meeting,Welchsaid,“Icouldbe wrong”inhisrecollectionofthematter.

theproceedsgotoaworthycause,the AmericanHeartAssociation—because weallhavehearts,right?”

Whatissospecialaboutcarshows? “Me,forexample—Igrewupin southeastKentucky.Mydadwasa moonshiner,andheranhotrods,soit wasalways‘whohadthefastestcar’and dragracing—sothat’swheremylove ofcarscamefrom,”saidHardy-Fauber. Sixpeoplecouldownthesamemodelof car,but“youcandosomanydifferent modstoacartomakeityourown.…

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Regardless,atleastonecouncil membersaidhe’sfinewithnothaving cameraaccess.

“I’mnotgoingdownthere toapprehendasubject,”CouncilTreasurer JohnWrightsaid.

Headdedthathefeelsstateliquor controlauthoritiesshouldbenotified whentheTownseesthatagroupis planningtosellalcoholatanevent. Socialmediapostsabouttherecent partyindicatedthatalcoholwouldbe availableforsale,Bernatsaid.

“Mythoughtiswehaveareasonto denyafutureapplicationbecauseof non-compliance,”Hudsonsaid.

Welchreplied,“Theycouldjustget somebodyelsetofillouttheform.”

Hudsoncautionedthecouncilthat theyneedtobe“very,verycareful,becauseitcanbeperceivedasbeingdiscriminatory,becauseit’sapublicpark. Ifpeoplechecktheboxesandpaythe deposit,we’rereallylimitedintermsof howmuchwecanrestrict.”

Welchsaidthat,incaseswherealcoholisbeingserved,“Weshouldbe abletoshutitdown.”

Healsoemphasizedtheneedfor moresupervisionbylawenforcement. “We’vegottogetthepolicedown there whileit’sgoingonandshutit down,”hesaid.

CouncilMemberEdFerenciesaid theTownshould“atleastholdthem accountable”forcleanupandrepairof anydamagetotheproperty.He pointedoutthatRozelle“wastedhis time…tooktimeawayfromhisregulardutiestogodownthereandclean upthemess.”

TheTownrecentlytemporarilyrestrictedrestroomusetotimeswhenthe townofficewasopen,duetoanincidentwherefeceswasspreadallover thefacility.

Ferenciesuggestedcharginghigher parkfeesforgroupsthatdon’tlivein thetown.Thatpromptedobjections fromLucindaSpence,LowerSussex NAACPpresident,whosaidsheoften reservestheparkforeventsbutshe doesn’tliveinthetown.

AsofCoastalPointpresstimeon Wednesday,Smithhadnotreturneda phonecallregardingtheweekend party.

Picnic Tix '26

Fireripsthroughhome ofDagsboro-areafamily

CoastalPoint•CourtesyofMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany Above,courtesyofDavidLasher,MVFC,firefightersworkontryingtoextinguishthe firenearDagsboro.Below,viaTonyPetralia,anoverheadviewofthedamage.

GoFundMefundraiser setuptohelp

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

ADagsboro-areafamilyisattemptingtoputtheirlivesbacktogetherafter theirhomewasheavilydamagedina firethatsweptthroughthehomeon Thursday,April30.

Thefire,onJudithLane,brokeout justbefore11p.m.,accordingtoreports fromtheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.Whenfirefightersarrived,the homewasalreadyengulfedinflames, buttheresidentshadescapedunharmed,firecompanyspokesmanGary Caunitissaid.

Dronephotostakenafterthefire showlittleleftofthehomeexceptadetachedgarage.

Thefirewasdeclaredundercontrol inabout90minutes.Inadditiontothe MVFC,respondingfirecompaniesincludedBethanyBeach,Dagsboro, Frankford,SelbyvilleandRoxana,with SussexCountyparamedicsonthescene aswell.

Sincetherearenohydrantsnearthe home,waterwassuppliedbytanker trucksfromtheMillville,Selbyville,

RoxanaandDagsborofirecompanies.

TheOfficeoftheDelawareState FireMarshalisinvestigatingthecause ofthefire.Noreportwasavailableasof theCoastalPointpresstimeon Wednesday,May6.

Meanwhile,aGoFundMefundraiser hasbeensetupforthefamily.

“Imaginelosingyourhomeandall yourcherishedpossessionsovernight,” theMillvillefirecompany’sFacebook postsaidthisweek.“That’stheheartbreakingrealityforthefamily,”thepost said. “Theyarestillfacinghardshipand uncertainty,”thepostcontinued.

ThepagewassetupbyChloe Charlsen,cousinofthehomeowner, CourtneySalmon.Salmonandher threesons,Dylan,LucasandKeegan, “losteverything,”Charlsensaid.

“ByGod’sgrace,noonewasinjured, andwearethankfulforthatblessing,” Charlsensaid.“Courtneyworkstirelesslyforherboysandisalsoafull-time student;rightnowtheyneedimmediate supporttogetbackontheirfeet.

As ofWednesdayafternoon,about $13,000hadbeenraisedthroughthe GoFundMepage,at https://smpl.is/ajkw7.Thefundraising sitecanalsobereachedthroughthe postontheMillvilleVolunteerFire Company’sFacebookpage.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Thisweekend,thepublicisbeinginvitedto“ReachOut”tolocaloutreach organizations.TheNon-profitPop-Up eventwilldebutonSaturday,May9, from10a.m.to2p.m.,hostedbythe GreaterMillsboroChamberofCommerce,locatedat203MainStreet.

“Meetsomeoftheamazingnonprofitorganizationsthatarehelping othersinourarea,bringingresources

andsupportservicesthroughcommunityconnections,”organizerssaid.

Theeventisfreeandopentothe generalpublic.

Afterthesuccessofrecentpop-up shoppingevents,Chamberorganizers wanted tohighlighttheorganizations thatmakethecommunityabetterplace, “Sopeoplecanmeetthemandfindout whattheydo,andhowtheycanhelp,” saidNadineTimpanaro,Chamberexecutivedirector.

It’sachanceforanyonewho’slooking

forahobbyoraplacetovolunteer— perhapsrecenttransplants,retireesor otherfolkswhowanttofeelmoreconnectedtotheSussexCountycommunity. OrganizationswillincludeUnstoppableJoy(supportingfamiliesmanaging breastcancer),RehobothConcertBand (formusiciansofalllevels),Pathwaysto Success(empoweringyouthandadults forhealthandsuccess),NextGenSouth (philanthropybyyoungprofessionals), MVRPFoundation(supportingmental healthandarts),LoveInc.(mobilizing

churchestoservethecommunity),JourneyChurch(Wesleyandenominationin Millsboro)andClothingOurKids (whichalwayswelcomesdonationsof price-tag-attachednewclothes).

TherewillbealivefluteperformancebyChambermemberCindy-Lee DiMeglio,representingtheSouthern DelawareOrchestra.

Parkingisfreedowntown.Formore information,emailinfo@millsborochamber.comorcall(302)9346777.

Millsboropop-upeventisforallthegoodcauses USTAawardsWheelchairTennisgranttoSeaColony

TheUSTAonMay4announced thatitwasawardingmorethan $100,000inUSTAWheelchairTennis GrassrootsGrantsto44wheelchair

tennisprogramsnationwide,including theSeaColonyRecreationAssociation nearBethanyBeach.

Thegrantswereawardedtolocalor-

ganizationsthatpromoteanddevelop wheelchairtennisandusethesportto helpbuildstronger,healthiercommunities.Sinceawardingitsfirstgrantsin

2008,theUSTAhasprovidedmore than$1millioninfinancialsupportto wheelchairtennisprogramsacrossthe country.

Grantamountswerebasedoneach program’sexistingbudgetandtheorganization’sfutureprogrammingneeds. Recipientscanusetheawardtosupport coaching,courttime,equipment,recruitmentandevents,includingtournamentsandcamps.

Thisyearmarksthe50thanniversaryofwheelchairtennis.Thesport originatedin1976afterayoungBrad Parkswasparalyzedinafreestyleskiing accident.Whileinrehabilitation,Parks teamedupwithanotherpatient,Jeff Minnebraker,toexperimentwithtennis atcourtsnearthehospital.Theircollaborationsuccessfullyestablisheda sportthatovercameinitialchallenges andnow,fivedecadeslater,isrecognizedasaprofessionalsportforpeople withdisabilities.

“TheUSTAisexcitedtoaward theseWheelchairTennisGrassroots Grantstolocalandnationalorganizationsthatprovideprogrammingfor wheelchairtennisplayersofallagesin theirpursuitofenjoyingthesport,livingahealthylifestyle,andbuildinga senseofrealcamaraderiewithinthe wheelchairtenniscommunity,”saidDirectorofAdaptedTennisEvanEnquist. Organizationsinterestedinstarting awheelchairtennisprogramorseeking moreinformationaboutwheelchair tenniscanemail wheelchairtennis@usta.com.

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[Then]there’salwaystherivalries:who’s faster,theMustangortheFord?These arethethingsthatmakecarenthusiasts tick!”

Sheofferedsomecar-showetiquette: oftenwiththousandsofdollarsofinvestmentsandtuning,thesecarsarefor looking,nottouching.Attendeesshould teachchildrentorespectthevehicles andkeeppetsleashed.

OceanGrovePostAcuteislocated at231S.WashingtonStreet,Millsboro.

Editorial Columns

LetterstotheEditor

Editorial

Ifthereisonecharacteristicofthiscommunitythatweshouldall standtogetherandcelebrate,itistheunquestionedentrepreneurialspirit ofthelocalbusinesscommunity.

Thoughwehaveseenmorenationalfranchisesappearoverrecent years,itistheuniquenessofourlocalrestaurants,shopsandservicecompaniesthattrulymakeusstandout.Weareacommunitybuiltonthe backsofpeoplehangingupthe“Open”signontheirdreams,adaptingto theneedsandwantsofthecommunityandinvestingtheirtime,resources,and,yes,sometimestheirsanity,tooffertheircustomersthevery besttheycan.

ItisthosepeoplewhoarebeingcelebratedcurrentlywithNational SmallBusinessWeek,anditisthosepeopleweshouldbecelebratingon aday-to-daybasisforalloftheireffortsforourcommunity,andkeeping itaplacewhereneighborshelpneighbors,andvisitorsgetanexperience

thatkeepsthemwantingtocomebackformore.

Thesesmall-businessownersaretheoneswhosponsorLittleLeague teams,donateitemstonon-profitsfortheirrafflesandhosteventsforthe localChambersofCommerce.Themoneyspentintheirplacesofbusinessesdoesn’tgoofftocorporateheadquartersfar,faraway—itisre-investedathome,inothersmallbusinessesandcharitableefforts.

Andthatkeepsourentirelocaleconomyhumming.

Foranationthatpridesitselfontheideathatitscitizenshavethe abilitytosoarashighastheirwingswilltakethem,thereisnothingmore symbolicofthatnotionthanapersonstartinghisorherownsmallbusinessandbuildingitinto,well,whateverthatindividualseesfittobuildit into,right?

Weapplaudallofyouwhoarechasingyourdreamsandservingour communityeachandeveryday.

Thelovingwhispersnevertrulygoaway Smallbusinessesgettheirtimetoshine ViewPoint

Imissmymom.

Imisshearinghertellmeoverthephonehowfrustratedshe waswithmyfatherfornotpickinghisstuffupoffthestairs.I misstheargumentswe’dgetintooverpolitics.Imissthe smarmycommentsshe’dmakeoverhowsomeonewasdressedat themall,andhowshe’djustturnaroundatarestaurantand walkoutwhenshesawa“Nosmoking”sign,backwhen,you know,restaurantshad“Nosmoking”signs.

Imissallthewaysshewouldmakemelaughwithhergeneralimpatienceatthesocietyaroundher,andherunbridledenthusiasminneversufferingfools.Shewasoneofthosefigures whocommandedaroom,eitherwithstoriesthatwouldsend peopleintouproariouslaughter,orbytellingsomebodyoffwho probablyneededagoodtelling-off.

ButImostlymissthelove.

There’snoreplacingamother’slove. AndaswezeroinonanotherMother’s Day,I’mremindedagainthatnomatter howfortunateIconsidermyselftobe— andIdotrulymeanthat—Imissmy mother’sloveallthesame.

Point of No Return

Darin J. McCann

Butcancerwon.Andmanyofuslost. Shewassoclosetomydaughter,herfirstgranddaughter,and Ialwaysenvisionedalifewherethetwoofthemwouldbethick asthievesforyearstocome.Theyreadtogetherandlaughedat mymom’scrazydogandsnuckdoughnutswhentheydidn’t thinkanybodywaswatching.

I rememberhowproudmymomwasofherwhenshe learnedtodoheralphabetandwassoimpressedbyherability tobecreativewithherdrawings,evenatayoungage.Shewas mydaughter’sgreatestcheerleader,anditjuststingstolosethat atayoungage.

IremembercomingbackfromNorthCarolinaalittleafter mymom’spassing,andmydaughtercamehomewithanHonor Rollcertificatefromschool.Shockedthat thename“McCann”wouldeverappear onsomethinglikethat,Iinstantly grabbedmyphonetotakeapicture and sendtomymom.

Thesignofaspecialmotheristhatallofherchildrenhave theirownrelationshipwithher,andthatwascertainlythecase withmeandmymom.Webondedoverasharedloveofjournalism,thewrittenwordandhistory.Iwasmildlyinterestedin GreekandRomanmythology,whichwashermajor“thing,” andshewasmildlyinterestedinsports,whichwasmymajor “thing.”

Butwebothputinanefforttolearnmore,toaskeachother questionsandtotrytoenjoymoretimetogetherbytakinga partineachother’sinterests.Didweargue?Oh,youbet.Didwe hugeachotherallthetime?Again,youbetwedid.

Iwasa“Momma’sboy”fromthejump,andneverreallytried toohardtofightthat.Mymomwasawesome.Myfriendsall thoughtshewasawesome.ThestudentsshetaughtLatinand Englishtoovertheyearsallthoughtshewasawesome.

Andthen,inJanuary2022,Ilostmymom.Shewentthrough agrueling,exhausting,gut-wrenchingbattlewithcancerthat tookherfromusfartooearly.Weallknewitwascoming,even iftherewasasmallpartofmybrainIallowedtojustskip throughameadowofoptimism,knowingamiraclecurewould comealongorshe’djustprovetootoughforcancertowin.

CoastalPointencourages theexchangeofideas. Letterstotheeditormustbe signedbytheauthorwith phonenumberincludedfor purposesofverification.

Thestaff

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DARINJ.MCCANN darin.mccann@coastalpoint.com

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M.PATRICIATITUS patricia.titus@coastalpoint.com

TARYNKING taryn.king@coastalpoint.com

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CHRISAUBE chris.aube@coastalpoint.com

JILLIANSTOHR jillian.stohr@coastalpoint.com

JESSICAHEPPDING jessica.heppding@coastalpoint.com

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JASON FEATHER jason.feather@coastalpoint.com

AndthenIcried.Shewouldn’tbeenjoyingthisone.

Iimaginedhowshe’dseethephoto comeacrossherphoneandhowIcouldjustcounttheseconds inmyheadbeforeshecalled.

“Givemethegirl,”she’dsay.“Theonewiththepretty brains.”

Ismiledatthatthought,justasI’vesmiledatsomanyothers sincesheleftus.Iwillhaveatoughdayandimaginecallingher andhearing, “Whohurtmylittleboy?Letmeatthem.”

OrwhenIstartthinkingofitemstobuymywifeforChristmas,andIhearthatNewYorkaccentinmyheadsaying,“For God’ssake,don’tbuyheramopforChristmas.Idon’tcareifshe askedforit.Buyitforhertoday,andgethersomethingniceto openupChristmasmorning,idiot.Whoraisedyou?”

Shehadawayofconnectingwithmethatwasspecial.At leasttome.AndIfindmyselfusingherwordsofinspiration whenIsometimesneedalift,andhermessagesofjoking ridiculethatwouldhitmewhenIneeded—youguessedit—a joltofridicule.

It’sthosewhispersthatcometomyaidwheneverIneed them,andthosewhispersIclingtoeverytimeIfindmyself missingherwiththeentiretyofmybeing. Iloveyou,mom.HappyMother’sDay.

KERINMAGILL kerin.magill@coastalpoint.com

MIKESTERN mike.stern@coastalpoint.com

LAURAWALTER laura.walter@coastalpoint.com

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Readerresponds toHattier

Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterisin responsetoformerIndianRiverSchool DistrictBoardofEducationmemberDonaldHattier’sletterregardingtheuseofreligiousholidaytermsforschoolholiday breaksintheIRSDcalendar.

ToDrHattier:blah,blah,blah. Yourfactualbaloneyiswrappedina fanatic’sskin.TheMuslimpeople werenotonEasterbreak;theJewish peoplewerenotonEasterbreak;the non-believerswerenotonEaster break.It’stoolateforyou,butthe Districtshouldshowsomerespectfor allitsstudents.

Readerwants full-timerleaders

Editor:

SouthBethanyTownCouncil— changesshouldbemadetorequirethat anyelectedtowncouncilmembermust beafull-timeresidentofthetown.... notjustapropertyowner.Attendinga meetingviaZoomisinnowayofvalue norconstructiveleadership.Itdoesn’t workthatwayinreallife.

AsaformerSouthBethanyemployeeforalongtime,leadershipisalwayscritical.Whenelectedleadership residesoutsideofthetown(and/or state),itbecomesdetrimental.Welcomingincorruptideologiesandattitudes fromotherplacesunderminesthefoundationandprinciplesofwhatwasonce agreatstateandtowninanegativeway. Everyonethereisexperiencingitnow. ImisstheoriginalDelawareand SouthBethany.Istillownahomein Delawareandtraveltherefrequently.I havenodoubtthatpeoplebornand raisedinDelaware(SussexCountyespecially)sharemyopinion...because theyhavetoldmeso.I’mjustatouron nowwithnosayotherthanpaying highertaxesduetotheinfluxoftransplantsseekingtaxbreaks,destroyingthe environment,creatingoverdevelopment, andcreatingmoretrafficandcrime problems.

Keepthemoutoflocalpoliticalpositions.

LevEllian Cascade,Md.

LSLLthankful

forsupport

Editor:

OnbehalfofourVicePresidentof SoftballSarahHoban,ourVicePresident ofBaseballDanKappandtherest ofLowerSussexLittleLeagueBoardof Directors,Iwouldliketothankthe CoastalPointforitscontinuedsupport ofLowerSussexLittleLeagueandfor helpingusrecognizeatrulymemorable OpeningDayforthe2026season. OpeningDayremindsusthatwhat wehaveatLowerSussexisfarbigger thanbaseballorsoftball.Itisacommunity—builtonfamilies,friendshipsand asharedcommitmenttogivingourkids aplacetogrow,competeandbelong. Oneofthemostpowerfulmoments oftheeveningcameduringourflagraisingceremony,wherewewerehonoredtorecognizeFrankBolen.A UnitedStatesMarineCorpsveteran andproudVietnamveteran,Sgt.Bolen hasdedicatedmorethan34yearstoour league—servingasacoach,umpire, playeragent,boardmember,andaspart oftheSeniorLeagueSoftballWorld Seriessinceitsinception.Therearepeo-

Jeffrey Chandross Frankford

SussexCountyishowtothoughtfully planforthefuturewhilestillhonoring ourpast.Attemptingtorecreatethe pastisbothimpracticalandunrealistic.

SussexCountyhasexperiencedsignificanttransformation.Since2019,the populationhasincreasedby20percent, andsince2010,by43percent (https://worldpopulationreview.com/uscounties/delaware/sussex-county). Manyresidentsareretiredandhavedifferentneedsthanyoungerindividuals.

Thesedemographicshiftsmeanthat wemustdeveloptheinfrastructurenecessarytoattractandretainprofessionals —suchasdoctors,lawyers,therapists, teachers,skilledcraftspeopleandmore —neededtoservethecurrentpopulation.Thisalsoincludesaffordablehousingforthosewhoprovideother essentialservices.Essentialinfrastruc-

tureincludesroads,schools,daycarefacilities,utilitiesandhealthcareservices, allofwhicharelackingtosomedegree.

The agriculturalcommunityfaces challengesbroughtonbyclimate changeandthecurrentadministration’s policies.Thesechallengesputtheagriculturalcommunityatriskandrequire thoughtfulconsiderationaswelookto thefuture.Unfortunately,ourrecent countygovernmenthasnotplannedadequatelyfortheneededchangeslisted above.

Ms.Cucciawassimplystatingthat shewantstoanalyzeboththecurrent andfutureneedsofSussexCounty,aimingtohelpplanfortodayandtomorrow.Thisapproachinvolveshonoring andrespectingourpastwhilealsoensuringweaddresstheneedsofallresidents.Balancingtraditionwithprogress isessentialaswemoveforward.

RandiJohnson Frankford

Readerupsetwith councildecision

Editor:

Iamalongtimememberofthe SouthBethanybeachcommunity.Iam shockedandangeredabouttheTown Council’srecentdecisiontoban Shibumicanopiesatourbeach.Theydo notblowaway.Theydonotinjureother beachgoers,arelight,easytocarryand assemble,andprovideexcellentshade. PleaserequesttheSouthBethany councilamendtherecentdecisionand allowtheseexcellentshadeproviderson ourbeaches.

LauraLarson CatHill,SouthBethany

Firecompanygrateful forsupport

Editor:

OnSaturday,April4,theBethany

Lunch Specials

BeachVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliary(BBVFC-A)hadaPancake BreakfastatTheSaltedRim.Karen FritzandTammyPoehoitzdidamazingfoodpreparation,andthepatrons lovedthefrenchtoastandthechocolatechippancakes.Thepotatoeswith theeggswereadelightfuladdition. Wearesofortunatetohavethis andothergenerousbusinessestohelp ussupportourcommunity.Karenand Tammykeptourteamrunning smoothly.Allguestswerewelcomed outsidebySparky,ourmascot,the EasterBunnyandourauxiliarypresident,BrandiDavis.

Ourfamous1952firetruck—our firstnewtruckboughtbytheBethany BeachFireCompany—wasbrought byKenNittaly,whomakeshimself availableforallofourevents.Ken comestouswithmanyyearsoffire service.

Themembersofthefirehouseauxiliaryalwaysmakethemselvesavailableineverywaypossibletomakea greatsuccessofanyoftheeventsthat wesponsor.Thisyear,wewillberafflingoffdininggiftcards.Lookforus atG&EHocker’sonCedarNeck. Thanksalwaystotheteamat CoastalPointfortheircontinualsupport.

Sandra R.McGrath,Publicity Bethany BeachVolunteerFireCompany

IRalumthrilled withreunion

Editor:

Dinner Specials

B-I-N-G-O -

MyhusbandandIhadtheprivilege ofattendingthe50thClassReunion (1976)ofIndianRiverHighSchool lastSaturdaynight.Thisisthesecond “50th”wehaveattended—lastyear, theClassof1975,andthenthisyear’s. Iamsohumbledandsogratefulto havebeentheir11thgradeEnglish teacherandtohavefoundsuchjoyin education.Their50thReunionevent wasyetanotherexamplehowthese formerstudentsvaluedtheirIRHS schoolexperienceandoneanother.It wasanotherexamplehowSussex Countyhasbeenawonderfulplaceto raiseandsupportourchildren.

Funnystories,theiryearbookshow andtheirrecognitionofdeceasedclassmateswereallpartofthecelebration oftheirliveshereinsmall-townAmerica.So,too,wastheirdecisiontohold theeventattheFrankfordVolunteer FireCompanyhall.Thefacilityis wonderful,onlytoppedbytheladiesof theauxiliarywhopreparedaterrific meal.

ThankyoutoallofyouforthegraciousnessaffordedtoMyraWebster andme.ItwaswonderfultoseeMyra washighlyregardedasasuperbteacher loyaltostudentsandtheschool.May eachofyoucontinuetoenjoythefruits offriendshipandthegraceofGod.

PatriciaSchumacherOliphant

JustGotaLot MoreFun.

OdettaJ.Bennett,99

OdettaJ.Bennett,99,ofRoxana,Del.,gently passedawayon Friday,May1, 2026,inthecomfortofherhome, surroundedby theloveofher family.BornonMay27,1926,inthe close-knitcommunityofRoxana,she wasthecherisheddaughterofthe lateMerrillMcCabeandEvelyn (Hickman)McCabe.

AproudgraduateofSelbyville (Del.)HighSchool’sClassof1944, shefollowedhercallingtocarefor others,earninghernursingdegree fromtheDelawareHospitalSchool

ofNursingin1947.Shedevoted25 yearsasaregisterednurseatthe StockleyCenter,wherehergentle spirit,steadyhandsandcompassionateheartbroughtcomfortanddignitytothoseinhercare.

FaithwasthecornerstoneofBennett’slife.Asalifelonganddevoted memberofRoxanaUnited MethodistChurch,shegavegenerouslyofhertimeandtalents.For decades,thesoundofherpianofilled thesanctuary,liftingheartsandenrichingworshipforallwhogathered there.Shealsovolunteeredhertime forseveralyearsatAtlanticGeneral Hospitalandwasamemberofthe OrderoftheEasternStar.

