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IRSDpasses ‘razorthin’budget withtoughnumbers ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
AstheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict facesskyrocketingenergycosts,reduced incomeandnearlyemptyreserves,the schoolboardthisweekpassedapreliminarybudget.ButtheOctoberbudget discussionsbroughtwarningsthatfew cutsareleftbeforethedistrictmustraise moremoney,orriskfallingunderState control.
Atotalof10,620studentswereenrolledindistrictschoolsasofSept.30(a decreaseof133fromlastyear’stotalof 10,753).Significantly,thisyear,thereare fewerpre-kindergartenstudents,individualswithspecialneedsandmultilingual learners.
Thissnapshotcountisthenumberby whichDelawaredeterminesitscontributionstoeachschooldistrict,fromsalaries topowerbills.So,evenifmorestudents movetoSussexCountythiswinter,or they’rediscoveredtohavemorecomplex needs,orschoolsjustusemoreelectricity,
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Cultivatingloveliness AveryDelawaregoalfor Dagsboro’sHutchison
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Didyouknowthere’satermfora swarmofladybugs? Loveliness.
Aswarmofladybugsiscalledaloveliness.
Thatisthekindofthingyoucan learnifyouspendafewminuteswith DagsbororesidentAlvaHutchison.
Hutchisonisabouthalfwaythrough herfirstyearaspresidentofthe DelawareFederationofGardenClubs —andladybugsarekindofatheme. Her businesscards,carryinghernew
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Localdoughnutsgostreaming SandyPonyDonuts getsits15minutes offameonAppleTV BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheownersofSandyPonyDonuts inBethanyBeachdon’twasteanytime confirmingtheirdoughnuts—with flavorssuchasthecaramel-glazedcow tail—arebeingfeaturedinanew AppleTVseries.
“Yep—that’susin‘Pluribus,’” thebusiness’websiteatwww.sandyponydonuts.comstatesbywayof greeting.
Themade-to-orderdoughnuts werefeaturedinthefirstepisodeof theshow—thetitleisLatinfor “many”—broadcastonFriday,Nov.7, andcontinuingwithnewepisodes throughtheendoftheyear.
SandyPonyownersBreaReeves andherhusband,BenWang,ownfive SandyPonyshops—anoutgrowthof, 10yearsago,offeringdoughnutsfrom afoodtruckinChincoteagueand namingthemforthewildponiesthat strollthenearbybeach,suchasthe blueberry-glazedBlueMoon,orinthe caseofthelemon-glazedMaryLeeMon,fora16-foot,3,456-poundgreat whiteshark,MaryLee,whichwas,in turn,namedforasharkresearcher’s mother.
WangthisweektoldtheCoastal PointthattheteamatSonyPictures Television—thecompanythatproduces“Pluribus”andworkswithcreatorVinceGilligan,whoalsocreated “BreakingBad”—hadcontactedhim andhiswifetwoyearsagoandasked whetherSandyPonydoughnutscould befeaturedinthenewscience-fiction series.
It’sablackcomedy-dramathat“exploresaworldwhereahappinessvirus infectshumanity,erasingindividuality and causingaglobalcrisis.”Inone scene,awomanlicksdoughnutsand putsthembackinthebox,spreading thevirus—althoughthecharacterof
romancenovelistCarolSturkaisimmunetoitbecauseofheremotional state.
Nineepisodesof“Pluribus”are planned,andeachwillbereleasedon Fridays,untiltheDec.26finale.
“Theywereshootingscenesin Maryland,butVinceGilliganreada storyaboutthisareaandhewanted ourdoughnutshoptobepartofit,” Wangexplained.“Theycouldn’ttellus anythingfurther.Theymadeussignall
theseagreementsthatwecouldn’tsay anything.Theywantedtouseour doughnutshop,andtheylovedtheidea ofusbeingasmallbusiness.They askedusifwewantedtobepartofit. …Hewantedtokeepthename,touse therealnameofourbusiness.Usually, hechangesthenamesanddoesn’tuse theoriginalname,sothatwasgreatfor us.
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“TheyshootalltheirshowsinNew Mexico,inAlbuquerque.TheSony teamaskedusifwewantedtogo downtheretomakethedoughnuts.I said,‘I’llcomedownthereifIhaveto, butwecanfigureoutawaytoship themtoyou,’”Wangsaid.
Tomeettheorder,thestaffbusily madeandglazeddoughnuts—makingsuretheywerepackedtoarrive safely—andsentdozensatatime.
“Overathree-and-ahalfweektime period,theyneededlike10dozen sent,becausetheactorswereactually goingtobeeatingthem.Weweretryingtosendasmanyaswecouldso everybodyshootingscenescouldtry them,too,”Wangexplained.
“Itwasagreatexperience.Wewent withacoupledifferentflavors.Then, theyasked,‘Whatisthemostpopular?’andwesaidtheglazedwithcinnamon,whichistheMs.Sandy.They endedupusingthatoneinthat scene,”saidWang—who,withhis wife,alsoownsthe19Dough1bagel andlunchrestaurant,SoftSwirlice creamshopandHapaSurfCo.,allin aplazaat33230CoastalHighwayin BethanyBeach.
Wangsaidhewaspleasedthe doughnutboxeswereturnedtoface thecamerasotheSandyPonyname wasvisible.Assoonasthetrailerfor
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted BenWangistheco-ownerofSandyPonutDonuts.
theshowaired,hisshopsstartedgettingcallsfrompeoplenationwide, askingifSandyPonyisrealorfictitious,andwantingtobuybrandedTshirtsandhats.
“Thetrailerfor‘Pluribus’cameout inJuly.Someofourstoresareseasonal,butatthattime,allourstores wereopen.Allthemanagerswere calling,saying,‘We’regettingallthese callsaskingifwearearealdoughnut shop.TheysawusonAppleTV.’I lookeditup,andIwaslike,‘Oh,my gosh.’ThefirsttrailerinJulywasthat
sceneofawomanlickingthedoughnuts,whichwashugeforus,”hesaid.
Sonydidn’tpaySandyPonyforits involvement,butWangsaidbeing seenonapopularseriesiscompensationenough.
“Whentheyfirstgotintouchwith us,theysaidsomethingcouldhappen tothepeoplewhoeatthedoughnuts, andtheysaid,‘Wewanttomakesure you’reOKwiththat,’”Wangsaid.
“Ijokinglysaid,‘Idon’tcareifthey killanybody,becausejustbeingon yourshowwouldbeamazing.’”
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Budget theIRSD’sdesignated“unitcount”will notchange,inDelaware’seyes.
So,theschoolboardthisweekapproveda$237.9millionpreliminary budgetfortheIRSD’s2026fiscalyear (endingJune30).Thatincludesallrevenuefromlocal,stateandfederalsources, thelattertwohavingmorestringent rulesforspending.
Theproposedbudgetisadecreaseof about$1.3million,or0.5percent,from lastyear’sbudgetof$239.6million.
Partofthereductionisbecausethe IRSDreceivedlessmoneyfromother sources,includingCOVID-19pandemic-relatedrelief.
“So,theoptionthattheboardtookto …increase…thepropertytaxes…was absolutelynecessary,becausewewould haveonlybeentalkingaboutthe$4.2 milliondecreasewithoutthe$4.7million [increase]tocoverthat,”saidIRSDDirectorofBusiness&FinanceChristopherParker,referringtotheboard’s decisioninJulytoincludeapermitted10 percentincreaseintheschoolsportionof propertytaxesaftercourt-mandated propertyreassessmentsstatewide.
Withreducedincome,thedistrictextendedthecutstheymadelastspring, whichincludelessmoneyforindividual schools,athleticsandstaffwhotakeon extraresponsibilities(suchasclubadvisors).BecausetheIRSDdismisseda numberofemployeesattheendofJune, localsalarycostshavedecreased,despite thesteppayincreasesthatstaffreceived.
“Thereductioninstaffdidmakea difference,althoughIknowhowhardof adecisionitwaslastyearfortheboardto make.Thenumbersindicatethatitwas therightdecisiontomakeinorderforus tocontinueoperations,”Parkersaid. “Andalthoughthisisaverytightbudget thatwearepresenting,”atleastitdoesn’t callforadditionalstaffcuts.
“Whathappensif,Godforbid,a buildingcatchesonfire?Orsomemajor catastrophehappens?Orwhatifwehave 100complexkidsmoveintothedistrict?” Parkerhypothesized.
“ Wedon’thaveacushionforacrisis,” summedupBoardMemberKimberly
Taylor.
Infact,aftereachfiscalyearendson June30,schooldistrictscan’tactually zero-outtheiraccounts.Theymust maintainenoughcashtocontinuepaying summersalaries($12to$14millionfor theIRSD)untilthedistricts’localtaxes areactuallydepositedinautumn.
“OnSept.12,afterpayingthelast payrollbeforereceivingourfirstnewtax payment,ourbankbalancewas$1.7million,cuttingitrazor-thin,”Parkersaid. “Thegoodnewsisthat,thankstothose toughdecisions,wedidmakeitthrough. Andnow,lookingaheadtoJune30, 2026,ifweadheretothisbudgetand avoidanymajor[expenditures],”the IRSDwillsurviveanotheryear.
Butnextsummer,IRSDwillbe scrapingthelastpenniesoutofthebank forsummerpayroll.Theoft-mentioned buildingboominSussexCountyisestimatedtoonlybringa2or3percentincreaseincollectedtaxes—justenough tocovertheregularstepincreasestostaff salaries.Theircurrentsmallsavingsfund willlikelybenonexistent.
“Wewillneedanotherreferendum,” Parkersaid,referringtothetwofailed referendumattemptsthedistricthadearlierthisyear,aimingtoincreaserevenue tocoveritscosts.“Ifwecontinueoperatingunderthiszero-dollarbudget,we couldpotentiallymakeitthroughto September2027.Butwithrisingcosts forutilities,suppliesandotherexpenses, wewillneedanotheroperatingreferendumpassedbefore2027,orwe’ llbe forcedtomakeadditionalreductions,” Parkersaid.“However—keepinmind thatwhenareferendumpasses…wedo notreceiveanyofthosefundsuntilthe followingSeptember,whenthenexttax billsgoout.”
Currently,upto84percentofthe budgetisstaffsalaries,Parkersaid.So, theother16percentrunseverythingelse. But,hesaid,“IfIwaveamagicwand, andIgot[operatingcosts]downtozero, it’sstillnotgoingtobeenough.That’s whatI’mgettingat.Thefinalansweris weneedtoraiseourrevenuebeforeJune 2026.”
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title,aresprinkledwithafloraldesign intowhichladybugsareincorporated. Thecardsalsoincludethesloganofthe NationalFederationofGardenClubs since2017:“PlantAmerica.”Underthat aretwomorewords:“CultivateLoveliness.”
The“ladybug”themeisevenmore appropriatefortheleaderofDelaware’s 20gardenclubs—withatotalmembershipof663—becausetheladybug hasthedistinctionofbeingthestate bug,thankstoasecond-gradeclassin Milfordin1974thatcampaignedfor cocchinellaseptempunctata,orthe seven-spottedladybug,tobegiventhe honor.
“Ijustlovedthatstory,”Hutchison said,“becauseIbelieveintheMargaret Meadethingofwhatasmallgroupof peoplecando.SoIpulledthat‘loveliness’term.”
Hutchisonhonedhermissioneven furtherbyadding“cultivate,”whichshe said“isagreatverb.It’sanactionword, andithasmanymeanings.”Inaddition towhatitmeansingardeningparlance, shesaid,“It’spreparing,it’sencouraging, it ’sconnecting.Ijustfelt‘PlantAmerica;CultivateLoveliness’hasalotof depthtoit.
“Itgivesalotofopportunityforusto grow,andtogetprogrammingaround,” Hutchisonsaid.
Oneofherprioritiesasstatepresident,shesaid,istoencourageyounger peopletocareabouttheirenvironment, “tocarewheretheirfoodcomesfrom. It’sanopportunitywehavetopassthis ontothenextgeneration.”
Whilegardenclubsofthepastwere oftenratherexclusiveinmembership— eventothepointofrequiringsponsors toinvitenewmembers—Hutchison saidmoderngardenclubshavemoved towardamuchmoreinclusiveanddiversemembershipphilosophy.
“Weneededtochangeinorderto becomeapplicabletotoday’ssociety,” shesaid.
Hutchisonherselffirstjoinedagardenclubasastay-at-homemomon KentIsland,Md.,shesaid.AftersheretiredfromacareerwiththeAmerican CancerSociety,“IknewthatIwanted to joinagardenclubagain.”In2015, shejoinedGardenersbytheSea,for whichsheservedfouryearsassecretary andfouryearsaspresident.
Inaddition,sheservedasfirstvice presidentoftheDelawareFederationof GardenClubsbeforebeinginstalledas presidentinMay.
Nationally,gardenclubshavebegun programstargetedtoyouth,and Hutchisonsaidthat,aspresidentofthe stateorganization,“It’smyintenttosort offanthatfire,”toencourageclubsto startlocalyouthprograms.
Her ownclub,GardenersbytheSea, workswithstudentsatLordBaltimore ElementarySchoolonceamonth.
“Theydoascienceprojectoncea month,ahands-onproject.Theyreada story,andtheywriteintheirjournal,so it’smultifaceted,”shesaid.
Statewide,Hutchisonisworkingon developmentofagardenconnectedto DoverAirForceBase.
“DoverAirForceBaseistheonly statesidemortuary”wherefallenmilitaryservicemembersarereceived throughwhatiscalled“dignifiedtransfer,”shenoted.
Some14yearsago,DAFBofficials approachedthestategardencluborganizationaboutdevelopingagardenfor useasapeaceful,welcomingspaceby familiesofsoldiersastheyawaitthereturnoftheirlovedone.
Aspartofthatgarden,Hutchisonis seekingapprovaltoaddaGoldStar Memorialhonoringfamiliesofservicememberswhohavediedinthelineof duty.ThereiscurrentlyalocalGold
perspective,”hesaid.“Ifyou’recostsgo up,youraiseyourpricestocoverthose increases.Aschooldistrict,however,can’t dothat.Theonlywaywecanincrease ourrevenueisthroughareferendum.”
Delawaredesigneditseducationsystemsothatthepublicmustapprove mosttaxrateincreases,insteadofelected officials.Thegeneralcycleisexpectedto beeveryfiveyearsforcurrentexpense (operatingcosts),asdistrictsrebuildtheir reservefundandthenspenditdown withinflation.
Ithasnowbeeneightyearssincethe IRSDhadasuccessfulreferendum,asvotershaverejectedthepastfewreferenda.The schoolboardcutbudgets,staffandstudent programslastspring.InJuly,theboardused itspermittedpowertoincreasepartsofthe overalltaxrateafterreassessment.
“Ifwecanadheretothisbudget,it wouldbeablessing,”saidBoardMember JerryPedenJr.,althoughhereminded theboardoflastyear’sbudgetoverages, despitetheattemptedcuts.“So,it’sgoing tobevery,verychallenging.”
Energycostsarealarming.Justthree monthsintothecurrentfiscalyear,IRSD hasusedalmostallofitsstateenergy fundingfortheentire2026fiscalyear. SussexCentralHighSchoolalsocreates uncertaintyregardingoperatingcosts, becauseit’snotclearhowmuchthe brand-newbuildingwillcosttooperate.
Substituteteachercostsarehigher duetounfundedstatemandates,suchas theFamilyMedicalLeaveAct—but alsoduetotheIRSD’sownreductionin-forcelayoffs.
“They’rehavingtogetmoresubstitutes.Forsmallertimeperiodsthatthey couldhavehadaparaorsomeonefillin forthem,nowtheyhavetogetasubstitute”toremaincomplaintwitheducationallaw,Parkersaid.
InDecember,theIRSDwillalsofinalizeitsannualstategive-backplan. Afterallocatingannualfundsto Delawareschooldistricts,theStaterequiresthemalltoreturnaportionof theirfunding.That’swhy,since2018,the IRSDhasoptedeachyeartohirefewer assistantsuperintendents,assistantprincipalsandotheradministratorsthanthey wouldotherwisebeentitledtobasedon studentenrollmentfigures.
TheHowardT.EnnisSchool— thoughitisrunthroughtheIRSD— hasaseparatebudget,asitisaspecializedregionalschoolservingstudents bothinsideandoutsidethedistrict.The IRSDestimatesa$21.9millionpreliminarybudgetforthe2026fiscalyear.That isalmost$1million,or4.5percent,more thanlastyear,largelybecauseofmoney filteringfromtheStateforstaffsalaries.
Systemicchallengesofmandates, budgets,modernfamilies
Educatorsarealsofeelingunappreci-
atedduetothefinancialsqueeze, warnedBlairCatlinBrown,thestaff unionrepresentative.Teachers,secretariesandparaprofessionalshavehad multipleyearswithzero-percentpay raises,saidCatlinBrown.
“IndianRiverislosingground[and] losinghighlyqualifiedstaffatanalarmingrate.”
Somepeoplelosttheirjobsdueto IR’sspringtimereductioninforce,while othersareintentionallyleavingfor “lower-payingdistricts,becausethey perceivethosedistrictsasmorestable”or lesslikelytooverloadtheremainingemployeesinanattempttoaddressstaff shortages.
“Iwouldliketoseethesuccessofour teachersandthatsuccessofourstudents gohandinhand.…Iwouldliketosee ourproficiencyinreadingandmathincreaseaswell,”counteredBoardMemberMichelleParsons.Shepointedout thattheState’sportionofemployeepay didincrease,althoughthelocalportion didnot.
Laterintheevening,theboard turnedphilosophicalonthetopicof teachers.
“Thesepeoplework.Peopleputin hours.Theyputintheirownmoney… forbulletinboardsandthingslikethat, becausethefundingtheygetisn’tsufficientforwhattheyneed.That’selementary[school],andIcantellyouinthe past,asateacher,youneverhadwhat youneeded—tofacilitateaphysicslab!”
saidBoardPresidentMarkSteele.“I’m goingbacktowhatBlairsaidearlier:We keepaddinganddemandingmoreand morefromourteachers.…Bythetime wehitDecember,they’retired.”
“Wekeephearing,‘Thedistrict’sgot todothis,dothat.’…There’snotatree backherethatwecangoandpullmoney offof,”respondedBoardMemberLeolgaWright.“Ifthereferendumdoesnot pass,therecomescutsagain.…The boardhastomakeadecisiononwhatto do.Itdoesn’tlowerourstandardsorour desiretohavegoodteachers.Wedo.”
“Wewanttoseebetterstudentperformance.…Ifwecontinuetogiveemployeeszeropercent,zeropercent,we’re notgoingtoattractorretainquality teachers.Therefore,studentperformance willdecline,”Pedensaid.
“It’sasystemicproblemthatIsee,” saidSteele,emphasizingaccountability forallthree:parents,studentsandthe educationsystem.
“Myfrustrationinallofthisistrying tobesuccessfulinasystemthat’sbroken,”saidTaylor,arguingthatteachers don’thavetimetoteachcreatively.“The pendulumswingsineducation.MandatescomedownfromtheStatethatwe havetofollow,andyouknowwehave certainstandardsthatwehavetomeet …byacertaintime.”
That’spartofwhytheboardisplanninganupcomingstaffsurveytobuild connectionsandhearstaffconcernsdirectly.
SussexTechstudentnowinterningatOVPD BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
GabrielaRamirezisenjoyinglearning howtheOceanViewPoliceDepartment operates,underthedirectionofPolice ChiefKennethMcLaughlinandofficers whoareteachingherthefinerpointsof policing—includinghowtoshootataser.
“Itwasreallyfun.Ilearnedhowto holdit.It’snothardtopullthetrigger.It’s likearegulargun.Youholdit,andwhen youshoot,yougetrecoil,likeagun.Officer[Brian]CasellisaidIdidagoodjob thefirsttimeandthesecondtime.Iwant todefinitelyshootagunandgotothe shootingrange.
“Sofar,wehavegottencallsfordisturbancesandcomplaints,butI’dliketogoto somethingmoreexciting,”the17-year-old SussexTechnicalHighSchoolseniorsaid.
TheonlydaughterofVilmaChavez andLuisRamirez,andsisterofanolder brother,Axel,andyoungerbrother,Justin, Ramirezsaidshewasinterestedinthepolicedepartmentinternshipbecause,“I wanttobesomethinginlawenforcement orcriminaljustice.”
“Rightnow,Idon’tknowwhatIwant todoafterhighschool.ItooktheinternshiptodecidewhatIwanttodo.Iam leaningtoward,afterschool,goinginto themilitary,thensomethinginlawenforcement,”shesaid.
Whenshearrivesatthepolicestation onherinternshipshifts,Ramirezfirst hearsarundownofschedules,thenrides withanofficer.
“Wepatrolledaround,andwewentto Georgetown,toTroop4.Wehadtopick somethingup,thenwepatrolledandgota callaboutanindividual,andanothercall aboutasnappingturtleinthestreetinthe OakwoodStreetareabutweweren’table tofindit,”shesaid,addingthatsheisn’tin uniformanddoesn’twearabadge,butis
“finewithwearingjeansandahoodie.”
Shesaidshe’sgratefultoMcLaughin fortheopportunitytoseehowpoliceoperateday-to-dayandcalledhim“amazing andareallyniceguy.”
Ramirezacceptedtheinternshipafter learningaboutitfromhercriminaljustice teacher,ErinJones.
“SussexTechhaswork-basedlearning onlyseniorscando.TheOceanViewPoliceDepartmente-mailedmyteacherand said,‘Wewouldliketohaveanintern,’ andmyteacherpostedit.Shesetitup withmeandChiefMcLaughlin,” Ramirezsaid.
“Gabbyisreallyenjoyinghertimeat OceanViewPoliceDepartment,”Jones toldtheCoastalPoint.
“Shehastoldmethatshefeelslikeshe iscomingouthershellandisseeingwhat shelearnedintheclassroominthereal world,whichIalwayslovetohear.She nowhashereyesonaBethanyBeachseasonaljobthissummer,”Jonessaid,explainingthattheTownofBethanyBeach hasseasonaljobsforfutureofficerswho areyoungerthan21.
“Theydobikepatrols.Wehavehad studentsdoseasonalpoliceworkpostgrad.Itwouldn’tbeaclericaljob.Itisa differentacademy,”Jonessaid.“Weareso thrilledandproudtohaveherrepresent ourprograminthecommunity.”
“Gabbyisalegalstudiesandcriminal justicetechnologiesstudentatSussex TechnicalHighSchool.HereatTech,” Jonessaid,“wehaveawork-basedlearningprogram,whichallowsstudentsto workintheirtechnicalareafieldduring theschooldayforgraduationcredit. Gabbychosetotakeadvantageofour partnershipwiththeOceanViewPolice Departmentforwork-basedlearning.She completesjournalseveryweekabouther experiences.”
AtarecentOceanViewTownCouncil
meeting,McLaughlintoldthecouncilhe washappytohaveRamirezatthestation andpraisedherforhelpingofficerswith severaltasks.
Herinterestincriminaljusticewas sparkedbywatchingTVprograms,such as“CSI:CriminalSceneInvestigation” andlearninghowunlawfulactivityis traced,andhercuriosityhasthefullsupportofherparents,shenoted.
“TheyaregladIknowwhatIwantto do.IfIdobecomeapoliceofficer,Iwillbe thefirstoneinourfamilytobecomeone.
IwouldgototheDelawareStatePolice Academy,”shesaid.
Whensheisn’tatschoolorthepolice department,whichshe’llworkattwoor threedayseachweekuntiltheendofthe schoolyear,Ramirezsaidsheenjoys spendingtimewithherfamily.
“Igetalonggreatwithmyparents,”she said,addingthatshealsoenjoyshiking, watchinghorrormoviesandwalkingher dogs—ayellowLabradorretriever namedLukeandaminiaturepoodle, Mia.
FrankfordhostingtwocraftfairsSaturday ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
DowntownFrankfordwillhosttwo craftfairs—convenientlylocatedacross MainStreetfromeachother—this weekend.
Shopperslookingforanythingfrom holidaydécortogiftswillbeabletofind allsortsoftreasuresataneweventat theFrankfordPublicLibrary,calledthe HolidayCraft&ArtFair,aswellasthe FrankfordVolunteerFireCompany Auxiliary’sHolidayExpo.Thelibrary’s eventisSaturdayfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.,whilethefirecompanyeventbeginsat9a.m.andendsat2p.m.
Atthelibrary,CirculationAssistant MindyBlevinsistheHolidayCraft& ArtFairorganizer.Shesaidthisweek thatthelibraryeventwillfeature18
vendors,aswellasasilentauctionfor whicheachvendorhassubmittedan itemanda50/50drawing.
