Selbyvillepolice officersuesTown, department,chief ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
ASelbyvillepoliceofficerhasfileda lawsuitagainsttheTown’spolicechief, itspolicedepartmentandtheTownitself.
Lt.MichaelBruette’slawsuit,filed Sept.25inDelawareSuperiorCourt, claimsthatPoliceChiefBrianWilson andtheSelbyvillePoliceDepartment treatedhimunfairlyfollowinghissupportforformationofapoliceunionand hiscriticismofanotherofficer.
Wilson,thelawsuitalleges,“became determinedtodisciplinePlaintiffand restricthisabilitytoeffectivelyperform theessentialdutiesofhisposition”in numerouswaysin2022and2023.
ThelawsuitallegesthatWilsondeniedBruetteapromotion,alteredhis scheduleinadverseways,restrictedhis accesstoareasnecessaryforhimtoperformhispolicedutiesandplacedhim onadministrativeleavewithoutjustification.
Bruetteiscurrentlyassignedasa schoolresourceofficerinSelbyvillebut
Fallisintheair SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•MarianDowling Itlookslikethisfamilyhasbeenstuckintrafficforever,butwesweartheroadsareatleastalittlelesscongestedthistime ofyear.
CIBbattlingThompsonIslanderosion ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Ifonlythewavesdidn’thitthe shorelinequitesohard...Butwiththe rightproject,localleaderscouldreduce —orevenreverse—erosionon ThompsonIsland.Locatedinthe northernRehobothBay,this68-acre naturepreserveisculturally,archaeologicallyandecologicallyimportanttothe NanticokeIndianTribeandtotheState ofDelaware.
Forthepastfewweeks,theDelaware CenterfortheInlandBays(CIB)has managedinstallationofabout400hollowconcretepyramidsjustoffshoreof theisland.Theroughly3.5-foot“wave attenuationdevises”(WADs)are arrangedintworowsontheisland’s
southeastside.
Justlikeacoralreefmightabsorb heavywaveaction,theseWADs dampenwaveenergy,whilestillallowingwaterandwildlifetogentlyflow through.Thecalmershorelinewillreduceerosionandincreasewaterclarity. It’sthecompleteoppositeofrip-rapor a seawall,whichareusedlikearmorand merelyreverseallofthewaveenergy, ratherthandissipateit.
“Wecallitalivingshoreline[or]nature-basedsolution.Whatwe’retrying todoismimicnature,”saidCIBManagerofProgramsandFacilitiesBob Collins.
“Thegoalistosaveandprotect ThompsonIslandforgenerations—
Redmonfilesappealonsentence BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
FormerBethanyBeachpolicechief MichaelRedmon—who,onSept.15, wassentencedto13monthsinfederal prisonformisappropriatingfunds—is appealinghissentence,accordingtoa lettersenttotheU.S.DistrictCourtby hisattorney,JohnMalikofWilmington.
Malik—whodidnotreturntelephonecallsfromtheCoastalPoint— didn’tindicatewhatlessersentencehis c lientwillbeappealingforinanotice hesenttotheClerkoftheCourtinthe U.S.DistrictCourtandtoAssistant U.S.State’sAttorneyBenjaminWallace, bothinWilmington.
“PleasetakenoticethatDefendant
MichaelRedmon,byandthroughhis attorney,JohnS.Malik,herebyappeals totheUnitedStatesCourtofAppeals fortheThirdCircuitfromthejudgment andcommitmentorderoftheHonorableColmF.ConnollyoftheUnited StatesDistrictCourtfortheDistrictof DelawaredatedSept.15,2025.Please takefurthernoticethatDefendant MichaelRedmonherebyappealsfrom hissentenceasdeterminedandimposed pursuanttotheUnitedStatessentencingguidelines,”thenoticestates.Malik notifiedWallaceonSept.28.
“Nocommentfromthepolicedepartmentonthis,”BethanyBeachPoliceChiefPatrickFoleytoldCoastal Pointthisweek.
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isonworker’scompensationleavedue toabackinjury,accordingtohiswife, BethBruette,aformerofficerwiththe DelawareStatePoliceandFrankford PoliceDepartment.
Inthelawsuit,Bruetteallegesthat Wilson’sactionsfollowedhissupport forthecreationofapoliceunionchapterandhiscomplaintsaboutanother officer,whomBruettefeltwasnotabidingbyproceduresandwasnotperforminghisdutiestodepartmentstandards. Thatotherofficer’sallegedviolations, accordingtothelawsuit,included fallingasleepathispostasaschoolresourceofficerinMay2023,aswellas failuresinfollowingdepartmentprocedures.
Accordingtothelawsuit,Bruette wasplacedonadministrativeleavein August2023,basedonallegationsthat hehadfalsifiedtimesheets.Heclaims inthesuitthathehadfilledouthis timesheetearlyandthatadeathinhis familyoccurredafterhefilleditout,requiringthathetakebereavementleave thathehad notnotedonhistimesheet.
The156-pagelawsuitincludes copiesofemailsbetweenBruetteand Wilson,aswellascomplaintsabout thatotherofficer’sperformance,which Bruetteclaimswentunaddressedby Wilson.Theallegationsagainstthatofficeralsoincludeallegedfailuretoassist
afellowofficerduringaphysicalconfrontationandallegedlymakingracist remarks.
Accordingtothelawsuit,Wilson’s decisiontonominatetheotherofficer forofficeroftheyearwasmetwithsignificantdisapproval,notjustfrom Bruettebutothersinthedepartment.
AlsonotedinthesuitisWilson’s placementofBruetteonadministrative leaveinAugust2023andtheinternal investigationfollowingthepayroll issue.
Twochargeswereinvestigated:falsificationofpayrollrecordsandunauthorizedabsencefromduty.
Bruettewasaccusedofsubmitting timesheetsindicatingheworkedwhen hewasnotworking.Theinvestigator, Lt.Jason KaneoftheCamdenPolice Department,foundthattherewas“no malice”inBruette’sactionsbutthatthe discrepanciesweretheresultof“poor practices.”
Onthesecondcharge,Bruette claimedhewasunawarethat,asadepartmentsupervisor,heneededtonotifyhisownsupervisorofhisabsence.
Theresultingreport,accordingto Bruette’slawsuit,highlightedsystemic issueswithinthedepartmentregarding communicationandpolicyadherence.
Thelawsuitalsoallegesthat Bruette’streatmentbyWilsonwasaviolationoftheDelawareWhistleblower ProtectionAct.
Bruetteisseeking$300,000inlost
Oceanfront Dining wages,reinstatementtohisleadership positioninthedepartment,forwhich hehasworkedsince2006,andremoval ofdisciplinaryrecordsfromhisemploymentfile.
HeclaimsthatWilson’sactionstowardhimsince2022,whenthepolice unionchapterwasformed,havebeen retaliatoryandweremeanttounderminehisauthorityaspartofthedepartment’sleadership.
Bruettealsoclaimsthattheother namedofficer—theonlymemberof theSelbyvillePoliceDepartmentwho didnotsupporttheunion’sformation —hasreceivedpreferentialtreatment overhimselfandothermembersofthe department.
Inthelawsuit,filedbyWilmingtonbasedattorneyOffitKurman,Bruette claimsthatWilson’streatment“hasdestroyed[Bruette’s]professionalcredibilityandpreventedhimfromrealizing potentialdevelopmentinhisfield.”
Thewagesheseeks,Kurmansaid, arerelatedto“thepositionhewas wrongfullydeprivedof.”Healsoseeks tobereinstatedtoaposition“inkindto thatofsecond-in-command”attheSelbyvillePoliceDepartment”and“fullreinstatementofseniorityrights,” accordingtothelawsuit.
TheCoastalPointhasreachedout toWilsonandSelbyvilleTownManagerStaceyLongforcommentandhad notreceivedareplybypresstimeon Wednesday,Oct.8.
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MayorRonCalefdidn’tcomment, either,butCalef,afterthesentencing, hadcalledit“just,anditisgood,”and said,“Nowitispastus.Apagehasbeen turnedforourpoliceandthetown.”
Alsoafterthesentencing,Foleytold theCoastalPointhewas“verygrateful thatthisisfinallyinourrearview.”
“TheactionsofthepriortwoadministratorshavetarnishedthebadgecurrentBethanyBeachPoliceofficers proudlywearoverourhearts.Whilethe actionsofRedmon”andformerassistant chiefDarinCathell,whowasalsosentencedinSeptemberonsimilarcharges, “donotreflectourpolicingethics,” Foleyhadsaid,“Iamhonoredtoleada staffofprofessionalandaccountablepoliceofficers.Iamveryappreciativeof thetownadministrators,councilmembersandresidentswhoweserve,who
havestoodbyoursideduringthisdifficulttime.”
RedmonandCathellwereboth foundguiltyofstealingfederalgrant moneyintendedtopayofficers’overtime andweresentencedbyConnolly. Cathellwassentencedtotwomonths, andbothmenwereorderedtopayrestitutionandfines.
ConnollyalsosentencedRedmon, 59,ofSelbyville,tothreeyearsofsupervisedprobationuponreleaseandorderedhimtopay$81,000restitution anda$50,000fine.Cathell,50,of Frankford,wasorderedtobeonhome confinementforsixmonthsafterbeing releasedfromprisonandtohavethree yearsofsupervisedprobation.Cathell was furtherorderedtopay$67,000 restitutionanda$25,000fine,according toBethanyBeachofficials.
Townofficialssaidtheyplannedto initiatecivilactionagainstRedmonand Cathell,seekingapproximately $140,000“torecoverfederalandstate
grantfundsnotreimbursedthroughthe sentencingprocess.”
InAugustof2023,BethanyBeach officialsuncoveredinconsistenciesin thepaymentofstateandfederalovertimegrantfundswithinthepolicedepartment.Aninternalinvestigation revealedthat,beginningaround2017 andcontinuingforsixyears,Redmon andCathellstolenearly$300,000in grantmoneyearmarkedtopayovertime topoliceofficers.
Townofficialsgavetheirfindingsto federalauthoritiesand,inJanuary,RedmonandCathellwerechargedwith felonywirefraud.Redmonwascharged withstealingmorethan$80,000and Cathellwaschargedwithstealingmore than$65,000.Bothpleadedguiltyin February2025.
RedmonandCathellweredecertifiedinMaybytheDelawarePoliceOfficerStandardsandTraining Commission,orPOST.AmeshiaBucknor,POSTadministrator,toldthe
CoastalPointtheywillnotbeabletobe policeofficersanywhereinDelawarein thefuture.
“WeusetheNationalDecertification IndexList,whichofficersallthroughout theUnitedStatesgoonthere,soifthey didtrytobecomeofficersinadifferent statethatisaflag.Ittellsthemwholost theirlicensesandthatwouldprompt them toreachouttoouroffice,”Bucknorsaid.
RedmonandCathell“spentyears claimingtoworkovertimeshiftsthat theydidnot,infactwork,”accordingto theU.S.Attorney’sOffice,Districtof Delaware.Redmonclaimedtoworkat least174shiftsor760hourstotaling $81,890.Cathell“falselyclaimedatleast 185shifts,totallyatleast800hourstotaling$67,970,”townofficialssaid.
Inmid-January,justdaysafter Cathellwaschargedwithmisappropriating funds,Redmonwaschargedby theU.S.State’sAttorney.
“Takingtheoathtoprotectandserve isasacredtrust.Thosethattakethe oathmustfollowthelawthemselves,” ActingU.S.AttorneyShannonHanson said.“Theseofficersfailedtodothat, therebydamagingpublictrustandconfidenceinlawenforcementasawhole, includingthescoresofofficerswhodo therightthingeachandeveryday.
“Justasmyofficewillalwaysproudly standwiththebestoflawenforcement, wewillnothesitatetoholdtoaccount thoseofficerswhobetraythebadgeby breakingthelaw.Wethankboththe FBIandtheinvestigatorsatthe DelawareAttorneyGeneral’sOffice, whohavebeendoggedininvestigating thisabuseofauthority,”Hansonstated.
FBIBaltimoreSpecialAgentin ChargeWilliamDelBagnosaidRedmonandCathell“profitedhandsomely byabusingtheirpositionsandtaking advantageofthetrustplacedinlawenforcement.”
“The FBIiscommittedtorooting outcorruptionandholdingbadactors accountableforviolatingtheoaththey sworetouphold,”hesaid.
FauststeppingdownasOceanViewsolicitor BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
OceanViewTownSolicitorVeronicaFaust,whowasappointedinJuly 2022,willresignattheendofOctober and,ifthetowncouncilapproves,be succeededbytheConnollyGallagher lawfirminGeorgetown.
TownManagerCarolHoucktold theCoastalPointthatsheandthe towncouncilare“allsorrytosee [Faust]go”andthatshewillbe“makingarecommendationtothemayor andcouncilfortheOctobermeeting, withaneffectivedateofNov.1—discussion,considerationandpossiblerecommendation,hiringofConnolly Gallaghertofillthetownsolicitor role,”shesaid,quotinglanguageonthe agendafortheTuesday,Oct.15,councilmeeting.
“Iwasgratefulfortheopportunity toserveassolicitorfortheTownof OceanViewduringthetransitionperiodthatfollowedtheretirementofmy colleague,DennisSchrader,whoserved astownsolicitorforover47years,” Faustsaid.“Ithasbeenmyhonorto servetheTownthroughthelastfew years,includingthroughthesaleofthe Town’swatersystem,whichconsumed agreatdealoftimeandattentionby thetownstaffandme,foraduration
farlongerthanweanticipated.
“Havingachievedthatobjective,” shesaid,“itisnowtimeformetotake myleaveandreturnmyattentionto myprivatepractice.Idepartthispost withtheutmostrespectandadmirationforthededicationofthemayor, councilandthetownstafftotheirconstituents.”
“Whilewe’re sorrytoseeVeronica leave,wewanttoexpressourappreciationforthededicationandprofessionalismsheappliedtotheissuesand accomplishmentsofthetownwhile servingasoursolicitor,”MayorJohn Reddingtonsaid.“Inaddition,weappreciateherwillingnesstoensurea smoothtransitionandthankMs.Faust forherthreeyearsofservice,wishing hereverysuccessandhappinessinher futureendeavors.”
InaninterviewwiththeCoastal Pointthreeyearsago,Faustcalled Schrader“fabulous”andsaidhewas hermentor.
“Icouldn’thavesurvivedwithout him.Dennisgavememyfirstjob.… Dennishasforgottenmoreaboutcommunitylawthanmostlawyersknow.I willtrytocarryonDennis’traditionof givinggoodlegaladvicetothetown.I don’tanticipatechanginganything.I willfollowtheleadofcouncilandthe townmanagerandlearnwheremy
boundariesare,”Faustsaid.
AnativeofMillsboro,Faust,nowa residentofLewes,toldtheCoastal Pointtherewerenootherlawyersin herfamily.Hermotherwasateacher, andeducationwasvaluedwhenshe wasgrowingup.Shehasalsopracticed realestateandland-uselaw,business lawandcommerciallitigation.
HerbaradmissionsincludetheU.S. CourtofAppealsfortheThirdCircuit, U.S.DistrictCourtfortheDistrictof Delaware,theAmericanBarAssociation,DelawareStateBarAssociation andSussexCountyBarAssociation.Her communityinvolvementsincludeCommunityLegalAidSocietyInc.,Children &FamiliesFirst,DelawareRiver&Bay AuthorityCommissionandDelaware BoardofPilotCommissioners.
Sheandherhusband,SkipFaust, havetwosons.
Schraderpracticedlawfor50years before retiringand,atthetime,told theCoastalPointhewasreadytoretire.
InhisresignationlettertoReddington,hewrote,“Thewiseoldmanof baseball,SatchelPaige,oncesaid,‘I ain’teverhadajob.Ijustalwaysplayed baseball.’Tome,representingOcean Viewhasbeenmybaseball.Ihaveenjoyedeveryminuteofit,andI’mconvincedIwillmissitall.”
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
WilliamKirschwassworninasa SelbyvilleTownCouncilmemberrepresentingDistrict4whenthecouncilmet onMonday,Oct.6.HeisreplacingformercouncilwomanCarolCary,wholeft thecouncilaftermorethanthreeyears, tomovetoNorthCarolinatobecloser tofamily.
Kirsch,whowasappointedbyMayor RickDuncan,satintheaudienceasthe meetingbegan.Hewasthensworn-in byTownAdministratorStaceyLong, vowingtoperformdutiesasacouncilman andupholdtheordinancesofthe Townwithoutfearorprejudice.He thenjoinedthecouncil.
Duringhismonthlyreport,Duncan saidhehadattendedagoing-awayparty
forCary.
“Itwasagoodturnout.Iknowshe misses…beingoncouncil,”Duncan said.
HistoricalSocietytobenefit fromChristmasParade AtDuncan’srecommendation,the towncouncilapprovedtheSelbyville HistoricalSocietyasthebeneficiaryof profitsfromthisyear’sSelbyville ChristmasParade,scheduledfor7p.m. onFriday,Dec.5.
“Theyarethenewkidontheblock. …Thelibraryalreadygetsimpact-fee money.Thefiredepartmentgetsimpact-feemoney.Ithinkweshouldhelp theHistoricalSocietyasmuchaswe can,”themayorsaid.
CouncilmullsjoiningFire&Ice Duncanaskedmembersofthe Town’sEconomicDevelopmentCommitteetohavearecommendationready fortheMonday,Nov.3,meetingconcerningtheTownsponsoringthe2026 Fire&Icefestival.Longsaidthatcommittee hasabudgetedlineitemof $50,000,“sowedohavemoneyinthe budgetforthat.”
Bethany-FenwickIslandChamberof CommerceMembership&ProgrammingDirectorEmilyMaistoldthe councilthatFire&Ice—featuringice sculpturesandactivitieseveryJanuaryin BethanyBeach,OceanViewandMillville—willcelebrateDelaware’s250th birthdaythisyear.
Designedtoboosttheeconomy,the
multidayeventisnowattendedby 200,000guests.Maissaidtherehas been talkaboutSelbyvillebeingafuture locationandapartner.
“Wecangetcreativewithit,”she said,addingthatsponsorshipswillbeaccepteduntiltheendofJanuary,with severalamountoptions,startingat$500. “It’sagoodevent.I’vebeentooneat theOceanViewpark.Alotofpeopledo attendthat.Ithinkitwouldbeagreat waytogetpeopleintotown,aslongas theweatherholdsup,”Duncansaid. Maisnotedthatcoldweatheris neededsotheicesculpturesstayfrozen.
D uncanaskedwheretheTown’s namewouldappearifitbecomesa sponsor,andMaissaiditwouldbein pressreleases,inadvertisementsinthe CoastalPoint,onlogos,onbusinesses’ websitesandonsignage.
Chamberevents Maisalsotoldthecouncilthatarea residentsarebeinginvitedtovotefor favoritebusinessesforthe2025Bestof theQuietResortsAwards,withvoting openuntilFriday,Oct.17.SomeSelbyvillebusinesseshavebeennominated. Winnerswillbeannouncedatan awardsdinnerandceremonyonThursday,Nov.13,atBearTrapinOcean View.
Maisadditionallytoldthecouncil thataribbon-cuttingtowelcomeJenniferScotttoEdwardJonesinSelbyvilleisplannedfor2:30p.m.on Tuesday,Oct.14.
TheChamberisplanningmeetings focusingonemergencypreparedness andcybersecurity,Maissaid.
HometownHeroesasuccess Duncansaidhehadattendedthe HometownHeroeseventonSept.11at theSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany firehalltohonorthetown’sveterans andtheirfamilymembers.Thereare57 HometownHeroesbanners—flags withphotosoflocalveterans—hung throughouttown,eachwithaphotographofaveteranoractive-dutymilitarypersonnelwhohaveafamilyor historicalconnectiontoSelbyville.The flagsareprintedonbothsidesof durablematerialandalsohaveeachservicemember’sname,militarybranchand eraofservice.
“Whatagreateventforthepeople hereintown,historiansandpeoplewho startedthetownofSelbyville,recognizingthemfortheirservice,”themayor said.“TherewerepeopletherewhoI hadn’tseenin60yearsormore,who grewupinthistown.Wehonoredthem andtheirforefathers.Hopefully,wewill continuetohonorthemwithflags.It wasagoodtime.”
fromerosion,fromstorms,risingsea level,”andevenfromnearbywatercraft wakes,saidCIBDeputyDirectorBryan Ochs.
Erosionisobviousontheisland.An estimated0.8feetperyearofshoreline hasbeenlostunderrecentconditions. Inplaces,thenarrowbeachstops abruptlyatcliff-likeledges,where chunksofsoilpresumablyfellintothe water.Treeshavefallenwhereeroding sandsuddenlyfailedtosupporttheir roots.
ThompsonIslandisalsoexcellent habitatforhorseshoecrabs,migrating birdsandmore—aslongasitdoesn’t washawayintothebay.
Sea-levelriseandhighwavesarealso adanger.
“Youhavefivemilesoffetch,”orthe distancethatwindcantraveloverthe water,unblocked.“Sometimesyouget actualsurfoutthere,”Collinssaid.
Eveninphotos,theopenwaterappearscalmerneartheWADs.
“Seehowroughitisontheoutside …andthenit’srelativelycalm”between thestructuresandtheshoreline.
“They’regonnaabsorbmostofthewave energ y,”saidCollins.
Formonths,thepublichadbeencuriousaboutthestacksofconcreteblocks beingstorednearJamesFarmEcologicalPreserve.Finally,inSeptember,they wereloadedontoabargeandgently sailednorthtoThompsonIsland.
“Theconcreteisprettydarnsafe.It doesn’tleachchemicals,”Ochsexplained.
Infact,organizershopesmallfish, crustaceansandotheraquaticcreatures willcreatehabitatinthoseprotected hollows.Thatcould,inturn,attract predatorsandlargerfish,whichcould increasethediversityofspeciesandperhapsevenoverallfishingandcrabbing intheinlandbays.
“We’renotallowedtoseedthis,” Collinssaid,referringtoseedingthe protectedislandwithoysterspat,as babyoystersarecalled,“soI’mobviously hopingfornaturalhabitation,”headded oftheCIB’songoingshellfishefforts.
“Oystersinthelarvalstagearemobile andthey’llswimaround,andthey’re lookingforahardsurface.”
Forthousandsofyears,Thompson Islandwasagatheringplaceforindigenouspeople.
Today,thelandisanoff-limitspart ofDelawareSeashoreStatePark,and ThompsonIslandwasdedicatedasa naturepreservein2000.Thatincludeda formalceremonyandagreementbetweentheNanticokeIndianTribeand theStateofDelaware,thattheland wouldbeownedandmanagedbythe StatebutremainaccessibleandprotectedfortheNanticokepeople.
“ThompsonIsland’srichhistoryresonatesdeeplywithourtribe,”Nanticoke ChiefAvery“LeavingTracks”Johnson statedduringaCIBtourinJuneof 2024.“It’saplaceofreverencewhere ourancestorshunted,fishedandlived. It’samysticalplacewithviewsofthe baythatcaptivatedusandbroughtme withinthewhispersofourancestors— asacredburialgroundthatmustbepreservedforeternity.”
Archaeologistshavefoundevidence ofoldprehistoricburialsontheisland, as wellasevidenceofcampsitesand otherlifeevents.Then,EuropeancolonizationandU.S.lawsdisruptedthe homelandoflocalNanticokeand Lenapepeoples.Now,DelawareStare Parks’missionincludesresponsible stewardshipofculturalresources.
ThompsonIslandisoff-limitstothe generalpublic.Butpeoplecanobserve theislandatadistance.Theycanhike thenearbyThompsonIslandTrail(accessedfromBayStreet,Rehoboth Beach),whichismanagedbyDelaware SeashoreStatePark.Boatingispermittedinthebayandcanal,althoughpeople
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays About400ofthesehollowpyramid-likestructures(calledwaveattenuationdevices) arestoredatJamesFarmEcologicalPreservebeforebeingloadedontoabargefor ThompsonIslandintheRehobothBay,wherethey’llhelpabsorbwaveenergy,preventerosionandcreatehabitat.
maynotlandorloiterattheshoreofthe island.Navigationsignswillbeinstalled towarnboatersoftheconcretestructures.Theprojectisalsovisiblefromthe
DeweyBeachbaysideshorelines.
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Land-usegroupholdingOct.14workshop BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheSussexCountyCounciland LandUseReformWorkingGroupwill meetforadetailedworkshop,opento thepublicandinaclassroomsetting,to discussthegroup’srecommendationson Tuesday,Oct.14,attheSussexCounty EmergencyCenterinGeorgetown.
Themeetingtimehadnotyetbeen determinedwhenCountyAdministratorToddLawsonaddressedthecouncil attheTuesday,Oct.7,meeting.Those attendingwillhavetheopportunityto ask questions,Lawsonsaid,addingthat thefinalrecommendationsareonthe County’swebsiteatwww.sussexcountyde.gov.
Therecommendationsweremadeby thegroup,establishedbythecouncil
earlierthisyear“toreviewland-use trendsinSussexCountyandtoprovide recommendationstothecouncilfor possiblechangesintheCountycode andComprehensiveLandUsePlan.”
ThegroupstartedmeetinginMarch andhaditsfinalsessiononSept.11.
F inalrecommendationsinclude:
•RevisingtheFutureLandUseMap usingstatestrategiesforspendingasa guidetodesignateboundariesofthe growthandconservationareas;
•Updatingandestablishingareasintendedforgrowthandconservationto aligngrowthwithinfrastructureaccess andlandsuitablefordevelopment;
•Aspartofthe2028Comprehensive PlanUpdate,undertakeacountywide rezoningefforttorealignzoningdistrictswithgrowthandconservation areas;
•Amendingthezoningcodetoestablishcleardefinitionsformissing middlehousingtypes,includingduplexes,triplexes,stackedflatsandcottagecourts,asdistinctfromthecurrent overlybroadterm“multi-family dwelling”inthezoningcode;
•Updatingthezoningcodetoallow abroaderrangeofhousingtypes;
•Revisingminimumlotsizes,widths setbacksandseparationdistanceswithin growthareastoenablecompacthousing;
•Adjustingpermitteddensitiesin growthareasandconservationareasto promotegrowthinstrategicareaswhere infrastructureissupportedanddiscouragegrowthinareaswhereconservation shouldbepromoted;
•Creatingincentivestopreserve openspace,farmland,naturalresources
andaffordablehousing;
•RevisingtheCounty’srentalprogramtoimproveeffectivenessandincreasedeveloperparticipationthrougha data-informedapproach;
•CollaboratingwithDelDOTto createtransportationimprovementdistrictsforallgrowthareasanddevelopingatransportationimpactfeefor developmentinconservationareas;
•Promotingretentionofexisting treesbyenactingvalue-basedtree preservationrequirements,including mitigationoptionsandincentives;
•Developinglandscapeandtree plantingrequirementsfordevelopment projects;
•Encouragingnaturalizedlandscapingandnativevegetationinopenspace; SeeWORKSHOPpageA9
Policereport PoliceChiefBrianWilson,while presentinghismonthlyreport,toldthe councilthat,duringSeptember,officers respondedto326callsforservice,wrote 78ticketsandmadetwocriminalarrests.Hesaidarecruithadgraduated fromthepoliceacademy,wherehereceivedanOutstandingRecruitAward.
ThefreeannualTrunkorTreatHalloweeneventisplannedfrom10a.m.to 1p.m.onSaturday,Oct.18,atthefire hall,Wilsonnoted.
Policeaccreditationisplannedfor Dec. 12,hesaid.
Building&Codereport CodeEnforcementOfficerTony Merollini,whilepresentinghismonthly report,toldthecouncilhisdepartment hadissued44newpermits,conducted 111inspections,closed112openpermits,notifiedthreeunlicensedcontractors,had16codeviolationsand19 postings,andtackledthreerentalproblemsduringSeptember.
“We’restayingbusy,”hesaid.
Safetytraining fortownemployees Longsaidshehadcontactedthe Town’sworkers’compensationinsurance carrierandreceivedsafetyvideos.Active-shootertrainingwillbescheduled forlaterthisyear.
“Wearelookingintogettingalotof thesesafetyvideosandtrainingforour staff,”shesaid.
OVPDplanningmoreNarcantraining BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Peopleshouldn’tthinktheywon’t everneedNarcan—thenasalspraythat reversesopioidoverdoses—justbecausetheydon’tknowanyonewhouses illegaldrugs.That’sthemessagefrom localpolicewhoareofferingtrainingin administeringthelifesavingmedication.
“Itdoesn’thavetobeajunkieorguy onthestreet.Itcouldbeyournext-door neighbor,”saidEdDonnelly,whovolunteersattheOceanViewPoliceDepartmentandconductsNarcantraining.
Donnellygaveasanexampleanelderlypersonwhotakessubscriptionopioidsforgettingwhethershehadtaken hermorningmedicationandtakingit again,causinganoverdose.Herlife couldbesavedbyafriendwhoknows howtouseNarcan.
“Iknowofaladythathappenedto. Itwasathank-goodnesssituationwhere shehadaNarcankitavailableanda neighborrealizedshewasn’tfollowing herregularroutine,goingouttofeed the birds,”saidDonnelly,whoalsocoordinatesthepolicedepartment’sCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam,
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Ochssaidhewasthrilledwiththe scaleofthisproject,because“It’slarger thanwhatwe’renormallyabletoget into.”Often,CIBscientistsandstaffdo smaller“demonstration”projectswitha smallerbudgetinasmallarea.(The nonprofitCIBisoneof28nationalestuaryprograms,usingadvocacy,active scienceandeducationtoprotectandrestoreDelaware’sthreeInlandBaysand theirwatersheds.)
TheThompsonIslandLiving ShorelineProject,incontrast,isalargescale,nature-basedengineeringsolution.AndthisisjustPhase1,resulting fromyearsofplanningandabout$1 millioninfundingandmajordonations.TheCIBhasworkedcloselywith
knownasCERT.
Heconductedtrainingabouthowto useNarcan—thebrandnameforthe genericdrugnaloxone—atsessionsin JuneandSeptember,andhesaidanothersuchhalf-hoursessionwillbe plannedbeforetheendoftheyear.
Previously,representativesfromthe DelawareHealth&HumanServices DepartmentcametoOceanViewto conductthetraining,butnowDonnelly; his wife,AbbyDonnelly;PoliceChief KennethMcLaughin;andLt.Russell Carterarethemselvestrainedtoprovide Narcantraining.Thesessionsarefree andopentothepublic.
“Thosewhocometothetraining willlearnthesignsandsymptomsofan overdoseandhowtotreatanoverdose. Theywillbeissuedakit,andtheycan askforasmanyastheyfeeltheyneed. Theonlythingwetakedownistheir ZIPcode—nonameoraddress,just theZIPcodefortracking,butweare notgoingtogetintoyourpersonallife. Get thetraining.Haveitavailableand knowwherethebottlesare,”hesaid.
“Opioidshaveastrongattachmentto
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DNREC,DelawareStateParks,SovereignConsultingInc.andothersonthe project.
Futurephaseshavenotbeenfunded yet,buttheywouldwraparoundmore oftheisland.Similartothecurrent project,theCIBcouldinstallmore WADsonthesouthside,aswellas oysterblocksontheeastside,inthe RehobothBay.Logsand/oroyster shellbagswouldbelaidonthewest side(intheLewesandRehoboth Canal),tosimilarlyabsorbwaveaction andcreatespaceforfloatingsediment tosettleandbuilduptheislandshoreline.
Ideally,whentheU.S.ArmyCorps ofEngineersdredgesthecanal,thatresultingsedimentcouldbetransported backtotheislandfor“beneficialuse,”to furthershoreuptheshoreline.
centers,expandhousingoptions,supportlocalbusinessesandmakeefficient useofinfrastructurewhilepreserving communitycharacter.”
