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By Laura Walter Staff Reporter The deadline has been extended for anyone wishing to temporarily serve on the Indian River School District Board of Education. No one in the Georgetown area’s District 1 has yet volunteered to fill a vacant seat on the board through June 30, 2027. The other nine members of IRSD board had intended to interview and vote to appoint a temporary replacement at their Sept. 28 meeting. But it’s been quiet since the original Sept. 1 advertisement of the vacancy. “Per the policy, per code, we will continue to advertise for the position the next month and then we’ll need to make some decisions,” said IRSD Superintendent Jay Owens of their Oct. 26 meeting. “This seat is not for the full term. It’s just to get us through the next cycle to June 30,” he emphasized. Former board member Kelly Kline See CANDIDATE page A3

Botanic Gardens gets new leadership By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter As summer moved into fall, the Delaware Botanic Gardens last week celebrated its own time of transition with the introduction of its new leadership team. At its annual Garden Party on Thursday, Sept. 24, longtime leaders Ray Sander, outgoing chair of the DBG Board, and Sheryl Swed, outgoing DBG executive director, stepped aside and new leadership was announced: Mark Chura and Carol Zonko will serve as board co-chairs. Mark Carter will now serve as executive director. Chura, a resident of Lewes, is the See GARDENS page A6

By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Tuesday morning, after the severalday nor’easter that wore away sections of protective dunes, littered Delaware beaches and caused streets to flood, Gov. Matt Meyer visited Bethany Beach, pronouncing it “a national treasure,” and spoke optimistically about federal funding to help with restoration — but he warned it will not be a quick process. “The dunes are going to look like this at least for a little while,” said DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson, standing near the governor, who introduced him, and other officials gathered on the steps leading up to the boardwalk. “The Corps is in gear,” Patterson said, referring to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “They will go through their process working with us to identify how much sand is needed and what those projects might look like, but then it is going to become a funding question, as the governor said. That is going to be reliant on our Congressional delegation.” “This is not just an asset of the people of Bethany and not just an asset of the people of Sussex County and the state of Delaware,” said Meyer, who arrived in the late morning, holding the hand of his little boy, Levi, who joined him, and greeting Bethany Beach Mayor Ron Calef, who led him to a beach access ramp that has been closed since the storm started. “This is a national treasure. And I know in the past the federal government has treated it as such.” Meyer, looking over the railing along the ramp, took note of a staircase that had washed away and come to rest on the narrow beach. “It’s easy to look out there and see where the sand was two or three weeks ago and where it is now,” Meyer said.

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Gov. Matt Meyer, right, speaks in Bethany Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Mayor Ron Calef, left, and other beach-town officials were on hand. Dondero and Bethany Beach CouncilBeaches remained closed in man Rich McHugh, the governor told Bethany Beach this week, at least through Wednesday. In South Bethany, reporters there is no damage estimate for the storm yet. all dune crossovers were still closed at Meyer — who smiled as the crowd mid-week. Mayor Edie Dondero said sang to him on his 55th birthday — the beach can be accessed from the south end of town at the end of Ocean said it was fortunate there were no inDrive. juries or loss of life during the storm. In Fenwick Island, Police Chief “We’re very fortunate, and that’s a Michael Morrissey told the Coastal testament to the folks at DEMA, Point the beach was never closed and is DNREC and Secretary Patterson and accessible. He said bayside flooding his team, DelDOT’s Secretary Hasthad receded by mid-week, but puddles ings and her team as well, tremendous remained. work from Sussex County, their emerFlanked by officials including Calef, state Rep. Ron Gray, Patterson, DelDOT Secretary Shanté Hastings, See STORM page A5

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Ocean View Presbyterian hosting trio of events By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter A trio of events is planned at Ocean View Presbyterian Church this Sunday, Oct. 4 — Walkers & Waggers, the Blessing of the Animals and the annual CROP Hunger Walk. “Everyone is welcome and we don’t try to convert anybody, so there is no worry there,” the Rev. Terry Dougherty, church pastor, said. The weekly Walkers & Waggers service will be at 8:30 a.m. for those out for a stroll with their dogs, or who want to take their cats or other pets to the church, to hear a few words from the pastor in a casual setting. The Blessing of the Animals — for pets, as well as for the ashes of de-

Candidate Continued from page A1 moved her residence outside of the Indian River School District in late August, which nullifies a board member’s eligibility. She was originally appointed in early 2024 and kept the seat during elections in the spring of 2024 and 2025. Now, the board must appoint someone to fill the District 1 seat through June 30, 2027. In the spring, a public

ceased four-legged companions — will be at noon, although Rev. Dougherty said he will continue to bless animals throughout the day, repeating a prayer that states God loves animals, personalizing the prayer for each human-pet relationship and referring to the Biblical verse from Job 12:10, “In God’s hand is the life of every living thing — and the breath of every human being.” The CROP Walk will be from 2 to 6 p.m., with a request for a $20 donation to help feed the hungry worldwide and with several options — not walking but staying at the church, going around the church labyrinth, heading to John West Park or taking a longer stroll to the Assawoman Canal Trail.

Water stations will be set up, and golf carts will pick up participants “who have any difficulty at all,” the pastor said. In the church parking lot, hotdogs will be served and there will be music by The Mele Makers ukelele band and the St. Ann Church Band, as well as wildlife photographs from around the world, captured by Lisa SillimanFrench, on display in Memorial Hall. The Rev. John Klevence, pastor at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Bethany Beach, and Dougherty will offer opening remarks. Members from other churches in the Southeast Sussex Ministerium have also been invited.

election will be held for the remaining two years of Kline’s vacated term, which expires on June 30, 2029. Qualified candidates must: reside in IRSD’s District 1; be a citizen of the United States and Delaware; be at least 18; not be a paid employee of the district; and never have been convicted of embezzlement, bribery, perjury or similar. If selected, the candidate will also need to pass a criminal background check and Child Protection Registry check. Interested candidates should contact

Superintendent Jack F. Owens Jr., Ed.D. at (302) 436-1000 or jack.owens@irsd.k12.de.us. Interested candidates should submit a notarized Candidate Filing Form and letter of interest by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14. (Find forms and requirements at the IRSD notice on www.irsd.net/news.) District 1 stretches on both sides of Route 113. mostly north and west of Route 9, as well as most of downtown Georgetown (see a map at https://elections.delaware.gov/maps/school/sussex.html).

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Storm Continued from page A1 gency management team and those at towns over all our beaches, including right here in Bethany, also a testament to decades of investment and commitment by our federal delegations,” he said, referencing the work of former U.S. Sen. Tom Carper during his time in that office, U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride (all D-Del.), as well as “our partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers. … Tremendous work and tremendous partnership,” Meyer said. Asked about his confidence in federal government funding for post-storm restoration, Meyer said he is hopeful but, by now, one year and eight months into his term as governor, he has “learned to predict nothing with respect to this federal government. But we’re going to put our head down, we’re going to do the work, we’re going to partner with the Corps.” Calef said the Town of Bethany Beach has received funding from DEMA to help with back-bay flooding. “There are funds out there,” he said. Meyer said the State’s primary partner is the federal government, and he thanked Gray for working to be sure the beaches have been protected, as well as state Sen. Gerald Hocker — who couldn’t be in Bethany Beach on Tuesday because he was at a meeting in Dover, but who sent a text message to Meyer. Patterson said DNREC shoreline crews got out starting on Monday “to try and repair where we can. But the reality is, there is now less sand on the beach to work with. But there are areas where our crews will be able to work and restore some of the access, restore some of the beach, restore some of the dunes. “The reality is, in some of these com-

Coastal Point munities, like here in Bethany and here in South Bethany, we are going to need more help, and that is why the Army Corps is here — not only here, but we have DNREC and Army Corps crews out across the beaches right now that are doing an assessment. And, as the governor said, we’ll be working with the federal delegation to see if we can identify sources for that,” Patterson said. Hastings said that, from DelDOT’s standpoint, “We had some concentrated flooding well north of the Indian River Inlet and slightly south of it, so we are looking for opportunities to do some paving where we can to elevate the pavement slightly, but making sure to balance that because of the communities that are on either side of that. We don’t want to cause any additional damage to them when we have these types of events,” she said. Asked about climate change, Meyer said that when he sees storm damage, he is humbled by the power of Mother Nature and the power of water, so he realizes it is “not realistic to think we can make investments and change the fabric of our land to counter climate change overnight or in weeks or months.” “Storms like this remind us that we really need to double down,” the governor said. “Investments like this are hard to make. They are not cheap. It’s expensive for us. It’s expensive for the federal government, and often it’s expensive for towns. But it’s really important we make investments on a day like today, when a lot of people are breathing a sigh of relief and recognizing how important these investments are in the area.” Before the dunes were in place in Bethany Beach and South Bethany, in the 1980s and 1990s, there were instances of dumpsters floating through the streets during storms, he said. “So, while it is disheartening to look at the dunes, they did their job, and the years of investment and commitment by the teams we have, and our predeces-

sors, has protected us in this instance. Our job now is to look and see what the damage is, look and see what investments have worked, look and see maybe a little bit of what is not working, assess it, see what we can do to work with the federal government on, to get resources to make sure we have replenished the beach to make sure we can be not only economically vibrant but so that people know they are safe when they come to beaches across our coast, including Bethany,” he said. In the meantime, towns are recovering. Fenwick Island Mayor Natalie Magdeburger announced this week that the Town had arranged for a bulk trash

A5 pickup on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for storm debris, which should be taken to the edge of the road for pickup. She reported that dune fencing had been lost throughout the town on the ocean side, from about Cannon Street south to the Maryland border, and dune scarping had “caused significant dropoffs at the crossings. Some of the dropoffs are greater than 10 feet,” she warned, “so please beware. There is also a lot of debris on the beach,” she said, asking people not to step on the dunes “so we can attempt repairs.” “We need to maintain our dunes, and try and stabilize the areas of scarping. See STORM page A7

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From left, former Delaware Boanic Gardens leaders Ray Sander and Sheryl Swed are joined by new Board of Directors chairs Carol Zonko and Mark Chura, as well as new Executive Director Mark Carter.

Continued from page A1 owner of the Brush Factory in Lewes and is known as a conservationist. He was executive director of the Sussex County Land Trust in 2014, when the Delaware Botanic Gardens leased 37 acres of farmland from the Land Trust for 100 years at $1, with two 100-year extensions offered. He also participated in the master planning sessions for the DBG, which includes 12 acres of woodlands with 1,000 feet of Pepper Creek shoreline. Zonko, a resident of Fenwick Island, retired from W.L. Gore & Associates in Newark. Her background is in human resources, specializing in benefits and payroll. As a founding DBG member, she has served in various positions there over the past decade including: garden steward, director of volunteers, director of tours and tour guide, human resources advisor, board vice president and board vice-chair. An avid gardener, Zonko is a member and past president of the Barefoot Gardeners Club in Fenwick Island and See GARDENS page A7

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Gardens Continued from page A6 is a life member of the Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs. Carter, a resident of Milton, became involved in supporting the DBG in 2018, as head of benevolence and benevolence outreach at Dogfish Craft Brewery, which was the first local business sponsor of the DBG’s Learning Garden. He then worked as development director at the Delaware Center for Inland Bays, before joining the DBG staff as deputy executive director/chief operating officer in 2025. Sander and Swed had announced

Storm Continued from page A5 Our Public Works crew will be repairing fencing next week and have already been working on picking up debris. We have let DNREC know we are making repairs so that DNREC crews can focus on those communities impacted more severely than us,” she said. On the bay side, Fenwick Island Public Works crews have removed large items of debris from the roadway. “There is a great deal of mulch and pine needles that washed up from folks’ gardens, and we will be working on cleaning that up street by street,” she said. “If you got some of the tidal surge in your home and have not done a cleanup before, a simple bleach-and-water solution is pretty effective in cleaning up after water intrusion and helps reduce mold development,” Magdeburger advised. “Don’t forget to utilize the bulk trash pickup next week as well,” she said, ending her remarks with, “Whew! What a weekend, right?” In Bethany Beach, Calef is also warning against climbing over barricades or walking around them. During the storm, Bethany Beach police reported pole and wire damage from high winds along the 200 block of Second Street. Flooding was reported throughout the area, including at Holts Landing State Park, in Dewey Beach and Long Neck, where residents in Pot Nets reported items from back yards floating to the front. A video was posted on Facebook of a firetruck making its way through standing water in Long Neck that reached the top of its tires. In nearby Ocean City, Md., South Philadelphia Avenue south of the Route 50 bridge was closed, due to standing water, and swimming, surfing and wading continued to be prohibited. Drivers were warned not to drive through flooded streets if they couldn’t clearly see the roadway under the water. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that large navigational buoys had washed ashore in South Bethany, Dewey Beach

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their plans to step aside a year ago. The pair had been at the helm of DBG’s board of directors from its beginnings. At last week’s event, they were celebrated with gifts from the DBG and proclamations from the Delaware legislature and from the Sussex County Council. Both Sander and Swed were presented with honorary DBG titles of Founder Emeritus at the annual dinner. Before handing over the reins, Sander called the transition “successful and seamless.” He called Swed “the true north of this project. In chaos, she always has the calm. In conflict, she always has the solution.” Swed, for her part, called Sander “the wind beneath my wings.” She also ac-

knowledged those who helped with the dinner, with special thanks to Ron Bass, George Robbins and Denise Kaczmarczyk as $50,000 challenge match donors. As of Sept. 14, a list of nearly 50 donors had stepped up to meet the challenge, with a total of $34,000 raised at the time of the dinner. “It took everyone working together to build this gorgeous garden,” Swed said. For the second year, the annual dinner was held in the Pennoni Pavilion, a large event space at the front of the DBG property. Windy conditions from the approaching nor’easter prevented the usual outdoor cocktail hour among the gardens.

Chura, recalling the first master planning meeting he attended, said he noted from the beginning “how impressive the team was that had put the master plan together. “These were not just some local folks, well intentioned,” Chura said. “These were world-class folks that really had a grand vision. “I’ve done a lot of capital projects over the years and I know, to do something … this ambitious … you need to champion it. In this case, we had two champions — that is Ray and Sheryl. They have driven this. They have made it their heart and soul. It has been their

and other shorelines in Southern Delaware. As the storm moved north, the week began with an overcast day and occasional rain and the beaches were littered,

but Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, in a video posted on the town government’s Facebook page, stood on the boardwalk, saying businesses were open, that he was sorry the three-day Oceans

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Selbyville plans downtown development effort By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter

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Despite not being approved by the State of Delaware for Downtown Development District status, Selbyville officials “now have an established plan, and this will help with any future funding we may pursue for revitalization purposes,” Town Manager Stacey Long told the Coastal Point following the Sept. 14 meeting of the Selbyville Town Council. In August, she had told the council that she, with other town officials including the town engineer and a consultant, had gone to Dover to present the Town’s application for DDD approval to state officials. Five municipalities had applied. Also at that meeting, a plan was submitted to the State, and there was discussion about certain areas in Selbyville that could be designated as part of a Downtown Development District. “If we get it, we can offer incentives

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for residential and commercial property owners to build and have economic development in town,” she had said at the time. Also at the time, Mayor Rick Duncan said the plan included attracting new business to locations including the former Georgia House restaurant, the J. Conn Scott Furniture Store that had closed, and the Selbyville Historical Society building, which formerly housed the Selbyville Public Library. “Across from the post office, there is someone who wants to open a tearoom. Anybody in the designation can apply for town incentives. They will get state funding for development and rehabilitation. It opens it up and brings businesses and residential growth to the downtown area,” Long explained of the DDD incentives. The Downtown Development Districts Act was created to “leverage state resources in a limited number of designated areas in Delaware’s cities and towns to spur private capital investment

in commercial business districts and other neighborhoods, stimulate job growth and improve the commercial vitality of our cities and towns and help build a stable community of long-term residents in our downtowns and other neighborhoods,” according to the Delaware State Housing Authority website.

team and construction team, and just the general public, all these supporters that they have.” Zonko said that when she first became involved at the DBG as a volunteer “many, many, many years ago,” she never imagined being in a position of

leadership. “We have important work ahead of us,” she said, adding, “I know we can continue to achieve great things.” “This is an exciting night,” Carter said, thanking Sander and Swed for their years of service. He noted that serving as operations director for the past 18 months “has taught me very much and provided me the opportunity to begin and/or nourish relationships” with members, leadership and volunteers at DBG. Carter told members to “get ready,” because “2026 was the just the start of the hive of activity that the gardens is going to be.” Noting the success of community events, such as music nights and yoga programs at the gardens, Carter said, “We have a lot of stuff in store, and we’re really going to bring in the community.” He thanked donors and volunteers who together “make this a special place” and thanked the DBG board “for giving me an opportunity to lead the gardens.” He said to Chura and Zonko, “I enthusiastically look forward to working with you both as we take the gardens to the next chapter.” In a statement released before the dinner, Carter urged the community to check out what the Delaware Botanic Gardens have to offer. “If you have not yet visited the gardens, please come. We are open until Dec. 5 and would love to see you.” The Delaware Botanic Gardens is located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, and is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. until sunset and on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.delwaregardens.org.

Concern about cars passing school buses During the Public Comments segment of the Sept. 14 council meeting, Jenna Bradley of Lighthouse Road, near the Atlantic Lakes residential development, told the council she is concerned about cars driving past stopped school buses, even though the arm on the bus is extended and lights are flashing. Bradley, the mother of two children, See SELBYVILLE page A9

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Selbyville Continued from page A8 7 and 14, who both ride school buses, said she needs help from the police department to keep children safe. Selbyville Police Chief Brian Wilson said he had received an e-mail from Bradley and that he had instructed officers to go to the location and write reports, “so I and the captain can see when they are there and if there are issues.” Wilson said mornings and afternoons are the busiest times for the police department and the department is operating with limited staff, “but when we have two officers or more they have been instructed to go to the school zone.” Wilson said officers were there three times by the fifth day of school, “so we are making an effort.” Duncan asked whether Wilson had contacted the school, and Wilson said he hadn’t, but Bradley said she had talked to both school officials and the owner of the school bus company. Long told the council that before school started this year, she had received an e-mail from DelDOT stating that signs with the new speed limit of 40 mph in that area, instead of the current 50 mph, were expected to be erected “within the next couple weeks” and DelDOT officials had, she said, apologized for not erecting them

sooner. Bradley said police were not at the location on Friday, Sept. 11, and Wilson said they aren’t able to be there every day. “When they weren’t there, three vehicles blew through,” Bradley said. Wilsons told the council he can “open overtime patrols, but it won’t be every day, to have officers there.” Councilman Chris Snader asked whether the Town can erect its own signs stating the speed limit has been lowered, and Long said the Town doesn’t have jurisdiction over state roads. Wilson said if cars drive past stopped school buses, they will receive traffic tickets. Later, Bradley told the Coastal Point that no one has been injured in the instances she witnessed, but that she’s concerned a child will be hurt “before something is done.” She said she has kept a timeline since 2022, when she first noticed cars rushing past stopped school buses, and that in 2023, her mother-in-law had spoken before the town council and contacted DelDOT, asking to have the speed limit in the area lowered from the 50 mph — which it was in front of her house, to 40 mph. In 2024, she said, the town council had voted to lower the speed limit, but DelDOT didn’t immediately erect signs.

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Council OK’s box to collect clothing At the request of a member of the Selbyville Community Club, the town council on Sept. 14 approved putting a box at Selbyville Town Hall to collect clothing for the annual Sweats for Vets initiative. “I don’t’ see a problem with it. We have done this many years,” Duncan said. Heavier clothing suitable for winter, including coats, socks and sweatpants and sweatshirts, will be collected for those in need.

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Simpson happy to serve Fenwick Island By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Jim Simpson, one of Fenwick Island’s two new town council members, has lived at least part-time in Fenwick Island for about 40 years. Simpson, 74, and his husband, Ross McWilliams, now list Fenwick Island as their permanent home. For decades, they divided their time between Fenwick Island, Washington, D.C., and New Orleans.

