Coastal Point — November 28, 2025

Bethanyannouncesworkoncrossovers

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

BethanyBeachMayorRonCalef, duringtheFriday,Nov.21,towncouncil meeting,announcedthatDNREC workerswereexpectedtobeinBethany Beachthisweektorepairbeach crossoversafterstormdamagetothe

AdditionalIRSD schooldayJan.14 is‘abirdinthehand’

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistrict willbeaddingaschooldaybacktothe calendarnextmonth.Studentswere originallystayinghomeonWednesday, Jan.14,2026,whilestaffhadaprofessionallearningday.Butnow,students willreporttoschoolforregularlearning that day.

SchoolswereclosedduringOctober stormflooding,sotheIRSDisreplacingaprofessionaldevelopmentdaywith studentlearning.

“OurPDdaysareveryimportant,” saidSuperintendentJayOwens.“We workhardtoembedthemintoourcalendar.However,there’snosubstitutefor havingteachersinfrontofkids.”

Jan.14willaddclassroomtime “whenweareinourstride,”abouttwo weeksbeforehighschoolexamsandthe endofsemester,Owenssaid.

Districtsalsoadd“snowdays”by addingextradaystothecalendarin June.But,realistically,mostlessons, competitions,concerts,SATs,AP exams,andevengraduation,arewrappingupbythen.Intermsofnewlesson

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beachanddunesinOctober.

“TheTownhasbeenhavingcontinuingdiscussionswithDNRECand,asof anhourago,DNRECsaidtheywill haveequipmenthere…andshouldget atleastthreeofthecrossoversopenby the Thanksgivingholiday—sothank you,DNREC,”Calefsaid.

“Theywillbeharvestingsandfrom

thebeachandsurf,withsomepossible othersources,”henoted,“andtheywillbe beefingupthedunes,butwe’renotsure howmuchwillhappen.Thisisaremedial repair,andafull-fledgedreplenishmentis stillinquestion,”hecautioned,“withfederalfundingbeingthewayitis.Hopefully,ournor’easterswon’tbeassevere,so we’llseehowitgoes.”

TowntohostCenterforInland BaysspeakerDec.5

CalefannouncedthatChristophe Tulou,executivedirectorofthe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays,

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SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling AsunriseoverthesandinBethanyBeachisyetanotherreasontoofferthanksforcallingthisplace,‘Home.’Well,thesunrise andthatseagull.Thatguyhasitallfiguredout.

SafetyonthemindsofFrankfordresidentsregardingintersections

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

Improvementsmeanttoboostsafe crossingsatintersectionsonRoute113 havesomeinFrankfordconcerned aboutunintendedimpactstopublic safety.

InAugust,representativesfrom DelDOTandtheengineeringfirm Whitman,Requardt&AssociatespresentedatrafficstudyfocusingonintersectionsalongRoute113inFrankford.Thestudyspecificallytargeted intersectionsthatdonothavetraffic lights.

BeforetheupdatefromWhitman, Requardt&Associates,TownMan-

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willspeakatBethanyBeachTownHall at10a.m.onFriday,Dec.5,aboutthe futureofdevelopmentaroundthebays —amatterCalefcalled“acriticaltopic whichimpactsusallinourfragile coastalarea,notjustBethany,butallthe areasofthebaywatersheds.”

Calefsaidthemeetingisimportant, “especiallyintoday’sworld,withso muchconcernaboutdevelopment.”

“Christophehasbeeninvolvedwitha lotoflocalgroupsaroundSussex County—groupsthatareconcerned aboutoverdevelopment.Hehasbeen veryinvolvedwiththatandwithvarious organizations,becauseitallaffectsthe InlandBaysandthequalityofourwaterwaysandourwetlandsandouraquaculture,”Calefhadpreviouslytoldthe CoastalPoint.

Councilgetslegislativeupdate

CouncilmanRichMcHugh,while presentingthemonthlylegislativereport,saidtheGeneralAssemblyisout ofsession,“buttherehavebeenthings goingoninthestate.”

McHughsaidlawmakerspassedlegislationtorequireapermitandcompletionofafreesafetytrainingprogram beforeowningahandgun.TherequirementwassettobecomeeffectiveNov. 16,butlobbyistsfiledacourtactionto

challengeitongroundsincludingthe SecondAmendmentandtriedtogetinjunctiverelieftopreventitfromgoing intoeffect.Theinjunctiveactionwas turneddown,soitbecameeffectiveon Dec.16but,McHughsaid,thematter couldstillendupinfederalSupreme Court.

McHugh saidGov.MattMeyerhad announcedthatthestatewillgetfederal fundingtobuildamedicalschoolin DelawaretocreatebetteraccesstomedicalcareinSussexandKentcounties. McHughsaidMeyerdidn’tsaywhether themedicalschoolwouldbeinSussex orKentcounties,onlythattheState willhavethemoneytobuilditandthat stateofficialsareworkingwiththe ThomasJeffersonMedicalSchool— formallycalledtheSidneyKimmel MedicalCollegeatThomasJefferson University,inPhiladelphia.

McHughcalledtheplan“arealgood developmentforthoseofusdownhere worriedaboutthequalityofcareherein thisarea.”

Bicycle&PedestrianSafety Committeereport

CouncilmanMickeyHinman,while presentingthemonthlyBicycle& PedestrianSafetyCommitteereport, saidcommitteemembershostedanOct. 23idea-generationworkshopanddiscussedthecompletionoffour-way pedestriancrosswalkattheintersection

ofRoute1andGarfieldParkway,as wellasrenovationstoCentralPark,includinganewsidewalk.

Therewasalsodiscussionaboutimprovingintersectionsonthesouthside ofGarfieldParkwayandaboutadditionalcrosswalksonRoute26,abarrier separatingbikepathsfromtheroadway, astoplightatRoute1andCentralAvenue,widersidewalksonRoute26and speedbumps.

Thecommitteesetdatesformeetingsin2026,includinga“learningand sharing”eventonMarch26withcoastal neighbors andtheBethanyBeachcommunityinputmeetingonOct.22.

Cultural&HistoricAffairs Committeereport

CarolCalef,whilepresentingthe monthlyCultural&HistoricAffairs Committeereport,said511peoplehad visitedtheDinker-IrvinMuseumfrom JanuaryuntiltheendofOctoberthis year,comparedto479lastyear.

Themuseumisnowopenunderits winterhours,from11a.m.to1p.m.on Saturdays.

Calefsaidthecommitteewillpartner withtheBethanyBeachNatureCenter to presentChristmasattheCottageson Dec.13.GuestscanmeetMrs.Dinker, whowillshareholidaystoriesfromthe early1900s,aswellasenjoycookiesand

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IRSDwrapsstaffsurveytochartcourseforward

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Massivebinderssatalongsideeach schoolboardmember’schaironNov. 25.Resultsfromthefirststaffsurvey werein.Thismonth,IndianRiver SchoolDistrictBoardofEducationinvitedstafftocompleteananonymous writtensurveytohelpthedistrictmove

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carolers.Therewillalsobecraftsfor children.

FourthofJulyCommitteereport

The2026BethanyBeachFourthof JulyParadewillbeatnoononFriday, July3,insteadofontheJuly4holiday, toavoidtheheavySaturdayrental turnovercrowdsandtraffic,committee memberRosemaryHardimansaid whilepresentingthemonthlycommitteereport.

Newmemberswerewelcomedata recentmeetinganddiscussedgoals,includingasmootherparaderoute,better crowdmanagementandmoreparade marshals forbetterflow.Theytalked aboutsupportingemployeesofdowntownbusinesseswhohavetogetto workduringtheparadeandtalked aboutalternativeparkingsolutionsthat willberefinedatfuturecommittee meetings.

Shesaidthe2026T-shirtdesignwill befinalizedattheirnextmeeting.

Townmanager’sreport

TownManagerCliffGraviet,while presentinghismonthlyreport,thanked thecouncilforapprovingthesidewalk extensionnearCentralParkandsaid workwasalmostcomplete.

Hesaidthedeterioratingbulkhead willberepaired,anditwillaffect30to 40feetofpaversontheboardwalk.It willbenearlyimpossibletorestorethe paverstothecurrentdesign.Initially, thatboardwalkplazaareawasdesigned withpaversinearthtones,notoutlandishcolors,becausetheoceanisthe focalpoint,hesaid.Gravietsaidthe finaldesignisexpectedtobecompleted inthenextweekortwo,andwork shouldbeaccomplishedinthenextyear.

“ Wehavetomakeadecisionabout whatthatpaverdesignwilllooklike, quickly,”hesaid.

GravietsaidtheTownandSouth CoastalLibraryhadanewideaforthe annualcalendaranddecidedonanart contestforthose6orolder,including adults.Worksofartwillbejudgedin categories,andwinningworkswillbein thecalendar,hesaid,addingthatdetails willbeontheTownwebsiteandpicturesdisplayedinthetownhalllobby.

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That’sjuststaff—noadministrators.

“Teachers,custodians,cafeteria workers,secretaries.Wehad651participantsand4,000writtenresponsesthat werecompiledintodatathattheboard’s receivingthisevening,”saidKimTaylor, theboardvicepresidentleadingthesurveyeffort.

SeasideCraftShowchairOK’d

ThecouncilattheNov.21meeting approvedtheappointmentofPaula HollowayaschairwomanoftheSeaside CraftShow.

MayorCalefsaidHollowayisa longtimehomeownerinBethanyBeach andmovedtotownin2015.She workedineducationinthemuseum

“We’regonnabereadingthisanddigestingitandunderstandingit,andby theDec.15meeting,theboardhopesto comebackandhavetheirthoughtson howtomoveforward.”

Havingenvisionedastaffsurveyfor years,Taylorsaidshehopestheboard willgainrealfeedback,creategoalsand actionplans,makeanimpactonschools and students,andultimatelybuildtrust andmorale.

fieldfor30yearsand,aftermovingto BethanyBeach,workedaseducationdirectoroftheRehobothArtLeague untilsheretired.

Hesaidshewillbringextensiveexperiencetotheposition.

“WhatI’mseeingalreadybyresponsesthatwearegetting…it’sreally necessaryinformation.Ithinkit’llhelp theboardreallyunderstandthe thoughtsandfeelingsofthepeoplethat areboots-on-the-ground,makingit happen,”TaylorhadtoldtheCoastal SeeIRSDpageA9

Decembermeetingcanceled

Peritsusualpractice,thecouncil agreedtocanceltheDecembercouncil meeting,scheduledFriday,Dec.19,becauseitissoclosetotheChristmasholiday.MayorCalefsaiditwasbeing canceledwiththeunderstandingthat thecouncilwillstillmeetifitisdeemed necessary.

Panagopolous’dedicationearnsherLighthouse

ByKerinMagill StaffReporter

MarilynPanagopolousmovedto BethanyBeachuponherretirement fromahecticjobwiththeU.S.House ofRepresentatives’BankingCommitteesome25yearsagobecause,she said,“Wehadvisitedfriendshere,and welikedit.”

ShortlyaftermovingtoBethany, Panagopolousrecalled,“Afriendsaid, ‘YoushouldmaybethinkaboutjoiningtheChamber.’SoIwenttoacou-

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pleoffunctions,andIsaid,‘Oh,my God—thisisgreat.Iguessthatled tobecominganambassador”forthe Chamber,shesaid.

Aftermorethan20yearsinthat role,Panagopoulos,87,decidedtostep down.

“ButI’mnotleavingtheChamber,” sheinsisted.“I’mstillamember.Imay showupataribbon-cutting.”

Thisyear,theChamberboardof directorsdecidedtorecognize Panagopolous’dedicationwithitsannualLighthouseAward,giventoa Chambermemberwhoselongtime servicetotheChamberandthecommunityexemplifiestheorganization’s goals.

ChamberExecutiveDirectorLaurenWeaver,uponannouncing Panagopoulos’award,said,“Ican’trememberatime,inmylast13years, withouther.”

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“Alwaysthefirsttovolunteer,” whetheritbe50/50drawings,“any wine-tastingeventthatwehaveever hosted…countlesshoursofnewsletterlabeling,stuffingpacketsorbags, biketourregistrationtents,posterand raffleticketdistributionforWeekend WonderlandandShopLocalExtravaganza…Honestly,anythingthestaff haseverneeded,”Weavercontinuedof Panagopoulos’assistance.

“Shehasbeenthegreatestcheerleaderofthepoweroftogetherness forthiscommunity,”Weaversaid. “Her’fitisalwayslegit.Herlipstickis alwaysasbrightasthejoysheenters theroomwith,”sheadded,justbefore announcingPanagopoulosasthe Chamber’s2025LighthouseAward winner.

“Therewasatimewhenwepaused theAmbassadorAward,becauseevery

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material,schooldaysinJanuary,versus June,couldalmostbea“onebirdinthe handisworthtwointhebush”situation.

Delawarerequiresstudentstobein schoolforacertainamountoftimeeach schoolyear,measuredinhours,notdays. Losttimemustbemadeupsomewhere. “Plus,aswesawlastyear,those[June snowdays]canbedepletedpretty quicklywithroughweather,”Owens saidoflastwinter’ssnowfalls.Last spring,theIRSDevenaddedextraminutestotheschooldaytorecouplost time andmeetthestaterequirements. Asforsleepingin,despitethelossof theJan.14dayoff,studentswillstill haveathree-dayweekendafewdays later,fortheMartinLutherKingJr. Dayholiday.Currently,thelastregular dayofschoolissettobeJune11.

troducedduringaFrankfordTown CouncilmeetinginAugust.

WRAAssociateVicePresident AdamWeisersaidtheengineering firmandDelDOThadreviewedcommentsmadeattheirpreviouspresentation,alongwithadditionalfeedback fromHudson.

Oneofthechiefconcernsexpressed previouslywasthetrafficbackingupat thesouthboundleftturnattheintersectionofDaiseyAvenueandRoute 113,“especiallywithtractor-trailers makingtheleftturnandjustthegeneralamountoftrafficthat’smaking theleftintotown,”Weisersaid.

Hesaidthereare“signaltiming” improvementsplanned,aswellas lengtheningtheleft-turnlane.

Weisersaidthetimingissuewould nottakelongtofix,“typicallyacouple weeks”—andHudsonurgedresidents tolettownofficialsknowofanyissues theyseearisingfromthechangesonce theyaremade.PeterHaagJr.,chiefof DelDOT’strafficengineeringsection, saidifthereareissues,theagencywill discuss“wheretopivot”toimprove trafficflow.

AttheBerryRoad/DoverStreet, crossover,Weisersaid,therecommendationwastoclosethecrossoveraltogether,onlyallowingrightturnsonto Route113there.

AtFrankfordAvenue,Weisersaid, WRAhas“lookedatthatalittlebit more”sincehelastpresentationand cameupwithaplanfor“minorstripingimprovements”andkeepingita “full-accesscrossover.”

Meanwhile,atCatman’sRoad, changesraisedconcernsfromresident MichelleValentine.

“Soifyou’recomingfromCatman’s, you’vegottogoallthewaydownthe street[and]turnaroundtogetinto town?”Valentineasked.

“Correct,”Weisersaid.“Whatwe’re tryingtodohereisrestrictturning movementstoreduceconflicts,topreventcrashesfromoccurring.Thedepartmentismovingtowardamore proactiveapproachandminimizing crashes.We’retryingtosavelives,tryingtopreventcrashes,”hesaid.

“We’rereducingthenumberof conflictpointsthatoccurattheseintersections,”headded.

“You’reprettymuchcuttingoffaccesstomyhouse,”Valentinesaid.

Weiserrespondedtoherrequestfor accidentstatisticsbysayingDelDOT hadlookedataccidentratesbeforeand saidthat,althoughaccidentrateswent upwhenthetrafficlightwasaddedat Daisey,duetorear-endcollisions, therewerefewerseriousright-angle crashes.Beforethetrafficlightwasinstalled,therehadbeenfatalcrashesat Daisey.

Healsosaidthereisanaverageof

onecrashperyearatDoverStreet. ThesameistrueatFrankfordAvenue. CouncilMemberJohnWright,also amemberoftheFrankfordVolunteer FireCompany,expressedconcerns abouttheabilityoffirst-responders wholiveonthewestsideofthehighwaytobeabletogetsafelyandquickly fromtheirhomestothefirehouse downtown.

Withalargedevelopmentcoming inthenextfewyearsatthenorthend oftown,CouncilMemberKyle Quillenexpressedconcernsabout addedtrafficcomingfromseveral hundrednewhomesandtheconstructionvehiclescomingandgoing.

“I’dhavetolookandseewhenthat developmentcomesintoDelDOT’s system.…Idon’tthinkit’sinthere yet,”Weisersaid.

“Thebiggestconcerniswiththese crossoversbeingsonarrow,”Quillen said,andtractor-trailersstickingout intotrafficwhenthey’reinthe crossovers.

Wrightexpressedconcernwith closingcrossoversthatareusedby emergencypersonneltravelingtothe firehousefromtheirhomes,which Weisersaidwouldhavetogosouthto turnatLazyLagoonandParkerroads. HeaskedwhethertheCatman’sRoad crossovercouldbedesignatedforofficialuseonly.

Haagsaidthat“intheory,”fire companymemberscouldbepermitted

tousecrossoverswhenrespondingto emergencies,butthatitwoulddepend onthesituation.

“I’mjustlookingatprobably30 percentoftherespondersgettinginto townthatnowhavetogotoSelbyville togetintotowntogettothefiretruck. Itdoescreatealittlebitofangst,” Wrightsaid,addingthat“therealityis, they’regoingtoworkitout…butit putsus—nottheTownbuttherespondingagency—inthepositionof lookingtheotherway.”

Weisersaidhewasnotsure whetherfirefightersrespondingin theirowncarswouldbeconsidered “officialuse”accordingtoDelaware code.

“That’ssomethingwecanlookat,” hesaid.

HaagsaidDelDOThasbeenworkingwithfirst-responderagencieson thoseissues“intheRoute1corridorto determinewhereisanappropriate placeforthemtoutilize,”andthat somecrossoverswouldbedesignated forlawenforcementtouseforspeed enforcement.

Weisersaidtheintentofallofthe intersectionworkistoreduceserious crashes,whichgenerallyoccuratintersections.

“Theforceofthosecrashesaregenerallymuchmoresevere”thanother crashes,”hesaid.“We’retryingtoreducetheconflictpointstoprevent thosecrashesfromoccurring.”

CollinsnotseekingreelectiontostateHouseseat

StateRep.RichCollins(R-Millsboro), whohasrepresentedthe41stRepresentativeDistrictsince2014,hasannounced thathewillnotseekreelectioninnextfall’s elections.

Collins,76,saidhefeltsomeremorse overthedecisionbutbelieveditwasthe rightmovetogaintheflexibilityheneeds atthispointinhislife.

“Iwanttothankallthepeopleofthe 41stDistrictwho,formorethanadecade, haveplacedtheirfaithinmetomaketheir voicesheardatLegislativeHall,”hesaid. “Ithasbeenachallengingjobattimes,but onethatIhavealwaystakenprideinper-

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yearitjustwenttoMarilyn,”Weaver said.

formingtothebestofmyabilities.”

“Throughouthistenure,”representativessaid,“Collinshasconsistentlybeen ratedamongthemostconservativemembersoftheDelawareGeneralAssemblyby theAmericanConservativeUnion.Hehas beenanoutspokencriticofgovernment actionshebelievedinfringedoncitizens’ freedomsandhasauthorednumerousbills aimedatreducingtaxes,limitingstate agencies’regulatoryauthorityandincreasinggovernmentaccountability.”

Lastyear,hesuccessfullysponsoreda lawrequiringDNRECtoproperlynotify citizensaboutpublichearings,ensureac-

cesstoin-personandvirtualattendance options,andfacilitatepubliccommenton proposedactions.

“LetmebeclearthatIwillremainfully engagedwiththecommunityandwill continuetoservethemasIalwayshave throughtheendofmytermonElection Daynextyear,”Collinssaid.“Eventhough Iamleavingelectedoffice,Iwillcontinue tosharemyviewsonstateandfederalpolicy,helpeducatethepublicaboutwhatis happeninginD.C.andDover,andwork toprotectourcommunityfromgovernmentexcess.”

AnalumnusofSeafordHighSchool

Panagopoulosrecentlyresigned fromherChamberambassadorposition,steppingdownafter20years withtheambassadorsgroupthathelps thelocalbusiness-advocacyorganizationwithcommunityeventsandinitiatives.

“Anambassadortriestohelpthe Chamberdopartoftheirjob,inconnectingwiththecommunity,” Panagopoulossaid.“Wehelpwith mailings,ribbon-cuttings…anything

andtheUniversityofDelaware,Collins hasdecadesofexperienceintheinsuranceindustry,havingownedandoperatedAccessInsurance&Financial Services.Hehasalsobeenateacherand farmer,andistheformerexecutivedirectorofthePositiveGrowthAlliance,a groupdedicatedtoprotectingprivate propertyrights.

The41stRepresentativeDistrictislocatedinsouth-centralSussexCounty.It includesthemunicipalitiesofMillsboro, Dagsboro,FrankfordandSelbyville,as wellastheunincorporatedcommunitiesof RoxanaandGumboro.

totakesomeoftheloadoffthe Chamber.”

OnethingWeaverdidn’tmention wasPanagopolous’giftofgaband wickedsenseofhumor.Whenasked herageduringaninterviewlastweek, shequicklyresponded,“Bigfor12.”

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Panagopolous,however,saidshe prefersnottotalkmuchabouthercareerinWashington,sayingonlythat herjobwastohelpdraftlegislation andtoattendhearings.Agraduateof theUniversityofConnecticutwitha degreeinpoliticalscience,shesaidshe reallydidn’tknowexactlywhatshe wantedtodowithherdegree.

“Luck,”wasallshesaidabouthow shelandedontheBankingCommitteestaff.

“IfIsayanythingelse,thenwe’d havetogetintopolitics,”shesaid. “No.”

AskedwhethershehadeverconsideredgettinginvolvedinlocalpoliticsinDelaware,shesaid, emphatically,“No.Nay.Never.”

Incontrasttoherlifeinthenation’scapital,Panagopoulossaidshe wasattractedtothe“laidback-ness”of theDelawarebeaches.“Thesmalltown,everyoneworkingtogetherto makeago”attitudeshesawinlocal communitiesappealedtoher,shesaid.

Agrandmothertofourandgreatgrandmothertotwo,withherlate husband,JamesPanagopolous,she saidtennisplayedabigpartinmuch ofherlifeandthatshelearnedtoplay pickleballinrecentyears.

“Ilikeit,”shesaidofthewildly popularracquetsport.“It’smuchmore socialthantennis.”

Nowthatshe’s“retired”fromher Chamberambassadorposition, Panagopoloussaidsheisplanning somelonged-fortrips.Aftershereturnsfromanupcomingcruisewith friends,shesaid,shewouldloveto planatriptoReykjavik,Iceland. WhyIceland?

“It’seasytogetto,andI’venever beenthere,”shesaid.

BethanyStormwater&FloodingCommitteetohostCIB’sTulou

ChristopheTulou,executivedirector oftheDelawareCenterfortheInland Bays,willbespeakingFriday,Dec.5,at 10a.m.inBethanyBeachTownHall, onthetopicofInlandBaysareadevelopmentandhowheseesthefutureof developmentaroundthebays.

“Thisisacriticaltopicwhichimpactsusallinourfragilecoastalarea— notjustBethany,butalltheareasofthe baywatersheds,”officialssaid.

Tulouisheavilyinvolvedwithnumerousgroupsworkingtocontrolthe impactofdevelopmentsurroundingthe bays,theyadded.

BeforejoiningtheCIB,heservedas

seniorcouncilfortheU.SSenateEnvironment&PublicWorksCommittee Democraticstaff.Hepreviouslyservedas senioradvisorontheChesapeakeBayfor EPAAdministratorGenaMcCarthy.

“Hebringsadiversityofexecutive andlegislativeexperienceatalllevelsof government,”theysaid.

Tulouserved10yearsinvariouscapacitiesfortheU.S.HouseofRepresentatives,aswellascabinetsecretaryof DNRECunderthen-Gov.TomCarper, andasdirectoroftheDistrictDepartmentofEnvironmentinWashington, D.C.HeworkedastheexecutivedirectorofthePewOceansCommissionand

morale,it’llbuildtrustandpromote positivechange.”

directedtheResilientCoastsInitiative fortheH.JohnHeintzIIICenter.He alsoservedasactingdirectoroftheInterstateTechnology&Regulatory Council,operatingundertheumbrella oftheEnvironmentalCouncilofthe States(ECOS).

“Pleasejoinusforaninterestingand vitaldiscussiononthedevelopment withintheWatershedoftheInland Bays,”officialssaid.

TheBethanyBeachStormwater& FloodingCommitteewillalsobereviewingthestatusofregionalandTown ofBethanyBeachresilienceeffortsto protectthetownfromback-baystorm-

ual.

surgeflooding,theimpactofsevererain events,andvitalbeachesanddunesystems,whichprotectofhomes,businessesandinfrastructurefromocean storms.

Bethanyhasnumerousresilienceeffortsproceedingpresently,aswellas planned,whileworkingwithDNREC andtheUSACE.

“Ourproposedmechanicalflapdam effortisnowproceedingthroughthe permitprocess,”theysaid,notingsupportfromDNRECandstate/federal parksandrecreationentities.“Joinusfor adiscussiononsomeofourarea’smost pertinentissues.”

Laterthisschoolyear,theboardexpectstosendfuturesurveystoadministrators,familiesandthegeneral community.

“Inordertomakenecessarychange, peoplehavetofeellikeyouwanttolistenandunderstand.Ifwe’renotaware oftheneedsoutthere,Idon’tknowhow webegintomakeadifference,”Taylor said.

Afterthat,“Iftheyseechange,and theyseethatactionisbehindthewords, we’rehopingitwillnotonlybuild

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TheNovemberstaffsurveywassent toabout1,200employees.Questions werecenteredaroundleadership,teachers,instruction,familiesandschoolclimate.Theboardplannedthesurveyin committeemeetings,aboardmeeting andevenanexecutivesessionbefore votingtosenditout.

Acknowledgingpeople’sfearsthat thefeedbackwouldn’tbetrulyanonymous,boardmembersaskedtheIRSD technologysupervisortosendafollowupemailexplainingthattheGoogle formtheyusedwouldonlycompilethe informationbyschool,notbyindivid-

“Wewanttherespondentstotrust theprocess,”Taylorsaid.

TheIRSDhad1,686totalemployeesonthepayrollasofearlyNovember.

“We’rejusthappyifweget50percent,”Taylorpreviouslysaidofanticipatedparticipationlevels.

Aftereachsurveyends,IRtechstaff willcompiletheresults(bothgraphs andwrittencomments)fortheschool boardtodigest.Fromthere,Taylorsaid she hopesthedistrictwilldevelopprioritiesandanactionplanforimprovementwhereneeded,whilecontinuing thegoodstuff.

Personally,Taylorsaid,shewouldlike

toalsoshareasummaryofresultswith thestaffandpublic.

“WhatIenvision—butthisisnot definitebecausetheboardhasnotmade [adecision]—Ienvisionthatitwillbe asummary,ananalysisofalltheresponses,”shesaid.“Idon’tseeanyreasonwhytheyshouldn’tbeshared,along with asynopsisofthecomments.…We wanttobeextremelytransparent.”

Alongtimeeducatorandtwo-year boardmember,Taylorsaidshewantsto emphasizeconnectionsbetweenthe schoolboardandcommunity.

“Wewantthemtoknowwecareand thatwe’reindividualsthatwanttomake IndianRiverthebestitcanbe.”

‘Thankyoufordefendingourcountry’

CoastalPoint•LauraWalter Topleft,theentirestudentbodysings theirthanksatLighthouseChristian School’s2025VeteransDaycelebration. Above,eachbranchoftheU.S.military isrecognizedatLighthouseChristian School’sannualVeteransDaycelebration.Left,grades2to4sing‘NeverForget’ atLighthouseChristianSchool’s 2025VeteransDaycelebration.

LighthouseChristian Schoolhonorsveterans

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

ItwasafullhouseatLighthouse ChristianSchoolinDagsboroonNov.21, fortheirannualVeteransDaycelebration. Fromprekindergartentoeighthgrade,the studentssang,prayedandindividually shookhandswithguestsandmilitaryveterans.

“Thankyousomuchforyourcourage,” theRev.LeonPowelltoldtheaudience. “Werecognizeyou—thosewhowearthe uniform.Wethankyoufromthebottom ofourhearts,becauseweknowfreedomis notfree.”

Thisyear’sguestspeakersrepresented thenextgenerationservice:twoWoodbridgeHighSchoolJROTCseniors. HopingtosomedaybecomeanAirForce pilot,Cadet1stSgt.SyncearMessick spokeaboutlearning“strength,determination,motivation”fromhisschooladvisors.

“It’sagreatpleasureleavinghighschool andgoingintotheserviceknowingwehad alotofstrong…peoplehelpguideour waythere.”

JROTCcadetsarefrequentlyoutinthe community,whetherasvolunteersworking theAppleScrappleFestivalinBridgeville orascolorguardopeningtheDelaware

veteransintheaudience:“Thankyoufor defendingourcountryandkeepingour worldabetterplace.”

LossehopestobecomeanEMTand currentlyservesintheBridgevilleVolunteerFireCompanyjuniorprogram.

“TheJROTCkindofpushedmetobe aleader…andbetterperson,wantingto servemycommunity.”

VFWPost7234alsoperformeda solemn“Taps”onthehornandsharedthe TableofRemembranceceremony,honoringtheprisonersofwarandmissinginaction(POW/MIA).

PrincipalSharonElzeyandemceePat Viguiekickedofftheevent,whichincludedperformancesorprayersbyevery gradelevel.ThenationalanthemwasperformedbyLaylannaMorales-Moranon saxophone,withASLinterpretationby CathiGreenless.Studentsalsoperformed aflag-foldingceremonyandtoldtheaudienceaboutmilitaryandveteranprograms, suchasWreathsAcrossAmerica,andthe DoverAirForceBasemortuarymission.

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Anotheryear,anotherreasontoshowthanks

It’sThanksgivingweek,whichmeansit’sthattimeoftheyear againtotakeadeepbreath,absorbeverythinggoingonaround youandreallytakestockofwhatitisthattrulymakesyoufeel gratitudedeepinthecocklesofyourheart.

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I’mthankful,todayandeveryday,for thewomanwhoatonepointinherlife decidedthatcommittingtomeforthe restofourdayswasagoodidea.I’m thankfulforherpoorjudgement,obviously,butI’malsogratefulforherlaugh, herenergy,herheartandherpatience. Mrs.McCann,youareanamazingwifeandmother,andIcouldn’timagineabetterperson towatchmephysicallyandmentally deterioratebytheday.Hey,youmarriedanolderman.Youget therepercussionsofthatdecision.

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I’mthankfulformysister,herthreechildrenandherhusband. Theyareallwonderfulpeople,andIdoenjoywatchingmysister channelourmothersometimesandjustdestroypeoplewhoshe believeshasdoneherorherfamilywrong.Well,aslongasI’m notoneofthose“people.”Thenit’snotasfun.

