Bethanydealingwithdunedamageagain
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
Followingthenor’easterthansignificantlydamagedBethanyBeach’sdune andbeachonOct.11and12,several beachaccesspointswereclosed,butbeginningearlythisweekthebeachwas accessibleatsomestreetends,including Oakwood,Maplewood,Ashwood,
Meyerseeksfedhelp forlocalbeaches
Gov.MattMeyersentaletteronOct. 21toPresidentDonaldTrump,urging immediatefederalactiontorestore Delaware’sbeachesandcriticalcoastal protectionsystemsfollowingsignificant coastaldamagefromrecentnor’easters.
“OurbeachesarepartofDelaware’s criticalinfrastructurethatprotectshomes, roadsandjobs,”Meyersaid.“Ontopof revenuelossesandincreasedcoststothe stateduetofederallegislation,Delaware hasbeenhithardbyrecentnor’easter weather.Wecannotwaitforanother stormtohitorforourbridgesandhighwaystocollapsetomakeimprovements thatwillkeepourcommunitiessafe.We needswiftfederalactiontorepairthe damage,strengthenourshoreline,andensurethatourcoastlineissafeandresilient wheneverthenextstormhits.”
Inhisletter,Meyerrequestedthatthe presidentdirecttheU.S.ArmyCorpsof Engineers(USACE)invokeitsemergencyrestorationauthorityunderSection 8327oftheWaterResourcesDevelopmentActof2022.Thelawallowsthe SecretaryoftheArmy,usingexisting
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Cedarwood,FourthStreetandFifth Street,withhandicappedaccessat OceanviewParkway.
Thebeachanddune“tookasignificanthit,”MayorRonCalefsaidatthe Friday,Oct.17,BethanyBeachTown Councilmeeting.
“Ourstreetswereflooding.OurpoliceandPublicWorksdepartmentsput inmanylonghours.Policewentdoorto
door,advisingeveryonenorthof GarfieldParkwayofthesituationand necessarysafetysteps.Wemadeit throughthestorm,butitdemonstrates theextremeimportanceofourengineeredsystemandtheLoop[Canal] dam,whichcouldhavepreventedmost ofthestreetflooding,”hesaidofthe proposedflood-controlproject.
Thedunesprotectedtheboardwalk,
businesses,bandstandandhomes,but beachreplenishmentisnow“amajor need,”Calefsaid,addingthatthereisa 6-footdropfromtheboardwalkdown tothebeach,andit’slikelytogetbigger.
“Itcan’tberepaired,”hesaidofany potentialshort-termfix.“Thereisnot
CoastalPoint•KerinMagill Organizersestimatedthat1,300protestorsjoinedtheBethanyBeachNoKingseventonSaturday,Oct.18.Atitsheight,the lineofprotestersstretchedthelengthofCentralParkonCoastalHighwayandaroundthecorneratRoute26,westtoKent Avenue.
Millville,FoodBankofDelawarehelpout50families
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
TheTownofMillvillelastweek servedasahostsiteforacollaborative effortwiththeFoodBankofDelaware thatresultedinthedistributionof“essentialresources”to50areafamilies.
OnOct.16,volunteers,localofficials andTownstaffworkedtogethertodistributefooditemstoindividualsand familiesfacingfoodinsecurityinMillvilleandsurroundingtowns,according toTownManagerEileenScerra.
“Wearehonoredtohavepartnered withtheFoodBankofDelawareandto
serveasahostsiteforthisimportant initiative,”Scerrasaid.“Seeingthecommunitycometogethertosupportone anotherwasbothhumblingandinspiring.”
Scerraexpressedgratitudetoallwho helpedmaketheeventasuccess.
“TheFoodBankwasbeyondgrateful
tovisitMillvilletohelpreachmore Delawareanswiththefoodandhope theyneed,”Scerrasaid.
TheTownofMillvilleplanstocontinuethepartnershipwiththeFood
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TownManagerCliffGravietsaid nomoneyisallocatedforroutinereplenishmentofbeachesnationwide,althoughthereisfundingiftheU.S. ArmyCorpsofEngineersdeclaresan emergency.HesaidtheCorpswillbe lookingatbeachesthisweek.
Gov.MattMeyeralsosentaletter toPresidentDonaldTrumpthisweek, requestingassistance,viatheCorps, withrepairofthestate’sbeaches. Meyercitedthevulnerabilityofcoastal townswhilethedunesremaindamaged.
Gravietthankedthepolicedepartmentfor“quicklymobilizingandgoing doortodoor,notifyingresidents.They didagreatjob,ayeoman’sjob.Itputa lotofstressonthechief,onthedeputy chief,andtheyhandleditwell,”he said.
HockersnamedDistinguished Citizens
ThetowncouncilonOct.17also unanimouslyapprovedaresolutionhonoringstateSen.GeraldHockerandhis
wife,Emily,as2025SussexCounty DistinguishedCitizens.
CalefsaidHockerisaDelawarenativewho,withhisfamily,ownsthe G&E/Hockerssupermarketsandhardwarestore.Hockerhasbeenamember oftheDelawarelegislaturesince2002, havingmovedfromtheHousetothe Senatein2012,andbecameSenateminorityleaderin2018.Heismemberof sixlegislativecommittees.
“His servicetoSussexandourareais legendary.Wethankyou,Sen.Hocker. Youtrulydeservethisaward,”Calef said.
Legislativereport
CouncilmanRichMcHugh,while presentingthemonthlylegislativereporttothecouncil,saidlegislatorsare notcurrentlymeetingbutthathe wantedtomentionseveralitems,includingthatSussexCounty’sLandUse ReformWorkingGrouphadsubmitted itsfinalreporttotheSussexCounty Council,andthattheCountyCouncil has metwiththePlanning&Zoning Commissiontodiscussthe20recommendationsfromtheworkinggroup.
“It’snotclearwhatcouncilmembers willdo,butitisclearit’sgoingtotake sometime—years,forsomeoftherecommendations.Thegoalisformoderategrowth,”hesaid,addingthat,during thepast10years,SussexCountyhas hada30percentincreaseinpopulation,
comparedto7percentinNewCastle Countyand12percentinKentCounty. “Soourowngrowthisunbelievable, and theyaretryingtodowhattheycan. It’snotnecessarilynogrowth,butthey areshootingforsmartgrowth,”hesaid.
McHughalsoreportedthattheproposed650,000-square-foot,$175millionAtlanticFieldsshoppingcenter— proposedforconstructionnearMulberryKnollRoadnearLewes,withtenantsincludingTarget,Costco,Whole FoodsandNordstromRack—hasbeen recommendedforapprovalbythe CountyP&Z.Ifbuilt,itwouldbeabout halfthesizeofChristianaMall.Hesaid the projectwillnowgobeforetheSussexCountyCouncilforapublichearing andpossibleapproval.
“Tomyknowledge,theyneversayno tosomethingapprovedbyP&Z,” McHughsaid.
McHughalsoreportedthatarecent articleinU.S.News&WorldReport hadrankedstatesaccordingtolivability andqualityoflife,andDelawarewas 18th,aheadofMarylandandNewJerseyandslightlybehindVirginia.
“Wegotdingedoncrimeandeducation,whichisaproblemthestatehas generally.Theyhadafairlynicewriteupaboutourstate,soweshouldfeel happyintheplacewedecidedtocall home,”McHughsaid.
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PoliceAccountabilityCommittee report
Hardiman,PoliceAccountability Committee(PAC)chairwoman,while presentingthegroup’smonthlyreportto thecouncil,saidtheyhadmetonSept. 9andamendedthescopeoftheirwork toinvitesuggestionsforenhancingthe policedepartment.Publiccommentsare welcomeandcanbesentviaemailto PAC@townofbethanybeach.com.
ShesaidthatFoley,duringthePAC meeting,hadreportedthatoneofthe biggestrecenteventsinthetownwas thefirstNoKingsDay rallyonJune14 atthetownpark,andpolicehadtoplan foritonshortnotice.Theywereadvisedabout100protesterswouldbe there,but1,200to1,400arrived,sopolicenotifiedsurroundingpoliceand emergencyagencies.Theyweren’t needed,butresidentsappreciatedtheir effortssoeveryonefeltsafe,Hardiman said.
ShealsosaidtheOfficeofHighway Safety—whichsuspendedfundsfor thepolicedepartmentbecauseofillegal activitiesoftheformerchiefandassistant chief—hasreinstitutedfunding, basedonarecentaudit.Thepolicedepartmentwillgetfundsforprograms includingdistracted-drivingcampaigns.
ThePACwillmeetagainonTuesday,Dec.2.
Cultural&HistoricalAffairs Committee
CaroleCalef,whilepresentingthe monthlyreportfromtheTown’sCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee, whichshechairs,saidthecommittee’s Wednesday,Oct.15,meetinghadbeen canceledbecausetherewasn’taquorum.
ShealsoreportedthatinAugust,136 peoplehadtouredtheDinker-Irvin
Museum,comingfromstatesincluding California,Connecticut,Florida,North Carolina,Indiana,Texas,NewYorkand Ohio,aswellasfromIreland.AsofOct. 1,untilApril,themuseumhaslimited hours,from11a.m.to1p.m.onSaturdays.
ShesaidtheupcomingChristmasat theCottagesinDecemberwillinclude “aspecialguestfromthepastwillbe joiningusthisyear.It’saneventyou won’twanttomiss,”shesaid.
Stormwater&FloodCommittee report
MayorRonCalef,whilepresenting theStormwater&FloodCommittee report,saidthecommitteehadmeton Sept.26andheardfromguestspeaker KevinBrinson,chiefclimatologistand directoroftheCenterforEnvironmentalMonitoringAnalysisatthe UniversityofDelaware,who“provided somestirringfactsBethanyandthe Statewillhavetoaddressasthecenturyprogresses,”hesaid.
“Wearealwayspromotingbeach replenishment.Thatisabigtopic. Thefederalgovernmentisnotputting muchoutthererightnowbutSen. CoonsisontheAppropriationsCommittee,sowearehopinghecanhelp,” CaleftoldCoastalPointregarding U.S.Sen.ChrisCoons(D-Del.)
“Wewantasmanypeople,asmany membersofthepublic,aspossibleat thismeeting.…Ourcommitteesare
informational,becausesomanypeople don’trealizewhat’sgoingon.Thereis alotgoingonintheregionandin town.Oneofthegoodthingslatelyis DNRECisworkingwithusnow.
“GregPattersonisthenewsecretaryofDNREC,andheisfantastic,” Calefsaid.“Heisoutthereinthe public.Hereachesout.Thedamprojectwe’vebeenworkingonforyears— thereweremanystepswehadtoget through.…WereachedouttoGreg
Pattersonafterhewentintooffice, andherespondedandwehadameetingwithinamonth.
“HebroughtintheU.S.Army CorpsofEngineersandtheDelaware ParkService,whichispartof DNREC.Theyareallinvolved.There arethingstogetironedoutbecauseof certainregulationsofthepropertyin thatarea.Wearegettingcooperation inironingouttheissues,anditseems tobeverypositive,”Calefsaid.
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Bethanypromotes‘twoofBethany’sfinest’
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted BethanyBeachPoliceofficersJoshua Fulton,left,andGraydonMeredithwere bothrecentlypromotedfortheirefforts inthedepartment.
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
BethanyBeachPoliceDepartment officersJoshuaFultonandGraydon Meredith—bothformerlyseasonalofficersfortheTown—werepromotedto sergeantandprivatefirst-class,respectively,andpraisedthisweekas“twoof Bethany’sfinest”byPoliceChiefPatrick Foley.
Thepolicedepartmentisa“tightknitfamily,”FoleytoldtheBethany BeachTownCouncilattheirOct.17 meeting.“Itisniceforstafftoberecognizedforloyaltyanddedicationtothe Town.”
Meredith,hesaid,anativeofDowningtown,Pa.,andagraduateofWest ChesterUniversityofPennsylvaniaand theDelawareStatePoliceAcademy.He hasbeenaBethanyofficerfornearly twoyears.
“Gradyworkshard,nevercomplains andneverseeksrecognitionforhisefforts.…Theagencyisbetterbecauseof
him.Hemakesasignificantimpacton thetownofBethanyBeach”andhelps withseasonalrecruitmentandrigorous training,Foleysaid.Communityoriented, Meredithtalkstochildrenheencountersontheboardwalk,attends communityeventsanddemonstrates compassion,commitmentandprofessionalism,Foleysaid.Heinvited Meredith’smother,StacyMeredith,to comeforwardandpinonhisbadge. Afterward,Meredithhuggedher, salutedandhuggedFoley,andshook handswithotherofficerspresentatthe meeting.
FoleysaidFulton,anativeofWest Grove,Pa.,hasabachelor’sdegreein criminaljustice.Hewashiredin2014 as aseasonalofficer,andthatledtoa full-timepositionwiththepolicedepartmentinthefallof2014.
Fultonhas“servedover11yearswith compassion,dedicationandawillingnesstolead,”Foleysaid.Fultonisa firearmsanduse-of-forceinstructor,installschildcarseats,isthefleetmanager forpatrolvehiclesandisinvolvedinthe diversionprogramtohelpthosesufferingfrommentaldisordersorsubstance abusebyguidingthemintotreatment facilities.
“Hehasaheartforservingthiscommunity,”Foleysaid,addingthatFulton hadbeenmarriedaweekearlier.He askedFoley’swifetopinonhisnew badge.Fultonkissedher,thenalso salutedandhuggedFoleyandshook handswithotherofficers.
MillsboroHaunted Mansionmaterializing nightlythroughNov.1
ThisisthesixthyearfortheMillsboroHauntedMansion,whichcreatorMichaelPotterstartedin2020as aCOVIDproject,“tobringasenseof joyandawetomyneighborhood.”
TheMillsboroHauntedMansion isafree,kid-friendly,after-dark, walk-updisplayinspiredbyDisney’s HauntedMansionattractions.
“Therearemildfrightsandjumpscares,butnothingthatwouldn’tbe foundataDisneypark,”Pottersaid. Headvisedthosewithmobility concernstobringawalker,orsomethingtoholdonto,“incaseoneofour spiritedresidentsshouldstartleyou,” andaskedvisitorstoparkinoneof thenearbycommonparkingareas (notaneighbor’sdriveway)andwalk uptothehometomakesurethey don’tmissasinglespook.
TheMillsboroHauntedMansion “materializes”nightlythroughNov.1, fromduskto9p.m.,weatherpermitting.
Itislocatedat10046IronPointe DriveExt.,Millsboro.
Fenwick,SouthBethanypoliceearnaccreditation
Topleft,celebratingtheaccreditationoftheFenwickIslandPoliceDepartmentare,fromleft:PoliceOfficerStandards&TrainingCommissionExecutiveDirectorSeanE.Moriarty,DSHSSecretaryJoshuaBushweller,FenwickIslandMCpl.ChristopherStory,PoliceChiefMichaelMorrissey,MCpl.StephenMajewskiandDPACAccreditationAdministratorJohnFeehan.Aboveright,markingtheSouthBethanyPoliceDepartment’saccreditationare,fromleft:PoliceOfficerStandards&TrainingCommissionExecutive Director SeanE.Moriarty,DSHSSecretaryJoshuaBushweller,SouthBethanyPDAccreditationManagerColleenMeyer,PoliceChiefJasonLovins,Lt.ShaunBaldasanoand DPACAccreditationAdministratorJohnFeehan.
TheFenwickIslandandSouth Bethanypolicedepartments,alongwith theCamdenandWyomingdepartmentsallrecentlyearnedstateaccreditationthroughtheDelawarePolice AccreditationCommission(DPAC).
“DPACiscommittedtoadvancing lawenforcementprofessionalism throughtheestablishmentofprofessionalstandardsandtheadministration offormalmechanismsthatenable DelawarePoliceagenciestobesystematicallymeasured,evaluatedandup-
dated,”officialssaid.“Earningstateaccreditationrequiresacommitmentto excellenceanddetermination.”
Accordingtostateofficials,eachdepartmentembracedthechallengeand successfullynavigatedtheprocessto meet105professionalstandards.A teamofDPACassessorsensuredallaccreditationstandardsweremetthrough acomprehensiveon-siteinspectionthat reviewedeachagency’spoliciesandproceduresandinterviewedthedepartment’smembers.
“Accreditationimprovesofficerand public safety,addresseshigh-riskmanagementissues,promotesoperational efficiencythroughpolicydevelopment, enhancesagencyreputation,attractsthe best-qualifiedcandidatesforemployment,andincreasespublictrustand confidence,”theyadded.
HouseBill206requiresalllawenforcementagenciestobeaccreditedby 2028.
ThePoliceOfficerStandardsand TrainingCommission(POST),adivi-
sionoftheDepartmentofSafety& HomelandSecurity(DSHS),oversees standardsandtrainingforallpoliceofficersinDelaware.“POSTaimstoimprovetheprofessionalismandbehavior ofofficersbysettingqualificationsfor newrecruits,educationandtrainingrequirements,andtrainingstandards.” POSTadvisestheDelawarePoliceAccreditationCommission(DPAC),providesguidelinesforlocaloversight boards,andinvestigatespotentialofficer misconductrelativetocertification.
CountylookingatLand-Usegroup’srecommendations
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
AttherecommendationofSussex CountyCouncilwomanJane Gruenebaum,thecouncilhasdecided tofirsttacklefourofthe20recommendationsmadebytheCounty’s LandUseReformWorkingGroup— recommendationsNos.10,12,14and 16.
Theyare:No.10,amendthe County’srentalprogram;No.12, completeadoptionofamasterplan zoningordinanceforlarge-scaledevelopment;No.14,encouragenaturalizedlandscapinginpassiveopen space;andNo.16,supportworking farmsthroughpermittedagricultural supportuses.
Aftermorethanfourhoursofdis-
cussion,Gruenebaum,attheTuesday, Oct.14,countycouncilmeeting,suggested“awayforward,”andCounty AdministratorToddLawsonurged thecounciltodiscusstherecommendations,reachaconsensusandrememberthatthereareitemsthatcan beimplemented“sooner,ratherthan later.”
“Idon’twanttodelaystartingthe hardstuffuntilwefinishdoingthe manageablestuff,”Gruenebaumsaid.
“Weallwantthesameoutcome,” CouncilmanJohnRieleysaid.“It’sjust howwegetthere.Iwanttogetmy armsaroundtheseconceptsandthe rightwaytogo,andifwedon’ttalk aboutthemandgettheseissuesout thereanddiscussthem,whyarewe here?Ultimately,wewantabetter placetolive.”
Afterconsiderablediscussion, Lawsonsuggestedcouncilmembers “letitdigestandhaveaconversation togetdirectioninthefuture.”
TheWorkingGroupwasestablishedbycouncilearlierthisyear“to reviewland-usetrendsinSussex Countyandtoproviderecommendationstothecouncilforpossible changesinthecountycodeandComprehensiveLandUsePlan.”Members startedmeetinginMarchandhad theirfinalsessiononSept.11.
Therecommendationsinclude:
•RevisingtheFutureLandUse Mapusingstatestrategiesforspendingasaguidetodesignateboundaries ofthegrowthandconservationareas;
•Updatingandestablishingareas intendedforgrowthandconservation toaligngrowthwithinfrastructureac-
cessandlandsuitablefordevelopment;
•Aspartofthe2028ComprehensivePlanUpdate,undertakingacountywiderezoningefforttorealign zoningdistrictswithgrowthandconservationareas;
•Amendingthezoningcodetoestablishcleardefinitionsformissing middlehousingtypes,includingduplexes,triplexes,stackedflatsandcottagecourts,asdistinctfromthe currentoverlybroadterm“multi-familydwelling”inthezoningcode;
•Updatingthezoningcodeto allowabroaderrangeofhousing types;revisingminimumlotsizes, widths,setbacksandseparationdistanceswithingrowthareastoenable
emergencyresponsefunding,torestore thefederallyauthorizedstormdamage reductionprojectsalongtheBayandAtlanticCoastwhendamagedbynor’easters thatreducetheirabilitytoprotectagainst erosion,floodingorcoastalstormimpacts.
Earlierthisyear,theyearlongcontinuingresolutionpassedbyRepublicansin CongressandsignedbyPresidentDonaldTrumpcutsignificantprojectfunding forbeachreplenishmentincoastalstates. Inthelastfouryears,Delawarehadreceivedsignificantfundingeachyearto protectandfullyrestorethestate’scoastline.
Thecutstocoastalreplenishment projectsandFEMAdisastersupportfollowapatternofbroaderchangestofederalfundingforclimateresiliency and disasterpreparednessunderthecurrent Trumpadministration,stateofficials noted.Thosechangesincludeattempting towithholdhundredsofmillionsofdollarsinemergencypreparednessgrantsto bluestatesthatopposetheTrumpadministration’smassdeportationcampaign.
“Delaware’scoastlineservesasbotha naturalbarrieragainststormsandafoundationofthestate’seconomy,supporting tourism,agricultureandlocalbusinesses,” stateofficialssaid.“Recentstormshave causedsignificantduneerosion,coastal breachesandinfrastructuredamagethat threatenpublicsafety,transportationnetworks,andthelong-termstabilityof coastalcommunities.”
Inhisletter,Meyerunderscoredthat thedurationandforceofthesestorms havecauseddamageequalto,andin somecasesworsethan,ahurricane. MeyeremphasizedthatDelawarestands readytopartnerwiththeU.S.Army CorpsofEngineerstoexpediterestorationandsafeguardresidents,propertyand vitalindustriesfromfurtherharm.
SpecialtotheCoastalPoint•Submitted VolunteersandTownofMillvillestaff collaboratedwiththeFoodBankof DelawareonOct.16toprovidefoodfor 50areafamilies.
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SNAPbenefitsareindangerofnot beingdistributedstartingNov.1,dueto thefederalshutdown,whichcouldescalatethefoodsecurityofthousandsof Delawareans.
Forinformationonhowtogetinvolvedinfutureefforts,contactEileen Scerra,TownManager,atescerra@mvtown.comor(302)539-0449.
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compacthousing;
•Adjustingpermitteddensitiesin growthareasandconservationareasto promotegrowthinstrategicareas whereinfrastructureissupportedand discouragegrowthinareaswhereconservationshouldbepromoted;
•Creatingincentivestopreserve openspace,farmland,naturalresourcesandaffordablehousing;
•Revisingthecounty’srentalprogramtoimproveeffectivenessandincreasedeveloperparticipationthrough adata-informedapproach;
•CollaboratingwithDelDOTto createtransportationimprovement districtsforallgrowthareasanddevelopingatransportationimpactfee fordevelopmentinconservationareas;
•Promotingretentionofexisting treesbyenactingvalue-basedtree preservationrequirementsincluding mitigationoptionsandincentives;
•Developinglandscapeandtreeplantingrequirementsfordevelopmentprojects;
•Encouragingnaturalizedlandscapingandnativevegetationinopen space;
•Requiringmajorsubdivisionsin AR-1,oragriculturalzoningdistricts, withinconservationareastopreserve maximumlotsizeforanymajorsub-
divisionandpreservenaturalresources tothemaximumextentpossible;
•SupportingworkingfarmsinAR1zones;
•Reducingsubjectivityandimprovingclarityforapplicants,reviewersandthepublic;
•Pr ioritizingschedulingforpublic hearingsforprojectsthatadvancethe county’slandusegoals;and
•Modernizingthezoningcodeto makemixed-usedevelopmentapredictablepermitteduseincommercial districts…and“f ostervibrant,walkablecenters,expandhousingoptions, supportlocalbusinessesandmakeefficientuseofinfrastructurewhilepreservingcommunitycharacter.”
Thecouncilwastoldthatsomeof therecommendationsweregroupedas aguidingframework.Forconsistency, proactivecountywiderezoningwas recommended,insteadofrelyingon individualrezoningrequests.
Rieleyaskedwhetherattorneyshad attendedWorkingGroupmeetings andwastoldtheideahadbeenfor memberstodiscussissuesfreely,with noguardrails.ButRieleysaiditmust berememberedtheCountyhasbeen suedforimposingtoomanyrestrictions,andifpropertyownersdon’t agreewiththecouncil’sdecisions, “theyhaveremedythroughthe courts.”
RecommendationNos.5-8andNo.
20areinregardtohousingandprovideanapproachtomeetinghousing needswhileguidinggrowth,defining middlehousingtypesnownotdefined inthecodeandprovidingstandards. Theyadjustdensitiesandmodernize mixed-usezoningtoprovidewalkable areas,placinghousingclosetobusinesseswhereresidentsareemployed. No.20specificallyencouragescreation ofcommercialdistrictsandmixed-use zoning.
RieleysaiddevelopmentinSussex Countycausesmoretrafficthataffects roads.HesaidDelDOTrepresentativeshavetoldthecounciltheybelieve roadscanaccommodateadditional trafficbutthathedisagrees.Hesaidif firecompanyofficialswouldsaythey aren’tgoingtobeabletoquicklyrespondtoemergenciesbecauseof heavytraffic,itwouldhelpindealing withdevelopment,“butevenfirecompaniescontinuallysay,‘Oh,yeah,we candoit.Wecandoit.’Butwhat strawbreaksthecamel’sback?Thisis goingtobeanongoingthing,”he said.
Gruenebaumcalledforanevaluationoftheimportanceofforests,and Planning&ZoningDirectorJamie Whitehousesaidforestryassessment requirementswereimplementedlast December.
“Wearebeginningtoseethat,”he said.
“We’removingintherightdirection,”Gruenebaumsaid. Lawsonsaidthe“hardstuff”will requireworkontheComprehensive Plan,includingperhapsanupdate.He groupedrecommendationsintothe categoriesofmanageable,substantial andonerous.
“Doyouthinkcooperationwith DelDOTisonerous?”Rieleyasked. LawsonsaidchangesDelDOT makesarebeyondtheCounty’spower andthatthecouncilhastogetDelDOTtoagreewhenchangesarerequested.
Gruenebaumsaidsmartgrowthis aboutmorethanbuildinghousesor accommodations,becausethereare otherneedsaswell,includingschools, cleanwater,cleanairandjobs.
Shesaidit’simportanttodetermine“howtooverlayonwhathasnot beensmartgrowth,somekindof smartgrowthplanning,whichiswhy theword‘onerous’isprobablymyfavoritewordhere.…Thepublicisfed up,reallyfedup,andourheadsareon thechoppingblockwithtraffic.I’m notworryingabouthowlongit’s goingtotake.Iamworriedabout workingonthecriticalproblems.… I’mnotlookingfortheeasystuff.I’m notlookingforthequickstuff.I’m lookingforthemeaningfulstuff,the stuffthatwillreallyhelpuschange, andformethat’srezoning,”shesaid.
Redmon,Cathellreporttobeginsentences
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
FormerBethanyBeachPoliceDepartmentchiefMichaelRedmonand formerassistantchiefDarinCathell werebothscheduledtobeginserving prisonsentencesonMonday,Oct.20, withRedmonstartinga13-monthsentenceatFederalCorrectionalInstitution BeckleyinBeaver,W.Va.,whileCathell wasbeginninghistwo-monthsentence atFederalMedicalCenter—Devens,in Harvard,Mass.,afederalprisonfor maleinmatesrequiringspecializedor long-termmedicalormentalhealth care.
Beckley,amedium-securityfacility, has1,697maleinmatesandanadjacent minimum-securitysatellitecamp.Devens,with1,167inmatesand114ina prisoncamp,isanadministrativefacility withinmatesindifferentsecurityclassifications.
“Itisthecloseofaverysadchapter herewiththeformerpolicechiefand deputychief,”BethanyBeachTown ManagerCliffGraviettoldthetown councilattheirOct.17meeting.The unintended consequenceis“thetremendousdifferenceintheadministration andcaliberoftheadministrationand differenceChief[Patrick]Foleyand AssistantChief[Justin]Normanhave made.Thisisahugeturnaroundand thesilverlininginverydarkcloud,” Gravietsaid.
Foley,whosucceededRedmon,told theCoastalPointhehadnofurther comment.Whensentencingwasannouncedinmid-September,hesaidhe was“verygratefulthatthisisfinallyin ourrearview.”
“Theactionsofthepriortwoadministratorshavetarnishedthebadge currentBethanyBeachPoliceofficers proudlywearoverourhearts,”Foley hadsaid.“WhiletheactionsofRedmonandCathelldonotreflectour policingethics,Iamhonoredtoleada staffofprofessionalandaccountable policeofficers.Iamveryappreciativeof thetownadministrators,councilmembersandresidentswhoweserve,who havestoodbyoursideduringthisdifficulttime.”
BethanyBeachMayorRonCalefat that timesaidsentencingwas“just,and itisgooditisnowpastus.”
“Apagehasbeenturnedforourpoliceandthetown,”Calefsaid.
ChiefU.S.DistrictJudgeColmF. Connolly,inU.S.DistrictCourtin WilmingtononMonday,Sept.15,also sentencedRedmon,59,ofSelbyville,to threeyearsofsupervisedprobation uponreleaseandorderedhimtopay $81,000restitutionanda$50,000fine. Cathell,50,ofFrankford,willbeon homeconfinementforsixmonthsafter being releasedfromprisonandhave threeyearsofsupervisedprobation. Cathellwasorderedtopay$67,000 restitutionanda$25,000fine,according
LymediseaseconferenceheldatDelTech
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
WhatdotheEiffelTowerandticks haveincommon?Theyarebothparasites—“Parissites.”
