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DelDOT sharing vision for future in Millville By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Residents of the Millville and Ocean View area will get a chance to see what DelDOT is planning for the area’s future transportation at a public workshop next week. DelDOT will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to provide an overview of the Millville Community Transportation Plan.

The public is being invited to stop by the workshop between 5 and 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Lord Baltimore Elementary School. DelDOT officials will share findings and gather community input on priorities for walking, bicycling, roadway crossings, connectivity and mobility. The purpose of the project is to: • Identify existing infrastructure gaps; • Evaluate potential multimodal de-

velopment strategies to address existing gaps; • Provide a framework for improving pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities; • Modernize existing infrastructure to enhance safety, accessibility and compliance with current ADA requirements; and • Support continued growth and address transportation concerns identified by local stakeholders and residents of

the community. The primary scope of DelDOT’s focus on the Millville traffic issues has been listed as four areas: Route 26 (Atlantic Avenue), Old Mill Road, Club House Road and Irons Lane. The forum follows an August meeting at which state and local officials gathered to discuss priorities and areas of concern in the Millville corridor. At See DELDOT page A4

Bethany taking ‘steps’ to fix access issues By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Bethany Beach officials have ordered a staircase for access to the beach after damage to dune crossings from the September nor’easter. The staircase is being ordered from EZ Beach Steps, a company in Michigan, Town Manager Cliff Graviet told the Bethany Beach Town Council at their Oct. 15 meeting. Beach access is now open at several streets, following their closure after the nor’easter, which tore away part of the dune. Graviet said town officials considered using commercial airline steps but were dissuaded because of how the steps would react to salt air. “But we came across EZ Beach Steps, and I think it might be a reasonable solution where there is a platform coming off the dune,” he said. “They are reasonable. One set of steps coming off the dune costs less than $10,000, and the steps are portable and can be moved by taking them down. … We hope they See BETHANY page A3

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There are stil plenty of remnants of the recent nor’easter that beat up Bethany Beach a little bit, but it still looks pretty inviting, even with rising waters expected once again.

Trio of GOP candidates host Selbyville Q&A forum By Laura Walter Staff Reporter A small crowd filled the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company’s firehall on Oct. 15 as several Republican candidates hosted their own Town Hall Question & Answer forum ahead of the

2026 election. Leaning heavily on their long residences in Sussex County were candidates John Atkins for the Delaware House of Representatives 41st District; Doug Hudson, Sussex County Council District 4 representative and current council president; and John Rieley, cur-

rent vice president of the Sussex County Council and representative of District 5. “This is an open forum. This conversation is going to go wherever the questions lead it,” said emcee Josh Wharton, although the candidates occasionally strayed from his request that they stick to one topic at a time.

Land-use decisions Development has been a hot topic for years as former farmland fills with houses, and now as state agencies grapple with interpreting Senate Bill 23’s afSee FORUM page A7

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Bethany Continued from page A1 are sturdy enough to fill our needs. That is a positive step for us. The Town has ordered one set. And if it works, we will order more, because I don’t think replenishment is in the cards for us anytime soon.” Also during the Oct. 15 council meeting, Mayor Ron Calef warned that the town is “one storm away from the waves reaching the boardwalk.” The nor’easter, he said, “pummeled our town and left its mark, damaging our beach and dune.” A couple days after the storm that began on Friday, Sept. 25, and lasted several days, Gov. Matt Meyer visited the town to survey the damage, with Lt. Col Baum from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson, local mayors and other officials. Later, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons and Congresswomen Sarah McBride (both D-Del.) met with mayors to discuss damage and obtaining funding for replenishment. Calef said town officials have been advised that beaches in Bethany and South Bethany meet criteria for emergency replenishment, “but the means of funding has yet to be determined. There are options, and we are discussing them with state and federal representatives, without a clear pathway as of yet — even though we have stated the ur-

gency.” Also at the Oct. 15 meeting, Calef reported that the town trolley will be in the Sussex County Return Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 5, in Georgetown, which will be attended by mayors of towns including Bethany Beach, South Bethany, Millville and Ocean View. “It is a fun event with full statewide exposure, and who doesn’t like to ride on the trolley?” Calef said. He also said that, during the busy shoulder season, residents and visitors will see work being done to complete projects in town, including at the bandstand, before Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Three police off icers promoted Council members and residents attending the council meeting congratulated three officers who were promoted: Benjamin Tressler to patrolman firstclass, Gregory Contorno to corporal and Molly Ryan to corporal. “All three are outstanding officers,” Calef said. “I walk through town regularly and run into them performing their duties and see them at events and special duties. We are lucky to have these officers. They are truly special individuals who love this town as we do. Their attitude, their expertise, their efforts, their devotion to our town.” Police Chief Patrick Foley thanked

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council for honoring the officers and recognizing “the diligent work they do.” Foley said Tressler began his career as a seasonal officer during the COVID-19 pandemic, “when it was not easy to be a police officer.” As a seasonal supervisor for the past two summers and since becoming a fulltime officer, Foley said, Tressler has “tackled many important cases with the police department, then consistently focused on the safety and wellbeing of the town’s residents.” Foley said Tressler mentors recruits at the police academy who check in with him. Foley explained that officers stay at the academy from Sunday to Friday nights, “and you don’t sleep very much.” While Tressler was there for training, Foley said, Tressler was ready to give up and leave, and an official at the police academy called Foley, who talked to him for nearly two hours. “I might cry here, Ben,” Foley told Tressler, recalling the conversation, during which Tressler had his bags packed and was ready to leave. “I don’t know what happened during that phone call, but he stuck to it. I said, ‘Just get us to the next week, Ben. Just give us to Friday, and we’ll figure it out after that.’ After 22 weeks, he made it. He not only made it, but he won the top municipal recruit award for his class.

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DelDOT provides updates on current Sussex projects The Delaware Department of Transportation recently provided updates on several projects in Sussex County. • Bridge 3-052 on Fred Hudson Road — The proposed project will replace the existing pipe culverts with

multi-cell box culverts. Additional work will include placing rip-rap in the channel for scour protection and minor approach roadway reconstruction. Work will be performed under a full road closure with a posted detour for vehicular

traffic. Project phase — design Projected construction completion — winter ( January to March) 2028 Project update — design is progressing. A virtual public workshop is being

planned for this fall. • Double Bridges Road Multi-Use Trail Phase I — Design and construction of a multi-use trail facility along

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Millville area brought state Department of Transportation officials, residents and local authorities together Aug. 12 for an initial meeting to discuss DelDOT’s plans for addressing them. At that meeting, Angie Hernandez, planner with the transportation consultant JMT, which works with DelDOT on this and similar initiatives, told the group, “We’re at the very beginning of the project” that will focus on, among other things, “optimizing existing infrastructure to support future land uses.” “There’s not much opportunity to

build new roads,” Hernandez said. Rather, the study will focus on making the best use of existing ones. Ocean View Town Manager Carol Houck commented at the start of the discussion that she believes DelDOT’s focus “should be broader. The issues we’re experiencing are coming from both ends of [Route] 26,” she said. Ocean View Police Chief Kenneth McLaughlin shared concerns about safety issues regarding bicyclists and pedestrians in the area, which he said are continually worsening due to “nothing but consistent growth.” The safety

of J-1 student-workers, who often travel Route 26 and adjacent roads on bicycles late at night after getting off work, is a constant worry, he said. McLaughlin also cited as a trouble spot the pickup and dropoff periods at Lord Baltimore, labeling it a continuing hazard on Route 26. While there is currently no public transportation in the Millville area, Millville Code Enforcement & Building Official Eric Evans suggested that “DelDOT has a lot of spots along Route 26 that would make great parkand-rides.” DelDOT officials confirmed in August that a long-awaited traffic light at White’s Neck Road and Route 26 is moving forward, with preliminary design slated for 2026 and 2027. Installation of the light is anticipated in the 2029 fiscal year, based on current funding schedules. Meanwhile, DelDOT will install warning signs at approaches to the intersection, they said. Millville Town Manager Eileen Scerra had announced at a Millville Town Council meeting in August that DelDOT has also approved sidewalks and crosswalks on Old School Lane, on the west side of Lord Baltimore Elementary School. Ocean View Planning, Zoning & Development Director Ken Cimino said the Indian River School District is working with Ocean View Police Department on the problem at Lord Baltimore. Cimino said he will share the findings of that study with the DelDOT planners. “We hope to have something by spring,” Cimino said. Residents attending the meeting expressed frustration with what are now year-round backups throughout the area at certain times of the day. “The volume on Route 26 is constant year-round, not just in the tourist season,” Bay Forest resident Charles Longo said. Sussex County Council President Doug Hudson said traffic issues are more concerning than ever due to the recent passage of Senate Bill 23, which removes the requirement for public input on development in some areas. The bill, Hudson said, “opened the floodgates” on unrestrained development. The public may submit comments online at https://publicinput.com/millville through the end of October. A second meeting of local stakeholders will be scheduled, but a date has not yet been set.

Continued from page A1 that meeting, residents also sounded off on their concerns about traffic and safety on local roads. Attendees at the Oct. 27 forum can see interactive mapping, and can participate in comment boards and other interactions. Community members are also being encouraged to visit the project website and complete the public survey at any time during October to provide input on this study. Traffic issues linked to growth in the

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DNREC’s Dreiblatt discusses Fenwick’s history By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter As the sun began to set on Friday, Oct. 16, a group of about 20 people settled in around a campfire on the beach at Fenwick Island State Park. They were there to hear tales of Fenwick Island history, and DNREC Interpretive Program Manager Tyler Dreiblatt did not disappoint. He began his talk with a summary of Native American life along the coast, saying the Nanticoke and Lenni Lenape tribes had frequented the area near Fenwick during the warmer parts of the year, but they were more interested in fishing and hunting there than in vacationing as today’s visitors do. Of pirates, Dreiblatt said records don’t show Fenwick playing host to any. “But we do know they were in the waters of this area,” he said. “We’ve got a pretty good pirate story tied to Fenwick Island.” William Fassett, he said, was a businessman in the late 1600s and early 1700s, “doing something with the sea. We don’t exactly know what. Maybe he was a merchant, maybe he owned ships, maybe he just worked on ships. But he was involved in the ‘sea business’ somehow.” On one trip, Fassett was captured by pirates. “They jumped out of one of those muddy little inlets, they take his ship, and as the story goes, they decide to hold him captive, which is a little bit unusual,” Dreiblatt said. “After a couple days, they get sick of him,” he said. “We don’t really know why. Maybe he didn’t have any money to pay them. Maybe he said he wasn’t going to join them. Maybe he was just an annoying guy.” After three days, the pirates “tossed him over the side of the ship,” which for most in that time period would have been a “death sentence,” since most people didn’t know how to swim. He managed to swim to shore, “And he’s so thankful, he kisses the ground, and he says, ‘One day, I’m going to own

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Delaware Seashore State Park interpretive programs manager Tyler Dreiblatt speaks during a Fenwick Island history program at Fenwick Island State Park on Friday, Oct. 16. taxes on what land, since at that time this parcel of land that saved my life. He land’s King Charles I granted what is the tax revenues went to whoever falls in love with a woman named Mary, now Maryland and Delaware to Lord Baltimore, a member of the Calvert owned the land, not the government. whose father happens to be Thomas family. Nearly 50 years later, William The argument went back to court in Fenwick, after whom Fenwick Island is named. He marries her and eventually Penn was granted the Pennsylvania 1732, with the dispute continuing beinherits the land and his little promise colony, Dreiblatt said. tween heirs of Lord Baltimore and to himself comes true,” Dreiblatt said. “He immediately starts scheming, William Penn. Lord Baltimore preAs he explained, Fenwick Island’s ac- looking for coastal land to help his sented a map, which incorrectly showed tual borders fluctuated over the years, colony’s viability. So he turns to another Cape Henlopen to be where Fenwick depending on which map is being used Englishman, the Duke of York,” a miliIsland is today. And that, Dreiblatt said, and who was in power. Changing shore- tary commander, Drieblatt said. A runis how the Delaware border ended up lines contributed to the changing borning dispute between Penn and Lord where it is. ders. “It kind of kept moving around,” Baltimore eventually landed in English By the 1800s, shipping increased he said. court, which decided to divide the disalong the coast, with ships carrying Inlets along the Delaware coast conputed territory in half. The lower agricultural products, salt, fish, timber tinued to fluctuate until stabilization ef- boundary “is supposed to be at Cape and the like. Shoals off the coast, forts began in the late 1800s and early Henlopen. We’ve got a court order. You formed by longshore drift, became 1900s, Dreiblatt explained. would think that would put the whole treacherous. In the early years, he said, “There thing to bed. But it does not,” Dreiblatt “Ships were just running into them was a lot of legal wrangling over who recounted. administers this place.” In 1632, EngAt issue, he explained, was who got See HISTORY page A12

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Bethany Continued from page A3 … That is who he is. His parents brought him up that way. I am very glad he lasted after that phone call,” Foley said just before pinning a new rank pin on the collar of Tressler’s uniform. Foley described Contorno as an “extremely caring and compassionate officer” who completed six years in the U.S. Marine Reserves. While in the Reserves, Contorno was required to report to New Jersey one weekend each month, while completing shift work at the police department, “sometimes working overnight, then driving to New Jersey the next

day,” Foley said. “He has always made up for his loss of shift work. He has always hit the ground running. We are very proud of him for completing that,” Foley said, inviting Contorno’s fiancée, who is herself a seasonal police officer, to place the pin on Contorno’s uniform. As she pinned it on, Contorno jokingly jerked back and said, “Ow” as those in attendance laughed. Foley said Ryan was previously a seasonal officer for the BBPD, then was hired by the Wicomico County (Md.) Sheriff ’s Office, where she worked for two years before returning to Bethany Beach. “I can attest to her hard work effort. Molly always puts the agency first and the town first,” he said, adding that she signs up for bandstand and concert patrol during special events, as well as 5Ks, which are almost always on holiday weekends — even if she has to cover a special event after working overnight. “She is always here, always the first one,” Foley said.

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Councilman Rich McHugh, while presenting his monthly legislative report, said 25 percent of members of the Delaware House of Representatives will be new when Delaware’s 2027 legislative season begins, “which is pretty significant,” while 15 to 20 percent of the Senate will have new members. “That’s also going to lead to changes not only in membership but also in leadership … a lot of new ways of looking at things and trying to determine what that means for our town and I think for the whole state,” McHugh said. He said it’s been a rough year for incumbents and that all of the incumbents older than 60 who had run, contested, for re-election to the state legislature had lost in the primaries this year. “So

we’re talking about new folks and younger folks, and trying to figure out what that means.” Democrats will not only be in the majority but will have supermajority status, allowing for potential veto overrides. Concerning specific bills, McHugh said HB135, known as the Homeless Bill and which will have a different number after being reintroduced next year, “discusses rights the homeless have, but does not address why they are homeless or how to help them, and has gotten a lot of pushback.” The first bill of its kind in the country, it would allow the homeless to place their belongings in public facilities, including parking lots, and leave their cars there overnight. It would waive sovereign immunity and allow the homeless to sue the State. “It is a very aggressive bill that tells municipalities how they have to treat homeless,” McHugh said, adding that legislators who prevented it from getting on the floor in 2026 will not be in office next year. “We will be talking about this one again, and it will require a lot of watching,” McHugh said. He also said Gov. Matt Meyer wants statewide building codes, with some local exceptions, but generally the same rule for every town. McHugh said it’s too early to know if the bill requiring the codes will be beneficial or detrimental, “But we do anticipate statewide rules being introduced.” Ending his report on a humorous note, as he is known for, McHugh said that because Halloween is approaching, he looked at the website at www.candystore.com to find the favorite candy in each state and learned in Delaware there are three: Sour Patch Kids, Skittles and LifeSavers. “As an M&M’s person myself, I’m a little surprised by those results,” McHugh said, adding that he didn’t know what Sour Patch Kids are.

October 23, 2026 Nationwide, Snickers is the favorite, with M&M’s in fourth place. The leastfavorite candy overall is candy corn, “which shocked me and shows our state assembly is not the only one going through radical change,” McHugh said to laughter.

Town manager’s report Graviet, while presenting his monthly town manager’s report, complimented town staff, including Events Coordinator Julie Malewski, for planning the successful celebration of the town’s 125th anniversary, “Passport to the Past,” calling it “quite an event and very well-received and -thought-of.” He said that on the bandstand plaza, in front of the excavated area, there is a retaining wall that has been there as long as anybody can remember, but it has disintegrated, causing some of the earth to shift east and migrate toward the beach, along with pavers. “Before we lost little Johnny, we thought we should repair that,” he joked. A manufactured, stabilized, earthen wall will be placed there, abutting the existing bulkhead, and pavers will be replaced, he said.

Public comments During Public Comments, a resident suggested considering planting natural grasses around the edges of Central Park to increase water absorption and help control flooding. “I think it would be responsive to what the State and DNREC are trying to do,” he said. “There are a lot of things everybody can do,” Calef said, agreeing. “It’s not just a Town issue. You can do things on your own property. The Town has two parking lots that have internal drainage systems. Under the See BETHANY page A7

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Forum Continued from page A1 fordable-housing requirements. Hudson and Rieley said it grates when they’re accused of “rubberstamping” development projects. Developers, they said, complete a long list of requirements to submit the request. For standard subdivisions that fit the legal requirements, with no special requests, the Planning & Zoning Commission holds a public hearing and makes the final decision. (These are generally con-

Bethany Continued from page A6 ground is a series of large tanks with stone that let water permeate into the ground, instead of draining off the lot into the Town’s drainage system. On park land, we have several rain gardens, drainage gardens, set up to absorb water, but there could be things over there we can look into,” he said. Calef said Bethany Beach is coastal flatland and that 85 percent of the town is in the floodplain. “When we get flood events, nothing drains quickly. It takes time, and the tides have an impact. Most water from

Projects Continued from page A4 Double Bridges Road. This project will be Phase I of the overall master plan. The first phase is from Muddy Neck Road to Neptune Drive. Project phase — design Projected construction completion — fall (October to December) 2027 Project update — design is complete. • Old Mill Bridge Road Pathway, Phase II — This project will include the design of a 5-foot sidewalk along Old Mill Bridge Road from Water Run to Herring Way. Project phase — design Projected construction completion — fall (October to December) 2026 Project update — construction is scheduled to start in October. • Replacement of BR 3-437 on

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sidered uses “by right” under the new SB 23, which could remove some of the County government steps.) For subdivisions that have special requests or conditions, the P&Z Commission makes a recommendation, and the County Council makes the final decision. “People have property rights. Delaware, in particular, is a propertyrights state. That’s why we have so many corporations here,” Rieley pointed out. So the government needs a legal basis to reject developer requests. “It’s just not a rubberstamp process,”

Hudson said. “We turned down 56 conditional-use [requests] in our county.” The Sussex County Council has limited development in several ways, they said: rejecting some conditional-use projects; increasing some buffer space requirements; and purchasing hundreds of acres in Dagsboro, Oak Orchard and other places as dedicated open space or for farmland preservation. Atkins said he’ll advocate for state funding for farm preservation and young farmers, just like he did when previously elected to the District 41 House seat. He targeted programs like

clean needle exchanges in Wilmington, as possible priorities to cut against land preservation. “We’ve gotta make some hard decisions about what we want to fund.” People from other states might assume that county government controls more than it does, he said, but the State of Delaware actually oversees roads and other infrastructure more often, for efficiency. But sometimes, Rieley said, “It does take local control away to Dover, and

our town drains into the Loop Canal, and if the tide is high in the Loop Canal, it will be in our streets. … Everybody can contribute by doing something on their property. You can design and put certain things into effect, whether it’s mulched areas, a lot of vegetation, a lot of rocks — not concrete driveways. You can absorb a lot of the water from major rain events right on your property,” the mayor said. Also during Public Comments, a woman said tractor-trailer drivers are using side streets “as their private freeway.” She said she made a list of semi-tractor trailers that “choose not to use Route 1 but to use Pennsylvania Av-

enue, Cedarwood and Atlantic Avenue,” and that they included trucks delivering for Sysco, Wagner Food Service, Capital Distribution, McDonald’s and CocaCola. She said she is concerned about someone being hurt. “To me this is a liability. … We are being used, our little beach streets, as their personal federal highway. … This

is insane how it’s getting. We’re like living in a truckstop,” she said. Calef said that, although he had never heard that complaint before, there is a study to increase safety for pedestrians. He noted that Bethany Beach has 121 retail businesses, and 37 of them are sit-down restaurants. “That’s kind of an incredible fact,” he said.

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From left, Sussex County Councilman Doug Hudson, House District 41 Candidate John Atkins and Sussex County Councilman John Rieley field questions at a forum in Selbyville on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Forum Continued from page A7 the County is limited in its power. The State is pushing more responsibility down to the County to generate revenue, while at the same time assuming more decision-making authorities to Dover. It’s a very troubling trend to me, and I think we’re gonna have a tough time, because we’re so outnumbered in Dover. But we have to keep articulating our point of view.

“For local control,” he said, “government close to the people is best. You don’t want somebody in Dover in the basement office making land-use decisions in Sussex County, and that’s essentially what SB 23 does.” As for keeping Republican incumbents in office, Rieley said, “Nobody wants to see runaway growth. … I think a calm head and experienced voice is going to make a difference,” especially for Sussex County’s upcoming 10-Year Comprehensive Plan update, he said.