VendorsincludepainterCindy Strouse,HandtoHeartCrafts,Crazy Crochet,Jen’sDollClothes,SaltMarsh DryGoodsandmore.
“It’sagoodtimetogetsomeholiday shopping done,”Blevinssaid,adding thatthelibrary“willbedeckedoutfor fall”onSaturday.
Shesaidthelibraryhadmorevendor applicantsthanspotsavailableforits firstcraftfair.
“Itwasveryhardtochoose”the18 vendors,shesaid.“Icuratedthecrafters sothey’renotallofferingthesame thing.”
Thecraftfaircomesontheheelsof thelibrary’ssuccessfulcommunityyard saleearlierintheyear.
Havingeventssuchastheseatthelibrary,Blevinssaid,accomplishesseveral goals:raisingfundsforthelibrary,“lettingmorepeopleknowaboutthelibrary,”andgivingcraftersandartisans inthecommunityanothervenuefor showcasingtheirwares.
“Ibelieveitwillbeverysuccessful,” Blevinssaid,addingthatshehopesto offeracraftfairatleastonceayearat thelibrary.
AcrossthestreetattheFrankford VolunteerFireCompany,theAuxiliary isgearingupforitsownholidayfair, knownastheHolidayExpo.
AuxiliaryPresidentTracyWharton saidthisweektheHolidayExpo— whichhasbeenafirecompanytradition foratleastadecade—willhostaround 50vendorsinthefirehallthisyear, rangingfromdealersforwell-known
brands,suchasPamperedChef,to“all kindsofcrafters”andhomemadegoodies,suchasjamsandjellies.
Inaddition,theAuxiliary’sfamous chickensaladwillbeavailableinpints, aswellasinsandwiches,duringtheday. Breakfastsandwicheswithanycombinationofscrapple,eggsandcheesewill beforsaleinthemorning,whilehamburgers,cheeseburgers,hotdogsand frenchfrieswillbeavailableintheafternoon.
TheHolidayExpohelpsfunda numberofAuxiliaryprojectsthroughouttheyear,Whartonsaid,including “adoption”ofatleastsevenchildrenat Christmastime,mealsforthreefamilies atThanksgivingandsupportofstudents
StarMemorialinMillville’sEvansPark, thankstotheeffortsofGardenersby theSea.
AnotherprojectHutchisonwantsto encourageistheplantingofred-,whiteand-bluegardensacrossthestateasthe nationpreparestocelebrateits250th birthdaynextsummer.
“Wearelookingatanopportunityto dosomesignage,”shesaid,sosuchgardensaredesignatedas“PlantAmerica” gardensbytheDelawareFederationof GardenClubs.
The20federatedgardenclubsin DelawarerangefromtheBarefootGardeners inFenwickIslandtoclubsin Wilmington.SixsoutheasternDelaware clubshavejoinedtogethertoworkwith DNREConlandscapingaroundthe newlyrenovatedBidenCenteratCape HenlopenStatePark,Hutchinsonsaid. OftheformerU.S.Navytrainingfacility,Hutchisonsaid,“Itwasbleak.It wasjustwhatyou’dexpectaformerbarrackstolooklike.”Plantershavesince beeninstalled,andtheclubsplantoadd nativeplantstotheoutsideofthecenter.
SittinginMillville’sEvansParkona blusteryfalldaylastweek,Hutchison pointedtotreesaroundtheparkthat theGardenersbytheSeahelpedobtain andinstallaftertheparkopened.
“Anytimeyoucanworkwithother organizations,otherresources,with everyonebringingtheirexpertisetothe table,yourimpactisgreater,”Hutchison said.“Ijustreallywanttoencourage that.”
Inadditiontoplantingpatrioticgardens,shesaidsheishappytoseenationalorganizationsencouraging cleanupofareasacrossthecountrythat havebeenneglected.
“Ifeverybodywouldpickupsomany piecesoflitter,whatadifferencethat wouldmake,”shesaid.
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MillvillespreadingoutHolidayMarketplacetotwospots ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Millville’sHolidayMarketplacehas attractedsomanyvendorsthatitis beingheldintwolocationsthisyear,accordingtoorganizers.
Theannualevent,whichwillfeature 33vendors,willbeheldSaturday,Nov. 15,from10a.m.to2p.m.atMillville TownHallandattheCommunityCenteratEvansPark.
JulieBradford,whoiscoordinating theHolidayMarketplacethisyear,said
itemsforsalewillincludehomemade food,suchasgourmetgranolaandpopcorn,handmadehandbags,lighteddecorativegifts,jewelry,wreaths, ornaments,woodcrafts,clothingincludinghatsandflannelshirts,crocheted items,baskets,birdhouses,homeaccessoriesandhomedécor.
“Allkindsofthings”willbeavailable, atavarietyofpricepoints,Bradford said.
Admissiontobothlocationsisfree.
AlongwiththevendorsattheCommunityCenter,therewillbefoodtrucks
outside,Bradfordsaid.Inside,shoppers willalsofindacookiewalk,wherethey canfillbagsfullofcookiesforaflatfee perbag.
Thecookiewalk,featuringawide varietyofcookietypes,istheworkof GirlScoutTroop045ofOceanView, whichwillusethefundsfor“communityprojects,supplies,badgesandtrips, Bradfordsaid.Thecookiewalkwillbe heldinthekitchenareaoftheCommunityCenter,and“theyusuallyselloutin threehours,”shesaid,advisinginterested shopperstoarriveearly.
TheGirlScoutswillalsobeselling cakepops,separatelyfromthecookie walk,Bradfordsaid.
Twofoodtruckswillbeonsiteat EvansParkduringtheHolidayMarketplace:CucinaVeloteandDonutNV. Bothlocationsforthemarketplace willbeacceptingnew,unwrappedtoys onSaturdayinsupportoftheTown’s annualToysforTotstoydrive. EvansParkCommunityCenteris locatedat32715DukesDrive.Millville TownHallislocatedat36404Club House Road.
MillsboromankilledincrashonRoute24lastFridayafternoon DelawareStatePolicethisweek wereinvestigatingafataltwo-vehicle crashthatoccurredinMillsborolast Friday,killinga76-year-oldMillsboro man.
AccordingtotheDSP,onNov.7, around2:30p.m.,aDodgeRamtruck wastravelingwestboundonJohnJ. WilliamsHighway(Route24)approachingLaytonDavisRoad.Atthe sametime,theysaid,aFordF-450box truckwastravelingeastboundonJohn J.WilliamsHighway,approaching LaytonDavisRoad.Forreasonsstill underinvestigation,policesaid,the Dodgecrossedthecenterlineandenteredtheeastboundlaneoftravel.Asa result,thefrontoftheDodgestruck thefrontleftsideoftheboxtruck.
ThedriveroftheDodge,lateridentifiedasPeterRoskowski,76,ofMillsboro,waspronounceddeadatthe scene,policesaid.Thedriverofthe Ford,a63-year-oldmanfromCape Coral,Fla.,wastakentoanareahospitalwithnon-life-threateninginjuries, theysaid.
Fairs atJohnM.ClaytonElementarySchool ortheEarlyLearningCenter,including thedonationofsnacks.
WhartonsaidHolidayExpoChairpersonKellyTownsend,aswellascommitteemembersAmberArbeene, RachelHockstedlerandLydiaHirtz, “workedallyearlong”toprepareforthe event.
TheAuxiliaryhas28members,who servethecommunitybycateringevents including“weddings,classreunions,funerals—younameit,”Whartonsaid. ThegroupalsohoststheIndianRiver HighSchoolfootballteam’sbanquet. “ Weenjoydoingthatforthem,”she said.
Membersalsowillbeservinghot chocolateattheupcomingChristmas tree-lightingatFrankfordTownPark, scheduledforSaturday,Nov.29,at6 p.m.
TheFrankfordPublicLibraryislocatedat8MainStreet,Frankford.The FrankfordVolunteerFireCompanyis locatedat7MainStreet,Frankford.
JohnJ.WilliamsHighwaywas closedforanextendedtimewhilethe scenewasinvestigatedandcleared,policesaid.
TheDelawareStatePoliceTroop7
CollisionReconstructionUnitcontinuedtoinvestigatethecrashthisweek. Troopersaskedanyonewhowitnessed thecrashorhasrelevantinformation tocontactS.Cpl.J.Smithat(302)703-
3267.InformationmayalsobeprovidedbysendingaprivateFacebook messagetotheDelawareStatePolice orcontactingDelawareCrimeStoppersat1-800-847-3333.
Atlantic Community Thrift Shop Inc. BLACK FRIDAY & SATURDAY HistoricalSocietytakingoverTownsendhome BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheSelbyvilleHistoricalSocietywill takepossessionoftheformerGov.John G.Townsendhome,previouslypartof theSelbyvilleLibrary,onTuesday,Nov. 11,amoveHistoricalSocietyPresident IreneBuntingcalled“justwonderful.”
“Iambeyondthrilled.We’rejust happytobemovingforwardinapositiveframeofmind.We’veveryhappy thatit’sfinallyhappening,”Buntingtold CoastalPointthisweek,addingthat representativesfromboththelibrary andHistoricalSocietyboardsofdirectorswillbetherefortheformaltransfer, aswellasRep.RonGray.Sen.Gerald Hockerhasbeeninvited.
Thelibrarygavethebuildingtothe historicalsocietyasagift.Thenew
15,000-square-foot,$16millionSelbyvilleLibraryopenedonSouthMain StreetlastNovember.
OncetheHistoricalSocietytakes possession,meetingswillbeinthe Townsendbuilding,includingthenext one,at6p.m.onThursday,Dec.4,and cleaningandrenovationswillbegin. Newcarpetingwillbeinstalled,itwill bepaintedandthesecondfloorremodeled.
“Wehopetohaveaplanforthenew yearbutrightnowwearegettinginsuredandtheelectrictransferred.We havehadacouplepeopleofferingto painttherailingoutside.Itneedstobe scrapedandpainted.Someoneoffered todothat,”Buntingsaid.
Anyoneinterestedinvolunteering cane-mailherat ireneviolet8001@gmail.com
“ Weareinanewphasewhereweare goingtohavethebuildingandweare excitedthetransferhashappened. Everybodyfeelsgood.Thelibraryboard feelsgood.TheHistoricalSocietyboard feelsgood.Wearehappyandreadyto celebrateandmoveforward,”shesaid, addingthedeedwasscheduledtobe recordedonWednesday,Nov.5.
InMay,theHistoricalSociety hostedafundraisercelebrating Townsend’s154thbirthday.
“Theupstairsneedsalotofrenovation.Thedownstairswasusedforthelibrary.Thefrontpartofthebuildingis theactualhomethenthebackpartis theadditionwherethelibrarywas.The upstairslivingquartershavenotbeen maintainedsothewallpaperisfalling offthewallsandit’sjustoldupstairs wherethebedroomsare,”Buntingsaid
atthetime.
Townsend,wholivedfrom1871to 1964andwhooccupiedthestately whitehomewhilehewasgovernor, from1917to1921,wasquiteanagriculturalpioneerandstatesman.Hewas a memberofthedelegationtothefirst sessionoftheUnitedNationsGeneral Assemblyin1946.
Asgovernor,hefoughtforreformof thestate’seducationandtransportation systems.WhileintheSenate,hehelped formtheFederalDepositInsurance CorporationandotherNewDeal-era programsthatrebuiltthenation’sbankingindustry,accordingtohistoricalinformation.Consideredamanofgreat vision,hewasasuccessfullumberman, farmer,strawberrybroker,orchardist, contractorandoneofthepioneersof theDelmarvapoultryindustry.
Art,nature,holidaycheerontapatIBGC AsMotherNaturetakesarestand thedaysgrowshorteranddarker,Inland BaysGardenCenterisbringingthelight insidewithsparklinggardentreasures createdbylocalartists.FromNov.14 throughDec.30,visitorswilldiscovera varietyofone-of-a-kindhandmadeholidaygiftscreatedbylocalartisans,along withholidayplants,garden-themedpresentsandlocalculinaryofferings.
“Stopinandsupportthelocaltalent wehaverightinourownbackyard,”organizerssaid.
Participantsinclude:
•AlisonWebbSchweiger—decorativebrooches,bowls,basketsandhanging ornamentsdoneinthetraditionalform ofcoiledbasketryusingpineneedles.
•ArtinGlass—SharonRowland— keepsakefused-glassornamentstoadd sparkletothetree.
•Barb &WoodEnCreation—BarbaraJohnson—woodensnowmanand Santascreatedfromdownedtreesto makerepurposed,one-of-a-kindholiday figures.
•BackyardJellies&Jams—featuring beachplumandchokeberryjelly,alocal gourmetgifttopleaseanypalate.
•BeachRocks—CathyCranfield— gardenstakesreflectingtheloveofthe beachandgardeningcombinedwitha bitofwhimsyandfun.
•CareyApiary—PatrickCareyproducesrawhoneyfromtheCareyApiary honeybees,whohaveforgedfromnative plantsinFrankford.
•C-GlassSisters—smallvignette picturesdesignedusingauthenticsea glassanditemsfoundontheEastern Shorebeaches.
•CompileTile—MaryYeagley Bower—eachhandmadetileisas uniqueastheoriginalmoldit’scastfrom, featuringdeepreliefdesignsthatbeautifullyhighlighttheessenceofcoastallife. Everypieceisasmallworkofart—rich intexture,detailandseasidespirit.
•DelawareBayClay—LisaChambers—bringatouchofthebeachhome withacollectionoffunctional,handcraftedceramics,andjustintimeforthe holidays,whimsicalceramictreasures suchassnowmen,gingerbreadhouses, Christmastreesandbuoy-shapedsaltshakers.
•DouglasBeeApiary—Duane Douglas—producesmorethan2,000 poundsofhoneyeachyear.DouglasBee Apiarysellsbothregularhoneyand combhoney,aswellasbeeswaxpinecone andskepcandles.
•GeorgeToddResinArt—works outofresinandwoodthatshaperesin wavesintocharcuterieboards,cutting boards,framesandvases.
•HappyCamperDesignCompany —MargoMitchell—owner,founder, makerofallthings,specializingincustomsigns,handmadewoodworks andhomedécor,withastylethatrepresentstheFirstState.
•HenlopenSeaSalt—fromthe sparklingwatersoffCapeHenlopen, wheretheoceanmeetsthebay,theydraw pureDelawaresaltwaterrichinnatural minerals,andaftercarefulevaporationin solargreenhousesorboilers,thesea watertransformsintodelicateflakesof saltthatcapturetheessenceofthecoast. Eachcrystalishand-harvested,driedand packagedwithcare,bringingatasteof theshorelinestraighttothetable.
•JohnDonatoArt—bold,humorous,vibrantnew printsthatembodya unique“SmileImpact”withhigh-spiritedsubjectssuchassurfinghorses,flying pigsanddinosaursonpogosticks.“Your sensesareheldhostagebyoutrageously playfulcharactersandirresistibleblastsof color.”
•JustinCavagnaroGlassArtist Works—ornamentsshowcasingCav-
agnaro’sfascinationwithglassasa medium,andhispassionfortheprocess bywhichthesepiecesarecreated.
•LocalWavesStudio—Bethany Tyndall—handmadeceramichorseshoe crabornaments,vasesandsmallplates reflectingbeachlife.
•Moon-ChildCraft—Jennifer Moon-Child—scroll-sawcutoutsof beach,animalandholiday-themedpieces usingavarietyofwood,includingcherry, walnut,oak,ash,beechandmaple.
•MoonShellPaperCompany— BethWhitman-Pitzer—creativenotecardsinspiredbythebeach,flowersand nativeplants,alongwithfunwatercolor cardsfortheholidayseason.
•MossArtbyMaryAnn—Mary AnnCurzi—celebratingthedelicate balancewherenaturemeetscreativity. Usingpreservedmossandfoundnatural
objectstocreatecompositionsthathighlightthetextures,colorsandformsofthe naturalworld,eachpieceinvitesviewers topause,lookcloserandrediscoverthe quietbeautyhiddeninnature’ssmallest details.
•OceanEchoStudio—KimBrown —decoupageoyster-shellornaments featuring3DSantafaces,minisailor’s Valentineornaments,alongwithseaglass trees.
•PeterGibson—fusedglassholiday treesbringingbeautyallwinterlong,no wateringneeded.
•PotterybyDeborahBryant— coastalpotterywithinspirationfromthe ever-changingdisplayofwavesalong withthecolorsoftheseasonsfoundin
purposedwool sweaters,flannelandPolartec.Notwo pairsalike.
•Roger KrampHandcraftedBird Houses— createdfrom treelimbsand naturalelements,accentedby charmingaddonsandfinishedwith retrolicense platestomake eachhousea gardenmusthave.
Sherman—usingtumbledglass,which givestheappearanceofseaglass,the ShermanscreateChristmastreesandornaments.Thetreeslightup,andtheornamentsandtreessparklewithcrushed mirroredglass.
•TallOakTradingCompany— KerryStewart—artisanalsoapscreated byusingherbalandplantinfusionsororganicearthclaysscentedwith100percentessentialoils.
•TBCraftWorks—TravisBower— carefullycraftedbowls,vasesandsculpturesthatcelebratetheuniquetextures, colorsandgrainsthatnaturehasbestoweduponhismaterials.
•TheJoyofWreaths—JoyPeterson—Grapevinewreathsadorned withdriedandsilkflowers,pinecones, ornamentsandfestivebows,readyto hangonthefrontdoorfortheholidays.
therichanddiverselandscapeofthe EasternShore.
•RepurposedMittens—Donna Driver—handmademittensfromre-
•SaltTown TradingCompany—Amy Muller—candlesinspiredby nature’s coastalsurroundings, whichcurateluxurioushomefragrances tocapturethebeautyoftheregion’sland andseascape.Clean-ingredientandethically-sourcedcoconutsoycandleswhich aresustainable,non-toxicandhandpouredalongtheDelawarecoast.
•SeasideStudios—VickiandJack
•WoodCreationsbyRandy— RandyOrr—exoticwoodcreationsin cherrymaple,wenge,bloodwood,red malleeburl,redcoolibah,reclaimedred oak,curlymaple,mahogany,whitelimba, purpleheart,rainbowpopular,paduk, woodlace—handcraftedintoone-of-akindservingboards,cuttingboardsand coasters.
InlandBaysGardenCenterisopen MondaythroughSaturdayfrom9a.m. to4p.m.,andSundayfrom11a.m.to3 p.m.Formoreinformation,contact SandyDanielsat(302)539-1839or events@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.
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Editorial BetweentheuncertaintiesofSNAPbenefits,risingcostsacross manyindustriesandthebasicescalatedneedthatcomesaroundthis timeofyear,youhaveno-doubtnoticedaplethoraoffooddrives throughoutthecommunity—bothinrecentmonthsandscheduled fortheweeksandmonthsahead.
Andtheneedisreal.ChadRobinson,presidentofexternalaffairs fortheFoodBankofDelaware,saidthispastspringthatfoodinsecurityinDelawarewasalreadyassevereasitwasduringtheheightof theCOVIDpandemic.
“Moreandmorefamiliesarestrugglingwithrent,withmortgage payments,prescriptionsand...1in8Delawareansand1in6 Delawarechildrenarefood-insecure,”saidRobinson,addressingthe SussexCountyCouncil.
“Itisalackoffinancialresourcestobeabletoputenoughnutritionallyadequatefoodonthetableintheirhouseholds,”hecontinued,
explainingthatparentsmightdenythemselvesbecausetheywantto besuretheirchildreneat,seniorcitizensmightonlybuyfoodforapet whoistheironlycompanion,andothers“cutasandwichinhalfsoyou cangivesometosomeoneelseorsavesomefortomorrow.”
Anditisaneedthatcontinuestogrow.
DuringaSeptembertowncouncilmeetinginSelbyville,Robinson acceptedaproclamationfromtheTownstatingthatSelbyvillerecognizeshungerandfoodinsecurity“areseriousissuesaffectingfamilies acrossthestate,andtheFoodBankcontinuestoleadthefightagainst hungerandraiseawareness.”Hestatedatthemeetingthathunger andfoodinsecurityisnowthehighestit’sbeeninmorethan40years.
Thisisaseriousissue,andit’simpactingfamiliesacrossthespectrum—“workingpoor”isarealthing,andsoishunger.
Ifyouwanttohelpbutdon’tknowofanyeffortsnearyou,visitthe FoodBankwebsiteatfbd.org.Everybithelps—nowmorethanever.
Chancetoshineonnewshowistoocool Hungerisatoo-realissueincommunity ViewPoint There’scool,andthere’smy-business-is-being-showcasedin-a-television-show-by-the-guy-who-did-“Breaking-Bad”cool. Shew.That’salotofcool.
BreaReevesandBenWang—thehusband-wifeteambehindlocaldoughnutfavoriteSandyPonyDonuts—fallinthat secondcategorythesedays.Youknow.Thelongoneinthefirst paragraph.Pleasedon’tmakemetypeallthatagain.
ThetwogotacallfromSonyPicturesTelevisionabouttwo yearsago,andtheylearnedthatanewshowby“BreakingBad” creatorVinceGilliganwasgoingintoproduction,andthepowers-that-bewantedtoknowifSandyPony’sdoughnutscouldbe featuredintheseries.
“Whentheyfirstgotintotouchwith us,theysaidsomethingcouldhappento thepeoplewhoeatthedoughnuts,and theysaid,‘Wewanttomakesureyou’re OKwiththat,’”saidWang.“Ijokingly said,‘Idon’tcareiftheykillanybody,becausejustbeingonyourshowwouldbe amazing.’”
Point of No Return Darin J. McCann
SandyPonyname,andthatwastheimageusedintheshow’s firsttrailerthispastsummer.Wangsaidhisbusinessinstantly gotalotoffeedback.
“Thetrailerfor‘Pluribus’cameoutinJuly,”hesaid.“Someof ourstoresareseasonal,butatthattime,allourstoreswereopen. Allthemanagerswere calling,saying,‘We’regettingallthese callsaskingifwearearealdoughnutshop.Theysawuson AppleTV.’Ilookeditup,andIwaslike,‘Oh,mygosh.’Thefirst trailerinJulywasthatsceneofawomanlickingthedoughnuts, whichwashugeforus.”
Andhe’sright.Itisamazing.NotonlydoesthishavethepotentialtoshineahundredzillionraysoflightonSandyPonyvia themediumthatisstreamingtelevision,andprovideagigantic boosttotheirbusiness,butit’scool,right?Ikeepcomingback tothat.It’sjustreally,reallycool.
Now,admittedly,I’mahugeVinceGilliganfan.Loved“The X-Files.”Havewatched“BreakingBad”starttofinishmore thanonce.And,possiblymyfavoriteshowheeverputoutis “BetterCallSaul,”whichfeaturedBobOdenkirkreprisinghis rolefrom“BreakingBad”andRheaSeehorn,whowasamazing asKimWexler.Seehornplayedthisincrediblycomplexcharacter...
Oh,myGod.IjustnoticedthatSeehornisstarringinthis show,too.IthinktheSandyPonypeoplemightbeenteringnew heightsbytheminute.
Accordingtoshowrecaps,“Pluribus”isaboutavirus(not thatvirus)thatspreadsacrosstheworldandinfectspeoplewith asortofartificialhappinessthatstripsthemoftheirindividuality.Inonescene,aladylicksdoughnutsfromSandyPonyand putsthembackintheboxtospreadthedisease.Imean,yeah, that’sgross.Buttheboxwasfacedinawaythatdisplayedthe
Now,there’smoretothisthanjustReevesandWangsaying “OK”onaphonecallandtheproduction’sartdepartment comingupwithacoolboxforSandy PonyDonuts.Wangexplainedthatthe showisshotinNewMexico,andSony askedthemiftheywouldbewillingto travelthereandmakethedoughnutsauthentically.Instead,theydecidedto makethedoughnutshereandshipthem totheset.
Theysentabout100dozenoverathree-and-a-half-weekperiod,astheactorsweregoingtobeeatingthemandtheSandy Ponyteamwantedtosendalongasmanyastheycouldforthe restoftheshow’screw.
“Itwasagreatexperience,”saidWang.“Wewentwithacoupledifferentflavors.Then,theyasked,‘Whatisthemostpopular?’andwesaidtheglazedwithcinnamon,whichistheMs. Sandy.Theyendedupusingthatoneinthatscene.”
Cool,right?Also,thatismyfavoritedoughnutfromSandy Pony,aswell,whichmakesmecoolbyextension.
Right?