Bennettcarriedadeepappreciationforlife’ssimplejoys.Sheoften

reminiscedaboutherchildhooddays spentbythebeach,wherelaughter andsunshinecreatedmemoriesshe treasuredalways.Sheembracedopportunitiestotravelacrossthe UnitedStatesand,inheryounger years,foundhappinessintheadventureofcampingandthebeautyof theoutdoors.

Shenowjoinsineternalrestthose whowentbeforeher:herbeloved husband,GeorgeL.Bennett;her daughter,GailJackson;herbrother, WilliamMcCabe;andhersister, GloriaWindham.Lefttohonorher memoryareherdevotedson,Bruce G.Bennett,andhiswife,Sandra,of Selbyville,Del.;herlovinggranddaughter,LisaAshmanandherhusband,John,ofDagsboro,Del.;and hercherishedgreat-grandchildren, SedonaandQuintonAshman;along withsevennephewsandaniece,all ofwhomwillcarryherlegacyforward.

Familyandfriendswereinvitedto gatherforaviewingonThursday,

May7,2026,from11a.m.tonoonat theFrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,43ThatcherStreet, Frankford,Del.,whereafuneral servicewassettobeginatnoon.IntermentwastofollowatRoxana Cemetery.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinBennett’snametoRoxana UnitedMethodistChurch,35914 ZionChurchRoad,Frankford,DE 19945.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JohnWalter ‘Butch’JamesonJr.,84

JohnWalter“Butch”JamesonJr., 84,passedawayonApril25,2026. Hewastheverydefinitionofan IrishCatholic:stubborn,ornery, funny,jovialandfiercelyloyal.He wasamanwhoshowedup,without question,foranyonewhoneeded him.BorninWashington,D.C.,on

Dollars&Sense

BayVentureOutfittersplansribbon-cuttingevent

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

WhentheownersofBayVentureOutfitterscuttheribbonattheirMuddyNeck Roadlocationnextweek,itwillbewiththe joyofhavingasecondlocationinFrankfordand,forthefirsttime,beingopenall summer.

Lastyear,ownerKellyBensonexplained,infrastructurerepairscausedthe kayakingandpaddleboardingbusinessto closebeforesummerended.

“Weweregivenlemons—nofaultof theCounty—butwe’retryingtoturnthis intolemonade.Wewanttoinvitefolks back,”hesaid,addingthatBayVenture OutfittersclosedtheendofJulyorearly Augustlastyearbutwillcelebratereopeningwitharibbon-cuttingceremonyat3:30 p.m.onThursday,May14,atthebusiness, at38635MuddyNeckRoad,Frankford. Bensonandhiswife,Molly,haveanother locationinNorthEast,Md.

“TheCountyhadtodosomeextensive infrastructureworkunderourproperty,and itwasalongprocess,replacingapipeline, soweareexcitedtobebackopen.There havebeensomanypeopleaskingwhywe closedandifwewerecomingback.Itwas heavy-machineryconstructiononthesite forfourorfivemonths.Nowweareback forourfirstfullsummer,andwewantto invitefolksback,”hesaid.

“Ourfirstlocationisatthetopofthe ChesapeakeBay,sothisisourfirsttimeexpandingtoanotherlocation,”hesaid. “Whatwefocusonisexcellentwater,sowe areparticularaboutwherewelocateourselves.Whileothersfocusonequipment, weseethatasthetooltogettotheexperience.Welookforuniquebodiesofwater, easyaccess.

“Wehaveparkingonsite,portablerestroomsonsite,seatingifyouwanttositand relaxandhavelunchbeforeorafteryou paddle,”hesaidaboutthebusiness,which isopenfrom10a.m.to6p.m.everyday fromMemorialDaytoLaborDay,andby reservationaboutamonthbeforeandafter thoseholidays.

Thecosttokayakis$40perpersonfor twohours.Formoreinformation,visit www.bayventureoutfitters.com.

“Weareall-inclusive.Wearenotsomeonewhoisgoingtoslapakayakdownin frontofyouandsendyououtintoabody ofwater,”henoted.“Rightfromtheget-go wearegoingtowelcomeyouandprovide everythingyouneed—thekayak,paddle, lifejacket,acomplimentarydrybag,custommapofthewaterwaysaroundthearea andrecommendationsofwheretogo.

“Ifyouhaven’tpaddledbefore,wepro-

CoastalPoint•TylerValliant KellyandMollyBensonopenedupit’s BethanyBeachlocationofBayVenture Outfittersbackin2024.Afterhavingto closeearlylastyearforconstruction, theyplantobeopenallsummerthis year.ThecoupleplantoholdaribboncuttingeventonThursday,May14,at 3:30p.m.

videaminilessontogetyouusedtobeing outonthewater.Evenifyouhavenoskill, youareinverygoodhandsifyoucomeand visitus.Weareveryfocusedontheexperience.Welocateourselvesinpremieredestinations.Everyonehasrentals,andeveryone hastours.Weblendvariousaspectsofboth tocreateapaddlingexperiencethatyoucan haveanytimeofday,wheneveryouwantto comeout,”Bensonsaid.

BayVentureOutfittersalsofocuseson keepingchildrenoccupied,withascavenger hunttokeepthembusysearchingforitems, insteadofhavingtositstill,“becauseweall knowwe,asadults,cantakeitallin— untilyouhaveakidthat’sbored,andthen allofasuddenit’snotsomuchfunany longer,”Bensonsaid.

ThebusinessrentswhatBensoncalled “top-of-the-linekayaks”thatarebeginnerfriendly,thataren’tlikelytocapsize,that can’tfillwithwaterandfloatiftheydotip over,andthatareeasytogetinto,evenon thewater.

Thisyear,BayVentureOutfitterswill introducebikingonPriorityBicycles, whichBensondescribedascomfortable

andsleek,“perfectforasaltwaterenvironment,withbeltdrivesinsteadofchains,so theyarenotgreasyandarelow-maintenance.”

Alsothisyear,thebusinesswilloffera PaddleShareprogramforresidents.Ifthey purchaseamembership,theywillbeableto useBayVentureOutfitters’equipmentany timeduringthesummerandstoretheir equipmentthere.

Forthosewhohaveneverbeenkayaking,Bensondescribeditas“gettingtoexploreaworldfromthatperspectivethatis

notsomethingyougettoseeeveryday.”

“Yougettoglideacrossthewaterand immerseyourselfintoamarshyoucanonly viewfromtheshoreline,”hesaid,adding thatsunsetkayakingwillbeofferedoncertaindays.

“You’rerightnexttothebirdinthe marsh,orglidingovertopofaturtle,or lookingdownthroughthewaterandseeing musselsandbluecrabs.Thereisnothing likebeingout—particularlyinthemorningsorevenings.It’sstillandpeaceful. There’snothinglikeit.”

Rehoboth/Deweypolice officerpublishesbook

IntimeforNationalPoliceWeek(May 11-17,2026),whichfocusesonhonoring lawenforcementofficerswhodiedinthe lineofduty,long-timeRehobothBeach andDeweyBeachpoliceofficerVictor Letonoffhaspublishedabook,“Gray Skies,BlueLine:LettersfromaCop,” aboutwhatitmeanstobeacopintoday’s world.

“It’snotaboutthestuffyouseeonTV orreadaboutinpoliceprocedurals,” Letonoffexplained.“It’snotaboutcar chasesandshootouts,butabouttheday-in day-outdecisionscopshavetomakeand livewith.”

Fiveyearsago,whenLetonofffirst startedwritingthebook,hesaid,heoriginallywantedtopassontoyoungofficers thewisdomandinsighthe’dacquiredfrom hisyearsonthejob.But,hesaid,hesoon realizedhismessageneededtoreacha greateraudience.Healsowantedtoreach theirwives,parents,neighborsand

strangers—thethousandsofpeoplewho mightneverencounteracopexceptonthe news.

“Everywhere,”hesaid,“Iwasseeingpoliceofficersbeingscapegoated,blamedfor society’sills.”

“Howwasthishappening?”hewondered.“Howwasitthatinthelandofthe free,inthisgreatcivilsociety,copswerethe enemy?”

Writtenasaseriesofletters—tocops, tocops’spouses,toLetonoff’sownwife andfather,toBlackmen,tothemedia,to othercops,eventosomeofthepeople Letonoffinteractedwithinthecourseof hisjob(includingawomanwhosechildhe “shouldhave”takenintocustodybutdidn’t) —thebookseekstodemystify,andhumanize,thepersonbehindthebadge.

Formoreinformationabout“Gray Skies,BlueLine:LettersfromaCop,”or moreinformationaboutVictorLetonoff, gotowww.victorletonoff.com.

CoastalPointphotos•Submitted TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)Adopt-a-Highwaycleanuptook placeonApril21.Nineparticipantsfrom eightbagsofgarbagealongRoute1— specificallythesectionfromGarfield ParkwaytoFredHudsonRoad.Clockwise,fromtopleft:KathyStapleton,Terri Hendershot,LisaEinsel,BetsyChristian andCookieShoffner;MaryWhitecavage, CarolCappola,KathyStapletonandTrish Mahon;LisaEinselandDonnaMorse; DonnaMorse,TrishMahonandCarol Cappola.

Lieutenantgovernorholding studentartcompetition

Lt.Gov.KyleEvansGayisencouragingDelawarestudentsingradesK-12 toshowcasetheirartistictalentforthe opportunitytohavetheirworkdisplayedinherDoverandWilmington offices.

Withthetheme,“WhyIlove Delaware,”studentswillbeabletoexpresswhattheycherishmostaboutthe FirstState,throughpaintings,drawings orphotos.

“Thiscompetitionhighlightstheimportanceofupliftingartseducationand thevalueofconnectingouryouthwith theirStateleaders.Itismeaningfulto offerstudentstheopportunitytoshare whattheyloveaboutourstateofneighbors,especiallyaswereflecton Delaware’sinfluentialrolethroughout ournation’s250-yearhistory,”saidGay. “Ilookforwardtoseeingalltheincredibletalentondisplay,servingasaspecial reminderthattheworkwearedoing todayisforthisgenerationandthe next.”

Thedeadlineforstudentartwork submissionsisFriday,May22,by11:59 p.m.All entriesmustmeeteligibilityrequirementsthatinclude:

•ArtistisaK-12studentattendinga schoolintheStateofDelaware.

•Entryiseitherapainting,drawing

orphoto.Onlyoneentryperartistwill beaccepted.

•Allentriessubmittedmustbethe originalworkoftheapplicantcompleted withinthelastthreeyearsandnotpreviouslysubmitted.

•Allworkmustmeasurenomore than36inchesinanydirectionorweigh morethan40pounds,unlessotherwise stipulated.

•All entriesshouldbemattedandeitherframedorreadytobeframed.

•NoAIsubmissionswillbeaccepted.

“WethankLt.Gov.KyleEvansGay forhercontinuedcommitmenttoconnectingDelaware’screativeeconomy withourdemocraticinstitutions,”said ExecutiveDirectorNeilKirschlingof theDelawareArtsAlliance.“Weencouragestudentartiststoparticipatein thisopportunitytohavetheirwork prominentlydisplayed,berecognizedfor theircontributionsandhavearolein shapingthestorieswetellaboutour state.TheLt.Governor’sStatewideStudentArtCompetitionunderscoresthat artisticexpressionandcivicparticipation gohandinhand.”

WinnersofGay’sfirst-everstatewide artprojectwillbeannouncedonMonday,June8.Formoreinformation,visit https://ltgov.delaware.gov/events/.

Have Arrived!

DAHLIA Summer Bees

GERANIUM Presto Pink Sizzle

IMPATIENS Rockapulco Purple MARIGOLD Disdo Orange

PETUNIA Fun House Papaya

SALVIA Summer Jewel

VINCA Really Red

PORTULACA Happy Hour

VERBENA Twistwer Hot Lips

ZINNIA Double Hot Cherry

ArtisanFairtosupportart,scholarships

aswellasthosewhocomefromfarther awayintheMid-Atlanticregion.We seekartistsinawidevarietyofmediaso wecanappealtoawideaudience,”she said.

Inadditiontobothindoorandoutdoor artisans,theshowfeaturesaFarmersMarket,thesaleofbakedgoods madebysomeofthe440membersin thelocalAARPchapter,anArtisans Auctiononitemsdonatedbytheartisans,a50-50cashraffleandasaleof ticketsonagolfpackagefromCripple CreekGolf&CountryClub.Muzicopia,alocalmulti-instrumentalband, willplaymusicoutdoorsduringthe morninghours.

Avanwillprovidetransportation fromandtooffsiteoverflowparkinglots locatedatMarinersGlobalMethodist ChurchonCentralAvenue.CucinaVeloceFoodTruckwillofferfreshpasta, salads,sandwichesandbeverages.

TheArtisansFair,highlightingthe workofregionalartists,willbeheld from9a.m.to2p.m.Saturday,May23, atLordBaltimoreElementarySchool onRoute26inOceanView.

Thefair—namedamongtheTop 10craftshowsinDelawarebybestofdel.com—featurespottery,finearts, jewelry,ceramics,wood,metalwork, photography,textiles,homedécorand

glass.Proceedsfromtheevent,sponsoredbytheScholarshipCommitteeof SouthCoastalDelawareAARPchapter, providecollegescholarshipstolocalstudents.

“Thisshowisanexcitingopeningto thesummerseasonforthosewholiketo seethebestinthecreativearts,”saidIda Crist,chairpersonoftheArtisansFair. “Exhibitorsincludemanylocalartists,

Eachyear,SouthCoastalDelaware AARPgivestwoscholarshipstoIndian RiverHighSchoolstudentsandfour scholarshipstoadultstudentsattending DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege.TheArtisansFairhelpsfundthose scholarships.

Admissiontothefairandparking arefree.Formoreinformation,email aarp.artisans.fair@gmail.comorvisit southcoastalaarp.org.

SouthernDelaware Wine,Food&Musical FestivalsetforMay30

TheSouthernDelawareWine,Food &MusicalFestival,alsoknownas “SoDelFest,”ispullingoutallthestops foritsmilestone10thandfinalyear. TheeventwilltakeplaceSaturday,May 30,fromnoonto4p.m.attheCambria HotelinRehobothBeach,offeringan afternoon“packedwithindulgence,entertainmentandheartfeltcommunity spirit.”

Thisyear’sSoDelFestissettofeature:

•Unlimitedtastingsfrommorethan 20 arearestaurants,showcasingcoastal Delaware’sculinaryscene;

•Morethan100selectionsofworldclasswines,craftbeers,creativecocktails andrefreshingmocktails;

•Nonstoplivemusicfromlocalfavoritesandsurpriseguestartists,keepingthepartyatmospherealiveall afternoon;

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

•Interactiveactivities,photo-opsand surprisesaroundeverycorner.

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ButSoDelFestisaboutmorethan justfun—it’saboutgivingback.Since itsinception,thefestivalhasraised morethan$300,000forlocalnonprofits,supportingcausesincludingchildren’shealth,hungerreliefandarts education.Everyticketpurchasedhelps makeadifferenceinthelocalcommunity.

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In2026,festivalproceedswillbenefit CelebrateWellness,anon-profitfocusedonsupportingthementalwellnessofhospitalityworkers.They provideeducation,connectindividuals toresourcesandwellnessexperts,and offerfinancialassistanceformental healthsupport.

“Inthehospitalityindustry,wellbeingoftentakesabackseattojobdemands,”organizerssaid.“Longhours andjobpressurecanmakeitdifficultto maintainahealthywork-lifebalance. Surveysrevealthatfinancialconstraints areasignificantbarriertoseekingtherapy.WithCelebrateWellness,financial barriersarenomore.”

Asthefestivalcelebratesits10thanniversaryandgrandfinale,organizers areinvitingfoodies,musicloversand philanthropistsalike“tocometogether foronelastextraordinaryexperience. Whetheryou’resamplinggourmetbites, dancingtothemusicorbiddinginthe charityauction,you’llbepartofalegacy ofjoyandgenerositythathasdefined SouthernDelawareWine,Food& MusicFestforadecade.”

Ticketsareonsalenowatspecial early-birdprices.Foreventdetails,tickets andsponsorshipopportunities,visit sodelfest.comorcalleventfounder StacyLaMottaat(302)245-4262.

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling

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FenwickIslandPublicWorksSupervisorBryanReedwashonoredbytheFenwickIslandTownCouncilattheirApril24meeting, for25yearsofservicetotheTown.MayorNatalieMagdeburger,left,presentedReed,right,withaplaque,sayingthatReed‘has playedanimportantroleinhelpingkeepourtownbeautiful,safeandwelcoming’andaddingthatheis‘agenuinelykindand thoughtfulpersonwhoisalwayswillingtolendahandandhelpothers.WeareincrediblyfortunateandgratefultohaveBryan as partofourTownfamily.’

IndianRiverHighSchoolProm

GardeningclassplannedatGeorgetownnursery

ThenewlyopenedHeritage:ANativePlantNurseryispartneringwith PlantedGardeningCo.andMt.Cuba Centertobringahands-ongardening classtoSussexCountythisspring.

OnWednesday,May13,from10 a.m.tonoon,homeownersandgarden enthusiastsarebeinginvitedtoattend “BuildaThrivingGardenforWildlife atHome,”adynamicworkshopfocused oncreatingbeautiful,ecologicallyfunctionallandscapes.

LedbylandscapedesignerSusan WozniakofPlantedGardeningCo.,the c lasswillguideparticipantsthroughthe essentialprinciplesofecologicalgardening—showinghowtotransformeverydaylandscapesintothrivinghabitats thatsupportbirds,pollinatorsandother wildlife.

Participantswilllearnhowto:

•Designgardensthatprovidefood, waterandshelterforwildlife;

•Applytheprincipleof“rightplant, rightplace”forlong-termsuccess;

•Selecthigh-performingnative plantssuitedtolocalconditions;

•Incorporatekeystonespeciesthat offerexceptionalecologicalvalue;and

•Createalandscapethatisboth low-maintenanceandvisuallycompelling.

“Whatifyourgardencouldbeboth beautifulandathrivinghabitat?”said Wozniak.“Thisclassisabouthelping homeownersrethinktheirlandscapes— notjustassomethingtomaintain,but assomethingthatcanactivelysupport theenvironmentwhilereducinglongtermupkeep.”

Theoff-siteprogramispartofMt. CubaCenter’sbroadereducationalmis-

siontoinspireadeeperappreciationfor nativeplantsandtheecosystemsthey support.

HostingtheclassatHeritagemarks amilestoneforthenewlyopenednursery,whichisdedicatedtobringing high-qualitynativeplantsandecologicalgardeningresourcestothecoastal Delawarecommunity.

“Thiscollaborationreflectsexactly whatHeritageisabout,”Wozniaksaid ofherexperiencewithHeritageNursery.“Connectingpeoplewiththe knowledgeandplantstheyneedtocreatemeaningful,sustainablelandscapes athome.”

Theclassispricedat$39perparticipant.

PlantedGardeningCompanyisa SussexCounty-basedlandscapedesign firmspecializinginnativeplantgardens,

ecologicallandscapesandediblegarden design.Throughacollaborativedesign process,PlantedGardeningCompany offersservicesincludingnativeplantdesign,meadowplantings,ediblegardens andplantsourcing—helpingclients createlandscapesthatarebothenvironmentallyresilientanddeeplypersonal. LocatedinGeorgetown,Heritageis adestinationfornativeplants,ecologicallandscapinginspirationandeducation.Thenurseryfocusesonregionally appropriatespeciesthatsupportbiodiversitywhilethrivinginlocalconditions.

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Mt.CubaCenterisanonprofit botanicalgardenandresearchinstitutiondedicatedtotheconservationof nativeplantsandthehabitatsthatsustain them.Throughclasses,researchand publicprograms,Mt.CubaCenterpromotesecologicalgardeningpractices acrosstheMid-Atlanticregion.

Beach&BayCottage Touraddseighth in-personhome

TheFriendsoftheSouthCoastal Library(FOSCL)announcedthisweek thataneighthin-personhomehasbeen addedtothelineupforthisyear’sBeach &BayCottageTour,andthattickets forthisyear’sTourarenowavailableon theTour’swebsiteatbeachandbaycottagetour.com.Forthe34thAnniversaryBeach&BayCottageTour,10 homeswillbepresented—eightboth in-personandbyvideo,andtwoby videoonly.

“Thisisthemostin-personhomes wehaveofferedtoourpatronssincethe 2019Tour,andweareexcitedtoshare visitstothesebeautifulhomeswithour patrons”saidKathyGreen,Tourchair. “Sothatasmanypeopleaspossiblecan experienceandenjoyour34thTour,patronswillhavetheirchoiceofenjoying anall-virtualtouroramixofanall-virtualtourplusin-personvisitstoeight preselectedhomes.Ourpopularvirtual optionallowsfriendsandfamily,no matterwherelocated,toenjoythe beautyofourcoastalcommunity,” Greensaid.

All10homeswillbeavailablevirtuallyfromJuly12throughAug.2,and theeightin-personhomeswillbeopen onJuly22and23.

“Whiletherewillbenolimitonthe numberofVirtualpatrons,we’relimitingthenumberofIn-Personticketsfor saleto1,000,”saidGreen.

For2026,Comboticketholdersmay visittheIn-Personhomesfrom9:30 a.m.to4p.m.onWednesday,July22, andThursday,July23,butonlyonevisit perhomeperticketisallowed.

The CottageTourissponsoredby FOSCL,andallnetproceedsdirectly benefittheSouthCoastalLibraryin BethanyBeach.

Grill&Groove

SelbyvilleHollyKia,

SelbyvilleHolly

Mitsubishitocelebrate grandopening

SelbyvilleHollyKiaandSelbyvilleHolly Mitsubishiwillbecelebratingthegrand openingoftheirnewdealershipswitharibbon-cuttingceremonyonMay8,inpartnershipwiththeBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommerce.Thecelebration willbeheldfrom3:30to4:30p.m.,witha ribbon-cuttingceremonytotakeplace around4p.m.

Thecommunityisbeinginvitedtojoina grandopeningcelebrationonMay9,with foodtrucks,moonbounces,adunktankand aperformancebyElvisimpersonatorFrank Rainestomarktheoccasion.

“SelbyvilleHollyKia’sbrand-newKia Showroom&ServiceCenterisnowopen andreadytoservethesurroundingarea, fromhelpingcustomerschoosetheperfect vehicleandfinancingoptionstoproviding expertservice.Holly’snewestMitsubishi dealershipisproudtoofferdrivers‘amodern,customer-focusedcar-buyingexperience,’offeringawideselectionofnew MitsubishicarsandSUVs,aswellashighqualitypre-ownedvehiclesfromtrusteddomesticandimportbrands.”

SelbyvilleHollyKia’snewfacilityisnow openat38030DuPontBoulevard,andSelbyvilleHollyMitsubishiisopenat38015 NorthDuPontBoulevard.Learnmoreat kiaselbyville.comandselbyvillehollymitsubishi.com.

Programtoask: Whatdoesitmeanto beaDelawarean?

AsDelawarekicksoffitscommemorationofthe250thanniversaryofthesigning oftheDeclarationofIndependenceand breakingawayfromEngland,DelawareHumanitiesExecutiveDirectorMicheleAnstinewillexaminethequestion:“Whatdoes itmeantobeaDelawarean?”ata specialevent,setforMay16at11:30a.m.at theMillsboroPublicLibrary.

Theinteractiveprogramwill examinewhatcontributestothestate’sidentity.Itsuniquelicenseplates?Thepoultry industry?Thebeachesandthecornfields?

Insteadofreachingadefinitiveconclusion,thetalkaimstoequipattendeeswith newperspectivesandtoolstohelpfostera continuedexplorationofwhatitmeansto beaDelawarean.

“It’sanopportunitytoholdaconversation,inspirecuriosity,andtohelppeople findthetoolstofindoutmore,”saidAnstine,whowasbornandraisedintheMilford area.Sheholdsamaster’sdegreein liberalstudiesandjoinedDelawareHumanitiesin2018afterworkingmorethan20 yearsinthehistoryandmuseumfield.

MPLspokespersonAnthony Connollysaidoftheprogram,“Bornhereor justmovedtothestate,thistalkhaseverythingyouneedtoexplorewhatitmeansto beaDelawarean.”

BethanyBeachYogaopensanewspace

Aftermorethantwodecadesofofferingbeachyogaandprivateclassesto thecommunity,BethanyBeachYogais openinganewhome,expandingitsofferingstoincludesoundhealing,and continuingits“heart-centeredmission oftransformationandillumination.”

Certifiedyogateacherandsound healingpractitionerLoriRoehasbeen partofBethanyBeachYogasinceits conceptionandnowprovidesvibrationalsoundhealingtothecommunity.

Shealsobringsarenewedvisionto thespace—onethatblendsmovement,breathandsoundinaneffortto createasanctuaryforwellnessand connection.

Initiallyestablishedin2002in BethanyBeach,BethanyBeachYoga Centerbeganwithafewdedicated teachersgatheringatsunriseonthe BethanyBeachbandstandtoshare yogabythesea.Thoseearlyclasses sparkedacommunityofyogapractitioners,bothlocalsandvacationers. Eventhechallengesofthepandemic couldn’tdimthespiritofBethany BeachYoga.Theteamadapted,offeringvirtualclassesandprivatesessions whilekeepingtheirrootsgrounded,literally,inthesand.