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Having grown up in Charles County, Md., Simpson left to attend boarding school, then the College of Loyola in New Orleans, before finishing his secondary education at the University of Maryland. Simpson’s family owned a beer distributorship in Southern Maryland. His father, who bears the same name, was a Maryland state senator for 24 years. That exposure to politics, Simpson said, may have prepared him to deal with the slings and arrows of his foray into pub-

lic service in Fenwick Island. Having run unsuccessfully twice for town council, Simpson tried again this year and was one of two candidates for three open seats, which meant there was no election. Bill Rymer, who had decided not to run again, was re-appointed in August by Mayor Natalie Magdeburger to fill the third seat. After spending much of his career advocating for beer distributors before state and federal legislative bodies, Simpson delved into real estate. Along

with McWilliams, he now focuses his efforts on restoring historic homes in New Orleans. They are currently working on their fifth New Orleans home. Simpson and McWilliams live in an oceanfront home at the north end of Fenwick Island. Giving directions to his home, he laughed and said, “It’s pink. You can’t miss it.” McWilliams’ father had purchased the oceanfront lot in the 1960s, and he

monthly police report to the council, said that, during August, officers responded to 354 calls, wrote 104 tickets and handled 10 criminal arrests. He said the police department had been approved for a state grant of

$28,970 and that the funds will be used for a new camera system in a police cruiser and for overtime. A second grant, in the amount of $5,210, will be used to offset the cost of a radio for a police cruiser to communicate with

emergency services. Wilson said the police department’s third testing drew four potential recruits and that the police academy starts on Nov. 1. One new vehicle is ready to begin patrolling, he said, and graphics are being placed on a second one. He said the department’s 2015 Ford Explorer, which has high mileage, will be decommissioned because of problems with the engine, “so two new vehicles are coming at a pretty good time.”

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Events Continued from page A3 Ocean View Police Department officers and volunteers will direct traffic. Parking will be at Ocean View Church of Christ. During the CROP (Christian Rural Overseas Program) Walk — well-behaved pets on leashes or in crates can join walkers. Last year, $20,000 was raised, and the pastor said he would like to see even more donations this year. Funds will be sent to Church World Services to disperse to those in need. To donate, go to www.crophungerwalk.org. This year, 8,841 individuals and 1,925 teams have registered for CROP Walks, and $1.7 million has been raised, according to the website, where the message is, “No one in this world should be hungry.”

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Simpson Continued from page A10 and his seven siblings grew up spending summers there. The lot was bought for $7,500, and the house was built for $23,000 five years later, Simpson said. “That’s where eight kids grew up, and then 22 grandchildren came along. It was a beach house. It didn’t even have heat in it,” he said. So, by 1986, “It was just getting too crowded,” so Simpson and McWilliams decided to purchase a home of their own. “There was a little house around the corner on Lewes Street, a little teeny cinderblock house. One bedroom, kinda rustic.” They bought that home for $135,000. “We moved into that. We fixed it so we could stay there, added heat, heavied up the electric,” Simpson said. By 2000, however, that house was “completely beyond its life,” so they tore it down and built a new house. A couple decades later, after McWilliams’ parents had passed away and the Bunting Avenue home was left to their children, the decision was made for Simpson and McWilliams to buy out the other siblings’ shares. “We bought that house, knocked it down, built the house we’re in now,” Simpson said. Last year, they sold their home on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and

Coastal Point made Fenwick Island their permanent residence. “We’ve just enjoyed living in Fenwick Island,” Simpson said. “You only get so many summers in life.” Simpson’s first foray into town politics came as a member of its Business Concerns Committee. As a businessman himself, Simpson said, he felt he could offer some expertise to the committee. Although the committee has since been disbanded, Simpson said he would like to continue to work with Fenwick Island’s business community to ensure that its concerns are heard. “I want to just start a dialogue with the businesspeople in the town. Businesses are gun-shy when it comes to complaining,” he said. “The least I can do is just start talking to people and see where we go from that. Part of the problem with the business committee was there were like 12 people on it and we could never get a quorum. Businesspeople are running businesses,” and often struggle to find the time to serve on town committees, particularly during the summer months, Simpson said. The construction of the Fenwick Shores hotel, he said, was a turning point in Fenwick Island, causing divisions that have not fully healed. “The hotel blew that town apart,” he said, “for no good reason. “The existing property was probably not even better than a crack house. It

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was awful. I can understand why someone might not want to live directly next to it, but I would much rather be living next to that than what was there,” Simpson said of the hotel that exists there today. “We’re still fighting that battle. It just won’t go away. It’s been a complete asset to the town in a lot of ways. It cleared up an ugly mess. We’ve got a nice building now that’s well-kept.” Two major issues related to the construction of Fenwick Shores were the addition of mechanical equipment on the roof, which put the building over the Town’s height limit, and the hotel’s request to serve liquor from a small poolside stand on the hotel’s rooftop. “It just won’t go away,” Simpson said, as the Town is now fighting a second attempt by the hotel to allow alcohol service on the rooftop. “We gotta get past this,” he said. “We gotta let this go. The hotel is there. We’re fighting a bat-

tle… We could be spending so much more time on other things. Productive things,” he said. “It’s pitted neighbors against neighbors and friends against friends, relatives against relatives, and it’s unnecessary at this point. We’re all adults.” Simpson said he realizes he has a reputation as somewhat of a malcontent but, he said, “I’m not doing this just to be sand in the gears.” “Depends on who you talk to — I can be either the nicest person in the world or the most abrasive person in the world. I like to think I’m the nicest person, but I can see their point, sometimes,” he said. Since taking office in August, Simpson said, he has come to appreciate the town staff on a much higher level. “The staff in that building are some See SIMPSON page A12

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Continued from page A11 of the best people, the nicest people, competent people,” he said. “I’m really happy for that. I had no reason to believe otherwise. I’ve talked to everybody. It’s just a great bunch of people in there.” Simpson said, however, that he believes Fenwick Island needs a town manager to function at its best. “People in the town are agreeing… We need a town manager,” he said. “This is long overdue. Number one, we need somebody with institutional knowledge that will carry forward. If we had a complete turnover in the council … we’re starting over,” he said. “Second of all, there needs to be a town manager so there is a layer, or buffer, between the council and the mayor — the governing body

October 2, 2026 — and the people who are actually making the government work. “It’s good business, it’s good politics, it’s good personnel management,” he said. Simpson said he would like the Town to pick up the pace on its town manager discussions. “I don’t like stringing things out,” he said. “We need it sooner rather than later, to get someone in there that can assume the reins.” He also said he would like to see more council members actually in the building for more meetings, rather than participating remotely via Zoom. He admitted that he may miss a meeting here and there as he travels back and forth to New Orleans throughout the year. “We’ve got a real problem with citizen participation,” he said. “Part of that, in my view, is a lot of people are alienated, have just thrown their hands up because of what’s been going on, so they don’t go. They don’t even bother to watch it [on Zoom] anymore. People will attend the meetings if there are

people sitting there that they can talk to. “We’ve got to get people just to interact with us and show up at meetings and voice their opinions, because a lot of people think their voices have been muted. I’ve had people I don’t know stopping me on the street” when he and McWilliams are out walking, he said. “We go out a lot in the restaurants in the town. It’s such a small town. I’m like, ‘I hear you. I get it. Give me some time, I haven’t even had a meeting yet,’” he said. “You can’t hurt my feelings. I lived for 24 years with a father in politics,” he said. Another lesson Simpson said he learned, watching his father in his Maryland senate service, was to keep his word. “If I tell you something that I’m going to do, then I’m going to do it. It might take a little while to do it. But I’ll do it. That’s the one thing my father impressed upon us three kids. “So now here I am,” he said.

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Swed, Sander leave their mark on Botanic Gardens The Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG) is going through some changes at the top. At its annual Garden Party last week, Ray Sander, the chair of the board, and Sheryl Swed, the executive director of DBG, stepped aside as Mark Chura and Carol Zonko come in to serve as co-chairs, and Mark Carter will be the new executive director. For many, Sander and Swed became the public face of the Gardens.They were the people most “out front”and in leadership positions since the inception of the DBG, and the pair had become synonymous with the effort over the years. “I’ve done a lot of capital projects over the years and I know, to do something ... this ambitious ... you need to champion it,”said Chura.

“In this case, we had two champions — that is Ray and Sheryl.They have driven this.They have made it their heart and soul. It has been their life’s work.” Swed and Sander were recognized at the Garden Party with gifts from the Gardens and proclamations from both State and County officials, and rightly so.The Delaware Botanic Gardens has become an integral part of the community, and will only continue to grow and impact more people — visitors and volunteers alike. We wish to thank Sheryl Swed and Ray Sander for their contributions in helping to make this dream a reality, while setting the Gardens on a course of growth and firmly making it a jewel in the crown of Sussex County.

It’s not always the end that matters in this life Did anybody ever tell you life was fair? That would be the answer every time I had the audacity to say, “That’s not fair,” when my father was within earshot. It wasn’t something he said to try to take the pain away from whatever wrong I felt I was just dealt in life — it was to tell me to stop whining about it, dust myself off and go overcome whatever I felt slighted by. Actually, I shouldn’t have said anything about dusting myself off — that was another one of his things. If I got hit by a pitch in a baseball game or got flipped upside down while playing football, he would tell me to just keep playing. Don’t rub where it hurts. Don’t dust myself off. Just act like nothing happened and keep going. Never give people the satisfaction of knowing they got me, and never let anything derail you from what you set out to do. “There’s a difference between being injured and being hurt,” he’d say. “If you’re injured, let’s go get it fixed. If you’re hurt, suck it up. Nobody out there is going to feel sorry for you in life. And they shouldn’t. You have too much going for you to sell yourself short.” In the interests of full disclosure, these expressions would often tick me off at the time. I didn’t accept them as the life lessons they were intended to be — I saw them as the old man constantly busting my chops, and these little pearls of wisdom would typically go in one ear and out the other, like so much information that Darin J. McCann would travel my way. And now I’d give anything to hear them once again. My father passed away earlier this week following an arduous battle with Alzheimer’s and seemingly 24 zillion other ailments that landed on him over these past several years. It was an awful experience, both for him and for those of us who loved him — particularly my should-be-sainted sister, who upended her family from Colorado to move to North Carolina to help care for him. As any of you who have been through this Alzheimer’s fight with a loved one very well know, it is emotional carnage. You watch someone you love become someone completely different as the disease attacks their mind and body with reckless abandon. Every day seems to come with a new form of torture, and you just hang onto whatever is near to just keep going and try to provide support. But I kept hearing from others who had gone through this, saying to remember who he was before it hit — the real person behind those often-confused eyes. It’s not always an easy thing to do, but I realized that the man he was before this all happened is still here. It’s through those lessons, and the fact that I pass them along to my own daughter. If there is a phrase he was best-known for, it was, without a doubt, “Are you a McCann or a McCann’t?” It came with a few variations, as well. “You have to use that McCann-Do spirit” was another.

At his heart, he was a master motivator, both for himself and others, and no phrase better exemplified him than this one. He was a true believer in the power of positive thinking, and that actually takes us to another term he used quite often: PMA. Or, positive mental attitude. My father was most certainly driven by the power of positive thinking. He was a salesman by trade and would listen to self-help tapes while driving to pump himself up every single day. When I asked him once about what he sold, he told me, “I sell me. I sell them that I have what they need, and I’m the only one who has it.” Software. It was software, by the way. But that’s how he was wired. One of my favorite memories was walking in his bedroom as a kid and seeing him sitting on the edge of the bed pulling up his pants, both legs at once. “What in the world are you doing?” “Nobody can say I put my pants on one leg at a time like everybody else.” That one didn’t last long. I’m pretty sure he threw out his back trying that one — not that he’d admit it. I wish I could explain who he was better than I am right now, but that’s kind of the joy of who he was. Supremely self-confident, motivated to do something great with every opportunity that came his way and a go-getter from the time he opened his eyes every morning — always climbing, reaching for that next rung he had his eyes on, no matter what it was. But he was also genuinely simple. He loved his family, from his own parents and siblings to my mother and their kids.Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday because it wasn’t about presents or songs or stress as much as it was about being with family, eating too much food and taking a nap on the living room floor while everything was going on around him. His love extended to a group of friends he held tightly since high school — “The Trinity Boys.”They were always a part of my family, and while most young boys look up to the older kids in school, it was The Trinity Boys that I thought were just about the coolest people in the world, and a few of them were able to get away to visit with him just before he passed.To me, that was just another example of who my dad was. People loved him because he loved people. And I never once doubted that he loved me.That’s a real gift. So, I find comfort in knowing that he is playing golf right now with my mom and a few of The Trinity Boys who left before him, and that big cigar is hanging out the side of his mouth on the backswing. I know he will be sipping a Jameson at the 19th hole and talking about that crazy tee shot that hit a sprinkler head in the middle of the fairway and rolled into a pond. But he wouldn’t call it unfair. Nobody ever told him life was fair.

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Letters Continued from page A14 at least several. At the meeting, I asked, and will ask again here, that if the approval is final, that Ocean View’s mayor, town council and town officials work with developer Nisatzos Holdings to ensure the development of 95-101 Atlantic Avenue properly balances Nistazos’ right to a fair and reasonable return on its investment with the Town’s obligation to maintain safe and timely access to emergency services. With some additional thought, discussion, and a bit of compromise, I am confident the Town and Nistazos Holdings can come up with a site plan that will enhance the property without exacerbating the traffic challenges that already exist on Route 26. The additional, and dangerous, left-turn lane congestion a drive-through will bring to this loca-

tion is fully foreseeable and fully avoidable. Let’s avoid it. Paul Norris Ocean View

Reader finds meaning in rising water Editor: As I watch the rain and wind play up and down my street expanding and deepening puddles, I am reminded that I drove home from a concert in Rehoboth Friday night to see rising water on Coastal Highway and DelDOT trucks in the ready waiting to close the road as a nor’easter hovered off the Coast of the Mid-Atlantic. That thought of rising water brought to mind that I do not know any solutions offered to mitigate the problem of coastal water rise for Delaware. For too long now, we humans have rejected science and ignored warnings about sealevel water rising, which changes coastal

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habitats. I do know we are interconnected to everything under the sun. Abuse to one element, like the air, will affect water and land quality. I do not believe the superpower that created the universe and this planet earth intended for we humans to abuse it, but to be its stewards and caretakers. I think of indigenous people who thank their deity for the gift of grain, animals for hunting, etc. We go to the supermarket and think nothing of where that food comes from. We are coming out of a century of wonderous scientific developments in industry, medicine, and economic development to the detriment of abusing our Earth’s resources. Future growth and development of housing, and industries in Delaware can move forward into the next decades if we use better skills in setting goals and policies that work in harmony with science, not against it. Our policies of the past from longterm incumbent officials in Sussex County no longer provide a positive way forward. Good changes are needed in Sussex County, Del. Please vote early or on Nov. 3 for progressive candidates who care for our

wellbeing and will bring new policies to manage growth and protect Delaware coastal communities. Your vote is your voice. Please express it. Doris Pierce Ocean View

Reader: Board intentionality needed Editor: I have attended Indian River School District board meetings for well over a year because I care about the children in this district. The board’s first duty is student outcomes. In 2019, 52 percent of Indian River third-graders met or exceeded the state ELA standard. In 2026 it is 41 percent. That is a seven-point rebound from last year, and the teachers and students who earned it deserve credit. Celebrate it. Then face the rest: we are still 11 points below 2019. Nearly 6 in 20 thirdgraders did not meet the standard — over 400 of the 679 students tested in 2026. This is not a bump that fixes itself. A See LETTERS page A18

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starts expecting them to read in order to learn. Social promotion past that point is not kindness. It hides the problem until middle school, when retention is more damaging. Mississippi treated literacy as an emergency: early screening, the science of reading, coaching, honest notice to parents and a third-grade gate with real intervention, not a rubber stamp. A serious policy does not punish kids. It screens early in K-3, tells parents the truth, puts extra structured reading in place before June and uses a third-grade gate (retention) as a last stop — a different teacher, intensive daily reading, another chance. The board should set that objective in public and hold everyone to it. Two questions belong on the agenda: What

is our third-grade retention rate? How does it compare with the share of thirdgraders who did not meet the state ELA standard? The seven-point bounce proves movement is possible. It does not prove we are done. These children get one third-grade year. Call and email your school board members and demand that they get more intentional in adopting a thirdgrade ELA support plan to exceed 52 percent proficient by the end of the 2027 school year. Find members at irsd.net or call the district office at (302) 436-1000. 6 in 10 is our emergency. Over 400 students. Too many futures are in jeopardy. Rick Radatovich Frankford

Continued from page A16 University of Arkansas study followed low-achieving third-grade readers into high school. Only 12 percent ever caught up to average reading performance. The Annie E. Casey Foundation found that children who are not reading proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma. Those who never reach proficiency earn less as adults and are more likely to be locked into a life of low-wage work. Literacy is not just a test score. It is the difference between a future with choices and a future with few. Third grade is the hinge. School stops teaching children to read and

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Couple reunites after 60 years apart By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter

they visited West Virginia. “He looks exactly the way he did when he was 15 years When the man she hadn’t old, only he’s a man now. He seen since he was a cute 15loves life, and he’s crazy about year-old boy sent an unexme. When we met for the first pected text message to Ocean time, I said, ‘Don’t expect to View’s Priscilla Scott, she see a 15-year-old babe. That’s a wasn’t only surprised. She thing of the past,’ but we’ve thought, “This is so creepy.” been having a great time,” Scott, 75, had been under Scott said, laughing. the impression Steve Thornton Thornton’s wife died earlier was deceased, that he had died this year, and during her illwhen he was 25 years old. So, ness, he cared for her. He in May, when she read the first started looking for Scott last message from her crush of 60 summer, after finding in a years prior, she dismissed it as a drawer letters they had exprank. Then another message changed. He found Scott by came. Then a third. searching online. She replied, asking that they As teenagers, they had stop because she knew the stopped seeing each other betruth, but he replied that, no, it cause she was living in New was not Steve Thornton, but York and only spent summers his brother, who had died many in the Ocean View area, and years prior. he was living in Delaware. Her Scott gave that a little parents “thought it was a good Coastal Point • Submitted thought, then returned the text, Steve Thornton and Priscilla Scott reunited after 60 years apart. idea that I not return to saying she was busy the next Delaware the summer after my couple of days but would call him. junior year but go work at a camp in phone?” cause they were definitely different. And when she did, Thornton — a reNew York state. They wanted to keep “It was just so him. It was hilarious. You have a dear friend, and then you us separated. They didn’t like us as tired longtime pastor — answered the I said, ‘OK. It’s him.’ Then I relaxed find out 10 years after that they close as we were. I think they thought phone, joking, “What does it feel like and talked to him. It was just so fun, passed away. Then, 60 years later, you I was too young,” she said. to talk to a dead man on the telehearing about each other’s lives, befind out they’re alive,” said Scott, who The two dated, but “dating” meant is a widow. walking on the boardwalk, spending Thornton, who went to school in Frankford and now lives in Lexington, time with friends and eating ice cream and popcorn, she said. There Ky., is a widower with three grown were Friday-night dances at the Milsons. Scott married her late husband, lville Fire Hall that they both atJoe, who was already a father, when tended. After she returned to New she was 48 and didn’t have children. York, they wrote to each other every She enjoyed a career in public relations that allowed her to travel around day — about football scores and math the world, visiting every continent ex- test scores, always closing with “I love you” — from September 1966 until cept Antarctica. June 1967. Then the letters became “It’s just a remarkable story. We less frequent and the two went their were each other’s first loves in 1966, when we were 15, and we wrote letters separate ways. Although Scott isn’t sure if they to each other every day for nine will marry, she said they are moving months. On May 1 this year, I got a in that direction and “having a great text message that said, ‘Is this the time together.” woman who went by the nickname “We Facetime at night. I get dolled Prissy Lynn?’ I hated that name, so I up when we’re going to have Facethought, ‘The only one who would time,” she said. know is Steve and he’s dead, so some“It is so fun, though. My husband body must have found our letters.’ died in 2016, 10 years ago in Septem“The next text said, ‘Here’s a clue: ber, and I was existing. I have some Under the boardwalk.’ I felt like I was mobility limitations. I can’t go to the being stalked. I didn’t like this. I said, ‘This is so creepy.’ On May 3, the next beach anymore. Biking, I can no longer do. I’m good at reading and I one came, saying, ‘This is Steve Thornton.’ I said, ‘Please stop sending can occupy myself, but it’s kind of a lonely existence. I thought that was me these texts. I don’t know what the way it was going to be forever, so game you are playing. The Steve I know died at 25,’ and he replied, ‘That this is remarkable. I can’t even believe it. It’s divine providence,” Scott said. was my brother, Michael, who died,’” “What is the likelihood of this Scott said. happening? I am having so much fun Once they started talking, they and I am so happy that I am not spent hours telling each other about questioning anything anymore. I am their lives and, they now have spent going to be 76 in November, and I am time together on three occasions — happy. I’m not questioning my life.” Thornton came to Delaware, Scott traveled to Kentucky and together

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Home Depot planning Millsboro location By Laura Walter Staff Reporter Millsboro isn’t done growing, as another home improvement retailer is planning to open on Route 113. Company leaders hope to open The Home Depot in Millsboro in June of 2028. Just south of Arby’s, the store would be more than 136,000 square feet, including main building and garden center, after an 11-month construction project. Currently, the 8.8-acre property is known as Clayton Homes, with an

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of turn lanes, repaving and paid improvements to the Route 113 intersection. Entrances will be along the highway and the intersecting side road. There will be no entrance on Mitchell Street, the north-south road running parallel to Route 113. Interestingly, the middle road beside Arby’s is actually privately owned by M&T Bank. The connector street is actually “unnamed” on Sussex County land maps, although across the highway, it links with the newer Centerview Drive within Millsboro Towne Center.