Hisstudentstalkedhimintoopeningwiththatjoke,Dr.MichaelBuoni —instructorofgenetics,microbiology andmolecularbiologyatDelaware TechnicalCommunityCollege—said whenhespokeattheSecondAnnual LymeAwareDelawareConferenceat DelawareTechnicalCollegeonFriday, Oct.17.
AtDelTech,230studentsareinvolvedintheawarenessoftickborne illnesses.Incollaborationwith DelawarePublicHealth,studentstest ticks—somesenttothecollegeby DNRECandsomecollectedbystudentstakingcoursesincludingbiology andgenetics.
Amongthemanyspeakersatthe daylongmeetingwasInsuranceCommissionerTrinidadNavarro,whodiscussedhisdaughterHannah’sstruggle withLy medisease.Whenshewas9, shestartedhavingsymptomsincludingmigraineheadachessointense “theythoughtshewashavinga
totheTown.
BethanyBeachofficialssaidthey plannedtoinitiatecivilactionagainst bothmen,seekingapproximately $140,000“torecoverfederalandstate grantfundsnotreimbursedthroughthe sentencingprocess.”
InAugustof2023,BethanyBeach officialshaduncoveredinconsistencies inthepaymentofstateandfederal overtimegrantfundswithinthepolice department.Aninternalinvestigation bytheTownrevealedthat,beginning around2017andcontinuingforsix years,RedmonandCathellhadstolen nearly$300,000ingrantmoneyearmarkedtopayovertimetopoliceofficers.
Townofficialsgavetheirfindingsto federalauthorities,andinJanuarythis year,RedmonandCathellwerecharged
withfelonywirefraud.Redmonwas chargedwithstealingmorethan $80,000,andCathellwaschargedwith stealing morethan$65,000.Both pleadedguiltyinFebruary.
RedmonandCathellweredecertifiedinMaybytheDelawarePoliceOfficerStandards&Training Commission,orPOST.AmeshiaBucknor,POSTadministrator,toldthe CoastalPointtheywillnotbeabletobe policeofficersanywhereinDelawarein thefuture.
“WeusetheNationalDecertification IndexList,whichofficersallthroughout theUnitedStatesgoonthere,soifthey did trytobecomeofficersinadifferent state,thatisaflag.Ittellsthemwholost theirlicenses,andthatwouldprompt themtoreachouttoouroffice,”Bucknorsaid.
stroke,”hesaid.
Forthenextnineyears,sheenduredsymptomsofLy medisease:gastrointestinaltroubles,chronicfatigue, mentalhealthchallengesandpostural orthostatictachycardiasyndrome (POTS).
“Likemanyfamilies,wepursued everypossibleavenuewecould,includingtreatmentsnotapprovedby theFDA.Wespentabout$100,000in theprocess.…Iwouldspendmylast dollartohelpmychild,”hesaid.
Shewaseventuallyhelpedbya treatmentprovidedoutsidetheUnited States,hesaid,“andisfeelingsomuch better.”
Navarroaskedwhetheranyofthe speakerswerefamiliarwithatreatmentthatinvolvesincreasingbody temperaturetoaround108degrees “withthepremiseitkillsthebacteria andinfection.”
AsaresidentoftheFirstState,”he said,“I’mcommittedtoseeing Delawareleadthewayindiagnosis andtreatmentand,moreimportantly atmylevel,insurancecoverage.”
Hesaidhehasledseminarsdi-
rectedatimprovingLymedisease care,butmanyinsurancecompanies stilldon’tcovernon-traditionaltreatments.Hesaidhewasencouragedby discussionabouttreatmentsincluding thoseinvolvingthevagusnerve,but thatisn’tgenerallycoveredbyinsurance.
“IntheNortheastzone,we’re workingonthat,”hesaid.
Thevagusnerveisthelongest nerveinthenervoussystemandcontrolsfunctioningofmostsignificant organs.
SpeakerDr.ElizabethMaloney, educationdirectoratVectorWise,emphasizedtheimportanceofpreventing thedisease,treatingitandindividualizingtreatment.
Patients’valuesmustbeconsidered, shesaid,soshareddecision-making conversationsarenecessary“tomake sureeveryoneisclear.”Patientsshould betoldrisksandbenefitsoftreatment andasked“whattheirlivesarelike now,andwhattheywanttheirlivesto be.Wewanttoencouragecliniciansto haveroomtoexercisetheirclinical judgment,”shesaid.
Ifapatienthasanasymptomatic tickbitethatoccurredwithinthepast 48hours,“Youwanttoknow,was thereanyevidencethattickwasin-
fected,soyouhopethepatientdidn’t throwthetickaway,”shesaid,adding thatdoctorswouldlikelyprescribea 20-daycourseofthebroadspectrum antibioticdoxycycline.
Mahoneysaidpatientswhoremain illwouldbereassessed“tomakesure youweren’tmissingsomethingelse,” suchasadifferenttickbornedisease orsecondarycondition.
Dr.NeilRellosaofNemoursChildren’sHospital’sInfectiousDisease unitsaidthereisaneedfor“stronger clinicaldatawhenitcomestoLy me disease.…Thisisnotjustaboutinfection.Weneedtolookattheways Lymediseasemightaffectsomeone. …Wewanttomakesureweareaddressingthemultitudeofcomplicationsthatcomewithit.Thething aboutco-infectionisthatitmaycome withothertickbornepathogens,”he said.
Ifthetickhasbeenactivelyfeeding onthepatient,ithastobedetermined howlongthetickwasattachedand whetheritfed36hoursorlonger.
“Thereisalsotheapproachof watchfulwaiting,toseeifthereisdevelopmentofearlyLy medisease symptoms,”hesaid.
Justbecauseatickhasthebacteria thatcausesLymediseasedoesn’tnecessarilymeantransmissionhasoccurred,hesaid.
If,aftermonths,apatientdevelops swellingandpaininthejoints,the
courseoftreatmentcanbeextended, hesaid.
SpeakerDr.BrianFallonofColumbiaUniversityMedicalCenter, whosefocushasbeenonneurologic effectsofLy mediseasetreatment,said apatientmightdeveloparashayear to18monthsafterbeingbittenbya tick,andmightdevelopcognitive problemsorproblemssimilartomultiplesclerosis.InEuropeandthe UnitedStates,therehavebeenreports ofseizuresandstrokes.Hesaidthe centralnervoussystem“canbevery quicklyreached.”
Hetalkedabouta35-year-old physicianwhoenjoyedgardeningand whohadsymptomsfromatickbite, includingfatigue,irritability,muscle painandcognitiveproblems,buthad norash.Shetestedpositiveforthe disease,wastreatedwithdoxycycline andimproved90percent,butrelapsed acouplemonthslater,sufferingwith stabbingpain,depressionandsensitivitytolight.
Herprimary-caredoctordenied additionaltreatmentbecauseshehad alreadyhadwhatistraditionallycalled for—asinglecourseoftreatment— butsheaskedforanothercourse.
“Shestartedaskingaboutpatients’ rights,andgotasecondtreatmentand hadanexcellentresponse.What mighthavehappenedifshehadnot hadconnectionstogetretreated?That issomethingwehavetotalkabout,”
hesaid,addingthatmorethan40percentofdoctorsarenowagreeingto secondcoursesoftreatment.
Healsotalkedabouta12-year-old boywho,intheearly1990s,hadrepeatedepisodesofkneeswelling,and whobecamewithdrawnanddepressed,ateverylittleandwaslosing weight.
Hewasadmittedtoapsychiatric facilitybutwasn’timprovinguntilhe wasdiagnosedwithLy medisease.He wastreated,recovered,returnedto schoolandremainedasymptomatic fortwoyears,duringwhichtimehe wasstudied.
“Thekeymessageismostmental disordershavenothingtodowith Lymedisease,butsomedo,andit’s importanttoconsider,”hesaid. HesaidLymeencephalitiscan causeseveralpsychiatricdisordersand gavetheexampleofawomanhospitalizedwithschizophrenicdisorder whowaslaterfoundtohaveLy me disease.
Dr.ChoukriBenMamouofYale SchoolofMedicine,whereheteaches anddoesresearch,saidbloodsmears ofthosewhohaveLymediseasecan lookthesameasthosewhohavecontractedmalaria.
Theseminarwasheldinaccordancewithaccreditationrequirements oftheAccreditationCouncilforContinuingMedicalEducation.
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AccordingtoanewreportfromtheAnnieE.CaseyFoundation, therateofchildren“livinginpoverty”inDelawarehasrisenfrom9 percentin2019-2021to10percentin2022-2024.Thatisnotastatisticheadingintherightdirection.
Infact,itismuchmorethanastatistic.Thesearerealpeople,facingrealissueswithfoodavailability.That10percentequatesto22,000 Delawarechildrennothavingtheirmostbasicneedsmet.Andthat’s sad.
Andit’srelativelybetterthanitisinotherstates.Thenationalaverageis13percentrightnow,andthestudysaidthatofchildrenliving withfoodinsecurityaroundthenation,61percentlivewithatleast oneemployedparent.Thenotionof“workingpoor”continuesto showitselfmoreandmore,itseems.
Andthereareatonofreasonsforthis.Pandemic-erapoliciesto helpfamilieshaveexpired,costsrisinghigherthanpaycheckshaveob-
viouslycontributedtotheescalatingproblem,andanytimethereare questionsabouttheeconomy,thereseemstobeadownturnindonations.Peoplewanttohelpwhentheycan,right?Butit’shardwhen yourownwalletisinsomedanger,aswell.
Asweenterthe“GivingSeason,”therewillbeopportunitiespresentedtoyouthatmightnotnormallybeonyourradar.Forinstance, theTownofMillvillerecentlypartneredwiththeFoodBankof Delawareinaneffortthatultimatelyresultedinthedistributionof “essentialresources”to50localfamilies.
“WearehonoredtohavepartneredwiththeFoodBankof Delawareandtoserveasahostsiteforthisimportantinitiative,”said MillvilleTownManagerEileenScerra.“Seeingthecommunitycome togethertosupportoneanotherwasbothhumblingandinspiring.”
It’saproblemthatexistsacrossthesefruitedplains,andrighthere inourbackyard.Togetherwecanfighttobeatit.
Amazingeventstartswithamazingleader
Thereisnoshortageofinspiringlocaleventsaroundthisgenerouscommunity.
FromTheBeach&BayCottageTourtoFire&Icetoadizzying arrayoflocaltalentbeingdisplayedinartsandcraftsshows,this communityknowshowtothrowaparty—andhowtoraisemoney foritsneighborsintheprocess.Now,itdoestakeabitofaperfect stormforeventslikethistohaveatrueimpact,right?
Youhavetohaveaworthycause.Youhavetobeabletogathervolunteersandgeneral“workerbees”todoalotoftheheavylifting.You havetohaveacommunitythatiswillingtogetoutandsupportthese efforts.And,well,youhavetobealittlespecialyourself,willingto pouryourheart,energy,timeandresourcesintocreatingsomething thatcangeneraterevenueforyourcause, whilestayingfunandentertainingforthe gueststhatyourelyontomakeitallhappen.
Point of No Return
Darin J. McCann
Iwasthinkingaboutthepreparationand commitmentittakestoputtogethersomethingofrealscopeandsubstanceasIwas standingatWhimsicalWoodstheother night,watchingcostumedchildrenbeam withexcitementastheirparentstriedtheirbesttokeepup,asamassivefloodofvolunteersofallagesworkedtogethertocreatesomethingmagical.
andtheyawaitedtheirtimetogoinsearchofsomecandy.Parents smiledastheygreetedtheirownfriends,and,asonepersonpointed outtometheothernight,it’salmostareunionnight,aspeoplewho havebeenunbelievablybusysincesummerstartedarejustnowseeingeachotherforthefirsttimeinmonths.
It’svibe-heavy.Andthevibesaregood.
Soisthecause.Or,causes.AccordingtoAmy,thisyear’sWhimsicalWoodsgeneratedmorethan$62,000indonationstolocalorganizations,includingastaggering$50,000toBall4All.
Now,intheinterestsoffulldisclosure,Iamaboardmemberof Ball4All,soIcarrywithmealittlebiasasIwriteaboutthis.Butitis abiasIcarryproudly,asIbelievepassionatelyinBall4All’smission toensurethatchildrenofallbackgrounds andsituationscanenjoyallofthebenefitsaffordedthosewhoparticipateinorganized sports.Thatincludesleadershipskills,learningtoworkwithothers,dealingwithwins andlosses,settingandreachinggoals... ButIdigress.
Icouldgoonandonaboutourmission, andwouldgladlydosoifyou’reinterested.Dropmealine.Butthisis moreaboutthisspectacularevent,andthepeoplebehindit.
AttheheadoftheeffortforthisoneisAmyHughes,whoowns Lord’sLandscapingalongwithherhusband,Pat,andwhoisthe womanbehindtheevent.Somehow,someway,sheseemstojustcreatesomethingmorespecialeachofthesixyearsithasbeenrunning.
ForthoseunfamiliarwithWhimsicalWoods,AmyandherremarkableteamatLord’screateaHalloweenwonderlandwherefamiliescannavigatethroughatrailoftrick-or-treatspots,comingacross someoftheirfavoritecharactersalongtheway.
Thosecharactersareplayedbybothsponsorsoftheeventand localstudents,andaddtothegeneralexperience—bothforthe trick-or-treatersandthevolunteers,whogetagoodtasteofchipping infortheircommunitywhilehavingfun.Inaway,thisisatraining groundformanyareayouth,hopefullyplantingtheseedsofvolunteerismandcommunityinvolvementthatcanenrichtheirsoulsfora lifetime,whilebetteringthelivesoftheirfriendsandneighbors.
Anditistrulyatonoffun.Istoodandwatchedfamiliescheckin fortheirallottedtime,andcouldn’tstopgrinningwhilewatching childrenintheircostumesstareinawearoundthemasmusicplayed
Theentireeventiselectric.Inadditiontothetrick-or-treattrail, thereisfoodanddrinkfromlocalbusinesses,informationaltablesfor thesponsorsandahauntedhousethatgetsalittlespookierandmore elaborateeveryyear.BethanyBeachBooksisoutthere,providingfree readingmaterialforkidsandadultsalike,andeverysinglepartofthe experienceseemstohaveareasonandapositivepurpose.
Again,allofthistakesanabsurdamountofvolunteerstopullit off,bothonthetwonightsofhostingguestsandthedaysandweeks leadinguptotheevent.Andittakesleadershiptopullallofthese thingstogetherandmakeitwork.
And,again,thistakesusbacktoAmy.
Itindeed“takesavillage”tomakesomethingofthisscopehappen,andtoonlygetbettereveryyear.Anyleaderwilltellyouthey can’taccomplishmuchwithout“theirpeople.”Butaleadermakesit allwork.Aleadermakessurethatjuststandingpatisnevertheright answer.Aleadergetspeopleexcitedandempowersthemtobepart ofsomethingbetter.Aleaderinspires,providesanswersand“getsthe thingdone.”
AndtheentirecommunitybenefitswithAmyleadingthiseffort.
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GuestColumn SafeguardingourroadsamidrisingDUIdangers
ByStateRep.JeffHilovsky R-4thDistrict
Imagineasuddenphonecallinthe deadofnight:alovedone,goneinaninstant,stolenbyadriverwhochosetoget behindthewheelimpaired.Thisisn’tjust anightmare—it’saheartbreakingreality fortoomanyDelawarefamilies.
Nationally,12,429peoplediedinalcohol-impaireddrivingcrashesin2023,accountingfor30percentofalltraffic fatalities—onelifetragicallyendedevery 42minutes.Delawarehadsimilarlydire statistics.In2024,therewere1,132alcohol-relatedcrashes,claiming33lives.
Ourhighwayshavebecomebattlegroundswherealcoholanddrugsclaim innocentlives,leavingbehindshattered dreamsandemptychairsatfamilytables. AsaDelawareanwhohaswitnessedthe tollofthesetragediesthroughfriendsand communitystories,Ican’thelpbutfeela deep,urgentsorrow.Wemustconfront thiscrisishead-on,especiallynow,asour stategrappleswithmultiplerepeatDUI offendersandtheconsequencesofmarijuanalegalization.
Aftermultiplemeetingsandconversationswithconcernedconstituents,IauthoredHouseJointResolution4(HJR4). Passedearlierthisyear,thismeasurees-
tablishedtheDrivingUndertheInfluence (DUI)PreventionTaskForcetounravel therootsofourpersistentDUIproblem.
Nationally,one-thirdofthosearrested fordrunkdrivinghavepriorconvictions, anddriversinfatalcrasheswithhigh blood-alcoholconcentrationsaresixtimes morelikelytohavepreviousDUIconvictions.InDelaware,whilerepeat-offender dataislimited,thestatehadmorethan 2,700DUIarrestsineachofthelasttwo years.Thirty-ninepercentoffatalcrashes from2020-2024involvedalcoholor drugs.
Citizensarealarmedandhavequestions.Whydowehavesomanychronic DUIoffenders?Islaxprosecutionto blame?Arewefailingtoeffectivelydeal withalcoholaddiction,leavingindividuals trappedincyclesofdespairanddependencywithoutaccesstoadequatesupport andtreatment?IsDelaware’sDUIframeworkfractured,outdatedandfallingshort ofprotectingthepublic?
Myintentinformingthistaskforce wasforittoactivelyseeksolutionstocurtailthedeaths,injuriesandpersonal traumaresultingfromimpaireddriving.
Addingtotheurgencyofthetask force’smissionisanew,loomingthreat— oneofourownmaking.
In2023,Delawarelegalizedrecre-
ationalmarijuanasales.Whileweareone of24statestotakethisstep,whichwas widelyapplaudedbymany,itcarriesconsequences.
Whenthelegalizationbillwasbeing considered,theMedicalSocietyof Delawareoffereddetailedtestimony aboutthedangersofenactingit.Asaretiredmedicalprofessional,Ivotedagainst themeasurebecauseofitspotentialfor harmtousers,includingthefactthatcurrentmarijuanastrainshavevastlyincreasedTHCpotency(ahigherpotential forintoxication).
Iwasalsoextremelyconcernedthat, unlikealcohol,thereisnocannabis Breathalyzerequivalenttoprovidepolice withclearevidenceofmarijuanaimpairmentduringavehiclestop.Officersmust relysolelyonfieldsobrietytests—suchas walkingastraightlineorstandingonone foot—thatareentirelysubjectiveandof limitedevidentiaryvalueinprosecuting DUIcases.
Nationally,morethanhalf(56percent) ofpeopleinjuredorkilledincrashes testedpositiveforalcoholand/ordrugs between2019-2021,with25percentpositiveforcannabis.InDelaware,cannabis wasfoundin22.7percentofDUIdrug casesinFY2024,andcasesofcannabisimpaireddrivinghaverisenoverthepast fiveyears.Thiswasbeforerecreationallegalization!
DelawareStatePolicesaytheyplanto increasetrainingandwillrelyonsobriety testing.Still,withouttechnologytodetermineintoxicationlevels,theyareatasignificantdisadvantageandinagamewhere livesareatstake.
Theemotionalweightoftheseissuesis profound.I’vespokenwithsurvivorswho describethevoidleft byaDUIcrash— notjustthephysicalscars,buttheendless “whatifs”thathauntthem.Onemother sharedhowherson’sdeathfromarepeat offender’srecklessnessrobbedherof grandchildrenshe’llneverhold.Another familyworriesaboutmarijuana’snormalization,fearingitsendsyouthsthemessagethat“it’slegal,soitmustbesafe.”
WhileIknowmarijuanaadvocateswill takeissuewithmystance,Ibelievethe factsIhavepresentedareunassailable. Safetyisn’tguaranteedwithoutaccountability.
Westandatacrossroads.Ihopethat theDUIPreventionTaskForcewillrecommendreformslikeenhancedaddiction treatment,effectiveprosecutionofchronic offenders,andtestingandadoptionofinnovativetechnologiesformarijuanaimpairmentdetection.
Lawmakers,lawenforcementand communitiesmustunite,notinblame,but insharedpurpose:protectingevery Delawareanwhousesourroads.Let’sturn ourcollectiveempathyforthosewhohave sufferedtremendouslossintoactionable solutions.Wemustensureourstreetsare placesofsafepassage,forthesakeofour
Festivalahit, thankstomany
Editor:
OnSaturday,Oct.11,theBethany BeachVolunteerFireHouseAuxiliary heldtheirannualArtisansFestival. Oursuccessistheresultofthe30plusartistswhobringtheirexpertise andtalenttothefestivalinavariety ofmediums.Wehadourconcernsregardingtheweather,butthankgoodness,thestormheldoffuntillaterin theevening.
Thankstoallofthemembersof theauxiliaryfortheirtirelesseffortto makethisfundraisersuccessful.
WewouldliketothanktheCoastal Pointteamfortheircontinualsupport coveringourevents,withoutwhom theseeventannouncementsandarticlescouldnotreachthelookers.
Sandra R.McGrath,Publicity BBVFCAuxiliary
Readeroffersthanks toGeorgetownPolice
Editor:
Iwouldliketoexpressmysincere thankstoLt.JoelDiazandtheofficersoftheGeorgetownPoliceDepartmentfortheirexcellentsupport duringourNoKingseventheldon Route113inGeorgetownonOct.18, 2025.
Lt.Diazandhisteamwerenothing butprofessionalthroughoutboththe planningandexecutionoftheevent. Withmorethan500participants gatheredalongaheavilytraveled roadway,theGeorgetownPoliceDepartmentensuredeveryone’ssafetyby placingconesalongthehighway shoulderandmaintainingastrong, visiblepresencethatservedasanef-
fectivedeterrenttoanypotentialdisruptions.
ThankyoutotheGeorgetownPoliceDepartmentforyoursteadfast commitmenttoserve,assist,andprotecttheresidentsandvisitorsofthe TownofGeorgetown.Yourprofessionalismandcooperationaredeeply appreciated.
Tom Brett,Organizer NoKings—Georgetown/Route113
Millsboro
Readerunhappy withgrowth
Editor:
Ihavebeencomingtothe Delawarebeacheseveryyearsincethe early1990s,andin2015,mywifeand IboughtourhomeinFenwickIsland.
Thechangeswehavewitnessedto coastalSussexCountyoverthepast 30yearsarebreathtakingandquite concerning.Asanavidcyclist,Iknow thebackroadsverywell,andevery monththereisanewsiteclearedfor construction.Thespeedofnewhousingdevelopmentischangingwhatthis areastoodforandisalreadycausing massiveproblemswithtraffic,aswell asaccesstothemostprizedasset— thatistheFenwickIslandStatePark.
AttheFenwickIslandbathhouse, therearelonglinesofcarswaitingto getaparkingspotallthroughJuly. Also,trafficon54and26oftensnarls toastandstill.Localcontractorsand craftsmenhavetoldmethattripsthat usedtotakethem15minutesnow take45,cuttingintotheirbottomline.
Dowereallywanttosee54and26 expandedintofour-lanehighways?
ItappearslikelythatSussex CountyCouncilisunderalotofpressurefrombigpropertydevelopers,
suchasSchellBrothers,RyanHomes, etc.,tozonemoreandmoretractsfor housingdevelopments.Weshouldrememberthatthepromiseofnewjobs isalwaysonlytemporary,andoncethe newhousingisfinished,thereismore andmorestrainoninfrastructureand resources.
Also,itappearsthatthesedeveloperswillonlybehappyoncethelast cornfieldhasbeentaken,thelast woodscutdownandthelastmarsh drained.Whowillwanttocometo coastalSussexcountyifitlookslike suburbanPhiladelphia?
Weneedtolimitfurtherdevelopmentinthisbeautifulpartofour state.Thosereaderswhofeelthesame wayshouldconsiderwritingtomembersofCountyCounciltoexpress theirconcerns.
Klaus H.Kaestner FenwickIsland
Golfouting abigsuccess
Editor:
OnOct.9,theSt.AnnParishMen’s Clubheldits4thAnnualDickMalone MemorialGolfOutinginhonorofan exemplarymember—DickMalone. Dickwasstronginfaithanddedicated tofamily,parishandcommunity.He representedtheidealsofhonesty,integrityandcharity—idealstheMen’s Clubholdsinhighesteem,andfor whichDickwillberemembered.
Thisgolfoutingfollowedtheannual tournamentDickhadchairedformany years.Histournamentcommitteewas responsibleforgeneratingthousandsof dollarsinproceeds,whichweredonated tolocalcharitieswithintheSussex Countycommunitysince2011.
TheSt.Ann’sMen’sClubwouldlike
tothankallourtournamentsponsors, donorsandSt.Annparishionersfor yoursupportoverthesemanyyears.
MartinMalarkey OceanView
Seniorspeaksout regardingpremiums
Editor:
Politiciansthesedaysseemtobeexcludinganyrespectfulmentionofseniors.Speakingofseniorsinthisletter,it isreferencingthefactthatseniorsknew howtosavetheirmoney,workingand supportingtheirfamilies,sacrificingand notcomplaining,andmakingsurethey hadenoughforretirement.Wehave keptsilentfortoolong.Thesehealthcareanddrugpremiumsgoingup100 to200percentormoreisunforgivable.
Our U.S.CongressandSenators shouldhavebeenontopofthismonths ago—allofthem.Isitbecausewewere smartenoughtosave,spendwiselyand stayedrelativelyhealthythatwegetto absorbtheburdensome,outrageous costs?Arewebeingignored?
Pleasetakealookatthisimmediately.Whatamistakeitwouldbetolet thesepremiumsincreaseaspredicted.If notaddressed,thechildrenofthe GreatestGeneration,theSilentGenerationandBabyBoomerswilldefinitely be heardfromatthepolls.
Seniorstodayarekeepingsmallbusinessesopen,nomatterwhattheseason. Intouristareas,seniorsarekeeping restaurantsopenyear-round.Itisbecauseoftheseseniorsthatdoctors,medicalspecialistsandhospitalsexpandin areasasneverbefore.
Theabovearejustsomeoftheaccoladesthatcanbeattributedtothesen-
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Parsonweighsin onliteracyeffort
Editor:
“Wehavewaymorekidsnowwho arefunctionallyilliterate.”—TimDaly, CEOofEdNavigator
Those10wordsshouldshakeevery Delawareparent,teacherandpolicymakerawake.AsNancyMercante, founderofCitizensforDelaware SchoolsandcontributortotheCaesar RodneyInstitute,wrotethisweek, Delaware’sliteracyandmathcrisis“is bothastateandanationaltragedy— onethatdiminishesgenerationsofchildren’spotential,dignity,andopportunity.”
Newdataconfirmwhatteachersal-
readyknow:only41percentof Delawarestudentsingrades3-8are proficientinreadingand34percentin math.Among11th-graderstakingthe SAT,just18percentmetmathstandards.Thesenumbersarenotstatistics, theyarethemeasureofasystemthat haslostitsfocusonteachingchildren howtoread.
MercanteandtheCaesarRodney Institute’sCenterforEducationPolicy, ledbyDr.TanyaHettler,havebeen clear aboutthepathforward:Delaware mustfullyimplementtheScienceof Readingnow,notby2028.AsHettler warned,everyyearofdelayleavesthousandsmorestudentsunabletoreadat gradelevel.
Wedon’tneedtoreinventthewheel. Mississippi,oncerankednearthebottomnationally,adoptedtheScienceof Readingadecadeagoandwithinsix yearsachievedwhateducatorscall“the MississippiMiracle.”Byfocusingon phonics-basedinstruction,retraining teachersandholdingdistrictsaccountable,Mississippimovedfrom49thto 21stinnationalreadingscores.
Delawarecandothesame,butonlyif weactwiththesameurgencyanddiscipline.AsMercantewrote,“Declaringaliteracyemergencyisastart,butDelaware’s 12-yeardeclinedemandsfarmore.”
TheCaesarRodneyInstituteand CitizensforDelawareSchoolshave givenourstatetheblueprint.Nowit’s timeforDelaware’sleaderstofollowit
andgiveeverychildthegiftofliteracy. Michelle Parsons FenwickIsland
(Editor’snote:MichelleParsonsisa memberoftheIndianRiverSchoolDistrictBoardofEducationandthepresident ofthe38thDistrictRepublicanClub.)
Readercalls forcarbontax
Editor:
Delawarehasbegunchargingafeefor vehiclesusingalternativefuels.Formy 2017Prius,ahybridelectricvehicle,Imust payanadditional$60forregistration.The reasoningisthat“alldriverscontributeto thecostofroadmaintenance,regardlessof theirvehicle’sfueltype,”accordingtothe DMVletterIreceivedlastmonth.
Driverschoosealternative-fuelvehiclestohelpreducecarbondioxideemissions,whicharemajorcontributorsto climatechange.Theyarealsocontributingtoreducingthecountry’srelianceof fossilfuel,whichisafiniteresource. Butbymakingtheseenvironmentally consciouschoices,wearebeingpunishedbyDelawarewithadditionaltaxation.Shouldn’tfossilfuel-powered vehiclesbechargedproportionallyfor contributingtoenvironmentalpollution andglobalwarming?It’stimeforacarbontaxonfossilfuel-poweredvehicles tohelpmaintaintheroadsofDelaware.