I’mthankfulthatmydaughterhatesReese’sPeanutButter Cups,andthatsomanypeopletodaycontinuetoincludethemas trick-or-treatrewards.Sure,Ilookatherlikeshehasthreeheads sinceshedoesn’tlikethem—butIlookatherthroughapileof discardedwrappersthatsitinfrontofmeforlargeswathsofNovember.

I’mthankfulforhavingtheparentsI hadgrowingupandthelessonstheyimparted.Welivedinahomethatputhigh valueonkindness,education,athleticsand sarcasm.Itwasn’talwaysShangri-La growingup,andIhadmorethanmyfair sharetodowiththat,butthatfellonme. Theycreatedagreathome.

I’mthankfulformydaughter—thewise-cracking,eyerolling,animal-loving,artisticPrincessButtercups.IknowIcan getunderherskinwithmyteasingandprodding,butIappreciatethatshestilllikestotellmewhogotintroubleatschool everydayandletsmecallherPrincessButtercupswithout throwingsomethingatme,despitehereyestellingmeshewants todothatverything.

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I’mthankfulforthefriendsIhaveinmylife,from childhood tohighschooltocollegetotheMarineCorpstoeverystopin myprofessionalliferightupthroughmyadoptedhomeherein SussexCounty.AsmuchasIlookatsocialmediawiththesideeyemydaughterhastaughtme,I’mgratefulforthere-connectionsandcontinuousinteractionswithpeoplefromeverychapter ofmylife.ButIdoadmititgetsweirdwhenmy“worldscollide” aspeoplefromdifferentpartsofmyuniverseinteractinthecomments.

I’mthankfulfortheLyons/Cobbfamily,fromgenerationto generation.Whatstartedoutasaprofessionalrelationshiphas blossomedintosomethingmuchmorethanthat,andI’meternallygrateful.

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Hardimansharesnewsyoumighthavemissed

ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint

Withallthenationalandinternationalnewsaboutdramaticeventsand developmentsduringtheyear,anumber ofimportantreportshavenotbeen giventheattentiontheydeserve.Here areseveralinterestingitemsyoumay havemissed:

•Anamazinglittleseed.According toareportinTheWeekmagazine, botanistsinIsraelin2010planteda 1,000-year-oldseedfoundinaJudean desertcave.Ithasgrownintoatreethat is nowabout10feettall.Theybelieve thatitisthesourceofahealingbalm mentionedintheBiblebecauseanalysis ofthetree’sleavesandresinidentified compoundswithpotentialcancer-fightingproperties.Thenewsremindedme ofthereferenceintheBibletothe poweroffaiththesizeofatinymustard seed.(Matthew17:19-21).Alsoseeminglyimprobable,butdon’tdiscountthe potential.

•Expertscanbefooled:Part2.A paintingbyImpressionistArtistHenri MatissehungupsidedownintheMuseumofModernArtinNewYorkfor 47daysbeforeanyonenoticed.Ihopeit wasaguardorsomeonefromthecleaning crew.

•Wemaybeonasuspectedspylist. ArecentarticleintheWashingtonPost, reported:“Ifyoudon’thaveacellphone orasocialmediaprofilethesedays,that couldsignalyou’reaspyorcriminaltry-

•Expertscanbefooled:Part1.In anotherreportfromTheWeekmagazine,awinespecialistandstaffersfrom aconsumermagazineandTVprogram enteredasupermarketwineinaprestigiousFrenchwinecompetition,whereit wonagoldmedal.Theprankstershad renamedit“LeChateauColumbier” andstuckacolorfulnewlabelonthe bottle.Thejudgessaiditwas“exceptionalandveryinteresting,”praisedit forits“suave,edgyandrichpalate,”as wellasits“clean,youthfularomathat promisedanicecomplexity.”Thequestioniswhetheritwouldhavemadea differencetothejudgesiftheyknew whereitcamefrom?Whatdoyou think?Wineisoneofthemanysubjects whereIhavetopleadalmosttotalignorance.ButIthinkthelessonhereis: Don’tbuythewinehype.Letyourtaste budsdecide.

ingtostayoffthegrid.”Nowmostpeoplearenotconcernedbecausetheyhave smartphonesandareontheirphones, theinternetandsocialmediaabout18 hoursaday.They’redefinitely“onthe grid,”whateverthatis.

Butthereportisworrisomeforthose of uswhohaveno-appflipphones(the numberisgrowingeveryday)anddon’t engageinanysocialmediacommunication.Itcouldbeaseriousproblemin airlinetravelorapplyingforasensitive federalgovernmentjob.IthinkImaybe safebecausemytravelislimitedmostly toourarea,andIhavenointentionof applyingforanyjob,sensitiveorinsensitive.

Still,thereportisapotentialthreat tomany.Somesayit’sunconstitutional profiling,discriminationbythefeds against hermits,monks,thetechnology challengedandthosewhojustwantto enjoyaquiet,peacefullife.Justbecarefuloutthere.Youcouldbeundersurveillance.

•Hulahoopsareback.Hulahooping isnotsomenostalgicactivityfromyour youthfulpast.Accordingtoareportin theWashingtonPostinSeptember,a growingnumberofhulahoopgroups

areforming.Somearefocusedonthe wellnessbenefitoftheaerobicexercise andweightloss(200caloriesper30 minutes).Whileothersgettogetherfor dance competitionsorjustforafunsocialactivity.Allageswelcome.Lookfor ahulahoopgrouponthebeachinthe summer,nexttothedownwarddog yogagroup.

•PeacefultrendinChina.TheWeek magazinereportedinAugustthatinfant pacifiershavebecomeverypopularin Chinaasastressrelieverforadults. Someonlineshopssaidthey’reselling morethan2,000everymonthandsales areincreasing.Customerscommonly claimitprovidesasenseofchildhood safetywhenthey’reunderpressure.No mentionoftheeffectofthetrendon theChinesemilitary.

•Screamyourtroublesaway.Inother stressreductionnews,theWashington PostreportedinOctoberthatscream clubsthatstartedinChicagohave emergedinseveralU.S.cities,including Washington,D.C.Membersoflocal chaptersgatherandsimplyscreamas loudastheycanaboutwhatevermaybe

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ByTheRev.Dr.KarisGraham, MissionDeveloper CommunityLutheranChurch,Delaware-MarylandSynodoftheELCA

Almost40yearsago,Ibeganministry atGethsemaneLutheranChurchinSeattle—acongregationaffectionatelycalled “GreyhoundLutheran”foritsspotacross fromthebusstation.Freshoutofseminary andnotyet25,Ihardlyfitthetraditional profileofapastor—certainlynotfora largeurbanchurchwithdeepculturalroots Ididnotshare.Yet,thatunlikelybeginningshapedmyunderstandingofministry moreprofoundlythananyclassroomever could.

Itwasthelate1980s,andthe HIV/AIDSepidemicwasdevastating communitiesacrossthecountry.Bythe endof1988,morethan82,000caseshad

beenreportednationally,andmorethan 46,000peoplehaddied.

Seattlehadbecomeadestinationfor thoseseekingmedicalcareonwhatlocals called“PillHill,”hometohospitalsofferingexpertiseunavailableinmuchofthe country.Otherscamebecausetheyhad nowhereelsetogo.Familieshadclosed theirdoors.Friendshaddriftedaway. Someweredrivenoutoffaithcommunitiesthatviewedthemwithsuspicion,fear oroutrightcondemnation.

Formanywhofoundtheirwaytoour sanctuary,theviruswasnottheonlything ravagingtheirlives.Thedeeperwoundwas shame.Theshamewasreinforcedbyreligiouscommunitiesthatpreachedgracebut practicedexclusion.Thedoorsofmany churcheswerephysicallyopenbutspirituallylocked.

OneofthefirstpeopleImetinthat

seasonwasMichael,amaninhis30swith thinninghair,agentlevoiceandabodyalreadyweakenedbythedisease.Hebecame myquietteacher.Beforemeetinghim, HIV/AIDSwassomethingIknewmostly throughheadlines,rumorsandwhispered fearsthatspreadfasterthanthevirusitself. Michaelshowedmethehumanreality— physical,emotionalandspiritual.

EachSunday,heslippedintothesame backpew,joinedbyotherslivingwith HIV/AIDS.Forthem,thatpewhadbecomeakindofquarantine.Nearbyrows stiffenedwhentheypassed.Eyesaverted. Handsgrippedhymnalsalittletootightly. Inmanycongregations,HIV/AIDSfunctionedasaformofreligiousleprosy.

Somechurchmembers,certainintheir narrowtheology,toldmeAIDSwas“from God.”Othersinsisteditwassimply“naturalconsequence.”Themessage,however

phrased,wasthesame:Youdeservethis. Familiesrefusedtobringsonshome. Churchesdeniedcommunion.Institutions meanttohealbecameagentsofharmlayeredontopofillness.

Notallreligiousvoicesrespondedwith cruelty.ProvidenceMedicalCenter,a Catholicinstitution,caredforthousands withdignity.Somepastors,includingmyself,challengedthetoxictheologicalnarratives,insistingpubliclythatcompassionis notanoptionalvirtue.Rather,itisthe foundationofmostfaiths.Thatstance nearlycostmemyplaceinministry.Iwas sparedonlybecausemyseniorpastor framedmyconvictionsasyouthfulidealism,ratherthanaconsciouschallengeto thestatusquo.

Weekafterweek,Ivisitedmenlivingin crampedapartmentsscatteredacrossthe city.Manyroomsheldnothingbutasoiled mattress,afewmedicationsandasenseof isolationthatnotreatmentcouldtouch. AIDSstrippedthebody,butstigma strippeddignitylongbeforethebodygave way.

ThelasttimeIvisitedMichael,his apartmentwasempty.Neighborsdidn’t knowwherehehadgone.Theyhadn’t asked.ButIknew.Likesomany,hebecameanothermissingnameinacommunityalreadyhollowedbyloss.

Today,remarkablemedicaladvances havetransformedHIVfromadeathsentenceintoamanageablecondition.Butwe

botheringthem.Theydon’thavetoexplainthecause.Membersreportthat screamingwithagroupisveryhelpful inthereleaseofanger,frustration,anxiety,whateverelse.Thiswasnewstome, buttherapeuticscreamingreportedly datesbacktothe1960sbasedonthe notionthatit’swhatinfantsdoforrelief.JohnLennonandYokoOnowere amongitsproponents.Thatexplainsa lot.

•Thenthere’smusic.Asreportedin theWashingtonPostinNovember,an extensivestudyofrelativelyhealthypeople,age70andolder,inAustraliafound thatlisteningtomusicmostdaysimprovedthemoodandcognitivefunction ofparticipantsandsignificantlyreduced theirriskofdevelopingdementia.The studydidnotspecifythekindofmusic theylistenedto.Similarfindingshave beenreportedbyresearchersatPrincetonUniversityandneuroscientist DanielLevittinhisbookonthesubject:“IHeardThereWasaSecret Chord:MusicinMedicine.”

I’mgoingtoclosewiththatitem eventhoughIhavemoreinmy“Miscellaneous”filebecauseit’stimetoget myhulahoopandturnonthemusic.

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Reader:StoptheD-exit beforeit’stoolate

Editor:

Delaware’slawmakersrecentlypassed andGov.MeyersignedintolawHouse Bill255todecoupleourstatetaxcode fromfederalchangeswithinthe“OneBig BeautifulBillAct”(OBBBA)thatmany businesseswelcomed—provisionssuch as:immediateexpensingofresearchand development(R&D)costs,whichencouragesinnovationandinvestmentin newtechnologies;accelerateddepreciationforbusinessandproductionproperty, helpingcompaniesreinvestininfrastructureandequipment;andsimplifiedtax treatmentforcertaincorporateactivities, reducingcomplianceburdensandfreeing upresourcesforgrowth.Thesemeasures

weredesignedtostimulateeconomicactivityandrewardlong-terminvestment. Theyofferaboostinbusinessconfidence andcapitalspending.

Unfortunately,ourDelawarelegislatorssawtheOBBBAonlyasafiscal threat,citingthegloomofa$400million revenueshortfallifenacted.Whilesupportersconsiderthismovefiscallyprudentandproactive,attheheartofthe effortwasacollectivereargardeactionof bluestatelegislaturestoimpedetheprogrowthprovisionswithintheOBBBA.

HouseBill255clearlysmacksof Democraticcollectivepettiness,butmore importantly,itmissesadeeperandmore dangerousthreattoourstate’slong-term economichealth:thecorporateexodus knownas“D-Exit.”

Tesla’sdeparturefromDelawareincorporationwasn’tjustaheadline—it

wasawarningshot.WhenElonMusk movedTeslatoTexasafteraChancery Courtrulingvoidedhispaypackage,it signaledtoothercompaniesthat Delaware’sonce-unassailablereputation asthegoldstandardforcorporategovernancemightbeslipping.Sincethen, SpaceX,CoinbaseandTrumpMedia havefollowedsuit.Morearethreatening andlikelytoleave.Andwiththemgo millionsinfranchisetaxes,legalfeesand theprestigethathasmadeDelawarethe corporatecapitalofAmerica.

Delawareearnsnearly$2billionannuallyfromcorporateregistrationsand relatedservices.Ifevenafractionofthat erodes,wefacenotjustabudgetshortfall —butastructuralcollapseofapillarof oureconomy.Insteadofpenalizingbusinessinvestmentswithpoliticalpettiness, Delawarelawmakersshouldworktoen-

courageinvestmentsandmaintainand protectincorporationhere.IfD-exitcontinuesapace,Delawarelawmakerswill needmorethanpartisanpettinessto avoidthestate’sfiscalcollapse.

Herbie Smith OceanView

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Editor’snote:Thefollowingletterwas addressedtoGov.MattMeyerandwas senttotheCoastalPointforpublication.

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Congratulations,Gov.Meyer,ontakingtherecommendationpublishedin theMarch2024medicalschoolfeasibilitystudy,commissionedbytheSussex EconomicDevelopmentActionCommittee (SEDAC),toestablishamedical schoolbypartneringwithanexisting medicalschooltocreateabranchcampusinDelaware.Welldone!

Iwasfortunatetoattendthepress conferenceatBeebeonWednesday,and mysenseofthecollaborationandenergyaroundthisinitiativewasexciting. Thisisgreatnewsforourstate.

Iencouragetheadministrationto consideradditionalSEDACstudyrecommendationsandtoengagewiththe existinghealthcaresystemsinSussex County—namely,Bayhealth,Beebe andTidalHealthNanticoke—toserve asclinicalcampusesandtolocatethe medicalschoolinruralSussexCounty. Thiswouldbethemosteffectivewayto meettheneedsofunder-servedpopulationsandleverageRuralHealthTransformationFunding.

Ialsowanttothankmyfellow SEDACmemberswhosupportedthis initiativebackin2022andultimately agreedtocommissionthefeasibility study.

AndtomyfellowBeebeBoard members andcolleagues,helpisonthe way!

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havenotcuredthespiritualdiseaseofprejudice.Whatwecanoffer—whatwemust offer—iscompassion.Compassionisthe antiretroviraltherapyformoralfear.It slowsthespreadofcrueltyandrestores dignitywherestigmaoncethrived. Hopeisfoundwherevercommunities chooserelationshipoverrigidity,welcome overworry,curiosityoverfear.Itgrows fromtheMichaelswerememberandthe lessonstheirlivestaughtus:Lovewithheld isviolence.

OnWorldAIDSDay,Dec.1,2025,I willrememberMichaelandcountlessotherswhosestoriesshapedmyministry.The workaheadremainsimmense,buthealing beginsthesamewayitdidinthatback pew—oneactofcompassionatatime.

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Silentauction,paintingandprintdebutstokickoffRice’sChristmasOpenHouse

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‘StandingontheRock’isthefirstof EllenRice’scontinuing‘Strengthof WomanSeries’paintingswhoseprints havebeenpurchasedbycollectors acrosstheU.S.andfromtheNorthern TerritoryofAustraliatoSouthAfricaand acrossthepondthroughoutEurope.

Alsodebutingwillbeseveralnew “CelebrationSeries”works—small originalscommemoratingRiceopeningthedoorsofhergalleryin1999. There are25intheseries,whichincludesdifferentsubjects,fromocean andbayscenestowildlife,suchasa6by-8-inchwavescene,an8-by-8-inch depictionofaruby-throatedhummingbirdandan8-by-eightofagreat whiteegretcominginforalandingin theJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve nexttoRice’sstudio.

Thebiggestrevealwillbethepreviewofarareworkofartthatwillbe soldinanonlinesilentauctionthat startsTuesday,Dec.2.Theoilpainting, “AutumnontheNanticoke,”isawork ofartRicecreatedmorethan40years ago—onlyhersecondoilcommission inwhatisnowalong,successful, award-winningcareerasafineartist.

InternationallycollectedDelaware artistEllenRicewillkickoffher27th studioandgallery’smonth-long ChristmasOpenHousefestivitiesthis Friday,Nov.28,at10a.m.withdebutingoilpaintings,special“Thanksgiving ThankYou”pricingonprintsforcollectorsandwhatRicesaidwillbea veryunusualevent.

“Ienjoyhostingpeopleatmystudio andgalleryeveryyearduringtheholidays,makingeveryonefeelwelcome, answeringquestions(especiallyfrom buddingyoungartists)andoffering collectorsspecialopportunities—what tomeare Thanksgivinggiftsofgratitudetoeveryonewhohasmademycareerpossible,”saidRice.

Moredetailsabouttheauction, closeupphotos,thepainting’sstoryand thebiddingformareontheSilent AuctionpageofRice’swebsite,at www.ellenrice.gallery.

“Idon’tknowwhatthepaintingwill bringin,”saidRice.“Icouldhavejust putitupforsale,butIdidn’tknow howtopriceit.Acontemporaryoriginaloilpaintingthatsize,24by36 inches,framed,wouldbringinanywhere from$12,000to$14,000,or more,dependingonthesubjectand amountofdetail.MyhopeisthatIcan paytheoriginalownerofher‘cherished’paintingwhatshepaidforitin today’sdollars.Morewouldbebetter!”

“WouldIpaintittodaythesame wayIdidthen?Thatwasonlymysecondcommission,sowhoknows?”Rice said.

“Peoplesawmynewegretoilpainting,‘AllCreaturesGreatandSmall,’in progressduringtheSEDASTstudio tourafewweeksago,”shesaid.“The completedoilwillbeunveiledFriday, andI’llbetakingordersforprintsat introductorypricesstartingthen.The signed,numberedarchivalgicléeswill bereadythefirstweekendinDecember,duringmysecondweekendofholidayfestivities.”

PrintsofRice’sLewesBeachpainting“LetThereBeLight”(ofwhichthe originalisalreadysold)willalsobeofferedatanintroductorypricethroughoutRice’sChristmasOpenHouse festivities,whichwillcontinueon weekendsandWednesdaysthrough ChristmasEve.

Ricehasbeendrawingandpainting sinceshewasasmallchild.Shewon herfirstawardinthesixthgrade—a statewideMarylandsafetypostercontest.ShemovedtoDelawareinthe early1960s,andtheoceanbecamethe focusofmuchofherwork,thoughnot all.Shesaidsheloveddepictinganimalsandpeople,andinthelate1970s beganworkingwithministerstoillustratetheirmessagesforaweeklynewspaper,whichstartedtospreadher following.

Theworkthathasgainedthemost significantfollowingsinceopeningthe galleryisaseriesofpaintingsenvisionedwhileseekinganswerstoprayer. Her“StrengthofWoman”paintingsin

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CoastalPointphotos•Submitted Left,‘Reflection’isoneofEllenRice’s continuing‘StrengthofWomanSeries’ paintings,whoseprintshavebeenpurchasedbycollectorsaroundtheglobe. Above,Riceisshownworkingonthe finefeatheringandshadingof‘AllCreaturesGreatandSmall.’The24-by-18inchoilonlinenofaGreatWhiteEgret willdebutonFriday,Nov.28,at10a.m., duringthekickoffofRice’smonth-long 27thAnnualChristmasOpenHousefestivities.Printswillarescheduledto debut thefirstweekendofDecemberat introductoryprices.

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printcanbefoundinthefarreachesof theglobe,fromtheNorthernTerritory ofAustraliatoSouthAfricaandacross thepondtoEurope,18countriesspanningfourcontinents.Sheiscurrently workingontheeighthpaintinginthe series.

Ricerepresentedthestateof DelawareintheGreatAmerican Paint-InduringCOVIDandon QVC’s“QuestforAmerica’sBest.” RicewaschosentobeaWhiteHouse Eastereggartist.Shehasbeennamed “BestArtist”inSussexCountyby readersofCoastalStylemagazinefour times.Sheisan“ArtistoftheYear” commissionaward recipientofPNC Financialandacommissionaward artistofBeebeHealthcareforitsSouth CoastalCancerTreatmentCenter.Rice hasbeennamedoneofDelaware’s “mostcollectedartists”byboth DelawareBeachLifemagazineand DelawareTodaymagazine.Hergallery wasnamedoneof10“Must-SeeGalleriesandMuseumsinDelaware”by theinternationalCultureTrip. Rice’sstudioandgalleryislocated at30124TerritoryTrail,onthenorthernoutskirtsofOceanView,nextto theeastsideoftheJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve.Formoreinformation, callthestudioat(302)539-3405orgo totheartist’swebsiteat

GradeAdrivingskills

Localdriverstop theBusRoadeo

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

TracyBonnevillehaslongdriven heavycommercialvehicles,butthree yearsago,shetradedoneprecious cargoforanother.

“IworkedforFedEx,andtheluggingandtuggingonpackageswasbecomingtoomuch,”soshebecamea busdriverfortheIndianRiverSchool Districtinstead.“It’sprettymuchthe sameconcept.I’mstilldeliveringpackages.Youdon’thavetogetoffatthe stop…andcarrythemtothedoor!”

Thisautumn,Bonnevilleandother localdriversshowedtheirskillsatthe 2025DelawareSchoolBusRoadeo.

Bonnevillewonfirstplaceinthe DistrictDriverDivision,earninga spotatthe2026nationalcompetition. EddieBowenofIRSDwonsecond placeintheDistrictDriverDivision. StephanieRobshawwonthirdplacein theContractorDriverDivision,representingLaytonBussingLLC.The DelawareDepartmentofEducation hostedtheannualsafetyskillscompetitiononOct.10inNewCastle County.

Allthreedriverswentforfun,but theybroughttheirAgame.Thecompetitionincludesawrittenknowledge test,apre-tripvehicleinspectionanda drivingtest:anobstaclecourseofparallelparking,pickingupkids,navigatingobstacles,right-handturns, diminishingclearancesandevenevacuations.

“It’snicetochallengeyourself,”said Bonneville.“Ijusttakemytimeandbe cautiouswithitandhaveagoodtime. …Ithink,everyonceinawhile,we needtobechallengedandhumbled.”

Bonnevillehasbeenarockstar driveroftheMillsbororegion,earning ararePerfectAttendanceAwardfor IRSDschoolyear2024-2025,andsecondplaceinthe2024BusRoadeo.

Workingsocloselywithyouth “teachesyoutobehumble,andyou learnalotofthings,”shesaid.

Eachday,Bonnevilledrives preschoolerswhoareexperiencing schoolandtheirpeersforthefirst time.Shealsodrivesmiddle-schoolers whoarenavigatingadolescence.That doesmeansomechaos.

“They’rekids.Allkidswilltryanybodynew.Theyseeanewface,they’re goingtoseewhattheycangetaway with…butforthemostpart,kidsare verywell-behaved,”saidBonneville.

Driving“isfun.Formepersonally, itmakesmefeelyounger,”saidBowen, addingthatheappreciatesthekids’ energy.“IfeellikeI’mgoingtoschool everydaywhenIclimbontheschool

bus.…Somedayscanbechallenging, andsomedaysarejustfun.”

Bowenhasworkedwithbigtrucks fordecades:raisedonafarm,later haulinggarbage,andevenowninghis owndumptruckforquarryruns. Today,he’sanIRSDpreventative maintenancetechnicianand“floater” whodrivesasneeded.TheIRSDwas finallyabletobuildhisteamadedicatedofficeinthenewHowardT. EnnisSchoolbuilding,afteryearsof basicallyworkingfromabusyardand shed.

“Righthereinthisoffice,myjobis preventativemaintenance”forabout 40district-ownedbuses.Thatmeans schedulingorperformingtirechecks, oilchanges,windowcleaningand more.“It’smoremaintenancethan youraveragecar,becausetheaverage busisrunning100to200milesaday.”

Safetyontheroad

Schoolbusesarethoroughlyregulated,eachreceivingDMVinspections twiceayear.Drivershaveprofessional developmenteachyear,evenafterthe longprocessofearningtheircommerciallicense,aswellasadditionalschool busandpassengerendorsements.

They’rethoroughlytrainedandvetted,becausesomuchtrustandexpectationisbakedintothismission.

“Ourjobistogetkidstoschool safe.…Wearethefirstonestheysee inthemorningandthelastoncethey seeeveryday,”saidBowen,who’dbeen withtheIRSDforaboutnineyears. “Thepublicdon’tunderstandwhata busdrivergoesthrough.Wedowear multiplehats:counselors,teachers, principals,grandparents,bigbrother, bigsister.…Wecanseeachildand knowssomething’sgoingon.”

“Overtheyears,Ihavecometo growinappreciationforthisjob,”said Robshaw.“Itakeitveryseriouslybecauseit’sahugeresponsibility…this isotherpeople’schildren.”

Robshawearnedthirdplaceinthe contractordivision,workingonthe privatesidewithLaytonBussing.

Super-flexibleasasubstitutedriver, shehasadifferentroute,busmodel andgradelevelalmosteveryday.

“Ineverplannedonbeingabus driver,”saidRobshaw,whohasdriven forabouteightyearsnow.Butshejust

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wantedtoincreaseherfamily’sincome whilematchingherkids’schedule.“I thought,‘Whynottryitout?…Could befun,drivingthebuses.Thatwould beexciting.’”

Originallyterrifiedshewouldhit everymailbox,shestudiedhard.Now, “Ilovedrivingthisvehicle.Ifeellikea next-levelbossouthereinthisbig rig!”saidRobshaw.

“Itcanbeveryrewarding.Ifyou

likeworkingwithkids,it’sgreat.…It definitelytestsyourpatience,”she laughed.“I’malwaysrecruiting!”

Shealsoencourageddriverstotry theBusRoadeo.

“Ithinktheymighthavemorefun thantheyrealize,andtheymightlearn something,”saidRobshaw.“Iwanted toseewheremyskillsetwas…butI willadmitI’malittlecompetitive.”

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Whatshouldthepublicknowabout

schoolbusdrivers?

“They’rededicatedpeoplethatare dedicatedtosafelydeliveringkidseach daytoschool,”saidMearlLaytonof LaytonBussing,whosefamilyhas ownedbusesformorethan40years. “They’readedicatedbunch.They’ve gotahardjob.Luckily,withtheirefforts,theydoverywellatit.”

“Ithinkalotofpeoplewouldreally appreciatethisjobiftheyhavetheopportunitytodoit,”saidBowen.“If theygotthepatiencetoworkwith theirownkids,grandkids…it’s doable,verymuch.Weprovideaway tohelpyougetyourlicense.We’llhelp trainyou,”whichistrueofboththe IRSDandprivatecompanies.

Bus-drivingcanbeagoodjobfor itscyclicalschedule.Driverscanwork inthemorningandafternoonbuthave middayfreeforerrands.Andthey’re notstandingforlongperiodsoftime.

Anyoneinterestedinbecominga schoolbusdrivercancontactalocal companyorschooldistricttolearn more.

It’salsoacommunityservice.Childrenhavearighttoeducationand transport,butthereisanationwide shortageofbusdrivers.

“Wehavedriversherewhodotwo orthreerunspershift,becausethe highschool,middleandelementary schoolsallhavedifferenttimeframes,

inpartduetotheshortageofdrivers,” saidBowen.

Schooltimesareintentionallystaggeredandspacedoutbecausethere weren’tenoughdriverstotakeeveryonetoschoolatthesametime.

TransportationleadersuseGPSand computersoftwaretocreateefficient dailyschedules,usingsmallbusesthat carryfivewheelchairs,bigbusesthat carry72elementaryschoolersand everythinginbetween.

“Theygettoknowthesestudents byname,theydeveloptheserelationshipswiththestudentsandtheirfamilies,”saidIRSDSupervisorof TransportationShawnTidwell.“They greet’emwithasmile.Iseelotofbus video!It’sawaveanda‘Howareyou?’ …Dowehaveaccidents?Sure,wedo. Thosethingshappen.Wetravelon ruralroadsthathavenoshoulders,” whichisatightsqueeze.Buteveryday, hundredsofbusroutesarecovering IRSD’s360squaremiles.Tidwell hopesthepublicwillrecognize“the efficiencyandtheinteractionsthese drivershavewiththestudentsona dailybasis.”

“It’suptometobeatthetopofmy gamewhenIcometowork,”agreed Robshaw.

“Drivingabus,inmyopinion,can bestressful,andit’snotevennecessarilydrivingorthekids.…It’severyone elsearounduswhoareoblivious,”said Bonneville.

Onadailybasis,othercarspass schoolbusesthatareactivelypicking upchildren,withthebuses’stopsigns extended.Theypassfrombothdirections,andmanydriversseemtoodistractedtoevennoticetheschoolbusis nearby.

AndSussexCountytrafficisincreasing,whichmeansthebusdrivers arewatchingtheroadsevenmore closelythanever.

“Itdoestakeaspecialpersonto drive,”saidBowen.Kidscanalsobring theneedtodealwithnosebleeds, bathroomaccidentsoraweakstomach.“Wedealwithalotofit.”

There’s“anotherchallengepeople don’talwaysunderstand:wearenot bilingual.WehaveRussians,Ukrainians,Spanish,African,Italians,Polish. Wehaveeverynationalityonthebus,” saidBowen.

Itcanbehardtocommunicatebus rulesorfriendlyconversationwhilethe kidsarestilllearningEnglish.

Locallegacyofgreatness

TheIRSDhasonlyattendedthe DelawareSchoolBusRoadeofora fewyears,butin2024theyearned gold,silverandbronzeinthedistrict division.

Now,Bonnevillehopestorepresent DelawareattheSchoolBusDriverInternationalSafetyCompetitionin

TexasnextJune.Travelcanbeexpensive,sotheIRSDisfundraisingfor nationals,justasitdoeswhenstudents winastatecompetition.

“Weareincrediblyproudofthis achievementandarecommittedto supportingTracy’sjourneytothenationalstage,”wroteIRSDTransportationRouteSpecialistTaraMagee.“To helpmakethispossible,weareseeking monetarydonationstocoverthecosts ofairfare,lodgingandmeals.Your supportwillhelprecognizeherhard workandthehighstandardsmaintainedbyourdistrict’sstaff.Any amount,largeorsmall,iswelcome.”

Individualsorbusinessescancontactherdirectlyat tara.magee@irsd.k12.de.usor(302) 436-1000,ext.101162.

Eveninthepastfewyears,IRSD drivershavemadeasplashatthe DelawareRoadeo.Infact,Mageewon firstplacelastyear.