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Happy Birthday DelDOT celebrates bypass birthday — and traffic reduction

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DelDOT’s Sussex County Group Engineer George Pierce, Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings and DelDOT Chief Engineer Mark Luszcz gathered at the North Millsboro Bypass to commemorate the project’s one-year anniversary — a project they see as being wildly succesful. By Laura Walter Staff Reporter A one-year anniversary is often a good time to reflect. So, officials from Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) celebrated the Sept. 26 anniversary of the North Millsboro Bypass, one day early. “And what a successful year it has been,” said Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings. “Infrastructure projects are rarely easy and … we don’t often take the time to celebrate the wins.” Hastings and two other DelDOT officials touted some of the new roadway’s biggest impacts: it raised several thousand dollars for charity with a pre-opening 5K fundraiser race. It was recently renamed the Senator Richard S. Cordrey Bypass to honor an impactful Sussex County legislator. And, most importantly, it has carried an average of 8,000 daily vehicle trips, rising to 10,000 vehicles in summer. That’s a large number of vehicles no longer gumming up downtown Millsboro. The Town of Millsboro was always vocal about needing relief from the overwhelming traffic that flowed (or jammed) downtown. Specifically, a major bypass goal was to reduce heavy truck traffic on Millsboro’s Main Street. Well, the bypass

has seen an average of 1,300 heavy trucks daily, and that’s expected to grow. “With fewer trucks rumbling through Millsboro,” that means increased quality of life, less noise and a better experience for other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. And those numbers are only expected to improve. “While Main Street and Washington Street are still busy, … the wall-to-wall traffic … is largely gone,” and traffic backups during the nearby Mountaire plant shift change are a thing of the past, said Mark Luszcz, DelDOT chief engineer. In fact, Millsboro town officials were excited in June to barricade downtown streets to host a day-long Independence Day festival — a feat that was never possible when Main Street was the main route to Long Neck, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Today, town and transportation officials remain in close contact to brainstorm other collaborations, such as new all-way stops on west Route 24 or a potential truck restriction downtown.

Looking 20 years ahead Transportation officials plan for the long term, Hastings said. What will traffic and tourism look like in 20 years? More importantly, what will the trans-

portation needs be for the thousands of house and business projects that are already approved for future construction? (By 2025, Sussex County had exceeded a population of 270,000, while the Delaware Population Consortium once believed that figure wouldn’t be reached until 2030.) To keep north-south traffic flowing on Route 113, DelDOT has been planning grade-separated intersections to replace existing traffic signals. It won’t happen all at once. But intersections that are still functioning now (such as Georgetown’s Governor Stockley Road) could become worse in the future and might benefit from an overpass. The Route 18/Route 404 overpass project broke ground near Georgetown’s Delaware Technical Community College campus a few weeks ago. Construction on Georgetown’s Route 9 overpass will follow. Ellendale’s Route 16 overpass is almost ready to begin its design phase.

The 113 widening Millsboro’s next major project will be widening Route 113 from two to three lanes in each direction. “The design is progressing well, and we hope to begin right-of-way

[land] acquisition about a year from now,” said Luszcz. “While some are touting it as a new idea they had, this has been in the works for a while,” Hastings said. (Indeed, some political candidates have recently said that their solution for improving Millsboro traffic would be to add a third lane — but, in actuality, DelDOT has pursued such an alternative since 2015.) Traffic and development were steadily rising in 2000, when the Delaware State Senate directed DelDOT to study the feasibility of a new, limited-access highway, from Dover southward. DelDOT confirmed it was doable in 2021 and thoroughly studied the Route 113 corridor over the next decade. By 2013, DelDOT was leaning toward a new, 16.5-mile highway running parallel to Route 113, on the east side, to keep coastal traffic moving and prevent the backups so frequently seen on Route 113 and surrounding streets. But public opposition was loud enough that the State switched to the current plan in 2015. Learn more about major DelDOT projects online at https://deldot.gov/projects or call (302) 760-2080.

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La Esperanza celebrates 30 La Esperanza will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Friday, Oct. 23, with the premiere of “Faces of Hope,” a new video connecting footage from the documentary “Estamos Aquí,” filmed 20 years ago by Teleduction, with stories from Sussex County today. The original documentary captured a period of change in Georgetown as a growing number of predominantly Guatemalan immigrants made their homes in the community. “Faces of Hope” will revisit that history through contemporary stories, offering a look at how Sussex County has changed and the people who have helped shape it. The premiere will be the centerpiece of 30 Years of Hope, an anniversary celebration beginning at 6 p.m. at the Carter Partnership Center at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. For one night, the venue will be transformed into a 1950s drivein, where guests will gather for dinner and the film’s debut. La Esperanza was founded in 1996 by several local Hispanic leaders and three Carmelite Sisters of Charity, Sister Rosa Álvarez, Sister Ascención Banegas and Sister María Mairlot. The organization grew alongside Sussex County’s Latino immigrant community. “La Esperanza began when local leaders and the Carmelite Sisters came together to work alongside immigrant

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Fells Point Surf Collective opens doors in Dagsboro Fells Point Surf Collective celebrated the grand opening of their Dagsboro location on Thursday, Sept. 24, in partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Fells Point team, Chamber, Town of Dagsboro staff, town council and police department were in attendance to mark the occasion. The new shop marks the fourth Fells Point Surf Co. location for owner Alison Schuch, who founded the company in Baltimore in 2003. Shoppers can find a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts and more, featuring both wellknown surf brands and up-and-coming fashion lines. The newest Fells Point Surf Co. location is at 33214 Main Street, Dagsboro. Visit fellspointsurf.com to shop online.

Tuttle receives D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award The Division 2 Athletic Directors Association (D2 ADA) recently announced its 2025-2026 Academic Honor Roll, and Kutztown University was represented by 132 student-athletes, including Zoe Tuttle of Ocean View. For the seventh time in the past eight years, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference led the nation in D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The PSAC tallied 1,969 honorees for the 2025-2026 season, the most in Division II, by more than 350 student-athletes, and had 11 institutions total at least 90 honorees. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 19th year, is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level in NCAA championship sponsored sports. For a student-athlete to qualify for the award, they must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have completed a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work at a two-year and/or four-year institution and also been an active member of an intercollegiate team during the last academic year. Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres in the East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown, Pa. KU students select from more than 130 areas of study within four colleges in a liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 23 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery.

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Arts in the Garden set for Sunday, Oct. 11 Art, gardens, music, food and a little fall magic are coming together once again at Inland Bays Garden Center. Now in its 11th year and set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, Arts in the Garden has become a fall tradition — a day to slow down, wander among the plants, meet talented artists and enjoy everything that makes autumn on Delmarva special. This year, the garden will be filled with the work of 32 talented local artists and makers, offering an eclectic mix of beautiful, creative, whimsical and one-of-a-kind treasures, organizers said. Along the way, visitors can stop by the South Coastal Bonsai Club display, enjoy demonstrations throughout the day and snap a fall photo at a charming seasonal vignette created by the talented Alison Webb, AIFD. There’s plenty for the little ones, too, with a scavenger hunt and kids’ activities, while grown-ups can linger over something delicious, enjoy the music and soak up the relaxed garden atmosphere. “Messy’s BBQ and Kristina’s Kitchen will be serving up tasty fare, and live music from Norman Gaither and Dave Siatkowski will provide the perfect soundtrack for a fall day in the garden,” they said. Inland Bays Garden Center will offer the chance to explore its selection of native plants — described as the largest retail collection on Delmarva. “Fall is a wonderful time to plant, so you

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to celebrate the season, support local artists, and welcome fall surrounded by beauty.” The rain date for the event is Monday, Oct. 12. Participating artists and artisans include: See ARTS IN THE GARDEN page A29

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Arts in the Garden Continued from page A28 • Alison Schweiger Webb — Pine Needles by Alison. Decorative brooches, bowls, baskets, and hanging ornaments done in the traditional form of coiled basketry using pine needles. • Backyard Jellies and Jams — Featuring beach plum jelly from the fruits found along the shore, a gourmet gift, and locally made jams and jellies. • Beth Whitman-Pitzer — Moon Shell Paper Co. Creative notecards inspired by the beach, flowers and native plants. • Bethany Tyndall — Local Waves Studio. Wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery with a coastal Delaware flair. Horseshoe crabs like you’ve never seen them before. • Bonsai Club — The South Coastal Bonsai Club, resident bonsai club of Inland Bays Garden Center, ` showcases bonsai trees in all stages of development, with demonstrations throughout the day on maintenance, pruning and wiring. Visitors can also browse a selection of bonsai trees and pots available for purchase. • Carey Apiary — Patrick Carey, Master Beekeeper. Meet Patrick Carey, Master Beekeeper and owner of Carey Apiary & Farm in Frankford. Step up to the observation hive and discover the hierarchy of life inside the hive — workers, drones and, of course, the queen! Learn how these tiny pollinators keep the world blooming, and take home a jar of all-natural, local raw honey.

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Coastal Point ings of the Eastern Shore. No two pieces are ever the same, because nature doesn’t repeat itself! • Jill Payne — Vintage Petals artisan jewelry and accessories, hand painted Lucite, bead weaving, wire weaving, and wrapping, real butterfly wings/resin. • George Todd — Resin and wood reflecting “resin waves” onto charcuteries boards, cutting boards, frames, vases and jewelry. • Jo Ann Pullen — NeiShell’s Coastal Crafts are handcrafted from natural wood and unique shells gathered from the East Coast. Ready to hang and bring the beach home. • Joy Peterson — The Joy of Wreaths. Grapevine silk wreaths adorned with dried flowers for the fall and winter holidays. • Kerry Stewart — Tall Oaks trading

Company artisanal soaps created using herbal and plant infusions or organic earth clays scented with 100 percent essential oils. • Marian Dowling Photography — Local nature photographer offering notecards, canvas and prints of wildlife and coastline in southern Delaware. Prints are limited-edition and ready for framing. • Mary Yeagley Bower — Ceramic tile. Handmade tiles that are as truly unique as the molds that are made from the original designs. Each tile is designed with deep relief to showcase the focal point.To add additional depth to the design, iron oxide is applied before the final glaze. • Margie Samero — Stepping stones made with a unique mixture of concrete and stained glass to create functional stepping stones with beach and nature designs. • Anne Taylor — Parker Place Cool Recycled Stuff. Since 1994, Parker Place Cool Recycled Stuff has been bringing eco-friendly creativity to life. In 2008, they introduced MadMats recycled rugs to their collection, and they’ve been a customer favorite ever since. Durable, stylish and sustainably made. • Outdoor Designs by Craig — Adirondeck furniture constructed from poly lumber. No rotting, splinters or painting. • Ray Palazzo — Wood Crafts by RJP. Handmade cutting and charcuterie boards, including some from exotic woods. • Salt Town Trading Company — Candles inspired by nature’s coastal surroundings, that curate luxurious home fragrances to capture the beauty of the region’s land and seascape. Clean ingredient and ethically-

October 2, 2026 sourced coconut soy candles that are sustainable, non-toxic and hand-poured along the Delaware coast. • Sandyhook Art Glass Studio artists are inspired by the colors of the sea.Their windchimes and suncatchers are created using driftwood and fire-polished stained glass in shades of aqua, blue, turquoise and green. Crystal beads and prisms make each piece sparkle in the sunlight and tinkle in the breeze. • Seaside Studios — Vicki and Jack Sherman. Seaside Studios, a family-owned small business, offers an array of handcrafted treasures, including their tumbled glass Christmas trees, ornaments, driftwood art, centerpieces and picture frames. Each one-of-a-kind creation adds a special touch to holiday décor. • Tom Rudolph — Handcrafted cutting boards, flight boards, serving trays. • Travis Bower — Carefully crafted bowls, vases and sculptures that celebrate the unique textures, colors and grains that nature has bestowed upon these materials. • Wood Creations by Randy — Randy Orr. Exotic wood, cherry maple, wenge, blood wood, red mallee burl, red coolibah, reclaimed red oak, curly maple, mahogany, white limba, purple heart, rainbow popular, paduk, wood lace, handcrafted into one-of-a-kind serving boards, cutting boards and coasters. Inland Bays Garden Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Sandy Daniels at sandan@inlandbaysgardencenter.com.

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‘Service comes in all forms’ says retiring West-Werner By Laura Walter Staff Reporter Retiring this month as a colonel after 27 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Anita West-Werner is still flying, volunteering and encouraging people to use their talents for good. She said she originally thought she’d be doing the minimum of service years, and she was eligible for full retirement about seven years ago. But she always loved the work, she said. “Being able to serve this country for so many years was such an honor and pride. I’ve been there through times of peace, times of war — literally — and being an example not only to my community, but my kids,”West-Werner said. Primarily based at Dover Air Force Base starting in 1999, she was flying C-5s, became a squadron commander and colonel, earned a master’s degree in homeland security and took her “final flight” to complete active duty in 2022 wisth the 512th Operations Group Airlift Wing. For the past four years, she’s supported the director of the Air Force Crisis Action Team at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. She was an individual mobilization augmentee (IMA), meaning she could be called up to temporarily fill an active Air Force position. When her boss was deployed elsewhere, “I was tagged to backfill that position at the Pentagon.That’s why they call us ‘the Ready Reserve,’ because we can be called up to serve fulltime” for 30 or 90 days at a time, as was the case when Russia’s Ukraine invasion began. Her miliary journey started in her mid20s. She’d already earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware, in animal science and pre-veterinary medicine. But during a veterinary surgery internship in the Virgin Islands, West-Werner said, she felt burned out, and she missed flying. While she was growing up, her Clarksville family had had their own aircraft, laid a backyard airstrip, flew all over the country and even joined a flying farmers association. “It was kind of a way of life, our entire life.” So she missed the aerial lifestyle. “A friend of mine in 1997 said, ‘Ever thought about joining the military?’” and he talked up the “best kept secret” of the National Guard and Reserve.

Air Force and airlines It took two years to complete both her pilot licensure and actual recruitment process, but she joined the Air Force Reserve as a second lieutenant, a commissioned officer. “So, 1999, I went in and did not expect my life would change so dramatically in 2001. But from then, I pretty much flew nonstop in Iraq and Afghanistan,” because of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the U.S.’s subsequent military actions. She was fulltime military until 2006, a citizen airman mostly supporting operations in the

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Ret. Col. Anita West-Werner celebrated her retirement with family, friends and people she’s worked with over the years at her home on Omar Rd., on Saturday, Sept. 5. Clockwise from top: Brigadier General Rim Welter with Col. Wes-Werner; A fly-over was performed near the start of the ceremony; Welter, Analiese Werner, Weston Werner and West-Werner; Welter speaks to the gathering; Welter, West-Werner’s husband, Bill Werner and West-Werner; West-Werner hands a bouquet of flowers to her mother, Sonya West. Middle East. Military service can be a challenge, as the newlyweds learned in 1999. “My husband was active-duty at the time that I went in, and for the first three years, we were married, we figure we were together for a total of six months,” she said, often stationed in different states, or extra busy for 9/11 response. “I was just gone all

the time.” At her recent retirement ceremony, her husband and children received certificates of appreciation for sharing their wife/mom with the U.S. armed forces. “In the military, they say, ‘Service before self.’ And you don’t give up yourself, but you learn that life is a little bit bigger than living within yourself. A lot of people have

fought hard and died for this country, so that we can be free.” She said she fights to uphold people’s rights, “even if they do things I don’t agree with.” In the United States, “Are we perfect? No. But we’re pretty awesome.” Her father also served in the armed See WEST-WERNER page B2

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Bill Werner pins Col. West-Werner’s retirement pin onto her uniform.

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good run and fought the good race, and maybe now it’s time to let some of the young blood take over.” In 2006, she was also hired as a commercial pilot by Continental Airlines (later merged into United Airlines).Today, she is still a Boeing 737 captain, primarily based a few hours from home. “Being an airline pilot is the greatest job,” she said. She described the satisfaction of connecting people to their family or distant vacations, as well as the satisfaction of a job well done with each landing. “Even a bad day of flying is better than a good day of working in the office.” At home, she also owns a 1967 Beechcraft C33 Debonair personal aircraft. But the Air Force work continued all this time.

Military retirement and school board West-Werner’s official retirement ceremony was Sept. 5, at her Omar home near Frankford. She said the pomp and circumstance is a nice way for loved ones to celebrate a servicemember’s career. And hosting the ceremony at home, instead of the Pentagon, made it more convenient for guests. “My official retirement date is Sept. 11, 2026.This is a symbolic date for me, as I feel my true service began on 9/11/2001, despite being sworn in on May 12, 1999. “And at that point, watching the towers fall, watching the Pentagon get hit — it changes how you feel inside. … You know it’s your duty to go do something,”WestWerner said. More than two decades later, “When the Iranian crisis kicked off, even though I’m not actively flying, that service portion of me [sparked again] — but that’s not the mission I’m called for at this point.” She has also turned her attention to the 10,600-student Indian River School District and was elected to the IRSD Board of Education in 2024. She and her own children attended Indian River High School, and she’s volunteered with their activities over the years. Concerned over Northern Virginia headlines about school safety and parent-board relations, she said, she wanted run for the IRSD board, but did worry about neglecting her existing duties.To that, a retiring IRSD board incumbent essentially said, “Give a job to a busy person, and it’ll get done.” She won the 2024 election. Candidates often don’t realize how much that entails, from the complexity of education finances to personnel and curriculum. West-Werner acknowledged that she is “still learning” and was a bit “naïve” going into the volunteer position. “It is definitely a selfless job.” But it’s a special task. “I get to serve the community that I was raised in.” She was also inducted into the IRHS Hall of Fame in 2023. Any advice for the community? “Service comes in all forms. I don’t think anyone would ever see a negative in opting to serve their country, or their community. And I would encourage anyone who’s considering it, if they think that’s their calling, to go do it.”