Withtheopeningofanewstudio, BethanyBeachYogawilltakeamore personalizedapproach,withsmalland

privategroupclasses,offeringtherapeuticyoga,matPilates, restorative/yin,andavarietyofother styles.Individualandgroupsound healingsessionswillalsobeoffered.

Inaddition,aselectionofhandcraftedHimalayansingingbowlsand soundhealinginstrumentswillbe availabletopurchasefromtheretail corner.

“Thevisionremainssimpleyet powerful:tocreateawelcomingspace whereeveryonecanpractice,breathe, andreconnectinaplaceofintention andsacredvibrations,”representatives

said.“Joinusaswecelebrateafresh newbeginning!”

AsoftopeningwillbeheldFriday, May8,from4to6p.m.,withafree soundhealingsessionat6:15p.m.,and Saturday,May9,11a.m.to2p.m., withafreeyogasessionat2:15p.m. Thenewlocationis59AtlanticAvenue,Suite400,(lookfortheyoga flag).Visitthewebsiteatbethanybeachyoga.comformoreinformation andtoreserveaspotforfreesessions.

“Wecan’twaittowelcomeyouinto aspacewhereahappy,healthy,and prosperouslifestylecantrulyunfold.”

Calendar

May7

YogaintheGardens— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostYogaintheGardensfrom 9:30to10:30a.m.VisittheDBGEvents Calendarformoreinformationatdelawaregardens.org.

OnlineAuthorTalk— Tuneintoalive,ONLINEconversationat7p.m.withinternationallyacclaimedauthorMarjanKamiali asshediscussesherNYTBestselling novel,TheLionWomenofTehran.Can’t makethelivesession?Visitourwebsiteto accesstherecordinglaterandbrowse throughhundr edsofotherrecordedauthor talks.Free,detailsandregistration(required)availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Presentedby theLibrarySpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwiththeSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwi thother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.

FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordli brary.

May8-9

PlantSale— TheBarefootGardenersof FenwickIslandarehostingaplantsaleat thecornerofBuntingandJamesStreetsin FenwickIsland.Thehoursare9a.m.to1 p.m.bothdays.Thephysicaladdressis 1601BuntingAve.

May9

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

FlowerandBakeSale— IndianRiverVolunteerFireCompany,Station2,willhosta Mother’sDayflowerandbakesalefrom8 a.m.to4p.m.ThiswillbenefittheIRVFC Auxiliary.

YardSaleandBookCollection— The GFWCWomen’sClubofIndianRiveris holdingayardsaleatRosedaleBeach& AccessArea,31234RiverRoadinMillsboro,f rom8a.m.to2p.m.toraisefunds tosupporttheirongoingcharitablework. Theyarealsocollectingusedhardcover

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andpaperbackbookstosupporttheMillsboroPublicLibrary.

CampHopeFundraiser— TommyTownin HarbesonishostingafundraiserforCamp HopeofDelawarefrom11a.m.to3p.m. Therewillbefood,classicandmoviecars, vintagesignsandantiques,a50/50raffle andmore.Theaddressis20104Doddtown Rd.Admissionis$10,withkids10and youngergoingforfre e.

ReachOut!— TheMillsboroChamberof Commerceishostinganetworkingevent fornonprofitorganizationsintheareaat theChamberofficefrom10a.m.to2p.m. TheChamberislocatedat203MainSt.,in downtownMillsboro.

May10

FreeMother’sDay— DelawareBotanic Gardenswillofferfreeadmissionwitha fooddonationfortheFoodBankof DelawareinrecognitionofMother’sDay.It isopenfrom9a.m.to4p.m.

AYCEBreakfastFundraiser— IndianRiver VolunteerFireCompany, Station1,will hostanall-you-can-eatbuffetbreakfast buffet,startingat7:30a.m.Thecostis $14foradults,$7forages6-12andfree forthoseunder5.Thiswillbenefitthe IRVFCAuxiliary.

May11

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora

free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Learnbreathing techniques,postures,a ndexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Chairparticipationavailable. Detailsonourwebsite.Registrationopens at12pmonMay4andisavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

DSAMHInformation— TheDivisionofSubstanceAbuseandMentalHealth(DSAMH), partofDelaware’sDepartmentof Health andSocialServices,overseespublicly fundedservicesforadultswithmentalillness,substanceuse,andgamblingdisorders.DSAMHfocusesontreatment, prevention,recovery,andcommunitysupport.RepresentativeswillbeatFrankford PublicLibraryat10a.m.toshareinformation,answerquestions,andprovideresourcesforindividualsandfamilies.For moreinformation,pleasevisittheDSAMH website:https://dhss.delaware.gov/dsamh/ Story timeonParsonsFarm— Joinus everyMondayat11a.m.forstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm.Storytimeisintheoutdoorpavilionunlessitis raining,thenitwillbeheldinsidetheFarm FreshCafe.Opentoallages,noregistra-

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ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andliveinSussexCounty,arewelcometojointomeet theirfellowveteransandconsiderjoining theorganization.Theirmissioniscommunityservicethroughcamaraderieandvolunteerism.Formoreinformation,call (571)332-8263.

Com munityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemChurchat1p.m.,witha socialhourfromnoonto1p.m.Formore information,visit selbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.

IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.AnnChurchfr om1 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 dedicatedtocivicandcharitablepurposes a ndtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBear TrapDunes.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussexcounty area.Formoreinformation,visitthemon Facebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgor byphoneat(301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— SouthernSuss exRotary 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.atCrippleCreek Golf&Count ryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin

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

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayofeach monthf rom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

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

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion AuxiliaryUnit24meet sthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamem-

berorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIR raisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocal charities,educationprojects,veterans, women’sempowermentandtheenvironment.Italsoprovidesa nopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderie amongstitsmembers.Tolearnmore,contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.

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

IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirt hor

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

PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2to4p.m.Formorein formation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.

LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarvaLeathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation,meets thefirstWednesdayofeachmonthat5:30 p.m.attheResidenceInnat300Seabay LaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’thaveto beaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmissionofservice

toveteransandworthycharitiesonthe easternshoresofMaryland,Delawareand Virginia.

DARMeets— TheMajorNathanielMitchell ChapterofNSDARmeetsthesecondSaturdayofthemonth(throughMay)at9:45 a.m.attheMillsboroPublicLibrary. Prospectivemembersareinvitedtoattend andlearnaboutmembershipinthenonprofitpromotingpatriotism,historicpreservationandeducation.Formoreinformation, contactmajornathanielmitchell@gmail.com orleav eatextat(302)542-2296.

Drop-Ins

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

AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimeit’sopentoworkon jigsawpuzzles,playcheckersorcolor.This isfree,andallmater ialsareprovided.

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith

lawyersandsocialserv iceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

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

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

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethethirdTuesdayofeachmonth,from 2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames

onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forthewinner-take-allprize.Theeventis formembersandguestsonly.Youmustbe 18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchen alsoservesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit 501(c)charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.

WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in Dag sboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Opentomembers andguests.

SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembers andguests.

DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Opentomembersandguests.

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

ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays, weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m. Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,clothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeac hdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shopislocatedat111HazzardStreetin Dagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday,

anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andBingostartsat6:30p.m.Food isavailablefromthekitchenbeforeBingo startsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call(443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skating onthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavailable forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofinclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryou tisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,breadandItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featureachickenlegquarterwithbaked beansandcoleslaw.ThefifthWed nesday willbechef’schoice.

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

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All-You-Can-EatBreakfast— VFWPost 7234inOceanViewishostingitspopular all-you-can-eatbreakfasteverySunday from8a.m.tonoon.Thecostis$15for adults,andhalfpriceforchildrenunder12. Thisisopentothepublic,andthereare alsodrinkspecialsonbloodyMarysandmimosas.

Politics

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

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Soc ialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp.com.

DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson speakersandmeetinglocations,visit

deldems38.orgoremailthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.

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

DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonth.Socialhours beginat5p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6 p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocra ts.Formoreinformation,visitrd4deldems.org.

RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner, andthemeetingstartsat5:30p.m.The costis$40.RSVPbythe15thofeach monthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganization educates,informsandcreatesfellowship withlike-mindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visitscrwc.netor emailthemat info@scrwc.net.

RepublicansMeet— The41stDistrictRepublicansmeetthethirdMondayofthe monthattheMillsboropolicestationat 6:30p.m.Thesemeetingsareopentoall Republicans.

Fitness/Health/Dance

TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to

9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, socontactCarolLynchat(3 02)7458237orcklynch03@gmail.comformore detailsontheseclasses.

YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$10.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonda y,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisan$8drop-in fee.Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

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

Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchin DagsboroishostingfreeTai-Chiclasseson TuesdaysandThursdaysfrom10to11a.m. Thisisopentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas “easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.For moreinformation,call(302)519-2984.

StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital of GeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke 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-Anonisasup-

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Injectables

Botox, Daxxify, Dysport, Jeaveau, Xeomin, Letybo Dermal Fillers-(RHA, Restylane, Evolysse, Versa, Belotero Biostimulators-Radiesse, Sculptra PDO threads

portgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.

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

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

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.

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

LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.

ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.onTuesdays forseniorcentermembers.

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’sSeashore ChapterofTheAmericanNeedlepoint GuildmeetsonthefirstMondayofthe monthfrom10a.m.to2p.m.atthe GeorgetownPublicLibrary.Bringingabox lunchisencouraged.Newmembersare alwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendan emailt othechapteratdelawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.

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

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

BookDiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m. Books areavailableforpickupeachmonthat thelibrary.

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

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,callElissaat(410)641-8050, f indthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicon Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.They arenotopentothepubliconthesecond Wednesdayofthemonth,asthatistheir monthlymembersmeeting.Admissionis free.Formorein formation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepubliccurrentlyonSaturdays from11a.m.to1p.m.Duringsummer months,fromMaythroughSeptember, hoursareMonday,WednesdayandFriday, from10a.m.tonoon.Privatetoursare availablebyappointment.Interested groupsof10-15maycall(302)5398725.Admissiontothemuseumisfree, andparkingisavailablei nfrontofthe museum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,and clickunder“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”

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

Faith

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

CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:3 0p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

upcoming Events

Saturday, May 23, 11 AM - Post Memorial Park Monday, May 25, 11 AM - Bethany

May 11th & 25th May 18: Friendly Feud Food Orders: 5-7 PM • Games: 6-8 PM

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tionsrequired.Anycancellationswillbe postedontheFrankfordPublicLibrary's Facebookpage.Formoreinformation,Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

May12

iPhone/iPadPhotography,Part3— ProfessionalphotographerTomKennedywill teachyouhowtotakegreatphotosusing youriPhone/iPadatSouthCoastalLibrary at10a.m.Seriestopicsincludecomposition,adjustingcamerasettingsondevices,

lighting,editing,saving&sharingphotos. Thissessionwillbespentreviewing/editing/sharingphotostakenduringlastsession’sfieldt rip,Part1:Tuesday,April28, 10a.m.-nooninthelibrary.Part2:Tuesday,May5,9-11a.m.(guidedphoto-takingsessionnearby—locationTBA.)Part 3:Tuesday,May12,10a.m.-nooninlibrary.In-personclassonly.Youmustattendallthreesessions.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE Robot-ProofYourKids— Tuneinat2p.m. toalive,O NLINEconversationonAI,humanity,andthenextstepstowardsbuilding abetterfuturewithself-proclaimed“mad scientist”Dr.VivienneMing,authorof Robot-Proof:WhenMachinesHaveAllthe Answers,BuildBetterPeople.Can’tmake thelivesession?Visitourwebsitetoaccesstherecordinglaterandbrowse throughhundredsofotherrecordedauthor talks.Free,detailsandregistration(required)availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-55 18Presentedby

theLibrarySpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwiththeSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us TeleservicesSpecialist— TheFrankford PublicLibrarynowoffersaccesstoateleservicesspecialistfrom10a.m.to3p.m.ona firstcome,firstservedbasiswithnoappointmentrequired.Patronscangethelpwithemploymentservices,resumes,Delaware ASSISTapplications,housingandfoodresources,computerassistance,financial coaching,andreferralst ocommunitypartners.Asecure,privatespaceisalsoavailable forvirtualappointments,includingtelehealth visitsandjobinterviews,withuptodate technologytoensurecomfortandconfidentiality.Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351.We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibrary andInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

accompanychildren.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,a ndmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Ateach 90-minutemeeting,theclubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthedisappearanceofSusan CoxPowell.Suggestedread(notrequired): IfICan'tHaveYoubyGreggOlsenandRebeccaMorris.Free,forages18-plus.No registrationrequired.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

FeelingsRock!— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusicandmovementclassfor childrenagedbirthto5year s.StoryTime iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orcall302732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

Cybersecurity&M e— TrevorRoeofTransientCyberspecializesincybersecurity, andhewillteachyouhowtoprotectyour information,identityanddevicesinthis free,5-partseriesonthesecondWednesdayofeachmonthfrom5:30-6:45p.m.at SouthCoastalLibrary.Eachsessionwill beginwithapresentationonaparticular topic.Trevorandassistantswillthenprovide1-on-1assistanceasYOUapplywhat you'velearnedtoyourowndevicesina hands-onsession.Fullseriesdates/top ics areonourwebsite.Registrationisrequired andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

May13

FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment, atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Get readytolearn howtorecognize,express andcopewithemotionswhileengagingin funmovementactivities.Weliketohave funwiththeuseofsignlanguage,rhythm sticks,shakereggs,puppets,stories,instrumentsandsomuchmore!Noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmust

SMPSeniorMedicarePatrol— Protect yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraud.SeniorMedicarePatrols(SMPs)empowerandassistMedicarebeneficiaries, theirfamilies,andcaregiverstoprevent, detect,andreporthealthcarefraud, errors,andabuse.TheywillbeatFrankford PublicLibraryat11a.m.TolearnmoreinformationvisitSMP'swebsite— https://smpresource.org/.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

Communityinvited toattendUDby theSeainRehoboth

TheUniversityofDelaware’sOsher LifelongLearningInstitute(OLLI)will hostUDbytheSea,aneducationaland socialeventforadults50orolder,inRehobothBeachonMay19-22.Registrationisopentothepublic.

Theeventincludesavarietyofsocial activitiesandlearningtracks,featuring localinstructors,expertsandenthusiasts:

•LighthousesandShipwrecks—Led byJimO’Leary,formerhostofRadioRehoboth’s“SkywatchattheBeach”andretiredMarylandScienceCentersenior scientist.LearnaboutDelawareBayand coastallighthousesandshipwrecks.

•EcologyandEvolution—Ledby JackBartley,retiredUniversityof Delawarebiologyandecologyprofessor. Localhabitat,horseshoecrabsandmore.

•FarmtoTable—Visitlocalfarms, meetwithfarmersandchefs.Ledby MartyRosensweig,localfoodandrestaurantenthusiastandHistoricLewesFarmersMarketboardmember.

•LewesArtandArtiststhroughHistory—Visitprintmaker,painteranda smallboatmodelmakers’studios.Ledby LindaDylla,Delawarelandscapedesigner andartenthusiast.

•EnvironmentalImpactonCoastal

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May14

YogaintheGardens— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostYogaintheGardensfrom 9:30to10:30a.m.VisittheDBGEvents Calendarformoreinformationatdelawaregardens.org.

SoundImmersion— DelawareBotanicgardenswillhostSoundImmersionMeditation inthegardensfrom11a.m.tonoon.Visit theDBGEventsCalendarformoreinformationatdelawaregardens.org.

CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthe samecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfrom TeatimeatGrosvenorSquarebyDahlia Clearwater,whichisavailableforcheckout (whilesupplieslast,)oryoumaylookata copyinthelibrary.Participantswillthen voteonwhichcookbooktousenextmonth, andareen couragedtobringtheirownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.FREE,for ages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote

earlyliteracyandengagementwithother children inarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

NARFEMeets— TheNationalactiveand RetiredFederalEmployeesAssociation (NARFE),Chapter1690CoastalSussex, willmeetatKajaAsi anrestaurantinMidwayPlazaRehobothBeachat11:30a.m. ThescheduledspeakerisLarryTrombellow,whowasSupervisoryParkRangerat theJohnstownFloodNationalMemorial andAlleghenyPortageRailroadNational HistoricSite.Reservationsaredueonor beforeMay7,atfullerwe@gmail.com.For moreinformation,contactMikeFritzat vepamberi@gmail.comorvisitthemonline atnarfe-de.org.

May15

IntrotoGooglePhotos— Isyourphone, tabletorcomputerrunningoutofmemory

becauseit'sfullofphotos?Doyouwish youcouldorganizeandshareyourphotos moreeasily?Thisfree,two-hourclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.will teachyouhowtouseGooglePhotos(app andwebsite)tostore,edit,organizeand shareyourphotosforfree.In-persononly. Registrationisat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

SouthCoastalGene alogyGroup— This bi-monthlygroupmeetingatSouthCoastal Libraryat10:15a.m.isforgenealogyenthusiastsofallskilllevels.Learngenealogy resources,tricks,andmethodsfromeach otherinawelcomingenvironmentwhile meetingothersandconversingaboutcurrentprojects.Themeetingissetupasa discussion,however,selectgenealogyresourcesarealsoshown/demonstratedby meetingfacilitator.Meetingsareheldevery othermonthonselectFridaysat1 0:15 a.m.(nomeetingsJune–September). Free,forages18-plus,noregistration needed.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

JigsawPuzzleSwap— BringuptofivejigsawpuzzlestoSouthCoastalLibraryat4 p.m.toswapforonesthatothershaveleft. Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyourknowledge,havealltheirpieces,beingoodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,un-taped conta iners.Swapendsat2:45p.m.We alsohavetwocommunityjigsawpuzzles setupinthelibraryforyoutohelpus completewheneverwe’reopen.Puzzles canalsobeborrowedfromotherlibraries

foryoutodoathome—justplaceahold throughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-8585518.

May16

ChickenShackisBack— TheVFW ChickenShack,adjacenttotheNational GuardTrainingSiteonRoute1inBethany Beach,willstartoperatingeverySaturday fromMay16throughSept.5.Hoursare 7:30a.m.untilsoldout.Themenuishalfa barbecuedchickenandabagofpotato chips,andstillonly$10.Assorteddrinks areavailablefor$1perdrink.

AnnualBookSale— JointheFrankford PublicLibraryfortheirAnnualBookSale. Browseawideselectionofbooksandpuzzlesforallagesandinterests.EverypurchasesupportstheFrankfordPublic Library anditsprograms.Whetheryouare searchingforyournextgreatreadorsimplywanttosupportyourlocallibrary,we inviteyoutostopbyandbeapartofit. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

May18

GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,anda nyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Learnbreathing

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techniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength,balance,and relaxation.Chairparticipationavailable. Detailsonourwebsite.Registrationis availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

May19

iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend inpersononly.Free,registrationisrequiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE UnlockYourTruePotential— Tuneintoa live,ONLINEconversationwithNirEyal, bestsellingauthorofBeyondBelie fat2 p.m.Learntoreshapebeliefsthatsabotageyourhealth,relationshipsandcareer, spothiddenopportunitiesandsolutions, reclaimyourmood,energyandconfidence, staycalm,decisive,andincontrol,and pushfurther,lastlonger,andachievebeyondyourlimits.Can’tmakethelivesession?Visitourwebsitetoaccessthe recordinglaterandbrowsethroughhundredsofotherrecordedauthortalks.Free,

detailsandregistration(required)available atww w.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518PresentedbytheLibrary SpeakersConsortiuminpartnershipwith theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930

BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach monthat5:30p.m.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

May20

ArtStrongforAges5&Under— Little artistswillexplorecolors,textures,and materialsthroughfun,hands-onactivities, atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.This playfulclassencouragesimagination,selfexpression,andearlyskillbuildingwhile kidscreatetheirownmasterpieces.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930

HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelforour nextHappyBookersmeetingatSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosenwork offictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingThe MagicofLemonDropPiebyRachelLinden.Copiesofthebookareavailablefor checkoutthroughtheDelawareLibraries CatalogwithavalidDelawarelibrarycard. Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib. de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

May21

YogaintheGardens— DelawareBotanic GardenswillhostYogaintheGardensfrom 9:30to11:30a.m.VisittheDBGEvents Calendarformoreinformationatdelawaregardens.org.

AbstractNumber,MindfulArtProgram— VisittheDBGEventsCalendaratdelawaregardens.orgformoreinformationandto register.

FirstStepsinWatercolors— Learnthe basicsasyouexplorethebeautyofpaintingwithwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.We'llfocusona differenttechniquetopicduringeachsessionasyoucreateyo urmasterpiece.For thissession,we'lllearnaboutthewet-onwettechniqueaswepaintsky,water,and sand.Attheendofclass,you'llgohome withthislovelybeachpainting.Allsupplies willbeprovided.Registrationisrequired. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren ,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechil-

dren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlinea tfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

VideoGameNight— Comehangoutand playsomevideogamesatFrankfordPublic Libraryat5p.m.We'vegotPS5,Nintendo Switch,andretroconsoles.Ages12and up.Parentsarewelcometoplayaswell! RegistrationRequired.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

May22

TrueCrimeAuthorTalk— Localauthor StephanieL.Fowlerwilldiscussherthird book,IntotheNight,whichcoversthe 1968murdersofWicomicoCountySheriff SamuelA.GrahamandjailerAlbertL.Kelly byaprisonernamedJosephJ. Bartholomey,Jr.,atSouthCoastalLibrary at2p.m.IntotheNightisavailableforpurchaseatlocalbookstoressuchas BrowseaboutBooks,BethanyBeachBooks, TheBuzzedWordinOC,theGreyhoundin Berlinandwhereverbooksaresold.Registrationisreq uiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany

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TrustedCarefor MoreThanaCentury.

Formorethan100years,BeebeHealthcarehasproudlyserved ourcommunitydeliveringcomprehensive,patient-centeredcare withdedicationandheart.Fromprimarycareandwalk-invisits toadvancedsurgeryand24/7emergencyservices,we’rehere foreverystageoflife.

NowwithMyChart,stayingconnectedtoyourcareteamis easierthanever.Messageyourdoctor,viewtestresults,and manageyourhealthallinoneplace.

UDbytheSea

SussexCounty—VisitDelawareCenter fortheInlandBays,UD’sCollegeof Earth,Ocean&Environment(CEOE) Lewescampusandmore.LedbyConnie Benko,pastLewesHistoricalSocietyvolunteerandDelawareMaritimeHallof Fameinductee.

•InternationalAffairsNexus—Expertsinthefieldsofacademiaandthe foreignservicesharetheirinsightinto geopoliticalissuesandforeignpolicy.Led byTrudieThompson,retiredU.S.Army Reserveofficerandlongtimeforeignserviceofficer.

UDbytheSea2026,sponsoredinpart bytheCapeGazette,DelawareArtMuseumandCompassRealEstate,willtake placeattheAtlanticSandsHotel&ConferenceCenterinRehoboth.The$250$325feeincludeseducational programming,continentalbreakfastsand socialactivities.Participantsareresponsibleforaccommodations.

UD’sOLLIprogramisalearningcooperativeforadults50oroldertotake andteachclassestogetherwithnogrades orexams.Eachfallandspringsemester, morethan300coursesareofferedin Wilmington,Newark,Dover,Lewes, OceanViewandonline.

Fordetailsortoregister,visit https://www.olli.udel.edu/ud-by-the-sea/.

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MemorialDayCeremony— TheTownof FenwickIslandwillhostitsMemorialDay Ceremonyat5:30p.m.intheTownPark. TheDelmarvaLeathernecksFoundation andseveralofitsveteranmemberswill serveasguestspeakers.ThePhilipC. ShowellElementarySchoolchoruswillperformpatrioticselections,includingatrumpetsoloof“Taps.”Communitymembers andvisitorsarewarmlyinvitedtoattend thisspecialeveningofremembrance.

May23

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

EngineerEarlySTEMKits— TheSouth CoastalLibraryisproudtoofferGrab&Go STEMKitsforchildrenandpreteenscourtesyofEngineerEarly,featuringaunique themeeachmonth(detailsonourwebsite.) Kitsarefreeandavailableforpick-upat thecircula tiondeskwhilesupplieslast. New:KitsincludeSTEMsuppliesanda downloadablelinkallowingfamiliestoprint activitydocumentsathome.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518

ArtisansFair— TheannualArtisansFair, featuringhandcraftedartobjects,willbe from9a.m.to2p.m.atLordBaltimoreElementarySchoolonRoute26inOcean View.Namedamongthebest10showsin Delawareby bestofde.com,thefairincludesartisansbothindoorsandoutdoors andaFarmersMarketfrom9a.m.to1 p.m.Otherattractionsarearaffleonart itemsdonatedbytheexhibitors,a50-50 cashraffle,agolfpackageraffle,baked goodssale,andCucinaVelocefoodtruck. Freeadmissionandfreeparking.Ashuttle toandfromthevenueisavailableatoverflowparkinglots.Textiles,metalwork,fine art,glass,jewelry,pottery,photography, woodwork,sculpture,andhom edécorwill beondisplay.Proceedsbenefitthecollege scholarshipfundofSouthCoastal DelawareAARP.Formoreinformation,call 302-569-8694.