StephanieRobshawwonthirdplaceintheContractorDriverDivision,representing LaytonBussingLLC.

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Obituaries

TimothyC.‘Tim’Baer,75

TimothyC.“Tim”Baer,75,of Millville,Del.,formerlyofEllicott City,Md.,andCatonsville,Md., passedawayunexpectedlyonSunday, Nov.9,2025.Hewasbornin Stuttgart,Germany,onMarch7, 1950,theonlychildofWilliam CharlesBaerandPamelaRosemary Anne(Farquharson)Baer.

HewasagraduateofCatonsville HighSchoolinBaltimoreCounty, Md.,intheClassof1969.After graduation,hewenttoworkforBaltimoreGas&Electric(BGE),beginningasameterreaderand retiringasatheft-of-energyinvestigatorwithcreditandcollections, with37yearsofservice.

Afterretiring,Baerandhiswife, Carol,movedtoMillville,Del., wheretheyhadahomebuiltinthe Coventrycommunity.Heenjoyedafternoonssittinginhisgaragewitha coldcanofCoorsLight,listeningto musicandchattingwithneighbors.

Baerleavesbehindhiswife,Carol (Jones)Baer;andtheirthreecats, Misty,SamandSpice;aswellashis brotherandsister-in-law,Norman andVirginiaJones.

Inlieuofflowers,donationsmay bemadetotheFoodBankof

DelawareinBaer’smemory,at www.fbd.org.Noservicesare planned.Condolencesmaybesentby visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

ShirleyF.Collins,81

Mrs.ShirleyF.Collins,81,of Gumboro,Del.,wenthomewiththe LordonFriday,Nov.21,2025.She wasbornonAug.27,1944,inSalisbury,Md.,tothelateRolandV. LynchSr.andHelenE.Lynchof Roxana,Del.

Shewasalifetimememberofthe RoxanaLadiesAuxiliary,ofwhich shehadbeenamemberfor62years. ShewasalsoamemberofGumboro UnitedMethodistChurch.Shehada cleaningservicefordifferentones whomshecherishedforyears.She wasaveryhardworkerandenjoyed herfamilyandfriends,andtheOrioles.

Collinsissurvivedbyherdaughter,GailSnyder(andTed)of Georgetown,Del.;twogranddaughters,HeatherRose(andJoseph),also ofGeorgetown,andTaraMagee (andEric)ofMillsboro,Del.;and threegreat-grandchildren,Joseph RoseJr.,alsoofGeorgetown,and HunterSnyderandAubreyLeCates,

alsoofMillsboro.Sheisalsosurvivedbyherbrother,BarryL.Ly nch ofRoxana,Del.;twosisters-in-law, FayTracyofGumboro,Del.,and AndreaCollinsofPrincessAnne, Md.;andabrother-in-law,Joe Collins(andMarty)ofBerlin,Md. Shealsoleavesbehindniecesand nephewswhomsheloveddearly.

ThefamilythankedVitasHealthcareofMillsboroforalltheirhelp andsupport,includingStacieand Tia;andaveryspecialfriend,Donie HitchensofGumboro,whohelped takecareofherandlovedherdearly. Shehadalotofwonderfulfriends whomsheloveddearly.

Agravesideservicewillbeheldon Wednesday,Nov.26,2025,atnoonat theRoxanaCemetery,GumRoad, Frankford,Del.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggesteddonationstoVitas Healthcare,30265CommerceDr. Suite202,Millsboro,DE,orto GumboroUnitedMethodistChurch, 27506StreetsRoad,Millsboro,DE.

JosephL.‘Joe’Hoppa,80

JosephL.“Joe”Hoppa,80,of OceanView,Del.,formerlyof Arnold,Md.,passedawaypeacefully onWednesday,Nov.19,2025,atthe DelawareBayRehabilitation& HealthcareCenterinGeorgetown, Del.,afteracourageousbattlewith Parkinson’sdisease.Hisfinaldays werespentsurroundedbythelove andsupportoffamily.Hewasborn inAnnapolis,Md.,onApril22, 1945,thebelovedsonofthelate JohnM.HoppaandAnna(Blackowicz)Hoppa.

Hegrewupwithadeepsenseof responsibility,curiosityandpatriotism—qualitiesthatguidedhim throughouthislife.Hegraduated fromArundelHighSchoolinGambrills,Md.,in1963.In1964,he proudlyenlistedintheU.S.Navy, servinghonorablyuntil1970aboard theU.S.S.SimonBolivar,anuclear submarine.HistimeintheNavyleft alastingimpactonhim,shapinghis discipline,integrityandsteadfast commitmenttothosearoundhim. Aftercompletinghismilitary service,Hoppapursuedhighereducationwiththesamedetermination hebroughttoeverythinghedid.He earnedhisdegreefromtheUniversityofMarylandin1978,amilestonethatopenedthedoortoalong andsuccessfulcareer.Hewentonto workasasystemsanalystforBaltimoreGas&Electric Company/ConstellationEnergy.He retiredafterthreedecadesofexceptionalservice,leavingbehinda legacyofhardworkandquietexcellence.

DCHSservescommunitythroughannualeffort

MadisonLittlespendsherReturntothe CommunityDaycleaningtrasharound CapeHenlopenStatePark.

DelmarvaChristianHighSchoolrecentlymovedtodemonstrateitscommitmenttoChrist-centeredservice duringitsannualReturntotheCommunityDay,aschoolwideinitiative dedicatedtoservingothersthroughout SussexCounty.

Eachyear,studentsandstaffsetaside afulldaytostepoutsidetheclassroom andmeettheneedsofthosearound them.Thisyear,DelmarvaChristian studentscompletedmorethan100individualserviceprojects,impactingresidents, churches,nonprofitsandpublic spacesacrosstheregion.

Projectsincludedrakingleavesfor elderlyneighbors,volunteeringatlocal churches,supportingnonprofitorganizations,cleaningbeachesandparks,and bakingcookiesforfirst-responders. Staffmembersalsoparticipatedbydeliveringhomemadetreats,handwritten notesandprayers,encouragingmore than200individualsthroughoutthe community.

Formoreinformation,call(302) 856-4040 orvisitwww.delmarvachristian.com.

Worker’scompprovider encrollmentincreases

TheDelawareDepartmentofLabor thisweekannouncedariseinthenumberofprovidersparticipatinginthe worker’scompensationsystem,followingthepassageofSB164,whichbecamelawinJune.

SponsoredbystateSen.JackWalsh andstateRep.EdOsienski,andsigned intolawbyGov.MattMeyer,SB164 amendedtheevaluationandmanagementreimbursementrateforworkers’ compensationcasesaftertheyhadfallen belowtheCenterforMedicare&MedicaidServicesrates.Thatledtoanincreaseofmorethan200providers availabletotreatworkers’compensation casessincethepassageofthelaw,with anexpectationthatthenumberwill continuetorise.

“Thiscriticalreformexpandsthe numberofproviderswillingtoaccept andtreatworkers’compensationpatients,”saidDelawareDepartmentof LaborSecretaryLaKreshaMoultrie. “Thiswasanall-hands-on-deckeffort betweenourdepartment,thededicated membersoftheWorker’sCompensationOversightPanel,andthelegislature togetthisacrossthefinishline.I’mencouragedtoseethislegislationdeliveringimmediateresultsandimproving accesstohigh-qualitycarefor Delaware’sworkforce.”

“Foryears,I’veworkedtomakesure Delaware’sworkforcehasthefairtreatmentandaccesstocaretheydeserve whenthey’reinjuredonthejob,”said Walsh,primesponsorofthebill.“SB 164isaboutrestoringthatbalance— ensuringworkers’compensationsystem supportsboththosewhopowerour economyandtheproviderswhocarefor them.I’mgladIwasabletosharethis visionwithmycolleagueRep.Ed Osienski,whousheredthislegislation throughtheHouse.Itisgratifyingto

seetheseresultssoquickly,with providerssteppinguptoserve Delaware’sworkersandstrengthenthe systemthatprotectsthem.”

“Thisisjustanotherexampleofhow Delawareansworktogethertoidentify andsolveproblemswhichimproveour Workers’Compensationsystem,of whichourhealthcareprovidersarean integralpart,”saidJosephJ.Rhoades, chairoftheStateofDelawareWorkers’ CompensationOversightPanel.

Tolearnmoreabouttheworkers’ compensationprogram,orforproviders tobecomecertifiedasanewprovider, goto https://industrialaffairs.delaware.gov/wo rkers-compensation.

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SussexAcademystudentscelebrateveterans

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SussexAcademyseventhgraderGavin Robertsondisplaysthepocketflaghe createdforU.S.troops.

InadvanceofVeteransDay,Sussex Academyseventh-graderslastweek participatedinanationwideprojectto provideinspirationalmessagestomembersofthemilitary.

ScottBleile’sclasseswelcomedAnita Hart,MicheleLaPaduraandGailSellazooftheAmericanLegionAuxiliary ofAmericanLegionPost17inLewes onNov.7tocompletethePocketFlag Project.Studentsandstaffsharedstories abouttheirownmilitaryfamiliesbefore thelessonbegan.

First,Hartexplainedthemeaningof eachofthe13foldsoftheflag,while LaPaduraandSellazofoldedaU.S.flag. Whencompletelyfolded,theflag’striangleshaperepresentsPresidentGeorge Washington’stricornhat,theynoted.

Next,studentsembarkedonthe projectbyfoldingsmallU.S.flagsinto thetricornshapeandwritingpersonalizedmessagestotroops.Eachflagalso includedacardofencouragementfrom thePocketFlagProject.Theflagswill bedistributedtoactive-dutydeployed or deployingtroops,Hartsaid.Theycan thenputthesmallflagsintheirpockets asamementofromhome.

Communitysteppingintotheholidayseason Community

BySusanCanfora, LauraWalter,KerinMagill StaffReporters

Santawillbeabusyjollyelfthisyear, visitingseverallocalholidayevents,includingthoseinSelbyville,OceanView, BethanyBeachandSouthBethany.

OceanView

OceanView’sannualOldTownHolidayMarket&TreeLightingisplanned for1to5:30p.m.onSaturday,Nov.29,at JohnWestParkandwillfeatureitemson displayandforsalebyvendors;roasted chestnuts,hotdogs,cheeseburgers,hamburgers,chili,potatochips,sodaandwater soldbyScoutTroop281;coffeeand sweetssoldbyThreeBlondBakers;agingerbreadmaze;mechanicalreindeer;train rides;children’scrafts;andlivemusic.

Thetreeintheparkwillbelitatdusk.

TheTrailofLightsdisplaywillfirstbe litontheeveningoftheOldTownHolidayMarketandwillremainilluminated throughNewYear’s.

Thisyear,OceanView’sholidayevent willincludeaSnowballFightZoneand mechanicalreindeer.

Santawillarrivearound4:30p.m.,but littleoneseagertoseehimshouldarrive earlier,becausetherewillbeacrowd. Childrenwillreceivecandycanesandcoloringbooks.

Frankford

Frankfordwillkickoffits11thannual ChristmasintheParkcelebrationwitha Park&TreeLightingCeremony,setfor Saturday,Nov.29,from6to8p.m.Park gateswillopenat5:45p.m.

Thefestivitieswillincludemusicby theIndianRiverHighSchoolTri-M MusicHonorSocietyChoirandtheSelbyvilleMiddleSchoolBand.Santaand Mrs.Clauswillbeonhandtovisitwith childrenintheSantaHouse.(Families shouldbringtheirowncamerasforphotos.)Freecookiesandhotcocoawillbe available.

Theparkwillbeopenforvisitorsto enjoythelightdisplaysonthreeWednesdayevenings:Dec.3,Dec.10andDec.17, from6to8p.m.Freecookiesandhot cocoawillbeavailableonthosenights, andSantaandMrs.Clausposeforphotos intheSantaHouseaswell.

EnvisionFrankford,thecommunity organizationthatprovidestheholidaydisplayandactivities,notedthatduetothe lightingdisplays,theparkitselfwillbe

TheChristmasTreeislitupatapastOceanView’sannualOldTownHolidayMarket&TreeLightingevent.

closeduntilJan.1,exceptfortheWednesdayeveningsleadinguptoChristmas,for thesafetyofvisitors.

FrankfordTownParkislocatedatthe intersectionofHickoryStreetandClaytonAvenueinFrankford.

Millsboro

Millsborowillhostatree-lighting,paradeandvisitswithSanta—allonTuesday,Dec.2.

Thetree-lightingstartsattheMillsboroTownHallmunicipalparkinglot, 322WilsonHighway,justpriortotheparadekickoffat7p.m.

Next,theMillsboroChristmasParade immediatelystepsofffromM&TBank onMitchellStreet,turningrightonto WilsonHighway,left ontoRailroadAvenueandrightontoMainStreet,where thejudges’stationwillbelocated.(The paradewilldisbandatStateStreet.)

JollyOldSaintNicolaswillgotothe townhallparkinglotimmediatelyafter theparade,wherehe’llmeetfamiliesat theSantaHouse.

Alsothatday,theGreaterMillsboro ChamberofCommercewillhaveashoppingeventandopenhousefrom3to9 p.m.Visitorscandiscovermoreaboutthe Chamberanditsmembers;dosomeholi-

dayshoppingwithlocalvendorsand crafters;andenjoyfestivecheerandrefreshments.Theeventisfreeandopento thepublic.

(Note:TheMillsboroChristmasParadeonDec.2isaseparateeventfrom GumboroChristmasParadeWinter Wonderland,whichisonDec.19andalso hasaMillsboroaddress.)

Millville

Millville’sHolidayTreeLightingwill beheldThursday,Dec.4,from5:30to7 p.m.inEvansPark.

Localfoodtruckswillbeopenfor businessattheparkstartingat5:30p.m., andridesaboardafestiveholidaytrain willbeginatthattime.

At6p.m.,SantaandMrs.Clauswill arriveattheparkand,shortlythereafter, around6:05p.m.,theTown’sholidaytree willbelightedforthefirsttimethisseason.

Followingthetree-lighting,theIndian RiverHighSchoolMusicDepartment’s ChoirandBandwillperform.Santaand Mrs.Clauswillposeforphotosandsharingofwishlists.Foodtrucks,including TacoRehoandCoastalLemonades,will beopen,andtrainrideswillcontinueuntil 7p.m.

EvansParkislocatedat32517Dukes Drive,Millville.

FenwickIsland

FenwickIslandwillholditsannual WinterHolidayTreeLightingCeremony onFriday,Dec.5at5:30p.m.atFenwick IslandTownPark.ThePhillipC.Showell ElementarySchoolChoirsandBandwill performholidayfavorites,andcommunity memberswillbeinvitedtojointheir voicestogetherforasingalong. Hotchocolateandcookieswillbeprovided.Therewillbeachanceforfamilies tocreatetheirownornaments,anda“very specialvisitor”willbeonhandtogreet everyone.

FenwickIslandTownParkislocatedat 800CoastalHighway,FenwickIsland, nexttoFenwickIslandTownHall.

Selbyville

Selbyville’s64thannualChristmas Paradewillbeginat7p.m.onFriday, Dec.5,onChurchStreet,tobehighlightedbyfloats,marchingbands, firetrucks,antiquecarsand,ofcourse,a visitfromSantaClaus.

Proceedsfromtheparade’s50/50 rafflewillbenefittheSelbyvilleHistoricalSociety.TicketsareavailableatSelbyvilleTownHallandcost$1eachor $5forsix.ThedrawingwillbeonDec. 5.Ticketholdersdonothavetobepresenttowin.TheparadewillbesponsoredbytheTownandMountaire Farms.

BethanyBeach

Severaleventsareplannedin BethanyBeachonSaturday,Dec.6,includingponyridesatthetownparkoff GarfieldParkwayfrom11a.m.to1 p.m.,relocatedfromthebeachdueto conditionscausedbyrecentstorms.

Agingermansightingisplannedfor 10:30a.m.tonoonattheBethany BeachNatureCenter,partywithSanta andfacepaintingatBethanyBeach TownHallfrom1to3p.m.,andtrolley, trainandtractorridesdowntownfrom1 to4p.m.

TheTown’sholidaytreewillbelitat 5p.m.

BethanyBeach’sChristmasatthe CottagesisplannedforSaturday,Dec. 13,withanAlpacaChristmasAdventureattheNatureCenterfrom10:30to noon,andMeetMrs.Dinker,carolers, craftsandtoursofdecoratedcottages centeredattheDinker-IrvinMuseum from11a.m.to1p.m.

Reservationsfortrolleytourstosee holidaydisplaysenteredintheCoastal ChristmasShowdown2025hadalready filledupasofNov.19,butwould-be tourgoerscancheckforcancelationson thenightofeachtour,onNov.29and Dec.6,13and20,atthetrolleystop.An onlinemapwillalsobeavailablepriorto thetoursforaself-guidedadventure.

“Grabsomehotchocolate,blastthe Christmasmusicandhitthetrailto checkoutthelightsfromthecomfortof yourowncar!”officialssuggested.

Showdownprizeswillbeawardedin fivecategories:bestcoastaltheme,most elegantuseofwhitelights,mostfestive useofcoloredlights,theGriswold Awardandbusinessgrandprize.Prizes forthecategorywinnersincludea “Winner”lawnsign.

Souvenirornamentsandmugsare forsaleallyearatBethanyBeachTown Hallandwillcontinuetobeavailable duringtheholidays.Visitwww.townofbethany.com/367/Holiday-Happening formoreinformation.

SouthBethany

InSouthBethany,thefourthannual HolidayTreeLightingCeremonyis plannedfor5p.m.onSaturday,Dec.6, atTownHallFitnessParkonEvergreen Road.Call(302)539-3653formoreinformation.

“Therewillbehotcocoaandcookies, anditisopentothepublic,”Mayor EdieDonderosaid.

“Wedon’thavemanyTown-sponsoredeventsinSouthBethany,sothe tree-lightingisreallyspecial.Itisafun andfestivewaytocelebrateboththejoy oftheseasonandasenseofcommunity withfriendsandneighbors,”shesaid.

Dagsboro

TheDagsboroChristmasParadewill kickoffonTuesday,Dec.9.Theparade

lineupwillbeonMainStreetnearthe backentranceofIndianRiverHigh School.Theparadewillstartat7p.m., headingnorthonMainStreettowards town.ItwillturnleftontoClayton StreetandendatthenewDagsboro FireHall(28331ClaytonStreet).

Spectatorscanlinethestreetstosee paradefloats,antiquecars,marching units,musicandmuchmore—ending, ofcourse,withSantaClaushimself.

(Note:Thisseason,Dagsborowill notbehostingweeklyvisitswithSanta atKatieHelmPark.)

Martha’s Episcopal Church Presents

A Concert of Advent & Christmas Music

Featuring Thomas Keesecker

St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, Bethany Beach Sunday, December 7th, 3:30 PM • Freewill Offering Thomas Keesecker will share music from his bestselling piano collections in a 75‐minute concert of Advent and Christmas music. Keesecker, a composer as well as a performer, is known around the country for his sensi‐tive, delightful, and meditative piano arrangements of hymns. At this concert, we’ll be able to sing some of them together, as well as listen to his interpretations. The hymns will be interspersed with poetry by Mary Oliver and Wendell Berry, two

BethanyBeach’sHolidayTreelitup againstadarkeningskyatapasttree lightingeventinBethanyBeach.

St.

Applicationsopenfor OfficeofInspectorGeneral

Candidatesmayapply throughDec.15

OnNov.17,applicationsopenedfor Delaware’sInspectorGeneral.Delaware isestablishinganew,independentOfficeofInspectorGeneral(OIG),which wascreatedbythepassageofSenate Bill4.Theoffice’sgoalistomakesure stategovernmentoperateswithhonesty, efficiency,andaccountability—andto strengthenpublictrust.

“CreatinganOfficeofInspector Generalisamajorsteptowardamore open, accountableandtrustworthystate government,”Gov.MattMeyersaid. “Wearelookingforapplicantswithunquestionableintegrity,deepexperience inoversightorinvestigations,anda demonstratedcommitmenttopublic service.Thisisauniqueopportunityto helpbuildanofficefromthegroundup thatwillstrengthentransparency,upholdthehighestethicalstandardsand ensureDelawareanscanhavefullconfidenceinhowtheirgovernmentoperates.”

TheOfficeofInspectorGeneral will:

•Investigateproblemsinstategovernment,suchaswaste,fraud,abuse, mismanagementorcorruption.

TheOIGwillnotreplaceorduplicatetheworkofotheragencies,officials said.Instead,itwillcollaboratewith themtoimprovehowDelaware’sgovernmentservesthepublic.

Aselectionpanelwillreviewapplicantsandrecommendthreequalified candidatestothegovernor.Thegovernorwillthennominateoneindividual forconfirmation.

Thepanelwilllookforcandidates whohave:

•Arecordofintegrityandethical leadership;and

•Experienceingovernmentoversight,investigationsorpublicaccountability.

Thepanelwillincluderepresentativesfrom:

•TheAttorneyGeneral’sOffice (servingaschair);

•TheGeneralAssembly(bothmajorityandminoritycaucuses);

•TheSecretaryofState;

•TheDelawareStateBarAssociation;

•TheDelawareAssociationof ChiefsofPolice;

•TheNAACPDelawareStateConferenceofBranches;

•TheLeagueofWomenVotersof Delaware;

•Workwithotheragencies,suchas theAttorneyGeneralandStateAuditor tocoordinateinvestigationsandshare information.

•TheDelawareCoalitionforOpen Government;and

•Threepublicmemberswithexperienceinopengovernment,appointedby thegovernor.

•Recommendimprovementstolaws orpoliciesandreferseriousissuestolaw enforcementwhenneeded.

•Sharefindingspubliclythroughreportstothegovernor,attorneygeneral, andGeneralAssembly—allofwhich willbeavailableontheOIGwebsite.

Thosewhohaveexperienceininvestigations,oversight,orpromotingtransparencyandaccountabilityin governmentarebeingencouragedto submitanapplicationat https://sos.delaware.gov/oig-application/.

HOLIDAYS IN THE GARDEN

Meyersignsbilltoaddress $400millionshortfall

Gov.MattMeyeronWednesday, Nov.19,signedHouseBill255,which officialsdescribedas“acriticalmeasure tokeepDelaware’sfinancesonsolid footingwhileprotectingpublicservices familiesdependon.”

ThelegislationdecouplesDelaware fromselectfederaltax‐codechanges thatofficialssaidthreatenedtostripas muchas$400millioninrevenue,and ensuresthosedollarsremainworking forDelaware’sschools,publicsafetyand essential services.

“Thisisaperfectexampleofthe governmentworkingtogetherswiftlyto makesurehard-workingDelawareans areprotected,andfamiliesdon’tbearthe costsofunanticipatedfederaltax changesintendedtobenefitlarge,outof-statebusinesses,”Meyersaid.“Iwant tothankHouseandSenateleadership —especiallyHouseMajorityLeader HarrisandSenateMajorityLeader Townsend.

“Bydecouplinginatargetedand temporaryway,we’reabletopreserve the State’sbudgetandcontinueprovidingmeaningful,essentialservicesfor Delawarefamiliesduringthesedifficult times.Wearedoingallofthiswhileensuringthatourbusinessesstillreceive everytaxadvantagetheyareowed,just onatimelinethatbetteralignswith Delaware’sfiscalneeds.”

tanks,affordadoctor’svisit,orbuytheir prescriptions.Insteadoffocusingon thoserealchallenges,WashingtonRepublicanspassedataxplanthatgives moretothewealthyandbigcorporationswhileworkingpeopleareleftfootingthebill,”saidHarris,Houseprime sponsorofHB255.

“Ifwefailedtodecouple,wewould besilentlyallowinglargecorporations topullcriticalfundingawayfromthe servicesthatkeepourstatestrong.Instead,wechosetoact.Astablebudgetis goodforbusinessandgoodforthepeopleofDelaware,becauseitprotectsthe schools,publicsafety,andcommunity servicesthatmakethisstateaplace wherefamiliescanthriveandbusinesses cangrow.”

“Whentaxpolicymadeatthefederallevelautomaticallythreatenscritical ser vicesweprovideasastategovernmenttothepeopleofDelaware— fundingforourteachers,ourfirstresponders,ourinfrastructure,andmore —wehavearesponsibilitytoact,”said Townsend,SenateprimesponsorofHB 255.“Andwhenwelearnedfederalpolicywasofferingretroactivetaxincentivesgoingbackasmanyasfivefiscal years,itbecameclearwehadtopass legislationthatwouldprotectour budget.

MeyerandlegislativeleadershipincludingHouseMajorityLeaderKerri EvelynHarris,SenateMajorityLeader BryanTownsend,HouseSpeaker Melissa Minor-BrownandSenatePro TemporeDavidSokola,workedtogetherswiftlytomovethebillthrough bothchambers.

“Everyday,Delawareansarestrugglingtopayforhousing,filltheirgas

“Thisisnotahastyattempttoforge newtaxpolicy,”hesaid.“Infact,thelegislationpreservesR&Dtaxincentives forDelawarecompaniesgoingforward. Oureffortstodecouplearesimplyan efforttoretaintherevenueswe’vealreadybudgetedinawaythatwillhavea minimalimpactonthevastmajorityof Delawarebusinesses,whileinvestingin programsthatarecriticaltoDelaware families.”

LandTrustcelebrates25yearsofpreservation

Fromleft,RussMcCabe(SCLTTrustee Emeritas),MarkChura(SCLTDirectorof Conservation),JohnSchroeder(Open SpaceCouncilChairandformerSCLT Trustee),DennisForney(formerSCLT BoardChair),andCaseyKenton(SCLT BoardSecretary)celebratetheSussex CountyLandTrust’s25thanniversary.

Morethan80communitymembers, partnersandsupportersgatheredon Thursday,Nov.13,tocelebratethekickoffoftheSussexCountyLandTrust’s 25thanniversaryat“25YearsofPreservingSussex:CelebratingOurRoots, GrowingOurFuture,”heldatthe DelawareBotanicGardens.Thecelebrationraisedmorethan$19,500to supportfutureconservationprojectsand expandpublicaccesstoopenspace acrossSussexCounty.

GuestswereabletoenjoylocalcuisinefromSoDelConcepts,livemusic byLittleHustle,andaprogramfeaturingremarksfromSussexCountyLand Trust’s(SCLT’s)BoardSecretaryCasey Kenton,ExecutiveDirectorSaraM. BluhmandTrustee&Fundraising CommitteeChairHalCarmean.

Theeveningfeaturedseveralmajor announcements,includingthelaunchof SCLT’sPreservationFund,where guestswereinvitedto“raiseahandfor theland”—anewinitiativedesignedto strengthenthetrust’scapacitytoprotect openspacethroughoutSussexCounty. The organizationalsoannouncedits first-evermulti-yearstrategicplan,a roadmapforfuturelandacquisition, stewardshipandcommunityengagement.

Gov.MattMeyer’sOfficepresented anofficialproclamationrecognizing25 yearsofpreservationaccomplishments andthecommunitypartnershipsthat havemadethosesuccessespossible.

“Thiseventcelebratednotonlyour pastaccomplishments,butthepartnershipsthatmakepreservationpossible,” said Bluhm.“Together,we’rebuilding on25yearsofmomentumtoensure SussexCounty’smostspecialplacesremainprotectedandaccessibleforgenerationstocome.”

Thecelebrationwashostedatthe DelawareBotanicGardens(DBG),locatedonlandownedbytheSussex CountyLandTrustandleasedtothe Gardensforpublicuseandecological education.Bluhmextendedspecial thankstotheDBGteamfortheirhospitality,andpraisedtheirstaffandvolunteers forensuringaseamlessand memorableevent.

RootsTableSponsorsforthe eveningincludedDogfishHead,CommunityBankDelaware,SussexCounty Council,andSherylSwedandRay Sander.

SCDacceptingentriesforStewardshipAward

TheSussexConservationDistrict (SCD),thedelegatedauthorityfor DelawaresedimentandstormwaterregulationsinSussexCounty,isnowacceptingentriesforthe2026 ConservationStewardshipAward.The awardcelebratesorganizationsthathave goneaboveandbeyondregulatoryrequirementstoprotectandpreserveSussexCounty’snaturalresources.

“Wehopetoinspirecontinuedvol-

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

TheCHEERCoastalLeisureCenterwillhostitsHolidayBazaarfrom9 a.m.tonoononFriday,Dec.5,at30637

untaryconservationeffortsandempowerresidentstopartnerwithorganizationsthatprioritizesustainable practices,”saidJessicaWatson,SCD sedimentandstormwaterprogrammanager.“Sinceourinauguraleventin2022, we’vebeendelightedbytheenthusiastic responseandsupportfromourcommunity.”

Entrieswillbeacceptedineightcategories:CertifiedConstructionReviewer,

CedarNeckRoadinOceanView.

Avarietyofartsandcraftsby18 crafters,includingquilts,woodenitems, watercolorpaintings,jewelry,painted shells,fabricart,essentialoils,bows, mittens,hats,glovesandChristmas

DesignTeam,Developer,GreenConservation,HomeBuilder,Homeowner Association,ProjectManagerandSite Contractor.

Thedeadlinetosubmitanentryis Friday,Dec.12.Apanelofjudgeswill reviewandscoreentries,andwinners willbeannouncedinearlyJanuaryof 2026.Winnerswillbehonoredataformalcelebrationinthespring,wherethey willreceivethe2026Conservation

StewardshipAward.

Awardrecipientsgainrecognition throughoutSussexCountyandbeyond, includingpromotionbySCD,individual videospotlightshighlightingtheirefforts,andacustomawardgraphicto showcaseacrosstheirmarketingand communicationsplatforms.

Toseepastwinnersinactionand learnmoreabouttheapplicationprocess, visitwww.sussexconservation.org.

itemswillbeforsale,aswellaspies, cookies,brownies,shooflypie,carrotcakeandcheesecakeatthebakesale. T icketsforthe50/50rafflecost$1 eachor$5forsix,andwillbenefitthe CHEERCenter’smembershipcommit-

tee,accordingtoDirectorYolandaGallego,whosaidshewantsthepublicto “comevisitourwarmandlovingcommunityhereattheOceanView CHEERCenter.”

ThosewhobuyLuckyDrawtickets canwingiftbasketsandotheritems,includinganewsetofpotsandpans. From11a.m.tonoon,MarkGratton willplaythepiano.

Ahotlunchofcheeseburgers,baked fries,bakedbeansandafruitcupwillbe available from11:30a.m.to12:30p.m., foradonationof$3.50to$5forthose 60orolder,or$5forthoseyoungerthan 60.TheCHEERCenterwilloffer guestscomplimentarycoffee,teaand hotcocoa.

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Sinceitsfoundingin2001,theSussexCountyLandTrusthaspreserved morethan6,400acresofopenspace, workingwithcounty,stateandnonprofitpartnerstoprotectfarmland, forestsandwaterwayswhileexpanding publicaccesstoparksandtrails. Lookingahead,theSussexCounty LandTrustwillcontinueits25thanniversarycelebrationthroughout2026 withaseriesofcommunityevents,includinganEasterEggHuntatWolfe House(March22),IlluminateSussex: ASeparationDayCelebrationatIckfordPark(June13),AnnualMeeting (June26),DogfishDash(Sept.27)and OpenSpace,OpenStrings(November). Formoreinformationonupcoming events,volunteeropportunities,orto makeadonationtothePreservation Fund,visitwww.sclandtrust.org.