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Tastes, Tunes and Trivia — The South Coastal Village Volunteers will hold its sixth annual fundraiser, Tastes, Tunes and Trivia, at Cripple Creek Country Club from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Music will be provided by 5th Avenue, with live trivia on music from the 50s and 60s. Buffet-style dining, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and a wine pull will be offered. Tickets are $100, and are available through their site at southcoastalvillagevolunteers.org. Let’s Play Games: For Adults — Join Frankford Public Library Thursdays at 1 p.m. to play games such as dominoes, Scrabble, and card games. Call 302-7329351 or visit online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Online Author Talk — Join South Coastal Library at 7 p.m. as we chat online with best-selling dystopian fiction author Veronica Roth. as she discusses the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, and gives an exclusive sneak peak into her upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction. Can’t make the live session? Visit our website to access the recording later and browse through hundreds of other recorded author talks. Free, details and registration available at southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518 Presented by the Library Speakers Consortium in partnership with the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Adult Book Club — Fahrenheit 451 — Frankford Public Library’s Adult Book Club meets on the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m. to discuss a fiction, nonfiction or classic title. In October, in honor of banned book month, we will discuss the dystopian classic Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Copies of the book will be able at the Frankford Public Library. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on Facebook @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Welcome Walk Guided Tour — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting a Welcome Walk Guided Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. This is free, with admission.

Jazz in the Afternoon — The Jazzmen will perform at Epworth United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. They will play jazz classics and favorites from the Great American Songbook. Tickets cost $20 per adult, and proceeds will benefit P.E.O, a Philanthropic Educational Organization supporting women’s higher education. The event includes a gift card wreath fundraiser and complimentary refreshments. For more information and to order advance tickets, call (302) 462-0801.

October 3 Model Train & Toy Show — The Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Model Train & Toy Show will be at the Hope Center in Ocean View from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be vendor sale tables, operating train layouts, workshops, refreshments and door prizes. Admission is $6, and free for children 10 and younger. For more information, visit them online at delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Welcome Walk Guided Tour — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting a Welcome Walk Guided Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. This is free, with admission.

October 5 Fall Fun! — Enjoy the Fun Days of Fall. Stop into Frankford Public Library to read, play, and participate in our ongoing Fall Crafts in the Children's Room. Complete a Scavenger Hunt to identify leaves, and win prizes! Color and Create with Fall Crafts to take home and to decorate the Library. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library at 1 p.m. for a fun afternoon of knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Insta-

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Continuing Events Clubs/Organizations Marines Meet — The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Dagsboro American Legion Post 24. Any Marines and Navy Corpsmen who have served in the Corps, and live in Sussex County, are welcome to join to meet their fellow veterans and consider joining the organization. Their mission is community service through camaraderie and volunteerism. For more information, call (571) 332-8263. In the Genes — Sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society and the Sussex County Genealogical Society, the Genealogist in Residence program is on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Reading Room at the Lewes History Museum. Members of the Society will be available to help anyone who has questions about their family tree. The Lewes Historical

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Society Archives Family Files will be available for research. For more information, visit them at scgsdelaware.org or historiclewes.org. VIP Meets — VIP is a social group for visually-impaired persons, and meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Masterson center at St. Ann Church from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call/text/leave a message at (240) 315-4361. Women’s Civic Club — The Women’s Civic Club of Bethany Beach meets on the second Thursday of the month at Cripple Creek Country Club at 10 a.m. The organization has expanded throughout Sussex County, and has been serving the community since its founding in 1925. The Club is a nonprofit organization, formed in friendship and dedicated to civic and charitable purposes and the education of its members. For more information, or if you are interested in attending, send an email to patishelen@msn.com. Lord Baltimore Lions Club — The Lord Baltimore Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at Bear Trap Dunes. This is a service organization that performs projects in the Sussex County area. For more information, visit them on Facebook, at Lordbaltimorelionsclub.org or by phone at (301) 543-0329. Rotary Meets — Southern Sussex Rotary meets weekly at Doyle’s Restaurant in Selbyville every Thursday at 8 a.m. For more information, call Brendan Crotty at (302) 858-3234 or visit SouthernSussexRotary.org. Lord Baltimore Women’s Club — Organized in 1934, Lord Baltimore Women’s Club (LBWC) is celebrating nearly a century of service to Sussex County. LBWC is a nonprofit organization which meets the third Monday of every month (September through June) at 11 a.m. at Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club near Dagsboro. Dedicated to helping the local community, LBWC raises funds for education projects in local schools, scholarships for high school students, veteran’s programs and other charitable organizations. It also provides social opportunities to foster friendship, camaraderie and individual enrichment among its members. To learn more about LBWC, visit Lbwclub.com. Bonsai Club — The South Coastal Bonsai Club meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Inland Bays Garden Center. Writers Guild — The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild sponsors a weekly two-hour FreeWrite session in the conference room at the Millville Town Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants, 18 and older, of all skill levels can practice creative writing in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere. Attendance is free. For more information, email Lynn Massey at bookmom42@yahoo.com. Legion Auxiliary — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. If you are a member or interested in joining, please attend. Meetings are held at the American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro. Women’s Club of Indian River — The Women’s Club of Indian River (WCIR) is a

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Events Continued from page B4 non-profit dedicated to serving the communities in and around the Indian River. WCIR raises funds and volunteers to support local charities, education projects, veterans, women’s empowerment and the environment. It also provides an opportunity for individual enrichment and camaraderie amongst its members. To learn more, contact Lynn at lthomp018@gmail.com. Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware — Fly fishermen and women of all ages and skill levels are invited to attend the club’s meetings on the second Wednesday of the month (February through December) at the Rolling Meadows Clubhouse in Lewes at 7 p.m. For more information, and directions, visit sfaod.com. Irish Men Meet — If you are Irish by birth or descent, consider joining The Ancient Order of the Hibernians. They are welcoming new members, and meet on the second Thursday of each month at St. Edmonds Hall in Rehoboth Beach at 6 p.m. For more information, visit aoh.com, call or text (516) 770-1822 or email pcurran43@aol.com. Polish American Club — The Polish American Club of Delmarva meets the second Wednesday of each month at Columbus Hall (behind St. Luke’s Church) in Ocean City, Md., from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, email rwc21tbk@gmail.com. Leathernecks Meet — The Delmarva Leathernecks, a tax-exempt foundation, meets the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Residence Inn at 300 Seabay Lane in Ocean City, Md. All veterans and patriots are welcome to join us in serving Delmarva Veteran Charities. A weekly informal breakfast is held at the Frankford diner every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interested persons can call (410) 422-4811 for more information. Community Club — The Selbyville Community Club is welcoming new members, and meets on the second Thursday of each month from September through May. The club meets at the Selbyville Historical Society located at 11 S. Main St., in Selbyville. Meetings begin at 1 p.m., with social time from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, visit selbyvillecommunityclub.org or email selbyvillewomensclub@gmail.com. Gardeners Meet — Gardeners by the Sea meets the second Friday of every month at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. They gather at noon for refreshments, and the program starts at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Drop-Ins We the People — "We the People" is an effort put together by Bill Murphy to celebrate patriotism and celebrate the flag, by meeting at the Bethany Beach bandstand every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to support the military, law enforcement and firefighters who serve and protect. All are welcome. Adult Time — Adults can stop in the South Coastal Library anytime it’s open to work on jigsaw puzzles, play checkers or color. This is free, and all materials are provided. Book Donations — South Coastal Library only accepts book donations from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. There is a list on their website, southcoastal.lib.de.us, of what they do or don’t accept. Teleservice Navigators — The Georgetown

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Events Continued from page B5 Public Library hosts Teleservice Navigators every Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get help with virtual resources, such as telehealth appointments, appointments with lawyers and social service appointments using the new Telehealth Kiosk. A Navigator will be at the library to help set up virtual appointments. For more information, call (302) 856-7958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown. La Esperanza in the Library/Biblioteca — The Georgetown Public Library hosts La Esperanza in the Library/Biblioteca every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Déjenos ayudarle a: completar sus papeles, interpretar sus cartas, inscribirse en la escuela, renovar sus documentos, crear una vida major, y mucho más. La Esperanza: (302) 854-9262. Paws for People Reading Time — The Georgetown Public Library hosts Paws for People on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 4 to 5 p.m. Read aloud to a furry, friendly therapy companion to help inspire a love of reading. Offered by Paws for People. Readers of all ages and stages are welcome. Elementary Homeschoolers Program — The Georgetown Public Library hosts its Homeschool Program on the third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Every month, they offer a different activity for elementaryschool-aged children. Socrates Café — Socrates Café is a group of individuals from different backgrounds that discuss philosophical ideas. Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bethany Beach Christian Church. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Bonnie at 537-9440, or send an email to bonniejd.rae@gmail.com. Flip Five — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Flip Five games on Wednesday nights from 6-8 p.m. Participants must arrive at 6 p.m. to be eligible for the winner-take-all prize. The event is for members and guests only. You must be 18-plus to attend or play. Post 24 kitchen also serves from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit 501(c) charities, with an emphasis on veteran programs and community. Wing Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Wing Night every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Open to members and guests. Steak & Seafood Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting Seafood Night every other Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Karaoke follows from 7 to 10 p.m. Open to members and guests. Dinner Night — American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro is hosting dinner every Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. DJ/Karaoke will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Open to members and guests. Thrift Shop Open — The Bethel Thrift Shop will be open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They have a large selection of gifts, holiday items, clothing, household wares, toys, books, jewelry and more to benefit the church’s projects. Donations of items are accepted each day they are open. The Thrift Shop is located at 111 Hazzard Street in Dagsboro. All proceeds benefit Bethel Methodist Church of Dagsboro. For

more information, call (302) 519-2984. Cash Bingo — Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 is hosting Cash Bingo every Wednesday, and it is open to the public. Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food is available from the kitchen before Bingo starts and at intermission. For more information, call (443) 605-5028. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast — VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View is hosting its popular all-you-can-eat breakfast every Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 for adults, and half price for children under 12. This is open to the public, and there are also drink specials on bloody Marys and mimosas. Feed My Sheep — The Feed My Sheep Café is open on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hope Center at Mariners Global Methodist Church. Love donations are appreciated. Meals for Ministry — Salem Church is hosting Meals for Ministry every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. This is free, and open to all, dine-in or carry-out. Dinner includes a meal, drink and dessert. Roller Skating at Salem — Salem Church in Selbyville will host roller-skating on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is a $1 registration fee. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. They follow the Indian River School District in case of inclement weather. For more information, visit them at www.sumc.com.

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Events Continued from page B7 tion, visit rd4deldems.org. Republican Women Meet — The Sussex County Republican Women’s Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month on the second floor of Nicola’s Pizza in Lewes. Check-in begins at 4:45 p.m. for dinner, and the meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $40. RSVP by the 15th of each month to info@scrwc.net. The organization educates, informs and creates fellowship with like-minded people. For more information, visit scrwc.net or email them at info@scrwc.net. Republicans Meet — The 41st District Republicans meet the third Monday of the month at the Millsboro police station at 6:30 p.m. These meetings are open to all Republicans.

Fitness/Health/Dance Tuning Up the Temple — Mariners Bethel GMC hosts “Tuning Up the Temple” exercise/fitness classes on Mondays,

Coastal Point Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at The Hope Center. The classes are session-based, not drop-in, so contact Carol Lynch at (302) 7458237 or cklynch03@gmail.com for more details on these classes. Yoga Classes — Mariners Bethel GMC hosts yoga classes at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Armor Room, upstairs in the church building, with Heather Murphy. Yoga is also offered on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. with Micole Linehan. The dropin fee for yoga is $10. Classes are open to the community and all are welcome. Zumba Class — Mariners Bethel Church is holding a zumba exercise class in the Hope Center gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. There is an $8 drop-in fee. No registration is necessary, and all are welcome. For more information, send an email to zumbabyjo@gmail.com. Multiple Myeloma Support — The Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets the third Saturday of every month via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Sue Iwahashi at myelomaemailsue@gmail.com.

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Line Dancing — Cape Henlopen Senior Center is hosting line-dancing classes on Mondays. Beginners classes take place at 10 a.m., and Improvers are at 11 a.m. For more information, call (302) 227-2055. Al-Anon — Al-Anon is a support group for the families and friends of alcoholics. Meetings are held every Tuesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. For more information, visit ovpc.org. Argentine Tango — The Lewes Senior Activity Center is hosting Argentine Tango Dancing on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. Adults of all ages are welcome, and no experience or partner is required. There is a $5 fee, but the first visit is free. Enter through the back door of the facility. For more information, visit the group online at TangoByTheBeach.com. Georgetown Walkers — The Georgetown Public Library host GPL Walkers every Monday at 9 a.m. The walking club goes to Sandhill Fields for a 30- to 40-minute walk, weather permitting. The trail begins at the Murray’s Lane Parking lot, 109-199 Murrays Lane. For more information, call (302) 8567958, email georgetown.library@lib.de.us or visit the library at 123 W Pine St., Georgetown. Tai-Chi Classes — Bethel Methodist Church in Dagsboro is hosting free Tai-Chi classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. This is open to the public, and all are welcome. Organizers decribed the classes as “easy,” and casual attire is suggested. For more information, call (302) 519-2984. Stroke Support — A stroke support group meets at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown on the second Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. The class will consist of linking into the Jefferson Health Stroke Support Group and also have in-person sup-

port. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (302) 440-4866. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Meeting — A meeting for Alzheimer’s caregivers is held the first and third Thursdays of every month at the Ocean View CHEER Center at 1 p.m. The meetings last for up to two hours. Pickleball — The Hope Center at Mariners Bethel is hosting pickleball every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Al-Anon Family Groups — Al-Anon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics. The group says you never have to be alone again. Al-Anon Family Groups meet at Ocean View Presbyterian Church every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Yoga Sessions — St. Martha’s Episcopal Church is hosting Yoga on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Billiards at IR Senior Center — The Indian River Senior Center hosts a billiards 8-Ball League on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., and its billiards Scots Doubles League on Thursdays at 9 a.m. for senior center members. Tai-Chi at IR Senior Center — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Tai Chi at 10 a.m. on Mondays for senior center members. Senior Strength & Balance at IRSC — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Senior Strength & Balance on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. for senior center members. LaBlast Fitness at IRSC — The Indian River Senior Center hosts LaBlast Fitness on Mondays at 2:15 p.m. for senior center members. Chair Yoga at IRSC — The Indian River Senior

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Events Continued from page B8 Center hosts chair yoga at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for senior center members. Zumba at IR Senior Center — The Indian River Senior Center hosts Zumba at 11 a.m. on Fridays for senior center members. TOPS Meeting — Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at Oak Orchard Community Church, 32615 Oak Orchard Rd. For more information, call (610) 724-8657. GriefShare — A free GriefShare group meets at Salem church in Selbyville from 6 to 7 p.m. This is free, and participants will find understanding, relief, guidance and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief, per organizers.

Hobby/Craft Needlepoint Guild — Delaware’s Seashore Chapter of The American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library. Bringing a box lunch is encouraged. New members are always welcome. For details, send an email to the chapter at delawaresseashorechapter@needlepoint.or g. Radio Operators — Any Ham radio operator, or people wanting to meet and greet others, can attend breakfast at the Frankford Diner on Thursdays at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Jack Magar at k8uyc80@gmail.com. Pen Pal Program — Thanks to a partnership between South Coastal Library, Kent County Library and Wellington City Libraries, you can now communicate by letter with a New Zealander. This is a fun way to learn about another country and make a new friend. All international postage is handled, and you can bring in and pick up your letters at the library. For more information and registration, visit them at delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/11366 626 or call (302) 858-5518. Book Discussion — The Georgetown Public Library hosts its Wednesday Morning Book Discussion on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10:15 a.m. Books are available for pickup each month at the library. Open Art for Adults — The Georgetown library is hosting Open Art for Adults on Thursdays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bring your creativity and your own art supplies, whether it is oil pastels, watercolor, clay, pen and paper — all mediums welcome. This is an open event, and a chance to meet other artists. No experience is necessary. The library will not be able to provide supplies, so bring your own. This is open to adults only.

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

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Museums/Displays Railroad Museum — The Delaware Seaside Railroad Clubhouse is an interactive museum of model railroading, and is located at 36668 DuPont Boulevard, in Selbyville. They are open to the public on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are not open to the public on the second Wednesday of the month, as that is their monthly members meeting. Admission is free. For more information, visit them online at delawareseasiderailroadclub.com. Dinker-Irvin Museum — The Bethany Beach Museum at Dinker-Irvin Cottage is open to the public currently on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During summer months, from May through September, hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon. Private tours are

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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help. Contact Us with Questions 302-436-8841 There is NO fee for materials Start Tuesday, October 6th • 6:30-8:30pm The River Church 35175 Roxana Road, Frankford, DE Register at riveronline.church

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The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) will host “Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities,” a traveling exhibit developed by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR), at the Dr. Susan K. Ball Environmental Education Center at James Farm Ecological Preserve. The interactive exhibit will be on display through Oct. 24, exploring how observations of the planet — from weather patterns to changing landscapes — help scientists and communities better understand the world around them, prepare for the future, and build stronger, more resilient communities. The exhibit is open to the public Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the interactive exhibit and learn how science, community knowledge and local action can come together to support resilient communities. The exhibit also invites visitors to consider how they can be part of the conversation about the future of the Inland Bays. The Dr. Susan K. Ball Environmental Education Center at the James Farm Ecological Preserve is located at 30048 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View.

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Italian American S Heritage Club to raise funds for scholarships The Italian American Heritage Club of Sussex County will host An Italian Evening of Mystery, featuring Dan Gaffney’s Mind Mysteries, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, at Mio Fratello restaurant near Selbyville. The cost is $70 per person and includes an Italian dinner featuring bruschetta, chicken francese, sausage and peppers, penne alla vodka, green beans almondine, red bliss potatoes, house salad, Italian cookies, coffee, tea and soft drinks. There will be a cash bar featuring a Bocce Ball Cocktail, baskets of cheer and raffle. For tickets, go to https://buy.stripe.com/28EbJ2aUA6aQ e8LbO17EQ04. “Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of authentic Italian cuisine, laughter and extraordinary entertainment at Mio Fratello. As guests gather to enjoy a delicious meal and good company, the evening will continue with a special performance by mentalist Dan Gaffney, who has delighted audiences throughout Sussex County,” Tina Donofrio, club treasurer, said, adding that the goal is to raise $3,000. Proceeds will benefit the Italian American Heritage Foundation, which supports local high-school student scholarships.

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Calendar Continued from page B3 gram @frankfordlibrary. Seaside Stix & Stitches — Join Mary Beth Leonard at 10 a.m. for South Coastal Library’s monthly meeting about crocheting, knitting and needleworking. (Formerly “Chix with Stix”) All skill levels welcome. Make new friends, get inspired by what others are making and learn needlework tips and tricks in this fun group meeting. We encourage you to bring your current project with you. Have leftover yarn? Bring it and swap with others. Free, for ages 18-plus. Registration is appreciated and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South

Events Continued from page B9 available by appointment. Interested groups of 10-15 may call (302) 539-8725. Admission to the museum is free, and parking is available in front of the museum. The museum is not handicap-accessible. For more information, visit online at townofbethanybeach.com, and click under “Residents/History/Town Museum.” Nanticoke Indian Museum — The Nanticoke Indian Museum is the only Native American museum in Delaware, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, along with being part of the Delaware History Trail. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays.

Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Suppoting ALZ Independence — This Alzheimer's Association's class at South Coastal Library at 2:30 p.m.will focus on how caregivers can help the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, provide the right amount of support, and balance safety and independence while managing expectations. Free for Ages 18plus. Registration is appreciated and available at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

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cast a magical spell hiding haunted pumpkins around South Coastal Library! Can you help us find them? They are hidden very well, but if you find one, bring it to the front desk for a sweet treat! Free, all ages are welcome to participate during library open hours, Oct. 5-31. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 www.southcoastal.lib.de.us 302-8585518

October 6 Pumpkin Painting for Adults — Join Catherine from Roots Landscaping in Selbyville at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. for a one-hour pumpkin painting program. All materials provided. Please dress ac-

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Admission is $5 per person. For more information, visit nanticokeindians.org/locations/nanticokeindian-museum.

Men of Christ — The men’s group meets the second Monday of the month at Salem Church in Selbyville at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit sumc.com. Bible Study — Salem Church is hosting a Bible Study every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. The series is called “Discovering the Ologies of christianity: The Building Blocks of Faith.” This is a co-ed group. Women’s Bible Study — Salem Church is hosting a Women’s Bible Study every Monday at 6 p.m. Youth Group — Salem Church is hosting a Youth Group every second and fourth Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. This is for grades 6-12. Co-Ed Bible Study — Salem Church is hosting a co-ed Bible study every Thursday at 10 a.m.