None of the three candidates’ Democratic opponents opted to attend this GOP-hosted forum. So the three Republicans used the opportunity to paint their opponents as all three having progressive policy stances, and the county council candidates as having less experience as Sussex County residents. “It’s my job to stop the [Democrat legislative] supermajority … where they don’t need [Republicans] to have a session. This group has become so radical,” Atkins later said about what he called socialist support toward Democratic candidates. “We’re going to ‘Save Our Sussex’ from this progressive liberal madness agenda that they’re trying to push down our throats.” Originally, Oct. 15 was the scheduled date for a forum with the actual opponents for Representative District 41. Both Atkins and Ryan Stuckey, a Democrat, had long ago agreed to take part in the League of Women Voters forum, a common event in local elections. Atkins discussed why he had dropped out of the LWV forum and instead hosted this Town Hall Q&A on the same night. When reviewing forum rules, Atkins said, he had requested to change the format. “They wanted to take online questions, and I don’t want to stand up here and take questions from Wilmington and Richmond, Va., and Bridgeville, Del.,” he explained. “So I wanted the voters of the 41st District to show up in person, ask their questions and be heard, and I’d give you a straight answer … and they mutually agreed to this.” The League of Women Voters of Sussex County’s executive board on Oct. 7 stated, “When the public learned that there would not be any submission of online questions for this forum, they noted that this was inconsistent with the League policy applied to all other forums and candidates during this election season.” Atkins said that the League wished to change the forum back to include online questions. “I said, ‘That’s not what I agreed to.’ … They agreed to stick to the original questions, but they wanted to read a statement before the forum,” which Atkins said he felt sounded one-sided. Atkins said that, between that and other perceptions of the LWV not appearing to be nonpartisan, despite its stated nature as a nonpartisan entity, Atkins pulled out of the forum on Oct. 7. The LWV subsequently canceled the event because only one candidate would have attended. “We apologize for any misunderstanding,” their statement continued. “In future, the League anticipates including online questions for all forums.” Atkins asserted that LWV leaders have been seen speaking at No Kings rallies. See FORUM page A9

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Forum Continued from page A8 “So it’s not nonpartisan. I might not be college-educated, but I’m not a dummy. I’m not going to walk into a trap like that. So I decided we’re going to have our own town forum here,” said Atkins, also pointing to the LWV’s advocacy on other liberal topics. This autumn, Republican and Democratic party candidates participated in at least six other Sussex County LWV forums for state house and county council races.

Perceptions of welcome A woman at the GOP event asked about the “perspective of us versus them, which I am hearing tonight.” She and her military veteran husband moved to Sussex from the Midwest partly for the farmland. “What I’m hearing is, ‘You came from somewhere else, you better let us run us the show because we know what we’re doing.’ … I’d like each person running for office to explain to me how you are going to be even-handed and how you are going to help people like me feel welcome in this community.” Other people in the crowd later called out, “That’s not up to the county council.” “They’re your leaders,” she pushed back. “They’re not your leaders — they’re your representatives.”

Coastal Point Rieley acknowledged that he moved to Sussex 47 years ago. “It’s not a litmus test to have lived here your whole life — I think it does say something about your commitment to the community. I do appreciate people who have deep roots.” But, he said, “Almost every election today comes down to a competition of ideas. The County Council has been fiscally conservative, avoided raising taxes, and we look for ways to be efficient. We look for ways to do it better, to save money and not just follow every good idea.” When pushed, Rieley added a message of welcome for newer residents living in the community and voicing opinions at the forum. “That’s what this community is about.” Hudson concluded, “I always try to be responsible and responsive to anyone that lives in Sussex County — not just the people who have been here 100 years, but everybody has a piece of the pie, and there are a lot of people that offer really good advice. … I certainly don’t want to disrespect people that have recently moved here, but I certainly don’t expect someone that has been here a year to come in and say, ‘We know better than you about Sussex County,’” he said, referencing more recent Delaware transplants. Atkins said, “I represented this district six times. … Both parties I represented in the same district, so I’m pretty even-handed. Anybody would tell you I

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never asked, ‘What party are you?’ … when you called. I got things done.” He later offered an olive branch to the woman: “Ma’am, we don’t agree on the League of Women Voters, but I’ll give you my personal cellphone, and we’ll work together on other things.”

More topics Acknowledging that the population of the area has grown significantly, the candidates also emphasized the importance of increasing healthcare providers in Sussex County. Hospital systems request to open major facilities, such as emergency departments, and then the State ultimately grants permits, based on local need. The incumbent County Council members highlighted the many new healthcare facilities that have opened or have plans under way, near Millville, Millsboro, Georgetown and more. Asked about potentially adding an-

other county paramedic unit closer to Gumboro, Rieley said the average EMS response time is 8 minutes, but he acknowledge that means some response times are longer. Asked about homelessness in Georgetown, Rieley said that, generally, mental health and substance abuse are two of the biggest problems involved in homelessness. He suggested using the Stockley Center, if there is extra room, to help house people. Atkins suggested giving more power to police and judges to hold people for longer. He scorned a 2026 bill that would have offered more rights to people experiencing homelessness. House Bill 430 in the 2026 legislative session successfully passed the first leg of the process to become a state constitutional amendment. It would only allow “natural persons” to vote in any election and forbid votes representing See FORUM page A10

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Assisting Bicycle Commuters holding bike sale By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter About 50 bicycles — cruisers and those with gears — will be for sale, in the $75 to $200 range, at Assisting Bicycle Commuters’ first fall sale of 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the pavilion behind the Hope Center at Mariner’s Bethel Global Methodist Church in Ocean View. Proceeds will help ABC supply bikes, free of charge, to those in local communities who need transportation to and from work. Most of the bikes are loaned to the hundreds of foreign students who come to the U.S. on J1 visas to work in Bethany Beach and the surrounding area each year. This year,

Forum Continued from page A9 corporations, trusts or other artificial entities. Each town has different voting rules for its own elections, but trusts are sometimes used by residents, non-residents and businesses, including family trusts that own some beach-town homes. Atkins did not speak much on the bill, but did say, “I don’t want people that don’t live in Fenwick Island and

ABC provided bicycles to 284 of the student-workers. “These young people are a vital component of the local workforce, particularly for small businesses,” said Mike Shriver, who oversees the ABC program. “The community has been extraordinarily generous — not only in the number of bikes they donate to ABC, but also in the quality. With an ample inventory of sale-worthy bikes, we thought we should hold a second sale this year. We have nearly 50 bikes to offer in a variety of styles and sizes. This is a great opportunity to pick up a gently used bike at a great price and support a worthwhile program in the process,” he said.

Previously, Shriver told Coastal Point that anyone who wants to work “ought to be able to have transportation to get to work, even if it is something as fundamental as bicycle transportation.” “Every year, we bring out all the bicycles, and we go through them and give them one more visual inspection, and we tag them using a color-coded tagging system so we know the status of the bikes. Safety is our No. 1 priority. We work closely with the local police departments. We put the kids through a mandatory training program when they come to get a bike, a road safety training program with some of our volunteers who are nationally accredited bicycle training experts,” he said, adding that J1 students help staff local

businesses. The bicycles for sale, which have been donated, exceed standards of what is required for the loaner fleet, Shriver said. Proceeds from bicycle sales help sustain ABC’s ministry of providing funds for replacement bike parts and repair shop supplies to service more than 300 loaner bikes. ABC is a non-profit, non-sectarian ministry of Mariner’s Bethel Global Methodist Church based in the belief that anyone who wants to work deserves access to reliable transportation. Since 2004, the all-volunteer ABC program staff has been refurbishing and providing donated bicycles free of charge.

Dewey Beach, in Bethany Beach, voting in town elections.” Atkins said he is a big proponent of the Indian River Power Plant and that he’s willing to work with the governor again to bring it back online for highpaying jobs. “For a while, it was the cleanest coalfired plant in the United States. I don’t know about nuclear, but I’m willing to learn,” he said, suggesting that anything’s possible. Other topics at the event included dog-kenneling laws, education funding,

increasing grocery stores and having enough resources to continue prison-inmate mentoring and public service programs. One woman reiterated her past claims that child sex-abuse is occurring widely in Delaware but is, she claimed, being swept under the rug. Atkins responded, “I have not seen any evidence of a pedophile ring” or conspiracy among the police, judges or others. Hudson responded that he was considered a court expert in child sex-abuse

while working for Delaware State Police. “No way sex rings like this are occurring and people don’t know about it. We have very dedicated troopers.” Despite Atkins’ comments about nonvoters participating in the forum, two people outside of the relevant voting territory did speak that night, both sharing various endorsements, not asking any questions, including Butch Hartman of Rehoboth Beach and County Council Member Matt Lloyd of Laurel.

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Mariners, Beebe combining for health fair By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Staff from Beebe Healthcare will be at the Community Health Fair at Mariner’s Bethel Global Methodist Church in Ocean View on Nov. 7 to conduct health screenings, including those for blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure. Those attending the event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, in Mariner’s Hope Center, can also fill out questionnaires to help determine prostate and lung health. Flu shots will be given at a clinic provided by Cape Pharmacy in Lewes. (Insurance cards must be provided for payment. There will be no cash or credit card transactions.) The Bridge Christian radio station will be there, as well as Delmarva Der-

matology. Old eyeglasses that are no longer worn can also be donated at the event. The Lion’s Club will provide vision screenings. Information will be provided about balance and fitness, and a massage chair will be available. Professionals will be there from the Alzheimer’s Association, CHEER Center, Delaware Hospice and the Ocean View Police Department. Community Health Fair Committee Chairwoman Diane Donohue said Mariner’s prison, grief and prayer ministries will be represented at the event, “because we are looking at this as wellness of people, and that would include spiritual wellness, as well.” “There will be an opportunity for people to be involved in our Kairos Prison Ministry International that provides ministry programs to incarcerated men and women and those affected by

their incarceration,” she said, explaining that Kairos has inside-prison and outside-prison ministries, with volunteers going into prisons, meeting with prisoners and talking to them about the forgiveness and love the church teaches. The outside ministry, she said, is “geared toward those who have been affected by someone who is incarcerated. They have sessions where they share the love of Jesus and give them hope,” she said. Also planned are sessions explaining advance directives, at 11 a.m., presented by the chaplain at Beebe Healthcare and a representative from Delaware Hospice, and a session concerning stroke awareness at 12:30 p.m. Breakout sessions, well-attended last year, organizers said, will focus on balance at 9:30 a.m. and stroke awareness at 11 a.m., and there will be CPR and AED demonstrations by the Millville Volun-

teer Fire Company at noon. Donahue said the church is “excited about offering the health fair again by bringing healthcare professionals and the community together in one welcoming location, and we hope to increase health and spiritual wellness in our community. “It’s important to have this type of event open to the public, for free. It is geared toward the senior population in our area but open to anyone. It is an informational day for people who want to find out things, who might have been putting them off. Beebe has been great. They provide a lot of expertise, as well with the nurses who will be there doing these screenings. We are a caring church. We do care about our members and our community.,” she said. For more information, call the church at (302) 539-9510.

Selbyville Community Club collecting items for veterans By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Coats, sweatshirts, sweatpants and socks for men and women, in new or nearly new condition, are being collected at Selbyville Town Hall for the Selbyville Community Club’s annual Sweats for

Vets drive, which was started 25 years ago. Clothing can be taken to Selbyville Town Hall on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. through Nov. 30.The items collected will be taken to the Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans. Other organizations or communities interested in helping and setting up addi-

tional drop-off locations can contact the community club by e-mailing selbyvillecommunityclub19975@gmail.com, Joyce Franks, second vice president for the community club, said, adding that clothing will be picked up from those locations. The community club has also planned a bingo game to raise funds, on Thursday,

Oct. 22, at the Selbyville Elks Lodge on Route 113 in Bishopville, Md.The cost is $35 to play 17 games. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games will begin at 7 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded, as well as door prizes and raffle baskets. Raffle tickets will cost $5 for six. Foods and beverages will be available for purchase.

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History Continued from page A5 all the time,” Dreiblatt said. So in 1856, Congress appropriated $25,000 to build a lighthouse at Fenwick Island. The original keeper’s house was the first permanent residence on Fenwick Island. The keeper and his family lived on the bottom floor, and the assistant keeper and his family took the second floor. “So there were like 10 people crammed into that one tiny house,” he said. About 30 years later, a second, larger house was built. A lifesaving station, similar to the one that still exists south of Dewey Beach, was also built on the coast, in the area where the Fenwick Island State Park is now. “Surfmen” occupied the station and would row out to disabled ships to retrieve passengers.

Coastal Point “This was extremely difficult and dangerous work,” Dreiblatt said. Eventually, the use of “beach apparatus” involving the use of a cannon to shoot a line over the water toward the ship became a safer alternative, although still difficult. The Fenwick Island Lifesaving Station was decommissioned in 1957, sold and eventually demolished, Dreiblatt said, urging visitors to visit the Dewey Beach station to get an idea of what life was like for the surfmen. In the early 1900s, he said, there began a period where “squatters” came to Fenwick and built small shacks on the beach. At that time, the land was owned by the State of Delaware, but “nobody was really taking care of it,” he said. The practice, he said, was “not necessarily good for the environment,” since there was no plumbing and human waste was dumped into the ocean and trash was either buried or

burned. By the 1930s, Dreiblatt said, “This whole place was just covered” with summer shacks and the State of Delaware finally decided to crack down on the squatters. In 1941, the State “started dividing up Fenwick Island” into about 200 plots. The people who had already built their cabins, he said, were offered the first opportunity to buy the plots, for about $250 each. “A pretty good deal,” he said, with the only requirement to purchase a plot being that all the owners moved all of their homes and belongings onto the plot. One year later, though, the United States was at war, and the remaining land went to military ownership. The State gave 108 acres to the military, he said, to use as part of Fort Miles — now located in Cape Henlopen State Park — whose mission was to guard the approach to the port of Philadelphia. A concrete “fire tower” — one of 15 constructed along the Delaware and New Jersey coasts, was used to search for battleships. Coordinates were sent to the fort, where they were tracked on a large map. While no battleships reached the U.S. coastline, some submarines did. During that period, Fenwick’s coastline was also used as a firing range, Dreiblatt said. Until 1974, the Army and the National Guard “would fire off all sorts of weapons” into the water. “Hundreds of thousands of rounds just

October 23, 2026 fired into the ocean,” he said. The training included uses of drones — much larger than those in use today, but effective in training the troops in shooting at moving targets, Dreiblatt said. Occasionally, after big storms, the concrete launch pads for the drones are exposed on the beach. The incorporation of Fenwick Island as a town occurred in 1953, just a year after the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which dramatically increased the popularity of the area for tourists. In 1967, what is now Fenwick Island State Park became the southern end of Delaware Seashore State Park, Dreiblatt said. The Fenwick site — nearly 400 acres of ocean beachfront and bayside marshland — was made a separate park in 1981, with its own supervisor. Two years later, however, it was brought back under the supervision of the Delaware Seashore State Park staff, but it maintains its Fenwick identity. “It is an incredible repository for all sorts of plants and animals,” Dreiblatt said, including rare species, such as the seabeach amaranth plant and the diamondback terrapin. Just before sunset, a fox ran along the beach and headed toward the dunes, probably looking for a dinner of ghost crabs, Dreiblatt said. For more information on upcoming Delaware State Parks programs, go to www.delawarestateparks.com/programs.

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Change we can handle — but not all of this Change has hit this area in many ways. Development is the obvious one, right? More houses mean less open space and more cars on already overtaxed roads and more strain on healthcare resources and infrastructure and everything else that development seems to impact. Another sea change to the area has been the inundation of retirees making this their permanent, year-round homes.The Baby Boomer generation started reaching retirement age over the past decade-plus, and many of those people living and working in places like Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia have chosen to retire at the beach. Who can blame them? Nice pace of life. Grandkids will always want to come to visit. Much lower taxes here than in other places. So, we’ve seen change. And, as our publisher and lifelong local Susan Lyons frequently says, this area has always seen change.“The locals are used to it,”she says.“We’ve seen it change here our whole lives.” Indeed. We live in a remarkable community, with beautiful natural surroundings (albeit less and less of them), a tremendous array of local restaurants for being a “small town”and kind people who show up to help their neighbors. Who wouldn’t want to live here? The new people have also brought with them new ideas and skills.

Many here are retired from high-up government jobs or successful careers in private industry, and we see their impact on local town councils and in the business community. So, yes.This community has always changed. But the change over the past few decades might leave its deepest dent in the makeup of our home. Look at our local elections. Politics has always been for people with “sharp elbows,”as the saying goes. It’s rarely neat and congenial, either between the candidates or their supporters, and there have always been some over-the-line statements. But it’s gotten particularly distasteful this election in regards to our community.There are discussions over growth and costs and energy and, yes, personal behavior, that need to be had, and they can be uncomfortable and confrontational in nature.That’s all part of the process in getting information to the voters that they need to make informed decisions. But, people... the online attacks, sophomoric memes and charged words to create emotions are too much. It’s between the parties, and it’s within the parties, and it just creates more rancor, while limiting the progress we can make by behaving like adults and getting to work for the people.We are better than this.The change we need is our behavior.

A gesture can turn into a gesture and so on... This is my kind of story. Doug Miller grew up in foster care. He spent a childhood shuffling through approximately 15 homes after his parents died and a spell in an abusive relative’s home, according to a story on Today.com. He shared that he remembers living in a garage and having to save meat from school lunches just to make it through the weekend. In fact, his restaurant in Fort Meyers, Fla., is called FK Your Diet, as an homage to “Foster Kids.” And he doesn’t just talk the talk — he walks the walk, too. “The restaurant has become a place where people can get a meal, even if they Darin J. McCann cannot afford one, where foster children can find help, where donated furniture, bicycles and other necessities can find new homes,” per the article. So, yeah. Good guy who hasn’t forgotten his roots and hopes to help someone who can use a hand. Even if that’s a big person. A very big person. Ron Darden stands 6-foot-4 and weighs about 300 pounds. The former University of Virginia football player became a regular at FK Your Diet, coming in twice a month and announcing his presence by saying, “It’s payday!” Darden is a single father of two teenage daughters, and his splurge at Miller’s restaurant a couple times a month was his special treat to himself. The customer and owner became friends, and Miller would prepare Darden’s meal and the two would chat as Darden ate. At some point, Miller realized Darden hadn’t been in for a while and he grew concerned. “Where’s Payday at,” he wondered, according to Today.com. Darden finally did return to the restaurant, and told Miller that he had lost his job and now he and his daughters were facing eviction. He asked Miller if he had any work for him so he could try to keep things afloat. Miller told him he’d get him as many hours as he could. He then partnered with his girlfriend and found an extended-stay hotel room for Darden and his family and offered his big friend as

many shifts as he could. Darden took them all. Every single opportunity that was presented, he jumped on it. He cleared tables and cleaned trucks. He delivered catering orders and moved refrigerators. “He wasn’t looking for a handout,” according to the story. “He was looking for enough hours to keep his daughters in school.” He did this for 10 months, working to pay for another week at the hotel. His daughters slept in beds, while the big man slept on the floor. Darden said he started looking at the people coming into the restaurant a little differently. He felt the pain of seeing his own children move from one situation to another and he felt empathy for those struggling with similar scenarios. He eventually went to work at the restaurant full-time and is now one of the people Miller relies on the most, according to Today.com. He now has his own house and car again, and his daughters have stability. Recently, Darden helped deliver furniture and a kitchen set to a family that had moved into a new home. The family cried as they settled into their home and took in their recent blessings. Darden cried with them. “I’ve been there,” he told them. I share this story with you because they shared their story with the world. Without trying to shine a spotlight on anybody here who didn’t ask for it, I can tell you things like this happen in our community quite a bit. Obviously, every story is different. But I have seen small-business owners in our area create positions just to help out someone who needs a lift. I’ve seen people pull together to help an employee in need get a car. I’ve seen people sell bracelets in our little slice of Heaven to help pay for someone’s medical bills, and I watched an entire community come together to help the Clayton Theater get the projector they needed to keep alive a local institution. Kindness is everywhere, but it truly only shines if the recipient accepts the gesture long enough to pass it on to the next person. It’s contagious in that way.

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Guest Column Celebrating Beebe’s Physician Leadership Academy By Dr. Jeffrey Hawtof, MD Beebe Healthcare

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I am proud and excited to share that Beebe Healthcare’s Leadership Academy was named winner of the 2026 Superstar in Education Award, presented by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. The academy was founded years ago with a goal to formally educate, develop and support strong clinical leaders, giving them the tools and resources necessary to practice, grow and thrive in the everchanging and challenging healthcare environment. Now, with a Delaware medical school on the horizon and growing graduate medical education programs at Beebe, I am especially proud to highlight this long-term investment and the difference it continues to make for our organization and community. Leadership development for physicians has been a personal mission of mine for as long as I have been practicing medicine. I understand the impact and value it can have based on the leadership training I received myself. It was engaging, thoughtful and transformative. It gave me the skills and knowledge needed to care for patients and support their families while optimizing quality, safety, communication, teamwork and, most importantly, clinical outcomes. When I was named vice president and chief medical officer at Beebe in 2011, leadership development for physicians was a clear priority. Our Board of Directors and executive leadership team supported my vision, understanding the link between investing in leadership skills for clinicians and Beebe’s future. Over the years, many of these leaders have stepped up to take leadership roles throughout this organization.They use their new skills and real-world knowledge to help our team members and patients understand healthcare fundamentals and

the role each of us play in improving health care in our community.The new skills also help them understand their role and how the healthcare business operates today, as well as how it will operate in the future. This collaboration has been incredibly meaningful and impactful. Looking ahead, I am especially excited about the expansion plans for Beebe Healthcare and the opportunities it provides for medical residents pursuing their post-graduate training here at Beebe. Very few residency programs in the United States offer a formal leadership curriculum, and Beebe is one of them. We believe it is important for residents to receive training that will prepare them to serve as outstanding clinicians and outstanding community leaders. As Beebe’s residency programs continue to grow, including the recent accreditation of our Internal Medicine Residency, we are already seeing the positive impact of these investments in medical education, from expanding access to care for underserved populations to enhancing the overall patient experience. Leadership must be learned, practiced, and continuously refined. Likewise, personal and professional growth is a lifelong journey. Regardless of how experienced or skilled someone may be, there is always an opportunity to learn and grow.The Beebe Healthcare Leadership Academy captures and celebrates that sentiment. And for that, I could not be more proud. Dr. Jeffrey Hawtof joined Beebe’s medical staff in 1998. He completed his medical school training at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia and his residency in family medicine at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Va. Hawtof is a past vice president and chief medical officer for Beebe Healthcare and currently serves as the director of medical education for Beebe Healthcare.