•Requiringmajorsubdivisionsin AR-1,oragriculturalzoningdistricts, withinconservationareastopreserve maximumlotsizeforanymajorsubdivisionandpreservenaturalresourcesto themaximumextentpossible;
•SupportingworkingfarmsinAR-1 zones;
•Reducingsubjectivityandimprovingclarityforapplicants,reviewersand thepublic;
•Prioritizingschedulingforpublic hearingsforprojectsthatadvancethe County’sland-usegoals;and
•Modernizingthezoningcodeto make mixed-usedevelopmentapredictablepermitteduseincommercial districts…and“fostervibrant,walkable
Attheworkshop,Lawsonsaid,“Staff willgothroughthisreport,gooverrecommendations—all20ofthem— andgiveyouenoughtime…toreview thereportandcomereadywithquestionsandsuggestions.”
He saidthecouncilwillseesome straight-forwardrecommendations,as wellasothers“thatareratherrobust, andwewanttoseekyourpreferenceas tohowtoapproachthemandthetime andefforttoseehowtoconsiderthem.”
“Planonseveralhours.Thisisnot goingtobeadog-and-ponyshow wherewejusttalktoyou,”Lawsonsaid, tellingthecounciltoexpectin-depth discussionofeachrecommendation.
PCSteacherlovesproblem-solvingwithstudents MollyAbbott,center,currentlyrepresentsPhillipC.ShowellElementarySchoolasits2025-2026TeacheroftheYear.
ByLauraWalter,StaffReporter andCatherineBunting,PointIntern
MollyAbbotthastaughtnearlyevery gradewithinelementaryschool,including hercurrentpostinfirstgrade.Herexpert-
iseandpassionledtoherbeingnamed PhillipC.ShowellElementarySchool’s TeacheroftheYearfor2025-2026.
It’samisconceptionthatyounger gradesareeasiertoteachorthatit’sall “funandgames,”Abbottsaidfromher Selbyvilleclassroom.That’sbecause learningstartssoearly.Whetherthey’re holdingapencilorcolorfulblocks— eachactivityischosentohelpkidspracticelanguageandmathskills.
“Instructionismostimportanttomeasa teacher.I’malsoveryfocusedondata-drivenresults,andIusedatatochangemy lessonplansandpivotwhenoldmethods aren’tworking.”
Teachersjugglealotoftasks.ButAbbottsaidshelovesthework,thekidsand theirfunpersonalities.Shesaidshealso enjoysproblem-solvingtofindwhat worksbestforeachstudent.
“Mollyispatient,kindandresourceful,workingtirelesslytoensurethat everychildregardlessoftheirbackgroundorlearningneeds,isableto thriveinherclassroom,”readsPrincipal M.ChristineKerr’snomination.“Iam constantlyamazedatallthatsheisable togetaccomplishedwithinherclassroom.”
Abbotthasalwayslovedteachingand workingwithkids—shesaidshecan’t imaginedoinganyotherjob.Shewasfirst inspiredbecausehermomhadahome daycare,andshelovedhelpingher“run” it,evenasakid.
Now,she’sworkedabout20yearsin education,havinggraduatedfromJames MadisonUniversityandthenhaving workedatJohnM.ClaytonElementary andtheIRSDEarlyLearningCenter.
Outsideoftheclassroom,Abbottenjoysreading,artsandcrafts,goingtothe beachandspendingtimewithherthirdgraderdaughter(andbotharetotal“naturegirls,”shesaid).
“Theearlyyears,likefirstgrade,areso importantforlearning,becauseyouare buildingthefoundationsforeverything elsethattheywilleverlearn,”sheexplained.
Onthesurface,shesaid,shewantsto makelearningfun,especiallyforthese6and7-year-olds.Butifkidsaren’tgraspingthelesson—evenfromafunactivity —shepivotstofixwhateverisn’tworking.
“I’malwaysresearchingforsciencebackedwaystoinstruct,”Abbottsaid.
Abbottsaidshefeels“super-privileged”torepresentPhillipShowellas TeacheroftheYear.
Shethankedherhusbandanddaughter forbeingsupportiveandflexibleduring busydaysorlatenights,aswellasKerr forhersupportandleadership.
TheIndianRiverSchoolDistricthonoredAbbottandotherhonoreesfor20252026attheannualTeacheroftheYear celebrationinMay.Theirtitleisheldfora fullschoolyear.
INLAND BAYS GARDEN CENTER Largest Selection of Native Plants on Delmarva 10TH ANNUAL ARTS IN THE GARDEN Sunday, October 12th (Rain Date: Mon, Oct 13th) 9 AM to 3 PM Plants • Food
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FrankfordhostingTrunkorTreatonSaturday ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
Ghostsandgoblinsandprincesses andPawPatrol-ers,getready!
Thespookyseasonkicksoffin FrankfordonSaturday,Oct.11,asEn-
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braincells,”Donnellysaid.“It’sadepressive,sothesepeoplewhooverdose willloseconsciousnessandstopbreathing.So,byusingNarcaninnasal-spray form,wecantemporarilyblockthatand getthembacktolife.Wecangetthem backbreathingandbringthemback.It’s notapermanentsolution.Itmightbe 15minutes,maybehalfanhour,butdependingonhowmuchtheyhavetaken —wemightbeinabadsituation—
visionFrankford—incooperationwith theFrankfordPublicLibrary,area churchesandotherorganizations— hostsitsannualTrunkorTreateventin FrankfordTownPark.
Gatesopenat3p.m.,accordingto RobbieMurray,presidentofEnvision
butthat15minutesgivesusenough timetogetEMSonthescene.Itgives youthatlittlegoldentimeframe.”
Narcanblocksthereceptorsopioidsattachto,“soitisreversingthosesymptoms andthebody’sresponsetoit,”Donnelly said,comparingittoanantihistaminethat blockstheallergicresponsethatcauses sneezinganditchyeyes.
Andevenifapersonisnotexperiencinganoverdose,Narcanwon’tcauseharm.
“Thatisoneofthenicethingsabout themedication.Thatisthegoodthing,” hesaid.
CoastalPoint•FilePhoto EnvisionFrankfordishostingthetown’s annualTrunkorTreateventonSaturday, Oct.11.
Frankford.Theeventconcludesat5p.m. “It ’sgoingtobeagreattime”Murray said.
Thisyear,realcritterswillbeon handtogreetthepretendones,asFour AcresLivingwillbringaspecialguest —analpaca.Therewillalsobeapettingzoowithchildren.
KonaIcewillbeattheparkwithrefreshingicestopurchaseandDJBrian Baullwillbringsomehauntinglyhappy Halloweenmusic.
Asofearlythisweek,about20
“Thebadthingiswehaveamedicationthatcancountersomeoftheopioidsbuttherearemoreandmorethings comingthatareouttherethatthisis notgoingtosolve,”hewarned.“There areotherdrugsouttherethatwillgive theuserthebuzztheywantbutitwill notattackthoseopioidreceptors.Ican pumpyoufullofNarcan,butwewon’t getaresponse,”hesaidofthosecases. ThosewhoreceivetraininggetpacketswithNarcan,gloves,afacemaskand instructions.BottlesofNarcanexpire afterabouttwoyears.
“trunkers”hadsigneduptoprovide candyandseasonallyappropriatedecorationsattheevent,Murraysaid.There willbeprizesforthemostcreatively decoratedboothsandvehicles,hesaid. Anyone—families,businesses,organizationsandchurches—arewelcometoparticipate.Thoseinterested joiningthefunandbringingtheir candy-filled,decoratedtrunktothe parkshouldcallRobbieMurrayat(302) 236-9333oremailMurrayatmurray76@hotmail.com.
TheFrankfordTownParkislocated at30ClaytonAvenue,Frankford.Any weather-relatedchangeswillbeannounced ontheEnvisionFrankford pageonFacebook.
The personwhoadministersNarcan doesn’thavetotouchthevictim,but onlyspraytheNarcanintothevictim’s nose,soitcanbedoneevenwithout glovesorafacemask.
Narcan,hesaid,isavailableatthe policedepartment—althoughitisrecommendedtotakeatrainingcoursebeforeaskingforit—andalsoatMillville UnitedMethodistChurch,whereDonnellyworships,buthesaidhedidn’t knowofanyboxesinpubliclocations, suchasJohnWestPark,whereitiscurrentlyavailable.
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Editorial TheOceanViewPoliceDepartmentcontinuestohighlightthe term“community”inregardtotheconceptof“communitypolicing.”
Inordertohelpthedepartment’sofficersintheirinteractions withcitizenswhomayhavedisabilities,theyarenowparticipatingin theDelawareBlueEnvelopeProgram.Driversareaskedtoplace theirdriver’slicense,proofofinsurance,vehicleregistrationand emergencycareplandetailsinaspecialblueenvelopetheycanpick upatthedepartment’sheadquarters.Theycanthenhandoverthe envelopetoanofficeriftheyhavebeenpulledover.
“Thefirstladywhopickedupanenvelopeheresaid,‘Mysonis autistic,andhefreaksoutfromlightsandsirens.Theyarereallydisturbingtohim,’”sharedOceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlin.
“Weareawareofthat,”hecontinued.“Weareheavilyinvolved withSpecialOlympicshereatthepolicedepartment,andwehavea
lotofautistickids.Theywearheadphonesiftheycan’thandleany kindofloudnoise,andtheydon’tlikeflashinglights.Itstimulates theminanegativeway.”
McLaughlinexplainedthattheenvelopetellstheofficerthatthey willhavetohandlethisinteractiondifferentlythanmost.
“Thelastthingwewanttodoisscareanautistickidorgetintoa screamingmatchwithadriverwhoisdeafbecausetheycouldn’thear us.”
Thisisjustanotherexampleofthedepartmenttryingtotarget theirpolicingmethodstomeettheneedsoftheircommunity.They alsohaveaprogramwherepeoplecanregistertohavethepolicedo welfarechecksonelderlyresidents,and,ofcourse,theever-popular Cops&GoblinseventtheOVPDproducesisrightaroundthecorner.
KudostotheOVPDforconstantlystrivingtoimprovethemethodsinwhichtheykeeptheircommunitysafe.
Someissuesarelessclearthanothers BlueEnvelopeProgramasmartmove ViewPoint ThereareafewissuesIfindmyselfwafflingonabitovertime.
Forinstance,thedeathpenalty.EverytimeIseeanotherstoryon apersonbeingreleasedfromprison20yearsafterbeingfoundguilty becauseDNAclearsthem,Ibecomeadamantinmyfeelingsthat weneedtogetridofthedeathpenalty.
Theideaofoneinnocentpersonbeingwronglyputtodeath shakesmetomycore,andIjustbelieveinmycellsthatweneedto eliminateapunishmentthathasnowaytoberectifiedifwegetit wrong.Cutachecktothefamily?Fine.ButI’dbetthey’drather havetheirfamilymemberback—particularlyonewhohasbeen provennottobeakiller.
ButthenIhearaboutsomemonsterwhohurtschildren,andI startGooglinghowIcanvolunteertobeon afiringsquad.
So,longstoryshort,Itendnottoenter debatesonthatsubjectbecauseIjustappreciatebothsidestotheargument.That,andI havenoideawhatsideIfallon,ifwe’re beinghonest.It’shardtoplantaflagifyou don’tknowwhichflagyouwanttohold,you know?
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endinmushroomcloudsormemes.Andthereinliestherub.
Forinstance,therearealotoftimesyouareusingAIthatyou mightnotevenknowyouareusingAI.Searchenginesuseittoretrievethedatayourequested.Social-mediafeedsuseanalgorithm basedoffyourpersonalhabitstocontrolwhatyousee,asdoNetflix andotherstreamingservices.Dynamicpricingatonlineretailersis basedoncurrentconditionsinrealtime,yourGPSusesAItofind thebestrouteandestimateyourtimeofarrival,banksutilizeAIin frauddetection,andalotofthosesafetyfeaturesonnewcars—like lanedetection—arepossiblethroughartificialintelligence.
Thereiscertainlysomegood.Foreverykidthat“writes”aterm paperbyhavinganAIenginedoallthework,thereisanotherstudentwhoisusingittofact-checksources beforeusingquestionableinformationinhis orherpaper.Artificialintelligencecanlook attheinfrastructureofacommunity and spitoutarationalplantooperateourwater, sewer,roadsandelectricityinmoments.
IguesswhatIcoulddoisopenanartificial-intelligenceapp, throwallofmythoughtsonthedeathpenalty initandseewhat sideofthefencetheAIengineplacesmeonwhenitdissectsallthe data.Ofcourse,thatputsmeface-to-facewithanothersubjectIfind myselfwafflingonalotthesedays—AI.
Maybeit’sagenerationalthing,youknow?Iwasofhigh-school agewhenmovieslike“WarGames”and“Terminator”cameonthe sceneandalertedustoafuturewhenthemachineswedesignand programwoulddeveloptheability tothinkforthemselves,determinethathumanbeingsarenotworthhavingaroundanymoreand justgoaheadandeliminateourspeciesonceandforallwithamassivemushroomcloud.
Itfeltplausibleatthetime,andthemorewe’veseenanddigested overtheyears,themorethatscenariolookspossible,ifnotprobable.
Ofcourse,that’skindofanegativewaytostart,isn’tit?Thenotionoftheannihilationofhumankindtendstoputathumbonthe scaleofjudgementhere.Beingabletocomeupwithamemeofan alligatorwithabunnyheaddoesn’treallycomparewiththeexterminationofhumanlifeasweknowit.
Ofcourse,thereareverypracticalwaysofusingAIthatdon’t
ArobotfueledbyAIcouldgointoa dangeroussituationandpotentiallydisarma bombwithoutforcingabreathinghumanbeingintothatnightmare, andartificialintelligencecouldlookatsomeone’simagingresults— X-rays,CTscans,etc.—andpotentially“see”somethingadoctor couldmiss.AIisalsobeingutilizedtoexaminenewmedicinesand determinehowsafeandeffectivetheywouldbeforhumanconsumption.
So,yeah,thereareatonofpositiveswithAI,andthepotential fortruegreatness.Businessesshouldbeabletobecomemoreefficient,weshouldbeabletoanalyzedeficienciesinoureducational systemstomakeimprovementsandfindinganewjobshouldbe easierthaneverbefore.
Still...mushroomclouds,right?
That’salwaysgoingtobethescare.Andit’snottheonlyone. Thesethingsareprogrammedbypeople,andasweallknow,people haveinherentbiases.Opiniongetsmixedwithfactfartoooften nowadaysasitis.Whenwegetitoutofwhatsomeconsidertobe unbiased,rawscientificsources,well,thatthrowsanotherwrenchin thegame.There’salwaystheever-presentdangerofourprivacy beingviolatedatanytime.
There’salottobefiguredoutwiththis,forsure.But,fornow,I guessmyfocusstilllandson“mushroomcloud.”
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StaffColumn Expandingmyhorizons ataweekendtoremember ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
AsIbrandishedafishingpoletaller thanmyself,Ihadprobablyreeledin enoughleavesandbranchestostarta fire.Iattemptedonceagaintoflickthe lineintotheperfectrollcastwithout snaggingtrees,myfaceorfellowfishers. Untillastmonth,Ididn’tevenknowflyfishingexistedinDelaware,andnowwe stoodalongtheshorelineofLumsPond StatePark.
“You’reprobablynotgoingto catchanything today.Fishusually likeshadows,”said oneofthefishing clubvolunteers. Thewaterbefore usglistenedwith sunshine.“Thisis alljustpractice.”
“Alright,”I thought,“This weekendisfor learning.”
multiplehuntingkniveswhenallofthe craftscissorsprovedtoodullforcutting paracord.Therewerewomenwhohad workedinthemilitary,inacademia,in thefederalgovernment(and,yes,they wereonfurlough).
Therewerewomenwhodidn’tbelieveinkillinganimalsatall(“exceptfor deerwherethey’reoverpopulated”)and womenwhochuckledatthememoryof old huntinggames.
Indeed,mywaterfowlhuntinginstructor—a formercopandgame warden—saidgunstore ownerswillstillsometimes giveherthe‘Hey,there, littlelady’spiel. Withthat,Iflickedthelinewithout payingattention,executedaperfectroll castandspentthenext20minutestrying(andfailing)torecreatethatmovementagain.
Thiswasmyfirsttimeattending DNREC’sBecominganOutdoorsWoman(BOW)program—aneducationalweekendofhands-onworkshops toencourageparticipationinoutdoor activities,suchashunting,fishingand boating,alongwithofferingplant knowledgeandsurvivalskills.
Sincethe1990s,manystateshave hostedsimilarprogramsgearedtoward adultwomen,althoughmenmayparticipate.Delawarehostsitscampingweekendatadifferentparkeachyear.This year,about56womenfrom10states couldchooseactivitiesthatbuiltknowledge(and,sometimes,musclemass), fromkayakingandrockclimbingtonaturejournalingandforaging.
What’sfascinatingisthewiderange ofpeoplethisprogramattracts.
Awomanwitheyelashextensions andbeautifullymoisturizedfacesuited upforthedaylongmentoreddeerhunt andlaterdescribedhowitdiffersfrom goosehunting.Anelementaryeducator jokedthroughoutherhourlongstruggle toweaveasurvivalbraceletandthen toldusaboutbecomingamomthrough IVF.
Somewomenownedmultiplepairs of hikingboots,whileothersforgotto bringabackpackorchecktheweather beforehand.Onewomanwhippedout
Allofthemwerebrave:comingto learnsomething neworbrushup onoldskills,surroundedbynew people. Iliketothink Ilandedinthe middle.(Don’twe all?)Irememberedmypocketknife, binoculars,watersafeshoesand multiplelayersof clothingforevery singleactivityandweathercondition.I lackedadequatenestingmaterialfor sleepingonthehardground,anybackgroundknowledgeofduckhunting andretentionofshuttledeparture times.
ButIlearnedthedifferencebetween huntingriflesandhowtoonlypursue gameinasportsmanlikemanner.I learnedthatDelaware’sbatsareinsectivoresandthatarescuegroupforthem existsinSmyrna.Ilearnedthat“savory” campfires’moresareamiracle,with roastedcheesesnacks,wheatcrackers andsalami.
Everyonetrulywantedtobethere— includingthestaffandvolunteerinstructors.Inadditiontotheirregular administrativeduties,DNRECstafforganizedthewholeweekend,taught classesandensuredwewerefed,entertainedandsituated.Theirfriendliness andenthusiasmreallyputshypersons (likemyself)ateasewhilewestepped outsideourcomfortzone.
Theseeventshelppeoplebecome morecomfortableenjoyingoutdooractivitiesonpubliclands.Indeed,mywaterfowlhuntinginstructor—aformer copandgamewarden—saidgunstore ownerswillstillsometimesgiveherthe “Hey,there,littlelady”spiel.Sherolled her eyes,andIdecidedthosepeoplecan gokickrocks.
Afterall,within24hoursofBOW ending,Ihadsuccessfullysparkedaflint withmynewmulti-toolandwovenanotherparacordbraceletonmyown. Nextup:catchingafish.
GuestColumn ByJerryHardiman SpecialtotheCoastalPoint
Haveyoueverwatchedpeoplegoing inandoutoftheBethanyBeachpost office,pullingthedooropenwitha large“PUSH”toopensignrightthere ateyelevel,andthenpushingthedoor ontheothersidewherethesignsays “PULL”?It’sprettyfunny,althoughnot totheguysinthePostalServicewho occasionallyhavetorepairthedoor.I’m assumingthecustomersarebusyand preoccupiedbecausethey’reoftenlookingattheirphonescreens.But,still,it seems likepayingattentiontowhere we’regoingwouldbeagoodidea.
Lookingforreasonswhywesometimesdon’tpayattentiontowhatwe’re doing,Ifoundthere’smoreofaproblem withinattentiontothedraftingofsigns, notices,applicationsandannouncements,peoplenottakingtimetoproofreadwhatthey’rewritingand publishing.Forexample,Reader’sDigestlistedafewactualsignsonstores thatwouldmakeyoudoadoubletake:
•Closedduetopersonalcircumcision.
•Temporarilyclosed.Sorryforthe incontinence.
•Duetosanitaryreasons,wewillnot acceptanycashfrombras.
Thentherewerethesehelp-wanted ads.
•ABCDpre-schoolinneedof3year-oldPTinstructor.
•Hospital(unnamed)seekingCounselingPsychologisttocoordinatemental healthpreventioninitiatives.
•Highschool(unnamed)hasopeningforanAssistantCoachtoassistin theday-to-dayruiningofthefootball team.
Peopleapplyingforjobshavetobe careful,too,andnotoverhypetheirexperience.Forexample:
•“WorkingatXXairline,Igained extensiveexperiencemanagingpeople
inapressurizedenvironment.”
•“Previously,atXXCoffeeCo.,Iexceededcustomers’expectationsbyprovidingthemwiththerightproduct.”
•“Abletoremedyposterityandproficiencytothedesiredcumuluswithin theworkarena.Onceexpoundingupon thesevariousconstitutionalelements, affinityisachievedandsequesterthe cultivationessentialforyieldingefficiencies.”(Probablyaneconomist.)
Andthisfromadifferent,butmaybe related,applicant.
•“Mygoalisacareerthatwillallocatedexterityfrompriorexperiencesto performajobtosuperiority.Inadden-
dumtofacileandardenttaskforcewill alleviateworkenvironmentofunethical workhabits.”
Evennewspapersandothermedia withprofessionalstaffhavetobecareful andsometimeshavetopublishcorrections.Hereareafewthatmayhave beenembarrassingtosomeone.
•Weoriginallyquoted[unnamedindividual]assayingittakeshimfive yearstogetonthedancefloor.Whathe actuallysaidwasittakeshimfivebeers.
•Thearticleincorrectlycalled[unnamedindividual]asocialist.Sheisa socialite.
•Thearticleaboutthemost-readfe-
malewritersincorrectlyincludedEvelyn Waugh,whohappenedtobeaman.
•Wewishtoapologizeforourapologyto[unnamedindividual].Incorrectingtheincorrectstatements,we incorrectlypublishedtheincorrectcorrection.(Itmusthavebeenalongdayat thispaper.)
Mytakeonallthisisthatwe’reonly humanandmakemistakes.That’spart ofthehumancondition.Butifwekeep oureyeswideopenallthetime(credit toJohnnyCash)we’resuretoseeafew thingstosmileandlaughabout,includingthingswe’vedone.Andmaybesee thesignsonthepostofficedoor.
Readerweighsin onIRSDbudget Editor:
AsaconcernedcitizenwhohasattendedthelastfiveIRSDBoardmeetingsandfourcommitteemeetings,Ifeel itisimportantfortheresidentsofthe IndianRiverSchoolDistricttohear whatisgoingonrelativetohowthe schoolboardviewsmoneymanagement. I’veheardtheterm“referendum”
usedfrequently,oftenandcasually.DiscussionsbytheschoolboardandIRSD administrativeofficialsoftenpivotto questionslike,“Howcanwepassareferendum?”or“Howdoweconvincethe communitytosupportone?”Thisrhetoricsignalsatroublingmindset—one thatassumesmorefundingistheonly solution.
IspokeattheSeptemberboard meetingtourgetheadministration, schoolboard,teachers’union,andstake-
holderstochartadifferentcourse.A referendumisnotastrategy;itisanadmissionoffailure.Itsuggestsafailureto practicefiscalresponsibility,tomanage expenseseffectivelyandtoprioritizethe community’strust.Whenspending otherpeople’smoney,there’slittleincentivetobeprudent.Iaskedthosein attendancethisquestion:Ifthiswere yourpersonalbudget,wouldyoumake thesamespendingchoices?
Forexample:$52,000wasspenton
cablemodificationsintheITarea (Quote013290)tomeetchangesrequestedbythecurrentadministration. Thisdesignchangewouldnotimprove efficiencybutmerelysatisfythenewadministration.Itwasclearlynotamusthaveinitiative!
Thisisnotanisolatedincidentbuta symptomofdeeperissues—bloat, oversightlapsesanddecisionsthatlack accountability.Thesemisstepserode publicconfidence.
Thecommunity’sfrustrationisevident.Tworeferendumshavefailed,with thesecondrejectedbyanevenwider margin.Yet,theboardrespondedwitha 10percentincrease,disregardingthe electorate’sclearmessage.Thisbreach oftrustdemandsaccountability.Every expendituremustbescrutinized,and wastefulspendingmustbecutbefore askingtaxpayersformore.
Contactyourlocalschoolboard memberorIRSDadministrator,andask themtomanagethedistrict’sbudgetresponsibly.Askthemtoplanstrategically, prioritizewiselyanddemonstratefiscal discipline.Areferendumshouldbea lastresort,notadefault.Tellthemto provetothecommunitythattheycan manageresourcesresponsiblyandrebuildthetrustthattheyhavelost.Ask them torescindtheincremental10percentincreasetheyjustpassed! Inclosing,weneedourschoolboard, schooladministratorsandteachers’ uniontothinkdifferentlyandchallenge thestatusquo.Ingenuity,creativityand commitmenttofiscaldisciplineishow wefixthechallengeswithinIRSD. BelowareIRSDlatestperformance updates.Itisnotpretty,especiallygiven howmuchmoneyisspentperpupil: •Lateststudentoutcomesfor2024 havebeenpublished,andIRSDshowed no significantincreaseinmathperformance,at35.97,upfrom35.6,andReadingshowedadeclineinperformance from42.3proficientto41.2.(Source: DEDeptofEducation)
•Delawareper-studentspendingin 2024reached$21,641,upfrom$20,231 theyearbefore—up7percent.(Source: DEDeptofEducation)
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OVPDgetsactiveinBlueEnvelopeProgram BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
TheOceanViewPoliceDepartment isparticipatinginDelaware’sBlueEnvelopeProgram,designedtosharecritical informationwithofficerswhostopvehicleswithdisableddriversorpassengers.
“Thedaywegottheenvelopeshereat thepolicestation,wehadpeoplecoming uptothecounterandaskingforthem, whichIthinkisprettycool.It’sanother toolwecanusetohelpdeterminehow policereact,”PoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlinsaid,addingthatthelight blueenvelopesareavailablethere,aswell asatDelawareStatePolicebarracksand otherparticipatingagencies.TheDSP andDelawareHealth&SocialServices arealsopublicizingtheprogramontheir websites.
“Thefirstladywhopickedupanenvelopeheresaid,‘Mysonisautistic,and hefreaksoutfromlightsandsirens.They arereallydisturbingtohim,”McLaughlin said.
“Weareawareofthat,”henotedof suchconcerns.“Weareheavilyinvolved withSpecialOlympicshereatthepolice department,andwehavealotofautistic kids.Theywearheadphonesiftheycan’t handleanykindofloudnoise,andthey don’tlikeflashinglights.Itstimulates theminanegativeway.
“So,officerscansay,‘It’snighttime. Theselightarebright.Theonesonthe backofthepolicecarwillflash,butIcan turnthefrontonesoffbecausethereisa personintherethatmightbeimpacted,’” hesaid.“Ifsomebodyisdeaf,theycanjust holdtheBlueEnvelopeoutthewindow.
“BecauseoftheBlueEnvelope,police
mighthavetodosomethingdifferentata trafficstop,”McLaughlinexplained.“The lastthingwewanttodoisscareanautistickidorgetintoascreamingmatchwith adriverwhoisdeafbecausetheycouldn’t hearus.It’saproactivemeasurethatwe aretaking.Somebodysomewherealong thelinehadgoodidea,”hesaid.
Driversareaskedtoplacetheirdriver’s license,proofofinsurance,vehicleregistrationandemergency careplandetailsin theBlueEnvelope,ortokeeptheir driver’slicenseinawalletbutplaceitin theenvelopewiththeotherdocumentsif anofficerstopsthecar.
Printedontheoutsidearetipsforinteractingwithpolice,includingkeeping handsonthesteeringwheelifstopped, listeningtotheofficerandtellingtheofficerthereisaBlueEnvelopeinthecar, butnotreachingforanythingwithoutthe officer’spermissionordrivingawaybeforetheofficerisfinished.
Alsoprintedarecirclestobechecked, indicatingthetypeofdisability,effectsof thedisabilityandifthedriverorpassengerusesaninterpreter,needsamobility aidorcommunicationdevice,orhas
seizures.
Thefreeinitiative“aimstopromote safe,clearandrespectfulcommunication betweenlawenforcementanddrivers withautismandotherdisabilities.Itis designedforpeoplewithautism,acommunicationdifference,sensorydifference, mobility limitationorotherdisabilityor medicalcondition.…TheBlueEnvelope quicklycommunicatesimportantdisability-relatedinformationandconsiderationstopoliceofficer,”theOceanView Policewebsitesstates.
TheDSPwebsiteat www.dsp.delaware.govpraisestheinitiativeforpromoting“safe,clearandrespectfulcommunicationbyhelpinglaw enforcementunderstandthatadriver mayhaveacommunicationdifference,a sensoryneed,mobilitylimitationsor otherdifferencerelatedtotheirdisability. …Itsignalstoofficersthatthedriver mayuseorneedadditionalsupports,such asacommunicationdevice,extraprocessingtime,clearinstructionsorreduced sensoryinput.Itensuresfairapplication ofthelawandisnotdesignedtoallowan individualtoescapejustice,”itstates.
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Reader:Vegan isthenewBlack Editor:
SoulFoodhasinspiredtheBlack communityforcenturies,afterenslaved Africanpeopletookthe“mush”they weregivenandcreatedmasterpieces. However,historicalexpertssay,“Soul foodequalsslavefood,”and“Slave foodequalssickfood,”thussparking “Blackveganism.”
BeitWestAfrica,theCaribbeanor “downSouth,”thesecultureshave veganroots.Blackveganismchallenges stereotypes,dismantlingthenotion onlywhite,affluentindividualscanbe partofthiscommunity.
BlackDelawareansmakeup23percentofthepopulation,withalmost halfontheShore.Manyneighborhoodswith“fooddeserts”or“swamps” havelimitedaccesstoaffordable, healthyfoods,whichcanleadtohigh bloodpressure,diabetes,stroke,hypertensionandobesity.
InSussexCounty,VegRehoboth commitsthemselvestosharingthe benefitstohealth-basedliving,through ananti-racistlens.MeatlessMondays, ThanksLivingFeastandpubliceducation,andshowingdocumentarieslike “They’reTryingToKillUs,”addressing howthesystemkeepsBlackcommunitiessick,isjustthebeginning.
ChiefMeteorologistPaulWilliams —aminorheartattack-andprostate
cancer-survivor—spokeattheir2025 VegWinterFestfromhisperspectiveas aBlackman,onhowhealthisn’ttalked aboutenoughinhiscommunity.He saysgoingplant-basedchangedhislife! Nowknownas“TheProstateCancer Guy,”hehostsannualwalks,promoting abetterlifestyle,foralongerlife.
Blackchefsarecreatinginnovative, vibrant,plant-basedversionstraditionalSoutherndishes,andthatincludeshere onDelmarva.Chakra’s Café:VeggieCuisine&VeganBakery elevatesvegancuisinewithasouthern twist,attractingmorediversecustomers.Their“FriedKatfish,”“Philly CheeseFake,”“SloppyJoanna”and StrawberryShortcakeBiscuitsareabig hit,justtonameafew.
Recentlyfeaturedinthisyear’s2025 TacomaniaattheRustyRudder, Chakra’sservedtheir“PiggieSmalls” TacoBite,aplayonpulledporkserved withajackfruitandoystermushrooms “meat,”withapineapplesalsaverde.