So,howdidthishappen,anyway?Well,Sonyexplainedto theSandyPonyfolksthattheywereshootingscenesinMaryland,andGilliganreadastoryaboutthisareaanddecidedright awayhewantedtouseSandyPony.
“Theycouldn’ttellusanythingfurther,”saidWang. “They madeussignalltheseagreementsthatwecouldn’tsayanything. Theywantedtouseourdoughnutshop,andtheylovedtheidea ofusbeingasmallbusiness.Usually,hechangesthenamesand doesn’tusetheoriginalname,sothatwasgreatforus.” Andcool.Really,reallycool.
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GuestColumn Puttingaspotlightonneglectedawards ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
Itmaynotbefair,butcertain achievementawardsoftengetoutsized attentioninthemedia,whileotherremarkableachievementsareneglectedor ignored.Thisyear,theNobelPrize awardshavebeenprominentinthe news,startingwiththePeacePrize, whichwenttoMariaCorinaMachado forpromotingdemocraticrightsforthe peopleofVenezuela.
TheotherNobelprizesthisyearfocusedinternationalattentiononthese mind-bogglingdiscoveriesandachievements:
•InPhysics,“forthediscoveryof macroscopicquantummechanicaltunnellingandenergyquantizationinan electricalcircuit.”
•InMedicine,“fordiscoveriesinperipheralimmunetolerance.”
•InEconomics,“forthetheoryof sustainedgrowththroughcreativedestruction.”
•InLiterature,toanauthor“forhis compellingandvisionaryoeuvreabout artinapocalypticterror.”
ExceptforthePeacePrize—because
ofmajorgapsinmyknowledgeofthe othersubjects—mybrainseizedup, andIdidn’tgetpasttheheadlinesand firstparagraphsofthenewscoverage.
Forhistoricalbackground,Ishould addthattheannualNobelPrizeswere originallyestablishedbyAlfredNobel (1833-1896),awealthySwedish chemist,engineerandinventor(includingofdynamite).Heleftalargepartof hisfortunetofundtheawardsinthefuture.
Returningtotheissueoffairness,the WashingtonPosthasbalancedthescales thisyearforsomeoftheunderappreciated.InanarticleinthePostinSeptember,VictorianCrawputthepublicity spotlightontheIgNobelawards,which provideafunnycontrasttotheSwedish awards.Theyhavebeenpresentedannuallysince1991,inceremoniesatMIT, HarvardUniversityorBostonUniversity.
TheIgNobelcommitteethisyear awardedthePeacePrizetoagroupfrom differentcountriesataninternational conferencewhoestablished,inrigorous testinginabar,thatdrinkingtogether improvedtheirabilitytospeakandunderstandthelanguageoftheotherpar-
ticipants.Oneremarkedthathenever knewhecouldspeakfluentDutch.This surprisingdiscoverywillsurelybenefit diplomacyandpeacenegotiations.
Otherprizesawardedthisyearor previouslyreportedintheAnnalsofImprobableResearchortheJournalofIrreproducibleResultsincluded:
•InMedicine,forthedevelopmentof “rubberbandtherapy”toovercome drowsiness.Thepatientputsarubber bandonawristandextendsandreleases itwhendozingoff.Whentherubber bandsnapsback,alertnessisimmediatelyrestored.Thepatientcontrolsthe timing,frequencyandstrengthofthe snap,aswellasthetypeandcolorof rubberband.Thetherapycanbeadministeredunobtrusivelyinavarietyofsituations,includingmeetings,sermons, lecturesandboringencounters.It’salso inexpensiveandnotaddictive.Thisis consideredamajoradvanceinpsychotherapy.
•InPhysics,forthediscoveryofthe perfectratioofstarchandcheesetopreventcocioepepepastasaucefrom clumping.
•InEconomics,forthepreliminary conclusionthatfinancialstressmaybea
riskfactorinperiodontaldisease.
•InLiterature,fortheauthor’saccountofhis35-yearstudyoftherateof growthofhisfingernails,withexciting detailsabouttheeffectsofage,weather andvariousevents.
Thereareseveralotherinteresting studiesunderreviewbytheIgNobel committee.I’lljustmentiononeincase youmightliketoparticipate:Asreportedinthemedia,theCIAishiring (orhashired)psychics.
Ifyoubelieveyouhaveparanormal powers,likeESP,andwanttoapply,just sitdowninaquietplace,concentrate andmentallysendyournameandcontactinformationtotheCIApsychic programsmanager.(Seewebsiteforcontactinformation.)Ifyoudon’treceivean answerwithinthreedays,youdon’thave thepowerthey’relookingfororthey don’thaveajobvacancy.
Becauseofthefederalgovernment shutdown,I’dallowatleastaweek. Goodluck.
Andforallthosewhoserveandprotectourcommunitiesandhelpothers withoutreceivinganyawards,wethank youandwishyouallthebest,withafew laughsalongtheway.
PatriciaE.‘Pat’Bunting,77
PatriciaE.“Pat”Bunting,77,of Dagsboro,Del.,passedawaypeacefully onWednesday,Nov.5,2025,inthe comfortofherhome.BorninWhaleyville,Md.,onFeb.2,1948,shewas thedaughterofthelateChesterW. HitchensandthelateEdnaM.(Dukes) Hitchens.SheattendedJohnM.ClaytonHighSchoolinFrankford,Del.
BuntingbeganhercareerasanassemblerandfinalinspectorfortheNationalCashRegisterCompanyin Millsboro,Del.,wheresheworkedfor severalyearsbeforethecompanyrelocated.Shelaterworkedalongsideher husbandintheirfamilybusiness, Bunting’sAutoRepairinFrankford, servingasbothbookkeeperandmechanic.
Knownforherstrongworkethicand outgoingpersonality,shenevershied awayfromachallenge.Shewasdeeply dedicatedtohercommunity,servingfor 30yearswiththeFrankfordVolunteer FireCompanyAuxiliary,andwasalsoa proudmemberoftheAmericanLegion Post24AuxiliaryinDagsboro,Del.
Bunting enjoyedcampingwithher familyandfriends,attendingantique tractorshows,andvisitingtheAmish auctionsinDover.Aboveall,shetreasuredthetimespentwithherlovedones.
Inadditiontoherparents,Bunting wasprecededindeathbyherbeloved granddaughter,KarlaAlexisBunting. Sheissurvivedbyherdevotedhusband of59years,RandallP.Bunting;her daughter,KellyA.Townsendandher husband,Marvin,ofFrankford,Del.; her brother,VincentW.Hitchensand hiswife,Nancy,alsoFrankford;her niece,AmandaB.Desmondandher husband,Paul,andchildren,allof Pittsville,Md.;andhernephew,Brian V.Hitchens,hiswife,Jen,andson,allof Dagsboro,Del.
Avisitationwillbeheldfrom11a.m. to1p.m.onThursday,Nov.13,2025,at theFrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,43ThatcherStreet, Frankford,Del.,wherethefuneralservicewillbeginat1p.m.Intermentwill followatDagsboroRedmenCemetery. In lieuofflowers,thefamilysuggested memorialcontributionsbemadetothe FrankfordVolunteerFireCompany Auxiliary,P.O.Box333,Frankford,DE 19945.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
Jacqueline ‘Jacquie’Christman,78 Jacqueline“Jacquie”MeyerSibley Christman,78,ofBethanyBeach,Del., passedawaysuddenlyonOct.26,2025, aftercourageouslyfacingalongbattle withAlzheimer’s.Shediedathome with herdevotedhusband,Larry,byher side.BornMay13,1947,inNewark,
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CascadingCarlosgetsthirdGuinnessrecord SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted
ThosewhohelpedwiththeGuinessattemptsinclude,fromleft,TomTaylor,ChrisDemoneandXavierGarciaofPAC14;Mark ElmanofTheHilton;Mir;CoryClendaniel,ajuggler;TaylorHarman,marketingdirectoratTheHarrisonGroup;andCalHolloway, BenchmarkLandSurveyingInc.
7th Annual Old Town Holiday Market, Tree Lighting & Trail of Lights Saturday, Nov. 29 from 1 to 5p.m.
John West Park • 32 West Ave., Ocean View
Unique vendors, kids’ crafts, snowball fight zone, gingerbread maze & winter playground, BSA Troop 281 food sales, roasted chestnuts, tree lighting & special visitor at dusk!
Performances by: Indian River High School Choir, Directed by Laura Carey and The Belle Tones
Manypeoplehaveenjoyedwatching juggerCarlosMir,knownas“Cascading Carlos,”buttheymaynotknowthathe achievedanotherGuinnessWorld RecordonSept.8,atTheHiltonon 32ndStreetinOceanCity,Md. Ajugglerforthepast30years,Mir hasbrokenthreeGuinnessWorld Recordssince2015.Hisnewestrecordis forthehighesthelicopterdevilsticks toss.Thepreviousrecordwas20feet, andhethrewit21feetthisyear,breakingthepreviousrecord.
AnotheroneofMir’srecords—the mosthelicopterspinsinoneminute— hassincebeenbroken.Thenewrecordholderachieved128helicopterspinsin oneminute.Mirwillattempttoreclaim therecordhepreviouslyhadforthe mosthelicopterspinsinoneminutein Aprilof2026atBethanyBeachOcean Suites,wherehebroketherecordof106 andestablishedthenewrecordof113 timesthatheldfromMayof2021to Mayof2024.
Mir,whoregularlyperformsin BethanyBeachandOceanCity,has beenknowntokeepfireandtasersin theair.Hethrewthediabolo—ajugglingpropwithanaxleandtwocupsor discs,derivedfromtheChineseyo-yo thatisspunusingastringattachedto twohandsticks—andcaughtit,breakingtherecordofitearlierbeingthrown 64feet.
Whenheperforms,Mirteachesskills tooftenwide-eyedspectators.Hefondly recalledhisinteractionwiththen-9year-oldBrookeSlotkinofLewisburg, Pa.,whoachievedGuinnessWorld RecordsKidsprominenceforthehigheststandingjump,30.55inches,straight upfromastandingpositionontoabox. Shewasinthegirls’7-to9-year-olddivision.
Theymetwhenshewasintown, stayingatBethanyBeachSuitesOcean, vacationingwithherfamily.
“Shefirstcameuptomeandshe goes,‘Mr.Carlos,Ihavetosharesomethingwithyou,’andI’mthinking, ‘Somethingisup.’Shesaid,‘Youinspired metogetaGuinnessBookrecord.’Oh, mygosh.Imelted.Iwaslike,‘Ahh.’It feltsowarm,anditmeltedmyheart.I teach jugglingwhileI’mperforming.We spinplates,andwedobalancing.Wedo devilsticksandChineseyo-yosordiabolos.It’sinspiringothers,andIfeelit’s reallyjustsocool,”hesaid.
TryingforrecordsishowMirsets goals.
“Itallowsmetotrytobemybest. Youhavetotryit.Ifyoufail,thatishow youlearnfromyourmistakes.Youhave totry.Icanjuggleanythingwithout fear,”hesaid,addingthathewasintroducedtojugglingasaboyof10.
ANewJerseynativewholivesin Delmar,Mirpostsupcomingshowson hiswebsiteatwww.cascadingcarlos.com, orcontacthimat(410)430-7355.
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SCANTOEXPLORE Del.,shewasadedicatedteacherwho inspiredthousandsofstudents.After thelossofherfirsthusband,BillSibley, shefoundloveagainwithherhighschoolsweetheart,Christopher“Larry” Christman,sharingnearly30wonderful yearsofmarriagebeforeretiringto BethanyBeach.
BethanyBeachwaswovenintothe fabricofherlife.Fromherearliest memoriestoherfinaldays,thewater waswhereshefoundpeace.Knownfor herinfectioussmileandgenerousspirit, shededicatedcountlesshourstovolunteer work,capturinglife’smoments throughheraward-winningphotography,therhythmofagoodbookand walkingalongthewater’sedge.Her grandchildren,ColtonandSavannah Sibley,wereaconstantsourceofjoy.
Christmanissurvivedbyherhusband,Larry;herson,BenSibley;her stepdaughter,CynthiaChristman;her daughter-in-law,Shauntel;hergrandchildren,ColtonandSavannah;her brother,DaleMeyer;andhercousin, Linda Russell.
AcelebrationofChristman’slifewill beheldonNov.22,2025,at11a.m.at St.MatthewsbytheSeainFenwickIsland,Del.Inlieuofflowers,donations maybemadetotheMissionCommitteeatSt.MatthewsbytheSea.
SusanVirginiaEckert,78 SusanVirginiaEckert,78,ofOcean View,Del.,formerlyofBethanyBeach, Del.,andBaltimore,Md.,passedaway peacefullyonOct.29,2025,inAnnapolis,Md.BornonDec.28,1946,inBaltimore,shewasthedaughterofthelate V irginiaBrooksHartisandCharles Hartis.
Eckertdedicatedmorethan20years ofhercareerasamedicaltechnologist andresearcheratJohnsHopkins,where herworkreflectedherdeepcommitmenttoscienceandhelpingothers.
Shelovedtotravelandshareadventureswithherbelovedhusband,George F.EckertJr.,whoprecededherindeath, alongwiththeirdaughter,AmyEckert.
Shewillbelovinglyrememberedby herchildren:MelissaWilsonandher husband,Benjamin,ofAnnapolis,Md.; BrooksHecknerandhishusband,Alec, ofBoston,Mass.;andMollyChamness andherhusband,Aron,ofNorthCarolina.Shealsoleavesbehindsixcherishedgrandchildren,PaigeWilson, GrantWilson,KatieEckert-Prater, SamPrater,AlexMenardandSophia Menard;andagreat-grandson,MaverickEckertHudson.Sheisalsosurvived byherbrother,StephenHartisofMillsboro,Del.
Aprayerservicewastobeheldon Tuesday,Nov.11,2025,attheOcean V iewChapelofMelsonFuneralServices,38040MuddyNeckRoad,Ocean View,Del.Inlieuofflowers,donations canbemadetotheFreemanArtsPavil-
ion,whereEckertvolunteeredandenjoyedattendingshows,athttps://purchase.freemanarts.org/Donations. Condolencescanbemadebyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
Kenneth‘Kenny’Hopkins,71 Kenneth“Kenny”Hopkins,71,of OceanView,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonOct.16,2025,intheUniversity of PennsylvaniaHospital,surroundedby hislovingfamily.
Hopkinswasadrywallhangerby tradeandlaterwasapublicproperty managerfortheCityofWilmington, Del.,untilhisretirement.
Hewasanavidfisherman.Heand hissonDavidspenthourspreparingto fishandenjoyedsomanytripsouton theocean.Someofhisfondestmemorieswerewatchinghissonplaybaseball. Hewasananimallover.Helovedhis dogGracieandthreecatswhofollowed himaroundthehouse.Hefaithfullyfed the birds,foxesanddeer,andenjoyed watchingthem.
Hopkins’happiestmomentswere simplyspentwithhisfamilyandwatchinghisgrandchildrengrow.Hewasso proudofallofthem,andtheymeant theworldtohim.Spendingtimewith themandwatchingthemgrowupalwaysmadehimsmile.Whetherhewas enjoyinghisicecreamandfudgewith Haileeorsneakingtheyoungerones moneytospendontheboardwalkor outlets,hewashappy.
Hewasawarriorashefoughthisillness. Hefoughtsohardtocomehome. Anyoneelsewouldhavegivenup.His tenacitywassomethingtobeadmired,a testamenttohischaracterandlovefor hisfamily.
Hopkinswasprecededindeathby hisdaughter,MelanieHopkins.Heis survivedbyhisbestfriendandloving wifeof38years,DonnaHopkins;son, DavidHopkins;anddaughter,Jennifer Hopkins.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis grandson,Nicholas(whocalledhim “Dad”);andgranddaughters,ToriHopkins,HaileeMinner,SummerHopkins, AdelynHopkins,ChloeDickens, HadleyHopkinsandOakleeHopkins.
ThefamilythankedthestaffatUniversityofPennsylvaniaHospital.Not onlyweretheytremendousdoctorsand nursesmedically,theysaid,butmore compassionateandempatheticpeople couldnotbefound.
Burialwastobeprivate.Condolencesmaybesentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
JoAnnHoughton,77 JoAnnHoughton,77,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawayonThursday,Oct.30, 2025. ShewasborninLincoln,Ill.,to thelateRobertD.McKownandSusie HopeIrish.
Shewasahomemaker,aswellasa substituteteacherfor10yearsforthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrictin Delaware.Shegenerouslyandfaithfully usedhermanygiftsandtalentstoserve theLordatherchurch,theOceanView
ChurchofChrist.Shemasterfully playedthepianoandorgan,taughtSunday-school,organizedvacationBible school,participatedinmanywomen’s ministries,regularlyvisitedareanursing homesandled“SingAlongwithAnn,” andsomuchmore.Shewasverydedicatedtoherfamilyandadoredbeinga grandma.
Houghtonleavesbehindherloving husbandof56years,DelmarDaryl HoughtonII;childrenBobby Houghton(andKim)ofMillsboro, Del.;KellyRogersofFruitland,Md.; fivegrandchildren,JacobRogers,Mia Rogers,KaylynnHoughton,McKaylee HoughtonandRoryHoughton.Sheis alsosurvivedbyhersister,KarenIrwin ofLincoln,Ill.,alongwithmanyother extended familymembersandfriends.
Amemorialservicewilltakeplaceon Saturday,Nov.15,2025.Visitationwill beginat10a.m.,andthefuneralwill beginat11a.m.,attheOceanView ChurchofChrist,55WestAvenue, OceanView,Del.Condolencescanbe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.Inlieuofflowers,donations maybemadetoOceanViewChurchof Christ.
CharlesRichard ‘Chuck’Lampe,97 CharlesRichard“Chuck”Lampe,97, of Selbyville,Del.,passedawaypeacefullyinhishomeafteralongillness,on Thursday,Nov.6,2025,surroundedby hislovingchildren.HewasbornonJan. 12,1928,inPekin,Ill,sonofthelate CharlesandRuthLampe.
Theoldestoffivechildren,Lampe attendedonafootballscholarshipthe UniversityofIllinois,wherehemetand marriedtheloveofhislife,Marylou Thompson.Heproudlyservedinthe U.S.Armyasafirstlieutenantduring theKoreanWar.
Throughouthiscareer,Lamperelocatedhisfamilyseveraltimes,living throughouttheMidwestandEast Coastbeforefinallysettlingin Delaware,inthehomehebuiltwithhis ownhands.Lifeattheshorebrought himtremendousjoy—helovedfishing, boatingandcrabbing,andhealways knewwherethefishwerebiting.
Hewasalifetimememberofthe MasonicLodgeandtheShriners,and heldaspecialpassionfortheircharitablework.Overtheyears,hedrovemore than50childrenandtheirfamiliesto the ShrinersHospitalinPhiladelphia formedicalcare,offeringnotonly transportationbutcomfortandcompanionship.
Untilhisillness,Lampewasanactive anddevotedmemberofMariner’s BethelGlobalMethodistChurchin OceanView,Del.Knownforhisskill withtoolsandagenerousspirit,hevolunteeredcountlesshoursbuildingand repairingchurchesthroughoutthecommunity.
Aboveall,helovedhisfamily.He cherishedeverygathering,celebration and milestone,andinhislateryears
wouldoftensaywithawidesmile,“I havethebestfamily.”ChuckandMarylouLampewereblessedwith69yearsof marriage.Hislegacylivesoninthefaith hepracticed,thefamilyhecherished, andthekindnessheshowedtoeveryone hemet.
Lampeissurvivedbyhisthreechildren,GregLampeandhiswife,Beverly, ofSelbyville,Del.,JeffLampeandhis wife,Karen,ofMeyersville,Md.;and JeanneMeccaandherhusband,Billy,of NorthHaven,Conn.;fivegrandchildren,Sarah(andAl),Linnea,Shayna (andBrian),Christina(andRyan)and Nikki(andAdam);andeightgreatgrandchildren,Dylan,Sofia,Connor, Olivia,Julia,Owen,OliverandJosie.
Thefamilyextendedtheirsincere gratitudetothecaregiversfortheexceptionalcareandcompassionshownto Lampethroughouthisillness.
AcelebrationofLampe’slifewillbe heldatnoononMonday,Nov.17,2025, atMariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist Church.Aviewingwilltakeplaceprior totheservice,beginningat11:30a.m. Inlieuofflowers,memorialdonations maybemadetoShrinersChildren’s Hospital,Mariner’sBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoracharityofthe giver’schoice.Condolencesmaybesent tothefamilyviawww.bishophastingsfh.com.
RalphE.Melson,74 RalphE.Melson,74,ofGreenwood, Del.,wenthometobewiththeLordon Wednesday,Nov.5,2025,surroundedby hislovingfamily.HewasborninLewes, Del.,onDec.26,1950,andraisedinMillville,Del.,theyoungestsonofthelate EdwardJamesMelsonandthelateNellie Mae(Steele)Melson.
HewasaproudgraduateofLordBaltimoreHighSchoolinOceanView,Del., intheClassof1968,andhonorably servedhiscountryintheDelawareArmy NationalGuard.
Melsonbeganhiscareerimmediately afterhighschool,withDuPontin Seaford,Del.,andretiredfromInvistain 2022afteranimpressive54yearsofservice.Duringhistenure,heworkedasan electricianandretiredasashippingcoordinator.Adevotedmanoffaith,hewas anactivememberandelderatDenton WaysideChurchformanyyears.
Giftedmusically,Melsonlovedcollectingandplayingguitarwithhisbrother Mike,andheenjoyedsharinghistalent throughmusicandsonginchurch.He cherishedtravelingwithhisbelovedwife, Barbara,makingannualtripstoNiagara FallsandvisitingPigeonForge,Tenn., withfamily.Hewillbefondlyrememberedforhissteadfastfaith,hisgenerous heart,hisgoodsenseofhumor,andhis deeploveanddevotiontohisfamily.
Inadditiontohisparents,Melsonwas precededindeathbyhiswife,Barbara Jean(Morgan)Melson,in2023;andhis brother,HarveyMelson.Heissurvived byhissecondwife,Christina(MutiNuel)
Hocker,Grayhearfrompublic BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Ataconstituents’coffee,hostedby DelawareSen.GeraldHockerandRepresentativeRonGray,aSussexCounty woman,referringtofederalfundingcuts, asked,“Howwillyoutakecareofyour peoplewhenmoneyrunsout?”
Arearesidentshavebeendonatingto foodbanksinneedofgoodstofilltheir shelvesafterthefederalgovernmentcut millionsofdollarsinfunding,Graysaid, asHockersaidDelawareGov.Matt Meyer“hasmoneysittingthere”tohelp “alotofpeoplewhoneedSNAP,andI respectthat.”
ThatafternoonofWednesday,Oct. 29,Meyer,duringapressconference,declaredastateofemergency inDelaware duetotheinterruptioninSupplemental NutritionAssistanceProgram,orSNAP, benefitswhich,hisofficestatedinanews release,“supportsmorethan120,000 Delawareanseachmonth.”
“WhileRepublicansareouttolunch, familiesareabouttogohungry.Delaware issteppinguptoprotectthosewhodependonSNAPbenefits,manyofthem workingparents,childrenandworking seniors.We’remakingsureevery Delawarefamilycaneatandnochild goestobedhungry,actingwithurgency andtransparencytosafeguardwhatmattersmost—yourfamilyandyourfuture,” Meyersaid.
“Weneedtotakecareofourown,”a womanattheconstituents’coffeetold HockerandGray,whowereatDaybreak CaféinSelbyvillemeetingwithastanding-room-onlycrowd.
“Peoplearescared.Theydon’thave food.Youcan’tevenbuygastogettothe foodbank,”thewomansaidasGray promisedtoinformconstituentshow theycandonatetohelpkeepfoodbanks stocked.
Amanaskedbothlawmakerswhat theythinkaboutTitleIX,afederallaw thatprohibitssex-baseddiscriminationin anyeducationprogramoractivity,and Hocker,toapplause,saidhisdaughters playedsports“andIdidn’twantanyof themplayingagainstmenorbeingina men’slockerroomandthat’sthewayI feel.”
Graysaidaman’sbodyisnaturally strongerthanawoman’s“andamanwill dobetterinsports”soshouldn’tbecompetingwithwomen.
Concerningavailability ofguns,a guestaskedHockerhowhefeelsabout ownershipofAR-15riflesandreferredto themasassaultrifles,butHockersaid thereisoftenconfusionbetweenAR-15s andassaultrifles.Anassaultrifleisamilitary-styleriflethatcanfireinbothautomaticandsemi-automaticmodeswhile anAR-15isasemi-automaticriflethat firesoneroundeachtimethetriggeris pulled.The“AR”standsforArmaLite, thecompanythatdevelopedit,not“assaultrifle.”