RaySander,presidentofthe DelawareBotanicGardensatPepper Creek(DBG),announcedthisweek thatonFriday,Dec.5,at2p.m.DBG willholditsPublicAnnualMeetingat theAnnettePennoniMeadowPavilion inthegardens.

Sandersaid.“Thismeetingisa chanceforallmembersofthecommunitytohearreportsfromourDBG BoardofDirectors,officersandstaff abouttheamazingprogressinthedevelopmentofthispublicasset.ThecreationoftheAnnettePennoniMeadow PavilionandGalleryGardenthisyear weremajorstepsinhavingbothindoor andoutdoorplaceswhereindividuals andorganizationscanholdtheirspecialeventssurroundedbynature.”

DBGExecutiveDirectorSheryl Swednoted,“Weareapublicgarden, andwethanktheboard,staff,volunteers,members,thefoundations,individualsupportersandthecommunity forhelpingusgrowin2025.Please joinusinthisbeautifulPennoniPavilion.”

“Althoughthegardensareclosedfor thewinter,”saidDeputyExecutiveDirectorforHorticultureStephenPryce Lea,“welookforwardtoshowinghow ourworkcontinuesbehindthescenes. Thisseasonwe’refocusedonessential maintenance,newtreeplantingsand

meadowrenewalprojects.Whilethe gardensrest,ourmembersareinvited tojoinexclusiveWinterWalks—an opportunitytoseeourprogress,enjoy thebeautyofthe‘fifthseason’andex-

perienceourprogressinanewlight. Welookforwardtowelcomingyou backwhenwereopenforthe2026seasononMarch19.”

TheDBGislocatedat30220Piney

NeckRoad,Dagsboro.Formoreinformation,goto www.delawaregardens.org.Themission ofDBGistoprovideaworld-class gardenthatdelightsvisitors.

LeatherneckscelebrateMarineCorpsbirthday

MembersoftheDelmarvaLeathernecksFoundationgatheredattheAtlantic HotelinBerlin,Md.,tocelebratethe250thbirthdayoftheU.S.MarineCorps. StateRep.JeffHilovskypresentedfoundationmemberswithceremonialcopies ofHouseBill1,whichwassignedintolawinAugustof2025byGov.Matt Meyer,creatingtheDelawareDepartmentofVeteransAffairs.

TheDelmarvaLeathernecksFoundationisanonprofitfoundationwiththe missiontosupportveterans’organizationsandlocalcharitiesinSussexCounty and thesurroundingDelmarvaarea.Forinformation,contactDonCoffinat doncoffin8@gmail.com.

CoastalPoint•Submitted StateRep.JeffJilovsky,center,helpsmembersoftheDelmarvaLeathernecks Foundation,fromleft,MiltWarren,ChuckSchaubandRichardSchumann,celebratethe250thbirthdayoftheU.S.MarineCorps.

HistoricLewesisinvitingthepublic totheHolidayHouseTourofLewes— anannualtraditionshowcasinglocal homesspanningthreecenturies,decoratedwithcharmandseasonalspirit,in thetownofLewes.

OnSaturday,Dec.6,from9:30a.m. to4p.m.,tourgoerscanexploreacuratedselectionof10privatehomesand twopublicbuildingsinhistoricLewes, eachadornedfortheholidays.Theselfguidedtourisdesignedtooffera glimpseinsidesomeofthearea’smost treasuredproperties,celebratingboth the architecturalheritageandthemagic oftheseason.

Thisyear’seventwillincludealmost adozendecoratedhomes,rangingfrom centuries-oldtocontemporary,new construction.Everypropertywillshare itsuniquestorywithvisitors,combined withadistinctivedisplayofholiday décor.Docents,providedbylocalnonprofits,willbeavailabletosharespecific detailsofeachroomonthetour.

Ticketscost$50eachandwillprovide aone-timeadmissiontoall10 homes,aswellasthehistoricDAR Houseandthefirst-floorlobbyofThe LodgeinLewes.Thehousetourdoors openat9:30a.m.onSaturday,Dec.6. Thelastvisitorwillbeadmittedat3:30 p.m.

(Note:Organizerssaidthetourdoes requiretransportationtoreachmanyof thehomes.)

Adetailedguidebookwithdescriptionsofeachpropertywillserveasthe ticketandmaybepickedupbeforethe eventatLHS’smaincampus,locatedat 110ShipcarpenterStreetinLewes.

HolidayVillage& MarketsetforDec.5-6

Ticketholdersandthegeneralpublic arealsobeinginvitedtothefreeHolidayVillage&MarketattheSociety’s historiccampus,startingonFirstFriday, Dec.5,from4to7p.m.,andcontinuing onSaturday,Dec.6,from9a.m.to4 p.m.

JoinedbybabyalpacasfromFour AcresFarm,themarketwillhostmore thanadozenadditionallocalfarmsand artistssellingtheirhand-madeproducts. Farmproductsrangefromhoney,oysters, freshbakedgoods,oliveoils,jellies andjams,lavender,salts,nutbrittlesand more.Visitorscanshopforholidaygifts includingjewelry,knitwear,paintings, photography,glassware,textiles,candles andceramiccreations.

Thetraditionalsaleofgreenswill takeplaceonSaturdayonly,alongwith foodoptions,carolers,aholidaybazaar andhistoricinterpretersmingling amongthecrowds.

Topurchasetickets,visithistoriclewes.org.Formoreinformation,email holidayhousetour@historiclewes.org.

Left,FirstFridayattendeesgetajumpontheirholidayshoppingwithlocalartists.Right,Oneofseveraluniquehomesonthe HolidayHouseTourofLewesthisyearisthisprivatehomelocatedonthreeacres,landscapedandlargelymaintainedbythe ownersthemselves.Apergola,pool,andsweepinggardenssetthestageforgatherings.

BeebebreaksgroundfornewmedicalofficeonAbessinioHealthCampus

Anewmedicalofficeiscomingtothe AbessinioHealthCampusonRoute24 asBeebeHealthcarebrokegroundonthe buildingWednesdayafternoon,Nov.19.

Thethree-story,60,000-square-foot buildingwillfeatureasurgerycenteron thesecondfloor,withfouroperating rooms,inpartnershipwithLewesSurgeryCenter,whichwillbemovingoperationsoncethefacilityisready.

“Thisgroundbreakingrepresents Beebe’scommitmenttomeetingthe needsofourgrowingcommunitybyexpandingaccesstohigh-quality,patientcenteredcare,”saidDr.DavidA.Tam, MD,MBA,CPHE,FACHE,president andCEOofBeebeHealthcare.“Bypartneringstrategicallyandinvestinginmodernfacilities,wearebuildingthefutureof healthcareinSussexCounty.”

ThebuildingfurthercentralizesservicesonBeebe’slargesthealthcampusoff Route24,whichalreadyfeaturesthe BeebeOutpatientSurgeryCenterand SpecialtySurgicalHospital,TunnellCancerCenter,CenterforBreastHealthand numerousphysicianoffices.Plansforadditionalcommunity-focusedserviceson thefirstandthirdfloorsareunderway.

CurrentlylocatedonOldOrchard Road,LewesSurgeryCenterhassupportedspecialtiesincludingorthopedics, ophthalmologyandplasticsurgerysince 2006.

“Fornearly20years,LewesSurgery

Centeranditsclinicianshavebeendedicatedprovidersinthehealthcarecommunity.I’mexcitedtoseethisnextchapterof LewesSurgeryCenterbyexpandingto helpmeettheneedsofourgrowingpop-

ulation,”saidDr.EdwardJaoude,MD, executivedirectorofLewesSurgeryCenterandboard-certifiedophthalmologist. “We’resogratefulforthispartnership withBeebewhocontinuestofindinno-

7th

vativewaystobringmorecaretoSussex County.”

Themedicalbuildingisexpectedto openearly2027.

Annual Old Town Holiday Market, Tree Lighting & Trail of Lights

Saturday, Nov. 29 from 1 to 5p.m.

vendors, kids’ crafts, snowball fight zone, gingerbread maze & mechanical reindeer ride, BSA Troop 281 food sales, roasted chestnuts, tree lighting & special visitor at dusk!

Markingthegroundbreakingforthenewbuildingare,fromleft,PaulMagliato,JackBerberian,ChrisWeeks,SaraLarch,Dr. DavidTam,Dr.EdwardJaoude,DianeTaylor,MeganGlick,MikeFioreandMatthewLukasiak.

MoviesatMidwaytopresent‘DeafSanta’

“DeafSantaClaus,”anewfeature documentaryfilm,willscreenits DelawarepremiereatTheMoviesat MidwayonDec.7at2p.m.IncollaborationwiththeDeafSantaClausFoundation,theeventisopentothepublic andoffersaudiencesanaccessibleand family-friendlyeveningtoexperience thefilm.

Setamidanationalrollouttotheatersacrossthecountry,thefilmbrings

togetherfamilies,educators,advocates andcommunityleaders.Thefilmwill screenwithopencaptionstoensurefull accessibilityforallattendees.

“Withanuncannyresemblanceto theiconicholidayfigure,Charles Gravespursueshisdreamofbecominga professionalDeafSantaClaus.The filmmakersfollowCharlesandhisfamilyasheattendsSantaschoolandgatherssupportalongtheway,strivingto

betterprovideforhislovedones.”

Co-directedbyBenSheltonand AnthonyMowl,thedocumentary“connectsDeafandhearingworldsina storyrootedinaccess,identityand communityresilience,”representatives said.

RehobothBeachandthesurroundingDelawarecommunities,theynoted, arehometoanactiveandengagedDeaf andhard-of-hearingpopulationsup-

portedbylocalschools,communityorganizations,earlyinterventionprograms andaccessibilityservices.

“Thisstrongfoundationofadvocacy andinclusionmakesRehobothBeacha meaningfulstoponthenationalDeaf SantaClaustour.”

Fortickets,visit https://www.moviesatmidway.com/.For moreinformation,visit deafsantaclaus.org.

Santa’sLetterstoholdfundraiseratGardenCenter

Santa’sLettersInc.,aSussexCounty nonprofitsupportinglocalchildrenand families,islaunchingitsbusiestseason withacommunityfundraiseronSaturday,Dec.6,inpartnershipwithInland BaysGardenCenter.

Eachholidayseason,thenonprofit ensureschildrenreceivepersonalized repliesfromSantaandadoptsunder-resourcedfamiliesacrossSussexCounty tohelpprovideajoyfulChristmas.A newsatellitemailboxattheInlandBays GardenCenteroffersanadditionallocationforchildrentodropofftheirlettersthisyear.

Tosupportthoseefforts—especially aftertheorganization’sannualspaghetti dinnerfundraiserfelljustshyof $11,000raised—Santa’sLetterswill hostaDec.6fundraiserfrom9a.m.to 2p.m.Asuggesteddonationof$10per familyisrequested,andattendeesare beingencouragedtobringcash.

Santawillbeavailableforphotos from9to11a.m.,andfamiliescan enjoycocoa,games,music,crafts,ascavengerhuntandfoodforpurchasefrom Fiona,theKristina’sKitchenfoodtruck. Santa’sLettersmerchandisewillalsobe availableforpurchase.

AccordingtoSanta’sLettersInc.,the organizationis“deeplygrateful”forits partnershipwithInlandBaysGarden Center,whoseteam“immediatelyembracedtheopportunity”tosupportthe eventandhosttheseasonalsatellite mailbox.

LetterstoSantashouldbedropped offbyDec.15andmustincludeeach

child’sfullnameandalegiblereturnaddresstoensureapersonalizedreply.

Thenonprofitwillalsoappearatthe TownofOceanView’sOldTownHolidayMarket&TreeLightingonNov.

29,offeringanotheropportunityfor familiestomeetvolunteersandsubmit letters.

Organizersemphasizedthat“every donation,whetherfinancialoragiftfor

achild,helpsbrightenChristmasfor localfamilies,”andextendedtheir thanks“tothecommunity,volunteers andpartnersforkeepingthemagicof the seasonalive.”

The library will be closed for building repairs starting on Thursday, December 4, 2025 & i s projected to re-open on Dec ember 15, 2025

Our book drop will be open for returns & item due dates have been extended to coincide with the closure

If you need library assistance, pl ease visit or call a nearby public library or get help online through Ask a Librarian Delaware

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LeatherneckssupportArtLeagueofOceanCity

SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted

TheDelmarvaLeathernecksFoundation recentlypresenteda$1,000donationto theArtLeagueofOceanCity,Md.,to supporttheArtLeague’smissioninprovidingartsuppliesandclassestolocal students,seniors,veteransandindividualswithdisabilities.PicturedareDon Coffin,presidentofthefoundation,and CourtneyBlackford,firstvicepresident andchairoftheResourceDevelopment Committee oftheArtLeague,andmembersofthefoundationVicFreeman,Tom Wengert,JimWrightandChuckSchaub. TheDelmarvaLeathernecksFoundation isanon-profitfoundationwiththemissiontosupportveterans’organizations andlocalcharitiesinSussexCountyand thesurroundingDelmarvaarea.Forinformation,contactDonCoffinatdoncoffin8@gmail.com.

Localcraftfairsbringartistandcrafterstoresortarea

Craftersandshoppersalikecrowded severalcraftfairsonSaturday,Nov.15.

InMillville,theTownhelditsannual HolidayMarketplaceattheEvansPark

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

ShoppersattheCommunityCenterinMillville’sEvansParkperusethemanybooths attheHolidayMarketplace.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill KimSullivanshowsoffherfloraldesignsattheFrankfordPublicLibrary.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill ShoppersattheFrankfordFireHallhaveseveralroomschockfullofgoodiesto choosefromastheyshoponSaturday,Nov.15.

CommunityCenterandatTownHall. InFrankford,boththelibraryandthe firecompanyhostedcraftfairs.

MembersofGirlScoutTroop045ofOceanViewhostacookiewalkatEvansPark duringtheHolidayMarketplace.ShownaretroopmembersNephtaliCovington,VioletEverngam,CordeliaHatcherandSummerEverngam.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill AntanellBaileyandRichaylaBaileysetupshopattheFrankfordVolunteerFireCompanywiththeirMellybeanscollection.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill DebKleinerhasso manytreasurestotake homefromtheFrankfordPublicLibrary’s firstholidaycraftfair thatsheevenboughta newbagtocarrythem in.

CoastalPoint•KerinMagill

DelmarvaPowergivestipsonidentifyingfraud

AspartofInternationalFraud AwarenessWeek,(Nov.16-22)andUtilityScamAwarenessDay,Nov.19,DelmarvaPowerjoinedmorethan100 energycompaniesacrosstheU.S.and CanadatorecognizeUtilitiesUnited AgainstScamsandtoremindcustomers tostayvigilantagainstenergy-related scamsdesignedtostealmoneyandpersonalinformation.

Whilescamsdooccurthroughout theyear,theysaid,fraudulentactivity andscamattemptsgenerallyincrease duringtheholidayseason.Delmarva Powerencouragedcustomerstobe extra-cautiousthistimeofyearasscams targetingutilitycustomershavebecome increasinglysophisticatedduetoadvancementsinartificialintelligence(AI) andothertechnologies.

Oneofthemostcommontactics, theysaid,involvesascammercallinga customeranddemandinganimmediate paymentviaprepaiddebitorcreditcard toavoidservicedisconnection.“These impostorsoftenposeasutilitycompany employees,instructingthecustomerto

BethanyBeachTurkey Trotfun-run/walk headedforsell-out

TheAnnualBethany-Fenwick ThanksgivingTurkeyTrot—presentedbyTheBankofOceanCity, benefitingtheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompanyandproducedby FocusMultisports—willbeheldat9 a.m.onThanksgivingDay,Thursday, Nov.27,andorganizerswarnedthis weekthatitisonitswaytoonceagain sellingout.

Morethan2,000participants,as wellasthespectatorscheeringthem on,areexpectedatthe2-milefunrun/walk,with1,250participantsalreadyregisteredasofthisweek.

Same-dayregistrationandpacketpickuparesettobeavailablestartingat 7:30a.m.attheBethanyBeachbandstand,beforepre-raceannouncements at8:50a.m.andtheeventbeginningat 9a.m.

TheTurkeyTrotwillalsoinclude music,gamesandanappearanceby jugglerCascadingCarols,aswellas awardsforthebestcostumesincategoriesofindividual,familyandpets. Thetraditionalawardingofpiestothe overallmaleandfemalewinners,as wellascostumecontestwinners,isset tocontinue.

Thenon-chip-timed2-milefunrun/walkstartsandfinishesonthe BethanyBeachboardwalkatthebandstand,locatedatGarfieldParkway. RegistrationisavailableatBethanyTurkeyTrot.com,andearlyregistration isbeingadvisedtosecureshirtsizes. TheeventbenefitstheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompany.

purchaseaprepaidcardfromanearby conveniencestoreorpharmacy,thencall backtocompletethe‘payment.’This approachcanfeelsurprisinglyauthentic, asscammerscanmanipulatecallerIDs andevenreplicateutilitycompanies’officialvoicegreetingsandholdrecordings.”

Tipstoidentifyscams

DelmarvaPowerwillnever:

•Askforimmediatepaymentwitha prepaidcashcardorcryptocurrency.

•RequestyourDelmarvaPoweraccount numberorpersonalinformation, SuchasaSocialSecuritynumber, driver’slicensenumberorbankstatement.

•Visithomesorbusinessestodiscuss servicedisconnectionwithoutprior

contact.

TohelpinidentifyingDelmarva Poweremployees:

•Allfieldemployeeswearauniform withtheDelmarvaPowerlogo,includingashirtandsafetyvest.

•EmployeesdisplayacompanyID badgewiththeDelmarvaPowerlogo andtheirname.

Tipsforbusinesses:

•Reviewemailsfromoutsidethe networkcarefully.

•Verifythesender’snameandbusinessmatchtheemailaddress.Lookfor typosorslightimagealterations.

“GenerativeAIalsorepresentsa growingthreatandallowsscammersto createhighlyrealistic,human-likecontentusingonlinedata,representatives said.“Thistechnologymakesscamsappearmorecredible,whichiswhyit’s

crucialtostaycautiousandalwaysverify anyunexpectedorsuspiciouscommunication.”

Be onthelookoutfor:

•Deepfakes—Digitallymanipulatedimagesorvideosthatmimicreal people.

•Voicecloning—Impersonatesindividualstocarryoutscams.

•Phishingandmalware—AI-writtenphishingemails,textsandmalware. Ifacustomereverquestionsthelegitimacyofacallorvisittotheirhome, theyshouldcontactDelmarvaPowerat 1-800-375-7117.Anycustomerwho believestheyhavebeenatargetofa scamisbeingurgedtocontacttheir localpoliceandcallDelmarvaPower immediatelytoreportthesituation.

Tolearnmoreaboutpreventing scams,visitdelmarva.com/Scams.

IRSDhonorsstaffforspecialeducationadvocates

TheIndianRiverSchoolDistricthashonoredemployeesfromeachbuildingasSpecialEducationAmbassadorswhogoaboveandbeyondforstudents.

ByLauraWalter StaffReporter

Teachingtakescreativity,training anddifferentmethodstoreachdifferent students.Thisautumn,theIndianRiver SchoolDistricthonoredallkindsofeducatorsandstaffwhomakeaparticular differenceonspecialeducationintheir schools.

—andhonoredbytheIRSDBoardof EducationinOctober.

The2025SpecialEducationAmbassadorswereselected—oneperschool

“Theyreallyembodywhatitmeans to serveourstudents,”saidIRSDSuperintendentJayOwens. Thiscouldbeanyonestrivingtobe

“arepresentativeorpromoter…forstudentswithspecialneedsintheIndian RiverSchoolDistrict,”saidDirectorof SpecialEducationMelissaWhisted. “Wehadmanynominations.”

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SussexCountyiscountingonthe community’sgenerosity—andthose extracansinthecupboard—tobreak thecircleofhungerandmaketheholidaysabitbrighterforfamiliesinneed.

Thisweek,theCountygovernment kicksoffitsyearlyfooddriveforcommunityfoodbanksandwillcelebrate thateffortduringthe42ndannualCarolingonTheCircleevent,beginningat 6p.m.Thursday,Dec.4,indowntown Georgetown.Asinrecentyears,CarolingonTheCirclewillserveastheleadin totheTownofGeorgetown’stree lightingandtheGeorgetownChamber ofCommerce’sannualChristmasparade,givingspectatorsandparticipants nearlythreefullhoursofholidaycheer andcommunityfunallononenight.

Eachyear,thecommunitysinging eventdoublesasafooddriveforhungry familiesinSussexCounty,drawing

hundredsofresidents—alongwiththe supportofareaschools,businessesand civicorganizations—whoturnoutto singChristmascarolsandcollect cannedgoodsforareapantries,churches andfoodbanks.

Thefooddrivebeginsnowandruns throughtheendofDecember.

In2024,thefooddrivecollected morethan17,000itemsfornearlytwo dozenorganizations.Countyofficials aimtocollectasmanyormorein2025, teamingupwiththeChamber,theFood BankofDelaware,andotherstoencouragethecommunitytodoitspartto ‘PackthePod,’a14-footby7-foot portablestorageshedthatwillbesetup atTheCircleandstockedwithfood items forlocalpantries.

Sinceitsinceptioninthe1980s, CarolingonTheCirclehasraisedmore than800,000itemsforlocalfood

pantriesandfamiliesinneedinSussex County.CountyAdministratorToddF. LawsonsaidCarolingonTheCircle, aftermorethanfourdecades,isagift thatkeepsongiving.

“CarolingonTheCircleismore thananightontheholidayeventscalendar.It’samainstaythathelpstoprovidethestaplesfordeservingfamilies right hereinourcommunity,”Lawson said.“We’recountingonourfriendsand neighborstoonceagainstepupand showthemagicoftheholidaysthrough thesimpleactofgiving.”

Asalways,thehistoricSussex CountyCourthouseandpicturesque Circlewillserveasthebackdropforan eveningoftraditionalandSpanishcarols.WBOC-TVon-airpersonality JasonLeewillemceethisyear’sCarolingevent,whichwillfeaturelocal singingartistsKevinShortandEd

Shockley,aswellasperformancesbythe St.Michael’sChildren’sChoirandEl CentroCulturalgroup.

Alloftheevening’seventsarefreeto attend;participantsareaskedtobring non-perishablefooditemsfordonation duringCarolingonTheCircle.

Fooditemswillbecollectedthat nightatthepodonTheCircle,butdonationscanbedroppedofffromnow untiltheendofDecemberatthe CountyAdministrativeOfficesbuilding,nexttothecourthouse,inGeorgetown.Receptacleswillbeavailable outside theCountycomplex,allowing thepublictomakedrop-offs24hoursa daythroughouttheholidayseason.Staff willroutinelycollectitemsand‘Packthe Pod’beforeitemsarethendistributedto pantries.

Additionally,thepubliccandropoff itemsattheFoodBankofDelaware’s partnerlocations,includingTheHome DepotnearLewes,aswellasthe Bridgeville,GeorgetownandLaurel publiclibraries,ormakeamonetarydonationonline,witheverydollarleveraging foodthatwillstayinSussexCounty. Visithttps://www.fbd.org/carolingto makeadollarcontributionanytime throughoutthecampaign.

FormoreinformationaboutCarolingonTheCircleandthe“Packthe Pod”fooddrive,call(302)855-7700.

Theholidayseasonwillkickoffwith anOceanCity,Md.,tradition—the JollyRogerAmusementParksBlack FridaySale.OnFriday,Nov.28,from8 a.m.to5p.m.attheSpeedWorldBuildingon30thStreet,amusementparkfans canenjoyupto50percentoffall2026 parkpassesandselectmerchandise.

“BlackFridayisoneofthemostexcitingdaysoftheyearforourteam,”said AndyFitts,parkgeneralmanagerof JollyRogerAmusementParks.“Welove seeingfamiliarfacesandwelcomingnew ones,allwhilehelpingfamiliesmake memoriesthatlastlongaftertheholidays.There’strulynobetterwaytoget readyforsummerinOceanCity.”

GuestscantakeadvantageofhalfpricepassesforallJollyRogerPierand 30thStreetlocations,includingSpeedWorld,SplashMountainWaterPark, JollyRogerAmusementParkandMini Golf.They canchoosefrom2-hour armbands,orunlimiteddaytimeorunlimitednighttimearmbands—allupto 50percentoff.AndSplashMountain SeasonPassescouldbetheperfectgift foranyonewhocan’tgetenoughsummerfun.

Tokeeptheenergyhighalldaylong, theeventwillincludeoutdoorfirepits, alongwithon-siteradiocoveragefrom Froggy99.9andOcean98,andfreerefreshmentsforguests.

CommunityBankDelawaresupportsCordreyCharities

CommunityBankDelawarerecentlypresenteda$1,000donation toCordreyCharitiesinsupportof the2025HolidayFundraiser,tobe heldFriday,Dec.5,atEastCoast GardenCenterinMillsboro.ProceedsfromtheHolidayPartywilldirectlybenefitlocalfamiliesinneed.

CordreyCharitiesisalocalnonprofitorganizationdedicatedto“inspiringthenextgenerationof gardenersbypromotingthepowerof plantsthrougheducationandhandson-experiences.”Theirmissionalso includessupportingfamiliesinneed duringtheholidayseason.Cordrey CharitieswasestablishedbyCordrey Companies,whichincludesEast CoastGardenCenterandRSC Landscaping.

FormoreinformationaboutCordreyCharities,visiteastcoastgardencenter.comorcall(302)945-3489.

CommunityBankDelawareserves thelocalcommunitywithbranches inLewes,Rehoboth,Seafordand LongNeck.

Fromleft:CRAOfficerTylerStetz,LongNeckBranchManagerTammieJones,LongNeckAssistantBranchManagerNatalieBaileypresentadonationtoco-ownerofRSCLandscapingandEastCoastGardenCenterChrisCordrey.

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle

Schoolchoice applicationperiod toopenNov.3

The2026-2027schoolchoiceapplicationperiodwillrunthroughJan.14, 2026,at11:59p.m.AllIndianRiver SchoolDistrictschoolchoiceapplications mustbesubmittedonlineatschoolchoicede.org.Theonlinesystemoffers bothEnglishandSpanishoptionsforapplications.

DecisionsonGradesK-12willbegin Feb.27,2026.Parentsmustaccepttheinvitationbythedesignateddeadline withintheinvitation.

Note:Kindergartenstudentsmustbe pre-registeredwiththeirhomeschoolbeforeschoolchoiceapplicationswillbe processed.

Whenvisitingschoolchoicede.org, parentsmustcreateanaccountwitha usernameandpassword.Itisrecommendedthattheusernamebeane-mail address.Onceanaccounthasbeencreated,theparentcancompletetheapplicationforselectionofchoiceschools.There areuptothreechoicesavailable.However,theparentisnotrequiredtorequest threeschools.Theycansimplyrequest theschool(s)ofinterest.

THINK HARD

By Rafael Musa & Rebecca Goldstein

Los Angeles Times Sunday Crossword

Aseparateapplicationisrequiredfor eachchild.Parentsmayalsoapplyforthe SpanishImmersionProgramavailableat JohnM.ClaytonElementary,EastMillsboroElementaryandNorthGeorgetown Elementaryforkindergarteners.(Certain conditionsapplyforapplicationstothe SpanishImmersionprograminlater grades.)

Existingschoolchoicestudentscurrentlyinthefifthoreighthgradesrequire completionofanotherschoolchoiceapplicationtobeconsideredforthenext buildinglevelnextschoolyear.Failureto completethenewschoolchoiceapplicationwillresultinthestudentbeing placedinhis/herhomeschoolforthe 2026-2027schoolyear.CurrenteighthgradeSouthernDelawareSchoolofthe Artsstudentswishingtoattendahigh schoolotherthantheirdesignatedfeeder school(basedonhomeaddress)mustalso completeaschoolchoiceapplication.

Theschoolchoicesystemwillalso designatedistrictschoolsthatareanticipatedtohaveopeningsandthosethatare atcapacity.Parentswillstillbepermitted tosubmitapplicationsfor“atcapacity” schools.However,thoseapplicationsmay beplacedonawaitlistordenieddueto capacity.

Theparent/guardianwillreceiveanemailconfirmationoncetheschoolchoice applicationhasbeensubmitted.Theparent/guardianmayreview,editorwithdrawtheapplicationatanytimepriorto theJan.14,2026,deadlinewiththeuseof theestablishedusernameandpassword.

Formoreinformationaboutschool choiceortheonlineapplicationsystem, contacttheIRSDdistrictofficeat(302) 436-1000.

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OnMonday,Nov.17,membersoftheFenwickIslandPoliceDepartmentparticipatedinawreath-layingceremonyat ArlingtonNationalCemeteryinArlington,Va.FIPDofficersChristopherStory, anAirForceveteran,andCameronClift, anArmyveteran,ledtheFenwickdelegationfortheceremonyandwerejoined byChiefMichaelMorrisseyandM/Cpl. StephenMajewski.

‘Ourdepartmentwasespeciallyproudto beselectedtoparticipateinthisceremonyduringthemonthofNovember, whenourcountryhonorsthemenand womenwhoservedourcountryinthe armedforces,’Morrisseysaid.

BaysideResortGolfClubcelebrates20years

BaysideResortGolfClubiscelebratingits20thanniversary.

BaysideResortGolfClubiscelebratingits20thanniversary,“marking twodecadesofinnovation,connection andcoastalliving.”Developedbythe CarlM.FreemanCompanies,“Bayside hasbecomeoneofDelaware’smost awardedmixed-usecommunities— combininghomedevelopment,recreation,retail,shopping,diningandenvironmentalstewardshiptocreatea lifestylethattrulyenricheslives.”

Sinceitsfounding,Baysidehas united residentialliving,recreation,

modernconveniencesandnatureina coastalsetting.Thecommunity’sdesign, anchoredbyaJackNicklausSignature GolfCourse,“hasinspiredacultureof activeliving,socialconnectionandappreciationfortheenvironment.”

“WechoseBaysidebecauseofthe beautyofthecommunityandthe uniqueblendoflifestyleitoffers,”said MarkandJoaniePermar,Baysidemembersandhomeowners.“Thewalkability, accesstooutdooractivitieslikebiking and pickleball,andthewelcomingclub

amenitiesmakeeverydayfeelspecial. Whatwelovemostisbeingpartofa communitywherewecanconnectwith otherswhoshareasimilarlifestyleand appreciationforactive,meaningfulliving.Baysidetrulyofferstheperfectbalanceofrecreation,socialconnection, andconvenience,andwearegratefulto celebratethismilestonealongside neighborsandfriends.”

Bayside’sintegratedvisionhasbeen celebratedlocallyandnationally.The communityhasearnedCommunityof

theYearandmultiplecategorywins fromtheHomeBuildersAssociation ofDelaware’sRegalAwards;garnered NationalAssociationofHome Builders“TheNationals”Silver Awardsforitslifestyleprogramming andlifestyledirector;anditsJack NicklausSignaturelayouthasbeen featuredamongGolfweek’s“Best CoursesYouCanPlay”inDelaware.