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Letters BBVFC thankful for support Editor: We have to recognize so many committed individuals for making “The Dine Around Raffle” to support the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire [Company] such a great success. We give special thanks to state Sen. Gerald W. Hocker, who has allowed our auxiliary to sell the raffle tickets in their G&E Hocker’s Store from May 24, 2026, to Sept. 11, 2026. Special thanks to Laurie and Rick Diamond, a retired police officer from Baltimore City, who together were responsible for canvassing for the gift cards for the raffle, which brought in over $24,290. We want to give thanks to our members of the Auxiliary for their continual volunteer hours to make these fundraisers possible, all ticket-buyers and neighbors who continually support us, along with the team at Coastal Point for keeping our events in circulation. Above all, we thank the Bethany Beach firemen and first-responders who give of themselves to keep us safe every day. The Dine Around restaurant donors: • DiFebo’s Italian Cuisine • DiFebo’s Market • Mangos • Bethany Blues BBQ • Nantucket’s Restaurant • Bethany Diner • Fins Ale House & Raw Bar • Claws Seafood House • Ledo Pizza • Fox’s Restaurant & Bar • Harvest Tide Steakhouse • Zoca Modern Mexican Cuisine • Ocean 99 Restaurant • Ropewalk • Good Earth • Sodel Concepts Group • Grotto Pizza. Sandra R. McGrath, Publicity BBVFC Auxiliary

Reader urges voters to pick solutions Editor: Election Day is fast approaching, and Sussex County voters face hard choices about which candidates will actually address overdevelopment and congested roads. The incumbents have had years to see that development permits were outpacing what our infrastructure could handle. Yet poor planning and inadequate advice to County Council members led to decisions that have now become a serious problem. Prolonged arguments over how to fix the electric grid have only delayed solutions, and we are paying a steep price. Some candidates seem content to keep doing things the way they always

have, simply because that is the approved way. I urge Sussex County voters to set aside party lines and support the candidates who will work to solve our state and county problems. Please be wary of candidates who promise to keep taxes low forever. Infrastructure and road maintenance cost money, and inflation has driven those costs up significantly. Our schools face the same pressure. Education needs to be funded adequately. The teaching profession is an honorable one that provides learning experiences and help for students to grow through emotional periods in their lives. Teachers are paid far less than the job deserves, and often teachers are not treated with respect by parents or students. Look back at your childhood and remember a teacher who made a lasting impression in your growing-up years. Every vote counts. Your vote can make a real difference in how Sussex County and Delaware move forward over the next two years. Vote for solutions, not party lines. Doris Pierce Ocean View

Reader supports local Democrats Editor: Today I had a unique experience and one I have never had before. It was my privilege to be a driver for two of our local candidates running for election. I drove Harry Gold, running for state senator and Justine Cuccia, running for Sussex County Council. We started at 10:30 a.m., and they canvassed until 2:30 p.m. Between the two of them, 140 houses were visited by knocking on the door, speaking to the home owner or leaving their literature if no one was home. Maureen “Mo” Madden, running for state representative, was not with us today, but she has been doing exactly the same. This is the first time, in a really long time, that there are three very viable, very qualified and dedicated Democratic candidates running for local election in Sussex County. Three smart and dedicated candidates who want to serve you and make a positive difference. They have been putting in the time, and together they have knocked on 14,000 doors since April, asking for your vote and a chance to serve. They have earned your consideration. Don’t let this opportunity pass. They are asking for your vote. Bonnie Rae South Bethany

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Atracare welcomes physician Milstein Atracare is expanding its primary care team with the addition of Dr. Scott M. Milstein, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician with more than three decades of experience caring for adult patients. Milstein brings experience in comprehensive primary care, with particular interests in chronic disease management, preventive medicine and the treatment of acute illnesses. His areas of focus include hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, routine physicals and Medicare wellness visits. Milstein earned his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New

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County’s projected need for energy was that we need a reliable baseload energy. That was it, no explanation as to what those sources of energy would be. I did not know what “baseload generation” meant. Wikipedia defines it as “power plants that do not change their power output quickly, such as coal and nuclear plants.” Why didn’t candidate Carey just say she is in favor of coal and nuclear power plants? My understanding is that the Indian River Power Plant closed because it was inefficient, needed expensive upgrades, and was not competitive with wind,

solar, geothermal (which candidate Madden supports) and natural gas. If you support nuclear as an option, and I am not necessarily opposed to nuclear since there has been reported advancements in safety, good luck finding a community that would approve a plant built in their community! As far as coal, think climate change, think of flooding in Bethany and ocean degradation. My second concern was candidate Carey’s objection to SB 23. “I have no idea how the majority party got this bill through,” she said. Actually, with the help of Republicans in the House! Four

Republican members of the House of Representatives voted in favor of the bill known as the Housing for Every Delawarean Act, while nine opposed. Would that make this a bipartisan bill? I admit I am guilty of supporting clean, efficient renewable energy. We have a moral obligation to future generations to address climate change. Yes, I support affordable housing. People who work in Bethany and the surrounding area should be able to live where they work. Regis Reft Millville

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Reader weighs in on election Editor: Congratulations to the Coastal Point coverage of the 38th district debate. I attended the debate and your coverage was fair and accurate. Thank you for that! I did leave the evening with two concerns that I wish candidate Carey would address. First, her response to Sussex

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Millville’s Trail of Treats Millville’s annual Trail of Treats will return to Evans Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. The trail around the park’s perimeter will host trick-ortreat booths set up by businesses and community groups. A pumpkin patch will also be set up in the middle of the park, and each child is welcome to pick their very own pumpkin to take home. There will also be photo opportuni-

ties with “Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin,” as well as festive music by DJ Davis and balloon art by Rigo. Millville Park & Recreation Director Julie Bradford is encouraging everyone who attends to wear a costume — adults and children alike. Evans Park is located at 32517 Dukes Drive, Millville. For more information, email Julie Bradford at JBradford@mvtown.com.

Halloween in the Woods Fenwick Island is bringing a new event to the Halloween scene this year as it debuts Halloween in the Woods, set for Friday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Faucett Okie Family Nature Preserve.

Trick-or-treaters are being invited to see the park in a new light. According to organizers, the Halloween in the Woods event will feature “a family-friendly evening of spooky stories, refreshments and Halloween fun beneath the trees.” Visitors are being invited to bring their pre-carved pumpkins for a jack-olantern contest. May the most sincere specimen win! Families are also being encouraged to bring flashlights to light their way through the park. In case of bad weather, the festivities will be moved to Fenwick Island Town Hall. The Faucett Okie Family Nature Preserve is located at 2 E. Bayard Street, across Coastal Highway from town hall, which is located at 800 Coastal Highway.

Nanticoke hosting Native American Day Celebration The Nanticoke Indian Association is inviting the public to join its Native American Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 26673 John J. Williams Highway, Millsboro. Celebrating this year’s theme, “Rooted in Tradition. Growing Our Future,” the event will honor Native American heritage, celebrate Native farmers and highlight the establishment of Delaware’s HB365 Indigenous Affairs

Commission. The celebration offers an opportunity for community members to learn more about Nanticoke history and culture, while recognizing the traditions and contributions that continue to shape future generations. The event will feature a variety of cultural activities and family-friendly experiences, including social drumming by the Tidewater Agency, storytelling by Ragghi Rain, free museum tours, Native

vendors, oyster fritters and hotdogs, and a tractor showcase. Guests will also have the opportunity to hear from special guest speaker Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay. Admission to the event is free, and the public is being encouraged to attend and take part in this special celebration. For more information, visit https://www.nanticokeindians.org/, call (302) 945-7022 or email museum@nanticokeindians.org.

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Anthony ‘Tony’ Pierantozzi was the oldest runner to compete in the 15th annual Dewey Goes Pink 5K event on Saturday, Oct. 3. By Mike Stern Staff Reporter He ran the race in memory of his

beloved wife of 62 years. And he competed to inspire others to keep moving and stay involved. Millsboro resident Anthony “Tony”

Pierantozzi was the oldest runner who laced up his sneakers to compete in the 15th annual Dewey Goes Pink 5K event in Dewey Beach on Saturday, Oct. 3. All of the funds raised by the event support the local Sussex County chapter of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition and its mission to raise awareness of breast health issues and increase access to care through outreach, education and support services to facilitate early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The 84-year-old athlete finished with a chip time of 45:53, placing 1,376 out of 2,232 entrants. He finished second in the 80-plus age group — there were only two runners in that category — and his time would also have placed him second in the 75-80 year old category, according to his daughter. “I think that’s pretty amazing,” Carolyn Pierantozzi of Little Egg Harbor, N.J., said. “For my dad, this race was a special way to honor his wife and our mother, and to return to something he enjoys.” “I felt great competing as the oldest runner in the event,” said Tony Pierantozzi. “It was marvelous and was proof that if I can do it, so can anyone as old as or older than me. I do feel that I’m an inspiration to others. My success is a result of being persistent. Set your mark, and go for it. Just don’t be complacent,

and never stay idle. I love the phrases, ‘You rest, you rust’ and ‘Catch me if you can.’”

A reminder of what is possible Patricia “Pat” Pierantozzi — Carolyn Pierantozzi’s mother and Tony Pierantozzi’s wife — was a 46-year breast cancer survivor. She passed away in December of 2025, of heart-related complications, at the age of 84. “She was diagnosed at the age of 38 and went on to raise two children, cancer-free, for the rest of her life,” said Carolyn Pierantozzi. “My dad wants others to know that there is hope, and he wants to provide inspiration to others to keep moving, stay involved and continue doing the things you love. These past 10 months haven’t been easy for him, but he’s a wonderful example of why staying active at any age matters. “And my mom’s story can offer encouragement to other women facing breast cancer,” she added. “Her life is a reminder that it is possible to survive and have many years of living.” Tony Pierantozzi said he thought about his wife while competing in the Dewey Beach event. “My wife, Pat, inspired me in every aspect of our lives, and especially at this race,” he said. “And not just about sports, but for every task we took together. She was my reason for being. She is by my side every day. I dedicated my effort to her. I love you, Pat.” Tony Pierantozzi is not a novice runner. He had taken a two-year break from running because of his wife’s health issues. Well before that, though, his wife had inspired his commitment to athletics. “My mom helped my father begin his commitment to getting into shape,” recalled Carolyn Pierantozzi. “She bought him his first gym membership for his 40th birthday, and he’s been running and lifting five to six days a week, to this very day. That gift is still part of his life 44 years later, and the Dewey Beach race was a meaningful way to bring that connection back to her.”

A full-time employee for the State of Delaware Tony Pierantozzi’s story is not confined to the gymnasium and running path. He is also a full-time employee of the State of Delaware’s Department of Health & Social Services. He began working there at the tender age of 81 and is also active in the Possum Point Players in Georgetown. “He and my mom owned a motorcycle business in Pennsylvania for 25 years and moved to Millsboro in 2015,” said Carolyn Pierantozzi. “Today, he continues to live independently in the home that they purchased together.”

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Wilgus Associates launches new IT department Wilgus Associates launched Wilgus Technology Services with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 14. Staff and community members were in attendance to celebrate the milestone. Led by longtime partner Brian Foster, Wilgus Technology Services offers IT service and support, including network cabling, disaster recovery and business continuity, 24-hour monitoring and more. Wilgus Associates has served the community for more than 80 years, growing to offer a variety of services, including insurance, rentals, real estate and property management. The latest expansion continues their longstanding service to the area. To learn more about Wilgus Technology Services, visit wilgustech.com or call (302) 402-3996. Visit the office at 32904 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach.

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Cohee pens humorous ghost story book based in Maryland By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Michael Cohee has always found ghost stories enchanting — he has read the classic “The Haunting of Hill House” a dozen times — so he decided to concoct one of his own and add a pinch of wit. “I love humor. I love writing. I wanted to combine ghosts with humor,” the 63year-old Frankford resident said about “Pardon Our Ghosts: The Haunting of Burleigh Hardware.” A Maryland native and retired high school teacher who still substitute-teaches, he explained the book focuses on a hardware store in a town called Burleigh, which was the original name of Berlin, Md., where ghost tours are popular, and where stories about apparitions and spirits abound. In “Pardon Our Ghosts,” a character named Logan Chase returns to his hometown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with plans to reopen a hardware store, but he is greeted by the ghosts of former employees “attacking Halloween animatronics, a mannequin that rides the elevator and a creature borne of splintered pallets and bad intent.” His assistant, Mallory Daniels, helps him “uncover an ancient injustice that refuses to stay buried,” according to the book description. He described himself as a

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“nostalgic soul forever stuck in the ’80s who blends his love of the past with a flair for writing humor” and who “aimlessly wanders small towns collecting ghost stories that inspire his writing.” A short film Cohee made to promote the book explains that the Chase character had intended to reopen the hardware store to rekindle memories of the past but notices hauntings that, at first, seem playful, but “there are ghosts of former employees who never clocked out.” With the assistance of charming, sharp-tongued Mallory, Chase recruits First State Paranormal, a trio of librarians moonlighting as ghost hunters, with a clairvoyant.The result is a small-town town ghost story “for anyone who longs for the past to tap them on the shoulder, but when they turn around no one is there.” While taking ghost tours, Cohee said, he had heard that the Adkins Company hardware store, which was destroyed by fire in early 2025 and is being rebuilt, has a spectral “orb” in the parking lot and heard about the ghost of a little girl who rides a bicycle and bounces a ball at the Atlantic Hotel, also in Berlin. “So when those ideas started to bubble up, I said, ‘OK, let me combine this local ghost and add my local seasoning to it,’” Cohee said. Cohee — who, with his wife, JoAnn, has three daughters and five grandchildren — said he “didn’t write the book to get rich” but because he wants readers to enjoy the story. “Bethany Florist is in the book. Hundreds of things for this area are all in it. Anybody who knows the area will recognize everything,” Cohee said about the 360-page paperback, which he self-published. It is available on Amazon, as well as at Bethany Beach Books in Bethany Beach and The Buzzed Word in Ocean City,

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Returning to their roots Local family uses agriculture to preserve heritage breeds, serve the community For many young families, agriculture is becoming a distant memory. For Erica and Matt Schlitter, it became a new beginning. The Sussex County couple founded Risen Acres, a nonprofit farm dedicated to regenerative agriculture, heritage breed preservation and community outreach. As young beginning farmers, the Schlitters chose an uncommon path. After living in Lewes, they felt called to return to the land and reconnect with agricultural roots stretching back generations in Sussex County. Matt Schlitter’s family history in local agriculture predates the founding of the United States, with roots in Georgetown, Milton, Bethany Beach and Rehoboth Beach. Although farming had skipped a generation or two, the couple saw an opportunity to revive that heritage while serving their community. What started as a 34-acre family farm located near Georgetown has grown into a mission centered on stewardship, healthy food and helping neighbors. “We believe God has given us everything we need within His creation,” said Erica (Evans) Schlitter, a Frankford native and president of Risen Acres. “Our responsibility is to steward it well.” That philosophy, which the family calls “Farming God’s Way,” guides their approach to agriculture. Risen Acres uses regenerative practices designed to build healthy soil, plants and animals. “The farm avoids pesticides and herbicides, raises animals on pasture, and works with God’s creation rather than against it. The guiding belief is simple: healthy soil supports healthy plants, healthy plants support healthy animals, and healthy food contributes to healthier communities.” Today, Risen Acres raises heritage and conservation livestock, including Ossabaw Island pigs, Barred Holland chickens, Dexter cattle and Katahdin sheep. The animals preserve agricultural traditions and genetics that might otherwise disappear. Ossabaw Island pigs descend from animals brought to the New World by Spanish explorers centuries ago. Isolated for generations on Ossabaw Is-

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The Schlitter family includes, from left, Charlotte, Matt, Erica and Simon. land off Georgia’s coast, they retained distinctive genetics and remain among America’s rarest livestock breeds. Barred Holland chickens are likewise among the country’s rarest breeds. But the farm’s mission extends far beyond livestock preservation. Through its Harvest of Hope program, Risen Acres addresses food insecurity by bringing farm-raised meat, fresh vegetables, eggs and other nutritious foods grown on their farm directly to residents of low-income communities throughout Sussex County. Rather than expecting families to visit a food pantry, volunteers meet them where they live, reducing transportation barriers and building relationships. The program follows a farm-totable approach. Whenever possible, food is grown or raised at Risen Acres and delivered directly to families. Meal boxes have included pork, eggs,

starches and seasonal vegetables, such as mustard greens and bok choy. Harvest of Hope also seeks to reconnect residents with Delaware agriculture by introducing foods grown locally that some families may never have prepared. Traditional greens, such as mustard greens, alongside less familiar vegetables, such as bok choy, become opportunities to discover new flavors, learn where food comes from and appreciate what local farms can produce, they said. The program embraces “Food is Medicine” and food literacy. Nutritious, whole foods support good health, but access is only part of the solution. Recipe cards and QR-code cooking tutorials show residents how to prepare unfamiliar ingredients and turn fresh foods into practical family meals. “We don’t want to simply hand someone food and walk away,” Erica Schlitter said. “We want to help people

discover healthy foods, learn how to prepare them and build relationships along the way.” At distributions, volunteers listen, encourage, offer prayer and build meaningful connections. One event earlier this year provided food for approximately 80 people. For the Schlitters, food is only the beginning. “Food opens the door,” Erica Schlitter said. “The real goal is building relationships, strengthening communities, and showing people they are seen, valued and loved.” As Risen Acres grows, the family hopes to preserve agricultural heritage, strengthen local food systems and expand Harvest of Hope throughout Sussex County. Those interested in learning more or supporting the mission through donations can follow Risen Acres on Facebook or Instagram.

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Calendar October 22 Bingo Fundraiser — Selbyville Elks Lodge #2173 will hold a benefit Bingo fundraiser for the GFWC Selbyville Community Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the games start at 7 p.m. There will be special games, raffle baskets and door prizes. Food and drinks available. The cost is $35. Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees Story Time for children, ages 0 to 3. Stories, songs, and interactive play promote early literacy and engagement with other children in a relaxed setting in the children's room. Registration is not required. Questions, please call us: 302-732-9351. We're on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Let’s Play Games: For Adults — Join Frankford Public Library Thursdays at 1 p.m. to play games such as dominoes, Scrabble, and card games. Call 302-7329351 or visit online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Lego Club — Calling all builders! Whether new to Legos or a Master Builder, join us at Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. to engage your imagination and build your latest Lego creation. This program is for ages 6 and up. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Bags 2 Mats — Join South Coastal Library

at 1 p.m. in gathering plastic bags, turning them into plarn (plastic yarn), and crocheting mats for the homeless between 1-3 p.m. Volunteers will learn the process of turning the bags into "plarn" (plastic yarn) and will work on doing so during this program. Volunteers with crocheting skills will be invited to use the "plarn" that is made to crochet a plastic mat. Completed projects can be finished at home and dropoff/pickup will be organized by Delaware 50+ team. Crochet needles will be provided (limited supplies), but we encourage volunteers interested in the crocheting part of this program to bring your own size N hook. Free, registration is appreciated and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us. Sponsored by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

October 23 Welcome Walk Guided Tour — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting a Welcome Walk Guided Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. This is free, with admission. Dancing Through the Ages — The Lord Baltimore Lions Club is hosting Dancing Through the Ages at the Millville fire hall from 6 to 10 p.m. Dress in your favorite decade attire, enjoy the music and dance the night away. The cost is $20 per person, or two for $30. For tickets, call Helene Kirby at (301) 221-8018. Jigsaw Puzzle Swap — Bring up to five jigsaw puzzles to swap for ones that others

have left at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. Puzzles should, to the best of your knowledge, have all their pieces, be in good condition, and be in their original, un-taped containers. Swap ends at 2:30 p.m. We also have two community jigsaw puzzles set up in the library for you to help us complete whenever we’re open. Puzzles can also be borrowed from other libraries for you to do at home — just place a hold on through the Delaware Libraries Catalog Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-8585518.

October 24 Welcome Walk Guided Tour — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting a Welcome Walk Guided Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. This is free, with admission. Free Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is welcoming people to select a free tree. The limit is one per person, while supplies last. A good selection of native plants are on sale, too. Garden Glow Fest — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting an evening of fun for all ages from 4 to 8 p.m. Explore the Pumpkin Glow and Shadow Trail, live music, food trucks and a beer garden. Engineer Early STEM Kits — The South Coastal Library is proud to offer Grab & Go STEM Kits for children and preteens cour-

tesy of Engineer Early, featuring a unique theme each month (details on our website.) Kits include STEM supplies and a downloadable link allowing families to print activity documents at home. Kits are free and available for pick-up at the circulation desk while supplies last. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518 We are IRSD Community Festival — Indian River School District will host a free “We Are IRSD” event on Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature food, games, entertainment, family-friendly activities and helpful resources provided by IRSD schools and community organizations. The talents of numerous IRSD students will be on display, and more than 35 local community organizations will be on hand to distribute helpful information and resources. Plus, each district school will have an information booth at the festival. Event is at the Sussex Central Middle/High School complex, 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown. (Parking in Lot 1 of middle school).