Hockersaidthosewhohaveinjured
andkilledchildrenduringmassshootings havepsychologicalproblemsandsaidthe weapons“gotinthewronghands.” “Weshouldhaveprotectionsforour childrenfromthemomenttheygeton theschoolbus,”hesaid.
Anyonewithmentalhealthproblems “certainlyshouldnotbegettingagun,” Grayagreed.
Hockersaidcriminalswillfindaway togetweapons,eveniftheyhavetosteal them.“Idon’twantanybodywhoisnot supposedtohaveaguntohaveone,but everygoodpersonshouldbeabletobuy one,”hesaid.
Commentingonantagonismbetween DemocratsandRepublicans,Graysaid 70percentoflegislatorsinthefederal governmentcomefromthestatelegislature.
“Itusedtobetheygotalong.When Sen.RussHuxtablewaselected,Iwelcomedhim,”hesaidabouttheDemocrat. “Somehow,weneedtodothatatthefederallevelbecauseitreallyhurtsAmericansatthispoint.Thereissomuch animosityonbothsides,”hesaid.
Awomenaskedaboutthelegalityof having20studentsfromothercountries, intheareaworkingduringthesummer andreferredtoasJ-1studentsbecauseof thetypeofvisarequired,alllivingina housethathasonlytwobathrooms.A homeinherneighborhood,shesaid,had thatmanystudents.“Bikeseverywhere andthetrashstaysoutthereinmyneighborhood.It’sjustcrazy.Thisisthethird summer,”shesaid.
HockersaidtoqualifytobringJ-1 studentstotheUnitedStates,hostsmust provideonebathroomforeveryfivestudents.Hesuggestedshereportthehomeownerbutthewomansaidshecontacted thehealthdepartmentandwastoldthat agencycouldn’thelp.Hockersaidhe wouldresearchthematterforher.
Whenthesubjectturnedtothestate’s budget,GraycalledforDelawareofficials to“stopspendingmorethanmoneywe havecomingin”andHockeragreed.
“Weareoverspendinginthisstateand nowtheyhavetodigtheirwayoutand theonlywaytheyaregoingtodigoutof itistoincreaseyourtaxes.We’repassing budgetsweshouldnotbepassing,” Hockersaid.
Anotherwomansaidshewasdisappointedwhenshesoughtmedicalcareat SouthCoastalHealthCampusinMillvilleandwastoldcarecouldn’tbeprovidedeventhoughthesignoutsidesays “emergency.”Shesaidshereceiveda $1,000bill“totakemyinformationand thatwasunacceptable.”Hockerpromised toinvestigate,butsaidhehasheardmany complimentsfromthosewhowere treatedthere.
Askedaboutrapiddevelopmentand heavytrafficinlowerSussexCounty, Graysaidifcountyleaders“knewthis growthwascoming,somebodyshould havedonebetterplanning.”
“We’vejustdoneapoorjobontransportationandinfrastructure,”hesaid.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheSouthernDelawareOrchestra, alongwiththeSouthernDelaware Chorale,willpresentHandel’s“Messiah,” anoratoriothattellsthestoryofJesus, fromhisbirthtohisdeathandresurrection,at7p.m.onSaturday,Dec.13,andat 3p.m.onSunday.Dec.14,atCapeHenlopenHighSchoolinLewes. Ticketscost$30forgeneraladmission or$10forthoseages11to17,andarefree forchildren10oryounger.Visit www.southerndelawarechorale.orgfor moreinformation.
Writtenin1741,Handel’s“Messiah”is anEnglish-languageoratorio,ormusical workfororchestraandvoices,composed byGermancomposerGeorgeFrideric Handel.ItwasfirstperformedinDublin, Ireland,in1742,theninLondonthenext year.
“Thisyear,theSouthernDelaware Chorale—acornerstoneofmusicalcultureinsouthernDelaware—celebrates its40thanniversary,”SteveGreifer,board presidentandco-founder,toldtheCoastal Point.“WeatSodeloareincrediblyhonoredtojoininthismomentouscelebration.Handel’s‘Messiah,’thevery masterpiecethatlaunchedtheSouthern DelawareChoralefourdecadesago,will nowbeperformedwiththeaddedsupport ofSussexCounty’sownsymphonyorchestra.”
“SodeloandtheChoralearedeepin rehearsal,preparingwhatpromisestobe oneofthemostnotableandunforgettable musicaleventsoftheseason,”Griefersaid. “Theseconcertsareaboutmorethanjust music.It’sapowerfulstoryofcommunity, sharedpassionandtheenduringpowerof artisticcollaboration.Now,ourtwoensembleswilljoinforcestohonorthepast, celebratethepresentandproudlymarch togetherintothebrightfutureof Delaware’sthrivingartsscene.”
“Weinviteyoutojoinusforthishistoricalcelebration,whichbringstogether oneoftheoldestandoneoftheyoungest musicalgroupsinSouthernDelawareto presentwhatissuretobeahighlightof theSouthernDelawareholidaymusic landscape,”hesaid.
LocalRepublicanscollect250poundsoffoodforlocalpantries The38thDistrictSouthern DelawareRepublicanClubheldacommunityfooddrivethismonth,collecting anddonatingmorethan250poundsof nonperishablefooditemstolocalfood pantriesacrossthedistrict.
Theeffortbroughttogetherdozens ofclubmemberswhocontributed cannedgoods,pasta,peanutbutter,rice andotheressentialstohelpneighbors facingrisingcostsduringtheholiday season.Donationsweredistributedto foodassistanceprogramsservingfamilies inOceanView,BethanyBeachand Frankford.
“Timesarechallengingformany Delawarefamilies,andourmembers wantedtodosomethingpracticalto help,”saidBobWisgirda,secretaryof the38thDistrictSouthernDelaware RepublicanClub.“Webelievethatservicebeginsrighthereathome—and
CoastalPoint•Submitted 38thDistrictSouthernDelawareRepublicanClubPresidentBobWisgirdaposes foraphotowithdonatedfoodgoods thatweredonatedtovariousfoodassistanceprogramsinSussexCounty.
thisfooddrivewasawaytocometogether,careforoneanother,andmakea realdifferenceinourcommunity.”
The38thDistrictRepublicanClub isoneofthemostactiveinSussex County,withmonthlymeetingsthat drawstrongparticipationfromelected officialsandcommunityleadersalike. Sen.GeraldHocker,Rep.RonGray, andSussexCountyCouncilPresident DougHudsonareamongthosewho regularlyattendmeetingstoshareupdates,listentoconstituentsandstay connectedwithdistrictpriorities.
Theclub’sleadershipemphasized thatthefooddrivereflectsitsbroader commitmenttocivicengagementand service.“Ourmembersareknownfor rollinguptheirsleevesandgetting thingsdone,”saidDr.MichelleParsons, clubpresident.“Thisiswhatcommunityleadershiplookslike—neighbors helpingneighbors.”
Thenextmeetingofthe38thDistrictSouthernDelawareRepublican ClubwillbeheldonMonday,Dec.1at 6:30p.m.Thefeaturedguestwillbethe AssistantSuperintendentfromtheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict,whowill discussthedistrict’sstudentmentorship program.
Formoreinformationandmeeting locationdetails,pleaseemail info@38thdrcp.com.
November 14 & 15, 7 PM
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RandyForster November 28 & 29, 7 PM
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LectureonNavy’s soundsurveillance systemsetforNov.15 TheFortMilesHistoricalAssociation(FMHA)announcedthisweekthe secondofits2025-2026lectureseries, “SOSUS:TheU.S.Navy’sSoundSurveillanceSystem,”presentedbyWilliam H.J.“Bill”ManthorpeJr.,retiredU.S. Navycaptainandformerdeputydirector ofNavalIntelligence.Thelecturewill takeplaceonSaturday,Nov.15,at10 a.m.attheFortMilesMuseuminCape HenlopenStatePark.
Theprogramwillexplorethehistory, missionandimpactofSOSUS,the Navy’sunderseaSoundSurveillanceSystem—consideredoneofthemostsecret andsuccessfultechnologicalachievementsoftheColdWar.Developedinthe early1950s,SOSUSusednetworksof underwaterhydrophonestodetectand trackSovietsubmarinesacrossthe world’soceans,helpingtomaintain strategicbalanceandsafeguardnational security.FortMiles’NavFacLeweswas hometooneofseveralAtlanticcoast SOSUSNavalFacilitiesfrom1962to 1982.
Thelecturewilldiscusshowthis highlyclassifiedsystemoperated,itsrole inunderseawarfare,anditsenduring legacyinmodernoceansurveillance.
Manthorpeconcludedhis40-yearintelligencecareerin1994asthedeputy directorofNavalIntelligence.Sinceretiringfull-timetotheDelawarecoastin 1998,hehasdedicatedhisresearchand writingtoDelaware’snavalandmaritime history,sharinghisexpertisethroughlectures,articlesandbookstobringtheregion’smilitaryheritagetolife.
“ThestoryofSOSUSisoneofinnovation,secrecyandglobalimpact,”said Manthorpe.“It’sastorythatdeservesto beremembered—notonlyforitstechnologicalbrilliancebutalsoforthemen andwomenwhomadeitpossible.”
ThelectureispartofFMHA’songoingeducationalprogrammingattheFort MilesMuseum,whichpreservesandinterpretsthevitalroleofcoastaldefensein U.S.history.Visitorsareencouragedto remainafterthelecturetoexplorethe museum’sexhibitsonFortMiles’World WarII andColdWarlegacy.
Thelecturewilltakeplaceinthe NorthGunRoomoftheFortMiles Museum,CapeHenlopenStatePark, Lewes.Admissionisfree,butdonations totheFortMilesHistoricalAssociation areappreciated.
Becauseseatingforthelectureislimited,itissuggestedthatattendeesregister inadvancebyvisitingthemuseum’swebsiteatwww.fortmilesmuseum.org.Scroll downtoFortMilesToursandEvents, selectHistoricalLectureSeries:Navy SoundSurveillanceSystem–11/15/2025,andclickontheRegister Herebuttonatthebottomofthepage. Formoreinformation,contacttheFort MilesHistoricalAssociationat info@fortmilesha.org.
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SussexCountyiscountingonthe community’sgenerosity—andthose extracansinthecupboard—tobreak thecircleofhungerandmaketheholidaysabitbrighterforfamiliesinneed.
Thisweek,theCountygovernment kicksoffitsyearlyfooddriveforcommunityfoodbanksandwillcelebrate thateffortduringthe42ndannual CarolingonTheCircleevent,beginningat6p.m.Thursday,Dec.4,in downtownGeorgetown.Asinrecent years,CarolingonTheCirclewill serveasthelead-intotheTownof Georgetown’streelightingandthe GeorgetownChamberofCommerce’s annualChristmasparade,givingspectatorsandparticipantsnearlythreefull hoursofholidaycheerandcommunity funallononenight.
Eachyear,thecommunitysinging eventdoublesasafooddriveforhungryfamiliesinSussexCounty,drawing hundredsofresidents—alongwith thesupportofareaschools,businesses andcivicorganizations—whoturn outtosingChristmascarolsandcollectcannedgoodsforareapantries, churchesandfoodbanks.
Thefooddrivebeginsnowand runsthroughtheendofDecember.
In2024,thefooddrivecollected morethan17,000itemsfornearlytwo dozenorganizations.Countyofficials
aimtocollectasmanyormorein2025, teamingupwiththeChamber,the FoodBankofDelaware,andothersto encouragethecommunitytodoits partto‘PackthePod,’a14-footby7footportablestorageshedthatwillbe setupatTheCirc leandstockedwith fooditemsforlocalpantries.
Sinceitsinceptioninthe1980s, CarolingonTheCirclehasraised morethan800,000itemsforlocalfood pantriesandfamiliesinneedinSussex County.CountyAdministratorToddF. LawsonsaidCarolingonTheCircle, aftermorethanfourdecades,isagift thatkeepsongiving.
“CarolingonTheCircleismore thananightontheholidayeventscalendar.It’samainstaythathelpstoprovidethestaplesfordeservingfamilies righthere inourcommunity,”Lawson said.“We’recountingonourfriends andneighborstoonceagainstepup andshowthemagicoftheholidays throughthesimpleactofgiving.”
Asalways,thehistoricSussex CountyCourthouseandpicturesque Circlewillserveasthebackdropforan eveningoftraditionalandSpanishcarols.WBOC-TVon-airpersonality JasonLeewillemceethisyear’sCarolingevent,whichwillfeaturelocal singingartistsKevinShortandEd Shockley,aswellasperformancesby
theSt.Michael’sChildren’sChoirand ElCentroCulturalgroup.
Alloftheevening’seventsarefree toattend;participantsareaskedto bringnon-perishablefooditemsfor donationduringCarolingonTheCircle.
Fooditemswillbecollectedthat nightatthepodonTheCircle,butdonationscanbedroppedofffromnow untiltheendofDecemberatthe CountyAdministrativeOfficesbuilding,nexttothecourthouse,inGeorgetown.Receptacleswillbeavailable outsidetheCountycomplex,allowing thepublictomakedrop-offs24hours adaythroughouttheholidayseason. Staffwillroutinelycollectitemsand ‘PackthePod’beforeitemsarethen distributedtopantries.
Additionally,thepubliccandrop offitemsattheFoodBankof Delaware’spartnerlocations,including TheHomeDepotnearLewes,aswell astheBridgeville,Georgetownand Laurelpubliclibraries,ormakeamonetarydonationonline,witheverydollar leveragingfoodthatwillstayinSussex County.Visithttps://www.fbd.org/carolingtomakeadollarcontribution anytimethroughoutthecampaign.
FormoreinformationaboutCarolingonTheCircleandthe“Packthe Pod”fooddrive,call(302)855-7700.
VincentLotano,MD, isacardiothoracicsurgeonatBeebeHealthcare.Heprovides comprehensivecareforpatientsastheyundergocomplexcardiacandstructural heartproceduresincludingheartbypasssurgery,heartvalvesurgery,transcatheter aorticvalvereplacement(TAVR),andcardiogenicshock.Healsospecializesin careforpatientswhorequireleftandright-sidedcardiacsupportdevicesand extracorporeal membraneoxygenation–aspecializedprocedurethatremoves carbondioxidefromthebloodstreamandreplacesitwithoxygen-richblood. He provides ructural nscatheter izes in and moves ood.
Community LighthouseSchoolinvitesveteranstoannualevent ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Guestsandmilitaryveteransare welcometoattendafreeVeterans DaycelebrationonFriday,Nov.21, hostedbyLighthouseChristian SchoolinDagsboro.Thetwo-hour programwillbeginat1p.m.asthe studentswelcomegueststotheir campus.
Lighthouseisaprivateschoolfor pre-kindergartenthrougheighth grades,locatedwithinDagsboro ChurchofGod.Eachgradewill presentaVeteransDaysong,prayer orotherperformance,whileother movingmomentsincludetheTable ofRemembrance,flag-foldingceremonyandhandshakeofthanks,in
whichstudentslineuptogreeteach veteraninattendance.
Thisyear’sspecialguestspeakers willbefromtheIndianRiverHigh SchoolJROTC.Bothguestsand youngerstudentsgettohearteenage studentssharetheirexperiencewith theJuniorReserveOfficers’Training Corps.
“Wemustteachourchildrento loveourcountryandtorecognize thatourfreedomcomesatacost— butthat’sfreedom!”Pr incipalSharon Elzeysaidatthe2024event.“John 15:13says,‘Nogreaterlovehasanyonethanthis:thanamanlaiddown hislifeforhisfriends.’…Wegetto knowthebenefitsoffreedombecauseothershavemadeasacrifice. Sotoday,wewantyoutoknowthat
weappreciateyou,andwethankyou foryourservice.Weprayyouare blessedandfeelhonoredbywhathas beenpreparedonyourbehalf.”
Pastprogramshaveincludeda focusontopicssuchasWreaths AcrossAmerica,Desert Storm/ShieldandevenaWorldWar II-eraperformance.
EducatorandorganizerPat Viguiehashelpedplanthisannual program,withfewexceptions,since 2008.
“Ibelieve,littlebylittle,children arenotrememberingthatfreedomis notfree.…Whenyoutalkaboutmilitary,it’sallaboutsacrifice.People takeasteptoleavetheirfamily,leave theirhomeandstepoutsidetheir comfortzone.…Thesepeople
missedoutonbabiesbeingborn, theymissedoutonweddings,onso manythings,”Viguiesaid.
Sheencouragedthegeneralpublic “tocomethankthesemenand womenthatserved…whetheryou’re forawaroragainst—that’sOK. ThisisAmerica—that’sourfreedom.”
TheeventisintentionallyscheduledaweekaftertheactualNov.11 holiday.Veteransareoftenbusywith officialprogramsorganizedbygovernmententitiesorserviceorganizations,sothedelaymakesthisNov.21 programmoreconvenient.
LighthouseChristianSchoolis locatedalongRoute113,at28157 LighthouseCrossing,Dagsboro.
Sweettraditions Friendscelebratemorethan20yearsofcookie-bakingtogether ByJoanMasterson SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
EveryDecember,thecomforting aromaofsugar,cinnamonandbutter fillsthehomeoflongtimefriendswho havegatheredformorethantwo decadestobakecookiestogether.What beganasasimpleweekendprojectwith twoItalianfriendsinAlexandria,Va.,in theearly2000shassincebecomea cherishedtradition—onethatcelebratesfriendship,laughterandthejoyof giving.
Thecoregroup—nownumbering sixfriends—meetseachyeararmed with mixers,rollingpinsandhandwrittenrecipespasseddownthroughgenerations.Someyears,guestbakersjointhe group—andonafewoccasions,junior bakersfromtoddlerstoage10.
Thisyear,eightfriendswilltravel fromMontreal,LasVegas,NewYork, NorthCarolinaandMarylandtoreuniteinDelawareforthespecialweekend.
Itstartedasawaytoshareholiday treats.Nowit’saboutreconnecting, reminiscing,andcarryingonsomething wealllove.
Over theyears,thecookieselection
JoanMasterson,GraceWaldrop,MariaMerkle,LisaKlein,DylanKleinandMichele Merklegatheratapastcookie-bakingevent.
hasgrownfromclassicItaliancookies, suchasbiscotti,sesame,pinoli,torrone andrainbowcookies,toincludewhite chocolatemacadamianut,toffee,nut puffs,espressoshortbread,caramel thumbprintsandarmycookies.The bakerssharetheircookieswithfamily, friendsandcolleagues.
Allofusagreethatnomatterhow busylifegets,thistraditionremindsus toslowdownandsavorthemoment— andthecookies.Inaworldthatmoves fast, thisgroup’senduringfriendship andflour-dustedlaughterareareminderthatsometimesthebestingredientsaretimeandtogetherness.
November13 CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromClassicGermanCookingbyLuisaWeiss.which isavailableforcheckout(whilesupplies last,)oryoumayloo katacopyinthelibrary.Participantsareencouragedtobring theirownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.FREE,forages18-plus.Registration isrequiredandavailableatwww.south-
coastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvis itusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
YoungAdultBookClub— JoinFrankford PublicLibraryat5p.m.forarelaxedand engagingbookdiscussiontailoredforreadersages18to30.OurYoungAdultBook GroupmeetsonthesecondThursdayof eachmonthtochataboutamixoffiction, nonfiction,orclassictitles.Stopbythe
FrankfordPublicLibrarytopickupyour copy.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonl ine atfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
WondersofWoodlandsTour— Naturalist ElisabethRiveswillleadafreeWondersof WoodlandsTouratDelawareBotanicGardensat11a.m.Thetourisfreewithadmission,andchildren16andyoungerget freeadmission.Tour12acresoffallcolors, enjoythewalkingpathleadingtowoodland animalsculpturesand1,000feetofshorelineatPepperCreek.Toregister,visi tonlineatdelawaregardens.org.
November14 FallGala— TheSt.Ann’sMen’sClubis holdingitsinauguralFallGalaatSignature’sRestaurantatBaysidefrom5:30to 9:30p.m.Theeveningwillfeatureabuffet dinner,livemusic,dancing,silentauction and50/50raffle.Sponsorshipopportunitiesarealsoavailable.Allproceedswill benefitfoodpantriesandothercharitable organizationsinSussexCountythroughthe St.Ann’sMen’sClubandtheFoodBankof Delawa re.Thecostis$65perperson.For sponsorshipopportunities,contactAudie Chongataudie.chong@hotmail.com.For informationontheevent,contactTimLinehanatlinehan121@gmail.com.
SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This monthlygroupmeetingisforgenealogy enthusiastsofallskilllevels,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Learngenealogyresources,tricks,andmethods fromeachotherinawelcomingenvironmentwhilemeetingothersandconversing abou tcurrentprojects.Themeetingis setupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresourcesarealsoshown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator.Meetingsare heldeveryothermonthonselectFridaysat 10:15am(nomeetingsinSummer).Free, forages18-plus+,noregistrationneeded. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
Capitalism,Socialism&Other‘Isms’— Dr.BillGudelunaswillpresentatwo-part lectureser iesexaminingpoliticalandeconomicconceptssuchascapitalism,fascism,communism,socialismandmarxism atSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Part 2willbeNov.17at4:30pm.Free,for ages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
AmericanIndianTownsofSussex— The NanticokeIndianMuseumwillhostatalk byDanGriffithoftheArchaeologicalSocietyofDelaware,Inc.,from2to 4p.m.The topicis“AmericanIndianTownsofSussex Countyinthe17thCentury.Admission costs$5perperson.
InherittheWind— Areadingof“Inheritthe Wind,”aplaybasedontheinfamous ScopesMonkeyTrial100yearsago,willbe presentedatSt.Martha’sEpiscopalChurch at3p.m.ThisispresentedbytheSt. Martha’sPastYourPrimePlayers.Admissionisfree,andopentothepublic,but seatsarelimited.
November15 HolidayMarketplace— TheTownofMillville’sHolidayMarketplacewillbeheldat twogreatlocationsfrom10a.m.to2p.m. ItwillbeatEvansPark,andatTownHall. Therewillbe36localvendors,aGirlScout Cookiewalk,foodtrucksonsite,andToys ForTotsonhandtoacceptdonations. LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.!Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.
ContinuingEvents Clubs/Organizations MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost 24.AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmen whohaveservedintheCorps,andlivinginSussexCounty,arewelcometo jointomeettheirfellowveteransand considerjoiningtheorganization.Their missioniscommunityservicethrough camaraderieandvolunteerism.For moreinformation,call(571)332-8263.
Com munityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers, andmeetsonthesecondThursdayof eachmonthatSalemMethodistChurch at1p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto 1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturdayofeachmonthfr om10a.m.to2 p.m.intheReadingRoomattheLewes HistoryMuseum.MembersoftheSociety willbeavailabletohelpanyonewhohas questionsabouttheirfamilytree.The LewesHistoricalSocietyArchivesFamily Fileswillbeavailableforresearch.For moreinformation,visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.
VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthe firstandthirdWednesdayofeachmonth attheMastersoncenteratSt.A nn Churchfrom1to3p.m.Newmembers arewelcome.Formoreinformation, call/text/leaveamessageat(240)3154361.
CrippleCr eekGolf&CountryClubnear Dagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocal community,LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsinlocalschools,scholarshipsforhighschoolstudents,veteran’s programsandothercharitableorganizations.Italsoprovidessocialopportunities tofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichmentamongitsmembers. TolearnmoreaboutLBWC,visitLbwclub.com.
BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWedne sdayofeach monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInland BaysGardenCenter.
WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeach WritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11 a.m.Participants,18andolder,ofallskill levelscanpracticecreativewritingina friendlyandnurturingatmosphere.Atten-
danceisfree.Formoreinformation, emailLynnMasseyat bookmom42@yahoo.com. LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion Aux iliaryUnit24meetsthefirstTuesday ofeachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouarea memberorinterestedinjoining,please attend.MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegionPost24inDagsboro. Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver. WCIRraisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocalcharities,educationprojects, veterans,women’sempowermentandthe environment .Italsoprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderieamongstitsmembers.Tolearn more,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.
SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware—
Flyfishermenandwomenofallagesand skilllevelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’s meetingsonthesecondWednesdayof themonth(FebruarythroughDecember) attheRollingMeadowsClubhousein Lewesat7p.m.Formoreinformation, anddirections,visitsfaod.com. IrishMenMeet— Ifyo uareIrishbybirth ordescent,considerjoiningTheAncient OrderoftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnewmembers,andmeetonthe secondThursdayofeachmonthatSt. EdmondsHallinRehobothBeachat6 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com, callortext(516)770-1822oremail pcurran43@aol.com.