In2025,CarlM.FreemanCompaniesreceivedtheSussexConservation District’sConservationStewardship AwardforDeveloper–Residentialfor Bayside,inrecognitionofresponsible land-planning,advancedstormwater practicesandcommunityopen-space enhancement.

“Mixed-usecommunitieslikeBaysideprovethatthoughtfulplanningenhancesboththeenvironmentand people’slives,”saidMichelleFreeman, presidentandCEOoftheCarlM. FreemanCompanies.“Ourvisionfor Baysidebeganwithadeeprespectfor conservationandthegameofgolf.Even beforethecoursewasbuilt,homeswere carefullyplannedaroundopenspaces andnaturalcontours,ensuringharmony betweenlivingandrecreation.Bycombiningconservation,recreationanddesignwithpurpose,we’vecreatedaplace wherepeoplecanconnectwithnature, eachother,andthesport—enriching livesforgenerations.”

BrianRashley,generalmanagerof BaysideResortGolfClub,said,“The JackNicklausSignatureCourseismore than championshipgolf—it’stheheart ofourcommunity.Itbringsmembers andvisitorstogetherthroughsharedexperiences,andit’sanhonortoupholda visionthatcontinuestodefineexcellenceinourindustry.”

Formoreinformation,visit www.livebayside.com.

DronePhotoSubmittedtoCoastalPoint•TonyPratt

Nearly82MAmericans projectedtotravelover

Thanksgivingholiday

AAAthisweekprojectedthat81.8 millionAmericanswilltravelatleast50 milesfromhomeovertheThanksgiving holidayperiodfromTuesday,Nov.25,to Monday,Dec.1.Thisyear’sdomestic travelforecastincludedanadditional 1.6milliontravelerscomparedtolast Thanksgiving,settinganewoverall record.

Someofthosetravelersmayswitch theirmodeoftransportationastheholidayapproaches,ifflightreductionsremained aconcern,AAArepresentatives suggested.

Thanksgivingisthesinglebusiest holidayfortravel,comparedtoothers includingMemorialDayandJuly4.

“Thanksgivingtravelnumbersarealwaysimpressivebecausethisholidayhas becomesynonymouswithheadingout oftowntospendtimewithlovedones,” saidStaceyBarber,vicepresidentof AAATravel.“Peoplearewillingto bravethecrowdsandmakelast-minute adjustmentstotheirplanstomakelifelongmemories,whetherit’svisitingextendedfamilyormeetingupwith friends.”

Thanksgivingtravelersbymode oftransportation

AAAprojectedatleast73million peoplewilltravelbycar.That’snearly 90percentofThanksgivingtravelers. Thatfigurecouldendupbeinghigherif airtravelerswhoseflightsarecanceled, orpeoplewhowanttoavoidairports, decidetodrive.Thisyear,AAAprojectedanadditional1.3milliontravelers ontheroadcomparedtolastThanksgiving,butgivenrecentflightreductions,theysaidearlythisweek,that numbercouldbehigher.

Fortravelerswhoarerentingcars, HertzrepresentativessaidWednesdayis expectedtobethebusiestpick-upday. TheTop5marketswiththehighestdemandareOrlando,Atlanta,LasVegas, MiamiandNewark.AccordingtoAAA bookingdata,domesticcarrentalsare 15percentcheaperthisThanksgiving comparedtolastyear.

Atthepump,driversarepaying about thesameaslastyear,whenthe nationalaverageforagallonofregular gasolinewas$3.06onThanksgiving Day.Fillingthetankisagoodideathe nightbeforearoadtrip,AAArepresentativesadvised,sinceit’sonelessthing todoontravelday.

AAAalsorecommendedchecking thecar’sbatteryandtirepressure.Last Thanksgivingholidayperiod,AAArespondedtonearly600,000emergency roadsideassistancecallstohelp strandeddriverswithissueslikedead batteries,flattiresandemptyfueltanks.

SussexConservationDistrictacceptingentriesforaward

TheSussexConservationDistrict (SCD),thedelegatedauthorityfor DelawaresedimentandstormwaterregulationsinSussexCounty,isnowacceptingentriesforthe2026 ConservationStewardshipAward.The awardcelebratesorganizationsthathave goneaboveandbeyondregulatoryrequirementstoprotectandpreserveSussexCounty’snaturalresources.

“Wehopetoinspirecontinuedvol-

Asdriverspreparetogetbehindthe wheel,AAAandMADDreminded travelersaboutthedangersofimpaired driving.Thistimeofyearcanbeparticularlydeadlyontheroads,they noted.

untaryconservationeffortsandempowerresidentstopartnerwithorganizationsthatprioritizesustainable practices,”saidJessicaWatson,SCD sedimentandstormwaterprogrammanager.“Sinceourinauguraleventin2022, we’vebeendelightedbytheenthusiastic responseandsupportfromourcommunity.”

Entrieswillbeacceptedineightcategories:CertifiedConstructionReviewer,

AccordingtotheNationalHighway TrafficSafetyAdministration,from 2019to2023,thedeathtollindrunkdrivingcrashesduringThanksgiving festivitieswas868,representingmore thanonethird(35percents)ofallfatalitiesintrafficcrashesduringthatholiday period.Haveaplaninplacebefore Thanksgiving,andusearideshare,designateasoberdriver,ortakepublic

DesignTeam,Developer,GreenConservation,HomeBuilder,Homeowner Association,ProjectManagerandSite Contractor.

Thedeadlinetosubmitanentryis Friday,Dec.12.Apanelofjudgeswill reviewandscoreentries,andwinners willbeannouncedinearlyJanuaryof 2026.Winnerswillbehonoredataformalcelebrationinthespring,wherethey willreceivethe2026Conservation

transittoensureeveryone’ssafety,they urged.

AccordingtoAAA,6millionU.S. travelersareexpectedtotakedomestic flightsovertheThanksgivingholiday period,a2percentincreasecomparedto 2024.Givenrecentflightreductions, thatnumbercouldendupbeinglower, theysaid,asflightsgetcanceledortravelersmakeotherplans.Thenumberof

StewardshipAward.

Awardrecipientsgainrecognition throughoutSussexCountyandbeyond, includingpromotionbySCD,individual videospotlightshighlightingtheirefforts,andacustomawardgraphicto showcaseacrosstheirmarketingand communicationsplatforms. Toseepastwinnersinactionand learnmoreabouttheapplicationprocess, visitwww.sussexconservation.org.

Thanksgivingairtravelersoverthepast severalyears—withtheexceptionof 2020—hasbeenbetween5millionand 6million.

AccordingtoAAAdata,whichis basedonwhattravelerspaidwhenthey bookedtheirThanksgivingtrips,a roundtripdomesticflightisaveraging $700,whichissimilartolastyear.It’s cheapertoflyonThanksgivingDayitself,buttheflighthomeiswhatdrives uptheticketprice,sinceSundayand Mondayarethebusiestreturndays. Sometravelersshortenorextendtheir Thanksgiving tripstoavoidflyingon peakdays.

Travelbyothermodesisexpectedto increaseby8.5percent,tonearly2.5 millionpeople.Thosetravelersaretakingtripsbybus,trainandcruise.Buses andtrainscouldseeanuptickinlastminutebookingsthisyear,AAArepresentativessaid.

Cruisingisbuildingonitsrecord post-pandemicgrowth.Thisyearalone, AAAisprojecting20.7millionAmericancruisepassengers.Thatnumberis evenhigherfor2026,withAAAforecasting21.7millionU.S.travelerstakingoceancruises.Cruisevacationsare appealingduringThanksgiving,especiallytotheCaribbean,becausethe weatherismild,thetripispaidinadvance,andfamiliescanbringgrandparentsandkids,andeveryoneis entertained.

Thetopholidaydestinations,based onAAAbookingdatafortheThanksgivingtravelperiod,includedFloridaas themostpopulardomesticdestination, thankstothearea’sthemeparksand cruiseports.Theinternationallistisa mixofEurope,theCaribbeanandAustraliaforitswarmspringweatherthis timeofyear.

Tuesday,Wednesday,Sunday expectedtobemosttraveleddays

INRIX,aprovideroftransportation dataandinsights,saidtheyexpectTuesdayandWednesdayafternoontobethe mostcongestedperiodsbeforeThanksgivingDay.Travelersreturninghomeon Sundayshouldexpectheavytrafficmost oftheday,theysaid.

Driversshouldhittheroadinthe morningtoavoidtheworstbackups,but keepinmindconstruction,crashesor severeweathercouldimpacttravel times,theyadvised.

DelDOTannounces5thAnnualNameThatPlowContest

TheDelawareDepartmentofTransportation(DelDOT)iskickingoffits 5thAnnualNameThatPlowContest, invitingelementaryschoolstudents (gradesK-5)acrossDelawaretocome upwithcreativeandfunnynamesfor thedepartment’ssnowplows.

Overthepastfouryears,Delaware studentshavenamedsnowplowswith creativeandcoolnamessuchasIceIce Bladey,MeltonJohnandDarthBlader —andofficialssaidtheycan’twaitto seewhat’snext.

“Oursnowplowcrewsworkhardin difficultconditionstoclearourroads andmakethemsafefortravel,”said

SecretaryofTransportationShanté Hastings.“TheNameThatPlowcontestgivesstudentsafunwaytolearn aboutourwinteroperationsandsee theircreativityinaction.”

DelDOToperatesmorethan300 snowremovalvehiclesandmaintains nearly14,000lanemilesstatewide—so suggestednamescouldberolling throughDelawarethiswinter.

Threewinningnames—onefrom eachcounty—willbechosen,andeach winner willgetasnowplowvisitattheir school.Entriescanbesubmittedindividuallyorasaclass.Entriesaredueby 11:59p.m.onDec.5.

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SussexAcademyhonorsfirst-responders

Heroesofallkindsdescendedupon SussexAcademyElementaryonOct. 31foritsinauguralFirstResponder AppreciationEvent.

Dressedasdoctors,nurses,firefighters,policeofficersandahostof otherfictionalandlocalsuperheroes, studentswelcomedfirst-responders fromthroughoutthecountytoa schoolwideassembly,wheretheyperformedathank-youskittoshowtheir appreciationforalltheydo.

Next,thewinneroftheschool’s hero-themedpumpkincontestwas drawnfromahatwiththenamesof invitedguests.

Teachershaddecoratedpumpkins honoringfirst-responders,andstudentsvotedfortheirfavoritebydonatingsparechange.The$335raised wenttoGeorgetownEMS.

Studentsthenproceededoutside, wheretheywereabletointeractwith first-responders,tryonequipmentand touremergencyvehicles.Theevent wrappedupwithathank-youparade, withstudentsmarchingaroundthe groundstocelebratetheirheroesin frontoftheirfamilies.

First-responderguestsincluded DwayneGroton,communicationspecialist,SussexCountyEmergency Operation;DelawareStatePoliceCpl.

SussexAcademyElementarystudentsflocktoSeniorCpl.PatrickJacksonoftheDelawareStatePoliceCommunityEngagement Unit,whospoketostudentsabouttheelectricvehiclesusedbystatepolice.

CharlesMorris,HonorGuardUnit, Troop4;Capt.DeannaLoeb, NREMTandFTP,Georgetown EMS;Cpl.KristenRepassandPatrolmanSeanArmstrong,Georgetown PoliceDepartment;SeniorCpl.

PatrickJackson,DelawareStatePolice CommunityEngagementUnit;Cpl. OneDanielKorenyi,DelawareState Police,Troop4;SkipMillman,Milton FireDepartment;JayBaxter,Brent Humphreys,SeanMageeandTommy

Tindall,GeorgetownFireDepartment;Lt.MikeCapasso,National Guard;MorganAlbert,Delaware StatePoliceDispatcher;andEllie Mitchell,supervisor,SussexCounty EMS.

PolishAmericanClubhearsfromauthor

Delmarva’sDuffytalks tolocalclub

ThePolishAmericanClub(PAC) ofDelmarvahelditsNovembermembershipmeetingonWednesday,Nov. 12.Therewere58clubmembersand non-membersinattendance.ThePAC hasnearly120membersfrom Delaware,MarylandandVirginia.It wasestablishedinMayof1999and servesthePolishAmericanpopulation ofDelmarva.Regularclubmeetings

areheldthesecondWednesdayofeach month.

TheguestspeakerforNovember wasJimDuffy,authorof“Secretsof theEasternShore.”Hehaswritten manybooksabouttravel,historyand thecultureoftheDelmarvaPeninsula. Duffypresentedatalkon“anAmericantreasure—theDelmarvaPeninsula.”

“Hewasveryfriendly,knowledgeablelocal,andalwaysreadytohelpyou explorethestoriedChesapeakeBay andcoastalenvironmentsonMary-

land’sEasternShore,Virginia’sEastern Shore,andinthestateofDelaware,” representativessaid.

Duffyandhiswife,photographer JillJasuta,movedtoMaryland’sEasternShore in2004.Duffyworkedin journalismbeforethat,earningdozens ofwritingawardsatnewspapersand magazinesinChicagoandBaltimore.

“Anacestorytellerandtravelwriter, Duffyspinstruetalesfromdaysgone byinaconversationalstylethatbrings peopleandplacesfromthepastbackto vibrantlife.Heputsonpopularstory-

tellingshowsaroundpeninsula.He’sa regularonlocalTV,tellingThrowback ThursdaytalesonWBOC-TV.”

Someofhisbooksdelivertravel itinerariesfocusedonthesitesandstoriesofDelmarva.Otherstellonly-onDelmarvatalesabouttheregion’s heroes,villainsandeverydaycharacters.

“Whetheryouwanttoridethe backroadsorsettleintoacomfortable recliner,Duffy’sbookswilldeliver,givingyouadeepersenseforthemany, manyreasonstheDelmarvaPeninsula ranksasanAmericantreasure.”

CoastalPoint•Submitted GatheredattheDelMarVaDigitalLearningAssociation’s2ndAnnualDigital LearningSymposiumatGoldey-Beacom CollegeonNov.7are,fromleft, DelawareCharterSchoolsNetworkExecutiveDirectorKendallMassett,Sussex AcademystudentsKimiLangroudiand BellaCrisci,andSussexAcademyHead ofSchoolKyleBentley.

SussexAcademystudentsBella CrisciandKimiLangroudiparticipatedintheDelMarVaDigital LearningAssociation’s2ndAnnual DigitalLearningSymposiumNov.7 atGoldey-BeacomCollege.

Crisci,togetherwithSophia WhyteoftheCharterSchoolof WilmingtonandKendallMassett,executivedirectoroftheDelaware CharterSchoolsNetwork,sharedinsightsintopolicy,innovationandthe transformativeroleofstudentvoicein shapingdigitallearninginK-12education.

NowinhersecondyearasaDCSN intern,Crisciisalsochiefofstafffor DCSN’sstudentadvisorycounciland plannedforthestudent-ledtownhall duringhersummerinternshipwith DCSN.

“Itstartedasouroptionalpersonal projecttolearnmoreaboutacademic resources,andthenwedecidedwe wantedtocontinueitduringthe schoolyearandmakeitaneventfor

students,”Criscisaid.“Theeventwas reallycool,andwelearnedalotabout

AIandtechnologyuseinschools.”

DelawareStatePolicelastweekarresteda61-year-oldGeorgetownman afterpipebombs,“hoaxdevices,”guns anddrugswerefoundfollowingadomestic-relatedassaultinvestigation.

Accordingtopolice,onNov.10, around1p.m.,troopersrespondedto the17000blockofMcColley’sChapel RoadinGeorgetownforareportofa domestic-relatedassault.Whentroopersarrived,theysaid,theylearnedthat DavidGodwin,61,ofGeorgetown,was allegedlyinpossessionofahandgun whilehewasinvolvedinafightwitha familymemberandhadallegedlytried toassaultthevictimwithaclub.

Afterthefight,policesaid,Godwin fledtheresidence.Troopersattempted butwereunabletolocateGodwinand obtainedawarrantforhisarrest.The victimwastreatedbyEMSandrefused transporttothehospital,theynoted.

OnNov.11,policesaid,troopersrespondedbacktotheresidence,contactedGodwinandarrestedhim withoutincident.Whileconductinga checkoftheresidence,aspartofthe domesticviolenceinvestigation,troopersfoundsuspecteddrugs,gunsand whatappearedtobehomemadepipe bombs.Duetothecircumstances,the DelawareStatePoliceExplosivesOrdnanceDisposalUnitrespondedtothe scene,removedthedevicesandrenderedthemsafe.Detectivessecuredthe sceneandobtainedasearchwarrantfor theproperty.

AccordingtotheDSP,on Nov.12, detectivesexecutedthesearchwarrant fortheproperty.TheDelawareState PoliceExplosivesOrdnanceDisposal Unit,assistedbytheDelawareState FireMarshal’sOffice,FBIandATF, foundmorepotentialpipebombsand hoaxdevicesatthattime,policesaid.

(Ahoaxdeviceissometimesdefinedas anobjectoritemdesignedtodeceivea personintobelievingitisarealdestructivedevicethatcouldcauseinjury ordeath.)

Duringthesearchoftheproperty, detectivesfoundfourpipebombs,five suspectedpipebombs(describedas hoaxdevices),analteredclaymoremine (alsodescribedasahoaxdevice),analterednovelty/plasticgrenade(again,describedasahoaxdevice),approximately 9.1gramsofsuspectedmethamphetamines,27marijuanaplants,a.22caliber rifle,three.223caliberrifles,two.22 caliberhandguns,a.380caliberhandgun,a.45caliberhandgun,a.357caliberhandgunandassorted ammunition.

ThefulllistofchargesagainstGodwinincludesfourfelonycountsofPossessionofDestructiveWeapon–Bomb; sevenfelonycountsofPossess,Transports,Uses,orCausesAnotherto Transport,UseorPlaceanyHoaxDevice;ninefelonycountsofPossessionof aDeadlyWeapon,SemiAuto,orAuto, byaPersonProhibitedWhoAlsoPossessesaControlledSubstance;PossessionofaFirearmDuringthe CommissionofaFelony(afelony);two felonycountsofPossessionwithIntent toDeliveraControlledSubstance;AggravatedMenacing(afelony),TerroristicThreateningandAssault3rd Degree.

OnNov.11,whenGodwinwasarrestedandtakentoDSPTroop5,he waschargedwithcrimesrelatedtothe assaultandcommittedtoSussexCorrectionalInstitution.OnNov.12,Godwinwaschargedwiththecrimes relatedtothesearchwarrant.Heremainedcommittedona$280,000cash andsecuredbond.

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Countyapprovesnewmarijuanaordinance

BySusanCanfora StaffReporter

SussexCountyOrdinance25-01— toamendthecountycode,allowrecreationalmarijuanaestablishmentsinthe C-2,mediumcommercial,andC-3, heavycommercial,zoningdistrictsand shortenthedistancemarijuanastores canbefrommunicipalitiestoone-half mile—almostdidn’tpasslastweek, afterCouncilmanSteveMcCarron movedtoapproveitbuttherewasno second.

CouncilPresidentDougHudson,at theTuesday,Nov.18,meeting,waiteda longmoment,thenaskedagainifthere wasasecond.But,instead,CouncilwomanJaneGruenebaumaskedifit wastoolatetosuggestamendments. CountyAttorneyJ.EverettMooresaid theordinancecouldbeamended,but that,typically,amendmentsarediscussedinadvancesotheimpactcanbe considered.

CouncilmanMattLloydthensecondedthemotion.

Gruenebaumaskedwhether3miles —thedistancetheordinancewillrequirerecreational-usemarijuanastores tobefromestablishmentsincluding churches,schools,collegesandrehabilitationfacilities—isconsistentwith whatothercountiesrequire.County AssistantAttorneyVinceRobertson saidhedidnotknowforsure.Sheasked howthedistancewasdetermined,and hesaidCountyofficialshadusedthe distanceinthestatecode.

“Thatwasthelogicbehindit,instead ofcomingupwithsomedistancethat wasn’tbasedonanything,”hesaid,and Gruenebaumaskedwhetheritis“plausible tofindaspacetohaveastore”and howrestrictivethatdistanceis.

Robertsonsaidit’sdifficulttosay,

becauseC-2andC-3arefairlynew zoningdistricts.

Thecouncilapprovedtheordinance 4-1,withthehalf-milerestriction.

CouncilmanJohnRieley,whoopposed it,saidhisoathasacouncilmemberwas “toupholdworkingtowardimproving thesafetyandwelfareofthecitizensof SussexCounty,andIdon’tunderstand howthisupholdsthatobjective.”

“Ivoteno,”hesaid.

D uringapublichearingontheordinance,alsoonTuesday,nooneinthe councilchamberorbyphonehadcommentedonthechange.

AsRobertsonhadtoldthecouncilin September,theC2zoningdistrictpermitsretail,professionalandservice businessesforabroadmarket,andC3is forhigh-intensitycommercialcenters.

CountyAdministratorToddLawson

atthattimehadreviewedthehistoryof theissueforthecouncil,notingthatin 2023,theGeneralAssemblyhadpassed legislationauthorizingthecultivation, distributionandsaleofmarijuanainthe state,butmanymunicipalities—includingOceanView,BethanyBeach, FenwickIsland,MillsboroandSouth Bethany—hadsubsequentlyadopted prohibitiveordinancestopreventthose businessesfromoperatinginsidetheir municipallimits.

Bycode,Lawsonsaid,Sussex Countywasnotallowedtoprohibitthe establishmentsbutwasallowedtogovernwheretheycanbelocated.

T heCountylastyearcreatedalaw that,ineffect,ruledoutanylocations formarijuana-relatedbusinesses.That promptedthestatelegislaturetopass SenateBill75tooverridethe

County’saction.Gov.MattMeyer reachedacompromisetoallowthe Countyauthoritytoamenditsmarijuanaregulations,whichwouldrequire apublichearingbeforeacountycouncilvote.

Delaware’sSB75,introducedin March,waswrittentolimitrestrictions countiescouldputonretailmarijuana establishments. Althoughitpassedboth housesofthelegislature,Meyervetoed itonAug.28.Meyer,inanexplanation ofhisveto,calledfortheStatetowork withlocalgovernmentsandtoexplore sharingrevenuetherecreationalmarijuanaestablishmentswillprovidetothe State.

Meyersaidsharingrevenuewillhelp localgovernmentspayforzoning,permitting,enforcementandinfrastructure costs.

NewFamilyCourtbuildingopenswithceremony

TheFamilyCourtofDelawarewelcomedthepublicandstateandlocalofficialstothenewFamilyCourtbuilding inGeorgetownat100E.MarketStreet onThursdayNov.13,withaceremonial ribbon-cutting.

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“Todaymarkstheculminationofa years-longefforttomakeourfamily courtfacilitiesmoresafe,secureand modern,”saidFamilyCourtChief JudgeMichaelK.Newell.“Wesought —withourpartnersinthegovernor’s officeandinthelegislature—tocreate abuildingthatwouldofferdignity,privacyandsecurityforourlitigantsand courtstaff,andwehavedeliveredon thatpromise.”

OtherspeakersattheNov.13event includedDelawareSupremeCourt ChiefJusticeCollinsJ.SeitzJr.,former DelawaregovernorandWilmington MayorJohnC.CarneyJr.,stateSen. BrianPettyjohn,GeorgetownMayor BillWestandWilliamJ.Lenihanof TevebaughArchitecture,thecompany thatdesignedthecourthouse.

Thenewthree-storybuildingis roughlythreetimesthesizeoftheprevious courthouseonTheCircle.The 107,800-square-footbuildingnotonly hasmorecourtrooms—eight,ortwo morethanitspredecessor—butcourtroomsthataresignificantlylarger,at 1,400to1,800squarefeeteach,designedtoallowformorecomfortand safetyduringcourtproceedings.

Thebuildingalsohasalarge,bright, two-storylobby,widehallwayswithalcovesandsmallmeetingareasofftothe sidestoallowpartiesmoredistanceand privacyastheywait.Thereisalsoa waitingareaforchildrenandspecially designedroomsthatwillallowchildren toappearatproceedingsthroughvideo insteadofhavingtotakethewitness stand.

Behindthescenes,therearemore holdingcellsandmoreroomtoallow fortheappropriateseparationofindividualsincustodyfromjudicialofficers andcourtstaff.Thereisalsomorespace forcourtstaff,alongwithspaceforjusticesystempartnersinthebuilding,inc ludingtheDepartmentofJustice, OfficeofDefenseServicesandOffice oftheChildAdvocate.

Finally,thebuildingalsohasa400carparkinggarage,becomingthefirst parkingstructureinGeorgetown.

Groundwasbrokenforthenew GeorgetowncourtfacilityinJuneof 2022.AsisterFamilyCourtbuildingin Dover,withanearlyidenticalfloorplan, locatedneartheKentCountyCourthouse,issettobecompletedthissummer.

SussexAcademystudentssupportgrad’sfamily

Byplanningalunchtime fundraiserandsolicitingdonations fromareabusinessesandfamilies, SussexAcademystudentsraisedmore than$2,000tosupportthefamilyof agraduatewhopassedawayfrom cancertwomonthsago.

StudentsinSussexAcademy’s ScrubClubandLeoClubcollaboratedona“ChipsforCharity” fundraiserduringalllunchesNov.7 toraisemoneytohelpoffsetfuneral expensesforthefamilyof2024alum TanyaGarciaRoblero. Severalof GarciaRoblero’sclassmatesreturned toschooltoassist.

TheGoodhueandGreenfamilies provideddonationsandvolunteered attheevent.CrookedHammock, Redner’sandSolAztecaprovided chips,guacamole,salsaandcheesesso thatallproceedscouldgodirectlyto thefamily,ratherthancoveranyassociatedcosts.

Students,familiesandthelocal communitywereallverygenerousin supportingthefundraiser,said teacherMeaghanTyndall.

“OneofourcorevaluesatSussex Academyisallowingstudentsto‘d evelopsocialconsciousnessthrough serviceandcommunitypartnerships,’”Tyndallsaid.

“TheScrubClubandtheLeo

MembersofSussexAcademy’sScrubClubandLeoClubcollaboratedtohostalunchtimefundraisertosupportthefamilyofa graduate whopassedawayfromcancerinSeptember.Readytodishout‘ChipsforCharity’arestudents,fromleft,Abrielle Leonard,GigiMiranda,GabrielleYablonski,KayliePederson,CaitlinRedick,KarinaLopez,LizbethPerer-Perez,YuviaVelasquezJuarezandCrewWalker.

Clubhaveworkedincrediblyhardon thisevent.”

Todonatetoanonlinefundraiser tosupportthefamily,gotogo-

fundme.com/f/honoring-tanyasmemory-help-with-funeral-costs.

November27

TurkeyTrot— StartThanksgivingDaywitha 2-mileuntimed"FunRun"andwalkaround downtownBethanyBeach.Proceedswillbe donatedtoBethanyBeachVolunteerFire Companyandotherlocalcharities.Preregisteratbethanyturkeytrot.com.Includes afreelong-sleeveeventshirt,pieprizes fortheoverallmaleandfemalewinner,afterpartywithDJRupeandCascadingCarlos,andcostumecontestprizesforbest individual,familyandpet.Arriveearlyfo r9 a.m.race.

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'smeetingroomfora90minuteperformanceat11a.m.onSatur-

day.Allagesarewelcometothiscultural presentation.

OldTownHolidayMarket&Lights— The 7thAnnualOldTownHolidayMarket,Tree Lighting&TrailofLightswillbeheldin OceanView’sJohnWestParkfrom1to5 p.m.Therewillbeuniquevendors,kids’ crafts,snowballfightzone,gingerbread ma zeandwinterplayground,BSATroop 281foodsales,roastedchestnuts,treelightingandaspecialvisitoratdusk.There willbeperformancesbytheIndianRiver HighSchoolchoir,directedbyLauraCarey, andTheBelleTones.

BethanyTrolleyTours— BethanyBeach hostfreetrolleytourstoviewtheholiday decorationsanddisplaysenteredinthe Town'sCoastalChristmasShowdown.Preregistrationrequiredattownofbethanybeach.com/367/Holiday-Happenings

Fran kfordChristmasinthePark— FrankfordTownParkhoststheannualtree andparklightingceremonyonSaturday, Nov.29from6to8p.m.Itincludesholiday musicfromIndianRiverHSbandandchoir, visitswithSanta&Mrs.Claus,cookies,hot cocoa,walkingpathoflightsandmore.

November30

SeaColonyTurkeyTrot— TheSeaColony TurkeyTrot5KrunandwalkwillbeSunday, Nov.30.Arriveearlytorunat9a.m.Refreshmentsandawardceremonywillfollow therace.Pre-registero nlineatwww.seacolony.com/turkeytrotandproceedsbenefit

SpecialOlympicsDelawareandDelaware WomenadeInc.First200participantsreceivearaceT-shirt.

December1

AARPMeets— AARPChapter5340 GeorgetownDEwillholditsDecember meetingattheMillsboroPolicedepartment at1p.m.Thismeetingwillfeaturetheinstallationoftheofficersforthefollowing year.TheNotesofSouthCoastalAARPwill singholidaymusic,andtheChapter’sholidaypartywill beheld.Somegatherafter themeetingsforlunch.Forquestions,contactCarolAnnStoneatcasflowers@comcast.net.

StorytimeonParsonsFarms— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryforstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarmoutdoor pavilionat11a.m.Onrainydayswe'llbe insidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopento allages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryan dInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

December2

MillsboroChristmasParade,TreeLighting KickofftheholidaysindowntownMillsboroonTuesday,Dec.2.Thetreelighting willoccuratTownHallm unicipalparkinglot, justpriortotheparadekick-offat7p.m. ThentheMillsboroChristmasParadesteps offfromM&TBankonMitchellStreet,turns rightonWilsonHighway,leftonRailroadAvenue,andrightonMainStreet(disbandsat StateStreet).Immediatelyafterward,meet SantaClausattheSantaHouseinTownHall parkinglot.Noraindate.

MillsboroChamberShoppingEvent— VisittheGreaterMillsboroChamberof Commerceofficeonparadeday,from3to 9p.m.Disc overmoreabouttheChamber anditsmembers;dosomeholidayshoppingwithlocalvendorsandcrafters;and enjoyfestivecheerandrefreshments.Free andopentothepublic.

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

December3

FrankfordChristmasinthePark— FrankfordTownParkislitupallmonthwith

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ContinuingEvents

Clubs/Organizations

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

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

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

VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst

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

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

LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBigFish Grill.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.

RotaryMeets— So uthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit

SouthernSussexRotary.org.

LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa

non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.

BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayof each monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.

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

LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion Auxiliary Unit24meetsthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.

Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIR

raisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocal charities,educationprojects,veterans, women’sempowermentandtheenvironment.Itals oprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderie amongstitsmembers.Tolearnmore,contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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beaveterantojoin—justapatriotinterestedinsupportingtheirmissionofservice toveteransandworthycharitiesonthe easternsshoreofMaryland,Delawareand Virginia.

Drop-Ins

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

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

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

TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.t o3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.

LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca—

TheGeorgetownPublic LibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.