ThisnodtotherapperNotorious B.I.G.,ishowChakra’senticesthe Blackcommunitytotrydishesthey maynormallydismiss.Forthemeat lovers,it’sawaytotricktheirtastebuds intoahealthierchoice.InSussex County,andnationwide,Blackcommunitiesarechallengingallmisconceptionssurroundingveganism,while puttingthe“soul”backinto“soulfood.”
TierraWilliams RehobothBeach
CodePurpleopenhousetoprovideinformation BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Thesecondofthreeopenhouses andtoursforthoseinterestedinvolunteeringtohelpthehomelessthis winterwillbeheldfrom5to7p.m. onTuesday,Oct.14,atBethanyBeach ChristianChurchat7N.PennsylvaniaAvenueinBethanyBeach.
ThethirdwillbeonThursday,Nov. 13,withthefirstheldSept.18.
KathrynAlbanwho—withher husband,Miguel—operatesLove INC(IntheNameofChrist)ofMidDelmarva,saidtheopenhouseis“an opportunitytoseefirsthandthework ofLoveINCandmeettheteam.”
“ToomanyresidentsintheMidDelmarvaregionsufferfromhome-
lessness,foodinsecurityandlossof homeutilities.LoveINCofMidDelmarvaisheretoconnectchurches withthoseinneedsowecanallexperienceamoreconnectedandenriched communitythroughChrist,”thewebsiteatwww.loveincofmiddelmarva.org states.
Donationsofbedding,sleeping bags,hats,glovesandhand-warmers canbemadeattheopenhouses, whicharefreeandopentothepublic. Lightrefreshmentswillbeavailable, andspeakerswillprovideinformation aboutservicesandneeds.
“Thesetoursaresolelyinformational,togivepeopletheopportunity todonatemonetaryorin-kinddonations,”KathrynAlbanhadpreviously toldtheCoastalPoint.“Bethany
BeachChristianChurchhastakenon theresponsibilityofopeningoneof theirbuildingstothehomelessfor sevenindividuals.MostofourCode Purplesitesareopenintheevenings, butBethanyBeachisopenallyear. BethanyBeachcanhousesevenindividualsfromDec.1untiltheendof March.
“Duringthattime,theyarerequiredtoworkwithLoveINC’scase managerstosetgoalssobytheendof March,wedesireforthemnottobe homelessbuttospendthistimewhile theyhaveshelterandaccesstoacase managersotheycangetaplaceto live.Therearealotofareasinthe UnitedStatesthatoperateCodePurplefacilities.LoveINCoverseesitin SussexCounty,butitisnotbasedon
thetemperatureoutside.Regardlessof thetemperature,werunfromDecembertoMarch,”Albansaid.
WhenwinterstormswerepredictedlastJanuary,LoveINCand BethanyBeachChristianChurchassembledanemergencymen’sCode Purpleshelter,shesaid.
Becausethesitewasalicensed camp,thosewhoneededshelterwere abletostayuntiltheendofCode PurpleonMarch15,shesaid,adding thatseveralmenfoundjobsorhousingorgotbackintouchwithfamily members.
“Thiswinter,thepartnershipplans tosupportuptosevenmenintransition,eachworkingcloselywithLove INC’scase-managementteamtodeveloptheirpathforward,”Albansaid.
MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyOpenHouse CoastalPointphotos•KerinMagill
TheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyhostedanopenhouseonSunday,May18to showappreciationforthesupportofthecommunityitserves.Inadditiontoa chancetocheckoutavarietyofemergencyequipment,guestswereabletosee DelawareStatePoliceTrooper2helicopterlandandtakeoff.Representativesfrom areahealthcareorganizationswerealsoonhandtoprovidefreehealthscreenings and informationonservices.Clockwise,fromtopleft,MillvilleVolunteerFireCompanyPublicInformationOfficerGaryCaunitisgreetedguestsattheopenhouseand gaveinformationonthevariousvehiclesusedbyfirecompanymembers.Tanner MyersofOwingsMills,Md.smilesashechecksoutavintage1955ambulance, whileholdingamodelofaslightlynewerambulance.SussexCountyEmergency DispatcherNadineDillstandsinsidethecounty'smobilecommandpost.TheMyers familyofOwingsMills,Md.enjoysamomentinthe1955ambulanceastheyvisited theMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany.TomMyersofOwingsMills,Md.leansinfora closerlookattheinteriorofthe1955ambulanceondisplayattheMillvilleVolunteer FireCompanyopenhouseonSunday,May18.
SussexConservationDistrictadvancesmigrationplanning TheSussexConservationDistrict (SCD)hasreachedamajormilestonein itscoastalmigrationplanninginitiative, amulti-yearefforttohelplandowners respondtotheimpactsofsea-levelrise, saltwaterintrusionandhabitatlossin Delaware’slow-lyingtidalareas.
DelawarehasthelowestaverageelevationofanyU.S.state,atjust60feet abovesealevel,andisconsidereda“sealevelrisehotspot”duetothecombined effectsofrisingseasandsinkingland. Overthepastcentury,sealevelalong the Delawarecoasthasrisenapproximately13inches.Projectionsshowan additionalriseof1.6to4.9feetbythe year2100,whichcouldput8to11percentofthestateunderwater.Thatincludesupto74,000acresofprotected lands,includingwildlifeareas,parksand conservationeasements.
AccordingtotheSCD,saltwaterin-
trusionisn’tjustanenvironmentalconcern—ithasrealeconomicconsequencesforDelawarefarmers.When saltwaterpushesinland,italterssoil chemistry,reducesyieldsandmakes croplandincreasinglydifficulttomanage.Insomeareas,fieldsthatoncegrew corn,hayorvegetablesareleftwithbare patchesandunusableground.Those changesthreatenthelong-termviability offarmingonsomeofthestate’smost historicagriculturallands,SCDofficials said.
Withfundingprovidedbythe USDA,NaturalResourcesConservationService(NRCS),thedistrictpartneredwiththeDelawareCenterforthe Inland Bays(CIB)todevelopageographicinformationsystem(GIS)mappingtoolthatidentifiedparcelsatless than6feetinelevationandadjacentto tidalmarshes.
Asaresultofthateffort,morethan 60landownersexpressedinterestinprotectingmorethan3,750acres.Todate, morethanadozenlandownershavereceivedcoastalmigrationconservation plans,totalingmorethan1,000acres. Theaverageplansizeis79acres,and fiveplansarelocatedinsource-water protectionareas.SeveralplansalsooverlapwithpriorityhabitatzonesforbobwhitequailandtheAmericanblack duck.
“Thishasbeenayears-longcollaborationrootedinscience,planningand localknowledge,”saidBryanJones, preservationprogrammanagerforthe SussexConservationDistrict.“Withsea levelsrisingandtidalareasunderpressure,we’reproudtoofferlandowners thetoolsandsupporttheyneedtomake their propertiesmoreresilient.”
Eachconservationplanincludes
maps,resourceassessmentsandrecommendedpracticestailoredtothe landowner’sgoalsandsiteconditions. Somelandownershavealreadybegun installingpractices,whileothersareexploringlong-termprotectionthrough voluntaryfarmlandorwetlandeasements.
Examplesofrecommendedpractices includeshallow-waterimpoundments, covercrops,forestedbuffers,irrigation watermanagementandcontrolofinvasivespecies,suchasphragmites.
Thedistrictisworkingwithlocal, stateandfederalpartnerstohelp landownersaccesstechnicalassistance andfinancialsupport.Fundingpartners includetheUSDANRCSandFarm ServiceAgency,DelawareDepartment ofAgriculture,DNREC,U.S.Fish& WildlifeServiceandconservationdistricts.
Conservationopportunitiesalsoexist withlocalnonprofitorganizations,includingDelawareWildLands,TheNatureConservancyandtheSussex CountyLandTrust.
Tolearnmore,ortorequestaconservationplan,contactBryanJones, preservationprogrammanager,at bryan.jones@de.nacdnet.netorcall (302)259-7459.
Wags, Witches & Warlocks llam-lpm
*Rain Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Puppy Yoga at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church
12:00pm Saturday, October 25, 2025*
Hosted by Atlas Yoga & Healing Arts: $25 Pre-Registration Requiredd
Parade Registration at Bandstand
$10/dog, $20/person or $10/person for groups of 4 or more
Parade Begins, Garfield Parkway
Costume Contest Awards Presentation
Puppy Pals Live, Dog Stunt Show
Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, Best Pet, Best Family, Best with a Pet, Most Original Trick-or Treating *Businesses with a flag are participating!
Thenominationsarein,anditisalmosttimetovotefortheBethany-FenwickAreaChamberofCommerce’s BestoftheQuietResortsAwards.The awardsrecognizetheamazingaccomplishmentsandachievementsofChambermembersandbusinessesthroughout the2025calendaryear.Thisyear’snomineesinclude130businessesspanning 10categories.Publicvotingopenson Monday,Oct.6,andclosesonFriday, Oct.17.
Costume Contests | Halloween Games | Pet Adoption | Trick or Treating AwardcategoriesincludeBestin Business(BusinessandHomeServices, Construction,RealEstate,Restaurant, Retail),CommunitySpirit(BestInitiative,MostEngaged,MostInspiring Person,Nonprofit),andanEmployee Recognitionopportunity.Additional awardsbytheBFACCincludeMembershipAnniversaries,NewMemberof theYear,MemberoftheYear,VolunteeroftheYearandtheLighthouse Award.
Winnerswillbeannouncedand honoredatthe49thAnnualBestofthe QuietResortsAwards&MemberCelebrationonThursday,Nov.13,atBear TrapDunes.Theticketedeventwill takeplacefrom5:30to8p.m.andcelebratethisyear’swinners.
Formoreinformationaboutthe eventandtocastvotesbetweenOct.6 and7,visitbethany-fenwick.org.
Point’sCanforatopresent ‘InkinMyVeins’discussion OnWednesday,Oct.15,Susan
Canforawillgiveatalktitled“Inkin MyVeins,LifeasaLongtimeJournalist,”inBethanyBeachat5p.m.
Canfora’sinterestinjournalism beganinhighschool,whensheanda friendstartedwritingthecomicstrip fortheschoolnewspaper.Thatinterest ledheronasuccessfulcareerpathin broadcastnewsandprintjournalism. Shehasheldpositionsasmanagingeditor,newseditor,andbureauchief,but herfavorite,shesaid,isnewsreporting.
HavinggraduatedfromSlippery RockUniversityofPennsylvaniaand earningamaster’sdegreeinpost-secondaryeducationfromSalisburyUniversity,Canforahasinstructed journalismclassesattheuniversityand writingcoursesatWor-WicCommu-
nityCollege.Shealsooffersprivatetutoringandeditingservices.
Canforaiscurrentlyastaffreporter fortheCoastalPointnewspaper,coveringBethanyBeach,SouthBethany, Selbyville,SussexCountyandstate legislativematters.
Theeventisbeingsponsoredbythe BethanyBeachCultural&Historical AffairsCommitteeandwilltakeplace atBethanyBeachTownHall,214 GarfieldParkway,at5p.m.onOct.15.
Since2005,theBethanyBeachCulturalandHistoricalAffairsCommittee hasbeensponsoringculturalevents duringtheoff-season.Topicsofinterestrunthegamutfromshipwrecksand treasurestomusicandhistorictales. Allprogramsarefreeandopentothe public.
BankstoberfestsetforOct.11atMVFC TheannualBankstoberfestisback forafourthedition,andorganizerssaid itwillbebetterthanever.
“Joinusforanafternoonoflive music,deliciousfood,festivegamesand over60incrediblebeersfromlocallegendsandinternationalfavorites—allin celebrationofOktoberfest,Sussex County-style,”theysaid.
Thoseattendingtheevent,setfor Saturday,Oct.11,from1to5p.m.at the MillvilleVolunteerFireCompany’s firehallatStation1inMillville,can bringlawnchairsandgetcomfywhile enjoyinglivetunesfromtheDustin ShowersBand,“asthesmellof bratwurstfillstheairandthesoundof laughtercarriesoverlawngamesand stein-hoistingcontests.”
What’sontap:
•Livemusicandlocalfoodtrucks;
•Casualandcompetitivegameswith prizes;
•Aspiritedcostumecontest(Yes, lederhosenarewelcome!)
•Threeticketlevels,withdesignated driverticketcosting$5,generaladmissionat$50andVIPticketsat$65.
Eventattendeesshouldcheckoutthe individualticketdescriptionsforallthe perksanddetails.Anyrefundswillbe issuedasastorecredit.Allguestsmust be21orolderandshowvalidIDatthe gate(noexceptions.)
“Raiseaglass(orabrat)withus— don’tmissthisunforgettablecelebration ofbeer,musicandcommunityspirit!”
Formoreinformation,visit https://bankswinesandspirits.com/collections/bankstoberfest.
SpicklertobehonoredwithAndrusAward AARPDelawarehasnamedTed SpicklerofBethanyBeachthe2025 recipientoftheAARPAndrusAward forCommunityService,theassociation’smostprestigiousvolunteertribute.NamedforAARPfounderDr. EthelPercyAndrus,theawardhonors individualswhoembodyhermotto: “Toserve,nottobeserved.”
Spickler,aretiredprofessor,wasselected“forhisextraordinarycommitmenttocommunityservice.Asan AARPDelawareAdvocate,heregularlytravelstoattendvolunteermeetings,committeehearingsandlegislator meetings,demonstratinghisdeep commitmenttoimprovingthelivesof olderDelawareansandstrengthening thecommunity.”
AschairoftheLegislativeCommitteeofDelaware’sSouthCoastal AARPChapter,hekeepsthecommitteeandchapterinformedaboutavarietyofissuesthataffectolder
Delawareansandtheirfamilies.
BeyondhisworkwithAARP, SpicklerisactivewithCitizensClimateLobby,advocatingforpolicies designedtocreateahealthierfuture forfuturegenerations.
“Tedembodiesthespiritofvolunteerism,sharinghisskills,knowledge andenthusiasmtosupporthisAARP chapter,ourstateofficeandhiscommunity,”saidWendellAlfred,AARP Delawarevolunteerstatepresident. “Hiscuriosity,dedicationandkindness havebeenagreatexampleforother volunteers.”
TheAARPAndrusAwardfor CommunityServiceispresentedannuallytoanoutstandingvolunteerin eachstate.Recipientsenhancethe livesofothers,improvethecommunity theyserveandinspireotherstovolunteer.
Formoreinformation,visit www.aarp.org/DE.
WomenadeGamesDayraises$35Kfordomesticviolencesurvivors SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted DelawareWomenadeistherecipientof thePeople’sPlaceSupporteroftheYear Awardfor2025.Pictured,fromleft,are: KatyMerlo,TeresaZatcoff,Blanche Creech,MamieCharestandPeggyKent.
DelawareWomenadehostedtheir9th AnnualGamesDayonMonday,Sept.8, atVFWPost#7234inOceanView— andthecoastalDelawarecommunity showedup.Friendscametogethertopurchasetickets,playfavoritegames,andjoin inonthe50/50raffleandsilentauction.
Theeventraised$35,000.AllproceedswillgodirectlytowardhelpingdomesticviolencesurvivorsinSussexand Kentcountiesrebuildtheirlives.
DelawareWomenadepartnerswithPeople’sPlaceinMilfordtoprovideservices andsupporttowomenandchildrenin crisis.
“Aheartfeltthank-yougoesouttoan amazingcommitteeandvolunteerswho madethedayrunsosmoothly,”organizerssaid,“andtothesponsorsandlocal businesseswhosecontributions— whetherthroughfood,rafflebasketsor auctionitems—helpedmakethisevent suchasuccess.DelawareWomenadeis gratefulforeverysinglepersonwho playedaroleinturninganafternoonof gamesintoalastingimpact.Here’stoanotheryearofcommunity makingadifference!”
Communityinvited tocelebrate25years oflandpreservation TheSussexCountyLandTrust (SCLT)announcedthisweekthekickoffofits25thanniversaryyearwitha specialeveningevent,“25YearsofPreservingSussex:CelebratingOurRoots, GrowingOurFuture,”onThursday, Nov.13,from6to8p.m.atthe DelawareBotanicGardens.
Theeventwillbringtogethercommunitymembers,supportersandpartnerstohonorSCLT’s25-yearlegacyof preservingopenspaceinSussexCounty whilelookingaheadtothenextchapter ofconservation.Guestswillbeableto enjoyheavyhorsd’oeuvres,drinks,live musicandnetworkingopportunitiesin thebrand-newAnnettePennoni MeadowPavilion.
Thecelebrationfollowsthesuccessof the2025DogfishDash,whereSCLT wasthenonprofitbeneficiary.Thanksto DogfishHead,sponsors,volunteersand hundredsofparticipants,theevent raised$109,000forlandpreservationin SussexCounty.
“Thismilestonedemonstratedthe powerofcommunitypartnershipandset thestageforayearofcontinuedmomentuminprotectingopenspace,”representativessaid.
“Thismilestoneisnotonlyacelebrationofwhatwe’veaccomplishedbutalso acalltoactionforthefuture,”saidSara Bluhm,executivedirectoroftheSussex CountyLandTrust.“Togetherwithour community,we’recommittedtopreservingopenspace,protectingnaturalresourcesandensuringthatSussex Countyremainsabeautifulplacetolive, workandplayforgenerationstocome.”
Ticketsarenowavailableforpurchaseathttps://bit.ly/sclt25kickoff.
SCLTextendedheartfeltgratitudeto all2025DogfishDashsponsorsfor makingthissuccesspossible:Artisans Bank,AtlanticMillwork,BellaTerra Landscapes&GardenCenter,Becker MorganGroupInc.,BohlerEngineering,BrockstedtMandalasFederico LLC,Burke&HerbertBank,The BrushFactoryonKings,Chesapeake Utilities, CommunityBank,Complete Tree,CorradoConstruction,County Bank,Davis,Bowen&FriedelInc., DelawareTourism,DRBHomes, GMB,JLAM,KimmelCarter,Kim BentonStateFarm,LawOfficesof Tunnell&Raysor,Lennar,LinkBank, M.Davis&SonsInc.,MeoliCompanies,NallyVentures,OrthopedicAssociatesofSouthernDelaware,Pennoni, PrestonAutomotive,RichardY.Johnson,RSCLandscaping,SaulEwing LLP,ScaledEngineering,SchellBrothers,Starboard,SussexCountyCouncil, VernonPowell,WheelhouseMechanicalandWSFS.
FormoreinformationabouttheSussexCountyLandTrustandits25thanniversarycelebrations,visit www.sclandtrust.org.
Santa’sLetterstohostfundraiserdinner LocalnonprofitSanta’sLettersis preparingtohostits7thAnnual SpaghettiDinnerFundraiseronOct. 19,atSaltedVinesVineyard&Winery nearFrankford.
Ticketsarestillavailableforthe event,whichdirectlysupportstheorganization’smissiontoassistSussex Countyfamiliesduringtheholidaysand throughouttheyear.Foundedbylocal restaurateursSeanandKristinaMalone, Santa’sLettersbeganasawayforchildrentosendletterstoSantaClausand has grownintoagrassrootscharityservinghundredsoffamiliesannually.
“We’realwayslookingforwaysto reachfamiliesinplacesthatgetoverlooked,”saidSeanMalone.“It’sabout showingupwhereandwhenwe’re neededmost.”
Maloneaddedthateveryfamilythat is“adopted”bySanta’sLettersduring theholidaysreceivesmorethanjust gifts.
“Wehavesomethingforeveryone, includingacarebasketwithessentials forthewholefamily—eventheirpets. Andwhiletheholidaysareourbusiest season,thefundraiserallowsustocontinuehelpingfamilieswellintothe springandsummer.”
Thespaghettidinnerhassoldoutin previousyears,andtheMalonessaid theyarehopefulforanotherfullhouse. Guestsarebeingencouragedtowear festiveholidayattire,astheeventserves astheunofficialkickofftotheorganization’sbusiesttimeofyear.
Thisyear,themaindishisbeingdonatedbyTheCottageCaféinBethany Beach,nowaSoDelConceptsrestaurant.
Theeventalsomarksthefirstwith Santa’sLetters’newlyappointedexecutivedirector,RachelStohr,whoishelpingcoordinatethereturnoftheSanta’s
LettersMailbox,ahallmarkofthenonprofitandsymbolofholidayhopeand cheer.Whileorganizerssaidthey weren’treadytorevealwherethemailboxwillappearthisseason,theyhinted thatitmayhaveanewandexciting home.
“OneofthethingsthatmakesSussex Countysospecialisthespiritofits businesscommunity,”Stohrsaid.“We’re fortunatetohavepartnerswhogenuinelycareaboutgivingback.The SoDelConceptsteam,andtheirVPof operations,didn’taskanyquestions,just ‘Whatkindofmeal?’and‘Whattime canyoupickitup?’Whatawonderful helptheywere.Andtheyweren’talone —oursponsorsandsomanybusinesses steppedupwithitems,giftcards,servicesandbeautifulbasketsforustoauction.We’reincrediblygratefulfortheir generosity.”
Stohralsopraisedtheorganization’s
volunteers.
“Ourvolunteersaretheheartof everythingwedo.Theyshowupready tohelp,withsmilesontheirfacesand holidayspiritintheirhearts.It’sjusta greatcommunitytobeapartof.”
Ahighlightoftheeveningwillbe thesilentandliveauctions,featuring vacationpackages,golfoutings,professionalservicesandmore.Donationsfor theauctionarestillbeingacceptedfrom localbusinessesandindividuals.
Ticketscost$35forgeneraladmissionor$40foragluten-freeoption, withallproceedsbenefitingSanta’sLettersyear-roundfamilyassistanceprograms.
Topurchaseticketsorcontribute auctionitems,visittheSanta’sLetters’ “NewsandEvents”pageatsantaslettersinc.comoremail santaslettersinc@gmail.com.Remaining ticketsmaybepurchasedatthedoor.
HistoricallectureseriesatFortMilestocontinueOct.18 TheFortMilesHistoricalAssociation(FMHA)announcedthisweekits historicallectureseriesforthe20252026season.Thisyear,theFMHAwill focusprimarilyontopicsrelatedtothe post-WorldWarIIera.
ChristopherBright,professorofhistoryatGeorgetownUniversity,willkick offtheseriesonOct.18withareview ofcontinentaldefensesystemsinthe Eisenhoweryears.Thedefensesystems werebasedontheNike/Zeusmissile programandthecreationofradardefensepostsintheUnitedStatesand throughouttheworld.FortMiles housedoneofthosepostsfrom1959to 1962.
ThatwillbefollowedinNovember
withapresentationbyretiredCapt. BillManthorpe,U.S.Navy,onthe Navy’sSOSUSSystemofunderwater
SussexStronggalatosupportlocalfamilies Donationsofsilent-auction itemsnowbeingaccepted SussexStrong,thecharitablefoundationoftheSussexCountyAssociation ofRealtors,announcedthisweekthat itsannualfundraisinggalawilltake placeonThursday,Nov.6,from6to10 p.m.attheRehobothBeachConventionCenter.
Thisyear’sevent—“#ThrowbackThursday:ATotally’90sGala”— promisesaneveningoffun,music,food andgivingback.Thenightwillfeature livemusicbyBlueLabelBand,silent andliveauctions,themedcocktails,fare fromlocalrestaurantsanda’90s-inspiredtabledecoratingcontest.
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soundsensorsusedtotrackRussian submarinesintheAtlanticandPacificoceans.
From1962until1981,FortMiles housedoneoftheSOSUSlistening posts.
Thethirdlectureoftheseries,in January,willcovertheBerlinAirlift, whichmarkedthefirstvictoryofthe UnitedStatesintheColdWar.Itwill illustratehowthecountryusedmilitary
SussexStrongiscurrentlyseeking donationsofsilent-auctionitemsfrom individualsandlocalbusinesses.ProceedsfromthegalawillhelpSussex Strongcontinueitsmissionofsupportingchildrenandfamiliesinneedacross SussexCounty.
“Thesilentauctionisoneofthe mostimportantpartsoftheevening,” said SussexStrongPresidentJamie Coleman.“We’reaskingourcommunity tohelpusmakethiseventasuccessby donatingauctionitemsofanysizeor type.Everycontributionhelps.”
Thoseinterestedindonatingtothe silentauctioncancontactColemanat jcoleman@psre.com.
Inadditiontoindividualticketsales, sponsorshipopportunitiesareavailable,
andsoftpowertocontainRussianplans ofexpansion.EdPaterline,Ft.Miles historian,willbethespeaker.
February’slecturewillbeby DelawarePark’sInterpretivePrograms ManagerKaitlynDykesandwillreview FortMiles’roleasatestsiteforinnovativemilitarytechnology,suchasthe proximityfuseandthefirstsurface-toairmissile.
Thelastlectureintheserieswillbe inMarchof2026,whenFMHAmemberHarryWinnwillspeakaboutthe arrival,operationanddepartureofthe twobatteriesof8-inchrailwayguns
withonlyfiveGoldSponsorshipsremainingthisweek.Ticketsandsponsorshipscanbesecuredat: https://sussexstrong.org.
Attendeesarealsobeingencouraged tosavethedatesfortwovolunteeropportunitiesfollowingthegala: •ShoppingDay—Monday,Dec. 2
•WrappingDay—Monday,Dec.9
TheSussexStrongGalaistheorganization’slargestannualfundraiser,and proceedsgodirectlytowardeffortsthat provideschoolsupplies,holidaygifts, clothingandemergencysupportto familiesthroughouttheregion.
TolearnmoreaboutSussexStrong ortomakeadirectdonation,visit www.sussexstrong.org.
thatwerepartofFortMiles’defenses duringWorldWarII.
AlllectureswillbeheldattheOfficers ClubinCapeHenlopenStatePark at10a.m.onSaturdays.Attendanceat thelecturesisfree,butonlineregistrationisrecommendedtoensureaseat. Gotothemuseum’swebsiteatfortmilesmuseum.orgtoreserveaseat,by scrollingdowntotheHistoricalLecture SeriesunderFortMilesToursand Events.
FormoreinformationonFortMiles Museum&HistoricalArea,goto www.fortmilesmuseum.org.
Deercrashseasonposes danger,potentialrepairs AAAisremindingdriversthatOctoberthroughDecembermarksdeer matingseason,sotheanimalsaremore activeandmorelikelytodartintothe road,increasingtheriskofacostlyand potentiallydeadlycollision.
Deercanbespottednearroadways anytimeoftheyear,representatives said,butdriversshouldbeespecially vigilantinthefall,andespeciallyduring timesofdarkness.Thedangersand costsofvehicle-deercollisionsare showninthestartlingstatistics,includingthesefromastudypublishedinthe journalCellBiology:
•About2.1milliondeer-relatedvehiclecollisionsoccurintheUnited Statesannually;
•Thosecollisionscausemorethan $10billionineconomiclosses;
•Everyyear,U.S.vehicle-deercollisionsaccountforabout59,000human injuriesand440humandeaths;and
•Whilethevastmajorityofdeercollisionsdonotinvolveseriousinjury,accordingtotheInsuranceInstitutefor HighwaySafety(IIHS),inthe10-year periodfrom2014-2023,morethan 1,900peoplenationwidewerekilledin crashesinvolvinganimals,including threeinDelaware.
Withthatriskinmind,AAAremindeddriverstostayfocusedandlook outfordeer,especiallyduringthemorningandeveninghourswhenthedistractedanimalsaremostactiveand mostlikelytointersectwithvehicleson theroad.
“AAAencouragesmotoriststoadjust theirdrivingbehaviors,especiallythis time ofyear,toalwaysbeonthelookout fordeerandtakeactiontohelpprevent adeercollision,”saidJanaTidwell,publicaffairsmanagerforAAAMid-Atlantic.“Deercanbeunpredictable,so eventhebestdriversareatrisk.”
AAAofferedthesetipstohelpavoid ananimalcollision:
•Keepyoureyesmovingbackand forth.Continuouslysweepyoureyes acrosstheroadforsignsofanimals. Whilethemostlikelyaccidentiscaused byananimaldartinginfrontofyou,one might alsorunintothesideofyourcar.
•Beespeciallyattentiveinearly morningandevening.Manyanimals, especiallydeer,aremostactiveduring primecommutinghours—roughly5-8 a.m.and5-8p.m.
•Knowwheredeermaybenear.
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SussexAcademytohostopen-houseevents Familiesarebeinginvitedtoexplore opportunitiesinacademics,thearts andathleticsatSussexAcademyattwo Octoberopenhousesinadvanceof Delaware’sannualschoolchoiceapplicationwindow.
SussexAcademyisatuition-free, publiccharterschoolinGeorgetown thatoffersanacceleratedacademic programforstudentsinkindergarten through12thgrade.
TheschoolchoiceapplicationwindowisNov.3throughJan.14,2026. Viaschoolchoice,familieslivingin
Delaware mayapplytoenrolltheir childreninanyDelawarepublictraditionalschooldistrict,charterschoolor vocational-technicalschool,regardless oftheirhomeaddress.
ApplicationssubmittedforanticipatedopeningsatSussexAcademyare electronicallyrecordedbythethirdpartyDataServicesCenter.Ifthe numberofapplicationsexceedsavailableopenings,ablindlotteryisheldin Januarytoselectstudentswhowillbe invitedtoenrollintheupcoming schoolyear.Studentsareadmittedin
likelyleadtoamajorexpense.”
Reducespeedandbealertnear woodedareasorgreenspaces,suchas parksorgolfcourses,andnearwater, suchasstreamsorponds.Deer-crossingsignsindicatewherehighlevelsof deer/vehiclecrasheshaveoccurredin thepast.
•Atnight,usehigh-beamswhen there’snooncomingtraffic.Yourbright lightscanhelpyouspotanimalssooner. Thelightreflectingofftheireyesmay alsorevealtheirlocation.
•Watchforotherdeertoappear. Deerrarelytravelalone,soifyousee one,therearelikelytobeoneormore nearby.
•Honkyourhornwithonelong blast.Alongblastonyourhornmay frightenlargeanimals,suchasdeer, awayfromyourvehicle.TheInsurance InformationInstitute(III)advises againstrelyingondevicessuchasdeer whistlesandreflectors,whichhavenot beenproventoreducecollisionswith animals.
•Don’tveerfordeer.Ifananimalis inyourpath,stayinyourlane.Swervingawayfromanimalscanconfuse themsotheydon’tknowwhichwayto run.Itcanalsoputyouinthepathof oncomingvehiclesorcauseyouto crashintoobjectsonthesideofthe road.
•Alwayswearaseatbelt:According totheInsuranceInformationInstitute, thechancesofgettinginjuredwhenhittingananimalaremuchhigherifyou don’thaveyourseatbelton.
Advancedvehicletechnology drivinghighcrashrepaircosts “Inadditiontotheinconvenienceof havingyourvehicledamagedandpossiblyunavailabletoyouforatimebecause of adeercollision,thecostofrepairs mayputaseriousdentinyourwalletif youdon’thaveadequateautoinsurance coverage,”Tidwellsaid.
“Repairsforcrashesinvolvinganimals arecoveredbycomprehensiveinsurance, sodriversshouldtalktotheirinsurerto understandand,ifnecessary,adjusttheir coverage,asevenminorcollisionswill
AccordingtotheInsuranceAgency atAAA,acrossDelaware,theaverage claimforananimalstrikein2024forits policy-holderswas$5,620—up3percentsince2023.
Whiletherearemultiplefactorsat play,thehighclaimcostsaredue,in largepart,toadvancedvehicletechnology,includingcamerasandsensorsthat maybeinthewindshield,bumperor rearviewmirrors,drivingupthecostof repairs.
Whattodoifyoucollidewith adeerorotheranimal Intheeventofacollisionwithan animal,AAA’sinsuranceexpertsrec-
theordertheirapplicationisdrawnin thelottery.