Plantapalooza— JoinusattheFrankford PublicLibraryat10a.m.foracelebration ofallthingsgreen!Whetheryou’reaseasonedplantloverorjuststartingout, there’ssomethingforeveryonetoenjoy. Bringaplanttotradeatourplantswap, bringyourowncontainerfornewplants,or bringquestionsforourMasterGardene r, whowillprovideexperttipsandsoiltesting kits.We’llalsobegivingawaybucketsand mosquitodunkswithdirectionstohelpreducemosquitoes.Kidsofallageswilllove decoratingpots,facepainting,andbuilding theirownmagicalfairygardentotake home.Comegetyourhandsalittledirty andgrowsomethingwonderfulwithusat Plantapalooza!Registrationisencouraged! Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @Frankf ordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportivewayat SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https:// southcoastal.lib.de.us VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,foraFREE, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthantheGentleFlowYogaclasses weoffer.Createenergy,buildstrength,and promoteflexibilityandcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deeprelaxationandstress releasealsoincluded.Pleasebringayoga matandfoamblocks.Registrati onopens 4:30p.m.onMay19andisavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930

TeleservicesSpecialist— TheFrankford PublicLibrarynowoffersaccesstoateleservicesspecialistfrom10a.m.to3p.m. onafirstcome,firstservedbasiswithno appointmentrequired.Patronscangethelp wi themploymentservices,resumes, DelawareASSISTapplications,housingand foodresources,computerassistance,financialcoaching,andreferralstocommunitypartners.Asecure,privatespaceis alsoavailableforvirtualappointments,includingtelehealthvisitsandjobinterviews, withuptodatetechnologytoensurecomfortandconfidentiality.Questions,please callus:302-732-9351.We'reonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordl ibrary.

May27

MusicWithMisterDave— Musicw/MisterDaveinvitespreschoolerstosing, move,andhavefunthroughmusic,at SouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!This interactiveprogramencouragescreativity, coordination,andjoyfulparticipationfor youngchildrenandtheircaregivers.Free,

noregistrationrequired,butparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

CrimeSolvers!— Areyouatruecrime loveroranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.FREE,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedi fspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930

MahJonggOpenPlay— FrankfordPublic Library’sMahJongggroupplaysWednesdaysat1p.m.forcasualplay.Registration isnotrequired,butpriorplayingexperienceispreferred.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find

RehobothBeachArtsFestivalreturningMay16

TheRehobothArtLeague(RAL) willbringitssixthannualRehoboth BeachArtsFestivaltoGroveParkon Saturday,May16,from10a.m.to5 p.m.,kickingoftheorganization’s summerprogramming.TheRehoboth BeachArtsFestivalisbeingpresented inpartnershipwiththeCityofRehobothBeach.

TheRALwillshowcase34artists atthisyear’sevent,eachofwhomare RALmembersandwerejuriedinto theshowbasedonthemeritoftheir work.Thisyear’sparticipantsinclude SussexCountylocalsandcreatives

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May28

EstatePlanning— TaylorTrappNicholl,EsquirewiththeLawofficeofTrappNichollin Georgetown,willgiveafreepresentationon thecriticalaspectsofestateplanning,includinginformationdesignedtoempoweryou withtheknowledgetoassessandenhance theadequacyofyourestateplan.Heldat SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.Free,forages 18-plus.Noregistrationrequired.Hostedby th eSouthCoastalLibrary,https://southcoastal.lib.de.us

travelingfromasfarasFloridaand Minnesota.Originalworkforsaleat thefestivalspansmediumsincluding ceramics,wood,oilpainting,photography,jewelryandglass.TheRAL websitefeaturesacompletelistof artistsparticipatingintheshow. FeaturedartistElizabethSabine,an OceanCounty,N.J.-basedartist,has donatedanoriginaloilpaintingvaluedat$3,500toberaffledoffatthe festival.Sabine’sworkislargelyinfluencedbytheImpressionistmovement, andshefindsinspirationinthecolor ofnature,whichisintensifiedinher

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-732-9351. We'reonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlay Games:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

TeenTabletopGameNight— Teensand tweensareinvitedtojoinusatFrankford PublicLibraryat4:30p.m.toplaytabletop

paintings.

Raffleticketscost$5eachor$20 forfive,andcanbepurchasedinadvanceattheRALgallery(12Dodds Lane),aswellasontheeventdayat RAL’smembershiptent.

Proceedsfromtherafflesupport theRAL’seducationandexhibition programming.Thedrawingwilltake placefollowingthefestival’sclosing onMay16.

Theeventisfreetoattend,andwill beheldrainorshine.TheRehoboth BeachArtsFestivalissponsoredby FawCassonandPaint&Prosper

boardgames.Thelibrarywillofferclassic gameslikeJengaandmagnethockey,large partyg ameslikeChameleon,Codenames,or Dixit,orfeelfreetobringyourfavoritegame fromhome!Eatsnacks,playgames,and challengeyourfriends!Spotsarelimited,so registrationisencouraged.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

May30

STEMKitsfromEngineerEarly— Travel aroundtheworldatFrankfordPublicLibrarytoexploreweatherandclimate! Beginyourjourney withaninformative bookletallaboutweatherandclimate. Continuewithaminiexperimenttodiscoverhowclimateaffectsplantgrowth.

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Thereisnoevent-designatedparkingfortheRehobothBeachArtsFestival.Parkingmeterswillbeineffect asofMay15.

GroveParkisadjacenttothearea’s biketrailandisalsoaccessibleby wateratRehobothBeach’spublic dock,justbehindRehobothBeach Museum.

Foradditionalinformationabout theartleague,itsclasses,memberships,eventsandexhibitions,visitrehobothartleague.orgorcall(302) 227-8408.

Then,practicerecordingweatherdataand getcreativebypaintingyourfavoriteclimatescene.Stopbytotakeakithomeor assembleonewithus!Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFacebook@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

June7

DogAdoptionEvent— BethanyBrewingis hostingafree“MeetandGreet”dogadoptioneventinsupportofHumaneAnimal Partners(HAP)fromnoonto3p.m.HAP volunteerswillbeonhandwithaselection ofavailabledogshopingtomeettheirnew family.Localartisanswillalsobeonsite withavarietyofuniqueitemsforsale.To registerasavendor,call856-371-3974or emaildavisdaytrips@gmail.com.

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•5kRunand2mileWalk

•BothEventsChip-Timed

•Finisher’sMedalsforAll

Localstudentscontinuetostandout

AloelectedtoHonor SocietyofPhiKappaPhi

HeagyearnsEmerson CollegeDean’sList

KaraAloofMillsborowasrecently electedtomembershipintotheHonor SocietyofPhiKappaPhi,thenation’s oldestall-disciplinecollegiatehonorsociety,attheUniversityofDelaware.

Aloisamongapproximately20,000 students,faculty,professionalstaffand alumnitobeinitiatedintoPhiKappa Phieachyear.Membershipisbyinvitationonlyandrequiresnominationand approvalbyachapter.Onlythetop10 percentofseniorsand7.5percentof juniors areeligibleformembership. Graduatestudentsinthetop10percent ofthenumberofcandidatesforgraduatedegreesmayalsoqualify,asdofaculty,professionalstaffandalumniwho haveachievedscholarlydistinction.

VeronikaHeagyofFrankfordrecentlyearnedhonorsontheEmerson CollegeDean’sList.Heagyismajoring inmediaartsproduction.

TherequirementtomaketheDean’s Listisagradepointaverageof3.7or higher forthatsemester.

EmersonCollegeisdedicatedtothe artsandcommunication,“educatingand inspiringstorytellersandartiststoimpactandadvancecreativeindustriesand mediathroughouttheworld.”Ithas severalthousandundergraduatestudentsand1,300graduatestudents,and isbasedinBoston,oppositethehistoric BostonCommonandintheheartof thecity’sTheaterDistrict.Formoreinformation,visitemerson.edu.

theacademicdeans,givesrecognitionto studentswitha3.50orhighersemester GPAifaminimumof12creditsis earnedincoursesthatcontributetothe GPAandiftherearenoincomplete gradesforthatsemester.

Withahistorydatingbackto1908, MontclairStateUniversityhasevolved fromaninstitutionthatwasarecognizedleaderinteachereducationtoan R2researchinstitutionrankedasoneof the100bestpublicdoctoraluniversities inthenation.Theuniversity,situated12 milesfromNewYorkCity,serves 22,000undergraduateandgraduatestudentswithmorethan300doctoral, master’sandbaccalaureateprograms providedby14collegesandschools.

Localstudentsnamed toMontclairState UniversityDean’sList

Landispresentswork atLebanonValley College’sSymposium

CassidyLandisofOceanViewpresentedworkatLebanonValleyCollege’sannualInquirysymposium. Landispresented“WhatisourObligationtoOthers?”attheevent.

PhiKappaPhiwasfoundedin1897 undertheleadershipofundergraduate studentMarcusL.Urann,whohada desiretocreateadifferentkindofhonor society:onethatrecognizedexcellence inallacademicdisciplines.Today,the societyhaschaptersonmorethan300 campusesintheUnitedStatesandits territories.Itsmissionisto“cultivatea communitythatcelebratesandadvances theloveoflearning.”Formoreinformation,visitwww.PhiKappaPhi.org.

MontclairStateUniversityrecently congratulatedtheRedHawksnamedto theFall2025Dean’sList,including localstudentsElliCaunitisofOcean ViewandKiraFucciofMillsboro.

TheDean’sList,issuedafterthe closeofthefallandspringsemestersby

Landisispursuingabachelor’sdegreeinsocialjusticeandcivicengagementatTheValley.Landisisagraduate ofIndianRiverHighSchool.

Morethan140undergraduatesrepresentingacademicdepartmentsacross campus displayedtheirworktoanaudienceoffaculty,peers,trusteesandadministratorsduringthesymposium. Studentworkincludedoriginalresearch, scholarshipandcreativeefforts. LearnmoreaboutInquiryat www.lvc.edu/inquiry.

DelawareDeafSeniorCitizens (DDSC),anon-profit501(c)(3)organization,isofferingscholarshipsofupto $500toDeaf,hardofhearingand Deaf-Blindstudentsingrades2-12 wholiveinDelaware.

Scholarshipscanbeforsummer camps,programsorcoursesnotprovidedintheregularschoolsettingthat supportacademic,leadership,thearts, dramaorsports.Prioritywillbegivento applicantswhodemonstratefinancial need.

The 2026DDSCScholarshipApplicationandConsentfortheReleaseof Informationcanbefoundat

https://delawaredeafsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_DDSC_Sc holarship_Application_and_Consent.pd f. Applicationsarereviewedonanongoingbasisandshouldbereceivedby June1orearlier.Applicationscanbe sentviaemailat ddscdelaware@gmail.com.

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BravotoheadphilanthropyeffortsatBeebe

BeebeHealthcareannouncedthis weekthatSheilaBravowilljointheorganizationasseniorvicepresidentand chiefphilanthropyofficeroftheBeebe MedicalFoundation,effectiveMay4.

Bravoisanonprofitexecutiveand statewideleaderwithextensiveexperienceingovernance,philanthropyand cross-sectorcollaboration,representativesnoted.Shemostrecentlyservedas presidentandCEOofDANA, Delaware’sstatewidenonprofitmembershipassociationrepresentingmore than 500nonprofits,foundations,businesses,faithorganizationsand public-sectorpartners.

“Sheilabringsadeepunderstanding ofgovernance,philanthropy,andcommunitypartnership,”saidKhalilSaliba, chairoftheBeebeMedicalFoundation BoardofDirectors.“Herexperience

workingatastatewidelevelandhercollaborativeleadershipapproachwillbe instrumentalasBeebecontinuesto strengthenitshealthsystemandphilanthropicstrategy.”

D uringhertenureatDANA,Bravo workedwithboardsofdirectors,philanthropicleaders,healthcareorganizations andgovernmentpartnersacrossthe statetostrengthengovernance,advance publicpolicyandexpandorganizational capacitythroughoutthenonprofitsector.ShejoinedDANAin2015after servingasexecutivedirectoroftheRehobothArtLeague,andpreviouslyprovidedboardtraining,strategicplanning, andconsultingservicestononprofitand communityorganizations.

“Philanthropyplaysacriticalrolein helpingBeebemeettheevolvingneeds ofourcommunity,”saidDr.DavidA.

Tam,MD,MBA,CPHE,FACHE, presidentandCEOofBeebeHealthcare.“Sheila’sbackground,perspective andleadershipexperiencepositionher welltobuildonthestrongFoundation teamalreadyinplaceandtosupport Beebe’scontinuedtransformationacross caredelivery,populationhealthand communityimpact.”

BravojoinsBeebefollowingthesuccessfulcompletionofSussexSupports BeebeHealthcare,thelargestcampaign intheorganization’shistory,Beebe HealthcareandtheBeebeMedical Foundationarewell-positioned,representativessaid,tobuildonastrong philanthropicfoundationwhilerespondingtogrowinghealthcarecomplexity,populationgrowth,and expandedcommunityhealthneeds acrossSussexCounty.

BravoservesontheBoardoftheNationalCouncilofNonprofitsastreasurer,ispresident-electoftheRotary ClubofWilmington,andisamember oftheDelawareEconomic&Financial AdvisoryCouncil(DEFAC).Sheholds adoctorateinorganizationalleadership, specializinginnonprofitgovernance, fromtheUniversityofMarylandEasternShore,amaster’sdegreeininternationalbusinessfromtheThunderbird SchoolofGlobalManagement,anda bachelor’sdegreeinbusinessandlanguagesfromMillersvilleUniversity.

“I’mhonoredtojoinBeebeHealthcareatsuchameaningfultime,”Bravo said.“Thiscommunity’sgenerosityand beliefinBeebe’smission—demonstratedthroughlandmarkcampaigns andlong-standingdonorsupport—are extraordinary.Ilookforwardtolistening,learningandworkingalongside donors,partnersandBeebeteamsto buildonastrongfoundationandadvancecommunityhealthacrossSussex County.”

BethanyBrewing tohostdogadoption eventonJune7

BethanyBrewing,locatedat38450 HickmanRoad,OceanView,willhosta free“Meet&Greet”dogadoptionevent insupportofHumaneAnimalPartners (HAP)onSunday,June7,fromnoonto 3p.m.HAPvolunteerswillbeonhand withaselectionofavailabledogshoping tomeettheirnewfamilies.

“Thisistheperfectopportunityto startoffthesummerwithyournewaddition,”organizerssaid.

HAPwillalsohavephotosandinformationaboutotheradorabledogs,as wellasfelines,thatarewaitingatthe HAPsheltertobeadopted.

Localartisanswillalsobeonsiteat theevent,withavarietyofuniqueitems forsaleforbothpetsandhumans. Thereisnocostforartisanstoparticipate,buttheysupplytheirowndisplay table,canopy,etc.Emaildavisdaytrips@gmail.comorcall(856)3713974toregisterasavendor.

Insidethebrewery,avarietyof BethanyBrewingcraftbeerwillbe availableforpurchase,aswellaslocal wine,craftrootbeerandlemonade.Attendeesmustbe21oroldertopurchase anyalcoholicbeverages.

Seekinghope:Over600crossescomingforsuicideawareness

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

InDelawareandacrosstheUnited States,militaryveteranshaveahigher rateofsuicidethanthegeneralpopulation.

Thismonth,AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit28nearMillsboroisdemonstratingallthoseliveslost,and encouragingpeopletofindhelp,byfillingtheirfrontlawnwithwhitecrosses.

It’s“togiveusavisualideaabouthow significantthelossofveteranlivesis,due tosuicide,”saidJuneJones,Auxiliary president.

StartingonApril25,andfor30more days,volunteersareadding22more crossestothedisplayeachmorning,rain orshine.Afterjustafewdays,theAmericanLegionOakOrchard/RiverdalePost 28alreadyhaddozensofwhitecrosses facingRoute24.Somedisplayedthe handwritingofalovedones,writinga memorialtoveterans.

“Therearesomeblankcrossesthatif somebodycomesorhaslostsomeone, theycanwritetheirnameonacross,and itwillstayonthere,”Jonessaid.

Toplaceacross,call,textoremail RobinAireytogetonthecalendar,at (410)456-1902or

CoastalPoint•LauraWalter

Everydayforamonth,theAmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit28willaddanother22crossestoits22aday.orgdisplayforveteran suicideawareness.

GEORGETOWN

LAKEWOOD ESTATES

HolocaustscholarvisitsSussexAcademystudents

CoastalPoint•Submitted GatheredatSussexAcademyonApril22 are,fromleft,SussexAcademyDeanof MiddleSchoolRachaelJohnston, eighth-gradereadingteacherAlyssaR. Graham,HolocausteducatorSteve GonzerandboardmemberAmyGoodhue.Gonzervisitedtheschooltospeak withstudentsbeforetheirfieldtripto theUnitedStatesHolocaustMemorial Museum.

HolocausteducatorSteveGonzer visitedSussexAcademyonApril22to speakwitheighth-gradersabouthis familyandhisworkinadvanceoftheir fieldtriptotheUnitedStatesHolocaustMemorialMuseuminMay.

Gonzerisco-chairandadvisorofthe HalinaWindPrestonHolocaustEducationCommittee,anaffiliateofthe JewishFederationofDelaware,andwas instrumentalinsecuringgrantfunding forbusesthatwillenableallstudentsto traveltoWashington,D.C.

Goznerfirstlearnedasaboyabout the fateofmanyofhisownfamily membersduringtheHolocaust,when 75membersofhisextendedfamilywere killed.

“Ihadnoideathatoccurred,”hesaid. “[They]nevertalkedaboutit.Nobody inmyfamilyeversaidaword.”

Therevelationspurredhimfirstto educatehimselfandthenraiseawarenessabouttheconsequencesofhatred, discriminationandindifference.

“Icouldn’tunderstandhowsomeone couldhavesuchhatred,”hesaid.

GonzerstudiedtheHolocaustand began aprojecttorecordthestoriesof DelawareHolocaustsurvivorsandeyewitnesses,andeventuallyproducedan eight-hourdocumentary,“NoDenying: DelawareansBearWitnesstotheHolocaust,Liberators,”detailingtheiraccounts,excerptsofwhichheshowed students.Gonzerfieldedquestionsfrom studentsbeforeandafterthepresentationofthedocumentary.

Eighth-gradereadingteacherAlyssa R.GrahamsaidGonzer’svisitdirectly supportstheworkherstudentsarecompletinginEnglishlanguagearts.

“Aspartoftheircurrentunit,studentsareresearchingHolocausttopics andwritingresearchpapersusingcrediblesources,”Grahamsaid.“Gonzer’s presentationanddocumentaryprovided studentswithmeaningfulbackground knowledgeandfirsthandaccountsthat deepentheirunderstandingofthetopicstheyareexploring.”

Gonzer’svisitalsopreparesstudents forthereadingofthememoir“Night” byElieWiesel,whichrecountstheauthor’sexperiencesasaJewishteenager survivingtheHolocaust,includinghis timeinNaziconcentrationcamps,Grahamsaid.

rockravens@comcast.net.

Theceremonyisbeingheldeach

morningat9:30a.m.Thegeneralpublic canattend,paytheirrespectsandalso pickupinformationonpreventingsuicide.Detailsofaclosingceremonyon May26areyettobedetermined.

TheAuxiliaryservesmilitaryveterans,

Partneringforthislocaldisplayisa nationalnonprofitcalled22ADay.org. Thatgroup’sgoalistoreducesuicide amongveterans,throughpublicawarenesscampaignsandbyhelpingthegeneralpublicdiscoverwaystoimpact veteransandpotentiallysavealife.

Suicidecanseemlikealastresortfor peoplefeelingpainorextremehopelessness.Butitisanunnecessarydeathand cannegativelyimpactaperson’scommunity.

“Whensomeonetakestheirlife,it’s reallysad,”Jonessaid.“Wejusthada youngmanwhowas26yearsold,who wasaMarine—hecommittedsuicide. Hehadtwoyoungchildrenandawife.” Whenhurting,peoplecanfindapath outoftheirdespairbytalkingtosomeone—whetheracounselorora24-hour crisishotline.

“Webelieveveteransuicidecanbe preventedifveteransgetwhattheyneed, whentheyneedit,”accordingto 22ADay.org.Thewebsitedirectlyhelps peoplefindahotlineorsupport:forveterans,peoplethinkingofsuicide,caregivers,lovedonesorpeoplewhorecently lostsomeoneduetosuicide.

familiesandthegeneralcommunity. Theylaidcrossesonedayin2025forthe KnightsofColumbus’Route1display. Now,for2026,theywerehonored,organizerssaid,totakeoverasthelocal display.

“ThemissionfortheLegionis‘Be theone,’andthat’stobetheonetosupportsomebodysothereisnosuicide,” Jonessaid.

Suicideawarenessisanimportant topic.Militarycommunitiesespecially raisedtheirvoiceswhenpaststatistics documentedthatU.S.veteransuicides wereaveraging22perday.(Thatnumber hasbeendecreasingto17or18inrecent years.)Butit’sstillhigherthanaverage, andit’sstillthousandsofpeoplelost, familieshurtandcommunitiesimpacted.

“‘Areyouthinkingofhurtingyourself?Areyouthinkingofkillingyourself?’Theseareverytoughquestionsto asksomeone.Theyarequestionsthat needtobeasked,though.…Thiscanbe awaytoopenthedoortocommunicationandletthemknowthatyourecognizethattheyaregoingthrough something,”thewebsitestates.“Itwill giveyouachancetolendaneartolisten, ashouldertocryonandofferwordsof encouragement.Itcanalsogiveyoua chancetohelpthepersonfindtheresourcestheyneedtohelpthemget throughwhateverisbotheringthem.”

Ifyouoralovedoneisconsidering suicide,callasuicidepreventionhotline, orvisit22aday.orgforresources.

TheAmericanLegionOakOrchard/RiverdalePost28islocatedat 31768LegionRoad,Millsboro.

58 Daisey Ave, Ocean View, DE

3 BD 2.5 BA 3,500,000

This expansive residence offers breathtaking views and an unrivaled lifestyle. Warm hardwood floors through the main level. Open floor plan includes a formal dining room. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and a casual eat-in area.

38744 Skipjack Village Rd #14, Bethany Beach, DE

4 BD 3 BA $675,000

Perfectly situated just minutes from the sandy shores of Bethany Beach. Step inside to discover an open, airy floor plan that seamlessly connects the kitchen, living, and dining areas— ideal for hosting friends or enjoying quiet evenings at home.

30919 Fresh Pond Dr, Ocean View, DE

4 BD 3 BA 799,000

NEW PRICE! Perfectly positioned on the largest lot in a quiet corner of the neighborhood, this home delivers rare privacy with serene pond and wooded views, all just LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM BETHANY BEACH, and steps from Fresh Pond Park's walking and biking trails.

29073 Ellis Point Ct #46, Dagsboro, DE

5 BD 6 BA $1,425,000

Coastalfarmhousein downtownBethanyBeach

Whattolookfor:

■ Howthehomeownersincorporatedaspects oftheoriginalhomeintheirrebuild;

■ Theblendofrusticstoneandwoodelements withcleancontemporarylinesandsleek modernsurfaces;and

■ Thecustomfeaturesineachofthe fivebedrooms.

(Editor’snote:Thisisthefirstinaseriesof previewsofthe10homesthatwillbeondisplayduringthe34thBeach&BayCottage Tour,tobeheldvirtuallyJuly12throughAug. 2and,foreightpreselectedhomes,in-personon July22andJuly23.)

Searchingforsomethinglargerthanthe OceanCity,Md.,condotheyhadenjoyed foryears,theownersofthishomediscoveredanideallylocatedpropertyintheheart ofdowntownBethanyandjustablockfrom thebeach.

Thisarchedpassagewayreflectsthe manycustomtouchesthatmaybe foundthroughoutthisBethanyBeach home.

An extraordinary coastal retreat offering over 4,800 sq. ft. of refined living space and panoramic views of the Indian River Bay. This home showcases an artful blend of luxury, comfort, and sophistication, all set within one of Delaware’s most coveted waterfront enclaves. Rich Meadows, Jenn Jones, Paul Sicari, Joanne Young & Paul DiCicco

Theoriginalhomewasbuiltintheearly 1950sandhadalreadyundergonearenovationbythetimetheypurchaseditin2016. Sixyearslater,theirfamilysuddenlyexpandedfromfourtoninepeople,andonce againtheyneededmorespace.Afterconsideringanotherrenovation,theyultimately decidedtorebuildthe70-year-oldhome, completingthethree-storycoastalfarmhousein2024.

Theowners’goalwastocreateatimeless vacationhomethatwasdurable,spacious andcomfortableenoughforlargegatheringsoffamilyandfriends.Themainliving areawasdesignedtokeepeveryoneinthe sameopencommunalspace,whethersharingameal,watchingfootballorplaying gamestogether.