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

ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram—

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

SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayof eachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.

FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participantsmustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forwinner-take-allprize.Thepublicisinvitedtoattend.Youmustbe18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchenalsoserv es from4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c) charities,withanemphasisonveteranpro-

gramsandcommunity.

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

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

DinnerNight— Ame ricanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.

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

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

CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5 p.m.andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m. Foodisavailablefromthekitchenbefore Bingostartsandatintermission.Formore information,call(443)605-5028.

RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch

inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavailable forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofi nclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.

TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, ma shedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,breadandItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featurechickenlegquarterwithbaked beansandcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesday willbechef’schoice.

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

Politics

DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This

isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061.

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

RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp.com.

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

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

DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’s PizzainMillsboro.Socialhoursbeginat 5:3 0p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6:30 p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitRD4atdeldems.org.

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

Fitness/Health/Dance

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

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

ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistration isnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan

emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.

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

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

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

ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.

GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMon-

dayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.

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

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

Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe

OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.

Pickleball— TheHopeCenteratMariners Bethelishostingpickleballevery Monday, Wednesday andFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.

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

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

BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysand Tuesdaysat8:30 a.m., anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.

Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers. SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The

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IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.

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

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

ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.

Al-Anon FamilyGroup— TheWednesday MindfulnessAl-AnonFamilyGroupmeetsat CommunityLutheranChurcheveryWednesdayfrom7to8p.m.

Hobby/Craft

NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseas horechapter@needlepoint.or g.

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

BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,howev er,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.

Music

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

Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing. Memberscomefrom MarylandandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callElissaat(410)641-8050, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays

RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinforma tion,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.

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

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

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

Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning

Faith

CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10

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Thurs, Noon-5 • Fri, Sat & Sun 10-5 Christmas trees

Krampbringsbird-lovingcreativitytoInlandBaysGardenCenter

TheInlandBaysGarden Centerisshowcasingthe craftsmanshipoflocalartisanRogerKramp,whose handcraftedcedarbirdhousesandwoodenutensils aredesignedtocelebrate bothnatureandthetimeless artofwoodworking.

KrampretiredtoOcean Viewwithhiswifein2014 afteradistinguished30-year careerasaseniorresearch scientistwithNovartisPharmaceuticalsinEastHanover, N.J.Thoughhisprofessional chapterclosed,hislifelong passions—gardening, woodworkingandbirdwatching—flourishedinto asecondcareerrichincreativityandcommunityconnection.

AdedicatedbirdenthusiastandformerBoyScout troopleader,Kramphas spentcountlessweekends immersedinthebeautyof forestsandwildlife.His woodworkingjourneybegan withasentimentalspark:a quaintbirdhousegiftedbya colleagueuponhisretirement.Afteryearsofweatheringinhisbackyard,the originalhousebegantodeteriorate,inspiringKrampto build anewversionbyhand.

Thatfirstbirdhouseled tomanymore.Ashelearned fromexperiencedbirdhouse buildersacrossthecountry, Krampdiscoveredtheimportanceofusingweatherresistantcedar—muchlike theiconicstructurescrafted onCapeCod.Hissearchfor high-qualitymaterialsled himtoasawmillinwesternSeaford, wherehestruckaperfect“barterpartnership”:whitecedarlumberinexchangeforhishandcraftedbirdhouses.

Today,Kramp’screationsaredesigned toreflecttherusticcharmofhis-

toricfarmhouses,complete withminiaturedetails,such asfirewoodpiles,chimneys, benches,chairsand stonework.Eachpieceis madetowithstandtheelementswhileofferingacozy andwelcomingrefugefor featheredneighbors.

Inadditiontobirdhouses, Kramphand-carveswooden utensils—includingspoons, spatulasandsaladsets— eachshapedwithcareand finishedtohighlightthe naturalwarmthofthewood.

Kramp’sworkisnowfeaturedatInlandBaysGarden Center,wherevisitorscan admire(andpurchase)his uniqueblendofartistry, craftsmanshipandloveof nature.Thebirdhouseswill befeaturedattheHoliday GiftGalleryuntilDec.30. Formoreinformation, contactInlandBaysGarden Centerat(302)539-1839or visitinlandbaysgardencenter.com.InlandBaysGarden CenterisopenMonday throughSaturdayfrom9 a.m.to4p.m.,andSunday from11a.m.to3p.m.

CoastalPoint•Submitted RogerKrampissettodisplayhiswoodworkingartat theHolidayGiftGalleryatthe InlandBaysGardenCenter throughWednesday,Dec.30.

holidaydecorations.Thegateswillopento thepubliconWednesdaynights,Dec.3, 10and17.Explorethewalkingpathof lights,enjoyhotchocolateandcookiesand visitwithSantaandMrs.Clausfrom6to8 p.m.

MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @Frankfor dPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

December4

MillvilleTreeLighting— TheTownofMillvillewillholditstree-lightingeventfrom 5:30to7p.m.SantaandMrs.Clausare scheduledtoarriveat6p.m.,followedby thetree-lighting.TherewillalsobeperformancesbytheIndianRiverHighSchool choirandTri-MMusicHonorSociety MarchingBand,anoperationaltrainwith conductorandtrainstationforthekids,the roastingofS’moresandfoodtrucksons ite.

BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary Thursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Sto-

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a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit

ries,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

Let’sPlayGames:forAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThurs daysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

VisitwithSantaandMrs.Claus— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.fora magicaldaywiththeClausfamilyandtheir cheerfulpup,Coco!GatherwiththeClaus familytoshareheartwarmingholidaystories,performenchantingmagictricks,and talkwithchildre nabouttheirChristmas wishes.Enjoyafestivedayfilledwith laughter,winterwonder,andthetruespirit oftheseason.Capturethememoriesand takephotoswiththeClausfamily.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

December5

HolidayBazaar— TheCHEERCoastal

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

Vacation Rental Specialists

LeisureCenterinOceanViewishostinga HolidayBazaarfrom9a.m.tonoon.There willbeavarietyofartsandcraftsvendors, abakesale,a50/50,luckydraw,holiday musiconthepianoandlunchavailablefor purchaseat11:30a.m.Everyoneiswelcome.ThefacilityislocatedintheCedar Baydevelopment,at30637CedarNeck Rd.,inOceanView.

WaterfowlHuntersParty— TheDagsboro firehallwillhostaWaterfowlHuntersParty at5p.m.Therewillbeasilentauction, games,decoysandtrips.Thecostis$40 pertickets,andtherewillbeafood&cash bar.Theeventiscateredbyth eIndian RiverCulinaryProgram.Forticketsormore information,callVincentColomboat(302) 740-5913,orSamKingat(302)2602929.

SelbyvilleChristmasParade— Selbyville ChristmasParadewillbeFriday,Dec.5, startingat7p.m.Theparaderoutewillbe alongChurchStreet.Therewillbevendors, plusa50/50raffletobenefittheSelbyville HistoricalSociety(ticketsavailableatTown Hallfor$1eachor6for$5.Neednotbe presenttowin.)

FenwickIslandHoliday TreeLighting— TheTownofFenwickIslandwillhostawinterholidaytreelightingceremonyonFriday,Dec.5,at5:30p.m.atFenwickIsland TownPark,800CoastalHwy.Itincludes PCSElementarychoirandbandmusic, Christmascaroling,hotchocolate,cookies

onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.

WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat

andornamentdecoratingforthetowntree.

December6

ChristmasCraftShow— TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCo.LAdiesAuxiliaryishosting the4thAnnualChristmasCraftShowfrom 9a.m.to2p.m.Therewillbemoret han 50crafters,abakesale,breakfastand lunchwithhomemadechickensoupplus chickensalad,acraftrafflewithitemsdonatedbythecrafters,andSanta’sarrival byfiretruckat11:30a.m.

SpecialLuncheon— SamaritanThriftShop ishonoringitsvolunteersandtheirdonationsto15foodbanksatTheHopeCenter inOceanViewat1p.m.Formoreinformation,contactPatPlocekat(850)766-3121 orplocekgp@gmail.com.

SnackswithSanta— Takeyourpicture withSantaCla us,shareyourChristmas list,enjoysomeholidaysnacksandenjoy kid-friendlyactivities.TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompanyAuxiliaryhoststhis event,freeandopentothepublic,from11 a.m.to1p.m.atthefirehallonMain Street.

HolidayHappenings— FindholidayactivitiesallaroundBethanyBeach:5p.m.tree lightingatbandstand;10:30a.m.tonoon meettheGingerManatBBNatureCenter; 11a.m.to1p.m.ponyrides(locationTBD,

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Sa lemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com. MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.

pre-registrationrequired);1to3p.m. SantaClausandfacepaintingpartyat TownHall;and1to4p.m.trolley,train, tractorridesdowntown.

BethanyTrolleyTours— BethanyBeach hostfreetrolleytourstoviewtheholiday decorationsanddisplaysenteredinthe Town'sCoastalChristmasShowdown.Preregistrationrequiredattownofbethanybeach.com/367/Holiday-Happenings SouthBethanyTreeLighting— TheTown ofSouthBethanywillbehostingthefourth annual HolidayTreeLightingCeremonyat theSouthBethanyTownHallFitnessPark, 402EvergreenRoad,SouthBethany,on Saturday,Dec.6,startingat5p.m.The publicarewelcometocomekickoffthe holidayseason.

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

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.

December7

ChurchChoirShow— FenwickIslandBaptistChurchChoirispresenting“OLittle TownofBethlehem”atthechurchat10 a.m.

December8

StorytimeonParsonsFarms— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryforstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarmoutdoor pavilionat11a.m.Onrainydayswe'llbe insidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopento allages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

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

December9

DagsboroChristmasParade— Theannual DagsboroChristmasParadewilltakeplace onTuesday,Dec.9,steppingoffat7p.m. Theparaderoutewillbealongfromthe backentranceofIndianRiverHighSchool, toMainStreetthroughtown,turningleft ontoClaytonStreet,andendingatthe newer DagsboroFireHall. FeelingsRock— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryandMs.Taylorat10:30a.m.fora 30-minutemusic&movementclassfor childrenagedbirthto5years.StoryTime

iscurrentlyheldinthelibrary.Registration isrequired.Youcansignuponlinebyvisitingusatfrankford.lib.de.us.orCall302732-9351.PleasefindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

December10

HiketheInletBridge— DelawareState Parksinvitesthepublictoenjoyaguided hikeovertheIndianRiverInletBridgeat4 p.m.Learnaboutthedynamicforcesthat haveshapedtheinletoverthelast200 years.Findoutaboutthebridgesthathave spannedtheinletandhowthecurrent bridgedesigncametobe.Ages6+.Preregistrationrequiredat destateparks.com/programs(Onlineregistrationends24hourspriortoprogram. Afterthat,pleasecall302-227-6991.). Costis$8.

FrankfordChristmasinthePark— Frankford TownParkislitupallmonthwith holidaydecorations.Thegateswillopento thepubliconWednesdaynights,Dec.3, 10and17.Explorethewalkingpathof lights,enjoyhotchocolateandcookiesand visitwithSantaandMrs.Clausfrom6to8 p.m.

SMPSeniorMedicarePatrol— Protect yourselfandlovedonesfromMedicare fraud.SeniorMedicarePatrols(SMPs)empowerandassistMedicarebeneficiaries, theirfamilies,andcaregiverstoprevent, detect,andreporthealthcar efraud,errors,andabuse.Tolearnmoreinformation visitSMP'swebsite-https://smpresource.org/.

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MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

December11

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 FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,andcardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@Fra nkfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

ChristmasCraftingforChildrenandFamilies— Haveafuneveningofcrafting withfamiliesasyoucreategiftsforthe holidays,atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5 p.m.Numerouscraftswillbeavailablefor avarietyofagesandinterests,including makingtinybookornaments,decorating “elvesforyourshelves,”andotherfestive projectsforyourhome.Movefromtableto tablewhileenjoyingChristmascookiesa nd snacks.Allagesarewelcome,withactivitiesrangingfrompreschoolthroughage 11.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

December12-13

FreeLiveNativity— SonshineEquineis hostingafreeLiveNativityfrom4-6p.m. onbothdays.Sonshineisanon-profit501 (c)(3)100-percentvolunteerhorsecenter.

December13

WatchGeminidMeteorShower— DelawareStateParksinvitesthepublicto IndianRiverLife-SavingStation,afterdark, toexperienceoneofthemostspectacular celestialeventsoftheyear.At8p.m.on Satruday,Dec.16,jointheteamonthe beachtowatchtheGeminidmeteor shower.Beachchairsareencouraged,and pleasedressfortheweather.Freeand opentoall.

AlpacasattheNatureCenter— Bethany BeachNatureCenterwillhostanAlcapa ChristmasAdventurefrom10:30a.m.to noon,allpartofBethanyBeach's"Christma sattheCottages"day.

Dinker-IrvinMuseumHolidayEvent— TheDinker-IrvinMuseumwillhostcarolers, craftactivities,visitswith"Mrs.Dinker" andtoursofthedecoratedcottage,from 11a.m.to1p.m.,allpartofBethany Beach's"ChristmasattheCottages"day.

BethanyTrolleyTours— BethanyBeach

GalleryOneis‘TwilightInspired’inDecembershow

GalleryOneannouncedthisweekthetheme ofitsDecembershow,“TwilightInspired,”open tothepublicDec.3throughJan.6,2026.

Twilightisthetimeperiodbetweendayand nightwhentheskyispartiallyilluminatedbythe sun,occurringbeforesunriseandaftersunset.It consistsofthreestages:civiltwilight,nauticaltwilightandastronomicaltwilight,definedbyhow farthesunisbelowthehorizon.Inart,however, twilightoftensymbolizesatransitionalstatebetweenlightanddarkness,evokingfeelingsof mystery,introspectionandemotionaldepth.Itis frequentlydepictedinpaintingstocreateacontemplativemood,capturingthebeautyofthefadinglightandthesofteningofforms.

“Thismonth,theartistsofGalleryOneare exploringthismagicaltimeofday,”representativessaid.“Writershavelongrecognizedtwilight asmetaphor.Afragilemomentofreconciliation, whereseaandskybecomeinseparable.”

ArtistEileenOlsoninheracrylicpainting “Threshold”depictsasolitaryfiguredrapedinred standingatthethresholdbetweendayandnight, lightanddarkness,twilight.

“Everyoneknowswhatitfeelsliketobeata threshold,thatpausefeltbeforesteppinginto somethingnew,”shesaid.

ArtistDaleSheldon’sacrylicpainting “EveningSerenity”isdesignedtoevoketheentiretyofthetwilightexperience.

“Asthesunsets,anewlandscapeappears,”she said.“Soft colorsandreflectionswithnewsounds andsights,cricketsandfrogsandlightningbugs createapeacefulhumreflectingthetransitionto night.”

Formanyartists,beingbytheseaattwilight isanetherealexperience.In“QuietTime,”an acrylicpaintingbyJoyceCondry,andinCheryl Wisbrock’swatercolor“InspiredbyTwilight,”the sandandseameetingtheskytakecenterstage, whileartistMaryBodeByrdtimespentnearthe oceanduringheavystormsattwilight,influenced heracrylicpainting“WallEnergy.”

ForartistLauraHickman,thefalltime changetransformedherartstudio.

“Ibegantoseetheinteriorlightsilluminating mystudio,bringingthebeautifultwilightcolors

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GalleryOnewillholditsDecembershow,‘Twilight Inspired’fromDec.3throughJan.6.The showwillfeatureworksofartlikeDaleSheldon’sacrylicpainting,‘EveningSerenity,’above, andMaryBodeByrd’sacrylic,‘WallEnergy.’

reflectingthemagictimebetweenlightand dark.”

InartistEdLewandowski’soilpainting “WinterBarn,”asnow-coveredbarnglowswith goldenwarmthbeneathatwilightsky,wherefadinghuesofroseandindigowhispertheday’slast light.

CindyBeyer’swatercolorpainting“BlueHour Beacon”twinklesinthetwilightwhile lightingthewayforthewearyseacaptainsreturninghome,andartistLesleyMcCaskill’s acrylic“Eagles’Watch”payshomagetotheeagle guardingthetwilightskyoverthegladenearher home.

“Twilightisnotanendbutabeginningdisguisedasanend,”McCaskillsaid. GalleryOneisopendailyfrom10a.m. to4p.m.

hostfreetrolleytourstoviewtheholiday decorationsanddisplaysenteredinthe Town'sCoastalChristmasShowdown.Preregistrationrequiredattownofbethanybeach.com/367/Holiday-Happenings Snow-Globe-in-a-Jar— 'Tistheseason! JoinusattheFrankfordLibraryat11a.m. tobuildyourownpersonalizedsnowglobe-in-a-jar.Thiswillmaketheperfect holidaygiftforafamilymember,friend,or tokeepasanannualholidaydecoration. Materialswillbeprov idedorbringyourfavoriteliddedjarandholidaydecoration fromhome.Thiseventisintendedforchildrenages5-18.Spaceislimited,soregistrationisencouraged.Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

December14

BreakfastwithSanta— VFWPost7234

Auxiliarywillholda“BreakfastwithSanta” eventattheOceanViewpostfrom9a.m. tonoon.Breakfastwillbeservedat9:15 a.m.,andfeaturesafreepancakebreakfasttofamilieswithchildren11and younger(maximumtwoadultsperfamily). Thechildrenwillhaveachancetomeet Santa,andhewillhavepersonalizedgifts forthechildren.Reservationsmustbe madebyNov.22,andcanbemadeat cindyvfwaux7234@yahoo.com.Pleaseprovidethenumberofadultsaccompanying thechildren,eachchild’snameandage, andthreesuggestedgiftsinthe$10-$20 range.

December15

StorytimeonParsonsFarms— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryforstorytelling, songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarmoutdoor pavilionat11a.m.Onrainydayswe'llbe insidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopento allages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram

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December17

FrankfordChristmasinthePark— FrankfordTownParkislitupallmonthwith holidaydecorations.Thegateswillopento thepubliconWednesdaynights,Dec.3, 10and17.Explorethewalkingpathof lights,enjoyhotchocolateandcookiesand visitwithSantaandMrs.Clausfrom6to8 p.m.

Ma hjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

GOBBLE UP THESE DEALS

30413 Cedar Neck Road, Unit 304

Ocean View, DE • $320,000

Whether you're looking for a year-round home, beach getaway or investment property, this could be it! This well maintained condo offers 3 BRs, a ex space and 2 baths. The open oor plan is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Conveniently located close to popular restaurants, grocery stores and just a short drive to the beach. Reduced for Action.

11125 St. Martins Neck Road

Bishopville, MD • $575,000

Where else will you nd a 3BR, 2 bath rancher with a separate pole barn on almost 10 acres? Features include an updated eat-in kitchen with center island, living room with gleaming wide plank ooring, attached 2 car garage, screened porch and rear deck. The large pole barn offers endless potential — storage, hobbies, workshop — whatever your needs may be. Come discover convenience and stress-free living ideally located between Ocean City and Delaware.

30216 Cottage Lane Millsboro, DE • $660,000

Designer crafted new construction. This modern design features an open oor plan, gourmet kitchen with island, stainless appliances, under cabinet lighting, quartz countertops and tiled backsplash. The split bedroom design is ideal — guests on one side and the primary has it's own wing of the house. The primary bath has spa-like features including a custom tiled walk in shower with rain head and built-in bench. Flooring throughout is luxury vinyl plank. Set on a generous 0.75-acre lot in a peaceful cul-de-sac community conveniently located close to shopping and restaurants and a short drive to the beach. Priced under appraised value.

PolaroidChristmasCards— Giveyour lovedonesthegiftofasmile,withthis 4:30p.m.eventatFrankfordPublicLibrary.Getdressedupinyourholidaybest to snapapolaroidpicture,thencraftapersonalizedcardtosendtoafriend,family member,ortokeepasanannualholiday decoration.Weprovideallmaterials;you providethesmile.Thiseventisintended forages5-18.Spaceislimited,soregistrationisencouraged!Call302-732-9351 orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us. FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.

December18

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Let’sPlayGames:forAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabble,and cardgames.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.

LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,joinus atFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6 andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandI nstagram @frankfordlibrary.

December20

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December22

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December24

CandlelightService— FenwickIslandBaptistChurchishavingaCandlelightChristmasEveServiceat4p.m.

WorldAIDSDayisthisSunday

OnSunday,Nov.30,thecommunity isbeinginvitedtocometogetherto markWorldAIDSDaywithaservice themed“LivinginaWorldwithHIV.” TheeventhonorsthoselosttoAIDS andcelebratestheresilienceofpeople livingwithHIVtoday,aswellasthose whoprovidecareandadvocacy.

TheeveningwillbeginatCAMP Rehobothat5:30p.m.,whereattendees willgatherforaCandlelightProcession toAllSaints’ChurchonOliveAvenue. Thewalkisdesignedtoserveasa solemnremembranceofliveslostto AIDS.

At 6p.m.,amulti-faithandsecular servicewillbeheldatAllSaints’ Church,featuringreadingsandreflectionsfromcommunitymembersand musicalperformancesbylocalmusiciansandtheAlliancesingersofthe CAMPRehobothChorus.Theprogramwillconcludewithareceptionin theparishhall,offeringatimeforfellowshipandconversation.

Theeventwelcomespeopleofall agesandbackgrounds.Thosewithlimitedmobilityoranyoneunabletoparticipateintheprocessionisbeing encouragedtojoindirectlyatAll Saints’Church.

Aspartoftheobservance,apanelof theAIDSMemorialQuiltwillagain beondisplay.TheQuilt—designedas

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December29

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anationalsymbolofloveandremembrance—willprovideavisualbackdropduringtheservice.Eachpanel commemoratesindividualslostto AIDS,providinganopportunitytoreflectonthehistoricalsignificanceof theQuilt,aswellasitssymbolismto continuetheworkagainstHIVand AIDStoday.

TheQuiltwillbeopenforviewing onseveraldatesleadinguptoandfollowingtheservice:

•Tuesday,Nov.24,10a.m.to4:p.m.

•Wednesday,Nov.25,9a.m.to

noon

•Saturday,Nov.29,4-6p.m.(includingaprivatemeditationanda5 p.m.service)

•Sunday,Nov.30,7a.m.tonoon (withservicesat8and10a.m.),and againduringthe6p.m.WorldAIDS Dayservice

•Monday,Dec.1,9a.m.to4p.m.

Thisyear’sWorldAIDSDayevent isacollaborativeeffort,sponsoredby CAMPRehoboth,SussexPride,All Saints’&St.George’sEpiscopalParish, CommunityLutheranChurch,Seaside JewishCommunityCenter,Epworth UnitedMethodistChurch,MetropolitanCommunityChurchofRehoboth Beach,UnitarianUniversalistsof SouthernDelawareandWestminster PresbyterianChurch.

January2

BookClub:TheGlassmakerbyTracy Chevalier— FrankfordPublicLibrary’s AdultBookGroupmeetsonthefirstFriday ofthemonthat1p.m.foraninformaldiscussionaboutaf iction,nonfictionorclassictitle.TheGlassmakerbyTracy Chevalier.Copiesofthebookareavailable attheFrankfordPublicLibrary.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.

SALT POND

670 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE

3 BD 2 BA $765,000

Contemporary, 3 BR, 2 BA cottage home featuring an open floor plan and charming fenced in garden courtyard to the front door located on a corner lot.

CANAL FRONT

24 W Atlantic St, Fenwick Island, DE

4 BD 3.5 BA $2,300,000

Where coastal luxury meets canalfront living in the heart of Fenwick Island. This brand-new home, set to deliver in November, offers a rare opportunity to own a waterfront retreat with direct canal access, a newly installed bulkhead, and uninterrupted views of the bay.

SALT POND PINEWATER FARM

655 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, DE

4 BD 4.5 BA $1,250,000

Step into coastal charm and modern comfort. This brandnew construction by Evergreene Homes is set to deliver in mid-December—just in time to start the new year in style!

3307 Hawthorn Dr, Harbeson, DE

5 BD 4.5 BA $919,900

Bay access and generous HalfAcre lots! This peaceful community features onsite amenities for those who love the outdoors, including: a boat ramp, fishing pier, open green space, pavilion and a playground area.

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Rich Meadows, Jenn Jones, Paul Sicari, Joanne Young & Paul DiCicco

Outsideofhiscareer,Hoppaembracedlifewithenthusiasmanda loveforsimplepleasures.Heenjoyedtravelingandexperiencing newplaces,tendingtohisgarden andspendingsunnydaysatthe beach.Whetherhewasplayinga roundofgolf,enjoyingagoodmeal orsettlingintoafriendlycardgame, hefoundjoyinbothactivityandrelaxation.Hisgreatesthappiness, however,camefromspendingtime withthepeopleheloved—especiallyhistwograndsonswholovinglyreferredtohimas“PopPop.” Familygatherings,sharedlaughter andmeaningfulconversationswere amongthemomentshetreasured most.

HoppawasamemberofMason DixonVFWPost7234inOcean View,wherehefoundcamaraderie andcommunityamongfellowveterans.Evenafterhisdiagnosiswith Parkinson’s,heapproachedeachday withresilienceanddetermination. Hededicatedhimselftoworking outwithtrainerswhohelpedhim stayactiveandstrong,alwayspushingforwardwithcourageandoptimism.

Hewillbedeeplymissed,buthis legacyoflove,strengthandperseverancewillcontinuetoliveonin theheartsofallwholovedhim.

Inadditiontohisparents,Hoppa wasprecededindeathbyhis brother,JohnHoppaJr.;abrotherin-law,LaryFitzgerald;andasisterin-law,PatriciaFitzgerald.Heis survivedbyhislovingwifeof55 years,Rebecca(Moxley)Hoppa;his son,EricHoppaandhiswife, Maura;twograndchildren,Evan andSeanHoppa;foursiblings, JamesHoppaandhiswife,Nancy,

MaryAnnMcCourtandherhusband,Dennis,EdwardHoppaand hiswife,Karol,andSueHouffand herhusband,Tom;asister-in-law, JoanHoppa;abrother-in-law, RonaldMoxleyandhiswife,Marianna;andnumerousniecesand nephews.

Avisitationwillbeheldfrom11 a.m.tonoononMonday,Dec.8, 2025,attheOceanViewChapelof MelsonFuneralServices,38040 MuddyNeckRd.,OceanView, Del.,whereaprayerservicewill beginatnoon.Intermentwillbe heldprivately.Inlieuofflowers,the familysuggestedmemorialcontributionsinHoppa’snametothe MichaelJ.FoxFoundationfor Parkinson’sResearchbyvisiting www.michaeljfox.orgortoDelaware Hospicebyvisitingwww.delawarehospice.org.Condolencesmaybe sentbyvisitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.

JaniceD.‘Jan’ (Campbell)Hystad,87

JaniceD.“Jan”(Campbell)Hystad,belovedmotherandgrandmother,passedawayonNov.16, 2025,atCaseyHouseHospicein Rockville,Md.,surroundedbyher lovingfamily.BornonDec.23, 1937,inWatfordCity,N.D.,to NormaLeeCampbellandDuncan D.Campbell,Hystadgrewupina musicalfamilyandlearnedtoplay thepianobyearatayoungage.

Inhighschool,sheplayedbasketball,whichsparkedalifelong loveofsports,andwasatalented majoretteknownforherflamingbatonroutine.Sheremaineddevotedtoherhighschoolfriendsand hometown,organizingandattendingreunionsformanyyears.

ShewasmarriedtoCarlyleHystadfrom1957to1983.Theyhad fourchildrenwhilelivinginMin-

neapolis,thenLondon,beforesettlinginGaithersburg,Md.JanHystadspentherdayscreatingawarm andnurturinghomeforherchildrenandshuttlingthemtoschool andnumerousactivities.Shealso workedinvariousrolesforKettler BrothersInc.,andenjoyedentertaining,playingtennisandvolunteeringforherchildren’sswim team.

Afterherchildrenweregrown, Hystadworkedformanyyearsat VectorResearchinBethesda,Md., whereherorganizationalskillsand warmpersonalitymadeheravalued colleague.Whensheretired,she movedtoBethanyBeach,Del., wheresheenjoyedplayingbridge, workingoncrosswordpuzzles,readingandfollowingwomen’stennis.

Shewasadevotedgrandmotherwhotreasuredspending timewithhergrandchildren.She madebirthdaysandholidaysspecial forherfamilyandwasknownfor herbaking,includingdelicious chocolatechipcookiesandpumpkinbread.Herchildrenandgrandchildrenwillforevercherishher love,quickwitandsenseofhumor.

Hystadwasprecededindeathby herson,ChristopherHystad;her parents;andherbrothers,Robert CampbellandRalphCampbell.She issurvivedbythreeofherchildren, CherylHystad(andDavidFriday), GregoryHystad(andMarsha Palazzi),CynthiaHystadHart(and Ted);eightgrandchildren,Michael Saponara,JuliaMyers,Caroline Myers,AmandaHart,MeganHart, AshleyHystad,AnnaHystadand ClaireHystad;andtwogreatgrandchildren.

Amemorialservicewillbeheld atPumphrey’sBethesda-Chevy ChaseFuneralHome,7557WisconsinAve.,Bethesda,Md.,onSaturday,Nov.29,2025,at11a.m.In

lieuofflowers,donationsmaybe madeinherhonortoMontgomery Hospice,CaseyHouseNursing& NursingAidesEndowment.To viewandsignthefamilyguestbook, goto www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com.

GlennH.Luedtke,83

GlennH.Luedtke,83,ofRehobothBeach,Del.,passedaway peacefullyonNov.19,2025,withhis daughtersathisside.Hewasbornin Baltimore,Md.,tothelateJuliusand NaomiLuedtke.

Luedtkeenjoyedalongcareerasa musician.Hereceivedhismusical educationatthePeabodyConservatoryinBaltimore.At17,hewasthe youngestpercussionistevertobea memberoftheBaltimoreSymphony Orchestra,withwhichheperformed untilenteringtheU.S.Army.He served20yearsasamemberofthe U.S.ArmyBand(Pershing’sOwn)in Washington,D. C.,retiringasasergeantmajor.Hereceivedseveral awardsforhisservice,includingthe MeritoriousServiceMedal.

WhileintheArmy,hewascertifiedasanationallyregisteredparamedicanduponhisretirement,was appointedadjunctassistantprofessor ofemergencymedicineatthe GeorgeWashingtonUniversity SchoolofMedicine&HealthSciencesasapartoftheirEMSdegree program.Helaterservedasdirector oftheCape&IslandsEMSSystem inCapeCod,Mass.,andin2001becamedirectorofSussexCounty EMSinDelaware.

Luedtkewasactiveasafirefighter paramedicformanyyearsandwasa lifememberofboththeLansdowne (Md.)VolunteerFireDepartment andtheBailey’sCrossroads(Va.) VolunteerFireDepartment,where heservedasfirechief.Hewasalso anhonorarylifememberofthe DelawareStateEMSAssociation andwasthefirstrecipientofthe DSEMSAStephanieCallawayMemorialAwardforExcellenceinParamedicine.