Theelementaryopenhouseisset forWednesday,Oct.22,atitscampus, locatedat22051WilsonRoad.The secondaryopenhousewillbeheld Wednesday,Oct.29,atitscampus,locatedat21150AirportRoad.Bothwill takeplacefrom5:30to7:30p.m.
FormoreinformationaboutSussex Academy,gotosussexacademy.org,and forinformationonDelaware’sSchool ChoiceApplication,gotoschoolchoicede.org.
ommend:
•Ifpossible,immediatelymovethe vehicletoasafelocation outofthe roadway.Yoursafetyandthesafetyof yourpassengersaremostimportant.
•Onceyouareinasafelocationand nolongerdriving,callthepolice.
•Putthevehicle’shazardlightson, whetheritislightordarkoutside.
•Avoidmakingcontactwiththe deer/animal.Afrightenedorwounded animalcanhurtyouorfurtherinjureitself.
•Contactyourinsurancecompanyas quicklyaspossibletoreportanydamage toyourcar.
•Takephotosofthedamageifyou candososafelyandwithoutentering theroadway.
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CoastalPoint•Submitted DawnPierroofTurtleMoonDesignsisjustoneofthemanyartisanswhowillbedisplaying theirworksofartattheBethany BeachVolunteerFireCompany’s AnnalArtisanFestivalonSaturday,Oct.11,from8a.m.to3p.m.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
MetalsmithandjewelerDawnPierro, ownerofTurtleMoonDesigns,willbe amongthemorethan40artistswhowill haveworksondisplayandforsaleatthe BethanyBeachVolunteerFireCompany AnnualArtisanFestivalfrom8a.m.to3 p.m.onSaturday,Oct.11,atthefirehall, locatedat215HollywoodStreet.
Pierro,aresidentofOceanView,has beenmakingjewelryformorethan25 years.
“Istarteddoingsimplebeadworkand thingslikethat,andImoveduptoworkingwithdifferentmetalsandtakingsome classesandlearninghowtoworkwith metals,”shesaid.“Mysilverworkisall myowndesign.Imakeallkindsofjewelry—earrings,rings,necklaces,bracelets —andIdocustomworkforpeople.
“Iliketoworkinothermediums,too,” sheadded.“Idoetchingandenameling,
too.Butmetalsmithingandstonesettings arewhatIlikedoingthemost,”she added.
Herjewelrycostsfrom$35uptoa couplehundreddollars,shesaid,“dependingonhowmuchworkisinvolved, howmuchsilver.”
“IfIamsettingstonesinsomething, it’salotmorework.Mycustomerslove specificstones.Somepeopleloveanythingturquoiseoranythingamethyst. Womenliketowearnecklacesandrings. Imakeafewthingsformen—mostly ringsorbiggerpendants,”Pierrosaid, addingthatshehasastudioinher garage.
“Ithinkwhatmycustomerslikeabout myjewelryisitisallhand-designedfrom toptobottom.Itakealotofcarein choosingthestones.Everythingis sourcedwell,anditisreallyhighquality Peoplelookatthings—andme,too,asa woman—Ilookatsomethingandsay, ‘Nah.’Thenthereisthatonepiecethat
reallyspeakstome.It’saverypersonal thingforpeople.Iliketohelpthem.I neverwanttopushanybodyormake anybodyfeelobligated.Iamthereto help,”shesaid.
MakingjewelryisnowPierro’sfulltimejob,aftermorethan20yearsteachingpreschoolattheLittleRed SchoolhouseinBayard,whichisnow closed.
Asachild,shebecameinterestedin beadworkand,withfriends,wentshoppingatstoressuchasMichael’sforsupplies.Later,shetookmetalsmithing classes,butshesaidsheneverfeltlikean artist.
“Icouldn’tdrawordoanythinglike that,butjewelrymakingwassomething thatcamenaturallytome.Itjustgrew,” shesaid.“Itwasn’tsomethingIwantedto dofromchildhood.Myfatherusedto tinkeraroundandmakebeltbuckles. Lateron,mysistersaid,‘You’rejustlike Dad,’andIsaid,‘That’sright.’Butitwas
notsomethingIwantedtodoasachild.I justfoundmymuse.IrealizedIwaskind ofgoodatit,”Pierrosaid.
Shediscoveredcustomersrelateto certainsettingsandstones.
“Peoplewillfeelaconnectionwitha stone,ortheywilllovethewaysomething issetorhasaspiralaroundit.Ihave madeitemsforthosewhowantsomethingtoremembersomeone.Itisreally verycatharticfortheperson,andforme. I’vehadpeoplebringmethingsandsay, ‘Thiswasmysister’s,’or‘Thiswasmy Mom’s,’ortheirdad’s.IwillfixitifIcan, andifIcan’t,Iwillturnitintosomething else.Itholdsaspecialmeaningforthat person,”shesaid.
Amongtheotherartisancreationsat thefreeevent,whichisrain-or-shine,will bepottery,knitteditems,paintings, woodworks,clothingandglassware. Therewillbeasilentauction,50/50raffle andbakesale.FirecompanyT-shirtsand refreshmentswillalsobeforsale.
October9 FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofALLskilllevelswillpractice creativewritinginafriendlyandnurturing atmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach, DE19930
CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwill choosearecipefromthesamecookbook andthenmakeandbringinthedishto sharewiththegroup.Participantsare encouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes (andhowtoimprovethem),aswellas thebookitself.HeldatSouthCoastalLibraryat1p.m.Thismonth,wewillbe sharingfoodsfromCastleRockKitchen byTheresaCarle-Sanders.,whichis availableforcheckout(whilesupplies last,)ory oumaylookatacopyinthelibrary.Participantsareencouragedto bringtheirownTupperwaretotakehome
leftovers.Free,forages18-plus.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
FreeFluShots— BeebeHealthcarewillbe providingfreeflushotsatVFWPost7234 from3-5p.m.Noappointmentisnecessary. BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPub licLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessucha sdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
YoungAdultBookClub:WrongPlace, WrongTimebyGillianMcAllister— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.for
arelaxedandengagingbookdiscussion tailoredforreadersages18to30.Our YoungAdultBookGroupmeetsonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthtochatabout amixoffiction,nonfiction,orcla ssictitles. Newmembersalwayswelcome.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. 9-1-1AwarenessDay— TheSussex CountyDepartmentofPublicSafetywill hosttheannual9-1-1AwarenessDay from9a.m.to2p.m.atitsheadquarters at21911RudderLaneinGeorgetown. Theeventisfreeandopentothepublic. Therewillbesafetydemonstrations, buildingtours,emergencyvehic les,policeK-9s,andmore.TheraindateisOct. 16.
October10 BeginningJewelry-MakingClass— Join RiaatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. forafunbeginner'sleveljewelry-making classatthelibrary.Wewillbemakinga stylishbeadedbracelet.Thisprojectmay requireuseofcommonjewelrymaking tools,whichareprovided.Free,forAges 18-plus.Registrationopensat10:30am onOct.3andisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585 518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 NazisonthePotomac— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat2p.m.forafreelecture andbookdiscussionwithhistorianRobert K.Sutton,formerchiefhistorianoftheNa-
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— VIPisasocialgroupforvisu-
ally-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-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommu-
nitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver,as wellasstateandnationalorganizations. TheymeetthesecondMondayofeach month(fromSeptemberthroughJune)at theIndianRiverYachtCl ubat10a.m.To learnmore,contactLynnat lthomp018@gmail.com.
SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.
IrishMenMeet— IfyouareIrishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Th eyarewelcomingnew 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.
Drop-Ins WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate SeeEVENTSpageA38
BlessingoftheAnimals CoastalPointphotos•KerinMagill Fromtopleft:EmmatheLabradorgetsareassuringtouchfromherhuman,ChristineDavis;RitaDuffywranglesPennythe ‘doodle’andOlliethedachshundwhileshereadsablessingatOceanViewPresbyterianChurchonSaturday,Oct.4;Glenda Yoorreadsablessingforherpup,Molly,withOceanViewPresbyterianChurchpastor,Rev.TerryDougherty;CindyandDale WeesebroughttheirpupParkertothechurch’sBlessingoftheAnimalsevent;OceanViewPresbyterianChurch.
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patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeetingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
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.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointm ents.Formoreinformation,call (302)856-7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.
LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854- 9262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The GeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradiffere ntactivityforelementaryschool-agedchildren.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,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.Post24kitchenalsoserves from4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c) charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
SeafoodNigh t— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishostingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesday from11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceofhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.
ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays, weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m. Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,clothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shopisl ocatedat111HazzardStreetin Dagsboro.Formoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.
VFWChickenShack— TheVFWChicken ShackoperateseverySaturdayfromMay 17throughAug.30,rainorshine,from7 a.m.untilthefoodisgone.Itislocatedon Route1South,onthesouthsideoftheNationalGuardTrainingSiteinBethanyBeach. Thecostisstillonly$10,andincludesa halfbarbecuedchickenandabagofchips. Assorteddrinksandwaterareavailablefor $1each.Allproceedsb enefittheVFW,veteransandveteranservices,aswellasour generalcommunity.
CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m. Foodisavailablefromthekitchenbefore Bingostartsandatintermission.Formore information,call(443)605-5028.
RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthem onth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1registrationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavailable forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofinclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.
TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwit h drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,breadandItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featurechickenlegquarterwithbaked beansandcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesday willbechef’schoice.
GriefShar e— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistChurchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.
Politics
DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza
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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.co m.
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 deldem s38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.
SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop
DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemeetsthe
thirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’s Pi zzainMillsboro.Socialhoursbeginat 5:30p.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,informsandcreatesfellowship 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@gma il.comformore detailsonthesefreeclasses.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand
Fridayat1 0a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCenterishostingline-dancingclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakepla ceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055. Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.
ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required.Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free. Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.
GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visit thelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento
thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers decribedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasualattireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call (302)519-2984.
StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital ofGeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof ever ymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,but walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)440-4866.
Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.
Pickleball— TheHopeCenter atMariners Bethel ishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.
Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.
YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30 a.m.
BilliardsatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball League onMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.
Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m.
onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.
SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.
LaBlastFitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers. ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.onTuesdaysforseniorcentermembers.
ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian River SeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers. Al-AnonFamilyGroup— TheWednesday MindfulnessAl-AnonFamilyGroupmeetsat CommunityLutheranChurcheveryWednesdayfrom7to8p.m.
Hobby/Craft NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican
NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary. Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersare alwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.
CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)419-1843.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator, orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLi-
braries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolearnaboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allin ternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.
Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthethirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupea chmonthatthelibrary.
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,callElis saat(410)641-8050, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.
Museums/Displays RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeasideRailroadClubhouseisaninteractive museumofmodelrailroading,andislocatedat36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville.Theyareopentothepublicevery Wednesdayfrom5to7p.m.,andevery Saturday,from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visit themonlineatdelawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof themuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/To wnMuseum.”
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseumislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.
NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheN anticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.
Faith CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go onlinetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.
BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.
Women’sBibleStudy— “When FaithBecomesSightHEAVEN,”byJenniferRothschild,aWomen’sBibleStudygroup,will meetatMarinersBethelchurchevery WednesdayfromSept.24throughNov.5, from10to11:30a.m.,or7to8:30p.m. Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,visit marinersbethel.churchcenter.com.
Dinker-I rvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum
CoastalPoint•LauraWalter
About240,000grain-sizedclamsarescattered intotheLittleAssawomanBay,withhelpfrom SussexCentralHighSchoolstudentsstudying naturalresourcesmanagement.
PilotprojectplacesshellfishinLittleAssawoman Clams,ahoy! ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Wadingslowlyintotheshallowbay, adozenteensandadultscarriedhandfulsoftinyshellfishoffshore.Theygentlysprinkledthestickylittleclamsinto theLittleAssawomanBay,aspartofa pilotprogramtoimprovewaterquality andincreaserecreationalclammingopportunities.
Oct.1wasaspecialdayas,forthe firsttime,240,000juvenileclamsraised attheUniversityofDelawareshellfish hatcherywerereleasedintotheinland bays.
“Thisisabigdeal,”saidEdHale,a fisheriesandaquacultureexpertwith UDandtheDelawareSeaGrantCollegeProgram.
Thegoalistoincreaserecreational clammingopportunitiesandimprove waterquality(clamsarefilterfeeders, sotheygladlyconsumenutrientsthat wouldotherwiseimpairthewater), whichcanimproveoverallhabitatfor thepublicandecosystem.
Theprojectalsobuiltcuriosity amongSussexCentralHighSchool students,whodonnedtheheavyrubber overallsforthein-waterrelease.At a
maximumof1millimeter,theclams weresosmalltheyresembledquinoa grainsorlargegrainsofsand.
“Itfeelslikeoatmeal!”saidonestudent,gentlykneadingawethandfulof shells.
SCHSrecentlyaddednaturalresourcesmanagementtoitsagriculture pathway.The10thgraderswillbe amongthefirstprogramgraduates, studyingaquaponicsandaquaculture. Inschool,theymightgrowfish,plants andpossiblyevenoystersinpartnership withUD.
“It’sgreat.Whenwestartedthis program,thisisreallywhatweenvisioned,”agricultureteacherChrisRevel saidasstudentswadedintheautumn bay.“Theyseemtobeenjoyingitand askingalotofquestions.”
“Thegoalistohavethestudentstie intheconcepts”fromtheclassroom “andpullitintopracticeintheecosystem,”saidagricultureteacherJason Stoeckel.
ParkedattherusticAssawoman RecreationAreanearSouthBethany wereadditionalpartnersfromthe DelawareStateUniversityandthe DelawareEnvironmentalCoalition (DECO).TheDECOis“acommu-
nity-drivenenvironmentalgroupdedicatedtoprotectingandrestoring Delaware’scoastlines.”They’rebigproponentsofUD’shatchery,addingshellfishtotheinlandbays,though aquacultureandthisgeneralseeding.
Inthefuture,organizershopeto seedtheIndianRiverBayandRehobothBay.
Oystershavereceivedalotofattentioninthebays,asscientists,stateofficialsandwatermenhavelauncheda Delawareaquacultureindustryand projectstoredeveloplostpopulations. Butclamsaresomethingtheeveryday personcantongforintheshallows.
Today,thesehardclams(scientific name:mercenariamercenaria)arejusta fewmonthsold.Intwoorthreeyears, theymightreach2inches,orlittle-neck size.Andthenpeoplecouldeatthem.
“That’spartofitand,inthemeantime,they’llfilterthewater,”saidRick Chamberlain,presidentoftheDECO. Iftoday ’sbroodaresuccessful,they couldgrowuptoprocreatethenext generationoflarvaethroughout,orbeyond,theLittleAssawomanBay.
“WheneverIfillthetankwithwater, Iseethemmovingaround,”saidAlyssa Campbell,UDhatcherycoordinator.
“Sotheyusethatfoot”—aretractable organthatclamsusetodigorpush themselvesaround.
Biodiversitywasalreadyatwork,as sometinycrustaceansandbluecrabs alsohitchedaridefrom theUDtanks totheshoreline,surprisingafewvolunteers.
Today,UD’shatcheryisapilot-sized 800-square-footfacilityinLewes,with fivetanksforrearingeasternoysterand hardclamlarvae.Theteamisdesigning Phase2,hopingtobuildabiggerfacilityof2,000or3,000squarefeetin 2026.Eventually,Phases3and4would increasetheprojectspaceexponentially. Workingfromthose800squarefeet theyhavetoday,UDhasseededthese clamsandprovidedoysterstohelppopulatethelocalwaterways(includingthe DelawareCenterfortheInlandBays’ in-watertestsite).
Peoplecanlearnmoreorregisterto volunteerwiththeDelawareEnvironmentalCoalitionathttps://thedeco.org.Thepubliccanalsodonateto hatcheryexpansionwiththeUDFisheries&AquacultureInnovationFund onlineathttps://ud.alumniq.com/giving/to/99XMW.
‘SeasideTreasures’flowershowsetforOct.13 ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
TheBarefootGardenersgardenclub, basedinFenwickIsland,isbusypreparingfortheir“SeasideTreasures”flower show,setforMonday,Oct.13,from1to 4p.m.
Categorizedasa“SmallStandard FlowerShow,”theevent,tobeheldat theKnightsofColumbusHallinnorth OceanCity,Md.,willfeaturethreetypes ofexhibits,accordingtoco-chairDebbie Micsky.
Inthe“TreasuresoftheGarden” HorticulturalDivision,entrieswillincludesamplingsofperennials,annuals ,cutbranchesandcontainerplantsin clearcontainers.
EntriesintheDesignDivision,titled “ThankfulForOurTreasures,”willfeaturecoastal-themedtablesettings,Micskysaid.
ThethirddivisionisEducationalExhibits,withinformativedisplaysemphasizingtheimportanceofpreserving Delaware’sshoreline.Micskysaidher ownentryinthatdivisionwillfocuson horseshoecrabs.
TheOct.13showwillfeature83entriesintheHorticulturalDivision,Micskysaid,12inDesignandseveralmore intheEducationalDivision.Theevent isaccreditedbytheDelawareFederation ofGardenClubs,andjudgesfromthe federationwillbeonhandtopresent awardsineachdivision.
“Wearesodelightedtobebringing
thiswonderfuleventtothecommunity,” saidMicskyandCo-ChairCandie Young.“Theclubmembersareexcited tosharetheirdesigns,whileproviding aninformativeeventforgardenersand spectators.”
Admissiontotheflowershowisfree. Raffledrawingswillbeoffered,andproceedswillbenefittheclub’scollege scholarshipfundandtheTownofFenwickIsland’sPollinatorParkonBunting Avenue.Refreshmentswillbeavailable.
“Wehopetoeducatepeopleandhave fun,”Micskysaid.“It’sourfirstshowina longtime,”shenoted.
TheBarefootGardenersarecelebratingtheir21styearthisyear.Theclubhas 33activemembersand50membersin total,Micskysaid.
“Wearehighlyinvolvedinthecommunity,”sheadded.Theclubworkswith localschoolsongardeningprojectsand providessupportforcivicbeautification projects.
TheBarefootGardenersmeetseight monthsoftheyear,fromApriltoNovember,andoftenvisitareagardening attractions.Meetingsareheldinthe FenwickIslandarea.Formoreinformationandtojointheclub,gotothe DelawareFederationofGardenClubs websiteat
www.delawaregardenclubs.org.
Admissiontothe“SeasideTreasures” flowershowisfree.TheKnightsof ColumbusHall islocatedat9901 CoastalHighway,OceanCity,Md.,behindSt.LukeCatholicChurch.
LBWCtoholditsannualFallPlantSaleonOct.11 ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
TheLordBaltimoreWomen’s Clubhasbeenbusypreparingforits firstFallPlantSale,setforSaturday, Oct.11,from9:30a.m.to1p.m.at JohnWestParkinOceanView.
Tobeheldunderthegazeboin thepark,thesalewillfeaturepots
thathavebeenhand-paintedby members.Thepotsthemselveswere donatedbyamember’sneighbor,accordingtoeventchairLisaEinsel.
“We’vehadacoupleofpainting parties,”Einselsaid.“They’reso cute!”shesaidofthepots.
Thisisthefirstfallplantsalefor theclub,shesaid.“We’resoexcited!” Proceedsfromthesalewillsup-
porttheclub’smanycommunity projects,includingscholarshipsfor localhighstudentsandsuppliesfor classroomsatelementaryandmiddle schools.
“We’realwayshearingaboutlittle thingsthatareneeded”inclassrooms,Einselsaid—rangingfrom basicclassroomsupplies,suchas glue,tosocksandsweatpantsforthe school’semergencyclothingcloset.
denaccessories,indoorplantsand evensomelargerplants,suchashydrangeas.
Einselsaidcashandcheckswill beacceptedforpaymentatthesale.
TheLordBaltimoreWomen’s Clubwasfoundedmorethan90 yearsago.Meetingsareheldonthe thirdMondayofeverymonthatthe CrippleCreekCountryClubnear Dagsboro.
Theclubdoeshighwaycleanups severaltimesayear,shesaid,and workswithlocalfirst-responders, veterans’groups,librariesandother organizations,includingtheBrandywineValleySPCA.
Einselsaidtheclubhopestohave agoodturnoutfortheplantsale.In additiontofallplants,suchasmums andpansies,thesalewillinclude bulbs,perennials,“gentlyused”gar-
Thereisnoraindatefortheplant sale.Intheeventofinclement weather,itwillbemovedinsidethe CommunityCenternexttothepark. JohnWestParkislocatedat32 WestAvenue,OceanView. FormoreinformationontheLord BaltimoreWomen’sClub,visitthe clubwebsiteatwww.lbwclub.com.
ArtsintheGardenhostingeventonOct.12 It’stheInlandBaysGardenCenter’s 10thyearof“celebratingcreativity,communityandcolorfulfallvibes”atitsArts intheGardenevent—andthepublicis beinginvited.Theeventoffers“amagicaldaywhereartandnaturecometogetherinthemostdelightfulway.”
Attheevent,setforSunday,Oct.12, from9a.m.to3p.m.,attendeescan strollthroughthegardensandexplore workfromahandpickedcollectionof 25localartistsandmakers,eachofferingsomething“beautiful,whimsicalor wonderfullyhandmade.”Theycanpose withfriendsandfamilyatthefallthemedphotoboothcreatedbyAlison Webb,AIFD,andstopbytheBonsai Displayforadoseoftiny-treeserenity. Littleonescantakepartinthekids’ crafttableandscavengerhunt,and grown-upscansiponcoffeeandbaked
goodsfromKristina’sKitchen,graba bitefromtheTacoRehofoodtruck,and swaytothesoundsofacousticalguitaristNormanGaither.
Itwouldn’tbeanInlandBayscelebrationwithouttheirnativeplantcollection(thelargestonDelmarva)ready toinspirethefallgarden.
TheraindatefortheeventisMonday,Oct.13.
Featuredartistsandartisansinclude:
•AlisonSchweigerWebb—decorativebrooches,bowls,baskets,andhangingornamentsdoneinthetraditional formofcoiledbasketryusingpineneedles.
•BackyardJellies&Jams—featuringbeachplumjellyfromafruitfound alongtheshore,andotherlocallymade jams andjellies.
•BethWhitman-Pitzer,MoonShell
PaperCo.—Creativenotecardsinspiredbythebeach,flowersandnative plants.
•BethanyTyndall,LocalWavesStudio—Wheel-thrownandhand-built potterywithacoastalDelawareflair.
•BradCogan—“Horseshoecrabs likeyou’veneverseenthembefore.” Eachcritterisone-of-a-kind,withits ownpersonalityandcharm.HandcraftedfromdurablePVCpipeandfinishedwithoutdoorpaint,they’re designedforbrighteninguppatios, porchesandgardens—bringingaplayfultouchtoanyoutdoorspace.
•BonsaiClub
•CareyApiary,PatrickCarey,MasterBeekeeper—MeetPatrickCarey, MasterBeekeeperandownerofCarey ApiaryandFarminFrankford.Visitors canstepuptotheobservationhiveand
discoverthehierarchyoflifeinsidethe hive,includingworkers,dronesand,of course,thequeen.Theycanalsolearn howthesetinypollinatorskeepthe worldbloomingandtakehomeajarof all-natural,localrawhoney.
•CathyCranfield,BeachRocksJewelry—reflectingtheloveofthebeach andgardening,combinedwithabitof whimsyandfun.
•C-GlassSisters—Framedoceanto-artpieceswithauthenticseaglass collectedontheEasternShore.
•DawnPierro,TurtleMoonDesigns —Necklaces,earrings,bracelets“made fromcrystals,metals,minerals,shells andgemstoneswhichcarryenergyand healingpower,eachuniqueinitsown way.”
•DeborahBryant—Coastalpottery with inspirationfromtheeverchanging displayofwavesalongwiththecolorsof theseasonsfoundinthelandscapeof theEasternShore.
•DelawareBayClay—Functional ceramicbeach-themeddishes,serving piecesandflowerpotsfordailylife.
•DelawareCenterfortheInland Bays—LearnabouttheCenter’smissiontopreserve,protectandrestore Delaware’sInlandBaysandtheirwatershed.TheCenterachievesthatthrough science-basedresearch,restoration,education,outreach,publicpolicyandadvocacy
•DittmarFamilyFarms—Zach andJenniferDittmar,Regenerative Farmerswithlocalproduce,beef,pork andlamb.
•FloralDesignsbyAgatina—Fresh liveflowersdriedandpressedthen arrangedinapictureframe.
•HappyCamperDesignCompany, MargoMitchell,owner,founder,maker ofallthings—specializingincustom signs,handmadewoodworksandhome décor,withastylethatrepresentsthe FirstState.
•Janis Markopoulos—Creativeart journalsmakinguseofavarietyofrecyclableproducts,fabrics,papersand mixed-mediamediums,suchaswatercolors,acrylicpaints,texturepastes,embossingpowders,foilingandeven pressedflowers.
•JenniferMoon-Child—Handmadewoodornaments,magnets,trinket dishesandotherhomedécor,allcut withascrollsawusingdomestichardwoods.
•JillPayne
•JoyPeterson,TheJoyofWreaths —Grapevinesilkwreathsadornedwith driedflowersforthefallandwinterholidays.
•Kristina’sKitchen—offering freshlybrewedregularandcoldbrewed coffee,muffins,bakedbreakfasttreats, bacon,eggsandwichesandcookies,and someglutenfreeitems.
•MarianDowlingPhotography— Localnaturephotographeroffering notecards,canvasandprintsoflocal wildlifeandthecoastlineinsouthern Delaware.Printsarelimited-editionand readyforframing.
•MaryYeagleyBower,CeramicTile —Handmadetilesthatareasuniqueas themoldsthataremadefromtheoriginaldesigns.Eachtileisdesignedwith deeprelieftoshowcasethefocalpoint. Toaddadditionaldepthtothedesign, ironoxideisappliedbeforethefinal glaze.
•Margie Samero—Steppingstones madewithauniquemixtureofconcrete andstainedglasstocreatefunctional steppingstoneswithbeachandnature designs.
•MiriamFeldman,BlingThings Jewelry—Pearlswithatwist...anold favoritewithanewandmodernfeel usingbrushedstainlesssteelwith leather,crystalsandpearlstocreate piecesforallagestoenjoy.
•AnneTaylor,ParkerPlaceCool RecycledStuff—Since1994,Parker PlaceCoolRecycledStuffhasbeen bringingeco-friendlycreativitytolife. In 2008,theyintroducedMadMatsrecycledrugstothecollection,“and they’vebeenacustomerfavoriteever since.Durable,stylishandsustainably made.”
•OutdoorDesignsbyCraig— Adirondackfurnitureconstructedfrom poly-lumber,withnorotting,splinters orpainting.
•RayPalazzo,WoodCraftsbyRJP —Fullyhandmadecuttingandcharcuterieboards,includingsomefromexotic woods.
•SaltTownTradingCompany— candlesinspiredbynature’scoastalsurroundings,withluxurioushomefragrancestocapturethebeautyofthe region’slandscapeandseascape.Clean ingredientsandethically-sourcedcoconutsoycandlesthataresustainable, non-toxicandhand-pouredalongthe Delawarecoast.
•TomRudolph—handcraftedcuttingboards,flightboards,servingtrays.
•TravisBower—Carefullycrafted bowls,vasesandsculpturesthatcelebratetheuniquetextures,colorsand grainsthatnaturehasbestowedupon these materials.
•TacoRehofoodtruck—Taco RehoisaSoCal-inspiredfoodtruck makingitswaythroughlowerDelaware. IthasbeenvotedBestFoodTruckin Delawareforfiveyearsinarow.Taco Rehospecializesinhand-pressedtacos, burritos,hotdogsandcarnefries.
TheInlandBaysGardenCenteris openMondaythroughSaturdayfrom9 a.m.to5p.m.,andonSundayfrom11 a.m.to3p.m.
Formoreinformation,contactSandy Danielsatsandan@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.
DavisgraduatesMerchantMarineAcademy EvanChristopherDavisofBethany BeachrecentlygraduatedfromtheU.S. MerchantMarineAcademy (USMMA)atKingsPoint,N.Y.Davis earnedabachelor’sdegreeandacommissionintheU.S.armedforces.He alsoearnedaMerchantMarineofficer license,qualifyinghimtoserveasan officeronanyshipintheU.S.Flag MerchantMarine.
TheUnitedStatesMerchantMarineAcademyisoneoffiveU.S.federal serviceacademies.IteducatesandgraduateslicensedMerchantMarineofficerstoservethenationduringpeace andwar.Inadditiontotherigorousacademicandphysicalrequirementsfor admission,applicantsmustbenominatedbytheirmemberofCongressor U.S.senator.Daviswasnominatedby U.S.Sens.ChrisCoonsandLisaBlunt
Rochester.
AllUSMMAgraduatesincuranobligationtoservetheUnitedStates.The U.S.FlagMerchantMarine—manned exclusivelybyAmericanmariners— hasbeendeemedessentialforsecuring thecountry’scommerceinpeacetime anddeliveringwarfighters,weapons andmilitarysuppliesintimesofconflict.
Themajorityof“KingsPointers” serveforeightyearsasU.S.NavyreservistsintheStrategicSealiftOfficer ProgramwhileworkingaboardU.S. flagvessels.Otherswillserveonactive dutyinthenation’sarmedforces.
“Byvirtueoftheirelitetrainingand real-worldexperience,graduatesare readytogoondayoneinserviceof Americanmilitarystrengthandeconomicpower,”representativessaid.
Aspartofhisfour-yeareducation, Davisspentoneyeartrainingasacadet aboardoceangoingvessels.
TheacademywelcomedSecretaryof TransportationSeanP.Duffyasthe commencementspeaker.Duffytoldthe graduates,“Themissionyouallare abouttoembarkoncouldnotbemore importantatthisverymomentwhen ournationconfrontsconflictinthe MiddleEast.Whetherit’stheStraitof HormuzortheSouthChinaSea,there areroughwatersahead.Youwillfind yourselfinharm’sway.Andyoudoit foryourcountry.”
DedicatedduringWorldWarII,the USMMAhassinceservedthenationin bothpeaceandwar.Learnmoreat www.WeAreTheUSMMA.com.For moreinformationabouttheAcademy, visithttps://www.usmma.edu/.
GFWCWomen’sClub,VolunteerDE50+holdfooddrive TheGFWCWomen’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)joinedtheVolunteerDelaware50+AdvisoryCouncil forafooddriveattheGiantFoodgrocerystoreinMillsboroonSaturday, Sept.20.
Hundredsoffooditemswerecollectedinsupportofthefoodpantriesat theStateServiceCentersinGeorgetown,Frankford,Milford,Bridgeville andSeaford.Manycarswereneededto transportallthedonations,“exemplifyingthegenerosityofthepeopleinSussexCountytosupportthoseinneed,” organizerssaid.
TheWomen’sClubofIndianRiver isanon-profitorganizationdedicated tocharitable,educationalandcivicvolunteerism.VolunteerDelaware50+isa statewideprogramofferedthroughthe StateOfficeofVolunteerismwithinthe DepartmentofHealth&SocialServices.Theirmissionistoengagepeople 50orolderinvolunteerservice,tomeet criticalcommunityneedsandtoprovideahigh-qualityexperiencethatwill enrichthelivesofvolunteers.
Formoreinformation onbothorganizations,findtheGFWCWomen’s ClubofIndianRiveronFacebookand gotovolunteer.delaware.gov/50plussussex.
Organizerscelebratethefooddrive.Pictured,fromleft,are:MargeLennon(WCIR),TrishaFlemingandChrisBauer(VolunteerDE 50+),ShelbyWeilepp(WCIR),DanielleBriggs(VolunteerDE50+),ChristySwiger,MindyGossandPattyO’Connor(WCIR).