Fullyretractableslidersopentheinterior totherearscreenporchwithamassivetwo-

storystonefireplace,83-inchTVanddirect accesstothedippingpooloutbackfor multigenerationalindoor/outdoorenjoyment.Theowners’attentiontodetailin planningtheamenitiesofthehomeforthe maximumcomfortoftheirguestsisevident inthethoughtfulinclusionofking-sized bedswithbuilt-inbedsidechargingstations andcustomclosetsineveryensuitebedroom.Atwo-roomfamilysuitewithadditionalbunksandtwinbedsbringsthetotal sleepingcapacitytojustunder20. Steppingawayfromthebeachydécorof theirpreviouscondo,they’vechosenatimelessclassicstylethatblendstraditionaland modernelementswithamixofoldandnew piecesforacomfortablespacemoretypical

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BBVFCtohostcommunityopenhouseJune6

Residentsandvisitorsalikewillhave anopportunitytostepinsidealocalfire stationandmeetthepeoplebehindthe gearwhentheBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompany(BBVFC)hostsapublic openhouseonJune6fromnoonto3 p.m.

Theevent,opentoallages,isdesignedtogivethecommunityacloser lookathowthefirecompanyoperates, whilepromotingfiresafetyawareness andencouragingcommunityengagement.Attendeeswillbeabletotourthe station,learnaboutemergencyresponse procedures,participateinanopenquestion-and-answersessionandlearnhow tobecomeamemberofBBVFC.

Theopenhousewillfeatureguided toursofthebuildingthroughouttheday. Visitorswillseefirsthandwherefire-

CottageTour

ofayear-roundhome.Contemporaryfeatures,suchasthesleekwhitefireplacemantleinthelivingroom,provideaninteresting contrastwiththerusticwoodbeammantle onthescreenporch’sstonefireplace,while inthekitchen,whitequartzcountertopsare balancedbytheruggedwhitestonebacksplash.Aneutralcolorpalette,layeredtexturesandnaturalfiberscomplementthe recurringuseofwarmwoodaccents throughoutthehomethatreferencethe family’slifelongwoodflooringbusiness.

Thisisjustoneofthepropertiesthat willbeviewedbythosewhopurchaseticketsforthe34thBeach&BayCottageTour. Thisweek’shomeisoneoftheeighthomes onthe34thTourthatwillbeavailablefor in-persontoursbyholdersofCombotickets.And,likeall10homesonthe2026 Tour,thishomewillalsobeavailabletobe seenvirtuallybyholdersofbothCombo andVirtualtickets.

Eachofthe10homeswillfeatureaprofessionallyproducedvideothatwilloffer Tourpatronsanopportunitytovieweach homeasoftenastheywantfromanywhere duringthethree-weekvirtualtourperiod. Specialfeaturesincludebird’s-eyedrone videofootageandtheabilitytoviewthe Touronanyinternet-enableddevice.

The34thBeach&BayCottageTouris beingpresentedbyLeslieKoppandthe LeslieKoppGroup,andthishomeisalso sponsoredbyitsbuilder,PlatinumSponsor MarnieCustomHomes.

Comboticketscost$50,andVirtualonlyticketscost$35.Thenumberof Comboticketsislimitedandmaybeused eitherdayofthetour,withasingleentry permittedtoeachhome.Topurchasetickets orformoreinformation,visittheCottage Tour’swebsiteat beachandbaycottagetour.com.

TheCottageTourisproducedbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.All netproceedsdirectlybenefitthelibrary’s operations.

fighterstrain,prepareforemergencies andhousetheirequipment.Fireapparatusandgearwillalsobeondisplay,offeringabehind-the-scenesglimpseintothe toolsusedtoprotectthecommunity.

Inadditiontotours,thefirecompany willhostapresentationhighlightingits operations,historyandrolewithinthe BethanyBeacharea.Thepresentationis expectedtocovertopicsincludingemergencyresponsetimes,typesofcallshandledandongoingeffortstomaintain readinessthroughouttheyear.

Adedicatedquestion-and-answer sessionwillfollowthepresentation,givingattendeestheopportunitytospeak directlywithfirefighters.Community membersarebeingencouragedtoask aboutfireprevention,safetypracticesand evenwhatittakestojointhedepartment

asavolunteer.

Theeventalsoaimstostrengthenties betweenthefirecompanyandtheresidentsitserves.Asavolunteer-basedorganization,theBethanyBeachVolunteer FireCompanyreliesheavilyoncommunitysupport,bothintermsofparticipationandawareness.

Theopenhouseisessentialforbuildingtrustandtransparency,organizers said.

“ByopeningBBVFCdoors,wehope tofosterabetterunderstandingofthe challengesfirefightersfaceandtheimportanceoffiresafetymeasuresathome andinpublicspaces.”

Familieswithchildrenareespecially beingencouragedtoattend.

“Theopenhousewillprovideawelcomingenvironmentwhereyoungerat-

tendeescanlearnaboutfiresafetyinan engagingandapproachableway.”

TheJune6eventispartofthefire company’songoingeffortstoconnect withthepublicandhighlighttheimportanceofpreparedness.

“Whetherattendeesarelong-time residentsornew tothearea,theopen houseoffersavaluableopportunityto learnmoreaboutoneofBethanyBeach’s mostvitalservices.”

Noregistrationisrequiredtoattend, andvisitorsarewelcometostopbyatany timeduringtheeventhours.

“Asthedateapproaches,BBVFC looksforwardtowelcomingthecommunityandsharingacloserlookatthework theydoeverydaytokeepBethany Beach,Del.,safe.”

HCAprogramstocommemoratenation’s250thanniversary

Inobservanceofthe250thanniversaryoftheUnitedStates,the DelawareDivisionofHistorical& CulturalAffairs(HCA)isinviting visitorsto“travelbackintime.”Attendeescanlearnaboutthestate’s maritimehistory,discovertheartof theEnglishcountrydanceandmeet anofficeroftheLoyalAmericanRegimentduringtheAmericanRevolution.

“HCAstaffinvitegueststoexplore thestate’srichandculturedhistoryin afun,interactivewaythatengages peopleofallages,”officialssaid.

IntandemwithDoverDayscelebrationsandinrecognitionofthenation’s250thAnniversary,theOld StateHousewelcomestheDover EnglishCountryDancers.Thetroupe willdemonstratethetraditional16th

centuryEnglishcountrydance,popularizedthroughoutEuropeandin Americaintheearlydecadesofour nation.

WhiletheJohnsonVictrolaMuseumisclosedforrenovationsuntil thefall,youcanstilllearnmoreabout Delaware’sconnectiontothemusic industryatDoverDays.Stafffrom themuseumwillbeoutontheDover Greenplayingvictrolasandtellingthe storyoftheVictorTalkingMachine Company.Intheeventofrain,the museum’sboothwillbemovedinside theOldStateHouse.

Theeventsarefreeandchildren accompaniedbyadultsarewelcome.

•Saturday,May9,1-3p.m.— ThistledownFiberArtsGuild Demonstrations,JohnDickinson Plantation,340KittsHummock

Road,Dover.

ThistledownFiberArtsGuild demonstrationsoccurduringmansion toursintheMansionDiningRoom. Explorefiberarts,whichmayinclude spinning,weaving,knittingandother historichandcrafts.Admissiontothe JohnDickinsonPlantationandtours ofthemansionarefree.

•Saturday,May16,10a.m.to4 p.m.—ADayinOldNewCastle, TheNewCastleCourtHouseMuseum,211DelawareSt,NewCastle.

“Jointheoldesthomeandgarden tourinAmericainoneofourmost beautiful,historicsmalltownsonthe nation’s250thanniversary.”Festivities willincludeRevolutionaryWarreenactors,performers,costumes,music, activitiesforkids,artcontests,marketsforfoodandcraftsandspecialof-

fersonNewCastle’sshopsandrestaurants.TheNewCastleCourtHouse Museumwillbeopenforfreetours duringtheevent.SeeBicentennialobjectsfromthestate’scollectionondisplay.Moreinformationandticketsare availableathttps://www.historicnewcastle.com/(clickontheADayin OldNewCastletab).

•Saturdays,May9and23,10:30 a.m.to3:30p.m.—Loyalistonthe Lawn,TheZwaanendaelMuseum,102 KingsHwy,Lewes.

MeetacostumedhistorianportrayinganofficeroftheLoyalAmerican Regiment.Learnabouttheuniforms, equipmentandlifeofaLoyalistfrom LewesduringtheRevolutionaryWar. Rotatingactivitiesandadditionalprogramswillbeavailable.Theeventis freeandconsideredappropriatefor children.

•Thursday,May21,10-11a.m., andSaturday,May30,2-3p.m.— WalktoDeBraakatCapeHenlopen StatePark,15099CapeHenlopen Drive,Lewes

Thiswalkingtourexploresthehistory,artifactsandsurvivinghullsectionofthe18thcenturyshipwreck H.M.S.DeBraak.Visitorscanview theship’shullandlearnaboutitsorigin,crewandsinkingthrougha guidedpresentationanddisplayof historicrelics.

FreepublictoursstartatCape HenlopenStatePark(CHSP).ParticipantswillmeetZwaanendaelstaff outsidetheCHSPParkOfficeand takeashortwalk(0.3miles)tothe DeBraakfacility.Eachtourlastsapproximately45minutestoanhour. Individuals10orolderarewelcome. Spaceislimitedto18participants. Comfortablefootwearisrequired. Pr iorregistrationisstronglyencouragedtoensureaspot.Walk-insare welcomespacepermitting.Toregister, emailzmuseum@delaware.govorcall (302)645-1148.(Toursforgroupsof morethan10peoplemaybearranged inadvancebycontactingthemuseum.)

TheTownofBethanyBeachwill hostits4thAnnualSongwriterShowcaseonthebandstandMay29-31,featuringthreeeveningsoforiginalmusic writtenandperformedbyartistswith regionalandnationalties.Performances runnightlyfrom7:30to9p.m.,andare freetothepublic.

Launchedin2022,theSongwriter Showcasewascreatedtocelebratethe depthanddiversityoforiginalmusictalentinDelawareandsurroundingstates.

“WhenIaskpeoplewhytheyhaven’t attended,Ioftenhear,‘It’snotmy thing,’”saidEventsDirectorJulie Malewski.“Mygoalistohelpaudiences appreciateoriginalmusicandthecreativeprocessbehindit.”

Continuingthetraditionofstylistic variety,the2026lineuphighlightsartists acrossAmericana,roots,country,soul

cybersecurityspecialist

Award-winningcybersecurityexpert,attorneyandauthorDiane Janosekwillpresent“MyLying Eyes:AIandtheAgeofDeception” attheSussexCountyLeagueof WomenVoters’socialgatheringset fornoonto2:30p.m.,Tuesday,May 19,atBluecoastSeafoodGrill& RawBar,30115VeteransWay,RehobothBeach.

FormerlyamemberoftheU.S. DefenseIntelligenceSeniorExecutiveService,JanosekservedinleadershiprolesattheNationalSecurity Agencyasthedeputydirectorof compliance,commandantofthe NationalCryptologicUniversity, anddeputychiefinformationsecurityofficer.Shealsoservedinlegal, policyandexecutivemanagement positions,includingchieflegalofficerofthePr ivacy&CivilLiberties OversightBoardandlegalcounsel atboththeWhiteHouseandthe Pentagon.

JanosekiscurrentlyCEOof JanosLLC,wheresheleveragesher lawdegreeanddoctorateincyber leadershiptofocusontheintersectionoflaw,policyandtechnology. Shehaspublishedmorethan30 technical,academicarticlesand bookcontributions.Her45-minute presentationwillfollowsocialtime andlunchwithindividualchecks.

Asanonpartisanorganization, theLeaguewelcomesanyoneinterestedingaininginsightintocurrent politicalissues.FormoreinformationandtoreserveaseatatBluecoast,goto https://signup.com/go/AYoSACW ortosussexlwv.organdfollowthe “NewsandEvents”link.

androck.

Friday,May29,featuresThe19th StreetBand,ahigh-energyAmericana groupknownforrichvocalharmonies anddrivingrhythmsthatblendhillbilly, gypsyrockandrootsmusic.Theband hasperformedatmajorfestivalsacross theU.S.andabroad,toursIrelandand theU.K.annually,andiscelebratedfor itsinfectious,crowd-pleasingshows— showcasingartistryshapedbyafull-time pursuitofmusic.

Saturday,May30,willpresenta WritersRoundwithCraigBickhardt, SarahWilliamsandFaithNoel,offering audiencesanintimatelookatthestories behindthesongs.Eachartistwillperformsixsongswithbriefintroductions. Bickhardt,aveteranoftheShowcase, willagainleadtheround.ANashville songwritingmainstaysincethe1980s,

Bickhardt’sworkhasbeenrecordedby artistsincludingRayCharles,Johnny Cash,B.B.King,AlisonKrauss,Martina McBrideandTheJudds.Healsowrote andperformedtheclosingthemeforthe AcademyAward–winningfilm“Tender Mercies.”

JoininghimisWilliams,aNashvillebasedsinger-songwriterandpianist whosesoundblendscountry,souland rockinfluencesinspiredby1970sicons, such asCaroleKingandGreggAllman. Williamshasreleasedmultiplealbums andpreviouslyformedthepopduo Sarah&Lindsay.Noel,thethirdartist oftheevening,isarisingNashville recordingartistrecognizedforherpowerfulvocalsandmulti-instrumentalperformances.Shehasperformedwith bluegrasslegendRhondaVincent, earnedmultipleindustryawardsand

nominations,andappearedatmajorfestivalsnationwide.

Sunday,May31,featuresScottTournet,highlightinghisjourneytodiscover adistinctivemusicalvoice.Tournetis bestknownasafoundingmemberof GracePotter&TheNocturnals,with whomheco-wrotehitsongs,achieved fourBillboardTop40albums,and touredglobally.Followinghisdeparture fromtheband,Tournetexplorednew soundsbeforereturningtohisrockroots withacclaimedsoloreleases“Rock& RollStories”(2023)and“Home”(2025). Henowtoursinanintimateensemble format,performingmusicthatspanshis career.

Forcompleteartistbiosandadditionaleventinformation,visit www.townofbethanybeach.comunder Activities/SongwriterShowcase.

AtIronwood,inFrankford,Delaware, somethingspecialistakingshape—andit’s nearlyreadyforyou.TheShearwateron Lot10ismorethanabrand-newhome; it’sa freshbeginninginacommunitydesignedfor connection,calm,andeverydayjoy.

Pictureslowmorningsontherearcovered porch,coffeeinhand,watchingsunlightdance acrossthepond.Eveningwalksalongthetrail asthedaywindsdown.

lively gatheringsandquietmomentstoyourself.

Ironwoodisaplacewhereneighborsbecome friends,whereeveningsarespentoutside insteadofrushinginside,andwhereyour homeis surroundedbynature,notnoise Here, communityisn’tanafterthought—it’sthe foundation.

IronwoodataGlance

•PrivateCommunityPool

•ScenicPondwithawalkingtrail

•KidsPlaygrounddesignedforeverydayfun

•DedicatedDogParkforfour-leggedfamily members

•TwoQuickDeliveryHomesAvailable!

Ironwood isn’tjustaneighborhood—it’sa lifestylethatfeelswelcoming,peaceful,and refreshinglynew.

CallJaketodaytolearnmoreaboutthe Ironwoodin Frankford!

PoseidonFestivalsetforMay22-25inBethany

Weekendeventtooffer music,maritimemagic andMemorialDay tribute

TheBethanyBeachPoseidonFestival willreturnonMemorialDayweekend, May22-25,bringingfourdaysoflive music,oceaninspiredentertainment, familyactivitiesandaMemorialDayobservancetotheheartofthetown.The festivalisdesignedtocelebrateBethany Beach’scoastalculturewithperformances, immersiveexperiences,andeducational programmingforallages.

ThefestivalkicksoffFridayevening, May22,withaliveperformancebyJah Worksfrom7:30to9p.m.atthebandstand.FormedinBaltimorein1993,the internationallytouringreggaeband blendsrootsreggae,rocksteady,dancehall anddubmusic,deeplyrootedinauthentic Jamaicanmusicandculture.Withnine albums,morethan100,000independent sales,andfoundingfrontmanScottyP.returning,JahWorkswillsetthetonefor theweekend.

OnSaturdayandSunday,May23-24, thebandstandplazawilltransformintoa maritimewonderlandwithPiratesonthe PlazaandMermaidMania.Visitorscan experienceswashbucklingpiratesword demonstrations,learnaboutlifeonthe highseasandmeetlivemermaids.A CostumeParade&ContestonSaturday, May23,from2to2:30p.m.invites guestsofallagestodressaspiratesor mermaidsandparadefromtheboardwalk tothebandstandstage.

Livemusiccontinuesthroughoutthe weekend,startingSaturdaywiththe CAISOSteelBandat1and3p.m.,

BethanyBeach’spopularPoseidonFestivalwilltakeplaceMay22-25.

HourTour,performingsmoothhitsof the1970sand1980sat7:30p.m.Saturdayevening.

Earlierthatday,beachgoerscancatch theSuperJamBashfrom5:30to7p.m. onthebeachoffGarfieldParkway,hosted byBethanySurfShop,withskimboard andbodyboarddemonstrationsbypro riders.

Sunday,May24,emphasizesocean awarenesswithhandsonlearningfrom1 to5p.m.NewLogicMarineSciencewill offerinteractiveexplorationofsharks, fossilsandmarinegiants,whiletheMarineEducation,Research&RehabilitationInstitute(MERR)highlights marinemammalandseaturtlerescueef-

followedbyaFirstResponderMeet& Greetfrom5:30to7p.m.,andan eveningconcertat7:30p.m.bytheChad FrickBand,whosecoastalinspiredsound reflectslifeattheDelawarebeaches.

TheweekendconcludesMonday,May 25,at11a.m.withaMemorialDayserv-

icehostedbyVeteransofForeignWars Post7234,honoringthosewhomadethe ultimatesacrificeinservicetothenation. AllPoseidonFestivaleventsarefree andopentothepublic.Forschedulesand additionaldetails,visittheTownof BethanyBeachwebsite.

Selbyvillecouncilswearsinmembers

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SelbyvilleTownAdministratorStaceyLong,atthe

April13towncouncilmeeting,sworeinCouncilmanand PoliceCommissionerMonroe HudsonJr.,representingDistrict2,andCouncilmanand

AdministrativeCommissioner WilliamKirschJr.,representingDistrict4. Becausetheyweretheonly candidatesthisyear,the

March7electionwascanceled.

Duringtheswearingin, theyvowedto“performthe dutiesofcouncilmanandupholdtheordinancesofthe Townwithoutfearorprejudice.”

“Wewelcomeyouboth backtocouncil,”MayorRick Duncansaid.

ThetermsofDuncan, CouncilmanandSewerCommissionerChrisSnaderand CouncilmanandWaterCommissionerGarySteffenwill endinMarchof2027.

Policereport

PoliceChiefBrianWilson, whilepresentinghismonthly report,toldthecouncilthat duringMarch,officersrespondedto292calls,wrote84 ticketsandmade17criminal arrests.

Twoofthenewpolicevehic leswereexpectedbeinoperationbytheendoftheweek, afterbeingprogrammed,the chiefsaid.

AtWilson’srequest,the councilapprovedspending $4,970,witha$20monthly servicefee,fortwoadditional cameraspurchasedfromVector Security.Wilsonsaidthecameraswouldallowabetterview onthesideofthetownhall andpolicebuilding,atthe MainStreetentrance.Hesaid nowthatthecamerasystem hadbeenupgraded,thenew camerascouldbeadded.

Codereport

IntheabsenceofCodeEnforcementOfficerTony Merollini,Longpresentedthe codeenforcementreport.

Shesaidthat,duringMarch, therewere39newpermits,100 inspections,32openpermits, nounlicensedcontractors,31 codeviolationsandfiverental inspections.

NewfoodtruckgetsOK

ThecouncilonTuesdayalso approvedarequestfora Cuban-foodtruckonDuPont Highway.

Longsaidtheowner’s motherwilloperatethefood truck,whichwillofferdelivery, andtherecouldbeapicnic table atthesite.Theownerwill beoperatingabusinessatthe site,sellingfurniture,appliances,clothingandaccessories.

Townhallsecurity measuresapproved

ThecouncilapprovedthecostofsecuritymeasuresatSelbyvilleTownHall tokeepemployeessafe,afterHudson saidtheTownhas“hadpeoplecometo townhallanddisplayoddbehavior,so wehavetomakesecurityenhancements.”

“Ifyoulookatwhat’shappening acrossthecountrywithsomeoftheactiveshooterevents,wehavetomake sureourstaffissafe,”hesaid.

Improvementsincluderelocating theentrance,installingaservicewindowwithaspeaker,keepingthefront doorlocked,andhavinganintercom andbuttonateachstationtoallow visitorstoenter“iftheyhaveareason tocomein.Otherwise,paymentscan bemadeattheservicewindow,toalleviatewalkingaroundandallowing thestafftofeelmoresecure,”Long said.

She saidtheTowndidn’tyethavean estimatefromVectorSecurityforthe

Professionalwomen’s tennisreturningtoSea ColonyonMay11-17

Risingstarsofwomen’stenniswill competeintheTroonProWomen’s OpenatSeaColony,aUSTAProCircuit$30,000event,May11-17atthe SeaColonyRacquetSportsCenter.

Thetournamentbringsprofessional tennistothearea,withplayerscompetingforWTArankingpointsonSea Colony’sclaycourts.Theeventincludes qualifyingrounds,andsinglesanddoublesmaindraws,andisfreeandopento thepublic.

Past participantsincludetopAmericanplayersJessicaPegulaandDanielle Collins,alongwithalistofplayerswho haveadvancedtoGrandSlamcompetition.Theeventcontinuestoserveasa provinggroundforemergingtalent,organizersnoted.

Specialeventsthroughouttheweek include:

•IntroductiontoRedBallTennis HappyHour—Tuesday,May12,at5 p.m.

•USTAKids’Day—Wednesday, May13,at4:30p.m.

•WilsonDemoDay—Friday,May 15,at2p.m.

SeaColonyisseekingvolunteersand ball-kidsforthetournament.ParticipantsreceiveatournamentT-shirtand theopportunitytobepartofaprofessionalevent.

Fordetails,emailgene.cutter@seacolony.com.

Dailyschedules,playerannouncementsandadditionalinformationare availableat

www.seacolony.com/prowomensopen.

doorbuzzer,butthecostforStraight LineConstructiontomodifytheentrancewillbe$7,650andthecostfor the intercomsystemwillbe$10,840.

LongsaidtheTownhas$40,000in the2027-fiscal-yearbudgetforsecurity upgrades.

Administrativereport

Longsaid,whilepresentingher monthlyreport,thatshe,Wilsonand otherofficialshavebeenattending trainingattheEmergencyOperations CenterinGeorgetown,“regarding preparationofanemergencyoperations planthatfocusesonthetown,andwe areworkingontryingtogetaSelbyville-relatedplaninthenearfuture.”

She alsoreportedthatthereareplans torazetheformerRiteAidbuildingat CemeteryRoadandbuildaWawa there,andthatplansforarestaurant andshoppingcenteratLighthouse TownCenterareunderreview.

Counciltosponsorblockparties

Thecouncilunanimouslyagreedtoa $500sponsorshipforSalemChurch’s summerblockparties.

LongsaidtheTownhasgrantmoney available,althoughithasneversponsoredSalemChurch,oranychurch,to herknowledge.

KirschsaidthatiftheTownsponsors SalemChurchevents,“wewillhaveto sponsoralltheotherchurches,”but Snadersaiditisnotachurch-specific event,butafamilyeventopentothe community,withfreesandwichesand sidedishes.

Planning&Zoningreport

Thecouncilapprovedthedevelopmentofafour-lot,single-family-home subdivisiononLighthouseRoad.

Theprojectmanagertoldthecouncil hewasseekingfinalapprovalafterstartingtheprocessabout18monthsagoin

the R-4-zonedarea,andthatseveralapprovalshadbeenreceived,including fromthefiremarshalandtownengineer.

Hesaiditisasmallproject,with fourlotsandastormwatermanagement pond,thatitwillnotrequireimprovementstoLighthouseRoad,andthatits waterandsewerserviceswillconnectto theTown’ssystems.

SnadersaidtheSelbyvillePlanning &ZoningCommissionhadnoobjections.

Thecouncilalsoapprovedan amenitysiteplanfortheKingfisher Community.

Arepresentativesaidthedevelopmentisnowunderconstructionon LighthouseRoad.Plannedamenities includeaclubhouse,poolforadults, poolforchildren,pickleballcourts, playground,mailkioskandcommunity building.SnadersaidPlanning& Zoningalsohadnoobjectionstothat plan.

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July2,1941,tothelateViolaJamesonandJohnWalterJamesonI,he wasacityboythroughandthrough. ShapedbyastrongCatholicfaith,he graduatedfromArchbishopJohn CarrollHighSchool.

Morethananycareer,hewas proudestofhisfamily.Hemarried theloveofhislife,Nelsie,onFeb.16, 1963—apartnershipthatlasted63 years,untilhisfinalday.Activeinhis communitythroughtheBPOElks, hewasknownforhissteadyhand, sharpadviceandrarewillingnessto givewithouteveraskingforanything inreturn.

Hedidn’tdote,buteveryone aroundhimknewtheycouldcount onhim.Devotedandquietlydetermined,heworkedtosetthepeople helovedupforsuccess.Hetendedto agardenofworld-classflowers, walkedmileseveryday,andenjoyed freshseafood,cheapbeer,theoccasionalglassofwine,andlivelycard gameswithfamily.