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Cops&GoblinstotakeoverJohnWestPark
BySusanCanfora StaffReporter
NotonlyisCops&Goblins—
OceanView’sHalloweenfestival—designedtobeenjoyableforcostumedchildrenandplayfulparents,it’salsodesigned toteachyoungsters“thatpoliceofficers
CoastalPoint•FilePhoto Cops&GoblinswilltakeplaceonSaturday,Oct.25,from1to4p.m.
arefriendsandprotectorswhocare deeplyabouttheirwell-beingandsuccess,”OceanViewPoliceChiefKenneth McLaughlinsaid.
“Cops&Goblinsplaysavitalrolein strengtheningthebondbetweenofficers andtheyouthofourcommunity,”hesaid. “Bybringingchildrenandfamiliestogetherinafun,safeandwelcomingenvironment,theeventhelpsfostertrustand positiverelationshipswithlawenforcementfromanearlyage.Theseconnectionsencourageopencommunication, mutualrespectandcommunitycooperationlongaftertheeventends.”
From1to4p.m.onSaturday,Oct.25 —orthenextday,ifitrainsonOct.25 —littlegoblinsandprincessesandtheir familiescangotrick-or-treatingfrom tabletotableatJohnWestParkand enjoypizza,hotdogs,hamburgers,bagsof potatochips,flavorediceandicecream (allfreeofcharge),visitthepettingzoo, ridecarnivalrides,playinbouncehouses andcompeteinacostumecontest.
Earlierthisyear,whentheOcean ViewTownCouncilwasworkingonthe Town’sannualbudget,therewasapossi-
bilitytheeventwouldbediscontinued beforeits10thyear.ButinApril,agolf tournamentwasplanned,resultingina combined$17,350donationfromtournamentsponsorstheFraternalOrderof PoliceLodge16tosupportCops& Goblins.
“Theirincrediblesupportensuresthat wecancontinuehostingthischerished community eventin2025andforyearsto come,”McLaughlinsaid.“Weareextremelygratefulforthispartnershipand excitedtowelcomefamiliestowhat promisestobeanotheramazingcelebrationthisyear.”
“ThereisnodangerofCops&Goblinsgoingaway,anditwon’tendinthe future.Everybodyknowsaboutit,and everybodylovesit,”OceanViewMayor JohnReddingtonsaidafterthegolftournament.
“Wehadanincredibletime,”OVPD Sgt.MarkBurtonlatertoldtheCoastal Pointaboutthetournament.“Itwasa greatevent.Everyonehadagoodtime, andIamverygratefulforthesponsors, thedonors,thevolunteers.Ihadalotof help.Icouldn’thavedoneitwithout them.Weareover-the-moonthankful. Thiswillbeour10thanniversaryofCops &Goblins.Ihopewedon’teverhaveto utterthewordsthatitisn’tgoingto continue,”Burtonsaid.
MillvillehostingitsTrailofTreatsonSaturday
JulieBradford. The eventwill alsofeaturea pumpkin patch whereeach childcan pickout theirown pumpkin andcan decorateit ifthey choose, Bradford said.
ratedbooths.
Theparkhasabusylineupofactivitiesinthenextseveralmonths.On Thursday,Nov.13,theTownwillhold aribbon-cuttingatthepark’snew bocceballcourts.
OnSaturday,Nov.15,theTown willhostitsHolidayMarketplaceat bothMillvilleTownHallat36404 ClubHouseRoadandatEvansPark. Theeventwillfeaturelocalvendors, foodtrucksandaGirlScoutCookie Walk.
TheCookieWalkwillbeheldat EvansPark,wheretherewillalsobe foodtrucksofferingothertreats. Nearly40localartisanswillbefeaturedattheMillvilleTownHalllocation.
thepark’sperimeter,willbearound20 decoratedstopsforfamiliestovisitfor candy,accordingtoeventcoordinator
DJJosh willprovidemusic forthe event,and balloon artistRigo willbeon handto createswordsandcrownsandallsorts ofmagicalthings,alongwithgames andface-painting,shesaid. Costumesaren’trequiredbutare certainlyencouraged,Bradfordsaid. Therewillbeprizesforthebestdeco-
Therewillalsobecollectionspots forunwrappedtoysforToysforTots atbothlocations.
OnThursday,Dec.4,thepark’s HolidayTreeLightingwillbeginat 5:30p.m.,withfoodtrucksandafestivetrainrideonoffer.
SantaandMrs.Clausmaketheir grandentranceat6p.m.,followedat 6:05p.m.bythetree-lightingceremony.
From6:10to7p.m.,theIndian RiverHighSchoolChoirandBand willperform.
Formanypeople,autumnisthe timetostartthinkingaboutcollecting leaves.ForthevolunteersofAssisting BicycleCommutersMinistry(ABC), autumnisthetimetocollectbikes.
Thestaffisbusyretrievingthebicyclesthattheyloanedtotheforeign studentswhocametotheBethany Beachareatoworkduringthebusy summerseason.
Thisyear’sbikeround-uprequires extraeffortbythestaffbecauseABC supportedarecordnumberofJ1studentsin2025.
ABCDirectorMikeShriversaid, “Wewereabletoprovidebicycle transportationto284ofthestudents visitingusthissummer.”
Thatfigurerepresentsanincrease ofmorethan28percentfromthe220 studentsservedin2024.
“It’sgratifyingforustoknowwe’ve hadtheopportunitytosupportmore studentsandtohaveapositiveimpact ontheirexperiencehere,”saidShriver.
ABC,aministryofMariners BethelGlobalMethodistChurch, supportedmorethanathirdofthe totalnumberofstudentswhocameto thebeachareathisyear.ABCwasable toputmorebikesonthestreetbecauseofthesupportofthecommunity.
AccordingtoShriver,“Allofthe bikesinourinventoryaredonatedto usbylocalindividuals.Theirgenerosityhasallowedustogrowourfleet, whichisnowover300bikes.”
ShrivernotedthattheABCbike ministrycanstillusethehelpofthe communitiesofBethanyBeach,South Bethany,Millville,OceanViewand FenwickIslandthisfallseason.
“Ifyouseeabicyclewiththeredand-yellowmarkings...itisanABC bikeministrybicycle.Pleasecontact theABCbikeministryat(302)5399510,providethelocation,andwewill arrangeforpickup.”
Theexchangestudentswhocome totheUnitedStatesviaaJ1visaare notabletodrive.IntheBethany Beacharea,bicycletransportationis theirmostviableoption.
“MostoftheJ1slivewithinbiking distanceofwheretheywork,”Shriver noted.
ThebicyclesthatABCloansfree ofchargeprovidestudentswiththe meanstocommutetotheirplacesof employment.Shriversaidthestudents’ appreciationisevidentintheunsolicitedmessagesofthankssomeoffer upontheirdeparture.
AnotefromMonchanok,aJ1studentfromThailand,echoedthesenti-
mentsofmany,Shriversaid,stating,“I wouldliketosincerelythankyoufor providingmewithabicycle.Itmade mysummerexperiencetrulyenjoyable,andIdeeplyappreciateyoursupportandkindness.”
ABC’ssupportcomesinmany forms.Studentsareindividuallyassistedinselectingasuitablebike,suppliedwithahelmetandbikelights, and,mostimportantly,Shriversaid, providedcomprehensiveclassroom androadsafetytraining.
Throughoutthestudents’staythe
ABCvolunteerstaffmemberskeep thebikesinworkingorderbyrespondingtoservicerequestsandperforming“housecall”repairs.
TheABCbikeministryof MarinersBethelGlobalMethodist Churchis100percentvolunteer-run anddependsuponthesupportofthe community.
Tosupporttheirmission,donations canbemailedtoMarinersBethel GlobalMethodistChurch,81Central Ave.,OceanViewDE19970.
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Millvillewomanhasaworldofstoriestoshare
ByKerinMagill StaffReporter
LisaSilliman-FrenchofMillvillehas spentdecadestravelingtheworld,supportingandphotographingwildlife.
Theretiredkinesiologyprofessorsaid lastweekthat,althoughthemeetingonly lastedafewmoments,sherecallsvividly thewaythelegendaryprimatologistand anthropologistJaneGoodallmadeher feelasifshewastheonlyotherpersonin theroom.
“Imethertwice,”saidSillimanFrenchofGoodall,whopassedawayon Oct.1.Thefirsttime,shesaid,“I knew thatshewascomingtoOklahomaState University,”onlya90-minutedrivefrom whereSilliman-Frenchwasteachingat TexasWomen’sUniversityinDenton.
“Iwasjustinawe,becauseI’vereadall ofherbooks,”shesaid.
WhileshevisitedanareainUganda, theBudongoforest,whereGoodallhad helpedaschoolbuildbathroomsforits students,Silliman-Frenchmissedmeetingherthere.
“Shewasn’tthere,buttheyallknew of her,andherpresencewasverystrong there,”Silliman-Frenchsaid.
Immediately,Silliman-Frenchsaid, shewasdrawninbyGoodall’sdemeanor.
“She’sthemostcalm.…Shetalkslike shedoeswhenyouseeheronTV,”she said.
“Shewasreallyagainstfactoryfarms, andIlearnedallaboutthat”atGoodall’s Oklahomapresentation,Silliman-French said.“She’stotallyagainsttheabuseof animals.
“AtthattimeIwastheNorthTexas EarthWatchrepresentative,”shesaid, andwhenshementionedthatto Goodall’sstafferwhowashandlingthe meet-and-greetafterherpresentation,he invitedhertocometothefrontofthe line.
ShetoldGoodall,“I justwanttotell youhowyou’vechangedmylife,”Silliman-Frenchrecalled.Thetwochatted, andGoodallwashappytoposefora photowithher.
“Iwashonoredtomeether.She shookmyhandandshesaid,‘Keepdoing yourgoodworkandfollowyourheart,’” Silliman-Frenchrecalled.Whilespeakingtothewomanwhohadinspiredher foryearstotraveltheworldtolearn aboutandsupportwildlife,shesaid,“I fellintoaworldwhereIdidn’tseeanyonearoundme.Itwasjustthetwoofus. IfeltlikeIwasinabubble,withher,by ourselves.”
Shejusthasthisenergy,”Silliman Frenchsaid.“She’smyinspiration.She’s myrolemodel,theoneIaspireto,always.
“Shewasjustareally,really,really wonderfulhumanbeing,”shesaid.
Silliman-FrenchgottoseeGoodalla secondtime,attheUniversityofNorth Texas,butdidn’tgettotalktoherthat time.
“I’dhadmytimewithher,”shesaid, addingthatshedidn’twanttotakeaway fromothers’opportunitiestohavethat sameexperience.
From2005to2016,Silliman-French traveledtheworldwithseveralwildlife supportorganizations.Hertravelshave takenhertotheforestsofUganda,the coralreefsofThailandandtheicebergs oftheArcticCircle,allowinghertointeractwithleatherbackturtles,whale sharksandbaboons.Withhercamera, shehascapturedimagesofdozensofanimalsfromadistance—elephantsand lionsinSouthAfrica,cheetahsin Namibia,gorillasinRwandaandbearsin Alaska,tonamejustafew.
Shejokedthatwhenshemarriedher husband,itwaswiththeunderstanding thatshewouldbegoneforweeksduring hersummerbreaksfromteachingatthe college,tofollowherpassionforhelping animals.
Eachtripwasauniqueexperience, Silliman-Frenchsaid.Recallingher2007 journeytoExmouth,Australia,tostudy whalesharkswithEarthwatch,shesaid, “Thatwasafantasticproject.They’re fantasticanimals.They’reshy,andthey onlyeatplankton.They’rebeautifulanimals.
“Yougoonaboat,withtourists,right? Butwe’retheretodotheresearch. There’saplanethatfliesaroundandtells you,‘Herecomethewhalesharks.’”
Sillliman-Frenchwasoneofsixdivers whowouldlineupandwaitforthe sharkstoswimthroughthem.
“Wehadtodivedownandmeasure them.Myjobwastotakepicturesof them”andrecordanyinjuriesorscarring, shesaid.“It’sexhausting,becauseyou’re outinthemiddleoftheocean.I’minthe water,waiting,thinking,‘Howlongis thisgoingtotake?’”beforeshewouldbe pickedupbytheboat,shesaidwitha laugh.
Thensheworkedwithanelephant andlioncontraceptionprograminSouth Africa,throughanorganizationcalled EnkosiniEcoExperience,SillimanFrenchsaid,explainingthattheOregonbasedcompanyworkswithwildlife
organizationsinAfricatosetupvolunteerexperiences.
“Theydarttheelephantorthelionto keepthepopulationdown,”whilebeing mindfulofkeepingfamiliestogether,she said.
In2009,shetraveledtotheBahamas andhelpedrecordthesoundsthatwhales anddolphinsmadeatnight,todetermine“Aretheysleeping?Aretheycommunicating?Icouldfindadolphinin secondsonthatproject.Youlearnhowto finddolphins.Itwasreallyfun.”
Next,in2010,Silliman-Frenchtook anothertripthroughEnkosini,thattime toawildlifesanctuaryinNamibia,where sheworkedwithcheetahsandleopards.
“Theseareanimalswhereeithertheir parentswerekilledorthey’reinjured,and wetrytogetthembackinthewild.Alot ofthemcan’tgobackbecauseoftoo muchhumancontact.
“Wehadtosleepwithbabybaboons atnight,”shesaid.“Iwasasurrogate momforthislittleboy,Guss,fortwo weeks.Wewereinseparable.Icarried himaround.Hewouldn’tleavemyside. I’dgotodinnerwithhiminmyjacket. Hislittlehandwouldcomeout,andhe wouldreachhislittlefingerinmymouth toseewhatIwaseating.
“Itwasprettydown-and-dirty.If you’regermophobic,youwouldnotwant todothat,”shesaid.
Onthatsametrip,shesaid,shehad theopportunitytointeractwithbaby cheetahs—auniqueexperience,because adultcheetahs“willtearyouapartinfive seconds,”althoughherexperiencewitha toothlesscheetahwholivedatthesanctuarywasmuchmoretame.
Duringa2012triptotheArcticCirclewithEarthwatch,Silliman-French waspartofaprogramthatwasstudying theeffectsofclimatechange.
“Wehadtomeasurethetrees,”she said.“Arethetreesgrowing,andhowfast aretheygrowing?They’vekeptdataon thatforyears.
“Thereisachangeintheenvironmentupthere,”shesaid,addingthatshe learnedfromresearcherswhohavebeen studyingtheissues.“Wegottotouchthe
permafrost.It’smeltinglikecrazy.” Shesaidpolarbearswouldcomeinto thetownofChurchill,ontheedgeofthe ArcticCircleinCanada,tofindfood.
In2013—inwhatshecalleda“circle oflife”momentthatbroughtatleastthe spiritofJaneGoodall’sworkintoher own—Silliman-Frenchtraveledtothe BodungoForestinUgandawithEarthwatchtorecordtheactivitiesofchimpanzees.
“Wefollowedthesechimps,oncewe foundthem,andwesatwiththem.Are theyeating,aretheyfeeding,arethey mating,aretheygrooming,arethey climbing,aretheytraveling?Isanybody injured?Weallhadournotepads,and thatwasourgoaleveryday:follow them.”
Thatwasachallengingexperience, shesaid,becauseoftheneedtoreduce thechimps’interactionwithhumans whilerecordingthedata.
“Youcan’teatinfrontofthem.Ifyou havetogotothebathroom,youhaveto holdit.Youtrytokeeptheirforestas cleanaspossible.”
Silliman-FrenchsaidoneofthecomponentsoftheEarthwatchprogramsis helpingteachpeopleinthecommunities inwhichtheorganizationisworking. Partofthatislearning“Whydotheykill thechimps,whydotheytrackthem,why dotheywanttogetridofthem?It’sall aboutworkingtogether.”
WhileinBorneoin2011,shesaid,“I gottoworkwithkids,teachingphysical education,whichismybackground.”
SincemovingtoDelawarein2020, Silliman-Frenchhasturnedherattention tolocalwildlifeandhasbegunvolunteeringwiththeLewes-basedMERR (MarineEducation,Research&Rehabilitation)Institute,whichworkstoeducatethepublicandtohelpstranded marineanimals.
Shehasalsosharedherexperiences withthecommunity,includingarecent displayofphotosfromherjourneys shownatOceanViewPresbyterian Church.Apart-timejobattheJuicebox inBethanyBeach,shesaid,bringsherin touchwithawidecircleofpeopleshe findsfascinating.
“Imeetthegreatestpeople,”shesaid. “I’vemetauthorsandpoets.Ijustrun intothenicestpeople.”
Still,Silliman-Frenchsaid,shefeels thepulltodomorewildlifetravels. “Iwilldomoreanimalprojects,”she said.“IwouldliketogobacktoAntarctica.IwouldliketogotoBotswanaand doaprojectthere.I’mdrawntoAfrica. Thatwouldbemyeighthtripifwemake ittoBotswana.”
Asshetalks,shecomesupwithanotherthought:“SouthGeorgiaIsland… that’swheretheemperorpenguinsare,” shemused.
Always,itiswithGoodall’smessage inmind.WritteninGoodall’shandina bookshesignedforSilliman-Frenchis: “Followyourheart.”
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LisaSilliman-French,left,shakeshandswiththelegendaryJaneGoodall.
CoastalPoint•KerinMagill
TheLordBaltimoreWomen’sClubheld itsfirstFallPlantSaleonSaturday,Oct. 11,inJohnWestParkinOceanView. Thesalefeaturedindoorandoutdoor plants,hand-paintedpotsandothergarden-relateditems.
SussexConservation Districtnowaccepting entriesforaward
TheSussexConservationDistrict (SCD),thedelegatedauthorityfor DelawaresedimentandstormwaterregulationsinSussexCounty,isnowacceptingentriesforthe2026 ConservationStewardshipAward.The awardcelebratesorganizationsthathave goneaboveandbeyondregulatoryrequirementstoprotectandpreserveSussexCounty’snaturalresources.
“Wehopetoinspirecontinuedvoluntaryconservationeffortsandempowerresidentstopartnerwith organizationsthatprioritizesustainable practices,”saidJessicaWatson,SCD sedimentandstormwaterprogram manager.“Sinceourinauguraleventin 2022,we’vebeendelightedbytheenthusiasticresponseandsupportfrom ourcommunity.”
Entrieswillbeacceptedineightcategories:CertifiedConstructionReviewer,DesignTeam,Developer,Green Conservation,HomeBuilder,HomeownerAssociation,ProjectManager and SiteContractor.
Thedeadlinetosubmitanentryis Friday,Dec.12.Apanelofjudgeswill reviewandscoreentries,andwinners willbeannouncedinearlyJanuaryof 2026.Winnerswillbehonoredataformalcelebrationinthespring,where theywillreceivethe2026Conservation StewardshipAward.
Awardrecipientsgainrecognition throughoutSussexCountyandbeyond, includingpromotionbySCD,individualvideospotlightshighlightingtheir efforts,andacustomawardgraphicto showcaseacrosstheirmarketingand communicationsplatforms.
Toseepastwinnersinactionand learnmoreabouttheapplication process,visit www.sussexconservation.org.
Millville’sCoraBurganheldalittleappreciationeventfortheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompanywithalittlehelpfromlocalbusinessesandtheMVFCAuxiliary.
Localfirst-respondersthankedbyresident
Followingaseriesofeventsthat ledhertocallinginhelpfromarea first-responders,Millville’sCora Burganwantedtodosomethingto thankthem.So,alongwiththehelp ofherfriendsandneighbors,along withsomelocalbusinesses,Burgan didjustthat—hostinganappreciationlunchattheMillvillefirehouse
onSaturday,Oct.18.Burganwas alsogratefulfortheMillvilleVolunteerFireCompany(MVFC)Auxiliaryforalloftheirhelpwiththe event.
“Itmeansalot,”saidMVFCPublicInformationOfficerGaryCaunitis.“Wegoonalotofcalls,andwe deliverthepatienttothehospital,so
we’releftwonderingwhattheoutcomeis.Sometimes,weonlyseepeopleonce,andsometimeswehave peoplelikeCora,whoweseemore frequently.Itfeelsreallygoodtosee sheisimproving,anditalwaysfeels goodtobeappreciated.”
Thefollowinglocalbusinesses helpedBurganandhergroupofvol-
unteers:TheMillvillefirehouse, Patty’sHallmark,BethanyBicycles, BethanyDiner,MillvillePetStop, Miller’sCreek,Millvillebarbershop, GrottoPizza,VenusNails,Flip FlopsBeachGrill,SaltedRim,Mac’s Catering,JuiceBox,AtlanticAuto Repair,MillvilleBoardwalkandWeis Market.
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TheBethany-FenwickArea ChamberofCommercecelebrated EdwardJones’newestfinancialadvisor,JenniferScott,witharibboncuttingceremonyonOct.14. Friends,familyandcommunity membersjoinedthemfortheoccasion.
Scottbringsuniqueexperience
thatwillbeagreatadditiontothe EdwardJonesSelbyvilleteam,a Chamberrepresentativesaid.
“Asafinancialadvisor,myfirst priorityistounderstandyourunique story—whereyou’vebeen,where youareandwhereyouwanttogo. Whetheryou’replanningforretirement,savingforachild’seducation
SUSSEXCOUNTY’SCHOICE FOR PROSTATECARE
Areyouoralovedonedealingwithfrequenttripstothebathroom,sudden urgestourinate,troublestartingorstopping,orfeelinglikeyourbladder doesn’tfullyempty?
Thesecouldbesignsofanenlargedprostate,alsoknownasBenignProstatic Hyperplasia(BPH).
BeebeHealthcarenowo ersAquablation® Therapy,aminimallyinvasive treatmentthatusesthepowerofwatertoprovidelong-lastingrelief.This advancedprocedureisdesignedtoreducesidee ectsandbetterpreserve sexual functioncomparedtotraditionaloptions.
Call BeebeUrologyLewes andscheduleanappointmentwith Christopher Caputo,MD,toseeifAquablation® isrightforyou.
CoastalPoint•Submitted EdwardJonesrecentlywelcomed itsnewestfinancialofficer,JenniferScotttoits Selbyvilleoffice.
orthinkingaboutthelegacyyou wanttoleave,I’mheretohelpyou craftapersonalizedstrategythat supportsyourgoals,”saidScott. TolearnmoreaboutJennifer ScottandEdwardJones,visitedwardjones.comorcall(302)4365143,orvisittheofficeat4N.Main Street,Suite2,Selbyville.
SchoolchoiceapplicationperiodopensNov.3
The2026-2027schoolchoiceapplicationperiodwillopenonNov.3at8 a.m.andcloseonJan.14,2026,at11:59 p.m.AllIndianRiverSchoolDistrict schoolchoiceapplicationsmustbesubmittedonlineatschoolchoicede.org. TheonlinesystemoffersbothEnglish andSpanishoptionsforapplications.
DecisionsonGradesK-12willbegin Feb.27,2026.Parentsmustacceptthe invitationbythedesignateddeadline withintheinvitation.
Note:Kindergartenstudentsmustbe pre-registeredwiththeirhomeschool beforeschoolchoiceapplicationswillbe processed.
Whenvisitingschoolchoicede.org, parentsmustcreateanaccountwitha
usernameandpassword.Itisrecommendedthattheusernamebeanemailaddress.Onceanaccounthas beencreated,theparentcancomplete theapplicationforselectionofchoice schools.Thereareuptothreechoices available.However,theparentisnot requiredtorequestthreeschools.They c ansimplyrequesttheschool(s)ofinterest.
Aseparateapplicationisrequiredfor eachchild.Parentsmayalsoapplyfor theSpanishImmersionProgramavailableatJohnM.ClaytonElementary, EastMillsboroElementaryandNorth GeorgetownElementaryforkindergarteners.(Certainconditionsapplyfor applicationstotheSpanishImmersion
programinlatergrades.)
Existingschoolchoicestudentscurrentlyinthefifthoreighthgradesrequirecompletionofanotherschool choiceapplicationtobeconsideredfor thenextbuildinglevelnextschoolyear. Failuretocompletethenewschool choiceapplicationwillresultinthestudentbeingplacedinhis/herhome schoolforthe2026-2027schoolyear. Currenteighth-gradeSouthern DelawareSchooloftheArtsstudents wishingtoattendahighschoolother thantheirdesignatedfeederschool (basedonhomeaddress)mustalso completeaschoolchoiceapplication.
The schoolchoicesystemwillalso designatedistrictschoolsthatareantici-
patedtohaveopeningsandthosethat areatcapacity.Parentswillstillbepermittedtosubmitapplicationsfor“atcapacity”schools.However,those applicationsmaybeplacedonawaitlist ordeniedduetocapacity.
Theparent/guardianwillreceivean e-mailconfirmationoncetheschool choiceapplicationhasbeensubmitted. Theparent/guardianmayreview,editor withdrawtheapplicationatanytime priortotheJan.14,2026,deadlinewith theuseoftheestablishedusernameand password.
Formoreinformationaboutschool choiceortheonlineapplicationsystem, contacttheIRSDdistrictofficeat(302) 436-1000.
VFWPost7234hostingannualyouthessaycontest
TheVeteransofForeignWars (VFW)isdedicatedtopromotingpatriotismandinvestinginfuturegenerations,andtheyhavescholarship opportunitiesfordemocracy-loving high-schoolstudentsinterestedina $35,000collegescholarshiporapatrioticmiddle-schoolstudentinterestedin winning$5,000.
Establishedin1947,theVoiceof Democracyaudio-essayprogramprovidesstudentsingrades9-12whoare
enrolledinapublic,privateorparochial schoolorhome-studyprogramwiththe opportunitytoexpressthemselvesina democraticandpatriotic-themed recordedessay.
VFWPost7234,alongwiththePost 7234Auxiliary,selectsthreewinners, with thefirst-placewinneradvancingto thestatelevel,andawardsof$650,$375 and$250,respectively.Thewinner,advancingtotheVFWDepartment (state)competitionwinsascholarship
ofatleast$1,000.Thenationalfirstplacewinnerreceivesa$35,000scholarshippaiddirectlytotherecipient’sU.S. university,collegeorvocational/technicalschool.
The2025-2026themeis:“Howare youshowingpatriotismandsupportfor ourcountry?”
Studentsingrades6-8enrolledin public,privateorparochialschoolor home-studyprogramcanenterthe VFW’sPatriot’sPenyouthessaycontest
forachancetowintheirshareofstate andnationalawards.VFWPost7234 awards$650,$375or$250tofirst-,second-andthird-placewinners,respectively.Eachfirst-placestatewinner receivesaminimumof$500,andthe nationalfirst-placewinnerwins$5,000. Theessaycontestencouragesyoung mindstoexaminethenation’shistory, alongwiththeirownexperiencesin
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AsBeebeHealthcareimplements MyChartonSaturday,Nov.1,the healthsystemisansweringquestions fromthecommunityabouthowtheir healthinformationwillbeaccessedand managed.
MyChart,theysaid,createsasingle, seamlessandconnectedhealthrecord forpatients,creatingnumerousbenefits foreveryone’shealthcareexperience. Beebecommunitymemberswillbeable tosignupforMyChartstartingSaturday,Nov.1.AttheirfirstvisitorBeebe MedicalGroupappointment(af terNov. 1),theycanaskanyBeebeteammemberforanactivationcode.
ThosewhoalreadyhaveaMyChart accountwithanotherhealthsystemwill stillneedtosignupforMyChartwith Beebetosecurelyaccesstheirhealthinformationandlinktheiraccounts.Im-
portantupdates,sign-upinstructions andFAQsarebeingaddedtoBeebe’s websitecontinuously,atbeebehealthcare.org/mychart. Additionally,Beebewillhostseveral communityeventsthisfalltohelppatients signupandlearnmoreabout MyChart.VisittheBeebewebsiteand socialmediapagesforeventdatesand details.
Importantbill-payupdates
BeginningNov.1,patientswillbe abletoviewandpaybillswithinMyChartatanyBeebelocation,including theMargaretH.RollinsLewesCampus,aBeebeLabExpressorataBeebe MedicalGroupoutpatientlocation. ForvisitspriortoNov.1,payment willneedtobemadeinthesamemannerasapatientpreviouslydid.Forexample:
• Online—UsetheAthenaportal (BeebeMedicalGroupbill)orePay (hospitalbill).
•Inperson—VisittheCashier’s Officeinsidethehospital,orforaBeebe MedicalGroupbill,askthestaffatany BeebeMedicalGrouplocation.
•Byphone—Callthecustomer serviceteamat(302)645-3546.
BeebeLab,CapePharmacy temporarilyadjusthours
Patientscanexpectaccesstocare acrossthehealthsystemonSaturday, Nov.1,withafewminorchanges. BeebeLablocationsatGeorgetown, L ewes,Millsboro,MillvilleandRehobothwillopenonehourlateronSaturday,Nov.1,seeingpatientsstartingat 7a.m.
CapePharmacywillcloseat3p.m. onFriday,Oct.31,andremainclosedon Saturday,Nov.1.OnSunday,Nov.2, CapePharmacywillbeopenfrom9 a.m.to3p.m.Normalhourswillresume Monday,Nov.3.