Faith Community Bible Study — Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro is hosting a Bible Study Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, and to register, visit sussexcounty.cbsclass.org. Community Bible Study — Community Bible Study, focusing on Colossians & Genesis, Chapters 1-22, will meet every Thursday at Mariners Bethel in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register, go online to bethanybeacheve.cbsclass.org.

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Calendar Continued from page B11 cordingly as we plan to have this is in the garden, weather permitting. In the event of rain, the class will be in our meeting room. Free, for ages 18-plus. Registration is limited and required and begins at 2 p.m. on Sept. 22 at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

October 7 Women’s Bible Study — Mariner’s Bethel church is hosting “Not What I Signed Up For,” a women’s Bible study based on Nicole Unice’s work, every Wednesday through Nov. 4. They meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. All women are welcome. You can register online at marinersbethel.churchcenter.com, calling the office at (302) 539-9510 or just stop in.

Coastal Point Donkey Kicks — Sonshine Equine in Millsboro is hosting Donkey Kicks — chair toning, farm fitness and, of course, donkey time, at noon. The cost is $40 per person, and registration is required by Oct. 3. This is for ages 13 and older, with an adult, and will be held rain or shine. Register at sonshineequine.org.events. Mah Jongg Open Play — Frankford Public Library’s Mah Jongg group plays Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for casual play. Registration is not required, but prior playing experience is preferred. Call 302-7329351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Teens & Tweens Book Club — Join Frankford Public Library at 5 p.m. in discussing The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkein. New members are always welcome. Pick up your book at the library or download it on Hoopla. Spots are limited, so registration is encouraged. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

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Story Time at the Fire House — Join South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. for an exciting story time at the Bethany Beach Fire Company, 215 Hollywood St, Bethany Beach, DE (in upstairs meeting room!) Meet a real firefighter and get a close-up look at a real fire truck and ambulance. It's a fun and educational event you won't want to miss! Perfect for kids 5 and under. Free, no registration required, but parents/caregivers must accompany children. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Harlem Renaissance — The Harlem Renaissance was a period of rich African American artistic and cultural activity. Historian Kathy Trusty presents the era’s significance in American history and Black culture, including key figures and their contributions to art, literature, music and theater, along with the rise of Black pride, self-expression, and artistic freedo, at South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. This program is sponsored in part by Delaware Humanities. Free, registration is required and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us or by phone at 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, DE.

October 8 Drumming in Nature — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting a beginnerfriendly drum circle from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants can bring their own drum or percussion instrument or borrow a drum. It is for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are required,

and cost $5 for members, and $20 for non-members (including admission). Youth 16 and under get in for $5. Delaware Guidance Services — Delaware Guidance Services will be available at 11 a.m. to share information at the Frankford Public Library about the mental health and behavioral health resources they provide for children, teens, and families throughout Delaware. Learn about counseling services, psychiatry, family support, school-based services, crisis response, and other community programs. Whether you're seeking information, resources, or support, Delaware Guidance Services can help connect families with the care they need. For more information, please visit https://www.delawareguidance.org/. Let’s Play Games: For Adults — Join Frankford Public Library Thursdays at 1 p.m. to play games such as dominoes, Scrabble, and card games. Call 302-7329351 or visit online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Teen D&D Club — New, inexperienced, and drop-in players welcome at 4 p.m. at the Frankford Public Library. Experienced DM will help you learn. Meet once a month and build relationships using teamwork and creativity through role play. Spots are limited, so sign up online now! For ages 1219 only. Players must be signed up to participate. Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Cooking by the Book — Each month, participants in this cookbook club will choose

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Magic, Music & Entertainment! Dan Gaffney’s Mind Mysteries Kiwanis Fundraiser Thursday, October 1, 7 PM

SPECIAL EVENT - Greater Millsboro Kiwanis Fundraiser Join Dan Gaffney live and help the Ladies of Kiwanis raise scholarship funds. A portion of proceeds from the show will be donated to their cause. Kiwanis is an Organization of Volunteers Dedicated to Changing the World One Child at a time!

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Landis assists students as a Mosaic Mentor at Lebanon Valley College Cassidy Landis, of Ocean View, Del., is one of 10 students selected as a Mosaic Mentor at Lebanon Valley College for the 2026-2027 academic year. Landis, a graduate of Indian River High School, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social justice and civic engagement at The Valley. As a Mosaic Mentor, Landis provides direct and dedicated peer support to incoming and transfer students, focusing on culture, community, and belonging. The mentor program assists students with their academic, social, and personal transition during their first year at LVC.

Lebanon Valley College, founded in 1866, and located 8 miles from Hershey, Pa., is a college of 1,600 undergraduate and more 400 graduate students. It offers 50 majors in the health professions, sciences, education, business and digital media, and the arts and humanities. Hands-on learning, internships and research are emphasized. The college encourages student participation in athletics, with 40 percent competing as NCAA Division III student-athletes in the Middle Atlantic Conference, and student leadership and involvement in more than 90 clubs and organizations. Learn more at www.lvc.edu.

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Peaceful Walks, Warm Colors Autumn in the Garden

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Real EDvice How do you handle inspection of older or historic homes? I’m sure you have all heard the expression “They don’t make them like they used to.” In some cases, this can be true — especially when Williams dealing with appliances. Everything seemed to last longer back in the day. Sometimes older or even historic homes still have systems installed that are functional but are considered obsolete. Many historic homes still utilize radiator systems that circulate hot water (usually provided by a fuel oil boiler) throughout the home and into cast iron radiators that radiated heat into the room. Many of these systems also provide hot water to the house without the need of a separate water heater. An inspector should have knowledge of how the system works and be able to explain how they work to your client. If there is something that you as an inspector are not familiar with, then it should be recommended that a specialist make further evaluations. An inspector should also make every effort to identify the age of older systems so the client will have a general idea as to life expectancy. This goes for all HVAC equipment or water heaters. Some inspectors have more knowledge of older homes than others. Do your due diligence before booking. Todd Williams Gold Standard Inspection Co (302) 841-3979 Admin@goldstandardinspections.com

The following is an outline of preparation and approach: • Research history — Review past permits, architectural styles, Cusumano and local historic district guidelines before starting. • Use non-destructive testing — Rely on thermal imaging, endoscopes See BAKE page B16

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Delaware Restaurant Association announces Cornerstone Award winners The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Cornerstone Awards, recognizing the people, restaurants and organizations whose leadership, dedication and contributions continue to strengthen Delaware’s hospitality industry. This year’s awards include the introduction of the Excellence in Service Award, created to recognize the hospitality professionals who make a lasting impression on guests every day. Cornerstone Award winners for 2026 include:

• The Cornerstone Award — Platinum Dining Group • Restaurateur of the Year — Ben and Diane Winiarczyk of Shorebreak Lodge, Rehoboth Beach • Industry Impact Award — Vincenza Carrieri-Russo • Excellence in Service, Server — Pat Price Mutchler, Nicola Pizza • Excellence in Service, Bartender — Ryan Minnick, Bethany Blues of Lewes and Stingray Sushi Bar + Asian Grill The Excellence in Service Award, organizers said, highlights the hospi-

tality professionals who create memorable experiences for guests and demonstrate the passion, professionalism and dedication that define Delaware’s restaurant industry. “The Cornerstone Awards give us an opportunity to recognize the individuals and businesses who go above and beyond every day to make Delaware a great place to dine, work, visit and live. We are incredibly proud of this year’s winners and excited to celebrate their accomplishments,” said Carrie Leishman, president and CEO of the Delaware Restaurant Associa-

tion. The 2026 Cornerstone Award winners will be celebrated on Oct. 5 at the Hercules Building in Wilmington. The event is open to the public, and the evening will bring together restaurant owners, operators, hospitality professionals, industry partners and community leaders to celebrate the people and businesses helping shape the future of Delaware hospitality. Tickets are available now at: https://members.delawarerestaurant.or g/events/Details/cornerstone-awards2026-163703.

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• Hire specialists — Bring in experts for specific vintage elements like knob-and-tube wiring, lead pipes or structural timber framing. Inspecting specific systems • Electrical — Check for outdated

wiring types, grounded vs. ungrounded outlets, and capacity limits of the main panel without forcing old conduits open. • Plumbing — Look for gravity-fed lines, galvanized steel, cast iron or lead pipes, and test water pressure gently to avoid bursting fragile seals. • HVAC — Evaluate how modern heating or cooling retrofits interact with original gravity furnaces, radiators or uninsulated wall cavities. • Structure — Inspect hand-hewn beams, lime mortar masonry and original foundations for settling, moisture damage and wood rot.

ing siding, insulation, floor tiles and other materials. These materials should be identified when visible so homeowners can make informed decisions about further evaluation or testing. Older heating systems, boilers, fireplaces and chimneys can also present unique challenges and may require additional time to inspect properly. Electrical systems deserve particular attention as well. Older homes may still contain fuse panels, outdated wiring, such as knob-and-tube or cloth-sheathed wiring, and older outlets and switches that differ from today’s standards. Access can be another challenge. Attics, crawlspaces, basements, and other areas in historic homes may be unusually small, cramped or have low clearances. Despite these limitations, inspectors should make every reasonable effort to access all areas that are safely accessible. A thorough inspection of an older home is about recognizing its unique characteristics, documenting visible conditions, and helping the prospective homeowner understand what they are buying.

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Calendar Continued from page B12 a recipe from the same cookbook and then make and bring in the dish to share with the group.They meet at South Coastal Library at 1 p.m. Participants are encouraged to discuss cooking, recipes (and how to improve them,) as well as the book itself. This month, we will be sharing foods from The Pasta Queen: A Just Gorgeous Cookbook by Nadia Caterina Munno. which is available for checkout (while supplies last,) or you may look at a copy in the library. Participants will then vote on which cookbook to use next month, and are encouraged to bring their own Tupperware to take home leftovers. Free, for ages 18plus. Registration is required and available

Coastal Point at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518 Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Online Author Talk — Join South Coastal Library at 2 p.m. for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America's most influential artistic icons. Can’t make the live session? Visit our website to access the recording later and browse through hundreds of other recorded author talks. Free, details and registration (required) available at www.southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-858-5518 Presented by the Library Speakers Consortium in partnership with

the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Core Yoga with Sarah — Looking to squeeze in some fitness and yoga during your day? Try South Coastal Library’s free Core Yoga with Sarah Schaber, RYT-500 certified yoga instructor at 5:30 p.m. This 60-minute all levels yoga class focuses on strengthening the abdomen and lower back while stretching away tension and stress. We will be moving through various positioning (i.e. lying on our backs and abdomen, seated, hands and knees, and standing.) In order to ensure all participants' safety, we do ask that you are able to move and reposition independently. Bring a mat or towel, water bottle, and blocks if you have them. Free, for ages 18plus. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 and is available at www.south-

B17 coastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302-8585518 Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

October 8-10 Book Sale — The Georgetown Public Library will be held ovcer three days. Thursday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fill a bag for only $3 on Saturday.

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B18 Donations will be accepted in the library on Tuesdays from 2—4 pm. Please note that some of our programs have Limited in-person seating. Visit our website or call the library to register & learn more about our events! The library is MUCH more than just books! We have a variety of fun, free programs & resources that are available to ALL, regardless if they have a library card! Check out what the library has to offer you: Freegal Music+ Download up to three songs a week & stream commercial free music all day from popular labels including Sony Music. Access millions of songs from over 200 genres on any compatible device. A valid South Coastal Library card is required to access this service. Live Online Author Talks with the LSC Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors & thought leaders. Participate in live talks or watch past talks for FREE from the comfort of home. Newspapers.com Newspapers.com Library Edition offers full-page images with searchable full text for millions of pages of newspapers dating from the early 1700’s to the early 2000’s. Access this FREE resource with your South Coastal Library card. Kanopy & hoopla Access thousands of movies, documentaries, TV series, music, & more from your computer, tablet, or phone–& even your TV! FREE with a Delaware library card! Libby Borrow & read ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, & more online from your local library for free! Creativebug Using a valid South Coastal Library card, you can access thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts & artists. Funded by the Friends of the South Coastal Library Museum Passes Check out the Museum Pass Program from Delaware Libraries! It’s your FREE entry to art, culture, entertainment & so much more! Learn more about this program here: http://delawarelibraries.org/museum

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Calendar Continued from page B17 Welcome Walk Guided Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. This is free, with admission. Medicare Options in Retirement — Joseph Cisco, President of CAISE Benefits, and educator with the DE Money School, will discuss different plans and options with Medicare enrollment at South Coastal Library at 10:30 a.m. You will learn about Medicare changes, difference between observation and admittance, and helping you understand all the letters (A, B, C, and D) and Plans (G, and N). We’ll discuss the time frame for signing up for Medicare, penalties, and the importance of reviewing your prescriptions during Open Enrollment. Sponsored by the Money School, part of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council. Free, registration is appreciated and available at southcoastal.lib.de.us or by calling 302858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Granny Square Crochet Series — This two-part class at South Coastal Library at 1 p.m. is intended for users with some crocheting experience. Mary Beth Leonard will guide you through making two granny squares and using those squares to make a stylish foam-stuffed pumpkin in two two-hour sessions. Session 1: Oct. 9, Session 2: Oct. 13 (both 1–3 p.m.) All materials are provided. Free, for Ages 18-plus. Do not sign up unless you can attend both sessions. Registration is very limited and required

and opens at 1 p.m. on Oct. 2 at https://southcoastal.lib.de.us (recommended) or by calling 302-858-5518. Walk-ins accepted if space allows. Hosted by the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.

October 10 Annual Artisans’ Fair — The Annual Artisans’ Fair will be held at the Bethany Beach fire hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be 40-plus artisans with multiple mediums. They will be selling 50/50 tickets and BBVFC shirts. There is also a silent auction of some of the artists’ works. There will also be breakfast sandwiches, lunch with their famous homemade chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs, homemade soups and baked goods. For information, call Heather Murphy at the fire house at (302) 539-7700. Welcome Walk Guided Tour — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting a Welcome Walk Guided Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. This is free, with admission. Creepy Crawlies — The Delaware Botanic Gardens is hosting A Bug’s Life: Delaware Botanic Garden’s Creepy Crawlies from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Join anture photographers who have captured the garden’s smallest inhabitants. Tickets are required, and cost $5 for members, and $20 for non-members (including admission). Youth 16 and under get in for $5. Breast Cancer Awareness — The East Sussex Moose Lodge is hosting a fundraising effort to raise money for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition from 3 to 7 p.m. DJ Denny will be donating his time from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be ven-

October 2, 2026 dors and raffles. Crafts, Vendors and Baked Goods — Lighthouse Lakes will host their annual Carft & Vendor Show and Bake Sale at their clubhouse from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be Christmas items, as well as homemade goodies.

October 12 Italian Evening of Mystery — The Italian American Heritage Club of Sussex County will host an Italian Evening of Mystery at Mio Fratello Italian steakhouse from 5 to 9 p.m. Featured will be Dan Gaffney — Mind Mysteries. The cost is $70 per person, and includes an Italian dinner. There will be a cash bar, baskets of cheer and raffle. For tickets, send an email to them at italiamia@iahcsd.com. Storytime on Parsons Farm — Join us every Monday at 11 a.m. for storytelling, songs, and crafts at Parsons Farm. Storytime is in the outdoor pavilion unless it is raining, then it will be held inside the Farm Fresh Cafe. Open to all ages, no registrations required. Any cancellations will be posted on the Frankford Public Library's Facebook page. For more information, Call 302-732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on Facebook @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary. Hooks and Needles — Join Frankford Public Library on Mondays at 1 p.m. for a fun afternoon of knitting and crocheting. All levels are welcome. Call 302732-9351 or visit us online at frankford.lib.de.us. Find us on FB @FrankfordPublicLibrary and Instagram @frankfordlibrary.

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Fenwick Shores celebrates six years in Fenwick Island Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, celebrated their sixth anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce and Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce. Staff and community members were in attendance to celebrate the milestone. Located on Coastal Highway, the 65-room hotel opened in the fall of 2020. Just a half mile from Fenwick Island State Park and steps from the ocean, Fenwick Shores offers a meeting space, a heated rooftop pool, 24hour fitness center and two restaurants. Fenwick Shores is located at 1501 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island. Learn more or book now at hilton.com.

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Religious Services St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

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Notable Natives Marsh-elder is perfect for our area’s soil conditions By Susu Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center Iva frutescens is a species of flowering plant in the family asteraceae (the daisy family) known by the common name marsh-elder or hightide bush. It grows along the coast in eastern North America and is found growing naturally in brackish marshland. They tolerate a variety of challenging garden conditions, including high salinity and poor drainage, and are easy to prune and shape. Here in Delaware, we value the iva frutescens for their outstanding tolerance of

coastal conditions and challenging soils. They succeed in wet soils, tolerate drought and are tolerant of salt spray. Naturally found in salt marshes and along shorelines, this adaptable plant features egg-shaped gray-green leaves and an open, upright habit that brings a soft, natural texture to the landscape. The marsh-elder grows from 2 to 10 feet tall, has greenish-white flowers. They make a great choice for our coastal landscapes, rain gardens, shoreline stabilization, restoration projects, naturalized plantings and as a specimen shrub.

When used in restoration projects, the marsh-elder can be used to colonize dredged material resulting from construction of ditches and ponds for mosquito control. Birds, such as the red-winged blackbird and the marsh wren, use them for nesting sites. The small greenish-white flowers attract a variety of pollinators.

Fun facts • The plant gets its “high-tide” nickname because it grows in a very narrow, specific band right along the high-tide line and upper margins of salt marshes.

• Warty leaves — The upper side of its leaves features tiny, rough bumps, or warts, that help scientists tell it apart from other similar coastal shrubs. • It is not a true elder, as it belongs to the aster or daisy family (asteraceae), not the actual elderberry family. • Iva frutescens earned the alternative moniker “Jesuit’s bark” due to a historical European association linking its bitter properties to fever remedies (analogous to true quinine/Jesuit’s bark), though docuSee MARSH-ELDER page B23

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Marsh-elder Continued from page B22 mented traditional tribal applications specific to this woody shrub are largely unrecorded compared to its herbaceous relatives. • Archaeological findings of stored seeds from related iva species in caves suggest that ancient regional populations occasionally gathered and consumed seeds from the broader genus as a food source.

Wildlife benef its • The dense woody clumps provide vital nesting cover and habitat for marsh wrens and various coastal insects. • The plant provides critical ecological value in coastal habitats by supporting diverse pollinators with

their long bloom cycle, feeding coastal birds with their seeds and offering vital high-tide refuge for small marsh wildlife. • Bees, butterflies and beetles feed on the nectar of its late-summer flowers during a long blooming period from June through September. Finches, sparrows, and ground-nesting birds eat the seeds and use the dense canopy for foraging. The plant also acts as a host plant for moth larvae, including the saltmarsh moth and goldenrod hooded owlet. • It provides essential physical cover and safe hiding spots for small birds, marsh wrens and small mammals when rising tides flood the lower marsh floor. • Dense woody branching offers structural locations for birds to build nests safely above the water line. • Roots anchor vulnerable coastal soils, reducing erosion along brackish

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waterways and marsh borders. • Acting as a habitat barrier, it helps maintain natural ecosystem boundaries in tidal wetlands.