PolishAmericanClub— ThePolish AmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthe secondWednesdayofeachmonthat ColumbusHall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)
Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’s CivicClubofBethanyBeachmeetson thesecondThursdayofthemonthat CripplecreekCountryClubat10a.m. TheorganizationhasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty,andhasbeenserving thecommunitysinceitsfoundingin 1925.TheClubisanon-profitorganization,formedinfriendshipanddedicated tocivicandcharitab lepurposesandthe educationofitsmembers.Formoreinformation,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.
LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBig FishGrill.Thisisaserviceorganization thatperformsprojectsintheSussex countyarea.Formoreinformation,visit themonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorbyphoneat(301)5430329.
RotaryMeets— SouthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantin SelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.For moreinformation,callBrendanCrottyat (302)858-3234orvisitSouthernSussexRotary.org.
LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’s Club(LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversaryofservicetoSussexCounty. LBWCisanon-profitorganizationwhich meetsthethirdMondayofeverymonth (SeptemberthroughJune)at11a.m.at
Crossword THERE SHE IS By Jim Quinlan
Delawarebuildings recognizedfor excellencein architecturaldesign Avariedarrayofarchitectswithwork runningthegamutoftypologies—from exemplarycivicworkandsingle-family housingtoanoutdooramphitheater— wererecentlyrecognizedasAIA(American InstituteofArchitects)DelawareDesign Awardsrecipients.
“Together,theworkdemonstrateshow designexcellencecontributestocontemporarylifenomatterthesiteofaproject,its use,ortheincomeofitsusers,”AIA Delawarerepresentativessaid.
AnHonorAward,thehighestlevelDesignAward,recognizedTheFoodBankof DelawareMilfordBranch,whichwasdesignedbyBeckerMorganGrouptoprovide aninvitingpresence,toengagethecommunityandpromotetheFoodBank’smission: “toinspirehopeinourcommunitiesbyprovidingfoodtonourishDelawareans,while collaboratingonlong-termsolutionsto hungerandpoverty.”
ThatprojectwasjoinedbynineMerit andCitationrecipients.Projectsencompass privatehomes;thetransformationofformer horsestablesintoanon-profitcommunity eventspace;vibrantcivic,andinstitutional spaces;andmore.
“Itwasaprivilegetoserveasjurychair fortheAIADelawareDesignAwards,”said DrewHohenwarter,AIA,president-electof AIACentralPennsylvania.“Thejurywas inspiredbytherangeanddepthofsubmissions,whichreflectedastrongcommitment todesignexcellence,environmentalresponsibilityandcommunityengagement.We sawprojectsthatdemonstratedrestraintand clarity,othersthatembracedboldinnovation,andmanythatthoughtfullyresponded totheircontext,whetherurban,rural,or coastal.Acrossallcategories,theworkwas markedbyahighlevelofcraft,sensitivityto usersandacleararchitecturalvision.We commendallthehonoreesforelevatingthe professionandcontributingmeaningfullyto thebuiltenvironment.”
LearnmoreabouttheMusicDepartmentatLebanonValleyCollegeby visiting www.lvc.edu. SeeDESIGNpage37
CassidyLandisofOceanViewis oneofmorethan200LebanonValley Collegestudentsparticipatinginatleast onemusicensembleduringtheFall 2025semester.Landisisamemberof CollegeChoirandChamberChoir. Landis,agraduateofIndianRiver HighSchool,ispursuingabachelorof artsinsocialjusticeandcivicengagementatTheValley.
inOceanCity,Md.,from2to4p.m.For moreinformation,email rwc21tbk@gmail.com.
LeathernecksMeet— TheDelmarva Leathernecks,atax-exemptfoundation, meetsthefirstWednesdayofeachmonth at5:30p.m.attheResidenceInnat300 SeabayLaneinOceanCity,Md.Youdon’t havetobeaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmissionofservicetoveteransandworthy charitiesontheeasternsshoreofMaryland,DelawareandVirginia.
Drop-Ins WethePeople— "WethePeople"isan effortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebratepatriotismandcelebratetheflag, bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandeveryWednesdayat8:30a.m.to supportthemilitary,lawenforcementand firefighterswhoserveandprotect.Allare welcome.
AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsare provided.
BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoastal.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.
TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsTeleservice NavigatorseveryMondayfrom10a.m.to 3p.m.andeveryTuesdayfrom10a.m.
to2p.m.Gethelpwithvirtualresources, suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswithlawyersandsocialserviceappointmentsusingthenew Te lehealthKiosk.ANavigatorwillbeat thelibrarytohelpsetupvirtualappointments.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthe libraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca
TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhosts LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca everyWednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m. Déjenosayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseen laescuela,ren ovarsusdocumentos, crearunavidamajor,ymuchomás.La Esperanza:(302)854-9262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloud toafurry,friendlytherapycompanionto helpinspirealoveofreading.Offeredby PawsforPeople.Readersofallagesand stagesarewelcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram—
TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProg ramonthethirdTuesdayofeverymonthat1p.m.Every month,theyofferadifferentactivityfor elementary-school-agedchildren.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.MeetingsarethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth, from2to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeach ChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome. Formoreinformation,callBonnieat5379440,orsendanemailto
bonniejd.rae@gmail.com. FlipF ive— AmericanLegionAuxiliary Unit24inDagsboroishostingFlipFive gamesonWednesdaynightsfrom6-8 p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.to beeligibleforwinner-take-allprize.The publicisinvitedtoattend.Youmustbe 18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchen alsoservesfrom4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c)charities,withanemphasison veteranprogramsandcommunity.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6 :30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost 24inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNight everyFridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m. Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guestsandthegeneralpublicare allinvited.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturdayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaoke willperformfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
Communi tyLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunch everyTuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m. Theyserveachoiceofhomemadesoups, freshsandwichesandhomemade desserts.Carry-outisalsoavailable.
ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThrift ShopwillbeopenonWednesdaysand Saturdays,weatherpermitting,from10 a.m.to2p.m.Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holidayitems,clothing, householdwares,toys,books,jewelry andmoretobenefitthechurch’sprojects.Donationsofitemsareaccepted
eachdaytheyareopen.TheThriftShop islocatedat111HazzardStreetinDagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.
CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge 2645ishostingCashBingoevery Wednesday,anditisopentothepublic. Doorsopenat5p.m.andtheBingo startsat6:30p.m.Foodisavailablefrom thekitchenbeforeBingostartsandatintermission.Formoreinformation,call (443)605-5028.
RollerSkatingatSalem— Salem Church inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchild andadultsizes.Snacksanddrinksare availableforpurchase.Theyfollowthe IndianRiverSchoolDistrictincaseofinclementweather.Formoreinformation, visitthematwww.sumc.com.
TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesday from5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferent mealofferedeveryweek,anddine-inor carry-outisavailable.Allmealsare servedwithdrinks,saladsanddesserts. ThefirstWednesdayofthemonthwill featureporktenderloin,withmac& cheeseandgreenbeans.Thesecond Wednesdaywillfeaturechickenand dumplings,greenbeans,mashedpotatoesandgravy.ThethirdWednesdaywill featurelasagna,alfredowithchickenand broccoli,breadandItalianweddingsoup. ThefourthWednesdaywillfeature chickenlegqua rterwithbakedbeans andcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesdaywill
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GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGrief SharesupportgroupeverySundayfrom1 to3p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbe valuableguidanceandtipsondealing withthelossofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call539-9510.
Politics DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRD meetsthethirdThursdayofeverymonth atPizzaKingRestaurantinMillsboroat6 p.m.ThisisopentoanyDemocrats.For moreinformation,callTomBrettat(443) 257 -2061.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapDunes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.This isasocialorganizationthateducates, informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrict RepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMonday ofthemonth.Socialhoursbeginat6 p.m .,andthemeetingstartspromptlyat 6:30p.m.Informationonthecluband meetingscanbefoundat38thdrcp.com, orthroughemailatinfo@38thdrcp.com.
DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,updateson
speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.
SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteem eetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstart promptlyat6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguest speakers,legislativeupdatesandmeetingupdatescanbefoundatsussex.gop
DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thethirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’sPizzainMillsboro.Socialhours beginat5:30p.m.,andthemeeting startsat6:30p.m.Thebusinessmeeting isopento allregisteredDemocrats.For moreinformation,visitRD4at deldems.org.
RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth onthesecondfloorofNicola’sPizzain Lewes.Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.for dinner,andthemeetingstartsat5:30 p.m.Thecostis$40.RSVPbythe15th ofeachmonthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganizationeducates,informsandcreates fellowshipwithlike-mindedpeople.For moreinforma tion,visitscrwc.netoremail thematinfo@scrwc.net.
Fitness/Health/Dance TuningUptheTemple— Mariners BethelGMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,from 8:30to9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter. Theclassesaresession-based,not
drop-in,socontactCarolLynchat (302)745-8237or cklynch03@gmail.comformoredetails ontheseclasses.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.on Wednesda ysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthechurchbuilding,with HeatherMurphy.Yogaisalsoofferedon Saturdayat9:30a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infeeforyogais$7. Classesareopentothecommunityand allarewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassinthe HopeCentergymeveryMonday,WednesdayandFridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8 drop-infee.Noregistrationisnecessary, andallarewelcome.Formoreinformation,sendanemai lto zumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupport GroupmeetsthethirdSaturdayofevery monthviaZoomfrom1to3p.m.For moreinformation,contactSueIwahashi atmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSenior Centerishostingline-dancingclasseson Mondays.Beginnersclassestakeplace at10a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m. Formoreinformation,call(302)2272055.
Al-Anon— Al-Anonisasupportgroupf or thefamiliesandfriendsofalcoholics.MeetingsareheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30 p.m.,atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch. Formoreinformation,visitovpc.org. ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivityCenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingonTuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsof
allagesarewelcome,andnoexperienceor partnerisrequired.Thereisa$5fee,but thefirstvisitisfree.Enterthroughtheback doorofthefacility.Formoreinformation, visi tthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.
GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.Thewalkingclubgoesto SandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199MurraysLane.Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-7958,email georgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown. Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurc h ishostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdays andThursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisis opentothepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizersdecribedtheclassesas“easy,” andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call(302)519-2984.
StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandals ohavein-person support.Reservationsarerecommended, butwalk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation,call(302)440-4866.
Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— A meetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheld thefirstandthirdThursdaysofeverymonth attheOceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m. Themeetingslastforuptotwohours.
Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday,
InadditiontotheHonorAwardforThe FoodBankofDelawareMilfordBranch, BeckerMorganGroupInc.,therecipients ofAIADelawareDesignMeritAward were:
•FreemanArtsPavilionBoxOffice& EntryPavilion(Selbyville),SEAStudio LLC;
•AppoquiniminkLibrary(Middletown), Perkins&Will,inassociationwithTetra Tech;
•It’llDeux(BethanyBeach),SEAStudio;and
•OneBack(BethanyBeach),SEAStudio.
CitationAwardweremadefor:
•UrbanArtistExchangeOutdoorAm-
phitheater(Wilmington),ArchitecturalAllianceInc.;
•FinTechInnovationHub(Newark), MGAPartnersLLC;
•HarringtonLibrary(Harrington), BeckerMorganGroup;
•SaltAyres(NorthBethany),SEAStudio;and
•CreekHouse(Bishopville,Md.), JonathonSelwayArchitects.
“AIADelawareisdedicatedtoservingits members,andunitingallarchitectureprofessionalsinthedesignofamorejust,equitableandresilientfuturethroughadvocacy, education,andpoliticalaction.Theorganizationrepresentstheinterestsofarchitects andalliedprofessionalsinDelaware.”
Foundedin1932,theAIADelawareisa statecomponentoftheAmericanInstitute ofArchitects.Formoreinformation,visit www.aiadelaware.org.
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Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisa supportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics.Thegroupsaysyouneverhaveto bealoneagain.Al-AnonFamilyGroups meetatOceanViewPresbyterianChurch everyTuesdayfrom7to8p.m.
YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30 a.m.
BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesday sat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.
Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.
SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30 p.m.andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcentermembers.
LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnesson Mo ndaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcenter members.
ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSeniorCenterhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.on Tuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.
ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11 a.m.onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.
Al-AnonFa milyGroup— TheWednesday MindfulnessAl-AnonFamilyGroupmeetsat
CommunityLutheranChurchevery Wednesdayfrom7to8p.m.
Hobby/Craft NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged. Newmembersarealwayswelcome.For details,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.org.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetand greetothers,cangettogetheratthe MillsboroPizzaKingonThursdaysat 8:30a.m.TheARRLSectionManager usu allyattends.Formoreinformation, contactJackMagarat k8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary, KentCountyLibraryandWellingtonCity Libraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisa funwaytolearnaboutanothercountry andmakeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbring inandpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.Formoreinformationandregistration,visitt hemat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/113 66626orcall(302)858-5518.
Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsitsWednesday MorningBookDiscussiononthefourth Wednesdayofeverymonthat10:15 a.m.InNovemberandDecember,how-
ever,theywillmeetonthethird Wednesday.Booksareavailablefor pickupeachmonthatthelibrary.
Music MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridayso fthemonthat4p.m.Alllevels arewelcome.
Women’sACapellaChorus— AchapterofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc. holdsrehearsalseveryMondayevening from6to8p.m.intheOceanPines (Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladieswholovetosing.MemberscomefromMarylandand Delaware.Formoreinformation,call Elissaat(410)641-8050,findthemon socialmediaorvisit delmarvachorus.org.
Museums/Displays RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,and islocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard, inSelbyville.TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to7p.m., andeverySaturday,from10a.m.to3 p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistori c Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSat-
urdays.Admissionis$5perperson.For moreinformation,visit nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.
Faith CommunityBibleStudy— Grace UnitedMethodistChurchinMillsborois hostingaBibleStudythisfallon Wednesdaymornings,startingonSept. 6,from10a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,andtoregister,visitsussexcounty. cbsclass.org.
CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlineto bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.
BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyvilleishostingBiblestudyevery Thursdayat10a.m.
Women’sBibleStudy— “WhenFaith BecomesSightHEAVEN,”byJennifer Rothschild,aWomen’sBibleStudy group,willmeetatMarinersBethel churc heveryWednesdayfromSept.24 throughNov.5,from10to11:30a.m., or7to8:30p.m.Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,visitmarinersbethel.churchcenter.com.
WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.
MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.
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Library of Things
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FrankfordPublicLibraryHolidayCraft andArt— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary at10a.m.foramagicaldayofholiday shopping,handmadetreasures,andfestive cheer!Discoverone-of-a-kindgifts,seasonaldécor,anduniquecrafts—perfect forcheckingoffyourholidaylistwhilesupportinglocalartisans.Bringyourfamily andfriendsandgetintotheholidayspirit —shoplocal,givehandm ade,andmake thisseasontrulyspecial!Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
WreathMakingWorkshop— Delaware BotanicGardenswillhostaWreath-Making Workshopat10:30a.m.Thefeeis$40for members,and$50fornon-members.All materialsareprovided.Toregister,visit thematdelawaregardens.org.
MillsboroFriendsChristmasSpectacular TheFriendsofMillsb oroPublicLibrary willhostholidayeventsforboththeyoung andyoungatheart.They'replanningaday ofdelightsonSaturday,Nov.15.Visitwith SantaClausandfacepaintingfrom10 a.m.tonoon.Holidayornamentpainting from10a.m.to1p.m.
November17 GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat
SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerf lowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onNov.10and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onl ineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows. Capitalism,Socialism&Other‘Isms’— Dr.BillGudelunaswillpresentatwo-part lectureseriesexaminingpoliticalandeconomicconceptssuchascapitalism,fascism,communism,socialismandmarxism atSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.Part 1willbeNov.14at3:30pm.Free,for ages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE1993 0 302-858-5518
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryforstorytelling,songs, andcraftsatParsonsFarmoutdoorpavilionat11a.m.Oncoldorrainydayswe’ll beinsidethecafe.Storytimesareplanned untilDec.25.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
HooksandNeedles— Joinus onMondays at1pmforafunafternoonofknittingand crocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call
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November18 iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions .Attend inpersonorviaZoom.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE
TracingYourHeritage— Lookingtotrace yourrootsbutnotsurehowtogetstarted? Registerforourfreebeginner’sgenealogy workshop,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.NancyN,willwalkyouthroughgetting startedwithancestry.cominasm allgroup setting.Participantscanexpectpersonalizedgenealogyassistanceandshouldbring atleastthreesurnamestoresearch.Feel freetobringyourownlaptop/tablet,oruse theonesprovided.Searchingwillinclude onlyU.S.databases.Registrationislimited andrequiredandopensat2p.m.onNov. 4athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. Boa rdMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach
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November19 MusicwithMissMaria— Littleones(ages 5andunder)willlovethislively,interactive musicprogram—packedwithsinging, dancing,andplayfulactivitiesthatget everyonemovingandsmiling,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Free,no registrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompa nychildren.Entry availableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
https://southcoastal.lib.de.us HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelforour nextHappyBookersmeeting,atSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosenwork offictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingThe BerryPickersbyAmandaPeters.Copiesof th ebookareavailableforcheckout throughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog withavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute
tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativ elysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.FREE,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registrationbeginsat5p.m.onOct.1at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
FallTea(Party)Luncheon— TheLordBaltimoreLionsClubishostingaFallTea (Party)LuncheonatCrippleCreekCountry Club.ThespeakerwillbeLizFerguson,the ownerof FourAcresLiving,thenearbyalpacafarminFrankford.Theeventwillinclude50/50,U-Pick-It,raffleandthe winningdrawingoftheirLions’BeOur Guestraffle.Theluncheonmenuincludes scones,tomatobisque,assortedteasandwiches,dessert.Restricteddietsmaybe honoredwithpriornotice.Luncheontickets arepre-saleonly,andcost$32perperson. RSVPnolaterthanNov.10toLionSheryl at(302)732-6387,MondaythroughSaturday,10a.m.to7p.m.
Mahjong OpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
ShakespeareWorkshop— Stepintothe spotlight!Studentsgrade5-12areinvited tojoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m. foraShakespearecrashcourseworkshop. L earnthebasicsoftheBard,focusingon thefoundationsofperformanceandShakespeareanpoetry.Bytheendofclass,you
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DAVBenefitsSeminar— ADAVbenefits advocatewillbeonhandataseminarata be nefitseminaratCommunityLutheran ChurchinFrankfordfrom10a.m.to2p.m. Ifyouareunabletoattend,butarestillcuriousoverwhatbenefitsmightbeavailable toyou,visitbenefitsquestions.org.
November20 JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothers haveleft,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untapedcontainer s.Swapendsat3:30p.m. Wealsohavetwocommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibraryforyoutohelpus completewheneverwe’reopen.Puzzles canalsobeborrowedfromotherlibraries foryoutodoathome—justplaceahold ontheminourcatalog!Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518.
Kids’CornhuskPeopleCraft— R.O.O.T.S. YouthDevelopmentwillteachyourelementary-agedchildto craftsimpledollsfrom driedcornhusks,justlikeearlyhomesteadersoncedid,atSouthCoastalLibraryat5 p.m.Thiscraftwillconnecttoculturalhistoryandstorytelling.Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby
phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE. BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiv eplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
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November22 Build&PaintwithLowesKits— Children ages6-12willhavefunpickingtheirBuild &GrowkitfromLowes,atFrankfordPublic Libraryat11a.m.Wewillprovideallmaterialstoassemblehereandpaintyour woodenproducttotakehome.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat
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MelsonofMalaysia;threechildren,Mark D.Melsonandhiswife,Karen,of Seaford,Del.;TanyaMcClainandher husband,Scott,alsoofSeaford;and RhondaKayeMelsonofDelmar,Del.He wastheproudgrandfatherofeightgrandchildren:StacieFowler(andRicky),BriannaCoddington(andJohn),Kristin McClain(andChris),TreyMessick, AlyssaJ.Messick,MarkD.MelsonJr., MadisonMcClainandDestinyCramer (andDylan);andsixgreat-grandchildren, EmberlyFowler,DallasFowler,Macie GraceCoddington,PaisleyRaeCoddington,JohnLincolnCoddingtonandAnastasiaCramer.Heisalsosurvivedbyhis brothers,MichaelMelsonofClarksville, Del.,andWardMelsonofSeaford,Del. HisextendedfamilyinMalaysiaincludestwostepchildren,MimiKuchetes andFrancisKuchetes;andsixstep-grandchildren,Samuel,Emanuel,JoannaLily, Elon,JevelinaAlinandAnna;aswellas hisdevotedcaregiversandclosefriends, RalphandSandyDixon.
Aviewingwillbeheldfrom10to11 a.m.onWednesday,Nov.12,2025,atthe FrankfordChapelofMelsonFuneral Services,43ThatcherStreet,Frankford, Del.,wherethefuneralservicewillbegin at11a.m.IntermentwillfollowatSt. George’sCemeteryinClarksville,Del. Condolencesmaybesentbyvisiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
JuneEloiseNelson,82
JuneEloiseNelson,82,ofOakOrchard,Del.,passedawaypeacefully,on Nov.4,2025,atBeebeHealthcarein Lewes,Del.ShewasborninWilmington, Del.,onJune18,1943,daughterofthe lateJosephWoernerandEva(Forsstedt) Woerner.
AftergraduatingfromWilliamPenn HighSchool,Nelsoncontinuedhereducation,earningherassociatedegreefrom
Wor-WicCommunityCollegeinSalisbury,Md.,andlaterherbachelor’sdegree inaccountingfromWilmingtonCollege. Shebuiltalongandsuccessfulcareerasa taxaccountant,workingformanyyearsat PerdueinSalisbury,andlaterat Townsend’sinMillsboro,Del.,whereshe wasrespectedforherprofessionalism, dedicationandcommitmenttoheremployerandfellowemployees.
Nelsondeeplyappreciatedspending timewithherfamily,friendsandhercat Mike.Havinglunchwithherfriends throughouttheweekatthemanylocalestablishmentswasahighlightofherweek. SheenjoyedNASCAR,travelingtodifferentracetracks,androotingforherfavoritedriversovertheyears(presently AlexBowman#48).Shealsoenjoyed watchingfootball(becauseshehadthree boys)andevenattendingagameinpersonfromtimetotime.Shetookgreat pleasureintravelingandseeingmanyexcitingplaceswithherfamily—from AlaskatoDisney—andtakingdifferent familymembersalong.
Mostofall,NelsonfoundgreatpleasureinservingGodandherchurchfamily. ShewasalongtimememberofLong NeckMethodistChurch,whereshe servedasaSunday-schoolteacher,finance chair,choirdirectorandbellchoirdirector,andvolunteeredformanydifferent churchactivitiesandprograms.ShebelievedinservingGodwithallshehadand livedalong,devotedlife.Shewillberememberedforherdedicationtoher churchandfamily,musicalattributes,and thesincerityshebroughttoherfriends andfamily.Shewasdeeplylovedbyher familyandfriendsandwillbegreatly missed.
Nelsonwasprecededindeathbyher parents,andhergreat-grandsonSilas.She issurvivedbythreesons,DennisNelson andhiswife,Carolyn,GaryNelsonand hiswife,Melissa,RichardNelsonandhis wife,MaryJo,andfriendTeresaReed; eightgrandchildren;and12great-grandchildren,withtwomoreontheway;her
twosisters,JoanneHicksandherhusband,Phillip,andJoyceHargreavesand herhusband,Tom.
AcelebrationofNelson’slifewillbe heldonFriday,Nov.14,2025,at11a.m. atLongNeckMethodistChurch,32051 LongNeckRoad,Millsboro,Del.,witha visitationfrom10to11a.m.priortothe service.IntermentwillfollowatMillsboro Cemetery.Tohonorhermemory,the familysuggesteddonationstotheLong NeckMethodistChurchmusicprogram. Nelson’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
MerrillJames‘Jimmy’Parker MerrillJamesParker,lovinglyknown as“Jimmy”or“Pop,”wenthometobe withhisLordandSavioronNov.2, 2025.BornandraisedinMillsboro,Del., helivedhisentirelifeinthecommunity heloved.
Hewasmarriedfor63yearstothe loveofhislife,BettyLouParker,hisdevotedpartnerandbestfriend.Together, theybuiltabeautifullifeandhomeon “Raccoon’sPoint,”wherefamilyandfaith werealwaysatthecenter.