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modernU.S.society,bydraftinga300to400-wordessay,expressingtheir viewsbasedonapatriotictheme. VFW7234servesthelowerSussex Countyarea.Thecontestisopentoall localstudents,andchildren/grandchildrenofPostmembers.Rulesandeligibilityrequirementsareavailablefrom VFW7234,byemailat vfwpost7234@gmail.comorbycalling (302)539-9981,ordownloadforms fromvfw.org/YouthScholarships.Essays mustbesubmittedbymidnightonOct. 31.Completedentriesmaybedelivered or mailedtoVFWPost7234,ATTN: Patriot’sPen/VoiceofDemocracy, 29265MarshyHopeWay,OceanView, DE19970.
RealEDvice
Acondoinspectionandatownhouse inspectiondifferprimarilyinthescopeof theareasexamined.In acondoinspection, thefocusisontheindividualcondounit, whichincludesthe structuralelements,electrical,plumbingand HVACsystemsdirectlywithintheunit.Additionally,condoinspectionsassesssharedspaces, suchashallways,lobbies,elevators,parking garagesandrecreationalareas,becausethese aremanagedbythecondoassociation.Inspectorsarenotresponsibleforareasoutsidethe unit,suchastheroof,foundationorexterior,as thesearetypicallycoveredbytheassociation.
Ontheotherhand,asingle-familyhome inspectionexaminestheentirebuilding,includingthefoundation,roof,HVACsystems, plumbingandelectricalsystems.Unlikecondos,ownersgenerallyownthestructureand thelanditsitson,sotheinspectioninvolvesa morethoroughassessmentofthebuilding’sexternalandinternalcomponents.Thisincludes areas,suchastheroof,exteriorwallsandfoundation,thatarenottypicallyincludedina condoinspection.
Insummary,whilecondoinspectionsfocus ontheinteriorunitandsharedspaces,singlefamilyinspectionsaremorecomprehensive, coveringtheentirestructureandsystems.
JoeCusumano BaysideHomeInspections (302)500-0130 baysidehomeinsp@gmail.com
Ahomeinspectionconductedona single-familyhome willincludetheentire structure(insideand out,toptobottom) includingappliances, asdesignatedforinspectionaccordingto theindustriesStandardsofPracticeasset forthbytheAmericanSocietyofHomeInspectors.
Acondominiuminspectionfocusesonthe interiorcomponentsoftheunitandexcludes commonareas,alsodesignatedbytheASHI SOP.Theseareasaregenerallytheexterior walkways/stairs,parking,siding,roofand foundation,astheyaretypicallymaintainedby thecondo/homeowner’sassociation(HOA). Toensuretheinspectorinspectsallitemsthat aretheresponsibilityofthehomeownerduringacondoinspection,he/shewillaskyou whatthecondo/HOAcoversastherearedifferencesinbuildingstylesandcondo/HOA responsibilities.
Someexamplesofthesedifferenceswould beatownhousestylevsahigh-risestyle condo.Thehigh-risestylewouldfocusonly ontheindividualunit,wherethetownhouse
stylemightincludesomeexterioritems,dependingonthecondo/HOAresponsibilities. Inanyevent,theinspectionsarethoroughand worthhaving.
LisaRoddis AmeriSpecInspectionServices (302)996-0405 Lisa@amsde.net
Propertiessubjecttoassociationscanbe condos,townhomesorevensingle-family homes.Thecostofmaintenanceandrepair ofmanyorallexteriorcomponents,suchas roofing,siding,landscaping,etc.,aregenerallytheresponsibilityoftheassociation.
Wheninspectinga propertysubjectto anassociation,inspectorsarenotrequiredtoreporton theconditionof thesecomponents. Weareonlyrequired toreportonthesystemsandcomponentsthatarethehomeowner’sresponsibility.
Ifwedoseean“association”defect,we advisereportingtheissuetotheassociation immediately.Everyassociationdiffers,soit isveryimportanttoreviewyourdocuments thoroughly.Youshouldbe100percenteducatedonwithwhomtheresponsibilityof eachcomponentliespriortosettlement.
Choosinganexperiencedinspectorand agentcanhelp,aswehaveworkedinthese neighborhoodspreviously.
Wheninspectingahomethatdoesnot fallunderanassociation,theinspectorwill berequiredtoinspectandreportonallof theexteriorcomponentssetforthbytheapplicablestate’sstandardsofpractice.The prospectivebuyersofthesetypesofpropertieswillultimatelyberesponsibleforfar moremaintenanceandrepairitemsbutdo not havetheaddedexpenseoftheassociationfees.
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Duneswereextensivelydamaged insomepartsofBethanyBeach duringtheOct.12-14nor’easter.
Accesstothebeachwasclosed latelastweekintheareaofthe boardwalkbutopenonsome streetstothenorthandsouth.
PepcoHoldingshasnamedMarcus Bealasitsnewvicepresidentofgovernmentalandexternalaffairs,aswellasregionpresidentforDelmarvaPower.
Inthisrole,representativessaid,Beal willleadthecompany’sexternalaffairsand stakeholderengagementstrategyforthe company,workingwithelectedofficials, businessleadersandcommunitypartners. Hisfocus,theysaid,willincludeadvancing customer-centricinitiativesandfostering collaborationtosupportreliable,affordable andsustainableenergyforallcustomers. BealreplacesPhilVavala,whohasretired aftermorethan30yearswiththeExelon familyofcompaniesanditspredecessors.
“Marcusbringsauniquecombination ofoperationalknowledge,strategicinsight, anddeepcommunityconnection,”saidJaclynCantler,seniorvicepresidentofgovernmental,regulatoryandexternalaffairs forPepcoHoldings,whichincludesDelmarvaPower.“Fromhisstartasanintern nearlytwodecadesagotonowleadingour externalaffairsefforts,hehasdemonstratedanunwaveringdedicationtothe peopleandcommunitiesweserve.His leadershipandlocalinsightwillbeinstrumentalinstrengtheningpartnerships acrossourregion.”
Beal’sexperiencespansmultipledisciplines—fromsystemsengineeringandinformationtechnologytocommunications andregulatorystrategy—makinghimexceptionallywell-positioned,theysaid,to
guidethecompany’sexternalaffairsefforts. Overtheyears,theyadded,hehasplayed anintegralroleinadvancingkeyinitiatives thatenhancereliability,strengthenoperations,andsupporttransparentcommunicationwithcustomersandstakeholders.
Mostrecently,Bealservedasdirector forgovernmentalandexternalaffairsat DelmarvaPower,whereheoversawengagementeffortswithstakeholdersinthe region.
“Thisregionhasalwaysbeenpartofmy story,”saidBeal.“FrommydaysasastudentattheUniversityofDelawaretostartingmycareerasaninternatDelmarva Power,I’vehadtheprivilegeofworking alongtheEasternShoreandinDelaware formanyyears.I’mexcitedtocontinue servingthepeopleandcommunitiesthat haveshapedmyjourney.”
BealservesontheboardsoftheNew CastleCountyChamberofCommerce, theGreaterSalisburyCommitteeExecutiveCommittee,thePHICommunity Foundation(aspresident),theRiverfront WilmingtonBusinessImprovementDistrict,theMaryland-DistrictofColumbia UtilitiesAssociation,Wor-WicCommunityCollegeandtheUniversityofMarylandEasternShoreBusinessAdvisory Board.Bealholdsabachelor’sdegreein computersciencefromtheUniversityof Delaware.
TolearnmoreaboutDelmarvaPower, visitdelmarva.com.
upcoming Events
PM Costume Contest
a Ticket to Enter a Horse
Games Afternoon & Evenings
or Open Juke Box (6 - 9 PM)
First Monday of Each Month (November 3rd at 7PM)
Open to all VFW and Auxiliary Members in Good Standing Come out and have a say in how your Post operates! There’s Something for Everyone. Come Out & Enjoy Your Fellow Comrades.
Communityinvitedto celebrate25yearsof landpreservationatDBG
TheSussexCountyLandTrust(SCLT) announcedthisweekthekickoffofits25th anniversaryyearwithaspecialevening event,“25YearsofPreservingSussex:CelebratingOurRoots,GrowingOurFuture,” onThursday,Nov.13,from6to8p.m.at theDelawareBotanicGardens.
Theeventwillbringtogethercommunitymembers,supportersandpartnersto honorSCLT’s25-yearlegacyofpreserving openspaceinSussexCountywhilelooking aheadtothenextchapterofconservation. Guestswillbeabletoenjoyheavyhors d’oeuvres,drinks,livemusicandnetworking opportunitiesinthebrand-newAnnette PennoniMeadowPavilion.
Thecelebrationfollowsthesuccessof the2025DogfishDash,whereSCLTwas thenonprofitbeneficiary.ThankstoDogfishHead,sponsors,volunteersandhundredsofparticipants,theeventraised $109,000forlandpreservationinSussex County.
“Thismilestonedemonstratedthe powerofcommunitypartnershipandset thestageforayearofcontinuedmomentuminprotectingopenspace,”representativessaid.
“Thismilestoneisnotonlyacelebration ofwhatwe’veaccomplishedbutalsoacall
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CULINARY SCHOOL
By Paul Coulter
OnSept.19,theGreaterMillsboro ChamberofCommercecelebrated theribbon-cuttingandgrandopening ofNutriHealth,locatedat32695 LongNeckRoad,Units3and4, Millsboro.
Areceptionwasheldinhonorof theirbrand-newlocation,wherecommunitymembers,staffandChamber representativesgatheredtoofficially
welcomeNutriHealthtoMillsboro.
“NutriHealthhelpsclientslose weightandkeepitoffthroughpersonalized,insurance-coveredweight lossprograms,”Chamberrepresentativessaid.“TheirservicesincludeaccesstoGLP-1medication,nutrition support,discountedgymmembershipsandmore,offeringacomprehensiveapproachtosustainable
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Attendingtheribbon-cuttingforNutriHealth’sMillsborolocationare,fromleft: EileenGiaimo,AprilTaylor,Reagan Gamuciello,NancyPinera,LindaGonzalez,KaylaWaples,StefaniaMorales,Lou DiMeglio,HelenaHelou,Dr.Beshara Helou,JahleelNorman,MichaelNguyen, ChelbyMcCall,KrystenaMitchell,Steve Buck,SumerWalkerandJenRose.
healthandwellness.
“TheMillsboroChamberisproud tosupportthisexcitingnewaddition tothelocalbusinesscommunityand encouragesresidentstostopbyand learnmoreaboutthewellnessopportunitiesNutriHealthprovides.”
Theycanbereachedat(302)4009999,orvisitnutrihealthmd.comfor moreinformation.
October23
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free, registrationisappreciatedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
RetirementReadyBootcamp,Part1— Areyoucurrentlynearingretirementorrecentlyretired?JoinusattheSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafree,three-partRetirementBootcampserieswithEricJohnston,President&FinancialAdvisorwith InFocusFinancialAdvisorsandinstructor withtheDelawareMoneySchool.Learnthe basicstrategiestoplanasuccessfulretirement,maximizeyoursocialsecuritybenefi t andpositionyourportfoliotolast.Sessions include:Oct.23:InvestmentStrategies, Oct.31:SocialSecurity,&Nov.6:RetirementSuccess.Free,noregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us LectureinthePavilion— DougTallamy, theNewYorkTimesbest-sellingauthoron nativeplantsforthehome,willspeakat DelawareBotanicGardensfrom5to7p.m.
Ticketsmustbepurchase dinadvance.Go todelawaregardens.org.
TriviaNight— TheFriendsofSelbyville PublicLibraryarehostingatrivianightat thelibraryat7p.m.Teamscanbeupto sixmembersat$20perhead.Thecostincludessnacks,softdrinks,wateranddoor prizes.Acashbarforbeerandwinewillbe available.
Police-PartneredStoryTime— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat11a.m.fora specialStoryTimefeaturingofficersfrom theFrankfordandDagsboroPoliceDepartments!Childr enofallagesareinvitedto enjoystoriesreadbyourcommunity’spoliceofficers,followedbyachancetoask questionsandengagewithourspecial guests.Thisfunandinteractiveeventencouragesaloveofreadingwhilehelping childrenbuildpositiveconnectionswith locallawenforcement.Registrationisnot required.Questions,pleasecallus:3027329351.We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlayGames:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
LegoClub— Callingallbuilders!Whether newtoLegosoraMasterBuilder,join FrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m.toengageyourimaginationandbuildyourlatest Legocreation.Thisprogramisforages6
andup.Call302-732-9351orv isitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
TeenOrigamiNight— Unfoldyourcreativity!JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryat5p.m. forafunandrelaxingorigamiclassjustfor teens.Noexperienceneeded,andallskill levelsarewelcome.Snacksandsupplies areprovided-justbringyourimagination. Whetherit'saclassiccraneoraseasonal flower,you’llleavewithyourownunique paperart!Spaceis limited,soregistration isencouraged.Call302-732-9351orvisit usonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Finduson FB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
AnniversaryGala— SouthCoastalVillage Volunteerswillholdagalatocelebratethe organization’sfifthanniversaryatCripple CreekcountryClubat5:30p.m.Formore, visitsouthcoastalvillagevolunteers.org.
PokémonTrades— BethanySportsCards willhostitsfirst-everPokémoncardt radingnightfrom5to6p.m.
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PietOudolfMeadowTour— TheDelaware BotanicGardensishostingatourofthe PietOudolfMeadowfrom2to3p.m.This isfreewithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineatdelawaregardens.org.
October25
Don’tMossAround— DelawareBotanic Gardenswillhostaclass,“Don’tMoss Around:PitcherPerfectBogGardening,” from11a.m.to1p.m.Freewithadmission,andfreeformembers.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat delawaregardens.org.
ParsonsFarmTrunkorTreat— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryat3p.m.fora spookygoodtimeatParsonsFarm!Ghosts, goblins,andghoulswillbehandingout treats,andlocalbusinesses—including yourlibrary!—willbedeckingouttheir trunksinafuncompetitionforbestdisplay. AgesWelcome:Toddlerto12years.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibra ryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
October26
HistoricChapelTour— Therewillbeafree tourofthehistoricPrinceGeorge’sChapel from1:30to4:30p.m.Thechapelislocatedat32040WardLane,inDagsboro. Formoreinformation,callVickieat(302) 732-3824orJoAnnat(302)858-2720.If thereisnoanswer,pleaseleaveamessage.
toactionforthefuture,”saidSaraBluhm, executivedirectoroftheSussexCounty LandTrust.“Togetherwithourcommunity,we’recommittedtopreservingopen space,protectingnaturalresourcesandensuringthatSussexCountyremainsabeautifulplacetolive,workandplayfor generationstocome.”
Ticketsarenowavailableforpurchase athttps://bit.ly/sclt25kickoff.
SCLTextendedheartfeltgratitudetoall 2025DogfishDashsponsorsformaking thissuccesspossible:ArtisansBank,AtlanticMillwork,BellaTerraLandscapes& GardenCenter,BeckerMorganGroup Inc.,BohlerEngineering,BrockstedtMan-
dalasFedericoLLC,Burke&Herbert Bank,TheBrushFactoryonKings,ChesapeakeUtilities,CommunityBank,CompleteTree,CorradoConstruction,County Bank,Davis,Bowen&FriedelInc., DelawareTourism,DRBHomes,GMB, JLAM,KimmelCarter,KimBentonState Farm,LawOfficesofTunnell&Raysor, Lennar,LinkBank,M.Davis&SonsInc., MeoliCompanies,NallyVentures,OrthopedicAssociatesofSouthernDelaware, Pennoni,PrestonAutomotive,RichardY. Johnson,RSCLandscaping,SaulEwing LLP,ScaledEngineering,SchellBrothers, Starboard,SussexCountyCouncil,Vernon Powell,WheelhouseMechanicaland WSFS.
FormoreinformationabouttheSussex CountyLandTrustandits25thanniversarycelebrations,visitwww.sclandtrust.org.
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Clubs/Organizations
MarinesMeet— TheFirstStateDetachmentoftheMarineCorpsLeaguemeets onthefourthWednesdayofeachmonth attheDagsboroAmericanLegionPost24. AnyMarinesandNavyCorpsmenwho haveservedintheCorps,andlivingin SussexCounty,arewelcometojointo meettheirfellowveteransandconsider joiningtheorganization.Theirmissionis communityservicethroughcamaraderie andvolunteerism.Formoreinformation, call(571)332-8263.
Comm unityClub— TheSelbyvilleCommunityClubiswelcomingnewmembers,and meetsonthesecondThursdayofeach monthatSalemMethodistChurchat1 p.m.,withasocialhourfromnoonto1 p.m.Formoreinformation,visitselbyvillecommunityclub.orgoremailselbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com.
IntheGenes— SponsoredbytheLewes HistoricalSocietyandtheSussexCounty GenealogicalSociety,theGenealogistin ResidenceprogramisonthefirstSaturday ofeachmonthfrom 10a.m.to2p.m.in theReadingRoomattheLewesHistory Museum.MembersoftheSocietywillbe availabletohelpanyonewhohasquestions abouttheirfamilytree.TheLewesHistorical SocietyArchivesFamilyFileswillbeavailableforresearch.Formoreinformation, visitthematscgsdelaware.orgorhistoriclewes.org.
VIPMeets— VIPisasocialgroupforvisually-impairedpersons,andmeetsthefirst
andthirdWednesdayofeachmonthatthe MastersoncenteratSt.An nChurchfrom1 to3p.m.Newmembersarewelcome.For moreinformation,call/text/leaveamessage at(240)315-4361.
Women’sCivicClub— TheWomen’sCivic ClubofBethanyBeachmeetsonthesecondThursdayofthemonthatCripplecreek CountryClubat10a.m.Theorganization hasexpandedthroughoutSussexCounty, andhasbeenservingthecommunitysince itsfoundingin1925.TheClubisanonprofitorganization,formedinfriendshipand dedicatedtocivicandcharitable purposes andtheeducationofitsmembers.Formore information,orifyouareinterestedinattending,sendanemailto patishelen@msn.com.
LordBaltimoreLionsClub— TheLord BaltimoreLionsClubmeetsthefirstand thirdWednesdayofeachmonthatBigFish Grill.ThisisaserviceorganizationthatperformsprojectsintheSussexcountyarea. Formoreinformation,visitthemonFacebook,atLordbaltimorelionsclub.orgorby phoneat(301)543-0329.
RotaryMeets— So uthernSussexRotary meetsweeklyatDoyle’sRestaurantinSelbyvilleeveryThursdayat8a.m.Formore information,callBrendanCrottyat(302) 858-3234orvisit SouthernSussexRotary.org.
LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub— Organizedin1934,LordBaltimoreWomen’sClub (LBWC)iscelebratingits90thanniversary ofservicetoSussexCounty.LBWCisa
non-profitorganizationwhichmeetsthe thirdMondayofeverymonth(September throughJune)at11a.m.atCrippleCreek Golf&CountryClubnearDagsboro.Dedicatedtohelpingthelocalcommunity, LBWCraisesfundsforeducationprojectsin localschools,scholarshipsforhighschool students,veteran’sprogramsandother charitableorganizations.Italsoprovides socialopportunitiestofosterfriendship,camaraderieandindividualenrichment amongitsmembers.Tolearnmoreabout LBWC,visitLbwclub.com.
BonsaiClub— TheSouthCoastalBonsai ClubmeetsthefirstWednesdayof each monthfrom10a.m.tonoonatInlandBays GardenCenter.
WritersGuild— TheRehobothBeachWritersGuildsponsorsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionintheconferenceroom attheMillvilleTownHallfrom9to11a.m. Participants,18andolder,ofallskilllevels canpracticecreativewritinginafriendly andnurturingatmosphere.Attendanceis free.Formoreinformation,emailLynn Masseyatbookmom42@yahoo.com.
LegionAuxiliary— TheAmericanLegion Auxiliary Unit24meetsthefirstTuesdayof eachmonthat5:30p.m.Ifyouareamemberorinterestedinjoining,pleaseattend. MeetingsareheldattheAmericanLegion Post24inDagsboro.
Women’sClubofIndianRiver— The Women’sClubofIndianRiver(WCIR)isa non-profitdedicatedtoservingthecommunitiesinandaroundtheIndianRiver.WCIR
raisesfundsandvolunteerstosupportlocal charities,educationprojects,veterans, women’sempowermentandtheenvironment.Itals oprovidesanopportunityforindividualenrichmentandcamaraderie amongstitsmembers.Tolearnmore,contactLynnatlthomp018@gmail.com.
SaltwaterFlyAnglersofDelaware— Fly fishermenandwomenofallagesandskill levelsareinvitedtoattendtheclub’smeetingsonthesecondWednesdayofthe month(FebruarythroughDecember)atthe RollingMeadowsClubhouseinLewesat7 p.m.Formoreinformation,anddirections, visitsfaod.com.
IrishMenMeet— IfyouareI rishbybirthor descent,considerjoiningTheAncientOrder oftheHibernians.Theyarewelcomingnew members,andmeetonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatSt.EdmondsHallin RehobothBeachat6p.m.Formoreinformation,visitaoh.com,callortext(516) 770-1822oremailpcurran43@aol.com.
PolishAmericanClub— ThePolishAmericanClubofDelmarvameetsthesecond WednesdayofeachmonthatColumbus Hall(behindSt.Luke’sChurch)inOcean City,Md.,from2to4p.m .Formoreinformation,emailrwc21tbk@gmail.com.
Drop-Ins
WethePeople— "WethePeople"isaneffortputtogetherbyBillMurphytocelebrate patriotismandcelebratetheflag,bymeet-
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TheMid-AtlanticSymphonyOrchestra(MSO)willcontinueits28th seasonwithaprogramofmasterworksby Beethoven,MozartandMendelssohn, ledbyguestconductorGeorgeJackson, musicdirectoroftheAmarilloSymphony.
Theconcerts,titled“EchoesofGreatness,”willbeperformedonThursday, Nov.6,at7:30p.m.atEastonChurchof God(Easton,Md.);Friday,Nov.7,at 7:30p.m.atEpworthUnitedMethodist Church(RehobothBeach);andSaturday, Nov.8at3p.m.atTheCommunity Church(OceanPines,Md.).
TheprogramfeaturesBeethoven’s “CoriolanOverture,”Mozart’s“SymphonyNo.39inE-flatMajor”and Mendelssohn’s“SymphonyNo.1inC Minor”—threeworksthatrepresentativessaid“togethertracetheevolutionof classicalform,dramaandyouthfulbrillianceacrossgenerations.”
“Beethoven’s‘CoriolanOverture’ (1807)capturesthemoralconflictand tragicfalloftheRomangeneralCoriolanus,withfiercerhythmicdriveand emotionaldepththatmarkBeethoven’s maturestyle.Mozart’s‘SymphonyNo. 39,’writtenjustthreeyearsbeforehis death,standsasoneofhisfinalsymphonicmasterpieces—aworkof grandeurandgrace,blendingrichorchestraltexturewithmomentsofhumor andtenderness.Mendelssohn’s‘SymphonyNo.1,’composedwhenhewas just15,showcasesthecomposer’sastonishingprecocityandboundlessenergy, revealingtheearlyvoiceofageniuswho wouldbecomeoneofthegreatsymphonistsoftheRomanticera.”
GuestconductorGeorgeJackson, theysaid,“bringsaninternationalperspectiveandadynamicenergytothe podium,”andis“knownforhisfearless interpretationsanddeepengagement withbothclassicandcontemporary repertoire.”
Jacksonhasappearedwithmajorensembles,includingtheOrchestrede Paris,BBCSymphonyOrchestra,ViennaChamberOrchestra,andBrussels Philharmonic.Hisrecentworkwiththe EnsembleIntercontemporainincluding theworldpremiererecordingofSteve Reich’sReich/RichterforNonesuch Records.
“GeorgeJacksonisaconductorofrare insightandvitality,”saidMSOMusic DirectorMichaelRepper.“We’rethrilled towelcomehimtotheMSOforthis programthatcelebratesthelineageof greatsymphoniccraftsmanship.”
The“EchoesofGreatness”program continuestheMSO’smissiontobring world-classperformancestoaudiences acrosstheDelmarvaPeninsula,henoted.
Ticketsandmoreinformationare availableat
www.midatlanticsymphony.orgorby calling1-888-846-8600.
Homecoming2025 CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey IndianRiverHighSchoolhelditsannual HomecominggameonFriday,Oct.17. DuringhalftimetheHomecomingcourt waspresentedandtheHomecoming KingandQueenwerecrowned.The eventincludedfloatsthatparaded aroundthefieldbeforethefootball game.
LaunchingNovember1,2025,BeebeHealthcareisexcitedto implementanewpatientportal,MyChart!WithMyChart,patients willseeimmediatebenefitsofamoreunifiedandseamlesscare experience,includingeasyaccesstoconversationswiththeirclinical sta ,onlineschedulingforcertainappointments,aquickercheck-in process,andsimplifiedbillingandhealthinformationmanagement. Followalongasweembarkonthistransformationaljourney! MyChart®isaregisteredtrademarkofEpicSystemsCorporation
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ingattheBethanyBeachbandstandevery Wednesdayat8:30a.m.tosupportthemilitary,lawenforcementandfirefighterswho serveandprotect.Allarewelcome.
AdultTime— AdultscanstopintheSouth CoastalLibraryanytimethey’reopento workonjigsawpuzzles,playcheckersor color.Thisisfree,andallmaterialsareprovided.
BookDonations— SouthCoastalLibrary onlyacceptsbookdonationsfrom2to4 p.m.onTuesdays.Thereisalistontheir website,southcoast al.lib.de.us,ofwhat theydoordon’taccept.
TeleserviceNavigators— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostsTeleserviceNavigators everyMondayfrom10a.m.to3p.m.and everyTuesdayfrom10a.m.to2p.m.Get helpwithvirtualresources,suchastelehealthappointments,appointmentswith lawyersandsocialserviceappointments usingthenewTelehealthKiosk.ANavigator willbeatthelibrarytohelpsetupvirtual appointments.Formoreinformation,call (302)856- 7958,emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usorvisitthelibraryat123W PineSt.,Georgetown.
LaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Biblioteca— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsLaEsperanzaintheLibrary/Bibliotecaevery Wednesdayfrom3:30to6p.m.Déjenos ayudarlea:completarsuspapeles,interpretarsuscartas,inscribirseenlaescuela, renovarsusdocumentos,crearunavida major,ymuchomás.LaEsperanza: (302)854-9262.
PawsforPeopleReadingTime— The
Geor getownPublicLibraryhostsPawsfor PeopleonthefirstandthirdThursdaysof everymonthfrom4to5p.m.Readaloudto afurry,friendlytherapycompaniontohelp inspirealoveofreading.OfferedbyPaws forPeople.Readersofallagesandstages arewelcome.
ElementaryHomeschoolersProgram— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsits HomeschoolProgramonthethirdTuesday ofeverymonthat1p.m.Everymonth,they offeradifferentactivityforelementaryschool-agedch ildren.
SocratesCafé— SocratesCaféisagroup ofindividualsfromdifferentbackgrounds thatdiscussphilosophicalideas.Meetings arethefirstTuesdayofeachmonth,from2 to3:30p.m.attheBethanyBeachChristianChurch.Everyoneiswelcome.For moreinformation,callBonnieat537-9440, orsendanemailto bonniejd.rae@gmail.com.
FlipFive— AmericanLegionAuxiliaryUnit 24inDagsboroishostingFlipFivegames onWednesdaynightsfrom6-8p.m.Participant smustarriveat6p.m.tobeeligible forwinner-take-allprize.Thepublicisinvitedtoattend.Youmustbe18-plustoattendorplay.Post24kitchenalsoserves from4-7p.m.Proceedsbenefit501(c) charities,withanemphasisonveteranprogramsandcommunity.
WingNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingWingNightevery Thursdayat6:30p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
SeafoodNight— AmericanLegionPost24 inDagsboroishos tingSeafoodNightevery Fridayfrom4:30to7:30p.m.Karaokefollowsfrom7to11p.m.Members,guests andthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
DinnerNight— AmericanLegionPost24in DagsboroishostingdinnereverySaturday from4:30to7:30p.m.DJ/Karaokewill performfrom7to11p.m.Members, guestsandthegeneralpublicareallinvited.
CommunityLuncheon— TheMariners Bethel’sHopeCenterishostinglunchevery Tuesdayfrom11:30a.m.to1p.m.They serveachoiceo fhomemadesoups,fresh sandwichesandhomemadedesserts. Carry-outisalsoavailable.
ThriftShopOpen— TheBethelThriftShop willbeopenonWednesdaysandSaturdays, weatherpermitting,from10a.m.to2p.m. Theyhavealargeselectionofgifts,holiday items,clothing,householdwares,toys, books,jewelryandmoretobenefitthe church’sprojects.Donationsofitemsare acceptedeachdaytheyareopen.TheThrift Shopislocatedat111HazzardStreetin Dagsboro.Fo rmoreinformation,call(302) 519-2984.
CashBingo— OceanCityElksLodge2645 ishostingCashBingoeveryWednesday, anditisopentothepublic.Doorsopenat 5p.m.andtheBingostartsat6:30p.m. Foodisavailablefromthekitchenbefore Bingostartsandatintermission.Formore information,call(443)605-5028.
RollerSkatingatSalem— SalemChurch inSelbyvillewillhostroller-skatingonthe secondandfourthFridaysofthemonth from6:30to8p.m.Thereisa$1regis trationfee.Rentalskatescomeinchildand adultsizes.Snacksanddrinksareavailable forpurchase.TheyfollowtheIndianRiver SchoolDistrictincaseofinclement weather.Formoreinformation,visitthemat www.sumc.com.