Companion plants • Big saltmarsh cordgrass — spartina cynosuroides • Blackgrass rush — juncus gerardii • Glasswort — salicornia virginica • Groundsel tree — baccharis halimifolia • Reed canary grass — phalaris arundinacea • Rose mallow — hibiscus moscheutos • Saltmarsh aster — symphyotrichum tenuifolium • Saltmarsh bulrush — bolboschoenus robustus • Salt marsh fleabane — pluchea odorata

• Saltmeadow cordgrass — spartina patens • Sea oxeye — borrichia frutescens • Seashore mallow — kosteletzkya pentacarpos • Seaside goldenrod — solidago sempervirens • Seaside sea lavender — limonium carolinianum • Small saltmarsh spikerush — eleocharis parvula • Spike saltgrass — distichlis spicata • Smooth cordgrass — spartina alterniflora • Southern bayberry — morella cerifera • Tall switchgrass — panicum virgatum • Waterhemp amaranth — amaranthus cannabinus

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Obituaries Helen Agnes Borek, 88 Helen Agnes Borek, 88, passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. She was born in Worcester, Mass., to the late Adolph and Borek Agnes Blash. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester. Borek always had an incredible sense of style and fashion, and loved artistic pursuits. She was a beautiful young woman, and she convinced her mother to allow her to be a model at a local department store so that she could earn free clothes. She would reminisce about the stylish red Catalina swimsuit she earned while modeling, among other high-fashion items, and liked telling the story of how she briefly worked as an actress in a soap opera airing on the local TV station in Worcester. She married her beloved husband, Joe, in May of 1959, and they were happily married for 60 years. She devoted herself to raising her two sons as a full-time mother. She and Joe Borek left their home in Springfield, Mass., in 1966 and moved to Europe, living first in France and then in Germany. Returning to the U.S., they settled in Lanham, Md., where Helen Borek attended the University of Maryland, taking art and design classes. After the family moved to Frederick, Md., Borek began a long successful career with the federal government with the Department of the Army at Fort Detrick, Md., and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Rockville, Md. She retired from NOAA in 1991, when she and Joe Borek relocated to Dagsboro, Del., for retirement. Living in Europe in the 1960s whetted what became her lifelong passion for travel and experiencing new places and cultures. Together, she and Joe traveled extensively throughout the world, cruised the Caribbean and Alaska, and explored the U.S. Though born and raised in the Protestant faith, Borek made the decision to convert to Catholicism in the 1970s. She was a person of unwavering faith in God, and after moving to Dagsboro, was a dedicated member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, Del., for more than 35 years, making many dear friends within the church and her community. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, who loved visiting her and going to the beach, fishing and playing minigolf together. She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and extended family in Florida and Massachusetts.

Borek was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; daughter-in-law Kathleen; grandson Nathan; brothers Eddie and Francis; and sister Ethel. She leaves two sons, Kevin Borek and his wife, Lisa, of Glenwood, Md., and Gregory Borek of Frederick, Md.; five grandchildren, Evan Borek of Glenwood, Md., Travus Borek of Longmont, Colo., Jordan Borek and Johnathan Borek of Leadville, Colo., and Madeline (and Tyler) Shaw of Thurmont, Md.; three great-grandchildren, Lenora, Judah and Joshua Shaw; and a sister, Nellie Peterson of Florida. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del., where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del. Condolences can be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Carol Anne Calhoun, 85 Carol Anne Calhoun, 85, of Ocean View, Del., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. She Calhoun was born in Coatesville, Pa., to the late Rev. Alvin Wallace Copper and Elizabeth Edna (Baxter) Copper. She graduated from Upper Darby High School and West Chester State College in West Chester, Pa. Calhoun was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose life was defined by devotion to

her family, a willingness to try new things and an appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. She and Joe shared 63 wonderful years of marriage, creating a lifetime of memories, family, friendship and adventure. She was an adventurous and goodnatured woman who was always willing to try something new, from a sailing cruise to skiing. She even joined in Thursday couples’ golf and enjoyed playing courses during travels. She loved mahjong and helped a small group grow into a group of 25 at Salt Pond near Bethany Beach, Del. She treasured the friendships and laughter and the competition that came with the game. Calhoun had a particular love for mysteries and possessed the remarkable ability to read them while taking a nap. She also loved cooking, spending hours watching and editing television cooking shows, and browsing for books at Barnes & Noble. Her greatest joy was her family. She adored her children, grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was also an enthusiastic Christmas shopper, beginning in February and continuing until the last mailing day before Christmas to find something special for everyone. She began her career as a teacher in Upper Darby, Pa., and later taught at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. She went on to work as an administrative assistant for Progressive Construction companies in Maryland. Calhoun will be remembered for her kindness, humor and deep devotion to family. Her love and legacy will live on in all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Calhoun was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Calhoun Jr., and daughter, Jodi Anne (Calhoun) Brinkman. She is

survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Donnell Calhoun; three grandchildren, Cody (and Emilie) of Jacksonville, Fla., C.J. (and Kelsey) of Monroe, Mich., and Curtis of Monroe, Mich.; and great-grandchildren, Penny, Zoey, Little Cody, Andrew, Henry, Lila and Elena. A celebration of Calhoun’s life will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at Mariners Bethel Global Methodist Church, 81 Central Avenue, Ocean View, Del. Family and friends may begin visiting at 10 a.m. Burial is to be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mariners Bethel Global Methodist Church.

Donna M. Panetta, 70 Donna M. Panetta, 70, of Frankford, Del., and formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Panetta Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. She was born in Philadelphia on Dec. 11, 1955, to the late Norman Wolf and the late Dorothy (Locke) Wolf. She spent many years working as a preschool teacher in the Philadelphia area before making the move to the beach full-time in 2008. Panetta had a gift for making people feel welcome and was happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends. She loved to laugh, share stories and make memories with the people she cared about. A member of the Mason Dixon VFW Post 7234 Auxiliary in Ocean View, Del., she embraced the See OBITS page A32

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Obits Continued from page A31 friendships and activities that brought so much joy to her life. She especially enjoyed water aerobics, Zumba, her book club and playing mahjong with her friends. Those who knew Panetta will remember her warm heart, her love of people and her ability to make even ordinary moments special. But, above all, she treasured her family. Her greatest joy was the time she spent with those she loved, and she leaves behind many cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Her family will forever carry with them the love, laughter, friendship and countless memories she gave so generously throughout her life. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. In addition to her parents, Panetta was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Jennifer Maszlanka, in 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 43 years, Vincent J. Panetta; her stepson, James Panetta of Philadelphia, Pa.; her stepdaughter, Míchele Monaghan of Havertown, Pa.; and her four grandchildren, Zachary Maszlanka of New York City, N.Y., Alexandria Maszlanka of Philadelphia, Michael Monaghan of Havertown and Anthony

Maszlanka of Marlton, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, Del., where friends and family may gather after 10 a.m. A graveside service will be held at noon on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions in Panetta’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Marian L. Quillen, 92 Marian L. Quillen, 92, of Delmar, Del., and formerly of Millville, Del., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, Quillen surrounded by her loving family, in the comfort of her own home. She was born in Dagsboro, Del., on July 12, 1934, to the late William B. Davidson and Helen (Long) Davidson. Quillen was a hardworking woman who devoted her life to providing for and caring for the people she loved. In her younger years, she vaccinated chickens and worked

alongside her beloved husband, Sylvester “Elmer” Quillen, helping on the farm. She later worked in commercial clamming and, in her later years, spent many years cleaning at Sea Colony near Bethany Beach, Del. Whatever work she took on, she approached it with determination, pride and a deep commitment to her family. More than anything, Quillen was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver. She had a generous heart and was always there for those who needed her. Her family will forever remember her loving nature, her willingness to care for others and the warmth she brought into their lives. She found joy in the simple things. She loved crocheting — especially making beautiful afghans for the people she cared about. She was known for her excellent cooking and the love she put into every meal. She enjoyed being near the water and also loved going to the slots. And, of course, there were her two beloved cats, Ginger and Trudy, whom she affectionately called her “babies.” She loved and cared for them deeply, and they were a cherished part of her home and her heart. Their companionship brought her comfort, happiness and countless moments of joy. Above all, Quillen’s greatest joy was her family. She spent much of her life caring for the people and animals she loved, always making sure they were looked after and never lacked for love. Her nurturing spirit extended to everyone fortunate enough to be part of her life. Quillen’s life was one of hard work, love, devotion and family. She cared for so many throughout her life, and her kindness, strength and love will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She leaves behind not only a family who adored her, but a lifetime of memories, traditions, stories and love that will be carried forward for generations. And for those who knew how much she loved her “babies,” Ginger and Trudy will always be a special part of the story of her loving heart. In addition to her parents, Quillen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sylvester “Elmer” Quillen; her daughter, Brenda Hickey; and her five siblings, Margaret Morris, William Howard Davidson, Russell Davidson, Eugene Davidson and Amelia Lynch. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly: her five children, Eugene E. Quillen and his wife, Nancy Quillen; Marilyn Reuter; Donna Hitchens and her husband, Sam Hitchens; Wanda Johnson and her husband, Henry Clay Johnson IV; and Rachael Loveland and her husband, Chris Loveland. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaugh-

October 2, 2026 ter. A visitation was to be held from noon until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher Street, Frankford, Del. A funeral service began at 1 p.m., with interment following at St. George’s Cemetery in Clarksville, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions in Quillen’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Michael William ‘Chopper’ Rashford, 69 Michael William “Chopper” Rashford, 69, of Ocean View, Del., and formerly of Morrisville, N.Y., passed away peacefully on SatRashford urday, Sept. 19, 2026, surrounded by the life and home he loved. Born in Oneida, N.Y., on Jan. 14, 1957, Rashford was the beloved son of the late Charles Thomas Rashford and the late Helen (Stechyshyn) Rashford. He was a hardworking, self-made man who took pride in what he did. A talented carpenter by trade, he was also the owner of his own lawncare business. He was the kind of person who never hesitated to lend a hand. If someone needed help, he was there. He had a generous heart, a genuine kindness and a way of making people feel like they could always count on him. Rashford was a lifelong member of the Fort Noble Mountain Lodge in the Adirondacks. He was also a member of the American Legion, the Moose, the VFW and the Eagles, and valued the friendships and fellowship he found through these organizations. A true outdoorsman, Rashford found some of his greatest happiness in nature. He loved the mountains, being outdoors and hunting. Those who knew him will remember not only his love for the outdoors, but also the simple moments, stories, laughter and companionship that made him who he was. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His kindness, willingness to help others, love of the outdoors, and the memories he created with those closest to him will remain in their hearts. Above all, Rashford was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Robin (Neff ) Rashford, who shared so many years, memories and adventures by his side. He is also survived by his four brothers, two sisters, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved feline companion, Gladys. Services and burial were to be private. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

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Whitmore set to display, sell artwork at Artisans Festival By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Watercolor and acrylic painter Tricia Whitmore will be among 40 vendors displaying and selling works of art at the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company Artisans Festival, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 10, at the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company fire hall. The event will also feature a 50:50 raffle, bake sale and silent auction. Whitmore — 63, of Georgetown, who will have paintings from her East Coast Beacons collection for sale — said she has always loved art and attended workshops, as well as classes at DelTech. “Art was my thing ever since I was little,” she said. “I remember, back when I was 10 years old, I started getting into being creative. I wanted this coastal history lighthouse collection to pass on to my grandchildren. I was motivated because lighthouses are going away. They are being sold and a portion of our history is in disrepair. They are being sold off to private owners, and my motivation was wanting to preserve them. They are becoming obsolete,” she said. Whitmore has painted lighthouses from Maine south to Florida, concentrating on at least one from every coastline, including those in Maryland and Delaware. “Some of my grandchildren are more interested in art than others. I always think about the ones in Delaware that are into the coast. The other two are in Northern Virginia but, of course, the paintings are for all of them,” said Whitmore, the mother of two and wife of Charlie Whitmore. “I sell many of them. I try to keep 20 in my collection at one time. One sells, then I will do another one. I pick out the pretty ones that have nice nature scenes behind them and paint them,” she said. Details at www.delawarescene.com include that Whitmore, a native of Washington, D.C., who appreciates the serenity of lighthouses in their natural settings, and studied with Delmarva artists Jane Mullenhouser and Willie Crockett, whose techniques impressed her. Whitmore’s favorite lighthouse, she said, is the 142-foot, red-and-whitebanded Assateague Lighthouse on the Virginia side of Assateague Island, but the painting that sells best is the one of the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse in Virginia Beach, on the Fort Story military base, where there is an older lighthouse and a new lighthouse. “People say lighthouses are very peaceful, calm. Sometimes they bring back memories for them. I started selling my art at Happy Harry’s Pharmacy in Rehoboth Beach in 2002. The chain was still a family business owned by Delaware native Alan Levin. I was an See WHITMORE page A34

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Whitmore Continued from page A33 employee there and was allowed to display and sell my paintings at the pharmacy lobby. Everyone at Happy Harry’s was very supportive of my budding art career. “During those early years I painted simple coastal scenes and sold framed originals for $40, which I used for art supplies and classes. When the chain was sold to Walgreens in 2011, the little gallery was removed. Today, I have an abundance of art supplies, and a large art gallery is available online,” Whitmore said. Her Instagram account is under Arrow Creative Endeavors/Tricia Whitmore. “I had somebody say they got married at the Barnegat Lighthouse in Ocean County, N.J.,” she said, referring to the 172-foot structure with 217 steps to the top. Whitmore — a retired pharmacy technician who said painting has been her part-time career — said those who admire and purchase her paintings like “the calming coastal area that they are in.” “Lighthouses have always been like the universal symbol of hope,” she said.

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PCS Teacher of the Year connects with every student through engaging lessons By Catherine Bunting Point Intern In Donna Cushing’s third-grade classroom, students spend more time out of their seats than in them. Phillip C. Showell Elementary School’s 20262027 Teacher of the Year ensures that all of her lessons are hands-on and fun. Cushing shows “experience, confidence, grace and empathy as an educator,” according to one of her nominations. “She is sensitive to the varying personalities and circumstances within her classroom and she approaches each situation with empathy and respect.” Cushing is a dual-certified thirdgrade teacher who has spent 29 years teaching, the past four years being in the Indian River School District, and the 25 before then within the Christina School District. “To me, the most important thing is building a connection with each individual student,” Cushing explained, “and making connections with every kid — not just those that need the most attention, but also the quieter kids as well.” She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree from Wilmington University. Speaking about her inspiration to become a teacher, Cushing explained that it all started in college, when she volunteered in her mother’s sixthgrade classroom at the Bancroft School in Wilmington. “I started watching her class and seeing her with her kids … seeing them all jumping out of their seats and raising their hands to answer questions. They were just so engaged, and she was doing such hands-on teaching,” she said. “I knew I wanted to work with kids … and then when I saw her teaching and how engaging she was, I said: ‘That’s what I want to do,’” Cushing noted. Cushing said that it is a challenge to use technology responsibly while “still appreciating some of the oldschool things.” To combat the problem, she has plenty of books scattered around her classroom for students to read, both for their studies and for pleasure. She said using technology sparingly, to minimize instant gratification, pushes students to “have the stamina to problem-solve.” “When I first started teaching, I wrote on a chalkboard, and now I’m using a Smartboard,” she said. Of how her teaching style has changed over the years, Cushing said, “I’ve become more hands-on and have made my lesson plans more engaging by including more movement.” “It’s more collaborative now: talking

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having a debate-style discussion between opposite sides of the classroom. “They were changing each others’ minds, and I just couldn’t believe how excited and into it they were… I was like, ‘How did this happen?’ but I loved it!” “It’s the breakthrough moments, the exciting moments, the engaging moments — when you see it in the kids’ eyes,” she said of her motivation for teaching. “It’s those moments when they’re like: Yeah, this is awesome!”

When asked about what it meant to be honored as PCS Teacher of the Year, Cushing said, “I was just really excited to be recognized for all that I put into it. It made me feel appreciated for putting my whole heart and soul into it.” “I just want school to be a positive experience for each of the kids. I want them to realize that they were loved and cared about,” she added. IRSD recognized Cushing and all district honorees at the annual Teacher of the Year celebration on May 7.

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This past weekend brought plenty of wind, rain and flooding to our resort area. Locals braved the weather to snap some photographs. Special to the Coastal Point • Kelly Coffiey

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IR football rallies for first triumph of season, 29-26 over Conrad By Mike Stern Staff Reporter There is no quit in this Indians’ football team. They surrendered two long rushing touchdowns covering 67 and 40 yards in the opening quarter, falling behind, 12-0. But the Indians resolutely found their footing. They battled back into the contest and used a fourth-quarter touchdown and two-point conversion to rally for their first win of the season, 29-26 over visiting Class 1A rival Wilmington Conrad School on Friday, Sept. 25. “I’m so proud of the guys for finishing the game,” said IR football head coach Phil Townsend of the strong finish against Conrad. “We have been in every game this year but just couldn’t finish. I’m hoping the guys enjoy the win and build off of it.” With the team trailing 26-21 early in the fourth quarter, Townsend replaced sophomore starting quarterback Jack Owens with senior Brennan Loose, who has also lined up in running back and tight end sets this season. Rushing straight ahead into the teeth of a tough Conrad defense, Loose brought the Indians to the 5yard line before handing the ball off to Czar Henry. The senior running back blasted his way into the end zone, and the Indians added the two-point conversion to take the lead for good, 2926. “Brennan is a versatile player,” said Townsend. “We use him in our ‘hurricane’ package to take the direct snap” and rush straight ahead. “When we need a short-yardage play, we can turn to him to get it done. He did a great job with ball security, and he kept his feet moving on contact.” Loose — an outstanding linebacker on the Indians’ defense — finished the game with 66 yards on nine snaps. After the Indians’ defense stopped the Red Wolves’ ensuing offensive drive at its own 10-yard line, Loose and the offense killed the final 4:29 with consecutive quarterback keepers.

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Above, the IR defense goes for a stop in their 29-36 win over Conrad on Friday, Sept. 25. Right, IR’s Reed Donnelly prepare for a hit.

Indians’ defense gets off to a tough start The Indians’ defense had gotten off to a tough start at the game’s outset. Conrad junior quarterback Carmine Terranova escaped pressure from the IR defense, swept around the right corner and raced 67 yards for the game’s first tally. Red Wolves’ senior running back Luca Smit had added a 40-yard touchdown burst later in the fourth quarter to double Conrad’s lead, 12-0. See FOOTBALL page A41

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IR girls’ volleyball defeats Early College, 3-0 By Mike Stern Staff Reporter The visiting Indian River High School girls’ volleyball squad defeated Henlopen Conference rival Early College DSU, 3-0 in Dover on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The Indians won the first set, 2510. They went on to capture the second set, 25-8. IR then completed the three-set sweep by winning the third set, 2516. Indian River improved to 4-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play.

Indian River 3, Delmar 0 The visiting Indian River girls’ volleyball team had snapped a threegame losing streak by capturing the win at Henlopen Conference Southern Division rival Delmar on Thursday, Sept. 24. The Indians won the first set, 2510. They added another triumph by capturing the second set, 25-12. IRHS then completed the straight set win with a 25-7 victory in the third and final set.

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IR’s Taygan Conaway goes up for a shot against Delmar on Thursday, Sept. 24.

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the players to get their first win. They have worked extremely hard, and it’s fortunate for them to get this victory.”

Continued from page A39 “The Conrad offensive line did OK. All of their success came from our mistakes, not their execution,” said Townsend, whose defense bent but did not break. “We gave up big plays on mistakes or missed assignments on defense. Once we cleaned that up, we were able to limit big plays. Each player on defense needs to do their job. When they don’t, we give up big plays.” The Indians’ responded with a pair of touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Dominick “The Dominator” Siedor snared a 6yard TD pass from Owens late in the first quarter, and senior tight end Ty Weber burst across the goal line with a 6-yard run early in the second session. Senior kicker Nolan Staniscewski added the extra point to give IR a 1312 advantage. But the rollercoaster of a matchup continued when Smit exploded for an 80-yard touchdown run to regain the lead for Conrad, 18-13, before halftime. The Indians regained the momentum and the lead in the third quarter. Senior running back Reed Donnelly barreled his way over the goal line from 1 yard out, and the two-point conversion gave the home team a 21-18 lead. Conrad (0-3) regained the lead, 2621, on Terranova’s 10-yard toss to sophomore wide receiver Travis McGrory and a two-point conversion later in the third quarter. Fortunately for the 1-3 Indians, the fourth-quarter heroics by Loose, the defense and the offense enabled IR to taste victory for the first time this season. “Our offensive line played well all night,” said Townsend. “The guys have begun to limit mistakes and are running their feet on contact. It is good for

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By the numbers Defensively, the Indians yielded 368 yards, including 142 through the air and 226 on the ground. Junior lineman Max Williamson led the team with 10 tackles, while Loose added nine stops. Senior defensive back Jarvous Johnson accumulated eight tackles, while Donnelly and Weber each chipped in with seven stops. On the attack, IR accumulated 286 total yards of offense, including 222 on the ground. Henry rushed for a team-leading 137 yards on 23 tries, as well as his third TD of the season. Loose added his 66 rushing yards on nine carries and his second running score of 2026. Starting quarterback Owens connected on two of seven attempts and his third TD pass of the campaign. Weber and Donnelly (21 rushing yards) each registered his first rushing six-pointer of the year, and Dominick Siedor added his first TD catch of 2026. Senior wide receiver Landen Erbe exploded for a 58yard reception. Conrad’s Terranova finished with 142 passing yards after completing three of five attempts. He also rushed for 80 yards on 15 tries. Smit gained 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. McGrory added 142 receiving yards on three big-play catches. Defensively, sophomore Tyler White led the Red Wolves with 10 tackles, and junior Hudson Venet added nine stops.