Parkerproudlyservedhiscountryin theDelawareNationalGuard,having trainedinElPaso,Texas.Heoftenspoke fondlyofhistimeintheservice,reflectingonitasoneofthemostmemorable periodsofhislife.Atruepatriot,he deeplylovedhiscountryandwasproud ofhisbeliefs.
Parkerworkedformanyyearsat DuPont,laterjoiningtheconstruction industry,workingforhimselfalongside hisbrotherJack,andeventuallyworking forhissonJimmy.Ahardworkingman bynature,hewasalsoanavidfarmer, raisingpoultryandtendingtohisgarden withpride.Helovedfishing,huntingand sharinglaughter-filledstories—tales thatmighthaveseemedfar-fetchedto some,butthosewhoknewhimbest couldattestthatthewildestthingsjust hadawayofhappeningtohim.His heartylaughandcolorfulstorytellingwill
berememberedbyallwhohadthejoyof knowinghim.HeattendedGumboro WesleyanChurch,andheoftenspokeof hisexcitementforhisfinalhomein Heaven.
Heandhiswifewereblessedwithtwo sons,James“Jimmy”Parkerandhiswife, MaryBeth,andDeanParkerandhis wife,Kathy.Hewasaproudgrandfather togranddaughtersJaimeParkerand KinsleyHazel(wifeofBrandon),who werethelightofhislife.Healsoadored hisgreat-granddaughters,Kendalland Kentley,whobroughthimimmeasurable joy.Hecherishedeverymomentwith them—watchingKendallgrowup,attendinghersports,andspendingtime withbabyKentley,whosevisitsalways brightenedhisdays.Theyweretrulythe reasonbehindhisstrength,hisfightand hisever-presentsmile.Hewasalso blessedwithgranddaughterJessica Hornerandgreat-granddaughterAlexa Cannon.Jimmyisalsosurvivedbyhis twolovingsisters,histwin,Minnie Parker,andLindaDykes,whoshareda lifetimeofcherishedmemoriesanda deepfamilybondwithhim.
“InmyFather’shousearemany mansions:ifitwerenotso,Iwouldhave toldyou. Igotoprepareaplaceforyou.AndifI goandprepareaplaceforyou, Iwillcomeagain,andreceiveyouunto myself;thatwhereIam,thereyemaybe also.”
—John14:2–3(KJV)
Parkerwasprecededindeathbyhis mother,father,stepfatherandbrother, andnowrejoicesintheirreunion.Hewill bedeeplymissedbyhisbelovedwife,his children,grandchildren,great-grandchildren,extendedfamily,andallwhowere blessedtoshareinhislifeandlaughter. Hisfaith,loveandkindnesswillcontinue toliveonthroughthosehecherished most.
AfellowshipinParker’shonorwillbe heldonSunday,Nov.16,2025,at2p.m. attheGumboroFireHall.Parker’slife memorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
MarieEllenPhillips,78 MarieEllenPhillips,78,ofDagsboro, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyathomeon Nov.6,2025.ShewasbornonMarch15, 1947,inMillsboro,Del.,thedaughterof thelateFranklinMitchellandMadeline (Baker)Mitchell.
PhillipsattendedMillsboroHigh Schoolandwentontoenjoyalongand dedicatedcareerasasupervisorforVlasicandlaterPinnacleFoodsInc.,where sheworkedfrom1973untilherretirementin2015.
Inherfreetime,shelovedwatching NASCARandcheeringforherfavorite driver,DaleEarnhardt.Sheenjoyedgettinglostinagoodromancenovel,and spendingtimecampingwithfamilyand friends.
Phillipswasprecededindeathbyher parents;herhusband,MiltonPhillips;
hersonsRobinPhillipsandChristopher Phillips;andhergreat-granddaughter JennaPhillips;aswellasherbrothers RogerMitchellandJohnMitchell.She issurvivedbyherlovingchildrenDenise “Dee”Morris(andJeff),William“Duke” Phillips(andBeth),SharonPhillips, BeverlyDowns,DonnaPhillips,Craig Phillips(andBarbara),KeithPhillips (andCheryl)andJamieVil(andJean Paul);herbrotherEmoryMitchell;16 grandchildren;28great-grandchildren; andsixgreat-great-grandchildren.
Afuneralservicewillbeheldon Wednesday,Nov.12,2025,at11a.m.at WatsonFuneralHome&Crematorium, 211S.WashingtonStreet,Millsboro, Del.,wherefriendsmayvisitfrom10to 11a.m.priortotheservice.Interment willfollowatWoodlawnMemorialPark inMillsboro,Del.Inlieuofflowers,memorialdonationsmaybemadeto DelawareHospiceinPhillips’memory,at www.delawarehospice.org/donate.Her lifememorialwebpageisatwww.watsonfh.com.
PatriciaRose ‘Patty’(Pitman)Schlauch,89 PatriciaRose“Patty”(Pitman) Schlauch,89,ofOceanCity,Md.,passed awaypeacefullyonTuesday,Nov.4,2025, atherhome,surroundedbyherloving family.ShewasbornonMarch16,1936, inWashington,D.C.,tothelateJohn andFrancesPitman.
In1959,shemettheloveofherlife, RobertSchauch,andtheyweremarried in1960.SheworkedasacafeteriaassistantatMartinLutherKingJr,Middle SchoolinBeltsville,Md.,for26years. SheretiredonJune16,1998,andthen movedtoOceanCitytwoyearslater withherhusband.
Sinceshewasalittlegirl,shehadalwayshadaspecialinterestindolls.That wouldbeobvioustoanyonewhohad everbeentoherhouse,sinceshehas amassedacollectionofmorethan300 dollsandadornedherresidencewith them.Herextensivecollectionincluded celebritydolls,suchasLiberace,John Wayne,FredAstaireandmore.Shewas amemberofaprestigiousdoll collectors clubintheWashington,D.C,area.
Schlauchenjoyednumerousactivities intheOceanCityarea,includingline dancing,weeklycardgamesandother socialactivities.Shewasapartofnumerousclubs,includingtheRedHatSociety, O.C.SeniorBowlingandtheFenwick IslandLionsClub.Throughtakingpart intheseclubs,shemademanyfriends andenjoyedactivelyaidingtheirhumanitariancauses.
Shewasalsoamemberofthe Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist Church choirfor13yearsinOcean View,Del.Shehadlovedsingingsince shewasateenagerandjoinedthechoir ateverychurchsheattended.
Schlauchwasprecededindeathby
herparents;hertwobrothers,JohnPitmanJr.andLawrencePitman;andher sonDanielSchlauch.Sheissurvivedand lovedbyherhusband,RobertSchlauch; threesonsandtheirspouses,Robert SchlauchJr.(andMiriam),Frank SchlauchandTomSchlauch(and Laura);sixgrandchildrenandtheir spouses,KattiSchlauch,KrisSchlauch, SarahSchlauch(andEricBeyer), ThomasSchlauchJr.(andHanna Rizkallah),PhilippeSchlauch(and MelissaHoang)andMatthewSchlauch; andtwogreat-grandchildren,Rose Beyer-SchlauchandLeoBeyerSchlauch.
“WelovePattywithallourheartsand aregratefulforeverymomentwehad withher.”
Afuneralservicewillbeheldat11 a.m.onThursday,Nov.13,2025,at Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist Church,81CentralAvenue,inOcean View,Del.Avisitationwill beheldone
hourbeforetheservice.Burialwillbein theMariner’sBethelcemetery.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilysuggestedmemorial contributionsinSchlauch’snameto Mariner’sBethelGlobalMethodist Church,81CentralAve.,OceanView, DE19970,designatedfor“TheHope Center.”Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.bishophastingsfh.com.
RobertJay‘Bookie’Timmons,81 Robert“Bookie”Timmonspassed awayathomeonSaturday,Nov.1,2025. Hewas81.
HewasborninSalisbury,Md.,on Sept.22,1944,thesonofthelatePrestonL.andDorothyTimmonsHolloway.HewasagraduateofGeorgetown HighSchool,classof1963.Bookie servedintheDelawareNationalGuard andwasamemberofAmericanLegion Post28inMillsboro.HeworkedandretiredfromGeneralFoodsinDover wherehemademanylastingfriendships.
Hewasakindandcaringpersonwho lovedhisfamilyandfriends.Hecalled hisbrotherandfriendseverymorningto checkonthem.HeenjoyedTuesday nightHappyHoursandmeetinghis buddiesattheLegiononFridays.He wasfriendswithCathyGormanandenjoyedhearinghersing.
Helovedoldcarsandcarshowsand wasextremelyproudofhis1955 Chevroletconvertiblethatwasthesame modelandcolorthathismotherowned backin1955.Healsoowneda1965 Chevelle.
Heissurvivedbyhisbelovedson, MatthewTimmons;hisbrother,Terry Timmons(Janice);niece,LisaTimmons Richardson(Stuart);allofGeorgetown andgreatnephews:WyattRichardson (Dr.Sydni)ofNashville,Tenn.,andGarrettRichardsonofNorfolk,Va. Intermentwillbeprivate. PleasevisitMr.Timmons’LifeMemorialatwww.watsonfh.com.
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SeasonFinale— Thelastpublicopenday ofthe2025seasonatDelawareBotanic Gardenswillrunfrom9a.m.to4p.m.
November24 GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn bre athingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Reg-
istrationopensat12p.m.onNov.17and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended !)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryforstorytelling,songs, andcraftsatParsonsFarmoutdoorpavilionat11a.m.Oncoldorrainydayswe’ll beinsidethecafe.Storytimesareplanned untilDec.25.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary
HooksandNeedles— JoinusonMondays at1pmforafunafternoonofknittingand crocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
November25 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
PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time. Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5+. Free,mustcall(302)858-5518toregister. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
FirstStepsinWatercolors— Inthis10:30 a.m.festiveclassatFrankfordPublicLibrary,we'llexplorethejoyofcreating homemadecardsusingsimpletechniques ofdrawing,waterandcolor.Yourbeautiful
cardswillbringsmilesfromfamil yand friendsovertheholidayseason.Registrationisrequired.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
November26 StoryTimeforAges5&Younger— Bring yourlittleonetoStoryTimeforsongs,storiesandlotsoffun,atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Perfectforchildren age5andunder.Noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
November28-30 TrainToy&HobbyShow— TheEastern ShoreTrainToy&HobbyShowwilltake placeinDocksideHallattheRolandE. PowellConventionCenterinOceanCity, Md.Thehoursare10a.m.to3p.m.on FridayandSaturday,and10a.m.to1p.m. onSunday.Admissionis$5—withchildren10andunderadmittedforfree.For informationonbeingavendor,contactSkip Leeat(443)618-6866orsendanemailto chessietrain@comcast.net.
November29 NanticokeIndianDancePerformance—
TheNanticokeIndianDanceTroupewill displaytheirmusicalskillsatMillsboro PublicLibrary'smeetingroomf ora90minuteperformanceat11a.m.onSaturda. Allagesarewelcometothisculturalpresentation.
December4 MillvilleTreeLighting— TheTownofMillvillewillholditstree-lightingeventfrom 5:30to7p.m.SantaandMrs.Clausare scheduledtoarriveat6p.m.,followedby thetree-lighting.TherewillalsobeperformancesbytheIndianRiverHighSchool choirandTri-MMusicHonorSociety MarchingBand,anoperationaltrainwith conductorandtrainstationforth ekids,the roastingofS’moresandfoodtruckson site.
December6 ChristmasCraftShow— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCo.LAdiesAuxiliaryishosting the4thAnnualChristmasCraftShowfrom 9a.m.to2p.m.Therewillbemorethan 50crafters,abakesale,breakfastand lunchwithhomemadechickensoupplus chickensalad,acraftrafflewithitemsdonatedbythecrafters,andSanta’sarrival byfiretruckat11:30a.m.
SpecialLuncheon— SamaritanThriftShop ishonoringits volunteersandtheirdonationsto15foodbanksatTheHopeCenter inOceanViewat1p.m.Formoreinformation,contactPatPlocekat(850)766-3121 orplocekgp@gmail.com.
TheLeagueofWomenVotersof SussexCountywillhostSaraLarch,incomingchairoftheBeebeHealthcare BoardofDirectors,onFriday,Nov.14, fromnoonto2:30p.m.,atTheCottage Café,33034CoastalHighway,Bethany Beach.
Larch’spresentation,“BreakingBarriers:HowWeCanImproveHealth CareAccessTogether,”willfollowlibationsandlunch.Aspartofthe“League, LibationsandLearning”series,theprogramisopentoanyoneinterestedin learningaboutlocalandstateissuesand concerns.
Withmorethan30yearsofexperienceinlargehealthsystems,Larchhas ledteamsofphysiciansandexecutive leaderstodefinetheoptimizedoperatingmodel.In2001,asthe secondwomanin75yearstobeelected asboardchairoftheMedicalGroup ManagementAssociation,shecofoundedawomenleaders’forumtoencourageotherwomenintoleadership roles.Morerecently,atBeebeHealthcare,shehasservedasvicechairofthe boardaswellaschairoftheGovernance andStrategicPlanningcommittees.
Wantingtobeabletoaddresslocal residents’specificconcerns,Larchasked attendeestosubmitquestionsinadvance tolwvscdemembership@gmail.com. Questionsmayalsobeaskedinperson atthelunch.Lunchcosts$22,fixed price,includinggratuity,withcashpreferred.
Formoreinformationortoreservea seatatTheCottageCaféevent,goto www.sussexlwv.organdclickonthe “NewsandEvents”link.
December6-7
ChickenSaladSale— Therewillbea chickensaladsaleattheMillvillefirehall, from9a.m.to2p.m.onDec.6,andfrom 9a.m.tonoononDec.7.Thecostis$10 apound,ortwofor$18.Pre-orderat(609) 247-3649.
December14
BreakfastwithSanta— VFWPost7234 Auxiliarywillholda“BreakfastwithSanta” eventattheOceanViewpostfrom9a.m. tonoon.Breakfastwillbeservedat9:15 a.m.,andfeaturesafreepancakebreakfasttofamilieswithchildren11and younge r(maximumtwoadultsperfamily). Thechildrenwillhaveachancetomeet Santa,andhewillhavepersonalizedgifts forthechildren.Reservationsmustbe madebyNov.22,andcanbemadeat cindyvfwaux7234@yahoo.com.Pleaseprovidethenumberofadultsaccompanything thechildren,eachchild’snameandage, andthreesuggestedgiftsinthe$10-$20 range.
We’vecertainlyseenmorethanourfairshareofgrowthovertheyears,butthereisstillalwaysaplaceto‘getaway.’
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Great Performances (12) WCPB 9 p.m.
William Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night,” is performed as one of The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park productions. This jaunty performance sees an all-star cast, including Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sandra Oh.
Boston Blue (6) WBOC 10 p.m.
This “Blue Bloods” spinoff finds NYPD detective Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) heading to Boston when his son, Sean (Mika Amonsen), is injured in a fire. Upon arriving in Boston, he is paired with Boston PD detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green).
SATURDAY
College Basketball (5) FOX (69) WTXF 7 p.m.
The UConn Huskies head to the TD Garden in Boston, ready to hit the court alongside the BYU Cougars in this early-season game. Ranked as two of the top teams in the league (in 4th and 8th place, respectively), this matchup is sure to impress.
College Football (3) CW 10 p.m.
Prepare to see players fight like dogs and cats when the Washington State Cougars face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in this midseason match-up. Quarterbacks Zevi Eckhaus and Blake Baker bring their best to Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.
SUNDAY
The American Revolution (12) WCPB 8 p.m.
The premiere of this six-part documentary from Ken Burns begins with the opposition in 13 North American colonies to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalating into brutal confrontation. A war gives the colonies a common cause.
Talamasca: The Secret Order (60) AMC 9 p.m.
Regular guy-turned-super spy, Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton) finds himself deep in the world of the Talamasca. Working as a spy for the immortal universe, he searches for answers about his family’s mysterious past. Elizabeth McGovern also stars.
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The Paper (11) WBAL 8:30 p.m.
Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) makes a slow start with his volunteer crew, until Esmeralda (Sabrina Impacciatore) forces them to scramble for stories Detrick (Melvin Gregg) and Travis (Eric Rahill) team up, working in pairs alongside other duos from the office.
DMV (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.
This comedy series follows the loveable characters working at everyone’s least favorite place: the DMV. Despite making minimum wage and doing a thankless job, these hard-working employees singlehandedly keep drivers on the road. Tim Meadows stars.
TV We Love (3) CW 9 p.m.
The ‘80s may have given us lots of things, but nothing more glamorous as sequined shoulder pads on beautiful women. The cast and crew of “Dynasty” dish the dirt of on-set drama, ‘80s excess and the rivalry between Linda Evans and Joan Collins.
TUESDAY
NBA Basketball (11) WBAL 8 p.m.
Trae Young’s Atlanta Hawks host Cade Cunningham’s improved Detroit Pistons at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Expect a high-scoring game as both young teams push for an Eastern Conference playoff position. Detroit won three out of four meetings last season.
Murder in a Small Town (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
Karl (Rossif Sutherland) is called out to Seattle, where he is reunited with a twisted serial killer in this new episode. Meanwhile, Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk) deals with council conflicts and an unexpected visit. Aaron Douglas also stars.
Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo (45) HIST 10:05 p.m.
Host Danny Trejo explores blasts from the past including sunken World War II bombs, Nazi bunkers hidden beneath the sand, chemical weapons hidden underneath Washington, D.C., and an amazing supernova caught on camera that could shake our world.
WEDNESDAY
Wicked (11) WBAL 8 p.m.
Ostracized due to her green skin, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) enrolls in Shiz University to change her life for the better. While there, she forges a friendship with the popular Galinda (Ariana Grande). However, they soon head down different life paths.
The 59th Annual CMA Awards (7) WMDT 8 p.m.
Lainey Wilson returns to host the 59th annual CMA Awards for the second straight year. Moreover, she is tied for the most nominations, including Entertainer of the Year. Other nominees include Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen.
Southern Charm (61) BRAV 9 p.m.
Season 11 sees the return of Craig Conover, Austen Kroll, Madison LeCroy, Rodrigo Reyes, Venita Aspen, Salley Carson, Molly O’Connell, and Shep Rose. Life as a socialite proves more difficult than ever before, as friendships and relationships get rocky.
THURSDAY
The Real Housewives of Orange County (61) BRAV 8 p.m.
The final installment of this drama-packed threepart reunion airs, as host Andy Cohen continues digging deep into behind-the-scenes drama. As the cast rehashes the events from Season 19, new, unseen footage rocks the group.
Ghosts (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.
While on the road for a book tour, Sam (Rose McIver) and Pete (Richie Moriarty) keep getting on each other’s nerves. The tension reaches a breaking point when an airline strike threatens to keep them from getting home for Thanksgiving.
9-1-1: Nashville (7) WMDT 10 p.m.
Amidst multiple crises, Ryan (Michael Provost) steps up to lead Station 113 as the team responds to a dangerous call of a child trapped in a trailer hanging off a historic Nashville bridge. Chris O’Donnell and Jessica Capshaw also star.
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE St. Mark’s Episcopal Church You are Welcomed No matter who you are, where you’re from, what you look like, or who you love 9:30am Sunday Service
Bible Study Wednesdays at 11am Ellis and West State Streets in Millsboro DE 19966
Sunday Worship Services
8:30AM Praise & Worship Service
9:00AM Kids’ Church PreK thru 8th Grade
10:30AM Traditional Worship Service
Nursery is available for both services
Pastor Missy Rekitzke 302-934-7969 www.gracechurchmillsboro.com
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SOUND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Acloudofgloomspreadoverthe playersonthesideline.
TheIndianshadfallenbehindby theirlargestdeficitoftheseason,140,inthesecondquarteroftheirmost importantgametodate,onFriday, Nov.7.Theverdictwoulddecidethe DIAAClass2A,District3,regularseasonchampionship,which,inturn, woulddetermineahigherorlower playoffseeding.
TheIndiansweren’tplayingwell, whilehostLakeForestwasontopof theirgame.
Tomakemattersworse,defending Class1AstatechampionIndianRiver didnothavethefullservicesof1,016yardrusherand17-running-touchdown-producerDavonHandy.The seniorfeaturebackhadsuffereda sprainedanklethepreviousweek againstDelmarandwouldmanage onlyonetouchagainsttheSpartans.
“Davonwascomingoffthesprain, andhewantedtogiveitago,”said
IndianRiverHighSchoolfootball headcoachPhilTownsend.“Sowe gavehimonecarrytoseehowitfelt. Wealsomovedhimtowidereceiver, usinghimasadecoywhom[Lake Forest]hadtowatchbecauseofhis athleticabilities.
“WepreparedallweekforDavon tobeout,”addedTownsend.“Darnell [Stokes]practicedinthatposition throughouttheweek.Heisreally goodatrunningtheball,andweknew ifweneededhim,hewouldexcel.He isapowerfulbackandafastrunner.”
Butafteraroughstart,thetalent andspeedofStokesandthetrue characteroftheIndiansemergedwith avengeanceafterhalftime.
TheIndiansralliedtotiethescore, 14-14,inthethirdquarter.Theiroutstandingclutchplaylateinthisbattle oftheunbeatensenabledthemtotake a21-14lead.Foranencore,they brokea21-21deadlockwithavery latetouchdown,todefeatthepowerful,talentedSpartans,27-21.
TheClass2A,District3,champion Indians(5-0inthedistrictand10-0
overall)willopentheplayoffsasthe No.1seed,playingagainstNo.8seed OdessaathomeonFridaynight,Nov. 14,beginningat7p.m.
TheSpartanstakeanearlylead LakeForest(4-1districtand9-1 overall)wasthebetterteamduringthe firsttwoperiods.
SeniorJacksonParsonopenedthe scoringwithaquarterbackkeepercovering7yardsforafirst-quartertouchdown.SophomorerunningbackIsaiah Wrightreachedtheendzonefrom4 yardsoutinthesecondstanzatogive theteama14-0halftimeleadandfuel theroaringhomecrowdinFelton.
“Ithink everyonewasshockedthat wefellbehindbytwotouchdowns,”said seniorWestonWerner,animportant two-waycontributortotheIndians’undefeatedseasonbeforesufferinganinjuryduringpracticetheweekafterthe SaintMark’sgameonSept.26.“But that’sbecausewewerenotplayingan IndianRiverleveloffootballatfirst. Evenourcrowdinthestandsstarted
gettingquiet.Asforme,Ibelievedthat weweren’tgoingtogiveup.”
StokeshelpsIndiansrally theirwaybackintothegame
TheIndiansclawedtheirwayback intocontentionearlyinthethirdquarter.
Stokes,themulti-talentedSyracuse Universityverbalcommit,beganthe comebackwhenheexplodedforan80yardtouchdownrunthatelectrifiedthe visitingIndianRivercrowdandcutthe Spartans’leadto14-7.
“Weranacounterplay,andsenior linemanKyleTruittdidagreatjobkickingouttheendmanonthelineof scrimmage,”saidTownsend.“Juniortight endBrennanLoosepancakedtwoLake Forestplayerswhenherolledthehole. Darnellreachedthesecondleveland madeagoodmoveonthesafety.After that,therewasjustgreenturfaheadof him.”
IndiansseniorquarterbackDylan Grise,whobrilliantlyengineeredtheIR comebackandvictory,connectedwith juniorwidereceiverLandenErbeforan 18-yardscoringstrikethatdeadlocked thecontestat14-14afterthreequarters.
TheGreen&Goldtooktheirfirst leadofthenight,21-14,whenStokes rushedfora9-yardtallyinthefourth quarter.
Ontheensuingkickoff,LakeForest juniorAndrew“A.J.”Whitemaneuvered hiswaythroughseveralwould-betacklerstocompletean88-yardkickoffreturnthattiedthescore,21-21.
“Wehad[White]wrappedupand tackled,”recalledTownsend.“Then,our guysflewin,andinsteadofhittingthe LakeForestrunner,theyknockedthe tacklersoffoftherunner.”
TheIndians’offensegainedpossessionwith3:15remaining.Erbecontributeda56-yardreceptionthatgaveIR theballattheSpartans’25-yardline.
“Landencaughta7-yardhitchand spunoutsideasthedefenderrolledoff him,”recalledTownsend.“Thenheran throughthesafety’stackleandsprinted downthesideline.”
TheIRHSoffensedroveintothered zonetosetupStokes’thirdrushing touchdownrunofthenightona4-yard burstwith8.9secondsleftinregulation.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
ThedefendingDIAAstatechampsfinishedtheirregularseasonwithaperfect5-0 won-lostmark.
Now,theIndianRiverHighSchoolUnifiedflagfootballteamwilltrytodefendthe titletheycapturedduringtheirinaugural seasonin2024.