TableMeals— SalemChurchinSelbyville
willhostfreemealseveryWednesdayfrom 5to7p.m.Therewillbeadifferentmeal offeredeveryweek,anddine-inorcarryoutisavailable.Allmealsareservedwith drinks,saladsanddesserts.Thefirst Wednesdayofthemonthwillfeaturepork tenderloin,withmac&cheeseandgreen beans.ThesecondWednesdaywillfeature chickenanddumplings,greenbeans, mashedpotatoesandgravy.Thethird Wednesdaywillfeaturelasagna,alfredo withchickenandbroccoli,breadandItalian weddingsoup.ThefourthWednesdaywill featureachickenlegquarterwithbaked beansandcoleslaw.ThefifthWednesday willbechef’schoice.
GriefShare— MarinersBethelGlobal MethodistCh urchoffersafreeGriefShare supportgroupeverySundayfrom1to3 p.m.atthechurch.Therewillbevaluable guidanceandtipsondealingwiththeloss ofalovedone.Formoreinformation,call 539-9510.
Politics
DemsMeet— The41stDemocratRDmeets thethirdThursdayofeverymonthatPizza KingRestaurantinMillsboroat6p.m.This isopentoanyDemocrats.Formoreinformation,callTomBrettat(443)257-2061.
ShoreDems— TheShoreDemocrats meetsattheDenatBearTrapD unes clubhousefrom11a.m.to1:30p.m.on thethirdWednesdayofthemonth.Thisis asocialorganizationthateducates,informsandcreatescamaraderieamong theirmembersthroughmonthlylunch meetingsthatfeatureengagingspeakers.
November
Formoreinformation,visitshoredemocrats.com.
RepublicansMeet— The38thDistrictRepublicanClubmeetsthefirstMondayofthe month.Socialhoursbeginat6p.m.,and themeetingstartspromptlyat6:30p.m. Informationontheclubandmeetingscan befoundat38thdrcp.com,orthroughemail atinfo@38thdrcp.com.
DemocratsMeet— The38thRepresentativeDistrictDemocraticCommitteemeets thefirstWednesdayofeverymonthat5 p.m.Formoreinformation,update son speakersandmeetinglocations,visit deldems38.orgoremailingthemat Deldems38@gmail.com.
SussexRepublicansMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanCommitteemeetsthe secondMondayofeverymonthatthe Millsborofirehall.Meetingsstartpromptly at6:30p.m.andallarewelcome.Informationonmonthlyguestspeakers,legislative updatesandmeetingupdatescanbefound atsussex.gop
DemocratsMeet— The4thRepresentative DistrictDemocraticCommitteemee tsthe thirdTuesdayofeverymonthatCaptain’s PizzainMillsboro.Socialhoursbeginat 5:30p.m.,andthemeetingstartsat6:30 p.m.Thebusinessmeetingisopentoall registeredDemocrats.Formoreinformation,visitRD4atdeldems.org.
RepublicanWomenMeet— TheSussex CountyRepublicanWomen’sClubmeetson thefourthWednesdayofeachmonthonthe secondfloorofNicola’sPizzainLewes. Check-inbeginsat4:45p.m.fordinner,
andthemeetingstartsat5:30p.m.Th e costis$40.RSVPbythe15thofeach monthtoinfo@scrwc.net.Theorganization educates,informsandcreatesfellowship withlike-mindedpeople.Formoreinformation,visitscrwc.netoremailthemat info@scrwc.net.
Fitness/Health/Dance
TuningUptheTemple— MarinersBethel GMChosts“TuningUptheTemple”exercise/fitnessclassesonMondays, WednesdaysandFridays,from8:30to 9:45a.m.atTheHopeCenter.The classesaresession-based,notdrop-in, soconta ctCarolLynchat(302)7458237orcklynch03@gmail.comformore detailsonthesefreeclasses.
YogaClasses— MarinersBethelGMC hostsyogaclassesat5p.m.onWednesdaysintheArmorRoom,upstairsinthe churchbuilding,withHeatherMurphy. YogaisalsoofferedonSaturdayat9:30 a.m.withMicoleLinehan.Thedrop-infee foryogais$7.Classesareopentothe communityandallarewelcome.
ZumbaClass— MarinersBethelChurchis holdingazumbaexerciseclassintheHope CentergymeveryMonday,Wednesdayand Fridayat10a.m.Thereisa$8drop-infee. Noregistrationisnecessary,andallare welcome.Formoreinformation,sendan emailtozumbabyjo@gmail.com.
MultipleMyelomaSupport— The DelawareMultipleMyelomaSupportGroup meetsthethirdSaturdayofeverymonthvia Zoomfrom1to3p.m.Formoreinformation,contactSueIwahashiatmyelomaemailsue@gmail.com.
LineDancing— CapeHenlopenSeniorCen-
St. Luke Catholic Parish 24 th Annual
Christmas Bazaar
Location: St. Andrew Catholic Center 14401 Sinepuxent Avenue Ocean City, MD
Saturday, November 8, 2025 9AM—4PM
Raffles, Pictures with Santa, Christmas Room, Chinese Auction, Jewelry, Silent Auction, Books, White Elephant Gifts, Bake Sale, Wine Pull, Food
terishostingline-dancin gclassesonMondays.Beginnersclassestakeplaceat10 a.m.,andImproversareat11a.m.For moreinformation,call(302)227-2055.
Al-Anon Al-Anonisasupportgroupforthe familiesandfriendsofalcoholics.Meetings areheldeveryTuesday,from7to8:30p.m., atOceanViewPresbyterianChurch.Formore information,visitovpc.org.
ArgentineTango— TheLewesSeniorActivity CenterishostingArgentineTangoDancingon Tuesdays,from7to9p.m.Adultsofallages arewelcome,andnoexperienceorpartneris required. Thereisa$5fee,butthefirstvisitis free.Enterthroughthebackdoorofthefacility.Formoreinformation,visitthegrouponlineatTangoByTheBeach.com.
GeorgetownWalkers— TheGeorgetown PublicLibraryhostGPLWalkerseveryMondayat9a.m.ThewalkingclubgoestoSandhillFieldsfora30-to40-minutewalk, weatherpermitting.Thetrailbeginsatthe Murray’sLaneParkinglot,109-199Murrays Lane.Formoreinformation,call(302)8567958, emailgeorgetown.library@lib.de.usor visitthelibraryat123WPineSt.,Georgetown.
Tai-ChiClasses— BethelMethodistChurchis hostingfreeTai-ChiclassesonTuesdaysand Thursdaysfrom10to11a.m.Thisisopento thepublic,andallarewelcome.Organizers describedtheclassesas“easy,”andcasual attireissuggested.Formoreinformation,call (302)519-2984.
StrokeSupport— Astrokesupportgroup meetsatPAMHealthRehabilitationHospital of GeorgetownonthesecondTuesdayof everymonthat2p.m.Theclasswillconsist oflinkingintotheJeffersonHealthStroke supportGroupandalsohavein-personsupport.Reservationsarerecommended,but
walk-insarewelcome.Formoreinformation, call(302)440-4866.
Alzheimer’sCaregiversMeeting— AmeetingforAlzheimer’scaregiversisheldthefirst andthirdThursdaysofeverymonthatthe OceanViewCHEERCenterat1p.m.The meetingslastforuptotwohours.
Pickleball TheHopeCenteratMariners BethelishostingpickleballeveryMonday, WednesdayandFridayfrom11:30a.m.to 2:30p.m.
Al-AnonFamilyGroups— Al-Anonisasupportgroupforfamilyandfriendsofalcoholics. Thegroupsaysyouneverhavetobealone again.Al-AnonFamilyGroupsmeetatOcean ViewPresbyterianChurcheveryTuesdayfrom 7to8p.m.
YogaSessions— St.Martha’sEpiscopal ChurchishostingYogaonMondaysat9:30 a.m.
Billiards atIRSeniorCenter— The Indian RiverSeniorCenterhostsabilliards8-Ball LeagueonMondaysandTuesdaysat8:30 a.m.,anditsbilliardsScotsDoublesLeague onThursdaysat9a.m.forseniorcenter members.
Tai-ChiatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsTaiChiat10a.m. onMondaysforseniorcentermembers.
SeniorStrength&BalanceatIRSC— The IndianRiverSeniorCenterhostsSenior Strength&BalanceonMondaysat1:30p.m. andFridaysat10a.m.forseniorcenter members.
LaBlast FitnessatIRSC— TheIndianRiver SeniorCenterhostsLaBlastFitnessonMondaysat2:15p.m.forseniorcentermembers.
ChairYogaatIRSC— TheIndianRiverSenior Centerhostschairyogaat9:30a.m.onTues-
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ZumbaatIRSeniorCenter— TheIndian RiverSeniorCenterhostsZumbaat11a.m. onFridaysforseniorcentermembers.
Al-AnonFamilyGroup— TheWednesday MindfulnessAl-AnonFamilyGroupmeetsat CommunityLutheranChurcheveryWednesdayfrom7to8p.m.
Hobby/Craft
NeedlepointGuild— Delaware’s SeashoreChapterofTheAmerican NeedlepointGuildmeetsonthefirst Mondayofthemonthfrom10a.m.to2 p.m.attheGeorgetownPublicLibrary Bringingaboxlunchisencouraged.New membersarealwayswelcome.Fordetails,sendanemailtothechapterat delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g.
CoffeeandCarsCruiseIn— St. George’sUnitedMethodistChurchand theGhostRydersCarClubarehostinga cruise-inatthechurchthesecondand fourthFridayofeachmonth.ThisoperatesfromAprilthroughOctober.There willbecoffee,donutsandfellowship.For moreinformation,callMikeStramellaat (410)41 9-1843.
RadioOperators— AnyHamradiooperator,orpeoplewantingtomeetandgreet others,cangettogetherattheMillsboro PizzaKingonThursdaysat8:30a.m.The ARRLSectionManagerusuallyattends. Formoreinformation,contactJack Magaratk8uyc80@gmail.com.
PenPalProgram— ThankstoapartnershipbetweenSouthCoastalLibrary,Kent CountyLibraryandWellingtonCityLibraries,youcannowcommunicateby letterwithaNewZealander.Thisisafun waytolear naboutanothercountryand makeanewfriend.Allinternational postageishandled,andyoucanbringin andpickupyourlettersatthelibrary.For moreinformationandregistration,visit themat delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626orcall(302)858-5518.
Bookdiscussion— TheGeorgetownPublicLibraryhostsitsWednesdayMorning BookDiscussiononthefourthWednesdayofeverymonthat10:15a.m.InNovemberandDecember,however,theywill meetonthe thirdWednesday.Booksare availableforpickupeachmonthatthelibrary.
Music
MusicJam— St.MatthewsBytheSea UnitedMethodistChurchishostinga MusicJamonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonthat4p.m.Alllevelsarewelcome.
Women’sACapellaChorus— Achapter ofSweetAdelinesInternationalInc.holds rehearsalseveryMondayeveningfrom6 to8p.m.intheOceanPines(Md.)CommunityCenter.Theyarelookingforladies wholovetosing.Memberscomefrom Maryl andandDelaware.Formoreinformation,callElissaat(410)641-8050, findthemonsocialmediaorvisitdelmarvachorus.org.
October27
dine-and-donatefrom5to9p.m.tobenefitCoastalConcertsandSouthern DelawareChorale.Twentypercentofthe dine-inproceedswillbesplitbetweenthe organizations.Nocouponrequired.
Dine&Donate— TheWomen’sCivicClub ofBethanyBeachwillbethebeneficiaryof adine-and-donateatTheCottageCafé from11a.m.to9p.m.Tenpercentoffood andbeveragesaleswillbedonatedtothe club,includingcarryout.
Dine&Donate— NicolaPizzawillhosta
Museums/Displays
RailroadMuseum— TheDelawareSeaside RailroadClubhouseisaninteractivemuseumofmodelrailroading,andislocated at36668DuPontBoulevard,inSelbyville. TheyareopentothepubliceveryWednesdayfrom5to 7p.m.,andeverySaturday, from10a.m.to3p.m.Admissionisfree. Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat
Gentle YogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn
delawareseasiderailroadclub.com.
Dinker-IrvinMuseum— TheBethany BeachMuseumatDinker-IrvinCottageis opentothepublicMonday,Wednesdayand Friday,from10a.m.tonoonduringsummer.Privatetoursareavailablebyappointment.Interestedgroupsof10-15maycall (302)539-8725.Admissiontothemuseum isfree,andparkingisavailableinfrontof th emuseum.Themuseumisnothandicapaccessible.Formoreinformation,visitonlineattownofbethanybeach.com,andclick under“Residents/History/TownMuseum.”
SelbyvilleMuseum— TheSelbyvilleMuseumisopenfrom10a.m.to2p.m.onthe thirdsaturdayofeachmonththroughOctober.VariousrailroadandTownartifactsdatingbacktotheearliestagriculturaldaysof thetownareondisplay,alongwithpolice memorabiliathroughthelate20thCentury. Themuseu mislocatedat6RailroadAvenue.Admissionisfree.Formoreinformation,visitthemonlineat selbyville.delaware.gov.
NanticokeIndianMuseum— TheNanticokeIndianMuseumistheonlyNative AmericanmuseuminDelaware,andis listedintheNationalRegisterofHistoric Places,alongwithbeingpartofthe DelawareHistoryTrail.Themuseumis open10a.m.to4p.m.TuesdaystoSaturdays.Admissionis$5perperson.Formore information,visitnanticokeindians.o rg/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.
Faith
CommunityBibleStudy— GraceUnited MethodistChurchinMillsboroishosting aBibleStudythisfallonWednesday mornings,startingonSept.6,from10 a.m.tonoon.Formoreinformation,and toregister,visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org.
CommunityBibleStudy— Community BibleStudy,focusingontheBookof Psalms,willmeeteveryThursdayat MarinersBethelintheFellowshipHall from6:30to8:30p.m.Toregister,go on linetobethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org. BibleStudy— SalemChurchinSelbyville ishostingaBiblestudyeveryThursdayat 10a.m.
Women’sBibleStudy— “WhenFaithBecomesSight:HEAVEN,”byJenniferRothschild,aWomen’sBibleStudygroup,will meetatMarinersBethelchurchevery WednesdayfromSept.24throughNov.5, from10to11:30a.m.,or7to8:30p.m. Allwomenarewelcome.Toregister,visit marinersbethel.churchcenter.com.
WomenofFaith— Thewomen’sgroup meetsthefirstMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.
MenofChrist— Themen’sgroupmeets thesecondMondayofthemonthat SalemChurchinSelbyvilleat6:30p.m. Formoreinformation,visitsumc.com.
breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onSept.22and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recomme nded!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.
MarkerspaceMonday:Ages18+— Join SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.thisautumnonselectMondayseachmonthfora funandfree90-minuteMakerspaceMonday!MakeyourowncustomizedT-shirts, waterbottles,signsandmoreusingour CricutMachine!Wetakeastepbackand letyoucreatewhateverinspiresyou!Staff willguideyouthroughusingtheCricutand answeryourquestions.Freetoolsand basicvinylcolorsprovided.You willneedto provideyourprojectbase(t-shirt,wooden sign,canvas,cardstock,etc.)Wewillalso havesomeDIYcraftingstationsforyouto enjoyaswell.Noneedtoregister,butCricutisavailableonafirstcome,firstserved basis,andCricuttimeislimitedto30minutesifothersarewaiting.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
StorytimeonParsonsFarm— JoinFrankfordPubli cLibraryat11a.m.forstorytelling,songs,andcraftsatParsonsFarm
outdoorpavilion.Onrainydayswe'llbeinsidethecafe.ThisStorytimeisopentoall ages.NoRegistrationisrequired.Call302732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFacebook @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
Hooks andNeedles— JoinFrankfordPublicLibraryonMondaysat1p.m.forafunafternoon ofknittingandcrocheting.Alllevelsarewelcome. Call302-732-9351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
Blood,Books&Brainpower:TriviaNightLibraryFundraiser— JointheFrankfordPublic LibraryandtheBloodBankofDelmarvaatthe Frankfordfirehallat6p.m.totestyourknowledgeacrosscategorieslike:VampireLore,Science&Medicine,History,Literature(Gothic, Horror,andBeyond)andMusic.Thisisa fundraiserfortheFrankfordPublicLibrary.$10 donation toplay,$10donationfordrinktickets. Therewillalsobea50/50.2ticketsfor$10or 5for$20.
MeetandGreetWiththeLt.Gov.— Lt.Gov. KyleEvansGaywillcontinuetohostcommunity conversationsineachcounty.Thepubliccan connectdirectlywiththeelectedofficial,share concerns,askquestionsandlearnaboutgovernmentinitiatives.Thiswillbeheldatthe GeorgetownPublicLibraryfrom6to7p.m.
LearnAmericanMah Jong— Areyouinterested inlearninghowtoplaytheAmericanversionofMahjong?Signupforafreethree-part seriesonthebasicsofMahjongtaughtbylocal instructorLisaStern,atSouthCoastalLibraryat 1p.m..Attheendofthethreelessons(Oct.27, 31andNov.3),youshouldhaveabetterunderstandingofhowtoplaysothatyoucanjoina localgroupinyourarea.Thegamerequiresa commitmenttothelearningprocess,apositive
attitude,andtakessomepractice.Each lesson is 2.5-3hourslong,solightsnackswillbeprovidedbutpleasefeelfreetobringanon-alcoholicdrinkwithyou.2025MahJongLarge Printcardsareavailabletoborrowforthisclass andwewillalsohavetilesetsforin-houseuse. Thepurposeofthisclassistolearnhowtoplay thegameandgamesplayedarejustforfun.No gamblingisallowedonlibraryproperty.Registrationfortheentireseriesisrequiredand availableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistrationrecommended!) HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
October28
IntrotoGooglePhotos— Isyourphone, tabletorcomputerrunningoutofmemory becauseit'sfullofphotos?Doyouwish youcouldorganizeandshareyourphotos moreeasily?Thisfree,two-hourclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10a.m.willteach youhowtouseGooglePhotos(appand website)tostore,edit,organizeandshare yourp hotosforfree.Registrationbeginsat 10a.m.onOct.7atsouthcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930 PAWSforReading— Snuggleupwitha friendly,well-traineddogandpractice readingaloudinafun,supportiveway,at SouthCoastalLibraryat4p.m.!Eachchild gets10minutesofone-on-onereading time.Bringyourfavoritebookorchoose onefromthelibrary.Perfectforages5plus.Fre e,mustcall(302)858-5518to register.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE
19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
FirstStepinWatercolors— Learnthebasics,asyouexplorethebeautyofpainting withwatercolorsatFrankfordPublicLibraryat10:30a.m.Forthissession,we'll learnsomeeasydrawingtechniques.Using arealpumpkin,wewillcreateform,color, andhighlights.You'llgohomewiththisautumnpainting.Registra tionisrequired.Call 302-732-9351orvisitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
October29
FallPartyforInfants-Age5— Putonyour favoritecostumeandgetreadyfora spooktaculartime!This10:30a.m.event atSouthCoastalLibrarywillletchildren sharesillystories,dancetofuntunes,go onascavengerhunt,andeveryonewill leavewithaspecialgoodybag.Free,no registrationrequiredbu tparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entry availableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
MahjongOpenPlay— FrankfordPublicLibrary’sMahjonggroupplaysWednesdays at1p.m.forcasualplay.Registrationis notrequired,butpriorplayingexperience ispreferred.Call302-732-9351orvisitus onlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Fin dusonFB @FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram @frankfordlibrary.
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October30
FreeWrite— TheRehobothBeachWriters Guild(RBWG)hostsaweeklytwo-hour FreeWritesessionattheSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Participantsage18plusofallskilllevelswillpracticecreative writinginafriendlyandnurturingatmosphere.(Inpersonparticipationonly.)Free, registrationisappreciatedandavailableat www.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSou thCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
BabyBees— JoinFrankfordPublicLibrary onThursdaysat11a.m.foraBabyBees StoryTimeforchildren,ages0to3.Stories,songs,andinteractiveplaypromote earlyliteracyandengagementwithother childreninarelaxedsettinginthechildren'sroom.Registrationisnotrequired. Questions,pleasecallus:302-7329351. We'reonFb@FrankfordPublicLibraryand Instagram@frankfordlibrary.
Let’sPlay Games:ForAdults— Join FrankfordPublicLibraryonThursdaysat1 p.m.toplaygamessuchasdominoes, Scrabbleandcards.Call302-732-9351or visitusonlineatfrankford.lib.de.us.Find usonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
ClassicHorrorattheLibrary:Halloween (1978)— FrankfordPublicLibrarywill screenJohnCarpenter’sHalloween(1978) onThursday,Oct.30at5:30p.m.The classicslasherfollowsbabysitterLaurie
Strodeass he’sstalkedbyescapedkiller MichaelMyersonaterrifyingHalloween nightinHaddonfield.RatedR;91minutes. Freeandopentothepublic;17-plusunlessaccompaniedbyanadult.Seatingis first-come,first-served.Call302-7329351orvisitusonlineat frankford.lib.de.us.FindusonFB@FrankfordPublicLibraryandInstagram@frankfordlibrary.
October31
RetirementReadyBootcamp,Part2— Areyoucurrentlynearingretirementorrecentlyretired?JoinusattheSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafree,three-partRetirementBootcampserieswithEricJohnston,President&FinancialAdvisorwith InFocusFinancialAdvisorsandinstructor withtheDelawareMoneySchool.Learn thebasicstrategiestoplanasuccessful retirement,maximizeyoursocialsecurity benefitandpositionyourportfoliotolast. Sessionsinclude:Oct.23:Investment Strategies,Oct.31:SocialSecurity,&Nov. 6:RetirementSuccess.Free,n oregistrationrequired.HostedbytheSouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
November1
Bingo— FranklinMasonicLodge#12of GeorgetownishostingBingoattheMillsborofirehall.Doorsopenatnoonandthe gamesstartat1:30p.m.Admissionis$30 atthedoor,andhamburgers,hotdogs, chips,sodaandwaterwillbeavailablefor purchase.Therewillbe15games,one jackpotandfour50/50s.
OperationWeCare— TheVFWPo st7234 Auxiliaryishostingafreeeventforpeople topaintaholidayornamentforouractive dutyservicememberswhoareoverseas, fromnoonto3p.m.Thisiseasyandfun, andispartnershipwithOperationWeCare, operationwecare.org.
Art&CraftFair— TheBethanyBayHoliday Arts&CraftFairwillbeheldatthe BethanyBayHOACommunityCenterfrom 10a.m.to4p.m.Theshowfeaturestalentedartisansandcraftersdisplayingtheir originalartwork,framedandunframed ph otographs,oysterandshell-ringdishes, bottlecharmsandothercrafts,wreaths andbaskets,plantsculpturesandterrariums,handmadejewelryandornaments, egretsculpturesandgnomes,crocheted items,andavarietyofjellies,jams,pickled itemsandmore.Thisisafree-admission event.
CraftFair— TheSelbyvilleVolunteerFire CompanyAuxiliarywillbeholdingacraft showatthefirehousefrom9a.m.to2 p.m.Therewillbe30-pluscrafterson hand,andtheAuxi liarywillalsobeselling breakfastandlunch.Thefirehallislocated at30N.MainStreet,inSelbyville.
November3
ChamberGolf— TheGreaterMillsboro ChamberofCommercewillhostits2nd AnnualGolfTournamentatPlantation LakesGolf&CountryClubonMonday,Nov. 3,from8a.m.to4p.m.(Thiswas rescheduledfromOct.13duetoweather.) ThecharitablepartnerisUnstoppableJoy, whichprovidesphysicalandemotional supportprogramstopeoplewithcancer. Registra tioncosts$600perfoursome,
whichincludesgolfgame,networking,gift bag,drinkticket,buffetlunch,prizes,networkingandmore.Guestscanpurchase cashbar,50/50entriesandraffletickets. Registrationandbreakfaststartat8a.m., withashotgunstartat10a.m.Registerat golfgenius.com/ggid/LHG4NF.Forquestions,contactinfo@millsborochamber.com or(302)934-6777.
ChixwithStix— JoinMaryBethLeonardat 10a.m.forSouthCoastalLibrary’s month lymeetingaboutcrocheting,knitting andneedleworking.Allskilllevelswelcome.Makenewfriends,getinspiredby whatothersaremakingandlearnneedleworktipsandtricksinthisfungroupmeeting.Weencourageyoutobringyour currentprojectwithyou.Haveleftover yarn?Bringitandswapwithothers.Free, forages18-plus.Registrationisappreciatedandathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
Children’sFreeWinterCoats— South CoastalLibraryispartneringonceagain withOperationWarmtoprovidefamiliesin needwithabrand-newwintercoatfor theirchild/children.Thiseventwillrun from4-6p.m.inthechildren'swing.The coatsizesavailablewillbechildren'ssizes 4,5/6,7/8,10/12,14/16.Thefollowing offeringsareavailableonafirst-come, first-servedbasiswhilesup plieslast:New WinterCoats,Pizza,Books,Grab&Go Crafts.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
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November4
HomeInternetOptions— Wonderingwhat youroptionsareforhomeInternetaccess inthisarea?Learnaboutthedifferent typesofinternetaccess,theirpros&cons, andwhichserviceprovidersofferthemin easternSussexCounty,atSouthCoastal Libraryat10:15a.m.Attendinpersonor viaZoom.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Registrationisrequiredandavailable athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth Coas talLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE
StepBackinTimeBookClub— Lovehistoricalfiction?Thisbookclubisforyou! WewillmeetatSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.onaselectTuesdaymostmonthsto discussadifferenthistoricalfictionbook. ThismonththeywillbediscussingStolen QueenbyFionaDavis.Lightsnackspro-
vided.Registrationisappreciatedand availableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
VinyasaYoga— JoinSarahSchaber,RYT500certifiedyogainstructor,forafree, one-hourVinyasaYogaclassatSouth CoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.Thisclassis moderately-pacedwithmorechallenging posesthanGentleFlowYoga.Createenergy,buildstrength,andpromoteflexibility andcirculationthroughoutthebody.Deep relaxationandstressreleasealsoincluded. Pleasebringayogamatandfoamblocks. Registrationope ns4:30pmonOct.28and isathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
November4-7
ToySwap— TheSouthCoastalLibrarywill behostingasustainablecommunityToy
Swap!Familiesareinvitedtobringupto onebagofclean,gentlyusedtoys,books, andgamestothelibraryonthefollowing dates/times:Nov.4and5at2–4p.m., Nov.6at4–6p.m.Familieswillbegivena ticketforeachtoydonated,whichtheycan thentradeinforanew-to-themtoybetween2–4p.m.onNov.7.Guidelines: Limitonebagofitemsperfamily,share onlyitemsyou’dgladlypasstoafriend, smalleritemsmaybelumpedtogetherto equaloneticket,nobattery-operatedtoys, clothes,orstuffedanimals.Unsuitable itemsmayberefused.It’safunwaytorefreshyourplayroom,meetneighbors,and supportth eplanet.Registrationnotrequired—justdropin!Free,noregistration required.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
November5
StoryTimewithBeachBugs— JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.foranother excitingoutdooradventurewithBeach
BugsonthebeautifulPricklyPearTrail!Location:TrailheadParking,HickmanRd, OceanView,DE19970Registrationisrequire dandatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
EstatePlanningandElderLaw— AttorneyKathleenDelacywillgiveafreepresentationonhowtogetstartedwithestate planningatSouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m. Potentialpointsofdiscussionincludewills, trusts,PowerofAttorneyGuardianships, ElderLaw,Medicaidandoverallestate planning.SponsoredbytheDelaware MoneyS chool.Registrationisappreciated andavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usor bycalling302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
Hacker&MalwarePrevention— Cyber crimeisthefast-growingcrimeonour planet!Ifyouhaven'texperiencedityet, youmostlikelywillinthenearfuture. Learntoprotectyourpersonalinformation aswellasyourcomputer,smartphone, iPadandotherinternet-accessingdevices fromhack ers,viruses,ransomwareand othermalwareinthisfreeclasstaughtby techexpertTrevorRoeofTransientCyber, atSouthCoastalLibraryat6p.m.Attendin person(recommended)orviaZoom.Registrationisrequiredandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
November6
Wetlands101— Arepresentativefrom DNREC’sDivisionofWatershedStewardshipwillpresentafreeeducationalprogramatSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30 a.m.onwetlands,whichcomprise25percentofDelawareland.Learnabouttheimportance,functionanduniqueecosystems ofvariousDEwetlands,fromcoastalareas tofreshwaterhabitats.Discoverhow DNRECconductswetlandsresearch,and howwetlandscanbeprotected.Registrationisappreciatedandavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518. HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
RetirementReadyBootcamp,Part3— Areyoucurrentlynearingretirementorrecentlyretired?JoinusattheSouthCoastal Libraryat2p.m.forafree,three-partRetirementBootcampserieswithEricJohnston,President&FinancialAdvisorwith InFocusFinancialAdvisorsandinstructor withtheDelawareMoneySchool.Learn thebasicstrategiestoplanasuccessful retirement,maximizeyou rsocialsecurity benefitandpositionyourportfoliotolast. Free,noregistrationrequired.Hostedby theSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
SCLTravelClub— Doyoulovetotravel? JoinusattheSouthCoastalLibraryat5 p.m.forourmonthlySCLTravelClubmeeting.Wedon’tactuallytravelinthisclubbut meettodiscussallthingstravel.Ages18pluswelcome.Topictobedetermined. Lightsnacksprovided.Fr ee,registrationis appreciatedandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-858-
5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
November7
ToySwap— TheSouthCoastalLibrarywill behostingasustainablecommunityToy Swap!Familiesareinvitedtobringupto onebagofclean,gentlyusedtoys,books, andgamestothelibraryonthefollowing dates/times:Nov.4and5at2–4p.m., Nov.6at4–6pm.Familieswillbegivena ticketforeachtoydonated,whichtheycan thentradeinforanew-to- themtoybetween2–4p.m.onNov.7.Guidelines: Limitonebagofitemsperfamily,share onlyitemsyou’dgladlypasstoafriend, smalleritemsmaybelumpedtogetherto equaloneticket,nobattery-operatedtoys, clothes,orstuffedanimals.Unsuitable itemsmayberefused.It’safunwaytorefreshyourplayroom,meetneighbors,and supporttheplanet.Registrationnotrequired-justdropin!Free,noregistration required.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43Ke ntAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930302-858-5518https://southcoastal.lib.de.us
November7-8
FallCraftFair— TheParishofSt.AnnFall CraftFairwillbeheldatDelaneyHalland theMastersonCenter,691GarfieldParkway,inBethanyBeach.Thehoursare9:30 a.m.to4p.m.onFriday,and9:30a.m.to
1p.m.onSaturday.Therewillbetalented artisansandcrafters,pottery,jewelry, carvedwood,needlework,photographyand more.Therewillalsobefood,abakesale andc ashraffle.Admissionisfree,asis parking.