Inaddition,LuedtkewasafoundingmemberoftheNationalAssociationofEMTs,receivedtheir PresidentialLeadershipAwardand wasrecognizedbytheEMSSafety FoundationwiththeirLifetime AchievementAwardforhisworkto improvesafetyforEMSpractitioners andpatients.Hewasalsoafrequent lectureratEMSconferencesnationallyandinternationally,andawriter forEMSjournals.

Luedtkeperformedwithseveral localgroupsonDelmarva,including theSalisburySymphony,Milford CommunityBand,PossumPoint PlayersandATouchofBrassquintet.

Luedtkewasprecededindeathby

hiswifeof45years,Sherry,inAugustof2025.Heissurvivedbyhis daughters,Deborah(andKarl)and Wendy(andMike);twograndchildren,ElizaandMaddy;hisnephew Charles;hisbrother-in-lawCharles (andSharon);andhisGermanshepherd.

Inkeepingwithhiswishes,servicesweretobeprivate.Inlieuof flowers,thefamilyrequesteddonationsbemadetoSt.JudeChildren’s ResearchHospitalortheBrandywineSPCAinGeorgetown,suggests raisingamargaritainhishonor,and askedpeopletothanktheircommunityfirst-responders.Hismemorial pageisatwww.watsonfh.com.

BarbaraEllenVenables,83

BarbaraEllenVenables,83,passed awayatherhomeonSunday,Nov. 16,2025.ShewasbornonMay8, 1942,inCampbell,Md.,daughterof thelateGeorgeVenablesandElsie Venables.

AlifelongNASCARenthusiast andadiehardNewYorkGiantsfan, Venablesbroughtpassionandenergy toeverythingsheloved.Atjust16, shebeganherworkingcareerwith TownsendInc.asavaccinator.Her dedicationandstrongworkethic carriedherthroughmanyyearsof service,culminatinginherretirement fromMountaireasahatcheryemployeein2004.

Shewasdeeplydevotedtoher childrenandfamily,lovingthem fiercelyandunconditionally.Shewas well-lovedbyallwhoknewherand

willbedearlymissed.

Venableswasprecededindeathby herparents,GeorgeVenables(in 1988)andElsieVenables(in2014); aswellashersisterJoanKasowski (in2014).Sheissurvivedbyhertwo sons,RickA.VenablesofDagsboro, Del.,andTerryL.VenablesSr.,of Millsboro,Del.;hergranddaughter, MindyVenables,alsoofMillsboro; andhergrandson,TerryVenablesJr., alsoofMillsboro.Sheisalsosurvivedbyherbrothers,GeorgeA. Venablesandsister-in-lawGraceJ. VenablesofLaurel,Del.,and RichardVenablesSr.ofDagsboro, Del.Shealsoleavesbehindfivelovingniecesandnephews,David, Susan,RichardVenablesJr.,Scott andDonald—alongwith10greatniecesandgreat-nephews,andnine great-great–niecesandnephews.She alsocherishedmanycousinswith whomshegrewupandremained closethroughoutherlife.

AcelebrationofVenables’lifewill beannouncedbythefamilyatalater date.Herlifememorialisonlineat www.watsonfh.com.

JamesLeroy‘Jim’Whaley,78

JamesLeroy“Jim”Whaley,passed awayonTuesday,Nov.18,2025,at3 a.m.,withhislovingwife,Fran,by hisside.HewasborninBaltimore, Md.,onAug.14,1947,toEarlR. WhaleyandDorisM.(Connolly) Whaley.

HeattendedSt.JaneFrancesElementarySchoolandTowson CatholicHigh.Afterhighschool,he enlistedintheU.S.Armyandwas stationedinGermany.Uponhisreturn,heattendedUniversityofBaltimoreandtheMarylandInstituteof

ArtinBaltimore.

In1983,JimandFranWhaley married.Hereadilysteppedintothe roleof“f ather”treatingKarenand Karlashisownandbecamethepatriarchofthefamily.Hewaspatient andkindandhadagreatsenseof humor.Hewasamanofmanytalentsandinterestswhocouldbuild andcreateanything.Helovedplayinggolf,goingcrabbingandfishing, doingcrosswordpuzzles,playing cardsandwatching“StarTrek.”He lovedoldcarsandhotrods,andgoing tocarsshows.

Hewillbemissedbyhisfamily andmanyfriendsandacquaintances whoseliveshetouchedoverhis78 yearsoflife.

Whaleyissurvivedbyhiswife, Fran;daughterKarenDove(and Tom);sonKarlBreitenbucher(and Jane);sevengrandchildren,Dylan Smith(andRachel),HaileyDiiacovo

(andBrent),AshtinBreitenbucher (andAllison),EthanBreitenbucher, PeytonBreitenbucher,PrestonDove, AshlynnDove,LindsayPersinger (andAustin);andeightgreat-grandchildren,MaizeBoyd,EmersonBreitenbucher.GavinandAubrey Diiacovo,andMakinsey,Easton, GatlinandLandonPersinger.His siblingssurvivinghimareJosephand hiswife,Birgit,MaryTankersleyand herhusband,William,andhissister MaureenWhaley;alongwithhis brothers-in-lawFrankWeiman(and Audra)andBrianWeiman(and Cheryl);andsister-in-lawRegina Wade(andJoe).

Thefamilywillhaveaprivate serviceatalaterdate.Inlieuofflowers,theysuggestedcontributionsin Whaley’shonortoWoundedWarriors.

MSOtopresentannual‘HolidayJoy’concerts

TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)willpresentitsannual HolidayJoyconcerts—threefestive performancesthathavebecomeacherishedDecembertraditionacrossthe DelmarvaPeninsula.

LedbyGrammyAward–winning MusicDirectorMichaelRepper,theorchestrawillperformonThursday,Dec. 4,at7:30p.m.attheToddPerforming ArtsCenteratChesapeakeCollegein WyeMills,Md.;Saturday,Dec.6,at 7:30p.m.,atCapeHenlopenHigh

SchoolinLewes;andSunday,Dec.7,at 3p.m.attheOceanCityPerforming ArtsCenterinOceanCity,Md.

Eachyear,“HolidayJoy”bringstogetherthewarmthoftheseasonwith theartistryoftheMSO’smusicians. Organizerssaidthisyear’sprogram promisesanespeciallymemorableexperience,featuringreturningguestsoloists KresleyFigueroa,soprano,aswellas JonathanPatton,baritone—“tworising operaticvoiceswhoseperformances havecaptivatedaudiencesnationwide.

Togetherwiththeorchestra,theywill performablendofbelovedholiday songs,classiccarols,andcelebrated operaarias.”

Audienceswillhearorchestralworks including“FestiveFanfare,”LeroyAnderson’s“ChristmasFestival”and“Sleigh Ride,”alongwitharrangementsof “WhiteChristmas,”“LetItSnow”and “HaveYourselfaMerryLittleChristmas.”Theprogramalsofeaturesopera arias,duetsand“’TwastheNightBefore Christmas,”narratedbythesoloists.

“ Withitscombinationoffestive symphonicofferingsandcherishedholidaymusic,the2025HolidayJoyconcertsarecertaintoraiseyourspiritsand aretheperfectwaytousherintheholidays.Nowinour28thseason,theHolidayJoyconcertscontinuetobeoneof thehighlightsoftheMSOseason,”representativessaid.

Ticketsandadditionalinformation areavailableatwww.midatlanticsymphony.orgorbycalling1-888-8468600.

PSC,DPAhelpingcustomersunderstandpowerbills

Everwonderwherethemoneygoes onanelectricbill?TheDelawarePublic ServiceCommissionandPublicAdvocateareworkingtomakeiteasierfor customerstounderstandhowelectricity getstotheirhomesandwhateachpart oftheirbillcovers.

Everymonthlybillismadeupof threemainpieces:supply,transmission anddistribution,andeachplaysavital roleinkeepingthelightson,officials said.

(1)Supply:Howelectricityismade The supplyportionofthebillcovers thecostofproducingelectricity.Customerscanchoosewhosuppliestheir

power.Third-partysuppliersgivecustomersthefreedomtoshopforcompetitiverates.

“Customersshouldcarefullycompare theratesavailable,bothintheshortand longerterm,astheratesofthird-party suppliersarenotreviewedandapproved inthesamewayasregulatedutilities, likeDelmarvaPower&Light,”they said.“Supplypricesaredeterminedannuallyandprimarilyinfluencedbyenergymarketconditions,includingthe costsofproducingelectricity(forexample,thecostofnaturalgasusedata generationplant).Supplypricesusually makeupthelargestportionofaresi-

dentialcustomer’smonthlybill.Some tipstoreducetheamountofelectricity usedareprovidedat https://depsc.delaware.gov/2025/10/28/ winter-energy-savings-and-conservation-tips-brought-to-you-by-thedelaware-public-service-commission/. Theratesareapprovedbythe DelawarePublicServiceCommission.

OnaDelmarvaPowerbill,electric supplyappearsinthesecondsectionof thebill,labeled“supplycharges.”Supply chargesarecalculatedbymultiplying theamountofelectricityused(measuredinkilowatthoursorkWh)bythe priceperkilowatthour.

(2)Transmission:Movingpower whereit’sneeded

Onceelectricityisgenerated,itmay needtotravellongdistancestoreacha home.Forexample,electricitycoming fromagenerationfacilityoutofstate willneedtotravelmuchfurtherthan electricitygeneratedclosetohome. Thetransmissionportionofthebill reflectstheoverallcostofmovingelectricitytobedeliveredbyDelmarva Power.Thatcoversthehigh-voltage lines,polesandtransformersthatmove electricityfrompowerplantstolocal

WISHINGTHECOMMUNITY

BeebeWalk-InCareservicesincludethediagnosisand treatmentofcommon,non-lifethreateningillnessesand injuries,suchasminorcutsandlacerations,flusymptoms, minorgastrointestinalproblems,sprains,minorburns, eyeandearinfections,etc.

Rehoboth&MillsboroWalk-In

Thanksgiving 9a.m.to4p.m.

Millville,Georgetown&MiltonWalk-In

Thanksgiving Closed

OurLewesandSouthCoastalEmergency Departmentsareopen24/7everyday.

SussexAcademy’sOttspeaksongardensatstatewideevent

SussexAcademyElementarymath andscienceteacher,andgardencoordinator,DonOttwasafeaturedspeaker ataHealthyFoodsforHealthyKids’ MeetOurHeroeseventNov.5.

Theeventbroughttogethereducatorsandsupportersofthegardeneducationinitiative.OverseenbyOtt, SussexAcademyelementarystudents regularlyplantandharvestvegetablesin theon-campusgardenwithsupport fromHealthyFoodsforHealthyKids (HFHK).Studentsrecentlyharvested radishes,bokchoy,kale,collardgreens andcool-weatherlettuce.

Thegardenismorethanaplotof dirt,Ottsaidattheevent.“It’safoundationforhealthierlives,smarterlearning,andastronger,moreconnected schoolcommunity.”

Bills

systems,muchofwhichisownedby companiesotherthanDelmarvaPower. DelmarvaPowerprovidesthistransmissionserviceforallcustomersin Delawareandisrequiredtodeliver powersafelyandreliably.

Transmissionratesareapprovedby theFederalEnergyRegulatoryCommission(FERC).

OnaDelmarvaPowerbill,transmis-

“Oneofmystudentswasplacedin chargeofholdingopenthecollection bagasstudentsaddedtheirhandpicked produce,”Ottsaid.“Hewasfunctioning asmyqualitycontrolandreminded other studentstobecarefulwithcutting abovethedirtandmakingsurenoother leavesweregettingintooursalad.”

Thestudenthelpedcarryin,weigh andrecordeachmeasurement,Ottsaid.

“Hewasn’tjustperformingmath— hewasoperatingareal-worldsupply chain,”hesaid.“Thismomentshowed methatourgardenalsofunctionsasthe greatequalizer—itgiveseverysingle childachancetoexcelinawaythey mightnotinadeskandchair.”

Themostpowerfulimpactthe schoolgardenhashadisontheschool’s cultureofnutritionandsharedresponsi-

sionchargesappearas“transmissioncapacitycharge”under“supplycharges.”

(3)Distribution:Deliveringelectricitytothehome

Finally,thedistributionportioncovers thecostofdeliveringelectricityfrom theregionaltransmissionsystemto homesandbusinessesinDelaware.

“DelmarvaPowerownsandmaintainsthelocalpoles,wires,metersand technologythatmakethispossible,and buildingandmaintainingallthisinfrastructuretakessubstantialresources.”

bility,Ottsaid.

“Ithasbecomeatangible,living classroomthateverygradelevelowns,” Ottsaid.“Studentsarenowadvocates, proudlyproclaiming,‘Igrewthat!’when theyseetheiritemsbroughtintoour schoolandservedduringlunch.”

Studentstakeownershipinevery partoftheprocess,besidesthecooking, Ottsaid.Olderkidsactivelyhelp youngeronesplant,harvest,washand prepmaterials,andevenhelpinthe plating process.

Studentslearnaboutthesustainabilityofgrowingtheirownfood—anespeciallyimportantskill,Ottsaid.

“Itbringsmesomuchjoyhearing mystudentscomebackintoschool sharinghowtheyhavenowstarted growingtheirowngardensaftersharing

Thisalsoincludesmaintenanceand customerservicecoststokeepthesystemrunningefficiently.

OnaDelmarvaPowerbill,distributionchargesappearinthefirstsection ofthebill,labeled“deliverycharges.” Distributionchargesarecalculatedby multiplyingtheamountofelectricity used(measuredinkilowatthours)by thepriceperkilowatthour.

AlsoincludedintheDelivery ChargeonaDelmarvaPowerbillare publicpolicyprogramsapprovedbythe

theirenthusiasmwiththeirfamilies,” Ottsaid.“Thesparkofjoytheirmessageinstillsalwaysremindsmeofsome ofmyfavoritechildhoodmemoriesin thegardenwithmygrandparentsand father.”

OttencouragedanyschoolconsideringstartinganHFHK-supportededucationprogramtogoforit.Gardens bringsciencetolife,hesaid,asstudents don’tjustreadaboutplantlifecyclesor ecosystems—theywitnessthemunfold everyday.

Thegardenalsoteachesthelifeskills ofresponsibility,teamwork,delayed gratificationandresilience—lessons thatcan’tbelearnedinatextbook,Ott said.Andfinally,gardenspromotewellness,physicalactivityandbetternutritionalhabits,hesaid.

GeneralAssembly,suchastheGreen EnergyFund,RenewablePortfolio StandardsChargeandLow-Income Fund.

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A PAW Patrol Christmas (6) WBOC 8 p.m.

When Santa comes down with a cold and can’t deliver his presents, Mayor Humdinger heads to the North Pole, where he plans on taking all the gifts for himself. Luckily, the PAW Patrol crew is close behind, ready to save Christmas no matter what it takes.

A Totally Funny Animals Holiday (3) CW 9 p.m.

Tis the season to be silly and these animals got the memo. From holiday hilarity to festive fails, the funniest and wildest animal antics will have you thinking there’ll be even more gifts under the tree. You’ll wish Christmas could be all year long.

SATURDAY

College Football

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One of the rarer moments in college football, the Oregon State Beavers travel to Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash., to take on the Washington State Cougars in their second meeting of the PAC-12 season. The Cougars are looking sharp.

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Good taste is optional when a cat swallows parts of a first-aid kit, creating a rough situation. Later, Dr. G and Ben must act fast when a canine gulps something on a countertop. And, Ben tries to bring his dad into the 21st century with new mobile gear.

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The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (7) WMDT 8 p.m.

For a 10th year in a row, Disney fans can welcome in the festive season with live musical performances from Disney parks across America, including Disney World in Florida, Disneyland in California and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii.

TV We Love (3) CW 9 p.m.

This season finale looks at the rare religious television series that found a wide audience, “Touched by an Angel.” Angel Monica (Roma Downey) and her Heavenly supervisor, Tess (Della Reese), were dispatched to Earth in order to bring guidance.

Watson (6) WBOC 10 p.m.

Renowned doctor John Watson (Morris Chestnut) has resumed his medical career as the head of a clinic dedicated to treating complicated and rare disorders. However, his past continues to surface as presumed dead Sherlock Holmes (Robert Carlyle) returns.

TUESDAY

NBA Basketball (11) WBAL 8 p.m.

It’s a big game for Jayson Tatum and the struggling Boston Celtics as they host Jalen Brunson and the second place New York Knicks for a game at TD Garden in Boston. Can Tatum rally the Celtics to topple the Knicks and earn the much-needed win?

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A festive holiday celebration fills the stage with beloved Christmas classics performed by chart-topping artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Lady A, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and BeBe Winans.

College Basketball (28) ESPN 9:30 p.m.

As part of the ACC/SEC Men’s Basketball Challenge, the pre-season No. 25 North Carolina Tarheels travels to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., to take on the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats. It’s powerhouse tradition facing powerhouse tradition in legacy action.

WEDNESDAY

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Nothing kicks off the Christmas season like the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Country music legend Reba McEntire hosts the 93rd annual edition of the two-hour event and plans to perform with a yet-to-be-announced allstar lineup.

The Amazing Race (6) WBOC 9:30 p.m.

The teams have been whittled down through poor planning, bad directions and questionable infighting. But as time winds down for the traveling teams, host Phil Keoghan is thinking it might be time for another roadblock before they give out $1 million.

NHL Hockey (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 10 p.m.

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Itwasliketwoheavyweightssquaringoffinarematchafteronehad scoredalast-secondknockoutintheir firstfight.Thesecondgo-roundwas justasmuchofaclassicasthefirst whentheIndianRiverHighSchool footballteamhostedtheLakeForest SpartansintheDIAAClass2Astate semifinalslastFriday,Nov.21.

Neitherteamcouldbesttheother through48minutesofhard-foughtactiononthegridiron,andfansinthe crowdedstandsonbothsidesofthe fieldweretreatedtosomebonusovertimeaction.Intheend,itwastheIndians’DarnellStokestakingahandoff aroundtheright-sideoff-tackleand intotheendzonefora6-yardtouchdownrunthatmadethedifference.The Indians’defensethenputtheclampson theSpartans’offense,knockingdowna passintheendzonetocompletethe comebackwin,14-7,andthereby stampingtheirtickettoasecond straighttriptotheDIAAstatechampionshipgame.

“That’sprobablynothowwedialed itup—but,hey,we’regoingbackto thestatechampionshipgame,”saidan elatedIRheadcoachPhilTownsend. “We’replayingwithhousemoneyat thispoint.Nobodythoughtwe’dgoundefeated.Nobodythoughtwe’dmakeit tothestatetournament.Wegotnothingtolosehere.Nothingatall.Weare gonnaleaveitalloutonthetableinthe championshipgame—winorlose— wecansaywegaveitourall.

“Tonightwasahugewin.Ourmotto allyearhasbeen‘Onemorepointthan youropponent.’Awinisawin.It wasn’ttheprettiest.They’reagood footballteam,”hesaidofLakeForest. “Flatout,they’regood.YouknowIjust feltlike,attheend,wewereableto makeonemoreplaythanthem.”

TheIndiansfoundthemselves strugglingtogetanythinggoingfor muchofthenightagainsttheSpartans andwereheldscorelessthroughthe first42minutesand31secondsofthe game.Thatallchangedwhensenior quarterbackDylanGrisefoundclassmateandwidereceiverMichaelPeranteauontheleftsideoftheendzonefor a6-yardconnectionona4th-and-goal playwith5:29leftinregulation.

IndiansoutlastSpartansinOTtoadvancetoDIAAtitlegame

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IRdefensemanBrennanLoosestretchesouttomakeatackleonaLakeForestrunningbackinIR’s14-7wintoadvancetothe statechampionshipgameonFriday,Nov.28.

Itwasamomentthatwasmorelike thePeranteauthattheIndiansand theirfanshavecometoexpectthanthe onesearlierinthegamewherehe wasn’tabletopullinsomepasses, whichheadmittedhimselfwasfrustrating.

“Iwaslike,‘IknowIdroppedthe firstfew,Igottamakeupforit,’”said thefirstteamAll-Districtwideout. “Thisisforthegame.Underpressure, youcanbreak,orunderpressure,you canmakediamonds.”

Itwasjustthesecondcatchofthe gameforPeranteau,whoalsohada15yardgrabjustbeforetheendofthe thirdquarterforanewfirstdownona bigthird-downplay.

Thatsequenceofeventswasallset upbyahead-scratchingfakepuntattemptbytheSpartans.Theplaycame ona4th-and-11playattheLake19yardline.KeylundBailey,whohadbeen boomingtheballallnight—with6 puntsanda40.2-yardaverage prior— tookthesnap,ranslightlytotheleft, andthenunderhand-tossedtheball forward,incomplete.Thatplaygavethe

Indianstheballontheirown19,and seeminglytheshotinthearmthey neededtogetthingsgoing.

Afterthescore,IRwasthenableto comeupwithadefensivestandonthe ensuingLakepossession,forcinga punt.However,onthefirstplayofthe drive,Grisefiredanerrantpassthat waspickedoffattheSpartans’40-yard line.

Withnotimeouts,theballnear midfieldand2:47lefttoplay,itseemed asthoughtheSpartanswereingood shapetodashtheIndians’hopesof comingback.

IsaiahWrightran5yardsonfirst down,thenquarterbackJacksonParson went10yardsforafirstdown.Two straightrunsfromDemarionRuss pickedupanother15yardsandhadthe SpartansdowntotheIR30.Parson andRusseachranonceforoneyard each,buttheclockwasstillrolling.On 3rd-and-8,Parsonspikedtheballto stoptheclock,sinceLakehadnomore timeouts.

OncamekickerNolanEllwangerto attemptaseason-long45-yardfield

goalthatwouldhaveessentiallywon thegamefortheSpartans.Hisattempt cameupjustshort.

TheIndianstookoverwith14-secondsleft,andDarnellStokestooka handoffaroundtheleftsidefor20 yardsbeforealast-ditchheavebyGrise fellincompletesentthegameinto overtime.

IRchosetotaketheballfirstinthe extraframe,andGrisestartedthings offwitha4-yardscamperbeforeStokes foundtheendzonefromsixyardsout togivetheIndianstheirfirstleadofthe game.ChristopherAlamilloconverted thesecondofhistwoextra-pointtries inthegametomakethescore14-7. Lakehadtheirchancetotiethe score.A.J.White,whofinishedthe gamewith149yardson18carriesand theloneSpartanstouchdown,picked up4yardsonfirstdown,andnothing onseconddown.Parson’spassfellincompleteonthirddown,andthena halfbackoptionpassfromRussto Ne’VonPiercewasknockedawayby

StokestosecuretheIRwin.

Stokes,anNCAADivisionISyracusecommit,wasfightingthroughthe painanddiscomfortofadislocatedfingerthathappenedmidwaythroughthe game.Hewasabletoblockoutthepain andcomethroughwithtwobigplays— thetouchdownrunanddefensivepass breakup—tosendhisteambacktothe DIAAstatechampionshipgame,butin Class2A,upfrom1Ain2024.

“Comingin,weknewLakewasa hard-fightingteam,andtheyarealways aggressive,”saidStokesafterthegame. “Ithink,halftime,wehadtomakesome adjustments,andwejustneverstopped fighting.Ithinkthat’sthebiggestpart, howweplay.Wewillfighttotheend.”

TheIndianshada9-7advantagein firstdowns,andalsointotaloffense,at 202-184.Grisefinishedhavingcompletedsevenpasseson20attemptsfor 78yards,withtheoneinterception. SeniorrunningbackDavonHandy— stillfightingthroughanankleinjuryin apriorgame—carriedtheball15 timesfor49yards,whileStokes wrappeduphisnightwith38stripeson ninetotes.

TyWeberhadthelongestcatchof thenight,at27yards,foranIRfirst down.Healsopuntedtheballfive times,fora33.8-yardaverage.

TheIndianshuddleupforapeptalkduringIR’swinoverLakeForest.

OutsideofWhite’s149yards,Lake onlymanaged35yards,withWright pickingup15yardsonthreecarriesas thenexthighesttotalforaSpartans runningback.Parsonwas2-of-8for2 yardsonapasstoRussforthosetwo markers,whilehisothercompletionwas fornoyards,toWhite.

“ Thedefensedefinitelysteppedupin thesecondhalf,especiallyafterthatinterception,”addedTownsend.“Iknew thathadagoodfield-goalkicker,but thedefensesteppedupandkindofput himoutofrange,inmyopinion.They gotthemselvesinapinchwithnotimeouts.Wewereabletotakeadvantageof

MICHAEL PERANTEAU

whattheygaveusthere.

“Justreallyproudoftheguys,”he added.“Foughtthroughsomedropped passes,thefieldwasslickandseemed likewecouldn’tgetgoodtraction.But wemadeplayswhenweneededtomake plays,andagain,justreallyproudofthe guys.

“LikeIsaid,we’vegotnothingto lose,”heconcluded.“We’vemadethe statechampionship,andwe’reundefeated.Nomatterwhoweplay,weare goingtogooutthereanddowhatwe’ve doneallyear…playhard,leaveitallout there,andtrytobeonepointbetter thantheotherteam.”

TheNo.1seedIndianswillbeplayingonSaturday,Nov.29,againstNo.3 seedRedLionChristianAcademy. Both schoolswereindifferentdivisions lastyear-theIndiansin1AandRLCA in3A.Thegameisscheduledfora noonkickofffromAlumniStadiumon thecampusofDelawareStateUniversityinDover.Ticketsforthegameare onlyavailableonGoFan,for$12plusa $1.60purchasefee.Thelinkisonthe Indians’website,oritcanbeaccessedat https://gofan.co/event/5466113?schoolI d=DIAA.

Theticketpurchasewillbegoodfor boththe2Agame,aswellasthe1A championshipgame,whichwillfeature nearbySeaford(11-1)versusNewark CharterSchool(9-2),whichisplaying itsfirstyearofvarsityfootballforthe program.SeafordhaddefeatedNewark Charterearlierintheseason,33-7,at home.The1Afinalisslatedfora3:30 p.m.starttime.

Inthe3Achampionshipgameon Friday,Nov.28,at7p.m.,itwillbearematchoflastyear’stitlegamebetween No.1seedMiddletownandNo.3seed Salesianum.MiddletownbeatSallies, 16-6,backonOct.24,aswellinlast year’sfinale,30-27.

IntheUnifiedstatechampionship game,No.2seedCaesarRodneywill squareoffwithNo.5seedCapeHenlopenonFriday,Nov.28,witha4p.m. kickofftime.

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The talented wide receiver made the biggest catch of the 2025 IRHS football season to date. Peranteau snared an eight yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dylan Grise – his eighth TD catch of the season – to tie the score at 7-7 with 5:29 left in the fourth quarter of the DIAA Class 2A playoff semifinal showdown against visiting Lake Forest on Friday, November 21. The defending Class 1A state champion Indians went on to score in the overtime period for a 14-7 victory to reach their second consecutive state championship tilt. The 12-0 Indians will attempt to win their second straight DIAA flag beginning at noon on Saturday, November 29 at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington.

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ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Hisgirls’basketballteamwillbeintiptopshape.

Andtheywillbepreparedtochangeup theiroffenseordefenseatamoment’snotice.

ThoserequirementsarepartofthephilosophyfornewIndianRiverHighSchool girls’basketballheadcoachRonPerrell.

“TheystartedgettinginshapeonDay 1,Nov.10,”hesaid.“Itoldthemthat,inthe beginning,theywouldbesoreandtired.”

PerrellreplacesRonDukes,whomoved

toCapeHenlopenHighSchoolafterleadingtheIndianstotheplayoffsinhissecond season,in2024-2025.

“I’mveryexcitedforthisopportunity,” addedPerrell.“Wegraduatedfourseniors andonestudenttransferred.Idon’thavea programtorun.Ilookatourplayers’skill levelsanddeterminewhattypeofsystem willworkbestforthem.”

Perrellwarnedthathisgameplanning willincludesomesurprisesduringthe courseofacontest.Headmittedthathe likestochangethingsuptokeeptheother teamoffbalance.Forexample,duringa timeout,hemayswitchfromman-to-man toazonedefense,orviceversa,whenthe teambreaksthehuddle.

“Anopponentmayhavemoretalent thanyourteam,butifyoumakethemadjusttoyourgame,youcanwin,”saidPerrell, whoisaretiredbankingexecutive.“I’ve seenallkindsofthingshappeninmycareer coachingbasketball.ThisisasportthatI wantourplayerstoenjoy,getthemostout ofthisexperienceandhavesomefun.”

Dribble-freeballmovement

RonPerrell’soffensewilluseaminimumofdribblingandamaximumofrapid ballmovement.

“Iwatchedavideocliprecentlyofacollegeteamthatrananoffensewheretheball didn’ttouchthefloor,”hesaid.“Thatwas nicetosee.Ifavorquickpasses,rapidball movementandanup-tempogame.That way,wewillavoidover-dribblingandturningovertheball.”

Defensively,Perrellsaidhewantsthe Indianstoplaya“helpside”system.

“It’safive-on-the-balldefense,basically,”hesaid.“We’lltrytocovertheball andcoverthebasket,andwe’llhavetohustle.Ifwedo,goodthingsshouldhappen defensively.Andwe’llchangethingsupand beunpredictable.”

Perrellsaidthathismessagetohisplayersistohaveconfidenceinyourselfand haveconfidenceinyourteammates,andthe restwillfallintoplace.

Alengthyhistoryofcoaching

Perrellsaidhewasfortunatetohave coachedgirls’basketballinWashington, D.C.

“Ilovebasketball,andI’veseenalltypes ofstylesandbackgrounds,”henoted. “WhenIcoachedatElizabethSetonHigh School,Ilearnedfromthebest,fromaman namedMorganWootten.”

ThelateMorganWootten(1931-2020) wasaniconinbasketballcircles.He coachedhighschoolbasketballfor46seasonsatDeMathaCatholicHighSchoolin Hyattsville,Md.HeledtheStagstofive nationalchampionshipsand33WashingtonCatholicAthleticConference (WCAC)titles.In2000,hewasthethird highschoolcoachtobeinductedintothe NaismithMemorialBasketballHallof

First-yearheadcoachPerrellexcitedaboutIRHSgirls’basketballseason

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Heisexcitedabouthisfirstyearat thehelmofthegirls’basketballsquad.

“Iamextremelyexcited,becausewe willhaveayoungteamthisyearand willbelookingforleadershipfromthe returningplayersfromlastyear’steam,” saidRonPerrell,whoreplacesRon DukesattheIRgirls’basketballhelm. “Theirleadershipwillbeinvaluableto thenewcomersontheteam.”

Keyreturningplayersfromlastyear’s 17-5squadthatreachedthesecond roundoftheDIAAstateplayoffsincludeseniorcenter-forwardTiarraWaters,juniorguardRonneishaJacobs,and sophomoresCatiePeranteauatguardor forward,pointguardAriannaSturgis andguardTaliaMoutzalis.

Newcomerstotheprograminclude

Perrell

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Fameandthefirsthighschool-onlycoach tobeinducted.

“WhenIbecametheheadcoachat ElizabethSetonin1991,”saidPerrell,“we justconnected.Severalofhisstarplayers wouldalwaysattendourhomegames.One ofthem,DuaneSimpkins,isthemen’s headcoachatAmericanUniversity.Morgangavemesomegreattipsaboutalways beingwell-preparedandtheimportanceof planningyourpractices.”