Saint Mark’s is the Indians’ next opponent The Indians were set to host their final non district opponent, 1-3 Wilmington Saint Mark’s, on Thurs-

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day, Oct. 1, with a 6 p.m. opening kickoff (after Coastal Point press time). “Saint Mark’s won their first game this week against William Penn,” said Townsend. “They have a powerful running game and a quarterback who likes to run the ball. We have to make sure we do our jobs and stay the course. Defensively, they are fast and well-coached. We need to make sure

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Sophomore/Girls’ Field Hockey The outstanding sophomore netminder has allowed just one goal in her first five games. Maria has earned a total of four shutouts and has been beaten just once by Lake Forest. Juarez Martinez, whose goals allowed per game average is .200, has led her team to a 5-0 start after backstopping victories over the Spartans, Dover, Sussex Central, Polytech and Delmar (in overtime).

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we execute and keep their defense on their heels.” Beginning on Friday, Oct. 16, the Indians will play the first of their five Class 2A, District 3, rivals, with a game vs. Laurel (2-1 overall), then one at Woodbridge (1-3), vs. Sussex Tech (3-0), at Delmar (1-2) and vs. Lake Forest (2-1).

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Caroline Williamson led the IR field hockey team to a 1-0 overtime win over Delmar on Thursday, Sept. 24. The defense also showed up, shutting out Delmar’s defense the entire night.

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cats came off the stick of sophomore Caroline Williamson. Delmar goalie Marleigh Wells made 22 saves in the game as the Indians peppered shots on goal in this one but just couldn’t get the biscuit in the basket. “Maria and Analiese are the goalies,” said IR head coach Torrie Huk Townsend. “Maria has recorded three shutouts out of the five wins, while Nali took the shutout against Poly. Caroline Williamson, Catie Peranteau, Maggie Bare, Talia Scerra, McKenna Class and Bre Elliott have done a solid job defensively to help keep the ball out of our zone and on attack. Maria made a huge save against Lake to keep us ahead. That was a big win for us.” So far this season, Williamson leads the team in goals scored (eight), assists (seven) and total points (23). Bare is second in goals with three, while Madelyn Faucett, Peranteau and Avery Bare each have scored twice. Hayden Benner, Madison Dorman, Alexis Loose, Alexis See SPORTS REPORT page A44

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By Mike Stern Staff Reporter The Indian River High School boys’ soccer team has reached the midway point of their 2026 season. “Our record is 3-3-1 — exactly at .500,” said head coach Brandt Mais after the visiting Indians battled Henlopen Conference South Division rival Delmar to a hard-fought 2-2 tie on Thursday, Sept. 24. “We knew this season would have its challenges, considering that we graduated nine starters last year. I’m happy with the boys’ fight and gametime efforts, but we have some things to figure out. “As a young group, I’m optimistic that they will continue to improve into the second half of the season,” Mais added. “The goals we set in the pre-season are still achievable, and we’re determined to keep fighting for them.” At Delmar, the Wildcats took a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute on a goal by junior forward Lucas Gilmore.The marker was assisted by junior midfielder David Freitas. The Indians tied the score when sophomore forward Torin Crotty scored his first goal of the season. IR took a 2-1 lead before intermission on an own goal that deflected off a Wildcats’ player and into the net. Delmar tied the contest, 2-2, when freshman midfielder Cooper Ball connected on a free kick in the 64th minute. Neither team scored during the ensuing two 10-minute Golden Goal overtime periods. Delmar junior goalkeeper Dustin Walls made nine saves.

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Wilkinson and Georgia Merrick have each added one marker for the Indians. Peranteau has three assists, followed by Rebecca Robinson and Annika Maciey with two each, while Bare and Wilkinson each have one. The Indians were scheduled to host Henlopen Athletic Conference South Division foe Seaford on Thursday, Oct. 1, (after Coastal Point press time) before a road trip to Odessa on Monday, Oct. 5. They will return home for a contest against Sussex Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 6. All games are scheduled for 4 p.m.

Cross-country Indians sweep Delmar The Indian River High School cross-country teams had little trouble in a sweep of visiting Delmar on Wednesday, Sept. 23, on The Reservation. It was also Senior Recognition Day for the Indians as they honored Harrison Benner, Caiden Clark, Henry Hoge, Dade Kappes, David Miller, Nicholas Polito, John Spencer and Emily Davis prior to the race against the Wildcats. IR’s boys took eight of the top 10 spots in their race, while the girls

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took all 10 top spots in their race. Beau Garrett won the boys’ race with an 18:42, followed by Colin Connor (18:49), Cameron Garufi (20:16) and Everett Hall (20:39) for the top four spots. Polito was sixth (21:02), Hoge was seventh (21:37), Jonathan Kohr was eighth (23:06) and Dade Kappes was ninth (23:10). Delmar’s Austin Williams crossed the finish line in 21:01 for fifth place, while teammate Paxton Taylor was 10th in 23:13. The Indians’ Elena Kappes led the charge to the finish, winning with a time of 20:36. She was followed by Grace Clark (22:37), Shayne VanZee (23:01), Athena Fleming-Lloyd (23:14), Grace Barthelmess (23:25), Leah Donnelly (24:04), Emily Davis (24:23), Ava Miyoshi (24:39), Adalee Borino (24:39) and Marlee Lints (25:30). The Tidewater Classic, featuring 19 schools, is the next event on the schedule for the Indians cross-country teams, set for Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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Champney to be honored at Attack Addiction’s Be a Hero Gala Joanna Champney, director of the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health (DSAMH), will receive the Medal of Honor — Attack Addiction’s highest honor — at the organization’s 11th annual Be a Hero Gala on Oct. 22 near Newark. Champney is being honored for her leadership in reducing the number of overdose deaths in Delaware and connecting Delawareans to treatment and recovery services. Champney, who was appointed as DSAMH Director in 2021, oversees the state-funded continuum of care for substance-use disorder treatment and services for people with serious mental health needs, as well as the Delaware Psychiatric Center. The division manages numerous federal grants, including the $38 million State Opioid Response (SOR) grant. Champney co-chairs the Delaware Addiction Action Committee and the Delaware Overdose System of Care. In 2025, she was appointed by Gov. Matt Meyer to chair the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission, which distributes approximately $13 million to $15 million each year to programs that support the prevention, treatment and recovery needs of Delawareans. Prior to joining DSAMH, Champney served as chief of Planning, Research & Reentry at the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). During her tenure at DOC, Champney established and led the department’s Office of Reentry, following Gov. John Carney’s issuance of Executive Order 27 to improve the state’s service infrastructure for the formerly incarcerated. Before working in state government, she served as the executive director of the nonprofit organization the Delaware Center for Justice (DCJ), where she managed a variety of programs including support services for victims of crime, juvenile justice diversion programming, prisoner reentry case management, mediation of court cases and pretrial justice policy reform. Champney earned a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware. “After reaching a peak in 2022, overdose deaths in Delaware have decreased dramatically over the past three years, down to 314 in 2025. That’s thanks to work by government officials like Joanna, health care and treatment providers, advocates, recovery providers, families and more,” said Dawn HessFischer, president of Attack Addiction. “Under Joanna’s leadership, more Narcan kits have been distributed across the state, more Delawareans have been connected to treatment and recovery services, and more lives have been saved. In recognition of these and many other efforts, Attack Addiction is proud to honor Joanna Champney at our 11th

annual Be a Hero Gala.” “I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from Attack Addiction, an organization whose advocacy and commitment to families have helped shape Delaware’s response to addiction for more than a decade,” Champney said. “The progress we are seeing belongs to an extraordinary community of people, including individuals in recovery, families, advocates, providers, first-responders, community partners and dedicated public servants. I am proud to work alongside this community as we strive to make treatment more accessible and recovery more possible.” Previous Medal of Honor winners include former Gov. Jack Markell and former First Lady Carla Markell, former Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, Attorney General Kathleen Jennings, former At-

torney General and Lt. Gov. Matt Denn, state Sen. Stephanie Hansen, former Department of Health & Social Services Secretary Rita Landgraf, former Division of Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, Dr. Sandra Gibney, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services President and CEO Dr. Lynn Morrison, former ChristianaCare President and CEO Dr. Janice Nevin, and Sussex County Health Coalition and Delaware Goes Purple Executive Director Peggy Geisler. The Be a Hero Gala, which honors statewide winners and celebrates those in recovery, will begin at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Executive Banquet Center (205 Executive Drive, Newark). Champney and additional winners will be honored for supporting individuals living

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Phoenix Physical Therapy opens Dagsboro location Phoenix Physical Therapy celebrated the grand opening of their Dagsboro location on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Phoenix team and community were in attendance to celebrate the occasion. Led by Clinic Director Ethan Pizzo, the new opening marks Phoenix Physical Therapy’s 10th location in Delaware. “Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve your athletic performance, their expert team is here to help you move better and live pain-free,” Chamber representatives said. Phoenix Physical Therapy’s new location is at 29473 Vines Creek Road, Unit 102, Dagsboro, or learn more at phoenixphysicaltherapy.com.

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St. Matthews By-the-Sea UMC hosts disaster preparedness program By Kerin Magill Staff Reporter Days after floodwaters on Fenwick Island’s bayside streets reached almost 2 feet high, St. Matthews By-the-Sea United Methodist Church hosted a program highlighting steps residents can take to protect themselves when nor’easters and other weather impacts knock at their doors. “The key word is preparedness,” Fenwick Island Police Chief Michael Morrissey told the audience of several dozen people on Tuesday, Sept. 29. “Knowing the risks and having a plan to deal with them will make life a lot easier in the aftermath,” Morrissey said. For those who live within the town of Fenwick Island, the police chief recommended signing up for the townwide notification system through Bryx.com on the Town’s website. He also suggested signing up for alerts from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) through the state agency’s website. Morrissey said residents should keep in mind that their needs in the event of an emergency will differ from their neighbors’. Each family, he said, needs to keep the needs of any children, elderly people and pets in the forefront of their planning efforts. “Please don’t leave home without your pets,” he said, adding that Delaware’s emergency shelters will take pets, although residents are responsible for bringing kennels, food and other pet necessities with them. The local emergency shelter is Indian River High School in Dagsboro. In Fenwick Island, the closest evacuation routes in the case of extreme emergencies are either Route 1 to Route 26 or Route 1 to Route 54, heading west. Because evacuation routes are so limited, and because Route 54 will also be used by residents of north Ocean City, Md., Morrissey’s advice on Tuesday was an emphatic “evacuate early.” Whether to evacuate is often a difficult decision, Morrissey said, but he reminded those in attendance that they need to take recommendations seriously and monitor weather forecasts carefully. If conditions deteriorate, he said, “We may not be able to get to you if you decide to shelter in place.” He said there is only one “high-water rescue vehicle in the area” — a military cargo truck housed at the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company. “If the Fenwick Island Police Department asks you to go, it’s serious,” Morrissey said. If a mandatory evacuation is deemed necessary, it will be announced through the Town’s notification system, and the police department will drive through neighborhoods, making the announcement over a vehicle-mounted loudspeaker, he said.

During the previous weekend’s nor’easter, he pointed out, Route 54 experienced flooding near Harpoon Hanna’s restaurant, while Route 26 flooded and was closed for a period. He reminded residents that travel on Route 54 could be more tricky than usual during a weather emergency for the next several years while the bridge over the area known as The Ditch, west of Fenwick Island, continues. Morrissey recommended that families have a minimum of three days’ worth of water (one gallon per person per day) and three days’ of non-perishable food per person, as well as a first-aid kit and a weather radio, in preparation for severe weather. He also suggested that families consider purchasing some type of alternate power supply, such as a generator or a solar-powered battery. During last winter’s major winter

storm, Morrissey reminded the residents, many areas were without power for several days. When bayside streets are flooded enough to make them impassable, Morrissey reminded residents, they are welcome to park their vehicles in the Fenwick Island Town Hall parking lot until they can return them to their homes. “On the bay side of town, it’s not if — it’s when” streets and yards will flood, he said, while strongly recommending that residents purchase flood insurance, since flood damage is not covered under standard homeowner’s insurance. With winter weather around the corner, Morrissey addressed the importance of preparing a bit differently for coldweather storms. He recommended checking to make sure homes are properly

insulated, caulked and weather-stripped to keep cold air out — particularly in the event of a power outage. Furthermore, Morrissey urged residents to make sure their vehicles are equipped with jumper cables or a jump box, a flashlight, water, nonperishable snacks and a full tank of fuel. Ed Donnelly, a member of the Ocean View-based Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), reinforced Morrissey’s points on the importance of staying informed and making smart decisions regarding when to stay and when to go in the face of extreme weather. Even if someone thinks they’re prepared, Donnelly said, it’s a good idea to consider the worst-case scenario. “If it was to get worse, are you ready See DISASTER PREP page A48

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Candidate forum set for District 38 state representative race The League of Women Voters of Sussex County will host a Candidates Forum for the office of state representative from the 38th District on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Millville Community Center, 32517 Dukes Drive, Millville. Candidates Carlie Carey (Republican) and Maureen Madden (Democrat) will give brief opening statements, followed by questions from the audience. Delaware’s 38th Representative District includes the towns of Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millville and South

Bethany, along with several unincorporated communities. The state representative’s core legislative duties are to make laws, set the budget, manage taxes, vote on whether to override or uphold vetoes made by the governor, and serve on committees, such as finance, education or health. The League is encouraging everyone who attends the forum to bring a written question, legibly printed on a 3-by-5-inch card. Notecards and pencils for posing questions will also be available at the door and from monitors in the aisles throughout the pro-

gram. Questions should be related specifically to the office candidates are running for and must be directed to both candidates. ASL Connections will provide sign-language interpretation. Both candidates will be asked to post background information and their answers to questions on key local issues on www.VOTE411.org, the League of Women Voters’ online voters’ guide. Information on candidates for other state and Sussex County offices can also be found on the VOTE411 website. Voters can com-

pare candidates for state and local offices side-by-side and print a customized ballot, as well as register to vote, apply for absentee ballots, or learn about voting rules and procedures in the state. To maintain a neutral atmosphere at the forum, the League prohibits electioneering in the room, including wearing clothing, hats, buttons or other items promoting either candidate. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that does not support or oppose any political party or candidate for elective office.

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cist — said pharmacists can often override the refill schedule in an emergency situation. He also emphasized the importance of choosing a contact person who is outside of the area that is facing the weather emergency. Text messages, he said, “will often go through, even when voice messages won’t.” Other essentials Donnelly recommended gathering in preparation for extreme weather included extra batteries, a phone charger and a whistle. Post-storm cleanup supplies — a focus of St. Matthews’ bucket project — should include dust masks, plastic sheeting and tools such as wrenches, Donnelly said. He also recommended getting a list of med-

ications for everyone in the family. Those can be supplied by pharmacies and are available online on patient portals through healthcare providers, he said. Some important online sources, Donnelly said, include the Delaware Emergency Network, Smart911 and the PulsePoint app. In preparation for evacuation, he recommended that residents first check DelDOT’s online traffic cams on or near their chosen route. Rich Walton, disaster recovery coordinator for the Peninsula Delaware Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, spoke about the work of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. “Every church should have something like that,” he said of programs such as the

St. Matthews Flood Bucket program and other disaster-relief efforts. Walton, who said he has been involved in emergency preparedness and response since he was 20 years old, strongly recommended residents purchase rechargeable solar-powered batteries. They come in a variety of sizes, and a medium-sized one can power a refrigerator for up to 12 hours, while a larger battery can hold a charge for up to seven days. St. Matthews will be collecting items for flood-bucket supplies through the end of October. For more information, contact the church at smbtsumc@gmail.com or by phone at (302) 537-1402.

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Painting

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Painting

Sunshine Painting & Power Washing, LLC RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Interior/Exterior Painting Cleaning by Hana Deck Staining • Drywall Repair

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Personal Trainer

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Derickson’s Wallcovering, LLC 302.537.5787 • 410.726.3145 Serving the Shore since 1990 Licensed & Insured in DE & MD • MHIC 73031

Plumbing

Brian Jones

Plumbing

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LEGALS TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:00 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 Bohler Engineering, submitted on behalf of property owner Chick-fil-A, Inc. c/o Tim VanBuren, for a variance from parking requirements imposed by §210-18F(3) of the Zoning Code. The subject property is zoned highway commercial (HC). The subject property is located at 30141 Commerce Dr., Millsboro, Delaware, and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number 233-5.00-115.11. CP 20261002 1T

TOWN OF MILLSBORO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:00 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 Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., submitted on behalf of property owner White Farm, LLC for a variance from rear setback requirements imposed by §210-56A(5) of the Zoning Code. The subject property is zoned medium residential (MR). The subject property is located on Hardscrabble Rd. east of Cross Keys Rd, Millsboro, Delaware, and has been assigned a Sussex County tax map and parcel number 133-15.00-30.01. CP 20261002 1T

Are You Hiring?

Find Candidates that are right here, right now Advertise in the Coastal Point Classifieds Space Deadline: Monday, 3pm Posted on the Coastal Point Website At No Additional Charge Call Jessica Heppding at 302.539.1788 or email at Jessica.Heppding@coastalpoint.com

Bid Notice Town of Dagsboro The Town of Dagsboro invites bids or proposals from qualified individuals and firms to remove and plow snow from all locally owned roads commencing in the 26-27 winter season. Specifications can be viewed at Town Hall, 33134 Main Street, during normal business hours. Proof of insurance and state license required. Please submit references and your bid/proposal (either fixed rate or hourly rate) by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026 via mail, Town of Dagsboro, PO Box 420, Dagsboro, DE 19939, or email to Town Administrator, tadagsboro@mediacombb.net. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. CP 20260925 2T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875 Estate of Daniel Charles Warner Resnik Boughton, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Daniel Charles Warner Resnik Boughton who departed this life on May 10, 2026 late of Ocean View, DE were duly granted unto Ilana Brennan on September 23, 2026 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 January 10, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Ilana Brennan 38881 Bayfront Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970 Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Parsons & Robinson, P.A. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970 CP 20261002 3T

OFFICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS OF SUSSEX COUNTY STATE OF DELAWARE PO BOX 743; GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 (302)855-7875 Estate of Paul John Muzik, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Paul John Muzik who departed this life on September 6, 2026 late of Frankford, DE were duly granted unto Bryan T. Muzik on September 18, 2026 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 May 6, 2027 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Bryan T. Muzik 26008 Cave Neck Road, Milton, DE 19968 Gregory Fuller, Sr., Register of Wills

ATTORNEY: Manaen S. Robinson, IV, Esq. 118 Atlantic Ave.; Suite 401 Ocean View, DE 19970 CP 20261002 3T

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TOWN OF SELBYVILLE, DELAWARE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES The Town of Selbyville, Delaware is requesting proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms to provide annual audit services for the Town for Fiscal Years 2027, 2028, and 2029. The Town's fiscal year runs from February 1 through January 31. Scope of Services The selected firm will provide independent annual audit services, including: • Audit of the Town's financial records and accounts; • Preparation and issuance of the annual audit report; • Review of internal controls and compliance as required by applicable auditing standards; • Required communications to Town management and Mayor and Town Council; • Management letter identifying significant findings and recommendations, as applicable; and • Any additional governmental auditing requirements applicable to the Town. Audits shall be performed in accordance with applicable professional auditing standards, governmental accounting standards, and applicable State and federal requirements. In accordance with the Town Charter, the completed annual audit report shall be provided to the Town within 90 days following the end of each fiscal year, unless otherwise agreed upon. Contract Term The anticipated contract will cover: • FY2027: February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027 • FY2028: February 1, 2027 – January 31, 2028 • FY2029: February 1, 2028 – January 31, 2029

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3. At least three governmental references; 4. Description of the firm's proposed audit approach and anticipated timeline; 5. Confirmation of independence and any potential conflicts of interest; 6. Most recent peer review information; and 7. Annual fees for each of the three fiscal years. Fee Schedule Fiscal Year

Proposed Fee

FY2027

$_________

FY 2028

$_________

FY2029

$_________

Three-Year Total

$_________

Any additional services or hourly rates should be clearly identified. Selection The Town will evaluate proposals based on the firm's qualifications, governmental audit experience, proposed personnel, approach and ability to meet the required audit schedule, references, and proposed fees. The Town reserves the right to request additional information, interview firms, negotiate with a selected firm, reject any or all proposals, and waive minor informalities. Submission Proposals shall be submitted to:

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

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

Proposal Requirements

Proposal Deadline: November 13, 2026 by 2:00 p.m.