FallFest— St.AndrewOrthodoxChurchwill beholdingitsFallFest,from9a.m.to5 p.m.onFriday,andfrom9a.m.to4p.m. onSaturday.Therewillbethemedbaskets, aninternationalbakesale,international foods,churchtoursandaMediterranean market.
November8
Yard&BakeSale— TheMillvilleVolunteer FireCo.ishostingayardandbakesale from8a.m.tonoon,rainorshine.Breakfastandlunchwillbeavailableforpurcha se.Fortableinformationanddetails, call(302)537-0143.
MUMCChristmasBazaar— MillvilleUnited WomeninFaithwillhostitsAnnualChristmasBazaar&BakeSaleinthechurch’s WesleyHallat36405ClubHouseRoad from8a.m.to1p.m.ThisfeaturesChristmasdecorations,homemadecrafts, wreaths,jewelryandhomemadelunches andbakedgoodsforsale.Allproceeds benefitlocalmissionprojects.
TriviaNight— St.Ann’sDelaneyHallwill hostatrivianighteventat6 p.m.There willbedinnerbyMac’scatering,dessert andprizes,foracostof$40perperson. BYOB.Theproceedswillbenefitthework oftheSt.VincentdePaulSociety.Gosee trivianight2025svdp.cheddarup.comfor tickets.Nowalk-ins.
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Pop-UpBookSale— StopbySouthCoastal Libraryforatwo-hourpop-upbooksale! Findgreatbooksforgreatprices!Previous bestsellers,cookbooks,beachreads,children'smaterials&more!Sponsoredbythe FriendsoftheSouthCoastalLibrary.Help supportyourlocallibrary!SouthCoastal Library,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach, DE19930www.southcoastal.lib.de.us
November10
FraudPreventionWorkshop— RepresentativesfromFultonBankwillprovideafree presentationonhowtodetectscamsand preventfraudatSouthCoastalLibraryat 10:30a.m.Registrationisencouragedand availableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.us orbycalling302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930
November12
PaintandGo— MasonDixonVFWPost 7234members,Auxiliarymembersand theirguestsareinvitedtothefacilityfora “PaintandGo”partyfrom1to3p.m.For $ 30cash,aceramicpieceandpainting supplieswillbeprovidedtoyou.Therewill belunch(costseparatefromceramic painting)atnoon.RSVPtoSandraat(410) 599-5158byOct.29toattend.
FeelingsRock!— FeelingsRockisamusic andmovement-basedclassdesignedto helpchildrenunderage6andtheirfami-
liesnavigatesocialemotionaldevelopment, atSouthCoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.Get readytolearnhowtorecognize,express andcopewithemotionswhileengagingi n funmovementactivities.Free,noregistrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmust accompanychildren.Entryavailableona firstcome/firstservedbasis.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930302-858-5518 https://southcoastal.lib.de.us TrueCrimeClub— Shareyourtheories, knowledge,andmemoriesoftruecrime caseswithfellowtruecrimeenthusiasts,at SouthCoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Ateach 90-minutemeeting,thec lubwillexplorea particulartruecrimecase.Thismonth, we'lldiscussthecaseofRubyFrankeand JodiHildebrandt.Suggestedread(notrequired):TheHouseofMyMotherbyShari Franke.Free,forages18-plus.Registrationisencouragedandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspace allows.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE 19930
November13
CookingbytheBook— Eachmonth,participantsinthiscookbookclubwillchoose arecipefromthesamecookbookandthen makeandbringinthedishtosharewith thegroup,atSouthCoastalLibraryat1 p.m.Participantsareencouragedtodiscusscooking,recipes(andhowtoimprove them,)aswellasthebookitself.This month,wewillbesharingfoodsfromClassicGermanCookingbyLuisaWeiss.which isavailableforcheckout(whilesupplies
last,)oryoumaylookatacopyinthelibrary.Participant sareencouragedtobring theirownTupperwaretotakehomeleftovers.FREE,forages18-plus.Registration isrequiredandavailableatwww.southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, 43KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
November14
FallGala— TheSt.Ann’sMen’sClubis holdingitsinauguralFallGalaatSignature’sRestaurantatBaysidefrom5:30to 9:30p.m.Theeveningwillfeatureabuffet dinner,livemusic,danci ng,silentauction and50/50raffle.Sponsorshipopportunitiesarealsoavailable.Allproceedswill benefitfoodpantriesandothercharitable organizationsinSussexCountythroughthe St.Ann’sMen’sClubandtheFoodBankof Delaware.Thecostis$65perperson.For sponsorshipopportunities,contactAudie Chongataudie.chong@hotmail.com.For informationontheevent,contactTimLinehanatlinehan121@gmail.com. SouthCoastalGenealogyGroup— This monthl ygroupmeetingisforgenealogy enthusiastsofallskilllevels,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Learngenealogyresources,tricks,andmethods fromeachotherinawelcomingenvironmentwhilemeetingothersandconversing aboutcurrentprojects.Themeetingis setupasadiscussion,however,selectgenealogyresourcesarealsoshown/demonstratedbymeetingfacilitator.Meetingsare heldeveryothermonthonselectFridaysat 10:15am(nomeetingsinSumm er).Free, forages18-plus+,noregistrationneeded. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43
KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
Capitalism,Socialism&Other‘Isms’— Dr.BillGudelunaswillpresentatwo-part lectureseriesexaminingpoliticalandeconomicconceptssuchascapitalism,fascism,communism,socialismandmarxism atSouthCoastalLibraryat3:30p.m.Part 2willbeNov.17at4:30pm.Free,for ages18-plus.Noregistrationrequired. Hos tedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
November15
HolidayMarketplace— TheTownofMillville’sHolidayMarketplacewillbeheldat twogreatlocationsfrom10a.m.to2p.m. ItwillbeatEvansPark,andatTownHall. Therewillbe36localvendors,aGirlScout Cookiewalk,foodtrucksonsite,andToys ForTotsonhandtoacceptdonations. LEGOClub— Letyourchild'simagination runwildatLEGOClub,atSouthcoastalLibraryat1 1a.m.!Ateachprogram,we'll focusonanewtheme,andLEGOsareprovided.Forages6-11years.Registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930
November17
GentleYogaFlow— JoinSarahSchaber, RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat
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8 Old Orchard Ave, Ocean View • $674,000
A must see! Nestled in the highly sought-after resort living environment, Ocean View Beach Club. Showcasing a thoughtful design that caters to both comfort and style. Open oor plan that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas.The gourmet kitchen features upgraded countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious island that encourages culinary creativity. The primary suite has a luxurious bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a walk-in closet. Additional bathrooms are thoughtfully designed with both stall and tub showers. The community amenities both indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball/basketball court. a tness center, weekend transportation to the beach during the season, and a clubhouse for social gatherings. Conveniently located, this home provides easy access to local shops, dining, and recreational activities, making it an ideal spot for those who appreciate both relaxation and adventure.
Call Doug Purcell (c) 410-707-3333
54 S Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach • $6,500,000
This is the rst oceanfront, 8 BR home to hit the market in downtown Bethany Beach in years. Designed to embrace breathtaking ocean views, this custom-built retreat offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and unforgettable seaside living. The open-concept main level places the gourmet kitchen, dining room, and great room under soaring vaulted ceilings, all centered around stunning views of the Atlantic. The luxurious primary suite offers its own private screened-in porch — the perfect spot to watch the sunset — along with a spa-like en suite featuring an oversized shower and a soaking tub with views of the shoreline. On the middle level, seven well-appointed bedrooms, six baths, and a second oceanview family room. Smart design touches include a private elevator, 4car garage, multiple outdoor showers, and a private walkway to the sand.
Call Brian Crowley (c) 302-539-4013
SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexercisestopromoteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillprovidechairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopen sat12p.m.onNov.10and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.
Capitalism,Socialism&Other‘Isms’— Dr.BillGudelunaswillpresentatwo-part lectureseriesexaminingpoliticalandeconomicconceptssuchascapitalism,fascism,communism,socialismandmarxism atSouthCoastalLibraryat4:30p.m.Part 1willbeNov.14at3:30pm.Free,for ages18-plus.Nor egistrationrequired. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
November18
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36258 Waterleaf Way, Selbyville • $729,000
Welcome to Bayside living at its best! This beautifully designed twin home, built in 2017, combines coastal charm with modern comfort — and it comes with serene pond views right outside your door. Step inside and you’ll nd an open oor plan made for entertaining: a gourmet kitchen with a spacious island, bright dining area, and a cozy living room that ows seamlessly together. The primary suite is your retreat, featuring a walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms offer plenty of space for family or guests. Life in Bayside means every day feels like a getaway. You’ll have access to resort-style amenities — multiple pools, a tness center, tennis courts, walking/jogging trails, and a community pier for those peaceful water views. Perfectly located close to shopping, dining, golf, and the beach, this home offers the ideal blend of luxury, leisure, and convenience. Don’t just buy a home — step into the lifestyle you’ve been waiting for. Call Marsha White (c) 302-245-7418
35518 Betsy Ross Blvd, Rehoboth Beach • $725,000
Beautiful one story 3 BR, 2 BA custom home located in Sawgrass at White Oak Creek. Located on Old Landing Road, just one mile west of busy Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach, a short drive to tax-free shopping and outletmalls. Includes a spacious kitchen with oversized breakfast bar, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Hardwood, carpet, tile Eooring and plantation shutters. 2 car garage. Extensive hardscape patio featuring built in replace. Community amenities include two pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a basketball court, two clubhouses, w/ Dtness centers, and bocce courts. HOA also includes snow removal, trash, mulching, sprinkler systems and basic landscaping. Call Betsey Parrett (c) 302-462-5627
1 Hemlock Dr., Bethany Meadows • $179,500
Situated in the heart of Ocean View and Bethany Beach areas. This charming community offers a serene lifestyle, complete with a pool, tennis court, and a wooded walking trail. Plus, downtown Bethany Beach is just 3 miles away. This lot is one of the few remaining in the community, making it an exceptional opportunity for a year-round residence or summer home. Becoming a part of the welcoming and vibrant Bethany Meadows community is an excellent decision, so don't miss your chance. It's important to note that despite the Frankford address (with lower taxes), this community is closer to Ocean View and Bethany Beach. This location provides quick access to the beach and its attractions. With its natural beauty, fantastic amenities, and ideal location, Bethany Meadows is a perfect place to build and call home. Call Sherry Ternahan (c) 302-745-2273
iPad,iPhone andotherAppledeviceusersofallskill levelsarewelcometoattendthismonthly supportgroupatSouthCoastalLibraryat 11a.m.Usersmeettodiscussnewfeatures,sharetips,andaskquestions.Attend inpersonorviaZoom.Free,registrationis requiredandavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.u sorbyphoneat302-8585518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary, BethanyBeach,DE
TracingYourHeritage— Lookingtotrace yourrootsbutnotsurehowtogetstarted? Registerforourfreebeginner’sgenealogy workshop,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.NancyN,willwalkyouthroughgetting startedwithancestry.cominasmallgroup setting.Participantscanexpectpersonalizedgenealogyassistanceandshouldbring atleastthrees urnamestoresearch.Feel freetobringyourownlaptop/tablet,oruse theonesprovided.Searchingwillinclude onlyU.S.databases.Registrationislimited andrequiredandopensat2p.m.onNov. 4athttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Walk-insacceptedifspaceallows.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.
November19
MusicwithMissMaria— Littleones(ages 5andunder)willlovethislively,interactive musicprogram—packedwithsinging, dancing,andplayfulactivitiesthatget everyonemovingandsmiling,atSouth CoastalLibraryat10:30a.m.!Free,no registrationrequiredbutparents/caregiversmustaccompanychildren.Entry availableonafirstcome/firstservedbasis. HostedbytheSouthCoastalLibrary,43 KentAvenue,BethanyBeach,DE19930 302-858-5518
https://southcoastal.lib.de.us HappyBooker’sClub— JoinRachelforour nextHappyBookersmeeting,atSouth
SussexStronggalatosupportlocalfamilies
Donationsofsilent-auction itemsnowbeingaccepted
SussexStrong,thecharitablefoundationoftheSussexCountyAssociation ofRealtors,announcedthisweekthat itsannualfundraisinggalawilltake placeonThursday,Nov.6,from6to10 p.m.attheRehobothBeachConventionCenter.
Thisyear’sevent—“#ThrowbackThursday:ATotally’90sGala”— promisesaneveningoffun,music,food
andgivingback.Thenightwillfeature livemusicbyBlueLabelBand,silent andliveauctions,themedcocktails,fare fromlocalrestaurantsanda’90s-inspiredtabledecoratingcontest.
SussexStrongiscurrentlyseeking donationsofsilent-auctionitemsfrom individualsandlocalbusinesses.ProceedsfromthegalawillhelpSussex Strongcontinueitsmissionofsupportingchildrenandfamiliesinneedacross SussexCounty.
“Thesilentauctionisoneofthe mostimportantpartsoftheevening,”
said SussexStrongPresidentJamie Coleman.“We’reaskingourcommunity tohelpusmakethiseventasuccessby donatingauctionitemsofanysizeor type.Everycontributionhelps.”
Thoseinterestedindonatingtothe silentauctioncancontactColemanat jcoleman@psre.com.
Inadditiontoindividualticketsales, sponsorshipopportunitiesareavailable, withonlyfiveGoldSponsorshipsremainingthisweek.Ticketsandsponsorshipscanbesecuredat: https://sussexstrong.org.
Attendeesarealsobeingencouraged tosavethedatesfortwovolunteeropportunitiesfollowingthegala:
•ShoppingDay—Monday,Dec.2
•WrappingDay—Monday,Dec.9
TheSussexStrongGalaistheorganization’slargestannualfundraiser,and proceedsgodirectlytowardeffortsthat provideschoolsupplies,holidaygifts, clothingandemergencysupportto familiesthroughouttheregion.
TolearnmoreaboutSussexStrong ortomakeadirectdonation,visit www.sussexstrong.org.
CoastalLibraryat2p.m.!Thegroupmeets onselectmonthstodiscussachosenwork offictionfromvariousgenresandauthors. Thismonth,wewillbediscussingThe BerryPickersbyAmandaPeters.Copiesof thebookareavailableforcheckout throughtheDelawareLibrariesCatalog withavalidDelawarelibrarycard.Registrationisrequiredandavailableat https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbyphone at302-858-5518.HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach ,DE CrimeSolvers— Areyouatrue-crimelover oranaspiringdetective?JoinSouth CoastalLibraryat5p.m.fora105-minute tabletopgamewhereweexamineevidence,witnessstatements,etc.tocooperativelysolvefictionalmurders.Forages 18-plus.FREE,allmaterials&lightsnacks provided(orbringyourown—noalcohol.) Registrationbeginsat5p.m.onOct.1at https://southcoastal.lib.de.usorbycalling 302-858-5518HostedbytheSouth CoastalLibrary,43K entAvenue,Bethany Beach,DE19930
November20
JigsawPuzzleSwap— Bringuptothree jigsawpuzzlestoswapforonesthatothers haveleft,atSouthCoastalLibraryat2 p.m.Puzzlesshould,tothebestofyour knowledge,havealltheirpieces,bein goodcondition,andbeintheiroriginal,untapedcontainers.Swapendsat3:30p.m. Wealsohavetwocommunityjigsawpuzzlessetupinthelibraryforyoutohelpus completewheneverwe’reopen.Puzzles canalsobeborrowedfromo therlibraries foryoutodoathome—justplaceahold ontheminourcatalog!Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,43KentAvenue, BethanyBeach,DE19930https://southcoastal.lib.de.us302-858-5518.
Kids’CornhuskPeopleCraft— R.O.O.T.S. YouthDevelopmentwillteachyourelementary-agedchildtocraftsimpledollsfrom driedcornhusks,justlikeearlyhomesteadersoncedid,atSouthCoastalLibraryat5 p.m.Thiscraftwillconnecttoculturalhistoryandstor ytelling.Registrationisavailableathttps://southcoastal.lib.de.usorby phoneat302-858-5518.Hostedbythe SouthCoastalLibrary,BethanyBeach,DE.
November24
RYT-500certifiedyogainstructor,fora free,one-hourGentleFlowYogaclassat SouthCoastalLibraryat10:15a.m.Ideal forbeginners,seniors,andanyonelooking foraslowerflowpractice.Wewilllearn breathingtechniques,postures,andexer-
cisestopro moteflexibilityandstrength, balance,andrelaxation.Pleasebringa yogamatortowelfromhome.Theinstructoralsorecommends4-inch-deepfoam yogablocks.Ifyouareunabletogetonto theflooreasily,donotworry,wewillpro-
videchairs.Thereareoptionsforall!Registrationopensat12p.m.onNov.17and isavailableatsouthcoastal.lib.de.usorby calling302-858-5518.(Onlineregistration recommended!)Walk-insonlyacceptedif spaceallows.
Authorshareslifeskillsandcopingtipsforfamilies
ByLauraWalter StaffReporter
Whenchildrenaredealingwitha problem,itcanhelptohaveanage-appropriatestorytohelpthemunderstand it.Withthoroughresearch,award-winningauthorJuliaCookhaswrittenpicturebooksandafullwebsitetohelp youngchildrenthroughlifechallenges bigandsmall:friendship,sharing, parentaldivorce,beingaone-upper,embarrassmentoverpassinggas,andmanagingemotions(“AwesomeDawsonhas BigEmotions,”whichwonanautism bookaward).
LordBaltimoreElementarySchool hostedCookonOct.8forgrade-level assemblies,followedbyanighttimeparents’talkonhealthyhabits,videogames andsettingboundaries.
Manyparents’goalistohelpkids reachtheirhighestpotential,butitcan behardtosetagoodexampleofdealing withchallengeswhendinnercanbedeliveredtothefrontporchwithafew clicksofabutton.
“We’redoingeverythingwecannot tohaveuncomfortableefforts,butwe want kidstobegritty”andpickupthe skillsneededtothrive,fromwritingand mathtoproblem-solving,listeningand speakingclearly,Cooksaid.
Ultimately,parentsdon’twantto solvealltheirchildren’sproblems (temptingthoughthatmaybe)because they’llbeage45andstilllivingathome, Cookjoked.
Forinstance,Cooksaidvideogames arenotallbad,they’rejustoften“too much.”Thesmallsuccessofclickinga buttonandgettingarewardcausesa
dopaminereleaseinthebrain,which feelsgoodandcanbeaddictive.Sopeopleneedtobalanceon-screenandreallifesuccesses(anddopamine).Ifthe gameprovidesaquickrewardwithlittle effort,it’snothelpingkidsbuildgritin thesamewaythatevenavideogame withsmallwinsleadingtoabigchallengecan.
Butbecausevideogamescanbeaddictive,theycanleadtounhealthybehaviors,suchasnotgettingenough sleep(whichkidsneedtogetthrough theday).Cookevendescribedhow somekidswilllieaboutsleepingbutactuallywakeupforlate-nightgaming.
CookalsotalkedaboutAI(“It’san amazingresourceforourkids,butit’s notareplacementfortheirproblemsolvingskills”);unrulybehavior(“Every behaviorweseeinchildrenistheresult ofanunmetneed.…Whatisreally goingon?”);anddangerousonlineinteractions(“Nooneeverhasarightto makeyoufeeluncomfortableonline”).
Whenachildhasbeenbullied,Cook
said,parentsmightpersonallyseered, but theyneedtorememberthey’retalkingtoayoungpersonwhowillrememberthatreaction.Ahealthierandsafer response,shesaid,istousethemoment toteachthechildempathy:“Nowyou knowhownottotreatothers,because youknowhowitfeels.”
Sheadvisedsettingconsistent boundariessokidsknowexactlywhat theexpectationsare,athomeandat school.Thatmeans“Onthecountof12-3”shouldnotinclude“2.5…2.75” beforetherepercussionsof“3,”because kids willalwayspushthelimitstofigure outwhereboundariesmightbe.
Askidsgetolder,theyleanaway fromtheirparents,soparentsshouldtry toshowtheoverallgoal(orsocialbenefits)offinishinghomework,cleaning theirroom,personalgroomingandtasks thatpeopleneed,shesaid.
Afterallthat,thebestpraisefora growingkidwillbeless“I’mproudof you,”andmore“Ibetyou’reproudof yourself,”saidCook.
Obituaries
JohnAlanGlass,79
JohnAlanGlass,79,ofMillsboro, Del.,passedawayonOct.15,2025,at BeebeHealthcareinLewes,Del.Hewas bornonJuly5,1945,inBrownsville,Pa., sonofthelateJohnGlassandMary (Harco)Glass.
Hededicatedhiscareertoeducation, workingasaphysicaleducationteacher, whereheinspiredcountlessstudentsto stayactiveandembracethevalueof teamwork.Eveninretirement,hecontinuedgivingbacktohiscommunity,volunteeringformanyyearsatthecardiac rehabatBeebe,arolehefounddeeply meaningfulandfulfilling.
Outsideofwork,hehadadeeplove forsports,animalsandtraveling—intereststhatbroughthimmuchjoythroughouthislife.
Glasswasprecededindeathbyhis parents.Heissurvivedbyhisbeloved wife,Patricia(Myers)Glass;andtheir daughters,TaraandErinGlass. Servicesweretobeprivate.Glass’life memorialwebpageisat www.watsonfh.com.
AnneJaneGregorySarao,68
AnneJaneGregorySarao,68,passed awaypeacefullyonOct.19,2025,the familyannouncedwithdeepsorrowthis week.Acherishedwife,stepmother, daughter,sister,auntandfriendtoso many,shewasabrightshiningstarinall oftheirlives.BornonSept.12,1957, SaraogrewupinMartinsville,N.J., whereshedevelopedapassionforgolf, herdogs,readingandtraveling.
Hertruepassionwasforherfamily;
travelingwithTomandBethAnn, spendingtimewithMatthewand Megan,golfingwithChrisandshopping withMaria.Sheputherheartintocaring forherfamilyandfriends,andwasalwayslookingtolendahelpinghand.She touchedallwhoknewherwithheroverwhelmingkindheartandcompassion. Shewasthoughtfulbeyondmeasure.
AfterearningadegreefromFairleigh DickinsonUniversity,Saraoenteredthe corporatebusinessworldandspent35 yearsasahumanresourcesprofessional acrossvariouscompanies,includingmore than18yearsatLockheedMartinasa seniorHR leader.Shealsoearnedher MBAatMonmouthUniversitywhile workingfull-time.Afterretiringfrom LockheedMartin,shecontinuedasacareercoachatLeeHechtHarrisonuntil veryrecently.
Shewasaleader.Shelovedsharing hertalentforplanningandorganizing witheveryonewhoknewherandin whatevercapacityneeded.Whetherit washelpingthosestartinganewcareer, weddingplanningforhergoddaughter, sendingouthergolfteetimes,orplanningWomen’sGameDay,sheputher heartandsoulintoitall.Shewasvery activeinhercommunityandspentmany beautifuldays playinggolfwithherdear friendsintheWomen’sGolfAssociation atBearTrapDunes.
Ludwig.Sheissurvivedbyherloving husband,Thomas;father,ArthurGregory;stepdaughter,BethAnnStone;her brother,ChristopherGregory(and Maria);andsisterJillAnderson.Sheis alsosurvivedbyhernephewandnieces Matthew(andAmelia),Megan(and Tyler)andChristy(andJustin);along withhergreat-niecesandgreat-nephew VisitationwillbeheldatMelson’sFuneralHome,38040MuddyNeckRoad, OceanView,Del.,onThursday,Oct.23, 2025,from5to7p.m.OnFriday,Oct. 24,visitationwillbeatSaintAnn’s CatholicChurch,691GarfieldParkway, BethanyBeach,Del.,at10a.m.,followed byMassat11a.m.Intermentwillbe heldprivatelyattheDelawareVeterans MemorialCemeteryinMillsboro,Del. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequested thatdonationsbemadetotheDelaware BreastCancerCoalition,acausethatwas closetoSarao’sheart.Donationsmaybe sentto100W10thSt.,Suite209, Wilmington,DE19801,ordebreastcancer.org.Condolencesmaybesentby visitingwww.melsonfuneralservices.com.
GaylaJoWilkinson,67
Shewaslovedbyallwhoknewher, whetheritwasfriendsfromherhigh schoolandcollegedaysorthosewhoshe metonlyahandfuloftimes.Shetaught themtheimportanceofcourage,compassion,understandingandthepowerof alovingembrace.Herlaughterand warmthwillforeverresonateintheir hearts.“Restinpeace,dearsister.Your loveandlightwillcontinuetoguideus.”
GaylaJoWilkinson,67,ofDagsboro, Del.,passedawaypeacefullyonTuesday, Sept.30,2025,atBeebeHealthcarein Lewes,Del.BornonFeb.24,1958,in CharlesCity,Iowa,shewasthedaughter ofthelateGayleGreenandthelate Ardella(Zipse)Morrison.ShegraduatedfromCharlesCityHighSchoolin 1976andlaterearnedhercosmetology degreefromLa’JamesInternational CollegeofCosmetologyinIowa. WilkinsonwasabelovedandwellknowncosmetologistintheRehoboth Beach,Del.,areaformorethan40years. SheworkedatHairbyEdwardJames
TheArtLeagueofOceanCity,Md.,is offeringahostofupcomingevents.
•OCFFHorrorFilmNight—Oct. 25,6-9p.m.,theOceanCityCenterfor theArts,50294thStreet,OceanCity.On Saturday,Oct.25,theywillfeatureaspeciallycuratedselectionofhorrorshorts. Thedoorsopenat6p.m.foranhourof refreshmentsandnetworking,followedby thefilmscreeningat7p.m.Afterthe films,therewillbeaQ&Awithfilmmakers,inadditiontoaHalloweencostume contestwithwinnersannouncedat8:30 p.m.Attendeesarebeingencouragedto attendincostumeforachancetowinsurpriseOCFFswag.
Viewerdiscretionisadvised,asthese filmscontaingraphiccontent,including, butnotlimitedto,vulgarlanguage,violence,gore,sexualsituations,horrificsequencesandvisuallydisturbingsequences
thatmaynotbesuitableforepileptic viewers.
Amongthefeaturedfilmsis“Dreams ofR’lyeh,”atwo-minutehorror/fantasy shortdirectedbyJohnTerebetsky—“A youngartistisplaguedbydreamsofan ancientcityandthemalevolententities thatlivethere.”Itwillalsofeaturethepremierof“ThePost-LoreChapterI.”
•FirstFridayOpeningReception— Nov.7,attheCenterfortheArts.Visitors canmeettheartists,enjoyhorsd’oeuvres andseethenewexhibitsbyavarietyof localartists,freeofcharge.Allarewelcometotheevent,withrefreshments sponsoredbyMontgomeryFinancial. Featuredineachofthecenter’sgallery spacesare:ThalerGallery,JohnSchisler; SissonGalleria,FeastfortheEyesGroup Show;StudioE,GwenLehman;Schwab SpotlightGallery,JameyKrebsandB.K.
Slocum;FelberArtisanShowcase,Joann Stratakos;andBurbageStaircaseGallery, AriaIslam.Offsiteexhibitsincludethe PrincessRoyale,AnabelaFerguson;and CoffeeBeanery,GailStern.
•VisionBoard+Health&Wellness CoachingSession—Thursday,Nov.13, 10to11:30a.m.,attheResidenceInnby Marriott,300SeabayLane,OceanCity, $35perperson.Thisinspiringgroup coachingsessionisdesignedtohelpattendeesreflect,resetandenvisiontheirideal pathtowellness.LedbyaCertifiedDuke Health&WellnessCoach,the90-minute sessioncombinespersonalreflectionwith creativeexpression.