October 26 Storytime at Parsons Farm — Join us every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling, songs, and crafts at Parsons Farm. Storytime is in the outdoor pavilion unless it is raining, then it will be held inside the

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Women’s Bible Study — Mariner’s Bethel church is hosting “Not What I Signed Up For,” a women’s Bible study based on Nicole Unice’s work, every Wednesday through Nov. 4. They meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. All women are welcome. You can register online at marinersbethel.churchcenter.com, calling the office at (302) 539-9510 or just stop in. Teleservices Specialist: Employment, Health and Social Support — The Frankford Public Library now offers access to a teleservices specialist from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first come, first served basis with no appointment re-

October 23, 2026 quired. Patrons can get help with employment services, resumes, Delaware ASSIST applications, housing and food resources, computer assistance, financial coaching, and referrals to community partners. A secure, private space is also available for virtual appointments, including telehealth visits and job interviews, with up to date technology to ensure comfort and confidentiality. Questions, please call us: 302-732-9351. First Steps in Watercolors — Learn the basics, as you explore the beauty of painting with watercolors at the Frankford Public Library at 10:30 a.m. In this session, we’ll practice easy drawing techniques and paint a real pumpkin, focusing on form, color, and highlights. With simple watercolor methods, you’ll create an autumn painting to take home. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary Vietnam Mailbag — When American troops in Vietnam answered the call to correspond with a young reporter four decades ago, they could not have envisioned the enduring relevancy of their war letters or the rich legacy their words, photographs and memorabilia would leave to succeeding generations. Ms. Nancy Lynch discusses and reads selected war letters from her book, Vietnam Mailbag, Voices From the War: 19681972, based on her popular newspaper column, “Nancy’s Vietnam Mailbag.” This will be at South Coastal Library at 3 p.m. She is accompanied by Vietnam veteran Rick Lovekin, a Huey helicopter door gunner, Cobra crew chief, and frequent letter writer to Nancy, who shows slides from Vietnam set to 1960s music. Free, for ages 18-plus. Registration is highly recommended and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Sponsored in part by the Delaware Humanities. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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Continuing Events Clubs/Organizations Marines Meet — The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Dagsboro American Legion Post 24. Any Marines and Navy Corpsmen who have served in the Corps, and live in Sussex County, are welcome to join to meet their fellow veterans and consider joining the organization. Their mission is community service through camaraderie and volunteerism. For more information, call (571) 332-8263. In the Genes — Sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society and the Sussex County Genealogical Society, the Genealogist in Residence program is on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Reading Room at the Lewes History Museum. Members of the Society will be available to help anyone who has questions about their family tree. The Lewes Historical Society Archives Family Files will be available for research. For more information, visit them at scgsdelaware.org or historiclewes.org. VIP Meets — VIP is a social group for visually-impaired persons, and meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Masterson center at St. Ann Church from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call/text/leave a message at (240) 315-4361. Women’s Civic Club — The Women’s Civic Club of Bethany Beach meets on the second Thursday of the month at Cripple Creek

Country Club at 10 a.m. The organization has expanded throughout Sussex County, and has been serving the community since its founding in 1925. The Club is a nonprofit organization, formed in friendship and dedicated to civic and charitable purposes and the education of its members. For more information, or if you are interested in attending, send an email to patishelen@msn.com. Lord Baltimore Lions Club — The Lord Baltimore Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Bear Trap Dunes. This is a service organization that performs projects in the Sussex County area. For more information, visit them on Facebook, at Lordbaltimorelionsclub.org or by phone at (301) 543-0329. Rotary Meets — Southern Sussex Rotary meets weekly at Doyle’s Restaurant in Selbyville every Thursday at 8 a.m. For more information, call Brendan Crotty at (302) 858-3234 or visit SouthernSussexRotary.org. Lord Baltimore Women’s Club — Organized in 1934, Lord Baltimore Women’s Club (LBWC) is celebrating nearly a century of service to Sussex County. LBWC is a nonprofit organization which meets the third Monday of every month (September through June) at 11 a.m. at Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club near Dagsboro. Dedicated to helping the local community, LBWC raises funds for education projects in local schools, scholarships for high school students, veteran’s programs and other

charitable organizations. It also provides social opportunities to foster friendship, camaraderie and individual enrichment among its members. To learn more about LBWC, visit Lbwclub.com. Bonsai Club — The South Coastal Bonsai Club meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Inland Bays Garden Center. Writers Guild — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild sponsors a weekly two-hour FreeWrite session in the conference room at the Millville Town Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants, 18 and older, of all skill levels can practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Attendance is free. For more information, email Lynn Massey at bookmom42@yahoo.com. Legion Auxiliary — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. If you are a member or interested in joining, please attend. Meetings are held at the American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro. Women’s Club of Indian River — The Women’s Club of Indian River (WCIR) is a non-profit dedicated to serving the communities in and around the Indian River. WCIR raises funds and volunteers to support local charities, education projects, veterans, women’s empowerment and the environment. It also provides an opportunity for individual enrichment and camaraderie amongst its members. To learn more, con-

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tact Lynn at lthomp018@gmail.com. Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware — Fly fishermen and women of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend the club’s meetings on the second Wednesday of the month (February through December) at the Rolling Meadows Clubhouse in Lewes at 7 p.m. For more information, and directions, visit sfaod.com. Irish Men Meet — If you are Irish by birth or descent, consider joining The Ancient Order of the Hibernians. They are welcoming new members, and meet on the second Thursday of each month at St. Edmonds Hall in Rehoboth Beach at 6 p.m. For more information, visit aoh.com, call or text (516) 770-1822 or email pcurran43@aol.com. Polish American Club — The Polish American Club of Delmarva meets the second Wednesday of each month at Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, Md., from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, email rwc21tbk@gmail.com.

October 23, 2026 Leathernecks Meet — The Delmarva Leathernecks, a tax-exempt foundation, meets the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Residence Inn at 300 Seabay Lane in Ocean City, Md. All veterans and patriots are welcome to join us in serving Delmarva Veteran Charities. A weekly informal breakfast is held at the Frankford diner every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interested persons can call (410) 422-4811 for more information. Community Club — The GFWC Selbyville Community Club is welcoming new members, and meets on the second Thursday of each month from September through May. The club meets at the Selbyville Historical Society located at 11 S. Main St., in Selbyville. Meetings begin at 1 p.m., with social time from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, visit selbyvillecommunityclub.org or email selbyvillecommunityclub19975@gmail.com. Gardeners Meet — Gardeners by the Sea meets the second Friday of every month at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. They gather at noon for refreshments, and the program starts at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Drop-Ins We the People — "We the People" is an effort put together by Bill Murphy to celebrate patriotism and celebrate the flag, by meeting at the Bethany Beach bandstand every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to support the military, law enforcement and firefighters who serve and protect. All are welcome. Adult Time — Adults can stop in the South Coastal Library anytime it’s open to work on jigsaw puzzles, play checkers or color. This is free, and all materials are provided. Book Donations — South Coastal Library only accepts book donations from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. There is a list on their website, southcoastal.lib.de.us, of what they do or don’t accept. Teleservice Navigators — The Georgetown Public Library hosts Teleservice Navigators every Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get help with virtual resources, such as telehealth appointments, appointments with lawyers and social service appointments using the new Telehealth Kiosk. A Navigator will be at the library to help set up virtual appointments. For more information, call (302) 856-7958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown. La Esperanza in the Library/Biblioteca — The Georgetown Public Library hosts La Esperanza in the Library/Biblioteca every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Déjenos ayudarle a: completar sus papeles, interpretar sus cartas, inscribirse en la escuela, renovar sus documentos, crear una vida major, y mucho más. La Esperanza: (302) 854-9262. Paws for People Reading Time — The Georgetown Public Library hosts Paws for People on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. Read aloud to a furry, friendly therapy companion to help inspire a love of reading. Offered by Paws for People. Readers of all ages and stages are welcome. Elementary Homeschoolers Program — The Georgetown Public Library hosts its Homeschool Program on the third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Every month, they offer a different activity for elementary-

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Events Continued from page B6 school-aged children. Socrates Café — Socrates Café is a group of individuals from different backgrounds that discuss philosophical ideas. Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bethany Beach Christian Church. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Bonnie at 537-9440, or send an email to bonniejd.rae@gmail.com. Flip Five — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Flip Five games on Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m. Participants must arrive at 6 p.m. to be eligible for the winner-take-all prize. The event is for members and guests only. You must be 18-plus to attend or play. Post 24 kitchen also serves from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit 501(c) charities, with an emphasis on veteran programs and community. Wing Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Wing Night every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Open to members and guests.

Steak & Seafood Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Seafood Night every other Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Karaoke follows from 7 to 10 p.m. Open to members and guests. Dinner Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting dinner every Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. DJ/Karaoke will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Open to members and guests. Thrift Shop Open — The Bethel Thrift Shop will be open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They have a large selection of gifts, holiday items, clothing, household wares, toys, books, jewelry and more to benefit the church’s projects. Donations of items are accepted each day they are open. The Thrift Shop is located at 111 Hazzard Street in Dagsboro. All proceeds benefit Bethel Methodist Church of Dagsboro. For more information, call (302) 519-2984. Cash Bingo — Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 is hosting Cash Bingo every Wednesday, and it is open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available from the kitchen before Bingo

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starts and at intermission. For more information, call (443) 605-5028. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast — VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View is hosting its popular all-you-can-eat breakfast every Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 for adults, and half price for children under 12. This is open to the public, and there are also drink specials on bloody Marys and mimosas. Feed My Sheep — The Feed My Sheep Café is open on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hope Center at Mariners Global Methodist Church. Love donations are appreciated. Meals for Ministry — Salem Church is hosting Meals for Ministry every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. This is free, and open to all, dine-in or carry-out. Dinner includes a meal, drink and dessert. Roller Skating at Salem — Salem Church in Selbyville will host roller-skating on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is a $1 registration fee. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. They follow the Indian River School District in case of inclement

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Politics Dems Meet — The 41st Democrat RD meets the third Thursday of every month at Pizza King Restaurant in Millsboro at 6 p.m. This is open to any Democrats. For more information, call Tom Brett at (443) 257-2061. Shore Dems — The Shore Democrats meets at the Den at Bear Trap Dunes clubhouse from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. This is a social organization that educates, informs and creates camaraderie among their members through monthly lunch meetings that feature engaging speakers. For more information, visit shoredemocrats.com. Republicans Meet — The 38th District Republican Club meets the first Monday of the month. Social hours begin at 6 p.m., and the meeting starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Information on the club and meetings can be found at 38thdrcp.com, or through email at info@38thdrcp.com. Democrats Meet — The 38th Representative District Democratic Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. For more information, updates on speakers and meeting locations, visit deldems38.org or email them at Deldems38@gmail.com. Sussex Republicans Meet — The Sussex County Republican Committee meets the second Monday of every month at the Millsboro fire hall. Meetings start promptly at 6:30 p.m. and all are welcome. Information on monthly guest speakers, legislative updates and meeting updates can be found at sussex.gop Democrats Meet — The 4th Representative District Democratic Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month. Social hours begin at 5 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. The business meeting is open to all registered Democrats. For more information, visit rd4deldems.org. Republican Women Meet — The Sussex County Republican Women’s Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month on the second floor of Nicola’s Pizza in Lewes. Check-in begins at 4:45 p.m. for dinner, and the meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $40. RSVP by the 15th of each month to info@scrwc.net. The organization educates, informs and creates fellowship with like-minded people. For more information, visit scrwc.net or email them at info@scrwc.net. Republicans Meet — The 41st District Republicans meet the third Monday of the month at the Millsboro police station at 6:30 p.m. These meetings are open to all Republicans.

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Events Continued from page B8 9:30 a.m. with Micole Linehan. The dropin fee for yoga is $10. Classes are open to the community and all are welcome. Zumba Class — Mariners Bethel Church is holding a zumba exercise class in the Hope Center gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. There is an $8 drop-in fee. No registration is necessary, and all are welcome. For more information, send an email to zumbabyjo@gmail.com. Multiple Myeloma Support — The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets the third Monday of every month via Zoom, or in person several Saturdays during the year. For more information, contact Sue Iwahashi at myelomaemailsue@gmail.com. Line Dancing — Cape Henlopen Senior Center is hosting line-dancing classes on Mondays. Beginners classes take place at 10 a.m., and Improvers are at 11 a.m. For more information, call (302) 227-2055. Al-Anon — Al-Anon is a support group for the families and friends of alcoholics. Meetings are held every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. For more information, visit ovpc.org. Argentine Tango — The Lewes Senior Activity Center is hosting Argentine Tango Dancing on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. Adults of all ages are welcome, and no experience or partner is required. There is a $5 fee, but the first visit is free. Enter through the back door of the facility. For more information, visit the group online at TangoByTheBeach.com. Georgetown Walkers — The Georgetown Public Library host GPL Walkers every Monday at 9 a.m. The walking club goes to Sandhill Fields for a 30- to 40-minute walk, weather permitting. The trail begins at the Murray’s Lane Parking lot, 109-199 Murrays Lane. For more information, call (302) 8567958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown. Tai-Chi Classes — Bethel Methodist Church in Dagsboro is hosting free Tai-Chi classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. This is open to the public, and all are welcome. Organizers decribed the classes as “easy,” and casual attire is suggested. For more information, call (302) 519-2984. Stroke Support — A stroke support group meets at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown on the second Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. The class will consist of linking into the Jefferson Health Stroke Support Group and also have in-person support. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (302) 440-4866. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Meeting — A meeting for Alzheimer’s caregivers is held the first and third Thursdays of every month at the Ocean View CHEER Center at 1 p.m. The meetings last for up to two hours. Pickleball — The Hope Center at Mariners Bethel is hosting pickleball every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Al-Anon Family Groups — Al-Anon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics. The group says you never have to be alone again. Al-Anon Family Groups meet at Ocean View Presbyterian Church every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Yoga Sessions — St. Martha’s Episcopal Church is hosting Yoga on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Billiards at IR Senior Center — The Indian

Coastal Point River Senior Center hosts a billiards 8-Ball League on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., and its billiards Scots Doubles League on Thursdays at 9 a.m. for senior center members. Tai-Chi at IR Senior Center — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Tai Chi at 10 a.m. on Mondays for senior center members. Senior Strength & Balance at IRSC — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Senior Strength & Balance on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. for senior center members. LaBlast Fitness at IRSC — The Indian River Senior Center hosts LaBlast Fitness on Mondays at 2:15 p.m. for senior center members. Chair Yoga at IRSC — The Indian River Senior Center hosts chair yoga at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for senior center members. Zumba at IR Senior Center — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Zumba at 11 a.m. on Fridays for senior center members. TOPS Meeting — Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at Oak Orchard Community Church, 32615 Oak

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Orchard Rd. For more information, call (610) 724-8657. GriefShare — A free GriefShare group meets at Salem church in Selbyville from 6 to 7 p.m. This is free, and participants will find understanding, relief, guidance and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief, per organizers. Celebrate Recovery — The River Church is hosting Celebrate Recovery every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Hobby/Craft Needlepoint Guild — Delaware’s Seashore Chapter of The American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library. Bringing a box lunch is encouraged. New members are always welcome. For details, send an email to the chapter at delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g. Radio Operators — Any Ham radio operator, or people wanting to meet and greet others, can attend breakfast at the Frankford Diner on Thursdays at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Jack Magar at k8uyc80@gmail.com. Pen Pal Program — Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library and Wellington City Libraries, you can now communicate by letter with a New Zealander. This is a fun way to learn about another country and make a new friend. All international postage is handled, and you can bring in

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and pick up your letters at the library. For more information and registration, visit them at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626 or call (302) 858-5518. Book Discussion — The Georgetown Public Library hosts its Wednesday Morning Book Discussion on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10:15 a.m. Books are available for pickup each month at the library. Open Art for Adults — The Georgetown library is hosting Open Art for Adults on Thursdays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bring your creativity and your own art supplies, whether it is oil pastels, watercolor, clay, pen and paper — all mediums welcome. This is an open event, and a chance to meet other artists. No experience is necessary. The library will not be able to provide supplies, so bring your own. This is open to adults only. Amateur Radio Association — The Sussex Amateur Radio Association meets ont he third Thursday of each month at Mulligan’s Point in Georgetown. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

Music Music Jam — St. Matthews By the Sea United Methodist Church is hosting a Music Jam on the first and third Fridays of the month at 4 p.m. All levels are welcome. Women’s A Capella Chorus — A chapter of Sweet Adelines International Inc. holds rehearsals every Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ocean Pines (Md.) Community Center. They are looking for ladies

who love to sing. Members come from Maryland and Delaware. For more information, call Elissa at (410) 641-8050, find them on social media or visit delmarvachorus.org.

Museums/Displays Railroad Museum — The Delaware Seaside Railroad Clubhouse is an interactive museum of model railroading, and is located at 36668 DuPont Boulevard, in Selbyville. They are open to the public on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are not open to the public on the second Wednesday of the month, as that is their monthly members meeting. Admission is free. For more information, visit them online at delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-Irvin Museum — The Bethany Beach Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage is open to the public currently on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Private tours are available by appointment. Interested groups of 10-15 may call (302) 539-8725. Admission to the museum is free, and parking is available in front of the museum. The museum is not handicap-accessible. For more information, visit online at townofbethanybeach.com, and click under “Residents/History/Town Museum.” Nanticoke Indian Museum — The Nanticoke Indian Museum is the only Native American museum in Delaware, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, along with being part of the Delaware History Trail. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays.

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Women’s Bible Study — Mariner’s Bethel church is hosting “Not What I Signed Up For,” a women’s Bible study based on Nicole Unice’s work, every Wednesday through Nov. 4. They meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. All women are welcome. You can register online at marinersbethel.churchcenter.com, calling the office at (302) 539-9510 or just stop in. Mah Jongg Open Play — Frankford Public Library’s Mah Jongg group plays Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for casual play. Registration is not required, but prior playing experience is preferred. Call 302-7329351 or visit us online at

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Faith Community Bible Study — Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro is hosting a Bible Study Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, and to register, visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org. Community Bible Study — Community Bible Study, focusing on Colossians & Genesis, Chapters 1-22, will meet every

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frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Fall Party for Ages 5 & Younger — Put on your favorite costume and get ready for a spooktacular time at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. We’ll share silly stories, dance to fun tunes, go on a scavenger hunt, and everyone will leave with a special goody bag. No registration required, but an adult caregiver must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-858-5518 Canning 101 — Jennifer Jones, with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, will present a free, two-hour class on canning basics at South Coastal Library at 3 p.m. When practiced properly, canning is an important, safe method of food preservation to save summer & au-

tumn’s bounty. This introductory training will review the basic steps of home food preservation by water bath canning. Free, for ages 18-plus. Registration is required and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us or by phone at 302-858-5518. Walk-ins only accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Crime Solvers — Are you a true crime lover or an aspiring detective? Join South Coastal Library at 5 p.m. for a 105minute tabletop game where we examine evidence, witness statements, etc. to cooperatively solve fictional murders. For ages 18-plus. Free, all materials & light snacks provided (or bring your own — no alcohol.) Registration is at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Hosted by the South Coastal

Thursday at Mariners Bethel in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register, go online to bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. Men of Christ — The men’s group meets the second Monday of the month at Salem Church in Selbyville at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit sumc.com. Bible Study — Salem Church is hosting a Bible Study every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. The series is called “Discovering the Ologies of Christianity: The Building Blocks of Faith.” This is a coed group. Women’s Bible Study — Salem Church is hosting a Women’s Bible Study every Monday at 6 p.m. Youth Group — Salem Church is hosting a

Youth Group every second and fourth Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. This is for grades 6-12. Co-Ed Bible Study — Salem Church is hosting a co-ed Bible study every Thursday at 10 a.m. Young Adult Ministry — The River Church is hosting a Young Adult Ministry for ages 18-29 on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the fellowship area from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more info, contact camille@riveronline.church. Fellowship With a Purpose — The River Church is hosting a session every first and third Thursdays of the month to knit, crochet or do other handiwork to bless others. They gather at the church from 10 a.m. to noon.

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October 29 Baby Bees — Join Frankford Public Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. for a Baby Bees Story Time for children, ages 0 to 3. Stories, songs, and interactive play promote early literacy and engagement with other children in a relaxed setting in the children's room. Registration is not required. Questions, please call us: 302-732-9351. We're on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Let’s Play Games: For Adults — Join Frankford Public Library Thursdays at 1 p.m. to play games such as dominoes, Scrabble, and card games. Call 302-7329351 or visit online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Teens & Tweens Halloween Game Night — Teens & tweens are invited to join Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. for a spooky night of games! You're encouraged to arrive in costume to play a mixture of tabletop, video, trivia, and group games. Snacks and drinks provided. Registration is required. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Spooktacular Crafts for Adults — Bring a friend or come alone to South Coastal Library between 3:30–4:45 p.m. and enjoy making some frightastic crafts with us. Choose between several fun DIY Halloween- and autumn-themed crafts (while supplies last) while watching a spooky movie. Costumes (optional) are encouraged. Free, all materials provided, for ages 18-plus. Registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us or by phone at 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, DE.

October 30 Welcome Walk Guided Tour — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting a Welcome Walk Guided Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. This is free, with admission.

October 31 Welcome Walk Guided Tour — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting a Welcome Walk Guided Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. This is free, with admission. PAWS for Reading — Snuggle up with a friendly, well-trained dog at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. and practice reading aloud in a fun, supportive way! Each child gets 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Bring your favorite book or choose one from the library. Perfect for ages 5plus. Free, must call (302) 858-5518 to register. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us Art Class for Kids — Join Miss Chelsea at South Coastal Library at 1 p.m. for a special fall-themed art class designed for toddlers though children in first grade. Little ones will enjoy seasonal music, movement, activities, and plenty of fall

Coastal Point fun in a playful, kid-friendly setting. Space is limited! Registration (child only) is required and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Learn to Play Mah Jongg — The Frankford Public Library invites beginners to join its Learn to Play Mah Jongg six-session workshop beginning Saturday, Oct. 31. Participants will learn the basics of this popular game through guided instruction and coached play. This workshop is a fundraiser benefiting the library, with a $40 donation covering all six sessions. Registration and payment are required. There will be no class on Nov. 21, and the final session will be Dec. 12. To register, visit frankford.lib.de.us or call 302-732-9351 for more information.