TheIndianscompletedthe2025regular seasononTuesday,Nov.4,witha48-34victoryoverthehostWoodbridgeBlueRaiders.
IRHSsecuredtheNo.1seedinthe eight-team2025DIAAplayofftourney,and willhostNo.8seedSeafordonThursday, Nov.13,beginningat4p.m.
“Weinvitethecommunitytocomeout andsupportusinourpostseasonendeavors,” saidheadcoachJamaalBivens.
‘WeareheretoEAT—effort, attitudeandtoughness!’ TherewasachillintheairastheIndians tookthefieldwithbutterfliesintheirstomachs,whileWoodbridgeapproachedthegame confidently,takinga14-6leadinthefirst quarter.
“EverytimetheBlueRaiderssucceededin apasscompletion,itelectrifiedthecrowd,” saidBivens.“Ourstudent-athletesrealized Woodbridgecametoplay.Soourplayerszeroedinonthetaskathandandansweredwith 16straightpoints,andtheymanagedtoshut Woodbridgedown.”
Leading16-14atthehalf,IndianRiver(50)scoredearlyinthethirdquartertoextend theirleadto24-14leadafterseniorBrayden BennetchconnectedwithsophomoreAustin Carterforatouchdown,andseniorKyleBennetchranforthetwo-pointconversion.
“Atthehalf,thecoachingstafflitafire undertheIndians,”saidBivens.“Wereiterated whatitmeanstobeonaUnifiedteam,and
toEAT—effort,attitudeandtoughness.”
Defensively,sophomoreJames“BigPlay” GentryputtheWoodbridgequarterbackon therunoneveryplay.FreshmanBenShearmanandsophomoreColinSheridanhandled theirassignmentsassoonastheysteppedonto thefield.
“Bensparkedtheenergyforourdefense, whileColingavetheBlueRaiders’quarterbacknoroomtobreathe,”saidBivens.“Onoffense,sophomoreKe’NiyaMitchellhadabig run,toe-draggingalongthesidelinetoevade theBlueRaiders’tacklersastheyscrambledto pullherflag.AndsophomoreMasonDaraio cameoffthebenchtoaddtremendousenergy.
“SophomoreLandonSteiningerbatted downballsatcrucialmomentsofthegame, andfreshmannewcomerTravisJohnsonwas anexplosiveadditiononbothsidesofthe football,”Bivenssaid.
Johnsonmadethreerunstogainafirst downandatouchdown,followedbyatwopointconversioninthethirdquarter.TheIndiansledbyascoreof32-20afterthree periods.
Carterfinishedwithtwotouchdowns, whilesophomoreTre’ZhonWeston,Shearman,seniorsLukeWilliams,GavinGrove andKyleBennetchandBraydenBennetch addedoneTDapiece.Carter,sophomoreCole LingoandJohnsonscoredtwo-pointconversions.
Defensively,theIndianscameupwithsix interceptions.CarterandseniorCamden Callahanpickedofftwopassesapiece,while BraydenBennetchandJohnsonhadoneeach. Callahanhadtwopassesdefended,while Carteraddedtwodeflections.
UnifiedSpecialOlympicsflagfootballisa DelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctionedsportthatprovideshigh schoolstudentswithandwithoutdisabilities theopportunitytotrainandcompetein sports,experienceinclusion,socializewith theirpeersandparticipateasatruestudent-
CoastalPoint•MikeStern IRsophomoredefenderJames‘Big Play’Gentry(15)pullsanopposing player’sflagforatackle.
DARNELL STOKES, JR. This trio of football talent combined to help the Indian River High football team rally for a 27-21 victory over host Lake Forest and win the 2025 DIAA Class 2A, District 3 championship. Syracuse University verbal commit Darnell Stokes, Jr. (1) rushed for 182 all purpose yards, including 140 of them on the ground, and notched his 10th, 11th and 12th rushing TD’s of the campaign. Junior Landen Erbe (11) caught five passes for a career high 135 yards and a touchdown, and sealed the triumph with his team-leading fourth pass interception of the campaign. Senior quarterback Dylan Grise (6) completed 14 of 19 pass attempts for 198 yards, including his 14th TD toss of the season. He also surpassed the 1,000 yard passing plateau for the season, finishing the game with 1,021.
Photos Courtesy Joe Maciey
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
TheyearnedaDIAAplayoffberthfor the18thstraightseason.
Butinthefirstroundofplayoffcompetition,theysentcountlesscrossesintotheir rivals’defensiveboxthatjustmissedmakingaconnection.Theyalsounleashedpowerfulshotsthatwerehighand/orwide.The IndianRiverHighboys’soccerteamdid everythingpossibletocontinuetheir2025 playoffrun,exceptstickoneortwoofthose opportunitiesintothebackoftheTower HillSchoolnet.
TheIndiansoutplayedvisitingTower Hillthroughoutthesecondhalfoftheir DIAAopeningroundmatchbutsawtheir seasonendastheresultoftwolategoalsby theHillers.
ThefrustratingscenariowasamicrocosmoftheIndians’2025season.
“Theboysplayedagreatbrandofsoccer thispastseason,”saidIRsoccerheadcoach BrandtMais.“Wedominatedgameswith lotsofpossessions,wewereveryfluidgoing forward,andweplayedwithalotofheart. Opposingcoachesalwayscomplemented ourstyleofplayandhowweplayedthe game.
“Butweneededtobemoreclinicalin ourfinishingandmoreresilientdefensively,”addedMais.“Despitebeingvery dangerousontheattack,wecouldn’tquite capitalizeonourchancesinfrontofthe goal.” Itwasthesamestorydefensively,accordingtoMais.
CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IndianRivergoalkeeperShaneForjanstretchesoutforasaveinIR’slosstoTowerHill.
“Weplayedtoughdefensively,butunfortunately,wecouldn’tkeepourclean sheets,”hesaidofthemanypotential
shutoutsoftheiropponents.“Itwasvery frustratingasateamtodominateinbig gamesandnotgettheresults.Theunderliningstatswerepositiveinthatwehad morepossessionsandmoreshots,andwe minimizedtheopponent’schances.Butthe finalscoredidnotreflectthesenumbers.”
Recognizingan excellentseniorclass
Maiscomplimentedtheentire10-man seniorclass.
“Thisisagroupofplayerswhohada longhistoryofplayingtogetherwithatight bond,”hesaid.“Thistogethernessshowed onthefieldwiththeircohesiveteamplay.”
The“bigthree”ofdefenderCris AlamilloandmidfieldersAngeloRetzos andPabloAriaswerethespineoftheteam, accordingtoMais.AlamilloearnedFirst TeamAll-Statekudos,whileRetzosand AriaswereSecondTeamselections.The trioalsoearnedFirstTeamAll-Henlopen Conferencehonors.
TheseniorclassalsoincludedmidfieldersJosueDeLaCruzandAndresLucenti, defendersJakeLuzier,TravisGosnelland CarsonPorter,andforwardsKabotDavis andNathanielMahaffey.PorterwasaFirst TeamAll-Conferenceselection,whileMahaffey,DavisandDeLaCruzwereSecond Teamhonorees,andLuzierwasanHonor-
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IndiansgarnerAll-Conferencehonorsforfall ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolfall sportsseasonisalmostover,with onlytheschool’sfootballandUnified footballteamsstillplaying.Bothof thoseteamsarevyingfortheirsecondstraightDIAAstatetitles.
Andwhilethoseteamsarelooking toaddchampionshiphardwaretothe school’strophycases,therestofthe fallsportsteamshavewrappedup theirseasons.Withthatcomesthe announcementsofindividualplayers earningAll-Conferencehonorsfor theirrespectivesports.Herearethe playerswhorockedthegreen-andgoldthisseasonandhavebeenrecognized.
Girls’volleyball
FirstTeam,SouthDivision— TaylorHevner,junior;LilaBrown, senior SecondTeam,SouthDivision— IsabelleDorey,junior,Taygan Conaway,junior HonorableMention,SouthDivision—TaliyahMcCray,senior
Boys’cross-country
Honorablemention—Harrison
Benner,junior
Girls’cross-country
Honorablemention—LeilaHernandez-Sandoval,senior
Boys’soccer
FirstTeam,SouthDivision— ChristopherAlamillo,senior;Angelo Retzos,senior;PabloArias,senior; CarsonPorter,senior;AbdielMajia
Garcia,junior;ShaneForjan,junior SecondTeam,SouthDivision— NathanielMahaffey,senior;Kabot Davis,senior;JosueDeLaCruz,senior
HonorableMention,SouthDivision—JakeLuzier,senior
Fieldhockey
FirstTeam,SouthDivision— BaylieWilliamson,senior;EllaPe-
terson,senior;CarolineWilliamson, freshman;ReeceForrey,senior SecondTeam,SouthDivision— MaggieBare,freshman;TaliaScerra, junior;LucyWilliamson,senior; BrynnKnight,senior;ZoeQuillen, senior
HonorableMention,SouthDivision—MackenzieTruitt,senior
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SalutetotheIRHSSeniors ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Lastspring,shedecidedtotakeabreak fromIRHStrack-and-field.
Instead,shewantedtofocusonthe sheerjoyofrunning.Shewentonlongruns of4to5mileswithherfriends,orwithher dog.
“Thisroutinecarriedoverintothesummer,”saidseniorcross-countrystalwart LeilaHernandez,whohasearnedHonorableMentionAll-HenlopenConference kudos.“Runningthroughoutthespring andsummersetmypathforthisseasonin cross-countryandremindedmehowmuch Ienjoyrunning.
“Ibelievethattobesuccessfulatdistancerunning,youhavetobeconsistent andstaymentallyfocused,”addedthe5foot-3residentofOceanView.“Themost fulfillingpartaboutbeingoneofthetop producersofthecross-countryteamis beingarolemodelfortheyoungergirls.I
CoastalPoint•MikeStern LeilaHernandez,crosscountrystandout, isoneofourfeaturedseniorsinour weeklySalutetotheIRHSSeniors.
seesomuchpotentialinallthegirlsIrun with,andIhopeIcaninspirethem,asmy olderteammatesdidforme.”
Hernandezsaidherparticipationin cross-countryenabledhertodevelopa strongerworkethicandmentaltoughness thatwillcarrybeyondsports,influencing howsheovercomeslife’schallenges.
TheteamcaptainhelpedtheIndians defeatWoodbridgewithafirst-placefinish at21:37,andsheplacedsecondagainst SussexAcademy(21:30)andDelmar (23:04).Shealsowonthegirls’racesagainst LakeForestandplacedsecondagainst Seaford.
Emergingasthegirls’ team’sleadingpoint-scorer Hernandezemergedasthegirls’team’s leadingpoint-scorerwithaseasonhighlightedbysteadyimprovementinher times,includingapersonalbestof21:03. Atthe2025HenlopenConferencemeet onSaturday,Nov.1,sherana22:10tofinish17th.AndattheDIAAstatemeeton Saturday,Nov.8,shefinished52ndinthe 169-personfield,withatimeof21:59.
CollegeCampusKudos ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Heexplodesoffthesnapoftheballand engagesinabattlewithinthetrenchesof DivisionIcollegefootball.
Hecatapultshis6-foot-2,305-pound frameintotheopponent’sbackfield.
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolalum quicklyshedstheopponent’sleadblocker andmakesthetackleorslowshisrival’sfor-
wardprogressuntilhisLehighUniversity defensiveteammatesarrivetomakethe stop.
SeniorMountainHawks’defensive tackleandnoseguardT.J.Burkeisamajor reasonwhyhisteamwonthe2024Patriot Leaguechampionshiplastyear.
Asanunstoppable,immovableforceon theLehighUniversitydefensivefrontagain
SalutetotheIRHSSeniors ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Shespentalotoftimehittingthehardwoodheadfirst.
Withoutasecondthought,thehardchargingseniorleftherfeet—anecessary firststeptobeginadesperateheadlongdive towardthefloor.
IRHSseniorliberoLilaMayBrownwas herteam’slastlineofdefenseasshechasedthe ballhurtlingoverthenetfromarivalserveror hitterbeforequicklydescendingtowardthe floor.
The5-foot-2dynamofromDagsboroalwaysseemedtoreachthesphereasplitsecond beforeithitthehardwood.Brown,aFirst TeamAllHenlopenConferencehonoree,artfullymanagedtodirecttheballtoateammate —usuallyjuniorsetterTaylorHevner—who thensetupahitternearthenetforakillshot andapointforIRHS.
“Readingtheopposingserverorhitterwas somethingthatimprovedmyabilitytodigthe ballandkeeptheotherteamfromscoring,” saidBrown,wholedtheIndiansindigs,with
162.“I’velearnedalotabouthowtoreadthe hitterinordertogetintothebestposition possible.Coverageisalsoamajorfactorthat headcoach[Chad]ZookandIhaveworked on.Ineedtomovequicklytoprovidethat cover.”
“Itookprideinbeingreliabletomyteam duringthegame,whetheritwasmakingsmart playsorsteppingupwhenteammateswere down,”addedBrown.“Ialwaystriedtoleadby example,workinghardinpracticeandstaying focused.Asaleader,I’velearnedhowimportantcommunicationis.I’malwaysencouragingmyteammates,helpingthemstay confidentandmakingsurewestayunitedasa team,evenwhenwearetrailinginaset.”
Asaseniorthisyear,Brownrealizedthat shehadbigshoestofill.
“IknewthatIwastheplayerwhoneeded tosendgoodpassestowardthenet,andIwas determinedtolearnmoreaboutmyposition asaliberoanddefensivespecialist,”said Brown,whorankedfourthontheteamwith 20serviceacesandthirdwith21assists.“Beforeeverygame,Iremindmyselfthatit’sOK tomakemistakes,andIgetbackupandfocus onthenextserve.
November14,2025
ableMention.
Ariasledtheteamingoalswith11and inpointswith28.Mahaffeywassecondin goalswithnineandinpointswith22. Davisledtheteaminassists,witheight.
Lookingaheadto2026,theIndians’ onlytworeturningstartersarejuniorsand FirstTeamAll-ConferenceselectionsgoalkeeperShaneForjan,whonotchedsix shutoutsthisseason,andmidfielderAbdiel MejiaGarcia.
“Asourgoalkeeper,Shaneisaveryimportantplayertohavereturning,”saidMais. “Heisanexemplaryleader.Abdielisadog inthemiddleofthefield.Hefightsfor everything,hasarelentlessworkethicand isdangerousontheball.”
ForjanandGarciawillbebolsteredbya strongsophomoreandfreshmanclassthat bringsmuchpotential.Maissaidhe’sex-
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“Leilaisajoytocoachandsimplybe around,”saidIndianRiverHighSchool cross-countryheadcoachColinCrandell. “She’salwayspleasantandhappy,andwill workhardtobeherbest.She’salwaysa pleasantstudent,andagreatathletewho putsthetimeinonweekends.Leilaisfamily-oriented,goaldrivenandjustsomeone
citedtoseewhichplayersinthatgroupwill stepuptothechallengeofvarsity-levelsoccer.
Openingtheseasonwithfour straightshutouts TheIndiansopenedthe2025season withfourstraightshutoutvictories,over Milford,CaravelAcademy,WorcesterPrep andSeaford.AftertiesagainstLakeForest andArchmereAcademy,theIndianslost threeoftheirnextfour,postinga5-3-2 record.Theyfollowedthatbywinningfour straightmatches—twoofthemshutouts —beforedroppingtheirregular-seasonfinaleagainstSussexAcademyandtakinga 9-4-2recordintothepostseason.
MaisidentifiedthefirsthalfoftheCape HenlopengameandsecondhalfoftheSussexAcademymatchasseasonhighlights.
“Bothteamswontheirdivisionsandare bigrivalsforus,”hesaid.“Wedominated largeportionsofthosetwogames.Weout-
youliketoseeeachday.I’mhappytobea partofherjourney.”
Receivingstrongsupportfrom herfriendsandfamily Hernandezsaidsheispleasedtoreceive supportfromherfriendsandfamily.
“I’vealwayshadamazingsupportfrommy friendsandfamilyindifferentways,”shesaid.
“WhetherIamchasinganewgoalorsimply tryingtostayconsistent,theyarealwaysthere,
possessedthem,wonthe50/50balls,createdtonsofchancesandplayedanattractivestyleofsoccer.Thoughwedidn’t achievetheresultswewanted,weproved thatwecancompetewiththetopteams andbebetterthanthemaswell.Everything weworkedonintrainingjustclickedin thosemoments,anditwasenjoyableto watchandbeapartof.”
Maissaidhethoroughlyenjoyedworkingwiththisyear’steam.
“Wesawalotofgrowthintheirsoccer andmentalityastheseasonprogressed,”he said.“Iwasverypleasedwithourbrandof socceroverthecourseoftheseason,butunfortunately,resultsdidn’talwaysreflectour performances.Nomattertheresults,our playersshowedresilience,continuedtowork hardandnevergaveup.”
IRHSboys’soccer alumnispotlight IndianRiverHighSchoolsocceralum
cheeringmeoninbothbigandsmallways. Myfriendssupportmebycomingonruns withme,eveniftheyaren’tnecessarilyrunners.Justknowingthattheyweretherewith megotmethroughthehotsummermiles. Mymomhasalwaysshownhersupportby simplyencouragingmeandshowingup.”
Shesaidherheadcoach’ssupporthas madeasignificantimpactonherrunningcareer.
“CoachColinCrandell—whoisalsomy coachinswimmingandtrack-and-field—
JordanIllianledhisNeumannUniversity teamwithfourshotstohelptheKnights blankMarymountUniversityintheAtlanticEastConferencechampionship game,2-0,onSaturdayafternoon,Nov.8.It wasNeumann’sthirdstraightconference titleandfourthinschoolhistory.
TheKnights(13-3-3),anNCAADivisionIIIschoollocatedinAston,Pa.,also clinchedanautomaticbidtothe2025 NCAADivisionIIINationalTournament. Illian,aresidentofMillsboro,wasa four-yearvarsitystarteratIndianRiver, leadingthe2020teamtotheschool’sthird DIAADivisionIIstatesoccertitle.He graduatedin2023astheschool’sall-time careergoal-scorer,with65.
Illianattendedandplayedsoccerat NCAADivisionIUniversityofSouth CarolinaandUniversityofDelawarein 2023and2024,respectively.AtUSC,he scoredthreegoalsandhadthreeassists.He registeredanassistatUDinadefensive role.
hastaughtmemanylessonsasanathleteand asaperson,”saidHernandez,whowillresume swimmingwiththeIRHSteamthiswinter. “Thelessonthatresonatedwithmethe mostwas‘repetitionandconsistencybuild confidence.’Heemphasizedtheimportance ofshowingup,puttinginthehardwork,even whennobodywaswatching,andtrustingthe process.Hepushedmethroughtoughworkoutsbyconstantlyremindingmethatgrowth comesfromtheeffortsthatIputin.”
DefensivebackErbeclinchedthetriumphwithhisteam-leadingfourthinterceptionoftheseason.
“Ithoughtourbiggestplayofthe gamewasDarnell’slongrun,”said Werner.“Buttherealshiftinthegame wasourabilitytogaincontrol.Wehad guystalkingathalftime,”withtheteam trailing14-0,“whenwerealizedwhatwe coulddotorally.Wehadcoachesand playerswhoallbelievedintheprocess. Weknewweweregonnafightlikeadog thatwholesecondhalf,winorlose.
“Honestly,tocomeback andwinthe districttitlefeelsamazing,”added Werner.“Ithinkourgroupofguysare special,andIwouldn’twanttobeonany otherteaminthestaterightnow.Weall playfortheguynexttous,andthatmentalityiswhatbroughtusourseconddistricttitleintwoyears.Iknowweare absolutelynotdone,sincetheClass2A statechampionshipistheendgoal.But I’mgladtocelebratebeingtheundefeateddistrictchamps.”
TownsendcomplimentedLakeForest foritseffectivegameplaninthefirst half.
“Theywantedtokeeptheballand chew uptheclocktokeepouroffenseoff thefield,”hesaid.“Defensively,we neededtosettledown.Thegamewas movingtoofastforourdefense.Wejust neededtoregroupandreadourkeys.In thesecondhalf,ourdefenseheldLake Foresttojustonefirstdown.Wemade someadjustmentsathalftime,andour kidsexecuted.
“Thesekidsarejustagreatgroup,” Townsendadded.“LikeItoldthemat halftime,wehavebeenherebefore,trailingTatnallinlastyear’sClass1Atitle game.Theydidn’tgiveup,theybelieved intheprocess.”
IR’sdefensecelebratesatackleofaSpartansplayer.
Bythenumbers TheIndians’offensegenerated362 yardsoftotaloffense,including164yards ontheground.
Grisecompleted14of19passattemptsfor198yards,includinghis14th TDaerialoftheseason.Healsosurpassedthe1,000-yardpassingplateaufor theseason,finishingthegamewith 1,021.
“Dylanisagreatpasserandleaderon theoffense,”saidTownsend.“Becauseof ourrushingattack,wehaven’thadtopass asmuchingamesthisyear.Whenwe needDylanatanypointinagame,heis readytorespond.”
Erbecaughtfivepasses,foracareerhigh135yards,includinghissecondTD grabof2025.Stokescontributed182all-
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purposeyards,including140ofthemon theground,andnotchedhis10th,11th and12thrushingTD’softhecampaign.
SeniorplacekickerCristopher Alamilloconnectedontwoofhisthree points-after-touchdown.
TheIRHSdefenseheldLakeForest to211yardsoftotaloffense,just43of themthroughtheair.
JuniorlinebackerTyWeberledtheIndians’tacklerswith13,whileErbeadded 12stops,Loosenotched11andsenior defensivebackRichieWigginschipped inwitheight.
Seasonstatisticsleaders Forthe2025season,Grisehas14 passingTDsandtworushingscores. Stokeshasateam-high364receiving yardsand565rushingyards,foratotalof
929yards.Healsohas12rushingTDs andsixscoresviareceptions.Senior placekickerCristopherAlamillohascontributed18successfulpoints-aftertouchdown.
Defensively,Loosehas88tackles, whileErbehas66,andWeberhasmade 58stopsandleadsthesquadwith14 quarterbacksacks.JuniorlinemanNolan Staniscewskileadstheteamwiththree fumblesrecovered.
TheIndianshostOdessa inplayoffopener TheIndians’comebacktriumphearned themaNo.1seedintheplayoffs,which beginthisweekend.IRwillhostNo.8seed OdessaonFriday,Nov.14,beginningat7 p.m.
“Odessaisadifferentteamthanwhenwe playedthemduringWeek0,”saidTownsend, whoseteamdefeatedtheDucks,46-5in theirregular-seasonopeneronThursday, Aug.28.“Theyliketogoemptyonoffense andthrowtheball,orgototwoorthreerunningbacksinathrow-andrun-heavypackage.Theyrunmultipledifferentformation sets.Andtheyliketothrowtheball.
“Defensively,theyhavenotchangedalot, playingthe3-4defense,”Townsendadded. “WeneedtofocusonOdessaandnotoverlookthem.Theymadetheplayoffsforareason—theyareagoodteam.Wewillbe readytogoonFridaynightforwhatever theythrowatus.”
InotherClass2Aplayoffaction,No.2 seedHowardVoTechwillhostNo.7Seed SaintMark’sonFridayafternoon.No.4seed LakeForestwillhostNo.5seedArchmere, andNo.3RedLionChristianAcademywill hostNo.6seedLaurelonSaturdaynight. IndianRiverandLakeForestfinished one-two,respectfully,fortheClass2A,District3,regularseason.Laurelwasthird,at32indistrictplayand6-4overall.SussexTech wasfourth,at2-3and7-3.Delmarwasfifth, at1-4and3-7,whileWoodbridgewassixth, at0-5and1-9.
thisseason,the2022graduateofIndian RiverHighSchoolisamongtheteam’s leadersastheNo.4-rankedMountain Hawkshaveposteda10-0win-lossrecord, and5-0inthePatriotLeaguethrough gamesofNov.8.
TheresidentofSelbyvillehasmade29 totaltackles,includingsixtacklesforlost yardageandthreesacks.
“It’sdefinitelymoreofachallengethis season,”saidBurke.“Duetooursuccessup frontonthedefensiveline,opposingteams aregame-planningformespecifically, throughtheirrushingandpassinggames, withmoreprotections.