Participantswillbeguidedthrough “theWheelofHealth,”aself-assessment exercisethathelpsidentifywheretheyare nowandwheretheywanttobe,inareas includingnutrition,movement,sleepand
more.Then,theywillbringtheirgoalsto lifebycreatingapersonalizedvisionboard —atooltokeepintentionsfrontandcenter.
Allmaterialswillbeprovided,including:self-assessmentworksheets,vision boardtemplates,artsupplies(coloredpencils,stickers)andalargeflip-charteasel forgroupengagement.
“Whetheryou’rejuststartingyour wellnessjourneyorlookingtogainclarity andmotivation,thissessionoffersacreativeandsupportivespacetofocuson you.”
Spaceislimited,sothoseinterestedin attendingshouldreserveaspottoday.All proceedsbenefittheArtLeagueofOcean City.TheeventispartoftheArtLeague Gamesandwascreatedby“Gladiator” MaryRupinski.Registerathttps://givebutter.com/MaryRupinski.
•ColorRunfortheArts—Nov.15. Run,createandcelebratewiththeArt LeagueofOceanCityatOceanPines VeteransMemorialParkforadayoffun attheirColorRun,whichorganizersdescribedasafull-oncelebrationofthearts: “Enjoyafestiveatmospherefeaturingan artisanmarketplace,music,raffles,GratefulGrubfoodtruck,KonaIceandfun. Whetheryou’rerunning,walking,orjust soakingitallin,there’ssomethingfor everyone.”
Duringacolorrun,runnersandwalkersaredousedinadifferentcolorpowder atvariouspointsalongthecourse.Participantsusuallywearwhiteatthestarting lineandfinishtheraceplasteredinbright colors.Thecoloredpowdersaresafeon theskinandfortheenvironment,and simplywashoff.
Check-inbeginsat8a.m.,followedby theKidsRun(designedforthose9or younger)at9a.m.,the5Kcolorrunat 9:30a.m.,anda2-mileWalkaroundthe SouthGatePondat10a.m.
ParticipantswhowanttheirfreeracedayT-shirtshouldregisterbyOct.23to guaranteeone,at https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/OceanPines/ArtLeagueOfOceanCitySCOLORRUN.EmailAubreySizemoreat aubrey@artleagueofoceancity.orgtovolunteer.
TheBethanyBeachCultural&HistoricalAffairsCommittee(CHAC)is welcomingnewmembers.
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FRIDAY
2025 World Series
(5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
The 2025 post-season is in full swing, which can only mean one thing: it’s time for the World Series. Presented by Capital One, this year’s event will take place at the home of the League Champion who held the superior 2025 regular season record.
Boston Blue (6) WBOC 10 p.m.
In this fledgling procedural, NYPD officer Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) agrees to take on a position with the Boston PD, and is paired with the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family, Det. Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green).
SATURDAY
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating (11) WBAL 3 p.m.
Organized by the International Skating Union, this annual event taking place in Chongqing, China, runs from Oct. 24-26, seeing medals awarded in Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Pair Skating and Ice Dance.
Halloween (60) AMC 9:30 p.m.
In this classic horror film, Michael Myers (Tony Moran) escapes from captivity and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Ill., 15 years after murdering his sister (Sandy Johnson) on Halloween night. Upon his arrival, Michael plans to kill again.
SUNDAY
Talamasca: The Secret Order (60) AMC 9 p.m.
This series premiere follows a secret organization that tracks and contains witches, vampires, werewolves and other creatures scattered around the world. Law school grad Guy (Nicholas Denton) is recruited by Helen (Elizabeth McGovern) to be her protégé.
Hocus Pocus (7) WMDT 9 p.m.
Teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) is a new arrival in Salem, Mass. When he decides to explore an abandoned house with his sister (Thora Birch) and new friend Allison (Vinessa Shaw), they accidentally unleash a coven of witches.
MONDAY
NFL Football (28) ESPN (7) WMDT 8 p.m.
With three Super Bowl wins to their name, the
Lockers"Dave wins a locker with a frightening find inside. (24) TRUTV (4:30) NASCAR Red Bull Soapbox Race <+ Big Daddy ('99)Joey Lauren Adams,Adam Sandler. <++ The Replacements Gene Hackman, Orlando Jones,Keanu Reeves. (28)
(50)
(:35) Two Men (:10) Raymond (:45) Raymond (:20) Everybody Raymond (:55) RaymondRaymond SeinfeldSeinfeld (60) AMC (5:00) < Halloween 5: Reveng <+ Halloween ('07) Scout Taylor-Compton,Tyler Mane,Malcolm McDowell.
Jokers Pregame (N) (Live) Women's Friendlies USA vs. New Zealand(N)(Live) Postgame (N) Boxing (:35) Boxing
SportCtr (N) NBA (N) Courtside (N) /(:10) Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics(N) (:35) NBA Basketball Teams TBA(N) (Live)
(N) (Live) Baseball (N) College Football Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee(N)(Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live)
Irwins The Irwins "Tiger Triplets"
Big City Big City Big City Big CityBig CityPhineasPhineasKiff Kiff LadybugLadybug (50)
Griffith Andy Griffith Raymond Raymond RaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymondRaymond KingKing (60) AMC (4:30) <+++ Misery ('90) <+++ Poltergeist ('82) JoBeth Williams,Beatrice Straight,Craig T. Nelson. <+++ A Nightmare on Elm Street ('84) John Saxon. Movie (61)
Kansas City Chiefs must work harder than ever before if they want to consider a fourth. See them play against the formidable Washington Commanders in this match-up, broadcasting live from Kansas City, Mo.
TV We Love (3) CW 8 p.m.
This docuseries looks at nostalgic TV series and their legacy. “The Love Boat” was a sensation in the 1970s from its iconic theme song to its incredible list of guest stars. This episode includes interviews with stars Fred Grandy and Ted Lange.
Watson (6) WBOC 10 p.m.
After believing his counterpart dead for months on end, Watson (Morris Chestnut) is surprised to find Sherlock Holmes (Robert Carlyle) alive and well. After a shocking reunion — and a lot of questions answered — Watson now adjusts to a new normal.
TUESDAY
2025 World Series (5) FOX (69) WTXF 8 p.m.
After an exciting post-season, the top teams in the American and National Leagues now play to earn themselves a World Series championship win. To find their way into the series, teams must capture anywhere from 11 to 13 in-game victories.
The Lowdown (21) FX 9 p.m.
While the pursuit of truth has led journalist Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke) to major success, it now brings darkness as negative forces begin to gather around him. Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Rachel Crowl, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Kyle MacLachlan also star.
NCIS: Sydney (6) WBOC 10 p.m.
U.S. NCIS agents are paired with the Australian Federal Police in order to keep naval crimes in check in one of the world’s busiest stretches of ocean. Special Agent Michelle Mackey (Olivia Swann) and Sgt. JD Dempsey (Todd Lasance) lead the U.S. team.
WEDNESDAY
Bigfoot Took Her (44) DISC 8 p.m.
What happened to 16-year-old Theresa Bier in the remote forests of central California? For locals, it’s one of the strangest missing person cases of a lifetime. They’ll tell you Bigfoot took her — but two investigators believe there is more to the story.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (60) AMC 9:30 p.m.
Terrorized by a dream-hopping serial killer, a teenage girl (Heather Langenkamp) and her friends must uncover a dark truth hidden by their parents. Johnny Depp, John Saxon and Robert Englund also star in this horror classic from filmmaker Wes Craven.
Secrets of the Dead (12) WCPB 10 p.m.
A team of scientists locate medieval victims of the bubonic plague in order to study how the virus worked, hoping to learn how to stop possible future outbreaks. The bacteria is transmitted through the bite of fleas that fed on rats, mice and squirrels.
THURSDAY
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (60) AMC 2 p.m.
ER doctor Daniel Challis (Tom Atkins) and a murder victim’s daughter (Stacey Nelkin) uncover a plot by mad mask-maker Conal Cochran (Dan O’Herlihy), who is using a Celtic ritual, Stonehenge, masks and a TV commercial to murder millions of children.
Elsbeth (6) WBOC 10 p.m.
In this spook-tacular Halloween episode, series star Carrie Preston is joined by guest star Annaleigh Ashford, who adds to the holiday fun. In between tricks and treats, Elsbeth (Preston) must solve yet another crime with her unique talents.
Grey’s Anatomy (7) WMDT 10 p.m.
The drama never stops for the doctors working at Grey Sloan Memorial as they balance the life-or-death decisions of their jobs with the intricacies of their personal lives. Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens
and Kevin McKidd star.
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Theyarescarygood.
OnanightwhentheIndianRiver footballteam’srunninggamewasslow tofinditscollectivefootingagainst Class2A,District3,rivalWoodbridge, theystilleventuallyputup193rushing yardsandtwotouchdownsonthe ground.
TheIndians’offensestruggledearly torunthefootballupthemiddle,losing afumbleontheirfirstoffensiveplayand runningintologjamsontheirnextseries.Explosiveseniorrunningback DavonHandyfoundlittletonoroom tomaneuveronhisprobesupthemiddle.
Thehometeameventuallyputtogetherenoughbigplaystodefeatthe BlueRaiders,35-8,infrontofastanding-room-onlyHomecomingcrowdat IndianRiverHighSchoolStadiumon Friday,Oct.17.IRHSimprovedto2-0 inDistrict3playand7-0overall.
ThevictorywastheIndians’first overWoodbridgesince2014.Thetwo schoolshavenotplayedeachothersince 2020.
“Iampleasedtobe2-0inthedistrict,butthereisstillalotoffootball lefttoplay,”saidIRHSfootballhead coachPhilTownsend.“Aswegettothe backendoftheschedule,thelevelof competitionisgoingtoincrease.We havetoplaySussexTech,whichis6-1, andLakeForest,whichis7-0.Wehave
tofocusonourselvesandcontinueto getbettereachweek.”
Theairattack kickstartstheoffense
TheBlueRaiders(1-6overalland02inDistrict3play)cametobattle. Theyoverpopulatedthebox,closingoff the middleoftheirdefensiveline,forcingafumbleontheIndians’firstplay fromscrimmageandshuttingdownthe Indians’runninggameearlyon.
“Duringthefirsthalf,wehadtofigureoutwhattheWoodbridgedefense wastryingtodoagainstouroffense,” saidTownsend.“Onceweknewwhat theyweredoing,wewereabletocall playstocountertheirattack.Theywere playingacover-zeroandputtingeveryoneinthebox,whichallowedforour passinggametoopenup.”
The Indians’passingattacksprangto lifeandopenedthescoringmidway throughtheopeningperiod.Onsecond downandayardtogoforafirstdown, seniorquarterbackDylanGriseputjust enoughairunderneaththefootballas helofteda19-yardscoringstriketo
seniorwidereceiverMichaelPeranteau intherighthandbackcorneroftheend zone.Peranteaudecisivelybeatthedefensiveback,coveringhimwith7:39remaininginthefirstquartertogivethe Green&Goldanearly7-0lead.
Handy eventuallybrokeloosefora 24-yardtouchdownscampertodouble IR’sleadto14-0with2:30leftinthe openingstanza.
TheIndiansreturnedtotheirpassing gameforanothertouchdown,thisonea 17-yardGrise-to-Peranteaustroke.The sure-handedreceivergrabbedGrise’s tossintrafficinsidethe5-yardline, thenpivotedandskippedintotheend zonetoincreasetheIndians’leadto210with2:50remainingbeforehalftime.
“MichaelPeranteauisagreatreceiverandagreatblockerwithgreat hands,”saidTownsend.“Heisoneof themanyweaponswehaveonoffense. WhenteamsgiveDarnellStokesJr.a lotofattention,itenablesplayerslike Michaeltoopenupthepassinggame.
“AndquarterbackGriseisagreat leaderoftheoffense,”Townsendadded. “Heisgettingcomfortableinthepocket andputtingagoodtouchontheball.As
CoastalPointphotos•JoeMaciey Farleft,IRQBDylanGriselooksathis optionsduringIR’swinoverWoodbridge onFriday,Oct.17.Left,kickerCristopher Alamillopreparestokicktheball. Above,NolanStaniszewskishedsa block.
teamsloaduptheboxtostoptherun, thatwillallowforthepassinggameto openup.IexpectDylantocontinueto growthroughouttheseason.”
TheIRdefensesetupthefinalIR tallyofthefirsthalf.
SeniordefensivebackAshton “Downtown”Brownereturnedaninterception27yardstotheBlueKnights’8yardline.Thepickandrunsetupan 8-yardGrise-to-Stokesscoringstrike with33secondsremainingthatgavethe hometeama28-0leadatintermission.
Homecomingking Handyexplodesfor highlight-worthyTDromp
AfterHandyandhisgirlfriend, NyahPerez,werecrownedHomecomingkingandqueen,respectively,at halftimeofthegame,heputanappropriateexclamationpointonhis evening.
OntheIndians’firstplayfrom scrimmageinthethirdquarter,“The HandyMan”foundaholeandraced
ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Theywereasmallfishinavery bigcross-countrypondlastweekend,participatingasoneofthe smallestschoolsinthe44-team fieldattheJoeO’NeillXCInvitationalatBellevueParkinWilmington.
TheIndianRiverHighSchool cross-countryteamsheldtheirown asthe2025seasoncontinuedto winddown,withonlyafewdates left.TheJoeO’NeillInvitationalis alwayswell-attendedbyhigh schoolsupanddowntheFirst State,andthisyearwasnoexception.
TheSt.Mark’sSpartanswonthe overallteamtitlewith95points, thankstoallfiveoftheirrunners finishingintheTop25.Tatnall School’sseniorduoofDylanMcCarthyandGavinLefflercamein 1-2fortheboys’race,withtimesof 15:25.30and15:32.50,respectively.
SussexAcademy’sRyanMoody wasthehighest-placingboys’runner fromtheHenlopenAthleticConference,cominginat15:55.20for fifthplace.Aheadofhimwas NewarkCharter’sTimothy Claessensat15:34.00forthird
TheIRcross-countryteamposesforateamphoto.
place,andCharterSchoolofWilmington’sBrandonWilliamsat 15:39.10forfourthplace.
CaesarRodney’sEvanEaston wasthenextHACrepresentative, cominginat16:50for22ndplace. CRwasalsothehighest-placing HACschoolintheteamstandings, atsixth,with235points.
TheIRboyswereledbyAiden Magee’stimeof18:35.30,which wasgoodfor104thoverall.Hewas followedbyJohnSpencer(114th,at
18:41.60),HarrisonBenner(116th at18:42.60),BraydenRobinson (127that18:48.10)andOwen Connor(143rdat19:02.80).
TheIndiansplaced21stoverall intheteamstandings,with604 points,amongthe44teams.
Onthegirls’sideofthings, TowerHill’sIzzyDanielrantoa first-placefinishwithhertimeof 18:19.10.CaesarRodney’sMorgan Thompsonwassecondat18:42.90, whileTatnall’sLaurynLeechwas
third(18:50.00),Archmere’sRiley Horseywasfourth(19:06.10)and Ursuline’sEmersonGuerkewas fifth(19:10.10).
Archmerewonthegirls’titlewith 82points,asfouroftheirtopfive runnersplacedinsidetheTop20. Tatnallwassecondwith86points, followedbyWilmingtonChristian inthirdwith107points,Ursulinein fourthwith186points,andCharter
IRHSUnifiedflagfootballpostssecondvictory,68-38,atCape
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverHighSchool UnifiedflagfootballputtogetheranotheroutstandingteamefforttodefeathostCapeHenlopen,68-38,on Wednesday,Oct.15.
“Ourplayersdisplayedresilience andgrowth,”saidheadcoachJamaal Bivens.“CapeHenlopenputsome earlypointsonthescoreboard,and ourcoachingstaffwasscrambling tryingtoanswerbackwiththeright defensivecalls.CongratstosophomoreTre’ZhonWeston,whowas abletoreachtheendzonetoscore theIndians’firstpointsofthegame.”
TheIndians(2-0),wholed14-6 afteronequarterand28-20athalftime,explodedfor26pointsinthe pivotalthirdquartertotakeacommanding54-26advantage.
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SchoolofWilmingtoninfifthwith 203points.
SussexAcademywasthehighestplacingHACschoolinthegirls’ teamstandings,in12thplacewith
impressivegameasanewcomer,contributingthreetouchdowns,”said Bivens.“FreshmanIvanSandoval, andsophomoresLandonSteininger andMasonDaraiowereeachableto demonstratetheirversatilityonboth sidesoftheball.Theywereableto executewhateverthecoachingstaff askedofthem.”
InadditiontoCarter’sthree scores,seniorBraydenBennetchand Westoneachscoredtwotouchdowns, whilesophomoreMasonDaraio,and seniorsKyleBennetchandGavin Grovescoredonceeach.
MitchellandSheridan leadthedefensivecharge
Bivensalsocongratulatedjunior Ke’NiyaMitchellandsophomore ColinSheridanforleadingtheIndians’defensivechargethatkeptCape quarterbackingontheirtoes.
352points,whileCRwasjustbehindthem,in13thplacewith356 points.
“Ke’Niyascoredthefirstsafetyin ourteam’shistory,”saidBivens.“Her quicknesselevatedtheintensityof thegame.SophomoreLandon Steiningerhadtwoflagpulls”—flag football’sequivalentoftackles— “andfreshmanBenShearmanand sophomoreJames‘BigGame’Gentry weresolidintheirabilitytomake flagpullsateveryturn.Andweheld theirpassinggameincheckwhen sophomoreColeLingo,Austinand KyleBennetcheachhadaninterception.
“TheBennetchbrothers’chemistry wassomethingtosee,”thecoach added.“Thewaytheycommunicate withoutspeakingismagical.Brayden andKylewereabletoreadeach other’sbodylanguage,whichallowed themtobothscorewhenneeded.”
Bivensalsocongratulatedseniors GavinGroveandLukeWilliams,and sophomoreColeLingoontheirabil-
TheIRgirlswere22ndinthe teamstandings,with628points. TheywereledintheracebyLeila HernandezSandoval’s21:40.60, whichputherin70thplaceoverall. ShewasjoinedbyEmilyDavis (116that23:18.20),GraceClark (141stat24:17.40),ShayneVanZee (143rdat24:19.00)andHaleyBritt (158that24:46.10).
TheIndianswerescheduledto participateintheSussexCounty CrossCountryChampionshipson Wednesday,Oct.22,(afterCoastal Pointpresstimethisweek),atthe
itytoadjustoffensivelyandscoreon two-pointconversions.
“SeniorCamdenCallahanand Gavineachdemonstratedleadership skills,thankstotheirabilitytorally thetroops,”hesaid.“Andjunior KatelynTaylor’senthusiasmwasinfectious,helpingtoenthuseourplayersandcoachingstaff.”
TheIndiansarelookingforward totheirhomeopenerandSeniorDay onWednesday,Oct.29,beginningat 4p.m.
“Wehopetoseeourcommunityin thestands!”Bivenssaid.
UnifiedSpecialOlympicsflag footballisaDelawareInterscholastic AthleticAssociation-sanctionedsport thatprovideshighschoolstudents withandwithoutdisabilitiestheopportunitytotrainandcompetein sports,experienceinclusion,socialize withtheirpeersandparticipateas truestudent-athletes.
SandhillFieldscourseinGeorgetown.Theyweresettocompete againstCapeHenlopen,Sussex Academy,Delmar,Laurel,Seaford, SussexCentralandWoodbridge.
ThefullHenlopenAthleticConferencemeetwillbeheldonSaturday,Nov.1,atKillensPondState ParkinFelton,startingat2p.m.
TALIYAH MCCRAY
Senior/Girls’ Volleyball
The outstanding senior middle blocker is a tall force at the volleyball net both offensively and defensively. Taliyah inspired her teammates during the Indians’ 3-0 Senior Day victory over visiting Henlopen Conference rival Sussex Academy on October 16th when she registered five kills and three blocked shots. McCray entered the final regular season contest tied for the team lead with seven blocks and ranked fourth with 45 kills.
Photo Courtesy of Joe Maciey
IndianscomeupshortinbattlewithCR,recovertobeatRaiders
ByJasonFeather StaffReporter
Comingdownthehomestretchinthe 2025campaign,everygamebecomesimportantinthegrandschemeofthingswhenjockeyingforapostseasonseedinthestate tournament.
TheIndianRiverHighSchoolfield hockeyteamhaswonalotofgamessofarthis seasonandhashungtoughintheirtwolosses againstperenniallystrongprograms.Thispast week,theyhadthreegames,includingapair ofback-to-backcontests.Itwasamixedbag ofresultsthatincludeda7-2losstoSussex
Academy,a2-1overtimelosstoCaesarRodneyanda9-0thumpingofWoodbridge.
IRheadcoachTorrieHukandhersquad weregladtogetthemselvesbackinthewin columnafterthoseinitialtwolosses.Thewin overtheBlueRaidershelpedgettheoffense andtheirmindsetbackontrack.
“Absolutely.…Gettingbackinthewin columnwasabigconfidenceboostforthem,” saidHuk,whoseteamisnow10-4overallon theseason.
“Afterthosetwolosses,theirmindsetwas focusedanddetermined.Wetalkedaboutgettingbacktoplaying’our’ styleofhockey,playingtogetherasateamandtrustingeachother.
Itoldthemtotakethelessonsfromourpreviousgames,andusethemasmotivationto reignitetheirsparkanddriveonthefield.It wasallaboutrefocusing,respondingwithenergyandgettingbacktowhoweareasa team.”
GamesagainstthelikesofCaesarRodney andSussexAcademythislateintheseason— whetherawinorloss—canbegoodfora teamthatwillseetoughcompetitioninthe stateplayoffs.
“BothCaesarRodneyandSussexAcademyareextremelyrespectedprogramsthatalwayschallengeus,”Huksaid.“They’requick, disciplined,anddoagreatjobwiththeirdou-
blesandgive-and-go’s.Playingagainstthat levelofcompetitionpushesustoelevateour playandhelpsprepareusforwhatwe’llseein thepostseason.”
AgainstSussexAcademyonThursday, Oct.16,theIndiansvisitedtheSeahawksina keyHenlopenAthleticConferenceSouthDivisiontilt.Thetwoteamsarethecreamofthe cropintheSouththisyear,andbotharelikely tomakealotofnoiseintheDIAADivision IIstateplayoffs.
Theteamsbattledtoascorelesstieinthe firstquarter,butSussexAcademydrewfirst
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bloodwithapairofgoalsinthesecondquarter.TheSeahawksaddedthreemoreinthe thirdquarter,toputastrangleholdontheIndiansheadingintothefourth.
IRwasabletogetthemselvesontheboard inthefourthwithgoalsbyMakenzieTruitt andBaileyWilliamson,withReeceForrey pickingupanassist.ThegoalbyWilliamson allowedhertopickupher200thcareerpoint inthegreen-and-gold.Itwasher25thgoal and59thpointoftheseason.
SussexAcademywasledbyRyanLowe, BaileyMearsandMadyLehman,whoeach scoredtwice,withSheaDanahyaddingagoal aswell.Danahy,EmmaOrlen,Loweand MeredithSchiffwereeachcreditedwithan assist.GoalieKacieRawlingsmadesixsaves inthewin.
AgainstCaesarRodney,theIndiansstruck first,withagoalfromEllaPetersonatthe 13:07markinthesecondquarter.Thescore remainedthatwayuntilthefourth,whenCR’s MontanaFoxnotchedtheequalizeroffanassistfromEllaBrown.
Theteamswentintoovertime,battling backandforth,withbothteamslookingfor thegame-winner,butitwasEllaBrownthis time,onthereceivingendofapassfromLeah Brown,whowasabletofindthebackofthe cageatthe5:51marktolift theRiderstothe win.
TheIndianshelda6-5advantageinshots forthegameandalsohadmorepenaltycorner chancesat8-7.IR’sZoeQuillenmadethree saves,whileCR’sMadisonMacDonald turnedasidefiveshots.
ThetwolossesprovidedtheIndianswith somelearningopportunitieswithwhichto growandprepare,anditcertainlydidn’t dampentheirspiritsnortheirgoalsforthe season.
“We’vereallybeenfocusedontakingitone gameatatime,”Huksaid.“Aftersomesetbacks,it’sbeenimportantforustokeepour attentiononthenextgameinfrontofus.Of course,Icareabouttheweeksahead,butright now,whatmattersmostisthegametomorrow,”sheaddedofThursday,Oct.23.“We haveahugematchupagainstMilford,and that’swhereallourfocusis.”
Playinggamesonturf—astheydidat SussexAcademy—whentheirhomesurface isalush,greengrass,canalsopresentsome challenges,butplayershavetobepreparedfor whateverthesurfaceis,comeplayofftime.
“Itcanmakeadifference,”assessedHuk aboutgoingfromgrasstoturf.“Someschools havetheopportunitytopracticeonbothsurfaceswhenneeded,whichcanhelpthempreparedifferently.Fieldhockeycanplay differentlyongrassversusturf.…Thespeed, ballcontrol,andpassingallchange.Goingto turfisamajoradjustmentforus,justlikeitis forteamswhopracticeonturfeverydaywhen theycomeplayongrass.
“Butgrassfieldshavealwaysbeenaround, justliketurf—it’snothingnew.Attheendof theday,theplayingsurfaceisn’twhatmakes youwinorlose…it’syourteam’sabilitytoadjust,worktogether,andhustlefromstartto
AriasscorestwiceasIRboys’soccerwinsatWoodbridge,7-1
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Don’tblinkwhenyouattend anIndianRiverHighSchool boys’soccergame.
Forthesecondstraight match,theIndiansexplodedfor threegoalsinafour-minute spanenroutetovictory.
ThevisitingGreen&Gold defeatedHenlopenConference rivalWoodbridge,4-1,onTuesday,Oct.21.
TheIndiansimprovedto73-2overall,5-3-1inconference playand4-0-1inSouthernDivisionaction.
SeniordefenderCristopher Alamilloopenedthescoringin thesecondminutewithhis thirdgoaloftheseason,onan assistbyseniorforwardKabot Davis,togiveIndianRivera10lead.
SeniormidfielderPablo Ariasaddedapairofmarkers —hissixthandseventhof 2025—inthefourthandsixth minutes,respectively,increasing IndianRiver’sleadto3-0.SeniormidfielderAngeloRetzos assistedonthefirstAriasgoal, andseniordefenderJakeLuzier
setupArias’secondmarker.
SeniorforwardNathaniel Mahaffeymadeit4-0withhis seventhgoalofthecampaign, inthe18thminute,offanassist byRetzos.
TheBlueRaiders(5-6-1 overalland5-5-1inconference play)scoredinthe67thminute, cuttingIR’sleadto4-1. IndianRiveroutshottheir hosts8-4asjuniorgoalkeeper ShaneForjanmadetwosaves.
CoastalPoint•JoeMaciey IndianRiverseniormidfielderAngeloRetzos(23)scoredoneofthe Indians’threegoalsintheirvictory atLaurelacoupleweeksago.
SalutetotheIRHSSeniors
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
Thereisnolettinguporrelaxingin hergameorinhereffort.
Wheneveranewchallengearisesin theattackingcircle,senioroffensiveleft forwardBrynnKnightgritsherteeth andtriesevenhardertounleashashot orsetupteammatesfortheirshotson goal.
“I’vepushedpastthelimits,consis-
tentlytryingtoimprove,andputting fulleffortintowhatIdo,”saidthe5foot-7Knight.“Beingaleaderisn’t abouttellingtheteamwhattheyshould be doing.Forme,it’saboutliftingmy teammatesupwhentheenergyisn’t there,andbeingpositiveevenonthe dayswheneveryoneisstrugglingtobe motivated.”
Knighthasalreadysurpassedher previoussingle-seasonhigh,withseven goalsthroughgamesasofOct.21this
year.Herpresenceintheattackingcircleprovidesreliefandisaperfectcomplementtoherhigh-scoringteammate, BaylieWilliamson,whorecentlysurpassedthe200-career-pointplateau.
IRHSgirls’fieldhockeyheadcoach TorrieHukisappreciativeofKnight’s effortandresults.
“Brynnisafearlessplayerwho’s takenabigroleonourattack,”said Huk.“She’snotafraidtotakehard shots,andshe’shungryintheattacking
circle.Sheisquickanddoesthesimple thingswell.”
Afulfillingcommunity offieldhockey
Knightsaidthecommunityoffield hockeyisthemostfulfillingpartofthe experiencebecauseitbringseveryone closer.
“Afteralongsummerofworkingand anticipating beingwithallofmyteammates,it’swonderfultomakememories thatIwillcherishaftergraduating,”said Knight,aresidentofMillville.“Field hockeyhaschallengedmetobelievein myself,nomatterwhatobstacleisin frontofme.”
KnightcreditedHukwithhavinga profoundimpactonhersuccessinathleticsandtheclassroom.
“Shehastaughtmesomuchabout howtoplaytomyfullpotentialsince shebecametheheadcoachofIRHS,” saidBrynn.“Shehasbeenarolemodel forhowwecandoabetterjobofnot justplaying,butbeingresponsible,kind, andcreatingabondwiththeteam.”
Knightsaidshealsoappreciatesthe supportshereceivesfromherfamily andfriends.