Alwayscurious,heembracedthe latesttechnologyandagoodbook, deliveredshort,funnyquips,andofferedsomeofthebestadviceanyone couldaskfor—usuallyonlywhenit wasrequested.Heneveracceptedthe statusquoandlaughedoften:atthe television,athisgrandchildren,and especiallyatNelsie’scard-playing.

ButchJamesonlived84yearsand lefteverysingleoneofthembetter thanhefoundthem.

Inadditiontohisparents,Jamesonwasprecededindeathbyhis daughter-in-lawBrenda,andhis grandsonMartin.Heissurvivedby hisbelovedwifeof63years,Nelsie Jameson;hischildren,Denise,Brian (andHeather)andPatrick;his grandchildrenTiffany,Kelsey(and J.J.),Colin(andAlexis),Maeton (andJebullyn)andHayden;his great-grandchildren,Brooklynn, Mateo,Eliana,andRory;hissister, BarbaraJameson;andmanyother lovingfamilymembersandfriends.

Agravesideservicewillbeheldon Friday,May8,2026,atnoonatGate ofHeavenCemetery,32112Vines CreekRoad,Dagsboro,Del.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

ThomasWilliam ‘Tom’McKenna,84

Thomas William“Tom” McKenna,84, belovedhusband, father,grandfatherandgreatgrandfather, passedawaywith familyinhis heartandalifetimeofmemoriesbehindhim.BornonMay15,1941,in

LakeGeneva,Wisconsin,hewasthe eldestofsevenchildrenofthelate WilliamandVioletMcKenna.

HespenthisearlyyearsinWisconsinandMinnesotabeforehis familysettledinTorrington,Wyo., wherehehelpedworkthefamily farm.Helaterreflectedthatoneof themostmeaningfuladvancements ofhischildhoodwasthearrivalof electricityandtelephoneserviceto theirruralfarmlife.

McKennaattendedtheUniversity ofWyoming,earninghisbachelor’s degreein1963andamaster’sdegree instatisticsin1965.Hewaslater honoredasaDistinguishedAlumnus oftheCollegeofArts&Sciences. HealsoservedintheU.S.AirForce Reservefrom1964to1970.

WhileattheUniversityof Wyoming,hemettheloveofhislife, SherriSueShwen.Together,they beganalifelongadventure,firstsettlinginCherryHill,N.J.,before movingin1966toRockville,Md. Thatsameyear,hejoinedWestat Inc.,wherehebuiltanextraordinary 52-yearcareer,servingasdirectorof theHealthResearchGroup,executivevicepresidentandmemberof theBoardofDirectors.Athisretirement,hewasthelongest-serving employeeinthecompany’shistory. From1966to2018,Tomand SherriMcKennamadetheirhomein Rockville,wheretheybuiltaliferich

infamily,friendshipsandcommunity involvement.Hewasactiveinhis localchurch,communityassociations andtheRockvilleSisterCityCorporation,andheenjoyedcoachinghis children’ssports.Heformedmany lifelongfriendshipsintheFallsmead community,whereheenjoyedplayingtennisandworkinginhisyard.

Alifelonglearner,hehadaninsatiableloveofreadingandadeepappreciationforhistory.Hepossessed oneofthemostanalyticalmindsof anyonewhoknewhimanddelighted inthoughtfuldebate,oftenengaging familyandfriendsinspiriteddiscussionsthatcouldstretchonatlength.

Ashegrewolder,hebecameincreasinglysentimentalaboutfamily, takinggreatcaretosharehisknowledgeoffamilyhistoryandhisIrish roots,andtoensurethateachand everymemberofhisfamilyknew howimportanttheyweretohim.He foundjoynotonlyinlearning,butin sharingthatknowledge—teaching hischildrenandgrandchildrenthe lessonshehadgatheredthroughout hislife.Hewasdeeplyproudofeach ofthemandmadesuretheyknewit.

TomandSherriMcKennashared apassionfortravel,particularly throughoutEurope,oftencycling withfriendsfromtheSisterCity programandPinneberg,Germany. Familylifewascenteredaround cherishedtraditions,includingsum-

mersattheDelawareshoreandski tripstoColorado.

Inrecentyears,TomandSherri McKennahadsplittheirtimebetweenMarcoIsland,Fla.,andMillville,Del.,enjoyinganactive lifestylefilledwithtennis,bikingand golf.TomMcKennawasalsoactively involvedinmanyactivitiesatSt. Mark’sChurchinMarcoIsland, wherehefoundbothcommunityand purpose.TheyhadrecentlypurchasedaretirementhomeinSouthernPines,N.C.,wheretheyhad plannedtomovethissummer.

Hewillberememberedforhis humility,infectiouslaughter,sharp witandboundlesszestforlife,as wellashisselflessandgeneroussupportofthoseheloved.Hislegacy livesoninthefamilyheloved,the friendshipshecherished,andthe countlessliveshetouched.

“Itiswithdeepsadnessthatwe sharehispassing,andwithdeep gratitudethatwecelebratehislife.” McKennaissurvivedbyhisdevotedwife,Sherri,ofMillville,Del.; histhreechildren,Christopher McKenna(andVivian)ofBelmar, N.J.;KellyVanhoozier(andRoger) ofCharlotteHall,Md.;andCourtneyMcGuirt(andWyman)ofPinehurst,N.C.Heisalsosurvivedby ninegrandchildren,Marissa(and SeeOBITSpageA34

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Joe),Madison(andDavis),Jacqueline(andEthan),Davis,Caitlin, Dylan,Haley,KyleandMorgan;and agreat-grandchild,Carina.Heis furthersurvivedbysixsiblings: Michael,Patrick,MargaretAnn, Constance,BrianandMaureen. Amemorialservicewillbeheld onSaturday,May9,2026,at1p.m. atSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch, 117MaplewoodStreet,Bethany Beach,Del.AreceptionwillimmediatelyfollowtheserviceintheParish Hall.Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequestedthatdonationsbemadein McKenna’smemorytotheLeukemia &Ly mphomaSociety (https://bloodcancerunited.org (https://bloodcancerunited.org/))or DiscipleNationsInternational (https://www.dninternational.org/do nate/).Condolencescanbemadeby

AdolphA.Perticari,88

AdolphA. Perticari,88,of Dagsboro,Del., andformerlyof NorthernVirginia,passed awaypeacefully, athome,surroundedbythe loveofhisfamily,onFriday,April 24,2026.BorninWashington,D. C., onFeb.7,1938,PerticariwasthedevotedsonofthelateLuigiPerticari andCatherine(Maschi)Perticari.

Perticaricarriedwithhim throughouthislifeadeepsenseof duty,honorandfaith.Heproudly servedintheU.S.ArmyReserves, exemplifyinghislifelongcommitmenttoservice.Hewasagraduateof St.Dominic’sCatholicHighSchool inWashington,D.C.,andwentonto

buildadistinguishedcareerasananalystwiththeDepartmentofthe Navy,fromwhichheretiredafter manydedicatedyears.

Amanofprofoundfaith,hislife wasdeeplyrootedinhischurchcommunityatSt.Ann’sCatholicChurch inBethanyBeach,Del.There,hewas afamiliarandcherishedpresenceactivelyinvolvedintheKnightsof Columbusandadevotedmemberof theMen’sClub.Hisfaithguidedhis actions,hisrelationshipsandthe quietgenerosityheextendedtothose aroundhim.

Perticaritookgreatprideinhis Italianheritage,whichwasreflected inhisloveoffamily,traditionand togetherness.Nothingbroughthim greaterjoythantimespentwith thoseheloved.Hewillberememberedforhissteadypresence,kind heartandunwaveringdevotiontohis family.

Inadditiontohisparents,Perticariwasprecededindeathbyhis

threebrothers,Lou,FrankandTony, andhistwosisters,Theresaand Rosie.Heislovinglyrememberedby hisdevotedwifeof55years,Dolores (Robert)Perticari;hisson,Marcus Perticari;andhisfourcherished grandchildren,Elijah,Nadia,Natalie andAveryPerticari,whowillcarry forwardhislegacyofloveandfaith. Avisitationwillbeheldfrom10 to11a.m.onTuesday,May12,2026, atSt.AnnCatholicChurch,691 GarfieldParkway,BethanyBeach, Del.,followedbyaMassofChristian Burialat11a.m.Intermentwillbe private.Inlieuofflowers,thefamily requestedthatmemorialcontributionsbemadeinPerticari’snameto St.AnnCatholicChurchatthe aboveaddressortoKnightsof ColumbusSaintAnnCouncil #16771,c/oSt.AnnCatholic Church.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Perticari

SCVVholdspizzatastingtocelebratevolunteers

ChefsJan,DottieandMannyprepareto handoutsamples.

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers celebratedNationalVolunteerAppreciationMonthwithapizza-tastingcontestandvotedthepiefromArmand’s Bistro&PizzanearBethanyBeachthe tastiestamongtheonestheytried.

VolunteerssampledslicesfromPapa John’s,Fox’sPizzaDen,AlCasapulla’s Subs&SteaksandArmand’satthe April30event,heldattheOceanView CommunityCenter.RomasLaskauskas askedvolunteersabouttheirfavorite toppings andtypeofcrust,andwhether theyeatthecrust.

“Ihopetheybringtheirappetites,” VolunteerOutreachChairwomanLiz Boltonsaidbeforethegathering,explainingthatSCVVvolunteershelp seniorcitizenswithgroceryshopping, visitwiththem,andmakeminorrepairs, suchaschanginglightbulbsorbatteries insmokedetectors.

Nowinitssixthyear,SouthCoastal VillageVolunteerscurrentlyhas170 volunteers.Eachmember—residents inthelargerOceanViewareaareeligible —pays$500annuallyandcanreceiveservicesthatcanalsoincluderides tothedoctororphysicaltherapyappointmentsortakingapettotheveterinarian.

Duringthepizzatasting,volunteers receivedslicesofpizzafromallfour restaurantsandwereaskedtoguess whichrestaurantmadeeachandcommentonwhichtheylikedbest.They alsoansweredtriviaquestionsandwon prizes.

ChairwomanClaudiaThaynewelcomedguestsandsaidSouthCoastal Volunteers is“poweredbyvolunteers” andthatsinceJulyof2025,volunteers havedonatedmorethan2,600hours, providing1,974services.Themost commonrequestsarefortransportation, followedbyhouseholdhelpandhome visits.

Committeemembersorganizingthe eventincludedBolton,Romas Laskauskas,DottieSchmidtandWanda Raleigh.Boltonthankedthecommittee andalsothankedJohnMcKeeof Kristina’sKitchenforprovidingbiscotti fordessertattheevent.

The firstSouthCoastalVillageVolunteersmember,SueCulin,thanked volunteersforalltheyhavedonesince 2021.Shesaidshehasnofamilyinthe areaanddependsonthevolunteers, manywhohavebecomefriends.

DelawareForestServicere-launchesprogramtosupportlocalfiredepartments

TheDelawareForestService (DFS)WildlandFireProgramannouncedrecentlythelaunchofits FederalFirefighterProperty(FFP) Program,anequipmentassistance initiativedesignedtostrengthen emergencyresponsecapabilitiesfor firedepartmentsacrossDelaware. Throughpartnershipswiththe U.S.DepartmentofDefenseand theU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture ForestService,surplusmilitaryand federalequipmentistransferredto statesandplacedbackintoservice forwildfiresuppressionandemergencyoperations.TheDelaware

ForestServiceprovideseligiblefire departmentsaccesstoessential equipmentatnocost,helpingdepartmentsexpandtheirresources whilereducingfinancialburden. Participatingagenciesmayreceive equipmentwithminimalconditions foruseandmaintenanceand,in manycases,gainfullownership. Equipmentavailablemayinclude: •Pickups,SUVs,utilityvans,box trucks; •2.5-tonand5-tontrucks; •Firetankersandpumpers; •Generatorsandtrailers;

•Lighttowers,lightbarsand sirens; •Hoses,nozzlesandpumps; •Freshaircompressorsand breathingapparatus; •Turnoutgear;and •Specializedtoolsandsupport equipment.

Byplacingreliableequipmentdirectlyintothehandsoflocaldepartments,theprogramaimsto improveresponsetimes,enhance firefightersafety,andsupportwildfireandall-hazardpreparedness statewide.

Firedepartmentsinterestedin

participatingshouldsubmitthe FirefighterPropertyProgramRequestForm(Form4.24)toBreleigh Cannon,DelawareForestService’s VolunteerFireProgramcoordinator, atBreleigh.Cannon@delaware.gov orcall(302)698-4544.

Applicantswillalsoenterintoa CooperativeEquipmentPossession Agreement(Form4.29)thatoutlinesthesharedresponsibilitiesbetweenDFSandtheparticipating department.Departmentsmay applyatanytime.Applicationscan befoundathttp://de.gov/wildfire.

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FRIDAY

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

Jalan McClendon, Toa Taua and the Columbus Aviators head into St. Louis to face Brandon Silvers and the defensive St. Louis Battlehawks. Expect a battle as Hakeem Butler and Pita Taumoepenu look to defend home turf against the UFL’s newest squad.

Great Performances (12) WCPB 9 p.m.

Telling the story of the American suffragist movement, this musical explores the friendships, heartbreak and action that brought women together — and, in some cases, tore them apart. Shaina Taub, Nikki M. James, Jenn Colella and Grace McLean star.

SATURDAY

IndyCar Racing (5) FOX (69) WTXF 4:30 p.m.

Expect racers Alex Palou, Kyle Kirkwood, Pato

O’Ward, Scott McLaughlin and Christian Lundgaard to participate in this year’s Sonsio Grand Prix, live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing won last year’s race for Honda.

Saturday Night Live (11) WBAL 11:30 p.m.

Broadcast live from New York City’s Studio 8H, this latest episode sees actor Matt Damon appearing as a guest star. Noah Kahan returns for his second appearance as a musical guest, prompting “The Great Divide,” his newly released album.

SUNDAY

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

The girls’ getaway to Dallas just keeps getting worse as long-avoided conversations rip open old wounds in this latest episode. Clashes between friends intensify and tempers flare fast, leaving the ladies to fend for themselves in the Lone Star State.

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

The convent’s future is in the balance as Sister Veronica (Rebecca Gethings) debates whether to remain in the Order, while Dr. Turner (Stephen McGann) tries to save the maternity home and the Mullucks fight for thalidomide victims in this season finale.

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Independent Lens (12) WCPB 10 p.m.

This documentary about Natchez, Miss., examines the clash between the city’s deep pride in antebellum preservation and its unresolved past. Residents grapple with race, contested memory and what it truly means to honor history honestly and completely.

TUESDAY

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

An8-year-oldsoccerplayerbeamedwith prideafterhiscornerkickcareenedoffateammate’sheadandintotheopponent’sgoal.

AtoneofthesixadjacentfieldsattheRiver SoccerClubcomplex,a14-year-oldgirlpassed theballtoateammate,whoquicklykickedthe ballintotherivals’goalforherfirstcareer point.Animpromptucelebrationfollowed.

Andnearby,atyetanotherwell-manicured soccerpitch,aTOPSoccergoalkeepermadea miraculoussaveonarival’spenaltykickbefore breakingintoacelebratorydancewithhis teammates.

Theseandliterallythousandsofvictorious soccerscenarioshaveplayedoutduringthelast 30-plusyearsatRiverSoccerClub,whichhas hadapositiveeffectonanamazingnumberof youngsters.

Thehighly-respectednon-profitcelebrated its30thanniversarywitharibboncuttingon Tuesday,May5,atitslocationat32221Gum RoadnearFrankford.

RiverSoccerClub,whichstartedin1996 withthreeteamsand48players,todayboasts 16teamsandmorethan600players.

“Servingthecommunityfor30years meansweknowwhatwearedoing,”saidRebeccaMais,presidentofRiverSoccerClub. “Ourstaff,coachesandboardofdirectorsare totallyfocusedondevelopingtheskillsofour participants.”

Thoseparticipants,thekids,shouldalways behavingfun,accordingtoMais.

“It’sfuntobewithyourfriends,learning newskillsandbeingoutdoors,”shesaid.“So manyparentsgetwrappedupintheresultsof games,insteadofthelearningprocess.Our mostchallengingpartoftheprogramishelpingparentsunderstandthatwinningthegame isnottheonlygoal.Parentsalsogetlostinthe ‘gottogetascholarshipformykid’andlose sightofwhatrealsuccessis.Wetryveryhard toteachthistoeveryone.RSC’smissionisto offeraprogramthroughchildren’ssoccerthat helpsthemlearn,grow,achievegoals,develop theirpersonalskillsandplaythegameproperly.

“Don’tgetmewrong—Iloveitwhenmy teamwins,butnothingismorerewardingthan seeingourkidsgrowandbecomeresponsible, healthyadults,”sheadded.“RSC’smissionisto offeraprogramthroughkids’soccerthathelps themlearn,grow,achievegoals,developtheir personalskillsandplaythegameproperly.

“Whetherithasbeenourrecreational, traveloroneofseveralspecializedprograms, wearecontinuallyseeingsuccessfromourpar-

RiverSoccercelebrates30thanniversarywithribbon-cutting

ticipants,”Maissaid.“RiverSoccerClubis uniqueinthisaspect.Thereareveryfew sports-basedprogramstodaythatareconcernedaboutthedevelopmentoftheparticipants.”

RSCExecutiveDirectorDuncanSmith saiditishardtooverstatewhattheorganization’s30thanniversaryrepresents.

“It’snotjustamilestone,”hesaid.“It’sareflectionofthreedecadesofcommitment, growthandcommunityspirit.Fromthevery beginning,theclubhasbeenaboutmorethan justsoccer—it’sbeenaplacewhereplayers developconfidence,familiesbuildlasting friendshipsandvolunteerscometogetherwith asharedpurpose.”

A‘prettyremarkable’ achievement

Maisacknowledgedthatanon-profitservingthecommunityovera30-yearspanis “prettyremarkable.Foranorganizationtostill begoingstrongisamazing,”shesaid.“Howard Gerken(ofblessedmemory)hadavisionin the1970sand1980s,andhelaidthefoundationthatwestillprideourselvesinfollowing. RSChasalwaysbeendrivenbyamazing,hardworkingvolunteers.Ican’tsayenoughabout thequalityoffolksfromthiscommunitywho haveworkedtomakethispossible.”

ThosevolunteersarethelifebloodofprogramsofferedbyRSC.

Onesuchgroupofthosewhodonatetheir timeandtalentsisinvolvedwithRSC’sTOPSoccer,whichbenefitschildrenwithspecial needs.Anolder“buddy”isassignedtowork witheachTOPSoccerplayertoensuretheyare safe,engaged,supportedandhavingfun.The player-buddyrelationshipismaintained throughoutthecourseofaseason,resultingin stronginterpersonalbonds,andanestablishmentoftrustandconfidencethatallowseach playertoachievetheirfullpotential.

ThreeofRSC’svolunteers—Beckett Green,JohnAndrewsandMais—wererecentlynamedVolunteeroftheYearbythe DelawareYouthSoccerAssociationfortheir contributionsbenefitingyouthsoccerin Delaware.

Becominginvolved morethan30yearsago

MaisbecameinvolvedwithRiverSoccer Clubmorethan30yearsago,whenherthen7-year-oldson,BrandtMais,camehomewith aflyeradvertisingHowardGerken’srecreationalsoccerprogram.

“Iaskediftheyneededanyhelpandhave

neverleft,”shesaid.“That7-year-oldisnow thegirls’andboys’headcoachatIndianRiver HighSchool.Brandtandhisyoungerbrother PeterplayedsoccerasyouthsatRSC,which gavethemtheskillsandopportunityneededto playinhighschool,collegiately,pursuenationalcoachinglicenses,coachatthecollege levelandcontinuetoteachRSCplayers.Ithas beenatremendousopportunitytobewithmy sons,myhusband,Richard,andourentire family,bydoingsomethingpositiveforour community.”

RiverSoccerClubcontinuestogrowand servemoreyoungstersandadultsinthecommunityonitssevenfields,includingthreewith lights.After30years,themostexcitingpartof RSC’sinitiatives,accordingtoMais,isseeing participantsreturnasyoungparents,volunteers andcoaches.

“Itdoesn’tmatterwhetherapersononce playedrecreational,travelorschoolsoccer,”said Mais.“Iftheyhadapositiveexperienceasa child,thatenthusiasmiscontagious,andthey areeagertoshareitwiththeirownchildren. Parentsaretheirchildren’sNo.1rolemodels. Noonehasmoreinfluenceovertheirchildren, andRSCprovidesmanyopportunitiesforthis experiencetohappen.”

Developingcharacter

OneofSmith’sfavoriteRSCstoriesoccurredduringaparticularlyintensetravel-team tryoutseason.

“Therewasoutsidepressure,including peopleencouragingplayersto‘shoparound,’or commitearlyelsewhere,orbendtherulesto securearosterspot,”recalledSmith,whoseson, McClain“Mac”Smithwasinductedintothe IRHSSoccerHallofFamelastfall.“Itwould havebeeneasyforkidsandparentstoget caughtupinthatmindset.

“Instead,oneofourplayersquietlytolda coachthathehadbeenofferedaguaranteed spotonanotherteambeforetryoutswereeven started,”continuedSmith.“Hesaiditdidn’t feelright,andthathewantedtoremainat RSCandplayfortherightreasons.ThosereasonsincludedbeingonthefieldwithhisteammatesandbeingwithintheprocessthatRSC hadalwaysstoodfor.Thecoachthankedhim, butmoreimportantly,usedthatmomenttoremindeveryonewatchingwhatRiverisabout andtheexamplethatthisplayerhadset.

“Inamomentwhereshortcutsweretempting,hechosehonesty,integrityandrespectfor thegame.That’sthekindofcharacterRiver SoccerClubdevelops,andit’swhythecommunitycontinuestotrustandbelieveinit.”

Intheearly1990s,whenSmithwasa

teacherandcoachatIndianRiverHigh School,heoftenspokewithHowardGerken andNealBarchaboutthefutureofthesoccer program.

“Wesawaclearneedforastrongerfeeder systembeyondSelbyvilleMiddleSchool— onethatcouldsupportbothrecreationaland travelplayersandgivethemopportunitiesto developyear-round,”saidSmith.“Fortunately, manylocalparentssharedthatvision.Their commitmenttocreatingsomethingbetterfor theirchildren—andforthebroadercommunity—ledtothefoundingofRiverSoccer Club.Adedicatedgroupcametogether,volunteeringtheirtimeandenergytolayafoundationthatwouldbenefitgenerationsofplayers.”

AnothersuccessfulscenarioforRSC— whichsuccessfullydevelopsplayersatalllevels —isreflectedbytheteamsthatstaytogether, growthroughtheirexperiencesandstillwant tovisitthecomplextoparticipateinapickup soccermatch.

Theanniversarycelebration,accordingto Smith,isacelebrationofeveryonewhohas beenpartofRSC’sjourney.

“Thatincludestheplayers,coaches,families andcommunitymemberswhohavegiven theirtimeandenergytomakeRiverSoccer Clubwhatitistoday,”hesaid.“It’samoment tohonorourhistory,takeprideinhowfar we’vecome,andlookaheadwithexcitement forthefuturewe’llcontinuetobuildtogether.”

Gratefultosomanypeople

AccordingtoMais,RSCisextremely gratefultomanypeopleintheLowerSussex community.

“Nomatterwhattheircontributionisor hasbeen,theyhavehelpedmakethisprogram successful,”shesaid.“Wehopetoseeanother 30yearsofkidshavingfunandlearningabout themselves.Andit’sanawesomeexperience fortheparentsthatgetinvolved.Withallof ourbusylivesandphonesattachedtous,Icannotthinkofanythingthathasgivenmemore pleasurethanspendingtimewithmykids, whetherit’sinthecar,atthegameortraveling overseaswiththeirteams.”

RiverSoccerClubisanonprofitorganization.Allfundingcomesfromitsfees,sponsors andfundraisinginitiatives.

“Wesincerelythankthosewhohavegiven sogenerously,”saidMais.

FormoreinformationaboutRiverSoccer Club,visitthecomplexat32221GumRoad, Frankford,orcontacttheclubviaphoneat (302)542-3218ore-mailatexecutivedirector@riversoccerclub.com.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

JuniorattackChloeHarrisnetted sixgoalstoleadtheIndianRiver HighSchoolgirls’lacrosseteampast hostDelawareMilitaryAcademy, 17-8,onTuesday,May5,andtiethe program’ssingle-seasonmarksfor wins.

TheIndiansimprovedto9-4, equalingtheninevictoriesthey recordedduringthe2025campaign. IRhasoneregular-seasongameremainingpriortothepostseason.

JuniormidfielderKennedyWalker addedfourgoalsandfourassists,and seniorattackKacieKirschneradded threemarkersfortheIndians.SophomoreattackLexiWilkinsontallied twogoalsandthreeassists,andjuniormidfielderTeaganWatsonadded twogoalsandapairofassists.

SeniorgoalkeeperMacyTubbs madeninesavestoearnthevictory.

IndianRiver18,Dover4

Harrisscoredthreegoalsand dealtfiveassiststoreachthe250-careerpointplateauastheIndians handledHenlopenConferencerival DoveronMonday,May4.