November 1 Raffle for a Purpose — Bethany Brewing will honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month with their drawing to benefit a local breast cancer support organization, to honor Coleen. Tickets are available through Oct. 31, and cost $10 for one, or $25 for three. There will be gift cards, wine, Woodford Reserve whiskey, Bethany Brewing Mug Club Membership and more. To buy tickets, come by Bethany Brewing.

November 4 Women’s Bible Study — Mariner’s Bethel church is hosting “Not What I Signed Up For,” a women’s Bible study based on Nicole Unice’s work, every Wednesday through Nov. 4. They meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. All women are welcome. You can register online at

B13 marinersbethel.churchcenter.com, calling the office at (302) 539-9510 or just stop in. Marine Mammals and Sea Turtle Rescue — Ever wondered what happens when a seal or sea turtle is found stranded along our coast? Join the Frankford Public Library from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a fascinating look into marine animal rescue with Maddie Welch, Response Biologist with the National Aquarium. Discover the seal species found along our shores and learn how the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles along Maryland’s coastline. Hear about the rescue and rehabilitation process, including the important work taking place at the Stranding Response Center in Ocean City,

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‘Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities’ leaving James Farm Traveling exhibit explores how science and community action can build resilience The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) will host “Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities,” a traveling ex-

hibit developed by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR), at the Dr. Susan K. Ball Environmental Education Center at James Farm Ecological Preserve. The interactive exhibit will be on display through Oct. 24, exploring how observations of the planet — from weather patterns to changing land-

scapes — help scientists and communities better understand the world around them, prepare for the future, and build stronger, more resilient communities. The exhibit is open to the public Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the interactive exhibit and learn how science,

community knowledge and local action can come together to support resilient communities. The exhibit also invites visitors to consider how they can be part of the conversation about the future of the Inland Bays. The Dr. Susan K. Ball Environmental Education Center at the James Farm Ecological Preserve is located at 30048 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View.

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Center for the Inland Bays (CIB). The event begins and ends at the Ocean View Brewery and will primarily take place through Fresh Pond State Park. Registrants can enjoy the run, post-race fare, craft beers, fresh shucked oysters, live music, raffle drawings, plus CIB information tables. Pre-register at https://runsignup.com/Races on race day 7:30-8:45 a.m.

Calendar Continued from page B13 Md. Whether you're interested in marine wildlife or simply curious about the animals living along our coast, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the efforts to protect them! Registration is encouraged! Reserve your spot today by visiting frankford.lib.de.us or calling 302732-9351.

November 6-7 Annual Fall Fest — The Eastern Orthodox Community of Saint Andrew is holding its annual Fall Fest, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat-

November 7 Autumn Craft Market — Indian River senior Center is hosting its annual Autumn Craft Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a diverse slate of vendors selling their handmade artisan goods. Admission is free. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a vendor basket raffle full of beautiful, hand-crafted items. There will be hotdogs available for purchase for lunch, as well as freshly-made root beer

November 14 Craft & Vendor Show — The United Women of Faith will be hosting their first annual Craft & Vendor show at RoxanaZion United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Chinese auction and bake sale, and refreshments will be available.

November 15 Horseshoe Crab Hustle 10K — The Horseshoe Crab Hustle 10k Run and 1.5 Mile Fun Walk returns on Nov. 15, hosted by Bethany Brewing Company, to benefit the Delaware

November 21 Men’s Retreat — Mariners Bethel Global Methodist Church is hosting a one-day retreat for men from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check-in runs from 8 to 9 a.m. For more information, contact Craig Courter at (443) 377-2769 or email csc1948@comcast.net.

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Scott relocates to Edward Jones’ Bethany Beach office The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Edward Jones financial advisor Jennifer Scott with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 9. Friends, family and community members joined for the occasion, welcoming Scott to the Bethany Beach office. “Formerly in the Edward Jones Selbyville office, Jennifer’s approach to financial advising is simple: she takes the time to understand where you are today and where you want to go, then works with you to build a strategy that supports that path,” Chamber representatives said. “Whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for a child’s education or thinking about the legacy you want to leave, she is here to help you craft a personalized strategy that supports your goals.” To learn more about Jennifer Scott and Edward Jones, visit edwardjones.com or call (302) 8465036, or visit the office at 33188 Coastal Highway, Unit 5, Bethany Beach.

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Maull discusses history of Selbyville schools By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Calling it a “pleasure and privilege,” Indian River School District Public Information Officer Dave Maull discussed the history of Selbyville schools with about 30 guests attending a recent Selbyville Spots presentation. Maull said Historical Society President and former IRSD superintendent Susan Bunting, for whom he worked for many years, had contacted him and asked him to make the presentation in September, and he “jumped at the chance.” “Researching the history of the school and formulating the presentation was a fun and rewarding experience,” said Maull. “First and foremost, I’m grateful for Dorothy Pepper, who was the Selbyville historian for many years before her passing. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dorothy a few times during my days as a news reporter, and I relied heavily on her materials in putting together this presentation — especially the sections about the early years of the Selbyville School, dating back to the 1800s. “I also pulled information from the Delaware Public Archives and the archives of the Wilmington News Journal and Delmarva News. Several of those in attendance also shared their recollections of the school and growing up in Selbyville, which made the evening even more fun and interesting. It even filled in a few gaps in my research,” Maull said. “Having grown up in Selbyville and now working for the Indian River School District, in the building where I attended middle school, made the opportunity to present the history of the school even more special. I want to thank the Selbyville Historical Society for this opportunity and commend them for their tireless work in restoring the John G. Townsend building,” said Maull. He presented information on slides, including one explaining that Stephen Ellis — as documented as far back as 1799 — had taught in his home in Roxana, charging 50 cents in tuition per quarter. As far back as 1824, Capt. James Tunnell, captain of the vessel American Trader, taught at students’ homes. The first school building in Selbyville dates to 1833 — a one-room schoolhouse in the woods on Sandy Branch on the south side of Red Men Cemetery. The second school was built in 1868, in the same area, northeast of the first school. The third Selbyville school was built in 1883 as a church building on the site of the current Salem Church. It was common at the time for schools to be housed in churches, Maull told the au-

dience, adding that the building was relocated to a different spot on the same site in 1911 and used as a school for younger grades. The building was eventually moved to the corner of Main and Dukes streets and repurposed as an appliance store and apartments. A two-story, eight-room structure was built in 1909 on Hosier Street, where the Southern Delaware School of the Arts and the Indian River Educational Complex are now. Maull showed a picture of a school bell that, he said, is on display outside the entrance of Selbyville Middle School. Selbyville School Districts 32 and 108 were consolidated and reincorporated by the Delaware General Assembly in 1911. The first official graduation was on May 12, 1912, and members of the first

graduating class included Grace Johnson, Jennie Taylor Marvel, Leas Green and Lyla Townsend Savoy, daughter of former Gov. John Townsend. Maull shared a “general report on school buildings and grounds Delaware” from 1919 that stated that the stairway was unsightly and out of proportion and size to the needs of the building, and that the space had been wasted when the stairway was constructed. Due to overcrowding, a four-room structure was added to the site in 1926. Before that, classes were also held in the church and private homes. The new Selbyville School opened in 1932 and, for the next 37 years, housed kindergarten to 12th grade. Additions to the building were completed in 1958, 1976 and 1984, adding a new gym, cafeteria and classrooms.

In October of 1962, the topic of school consolidation led to a referendum seeking the consolidation of the Selbyville, Lord Baltimore and John M. Clayton school districts. It was defeated by a 2-1 vote, even though it was approved by Selbyville voters. A second referendum on the merger, in April of 1966, was defeated, but that time by a narrower margin, Maull said. The passage of the Education Advancement Act in June of 1968 “forced the consolidation of numerous small local school districts across Delaware. At the time, it reduced the total number of school districts in the state by more than half. Locally, the impact was farreaching and led to the birth of the InSee MAULL page B18

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Dondero updates Council on recent nor’easter By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Calling the nor’easter that damaged dunes and beaches “a doozy for sure,” South Bethany Mayor Edie Dondero, while updating the South Bethany Town Council last week, said the storm caused the second-worst flood levels on record, second only to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. “Sunday was the big day. We hit historical flood levels twice … and then, Sunday afternoon, it went even higher, to 3.19 feet, which was the second-highest since Sandy. Most of the streets had water on them west of Coastal Highway. East of Coastal Highway, the dunes performed their function and protected property,” the mayor said, giving the update at the

Oct. 9 town council meeting. Although it can be disturbing for residents to walk on the beach and see the dunes half gone and sand walkways washed away, the dunes performed successfully, officials said. “We didn’t have any breaching of the dunes, so that’s a good thing. We did not lose any Moby mats,” she said of the accessibility enhancing dune mats, “or the lifeguard shed, but we did lose one bench.” As of Oct. 9, the Town had opened access to the beach at Sandpiper Village and Logan Street. “The dune crossovers will stay closed for the indefinite future, because there is not enough sand to build them back up at this time, so we wait and see and hope there is not another big storm this fall and winter,” she

said. Dondero reported that Gov. Matt Meyer had been in Bethany Beach a couple days after the storm. His schedule didn’t allow him to also visit South Bethany, she said, but his staff members did, and Dondero and town officials showed them beach damage. Later, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (both D-Del.), met in Dewey Beach with other officials to assess damage. Dewey Beach lost a third of its dunes. Dondero said the federal delegation had secured $10 million last year for beach renourishment, but that amount is not enough for all of the towns that need repairs and renourishment, so Coons is trying to get an additional $30 million through the appropriations process, “and we are

hopeful they can get that money.” She said beaches in Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach had been scheduled for replenishment this year, with Bethany and South Bethany to follow. But Dewey Beach officials, understanding the urgency of making repairs and replenishing in Bethany and South Bethany, she said, are willing to let that work be done first, although it isn’t certain if federal officials will agree to that change. “That just shows we are all in the same boat and we are all working together,” Dondero said. She thanked the Town’s Public Works department for preparing for the storm by removing the Moby mats from the dunes. She said lifeguard stands had already been removed at the end of the summer season. The lifeguard shed was relocated, and South Bethany Public Works erected signs warning of flooded areas. She also thanked the police department for patrolling and checking on residents. She asked police, during future storms, to close roads to passing traffic. “A lot of people — I don’t know why — drive through floodwater in their vehicles, which is not only bad for your vehicle, but you are creating a wake, which is pushing that water directly into people’s homes. So I want to see us close roads to only vehicles that absolutely have to get through,” she said.

Maull Continued from page B17 dian River School District in 1969,” he said. Phillip C. Showell School opened in 1958 for African-American students in first to eighth grades under Delaware’s segregated public school system. It became part of the Indian River School District as an elementary school following desegregation. On May 14, 1992, there was a controversial referendum in the school district to seek authorization for the construction of a new Selbyville Middle School, along with two new elementary schools, in the northern end of the district, that was approved by only 27 votes. In 1995, construction of the Selbyville Middle School on Bethany Road was completed and it was opened. The building on Hosier Street, after 63 years, was abandoned and fell into disrepair. The property was put up for sale by the school district in the mid1990s, but unable to find a buyer, the school board repurposed it, and in 1998, the Southern Delaware School of the Arts opened there. In 2007 and 2008, the building had extensive renovations, Maull said.

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Meyer signs XO to streamline small businesses Under Section 5 of Gov. Matt Meyer’s Executive Order 21, the State has launched the Small Business Joint Inspection Pilot — a single, coordinated pathway for new businesses to complete the applications and pre-opening inspections required to open their doors. Until now, officials explained, a new business owner often had to apply for permits and licenses across several state agencies, searching different websites and resources to understand each requirement. The pilot replaces that patchwork with one process. “Opening a small business takes courage and hard work. Navigating state government should not add to the challenge,” said Meyer. “This pilot means fewer websites, fewer delays, and one clear path from an idea to an ‘open for business’ sign.”

The Office of Small Business Access (OSBA), also established by Executive Order 21 and led by Director Anastasia Jackson, is leading the pilot in partnership with participating agencies. Section 5 directs the agencies to publish a standard list of the most common new small-footprint businesses, a plain-English checklist of state requirements for each business type. New business owners are introduced to OSBA’s coordination services when they register through Delaware One Stop, and they can choose whether to participate. Those who opt in register through ServiceNow, which tells them exactly which permits, licenses and applications their business needs, and links them directly to each one. Behind the scenes, ServiceNow alerts the liaison at each participating agency the moment a

new business enters the pipeline, so agencies can plan ahead and coordinate their reviews. OSBA works with those liaisons to identify requirements and speed up approvals. Along the way, owners can book meetings with agency liaisons and connect with local government officials to get questions answered or resolve permitting issues. When it is time for inspections, OSBA works with agencies and owners to line up visits, cutting scheduling conflicts and unnecessary delays. Applicants may also receive local planning, zoning and business licensing contacts based on their business address. Participating agencies include: • Delaware Department of Transportation • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

• Delaware State Fire Marshal • Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health • Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner Eligible business types include: retail stores and markets; art galleries; hair salons, barbershops, and spas; non-franchise restaurants, bars, and taprooms; coffee shops and cafes; childcare facilities, including home-based businesses; fitness centers; furniture stores; ice cream shops; laundromats; and smallbusiness-owned manufacturing, packaging and distribution facilities. Only new business owners who have not yet opened and need to complete applications with participating state agencies are eligible. Participants must create a my.delaware.gov account. Not all businesses require every application. Applications must be submitted by an authorized individual and are subject to agency review before inspections are scheduled. For more information about the pilot, email osba@delaware.gov.

Authors to discuss FBI’s war against mafia On Saturday. Oct. 24, from 3-4 p.m., retired FBI agent Frank Storey will join police officer Victor Letonoff at the Lewes Public Library to discuss Storey’s recently released book, “The FBI’s War Against the Mafia: How a Band of FBI Game Changers Defeated the Mob.” The discussion is expected to be peppered with names such as Vincent “The Executioner” Mangano, Peter “One Eye” Gotti and Carmine “The Snake” Persico, along with legendary names including Angelo Bruno, Paul Castelano and John Gotti. In implementing the strategies that would ultimately take down of the mob, Storey was indirectly involved in investigations of more than 70 murders — or “disappearances” — and dozens of arrests and prosecutions. Storey, who was ultimately promoted to New York as the agent-in-charge of the Organized Crime Program, did not always plan to become an FBI agent, a job he sort of fell into — and said he ultimately came to love. It was similar situation with writing. Storey never had a grand plan to write the book, which is something he and Letonoff — who has also recently released his own book, “Gray Skies Blue Line: Letters from a Cop” — will also discuss. How does one go from FBI agent (or police officer) to author? The discussion is free and open to the public, who are invited to join in a Q&A session following the 50-minute talk. “The FBI’s War Against the Mafia” will be available for purchase. For more information about Saturday’s author event, email Frank Storey at shortstop007@comcast.net.

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Delmarva Christian students learn fire safety during Fire Prevention Week Students at the Delmarva Christian School (DCS) Early Learning Center through eighth grade participated in a variety of activities during Fire Prevention Week, gaining practical knowledge and skills to help keep themselves and their families safe in the event of an emergency. On Oct. 6, students in PK2 through first grade welcomed members of the Milton Fire Department. Through hands-on demonstrations and conversations with local firefighters, students learned the importance of working smoke detectors and establishing a designated family meeting place in the event of a fire. Students gained knowledge about what to expect during an emergency, and how and when to call 911. They also toured a firetruck and an ambulance, giving them an opportunity to become familiar with emergency vehicles and the first-responders who serve their community. Students left the visit equipped with fire prevention materials to reinforce these important safety lessons at home. “DCS recognizes that education extends beyond academics to include essential life skills that help students stay safe and prepared for emergencies,” representatives said. “With 36 years of firefighting experience, including serving as a past chief of the Easton Fire Depart-

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Fifth-grade student Savannah States tries her hand at CPR under the direction of local paramedics. ment in Maryland and currently serving as an assistant chief with the Millsboro Fire Company, Principal Drew Jensen understands the importance of equipping students with practical emergency preparedness skills.” “We have the opportunity to teach students so many things, including science, math, writing, and the Bible. I also believe it is incredibly important to teach students life skills,” Jensen said.

“The skills taught in fire prevention week are vital for safety.” On Oct. 8, DCS fifth-grade students expanded their understanding of emergency response by attending 911 Awareness Day at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex headquarters in Georgetown. The event gave students a behind-the-scenes look at the people, See FIRE SAFETY page B23

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Fire safety Continued from page B22 equipment and teams that respond when an emergency call comes in. Students watched demonstrations by local fire and rescue teams, paramedics, emergency operations command personnel, and the Delaware State Police and K-9 units. They also had the opportunity to practice CPR on training mannequins, giving them hands-on experience with an important lifesaving skill. The experience helped students see firsthand how multiple emergency response teams work together to protect

and serve the community. Students of all ages participated in a monthly fire drill and submitted entries into a Fire Prevention Poster & Essay Contest sponsored by the Milton Fire Department and the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association. “The Fire Prevention Week activities gave DCS students age-appropriate, real-world opportunities to learn how to prevent a fire, recognize emergencies, respond appropriately, and understand the important role of first-responders,” representatives said. “The experiences reinforced an important message: being prepared can make a difference when an emergency occurs.”

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ELC student Dallas Milner, left, is all smiles as he exits his tour of a Milton Fire Department firetruck. Above, firefighter and Emergency Operation Center dispatcher Joshua Walls gives students a hands-on look at firefighter gear while Milton Fire Department Auxiliary member Fran Kiser looks on during Fire Prevention Week activities.

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Salt Air Continued from page B21 “We replant things, refresh it. We have planted trees, shrubs, and put bulbs in.That is our next step,” she said. During the council meeting, Giusto accepted the proclamation from Maly, who thanked her as photographs were taken. Houck said the partnership between the town and Salt Air Gardeners began with the Blue Star Memorial and that the gardeners have raised funds to buy flowers and shrubs, as well as having weeded, planted and cared for the memorial. “They have done seasonal things as well. If you drive by, see how much it has changed. It is certainly a great spot along Atlantic Avenue. We thank you so much,” Houck told

Giusto, adding that she is hoping to work together on future projects including pollination and monarch butterfly gardens. Giusto told the Coastal Point work started on the 30-by-20-foot Blue Star Memorial in 2022, “in an area that Ocean View bought so we could have that as our focal point of the community.” “We see people sitting on benches.There are memorial markers on both sides. It is a wonderful partnership. Salt Air Gardeners are the driving force to help with Ocean View and keeping it beautiful, and establishing areas for education in conservation, preservation, helping them preserve our land, bees, birds and trees, and using native species, keeping our partnership with Ocean View,” she said.

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Left, representatives of the VFW Post 7234 Auxiliary visit the Selbyville Public Library. Sandra Magera, Auxiliary VicePresident/Youth Activities Committee Co-Chair, left, and Barbara Peterson, Americanism Committee chair, right, flank Kelly Kline, director of Selbyville Public Library, center, to donate six new patriotic children’s books as part of the Auxiliary’s Promoting Patriotism through Literacy initiative. Small American flags with buddy poppies, representing the bloodshed and sacrifice that American veterans gave, were donated, too. Right, Representatives of the VFW Post 7234 Auxiliary visit the Frankford Public Library. Barbara Peterson, Americanism Committee chair, left, and Sandra Magera, Auxiliary vice-president/Youth Activities Committee cochair, right, and flank Mindy Blevins, assistant director of Frankford Public Library, center, to donate six new patriotic children’s books to the library as part of the Auxiliary’s Promoting Patriotism through Literacy initiative. The initiative is designed to foster a love of reading while teaching children about the United States’ past. Small American flags with buddy poppies were also donated.

VFW Auxiliary donates patriotic books to local libraries The VFW Post 7234 Auxiliary is once again promoting patriotism in children by donating historical fiction and non-fiction books to local libraries. Since 2019, the VFW Auxiliary

Youth Activities initiative, Patriotism Through Literacy, has aimed to foster a love of reading while teaching students about the United States’ past by promoting both patriotism and literacy.

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Monster Mash event to benefit Children’s Beach House Price Premier will present the inaugural Monster Mash — a Halloween fundraiser benefiting Children’s Beach House — on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Price Premier in Rehoboth Beach. Proceeds from the event will support Children’s Beach House and its work providing educational, recreational and youth-development opportunities for children and families throughout Delaware. The community is being invited to enjoy an evening of Halloween festivities, featuring live music from Decade80, a costume contest, food stations from Greater Good Events and a cash bar. Tickets cost $20 in advance through Oct. 28 or $25 at the door, with

a complimentary Monster Mash T-shirt available to the first 100 ticket purchasers. Local businesses and community members can further support Children’s Beach House through Monster Mash sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship benefits vary by level and include event signage, recognition on event and social media channels, complimentary event tickets and additional promotional opportunities. Price Premier is located at 17233 Hood Road, Rehoboth Beach. For tickets, sponsorships and more information, visit the official Monster Mash registration page at https://e.givesmart.com/events/QCU/.