DelawareBotanicGardenstowelcomeTallamyonOct.23 TheDelawareBotanicGardenswill hostitsfirstlectureinthenewlyconstructedAnnettePennoniGardenPaviliononWednesday,Oct.23,at5p.m. EntomologistandNewYorkTimes bestsellingauthorDougTallamywill presentatalkonhisnewestbook,“How CanIHelp:SavingNaturewithYour Yard.”Tallamywillsharepracticalways tosupportbiodiversityandconservation athomethroughplantingnativespecies,
leavingfallenleavesforwildlifeand othernature-friendlypractices.AQ&A sessionwillfollowthelecture,andlight refreshmentswillbeprovided.
“Wealladmireseasonalflowers,but DougTallamyhelpsusembracethe deeperstory—howeachplant,leafand wildcornerofourgardenssustainslife. I’mthrilledtowelcomeDougtobethe firstguestspeakerinournewpavilion. Joinusaswesharethisimportantcon-
versationofbio-diversitywithourcommunity,”saidDeputyExecutiveDirector ofHorticultureStephenPryceLea.
Asaspecialbonus,30earlyticket purchaserswillberandomlyselectedfor anexclusive“walk-and-talk”withTallamyandPryce-Lea.Eligibletickets mustbepurchasedbySept.30at6p.m., andwinnerswillbecontactedshortly thereafter.
Formoreinformationortopurchase
tickets,goto https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/AnEveningWithDougTallamyatDBG.
TheDBGisopentothepublic ThursdaysthroughSundaysfrom9a.m. to4p.m.Itislocatedat30220Piney NeckRoad,Dagsboro.Formoreinformationonthegardens,goto www.delawaregardens.org.
TheVeteransofForeignWars (VFW)isdedicatedtopromotingpatriotismandinvestinginfuturegenerations, andtheyhavescholarshipopportunities fordemocracy-lovinghigh-schoolstudentsinterestedina$35,000college scholarshiporapatrioticmiddle-school studentinterestedinwinning$5,000.
Establishedin1947,theVoiceof Democracyaudio-essayprogramprovidesstudentsingrades9-12whoare enrolledinapublic,privateorparochial schoolorhome-studyprogramwiththe opportunitytoexpressthemselvesina democraticandpatriotic-themed recordedessay.
VFWPost7234,alongwiththePost 7234Auxiliary,selectsthreewinners, withthefirst-placewinneradvancingto thestatelevel,andawardsof$650,$375 and$250,respectively.Thewinner,advancingtotheVFWDepartment(state) competitionwinsascholarshipofatleast $1,000.Thenationalfirst-placewinner receivesa$35,000scholarshippaiddirectlytotherecipient’sU.S.university, collegeorvocational/technicalschool. The2025-2026themeis:“Howare youshowingpatriotismandsupportfor ourcountry?”
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SussexAcademywelcomesHistoryBookFestivalauthors AuthorsSamKeanandJosephLee visitedSussexAcademyonSept.26, priortotheirparticipationintheninth annualHistoryBookFestivalinLewes.
ANewYorkTimesbestsellingauthorofpopularsciencebooks,Sam Keanspokewithmiddle-schoolstudentsabouthisbooks,including“The DisappearingSpoon,”andsharedsciencestoriesandartifacts,includinga fishfromthegrocerystorethathehad mummifiedathome.
Award-winningauthorJosephLee visitedAndieKirtley’sclassroomtodiscuss theprocessofwritingandhisnew book,“NothingMoreoftheLand,”a personalexplorationofIndigenous identityandthechallengesfacingIndigenouspeoplearoundtheworld.
Inconjunctionwiththeauthorvisits, theHistoryBookFestivaldonatedclass setsoftheirbookstoSussexAcademy classroomsandlibrary.
“TheHistoryBookFestivalpartnershipallowsmystudentstheuniqueexperienceofmeetingthepersonbehind thebook,andtobetterunderstandthe purposebehindthewriting,”Kirtley said.“Beingabletoasktheauthortheir questionsafterreadingthetextandto hearauthenticresponsesisanamazing experience.Wearesoluckytohavethis opportunity.”
Award-winningauthorJosephLeevisitsAndieKirtley’s SussexAcademyclassroomaspartoftheschool’spartnershipwiththeHistoryBookFestival.Gathered,fromleft,are: DeenyaFlorestol,JosephLee,JackieWigginsandKetzaly Navarrete-Lopez.
Meyerannouncesnominationsfornucleargroup Gov.MattMeyerrecentlynominatedeightindividualstoserveonthe DelawareNuclearEnergyFeasibility TaskForce,inaccordancewithSenate ConcurrentResolution18(SCR18), adoptedearlierthisyearbythe DelawareGeneralAssembly.
“Delawareansarefeelingtheimpact ofrisingenergyprices,andwehavea responsibilitytoexploreeveryoptionto bringthosecostsdown,”saidMeyer. “Thistaskforcewilltakeahard,honest lookatwhethernuclearenergy—and specificallysmallmodularreactors— canplayaroleinprovidingreliable,affordableandcleanpowerforourstate.”
The25-membertaskforcewillconductacomprehensivestudyinto whetherdeployingsmallmodularreactors(SMRs)inDelawareisfeasible; whatregulatory,economic,environmen-
talandenergy‐reliabilityimplicationsit wouldcarry;andwhatstepstheState wouldneedtotaketoprepare.
SCR18chargestheTaskForcewith:
•examiningthetechnicalandlogisticalfeasibilityofSMRdeploymentin Delaware,includingsitesuitability,infrastructureandgridintegrationneeds;
•analyzinglong-termeconomic costsandbenefits,consideringjobcreation,localeconomicimpactsandcomparativeenergypricing;
•reviewingregulatoryandpermittingrequirements,bothatthestateand federallevels;
•assessingenvironmentalimpacts, includingemissionsreductionpotential, safety,wastemanagement,emergency preparednessandoverallecosystemeffects;and
•evaluatinghowSMRsmighten-
hanceenergyreliability,lessen Delaware’sdependenceonenergyimportsandstabilizecostsforfamiliesand businesses.
Thenominatedmembersrepresenta cross-sectionofexpertiseinenergyengineering,environmentalscience,regulatorylaw,economics,publichealth, businessandcommunityleadership. Theirinsights,officialssaid,willbeessentialtoproducingthetaskforce’sreport,whichisduetotheGeneral AssemblyandthegovernorbyDec.31.
Thenomineesinclude:
•RobertDeNight,vicepresidentof nuclearengineeringatPSEG,which ownsfiveandoperatesthreenuclear powerplantsinNewJerseyandPennsylvania.HesupportsthesafeandreliableoperationofboththeSalemand HopeCreekgeneratingstationsandhas morethan35yearsofexperienceinthe nuclearindustry.DeNightpreviously servedassitevicepresidentofHope CreekGeneratingStationandvice presidentofNuclearOperationsSupport.
Utility,alsoknownasEnergize Delaware.Underhisleadership,theorganizationbecameastatewideresource forhelpingresidentsandbusinessessave moneythroughcleanenergyandefficiencyprograms.Earlierinhiscareer, DePrimaservedascitymanagerof DoverforadecadeandasDover’splanningandinspectionsdirector.
•MartinWillis,UnionBoilermaker formorethan35yearsandamemberof BoilermakersLocal13inPhiladelphia. Overthecourseofhiscareer,hehas workedonprojectsinoilrefineries, petrochemicalfacilities,coalandnatural gaspowerplants,nuclearpowerplants, papermillsandsteelmills.
• KeithGoossen,professorofelectricalandcomputerengineeringatthe UniversityofDelaware,wherehisresearchspansoptics,electronicsandenergysystems.Hebeganhiscareerat BellLaboratoriesandlaterco-founded astart-upcommercializinghigh-speed fiber-opticmodules.Heholds84 patentsandisrecognizedinternationallyforhisworkinoptoelectronicsand micro-mechanicalsystems.GoossendirectstheMid-AtlanticIndustrialAssessmentCenter,whichtrainsstudents in energyefficiencyandconductsenergyauditsforindustrialandnonprofit facilities.
•AndrewCottone,inventor,entrepreneurandbusinessleaderwithmore thantwodecadesofexperienceinadvancedmanufacturingandcleanenergy innovation.AfterearninghisPh.D.in organometallicchemistryfromtheUniversityofFloridaandcompletingpostdoctoralstudiesattheUniversityof Delaware,heco-foundedAdesisin 2005andhelpedgrowitintoaleading researchanddevelopmentcompany.In 2023, CottonefoundedAternium,a Delaware-basedcompanyworkingto advancetheregion’scleanenergyfuture byproducingsafe,reliable,andaffordableindustrialhydrogen.
•AnthonyDePrima,whoretiredin 2022asthefoundingexecutivedirector oftheDelawareSustainableEnergy
•PeggySchultz,longtimecivic leaderandenergyadvocateinDelaware. Sheearnedherbachelor’sdegreefrom theUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley, andamaster’sdegreefromtheUniversityofPittsburghbeforespending15 yearsasaneducatorandreadingspecialist.Overthepastseveraldecades, shehasbeenactiveintheLeagueof WomenVotersandisthefounderof POWER(PeopleforOffshoreWind
EssayContest public,privateorparochialschoolor home-studyprogramcanenterthe VFW’sPatriot’sPenyouthessaycontest forachancetowintheirshareofstate andnationalawards.VFWPost7234 awards$650,$375or$250tofirst-,second-andthird-placewinners,respectively.Eachfirst-placestatewinner receivesaminimumof$500,andthenationalfirst-placewinnerwins$5,000.
Theessaycontestencouragesyoung mindstoexaminethenation’shistory, alongwiththeirownexperiencesin modernU.S.society,bydraftinga300-
to400-wordessay,expressingtheirviews basedonapatriotictheme. VFW7234servesthelowerSussex Countyarea.Thecontestisopentoall localstudents,andchildren/grandchildrenofPostmembers.RulesandeligibilityrequirementsareavailablefromVFW 7234,byemailat vfwpost7234@gmail.comorbycalling (302)539-9981,ordownloadformsfrom vfw.org/YouthScholarships.Essaysmust besubmittedbymidnightonOct.31. Completedentriesmaybedeliveredor mailedtoVFWPost7234,ATTN:Patriot’sPen/VoiceofDemocracy,29265 MarshyHopeWay,OceanView,DE 19970.
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“Everycommunityhasitsquietheroes,”representativesoftheIndianRiver HighSchoolHallofFamesaidthis week.“SomeleaveSussexCountyand goontomakewavesinbusiness,medicine,publicserviceorthearts.Others dedicatetheirlivesrighthereathome —teaching,volunteering,buildingbusinesses,leadingciviceffortsorservingas first-responders.Whattheyallhavein commonisthattheirjourneysstartedin theclassroomsandhallwaysofIndian RiverHighSchool.”
The IndianRiverHighSchoolHall ofFameexiststohonorthosealumni— “thosewhoembodythevaluesofcharacter,citizenship,leadershipandservice. Itisnotonlyarecognitionofpersonal achievementbutalsoaremindertocurrentstudentsthatgreatnesscanbegin righthereinFrankford.”
Sinceitscreation,theHallofFame
hascelebratedalumniwhohavegone ontoaccomplishextraordinarythings. Inducteeshaveincludedlegislatorsand educatorswhoshapedpolicyandyoung minds, artistswhohaveenrichedculture,athleteswhocompetedathighlevelsandcivicleaderswhobuiltstronger communities.Theyrepresentboththose whohavestayedtoserveSussexCounty andthosewhohavecarriedthenameof IndianRiveracrossthecountry—from neighboringtownsinDelawaretofarawayplacesincludingTexasandMichigan.
Nominationsarenowbeingaccepted forthe2025-2026classofinductees.
“Thisisyourchancetorecognize someonewhohasnotonlysucceededin theirfieldbuthasalsomadeadifference inthelivesofothers.Thebestcandidates aremorethanhighachievers—theyare rolemodelswhosestoriesinspirestu-
dentstodreambiggerandgiveback.”
Tobeeligible,nomineesmusthave graduatedfromIndianRiverHigh Schoolatleast10yearspriortotheir nomination.Theselectioncommittee looksatprofessionalaccomplishments, recognitioninthenominee’schosen field—whetherlocal,state,nationalor international—aswellasademonstratedcommitmenttoserviceandto theIRHScommunity.
ThedeadlineforsubmissionsisFriday,Oct.17.Eachnominationpacket mustincludeacompletednomination formandasecondletterofrecommendationfromanotherindividual.Forms canbedownloadedat www.IRHSAlumni.com.Lateentries willnotbeconsidered.
Animpartialcommitteewillcarefullyrevieweachnomination.Thechoseninducteeswillbehonoredata
special ceremonyin2026,wherethey willbepresentedwithaHallofFame plaque.
“Beyondtheplaque,however,the recognitionservesasalastingreminder thatthevaluesinstilledatIndianRiver HighSchoolcontinuetorippleoutward,shapingcommunitiesnearand far.”
Thenominationandinduction processisfacilitatedbytheIndianRiver HighSchoolAlumniAssociation,a nonprofitgroupfoundedin2012.The associationnotonlyoverseestheHallof Famebutalsoworkstokeepgraduates connectedandengagedwiththeschool. Throughmonthlymeetings,eventsand initiatives,theassociationprovidesa wayforalumnitosupportandpromote IRHSandtoencouragethenextgenerationofstudents.Newmembersarealwayswelcometojoinintheseefforts.
“Sothinkaboutthepeoplewho makeyouproudtosay,‘They’rean IRHSgraduate.’Maybeit’saneighbor whoneverstoppedgivingback,ora classmatewhoseachievementshave reachednationalrecognition.NominatingthemfortheHallofFameismore thanjustanhonor—it’sawaytotell theirstory,inspiretoday’sstudentsand givethemagifttheywillneverexpect:a permanentplaceinthelegacyofIndian RiverHighSchool.”
Forfulldetails,nominationforms, andmoreinformationontheIRHS AlumniAssociation,visit www.IRHSAlumni.com.
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•Robert“Bob”Wheatley,a45-year residentofSussexCountywithdecades ofexperienceinlanduse,businessand communityservice.Heservedfor30 yearsontheSussexCountyPlanning& ZoningCommissionandspent20years owningandoperatingacommercial constructioncompanybeforeestablishingarealestateandconsultingpractice. Healsoservesasanoutsidedirectorof Linkbancorp,acommunitybankwith operationsacrossfourstates,andsitson theboardofSussexMontessoriSchool, alongwithseveralothernonprofits.
•JenniferClemons,associateteachingprofessorinPennState’sDepartmentofEnergy&Mineral Engineering,wheresheteachesinboth undergraduateandgraduateenergyprograms.Aspecialistinsolardesignand finance,sheisaNABCEP-certified photovoltaicinstructorandanawardwinningleaderincleanenergyeducation.Shepreviouslyspent12yearsat DelawareTechnicalCommunityCollege,whereshechairedtheEnergy Technologiesprogramsanddeveloped associatedegreesinsolar,energymanagement,andbuildingautomation.
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DepartmentofLaborlaunchesModernization2.0 TheDelawareDepartmentofLabor lastweekannouncedModernization2.0, anewstrategytoaddresstheagency’s mostpressingchallenges,includingprocessingabacklogofunemploymentinsuranceclaims,respondingfastertonew claimsandensuringthetimelylaunchof PaidFamily&MedicalLeave.
Acornerstoneofthiseffort,officials said,isanewpartnershipwithGoogle AI,whichwillimplementanunemploymentinsuranceadjudicationworkflow designed toimproveclaimantsupport, streamlinenavigationandunifymultiplesystemsonasingleplatform.
“Thiscreatesamorescalableand sustainablemodelforthefuture,”they said.“Thispartnershipwillallowthe currentmodernizationvendor,Infosys, toworksolelyontheimplementationof
PaidFamily&MedicalLeavetomeet theJanuary2026launch.
TacklingtheUIclaimsbacklog Currently,officialsaid,morethan 6,500unemploymentclaimsremain pending,somedatingbacktoFebruary 2025.Toaddressthebacklog,knowninternallyas“MissionBacklog,”DOLhas takenthesesteps:
•PartneringwithGoogleAIanddeliverypartnerEgentobuildaninterim processthatconsolidatesclaiminformationintoasinglesystem.
•DeployingGoogle’sAdjudication Assistant,aGenAIsolution,toaccelerateclaimreviews.
•Hiring25seasonalemployees throughtheCodeDifferentlyprogram
tosupportbacklogreduction.
• Thiscombinedeffortisprojectedto clearthebacklogwithin18to22weeks, withcompletionexpectedinearly2026.
PaidFamily&MedicalLeave update Delawareanswillbeabletotakepart inthePaidFamily&MedicalLeave programbeginningJan.1,2026.They willbeableto:
•Fileclaimsonline.
•Processcertificationselectronically.
•Receiveemployerdeterminations.
•Obtainbenefitpaymentsautomatically.
•Monthlyupdateswillfurtherenhance speed,usability,andoveralluser experience.
Astronger,moreresponsive DOL
“Thisisapivotalmomentforthe DepartmentofLabor,”saidDepartmentofLaborSecretaryLaKresha Moultrie.“Bytacklinglong-standing UIchallengesandensuringthesuccessfullaunchofPaidFamily&MedicalLeave,wearedeliveringonour commitmenttomodernizeoursystems andimproveservicesforDelaware workers.”
DOLwillcontinuetokeepthe publicupdatedonitswebsite,witha dedicatedpageforModernization2.0 thatcanbefoundat Labor.Delaware.Gov/Modernization2-0]Labor.Delaware.Gov/Modernization-2-0.
Thismonth,theSussexCounty KitchenIncubatorwilllaunchitsFeeding EveryDelawareanprogram,whichwill partnerlocalfoodentrepreneurswithSussexCountySeniorsServices(CHEER)to produceanddistributemealsthroughout thecommunity.MembersoftheIncuba-
CHEER,whichwillthendeliverthemto seniorcenters.
Tomaketheprogrampossible,the KitchenIncubator,managedbythe County’sEconomicDevelopmentoffice, isusinga$12,500grantfromthe DelawareGroceryInitiative,aneffortto
accesstoaffordable,healthyoptions— particularlytofruitsandvegetables.
“Iknewthatwehadthisgreatcommercialkitchenandateamofpassionate culinaryexpertswithourincubator,andI sawanopportunitytohelpsolveacommunityproblem,”saidSussexCounty EconomicDevelopmentDirectorAndrewD.Harton,whodevelopedtheprogramandsubmittedthegrantapplication.
“Ourincubatormembersknowhowto makegreatfood,butweneededastrong partnerthatcouldbeanoutlet,andwe foundthatinCHEER. Thisislikepairingtwogreat,complementarydishestogetherforonesatisfyingmeal.”
FormoreinformationontheKitchen IncubatorandtheFeedingEvery Delawarean(FED)program,visit www.sussexkitchende.com.
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Meyersignsbillsonpaytransparency,bodyworks OnFriday,Sept.26,Gov.Matt MeyersignedHouseBills105and136 intolaw,whichaffectinformationinjob postingsandimproveprotections againstunlicensedmassageandbodyworkbusinesses.
HouseBill105,sponsoredbystate Rep.MelanieRossLevinandstateSen. LauraSturgeon,requiresmostemployerstoincludesalaryorwagerangesand adescriptionofbenefitsinalljobpostings.
Thebillwilltakeeffecttwoyears af terbeingenactedbyMeyer’ssignature.
“InequitiesinpayinDelawareare real,andItrulyappreciateRep.Ross LevinandSen.Sturgeon’sleadershipon
thisissue,”saidMeyer.
“Acrossthecountry,paytransparency isbecomingthenorm,andtoday, Delawareisjoiningthatprogress,”said RossLevin.“Thislegislationempowers workerstoadvocateforfairpay,builds trustbetweenemployersandemployees, andhelpstostrengthenoureconomyso itworksforeveryone.Iwanttothank Gov.Meyerforhisleadershipinsigning thisimportantbillintolaw.”
“Fortoolong,jobseekershaveenteredinterviewswithoutknowingthe mostimportantdetail:whatthejob pays,”saidSturgeon.“Byprioritizing salarytransparency,weareempowering applicantstomakeinformeddecisions, negotiatefairlyandensurebusinesses
areactivelyaddressingpaydisparities. Byshiningalightoncompensation practices,wearetakingameaningful step towardequityandstrongeropportunitiesforallDelawareans.”
HouseBill136,sponsoredbyRoss LevinandstateSen.NicolePoore, strengthensenforcementagainstunlicensedmassageandbodyworkestablishments.Thelawrequiresaclear placardtobepostedattheentranceof anyestablishmentoperatingwithouta validlicenseandmakesitaClassA misdemeanortounlawfullyremovethat notice.
“Consumersdeservetoknowthat thebusinessestheyvisitareoperating safelyandlegally,”saidMeyer.“Thislaw
makesitclearwhenabusinessisnot properlylicensedandhelpsprotectpublichealthandcommunitysafetyacross Delaware.”
“Peopleshouldbeabletomakesafe choiceswhenvisitingmassageand bodyworkestablishments,andthat startswithknowingthebusinessesyou frequentareproperlylicensed,”said Poore.“Thislegislationholdsthese businessesaccountableandputstheprioritybacktowardtheconsumer.Thisis a straightforwardwaytoprotect Delawareansandsupporthonest,licensedprofessionalsacrossourstate.I amthankfulforRep.Levin’sleadership onthisbillandgratefultoGov.Meyer forsigningHB136intolaw.”
SCVVandVillageVolunteersexpandsupportforolderadults SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers Inc.(SCVV)announcedthisweekit hasbeengrantedfederalnonprofit statusasa501(c)(3)organizationby theInternalRevenueService.The milestonemarksSCVV’stransition fromabranchofVillageVolunteers (VV)intoanindependentnonprofit servingBethanyBeach,South Bethany,OceanViewandMillville. Foundedin2020throughapartnershipwithVillageVolunteersof
Lewes,SCVVnowhas188volunteers (andgrowing),providingmorethan 300monthlyservicesformorethan 100members.Theseincludetransportation,errands,smallhousehold tasks,wellnessprogramsandsocialactivities.
“WearegratefultoVillageVolunteersfortheirguidanceduringour firstfiveyears,”saidClaudiaThayne, SCVVchair.“Aswemoveforwardindependently,ourmissionremainsthe
same:neighborshelpingneighbors. Welookforwardtocontinuingcollaborationwhereitstrengthensour work.”
VillageVolunteers,servingolder adultsinLewes,RehobothBeach, MiltonandDeweyBeach,alsowelcomedthemilestone.
“Weareproudtohavesupported SCVV’sgrowthandareexcitedtosee bothorganizationsthriving,”said AnnaMoshier,executivedirectorof
VillageVolunteers.“Withtwostrong, independentVillages,wecanbetter serveourcommunitieswhilepartneringwhenitmakessense.”
Together,SCVVandVVwillcontinuetoprovideessentialservices,fostersocialconnections,andadvocate forolderadultsacrossCoastal Delaware.
Formoreinformation,visit www.SouthCoastalVillageVolunteers.orgorvillagevolunteer.org.
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ts veents Let’sMoveDelawareevents offeredthroughOct.12 TheYMCAofDelawarerecently announcedthereturnofLet’sMove Delaware,amonth-longcommunity wellnessinitiativefromSept.14 throughOct.12.Thestatewidemovementaimstounitethousandsofyouth, adults,familiesandseniorstoembrace fitness,sportsandhealthyhabitsto buildastronger,healthierfuturefor communitiesacrossDelaware.
Theeffortismadepossiblethrough thesupportofChristianaCare, NemoursChildren’sHealth,AmeriHealth CaritasDelawareandTDBank, whosepartnershiphelpsensurethat Delawareansofallageshaveopportunitiestomove,connectandthrive.
Let’sMoveDelawarewillfeaturea varietyofengagingeventsdesignedto inspirehealthylivingandbringpeople together.Locally,onSaturday,Oct.11, from11a.m.to6p.m.,theSussex SmashPickleballTournamentwillbe heldattheDaveMarshallPickleball& TennisCenterinLewes.
andstrengthencommunitywellbeing. TheYMCAofDelawarereachesmore than120,000youthandadultseachyear throughprogramsdesignedbuild healthierlifestylesandstrongercommunities.Thatincludesmorethan1,000 individualswhoparticipateannuallyin their evidence-basedcommunityhealth programs,suchastheDiabetesPreventionProgramandLivestrongatthe YMCAforcancersurvivors.
ProceedsfromLet’sMoveDelaware supporttheYMCA’sOpenDoorsFinancialAssistanceProgram,whichprovidesmorethan$5millioneachyearin membershipandprogramscholarships. Thosefundsensurethatindividualsand familiesacrossDelawarecanaccessthe Y’slife-changingprogramsandresources.
Companies,organizationsandindividualsarebeingencouragedtojointhe movementandmakeanimpact.Group registrationsandcorporatewellnessopportunitiesareavailable.
Forthefullschedule,details,and registrationlinks,visittheLet’sMove Delawareeventspageat https://www.ymcade.org/letsmove/.
Let’sMoveDelawareisdesignedasa statewidecalltoactionforevery Delawareantoembracehealthierliving
Formoreinformation,contactJesus DeLasSalas,vicepresidentofsocialresponsibility&corporatepartnerships,at jdelassalas@ymcade.orgor(302)5716962,orvisittheLet’sMoveDelaware pageonlineat https://www.ymcade.org/letsmove/.
SaleroFinraisertocelebrate MERR’s25thanniversary SomeofthebestthatDelawarehas toofferwillbeavailableforbiddingat theannualFinraiser,onSaturday,Nov. 8,attheSalerooceanfrontvenueatop theHenlopenHotelinRehoboth Beach.Theeventwillmarktheorganization’s25thanniversaryaspartof itsyear-longcelebration.
Thepremierefundraisingeventfor theMarineEducation,Research& Rehabilitation(MERR)Institute,the Finraiserisanopportunitytocelebrate withfood,musicandwine-tasting,and gettingajumponholidaygift-giving whilesupportinglocalmarinemammalandseaturtlerescueandresearch.
AttendeescanchoosefromanumberofitemsfromDelawarebusinesses availableforbidding.Fromfineart piecesandhomegoodstopetitems andtravelpackages,thisyearfeatures anarrayofopportunitiestogetan earlyjumponholidayshopping.
“TheFinraiserisourbiggestcelebrationoftheyear,”saidMERRExecutiveDirectorSuzanneThurman.“It’s achanceforustoshareallourhard workandeffortsthroughouttheyear inafun,excitingeveningthatalso servesasoneofourbiggestfundraisers tohelpusfundoureffortsinthefuture.”
Theeventwillfeaturelivemusic fromlocalfavorite33⅓playingclassic rockhits.Inaddition,abevyofwine selectionsfromBin66willbepoured bycelebritybartenders.Theevening willfeatureliveandsilentauctions,an arrayofhorsd’oeuvres,coffeeand desserts,andanopportunitytocelebratewithmembersoftheMERR StrandingTeam.
Itemstobeauctionedthisyearinclude:giftbaskets,jewelry,homeand gardengoods,travelpackages,sports andpetitemsanduniqueexperiences.
“ThisyearmarksMERR’s25thanniversary,sotheFinraiserisparticularlymeaningthisyear,”Thurmansaid. “It’sagreatwaytoreflectonallof MERR’seffortsthroughouttheyears inacelebratorymanner.”
Ticketsfortheeventcost$100and areavailabletopurchasethrough MERR’swebsiteatmerrinstitute.org. Proceedsfromtheeventgotowardthe rescueandresearchofmarinemammalsandseaturtlesinDelaware,as wellassupportingtheireducationprogramsforstudentsandthecommunity.
Ticketsarestillavailable,butthere isalimitednumberandtheeventhas soldoutinthepast.
Beebeintroducesnewsurgicaltechnologies BeebeHealthcarerecentlyintroducedtwonewtechnologies,inline withacommitmenttoensurethatthe highestquality,safest,outcomes-based careisavailableforthosewholivein, workin,andvisitSussexCounty.
“BeebeHealthcareiscontinuously investinginthelatesttoolsandtechnologiestofurtheritspositionasthe premierhealthcareleaderintheDelmarvaregion,”representativessaid.
Aquablationtherapyisaninnovative treatmentoptionformenwhohavean enlargedprostate,orbenignprostatic hyperplasia(BPH).Surgeonstrainedto performtheprocedureuseacameraaidedscope,ultrasoundimaging,anda heat-free,high-velocitywaterjettocarefullyresecttheprostate.Itremovesexcesstissueandreducesthesizeofthe prostate,usingalessinvasiveapproach toprostatesurgicalcare,theynoted.
“Aquablationtherapycanbeaneffectivetreatmentoptionformenwho areexperiencingurinarychallenges,asa resultofBPH—recognizedastheNo.
SEDASTreturning inNovember TheSouthEasternDelawareArtists StudioTour(SEDAST)—acommunitytraditionthathaswelcomedthousandsofartloversoverthepast28years —willreturnthisfallwithfreshenergy, talentedartistsandacontinuedcommitmenttoartseducation.
The29thAnnualSEDASTwillbe heldonSaturdayandSunday,Nov.8 and9,from10a.m.to4p.m.eachday. Thetourisfreeandself-guided,offeringattendeestheopportunitytovisit theworkingstudiosof13fineartists and artisans.Visitorscanexploreavarietyofmedia,includingoil,pastel,watercolorandacrylicpainting; glassblowing;jewelrymaking;photography;muralart;ceramics;andwoodturning.
Thisyear’slineupfeaturesamixof artists,someofwhomhaveparticipated inthetoursinceitsfoundingin1994. Severalartistswillofferlivedemonstrations,andafewwillfocusonyouthengagement,aimingtoinspirethenext generationofcreativesthrougheducationandinteraction.
AhallmarkofthetouristheTom& PatFreyMemorialArtintheHatraffle.Inhonorofthetwoartadvocates andlongtimemembersofthetour,each participatingartistdonatesapieceof originalartwork,withproceedsbenefitinglocalschoolartsprograms.Todate, SEDASThasraisedanddonatedmore than$70,000tohelpfulfilltheneedsof artteachersandsupportvibrant,creativeclassroomsthroughoutthearea.
Forupdates,artistprofiles,andtour maps astheeventapproaches,visit www.ArtStudioTour.com.
1reasonwhymenseeaurologist,”said Dr.ChristopherCaputo,MD,boardcertifiedurologistatBeebe.“Theproceduretypicallytakesaboutonehourand canbeperformedformenwhose prostateisanyshapeorsize.Theside effectsareminimal,andpatientstypicallybenefitfromlong-lastingrelief.We areverypleasedthatwearenowableto offerthisinnovativeandeffectivetreatmentoptionforourpatients.”
SignsandsymptomsofBPHinclude frequenturination,urgencytourinate, increasedurinationatnight,difficult urinatingandchallengeswithfully emptyingthebladder.Urinarytractin-
fections,bladderstones,bladderdamage andkidneydamagearealsoriskfactors ofBPH.
“Aquablationtherapycanaddress theseissueseffectively,whilepreserving thesexualfunctionalitiesofthemale anatomy.”
SpyglassDiscoverisastate-of-thearttoolthatoptimizestheprocessof careforpatientswhoaresufferingfrom gallstones.Itisahigh-resolutionscope thatimprovesthevisualizationofgallstones,makingiteasierforsurgeonsto removeobstructingstonesfromthebile duct.
Inmanycases,Spyglassallowssur-
geonstoachieve—inoneoperative case—whatwouldotherwiserequirea patienttoundergomultiplesurgical procedures,theysaid.