“Butthisisn’tfrustratingforme,”Burke added.“I’veconsistentlybeenabletoput verygoodperformancesonfilmand— mostimportantly—haveplayedamassive roleinoursuccessondefense.Ourmiddle linebackersarenotallowingtheopponents’ offensivelinementoclimbthroughdoubleteams,andtheyareopeningupblitzlanes.I amhopingtohaveabetterbackhalfofthe season,statistically,thanthefirsthalf,similar
Atwo-sportstarperformer Inadditiontodiggingandservingonthevolleyballcourt,Brownisalsoakeymemberofthe IRHSgirls’soccerteamduringthespringseason.
“IstartedplayingsocceratRiverSoccerClub whenIwas4,”shesaid.“Iplayedtravelsoccerfor fiveyearsatRSCandPipelineShoreClub.I’ve playeddefense,thecenter-backposition,sincemy freshmanyear.
“Ibeganplayingvolleyballintheeighthgrade, althoughIwasn’tthatgoodatfirst,”addedBrown. “ButIlovedplayingandimprovedasafreshman. Atfirst,Icouldbarelygetmyoverheadservesover thenet.Insomegames,Iwouldlookatmycoach, BillCroal,andhewouldgivemethenodtotrymy overhandserve.We’dbeenworkingonitduring practice,andIfinallygotitoverthenetinone game.Hewassoexcitedforme.
“Ihavereallyenjoyedsteppingintothisposition, becauseIlovedivingtothegroundandexperiencingthefeelingofstartingapoint-scoringplay.”
Brownimprovedtothepointwhereshewas oneoftheIndians’bestservers.
“WhenI’mserving,thethingIfocusonispickingmytargetandbeingstrategicaboutpickingon theweakestplayerontheopponent’sbackline,”said Brown.“Makingeyecontactandwatchingmyhand hittheballwhileservinghasmademeamoresuccessfulplayerfromtheserviceline.Asalibero,Ialwayshavetowatchwheretheballisgoingandput myselfintoapositiontoreceivethereturnshot. Thatiswhathasmademesosuccessful.”
Appreciativeofher family’ssupport Brownsaidsheisextremelyappreciativeof thesupportshehasreceivedfromherfamily.
“Mymom,AshleyRevel,hasalwaysmotivatedandpushedmetobethebestversionof
towhatIwasabletodolastseason.”
Burkeemergedduringthe2024campaignasastandoutonthedefensiveline.He earnedFirstTeamAllPatriotLeaguehonorsafterrecording15solotackles,25assistedstops,10.5tacklesforlostyardageand sevenquarterbacksacks—allcareerhighs.
Helpinghisteamstransition intowinningprograms Burkesaidheisproudtobepartofa MountainHawks’seniorclassthathas helpedturnaDivisionIprogramintoawinner.Asafreshmanandsophomore,hebattledastheteampostedconsecutive2-9 seasons.
“Asasenior,playingona10-0team rankedamongthetopschoolsinthecountry issomethingspecial,”hesaid.
Helpinghisfootballteamtransitioninto awinninginitiativeisnothingnewforBurke. BeforearrivinginBethlehem,Pa.,inthefall of2022,heplayedamajorroleinasimilar turnaroundatIndianRiverHighSchool. TheIndiansfinishedabove.500andmade theplayoffsduringhisseniorseasonandhave earnedapostseasonbertheveryseasonsince.
TheIndians’turnaroundculminatedin
myself,”shesaid.“Whetherit’sinsportsoracademics,shehasalwaysbeentheretoprovideadviceandsupport.Ialwaysseeherinthe bleachersateverygame,nomatterhowfarshe hastotravel.Shealwaysremindsmetorecover fromamistakeandmoveontothenextpoint
“Ialsoreceivewonderfulsupportfrommy father,JonBrown;mystepmother,Wendy
theirwinningthe2024DIAAClass1state championship.Their10-0recordandanotherdistrictflagin2025havethempursuingaClass2Astatetitlein2025.
“It’sexcitingtohearabouttheIRHSsuccessonandoffthefield,”saidBurke.“Tobe honest,though,oneofthemostimportant thingsIhavelearnedfrombeingabletohelp turnLehighUniversity’sfootballprogram aroundisthatpreviousteams’andplayers’ successhaveonlysomuchimpactonaprogram.
“Tomepersonally,therealreasonforthe successatIRHSisbecausetheplayers boughtintothecoaches’schemes,”added Burke.“Theyarealsoplayingforeachother, playingtowin,andareaplayer-ledprogram. So,althoughit’scooltobethoughtofaspart ofateamthatturnedaroundtheprogram. TheonlyreasonwhyIRHSissosuccessful rightnowisbecauseofthepeoplethatare associatedwiththeprogram.”
Burkesaidheisextremelyproudtobea memberofaDivisionIfootballprogramand theLehighMountainHawks.
“LehighUniversityistrulyspecialtome onsomanylevels,”saidBurke,apsychology major.“IhavemetsomanypeoplewhoI considertobemyclosestfriends,ifnotmy
Joseph;andmystepfather,MattRevel.Other relativeswhoregularlyattendmygamesaremy grandmothers,SherylLewisandRosRevel,my uncleGlennBurnham,mygrandfatherDavid Revel,andmysistersBrynlee,Adalynand Jayde.”
BrownssaidsheplanstoattendDelTech nextfall.
bestfriendsforlife.Theprofessorsatthis schoolhavebeennothingbutgreattome. Thefacultyandstaffmembersthroughout theathleticdepartmentpushusforgreatness everyday.
“Andattheendofitall,yougetoneof themostsuccessfulcollegedegreesinthe country.LehighUniversitytrulyisoneofthe onlyschoolsleft incollegefootballwhereyou canbuildrelationshipsandcreateconnectionsyouwillhavefortherestofyourlife.”
CouldtheNFLbeinhisfuture? Inadditiontoearningacollegedegree, Burkeisalsoconsideringacareerinpro football.
“It’sdifficulttodiscussduringthispartof theseason,”hesaid.“Butwehavehadmore than14NFLscoutswho’vestoppedinto discussaselectfewplayersonourteam,and Iwasoneoftheplayersincluded.Thisis onlyonestepinanextremelylongprocess.
“Rightnow,forme,Iamfocusedon pushingthisteamandmyselftobeassuccessfulaspossibleandwinasmanygamesas wecan,”Burkeadded.“Hopefully,we’llgeta goodplayoffrunandplayasmanygamesas possiblethisseason.”
“Ialwaysknewthatstayingclosetohome wassomethingIwantedtodo,”shesaid.“My familyandIhavealwaysbeenclose,soIknew thatgoingtoofarawaywouldbedifficult.Once IlearnedthatDelTechofferstheSEEDprogram,Iknewthatitwouldbeperfectforme.I planongettingajobwhileattendingcollege, andIcandothatwhileIliveathome.”
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS LEGALS OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
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Estate of Dixie Lee Perry, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Dixie Lee Perry who departed this life on July 16, 2025, late of Georgetown, DE were duly granted unto Jennine Dennis on October 30, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before March 16, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.
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Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
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This is to advise that Mason Robert Strecker of 33357 Downing Circle, Lewes, of Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the laws of the State of Delaware.
CP 20251114 1T
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of November, 2025 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:334-6.00-69.01-39
Property Address: 17829 CALLAWAY DRIVE, UNIT 39, 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 12/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 12/19/25; 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 MARIA KUMAGAY (2) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20251107 2T
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of November, 2025
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:134-17.00-620.00
Property Address: 33550 WATER MILL LANE, Ocean View, DE 19970
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 12/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 12/19/25; 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 BALBIR S. KALRA & MARY L. KALRA (6) 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, 18th day of November, 2025 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:133-17.00-46.02
Property Address: 109 OLD LANDING ROAD, 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 12/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 12/19/25; 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 JEAN LEE JOHNSON (5) 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, 18th day of November, 2025 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:533-12.00-250.00
Property Address: 35930 JOHNSON LANE F/K/A 150 JOHNSON LANE, Selbyville, DE 19975
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 12/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 12/19/25; 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 JENICE CHESTER (9) 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, 18th day of November, 2025 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:234-5.00-513.00
Property Address: 30095 WEST BARRIER REEF BOULEVARD, 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 12/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 12/19/25; 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 KIMBERLY A. DYCIO & JASON M. DYCIO (10) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff CP 20251107 2T
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 18th day of November, 2025
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:234-8.00-43.09
Property Address: 22674 PETERKINS ROAD, 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 12/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 12/19/25; 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 WILLIAM R. VIA, JR. (13) 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, 18th day of November, 2025 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:533-13.00-37.00
Property Address: 37482 OLIVER DRIVE, Selbyville, DE 19975
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 12/15/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 12/19/25; 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 DONALD J. NALLE (11) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
Estate of Francis Leslie McKee Jr., Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Francis Leslie McKee Jr. who departed this life on September 9, 2025, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Rebecca Birch on November 5, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before May 9, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Administrator:
Rebecca Birch 854 Tern Lane, Condo 208, Salisbury, MD 21804
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970
TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST AND SECOND READINGS The Town Council of Ocean View will hold a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and a public hearing for a second reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, December 9, 2025:
• An Ordinance to Repeal Existing Chapter 77 and to Establish Guidelines and Permitting Process for Community Activities in Town Parks and on Town-Owned Property, by Adopting a New Chapter 77, titled “Community Activities”
All public hearings will be held at 3:00 pm or as soon as possible thereafter prior to the Town Council Meetings in the John West Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.
The ordinances may be examined online at http://oceanviewde.gov/pendingordinances or on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
All interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearings and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearings, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the meeting.
CP 20251024 2T
TOWN OF MILLVILLE APPROVAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town Council, at its Public Hearing held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, discussed and approved the following:
• Acceptance of annexation territory through Resolution 26-11 annexing the following described properties into the corporate limits of the Town of Millville located on Club House Rd, Tax Map Parcel No.134-12.00138.01 and Tax Map Parcel No. 134-12.00-151.00. Council unanimously voted yes.
• Ordinance 26-02 to amend the official Town Zoning Map to include Tax Map Parcel No.134-12.00-151.00 with an R2 zoning classification and Parcel No. 134-12.00-138.01 with an R1 zoning classification. Council unanimously voted yes.
• Final Subdivision Site Plan submitted by Land Tech Land Planning, LLC on behalf of ASF Millville By the Sea Isle Bay Village (FKA West Village B), for a 64-unit village located on Powell Farm Rd and Roxana Rd, Tax Map Parcel 134-15.00-16.00, zoned Master Planned Community. Motion carried two yes and three abstained.
CP 20251114 1T
TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit and hear the request from White Farm, LLC to appeal the Town Council’s Determination to the Town’s Board of Adjustment (pursuant to 22 Del §§ C. 324 and 327 (a)(1) and §210-59 (A) of the Town Code) and, in the alternative, the request for one or more variances related to the overflow parking (§ 210-59(A)(B) and (C)) and (§ 210-40(J)). The property is zoned Medium Residential (MR) and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number 133-15.00-30.01 and 13316.00-75.00.
CP 20251114 1T
Classi eds SNOW PLOWERS In the Lewes, Millsboro and Rehoboth areas.
■ Multiple Positions & Hours
■ Full-Time & Part-Time, We’re Hiring!
■ Hourly pay + commission
■ Business casual
■ Outgoing & creative? We’ll train you!
■ Must know how to use a measuring tape
Call 302.436.4400 or 302.998.9616 or e-mail richardkeith1@comcast.net
Town of Ocean View Town of Selbyville The Town of Selbyville, DE is looking for a quali ed individual for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is an entry-level position and the duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to the manager and other employees through a variety of tasks.
The applicant must possess a high school diploma, possess a high level of ethics and integrity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to communicate effectively with the public and to work well with all co-workers. Applicants must possess a high level of computer pro ciency, including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Of ce software. Some evening meetings will be required.
Bene ts include health, dental and life insurance, State of Delaware Pension Plan and paid vacation and sick leave. Starting pay will be $20 per hour.
A job descritption and employment application is available on our website: https://selbyville.delaware.gov.
The successful applicant must pass a drug test. Only applicants that are scheduled for an interview will be contacted. Application deadline is November 26, 2025. To apply, quali ed applicants should mail a con dential cover letter, resume, and completed application to: Town of Selbyville
P.O. Box 106 | Selbyville, DE 19975
Attn: Stacey Long, Town Administrator OR by email to: townmanager@townofselbyville.org
Town of Selbyville
Concerts Hiring Coastal Concerts seeks an Executive Director (ED) to guide its nonpro
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT
Do you need a Caregiver?
Heres your answer! Retired Registered Nurse will provide care needed with medical problems, companionship, and light housekeeping. Call Kim for more details. References upon request. 302-493-6070
HANDYMAN FT, YR
For condo located on 47th St., Bayside, OC, MD. Must work weekends during summer months, off Tues. & Wed. Duties include painting, power washing, light clean up, light maintenance. Pay $18-$22/hr. Benefits include 100% paid health & life insurance. Call 443-523-5739
& COLLECTIBLES
TOY SOLDIER
COLLECTION lFor 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. CRACKER TINS $3. One bread tin $5 757-810-8782
ANTIQUE TRUNK Beautiful $60 757-810-8782
BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET
Glass framed doors, gleass 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. 610-5069179
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
DISHES IMPORTED FROM Germany. Setting for 12, never used $100 732-910-0505
SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156
SERVICE TECH CUISINART MODEL FP8P
Elemental & Food Processor. 350 watts, 8cup. New wrapped, still in box. Instructions Incl. $75 Text 302-258-3741
OSTER FOOD PROCESSOR
2 in 1 salad prep and food processor. Shreds, slices, puree, chop. New in box $50 301-875-7061
DASH CHEF SERIES digital
Blender. Includes instruction manual and recipe guide. Still in box $99 301-875-7061
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 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
SHURFLO PORTABLE oil change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938
BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-290-2786. Sussex county area
CANOE 12ft. VINTAGE (70’s)SEARS ROEBUCK.
Model #332-61032 Fiberglass, rated 3 person/425lbs/3HP motor. No leaks, very good condition. $150 302-542-9500
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
PERSON KAYAK $80. 302-541-4547
HAUL-MASTER 2”HITCH Mount Cargo Carrier. Aluminum 500lb. Has 4 shing pole holders on it, ready for the beach! $200 717-649-2199
REESE HITCH
10,000 - max with two attachments. Kit # 49903 $150 717-649-2199. 717-649-2199
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
YAKIMA JAY low foldable rooftop kayak cradle roof mounts. Never used! 2 boxes/4 cradles. $125/box or $225 for both. 203-644-4528
NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT
MOTOR low hours excellent condition $575 OBO. 302-668-8752
2 CRAB TRAPS. Good condition $50 for both 302-841-0541
FISHING GEAR.
Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-539-8053 or 302-547-4348
& TV’S 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
DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO
Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632
40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836
PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV
30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633
32IN SHARP HDTV with remote $50. 443-373-1550
SPIRE MEMORY BANK for iPad $20. 302-743-1903
FREE TO A GOOD HOME!
HOME GYMBodi Solid Multi Station plus accessories, 200lb stack. Moving and can’t take. Must pick up, Selbyville area 410-493-4017
FREE! Black N Dekker 6k BTU air conditioner. Runs, but has noisy fan motor 302-616-1699
FREE! REAR HITCH Cargo Carrier. 302-893-0499
FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390
FREE! Panasonic Compact Plain Paper Fax Machine. Model # KX - EP 250 or 245. With instruction booklet. 302-564-7696
2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2
DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS
$15 each. Ocean City 301-802-0431 leave message
2 HEAVY WHITE BARSTOOLS Swivel $100 each OBO 703-346-1632
PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA
$850 OBO. Queen Bedroom 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
STURDY BED RAIL $10 Leave message 302-539-5209 OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378
41” ROUND TABLE with 15” leaf & 4chairs. Solid wood maple $95. Will text pics if interested 302-897-4914
BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET Glass frame doors, glass frame sides,mirror on back, glass shelves, lights on top and bottom $500 732-910-0505
HERNDON CHINA CABINET Four Centuries style dark wood cabinet with mesh doors and 3 glass shelves. Additional storage underneath. 77"h x 39"w $250.00 Inquire for pics 209-890-0634 DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687
PAINTED WHITE WOODEN ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25 609-247-3649
ADMINISTRATOR LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs.
78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242
PATIO CHAIRS Great condition! White & Blue $15 each. Brown & Blue $10 each. 757-810-8782
RATTAN KITCHEN SET
with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402
HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET
Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Store in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330
WHITE SINGLE OVER DOUBLE bunk bed; very sturdy, excellent condition; including bunkie board and mattresses. $325. Selbyville area. 717-576-6293
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
WHITE WOOD TODDLER
Bed, covered mattress, Dory/Nemo linens (like new)
$75 302-858-3277
LAZYBOY JEAN POWER Lift Recliner. Light beige, 2mos old. $700 302-858-3277
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
TILLER to plant grass seed. New $225, selling $125. Very good condition 302-841-0541
HUSQVARNA 130L GAS
Weed Whacker stored indoors with manuel $95 732-637-2804
LARGE TARP COVER for Patio furniture. Excellent cond. $25 302-569-2213
16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER
$45. Leave Message
302-539-5209
HAND FERTILIZER Spreader
$10 410-310-6633
SUNCAST OUTDOOR
CONTAINER Brown, 45 x 18 x 24. Good condition
$40 302-436-9133
SUNCAST OUTDOOR
CONTAINER Gray, 22 x 17 x 18. Good condition $24 302-436-9133
HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING
Lawnmower. Like New, Runs Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike
RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt
Lawnmower $100 OBO 410-726-8099
RIDGID 12inch Sliding Compound Mitre Saw w/ stand cart $200 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
55/30 GALLON BARRELS
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
LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335
MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282
CONVENTIONAL & MICROWAVE COMBO $95 Please leave message 301-802-0431
JEWELRY BOX Holds 6 watches & jewelry $50 410-218-1970
MINOLTA CAMERA PRO SHOT
MN532 original price $270 asking $150 410-218-1970
LOST!! REWARD!! In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message
Compost Machine & Rain Barrell $20 each call 410-299-1581
WALKER $10 410-310-6633
POWER DRILL $10 410-310-6633
WANTED Books DVD/CDs Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172
STEPLADDER 5ft $15 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431
PRECISION COOKER ANOVA $135 new, now $45 OBO 302-564-7696
HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER $20 Please leave message 301-802-0431
EUREKA UPRIGHT $15 Please leave message 301-802-0431
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228
www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258 Mikasa Whole Wheat Design 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message. 5X4 HANDMADE QUILT Large $70 443-373-1550 POKER CHIP & CARD HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550
SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550
Mature single female needed to share 2BR/ 2 ½BA townhome. Fully furnished private room & bath. Shared common space, no pets. Available, Now $1,100 utilities included. Text/leave message for pics & more details 678-249-5312
Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc Starting at $35 302-542-9500
ROMANCE NOVELS Aprox. 70 Books in hardcover & paperback. Make an offer 302-436-9133
WHITE SINGER featherweight sewing machine $200 908-801-9648
POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507
PICTURE FRAME VICE Stanley $25 302-436-9005
30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545 FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408 CRAFTSMAN ROUTER 1 1/2 HP Never used $60 302-381-5408 RIKON 10x18
3 KITCHEN HANGING
White Lamps. New, Excellent Condition. $100
302-559-0848
CORNER CHINA CLOSET
Excellent Condition. With light $80 302-559-0848
2 AC UNITS Row Excellent
Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848
GREENLEAF EMERSON Row
Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649
THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838
CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507
MODEL TOY “TANKER”
TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each
302-537-4390
BRAND NEW HANDMADE
5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367
Floral Oriental Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Throw Rug. 5' x 2 1/2' $175.00 OBOText for photos 209-890-0634
SKINNY MINI FOLDING
Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202
Pencil Drawing Book and Water Color Kit $15.00 each. Lot of Pottery, Wine Cooler, Goblet, wine glasses, $35.00 each. Local Coastal Storybooks, $5.00 each. 302-743-1903
WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408
BRAND NEW Indoor/ Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200. 610-761-2038
FABERWARE 12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00. 302-537-5148
FUJIFILM UNDERWATER
Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903
ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903
SALAD BOWL SET
7pc mahogany wood, never used $15 302-537-7348
Bethany Marina: 3BR/3BA 3 story townhome with garage. $1,600 per month + utilities.
Waterside: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apartment in Frankford. 1 mile from Bethany Beach. $1,700 per month + utilities. Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA 1st floor furnished unit. $1,900 per month + utilities. Available 11/15/2025.
Windhurst Manor: 3BR/2.5BA townhome in Millville. $1,950 per month + utilties. Available after 1/1/2026. Villas of Bethany West: 3BR/2.5BA furnished townhome in Bethany Beach. $2,000 per month + 7% rental tax and utilities.
Milo’s Haven: 4BR/3.5BA New construction town home in Frankford. $2,275 per month + utilities.
Saltwater Landing: 3BR/2BA furnished home with office and 2 car garage. $2,400 per month + utilties.
Quillen’s Point: 4BR/3BA single-family home with garage in Ocean View. $2,700 per month +utilities. Available 12/01/2025
CRAFTSMAN 1’2” ELECTRIC
Impact Drill 7.5 amps $35 OBO 410-726-8099
CRAFTSMAN 4” X 24” Electric Belt Sander $25 OBO 410-726-8099
RYOBI ELECTRIC ORBITAL
Scrolling Jig Saw $20 OBO 410-726-8099
ELECTRIC POWERWASHER
Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547
1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259
MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS
302-249-8493
BREAD MAKER Virtuoso Zojirushi.Brand new, never used. Was $495, asking $100 302-339-5315
STEELMAN 9”Fan, brand new $20 757-810-8782
BROTHER Printer $20 757-810-8782
OSTER Toaster oven $25 757-810-8782
IRON FISH SHAPED WINE
RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903
8 SINGLE HUNG SASH
Windows. 6 are 32 1/2 x 29 1/2. Pro - Ply Gem. 2 are 19.7 x 34.3. Brand new $50 each 302-331-9626
All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.
Millville by the Sea: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Millville with 2 car garage. $2,777 per month + utilties and 2% rental tax.
Parkside: 4BR/3BA furnished single family home in Millville. $2,800 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax.
Dogwood Acres Rd: 4BR/2BA single family home in Dagsboro with 2 car garage and outbuilding. $2,850 per month + utilities.
Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with garage. $2,875 per month + utilities.
The Estuary: 3BR/2BA single level home with 2 car garage. $2,995 per month + utilties.
Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +6% rental tax.
The Estuary: 4BR/3.5BA BRAND NEW single family home with 2 car garage. $3,050 per month + utilities.
METAL FRAME RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505
CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008
RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218
VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234
DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE) Make Offer 302-644-7234
ARTISTS/POTTERS collapsible 10’ wooden shelves for craft shows.$100 302-537-2856
24’ WERNER EXTENSION ladder $150 302-537-2856
MIKASA Whole Wheat Design 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005 Please leave message. GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234
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
“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message
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
BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353
We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929
BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441 CORNER TV CONSOLE like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com 500 410-707-0040
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PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969
GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT 520 Accordion. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-6642005. Please leave message.
This Weekend ❐ Sat, Nov 14th 10am-3pm Rain or Shine Huge Indoor Garage Sale! Beautiful items, no smoking, no pets. Tools, Baby items, Household items, and much more! 114 East Bourne Way, Millsboro, DE 19966
Upcoming ❐ Sat, Dec 6th 9am-2pm Rain or Shine CHRISTMAS MARKET & OPEN HOUSE Food & Drinks, Arts & Crafts, Gifts & Decor. Support local vendors and merchants and tour the campus. Peninsula Community Church. 28574 Cypress Rd, Selbyville, DE For information on applying to be a vendor, contact: support@pccministry.org
FENDER Electric Guitar $200
OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric
Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187
CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033
ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS
22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441
CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441
CLASSIC KENNELL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50. 443-373-7294
WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES? Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979
DOG CARRY ALL TSA approved. Grey, holds up to 20lbs. Only used one time $25. 302-436-9133
FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562
GOLF CLUBS mostly drivers & 3 woods $3 each 757-810-8782
RALEIGH SR SUNTOUR BIKE 18.5 in frame, easy release wheels. Good cond., smooth comfortable rider. $60 OBO 302-569-4580
SARIS BIKE RACK Works on most cars, completely adjustable. Like new cond. $60 OBO 302-569-4580
SCHWINN BICYCLE HELMETS New, never used 1 red, 1 blue $20 each 302-539-4367
AVENTONElectric Bike 26" brand new, rode once. Five level pedal assist, 60 miles range, brake light functionality, front & rear lights, top speed 20 mph, iOS, Android, 500W motor power, has fenders & rear rack. Paid $1,500. Selling for $1,000. Price is rm 301-275-8062
Books DVD/CDs Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172
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
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