Wilkinsontalliedateam-high fourgoalsandaddedoneassist.Watsontalliedthreetimesanddealtfour assists,whileWalkercontributedtwo goalsandfourassists,andsophomore midfielderTrueJaegeraddedtwotallies.Tubbsmadeonesave.

SussexAcademy16, IndianRiver7

TheIndianRivergirls’lacrosse teamfellbehind7-0afteronequarteragainstvisitingHenlopenConferencerivalSussexAcademyon SeniorDay,Wednesday,April29.

Theytriedtorallyinthesecond halfbutcameupshort,losingina shutout.

HarrisledIRwiththreegoals, whileWatsonaddedtwomarkers.

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IR’sKaralenaMacieysetsupondefense duringIR’s16-7losstoSussexAcademy.

SeniormidfieldersElizabethMerrickandSheaDanahyledtheSeahawkswithsixandfivegoals, respectively.

JuniorattackElizabethLayton scoredtwiceanddealteightassists.

Freshman/Girls’ Soccer

Speedy freshman girls’ soccer midfielder Caroline Williamson recorded her third three goal hat trick of the season to carry the Indians to a 10-0 victory over host Henlopen Conference rival Laurel on Thursday, April 30. Williamson, who is also a standout field hockey player during the fall athletic season, previously scored a trio of soccer markers in a 9-0 victory over Seaford on Tuesday, March 31, and in a 6-2 triumph over Lake Forest on Tuesday, April 14. Her 14 goals and 33 points each lead the Indians’ explosive offense.

Brought

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CoastalPointphotos•ShaunM.Lambert LowerSussexLittleLeaguehelditsopeningceremonieseventonFriday,May1. FourSussexCountydignitarieswereon handtothrowouttheopeningpitches, andthechildrenwereparadedintothe complextointroducetheteamsandhand outawardsearnedlastyear.Afterthe ceremoniesthefirstgamesoftheseason began.Left,SussexCountyCouncilman DougHudson,candidateCarlieCarey, State Rep.RonGrayandcandidateJohn Atkinsweretheopeningpitchers.

HattricksbyPetersonandWilliamsonsendgirlssoccerpastLaurel

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

FreshmanmidfielderCaroline WilliamsonandseniorforwardEllaPetersoneachscoredthree-goalhattricks tocarrytheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’soccerteamtoa10-0victoryover hostandHenlopenConferencerival LaurelonThursday,April30.

The10goalswereaseasonhighfor theIndians,whoimprovedto11-1 overalland9-1inconferenceplay.

Williamsonhadpreviouslyscoreda trioofmarkersina9-0victoryover SeafordonTuesday,March31,andina 6-2 triumphoverLakeForestonTuesday,April14.Her14goalsand33 pointseachleadtheIndians’explosive offense.

Petersonhadpreviouslyscoredthree goalsina3-0victoryoverSussexTech onThursday,April2.

AgainstLaurel,seniorforwardAllie Tucker—thethirdmemberofIR’sexplosiveoffensivetrio—openedthe

scoringinthefourthminute.Senior midfielderReeceForreymadeit2-0 fourminuteslaterwithherthirdgoalof theseason.

AfterPetersonmadeit3-0inthe 17th minute,Williamsontalliedinthe 19thand23rdminutestogiveIRa5-0 lead.

Petersonaddedhersecondandthird markersofthegameinthe31stand 38thminutes,respectively,sandwiched aroundonebyfreshmanforwardEsmeraldaChilelMartininthe53rd minute.

ChilelMartinscoredhersecondof thegameandthirdoftheseasoninthe 53rdminute,andWilliamsoncompletedherhattrickinthe57thminute. Williamsonfinishedthegameasthe teamleaderingoalsandpoints,with14 and 33,respectively.Petersonranked secondontheteam,with13goalsand 30points.Tuckerwasthird,withnine goalsand29points.

IRgirls’softballrallieslatebutlosestoOdessa,6-5

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgirls’ softballteamralliedintheirhalfofthe seventh.

ButtheOdessaDucksstagedaseventh-inningrallyoftheirown.

Thehostteamralliedforthreeseventh-inningrunstodefeatvisitingIndian River,6-5,inanon-conference girls’softballbattleonTuesday,May5, inTownsend.

Trailing5-3,theDuckscuttheir deficitto5-4onanRBI-doublebyseniorSophiaNichols,thenwonthecontestonatwo-runtwo-baggerbyjunior

LeannaYukawa.

TheIndiansbrokea3-3tietotakea 5-3leadinthetopoftheseventhon RBI-singlesbyseniorBrionnaClark andsophomoreMcKennaClass.

Trailing3-1,IRtiedthescoreat3-3 onasacrificebuntbyClassinthefifth frameandanRBI-singlebyjuniorAutumnWilleinthesixthinning.

Odessascoredsinglerunsinthefirst, thirdandfourthinningstotakeanearly 3-1lead.

Clarkfinishedthegamewiththree hits,includingadouble,andtwoRBIs. ClassaddedtwoRBIs,Willedrilled twohits,freshmanHaydenAndrews rippedatripleandasingle,andjunior

ParkerO’Shieldssmackedadouble. IndianRiver12,Arcadia2

PennState-Harrisburgcommit AddyClarkcollectedthreehitsand droveinthreerunstoleadtheIRgirls’ sof tballteamtoavictoryinanonleaguegameatArcadiainOakHill,Va., onFriday,May1.

Right-handedpitchersWilleand freshmanKaileyPhillipscombinedona three-hitter.StarterWilletossedfour inningsofshutoutsoftball,allowingone hitandnowalkswhilestrikingout seven.Phillipspitchedthefinalthree innings,strikingoutfourwhileallowing

twohits,tworunsandonewalk.

TheIndiansgrabbeda1-0leadin thefirstinningonanRBI-singleby junior ParkerO’Shields.Theyaddeda runinthethirdtomakeit2-0onan Arcadiainfielderror.

IndianRiveraddedfourrunsinthe fourthframeonAddyClark’stwo-run single,aninfielderrorandapassedball togivethevisitorsa6-0lead.Addy Clark’sRBI-singleinthefifthgaveIRa 7-0advantage.

TheIndiansaddedtworunsinthe sixthinningtomakeit9-0onconsecutiveRBI-sacrificebuntsbyPhillipsand

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ClarkstepsupasversatileIRgirls’softballteamleader SalutetotheIRHSSeniors

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Shemadetheswitchwithouta secondthought.

IRHSgirls’softballstandoutAddelyn“Addy”Clarkhadmadeplayingthemiddleinfieldpositionsat shortstopandsecondbaseanart form.

Then,lastyearasajunior,shewas askedtomovehertalentstocenterfieldtohelptheteam.Themiddle outfieldandinfieldpositionsare polaropposites,butClarknever doubtedherversatileskills,which sheusedalongsideherathleticismto playaflawlesscenterfieldfortheIndians.

Thisseason,the5-foot-3softball standouthasreturnedtoshortstop, wheresheroutinelymakesthetough playsintheholeandupthemiddle withthegreatestofease.

“I’mwillingtodowhateverthe coachesaskmetodo,”saidtheresidentofMillsboro.“WhenI’monthe

field,Iwanttoplaytothebestofmy abilityandgiveitmyall.

“Oneofthemostimportant thingsabouthelpingmakeIndian Riveracompetitivesoftballteamis beingateamplayer,”addedClark, whowasborninSeaford.“Youhave tobewillingtobeunselfish,bea greatteammateandhandleanypositionthatyou’reaskedtoplay.”

Committingto PennState—Harrisburg

Asaresultofheroutstandingplay andteamleadership,Clarkrecently committedtoplaywomen’ssoftball atPennState—Harrisburg,apublic satellitecampusofPennStateUniversitylocatedinLowerSwatara Township,justsouthofHarrisburg. TheNittanyLionsareanNCAA DivisionIIImemberthatcompetes intheUnitedEastConference.

“Ithasbeensuchaprivilegeto watchAddyClarkgrowintoacollegiatesoftballplayer,”saidSaraPowell,IRHSgirls’softballheadcoach. “Sheisoneofthehardest-working playersI’vecoached.Sheshowsup everydayreadytocompete,improve anddowhateverisbestfortheteam. Herversatilitysetsherapart.

“Whileshetrulylovesplayingthe infield.Shesteppedupwithouthesitationlastseasonandtookoncenterfieldforus,embracingthe challengeandexcellinginhernew role,”addedPowell.“Thatselfless mindsetandteam-firstattitudedefinewhosheis.Addy’swillingnessto playanypositionandgiveitherall speaksvolumesabouthercharacter.I willwatchhercontinuetothriveat thecollegiatelevel.”

Followinginher brothers’spike-steps

Clarkconsidersherselffortunateto havefollowedinthebaseballspikestepsofherthreeolderbrothers.

“Theywereeachgreatexamplesof whatittakestobealeader,andthe amountofworkitrequirestoreach thatlevel,”saidClark.“Cameron, MylesandAustyneachplayedatthe high-schoollevel,andCameronand Mylesplayedincollege.”

Shesaidsheisalsothankfultoher familyandcoachesforhelpingher playatsuchanimpressivelevel.

“Mymom,KerryClark,anddad, JerryClark,didsomuchtosupport me,”shesaid.“Inlife,theyhavealwaysbeenthepeopleIcouldcount on,nomatterwhat.They’vesacrificed

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Hotstreakcontinuesonthelinks forIndiansastheywinthirdstraight

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverHighSchoolgolfteam hasbeenhittingitsstride—andhittingthe ballstraightaswell—overtheirpastcouple matches,tothetuneofathree-matchwin streak.TheIndianshavetakendownMOT Charter(164-194),Dover(173-180)and Mt.SophiaAcademy(176-221)overthis mostrecentspan.

“Thegolfteamhasbeenonarolllately, winningfourofourlastfivematches,”said IRheadcoachBillyWingate.“Thescoring hasbeenledbyEllieWallsandLukePeyton. Theybothhavebeenshootinglightsout. Elliesofarthisyearhasagreataverageof2 overpar,andLukeis4overpar.Therestof theteamhasbeencontributingaswelland averagingabout45pernineholes.Theteam isplayingsomuchbetterthanyearspast. Theteamreallyscoredlowinthreeofour matches,shootinginthe160s.Ithasbeena pleasuretowatchthemplay.”

AsWingatesaid,WallsandPeytonhave beenleadingtheIRchargewithmedalist honorsinallthreematches.Walls,asophomore,shota38inthemostrecentwinover Mt.SophiaAcademyandwastophonors againstMOTCharteraswell,withanidentical38.Peyton,afreshman,fireda39inthe winoverDover,withWallsrightbehind witha40.

AgainstMOTCharter,NicholasPolito wassecondontheteamwithhis39,while Peytonshota40.ThematchagainstMt. SophiaAcademysawPeytonfinishsecond witha41.

AmixofColeLingo,TravisGosnelland LukeWilliamshavealsofiguredintothe successfortheIndiansoverthepastthree

matches,witheachtakingturnsfinishinginsidetheTop5fortheteamscoring.

IR—now9-6overallontheseason— hasthreematchesremainingintheir2026 campaign,withatri-matchagainstDelmarvaChristianandSt.Mark’supnexton Thursday,May7,(afterCoastalPointpress time)atBaywoodGreensGolfCourse& ClubhouseinMillsboro.

SeniorNightforWilliams,Gosnelland JamesStrateswillbeonTuesday,May12,as theIndianswelcomeLakeForesttotheir homelinksatBearTrapDunes.Theywill

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somuch,believedinmeevenwhenI doubtedmyself,andhavealwaysbeen therethrougheveryhighandlow.”

Clarksaidsheisalsoappreciative ofIRcoachesPowellandSam O’Shields,SelbyvilleMiddleSchool coachJesseBare,travel-teammentors ShawnEisemannandChris Hitchens,hittingcoachChuckHudsonandcoachGregQuinn.

“Itwasaprivilegetobewithsome ofthebestteachersIhaveknown,includingJenniferJerns,KelseaDell andStephanieTietmyer,”added Clark.“Allofthesepeoplehavemade apositiveimpactinmylife.And whiletherehavealwaysbeenupsand downsinschoolandinsports,alarge partofmestayingpositivehasbeen myfaith.”

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OldeTymersSoftballLeagueopens29thseason

TheOldeTymersSoftball(OTS) Leagueopenedits2026seasonon Tuesday,April28,ontheChurchof Godfieldslocatedneartheintersection ofRoutes113and26inDagsboro. The17teams,sponsoredbylocalbusinesses,playonTuesday,Wednesday andThursdaymornings.

Priortothe29thseason’sfirstpitch, openingceremonieswereheld,includingaspecialrecognitionoftheleague’s veteranplayers,withthePresentation ofColorsbytheOceanViewVFW Post7234HonorGuardandthe singingofthenationalanthembythe IndianRiverHighSchoolTri-M MusicHonorSociety.

Alsorecognizedwerethisyear’s LeagueHallofFameInductees,who threwouttheceremonialfirstpitch.

HerearetheresultsfromTuesday, April28:

•CoastalChiropractic13,Touchof Italy3

Timelyhittingandtoughdefense supportedgreatpitchingforCoastal Chiropractic.RandyFalk’sdefensewas thekeytopluggingthemiddleatsecondbase.

•BeamConstruction17,DiamondbladeTileworks12

Thewinnersscoredfiverunsinthe firstinningandneverlookedback.The

offensewasledbythreehitsfrom FrankKiernan,SteveCarey,Mark BeamandRobGano.ForDiamondblade,GaryLewishittwohomeruns, DerekOliverrippedapairofhits,and JoeyRoystercontributedadouble.

•HighStreetBucs15,Millsboro BowlingLanes8

Thewinnerscameoutswingingand scoredfiverunsinthefirstinningand threemoreinthefourthasBobLaDucawent4-for-4.

•CoconutCaliente5,TheOriginal GreeneTurtle4(8innings)

BuddyFauber,ButchGroverand TomWendorfeachwent2-for-3,and JamieAlzindroveinthewinningrun intheeighthinningforCoconut Caliente.

•EdwardJones11,Pit&Pub9

JoeLucasandMarkGiblineach homeredforthevictors.

•CommunityBankDelaware8, SelbyvilleSeniorSmashers3.

HerearetheresultsfromWednesday,April29:

•HighStreetBucs13,LogoMotive 12

TheHigh-StreetBucswereledby greatdefensefromChrisPolakowskiat firstbase,goodmiddleinfieldplayby FredRosetty,smoothshort-hopscoops byKenBissett,andconsistenthitting

fromDaveLucasandJimMcCabe.

•Pit&Pub16,Diamondblade Tileworks14

NewmanagersJimWilsonand KeithWagnercelebratedtheirfirstwin asJohn“Flash”Lennonwent3-for-3 attheplate.

•Tait’sBarbershop13,American LegionPost282

Thevictorswereledbyafour-hit performancebyshortstopDaveGarriottandthreehitseachfromChuck GriffinandJackKowalski.Winning pitcherDonaldLoganalsorippedtwo safeties.

•AmericanLegionPost2413,EdwardJones7

•B&ETire&Auto18,Millsboro BowlingLanes10

HerearetheresultsfromThursday, April30:

•Tait’sBarbershop16,American LegionPost247

DennisAyreswent4-for-4,and winningpitcherJackKowalskiwent3for-3forthewinners.ChrisKellyhad astrongdayattheplatewiththree hits,andChuckGriffin,DaveGarriott, BobDeCataldo,TimLennonand NormNeedleeachstrokedtwohits.

•BeamConstruction9,Community BankDelaware8

Trailingbyfiverunsafterthefirst

inning,BeamralliedforthewinbehindBobLaDuca’stwosolohome runs,JohnSmart’stwo-rundouble, FredRosetty’sthree-baseknocksand JeffSwigart’sclutchhitintheseventh inning.

•TouchofItaly10Coconut Caliente2

PaulLitwinpitchedTouchofItaly tothewinwiththehelpofhisdefense’sthreedoubleplays.BruceBallantineandKammLodgewere each 3-for-3,andClintSaundersaddeda2for-2performance.ForCoconut Caliente,ButchGroverwent3-for-3.

•LogoMotive12,AmericanLegionPost289

BillMcNamee’stwo-out,two-run triplecappedafive-runthirdinning thatsnappeda4-4tieforthewinners. RalphDavisaddedatwo-rundouble inthefifthframe.

•B&ETire&Auto12,TheOriginalGreeneTurtle11

•SelbyvilleSeniorSmashers9, CoastalChiropractic8

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

Boys’volleyballralliesforfifthsettriumph,defeatsCaesarRodney

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Theirbackswereagainstthewall. ButtheIndianRiverHighSchool boys’volleyballteamralliedforthewin.

Trailing14-11andfacingmatchandgame-point,theIndianscamefrom behindforaresounding18-16fifth-set triumphandescapedwitha3-2win overhostCaesarRodneyinaHenlopen ConferenceshowdownonTuesday,May 5.

“Thatwasquiteabattle,”saidhead coachMikeMarkovic.“Thatwasavery goodwinforus.”

IndianRiver(9-3)wonthefirstand thirdsetsbythescoresof25-19and2521,respectively.TheRiders(9-5)capturedthesecondandfourthsetsbythe scoresof25-14and25-19,respectively.

IndianRiver3,Smyrna0

TheIndiansteamdefeatedvisiting HenlopenConferencerivalSmyrnaon Thursday,April30.

TheIndianswoninstraightsetsby thescoresof25-22,25-18and25-18. IRHSdominatedthegameatthe net,bothoffensivelyanddefensively.

JuniormiddlehitterShaneForjan provided13kills,whilerightside shooter BruceSarafaaddedninekills and12defensivedigs.

JuniormiddlehitterNoahNayden andseniordefensivespecialistAmor Townsendeachaddedfivekills,and Townsendtallied17digs.

SeniorsetterZachHirncontributed 30assists,21digsandfivekills,and seniorliberoAndresLucentiadded sevenassistsandsevendigs.

SeniordefensivespecialistLucasDe LosRiostallied10digs.

Spencersetsnewsingle-gamelacrossegoalrecordindefeatofDelmar

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

JuniorattackJackSpencersetapersonalsinglegamerecordwitheight goalstoleadtheIndianRiverHigh Schoolboys’lacrosseteampasthostand HenlopenConferencerivalDelmar,213,onThursday,April30.

TheperformancewasalsoSpencer’s thirdgamethisseasoninwhichhe scoredatleastsevengoalsinasingle match.

Spencerfinishedthegamewith56 goalsfortheseason.

ParkerMoore,whoscoredoneand dealtfourassists,finishedthematch with 60points.

Earlierthisseason,Spencersurpassedthe100-career-goalmark,while Mooreeclipsedthe100-career-point benchmark.

ThevictorywasIR’sthirdstraight win,outscoringtheirrivalsbyacollective62-4count.

JuniormidfieldersCadenClarkand DadeKappaseachtalliedthreegoals,

whilejuniorattackDominick“The Dominator”Siedorandfreshmanattack AndrewAntoladdedtwomarkers apiece.

SeniorgoalkeeperJohnCruzmade foursaves,andseniorshot-stopper AverySempervivealsosawgameaction.

Class.

TheIndiansaddedthreerunsto makeit12-0intheseventhinningon anRBI-singlebyWille,andatworun doublebyBrionnaClark.

Arcadiascoredtwiceinthesixthinning,cuttingIR’sleadto9-2.

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Softballisafunnygame. Willepitchedacompletegameonehitter,andheroffenseproducedseven safeties.ButtheIndianscameuparun shortintheirlossatHenlopenConferencerivalSmyrnaonThursday,April

30.

Willieallowedsixwalksandstruck out three,holdingtheEaglestotwo earnedruns.

Trailing2-0enteringthevisitors’ sixthinning,Wille’sRBI-doubleanda run-producingSmyrnaerrorenabled theIndianstotiethescore-2-2.

TheEaglesjumpedbackinfront,32,inthehomesixthframe,scoringthe

decidingrunonapassedball.

Smyrnascoredsinglerunsinthesecondandthirdinningstotakeanearly 2-0lead.Eagles’juniorpitcherAlexis Dennishurledaseven-inningcomplete game,scatteringsevenhits,walkingone and fanningsixbatters.

O’Shieldsledherteamwithadouble andasingle.

FLOORPLANS TARTINGSTA G

ByJasonFeather StaffReporter

Withthefinalcountdownofgames quicklyapproaching,theIndianRiver HighSchoolbaseballteamhaslittle marginforerroriftheywanttoearna berthintheDIAAstatebaseballtournament.

Goingintotheirnon-conferencetilt withvisitingMiddletownonTuesday, May5,theIndiansknewthatitwasa gametheyshoulddefinitelywin,since theCavalierswerejust2-11ontheseason.IRtookcareofbusiness,scoring earlyandoftenthankstotheoffensive powerofcatcherRickyWiggins,who launchedatwo-runhomeruninthe bottomofthefirstaspartofaneightrunoutburstenroutetoa19-9win.

Wigginsfinishedthedaygoing4for-5,withthehomerun,adouble,two runsscoredandnine—yes,that’sright, nine—runsbattedin.TheIRcatcher followeduphishomerunwithatworunsinglelaterinthesameinning,then addedathree-rundoubleinthesecond andatwo-runsingleinthethird.

“Rickyhadagreatfocusandgreat approachesattheplatetoday,”saidIR headcoachSteveLongo.“Hewasseeingtheballverywell.He’sreallybeen havinggoodat-batsthepastcouple weeks.He’sbeenaworkhorseforusbe-

hindtheplateaswell.Itwasniceto havehimgetusgoingthereinthefirst withthebighomerun.

“Theoffenseseemedtopickupright whereweleftofffromthegameagainst ArcadiaonFriday,”hesaidoftheMay1 game.“Weareplayinggoodbaseball rightnow,andweneedtokeepthat goingtogettowherewewanttogo.”

The Indianshavenowscored40 combinedrunsintheirlasttwogames, whichincludesthe21-1assaultonArcadialastweek.

SportsReport

closeouttheregularseasononThursday, May14,atHooper’sLandingagainstLaurel. “Theteamisexcitedfortheupcoming HenlopenTournamentatPlantationLakes onMay19,andIthinkwewilldowell,” Wingateadded.

Tennis

Indianscloseoutregular seasonwithlossversusDover

TheIndianRiverHighSchooltennis teamswrappeduptheir2026seasonwith narrow3-2lossesagainstDoveronTues-

Middletownhadactuallygottenon theboardinthetopofthefirsttostart thegamewithanRBIfielder’schoice byMattCeban.However,theIndians respondedwiththeeight-spotinthe bottomofthefirst,withanotherfivein thesecondandsixmoreinthethird. TheCavaliersmadeavalianteffortata comebackwithsevenrunsoftheirown in thetopofthethird,withanothersolo runinthefourth,buttheIndianswere justtoomuchintheend.

EverybatterintheIRlineuphadat

day,May5.

Thegirls’twoteampointscameatdoubles,withthefirstdoublesduoofKaelyn RogersandKendylWrightwinning7-5,75instraightsetsovertheSenators’Lily GrangerandChristinaAlterado.TheseconddoublesteamofLucilleFeathersand GabriellaWohlrabposteda6-3,6-1win overDover’sAylinKaraandErnsiaCantave.

IR’sGraceDealedroppedahardfoughtmatchatfirstsingles,whileteammatesMiaMacIsaacandAlisonSwartz alsocameupshortintheirmatchesatsecondandthirdsingles,respectively.

Fortheboys,Indiansfirstsinglesplayer MasonMcCabebattledfora6-4,6-3decisionoverDover’sColeFoster.Atsecond singles,IR’sJadenShockleywonthematch

leastonehit,andallbutoneplayer scoredatleastonerun.

TyWeberwas3-for-3,withahome runofhisown,withtworunsscored andtwoRBIs.LandonFielswas3-for4,withatriple,tworunsscoredand threeRBI.KaydenVaughtwas2-for-2, withfourrunsscoredandanRBI,while AlexBehornarwas2-for-4,withan RBI.LandonErbewas1-for-2,with threerunsscoredandanRBI.

FielsandBehornarsharedthe mounddutiesfortheIndians,withFiels tossing2.2frames,whileBehornarfollowedupwiththelast2.1innings.

TheCavaliers’BradyStenvikwas3for-4,withtworunsscored,with HunterWalshandMilesClarkalso contributingmultiple-hiteffortsinthe losingeffort.

IRhasnowwonfourstraightgames andhastheiroverallrecordsittingat85withfivegamesleftinthe2026campaign.UpnextwasaroaddateatLaurel (4-10) onWednesday,May6,(after CoastalPointpresstime),beforeanotherroadtriptoSanford(7-6)on Tuesday,May12.

Theirremainingscheduleafterthat includestheirfinalhomegameofthe season,onThursday,May14,against Appoquinimink(6-7),beforecontestsat Odessa(6-7)onMonday,May18,and atCaesarRodney(11-2)onThursday, May21.

oftheday—athrillingthree-setter—bya 6-0,6-7(5-7),6-3score.

Theother“matchoftheday”candidate wasthefirstdoublescontestbetweenIR’s LucaDonatoandJaredLopezMendoza, andDover’sPrincetonMickensand AdityasinhRaol.TheDoverduocame awaywiththethree-setwinbyascoreof61,2-6,6-4.