“Spyglassoffersaminimallyinvasive approachforremovalofgallstonespresentinthebileduct,andachievesover 95 percentsuccessfulstoneclearance,” saidDr.ChristopherManieri,DO,a generalsurgeonwholeadstheSpyglass programatBeebeandwasthefirstsurgeoninDelawaretoperformtheprocedure.“Beebeisthefirsthealthcare systemintheregiontoofferthistechnology,underscoringitsmissiontodeliverleading-edgecareclosetohome.”
RealEDvice WhatdoesalenderlookatwhenevaluatinganHOA? Whenbuying ahomeina homeowner’sassociation(HOA) orcondoassociation,you’renot justpurchasing property—you’re buyingintoa communitywithsharedrules,responsibilitiesandexpectations.These rules,outlinedingoverningdocumentslikecovenants,conditionsand restrictions(CC&Rs)andbylaws,are designedtomaintainpropertyvalues andensureaconsistentlivingenvironment.Theycanregulateeverythingfromlandscapingandpaint colorstonoiselevelsandrentalpolicies.
MortgagelenderspaycloseattentiontothehealthoftheHOAor condoassociationwhenevaluatinga loan.Theyreviewfinancialstatementstoensurethereareadequate reservesforrepairsandemergencies, andtheyassessthedelinquencyrate amongowners.Highdelinquencies orunderfundedreservessignalpotentialrisk.Incondoassociations—
wheresharedstructuresandsystems requireongoingmaintenance—this scrutinyisevenmoreintense. Lendersalsoconsiderwhetherthe associationisinvolvedinlitigationor hasahistoryofpoorgovernance.All ofthesefactorscanimpactthelongtermvalueandmarketabilityofa property.
Beforebuying,it’sessentialtoreviewtheHOAorcondodocuments andunderstandthecommunityrules.
Livinginsuchacommunityoffers manybenefits,butitalsorequiresa commitmenttofollowsharedstandardsandworkwithintheassociation’sstructure.
AdamPradon
GuaranteeRateAffinity (443)235-4732
Adam.Pradon@GRArate.com
Whenlendersevaluateahomeownersassociation,ourmainconcern istoensurethattheHOAhelpswith makingsurethatthepropertyhas long-termvalueandstability.
•Reserve funds—Lenders wanttoseesufficientcashinreservetocover futuremajorrepairsandreplacements,suchas roofs.
•Delinquencyrates—Ahigh delinquencyratecanbearedflag,as duesaretheprimarysourceofoperatingincomefortheassociation.
•Budget—Wereviewthebudget forthemostrecentyear.Weare lookingtoseethatwhat’scomingin coverstheexpensesgoingout.
•Specialassessments—Frequent orlargespecialassessmentsdoneed tobereviewed,andifrepairs,etc., havebeenbudgetedforappropriately.
•Governingdocuments—The lenderwillreviewtheCC &Rsand otherdocuments.
•Owner-occupancyrate—We arelookingtoseethat50percent(or more)areowner-occupiedorsecond homes.
•Masterinsurancepolicy—The
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS policymustcoverallcommonelementsandresidentialstructuresfor allrequiredperilsonareplacementcostbasisandhaveamaximumdeductibleof5percentofthecoverage amount.
•Pendinglitigation—Most lenderswillhesitateorrefusetoapproveloansforpropertiesinacommunityfacingmajorlegalaction.
AnneVogelFlaherty ProsperityHomeMortgageLLC (302)519-3457
Anne.Vogel@phmloans.com
HOAsaretypicallyevaluated whenthepropertyisacondominium,rather thanaPUD (plannedunitdevelopment). HOAsareusually requiredtominimallycompletea questionnairethatrequestsinformationaboutownership,assessments, reservesandanystructuralorlitigationissues.Structuralissuesthatare safetyissues—forexample,loose railingsonacondounit’sbalcony— coulddrivelenderstorequirethatrepairsbecompletedpriortoclosing. HighdelinquenciesofHOAdues alsoputanHOA’sabilitytomaintain thepropertyatriskandwillcreatea riskforlenders,andalsoshouldbea redflagtoapotentialbuyer.HOA monthlydues,capitalcontributions andany“specialassessments”canaffectthepotentialbuyer’s“abilityto qualify”iftheyareshortfundsin theirbankaccounttocover.
Wehavelenderswhoaremorelenientthanotherswhenevaluating theHOA.Andwehavelendersthat willallowa“spotapproval”foran FHAloaneveniftheentireHOAis notFHA-approved.Weevenhave loanproductswherenoHOAquestionnaireisrequired.Regardless,I stillrecommendthatbuyersdotheir researchtoensurethattheHOAis sound.
LizBayer ProMortgage 302.581.2035 LizForLoans@gmail.com
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Bayer
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DelawareHospicetabsMcDonoughasCEO TheBoardofTrusteesofDelaware hospicehasappointedCharlesMcdonough,MHA,astheorganization’s nextchiefexecutiveofficer,succeeding SusanD.Lloyd,RN,MSN,whohas servedinthepositionformorethan38 years.
“OnbehalfoftheBoard,IamhonoredtowelcomeCharlesMcDonough asthenextCEOofDelawareHospice,” saidBoardChairDanMcCarthy. “Charlesisaprovenhealthcareleader withdeepexpertiseinhospice,palliativecareandhomehealthservices.His careerreflectsaremarkablerecordof operationalexcellence,growthleader-
shipandthedevelopmentofcompassionatecareplatforms.WeareconfidenthewillbuilduponSusan’s extraordinarylegacyandguide DelawareHospiceintoitsnextchapter ofserviceandinnovation.”
McDonoughbringsmorethan15 yearsofexecutiveleadershipinhospice, palliative,andhomehealthcare.
“Hehasledmulti-siteorganizations, managedlargeteamsandoverseen complexoperations,whilemaintaining astrongcommitmenttoqualityand patient-centeredcare,”representatives said.“Knownforacollaborativestyle anddedicationtostaff,patientsand
families,hehasearnedrecognitionasa trustedleaderwhostrengthensboth clinicalexcellenceandcommunitypartnerships.”
TheBoardalsoexpresseddeepgratitudetoLloyd.
“Susanhasbeentheheartandsoul ofDelawareHospicefordecades,”said McCarthy.“Hervision,integrity,and unwaveringdedicationtopatients,familiesandstaffhaveshapedDelaware Hospiceintothetrusted,mission-drivenorganizationitistoday.Weareforevergratefulforherleadershipand lastingimpact.”
AsDelawareHospicecontinuesto
expanditsreachacrossDelawareand Pennsylvania,representativessaid,McDonoughwillguideeffortsto strengthenprogramsforpatientsofall ages,advanceinnovativemodelsofcare anddeepencommunitypartnerships. Underhisleadership,DelawareHospicewillcontinueensuringthatevery individualandfamilyfacingseriousillnessreceivesexpert,compassionate support—athome,intheDelaware HospiceCenter,andthroughspecializedofferingssuchaspediatricpalliativecareandgriefsupport.”
McDonoughwilljoinDelaware HospiceonSept.29.
Highmarkmakesgrantstononprofitorganizations Nonprofitorganizationsacross HighmarkHealth’sfootprint,whichincludesPennsylvania,westernandnortheasternNewYork,WestVirginiaand Delaware,receivedawardsrecentlyfor theircommitmenttoexpandingaccess tovitalhealthcareservicesthroughthe enterprise’sthirdHighmarkBrightBlue FuturesAwardsprogram.Madepossible bytheHighmarkFoundation,the awardeesreceivedgrantfundingtotalingmorethanhalfamilliondollars.
TheHighmarkBrightBlueFutures
AwardsProgramlaunchedin2023as an expansionofHighmark’scorporate givingandcommunityinvolvement program,HighmarkBrightBlueFutures.Theprogramisdesignedtoensurehealthier,brighter,strongerfutures forallandaimstoimproveoutcomesin communityhealthandcommunityand economicresilience.
“TheHighmarkBrightBlueFutures Awardsprogramrecognizesorganizationsthatdon’tjustpromisechange, theydeliveritbyexpandingaccessto
vitalcare,”saidKenyaT.Boswell,senior vice presidentofcommunityaffairsfor HighmarkHealthandpresidentofthe HighmarkFoundation.“Byinvestingin theiroutcome-driveninitiatives,we’re fosteringsustainablesolutionsthatwill translateintotangibleimprovementsin communityhealth.”
Thisyear,localcommunityleaders wereaskedtonominatenonprofitorganizationsintheirregionthatare doingexceptionalworkinexpanding accesstohealthcare.Asaresult,one
localorganizationreceivedaHighmark BrightBlueFuturesSignatureAward.
“Deliveringculturallycompetentcare inDelaware,”representativessaid,“La RedHealthCenterremovesbarriersto carewithanetworkoflocationsanda mobilehealthunit,andreentryprogramsprovidingpatient-centeredservices.”
LaRedislocatedinGeorgetown. FormoreinformationaboutHighmarkBrightBlueFutures,visit www.highmark.com/brightbluefutures.
GRAND OPENING EVENT NEW MODEL HOMES AT SILVER WOODS VILLAS October 11 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Silver Woods model homes 102 Kingston Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970
Step into comfort and coastal charm as you tour two exquisitely decorated villa homes. Feel the inviting warmth of the great rooms, a gentle breeze and playful geese set the tone for your next chapter. discover thoughtfully designed amenities, and imagine life in this serene coastal haven minutes from the beach.
This isn’t just an event—it’s your invitation to begin your beach life in Ocean View. RSVP by scanning the QR code.
tionalParkService,andauthoroftwononfictionbooks,NazisonthePotomacand StarkMadAbolitionists.Patronsmayprepurchasethebooks(availableonline)and havethempersonallysignedattheconclusionofthelecture.Free,forAges18-plus. Noregistrationrequired.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518
PietOudolfMeadowTour— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingatour ofthe PietOudolfMeadowfrom2to3p.m.This isfreewithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawaregardens.org.
October10-11 ThriftSale— TheSamaritanThriftShopis holdingaspecialsaleintheHallatSt. MatthewsBytheSeafrom10a.m.to4 p.m.eachday.Thespecialsalewilloffer manyofthedonationstheyhavebeengenerouslygifted,includingmorethan30art pieces,antiques,furniture,vintageceramics,glass,coll ectiblesandmore.Sales proceedswillbeusedtofurthertheircorporatemissiontofundfoodbanksinSussexandWorcesterCounties.Cashorcheck only.Foralistingandphotocollection,visit samaritanthriftstore.org.
October11 All-You-Can-EatCrabs— HigginsCrab HouseinOceanCity,Md.,willhostanallyou-can-eatcrabfeastat1p.m.Thecost is$65perperson,andsupportsthework ofSt.VincentdePaul,St.Ann’sConference,BethanyBeach.Themenuinclude s AYCEsteamedcrabsandshrimp,fried chicken,hushpuppies,frenchfries,cole slaw,cornonthecob,beer,wine,soft drinks,coffee,tea,dessert,taxandtip. Therewillberafflesanda50/50drawing. Spaceislimited,andnoticketswillbesold atthedoor.RegisterbyOct.5bycalling (302)524-9033.
ArtisanFestival— TheBethanyBeachVolunteerFireCo.isholdingtheannualArtisanfestivalattheBethanyBeachfirehall from9a.m.to3p.m.Therewillbemore than40 vendorssellinghand-crafted items,includingjewelry,soaps,lotions, candles,seaglass,stainedglass,pottery, fabricitems,dollclothes,photography, yardartandbirdhouses.Thefirecompany’sauxiliaryunitishavingbreakfast andlunchsandwiches,includingtheirfamouschickensalad,plusabaketable withhomemadetreats.Therewillalsobea silentauctionandfirecompanyT-shirts forsale.Allproceedsbenefitthefirecompany.
FallPlantSale— Th eLordBaltimore Women’sClubishostingaFallPlantSale
atJohnWestParkinOceanViewfrom 9:30a.m.to1p.m.Therewillbemums, pansies,pottedindoorandoutdoorplants, andgently-usedgardenitems.Proceeds willbenefitlocaleducation,first-responders,librariesandscholarships.Accepting cashonly
Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryat10a.m.foratwo-hourpop-up booksale!Findgreatbooksforgreat prices!Previousbestsellers,cookbooks, b eachreads,children'smaterials&more! SponsoredbytheFriendsoftheSouth CoastalLibrary.Helpsupportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
MarketplaceSale— TheOceanWaves QuiltGuildMarketplaceSalewillbeheldat Conley’sUnitedMethodistChurchinLewes from9a.m.to1p.m.Therewillbearts andcrafts,quilts,fabric,notions,cookies andcoffee,andlocalareavendors.
TEDIFree TreeGiveaway— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingaTEDIFree TreeGiveawayfrom9a.m.to4p.m.Come selectafreetreetotakehomeforfall
planting.Formoreinformation,visitthem onlineatdelawaregardens.org. A.R.I.S.E.FutureForwardYouthSummit TheFrankfordPublicLibraryhaspartneredwithA.R.I.S.E.YouthMentoring, foundedbyTijuana“TJ”Vann,tohostthe FutureForwardSummit—afreeeventfocusedonempoweringyouththroughworkshopsonentre preneurship,financial literacy,andfamilydynamics.Thiswilltake placeat9a.m.Localleadersandmentors willsharepracticaltoolstohelpyoung peoplethriveandbuildstrongercommunities.
October12 FriedChickenCarryout— TheBishopville VolunteerFiredepartmentwillbeholdinga friedchickencarryoutatthemainstation from1to4p.m.For$20,yougetahalf chicken,ham,stringbeans,coleslaw,potatosalad,rollanddessert.Bakedgoods areavailable. Pre-orderbycalling(443) 880-4944.
October13 AFlowerShow— BarefootGardenersof theFenwickIslandCommunitiespresents “SeasideTreasures,”anexhibitionof plants,flowersandtabledesign,from1-4 p.m.attheKnightsofColumbusat9901 CoastalHighwayinOceanCity,Md.Thisis freetothepublic,andrefreshmentswillbe available,alongwithraffles.Thisbenefits theclub’sscholarshipfundandFenwick’s pollinatorgarden.
GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahScha ber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasil y,donotworry,wewillpro-
videchairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onOct.6andis availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!)Walk-insacceptedif spaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930
JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothers haveleft,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledg e,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untapedcontainers.Swapendsat3:30p.m. Wealsohavetwocommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibraryforyoutohelpus completewheneverwe’reopen.Puzzles canalsobeborrowedfromotherlibraries foryoutodoathome—justplaceahold ontheminourcatalog!Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://south-
coastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518.
Storytimeo nParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
October14 StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistoricalfiction?Thisbookclubisforyou! WewillmeetonaselectTuesdaymost monthsatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. todiscussadifferenthistoricalfiction book.ThismonthwewillbediscussingThe LostPassengerbyFrancesQuinn.Light
s nacksprovided.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5p lus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfamiliesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment, heldatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m. Getreadytolearnhowtorecognize,expressandcopewithemotionswhileengaginginfunmovementactiv ities.Free,no registrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entry availableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis.
HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
October15 StoryTimewiththeBethanyFireDepartment— JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.foranotherexcitingstorytime aswewelcometheBethanyBeachFire Company!Meetarealfirefighterandget a close-uplookatarealfiretruckandambulance.It'safunandeducationalevent youwon'twanttomiss!Perfectforkids Age5andunder.Free,noregistrationrequired.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedby anadultcaregiver.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE
HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelfor SouthCoastalLibrary’snextHappyBookersmeetingat2p.m.!Thegroupmeetson selectmonthstodiscussachosenworkof fictionfromvariousg enresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingThe QuietTenantbyClémenceMichallon. CopiesofthebookareavailableforcheckoutthroughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog withavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.
MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcas ualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
CoastalResilienceOpenHouse— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat3p.m.foran informationalopenhouseaboutcoastalresilienceintheInlandBaysWatershed:How itmayaffectyouandwhatwecando aboutit.Therewillbeinteractivedisplays andhands- onactivities.Formoreinformation,pleasevisit:inlandbays.org/southernDelaware-coastal-resilience-plan. Sponsoredby:DelawareCenterforInland Bays
October15-18 HauntedEscapeRoom— Gatheryour friendsandfamilyforsomefreeHalloween funatSouthCoastalLibrary!Yourgroupof 6–10peoplehas45minutestofindclues andsolveriddlesinordertoescapea hauntedmansion!It'sdarkandcreepy, withspookysounds,soyou'llbeusing flashlightsinadimr oom(butit'sotherwisenotascaryexperience.)ForAges8Adult(qualifyingfamiliesmaybringtheir youngerchildrenattheirdiscretion.)Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult caregiver.Registrationisrequiredandbeginsat3p.m.onOct.1.Call302-8585518toregisteryourgroupof6–10 people.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
October16
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18-
plusofALLskilllevelswillpracticecreativewritinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.) Free,registeratsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
FreeHalloweenMovie— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.foranot-toospooky,PG-ratedHalloweenfilmonourbig screenwithlightsnacks,candyandcol oringpages.Free,noregistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired.
Questions,pleasecallus:302-73 29351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
October17 GenealogyBasicsClass— Lookingto traceyourroots,butnotsurehowtoget started?JoinSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.forafreebeginner45-minutegenealogyclassledbyalibrarian.You’llgettips andsuggestionsforgettingstartedusing freelibraryresourceslikeAncestryLibrary EditionandNewspapers.com.You’llthen haveapprox.30minutestostartresearching,askquestionsofeachother,andmeet othergenealogyenthusiastsinyourcommunity.(Thisclassisforbeginners.Ifyou havegenealogyexperience,considerattendingourbi-monthlySouthCoastalGe-
n ealogyGroupinstead.Nextmeetingis Nov.15at10:15a.m.)Pleasebringyour ownchargedlaptop,tabletorsmartphone. Registrationislimitedandrequired,and availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
October18 LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthCoastalLibraryat11a.m.Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 WondersoftheWoodlandsTour— There willbeafreeguidedtourofthe12-acre DelawareBotanicGardenwoodlandsfrom 11a.m.to1p.m.Thisisfreewithadmission,andfreeformembers.For moreinfor-
mation,visitthemonlineatdelawaregardens.org.
HalloweenParty— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sHalloweenPartyfeatureseducationalandSTEMcraftsandactivitiesto scareyourselfsmart!Thefunstartsat11 a.m.We'llhavegamesandtake-homekits forages4-12.Costumesnotrequired. However,wewillhaveprizesforthemost creative(andsilly,scary,sweet)costumes. Candy-freesnacksprovided.Questions, pleasecallus:302-7329351.We'reonFb @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
October19 HarvestDayCelebration— Thehistoric PrinceGeorge’sChapelinDagsborois hostingaHarvestDayCelebrationand markingofthe33rdanniversaryofThe FriendsofPrinceGeorge’sChapelat2 p.m.Therewillbespecialmusic,featuring JackAndrews,DanitaRobinsonandDale Tubbs.Therewillalsobeabakesalefollowingtheservice.Noadmissionfee.All donationswillbenefittheupkeepofthis his toricchapel.Formoreinformation,call Vickieat(302)732-3824orJoAnnat (302)858-2720.
October20 SpooktacularCrafts—
Bringafriend,your kids(Ages13-plus)orcomealonefrom45:30p.m.atSouthCoastalLibraryand enjoymakingsomefrightasticcraftswith us!Choosefromsixdifferenteasycrafts (detailsonourwebsite.)Costumesencouraged,butoptional.Registrationisavailable atsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302858-5518.Walk-insaccept edifspaceallows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 LearnHowtoCreateaUkranianPysanky Egg— Pysankawriting,oreggdecorating, isanancientandtraditionalUkrainianart formwherethesymbolsandcolorschosen canhavepaganorChristianmeaning.In this10:30a.m.workshopatFrankford PublicLibrary,wewilllearntheprocessof 'writing'Pysanky,fromchoosingtheeggs, waxinganddyeing,toolsthatareusedand finally totheremovalofwaxtounveilyour Pysankagem!Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9 351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Dine&Donate— TheClubhouseatBaywoodis hostingadine&Donate from4to8p.m.to help theGFWCWomen’sClubofIndianRiver. Tenpercentofdinnersaleswillbedonatedto theorganization.Aflyerisnotneeded.
October21
iPad&AppleUsersGroup— iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend inpersonorviaZoom.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphoneat302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBea ch,DE FortMiles:50YearsofService— Learn aboutsomelocalhistoryfromarepresentativefromFortMiles,locatedinCape HenlopenStatePark,at2p.m.atSouth CoastalLibrary.ThisbrieftalkwillintroduceyoutothecreationandhistoryofFort Miles,fromitsinvolvementinnationaldefensefromWWII,throughtheearly1990s whenthelandwasthenreturnedtothe StateofDelaware.Free,noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBea ch,DE302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us BoardMeeting— Thepublicisinvitedto theFrankfordPublicLibrary’sboardmeetingheldonthethirdTuesdayofeach month.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Dine&Donate— TheCrabcakeFactory BaysideinFenwickIslandishostingaDine &Donatefrom9a.m.to9p.m.AllproceedsbenefittheLordBaltimoreWomen’s Clubscholarshipfund,inadditiontoother communityactivitiesandnonprofitorganizationstheysupport.
October22 MusicwithMissMaria— Littleones(ages 5andunder)willlovethislively,interactive musicprogram—packedwithsinging, dancing,andplayfulactivitiesthatget everyonemovingandsmiling,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Free,noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregivers
mustaccompanychildren.Entryavailable onafirstcome/f irstservedbasis.Hosted bytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930302-8585518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
CrimeSolvers— Areyouatruecrimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.Free,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Re gistrationbeginsat5pmonOct.1at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @fr ankfordlibrary.
InterfaithUnderstandingProgram— To helppromoteinterfaithunderstanding,the BecomingBelovedCommunityCommittee issponsoringapresentationon“Islamand AmericanMuslims:ThePast,Todayandthe Future,”intheparishhallofSt.Martha’s EpiscopalChurchfrom3-5p.m.Ahment Tekelioglu,Ph.D.inpoliticalscience,will makethepresentation.
October23 FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free, registrationisappreciatedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
RetirementReadyBootcamp,Part1— Areyoucurre ntlynearingretirementorrecentlyretired?JoinusattheSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafree,three-partRe-
tirementBootcampserieswithEricJohnston,President&FinancialAdvisorwithInFocusFinancialAdvisorsandinstructor withtheDelawareMoneySchool.Learnthe basicstrategiestoplanasuccessfulretirement,maximizeyoursocialsecuritybenefit andpositionyourportfoliotolast.Sessions include:Oct.23:InvestmentStrategies, Oct.31 :SocialSecurity,&Nov.6:RetirementSuccess.Free,noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us LectureinthePavilion— DougTallamy, theNewYorkTimesbest-sellingauthoron nativeplantsforthehome,willspeakat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom5to7p.m. Ticketsmustbepurchasedinadvance.Go todelawaregardens.org.
TriviaNight— TheFriendsofSelbyville PublicLibrary arehostingatrivianightat thelibraryat7p.m.Teamscanbeupto sixmembersat$20perhead.Thecostincludessnacks,softdrinks,wateranddoor prizes.Acashbarforbeerandwinewillbe available.
Police-PartneredStoryTime— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.fora specialStoryTimefeaturingofficersfrom theFrankfordandDagsboroPoliceDepartments!Childrenofallagesareinvitedto enjoystoriesreadbyourcommunity’spoliceofficers,followedbya chancetoask questionsandengagewithourspecial guests.Thisfunandinteractiveeventencouragesaloveofreadingwhilehelping childrenbuildpositiveconnectionswith locallawenforcement.Registrationisnot required.Questions,pleasecallus:3027329351.We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandc ards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6
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GeraldCausse,84
GeraldCausse,84,ofOceanView, passedawaypeacefullyathomeon Saturday,Sept.13,surroundedbyhis family.
HeenjoyedfishingwithhisbuddiesattheInletandtalkingfishing storiesattheIndianRivertackle shop.Hewillbemissed.
ShirleyMaeHoffman ShirleyMaeHoffmanofOcean View,Del.,passedpeacefully,inher sunroomoverlookinghergarden, surroundedbyfamilyonSept.25, 2025.ShewasborninGreenburg,
Pa.,in1932toBeatriceandWilliam Heiser.ShemarriedDonaldFrank Hoffmanin1951,andtheyraised fourchildrentogether.
Knowntohergrandchildrenas “Meme”(asthat’swhatthefirst grandchilddubbedher,andshe gladlyranwiththemoniker).She maintainedayoungsoulbygardening,andenjoyingthesimplepleasuresofasunnydayfilledwithfun pianotuneswhilesippingacupof coffee.Shewasaloverofallthings thatgrow,includingherever-expandingfamilyandhergardens.
Shesupportedherfamily,provid-
ingthemwhatevertheyneeded, throughfairorfoulweather,to bloom.Thiswasduetothebeautiful legacyofatremendouslykind woman.
Hoffmanwasprecededindeath byherhusband,Donald.Sheissurvivedbyhersisters,RobertaKole andAdreneCavanaugh;children GailLavine,WilliamHoffman, RichardHoffmanandDonna Miskin;andhergrandchildren,AllisonMcAulifffe,AndrewVaughn, BillyHoffman,MicheleGrebas,Kyle Hoffman,AlyseHoffman,Holly MiskinandBenMiskin.Inaddition,
shehad10great-grandchildren,all fortunateenoughtoknowandlove theirMeme.“Withalllove,mayher lightshineforever.”
Thefamilysuggesteddonationsto thegiver’sfavoritecharitytohonor Hoffman’smemory.
AnitaYvonneWright,77
AnitaYvonneWright,77,passed awaypeacefully,atherhome,onSept. 19,2025.ShewasbornonNov.9, 1947,inDover,Del.,daughterofthe lateWilliamK.MorrisandLeola (Reed)Morris.
Shededicatedherlifetocaringfor herfamilyasahomemaker,workedat Playtexfor35yearsandwaswellknownforherloveofcooking.She enjoyedspendingtimeatthebeach andtookgreatprideinherNative Americanheritage.
Inadditiontoherparents,Wright wasprecededindeathbyherbrother, BruceK.Morris(husbandofTrudy); hergrandparents,JosephandBeatrice Reed,andArchieandLelaMorris; hermother-in-law,CorleziaWright; herfather-in-law,RobertC.Wright Sr.;hersisters-in-law,ConchitaClark andLillieDavis;herbrothers-in-law DallasWrightandCharlesWright (husbandofOdette);anadoptedsister,LorettaGourley(wifeofDennis); andaniece,YvonneGourley.Sheis survivedbyherlovinghusband, RobertC.WrightJr.;hersons,Troy WrightandWilliamWright(and Jan);hercherishedgranddaughters, RachelWrightSweitzer(andSam) andBrittanyWright(andChase);her sister,JanDurham(andTony);her goddaughter,SonjaTunnell(andAl); andhernephews,BruceK.MorrisII (andMary),StanleyLepkowski(and Pilar),RobertLepkowski(and Kristi),MichaelDavis(andErin)and AndrewDavis(andKatie);andher niecesSandyNorwood,Altrenia Wright,LesleyWrightandBrandy Wright;andanentirehostofgreatniecesandgreat-nephews. Servicesweretobeheldprivately. Wright’slifememorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
CAMPRehobothtohostIntoLightopeningreception CAMPRehobothishostingtheInto LightProject,anationalnonprofitthatuses artandstorytellingtochangehowpeoplesee drugaddiction.Theprojectfeaturesoriginal, hand-drawnportraitsandpersonalstoriesof individualswhodiedfromaddiction.
“Eachportraithonorsalifelostandhelps shinelightonthehumansideofadisease thatisoftenmisunderstood,”representatives said.
Nowinitsthirdyear,IntoLight Delawarehasadoptedthetheme“DrugAddiction:RealPeople,RealStories.”
CAMPRehobothwillhostanopening receptiononFriday,Oct.10,4-6p.m.toview andlearnaboutthisexhibit.Cateringwillbe providedbyOleFishSole,andsinger-songwriterDevinCanfieldwillsoundtrackthe evening.
“Thispowerfulexhibitionincludes45 framedgraphiteportraitsofDelawareresidentswhodiedfromdrugaddiction,”organizerssaid.“Eachispairedwithawritten narrativethattellstheirstory—notjust abouthowtheydied,buthowtheylived.
“Over100,000peoplediedfromdrug-relatedcausesin2023alone.Addictionaffects tensofmillionsofAmericans,yetstigma, misinformationandshamestillsurroundthe disease.Throughthisexhibit,IntoLight aimstoeducate,reducestigma,andcreate spaceforcompassion,healing,andmeaningfulconversation.”
AsDr.NoraVolkowoftheNationalInstituteonDrugAbusesaid,“Theemotional connectionexperiencedthroughartcanbe
anevenstrongerargumentforchangedperceptionsonaddictionandoverdose.”
Theexhibitionincludesportraitsby artistsTheresaClower,ShawnFaust,Jeremy Hebbel,MaiaPalmerandCecilNorris.The receptionisfreeandopentothepublic.Preregistrationforthereceptionisrequested andcanbemadebyvisiting camprehoboth.org/events.
IntoLightDelawareYearThreeissponsoredbytheDelawareDivisionofSubstance Abuse&MentalHealth(DSAMH).
SaltedVinestohostGrapetoberfestonOct.11-12 SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery announcedthisweekthereturnofits AnnualGrapetoberfestonSaturday, Oct.11,andSunday,Oct.12.Thefree, family-friendlycelebrationpromises twofulldaysofwine,food,liveentertainment,vendorshopping—and,of course,grapestomping.
Eachregisteredstomperwillreceive acommemorativeGrapetoberfestTshirttorememberthefun.
“Stompingisalwaysafestivalhighlight—whetheryou’reinthebarrelor cheeringfromthecrowd,”representativessaid.
Ticketsarerequiredforstomping andcanbepurchasedinadvanceatsaltedvines.com/calendar/grapetoberfest.
ThelineuponSaturday,Oct.11, from11a.m.to7p.m.includes:
•VendorVillage,11a.m.to4p.m.
•Foodtruckson-siteallday
•LivemusicfromRickArztfrom noonto3p.m.,andJackSkyfrom4to 7p.m.
•Grapestompingfestivities
OnSunday,Oct.12,from11a.m.to 8p.m.,theeventincludes:
•VendorVillage,11a.m.to4p.m.
•Foodtruckson-siteallday
• DJScottfromnoonto3p.m.
•LivemusicfromFlyingIvories DuelingPianosfrom5to8p.m.The FlyingIvoriesbeltoutanall-request, rock-and-rollsingalongwhileaudience membersdance,cheerandevenjoin
themonstageforashowthat’s“part music,partcomedyandallfun.From BillyJoeltoArethaFranklin,Sinatrato Metallica,JohnnyCashtoTaylorSwift —they’vegotitcovered.”
•Grapestompingfestivities
SaltedVinesVineyard&Wineryis locatedat32512BlackwaterRd,Frankford.Theeventoffersfreeadmission, withticketpurchaserequiredforthe
grapestomping.
Formoreinformationandgrape stompingtickets,visit saltedvines.com/calendar/grapetoberfest.
andup.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
TeenOrigamiNight— Unfoldyourcreativity!JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m. forafunandrelaxingorigamiclassjustfor teens.Noexperienceneeded,andallskill levelsarewelcome.Snacksandsupplies areprovided-justbringyourimagination. Whetherit'saclassiccraneoraseasonal flower,you’llleavewithyour ownunique paperart!Spaceislimited,soregistration isencouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
AnniversaryGala— SouthCoastalVillage Volunteerswillholdagalatocelebratethe organization’sfifthanniversaryatCripple CreekcountryClubat5:30p.m.Formore, visitsouthcoastalvillagevolunteers.org.
October24 PietOudolfMeadowTour— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingatourofthe PietOudolfMeadowfrom2to3p.m.This isfreewithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawaregardens.org.