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Wags, Witches & Warlocks returning to Bethany on Oct. 24 Costumes, canines and Due to construction on Halloween fun will take over the Bethany Beach boarddowntown Bethany Beach walk, registration for the on Saturday, Oct. 24, as Wags, Witches & Warlocks Wags, Witches & Warlocks parade will take place at the returns for another year of PNC Bank parking lot befamily-friendly festivities ginning at 9 a.m.The Halbenefiting the Brandywine loween parade along Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) in Garfield Parkway will be led Georgetown. by the Indian River High The annual Halloween School Marching Band and celebration brings together will begin promptly at 10 local families, visitors, busia.m. nesses and four-legged Participants — both twofriends for a full morning of legged and four-legged — activities, including Puppy are being encouraged to Yoga, a costume parade and dress up and compete in the contest, trick-or-treating, pet annual costume contest. adoptions, Halloween activiAwards will be presented beties and more. ginning at 10:45 a.m., with The event is hosted by categories including Funnithe Leslie Kopp Group of est, Scariest, Cutest, Best Long & Foster Real Estate with a Pet, Best Family, Best in Bethany Beach, which has Pet and Most Original. set a goal of raising $25,000 From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Coastal Point • File photo for the Brandywine Valley families can trick-or-treat at SPCA. Proceeds from event Children enjoy the Wags, Witches & Warlocks event in Bethany Beach in the past. This year’s festivities kick off participating businesses registrations, donations and throughout downtown on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 a.m. sponsorships will help supBethany Beach, and enjoy port the BVSPCA’s work caring for home- Puppy Yoga at St. Martha’s Episcopal Halloween activities, crafts, pet adoptions levels. Preregistration is required, and parless and vulnerable animals, and providing Church, 117 Maplewood Street, Bethany ticipants are being asked to bring their own and prizes. services to animals and pet families in Sus- Beach.This year’s class will be led by Jake yoga mats. Following the class, participants The celebration will continue at noon sex County. McGough of Atlas Yoga Healing Arts, and will have the opportunity to help escort the with Puppy Pals Live! The family-friendly The festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with is open to people of all ages and experience puppies to the main event downtown. show, featured on “America’s Got Talent,” stars adopted and rescued dogs performing tricks and stunts and is part of the Town of Bethany Beach’s 2026 Seaside Concert Series. Parade registration donations are encouraged: $20 per individual, $10 per dog and $10 per participant for groups of four or more. “Wags, Witches & Warlocks has become a beloved Bethany Beach fall tradition, giving the community an opportunity to celebrate Halloween while supporting animals in need right here in Sussex County,” organizers said. “The Leslie Kopp Group, which has organized and sponsored the event since 2018, encourages residents, visitors and local businesses to join the festivities and help make this year’s fundraiser the most successful yet.” A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25. For event information, registration and opportunities to support the fundraiser, visit www.WagsWitchesAndWarlocks.com.

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Members of the St. Ann’s Council 16771 Knights of Columbus Bethany Beach ‘Kitchen Crew’ prepare for the Annual Lasagna / Pasta Dinner. A packed house was able to enjoy a full Italian pasta dinner. Proceeds of the dinner go toward the council’s ‘Feeding our Neighbors’ program, through which the crew prepares hot meals for the homeless each week.

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Beebe promoted Pickard to VP for nursing and health education Beebe Healthcare has prodecade. moted Karen Pickard, DNP, Her preparation for the exMSN, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, to ecutive role also includes acavice president for nursing and demic credentials and health education, academic leadership in nursing education partnerships, and clinical advoat the state and national levels. cacy. Pickard earned her bacheIn the expanded role, lor’s degree from Gettysburg Pickard joins Beebe’s executive College, her master’s degree in leadership team, to help adnursing from Wesley College, vance a more connected stratpost-master’s certificate in egy for nursing and medical healthcare administration from education, clinical professional the University of Delaware, development, academic partand doctorate in nursing pracnerships and workforce develtice with a focus on executive opment. leadership from American “Education is essential to Sentinel University. She is a building the sustainable Certified Nurse Educator and healthcare workforce our growan Advanced Nurse Executive. ing community needs,” said Dr. For more than 12 years, David A. Tam, MD, MBA, Pickard has served as an acCPHE, FACHE, president creditation site reviewer and and CEO, Beebe Healthcare. team chair for the Accredita“As medical education expands tion Commission for Educaacross Delaware and Beebe tion in Nursing, assessing continues to grow its nursing, nursing education programs Coastal Point • Submitted residency and clinical training and clinical partnerships across Beebe Healthcare recently promoted Karen Pickard to VP programs, Karen’s experience, the country. She is a past presifor nursing and health education. vision and commitment will dent of the Delaware Organiensure education remains central to Nursing, Pickard has dedicated 26 years zation for Nursing Leadership and how Beebe plans for the future, expands to Beebe. She has led the Margaret H. continues to serve in leadership roles Rollins School of Nursing since 2014 access to care and meets the evolving with the organization. She also serves and has championed clinical education needs of Sussex County.” on the Delaware Nurses Association A graduate of the Beebe School of throughout Delaware for more than a Advocacy Board and the Delaware Ad-

visory Council for Career & Technical Education. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue serving Beebe and the community that has shaped my own career,” Pickard said. “Education creates opportunity. It strengthens the care we provide today while preparing the nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals our community will depend on tomorrow. I look forward to bringing our education programs and academic partnerships into even closer alignment so that more people can learn, train, grow, and build meaningful careers here in Sussex County.” Most recently, Pickard presented at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership’s 2025 Inspiring Leaders conference in Boston, highlighting her work and partnership with WVU Medicine to reimagine hospital-based nursing education as a way to improve access to the profession. Representatives said Beebe would begin its search for a new director of the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing in the coming month. The school’s experienced leadership and education teams will continue advancing its work during the transition, they said. For more information about Beebe Healthcare, visit beebehealthcare.org.

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Helping Hands Gala to support Food Bank of Delaware Food insecurity affects individuals and families throughout Delaware, including people in Sussex County. On Dec. 5, the Helping Hands Gala will bring the community together to support the Food Bank of Delaware and its work to address hunger throughout the state. The event will be held at Signatures at Bayside near Selbyville starting at 5 p.m., and will feature cocktails, dinner, live music, a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing. The Food Bank of Delaware helps feed Delawareans through a variety of programs and partnerships. Among its initiatives is the Backpack Program, which provides food to children in need for weekends and holidays when school is not in session and federal meal programs are unavailable. The Helping Hands Gala is a collaborative effort with three local organizations within the Parish of St. Ann. The Men’s Club, the Knights of Columbus and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will join

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Parishioners from the Parish of St. Ann in Bethany Beach volunteer at the Food Bank of Delaware, continuing their commitment to serving neighbors in need throughout the community.

together in support of the Food Bank and neighbors in need. Proceeds from the event will support the Delaware Food Bank, as well as the participating service organizations and their respective local charitable efforts. Organizers hope the Gala will not only raise funds but also increase awareness surrounding food insecurity in Sussex County and the work being done to address it. Sponsorship opportunities will be available for businesses, organizations and anyone who would like to support the gala and its mission. “By bringing the Food Bank of Delaware, local service organizations, businesses and community members together, the Helping Hands Gala reflects a simple idea: neighbors helping neighbors working to fight hunger,” organizers said. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/juwn98ue or go to https://tinyurl.com/mpdk84tw for more ways to help support the Gala.

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Obituaries Thomas Gerard ‘Tom’ Bailor, 80 Thomas Gerard “Tom” Bailor, 80, of Milford, Del., and formerly of Dagsboro, Del., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his Bailor loving family, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born in Baltimore, Md., to the late Francis V. Bailor and Annabelle (Scholtz) Bailor. He began his professional career as an assistant chemist at DuPont’s Deepwater, N.J., plant, where he worked from 1965 to 1973. In 1973, he joined the New Castle County Police Department, where he served until his retirement as a senior sergeant. He dedicated more than two decades to law enforcement, retiring in 1994. He also founded Bailor Management Services, a business he operated for many years and that continues today. Bailor was an active member of Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown, Del., a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Fraternal Order of Police, and a faithful apheresis blood donor for many years. He also generously volunteered his time to support Code Purple, helping those in need. In his spare time, Bailor enjoyed crabbing, woodworking and fishing. He was particularly skilled at crabbing, and delighted in sharing his knowledge and his catch with others. Whether teaching someone his crabbing techniques or giving away bushels of crabs to friends, he always seemed to give away more than he kept for himself. His generosity, willingness to serve and genuine concern for others were hallmarks of his life. Bailor’s faith was central to who he was. Through his woodworking, he found a special way to share that faith with others. He made crosses by hand, signing and numbering each one, and gave them away as a testament to his love for the Lord. Through this ministry, he personally witnessed to approximately 1,500 people as he shared the crosses and the message behind them. Each cross represented not only his craftsmanship but also his desire to touch lives and bring others close to God. Above all, he dearly loved his family. He treasured the time they spent together — especially sharing meals and making memories with those he loved. His legacy of faith, service, generosity and love will live on in the many lives he touched. In addition to his parents, Bailor was preceded in death by his grand-

son Jeffrey Thomas Bailor and his brother Robert Bailor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Arlene (Christ) Bailor; his three daughters, Cynthia Dale (and John), Jeanette Stamm (and Christian) and Andrea Garrison (and Jamie); his grandchildren Marissa Rubin, Lindsay Richmond, John “Chris” Dale Jr., Erica Stamm, Christian “C.J.” Stamm Jr., Julia McCabe, Jeremy Woolsey and Jessica Hudson; and his great-grandchildren, Alisan Rubin, Joshua Rubin, Elisabeth Rubin, Caleb Richmond, Sojourn Richmond, Annika Richmond, Hazel Joy Richmond, Brayden McCabe, Madison McCabe, Ellie McCabe, Kylie McCabe, Brinley Hudson and Reed Hudson. He is also survived by two brothers, Francis Bailor II and Edward Bailor; and his sister, Marianne Rathbun. Family and friends were invited to both visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. and a celebration of Bailor’s life, immediately following the visitation, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions be made to either Teen Chal-

lenge, 611 Third Street, Seaford, DE 19973, or to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Arrangements were being handled by Lofland Funeral Home in Milford, Del. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.

Allyn Rae Fruman, 77 Allyn Rae Fruman, 77, passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her memory and the unFruman forgettable spirit she brought into their lives. Sussex County, Del., was home to Fruman throughout her entire life. From Fenwick Island, Del., to her home in Rehoboth Beach, Del., she spent her years surrounded by the place she knew and loved. Her roots in the community were an important part of her story, and the memories she made there will forever be a part of her legacy. Fruman was an integral part of the success of Greening of America in

Baltimore, Md., and spent many years with Wilgus Associates in Sussex County. She was also a founding member of Seaside Jewish Community and took an active role at Chabad of Southern Delaware. She was truly the life of the party. She was never afraid to speak her mind and had a presence that could light up a room. She loved to shop and had an incredible sense of fashion. Her bold personality and unmistakable style made her one of a kind. Those who knew her will remember her for her honesty, her strength, her grace and her caring heart. One of Fruman’s greatest joys was traveling alongside her beloved husband, Harvey Fruman. Together, they enjoyed exploring new places, experiencing different cultures and creating wonderful memories along the way. Their travels were a reflection of the love and companionship they shared throughout their lives, making each journey another cherished chapter. Her passing leaves a void that cannot be filled, but the memories, laughter, strength, grace and love she shared will live on through the people who knew and loved her. She will

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Joseph B.‘Joe’ Hicks, 89 Joseph B. “Joe” Hicks, 89, passed away on Oct. 16, 2026. A resident of Selbyville, Del., he was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa., to his parents, Elizabeth

Continued from page A31 be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and forever cherished by her many friends, family and all those whose lives she touched. “May her memory always be for a blessing and may her soul be bound up with the living.” Fruman was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Rachel Cropper and Oliver Cropper; as well as her brother Todd Cropper. Their memories remain an enduring part of the family’s history. She leaves behind her husband of 40 years, Harvey Fruman; her daughter, Heidi Carey (and Steve Morris); her grandchildren, Leah and Connor Morris; her brothers Brice Cropper (and Kathy Cropper) and Ross Cropper (and Melodie Cropper); and her sister, Ellen Dolby (and Bruce Dolby). A funeral service was to be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Parsell Funeral Homes AtkinsLodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy, Lewes, Del., where family and friends may visit at 10 a.m. Burial is to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Pilottown Road, Lewes. Fruman’s life memorial webpage is at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Hicks and Edwin Hicks. He proudly served in the U.S. Army before earning his master’s degree in psychology from Temple University. He devoted more than 50 years of his life to the mental-health profession, where he was a highly respected counselor, educator and advocate. A National Certified Counselor, he studied under Milton H. Erickson and was among the early certified hypnotherapists in his field. His expertise included anxiety, relationship challenges, addiction, hypnosis and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR). From 1965 to 1990, Hicks worked for the State of Delaware in various counseling positions. He also taught abnormal psychology at Delaware Technical Community College and worked to advance standardized licensing requirements for mental health counselors in Delaware. His dedication to his profession was more than a career — it was a lifelong pas-

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sion. He found tremendous fulfillment in helping others navigate life’s challenges, offering guidance, compassion and hope to countless individuals throughout his career. Outside of his professional life, Hicks embraced life with enthusiasm, curiosity and a wonderful sense of adventure. He loved fishing, boating, whitewater rafting, skiing, canoe racing, tennis and racquetball. If an activity involved water or a little excitement, chances were he was interested. He also had a lifelong love of cars, and enjoyed following the stock market and investing. Hicks had an inquisitive mind and loved a good conversation — particularly about politics, psychology, or the latest movie or television series. An avid reader and movie enthusiast, he especially enjoyed science fiction and could always be counted on to discuss a good Netflix series. Music was another love of his — particularly the songs of Bob Dylan and John Prine. He also had a creative and theatrical side. He was involved with the Bishop’s Company in California and the Ocean Pines (Md.) Players, performing in several local theatrical productions, including portraying the bus driver in “Bus Stop.” His love of animals was especially endearing. He seemed to have a special gift for calming even the most unpredictable cats. He also enjoyed caring for plants and

appreciated the simple pleasures of life. Those who knew him will remember his quick wit, wonderful sense of humor and ability to bring laughter even during difficult times. He had his own unique traditions, including his favorite Diet Pepsi and a special blend of rums he enjoyed mixing himself. His distinctive drinking cup became something of a trademark — when people saw that cup, they knew Joe was nearby. Above all, he was a kind, supportive and compassionate man who brought comfort to others. Whether through his work as a counselor, his friendships or the everyday moments shared with his wife, Bobbi, and those he loved, he made a lasting difference in the lives of many. He lived a life filled with adventure, purpose, laughter and love. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. In addition to his parents, Hicks was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother, as well as his son Bryan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara “Bobbi” Griswold-Hicks, with whom he shared 30 wonderful years together. He is also survived by three children, Lisa, Glen and Owen Hicks; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Lou Stevens; and many nieces and nephews.

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Defense stands tall as IR football wins district opener over Laurel By Mike Stern Staff Reporter They bent, allowing two long first-half touchdown passes. Then they stood tall. The Indian River High School football team’s defense shut down the visiting Laurel Bulldogs in the second half. They recovered a fumble, intercepted a pass and sacked the rival quarterback, coming up big in a critical football showdown before a capacity Homecoming crowd. The Indians defeated the Bulldogs, 28-12, in their Class 2A, District 3 opener. IR’s third straight triumph this season was the program’s 20th straight home victory (including playoff games) dating back to the 2023-2024 campaign. “Our defense played well all night,” said IR head coach Phil Townsend. “We stuffed the run and forced them to pass. We were playing man press coverage. When you do that, it is high-risk and high-reward. They got us on two plays where our man coverage got beaten.”

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An IR player runs the ball through the Laurel defense. and two TD passes in 2026. “The offensive line did a great job all night blocking for the pass and run,” said Townsend. “We had several guys get a carry or a catch throughout the game, making it an overall group effort by the offensive unit. We were trying to keep Laurel guessing and on their toes.” The Indians also moved inside the opponent’s 10-yard line in the game’s waning minutes, before some sloppy ball-handling prevented them from scoring again. Loose suffered an injury and left the field under his own power, but with a slight limp. “He just was a little banged up late in the game,” said Townsend. “He got pulled backwards, and he hurt his hip. He will be ready to go Friday night against Woodbridge.”

Trick and treat The Indians used a bit of trickery to take an 8-0 lead in the first quarter. Senior multi-purpose offensive weapon Brennan Loose snared a backwards pass from sophomore quarterback Jack Owens near the left sideline and then launched a 36-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Landen Erbe. It was Erbe’s second TD reception of the season. Loose also added a two-point conversion run. “We worked on that play this week at practice,” said Townsend. “We knew Laurel’s defensive backs would fly up to the first pass to Brennan, and all he needed to do was throw the ball. We knew Landen would be wide open. It was a great catch and pass by Brennan and a good catch by Landen.” Laurel countered with their first big play when senior quarterback Micah Niblett connected with junior wide receiver Ashton Ayres-Lucas on a 65-yard touchdown pass. The Indian River defense then denied a two-point conversion attempt, main-

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Indian River’s defense held strong in their first district game against Laurel on Friday, Oct. 16. IR won 28-12 at home. taining their lead at 8-6. The Indians (1-0 in district play and 3-3 overall) extended their lead to 14-6 late in the first period. Taking the snap from center, quarterback Loose tossed his second TD pass of the evening on a 6-yard scoring strike to sophomore wide receiver Makai Siedor, his first six-point grab of 2026. The Bulldogs (0-1 in district play and 3-3 overall) exploded for another long scoring strike in the second quarter when Niblett connected on

an 87-yard TD toss to senior wide receiver Za Bryan Eley, cutting IR’s lead at intermission to 14-12. The IR defense tightened up after halftime, and the offense added a pair of touchdowns. Loose got loose for two TD runs in the second half. His 33-yard scoring run in the third quarter increased the home team’s margin to 21-12. His 1-yard burst midway through the fourth quarter gave Indian River a 28-12 lead. He finished the game with six scoring runs on the season

By the numbers The Indians’ defense held Laurel to just 8 rushing yards, 225 yards through the air and 233 yards of total offense. They also stopped the Bulldogs six times on seven thirddown snaps and three times on four fourth-down plays. The defense also made its share of big plays. Junior Christian HandyLewis intercepted a Laurel pass and made four tackles. Erbe recovered a fumble and made five tackles. Sophomore Makai Siedor added a quarterback sack. Senior Ty Weber led See FOOTBALL page A46

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Top, Indian River volleyball seniors pose for a photo on Senior Night at Sussex Academy. IR’s Isabelle Dorey goes up strong during the game.

IR girls’ volleyball blanks Woodbridge, 3-0 By Mike Stern Staff Reporter The Indian River High School girls’ volleyball team snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating visiting Henlopen Conference Southern Division rival Woodbridge, 3-0, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Indians won the first set, 25-12. They also won the second set, 25-15, as well as the third set, 25-11, to complete the sweep. Senior right-side hitter Taygan Conaway entered the match against Woodbridge as the Indians’ leader in kills, with 44. Senior right-side hitter Isabelle Dorey led the squad with 23 service aces. Senior setter Taylor Hevner

and junior defensive specialist Karalena Maciey were the frontrunners, with 45 digs each. Junior defensive specialist Mia MacIssac led the team with 56 assists — one more than Hevner.

Sussex Academy 3, Indian River 0 The Indians fell to their hosts and Henlopen Conference rivals at Sussex Academy on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Seahawks captured a hardfought opening set by the score of 2521. Sussex Academy won the second set by a score of 26-24 and finished the three-set sweep with a 25-22 triumph in the third set.

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IR Unified flag football falls to undefeated Caesar Rodney, 64-62 By Mike Stern Staff Reporter The Indian River High School team engaged in a back-and-forth Unified flag football battle against visiting Caesar Rodney on Monday, Oct. 19. The undefeated Riders (5-0) scored a late touchdown before holding off the Indian River offense to earn a hard-fought 64-62 victory over the Indians (2-1). “There is always a mutual respect between these schools, and in times past it’s been a fiery type of respect,” said IR Unified flag football head coach Jamaal Bivens. “I recall that last year’s season-opener at Caesar Rodney when both teams played five overtime periods. This one was guaranteed to bring the heat, and it did not disappoint.” Bivens said senior Ke’Niya Mitchell rallied the team with her famous jargon “put ’em in the crockpot, let’s get it done.” She was in hot pursuit of the Riders’ quarterback and pulled flags for two consecutive quarterback sacks. “Our coaching staff instilled the Unified sports spirit in their halftime pep talk,” said Bivens, whose team trailed 25-20 after one quarter but led 42-38 at halftime. “Right out of the gate on the first play of the third quarter, sophomore Travis Johnson scored one of his three touchdowns. Junior Colin Sheridan fed off that energy, making his own rushes during the second half. Junior Landon Steininger came up big to bat down the ball at a crucial moment.” Bivens said he and his coaching staff appreciated the effort put forth by the partners on the team. “Junior Austin Carter led the team with seven flag pulls defensively and three touchdowns on offense. And sophomore quarterback Andrew ‘A.J.’ Anton did a great job moving swiftly on his feet. Junior Tre’Zhon Weston was a beast offensively as he zigzagged through defenders. On defense, Tre had two interceptions. Junior Cole Lingo is taking his captain’s role gracefully, providing encouragement and leadership consistently on and off the field. “Although the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for, the coaching staff is proud of the fight the Indians put up,” added Bivens. “Our team has been here before, and this type of game helps us focus as we move forward.”

Indian River 44, Seaford 10 The Indians made the journey to their first away games a successful one as they outscored host Seaford on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

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An IR Unified football player avoids the Caesar Rodney defense in IR’s 62-64 loss on Monday, Oct. 19.