“Myfamilyhaslookedoutformein somanyways,”shesaid.“Theirsupport includesgivingmeridestopractice, wakingmeuptheearlymorningsfor preseasonpractice,anddefinitelyremindingmeofallthethingsweneedto do.”
Knightplanstopursueabachelor’s degreeinnursingatDelawareTechnical CommunityCollegeandanticipates transferringtotheUniversityof DelawareaftertwoyearsatDelTech.
IRHSgirls’volleyballdefeatsSussexAcademyandWoodbridge
ByMikeStern StaffReporter
TheIndianRiverHighSchool girls’volleyballteamdefeatedapair ofHenlopenConferencerivalslast week.
Theyplayedsomeoftheirbest volleyballwhilewinningtwogames lastweek.
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throughthemiddleoftheBlueRaider defense.
IR’sleadingscorerkickeditinto anothergear,leavingwould-betacklersinhiswakeenroutetoacrowdpleasing68-yardtouchdownrun,to makeit35-0.
Woodbridge(0-2inDistrict3play and1-6overall)deniedIRHSa shutoutwhenseniorTylerEleyexplodedfora49-yardscoringrunand sophomoreJayvenChapmanranfora two-pointconversionwith1:09remaininginthefourthquarter.
Bythenumbers
TheIRoffensegained259yardsof totaloffenseinthegame,193ofthem ontheground.Fortheyear,Handy
TheIndianshandledvisitingSussexAcademy,3-0,tocelebrateSenior DayonThursday,Oct.16.Theyfinishedtheweekwitha3-0triumphat WoodbridgeonTuesday,Oct.21.
IRHSplayedoneofitsbest matchesoftheseasonagainstthe Seahawks,winning25-21,25-10and 25-21.
hasrushedfor821yardsandhas scored102pointsthisseason,both rankinghimamongtheleaders statewide.
AgainstWoodbridge,Handyseta newsingle-gamecareerhighbyrushingfor166yardson13carries.He alsoregisteredhis14thand15thrushingtouchdownsoftheseason.Stokes, aSyracuseUniversityverbalcommit, addedhisfourthTDreceptionofthe campaign.
Grisecompleted5of8passesfor 66yards,andaseason-highthreeTD tosses,andPeranteaurecordedhissecondandthirdTDreceptionsof2025.
TheIRdefenseplayedanother outstandinggameandlimitedWoodbridgeto177yardsoftotaloffense, only44ofthemcomingthroughthe air.
TheIndiansrecordedfivesacks,by seniorlinemenAlexBehornar,Ubayd PringleandJacobKillen,juniormid-
JuniorsetterTaylorHevnerled thechargewitheightkillsand11assists,whileseniordefensivespecialist LilaBrownadded11digs.
JunioroutsidehitterTaygan Conawaycontributedeightkillsand fivedigs,andjunioroutsidehitterIsabelleDoreychippedinwithseven kills.
dlelinebackerDominicMarinelliand juniorlinemanNolan“StantheMan” Staniszewski,whoalsorecoveredtwo fumbles,whileBrowneaddedarecoveredbobbletogowithhisinterception.
JuniorlinebackerBrennanLoose ledtheteamwith12tackles,while juniorlinebackerTyWeberadded ninestops.Sophomorelinebacker ReedDonnellymadeeighttackles, andjuniordefensivebackLanden Erbechippedinwithseven.
SussexTechisthe Indians’nextopponent
ThedefendingClass1Astate championIndianstakeontheirnext Class2A,District3rival,SussexTech (1-1inDistrict3playand6-1overall) whentheyvisittheRavensthisSaturdaymorning, Oct.25,beginningat11 a.m.
SeniormiddleblockerTaliyah McCraycontributedfivekills,and sophomoresetterMiaMacIsaac addednineassists.
AtWoodbridge,theIndians(10-4 overalland7-4inconferenceplay) wonbythescoresof25-15,25-4and 25-6.
“SussexTechishavingagoodseason,withtheironelosscoming againstLakeForesttwoweeksago,” saidTownsend.“Defensively,weneed toslowdowntheirWing-Toffense andstoptheirrunninggame.Wemust readourkeysandhaveagoodweekof practicetoprepareforthisgame.Offensively,theyruna4-4,whichissimilartowhatWoodbridgedoes,andwe needtobepreparedforblitzes throughoutthegame.Itshouldbea goodgame,andIamlookingforward topreparingforthemthisweek.”
TheundefeatedIndiansandLake ForestSpartans(2-0inthedistrict,70overall)aredeadlockedatopthe Class2A,District3,standings.Next areSussexTech(1-1,6-1),Laurel(11,4-3),Delmar(0-2,2-5)andthe BlueRaiders(0-2,1-6).
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TheIndiansgotbacktotheirhigh-scoring selvesinthe9-0winoverWoodbridgeon Tuesday,Oct.21.Threegoalsinthefirst,three inthesecondandthreemoreinthefourth weremorethanenoughinthisone.
BaylieWilliamsonrecordedahattrickin thecontest,takingherteam-leadingmarkto 28ontheseason.Singlegoalswerescoredby NatalieMoran,BrynnKnight,AddelynClark, MaggieBare,CarolineWilliamsonand MakenzieTruitt.CarolineWilliamsonalso hadfourassistsinthisone,withClarkadding apairofhelpersandPetersongettingherself oneassist.
WoodbridgegoalieShelbyPuseywas underconstantattackfromtheIndians,making12saves,whileteammateTaylorYoung addedadefensivesavefortheBlueRaiders. Thevisitorsmanagedjustoneshotinthecontest.
SeniorNightfortheIndianswassetto welcomeMilfordtoTheReservationon Thursday,Oct.23,inthestadiumstartingat5 p.m.(afterCoastalPointpresstime).TheIR athleticdepartmentwillrecognizethe12 playersandonemanagerontherosterthat night:BaylieWilliamson,LucyWilliamson, MakenzieTruitt,GiaScerra,ZoeQuillen, EllaPeterson,NatalieMoran,BrynnKnight, KacieKirschner,ReeceForrey,AddelynClark, ChloeAllenandMeredithWhite.
TheBucscomeintothecontestwitha76-1overallmarkfollowingtheir9-0winover SussexCentralonTuesday,Oct21.Itputan endtoastringofgamesthathadapairof lossessandwichedaroundascorelesstie.
ThegamewillhavesignificancefortheIndiansintermsoftheirhopesofgainingahigh seedintheDIAADivisionIIbracket.Asof presstimemid-week,theIndiansareinthe47seedrange,soawinoveraDivisionIteam, suchastheBucs,wouldcertainlyhelptheir chancesofbeingclosertothat4-spot.
Three (3) Seats
Two (2) Year Terms 2026 & 2027
Nominations for candidates: May be filed on forms available at the Town Hall or our website: http://dagsboro.delaware.gov/ , beginning Friday, October 24, 2025 and returned to and received by Town Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Qualifications of candidates: Each member shall be at least 18 years of age; each member shall be a natural person, citizen of the United States and of the State of Delaware and a bona fide resident of the Town of Dagsboro.
Qualifications to vote: Resident individuals: over the age of 18 and citizens of the Town, State of Delaware and the United States. Property owners: if individual, must be over age 18; if corporation or association (other entity), must provide a certified copy of a resolution of said entity authorizing the person named therein to vote for the entity; if a partnership, only one partner may vote for the partnership. Individuals and corporation/partnership/association entities must be citizens of the Town, the State of Delaware and the United States. If an individual is both a resident and a property owner, he or she shall have only one vote.
Registration to vote: Registration closes on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. to vote in the 2025 Municipal Election. If you are a resident but not a property owner, you may already be registered and may confirm your registration by coming to Town Hall. If you are not registered, you must be prepared to provide your name, signature, address, birthdate, social security number, and date you became a resident of the Town of Dagsboro and State of Delaware. If you are a property owner but are not on the assessment list of the Town, you must register by providing a copy of your recorded deed with the Town and such other information as determined necessary for registration.
Absentee ballots: Request forms for absentee ballot packages may be obtained from the Town Hall or website at any time. Absentee ballot packages will be distributed to those requesting ballots after the candidates have been nominated and determined to be qualified. Absentee ballot requests must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Absentee Ballots may be received up to Closing of the Polls on Election Day.
LEGALS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Bear Trap Spirits, Inc T/A Banks Wines & Spirits has on October 2, 2025 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a 12’x20’ outdoor cold storage for premises located at 38014 Town Center Drive, Millville, DE. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. Protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before November 3, 2025. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner at the 10th Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 or emailed to oabcchearingexhibits@delaware.gov. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input, or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.
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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Nicholas Montella, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Nicholas Montella who departed this life on August 13, 2025, late of Bethany Beach, DE were duly granted unto Anthony V. Montella on October 16, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before April 13, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Executor:
Anthony V. Montella 62 Admiralty Loop Staten Island, NY 10309
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
ATTORNEY:
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OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875
Estate of Margaret Dawson, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Margaret Dawson who departed this life on July 16, 2025, late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto William Scott Dawson on October 6, 2025 and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before March 16, 2026 or abide by the law in this behalf.
Administrator:
William Scott Dawson 852 Rome Court Bel Air, MD 21015
ATTORNEY:
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TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro, Delaware, the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Millsboro will sit and hear the request from White Farm, LLC to appeal the Town Council’s Determination to the Town’s Board of Adjustment (pursuant to 22 Del §§ C. 324 and 327 (a)(1) and §210-59 (A) of the Town Code) and, in the alternative, the request for one or more variances related to the overflow parking (§ 210-59(A)(B) and (C)) and (§ 210-40(J)). The property is zoned Medium Residential (MR) and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number 133-15.00-30.01 and 13316.00-75.00.
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TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST AND SECOND READINGS
The Town Council of Ocean View will hold a public hearing for a first reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and a public hearing for a second reading of the following ordinance on Tuesday, December 9, 2025:
• An Ordinance to Repeal Existing Chapter 77 and to Establish Guidelines and Permitting Process for Community Activities in Town Parks and on Town-Owned Property, by Adopting a New Chapter 77, titled “Community Activities”
All public hearings will be held at 3:00 pm or as soon as possible thereafter prior to the Town Council Meetings in the John West Community Center located at 32 West Avenue.
The ordinances may be examined online at http://oceanviewde.gov/pendingordinances or on the second floor of the Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building located at 201 Central Avenue between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
All interested parties are welcome to attend the public hearings and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearings, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the meeting.
Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills
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OUTDOOR BISTRO SET $40 443-763-1378
BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET Glass frame doors, glass frame sides,mirror on back, glass shelves, lights on top and bottom $500 732-910-0505
HERNDON CHINA CABINET Four Centuries style dark wood cabinet with mesh doors and 3 glass shelves. Additional storage underneath. 77"h x 39"w $250.00 Inquire for pics 209-890-0634
DINING ROOM TABLE 4 chairs, maple nish $150 302-362-3687
PAINTED WHITE WOODEN
ROCKER Aprox 24”w x 43”h. Pick up only $25 609-247-3649
LIKE NEW “BAHAMA” DINING Room table and 6 chairs. 78x44. Glass top with inlaid wood, includes 18” leaf. $250 OBO 571-216-2242
PATIO CHAIRS Great condition! White & Blue $15 each. Brown & Blue $10 each. 757-810-8782
RATTAN KITCHEN SET with 4 chairs and 54" glass top. Looks like new, only used a few times. $1400 new asking $400 Call 410-430-9402
HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET
Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Store in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330
WHITE SINGLE OVER DOUBLE bunk bed; very sturdy, excellent condition; including bunkie board and mattresses. $325. Selbyville area. 717-576-6293
PATIO FURNITURE. Loveseat & Chair with Cushions $75 Selbyville 410-688-5483
OUTDOOR FURNITURE. 2
Chairs with cushions & foot stools with matching glass top coffee table. $400 302-663-9326
WHITE WOOD TODDLER
Bed, covered mattress, Dory/Nemo linens (like new) $75 302-858-3277
LAZYBOY JEAN POWER Lift Recliner. Light beige, 2mos old. $700 302-858-3277
LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. 1$140 302-537-5148
LAWN & GARDEN
HUSQVARNA 130L GAS
Weed Whacker stored indoors with manuel $95 732-637-2804
LARGE TARP COVER for Patio furniture. Excellent cond. $25 302-569-2213 2013 JOHN DEERE X310 Lawn Tractor. 194hrs. Well maintained. 8 cubic yard cart & rear leaf bagger attachments included. $1,200. Ocean View 262-939-2755 16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209
HAND FERTILIZER Spreader $10 410-310-6633
SUNCAST OUTDOOR CONTAINER Brown, 45 x 18 x 24. Good condition $40 302-436-9133
SUNCAST OUTDOOR CONTAINER Gray, 22 x 17 x 18. Good condition $24 302-436-9133
FURNITURE
HUSQVARNA 48” RIDING
Lawnmower. Like New, Runs
Great $400 443-397-3377 Ask for Mike RYOBI 16 inch 40 volt Lawnmower $100 OBO
410-726-8099
RIDGID 12inch Sliding Compound Mitre Saw w/ stand cart $200 OBO
410-726-8099
JOHN DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 rm 302-396-5450
GARDEN GROOM 3 in 1
Hedge Trimmer, $50 OBO 609-247-3649
55/30 GALLON BARRELS
Metal or plastic with or without lids. For burning, storage, oating docks, rain barrel, live bait, ush tank, planters/pots etc Starting at $35 302-542-9500
“BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122
LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335
MOTORCYCLE APPAREL & Accessories. Reasonably Priced! 717-979-7282
CONVENTIONAL & MICROWAVE COMBO $95
Please leave message 301-802-0431
LOST!! REWARD!!
In Ocean City, Gold Bracelet with engraving of Daughters name & 1970. Please call 301-802-0431 leave message
BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS
size 37 which is 7 - 7 1/2 $45 410-310-6633
Compost Machine & Rain
Barrell $20 each call
410-299-1581
410-310-6633WALKER $10
410-310-6633
POWER DRILL $10
410-310-6633
WANTED Books DVD/CDs
Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172
WHEELCHAIR with footrests
$30 410-310-6633
STEPLADDER 5ft $15 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431
DURA HEAT Kerosene heater #2304 $175 302-436-9133
PRECISION COOKER ANOVA
$135 new, now $45 OBO 302-564-7696
HONEYWELL HUMIDIFIER $20 Please leave message 301-802-0431
UREKA UPRIGHT $15 Please leave message
301-802-0431
POLK AUDIO R150 Bookshelf Speakers, black, brand new in carton. $125 443-790-0507
PICTURE FRAME VICE Stanley $25 302-436-9005
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228 www.dental50plus.com/MDDC #6258
5X4 HANDMADE QUILT
Large $70 443-373-1550
POKER CHIP & CARD HOLDER Swivels $40 443-373-1550
SHEEPSKIN RUG $50 443-373-1550
30,000 BTU PROPANE WALL
Heater with Thermostat & Blower $150 302-539-5545
UNIQUE GOLD SUNBURST
pattern 5x8 area rug. India House, pictures available $75 610-952-6306
FLOOR PNEUMATIC Nailer. Used once $70 302-381-5408
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER
1 1/2 HP Never used $60
302-381-5408
RIKON 10x18 mini lathe
Model 70-105 Brand Newbox never opened. $125 302-381-5408
4-DIGIT DELAWARE
LIVE/ACTIVE trailer tags. Good dates. T5083, T7394
“7/3/94” T8697 “08/06/97”
T9685 “09/06/85” Reduced price, starts at $550
302-542-9500
3 KITCHEN HANGING
White Lamps. New, Excellent Condition. $100 302-559-0848
CORNER CHINA CLOSET
Excellent Condition. With light $80 302-559-0848
2 AC UNITS Row Excellent Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848
GREENLEAF EMERSON Row
Doll House Kit, still sealed in box, $150 or best offer, pick up only, 609 247 3649
THULE ROOF BOX with adjustable rails 36”x78” with keys $425 845-542-1838
CROCK POT, 6 qt, programable. Brand new in carton. $40
443-790-0507
MODEL TOY “TANKER”
TRUCKS Nice Christmas gifts. $10.00 each 302-537-4390
BRAND NEW HANDMADE
5x7 Turkish Rug. Still in original packaging. Purchased in Kusadasi, Turkey. Rug sells there for at least 6k during busy Summer tourist season. We were there in Oct (end of season) and paid $1400. Willing to accept reasonable offer. CASH ONLY please. 973-722-5367
Floral Oriental Hand Knotted
Wool & Silk Throw Rug. 5' x 2 1/2' $175.00 OBOText for photos 209-890-0634
SKINNY MINI FOLDING
Metal Stepladder. 4 steps 5ft high good condition. Orig $75, asking $30. 302-539-1202
Pencil Drawing Book and Water Color Kit $15.00 each. Lot of Pottery, Wine Cooler, Goblet, wine glasses, $35.00 each. Local Coastal Storybooks, $5.00 each. 302-743-1903
WOOD LECTURN used once $50 302-381-5408
BRAND NEW Indoor/ Outdoor 9x12 rug. Navy blue with white sh. Bought it for $250. Didn’t t, can’t return it. Selling for $200. 610-761-2038
FABERWARE 12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00. 302-537-5148
FUJIFILM UNDERWATER
Digital Camera with batteries & accessories $70. 302-743-1903
ARTTRICKS CALLIGRAPHY Set $10. 302-743-1903
BATHROOM THROW RUG and lid. Aqua color, New with matching cotton print shower curtain. $10 for all. 302-537-7348
SALAD BOWL SET
7pc mahogany wood, never used $15 302-537-7348
CRAFTSMAN 1’2” ELECTRIC Impact Drill 7.5 amps $35 OBO 410-726-8099
CRAFTSMAN 4” X 24” Electric Belt Sander $25 OBO 410-726-8099
RYOBI ELECTRIC ORBITAL Scrolling Jig Saw $20 OBO 410-726-8099
ELECTRIC POWERWASHER Good Condition $100. 302-541-4547
1 HP DRILL PRESS, 13” Plainer, a Jigsaw, and a Wood Lathe. Best Offer. Call 302-541-8259
TABLECLOTH Ivory, 60x84 Oval. New in package. $8 302-537-7348
MY BACKYARD QUAIL EGGS 302-249-8493
LADIES CLOTHES and Accessories. New to Vintage. Excellent condition. Various sizes. Lots of Jackets. Fifty pieces. $3-$20. 302-829-8400
STEELMAN 9”Fan, brand new $20 757-810-8782
BROTHER Printer $20
757-810-8782
OSTER Toaster oven $25 757-810-8782
IRON FISH SHAPED WINE RACK Holds 20 Bottles of Wine $60. 302-743-1903
8 SINGLE HUNG SASH
Windows. 6 are 32 1/2 x 29 1/2. Pro - Ply Gem. 2 are 19.7 x 34.3. Brand new $50 each 302-331-9626
METAL FRAME RESTAURANT Dining Chairs with extra thick cushions. $10 each. 410-608-7505
CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW Router & Router Table $250 OBO. 302-541-8008
RAZOR E300 ELECTRIC SCOOTER w/charger. As is $20 717-682-0218
VINTAGE GAMES $1 each 302-644-7234
DOLLS (NOT ANTIQUE) Make Offer 302-644-7234
ARTISTS/POTTERS collapsible 10’ wooden shelves for craft shows.$100 302-537-2856
24’ WERNER EXTENSION ladder $150 302-537-2856
2 RAVENS TICKETS Ravens
Vs. Detroit Lions. Mon night game Sept 22 section 550 row 114 seats 20 &21. At The Ravens Stadium in Baltimore. Asking $150 for both OBO 724-859-5269
CROQUET SET $10
302-644-7234
GIFTS FROM CASINO Brand New. Make Offer 302-644-7234
PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234
TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498
PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR Like New, $300 856-979-3338
POWERBACK 5250 WATTS
GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122
“CUT THE CORD” New TV Antenna 36” x 48” for outside or attic. $125. Call 302-537-1062 leave message
LAFAN 8500 GENERATOR excellent condition. . 516-967-6435
MENS DUI DRY SUIT Large with weight belt. $500. 302-854-9498
DIVE TANKS 6 aluminum. $50 each. 302-854-9498
BLOND KITCHEN SET, ceramic top oval table & 6 chairs $50.00 302-537-6353 We Buy Houses for Cash AS IS! No repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy three step process: Call, get cash offer and get paid. Get your fair cash offer today by calling Liz Buys Houses: 1-866-541-7929
BISSELL PRO HEAT PET 2x Carpet Cleaner. Good Condition $40. 302-278-1441 CORNER TV CONSOLE like new, 73 in high. Perfect and elegant space saving solution. Photos available by sending me an email at: abertaux27@gmail.com 500 410-707-0040 GET BOOST INFINITE Unlimited talk, text and data for just $25/month. The power of 3 5G networks, one low price. Call today and get the latest iPhone every year on us. 855-977-5719
PREPARE FOR POWER OUTAGES today with a Generac home standby generator. $0 money down + low monthly payment options. Request a free quote. Call now before the next power outage. 855-993-0969 FENDER Electric Guitar $200 OSCAR SCHMIDT Electric Guitar $250 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, make offer. 302-541-8187
CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70
410-382-2033
ROADRUNNER DRUMBAGS
22”, 12”, 16”, 10”, all for $35. Aquarian Superkick 2 20” base drum head with head $35 like new 302-278-1441
CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2
Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $100. 302-278-1441
PETS & SUPPLIES
CLASSIC KENNELL sm to med up to 30 lbs 28” L x 20.5”W $50. 443-373-7294
This Weekend
❐ Sat, Oct 25th 8am-? Rain or Shine Huge Yard Sale! Womens clothing, shoes, bags, dishes, lots of Christmas decorations, jeelry, and so much more! Great buys, priced to go! Look for Signs.
31316 Polly Branch Rd, Selbyville DE 19975
❐ Sat, Oct 25th 8am-1pm Rain Date 10/26 Villas at Cedar Cove Community Yard Sale! Wide variety of “Good Stuff” including furniture, fishing poles, bait box, garden and misc. Tools, storage shelving, piano keyboard, decorative items, kitchen items, plus much more!
16 Juniper Court, Millville DE 19967
❐ Sat, Oct 25th 9:30am-4pm Rain or Shine
Large Sale at the Antique Junction!! All Outbuildings will be open. Bring your own bags! Lots of Tools, plus tons of misc. items. Also sales going on in the main building! Last one of the Year! Come check it out! Next to the Railroad Tracks on Church St in Selbyville!
Upcoming
❐ Sat, Nov 1st 8am-1pm Rain Date 11/2 Community Yard Sale at Commons at Radish Farm! Appliances, furniture, artwork, exercise equipment, collectibles, clothing, vintage items and more. Priced to sell. 210 W. Bourne Way, Millsboro, DE 19966
❐ Fri, Nov 8th 8am-12pm Rain or Shine YARD & BAKE SALE @ MILLVILLLE FIRE HALL
Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase
[For table info & details, call 302 537 0143] Millville Vol Fire Co - Station 1 Route 26
WANT TO SAVE 100S OF CATS LIVES? Spay or neuter ONE!
Call Cats Around Town Society of Ocean View to make a low cost appointment. Rabies and Distemper vaccinations included. 302-355-9979
FANCY GUPPIES Very unique, bright colors. $2 each. Texts preferred. 302-841-4562
GOLF CLUBS mostly drivers & 3 woods $3 each 757-810-8782
RALEIGH SR SUNTOUR BIKE 18.5 in frame, easy release wheels. Good cond., smooth comfortable rider. $60 OBO 302-569-4580
SARIS BIKE RACK Works on most cars, completely adjustable. Like new cond. $60 OBO 302-569-4580
Waterside: 2BR/2BA 2nd floor apartment in Frankford. 1 mile from Bethany Beach. $1,700 per month + utilities.
Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA 1st floor furnished unit. $1,900 per month + utilities. Available 11/15/2025.
Villas of Bethany West: 3BR/2.5BA furnished townhome in Bethany Beach. $2,000 per month + 7% rental tax and utilities.
Summerfield: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Ocean View with theatre room $2,200 per month + utilities. Available as a winter rental, Nov. - May.
Saltwater Landing: 3BR/2BA furnished home with office and 2 car garage. $2,400 per month + utilties.
Salt Pond: 4BR/3.5BA townhome with 1 car garage in Bethany Beach. $2,450 per month + utilties.
MENS BIKE $35 Ocean City please leave message 301-802-0431
Books DVD/CDs Videogames. I buy and selleven recycle for you. Take pics/text what you have or call. All Delmarva. 908-209-9172
All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required.
Millville by the Sea: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Millville with 2 car garage. $2,777 per month + utilties and 2% rental tax.
Dogwood Acres Rd: 4BR/2BA single family home in Dagsboro with 2 car garage and outbuilding. $2,850 per month + utilities.
Bayville Shores: 3BR/3.5BA furnished 3 story townhome with garage. $2,875 per month + utilities.
Ocean View Beach Club: 4BR/3BA fully furnished single family home in Ocean View. $3,000 per month +6% rental tax.
The Estuary: 3BR/2BA single level home with 2 car garage. $3,195 per month + utilties.
BUYING CASE POCKET KNIVES. One knife or entire collection. Any condition. Call or text Lloyd 609-2902786. Sussex county area
By Jan Buckner Walker
The Original Crossword Puzzle for Kids and Their Favorite Adults
1. A monster mash and Halloween bash with lots of friends, costumes and fun
5. Ooooooooh!: A scary ___ story can send chills up the spine of everyone who hears it
7. A fun thing to play with, like a glow-in-the-dark sword
8. Morning munch bunch: Years ago, kids ate monster _____ with creepy names like Count Chocula, Franken Berry and Fruity Yummy Mummy
9. Trick or treat: This hard candy looks like a stick gure that doesn't have arms, legs or a face
10. Millions of loyal Harry Potter fans saw the wizard cast spells with this in hand
13. Want to add fright to your bite?: Bake a dozen chocolate _____, then top them with orange icing and place a plastic spider on each one
16. Halloween ha-ha: What do you call the bright light in the night sky when it has had too much to eat? A full ____
17. Bubble, bubble: It's what a witch likes to do to her simmering brew
18. Are you an alien for Halloween?
Then you might have own in on an "unidenti ed ying object," also known as a ____ (abbr.)
20. A witch needs for this to blow for her broom to zoom
21. It's the color of your costume if you're dressed like a devil
23. Of the four travelers in the Wizard of Oz gang, the ___ Man would probably have the hardest time walking through the streets to trick-or-treat
24. The place a princess lives (or what you can build out of sand)
25. If a girl is going trick-ortreating as Snow White, she might invite this many friends to dress up like her tiny buddies and join you
Parents Down
1. Witch's cauldron
2. Any 24A resident
3. Inevitable exclamation from a child who just heard that you're
going to buy her the costume she desperately wants
4. Halloween head: Pumpkin with a warm glow in his eye
5. Gross, gruesome and bloodcurdling, like the Headless Horseman or a gag bag of fake body parts
6. Sound of the still of the night
11. Vampires strike it in the hearts of horror fans
12. Trick-or-treater's last stop of the night
13. Seasonal squash, repurposed: Pumpkin ____ are tasty (and a bit healthier than the chocolate chip-rich variety,
14. Sometimes scary circus workers: "Coulrophobia," de ned as "an irrational fear of _____," is something many experience all year round
15. Teenage mutant trick-or-treater
19. Reality show that can cause stage fright: "American ____"
22. Sunscreen, anyone?: What a vampire will do if exposed to direct sunlight
Kids Across
plan, gourmet kitchen & home theater. Open deck or screened-in porch. HOA fees cover lawn care, trash/recycling pickup, and access to community amenities like a pool, private beach, kayak launch with storage, gazebo, and a clubhouse with a tness room.
30195 BRANDYWINE DR, MILLVILLE JUST REDUCED - BEAUTIFUL HOME on “Sample Row” in the amenity rich Resort Style community of Bishops Landing. Spacious 3,152 sq ft rst oor living home on premium lot- 4 Bed, 3.5
sprawling 5.2 acre lot is where country living meets coastal charm. Site evaluation on file. Agent is owner. Land, Luxury, Live!
5.2 Acres (DESU2066598) Call Brad Absher (c) 302-214-LAND
37178 HARBOR DR # 2406, OCEAN VIEW JUST LISTED at the Pointe at Bethany BayLovely 2 level 4 Bed,4 Bath waterfront end unit with screened in porch, sundeck, replace and large storage shed. This charming coastal property is spacious and Turnkey(all furnishings and contents convey) Just ready for you to bring a suitcase and Relax and Enjoy! Bethany Bay is a Bayfront community has amenities galore- pool, clubhouse, tness center, boat ramp, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, walking/biking trails and even golf memberships. Close to beach, shopping, restaurants.
Asking $474,900 (DESU2097339) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159 WATERFRONT OPENHOUSE SAT,10/252-4PM
11446 W. SAND
sought-after Bayside community w/a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the Freeman Stage & lots of amenities!
$575,000 (DESU2097590) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721
39184 PINE LAKE DR #55039, BETHANY BEACH
Welcome to Sea Colony West. This spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath end-unit townhome is tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, offering pond views and an abundance of natural light. Inside, an open oor plan features vaulted ceilings, hardwood and tile oors, a cozy gas replace, and a well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless appliances. *UNDER CONTRACT BEFORE IT HIT THE MARKET!
$785,000 (DESU2095574) Call Betsy Perry (c) 301-938-1472