Perrellhasalonghistoryofachievement asacoach.Hehasmentoredmorethan20 athleteswhohaveplayedDivisionIbasketball,oneofwhomwonaNCAANational ChampionshipattheUniversityofConnecticutin1995.

Hebeganhiscoachingcareerfrom 1974to1979fortheSt.JudesCYOseventh-andeighth-gradegirls’teams,winningthe1979MontgomeryCounty seventh-gradeRecreationDepartmentgirls’ title.

Hecontinuedcoachinguntil19941995,whenhebeganscoutingforBerka Views’NCAADivisionImen’sand women’sbasketballteams.

In2022,hereturnedtocoaching.He ledtheTeamImpactseventh-gradesquad intheDMVSoaringStarsFallLeaguetoa second-placeregular-seasonfinishbefore winningthepostseasontitle

FromMarchof2023throughMayof 2024,PerrellcoachedtheNewWorldVito North16-underteam,winningtheZero Gravitybasketballchampionshipatthe Washington,D.C.,ConventionCenter.In addition,healsoassistedAAUteamsthat wonchampionshipsatSpookyNookand BallinattheBeach.

FromApril2023throughFebruary 2025,Perrellservedastheboys’varsityassistantbasketballcoachatNewHope Academy,handlingrecruitingandscouting. Sixplayersfromthoseteamsarecurrently playingincollege.

sophomorecenter-forwardJaliyah Baineandjuniorcenter-forwardParker O’Shields.Therearealsofivetalented freshmen:pointguardAveryBare,center-forwardFreyaBergstromandguards DevynDowling,BrookeHarneand ErionRosado.

“Wewilllooktoplayanup-tempo style,alongwithapressuredefense,” saidPerrell.

TheIndiansopentheirseasonon Wednesday,Dec.3,againstvisiting WorcesterPrep,witha4p.m.start.

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ThebestmemoryofhisIRHSsoccerwillstaywithhimforever.

“I’llneverforgetwinningthefirst IndianRiverHighDIAADivisionII soccerchampionshipmyfreshmanyear in2013,”saidMcClain“Mac”Smith, whowillbeinductedintotheschool’s soccerHallofFameonSaturday,Nov. 29.“Thenumberofpeoplewhotraveled toseeusbeatSt.Elizabeth3-0was mostlikelyunmatchedinDelawaresoccerhistory.Italsowasahugemilestone forRiverSoccerClub.Trustme— everyoneinvolvedwiththeclubwasa partofitthatnight.Notonlywerethe fanspassionatelyleadingthestands withtheirimmensecheering,butmy teammates,suchasDanielGarza,Sam IzzoandLuisCruz,wereuntouchable outonthefield.

“Itwasadominantandconvincing win,tosaytheleast,”addedSmith,who playedIRHSsoccerfrom2013to2016 beforegraduatingin2017.“Theatmospherewastop-notch.Thesecondchampionship,duringmyjunioryearof2015, a 1-0winoverCaravel,wasawesomeas well.Butthefirstonewasneededfor thefutureoftheprogram,sowecould understandwhatwouldbeachievable.”

AccordingtoSmith,beinginducted

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IndianRiveralumniandsoccerstandoutMcClain‘Mac’Smithblocksakickduring IR’sstatechampionshipwinin2015.SmithissettobeinductedintotheIRHSsoccerHallofFame.

intoIR’ssoccerHallofFametruly meansalottohim.

“Istartedattendinggameswithmy dad,RiverSoccerExecutiveDirector DuncanSmith,attheageof5,when SteveKilbyandHowardGerkenallowedmetobeaball-boy,”Smithrecalled.“Ihadfront-rowseatstoatonof greatmomentsintheIRprogram’shis-

tor y.Ididthatforyears,untilIwas aboutoldenoughtojointheprogram. “Icanstillenvisionandfeelthecold fogrollingacrosstheoldJohnM.Claytonfield.Icanstillseethetiltedand unevenlightpoststoweringoverthe stadium,thesmokefromthegrillsflowingovertheconcessionstandandthe green-and-yellowbleachersconsumed

withpassionateRiverSoccersupporters. Ialsorecallthesuper-dimmedlights thatbarelyreachedtheleftcornerofthe fieldandblindedeveryonefromcertain angles.

“And,ofcourse,hearingtheinfamousvoiceofsoccerprogramlegend NeilBarchasthepublicaddressannouncer,”addedSmith,whocurrently livesinBaltimore,Md.,andhopesto returntoSussexCountyinthenearfuture.

“Thesememorieshavereignitedthe sparkIfeltasachild,whengoingto thosegamesfeltlikesteppingintoanotherworld.Myfather’sbeenheavily involvedwithRiverSoccerforaslong asIcanremember,sogoingtothe games towatchtheplayersassociated withtheclubcompeteagainstother schoolsinthestatewassomethingwe lookedforwardtoeachyear.Beingable toexperienceallthatwedidwasincredibleforasmallareainasmallstate.”

Playingsoccerincollege

AftergraduatingfromIndianRiver in2017,Smithplayedtwoseasonsfor MillersvilleUniversity,anNCAADivisionIIProgram.

“In2017,wereachedthePennsylva-

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IRHSUnifiedflagfootballfallstoCapeinDIAAsemifinal,52-44

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

ThedefendingDIAAUnifiedflag footballstatechampionIndianRiver Indianswillnotcaptureasecond straighttitlethisseason.

TheNo.1seedIndians(6-1)losta 52-44verdicttoNo.5seedCapeHenlopen(6-3)onWednesday,Nov.19. TheVikings’victorysnappedtheIndians’14-gamewinningstreakovertheir twoyearsofexistence.TheironlyprevioussetbackwastoCaesarRodney, 27-18,onOct.9,2024,intheir2024 season-opener.

TheVikingswillplayNo.2seed CaesarRodneyforthe2025statetitle onFriday,Nov.28,beginningat4p.m. atAlumniStadiumonthecampusof DelawareStateUniversityinDover.

“AlthoughourIndiansdidn’tgetthe victory,Iamsoincrediblyproudofour Unifiedflagfootballteamanditsseason,”saidIndianRiverassistantcoach LoriannSentman.“TheIndianRiver marchingbandshowedupandbrought anelectrifyingenergytothestands. Ourministersofdefense,junior Ke’NiyaMitchellandsophomores JamesGentryandColinSheridankept theVikings’quarterbacksontheirtoes.

“FreshmanTravisJohnsonandseniorKyleBennetchwereabletomake playsintheendzonetoscoretouchdowns,whilesophomoreAustinCarter scoredtwotouchdowns,”Sentmansaid. SeniorLukeWilliams,ontwooccasions,alongwithseniorsCamCallahan,andGavinGrove“wereallableto executeplaysfortwo-pointconversions.SeniorBraydenBennetch,fresh-

Smithsaidhehasalotofpeopleto thankashetakeshisplaceintheIRHS soccerHallofFame.

manBenShearmanandsophomore L andonSteiningerdisplayedperseveranceintherainyconditions.Theydid notlettheweatherdimtheirspirits.”

AccordingtoSentman,theIRstudent-athletesplayedwithheartanddetermination.

“EveryIndiansplayerontheroster gotintotheaction,andwecompeted intrueUnifiedfashion,maintaining inclusionasatoppriority,”Sentman said.“TheUnifiedspiritwasaliveon theIndians’sideline,andthat’swhatis mostimportant.Thecoachingstaffis gratefulforallthehard workanddedicationofourathletes,partnersand managersthisseason.Ourteamis proudoftheirseason.Ourplayersdida greatjobofpromotinginclusionand continuedtorepresentwhatUnified sportsisallabout.”

TheIndiansled24-14afterone quarter,32-20atintermissionand3836afterthreequarters.

CarterledtheIndianswithfivereceptionsandWilliamshadtwo catches.

Defensively,Callahanintercepted twopassesandSteiningerledthe teamswithtwostops,whilesophomore Tre’ZhonWestonandKyleBennetch hadtwostopsapiece.

UnifiedSpecialOlympicsflagfootballisaDelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctionedsportthat provideshighschoolstudentswithand withoutdisabilitiestheopportunityto trainandcompeteinsports,experience inclusion,socializewiththeirpeersand participateasatruestudent-athlete.

niaStateAthleticConferencesemifinals,”herecalled.“In2018,wewonthe PSACregular-seasontitleandwenton tocompeteintheNCAAtournament inWestVirginia.Then,in2019,ItransferredtoYorkCollege.Welostinthe CapitalAthleticConferencesemifinals thatyear.AftertheCOVID-19pandemic,Icompetedasafifth-yearsenior in2021.”

Needlesstosay,IndianRiverHigh Schoolsoccermeansagreatdealto Smith’slife.

“RiverSoccergavemetheopportunitytoplayfromtheageof4to6, learningthebasicsofthegameandkey elementsofcompetition,”saidSmith.

“WhenIwas7,Itriedoutformy firstcompetitivetravelteam,theRiver Express,whichwascoachedbymydad for10years.Onthefirstdayoftryouts, ImetDanielGarza,mylongtimeRiver Soccerteammateandfriend.Ayear later,afterstrugglingtobecompetitive inourfirstseason,weencouragedmy bestfriendsrightoffoftheFrankford Elementaryplaygroundtocometryout fortheteam.Thoseguysknowandunderstandallthatweaccomplishedplayingalongsideeachotherovertheyears.

“It’sveryrarewhenyouseeacore groupofplayersinyouthsoccertoday staywiththeirsquadforthefulldurationoftheteams’existence,”Smith added.“Muchofourteam’ssuccessand opportunitiescanbeaccreditedtomy fatherand,ofcourse,thesupportfrom theclubanditsmembersovertheyears. Theyalwaysprovidedassistancetothe groupinmanydifferentforms.Infact, theystillshowtheircontinuedloveand supportforourteambydisplayingseveralofourteampicturesandhardware scatteredaroundtheclubhouse.”

Thankfultosomanypeople

“IamthankfultotheHOFmembers whovotedmein,”hesaid.“Ittrulyisan honortobeselectedamongsuchan elitepoolofplayers.Ialsowanttosay ‘thankyou’toallofmycoaches,including DuncanSmith,SteveKilby,Brandt Mais,HowardGerken,PeterMais, NickSloninandNateKortvelesy.Iam alsothankfultothetrainerswho

workedcloselyandextensivelywithme, suchToddFuhrmann,JustinBrooksWardandSeanLewis.Ialsothankall oftheRiverSoccerstakeholderswho eachhadapositiveinfluenceand tremendousimpactonme.

“AndIthankmyfamily,whorarely missedagame,andwhoweremyNo.1 fans,”headded.“Andlastly,Iwantto extendamassivethankyoutoallofmy teammates foralwaysbringingoutthe bestinme.Itwasalwaysabouttheteam

firstandwhatwecouldachievetogether,overanytypeofindividualaccolades.Thosebusrideshomefromthe twostatechampionshipgameswill neverbeforgotten.”

Smithhasthreesisters,including DelaneyandMerrill,whoattended IRHSandplayedforitsgirls’soccer team.Hisyoungestsister,Josephine,is currentlyagirls’volleyballplayeratSussexAcademyinGeorgetown.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

PinkontheLinksraises$21KforDBCC

CoastalPoint•Submitted MeridithRothsteinoftheDelaware BreastCancerCoalition,left,acceptsa donationoffundswith,fromcenter-left, LynnUrbanski,RobinThriftandDianRubiera,fromtheOct.14PinkontheLinks CocktailParty.Theannualbreastcancer fundraiserwascelebratingits29thyear. Thisyear,becauseofweatherdamage tothegolfcourseatCrippleCreek,the co-edgolftournamentwascanceled. TheCocktailPartyaloneraised $21,189.14.Theannualfundraiserhas raised morethan$620,000forthe DelawareBreastCancerCoalitioninits 29years.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

TheytrailedLakeForest,14-0. Tothatpoint,theshowdownthat woulddecidethe2025Class2A,District3,footballchampionshiponNov. 7hadnotgoneIndianRiver’sway.

SenioroffensiveguardKyleTruitt andhisteammatesonthefrontline decideditwastimetobeginturning thetideearlyinthethirdquarter.

TheIndiansranacounterplay. Truitteruptedoutofhisstanceonthe snapoftheballanddeftlyblockedthe Spartans’defensiveendonthelineof scrimmage.SeniorrunningbackDarnellStokesJr.racedthroughthehole thatTruittandhisteammateshad createdandacceleratedintothegreen openfieldforan80-yardtouchdown runthatraisedeveryone’sspiritsand halvedLakeForest’sleadto14-7.

TruittandtheoffensivelinecontinuedtosetthetableforStokes,who wouldscoretwicemore,andforthe IRHSpassingattack,enroutetoa 27-21victorythatearnedtheIndiansthe districtcrownandtheNo.1seedinthe DIAAstateplayoffs.

Kyle&Companycontinuedtodominatethetrenchesthefollowingweekina 42-7DIAAquarterfinalplayoffvictory overOdessaonNov.14thatvaultedthem intothesemifinalround.

workinghard.

“That’swhathashelpedmebecome a betterplayer,”saidthe2025Honor-

ableMentionClass2A,AllDistrict3,honoree.“Ithinkmy growthcamefrombeingcoachable, learningfromolderplayersand neverbeingsatisfied.Thatmindset helpedmestepintoabiggerrole thisseason.

“Thehardestpartofbeingon thefootballteamthroughoutmy highschoolcareerhasbeenthe timecommitment,especiallyduringtheoff-season,”addedTruitt. “Betweenteamworkouts,practices andmanagingmyschoolworkand social life,Ihadtofigureouthow tobalanceeverythingandmakeit allwork.Butitallpaidoffinthe end,andIwouldn’tchangeanyof it.”

AccordingtoIRHSfootball headcoachPhilTownsend,Truitt’s successisatestamenttohisdetermination.

“He’sbeenalinebackerandoffensivelineman,andhegives everythinghehaseverygame,”said thecoach.“Asastaff,wearevery proudofhim.Heisnotthebiggest lineman,physically,buthemakesupfor thatwithheartanddetermination.”

TruittsaidheisextremelyappreciativetoTownsendandcoachDavid Grise,hisoffensivelinementor,for makingamajorimpactonhisfootball career.

“Theybelievedinmefromthestart andsawsomethinginmethatIdidn’t seeinmyself,”saidTruitt.“Theygave meopportunitiesthatIneverthoughtI wouldhaveandshowedmewhatit meanstobeapartofateam.Iamgoing tocarryallofthiswithmefortherest ofmylife,andIamsothankfulforit all.”

He saidheisalsoindebtedtohis familyandfriendsforprovidinghim withanoutstandingsupportsystem.

“Mymother,MichelleTruitt,andmy father,ShaneTruitt,werealwaysinthe stands,cheeringmeonorgivingme wordsofencouragement,”hesaid.“It didn’tmatterhowfarthegamewasor whattimeitstarted.Ialwaysknewthat someonewasthereforme.”

Truitt—whoplanstomajorinbusinessatSalisburyUniversityinSalisbury, Md.,beginningnextfall—saidheis keepinghisoptionsopenaboutplaying collegefootball.

“HelpingtomakeIndianRiverachampionship-caliberteamhasalwaysbeen aboutmorethanjustwinninggames,”said Truitt,whoseoffensivelinehasopened enoughholesforarunningattackthathas surpassedthe2,000yardmilestonein2025. “It’saboutsettingthebarhigherforeveryone.I’vejusttriedtoshowupeveryday, workhardandpushtheguysaroundmeto dothesame.Weknewwehadtosetthe toneearlyintheseasonandkeepbuilding onit,becauseourultimategoalistobring homeanotherstatechampionship.”

Truitthasnotforgottentheemotions hefeltafterIR’s47-45Class1AchampionshipgamevictoryoverTatnallSchoolat AbessinioStadiuminWilmingtononNov. 30,2024.

“Winningthestatetitlewasunforgettable,”saidthe5-foot-10residentofFrankford.“Allofourhardworkhadfinallypaid off.Beingtherewithmyteammatesand coaches,whohavebecomemysecondfamily,madethemomentfeelevenmorespecial.Itwasdefinitelythebiggesthighlight ofhighschool,andprobablythebestmomentofmylifesofar.”

Stayingpatient andworkinghard

Truittsaidhe’sbecomeoneofthe bestplayersandleadersoftheIRHS footballteambystayingpatientand

CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IR’sAngeloRetzosreturns toIRsoccerinhissenior yearafterspendingaseasonplayingwiththeMLS NextClublastyear.

ByMikeStern StaffReporter

Itwasnotaneasydecision. Butitturnedouttobeagoodonefor AngeloRetzos. InsteadofreturningtoIRHSforhis juniorseasonofboys’soccerin2024,the now-seniormidfielderinsteadjoinedthe MajorLeagueSoccerNextClubthat tookhimawayfromthehighschool team.MLSNextisaneliteplatformfor youthplayerdevelopmentinNorth America,providingyoungsterswiththe besttrainingandcoachingastheyprepare fortheirfutures,bothinsoccerandinlife.

“I hadtheopportunitytoplayatone

ofthehighestlevelspossibleinUSA youthsoccer,”saidRetzos,a5-foot-9residentofFrankford.“Makingthedecision toplayfortheSportingAthleticsunder17MajorLeagueSoccerNextteamwas definitelytherightchoiceforme.I’ma playerwhowantstoperformatthehighestlevelpossible.Ilearnedalotwhilebecomingoneoftheteam’smainstarters andleaders.

“Playinginsomeofthebestshowcases possiblyreallyopenedmanydoorsfor me,”Retzosadded.“Itputmeincontact withmanycollegiatecoaches,andI earnedaninvitationtotryoutwiththe AustinFootballClub’sacademyteam. Overall,itwasareallygoodyear,andenabledmetogrowasapersonandplayer.”

ReturningtoIndianRiver

Retzossaidhewouldnotbeatthe levelhe’sachievedwithoutalotofhard work.

“Icontinuetoconsistentlyworkon thelittlethingsthatwillgetmealittle bitbettereachday,”saidRetzos,acenter midfielderwhoscoredtwogoalsand sevenpointsasasenioratIR.“Myexperiencehasreallyhelpedmesurpassmany otherplayers.Andmymentalityreally helpedmebecomealeaderofthisteam. TheexperiencethatI’vehad,anddifferentsituationsthatI’vebeeninhavereally helpedmeleadthisteam.”

“Beingbackwiththisteamformylast yearwasreallyexciting,”saidRetzos. “Therearedefinitelylotsofupsand downsthatwehavealreadyexperienced. Buttheteammoralewasverygood,and thatkepttheteammotivatedandmoving forward.”

OneofRetzos’teammatesisyounger hisbrotherWilliam,asophomoredefender.

“WilliamandIhaveagoodrelationship,”saidAngeloRetzos.“Likeall brothers,we’reveryhardoneachother, alwayspushingeachotherineverything wedo.HeisalwayssomeoneIcanrely onwhenIneedtotalkaboutsomething.” Hesaidhealsoappreciatesthesupporthe’sreceivedfromhisfamilyand friends.

“That’sbeentrulyincredible,”hesaid. “They arethereasonIamwhereIam today.Mydad,Demetrios,wouldpush meondayswhereIdidn’twanttogoout andtrain.Andhavingfriendswhoplayat thesamelevelasmehelpsalot,because weareabletogoandtraintogetherand pusheachother.”

“Mydadandmom,IreneRetzos,have reallypushedmetoexcelintheclassroom,aswellasonthefield,”hesaid. “AndcoachAnthonySuarezwastheone whochangedmypositionandstartedthe growthIhadinmyjuniorseason.”

CoastalPoint•Submitted

SussexStrongmembersposefora photointheirholidaygarb.Thenonprofitorganizationisseekingvolunteers tohelpitsannualshoppingandwrappingeventoverthenexttwoweeks.

SussexStrongrasesfunds,callsforvolunteersforshoppingandwrapping

SussexStrong—thenonprofitcommunityservicefoundationoftheSussex CountyAssociationofRealtors—recentlyannouncedtherecord-breaking successofits2025AnnualGala.Held Nov.6attheRehobothBeachConventionCenter,theeventraisedmorethan $100,000tosupportchildreninneed throughoutSussexCountythisholiday season.

“Thiscommunityshowsupforits kidsyearafteryear,andthegenerosity atthisyear’sgalawasextraordinary,” saidaSussexStrongrepresentative.

“Everycontributionhelpsensurethat nochildgoeswithoutwarmthorjoy duringtheholidays.”

Withthefundraisingcomplete,SussexStronghasturneditsattentionto twomajorvolunteerevents:Shopping DayandWrappingDay.Thetraditions bringtogetherdozensofcommunity memberstotransformcharitabledonationsintoholidaygiftsforlocalchildren identifiedbyareaschools,agenciesand partnerorganizations.

ShoppingDaywilltakeplaceTuesday,Dec.2,beginningat9a.m.atWal-

martinRehobothBeach.Volunteers willreceiveachild’swishlistuponarrivalandwillassistinselectingcoats, clothing,shoes,essentialsandaspecial toy.Noregistrationisrequiredtovolunteer,andcommunitymembersarebeing encouragedtobringafriend. WrappingDaywillbeheldTuesday, Dec.9,at9a.m.attheRustyRudderin DeweyBeach.Onceallitemsarepurchased,volunteerswillhelpwrap,sort andpreparethegiftsfordelivery.Participants maybringwrappingpaper,boxes ortape,ifavailable,butallarewelcome

toattend,withorwithoutsupplies.

“SussexStrongextendsitsgratitude tothemanyvolunteers,supportersand thestaffatRustyRudderfortheircontinuedcommitmenttothislargeannual effort,”representativessaid.

Sinceitsfounding,SussexStronghas raisedmorethan$1.7millionandassistedmorethan10,000childrenacross SussexCounty.Theorganization’smissionistoprovidewarmth,careandholidaysupporttolocalfamiliesinneed. MoreinformationisavailableatSussexStrong.org.

LEGALS

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

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

CP 20251114 3T

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To Whom it May Concern:

This is to advise that John C Ursprung of 108 Naomi Dr, Ocean View, 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 20251128 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

100 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 083.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-429.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Ocean View will hold a concept plan review of Application P362, a Land Development Site Plan submitted by Plitko, LLC, on behalf of the property owner, A1 100, LLC, for the purposes of establishing a general business (design showroom open by appointment), in an existing structure on property zoned GB-1 (General Business District 1) located at 100 Atlantic Avenue (PIDN: 083.000 / CTM# 134-12.00-429.00).

Town will hold this review on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online for viewing via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. The application may also be viewed online at www.oceanviewde.gov under the corresponding meeting attachments in the “Town Meetings” calendar portion of the homepage. For additional information or to submit public comment, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov.

CP 20251128 1T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE

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

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.

Executor:

Jennine Dennis 12419 Madeley Lane, Bowie, MD 20715

Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY:

Parsons & Robinson, P.A.

118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970

CP 20251114 3T

TOWN OF MILLVILLE APPROVAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council, at its Public Hearing held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, discussed and unanimously approved the following:

Final Site Plan submitted by Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. on behalf of MA Housing, LLC for a 139-unit community located on Rt.17, Tax Map Parcel 134-12.00-370.00, zoned Residential Planned Community (RPC).

CP 20251128 1T

TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING

21 Port Royal Road (PIDN: 094.730 / CTM# 134-12.00-2118.00)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ocean View that a public hearing will be held on the following variance application:

V-463: a request for a variance from Article V, §140-35, which requires decks to adhere to the same front yard setback as the principal structure. The property owners wish to enlarge their existing front porch by way of a 4’x20’ deck extension. The front yard setback in the R-1 single-family residential zone is 25’ as established in Article V, §140-28 of the Town Code. As proposed, the deck extension would project approximately 3.5’ into the required 25-foot front yard setback.

The application is submitted by the applicant and property owners, Mark and Maureen Nicholson, for property zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential), located at 21 Port Royal Rd. (PIDN: 094.730 / CTM: 134-12.002118.00).

The Town will hold this hearing on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm or as soon as possible thereafter in the Ocean View Community Center located at 32 West Avenue, adjacent to John West Park. All interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting will be available online via livestream on the Town’s YouTube channel. The link to the livestream will appear on the posted agenda for the meeting and in the calendar portion of the Town’s website, www.oceanviewde.gov. Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change. Written comments will be accepted but must be submitted prior to the start of the meeting.

The material may be examined by interested parties on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only. For additional information, please contact Kenneth L. Cimino, Director of Planning, Zoning & Development, at (302) 539-1208 or via email at kcimino@oceanviewde.gov

CP 20251128 1T

Notice of Project Modification

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has received guidance from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding public participation for capital projects in an area where there is no Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) such as Sussex County. Thus, DelDOT must inform the public of major changes in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Fiscal Years 2025 - 2030 Capital Transportation Program (CTP), serves as DelDOT’s Fiscal Years 2025 - 2028 STIP for Federal-aid purposes.

DelDOT is requesting an amendment to the Fiscal Years 2025 - 2028 (STIP):

Project additions:

- Transit Vehicle Replacement, 40’ Hybrid Buses (22), Statewide, FY22 Award (85-15) (T202650304)

- Transit Vehicle Replacement, 40’ Hybrid Buses (22), Statewide, FY23 Award (85-15) (T202650305)

- Transit Vehicle Replacement, 40’ Hybrid Buses (22), Statewide, FY23 Award (80-20) (T202650306)

Project Revisions:

- Transit Vehicle Replacement, ZEB Buses (2) and Charging Infrastructure, SC (80/20) (T202350309)

Project removals:

- Transit Vehicle Replacement, ZEB Buses (2) and Charging Infrastructure, SC (85/15) (T202350307)

- Transit Vehicle Replacement, ZEB Buses (2) and Charging Infrastructure, SC (90/10) (T202350308)

- Transit Vehicle Replacement (2) Electric Buses SC (85-15), FY23 Award (T202550305)

Questions, comments or written material must be submitted by December XX, 2025 to: Michael Neal, Project Manager, DelDOT, P. O. Box 778, Dover, DE, 19903, or contact DelDOT Community Relations at 1-800-652-5600 (in DE) or 302-760-2080, also via email dotpr@state.de.us.

December 29, 2025

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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 The Town of Selbyville

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TOY SOLDIER

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

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

ANTIQUE TRUNK

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BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET

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ANTIQUE JEWELRY CABI-

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NORITAKE CHINA 8 settings, Melissa pattern. $45.00

302-537-6353

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

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

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

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

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

Refrigerator dorm style Emerson brand.

28”Hx17.5”w. Refridgerates and freezes as it should. $30.00. 302-339-7691

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

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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

BOAT COVER.

Heavy duty, trailerable, custom t for 21ft Legend Bass Boat but will t many others. Was $400, now only $100 302-542-9500

FISHING GEAR.

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

PAIR OF ESS SPEAKERS

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DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO

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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

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HOME GYM Bodi Solid Multi Station plus accessories, 200lb stack. Moving and can’t take. Must pick up, Selbyville area 410-493-4017

FREE! 8050 BTU & 5k BTU Air Conditioner Units

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Leave Message 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

SHARK MATRIX ROBOT

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

4 9” DEEP TWIN SIZE Box Springs, barely used, excellent condition $200 for all 302-983-6964

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

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

ADMINISTRATOR

Vacuum. Model 2300, like new, hardly used. Looks new, super clean. Let the Shark do the dirty work for you! $200 302-858-6633 text for lots of pics.

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 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

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

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

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

ROMANCE NOVELS Aprox. 70 Books in hardcover & paperback. Make an offer 302-436-9133

WHITE SINGER featherweight sewing machine $200 908-801-9648

LOST!! REWARD!!

In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message BRASS CHANDELIER. Design House Millbridge with 5 clear glass shades. Lowes item # 1345522 $30 302-542-9500

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

POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507

PICTURE FRAME VICE

Stanley $25 302-436-9005

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

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

9 CRYSTAL WINE GLASSES

$50 302-541-4547

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

2 Air Conditioner Units. 10k

BTU, $40 each 302-382-4564

Leave Message

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

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

RIDGID 12” COMPOUND

Saw with stand. Like new $300 rm 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

METAL FRAME RESTAU-

RANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008

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

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.

Bethany West: 3BR/2BA furnished single family in Bethany. $2,000 per month + utilities + 7% rental tax.

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

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 GET BOOST INFINITE

Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719

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/3BA BRAND NEW single family home with 2 car garage. $3,050 per month + utilities.

PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT 520 Accordion. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-6642005. Please leave message. 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

SPORTS & EXERCISE

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

This Week

❐ Every Wed, Fri, & Sat! 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

❐ Fri, Nov 28th & Sat, Nov 29th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine

Garage Sale! Small kitchen appliances, linens, dishes, serving tray, glassware, tools, books & much more! 410 Victoria Rd, South Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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

❐ Sat, Dec 6th 9am-2pm Rain or Shine

4th Annual Christmas Craft Show! Over 50 Crafters. Bake Sale. Breakfast & Lunch with Homemade Chicken Soup plus Chicken Salad Sale by the pound. Craft Raffle with Items donated by the Crafters. Santa’s arrival by Fire Truck at 11:30 a.m.

Millville Fire Co. 35554 Atlantic Ave. Millville DE

❐ Sat, Dec 6th 9am-2pm & Sun, Dec 7th 9am-12pm

Chicken Salad Sale at the Millville Volunteer Fire Hall

$10 lb or 2 lbs for $18. Pre order at 609 247 3649

Millville Fire Station 1, Rt 26, Millville, DE

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

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults

Kids Across

1. The place for your family's coats, boots and other outerwear

3. What a football player puts on his head before he plays the game

5. You can stash your money in these (or, even if you don't have any, they can keep your hands warm)

9. It's the color of a chef's tall 3D

11. When you take a walk in the rain, your raincoat gets ___ so that you don't

12. What boys (and girls) wear over their underwear

14. Babies wear these around their necks when it's time to eat

16. What kind of coat does a doctor wear inside his o ce? A ___ coat

17. This triangle with a hook on top "wears" your coat when you're not wearing it

(Hint: It's in the 1A)

19. What's over your head on Halloween if you are dressed like angel

21. These go through holes to keep you cozy in your coat

22. Nursery rhyme time: It's the color of the hood worn by the little girl who was tricked by a big, bad wolf

23. Robin Hood wore one in his cap

Parents Down

1. What a matador wears over his shoulders

2. It's put on after and over a sock

3. Top choice for keeping your head warm in winter

4. Classic attire: Coarse wool worn commonly by the men of Downton Abbey

6. Turn yarn into a scarf

7. Cashmere covering (or

what you'll be if you wear one in the summertime)

8. Often made of leather or fur, a "sporran" is a large pouch on a belt that hangs in the front of a Scotsman's ___

10. Floral necklace accessory atop a Hawaiian shirt

13. Essential companion for a lady in a strapless dress

14. Traditional professor's garment whose life was often extended with elbow patches (or Chevy SUV model)

15. Clueless gesture (or super-short ladies' 7D)

18. On the other hand: In the days before Velcro, a boxer needed help lacing up his second one

20. Sporting a sheri 's 3D, Tommy Lee Jones helped capture an Oscar for 2007's "No Country for ___ Men"

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