“Our first away game brought a new set of game-day jitters,” said head coach Jamaal Bivens. “The coaching staff gathered the team for the pregame warm up. We told them that, whether we were home or away, this is still our house.” Sophomores Ben Shearman and Tre’Zhon Weston each scored two touchdowns, and Shearman led the Indians in rushing yards. Sophomore Travis Johnson added a touchdown and a two-point conversion, while junior Austin Carter also scored a touchdown. The Indians’ defense also excelled, forcing a two-point safety and interceptions of four Bluejays’ passes by sophomore Brooke Harne, junior Cole Lingo, Johnson and Carter. Johnson also inspired the defense with a team-high four flag pulls (tackles), while Weston added three pulls and senior Ke’Niyah Mitchell chipped in with two. “Junior Mason Daraio made his defensive debut, putting on some moves that couldn’t be captured on a stat sheet,” said Bivens. “Ke’Niya ‘Mighty’ Mitchell lived up to her nickname by consistently being a defensive presence on the field. Sophomores Brooke Harne and Callie Russell proved to be model partners with their class acts both on and off the field.” The Indians led 8-0 after one quarter, 22-8 at halftime and 36-10 after three quarters. Unified flag football is a Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Associationsanctioned sport that provides high school students with and without disabilities the opportunity to train and compete in sports, experience inclusion, socialize with their peers and participate as a true student-athlete.

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Senior/Football The two-way senior talent helped lead the Indian River football team past Class 2A, District 3 rival Laurel, 28-12 on Friday, October 16. The versatile football star tossed a pair of touchdown passes and ran for two more as the Indians improved their home winning streak to 20 (including playoff games) dating back to 2023-24. For good measure, Loose also made five tackles from his linebacker spot on defense.

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Rios Cruz scores as IR boys’ soccer battles Woodbridge to 1-1 tie Football By Mike Stern Staff Reporter Sophomore forward Diego Rios Cruz scores his fourth goal of the season as the Indian River High School boys’ soccer team forged a 1-1 tie with visiting Woodbridge in a Henlopen Conference Southern Division match on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The deadlock extended the unbeaten Indians’ (5-3-3 in Henlopen Conference play and 6-4-3 overall) streak to five games, three of them clear victories. The Blue Raiders (7-2-2 in Henlopen Conference play and 9-2-2 overall) improved their own unbeaten streak to 10 matches, eight of them triumphs. Woodbridge has not lost a game since Sept. 17. Rios Cruz gave the Indians a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute with a 20-yard blast. The Blue Raiders tied the score at 1-1 on a goal by junior midfielder Jenrry Santos

in the 25th minute. Woodbridge senior goalkeeper Yosgart Santizo made 10 saves, including an outstanding stop on IR junior Marshall Herring on a breakaway in overtime. Senior Shane Forjan also played well for the Indians.

Indian River 1, Sussex Academy 1 Junior midfielder Anthony “A.J.” Zelinski scored his second goal of the season on a free kick in the 70th minute to help the Indians come from behind and forge a tie against the host Seahawks on Thursday, Oct. 15. The deadlock had extended the Indians’ unbeaten streak to four games, three of them victories. “This was another big result in the last stretch of games,” said head coach Brandt Mais. “The result helped keep our hunt for

the DIAA playoffs alive.The boys started slow, but with some adjustments at halftime we started to find our rhythm and fight in the second half. “At halftime, we said all we needed was one goal,” Mais added. “And Anthony Zelinski provided a brilliant free-kick goal from the top of the 18-yard line. In big games, it’s individual moments who can make the difference. A.J. Zelinski stepped up and took full advantage of the opportunity. “I am proud of our team’s resilience after a tough first half,” Mais added. “We came back fighting. It showed a lot of character, and we were rewarded with a draw against a good opponent.” Junior forward Ryan Hamzeh Langroudi gave the Seahawks a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 20th minute. Sussex Academy outshot the Indians by a 9-5 count as IR senior goalkeeper Shane Forjan made nine saves.

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Continued from page A41 the team with seven tackles, and Loose added five more stops. On the attack, the Indians rushed for 147 yards and passed for 178 yards, for a total of 325. Loose finished with 158 all-purpose yards — 94 in the air and 64 on the ground. Senior running back Czar Henry carried 18 times for 72 yards. Weber had three carries for 19 yards, and Erbe added two touches for 16 rushing yards. Owens shared the quarterbacking duties with Loose, completing 4 of 10 attempts for 85 yards. Loose completed all three of his tosses, for 94 yards and two TDs. On the receiving end, Erbe caught two passes, for 66 yards and a TD. Sophomore Makai Siedor snared three aerials, for 57 yards and a touchdown. His older brother, senior Dominick Siedor, added one catch for 33 yards. Handy-Lewis chipped in with a grab for 22 yards.

Woodbridge, the Indians’ next opponent Indian River will face their second of five Class 2A, District 3 opponents when the team visits Woodbridge on Friday, Oct. 23, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Blue Raiders, who are coming off their bye week, defeated Laurel, 35-0, on Oct. 10. “Woodbridge has a good passing game and a solid run game,” said Townsend. “Their quarterback is [talented], and we need to make sure we play good pass coverage while also bottling up their run game. “On defense, they like to play man press cover zero and put seven in the box,” he said, adding that the Indians’ offense “will need to work on getting off man press coverage this week. The game plan will be to get our guys out in space and run plays that beat man coverage.” Indian River will complete its regular season schedule at Woodbridge (1-0 district and 2-4 overall) on Oct. 23, vs. Sussex Tech (0-1 district and 5-1 overall) on Oct. 30, at Delmar (0-1 district and 2-4 overall) Nov. 6, and vs. Lake Forest (2-0 district and 5-1 overall) on Nov. 13.

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IR girls’ flag football suffers first loss to Caravel, 44-18 By Mike Stern Staff Reporter The Indian River High School girls’ flag football squad suffered its first-ever loss, 44-18, to visiting Caravel Academy on Monday, Oct. 19. IR junior quarterback Catie Peranteau threw two TD passes, hitting senior Parker O’Shields and sophomore Kailey Phillips for one score each. She also made a long-distance run into the endzone for the Indians, who stood at 3-1 after the game. “This was a great experience for our team,” said IR girls’ flag football coach Sam O’Shields. “Caravel Academy is a very strong team, and we took a lot away from the opportunity to play such a high-level team. I was so proud of our girls for competing to the very last play.” Caravel junior Katie Pinant and senior Isabella Mendez each threw two TD passes to lead the undefeated Buccaneers (8-0).

U.S. Kids girls’ golf invitational tournament to be held at Bear Trap Dunes Bear Trap Dunes will host a U.S. Kids girls’ golf invitational tournament Oct. 23-25. The event features girls ages 5-18, including players traveling from across the country, and internationally from France, Mexico and Canada. In addition, young ladies from Sussex County will also compete. Practice rounds will take place on Friday afternoon, Oct. 23, followed by the first tee times beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25. The tourney marks the first time an all-girls invitational like this will be held locally. There are only four such tournaments held in the United States.

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Lions planning Oct. 23 ‘Dancing Through the Ages’ dance The Lord Baltimore Lions Club recently announced that plans for a dance are coming together nicely, and adults who love music and dance are being invited. The dance will be held on Friday night Oct. 23, at the Millville Volunteer Fire company firehall, located at 35554 Atlantic Avenue in Millville. The theme for the evening is “Dancing Through the Ages,” and DJ Steve will play songs from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and right up to today. Lion He-

lene Kirby, dance co-chair, said she is thrilled with the plan for the evening. “There is music for a range of people and all musical tastes. We will travel through the decades with an evening of music, dancing and fun,” Kirby said. People who attend are being encouraged to dress in their favorite decadespecific attire. Fellow Lion and dance co-chair Lion Mary Beckett joined Kirby in coming before the Lions Board to seek approval

for the idea of a dance. The approval was immediate, and everyone went to work. The committee is ready for the night, organizers said, and Beckett promised to “Get off my chair, get my friends off their chairs and party like it’s 1999.” Tickets are priced at $20 per person or $30 for two, and may be purchased by calling Helene Kirby at (301) 2218018. All proceeds will benefit Lord Baltimore Lions Club Charities.

For more information about the Lord Baltimore Lions Club “Dancing Through the Ages” Dance, contact Lion Secretary Mary at Lionmaryfran@yahoo.com or Lion Helene at (301) 221-8018. To learn more about the Lord Baltimore Lions Club, visit www.lordbaltimorelionsclub.org or contact Member Chair Lion Scott at sbrannan1@yahoo.com.

SDARJ to celebrate 10th anniversary with gala The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) will hold its 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Kings Creek Country Club in Re-

hoboth Beach, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The SDARJ is a non-partisan, member-supported organization that educates, informs and advocates for racial

justice, equality and fair opportunity. The gala will celebrate SDARJ’s 10 years of work across Sussex County, challenging structural and systemic racism, hosting

community town halls, sponsoring scholarships and providing support for citizens returning to the community from incarceration. The evening will feature live music and entertainment, a silent auction, and remarks from elected officials, community leaders and local business leaders celebrating SDARJ’s accomplishments. “Ten years ago, a small study group came together to discuss Michelle Alexander’s landmark book, The New Jim Crow, and that spark ignited a movement,” said Charlotte King, SDARJ Board chair. “Today, we stand proud of what we’ve accomplished — from scholarship programs to policy advocacy to cultural change. This gala honors not just our past, but our commitment to the next decade of work.” According to Joseph Lawson, SDARJ executive director, the gala celebrates not only SDARJ’s first 10 years but its commitment to funding the next phase of its work. Lawson said, “We’re grateful for the growing support from our community, from local businesses to state leaders. Together, we’re building momentum for racial justice in Delaware.” Ticket and sponsorship information can be found at sdarj.org. Early registration is encouraged, as tickets typically sell fast.

We Are IRSD Community Festival to be held Oct. 24 The Indian River School District will host the We Are IRSD Community Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will be held at the Sussex Central Middle School and Sussex Central High School complex at 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown. Admission is free. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and feature food, games, fun activities and entertainment from IRSD students. Representatives from every district school will be on hand to provide information to families. A variety of community partners will also share family-friendly resources.

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Meyer signs legislation establishing Commission on Indigenous Affairs Gov. Matt Meyer this week ceremonially signed House Bill 365, establishing the Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs and creating a formal voice in state government for Indigenous communities across Delaware. Joined by state Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris, state Sen. Trey Paradee, Lenape and Nanticoke tribal leaders and Indigenous Delawareans at Legislative Mall, Meyer signed the legislation following a land acknowledgment led by Lenape Tribe Elder Doris Cooper. “Too much of Delaware’s Indigenous history has been erased or overlooked, and we have a responsibility to confront that,” said Meyer. “Every Delawarean deserves more than a seat at the table. They deserve a voice that is heard, respected and reflected in the decisions we make. This commission helps ensure our Indigenous communities have a

lasting role in shaping the decisions that affect their lives and our state’s future.” “Long before Delaware was established as a state, Indigenous communities lived on and cared for this land, building rich cultures, traditions, and histories that continue to shape our state today,” said Harris. “I was proud to sponsor HB 365, which will help ensure Indigenous communities are recognized, respected and included in the conversations that directly shape their future, and I look forward to seeing the great work this commission will do.” “You cannot tell the story of Delaware without highlighting the contributions and rich history of the Lenape and Nanticoke tribes,” said Paradee, lead Senate sponsor of HB 365. “By establishing a Commission on Indigenous Affairs, we ensure that Native and Indigenous Delawareans are repre-

sented, and that their cultural heritage is preserved while strengthening our state’s relationship with their communities.” “Today was a monumental day for the indigenous community,” said Cleansing Cedar from the Lenape Tribe. “This commission will help to ensure that the first people of the First State will finally have a seat at the table and have their voices heard.” House Bill 365 establishes the Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs within the Department of State. The commission will consist of nine members appointed by the governor to three-year terms and will include members of the Lenape and Nanticoke tribes, as well as other Indigenous residents of Delaware. Members of the commission will serve as volunteers. The commission is

also required to submit an annual report on its activities to the governor and the General Assembly. House Bill 365 was sponsored by Harris and Paradee, and passed the General Assembly unanimously. The ceremonial signing brought together members of Indigenous communities from across Delaware and included an opening prayer, a land acknowledgment and remarks from tribal leaders and Indigenous Delawareans. Meyer was joined by Harris, Paradee, Lenape Tribe Elder Doris Cooper, Nanticoke Chief Avery Jackson, Lenape Tribe Chief Robin Christensen, Aztec Chief Jose Avila Macias, Pocomoke Nation Ambassador Drew Shuptar Rayvis, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Citizen Denise Dunkley and other Indigenous leaders and community members.

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Cottage Café Bethany, LLC has on October 16, 2026 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a catering license for a premises located at 33034 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach, Delaware 19930 within the existing Cottage Café restaurant. 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 one (1) mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within one (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. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before November 15, 2026. The protest(s) can be emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov or mailed to OABCC at the 10th Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. 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 20261016 3T

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The Town of Selbyville, Delaware is requesting proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms to provide annual audit services for the Town for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. The Town's fiscal year runs from February 1 through January 31. Scope of Services The selected firm will provide independent annual audit services, including: • Audit of the Town's financial records and accounts; • Preparation and issuance of the annual audit report; • Review of internal controls and compliance as required by applicable auditing standards; • Required communications to Town management and Mayor and Town Council; • Management letter identifying significant findings and recommendations, as applicable; and • Any additional governmental auditing requirements applicable to the Town.

Audits shall be performed in accordance with applicable professional auditing standards, governmental accounting standards, and applicable State and federal requirements. In accordance with the Town Charter, the completed annual audit report shall be provided to the Town within 90 days following the end of each fiscal year, unless otherwise agreed upon. Contract Term

The anticipated contract will cover: • FY2027: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027 • FY2028: February 1, 2027 – January 31, 2028 • FY2029: February 1, 2028 – January 31, 2029

The contract will be subject to annual appropriations and satisfactory performance. Proposal Requirements

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The Town reserves the right to request additional information, interview firms, negotiate with a selected firm, reject any or all proposals, and waive minor informalities. Submission

Proposals shall be submitted to: Town of Selbyville Attn: Town Administrator – Audit RFP 1 West Church Street P.O. Box 106 Selbyville, DE 19975 Email: townmanager@townofselbyville.org

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Stop in for an application: 84 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View email resume: TheCafeOn26@verizon.net or call: 302.539.CAFE (2233)

Apply online at: AA/EOE

Contact Jessica Heppding to place your Classified ad

statejobs.delaware.gov

a complete Property Maintenance company

FIELD MANAGER Position entails interaction with customers, problem solving skills and general customer service. A little mechanical knowledge & bi-lingual are plusses.

EXPERIENCED PROPERTY MANAGER Solutions Property Management is seeking qualified candidates for Property Manager positions serving established residential communities in Sussex County, Delaware. If you’re an experienced Property Manager professional looking for a company that values your expertise, supports your success, and believes in work-life balance, we’d love to talk. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Community association or property management experience preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate daily operations and competing priorities. Experience overseeing maintenance, contractors, vendors, and community projects. Ability to maintain accurate records, procedures, contracts, and operational reports. Familiarity with budget monitoring, purchasing, and administrative functions. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a Board of Directors, residents and service providers. A hands-on, accountable professional with sound judgment, discretion, and a strong customer service orientation.

WHY JOIN SOLUTIONS?: Competitive salary ($65,000–$80,000, depending on experience) Paid time off and holidays Supportive leadership Manageable portfolios A company where your voice matters If you’ve been feeling like just another number at a large management company, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Confidential inquiries are welcome. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and salary requirements to solutionspropmgt@gmail.com.

WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, occasionally Saturday. Competitive pay, great benefits, paid holidays and vacation. Send your resume to:

gherker@comcast.net - and gherker@herkerinc.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 5X7 PENNSYLVANIA

WANTED BARBER OR STYLIST to rent a station. Full or Part Time, make your own hours. West Fenwick area. Contact Debi at 302-841-0191 CHAIR RENTALS available at Donna’s Family Cut and Curl, call Donna Emm at 302-436-8999 PART TIME HELP WANTED for assistance around my house with cleaning, driving, cooking, gardening and light landscape. 18.00 per hr 2 to 3 days per week. Hrs flexible. Call Glenn 302.682.7765 PART TIME HELP WANTED for light construction maintenance at my house and rental properties. 2 to 3 days per week 6 to 8hrs per day. 18.00 per hr. Carpet laying and sheetrock experience a plus but not necessary. Call Glenn 302.682.7765

Game News magazines & small binders. . Collection from 1968 thru 2018. Hunters, Nature Lovers, Wildlife Lovers will enjoy pix and articles. U pack up & take all. Bill 609-635-8400 Not after 6pm. Dagsboro area

MILITARY HISTORY Magazines 410-375-9583 SOLDIER collection For Sale. Call for details 908-801-9648 EMPRESS CHINA Service for 12 with creamer, sugar, 2 serving platters, 2 serving bowls, gravy bowl Maroon and gold trim with floral sprays 1950's. $450 609-247-3649

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECH HVAC company with over 20 years’ experience is seeking an

Vacation Health Insurance 401K Sales Commission We offer

Submit resume at: BladesHVAC.com

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Now hiring high rise condominium/full time building maintenance techs. Great Benefit plan/paid time off! Apply online at troon.com/careers - company location Sea Colony Assoc East Email bethann.steele@seacolony.com Call 302-541-8831 for an interview

FULL-TIME PROPERTY MANAGER Duties include support of our online community websites, work orders and homeowner Account Portals. Proper candidate will have a strong customer service background and problem solving skills We are looking for people who see their career in Sussex County. Excellent salary and benefits. Positive, friendly work environment. Must be a HIGHLY motivated, upbeat worker committed to serving our clients. Send resume to cnichols@seascapepm.com

SUPERINTENDENT • FOREMAN LEAD MECHANICS • CARPENTERS • CAULKERS PAINTERS • CONCRETE/REPAIRS • LABORERS WAREHOUSE • ALSO INTERVIEWING FOR SUBCONTRACTORS

All States Construction is now hiring

Excellent Pay & Competitive Benefits Package Available 401K • Paid Holidays/Vacation • Health Insurance

Send your resume to Jenn@AllStatesConst.com or give us a call for more info: 410.352.9800

Experience required for some positions. Tools, transportation and valid driver’s license are a plus.

Coastal Point

October 23, 2026

A57

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

AUTOMOTIVE

ELECTRONICS & TV’S

FURNITURE

FURNITURE

WOODLAND ENOCH Wedgwood cream and sugar with serving tray and 2 tier serving dish. Marked Tunstall Ltd England Trademark Founded 1835 Made in England $90 for both 609-247-3649 1940’S Claw Foot brocade material barrell back chair. Cream color, perfect cond. $300 302-436-2552 POSTCARD COLLECTORS Supplies, sleeves, notebook pages. 302-539-9656 US NAVY AIRCRAFT Carrier Yearbooks. CVA 62 Independence 1959, 1960-61. CVS 20 Bennington 1965, 1966-67. CV 67 Kennedy 19-77 Photos Available 717-521-7955 $25 each ANTIQUE TRUNK Beautiful $60 757-810-8782 BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET. Glass framed doors, glass frame sides, glass shelves with light on top & bottom. Mirror back $500 firm 732-910-0505 LIONEL/AF S,O, STANDARD Track. Large Lot. Call for details 908-801-9648

CREEPER Next to new $50 302-668-4795 60” HUSKY TOOLBOX for Truck. Silver diamond plated $75 302-897-4914 CARGO DIVIDER Fits 2020 Tacoma & other years with bed rail system $200 302-217-2325 DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org

SAMSUNG SMART HUBHDTVs.Two 32” $40ea one 24” $25. Excellent condition 302-249-5890 GET BOOST INFINITE! Unlimited Talk, Text and Data For Just $25/mo! The Power Of 3 5G Networks, One Low Price! Call Today and Get The Latest iPhone Every Year On Us! 855-977-5719 SAMSUNG VIDEO Camcorder 8 mm color lcd with accessories including manual, battery, electric cords, SCL810, $100, local pick up only $100 obo 609-0247-3649 40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836 CANNON T 70 35mm camera $45 302-537-1580 NIKON D 40 DIGITAL Camera $100 302-537-1580 SONY DIGITAL 8 handycam video recorder $40 302-537-1580 32” TOSHIBA TV very good cond. $100 410-218-1970 DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632

6 FT WOODEN CORNER CURIO LIGHTED DISPLAY CASE $140. 5 Levels of display 72" H x 23" W x 15" D. Contact 610-800-4949 for more info and pics.Cash and carry. Bring truck and muscle SECTIONAL SOFA 9ft x 7ft tan color. Made by Bloomingdales $350 302-436-5707 or 410-310-6633 CHERRY QUEEN Bed frame, great condition $50 215-385-2146 LOVE SEAT with two foot rests and two sets of cushion coverswhite and tan. Picture available $50 Call 717-576-6293 SECTIONAL SOFA with Chaise. Lt. Sand- Like new $800 or best offer. Text/Call 240-832-1186 Ocean View

COFFEE TABLE W/ GLASS insert, brown wood. 30”x48” $50 302-436-5707 or 410-310-6633 WALKER $15 410-310-6633 2 BEDROOM LAMPS slim, ornate, black with small flowers, good cond, pics avail $45 717-521-7955

ANTIQUE/VINTAGE POSTCARDS, 1000’s of cards, 100’s

of categories, DE, MD, VA, DC, etc. Holidays, Presidents, Women, Mainzer Cats, Bathing Beauties. 302-539-9656 PRIVATE COLLECTION 41 pieces Bing & Grondahl Christmas Plates. Only selling all together as a lot. From 1967 - 2007 in perfect mint condition $400 443-286-1481 BABY BUGGIES Over 100 years old. Perfect Conditioncall for details. Best offer 610-506-9179 DOLLS FROM THE 40S & 50S. Good condition. and doll accessories. Call for details. Best Offer 610-506-9179 ANTIQUE ELI TERRY JR & CO. 30 hour modified pillar scroll, wooden movement clock. Weight driven, circa 1830. Runs great, professional tune-up. $475 410-259-2300

AUTOMOTIVE MOTORCYCLE RAMP/HITCH Black Widow trailer hitch, brand new. Holds up to 600 lbs, paid $300, asking $250 571-436-9474 NEW CAMPBELL HAUSFELD 8 gal air compressor 125 max psi 90% quieter 4x longer life ( unopened box) $210 703-973-7382 BMW 228i Wind Deflector (Like New) ($275 Cash only)Reduce wind speed by up to 75%. Open and close convertible top without removing the wind deflector. Can be installed or removed in under 60-seconds 301-275-8062