October25 Don’tMossAround— DelawareBotanic Gardenswillhostaclass,“Don’tMoss Around:PitcherPerfectBogGardening,”
from11a.m.to1p.m.Freewithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawaregardens.org.
ParsonsFarmTrunkorTr eat— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat3p.m.fora spookygoodtimeatParsonsFarm!Ghosts, goblins,andghoulswillbehandingout treats,andlocalbusinesses—including yourlibrary!—willbedeckingouttheir trunksinafuncompetitionforbestdisplay. AgesWelcome:Toddlerto12years.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
October27 Dine&Donate— TheWomen’sCivicClub ofBethanyBeachwillbethebeneficiaryof adine-and-donateatTheCottageCafé from11a.m.to9p.m.Tenpercentoffood andbeveragesaleswillbedonatedtothe club,includingcarryout.
Dine&Donate— NicolaPizzawillhosta dine-and-donatefrom5to9p.m.tobenefitCoastalConcertsandSouthern DelawareChorale.Twentypercentofthe dine-inproceedswillbesplitbetweenthe organizations.Nocouponrequired.
GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-50 0certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstruc-
toralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotwor ry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onSept.22and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.
MarkerspaceMonday:Ages18+— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.thisautumnonselectMondayseachmonthfora funandfree90-minuteMakerspaceMonday!MakeyourowncustomizedT-shirts, waterbottles,signsandmoreusin gour CricutMachine!Wetakeastepbackand letyoucreatewhateverinspiresyou!Staff willguideyouthroughusingtheCricutand answeryourquestions.Freetoolsand basicvinylcolorsprovided.Youwillneedto provideyourprojectbase(t-shirt,wooden sign,canvas,cardstock,etc.)Wewillalso havesomeDIYcraftingstationsforyouto enjoyaswell.Noneedtoregister,butCricutisavailableonafirstcome,firstserved basis,andCricuttimeislimitedto30minut esifothersarewaiting.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebo ok @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLi-
braryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome.Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. Blood,Books&Brainpower:TriviaNightLibraryFundraiser— JointheFrankfordPublic LibraryandtheBloodBankofDelmarvaatthe Frankford firehallat6p.m.totestyourknowledgeacrosscategorieslike:VampireLore,Science&Medicine,History,Literature(Gothic, Horror,andBeyond)andMusic.Thisisa fundraiserfortheFrankfordPublicLibrary.$10 donationtoplay,$10donationfordrinktickets. Therewillalsobea50/50.2ticketsfor$10or 5for$20.
MeetandGreetWiththeLt.Gov.— Lt.Gov. KyleEvansGaywillcontinuetohostcommunity conversationsineachcounty.Thepubliccan connectdirectlywiththeelectedofficial,share concerns, askquestionsandlearnaboutgovernmentinitiatives.Thiswillbeheldatthe GeorgetownPublicLibraryfrom6to7p.m.
October28 IntrotoGooglePhotos— Isyourphone, tabletorcomputerrunningoutofmemory becauseit'sfullofphotos?Doyouwish youcouldorganizeandshareyourphotos moreeasily?Thisfree,two-hourclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.willteach youhowtouseGooglePhotos(appand webs ite)tostore,edit,organizeandshare yourphotosforfree.Registrationbeginsat 10a.m.onOct.7atsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onef romthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Free,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us FirstStepinWatercolors— Learnthebasics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.Forthissession,we'll learnsomeeasydrawingtechniques.Using arealpumpkin,wewillcreateform,color, andhighlights.You'll gohomewiththisautumnpainting.Registrationisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
October29 FallPartyforInfants-Age5— Putonyour favoritecostumeandgetreadyfora spooktaculartime!This10:30a.m.event atSouthCoastalLibrarywillsharesilly stories,dancetofuntunes,goonascavengerhunt,andeveryonewillleavewitha specialgoodybag.F ree,noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entryavailableonafirst come/firstservedbasis.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis
notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
October30 FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonp articipationonly.)Free, registrationisappreciatedandavailableat
www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat11a.m.foraBaby BeesStoryTimeforchildren,ages0to 3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplay promoteearlyliteracyandengagement withotherchildreninarelaxedsett ingin thechildren'sroom.Registrationisnot required.Questions,pleasecallus:3027329351.We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or
visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary. ClassicHorrorattheLibrar y:Halloween (1978)— FrankfordPublicLibrarywill screenJohnCarpenter’sHalloween(1978) onThursday,Oct.30at5:30p.m.The classicslasherfollowsbabysitterLaurie Strodeasshe’sstalkedbyescapedkiller MichaelMyersonaterrifyingHalloween nightinHaddonfield.RatedR;91minutes. Freeandopentothepublic;17-plusunlessaccompaniedbyanadult.Seatingis first-come,first-served.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
October31 RetirementReadyBootcamp,Part2— Areyoucurrentlynearingretirementorrecentlyretired?JoinusattheSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafree,three-partRetirementBootcampserieswithEricJohnston,President&FinancialAdvisorwith InFocusFinancialAdvisorsandinstructor withtheDelawareMoneySchool.Learn thebasicstrategiestoplanasuccessful retirement,maxim izeyoursocialsecurity benefitandpositionyourportfoliotolast. Sessionsinclude:Oct.23:Investment Strategies,Oct.31:SocialSecurity,&Nov. 6:RetirementSuccess.Free,noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastal
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EARNSdeadlineapproachingforemployers Delawareemployershaveuntil Wednesday,Oct.15,toregisterwith —orcertifyexemptionfrom— DelawareEARNS,thestate’ssmallbusinessretirementsavingsprogram. ThroughEARNS,thousandsofworkersnowhaveaccesstoasimplewayto save,andemployersarerequiredby statelawtotakeactionbythedeadline.
Businessesandnonprofitswithfive ormoreW-2employeesinDelaware thatdonotofferaqualifiedretirementplan,suchasa401(k),mustfacilitatetheprogram,whichwas createdtohelpbuildlong-termfinancialsecurityforthestate’sworkforce.
“WelaunchedDelawareEARNS withacleargoal:toprovideDelaware workerswithasimpleandsecurere-
Calendar Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
November1
Bingo— FranklinMasonicLodge#12of GeorgetownishostingBingoattheMillsborofirehall.Doorsopenatnoonandthe gamesstartat1:30p.m.Admissionis$30 atthedoor,andhamburgers,hotdogs,
tirementsavingsprogram,”saidState TreasurerColleenC.Davis.“Before EARNS,manyDelawareresidents weren’tsavingforthefuture,largely becausetheyweren’tofferedawayto dosothroughtheiremployer.We’re thrilledtoseesuchpositivemomentumandadoptionoftheprogramthus far.”
SinceJuly1,2024,morethan7,500 Delawaresmallbusinessworkershave startedsavingfortheirretirement throughDelawareEARNS.Collectively,theyhavesavedmorethan$6 million,withanaverageofnearly $900peraccount.
“EARNShasbeensuchaneasy waytoaddvalueforourstaff,”said LindaClark,presidentandfounderof GreatNewBeginningsEarlyChild-
chips,sodaandwaterwillbeavailablefor purchase.Therewillbe15games,one jackpotandfour50/50s.
OperationWeCare— TheVFWPost7234 Auxiliaryishostingafreeeventforpeople top aintaholidayornamentforouractive dutyservicememberswhoareoverseas, fromnoonto3p.m.Thisiseasyandfun, andispartnershipwithOperationWeCare, operationwecare.org.
November7-8
FallCraftFair— TheParishofSt.AnnFall
hoodLearningCenter.“Already,more than50ofouremployeesareenrolled andsaving.Inacompetitivejobmarket,beingabletoofferaretirement benefitatnocosttothebusinessreallyhelpsusstandout.”
DelawareEARNSwasdesignedas abusiness-friendlywaytoexpandaccesstoretirementsavings.It’sfreefor employers,andit’sdesignedtobeeasy tosetupandmanage,withnofiduciaryresponsibilitiesorobligationto matchcontributions.
EARNSgivesemployeesa straightforward,securewaytosavefor retirement,andtheymaintainfull controlovertheiraccountsandcontributions.
EmployerswhohavenotyetregisteredshoulddosoatEARNS-
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Men’s International Soccer Friendlies (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 8:30 p.m.
The U.S. hasn’t lost to Ecuador since 2011. However, after some questionable play earlier this year, it’s anyone’s guess how things will go in this friendly from the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Patrick Agyemang and Jack McGlynn lead the U.S. in scoring.
King of Them All: The Story of King Records (12) WCPB 9:30 p.m.
This documentary by Yemi Oyediran looks at the legacy of Cincinnati’s King Records, which played a crucial role in shaping American popular music — from rock ‘n’ roll to soul and funk — through artists such as James Brown, Hank Ballard and more.
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IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship (11) WBAL 12 p.m.
Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., is the site of this year’s Motul Petit le Mans 10-hour IMSA Weathertech Championship finale. Expect drivers such as Matt Campbell, Mathieu Jaminet and Felipe Nasr to compete. Chip Ganassi Racing won last year.
Final Destination 5 (60) AMC 9 p.m.
Sam (Nicholas D’Agosto) has visions of a suspension bridge crumbling as he and his friends head to a retreat. As it actually begins to happen, he helps them escape, but death will not be denied in the final film of this “Final Destination” marathon.
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After winning back-to-back Super Bowl titles, the Kansas City Chiefs have a lot to prove and everything to lose. This game sees the Chiefs take on the Detroit Lions, with live footage from the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, located in Kansas City, Mo.
Matlock (6) WBOC 8:30 p.m.
Airing on a special night before returning to Thursday nights, this Season 2 premiere sees Matty (Kathy Bates) question the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie’s (Aaron Harris) father. Then, Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) makes questionable moves.
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The East Hollywood DMV is adjacent to the rich and famous, but just far enough away to make the disappointment palatable in this series premiere. From driving examiner Colette (Harriet Dyer) to Gregg (Tim Meadows), you’ll need to fill out another form.
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This doc makes its debut, following as Staceyann Chin, a Jamaican American LGBTQ+ activist, seeks out her elusive mother. Throughout her search, Staceyann travels through Brooklyn, N.Y., Montreal, Cologne and Jamaica and connects with her own daughter.
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Things are getting tense as a vengeful Alden Parker (Gary Cole) looks to take down mob boss Carla Marino (Rebecca De Mornay), who he thinks is responsible for his father’s (Francis X. McCarthy) death in this Season 23 premiere, putting the team at risk.
American Masters (12) WCPB 9 p.m.
Actress Marlee Matlin, who has been deaf since she was 18 months old, has been an influential activist for other deaf individuals looking to work in Hollywood. Now, she shares her story using American Sign Language, inviting viewers to enter her world.
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NHL Hockey (19) TNT (24) TRUTV 9:30 p.m.
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TheIndianRiverHighSchoolboys’ soccerteamsufferedagut-punchofa setbackatHenlopenConferencerival SussexCentralthisweek.
TheIndians(5-3-2overalland2-41inconferenceaction)surrendered goalsinthe62ndminuteofregulation andeighthminuteofsudden-death overtime,droppinga3-2decisionat SussexCentralonTuesday,Oct.7.
SeniorCalebPerezconvertedapass fromjuniorErikGomezinthe88th minutetogivetheGoldenKnightsthe
Left,IR’sCarsonPorter(16)defendsagainstGoldenKnightplayersinIR’s3-0lossonTuesday,Oct.7.Right,anIRplayertriesaheaderonthegoal.
triumph.SussexCentralhadtiedthe gameinthe62ndminuteonagoalby Gomez.
IRHSledthegameathalftime,2-1, ongoalsbyseniorforwardNathaniel Mahaffeyinthe26thminuteandsophomoremidfielderMilesAlleninthe 29thminute.Mahaffeyconnectedfor histeam-leadingsixthmarkerofthe season,andAllennettedhissecondof theyear.
SussexCentraloutshottheIndians, 14-9,whileIRjuniorgoalkeeperShane Forjanmade11saves.
CaesarRodney3, IndianRiver0 Fiveminuteslater,inthe57th minute,theRidersdoubledtheirleadto 2-0onanowngoalthatenteredthenet offafterbouncingoffanIndiansplayer. TheRidersaddedagoalinthe69th minutewhenAllisonHogkingstolethe ballandscoredonacleanbreakaway. SeniorgoalkeeperLoganSimmons made10savestorecordtheshutout. Forjanmade10savesfortheIndians. TheRidersoutshotIRHSbya13-8 margin. IRboys’soccerdropsOTdecisiontoGoldenKnights
TheGoldenKnights(7-1overall and5-1inconferenceplay)tooka1-0 leadonagoalbyPerez,whoconverteda pass fromfreshmanJeffreyLopezinthe 16thminute.
TheIndiansdroppedtheirHenlopen ConferencebattleonThursday,Oct.2. ThevisitingRidersscoredoncein thefirsthalfandtwiceafterhalftimeto remainundefeatedinconferenceplay. SeniorIdrisFofanagaveCaesar Rodneya1-0leadinthe15thminute whenheheadedapassfromteammate senior EduolySimonintothenet.
TheIndianshadagoldenopportunitytotiethescoreinthe52ndminute, butapenaltykickattemptsailedover thecrossbar.
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IndiansrollpastRavenswithanothershutdownvictory ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Thetruemarkofachampionshipcontendingteamishowtheyrespondto adversityanddefeat.Freshoffjusttheir secondlossoftheseason—a1-0battle withHenlopenAthleticConference DivisionIrivalCapeHenlopen—the IndianRiverHighSchoolfieldhockey teamhadadominatingperformance againstanotherHACDivisionIrival SussexTechonTuesday,Oct.7,ina4-0 rompovertheRavens.
“Honestly,wetreateverygamewith thesameimportance,”saidIRhead coachTorrieHuk.“FacingSussexTech wasabiggameforus,andourmindset wastobuildoffeachperformancesowe cancontinuetogetstrongereverytime westeponthefield.
“Gettingthefirstgoal,andthenfinishingthequarterwithanother,was huge.Goalsallowyoutotakecontrolof thegame,andthatwasexactlyourplan —tosetthepaceearlyandmaintainit.”
AsHuksaid,theIndianscameout withtheirsticksfiring,scoringapairof first-quartergoalsfromBaylie W illiamsonandEllaPeterson—with anassistfromMaggieBare.Theywould addtwomoreafterthehalftimebreak, withNatalieMorantakingaPeterson passandfindingthebackofthecage,
IR’sBrynnKnightlooksforapassduringIR’swinoverCapeHenlopenonOct.2.
whileAveryBarerecordedthefinal scoreofthecontestwithahelperfrom ReeceForrey.
Whiletheoffensewasbackdoingits thing,itwasthedefensethatremained consistentlystrong,pickingupanother shutoutandkeepingaminimalnumber ofshotsfromgettingtogoaltenderZoe Q uillen.Alltold,theRavensmanaged togetjustoneshottohitQuillen’spads.
“Ourdefensetakesalotofpridein whattheydo,”confirmedHuk.“They communicatereallywell,trusteach otherandstaycomposedevenunder pressure.Wespendalotoftimeonpositioning,decision-makingandrecovery —bothphysicallyandmentally.They’re disciplined,buttheyalsoplaywithalot ofheart.It’snotjustaboutstopping goals—it’saboutsettingthetonefor thewholeteamwiththeirconsistency and grit.”
Throughtheir10games,theIndians arenow8-2,andsixofthoseeightwins havebeenbyshutout.Theyhaveallowedjustsevengoalsinthose10 games,foranaverageof.70goalsper game.Theoffensehasscored51goals, whichisa5.10goals-per-gameaverage.
Mostimportantly,theteamdidnot letalossinfiltratetheirmindsetnor changethefocusfortheirseason-long goals.
Withfouroftheirfinalfivegamesall
takingplaceatTheReservation,andall of thosegamesareagainstteamswitha combined20-27-1overallrecord(asof CoastalPointpresstimeonOct.8). NextupwasHACSouthDivisionfoe Laurel(2-7-1overall)onThursday,Oct. 9,beforeameetingwithHACNorth DivisionopponentCaesarRodney(7-3 overall)onTuesday,Oct.14.
“Itcandefinitelybetemptingtolook ahead,butwe’vetalkedalotaboutstayingpresentandtakingthingsonegame atatime,”Hukconcluded.“Thegirls havedoneagreatjobofkeepingthat mindset. Thesenextfivegamesare tough,andwecan’taffordtolookpast anyone.There’snoroomforerroratthis pointinourseason.Weknowthatifwe takecareofthenextgame,everything elsewillfallintoplace.Thefocusright
nowisjustcontinuingtoimproveand finishingstrong.”
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Bare’sgoalinthethirdquartersetoff aloudcheerfromherandherteammates,asitwasthefirstgoalofhercareer.NatalieMoran’stallywasherthird oftheseason.
“Bothgoalsreallyhelpedsolidifyour lead,”Huksaidofthesecond-half scores.“MaggieBare,ReeceForreyand EllaPetersonalsohadagreatgame, connectingwitheachotherandcontrollingtheball.”
BaylieWilliamsonnowhas19goals ontheseason,whilePetersonhasseven markers.Theduosharetheteamleadin assists,witheighteach.
ZOE QUILLEN Girls’ Field Hockey/Senior The outstanding shot stopping goalkeeper has recorded five shutouts and backstopped the Indians to an impressive 7-2 won-lost record through games of October 2. Zoe shut out defending Division II state champion Delmar, 3-0, and held defending Division I state champion Cape Henlopen to one goal in a tough 1-0 setback. She has allowed just seven goals in the Indians’ first nine games.
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LydiaHastingsisexcited.Asthe RiverSoccerClub’s25thannual ColumbusDaygirls’andboys’soccertournamentapproachesduring theweekendofOct.11-12,sheis enthusiasticforalloftheclub’s teamstoachieveandsucceedduringthecompetition.
Atotalof123teams—mostof themfromneighboringMid-Atlanticstates—willconvergeon RiverSoccerClubat32221Gum RoadinRoxanathisweekend.The teamswillplayinbracketsrunning fromage9to14.Allgameswillbe playedonRSC’sfivemanicured fields,twoofwhichincludelights. Admissionisfree,andampleparkingisavailablenearby.
Theactionwillgetunderwayon Saturday,Oct.11,at7:45a.m.,with twomatchesunderthelightslater thatevening,at8:15p.m.OnSunday,thecompetitionresumesat 7:45a.m.,withchampionship matchesbeginningat4:30p.m.
“Thisiseasilymyfavoritetournamentoftheyear,andthefact thatit’sheldinourbackyard makesitthatmuchbetter,”said Hastings.“Eachyear,ourtournamentstaffatRSCorganizesagreat
CoachLydiaHastings(center)atthe2023UnitedSoccerCoachesconventionwith (lefttoright)RiverSoccerClubmentorsDuncanSmith,BrandtMais,JonathanForte andDannyMaskell.
event.AndwhenI’mnotcoaching, it’sawesometowalkaroundand supportourcoachesandplayersasI watchallofourotherteamsplay. ThisisatournamentthatIplayed inasaplayer,andit’sanonstopfun weekend,withgreatsoccerthatI lookforwardtoeveryyear!” Hastings,whoisinher10thsea-
sonofcoachingatRSC,grewupin southernDelawareandbeganplayingsoccerataveryyoungage.
“Iwasabsolutelyobsessedwith thegame,andithassincetakenme allovertheworldandbackagain, withmanyexperiences,lifelong friendsandmemories,”shesaid. “Afterbeingastudent-athleteand graduatingwithacivilengineering degreefromtheUniversityof MarylandinCollegePark,Iplayed withtheU.S.nationalyouthteams.
“Playingprofessionallyoverseas forfouryearsinFinland,the ChampionsLeague,theGerman BundesligaandtheSpanishLa Liga,Iperformedwithandagainst someofthebestplayersinthe world.OnceIhadaccomplishedmy soccerdreams,itwastimetocome home.IknewIwantedtogetinto
coachingtogivebacktothesport thatgavemesomuch,andIhave helpedgrowthegameinsouthern Delaware.”
CoachingatRSCwasaneasy decisionforHastings.
“Oneofmyfirstclubtravel teamswaswithanunder-10-yearoldboys’teamatRSC,sincethere weren’tmanygirls’teamsinthearea atthattime,”shesaid.“IknewI wantedtohelpgrowgirls’soccerin southernDelaware,andthefamily atmosphere,awesomecoaching staff,downtoearthfamiliesand worldclassfacilitieswereallI neededtokickstartmycoachingcareer.”
HastingsistheZone1director ofcoachingonthegirls’side,which meansthatshehelpsoverseeall teamsfromtheunder-12-year-old (U12)andyoungergroups.She helpstosupportcoachestobethe besttheycanbeandhelpsguide eachteamattheearlieststagesof thesoccerplayers’individualdevelopment.Shealsocoachesthree girls’teamsatRSC—the2016 Gold,2016Blackandthe2017 girls.
“Mygoalisalwaystoteachour soccerplayersthegameIloveina funenvironment,tohelpthem growalastingunderstandingand loveofthebeautifulgameofsoccer,”shesaid.“Weareblessedat RSCtohavesuchacultureof growthanddevelopment—not onlyforoursoccerplayers,butalso withinourcoachingstaffandclub management.I’minspiredevery timeIcomeouttopracticeor games,tobeabettercoachandto constantlylearnandimprove.It’s anawesomeandinspiringenvironmenttobeapartofandhelp grow!”
IRHSgirls’volleyball defeatsSalisbury Christianforthird straightvictory ByMikeStern StaffReporter
TheIndianswontheirsecondand thirdstraightgirls’volleyballmatches thispastweek.
TheyoutlastedthevisitingJaguars fromSalisbury(Md.)Christian,3-0,to claimahard-foughtnon-conference victoryonMonday,Oct.6.
TheIndians(7-3overall)wonby scoresof25-21,25-23and25-18.They benefitedfromsomeoutstandingperformancesbyseveraloftheirkeyplayers.
IRHSwontheopeningsetafterjunioroutsidehitterIsabelleDoreyhelped buildanearly10-1leadwithnineconsecutiveservesthatledtopoints.That’s whentheJaguars(5-4overall)stageda comeback.TheIndiansprevailedwhen juniorsetterTaylorHevner’sblocked shotandkillfinishedthefirstsetvictory forthehometeam.
Hevneralsohadashortservicerun inthesecondsetthatbrokea14-14tie andputtheIndiansinapositiontowin. Hevner’spasssetupjunioroutsidehitter TayganConawayforakillshotthat finishedthatset.
SeniorliberoLilaMayBrownhad anoutstandingmatchandledtheIndianswith17digs,severalofthem achievedbyhertrademarkdivingability. ConawayledIRwith10kills,while Doreyaddedninefinishingshots,six serviceacesandfivedigs.
Hevnerledthewinnerswith22assistsandaddedsixdigs,whilefreshman middleblockerLillianKregercontributedfivekills,seniordefensivespecialist GiannaHockerproducedfive digsandsophomoresetterMia MacIsaacchippedinwitheightservice acesfortheGreen&Gold.
IndianRiver3,SussexTech0 TheIndianshadcapturedavictory overthehostRavensonThursday,Oct. 2.IRwontheirsecondstraightmatch instraightsets,bythescoresof25-21, 25,20and25-12.
SeniorliberoLilaMayBrownled theIndianswith25digs,whilejunior setterTaylorHevnerproducedateamhigh25assistsandeightdigs.Junior outside hitterTayganConawayadded 14kills,whilejunioroutsidehitterIsabelleDoreycontributedeightkills. FreshmanmiddleblockerLillianKreger producedsevenkills,whilesophomore setterMiaMacIsaacaddedsevenassists andjuniordefensivespecialistCatherineBuntingcontributedsixdigs.
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SalutetotheIRHSSeniors ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Shemustendurefrequentintrusions, gameinandgameout.
Theyincludearivalplayer’ssharp elbowtotheribs,orasubtlebutpainful slashacrosstheankles,orperhapsa solidshoulderintothesmallofher back.
Thesearejustafewofthe“rewards” thatIRHSseniorfieldhockeystandout forwardBaylieWilliamsonreceives whensheenterstheopponent’sattackingcircle.It’sadangerouspartofthe field—aneighborhoodwheretougheneddefensiverivalsarriveattheball and herpresenceinanillhumor.
Anunforgivingareathatbeginswith asemi-circlejust16yardsfromthecenterofthegoal,theattackingcircleis whereWilliamsonsetsupshoptobegin theprocessofscoringandassistingon
CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey BaylieWilliamsonisthisweek’sSalute totheIRHSSeniors,aweeklyfeatureof ourIRHSseniorstudentathletes.
herIRteammates’goals.The5-foot-6 forwardsteadfastlyusesherresolveand grittoenableherteamtoscorefrequently.
ThenewIRHSfield hockeycareer-goaland point-scoringleader Williamson’stalentanddeterminationhavemadeherthenewIRHSfield hockeycareer-goalscoringleader,with 78.Havingaccumulated193career points,shewillsoonbecomethefirst fieldhockeyplayerinIRHShistoryto reachandsurpassthe200-career-point mark.
The2024team’sleadingscorerwith 30goalsand73points,sheresumedher torridscoringpacein2025.Through Oct.2,shehadscored18goalsand44 pointsastheIndiansbuilta7-2wonlostrecord.Thatmarkincludeda3-0 triumphoverDIAADivisionIIdefendingstatechampionDelmaranda tough1-0losstoDivisionIdefending statechampCapeHenlopen.
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TheIndianRiverHighSchoolUnified flagfootballteamispartofanimpressive growthtrendamongathletesandspectators.
Thedefendingstatechampionsplaya sportthatisavariantofAmerican—or gridiron—football.Insteadoftacklingplayerstotheground,theIndians’defensiveplayersmustremoveaflag,orflagbeltfromthe ballcarrier’swaistareatofinishtheplay.
Thesporthasattractedmorethan7.3 millionparticipants,includingariseinprogramsforfemaleplayers.Flagfootball’sappealhasalsogrowninternationallytomore than70nationalmemberfederations.
Oneofthefactorscontributingtotherise offlagfootball’sincreasingpopularityisits muchsaferrulesthatappealtoanincreasing numberofathletes.
ThedefendingchampsofIRHSopened thedefenseoftheirtitlewithathrilling6260triumphoverhostCaesarRodneyon Wednesday,Sept.24.
Withnogameactionscheduledduring theirbyeweek,severalIndians’playerstook sometimetodiscusstheattractionofbeinga memberoftheirflagfootballsquad,inadditiontorelatedsubjectmatter.
MasonDaraio,sophomore ThisisDaraio’sfirstseasonasamember oftheIRUnifiedflagfootballteam.
“IenjoyplayingthesportbecauseIgetto havefunwithmyfriendsandmakenew friends,”hesaid.“It’salsogreattolearnexcitingnewplaysandtherulesofthegame.I enjoyplayingonoffensebecauseIlikehaving theball.”
Daraiosaidthatflagfootballteacheshim aboutsportsmanshipandbeingagoodteam player.
“Thegamehastaughtmetokeepapositiveenergyatgames,”henoted.“AtCaesar Rodneyinouropeninggame,weweredown by24points,butwedidn’tgiveupandcame homewithawin.”
Daraiohaspreviouslyplayedbaseball.
“Flagfootballisverydifferentfromthat,” hesaid.“WhenIplayflagfootball,Ifeellike Iammoreinvolved.Theteamandcoaches havebeenverywelcoming,andtheyinclude me.”
Daraiosaidhefeelsgoodaboutbeinga memberofadefendingstatechampionship team.
“Iamconfidentthatwehaveastrong team,”hesaid.“Ialsolikeitthatwearefamilyfirst.Thatmakesourteamreallyspecial.”
CamdenCallahan,Senior
CallahanisanewcomertotheIndian RiverUnifiedflagfootballteam.
“Ithinkit’sfun,”hesaid.“It’smysenior year,andIwantedtodosomethingdifferent. It’sagoodwaytoconnectwithothers.On thefield,themostfulfillingtypeofplayis oneinwhichIhavetheballinmyhands,becauseIamgoingtomakeaplay,whetherit’s athroworrunningitinforatouchdown.”
Callahanemphasizedthatflagfootball
IRHSUnifiedflagfootballplayersinclude,fromleft:KyleBennetch,ColinSheridan, Ke’NiyaMitchell,BraydenBennetch,IvanSandoval,BenShearman,MasonDaraio andLandonSteininger.
teachessportsmanshipandbeingagood teamplayer.
“It’staughtmetosupporteveryone,allof myteammates,”hesaid.“Wealllift oneanotherup.”
CallahanisalsoamemberoftheIndian Riverbaseballteam.
“Flagfootballrequiresalotofcommunicatingandworkingasateamwhenit’scomparedtobaseball,”hesaid.“Andit’sgreatto beamemberofthischampionshipteam.We aretryingtorunitback–back-to-back championships.”
LukeWilliams, seniortri-captain Williamsisareturningmemberfromlast year’schampionshipteam.
“Ienjoythesportbecauseitenablesmeto helpothers,whichIappreciate,”hesaid.“I likehelpingmyteammates,andIlikehelping theteamwin.And,Ilikeallofourplaysbecausetheyallwork.”
AccordingtoWilliams,flagfootball teachessportsmanship,beingagoodteam playerandtobekindtoeveryone.
“Unifiedflagfootballisdifferent,because
it’smorefunthanothersportsI’veplayed,” hesaid.“Thecoachesandmyteammates makeourteamfeelmoreuniqueandenjoyablethaninothersports.”
Beingamemberofastatechampionship teammeansalottoWilliams.
“Weareworkinghardandtryingtogo back-to-backforanotherstatechampionship title,”headded.
Ke’NiyaMitchell,junior
Mitchellreturnsforhersecondseasonas amemberoftheIndianRiverUnifiedflag footballteam.
“Ialwayswantedtoplayfootball,and havingaUnifiedteamhasallowedmetoplay afallsport,”shesaid.“Ifthiswasn’tanoption, Iwouldn’tbeonateamthisseason.Ilikethe trickplays,becauseyougettoruntheball withouttheotherteamknowingwhatyou aredoing.Andtheyarefuntowatch.”
Mitchellsaidflagfootballhastaughther abouttheimportanceofworkingtogetheras ateam.
“Wehavetoworktogethertoscorepoints andwingames,”shenoted.“Inflagfootball, yougettobeonthefieldwithyourteammates.InothersportsI’veplayed,likeUnifiedtrack-and-field,youdon’tgetto participateandplaywithyourteammatesin thesameway.Inflagfootball,theteamacts likeafamily,andIreallylikethat.”
IRrunnershavesolidshowingat16-teamTidewaterClassic ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Morethan200runnerslaceduptheir sneakersandventuredacrossthe5K courseatWinterPlaceParkinSalisbury, Md.,lastweekend.Northwest(Md.) HighSchooltookboththeboys’and girls’teamtitlesintheevent,with62and 26points,respectively.
Locally,theIndianRiverHighSchool teamshadrespectableshowings,withthe girlsplacingfifth(253points)andthe boysfinishingineighth(247points)in theteamstandings.
HenlopenAthleticConferencerepresentativeSmyrnawasthehighest-placing
conferenceteaminbothdivisions,with theboystakingsecond(111points)and thegirlsthird(128points).SussexAcademywasrightbehindSmyrnainbothdivisions,finishingthirdfortheboys(183 points)andfourthforthegirls(132 points).
SussexAcademyseniorRyanMoody wontheboys’racewithatimeof 15:56.80,whichwasmorethan30secondsfasterthanthesecond-placerunner, fromKentIsland,Md.,GunnerHansard (16:28.60),andthethird-placerunner fromSmyrna,IsaiahWinslow(16:29.00).