TheIndianswillnowturntheirattentiontotheHenlopenAthleticConference championshiptournament,whichwilltake placethisFridayandSaturday,May8-9,at Dover(fortheboys)andCaesarRodney (forthegirls).ThetopfinisherswilladvancetotheDIAAstatetennischampionshipsstartingSaturday,May16.

The Beach’s Premier Boutique Restaurant

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey RickyWigginscelebrateswithteammatesashecrosseshomeplateforascore.

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

Estate of Pamela Kay Nill, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Pamela Kay Nill who departed this life on March 12, 2026, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Jack Nill III on April 22, 2026 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before November 12, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor:

Jack Nill III

18136 Darnell Dr., Olney, MD 20832

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

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

CP 20260501 3T

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the Town of Ocean View, Holly/Maple Drainage Improvements Project No. OVPZ&D 26-09 will be received by the Town Manager of Ocean View until 11:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Office of the Administrative Official, Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building, 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, at which time they will be opened, read, and recorded.

The work involves the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, tools, supplies and equipment necessary for Holly/Maple Drainage Improvements, per approved plans, in the Incorporated Town of Ocean View.

Interested Contractors may obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents during normal working hours by contacting Kristen Powell, at kpowell@oceanviewde.gov. A copy of the bid documents will be emailed to interested parties.

A pre bid meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held at 201 Central Ave, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Ocean View, Delaware 19970. This pre bid meeting is not mandatory.

Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be marked clearly as follows: Sealed Bid - Proposal for Holly/Maple Drainage Improvements, Project No. OVPZ&D 26-09. Requirements for a 10% Bid Bond, 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond and 50% Maintenance Bond, and Contractor's Insurance are included in the Contract Documents.

The Town of Ocean View reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and make such award as appears most advantageous to the Town.

CP 20260501 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of May, 2026 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:133-20.00-46.00-6-3

Property Address: 117 SANDRIDGE COURT, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/15/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/19/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL E. BROOKS & BRIDGET A. BROOKS (9) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE COUNCIL MEETING AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2027

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW that the Town Council will continue to conduct its regular monthly meetings at 3:00pm on the second Tuesday of each month and has tentatively scheduled workshops at 3:00pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Town Community Center located at 32 West Avenue unless special circumstances dictate a change.

REGULAR MEETINGS

May 12, 2026

June 9, 2026

July 14, 2026

No August Meeting

September 8, 2026

October 13, 2026

November 10, 2026

December 8, 2026

January 12, 2027

February 9, 2027

March 9, 2027

April 13, 2027

WORKSHOPS (ALL TENTATIVE)

May 26, 2026

June 23, 2026

July 28, 2026

No August Meeting

September 22, 2026

October 27, 2026

No November Workshop*

No December Workshop*

January 26, 2027

February 23, 2027

March 23, 2027

April 27, 2027** *Holidays

Council Reorganization

SHERIFF SALE

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of May, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-29.00-1141.00

Property Address: 26286 TIMBERCREEK LANE, Millsboro, DE 19966

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/15/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/19/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ROGER L. NISEWARNER & ROBERT D. PEFFER (1) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff CP 20260508 2T

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of May, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:334-13.00-751.00

Property Address: 36365 LARCH LANE, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/15/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/19/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LOUIS A. LUCENTE (3) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of May, 2026

At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:234-15.00-290.00

Property Address: 24003 PINE LAKE DRIVE, Georgetown, DE 19947

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/15/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/19/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. FELLOWS, JR. C/O DANIELLE M. MORRIS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE & DANIELLE M. MORRIS, HEIR (2) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 19th day of May, 2026 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter

At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

Tax Parcel:334-6.00-1265.00

Property Address: 106 LAKESIDE DRIVE, Lewes, DE 19958

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 6/15/26. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 6/19/26; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SHANE R. BROOKS (4) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff

TOWN OF FENWICK ISLAND, DELAWARE NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR CANDIDATES

TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION

The Town of Fenwick Island is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve on the Town Council. There are three (3) Council seats available, each with a term of two (2) years.

To be eligible, candidates must have been registered to vote in the Town for at least one year prior to the election. Additional qualifications include being:

• A natural person and a citizen of the United States

• At least 21 years of age on or before the date of the election

• Either a bona fide resident or a property owner in the Town

• Not convicted of a felony

The deadline to file as a candidate is Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. EST. The annual Town Election will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Absentee ballots are available beginning July 1, 2026, upon submission of an affidavit to the Town.

For more information on the election, candidate qualifications, or the filing process, please contact Erin Ellinger, Town Clerk, at Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944, or call 302-539-3011.

CP 20260508 1T

Storage Auction of Delinquency

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

West Fenwick Self Storage

37433 Gateway Ln, Selbyville, DE 19975

Unit 923, Christopher Givens: Furniture, home goods, pool toys, clothes

Unit 911, John Rogowitz: furniture, sports equipment, tools

Unit 116, Eric Pearson: Flooring, furniture

Unit 184, Barry Heyman: Furniture

Unit 218 Richard Alchin: Cleaning chemicals, tiles, plumbing supplies Unit 706, Timothy Rawlins: Furniture, fishing equipment

CP 20260508 2T

Public Notice

There will be a public meeting before the Town of Fenwick Island Town Council in Fenwick Island to consider a request from Surf Bagel for a temporary parking lot permit at 1101 Coastal Highway.

The public meeting will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Fenwick Island Town Hall, 800 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944.

Interested persons may view the proposed temporary parking lot plans on the Town website at fenwickisland.delaware.gov or at Town Hall. during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Town Hall at (302) 539-3011.

To attend via Zoom: Call in #: 1-301-715-8592

Meeting ID: 833 8836 6486 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83388366486

CP 20260508 1T

Town of Selbyville – Request for Proposal

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

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

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

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

CP 20260508 4T

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, AT 6:00 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING PREVAILING TIME, AT THE TOWN HALL, 1 WEST CHURCH STREET, SELBYVILLE, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER THE REZONING OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY ROBERT BELMONT, LOCATED AT 63 HANDY LANE AND IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NUMBER 533-16.00-96.00, FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO MR MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL.

CP 20260508 1T

TOWN OF SELBYVILLE

PUBLIC

HEARING NOTICE

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, AT 6:00 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING PREVAILING TIME, AT THE TOWN HALL, 1 WEST CHURCH STREET, SELBYVILLE, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, TO CONSIDER ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY, CONTIGUOUS TO THE PRESENT LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, OWNED BY M&M INVESTMENTS, LLC, IDENTIFIED AS “PARCEL B” IN THE SURVEY OF RECORD WITH THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, IN PLOT BOOK 48, PAGE 146, AND PRESENTLY IDENTIFIED AS SUSSEX COUNTY TAX MAP AND PARCEL NO. 533-17.00-118.01, CONTAINING 2.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE TO INCLUDE SAID TERRITORY IN THE R-4 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

CP 20260508 1T

Live-in Caregiver / Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Core Responsibilities: Companionship, personal care, light meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry. Provide mental stimulation, medication reminders, and engaging client in social activities.

Driving to medical appointments or running errands.

Previous experience of ve years or greater preferred. Must pass background check and possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation. If interested contact 302.420.6359

MANAGERS SAMARITAN THRIFT SHOP

The Samaritan Thrift Shop, a faith based organization, in Selbyville, DE is looking for a part time Manager to oversee this operation of the non-for-pro t store. The position requires a minimum of 15 hours a week. The store sells items that are donated by the general public.

Quali cations are experienced in managing a thrift shop or a small retail store, previous experience working with volunteers is a plus, knowledge of Excel and Word is required, and able to stand for long periods of time and lift at least 40 lbs. The salary range is $12,000 ($15/hour) to $16,000 ($20/hour) per year depending on experience.

Send resume or letter of interest (with experience) to Samaritan Thrift Store Attn: Pat Plocek, 38293 London Av., Selbyville, DE 19975.

SECURITY OFFICERS

WANTED Must have DE Security License. Beach Areas

302-539-5808

TOY SOLDIER collection For Sale. Call for details

908-801-9648

Galanti Featherweight 520 Accordion. From the 1960's. Very good condition.

Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005

Please leave message.

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

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

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

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

ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABINET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2010 HONDA FIT

5dr Sport VTEC 4 cyl.

Automatic. Orange. Excellent cond. Original Owner 195k all highway miles Reduced Again! $4,550 OBO 410-939-7714 Must leave message or call 443-903-6876

2022 TRIUMPH

BONNEVILLE T-100, Exellent mint condition. 2,700 miles. Asking $9,200 OBO. Text Nick Lewes DE 973-405-4513

DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place

Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437

www.CompassionPlace.org

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

1999 JEEP CHEROKEE 4” lift front locker, great on the beach, 200k miles, runs good $1,000 OBO 302-519-9125

Fox's Pizza

in Millville is looking for part-time and yearround help!

Dishwashers

Pizza Line ✔ Experienced Sous Chef Stop by the shop today to ll out an application or give us a call at (302) 539-6900 or stop by the store

Call us at (302) 470-5779 or stop by: 35265 Atlantic Ave., Millville, DE 19967

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

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS

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

CRAB POTS

24 x 24 vinyl coated, riverdale wire, turtle guards, oatss & rope included. Ready to use, $45. Others starting at $25 302-542-9500

LEAD SINKERS

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

WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT

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

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

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

15FT HEAVY DUTY DOCK

Whits $400 443-373-1550

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

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

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

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

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

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

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

Arris Gateway-Cable (Modem/router). 2 Netgear WIFI Extenders $10. Call or text 603-205-2909

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

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

FREE! Larson Signature

Storm door-replacement UV glass insert 30”x74” 302.648.6480 FREE REMOVAL

of your unwanted appliances and all things metallic. 302-339-7691

FREE! Baldwin Spinnett

Piano. You pick up & remove it. Ocean View 410-326-6690

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

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

TV CONSOLE red cabinet

$80 240-731-5004

WOODEN SQUARE 42” X 42”

high top dining room table with 3 chairs $200 call for details 240-731-5004

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

SECTIONAL SOFA with Chaise. Lt. Sand- Like new $800 or best offer. Text/Call 240-832-1186 Ocean View

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

Sectional Sofa, neutral light tan color, paid 1600, hardly used, like new, sell 500, Ocean View 484-896-0814

ACCENT TABLE

32”x12” period, scalloped, ornate. Good cond photo avail $30. 717-521-7955

2 COUNTER HEIGHT KITCHEN

Barstools $50 410-832-6265

2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2

DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS

$15 each. Ocean City 301-802-0431 leave message

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET

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

BEIGE RECLINER

Good condition $50

302-278-1441

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

SMALL WHITE END TABLE

$25 OBO 703-346-1632

WHITE BOOKCASE 5

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

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

PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782

TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898

OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378

BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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

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

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

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

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET

Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Store in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330

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

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

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

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

CRAFTSMAN

BRUSHLESS

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

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

HUSQVARNA 130L GAS Weed Whacker stored indoors with manuel $95 732-637-2804

16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209 HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633

HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike Cobalt 7" Circular Wet Tile Saw $100 OBO 410-726-8099

JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450 GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1 Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649

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

LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All purpose $25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771

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

TROYBUILT 42” CUT RIDING Mower 17 1/2 horsepower Briggs & Stratten motor like new cond $750 Bethany 302-236-6215

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

LAWN & GARDEN

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

6 REALTOR OPEN HOUSE

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

Folding Fabric Camp Chair w/storage pouch $5. Call or text 603.205.2909

EMMERSON BEVERAGE

cooler 17”x33” glass front

$100 302-436-9133

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

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

CAMERA EQUIPMENT Nikon

FG-20 camera, 55mm Vivitar 35-105mm macro focusing zoom, Soligor c/d zoom and macro 95-310mm, Tamon MC tele converter 2x, Nikon speedlight, Nikon lens serioes

E 50mm, 4 Tiffen lenses, whole lot $110 717-521-7955

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

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

AMERICAN TOURISTER

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

JEWELRY BOX Holds 6 watches & jewelry $50 410-218-1970

MINOLTA CAMERA PRO SHOT

MN532 original price $270 asking $150 410-218-1970

GET YOUR POOL OPEN EARLY! 12ft round solar pool cover. Keeps pool 10/15 degrees warmer & keeps leaves/pollen out $25 302-542-9500

SHARK MATRIX ROBOTIC

Vacuum. Model RV2310AE. Gently used, works great, self empty for 45 days, Great on carpetor hardwood, text for pics $150 302-858-6633

20lb STEEL PROPANE TANKS

Empty ones to use for exchanges $25. 100% full $45 302-542-9500

HALO SWIVEL BASSINET New condition $50 302-373-6968

WHITE SINGER featherweight sewing machine $200 908-801-9648

HOOVER LEGACY UPRIGHT vacuum good cond pics avail $50 717-521-7955

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507

AUDIEN HEARING The worlds rst hearing aid with touchscreen controls. No tiny buttons, apps or prescriptions. 45-day risk free trial. Free shipping. Lifetime support. More than 1.5 million happy customers. Call Audien 1-888-410-0534

Mikasa Whole Wheat Design 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message.

PORTABLE GENERATOR

Generac Wheel House by Briggs & Stratton 5550 Rated Watts $425.00 302-218-4661

2 AC UNITS Row Excellent

Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848

1 FLEECE JACKET Raspberry color. size small $20 302-436-9133

LARGE KING COMFORTER

Brown. Originally $250, now only $50 302-436-9133

1 KING SHEET SET Egyptian cotton, still in original package. Taupe color $40 302-436-9133

LAMP W/ TURQUOISE

SHADE with glass base and seashells inside. 25” tall $30 302-436-9133

GREENLEAF EMERSON Row

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

Floral Oriental Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Throw Rug. 5' x 2 1/2' $175.00 OBO Text for photos 209-890-0634

SKINNY MINI FOLDING

Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202

FABERWARE 12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00. 302-537-5148

BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE

Brand new, unopened. Comes with 36-piece accessory set. Ideal for backyard, tailgating, camping, or beach. $190. Call 856-630-1971

GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234

❐

3BR/2.5BA,

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

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

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

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

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

Blackwater Village: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with detached garage in Dagsboro. $2,680 per month + utilties. Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with garage. $2,795 per month + utilities.

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

and 2% rental tax.

or Shine

Yard Sale! Lots of nice items. Furniture, household, tools, art, bike, mirrors, jewelry, shoes, & more!

35974 Johnson Lane, Selbyville, DE 19975 (Fenwick West)

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-? Rain or Shine

Yard Sale! Clothes, Beach items & decor, Kitchenaid mixer, mens boots, household, Antiques, & much more! 149 Central Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Large Community Wide Yard Sale! Bunting Mill Estates.

Something for Everyone! 22 Berue Court, Selbyville, DE 19975

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Make Mom's Day even more special with a little something extra. Sweet treats for Mom, unique jewelry, household goods and antiques, and some sports items".

38430 Resort RV Circle, Ocean View DE 19970

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Millsboro Community Yard Sale! There will be great bargains of like-new items for $1, $5, $10! Home decor, bedding, curtains, bakeware, holiday decor, games, handbags, kids stuff & more! 25404 N Oak Dr, Millsboro, DE 19966. Off RT 113S hidden behind Preston Auto, south of new bypass exit 12, north of BJ's.

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine

Seabrook Community Yard & Bake Sale! Household & Holiday items, furniture, tools, clothing, books, accent pieces, collectibles, crafting materials, crafts, etc.

28018 Alderwood Loop, Millsboro, DE 19966

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Fenwick West Community Yard Sale! New & used items, household, tools, furniture, electronics, & much more! Off RT 20 in Selbyville, near RT 20 & 54 intersection, just north of Harris Teeter

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Huge multi-family yard sale! Household items, kid toys (Lovery), men women and kid clothing (Lululemon, Vuori, J crew to name a few), art, furniture, collectibles and much more! Walking distance from town in Bethany, next to Central Park. No early birds please.408 Gibson Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-2pm Rain or Shine

Yard Sale! New furniture, new clothing, moped, new A & F clothing, new fish oils & suppliments, tow straps, crafting beads, eyewear, brush cutter, thatcher, new pillows, new OPI nail polish, new golf clothing & much more!

36030 Burbage Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970

❐ Sat May 9th 8am-2pm Rain Date 5/23

Big Yard Sale! Gifts for Mom! New-in-box items, including air fryer, household goods, framed pictures, and dog items. Good condition items: clothing (human and canine!), knick-knacks, jewelry, furniture, kitchen items, plants, puzzles, and MORE. Something for everyone! 209 E State St, Millsboro, DE 19966

(Park across the street at the fire station overflow)

❐ Sat May 9th 9am-12pm Rain Date 5/16

The Village at Bear Trap Dunes Community Yard Sale! 1 October Glory Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970

❐ Sat May 9th 9am-1pm Rain or Shine

A unique Yard Sale of Scrapbooking Supplies and Craft

Supplies. General admission is $2 per person. Stop by and shop for excellent deals on scrapbooking and craft supplies at yard sale prices! 70 tables of bargains; everything from Adhesive to Zippers. This is a fundraiser for the Milford High School Soccer Team. For more information about the event, please contact Lynn Wilkins at 302-222-0257 or jandlwilkins@msn.com. Cheer Community Center 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

Upcoming

❐ Sat May 16th 8am-12pm Rain Date 5/17

Bayview Estates Community Yard Sale

Route 54 & Williamsvile Road Selbyville DE

❐ Sat May 16th 8am-4pm Rain or Shine

Community Wide Yard Sale! Convienient circular drive through. Sycamore Chase Developmentg at Intersection of Central & Bayard Ave 36067 Windsor Park Drive, Frankford, DE

19945

❐ Sat May 16th 9:30am-4pm Rain Date 5/23

Shed Sale! All contents for sale, lots of tools, battery operated & electric & misc items at the Antique Junction off of Church Street in Selbyville. Bring your own bags & boxes!

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Fenwick Island | 1205 North Schulz Road 4/5 bedroom, bayfront with beautiful views & dock. One owner. Never rented. Call 802-380-1932.

2 STORE MANNEQUINS

From Dress Barn. Excellent condition, 7ft tall & can be adjusted, 2 females $125 each or both for $200 302-278-8498

LONG WOODEN DRESSER

8 drawers. Comes with 3 Dtiered mirror. Will text pics. Excellent condition, no pets, no smoke $170 rm 302-278-8498

BRASS CHANDELIER.

Design House Millbridge with 5 clear glass shades. Lowes item # 1345522. Now only $30

302-542-9500

PICTURES & FRAMES

All Sizes. Make Offer

302-644-7234

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

PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR

Like New, $300 856-979-3338

POWERBACK 5250 WATTS

GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

TABLE SAW & BANDSAW

Call for details 302-541-8008

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

JEWELRY BOX holds 6 watches & jewelry $40 302-436-9133

MINOLTA CAMERA Pro Shot $50 302-436-9133

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

55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF

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

WOODEN DESK

Small black w/pull out keyboard tray. Perfect for child or small space. Unopened, still in box, paid $100 asking $60 610-800-4949

YEDI PRESSURE COOKER

Brand new 9&1 fully digital. Rated Oprahs favorite cooker. Comes w/many accessories & cookbook, on Amazon for $119, asking $70 610-800-4949

HAMPTON BAY

white 3 spd reversable 24” lighted ceiling fan, ideal for chils room, sm space, or ofce. New in box, paid $50 asking $25 610-800-4949

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT

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

Please leave message.

4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $145. 13” ZBT high hat cymbals, like new $65 302-278-1441

GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005

YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR190. Like new $100 OBO 703-209-1787

PREMIER AMP Twin 12” speakers 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, $975. 302-541-8187

4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $175 302-2781441CASIO KEYBOARD

LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033

CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441

YAMAHA S3 Aluminum high hat stand $95. Used Zildjian Mastersound 14” high hats $239. Zildjian ZBT 13”high hats $59 302-278-1441

BRAND NEW PET STEPS Up to 25lbs $35 302-436-9133

YORKIE PUPPIES Males & Females, Home raised. Mother & Father on premises. Call for details. 302-934-8913

CLASSIC KENNELL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50. 443-373-7294

EXTREME POWER

Exercise bike. Battery operted 6 function display, adjustable pedal straps, easy to break down to store or move, max weight 220lbs $80 610-800-4949

TURBO TRAINER BIKE

Exerciser. converts your bike into a stationary bike. Great workout, takes up only the space your bike now sits in. We have 2 sets. $20 for 2 or will sell seperate. Text for pics 302-858-6633

TEETER INVERSION TABLE

$50 443-687-6126

STREET STRIDER

7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text

LIKE NEW LADIES BIKE $125 OBO 302-663-0636

LIKE NEW LADIES Complete Golf Set $125 OBO 302-663-0636

2 10LB BAR WEIGHTS $20 302-537-7348CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, ri es, pistols, & paintball $50 301875-7061

9’ LONGBOARD Travel Bag. Ocean Earth $40 & 9’ Longboard Stretch Cover Sock Blue $20 410-939-7714 leave message CLUBS mostly drivers & 3 woods $3 each 757-810-8782

SCHWINN BICYCLE HELMETS New, never used 1 red, 1 blue $20 each 302-539-4367

6x6 CONCRETE reinforcement wire. Two 5ft pieces. Reasonable priced 302-616-1699

BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. What does a skeleton in a haunted house calls its mother?

3. It's the last name of the TV mom who had a whole "bunch" of kids

8. She's your mother (or your father's) sister

10. What kids are in while moms watch them take swimming lessons

12. When you buy a Mother's Day card, you get one for free (and, if you like, you can seal it with a kiss)

14. Mother Goose verses and other fun stories for kids (2 wds)

17. It's what some kids call a popular type of sandwich that moms sometimes put in lunchboxes: ___& J

19. He's your mom's (or your dad's) brother

21. You might call it a "mom-abration": For all moms do, this time in May, we wish them

"____ Mother's Day!"

22. What a woman is if she has a baby in her belly and is counting the days until the big "birth day"

23. Thanks, mom! It's totally sweet when a kid brings some treats to share with the ___ on his birthday

Parents Down

1. You have arrived: What a Mother's Day card might have to go through to reach its destination

2. Furry, fairy tale matriarch: She's Papa's other half, who lived with him in the forest (2 wds)

4. Sometimes secret formula for mom's home cooking

5. Question heard again and again from the back seat: "Are we there ___?"

6. Just wisdom: A mom could tell you that mother ___ is

nothing more than common sense

7. Sorry, dog: Kitchen storage space haplessly rummaged through by Old Mother Hubbard

9. Ireland, to an Irishman

11. He's the one who once wed the Queen Mum (or, just maybe, what her son will become)

13. Everyone has heard (or remembers) that this type of infant infection can cost a mom a whole night's sleep

15. Chicken-based cold remedy moms have served up through the years

16. Thank God for fairy godmothers: It was the destination forbidden by Cinderella's stepmother (or a baby's toy)

18. Mom's reward for giving her baby a pat on the back

20. Mother Teresa, who was known to do good (or any other member of her sisterhood)

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

36386 HOLLY COURT, SELBYVILLE

3 BR, 3-1/2 baths + loft, 2500 SF

Updated and spacious! This light- lled twin villa features wide plank hardwood oors, updated kitchen & baths, shiplap accent wall, built-in cabinets, custom shelving, and more. Come see this hidden gem in Arrington Woods - an ultra-convenient location and lovely community less than 5 miles to the beach!

$539,000 (DESU2110722) Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

38741 SALT GRASS COVE #100, BETHANY MARINA, OCEAN VIEW

Features an open oor plan with new LVP oors, upgraded cabinetry with soft-close drawers,

22516 GREBE LANE,

(c) 443-797-9217

30561 SILVERTON RD, FRANKFORD

JUST LISTED in the sought after community of Batson Creek- just minutes to Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach and North OC. Community offers its residents a pool, clubhouse, tness center, picnic area, lawn maintenance and trash pick up. Come tour this spacious 3 Bed,2 Bath Coastal rancher with an Open Concept oor plan boasting a large covered front porch, huge screened porch overlooking nature not neighbors, extensive hardscaping, a hot tub, separate of ce, re place, 2 car garage, gourmet kitchen, hardwood ooring & more!

Asking $637,000 (DESU2106638) Call Mary Jo Cole (c) 443-615-4986

33361 HEAVENLY WAY, OCEAN VIEW JUST LISTED- Stunning pond front 5 Bed,3 Bath, 3300 sq ft rst oor living Coastal home located in the incredible amenity waterfront community of Solitudes on Whites Creek. Community offers-waterfront

11446 W. SAND COVE RD, SELBYVILLE

Come see this furnished, beautiful 4 bd 3.5 ba townhome with pond views and a short walk to several popular amenities including pools, pickleball, basketball, & playground. In award-winning Bayside community, close to the DE & MD beaches, and amenities include a premier golf course and an outdoor stage!

$565,000 (DESU2097590)

Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

DR

PRICE IMPROVEMENT - Incredible 2 level furnished and beautifully renovated 4 Bed, 4 Full Bath end unit with an open concept oor plan and panoramic water views the Bay, lake and Golf Course. Property boasts hard wood ooring, replace, cathedral ceilings, front sundeck, back screened in porch and garage. Community amenities include boat ramp, pier, kayak launch, pool, tness center, club house, walking/biking paths and more. Welcome to turnkey waterfront living!

Asking $539,900 (DESU2102582)

Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

37400 PETTINARO

#2105, OCEAN VIEW