WEATHER GUARD truck tool box for a full size pickup. Paid $900 five years ago. Asking

$150 302-218-4661

BOATING & FISHING 3 ASSORTED SIZE COOLERS Best Offers! 757-535-6409 CENTER CONSOLE BOAT Cover. New, heavy duty 36” w x 24” l x 42” h $60 443-373-1550 2 KAYAKS GREAT COND! NUCANOE Flint 12 & Native Slayer 12. $600 for both 609-226-3743 2 9FT KAYAKS Perception $300 each or $550 for both 302-258-5413 GARMIN CHARTPLOTTER 74XSV Cover, stand, power cord incl. $350.00 Selbyville. Pick up. Cash only. 301-674-5395 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 WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT Good condition. Has all accessories. $800 Call 240-423-4366 3 BLADE PROPELLER Johnson Evinrude HP 70-90 & 110. Prop size 3/4 x 15’, 13 splines. Ideal for Pontoons $100 302-278-1441 50 AMP SHORE POWER cord, new ends $175. 4 offshore Penn International 50 Tuna trolling rods $200 each. Various freshwater Ambassador reels with rods $30 each 732-245-7264 YAKIMA JAY low foldable rooftop kayak cradle roof mounts. Never used, 2 boxes/4 cradles. $125/box or $225 for both. 203-644-4528 2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT MOTOR low hours excellent condition $525 OBO. 302-668-8752 FISHING GEAR. Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-539-8053 or 302-547-4348

FREE FREE SOHMER PIANO You haul, good condition. Dagsboro/Clarksville area 301-316-6015 FREE 55 gallon burn barrel and various size cinder blocks and pavers. Pics available. 302-448-9602 FREE BEVELED MIRROR 36”x54” lv msg 302-537-2856 FREE! Twin beds or bunk bed with ladder, dark wood. You pick up and haul 301-828-6285 FREE! Lightly used elliptical machine. In great shape. You pick it up, it’s yours (Bethany Beach)! Call 703-258-4337 FREE! Garage door used 7 x 16 you pick up Call 302-537-4390 FREE! 5 collapsible shelving units. Ocean View, must pick up. 443-745-7812

FURNITURE 2 SOLID CEDAR 5 FT STANDING DRESSERS $100ea 2/$160 4 levels dimensions 60" H 19" W 15" D. Contact 610-800-4949 For more info and pics. Bring truck and muscle

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET

Glass shelves, glass framed doors, & glass framed sides with mirror back & lights on top and bottom $500 cash 732-910-0505 PRIVACY CURTAINS for screened porch. 8 panels, brass grommit hangers, 54 x 80, off white 757-535-6409 OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378 2 WICKER STACKED chaise lounge chairs $100 for both, good cond 302-663-0801 Peggy

FURNITURE 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. Stored in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330 OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2 Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326 HO SCALE TRAIN 4 x 8 layout you must pick up. $500. Call for more info 302-448-0772

RENTALS All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required. Main St., Dagsboro: 3BR/1.5BA historic Victorian home in Dagsboro. $1,550 per month + utilities. Waterside Apts.: 2BR/2BA 1st and 2nd floor apt. $1,700 per month + utilities. Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA furnished 2nd floor condo in Ocean View. $1,800 per month + utilities. Cedar Drive, Millville: 3BR/2BA unfurnished single level home. $1,850 per month + 2% rental tax Plantation Park: 3BR/2BA manufactured home in Frankford. .Partially furnished. $1,975 per month + utilities. Creekside: 4BR, 3.5BA, 3-story townhome with 1 car garage in Millville. $2,000 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax. Forest Reach: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Frankford. $2,000 per month + utilities Irons Lane, Dagsboro: 3BR/2BA rancher in Dagsboro. $2,000 per month + utilities. Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3BA 3 story townhome in Millsboro. $2,050 per month + utilities. No pets. West View: 3BR/2BA furnished, in-law suite in Ocean View. $2,200 per month + utilities. Woodlands of Pepper’s Creek: 3BR/2.5BA villa with 1 car garage in Dagsboro. $2,200 per month + utilities.

Bunting Road, Dagsboro: 2BR/2BA farmhouse with outbuildings. $2,200 per month + utilities. Summerfield: WINTER RENTAL: 3BR/2.5BA furnished home in Ocean View. Avail. 10/1-5/31. $2,200 per month + utilities. Small dog considered. Coventry at Barrington: 3BR/2BA single level home with garage in Millville. $2,300 per month + utilities and Millville rental tax. White’s Creek Manor: 3BR/2BA single level unfurnished home in Ocean View. $2,350 per month + utilities. Windhurst Manor: 3BR/2.5BA, 2-story home with 1 car garage in Millville. $2,400 per month + 2% rental tax. The Estuary: 3BR/2BA single level home with garage in Frankford. $2,300 per month + utiliities Blackwater Village: 4BR/2.5BA single family home with detached garage in Dagsboro. $2,500 per month + utilities. Fairway Village: 5BR/3BA furnished single family home in Ocean View. $2,500 per month + utilities and 6% rental tax. Fairway Villas: 3BR/2.5BA unfurnished single family home on the golf course. $2,600 per month + utilities. Bayside at Bethany Lakes: 3BR/2.5BA, 2 story townhome in Ocean View. $2,600 per month + utilities.

Owners: For problem-free management, list your properties with us! RENTAL SMALL OFFICE & BAY near Hospital on 17. Ideal for Mechanics or for Storage 35146 Sweetgum Lane Frankford DE 19945 Call for details 301-873-0394

Call Kim for more information:

302.539.7511 x 3030 or 800.441.8118

For a complete list of rentals, visit:

WilgusAssociates.com

Wilgus Associates Property Management Division 32904 Coastal Hwy., Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Coastal Point

A58

October 23, 2026

FURNITURE

LAWN & GARDEN

MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS

SPORTS & EXERCISE

BROYHILL SOLID CHERRY Wall Unit. Beautiful in excellent condition. Measures 120" L × 18" D × 76" H. Features lighted display cabinets with actual shelving, enclosed storage, and classic Broyhill craftsmanship. Breaks down into four 30-inch sections for easy moving and transport. $500 OBO. Call or text 856-630-1971. Millville, DE 2 CHAIRS $10ea. 2 swivel chairs $15ea. Conventional microwave oven $95. All good condition. 301-802-0431 301-802-0431LONG WOODEN DRESSER 8 drawers. Comes with 3 tiered mirror. Will text pics. Excellent condition, no pets, no smoke $170 firm 302-278-8498 TWO SOLID OAK kitchen chairs, color Espresso. 25h x17”w x 27d. Pics available. $30. 302.648.6480

COBALT 7" CIRCULAR Wet Tile Saw $100 OBO 410-726-8099 DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 firm 302-396-5450 55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic. For burning, storage, floating docks, rain barrel, live bait, flush tank, planters/pots etc start at $35ea 302-542-9500 LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All purpose $25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771 “BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122

POWERWASHER 2700 PSI with extra hoses, tips, and other items. Askin $325 484-919-0565 EMPIRE VAIL 26 vent free propane fireplace. 20,000 BTU 99.9% efficiancy. Incl oak surround/mantle & log set. Ready to use. Replacement cost $2,499 Now $500 Like New! 302-542-9500

SMALL Upright Vacuum $15. Please leave message 301-802-0431 PRIVACY CURTAINS for screened porch. 8 Panels, Brass Grommet hangers, 54X80 Off White 757-535-6409

SEARS KENMORE sewing machinew/case, attach., box needles, etc.Mod # 158.17560, Serial # 0061174$135. 302-537-2464 TIURQUIOSE SHADE LAMPGlass base full of seashells $20 302-436-9133 FABERWARE 12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00. 302-537-5148 BRASS CHANDELIER Design House Millbridge with 5 clear glass shades. Lowes item # 1345522. Now only $20 302-542-9500

2 7 SPEED ADULT SCHWINN touring bikes. Womens is purple. Mens is grey tall frame. Garage kept, used 3 times. $150 total 443-995-2783 EXTREME POWER Exercise bike. Battery operated 6 function display, adjustable pedal straps, easy to break down to store or move, max weight 220lbs $80 610-800-4949 WATERFOWL DOG neoprene hunting vest. Carhartt brand cammo. XL, neck 17-21” chest 27-31”. Has adjustable leg openings. New was $60, now $30 302-542-9500 GIRLS BIKE 16” $30. Please leave message 301-802-0431 LIKE NEW "Used TWICE"Ladies SUN 3-wheel bike, garage kept, covered. $401 FIRM. 302-537-2464 20” 3 WHEEL BIKE with 7 speeds. Brand new $450 selling for $300 757-810-8782 TEETER INVERSION TABLE $50 443-687-6126 STREET STRIDER 7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text BINOCULARS Swift NightHawk 7x50 with case. Exellent cond., rarely used $45 302-537-7348 SPANAMA JACK BEACH Cruiser. Orange wow, one speed, good condition, very little usage 302-381-6482 9’ LONGBOARD Stretch Cover Socks, Blue $8 each 410-939-7714 leave message

LAWN & GARDEN CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER gas powered, good cond. $100 302-668-4795 BLUE 10 x 10 QUEST TENT slant leg canopy, used once $28 443-386-4820 CRAFTSMAN 3.2 AMP 17” corded hedge trimmer, T-handle design. New in box. $40 302-664-2005 JOHN DEERE Riding mower 170. $475 302-217-0450 CRAFTSMAN BRUSHLESS Lithium V20 weed whacker, good cond, pics avail $55 717-521-7955 AMISH MADE LIGHTHOUSE Red, white, & blue, 54”. Top comes off to change bulb, electric cord with timer. Like new, was $825, selling for $250 Call 302-988-1207 leave message

MISCELLANEOUS 55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF Northwinds pattern, white with a blue and green stripe around edge.11 dinner plates, cups and saucers with lots of serving pieces to match. $150.00 REDUCED $99 302-228-0346 SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156 BRINKMANN Turkey fryer/gas cooker combo. 30qt boiling pot, strainer basket., turkey stand, and hanger. Boil-steam-pan frydeep fry. Brand new unopened box $80 302-542-9500

WOMENS JACKET Northface sm petite like new $20 302-537-7348 MENS Jackets, Coats & Flannel shirts. Eddie Bauer, LL Bean & others. Med & lg. Heavy down parka, Merill boots, all in exellent condition. Make offers 302-5377348 COMPRESSOR barely used very good cond $350 302-668-4795

This Week

Ë Sat Oct 24th 8am - 12pm Rain or Shine Moving Sale! Furniture, home decor, clothes, misc., and much more! 36040 Country Lane, Frankford, DE 19945

Ë Sat Oct 24th 8am - 12pm Rain or Shine Pop Up Sale! Custom handmade wreaths, pies, ice cream, and seasonal treats! 38430 Resort RV Circle, Ocean View, DE 19970

LARGE BLICKMAN BREWING

Equipment. Includes everything to brew 2 cases. Burner, pot, chiller, bottles, bottler, caps, carboys, and all small things needed. Call 302-448-9815 $900 firm INSTAPOT DUO PLUS 8qt 750 recipes $80 302-537-1580 CRAFTSMAN HEAVY DUTY pneumatic nailer $20 302-537-1580 LEVEL & TRANSIT Tripod $40 302-537-1580 MOVING. NUMEROUS Ocean Theme Wall Art. Metal and wood marine decor. 6ft crab, lobster, numerous fish etc. 973-610-1266 12FT WERNER fiberglass ladder. Garage kept $125 302-530-8972 COLEMAN GENERATOR Model # 85432. 5k watts and Briggs $ Stratton motor. Asking $250 215-514-9111 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400 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

KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 digital camera with essentials kit, brand new never used $115 717-521-7955 BOSE QUIET COMFORT 15 acoustic niose cancelling headphones with case never used $30 717-521-7955 EVERYTHING from a Delta x5 Shaper to hammers and screwdrivers. If you can think of it I have it. Retiring. 302-228-4661 BONSEN VACUUM sealer with bags $25 302-537-1580 SINGER SEWING MACHINE 50 stitch function $175 302-537-1580 BLACK N DECKER Bread machine, used $15 302-537-1580 KITCHEN AID MIXER with box of advanced attachments, used $250 3f02-537-1580 CELESTRON NEXSTAR 5 plus standard package Telescope $950 firm 302-537-1580 FISHER MAMA BEAR WOOD STOVE good condition $800 302-519-0156

20lb STEEL PROPANE TANKS

Empty ones to use for exchanges $25. 100% full (37lbs/5gal) $45 302-542-9500 DEWALT HEAVY DUTY compressor kit 18ga nailer, brand new, never used $200 757-535-6409 9ft GREEN SUNBRELLA Patio umbrella + 50lb base. Used twice, paid $400, asking $125. Call Jon 484-340-2752 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 MENS XL Winter jacket $20 410-739-6819 GUN SAFE Union Safe Company Electronic Executive Gun Safe; from Harbor Freight. Holds eight long guns, separate internal locking cabinet. Two months old never used. $275.oo Call or text 516-578-1162 WOMENS GENUINE HARLEY DAVIDSON Large Leather Riding Jacket $50 410-713-9114 MIKASA WHOLE WHEAT DESIGN 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005. lv msg PREPARE FOR OUTAGES today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-993-0969 today to schedule a free quote. Its not just a generator. Its a power move. BATHTUB/SHOWER Sliding glass doors with miorror & oak trim. Good condition $35 302-841-0407 ALL ELECTRIC 10” table saw, large belt sander, medium belt sander, smal belt sander, joiner, and flour drill press. 302-334-7317 PORTABLE GENERATOR Generac Wheel House by Briggs & Stratton 5550 Rated Watts $425.00 302-218-4661 SINGER 301A SLANT NEEDLE Sewing Machine, wood Cabinet Orig book/attachments, case w-button holler, thread/needles, Serial # 177027. $325 302-537-2464 SMALL TOASTER OVEN Like new $10 302-436-9133 SMALL AIR FRYER Like new $15 302-436-9133

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GIBSON EPIPHONE DOT with hard case $ 350 lv. msg. 302-5372856

COMPLETE DRUM SET with high hats, cymbals, and stool $100 302-732-3581 ZBT 13” ZILDJIAN high hats, like new $59 302-278-1441 ZILDJIAN 14” MASTER sound high hats exellent cond. $250 302-278-1441 YAMAHA CROSSTOWN HHS3 aluminum high hat stand $90 302-278-1441 4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $145. 13” ZBT high hat cymbals, like new $65 302-278-1441

GIBSON EPIPHONE DOT with hard case $350 lv msg 302-537-2856 GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005 YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR-190. Like new $100 OBO 703-2091787

PREMIER AMP Twin 12” speakers 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, $975. 302-541-8187 4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $175 302-278-1441 CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441

GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT 520 ACCORDION. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005. Please leave message.

PETS YORKIE PUPPIES Home Raised Females. Mother and Father on premises.302-934-8913

SPORTS & EXERCISE WOMENS GOLF APPAREL 17 shirts size L, 5 skirts size 10, 5 jackets & zip sweater, 1 shoe bag. Like new condition. $50 for all 757-685-7002 BRAND NEW (unopened box),Tradition 405 Crossbow, Everything you need is in the box!Lists $449, asking $375 Great Xmas Gif 302-271-5808

SCHWINN BICYCLE HELMETS

New, never used 1 red, 1 blue $20 each 302-539-4367 LIKE NEW LADIES BIKE $125 OBO 302-663-0636 LIKE NEW LADIES Complete Golf Set $125 OBO 302-663-0636 CALDWELL BALLISTIC precision chronograph. New in box. Works with bows, rifles, pistols, & paintball $50 301-875-7061 NEW BIKE TIRE never used, wrong size, Size 26 x 2.35. Cash pick up only. $15 609-247-3649 3 WHEEL KIDS BIKE Brand new, was $575, now $300 757-810-8782 DISC GOLF BASKET Go Sports 24 Chain. New in box, paid $145 Selling for $100 410-939-7714

WANTED INEXPENSIVE(under $10ish) used musical instruments/parts for art project. Please email Rachel at rachelafb2@gmail.com USED COMPONENT Reversable Dual Cassette Deck and used CD Player in good condition 410-227-8507 OLD FOOTBALL HELMETS 757-810-8782

Coastal Point

October 23, 2026

A59

By Jan Buckner Walker

The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults The across clues are for kids and the down clues are for grown-ups!

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37569 JANICE CIRCLE, SELBYVILLE Enjoy the convenience of first-level living with plenty of space for guests upstairs in this delightful Bayview Landing home. An expansive three-season porch provides additional 400 square feet of living space and is an ideal spot for relaxing, dining, or entertaining. 3BRs plus an office, sunroom, and loft. Open floor plan features beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a cozy gas fireplace. Just 4.5 miles from the beach. Community amenities include a pool, clubhouse, and sidewalks throughout the neighborhood, adding to its inviting, walkable appeal. $599,000 (DESU2118872) Call Nancye Vermillion (c) 302-500-9255

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31292 INSPIRATION CIR, SELBYVILLE A former model with many upgrades in a great spot in sought-after Bayside! This furnished 5-bd, 3.5-ba home has a 2-car garage. Enjoy nature’s serene sights & sounds from a massive backyard oasis: a deck with an awning & a bi-level paver patio with outdoor kitchen & pond views! Lots of premium features throughout and located close to gym, indoor pool, Freeman Stage & more! Reduced $899,000 (DESU2116704) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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132 OCTOBER GLORY AVE UNIT B, OCEAN VIEW Enjoy coastal living in this spacious, fully furnished (with a few exclusions) 3-bedroom, 3bath villa in the sought-after Village at Bear Trap Dunes. Offering over 2,000 square feet of well-maintained living space, this inviting home features an open floor plan, a cozy gas fireplace, a bright, sun-filled interior with pond and golf course views. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, this home offers exceptional value and versatility. $435,000 (DESU2115136) Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472

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11279 SIGNATURE BLVD, SELBYVILLE This charming 3 BR, 3.5 BA fully furnished townhome offers the perfect blend of comfort and style in the award-winning Bayside community. A welcoming front porch sets the tone for relaxed coastal living, inside, you'll find and open floor plan ideal for entertaining, a bright kitchen, and spacious bedrooms for family or guests. Enjoy resort-style amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, golf, tennis, pickleball, and on-site dining. Experience easy, elegant living in one of the area's top, multiple award-winning communities. $555,000 (DESU2099436) Call Sandra Erbe (c) 443-848-3004

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903 CHESAPEAKE HOUSE, BETHANY BEACH Gorgeous turnkey beachfront penthouse condo with unobstructed ocean views. This immaculate 2 level renovated property boasts 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, high cathedral ceilings, beautiful furnishings and decor! Incredible Beach Retreat in Sea Colony Eastan amenity rich Resort Style gated community offering 12 pools(2 indoor)world class tennis/pickleball, state of the art fitness centers and more! Asking $825,000 (DESU2119494) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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2 E ATLANTIC ST #1, FENWICK ISLAND PRICE IMPROVEMENT - Reduced 25k. Just steps to the beach - Oceanside - Adorable and affordable Fully Furnished and Turnkey bungalow style first level condo, 3 bed, 1 bath, screened in porch, 2 designated parking spots! Ideal beach getaway- just park your car and walk to beach, shops, restaurants, entertainment. Located outside town limits so no town tax. Welcome to the Delaware Beach lifestyle! Asking $649,900 (DESU2098432) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

11057 DESTINATION DR, SELBYVILLE This ready-to-enjoy furnished lovely twin-home features: 3 full bathrooms, 2 - 1st floor bedrooms, 3rd bd is a massive 2nd fl. suite, wood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite counters & screened porch. Close to the Golf Course, the Freeman Stage, fitness center, indoor pool & more! $550,000 (DESU2118268) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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LOT 14 CLUBHOUSE, OCEAN VIEW Banks Harbor Retreat. This lovely .26 acre lot is ready for your dream home. Build when you're ready, not according to a developer timeline! No builder tie-in, sewer. Water access, this lot is only 3 miles to Bethany Beach. Sewer impact fee due at building permit. $145,000 (DESU2110410) Call Sandy Greene (c) 302-745-2382

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30578 SILVERTON RD, FRANKFORD Beautifully maintained coastal home in Batson Creek Estates, featuring main-level living, a gourmet kitchen, spacious primary suite, flexible bonus spaces, elegant finishes, and outdoor paver patio, all complemented by low-maintenance HOA amenities and a convenient location near Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Ocean City, shopping, dining, and entertainment. $625,000 (DESU2116062) Call Sylwia Hitchens (c) 302-519-4901

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112 5TH ST, BETHANY BEACH A rare ocean-block opportunity in downtown Bethany Beach. Just moments from the beach, boardwalk, shops and restaurants of downtown Bethany. With no existing home or mature trees to remove, buyers can skip the demolition and clearing process and move directly toward engineering, design and permitting for their future beach home. This unencumbered lot will save the buyer precious time in the building process. Opportunities to build from the ground up this close to the ocean and downtown Bethany are increasingly difficult to find. $2,295,000 (DESU2119838) Call Logan Burke (c) 443-797-9217

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33240 DOVER RD, DAGSBORO Nestled in the serene enclave of Indian River Acres, this exquisite bay-front retreat offers a blend of luxury and comfort. The exterior features a charming breezeway and multiple outdoor living spaces, including a screened porch & expansive deck. The private beach access and your own dock site along the Indian River Bay offer endless opportunities for water activities. Located in a peaceful, rural setting, this home offers panoramic views of the canal and bay. The community includes a boat ramp and common grounds. $935,900 (DESU2120542) Call Jane Baxter-Miller (c) 302-245-8831

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