Northwestsawitsfirstthreerunners takethefirstthreespots,withseniorAudreyWychulis(18:11.80)winningthe
race,followedbysophomoresEmily Wychulis(19:26.50)andDivya Mudunuri(19:28.20).
FortheIndians,juniorHarrisonBennerwasthetopboys’finisherforthe team,placing33rdoverallwithhistime of18:16.90.SophomoreBraydenRobinsonwas45that18:31.00,sophomore OwenConnorwas57that18:47.40,juniorJohnSpencerwas59that18:49.90 andseniorAidenMageewas68that 18:58.10fortheTop5Indiansentries.
Onthegirls’sideofthingsfortheIndians,seniorLeilaHernandezSandoval was23rdoverallwithhertimeof 21:03.70.SophomoreGraceClarkwas 38th,crossingthefinishlineat22:32.70,
whilejuniorEmilyDaviswas50th,at 23:12.20.TheIndians’othertwoTop5 runnerswerefreshmanHayleyBritt (82nd,at24:15.50)andseniorKylieHarris(85th,at24:18.40).
IRwasslatedfortheirSeniorDaytrimeetwithEarlyCollegeHighSchoolat DSUandLaurelonWednesday,Oct.8. AsofpresstimeonWednesday,themeet wasstillscheduledtotakeplace,despite othermeetsaroundtheconferencegettingpostponedduetotheinclement weatherintheforecast.Itwassettobe theirlastindividualmeet,withboththe boys’andgirls’recordssittingat4-1overall.
TownsendthankfulforIRHSfootballenteringbyeweekat5-0 ByMikeStern StaffReporter
PhillipTownsendthisweeksaidhe feltfortunateandthankfultohavehad hisdefendingClass1Astatechampionshipteamsportingaperfect5-0 won-lostrecordheadingintoitsrecent byeweekofOct.3-4.
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolfootballteam’sheadcoachispreparinghis teamtoplaythemeatofitsschedule againstlarger,successfulfootballprogramsafterbeingpromotedtoClass2A for thisseasonandthe2026campaign.
“Ourfocusthisyearwastojusttake onegameatatimeandnotgetaheadof
ourselves,”saidTownsend,whoseteam hasoutscoreditsfirstfiveopponentsby amarginof196-53.“Thatisexactly whatwedid.Weknewcomingintothe seasonthatourschedulewouldproduce bettercompetition,buttheplayersrespondedandgotintotheweightroom overthesummertopreparethemselves. Thebyeweekisgreatforusthisweek, tore-groupandgethealthywherewe need to.Wenowcangetreadyforour Class2A,District3,opponentsinthe secondhalfoftheseason.”
Townsendsaidthebiggestsurprise reflectedinhisteam’splayhasbeenits abilitytopickupwhereitleftoffduring lastseason’schampionshiprun.
son,and24goalsand57pointsasa sophomore.“Itpushesmetowork harderandperformunderpressure.
“Wewereabletomovequickly,and installtheoffenseanddefenseinthe pre-season,”hesaid.“Wealsohadsome newadditionstotheteam,withseniors RickyWiggins,AshtonBrowneandJ.P. Loose,eachofwhomhasbeenabig contributortotheteam.”
TheIndians’toughestgamestodate, saidthecoach,wereagainstSaint Mark’sandSeaford.
“SaintMark’swastoughdueto messyfieldconditions,andtheyalso werealsowell-coached,”saidTownsend. “Seafordwasasurprise,andwedidnot seetheirexplosivequarterbackplayby seniorVinceEvansonfilm.Weadjustedandadaptedtogetthewin.”
ittakestobesuccessfulonthefield.As a leader,Istrivetoleadbyexampleand alwaystrytohelpmyteammates.”
TheIndianswillresumeactionthis FridayatLaurel,beginningat7p.m. Laurelisofftoagoodstart,at4-1, af terdefeatingWoodbridge.
“Theyrunthetripleoption,which weneedtoprepareforthisweek,”said Townsend.“Wehavenotseenatripleoptionteamthisseason.Theirdefense istoughbutcanalsogiveupbigplays. Theyblitzeveryplay,andthatissomethingweneedtopreparefor.”
InadditiontoLaurelandIndian River,theothermembersofClass2A, District3,areLakeForest(5-0),Sussex Tech(4-0),Delmar(2-3)andWoodbridge(1-5).
theteamhasbeenbothrewardingand challenging,”saidWilliamson,afouryearvarsitystandoutwhoscoredsix goalsand19pointsherfreshmansea-
“Ihavebeenplayingfieldhockey sinceIwas5yearsold,”added Williamson,aresidentofSelbyville.
“Thankstoallofthatexperience,Ihave learnedthegameandunderstandwhat
IRHSfieldhockeyheadcoachTorrie HukrecognizedWilliamson’stalentthe minuteshesawherplay.
“Theskillsetandawarenessthat Bayliebringsontothefieldenablesher
tobesuccessfulagainstheropponents,” saidHukin2023.“Hergritshowswhen sheenterstheattackingcircle,andit showsonthestatsheet.
“Bayliehasbeensuchadrivingforce forourprogram,”addedHuk.“Notonly
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Mitchellsaidshefeelsveryfulfilledbeing amemberofadefendingstatechampionship team.
“Wespentalotoftimeandenergyin practice,makingsurewewerethebestlast year,anditpaidoff,”shesaid.“Hopefully,we candoitagainthisyear.”
James‘BigPlay’ Gentry,sophomore Gentryreturnsforhissecondseasonasa memberoftheIndianRiverUnifiedflag footballteam.“IenjoyplayingUnifiedflag footballbecauseitiseasierformetobeon thisteamthanotherteams,”saidGentry. “Thecoachesandmyteammatesmakeit morepleasantforme.”
Gentry’sfavoriteplayisarushduring whichtheIndianssweepleft orrightaround theend.Hestressedthatplayingflagfootball
PR teacheshimtocontrolhimselfandmanage hisemotionswheneverhebecomesfrustrated.
Beingamemberofadefendingstate championmeansagreatdealtoGentry.
“Itshowshowourstrengthandencouragementofeachotherreallymatters,”he said.”
KyleBennetch,seniortri-captain
Bennetchreturnsforhissecondseason ofIndianRiverUnifiedflagfootball.
“Ilikebeingpartofthisteam,”saidBennetch,whoisteammateBraydenBennetch’s brother.“Ienjoythesenseofcommunity thatourUnifiedteamhas.Ilikewhenwe dothetrickplays,becausetheotherteam doesn’tknowwhatishappening.”
UnifiedflagfootballhastaughtKyle Bennetchtocheeronhisteammates.
“WhenIamonthefield,Iamtrying mybest,”hesaid.“AndwhenI’monthe sideline,Iamencouragingourplayerson thefield.”
BennetchisalsoamemberofthedefendingstatechampionIRUnifiedbasketballsquad.
Headdedthattheflagfootballsquadis familybeforetheyareteammates. “Youcanfeelthat,”hesaid.“Thevibeis differentfromnon-UnifiedsportsteamsI havebeenon.IlikeUnifiedsportsalot more.”
KyleBennetchsaiditisagreatfeelingto beamemberofadefendingstatetitleteam. “It’salwaysfuntowin,”hesaid.
BraydenBennetch, seniortri-captain
BraydenBennetchbeginshissecondseasonasamemberoftheIRUnifiedflagfootballteam.
“IenjoyplayingUnifiedflagfootballbecauseIgetalongwithmyteammatesand coaches,”saidBraydenBennetch,teammate KyleBennetch’sbrother.“TheplaysIenjoy mostarethelongpasses.Ilikeitwhenwe gainmoreyardsthroughpasses.Wehave somegreatthrowersthisyear.”
BraydenBennetchsaidflagfootballhas taughthimhowtobepatientwithothers. “It’salsotaughtmetheimportanceof stayingpositive,nomatterwhatthescoreboardsays,”saidBraydenBennetch,whowas alsoamemberoflastyear’sstatechampionshipUnifiedbasketballsquad.“Flagfootballandbasketballareteamsports.WhenI playedtennis,Ididn’thavethechanceto formfriendshipslikeIhavewithflagfootball andbasketball.”
BraydenBennetchsaidheisexcitedtobe onadefendingchampionshipteam.
“Iamveryexcited,becauselastyearwe provedwewerethebest,”hesaid.“Thisyear, wehopetogoback-to-backandwinanother statetitle.”
LandonSteininger,sophomore ThisisSteininger’sfirstseasonasamemberoftheIRUnifiedflagfootballteam.
“Ienjoythefeelingofbeingonthefield withmyteammates,”hesaid.“TheplaysI likemostarethosewherewemakelong passesintotheendzone.Itisalwaysexciting toseeourteamcompletepassesandadd pointstothescoreboard.Playingflagfootball hastaughtmetonevergiveuponyourteammatesoryourself.Youarenotalwaysthereto win—youshouldbehavingfun.Butwinningisalsoalotoffun.”
Steiningersaidhefeelsasifhehasbig shoestofillasanewmemberoftheteam.
RETI REM E TNE NT “Iheardtherewasalotofexcitementlast yearfromDonaldLingo,ElmerHernandezCaballeroandBraydenBennetchabouttheir experiencesontheteam.Iameagertotry hardandnotletthemdown.”
ColinSheridan,sophomore ThisisSheridan’sfirstseasonontheIR Unifiedflagfootballteam.
“IenjoyplayingUnifiedflagfootballbecauseIhavealotoffundoingso,”hesaid.“I likealltheactionthatcomeswiththesport.I likeitwhenIgettobethepassrusherondefense,becausethatiswhentheteamcanbenefitfrommyspeed.”
Sheridansaidheappreciatesgettingafeel forthegameandgettingtoknowhisteammates.
“Ialwaysdomybesttosupporttheteam inanywayIcan,”hesaid.“It’snicetobea teammate.”
Hewasamemberoflastseason’sIRUnifiedbasketballteam,whichalsowonthestate championship.“Flagfootballissimilar,in thattheybothrevolvearoundbeingapartof ateam,”hesaid.“Youhavetoworktogether tobesuccessful.”
Headdsthatit’sspecialtobepartofadefendingchampionshipteam.“Thatmeansa lot,”hesaid.“Weareputtinginouralllike theteamdidlastyear.Hopefullywecanrepeatasstatechampions.”
UnifiedSpecialOlympicsflagfootballisa DelawareInterscholasticAthleticAssociation-sanctionedsportthatprovideshigh schoolstudentswithandwithoutdisabilities theopportunitytotrainandcompetein sports,experienceinclusion,socializewith theirpeersandparticipateasatruestudentathlete.
hassheledusstatisticallywithgoals andpoints,butshe’salsosetthetone withhercompetitivenessanddetermination.She’sraisedthestandardfor whatitmeanstobeascoreranda leader,andherimpacthashelpedpush thisteamforward.She’splayedakey roleinhelpingusfindsuccessinthe wincolumn,whichhasbuiltconfidence inourprogramandmotivatesusto keepstrivingformore.”
Formingabondwithteammates Williamsonhasformedastrong bondwithherteammatesduringher careeratIndianRiver.
Inaddition,shesaidsheisextremely pleasedtoplayonthesameteamasher sister,freshmanforwardCaroline Williamson,wholedSelbyvilleMiddle School’sundefeated2024squadwith21 goalsand56points.
“CarolineandIhavealwayshada goodrelationship,”saidBaylie Williamson.“Andaswehavegotten older,wehavegrownclosertogether.I amluckyandexcitedtobeabletoplay
myseniorhighschoolseasonwithher.”
Williamson’sfamily,whichincludes another teammateincousinandsenior LucyWilliamson,hasalwaysbeenincrediblysupportiveofherfieldhockey career.
“Theyshowupateverygame,encouragingmetobethebestIcanbe,” saidBaylieWilliamsonofhermother, Julene,andfather,Mark.“Theycelebratemysuccessesonandoffthefield, andtheirconstantsupportandbeliefin mehavehelpedmewithhockeyandin life.”
Williamsonalsocitedtwocoaches —IRbenchbossHukandassistant CarrieSubity—withhavingasignifi-
cantimpactonhercareer.
“Theybothpushmetobethebest playerIcouldbe,andtheyalwaysbelieveinme,”saidWilliamson.“They havehelpedmegrowsomuchinfield hockeyandhavemademetheplayerI amtoday.”
Williamsonhasverballycommitted tostudyandplayfieldhockeyatSalisburyUniversitynextfall.
“IchoseSalisburyUniversitybecause theyhaveagreatnursingprogram,a verycompetitivefieldhockeyteam,and it’sclosetohome,”Williamsonsaid.
SVFCtoholdannualgolftournament TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFireCompany willbeholdingits17thAnnualGolfTournamentonMonday,Oct.20,atCripple CreekGolf&CountryClubinDagsboro. Itwillbeafour-personteamscramble, withdoorprizes,raffleprizesandmore.
Lunchwillbeserved,andaHolein OneonHole16willwintheskilledand luckygolferanewKiacourtesyofSel-
byvilleHollyKia. Entryformsandsponsorformsareon thewebsiteatselbyville88.com.
Formoreinformation,contactRoy Gould,golfchairman,atrgould@selbville88.com.
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LEGALS OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Richard Wayne Robinson, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Richard Wayne Robinson who departed this life on June 30, 2025, late of Fenwick Island, DE were duly granted unto Richard Wayne Robinson II on September 23, 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 February 28, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor:
Richard Wayne Robinson II 16424 Fox Valley Terrace Rockville, MD 20853
ATTORNEY:
Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970
CP 20251003 3T
PUBLIC NOTICE Bear Trap Spirits, Inc T/A Banks Wines & Spirits has on October 2, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a 12’x20’ outdoor cold storage for premises located at 38014 Town Center Drive, Millville, DE. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before November 3, 2025. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner at the 10th Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 or emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.
CP 20251010 3T
OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY
Estate of Cynthia Lee Trower, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Cynthia Lee Trower who departed this life on July 18, 2025, late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Robyn Katherine Trower on September 24, 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 18, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor:
Robyn Katherine Trower 450 Girard St, Apt. T3 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
Veronica R. Townsend, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 202 Ocean View, DE 19970
20251003 3T
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE The Town of Selbyville (“Town”), as franchising authority and pursuant to 47 USCA § 546(c), hereby provides the public with notice that Mediacom Delaware LLC (“Mediacom”) has submitted a proposal for renewal of its franchise agreement with the Town for the provision of cable services. Any members of the public desirous of reviewing the existing franchise agreement and/or the proposal to renew said agreement may do so at Selbyville Town Hall, 1 W. Church Street, Selbyville, DE 19975. Any members of the public desirous of offering written comments concerning the proposed renewal of the Town’s franchise agreement with Mediacom may do so by delivering said comments to Selbyville Town Hall or by mailing said comments to: Mediacom Franchise Public Comments, c/o Town of Selbyville, P.O. Box 106, Selbyville, DE 19975. Please be advised that the existing franchise agreement between the Town and Mediacom will expire on June 3, 2028. Anyone with questions about this public notice should contact Selbyville Town Hall by calling (302) 436-8314.
CP 20251010 1T
Bid Notice Town of Dagsboro The Town of Dagsboro invites bids or proposals from qualified individuals and firms to remove and plow snow from all locally owned roads commencing in the 25-26 winter season. Specifications can be viewed at Town Hall, 33134 Main Street, during normal business hours. Proof of insurance and state license required. Please submit references and your bid/proposal (either fixed rate or hourly rate) by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31,2025 via mail, Town of Dagsboro, PO Box 420, Dagsboro, DE 19939, or email to Town Administrator, tadagsboro@mediacombb.net. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids.
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of October, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:134-12.00-3890.00
Property Address: 31407 VALLEY GREEN ROAD, Millville, DE 19967
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/17/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/21/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of DENNIS J. DELANEY & USDA (5) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
CP 20251010 2T
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of October, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:333-11.00-79.00
Property Address: 36621 MAIN STREET, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/17/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/21/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL SHUHART & HEATHER LYNN SHUHART & UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (7) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of October, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:233-11.00-246.00-6
Property Address: 29549 PHOENIX AVENUE, Dagsboro, DE 19939
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/17/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/21/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of WILLIAM R. HARTWICK, II (6) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, 21st day of October, 2025 At 9:30 AM & Thereafter
At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:
Tax Parcel:133-20.00-91.00
Property Address: 24346 KENT DRIVE, Millsboro, DE 19966
Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash or Cashier's Check is required. The balance is to be paid on or before 11/17/25. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on 11/21/25; subject to a 2 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 1 1/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser; and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.
Seized and taken in execution the property of LARRY LEONARD REDMAN (10) and will be sold by Robert T. Lee, Sheriff
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SHURFLO PORTABLE oil
change system with 3.5 gallon storage container. 12 volt DC. Like new, asking $100 914-275-8938
2009 24ft Starcraft Pontoon Boat with 115 Yamaha Motor. $12k Very Good Shape! 302-584-4922
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. $180 302-542-9500
YAMAHA 2014 ELECTRIC start 4 stroke 20 HP motor & 14 ft 1993 SATRCRAFT BOAT, tagged trailer with spare tire
$3,200 OBO 302-893-0499
FSBO BOAT SLIP for Sale in Bay Colony Marnia. $67,500 302-864-8969
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
AERATOR 12 VOLT with one or two air outlets, plugs into cigarette lighter. $22.00. Works great 302-436-9005
CRAB POTS $8ea. Crab keeper $7, spot traps $8ea. Trot line 600ft with weights & 2 rollers $25. Call 302-436-9005 leave message if no answer
BIMINI TOP WITH BOOT cover $50 302-436-9005
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, 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
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 Customized oor standing 39 1/2”H x 16” W x 16” Depth. Chrome nish with black speaker cloth. Pick up only $425 954-540-4528
DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO
Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632
40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836
PROSCAN FLATSCREEN TV
30 x 32” $30 410-310-6633
32IN SHARP HDTV with remote $50. 443-373-1550
SPIRE MEMORY BANK for iPad $20. 302-743-1903
FREE TO A GOOD HOME! HOME GYMBodi Solid Multi Station plus accessories, 200lb stack. Moving and can’t take. Must pick up, Selbyville area 410-493-4017
FREE! 3 non-matching long outdoor lounge chairs. Good condition. Must take from 2nd oor apartment. Call 302-569-4580
FREE! REAR HITCH Cargo Carrier. 302-893-0499
FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390
FREE! Panasonic Compact Plain Paper Fax Machine. Model # KX - EP 250 or 245. With instruction booklet. 302-564-7696
2 24”H SWIVEL CHAIRS & 2
DINING/KITCHEN CHAIRS
$15 each. Ocean City 301-802-0431 leave message LIGHT PINK SLEEPER SOFA L 80”, W 34”, H 25”. $125 Call for photos 240-997-8435
2 HEAVY WHITE BARSTOOLS
Swivel $100 each OBO 703-346-1632
PRACTICALLY NEW SOFA
$850 OBO. Queen Bedroom Set, 3pcs with mattress & box spring. $850 OBO 703-346-1632
SMALL WHITE END TABLE $25 OBO 703-346-1632
WHITE BOOKCASE 5 shelves & 2 doors$900 new, Asking $275 703-346-1632
KING & QUEEN
Headboard $30 each 302-229-7898
PATIO CHAIRS $7 each 757-810-8782
TV CABINET $40 302-229-7898
STURDY BED RAIL $10 Leave message 302-539-5209
OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378
BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET Glass frame doors, glass frame sides,mirror on back, glass shelves, lights on top and bottom $500 732-910-0505
HERNDON CHINA CABINET Four Centuries style dark wood cabinet with mesh doors and 3 glass shelves. Additional storage underneath. 77"h x 39"w $250.00 Inquire for pics 209-890-0634
DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687
PAINTED WHITE WOODEN
ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25 609-247-3649
LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs. 78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242
PATIO CHAIRS Great condition! White & Blue $15 each. Brown & Blue $10 each. 757-810-8782
RATTAN KITCHEN SET with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402
HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET
Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Store in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330
WHITE SINGLE OVER DOUBLE bunk bed; very sturdy, excellent condition; including bunkie board and mattresses. $325. Selbyville area. 717-576-6293
PATIO FURNITURE.
Loveseat & Chair with Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483
OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2
Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326
WHITE WOOD TODDLER
Bed, covered mattress, Dory/Nemo linens (like new) $75 302-858-3277
LAZYBOY JEAN POWER Lift Recliner. Light beige, 2mos old. $700 302-858-3277
LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. 1$140 302-537-5148
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 2013 JOHN DEERE X310 Lawn Tractor. 194hrs. Well maintained. 8 cubic yard cart & rear leaf bagger attachments included. $1,200. Ocean View 262-939-2755 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
“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
LOST!! REWARD!! In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message
BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS
size 37 which is 7 - 7 1/2 $45 410-310-6633
Compost Machine & Rain Barrell $20 each call 410-299-1581 410-310-6633WALKER $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
WHEELCHAIR with footrests
$30 410-310-6633
STEPLADDER 5ft $15 Ocean
City please leave message 301-802-0431
DURA HEAT Kerosene heater #2304 $175 302-436-9133
PRECISION COOKER ANOVA
$135 new, now $45 OBO 302-564-7696
HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER
$20 Please leave message 301-802-0431
UREKA 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
5X4 HANDMADE QUILT
Large $70 443-373-1550
POKER CHIP & CARD
HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550
SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550
30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545
UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306
FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER
1 1/2 HP Never used $60 302-381-5408
RIKON 10x18 mini lathe
Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408
4-DIGIT DELAWARE
LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394 “7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97”
T9685 “09/06/85” Reduced price, starts at $550 302-542-9500
3 KITCHEN HANGING
White Lamps. New, Excellent Condition. $100 302-559-0848
CORNER CHINA CLOSET
Excellent Condition. With light $80 302-559-0848
2 AC UNITS Row Excellent Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848
GREENLEAF EMERSON Row
Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649
THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838
CROCK POT,
6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40 443-790-0507
MODEL TOY “TANKER”
TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390
BRAND NEW HANDMADE
5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please.
973-722-5367
Floral Oriental Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Throw Rug. 5' x 2 1/2' $175.00 OBOText for photos 209-890-0634
SKINNY MINI FOLDING
Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202
WERNER 20FT EXTENSION
LADDER D1520-2 extra heavy duty $150 OBO. 302-564-7564
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
BATHROOM THROW RUG and lid. Aqua color, New with matching cotton print shower curtain. $10 for all. 302-537-7348
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
ELECTRIC POWERWASHER Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547
1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259
TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84 Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348
MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493
LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-829-8400
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 RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505
CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008
RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218
VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234
DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE) Make Offer 302-644-7234
ARTISTS/POTTERS
collapsible 10’ wooden shelves for craft shows.$100 302-537-2856
24’ WERNER EXTENSION ladder $150 302-537-2856
2 RAVENS TICKETS Ravens Vs. Detroit Lions. Mon night game Sept 22 section 550 row 114 seats 20 &21. At The Ravens Stadium in Baltimore. Asking $150 for both OBO 724-859-5269
CROQUET SET $10
302-644-7234
GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234
PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234
TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498
PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR Like New, $300 856-979-3338
POWERBACK 5250 WATTS
GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122
“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435
MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500.
302-854-9498
DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498
BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353
We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929
BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441
This Weekend ❐ Sat, Oct 11th 8am-12p Rain Date 10/12
Seabrook Community Yard Sale! Household, holiday items, furniture, clothing, books, accent pieces, Humphrey Bears, crafts, etc.
28018 Alderwood Loop, Millsboro DE 19966
❐ Sat, Oct 11th 8am-1pm Rain Date 10/18 Huge Yard Sale! Marilyn Monroe collection, Shabby Chic, antiques, vintage, furniture, jewelry, etc.
37186 Pinewood Rd, Ocean View DE 19970
❐ Sat, Oct 11th 8am-1pm Rain or Shine
Bayshore Community Yard Sale! Speed limit is 10mph in the park - lots of kids and walkers in the streets. Please No Early Birds!! Drive around the neighborhood and see what's available. Something for Everyone! Entrance at the corner of Sandy Cove Rd & Martins Lane, Ocean View
❐ Sat, Oct 11th 8:30am-1pm Rain or Shine
Community Multi-family Yard Sale! Books, Home Decor, Kids' stuff, Holiday Decor and so much more Sweetbay Community Zion Church Road, Frankford
❐ Sat, Oct 11th 8am-4pm Rain Date 10/18
Community wide Yard Sale! Convenient circular drive through. Sycamore Chase Development at the intersection of Central & Bayard Ave. 36067 Windsor Park Drive, Frankford DE 19945
❐ Sat, Oct 11th 9am-2pm Rain or Shine
Pickers Paradise Barn Sale! Collectibles, antiques, furniture, lamps, glassware, yard items & more! 34887 Lighthouse Rd, Selbyville DE 19975
Upcoming ❐ Fri, Oct 17th & Sat, Oct 18th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine
Vintage Sale! Cash or Venmo. Nutcrackers, Carolers, Anna Lee Dolls, Nativity Set, Blow Molds and many other non holiday collector’s treasures. Come to the side yard and pole building.
32161 West Rd, Frankford DE 19945
❐ Sat, Oct 18th 8am-12pm Rain Date 10/25 Pine Grove Lane Neighborhood Yard Sale!
36492 Pine Grove Lane, Ocean View DE 19970
❐ Fri, Nov 8th
8am-12pm Rain or Shine
YARD & BAKE SALE @ MILLVILLLE FIRE HALL
Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase
[For table info & details, call 302 537 0143] Millville Vol Fire Co - Station 1 Route 26
❐ Sat, Oct 18th
8am-1pm Rain or Shine
Lighthouse Lakes Community Yard Sale! Off Rt. 54 Selbyville
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
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 FENDER Electric Guitar $200
OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric
Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187
Waterside: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apartment in Frankford. 1 mile from Bethany Beach. $1,700 per month + utilities.
Bethany Meadows: 3BR/2BA furnished or unfurnished end unit townhome in Frankford. $1,800 per month + utilities. Owner will do a winter rental, furnished also.
Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA 1st floor furnished unit. $1,900 per month + utilities. Available 11/15/2025.
Villas of Bethany West: 3BR/2.5BA furnished townhome in Bethany Beach. $2,000 per month + 7% rental tax and utilities.
Summerfield: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Ocean View with theatre room $2,200 per month + utilities. Available as a winter rental, Nov. - May.
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
All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.
Salt Pond: 4BR/3.5BA townhome with 1 car garage in Bethany Beach. $2,450 per month + utilties.
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.
Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +6% rental tax.
Johnson Road, Frankford: 4BR/2.5BA single family home on 1.08 acres. Newly remodeled. $3,000 per month + utilities.
The Estuary: 3BR/2BA single level home with 2 car garage. $3,195 per month + utilties.
CLASSIC KENNELL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x
20.5”W $50. 443-373-7294
TINY YORKIE PUPPIES
Home Raised 2 males left Mother and Father onpremises. 302-934-8913
WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES? Spay or neuter ONE! Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979
FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562
GOLF CLUBS mostly drivers & 3 woods $3 each 757-810-8782
2 RAVENS TICKETS Ravens Vs. Detroit Lions. Mon night game Sept 22 section 550 row 114 seats 20 &21. At The Ravens Stadium in Baltimore. Asking $150 for both OBO 724-859-5269
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
MENS BIKE $35 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431
Books DVD/CDs Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172
BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area
By Jan Buckner Walker
The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults Kids Across
1. What you are when you get out of the tub
3. The plug in the tub that keeps the water from running out (You can't take a bath without one)
6. Though it never gets dirty, it takes a bath every time you do
8. Beach-lovers bathe in me, but they don't get wet. What am I? (Hint: Don't forget to use a special lotion to block my powerful rays)
10. Tiny tub time: A person who is so small that she uses the sink as her bathtub (with a little help from mom)
11. He's a little, yellow animal that loves to take his bath with a kid
12. Since an elephant takes his bath by wallowing in ___, he never gets clean (In fact, he's even dirtier when he's done!)
14 If it's tub time, before you get in, these always come o
16. Welcome to Antonym Alley: It's the opposite of the word you see if you cover up the last three letters of 3A
17. It's all over everybody's body
and needs lotion to stay smooth and soft
18. It's like a giant wash cloth that you use to dry your body o 21. Flu y suds that make bath time fun
22. After you get out of the tub at night, it's what you get into next
Parents Down
1. Immersion program: Part of your face that might get a touch wet when you lie back and sink way down in the water
2. Country you're in if you're taking a bath in Bath, about 100 miles from London
3. It's what a person has opted to take if he's standing in the bathtub
4. Getting it right on a school night: Abbr. that follows the time of your child's bedtime bath (Some parents think it stands for "pre-morning")
5. After-bath aftermath: Once your bath is done, you must give the tub one if you want it to get rid of this
7. Natural bird bath created by an April 3D
8. If an investor complains that he "took a bath" on Wall Street, it's likely that the value of his ____ sharply declined
9. Final wave: Word a little kid might utter when she sees the last of her bathwater go down the drain
12. Tension intervention: It's what you get from a jet in a whirlpool bath
13. Though people love their tablets, when they want to relax and read in the tub, they reach for a ____
14. Ambient light that gives the bathroom a soft glow
15. Good to know: It's the type of water that pours out of the faucet when you turn the left knob
16. The fragrant ooze bath beads exude
19. To ensure your tub time lets you relax to the max, rst, close the bathroom door, then close these
20. One last thing: It's what you give your child at night after you've given him his bath
36498 WILD ROSE CIR., SELBYVILLE
Now is the time to see the LowestPriced single-family home in Bayside! This furnished house is spacious at almost 3,000 sq. ft. with 4 Bd, 3 Ba, a 2car garage & screened porch. Other highlights are a big primary suite w/ sitting room and the 2nd fl has a giant
28046 SEA DOCK LN, SELBYVILLE
Beautifully maintained end-unit townhome in the award-winning community of Bayside! Thoughtfully designed, this home offers an inviting open oor plan with a spacious great room, dining area, sunroom, kitchen and screened-in back porch with pond & fountain views. Owner’s suite with doubledoor entry, tray ceiling, and a spa-like bath featuring dual sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower.
Located just a short bike ride or quick drive from Bayside’s main recreation area, you’ll have access to indoor and outdoor pools, tness centers, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and more.
$620,000 (DESU2096268)
Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004
33828 COLDSTREAM ST, FRANKFORD
features a spacious living/dining area with gas replace, a sunroom lled with natural light, and a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, and island seating. The main level includes a large primary suite, home of ce, and half bath. Upstairs, nd three bedrooms plus a Jack-and-Jill bath and exible bonus spaces for work, play, or storage.
$795,000 (MDWO2028450)
Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255
Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159 WATERFRONT OPENHOUSE SUN,10/1210-12PM
DR # 2406, OCEAN VIEW JUST LISTED at the Pointe at Bethany BayLovely 2 level 4 Bed,4 Bath waterfront end unit with screened in porch, sundeck, replace and large storage shed. This charming coastal property is spacious and Turnkey(all furnishings and contents convey) Just ready for you to bring a suitcase and Relax and Enjoy! Bethany Bay is a Bayfront community has amenities galore- pool, clubhouse, tness center, boat ramp, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, walking/biking trails and even golf memberships. Close to beach, shopping, restaurants. Asking $474,900 (DESU2097339)
18044 MARLEY LN, MILTON
This spacious home offers 5 BRs, 3 full BAs, and on a half-acre lot. The main oor features three generously sized Brs, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. Open-concept living and a well-equipped kitchen with a walk-in pantry and double ovens. Upstairs, you’ll nd two more BRs, a full BA, of ce, and a large family room. Attached 2-car garage, Partial basement, 5' Height Conditioned Water treatment system & central vacuum. $589,900 (DESU2089732)
Call Steve DeBoe (c) 301-943-6477