Proposals should include: 1. Firm qualifications and experience with municipal/governmental audits; 2. Qualifications of the proposed audit team;

Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to the Town Administrator at townmanager@townofselbyville.org CP 20261002 7T

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

October 2, 2026

Classifieds

Contact Jessica Heppding to place your Classified ad

302.539.1788 jessica.heppding@ coastalpoint.com

Classified Deadline is Tuesday at 4pm | Ads accepted from 9am – 4pm, Monday - Friday ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

APPLIANCES

AUTOMOTIVE

TOY SOLDIER collection For Sale. Call for details 908-801-9648 EMPRESS CHINA Service for 12 with creamer, sugar, 2 serving platters, 2 serving bowls, gravy bowl Maroon and gold trim with floral sprays 1950's. $450 609-247-3649 GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT. 520 Accordian. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005. Please leave message WOODLAND ENOCH Wedgwood cream and sugar with serving tray and 2 tier serving dish. Marked Tunstall Ltd England Trademark Founded 1835 Made in England $90 for both 609-247-3649

1940’S Claw Foot brocade material barrell back chair. Cream color, perfect cond. $300 302-436-2552 POSTCARD COLLECTORS Supplies, sleeves, notebook pages. 302-539-9656

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

MOTORCYCLE RAMP/HITCH Black Widow trailer hitch, brand new. Holds up to 600 lbs, paid $300, asking $250 571-436-9474

2007 HONDA CRV, EXL

HELP WANTED

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

US NAVY AIRCRAFT

Carrier Yearbooks. CVA 62 Independence 1959, 1960-61. CVS 20 Bennington 1965, 1966-67. CV 67 Kennedy 19-77 Photos Available 717-521-7955 $25 each

ANTIQUE TRUNK

Beautiful $60 757-810-8782 BEAUTIFUL CURIO CABINET. Glass framed doors, glass frame sides, glass shelves with light on top & bottom. Mirror back $500 firm 732-910-0505 LIONEL/AF S,O, STANDARD Track. Large Lot. Call for details 908-801-9648 ANTIQUE/VINTAGE POSTCARDS, 1000’s of cards, 100’s

of categories, DE, MD, VA, DC, etc. Holidays, Presidents, Women, Mainzer Cats, Bathing Beauties. 302-539-9656

Indian River School District. Will Train!

302.245.0315

APPLIANCES SUSSEX COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE accepts donations of working appliances 10 years old or less for families in need. 302-855-1156 COLEMAN POWER compressor barely used very good cond $350 302-668-4795

HELP WANTED

AUTOMOTIVE NEW CAMPBELL HAUSFELD 8 gal air compressor 125 max psi 90% quieter 4x longer life ( unopened box) $210 703-973-7382 BMW 228i Wind Deflector (Like New) ($275 Cash only)Reduce wind speed by up to 75%. Open and close convertible top without removing the wind deflector. Can be installed or removed in under 60-seconds 301-275-8062 CREEPER Next to new $50 302-668-4795 CARGO DIVIDER Fits 2020 Tacoma & other years with bed rail system $200 302-217-2325 DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/RV - Lutheran Mission Society of MD Compassion Place Ministries help local families with food, clothing, counseling. Tax deductible. MVA licensed #W1044. 410-228-8437 www.CompassionPlace.org

Silver, 208k miles, all leather, moonroof, great little SUV, daily driver. $4,800 Millsboro 270-963-1266 WEATHER GUARD truck tool box for a full size pickup. Paid $900 five years ago. Asking $150 302-218-4661

BOATING & FISHING 3 ASSORTED SIZE COOLERS Best Offers! 757-535-6409 CENTER CONSOLE BOAT Cover. New, heavy duty 36” w x 24” l x 42” h $60 443-373-1550 2 KAYAKS GREAT COND! NUCANOE Flint 12 & Native Slayer 12. $600 for both 609-226-3743 2 9FT KAYAKS Perception $300 each or $550 for both 302-258-5413

PONTOON BOAT 20ft Harris. For best offers text Wally at 607-644-6867

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS Tarpon 120 Kayak, 12’, orange, good condition, with paddle. $900-1,200 new, selling for $495. You pick up or I can deliver locally. $495 202-999-0517

SEASONAL POSITIONS Domestic • Ramp Attendant • Maintenance Fuel Dock Attendant • Dock Hands

HELP WANTED

Apply online at: AA/EOE

statejobs.delaware.gov

Now Hiring a complete Property Maintenance company

FIELD MANAGER

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

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

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

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

All States Construction is now hiring HVAC company with over 20 years’ experience is seeking an

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

EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECH

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We offer

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Vacation Health Insurance 401K Sales Commission

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

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

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

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FURNITURE

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LAWN & GARDEN

MISCELLANEOUS

LEAD SINKERS Bank, Hatteras Trolling, Bell, Egg, Coin, etc. From 1oz up to 12oz. 25cents an ounce. Mix-N-Match. Also Jigs, Bucktails, & Surf Rigs avail. Starts at $1 302-542-9500 WALKER BAY 8’ SAILBOAT Good condition. Has all accessories. $800 Call 240-423-4366 3 BLADE PROPELLER Johnson Evinrude HP 70-90 & 110. Prop size 3/4 x 15’, 13 splines. Ideal for Pontoons $100 302-278-1441 50 AMP SHORE POWER cord, new ends $175. 4 offshore Penn International 50 Tuna trolling rods $200 each. Various freshwater Ambassador reels with rods $30 each 732-245-7264 YAKIMA JAY low foldable rooftop kayak cradle roof mounts. Never used, 2 boxes/4 cradles. $125/box or $225 for both. 203-644-4528 2002 NISSAN 9.8 HP BOAT MOTOR low hours excellent condition $525 OBO. 302-668-8752 FISHING GEAR. Surf, Trolling, and Boat Rods. Landing nets, cast nets, and lures. Contact Ted 302-539-8053 or 302-547-4348

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

HAMPTON BAY PATIO SET Aluminum w/4 swivel chairs. New slings in 2023, umbrella & base. Stored in garage in winter $300 845-891-5330 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 HO SCALE TRAIN 4 x 8 layout you must pick up. $500. Call for more info 302-448-0772 BROYHILL SOLID CHERRY Wall Unit. Beautiful in excellent condition. Measures 120" L × 18" D × 76" H. Features lighted display cabinets with actual glass shelving, enclosed storage, and classic Broyhill craftsmanship. Breaks down into four 30-inch sections for easy moving and transport. $750 OBO. Call or text 856-630-1971. Millville, DE LONG WOODEN DRESSER 8 drawers. Comes with 3 tiered mirror. Will text pics. Excellent condition, no pets, no smoke $170 firm 302-278-8498 LEATHER RECLINER with Ottoman. Recliner; 32”w x 37”h. Ottoman: 21” x 17” x 16”h. Circular wood base. $140 302-537-5148

AMISH MADE LIGHTHOUSE Red, white, & blue, 54”. Top comes off to change bulb, electric cord with timer. Like new, was $825, selling for $250 Call 302-988-1207 leave message HUSQVARNA 130L GAS Weed Whacker stored indoors with manual $95 732-637-2804 16-32’ EXTENSION LADDER $45. Leave Message 302-539-5209 COBALT 7" CIRCULAR Wet Tile Saw $100 OBO 410-726-8099 DEERE Tractor/Lawnmower. 36” cut, 19 horsepower. Like New. $900 firm 302-396-5450 55 GALLON BARRELS Metal or plastic. For burning, storage, floating docks, rain barrel, live bait, flush tank, planters/pots etc start at $35ea 302-542-9500

LARIN 5” BENCH VICE All purpose $25, Craftsman 10” compound miter saw $25, 6” bench grinder $25 OBO for all. 302-539-3771 “BILLYGOAT” LAWN VACUUM Excellent Condition $100 text 302-745-4122 LIKE NEW/USED MEDICAL equipment. INVACARE electric wheelchair $400. Feather lightweight wheelchair $400. INVACARE Hospital bed $200. Please leave message 302-470-9335

POWERWASHER 2700 PSI with extra hoses, tips, and other items. Askin $325 484-919-0565

ELECTRONICS & TV’S SAMSUNG SMART HUBHDTVs.Two 32” $40ea one 24” $25. Excellent condition 302-249-5890 GET BOOST INFINITE! Unlimited Talk, Text and Data For Just $25/mo! The Power Of 3 5G Networks, One Low Price! Call Today and Get The Latest iPhone Every Year On Us! 855-977-5719 SAMSUNG VIDEO Camcorder 8 mm color lcd with accessories including manual, battery, electric cords, SCL810, $100, local pick up only $100 obo 609-0247-3649 32” TV FLAT SCREEN with remote $30 410-310-6633 40 INCH SONY HDTV with stand. Excellent Condition $50.302-436-5836 CANNON T 70 35mm camera $45 302-537-1580 NIKON D 40 DIGITAL Camera $100 302-537-1580 SONY DIGITAL 8 handycam video recorder $40 302-537-1580 32” TOSHIBA TV very good cond. $100 410-218-1970 DIGITAL CANNON VIDEO Camcorder. Optuna 200 with multiple accessories but no battery charger $30 OBO. 703-346-1632

FURNITURE BLACK METAL FRAME adjustable to fully folding flat lounge chair with carry handles includes soft greyblack fabric reversible/ washable cushion with removal head pillow. Like new $45 941-405-7755 SECTIONAL SOFA 9ft x 7ft tan color $350 410-310-6633 CHERRY QUEEN Bed frame, great condition $50 215-385-2146 LOVE SEAT with two foot rests and two sets of cushion coverswhite and tan. Picture available $50 Call 717-576-6293 PAIR OF DRESSERS Brown, great shape, 3 drawers each, 18.5x34x28.5. $20 for both 410-939-7714 SECTIONAL SOFA with Chaise. Lt. Sand- Like new $800 or best offer. Text/Call 240-832-1186 Ocean View COFFEE TABLE W/ GLASS insert, brown wood. 30”x48” $50 410-310-6633 WALKER $15 410-310-6633 2 BEDROOM LAMPS slim, ornate, black with small flowers, good cond, pics avail $45 717-521-7955 BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY CABINET

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

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

LAWN & GARDEN CRAFTSMAN EDGER/TRIMMER gas powered, good cond. $100 302-668-4795 BLUE 10 x 10 QUEST TENT slant leg canopy, used once $28 443-386-4820 CRAFTSMAN 3.2 AMP 17” corded hedge trimmer, T-handle design. New in box. $40 302-664-2005 HUSQVARNA gas leaf blower $40 302-897-4914 JOHN DEERE Riding mower 170. $475 302-217-0450 CRAFTSMAN BRUSHLESS Lithium V20 weed whacker, good cond, pics avail $55 717-521-7955

FOR SALE BY OWNER FSBO FENWICK ISLAND 1205 North Schulz Road, 4/5 Bedroom, Waterfront. More Info call 802-380-1932

MISCELLANEOUS 55 PIECES OF PHALTZGRAFF Northwinds pattern, white with a blue and green stripe around edge.11 dinner plates, cups and saucers with lots of serving pieces to match. $150.00 REDUCED $99 302-228-0346

LARGE BLICKMAN BREWING

Equipment. Includes everything to brew 2 cases. Burner, pot, chiller, bottles, bottler, caps, carboys, and all small things needed. Call 302-448-9815 $900 firm SIENNA BOX EASEL Adjustable Plein Air Painting Tripod + carrying case, strap with Sienna tripod adapter. Adjustable Wood canvas holder+ storage box solid wood glass palette retail cost separately pieces total $600. All included sale price $350 941-405-7755 INSTAPOT DUO PLUS 8qt 750 recipes $80 302-537-1580 CRAFTSMAN HEAAVY DUTY pneumatic nailer $20 302-537-1580

RENTALS All units are N/S, N/P unless otherwise noted. Credit application and security deposit required. Waterside Apts.: 2BR/2BA 1st and 2nd floor apt. $1,700 per month + utilities. Bethany Bay: 2BR/2BA furnished 2nd floor condo in Ocean View. $1,800 per month + utilities. Cedar Drive, Millville: 3BR/2BA unfurnished single level home. $1,850 per month + 2% rental tax Magnolia Shores: 3BR/1BA single level home on the bay in Selbyville. $2,000 per month + utilities. Creekside: 4BR, 3.5BA, 3-story townhome with 1 car garage in Millville. $2,000 per month + utilities and 2% rental tax. Forest Reach: 3BR/2BA furnished single level home in Frankford. $2,000 per month + utilities Irons Lane, Dagsboro: 3BR/2BA rancher in Dagsboro. $2,000 per month + utilities. Plantation Lakes: 3BR/3BA 3 story townhome in Millsboro. $2,050 per month + utilities. No pets. Magnolias: 3BR/2BA condo in Ocean View. $2,100 per month + utilities. Woodlands of Pepper’s Creek: 3BR/2.5BA villa with 1 car garage in Dagsboro. $2,200 per month + utilities. Bunting Road, Dagsboro: 2BR/2BA farmhouse with outbuildings. $2,200 per month + utilities.

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

Owners: For problem-free management, list your properties with us! RENTAL

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Coastal Point

A58

October 2, 2026

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LEVEL & TRANSIT Tripod $40 302-537-1580 MOVING. NUMEROUS Ocean Theme Wall Art. Metal and wood marine decor. 6ft crab, lobster, numerous fish etc. 973-610-1266 12FT WERNER fiberglass ladder. Garage kept $125 302-530-8972 COLEMAN GENERATOR Model # 85432. 5k watts and Briggs $ Stratton motor. Asking $250 215-514-9111

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-337-5228

SHARK LIGHTWEIGHT stick vacuum orig. $199 asking $100 410-218-1970 ASSORTED TOOLS for Woodworking. Saws, chisels, benches, vice, grinders, etc. 302-541-8008 QUARTZ INFARED portable electric heater on rollers w/remote 13”x16”x19” $125 443-373-1550 CAMERA EQUIPMENT Nikon FG-20 camera, 55mm Vivitar 35-105mm macro focusing zoom, Soligor c/d zoom and macro 95-310mm, Tamon MC tele converter 2x, Nikon speedlight, Nikon lens series E 50mm, 4 Tiffen lenses, whole lot $110 717-521-7955 KODAK PIXPRO FZ55 digital camera with essentials kit, brand new never used $115 717-521-7955 BOSE QUIET COMFORT 15 acoustic niose cancelling headphones with case never used $30 717-521-7955 AMERICAN TOURISTER Hard suitcase, combination, rollers. 26” x 20” x 8” $50 443-373-1550 BONSEN VACUUM sealer with bags $25 302-537-1580 BONSEN VACUUM sealer with bags $25 302-537-1580 SINGER SEWING MACHINE 50 stitch function $175 302-537-1580 BLACK N DECKER Bread machine, used $15 302-537-1580 KITCHEN AID MIXER with box of advanced attachments, used $250 302-537-1580 CELESTRON NEXSTAR 5 plus standard package Telescope $950 firm 302-537-1580 FISHER MAMA BEAR WOOD STOVE good condition $800 302-519-0156 DEWALT HEAVY DUTY Compressor KIT 18ga Nailer brand new Never used. $250 757-535-6409 PRIVACY CURTAINS for screened porch. 8 Panels, Brass Grommet hangers, 54X80 Off White 757-535-6409

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 COMFORT AIRE Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU window unit with remote. Used for 2 months, like new $185 302-258-8893 WOMENS GENUINE HARLEY DAVIDSON Large Leather Riding Jacket $50 410-713-9114 MIKASA WHOLE WHEAT DESIGN 12 piece place setting dishes with serving pieces. Excellent condition. Asking $60.00. 302-664-2005. lv msg BATHTUB/SHOWER Sliding glass doors with miorror & oak trim. Good condition $35 302-841-0407 ALL ELECTRIC 10” table saw, large belt sander, medium belt sander, smal belt sander, joiner, and flour drill press. 302-334-7317 PORTABLE GENERATOR Generac Wheel House by Briggs & Stratton 5550 Rated Watts $425.00 302-218-4661 SINGER 301A SLANT NEEDLE Sewing Machine, wood Cabinet Orig book/attachments, case w-button holler, thread/needles, Serial # 177027. $325 302-537-2464 SEARS KENMORE sewing machinew/case, attach., box needles, etc.Mod # 158.17560, Serial # 0061174$135. 302-537-2464 2 AC UNITS Row Excellent Condition. Will cool 2-3 rooms $100 302-559-0848 FABERWARE 12" electric stainless steel skillet/warmer with lid and heating control.$45.00. 302-537-5148 BLACKSTONE 28" GRIDDLE Brand new, unopened. Comes with 36-piece accessory set. Ideal for backyard, tailgating, camping, or beach. $190. Call 856-630-1971 WOMENS CLOTHES New & lightly used sizes large - 2x call 9am-1pm for details 302-858-4225 PREPARE FOR OUTAGES today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-855-9930969 today to schedule a free quote. Its not just a generator. Its a power move. PICTURES & FRAMES All Sizes. Make Offer 302-644-7234 BRASS CHANDELIER Design House Millbridge with 5 clear glass shades. Lowes item # 1345522. Now only $20 302-542-9500

TWIN 100FT TANKS with manifold $500. 302-854-9498 POWERBACK 5250 WATTS GENERATOR excellent condition. $200 302-745-4122

LIKE NEW "Used TWICE"Ladies SUN 3-wheel bike, garage kept, covered. $401 FIRM. 302-537-2464 20” 3 WHEEL BIKE with 7 speeds. Brand new $450 selling for $300 757-810-8782 TEETER INVERSION TABLE $50 443-687-6126 STREET STRIDER 7i Elliptical Bike with indoor trainer stand $700 410-713-9114 call or text BINOCULARS Swift NightHawk 7x50 with case. Exellent cond., rarely used $50 302-537-7348

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This Week

Ë Sat Oct 3rd 7am - 11am Rain or Shine Mutli Family Yard Sale! Something for Everyone! 30575 Iron Branch Rd, Dagsboro, DE, 19939

Ë Sat Oct 3rd 7am - 1pm Rain Date 10/10 Semi-Annual Multi-Family Yard Sale! Electric mower & weed eater, new metal Halloween decor, tools, gates, scooters, a new Anderson window, vintage 45 records, furniture, fall/winter clothes, coats & shoes for kids and adults, household goods and much more! 37105 Hudson Road, Selbyville, DE 19975 off Rt. 54 Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - ? Rain or Shine Vintage Treasures Sale! Elegant relics & vintage gems. A Yard Sale like no other. 34496 Peppers Corner Rd, Frankford, DE 19945

Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - ? Rain or Shine Mega Yard Sale! Over 2000+ Vinyl Records and CDs, Men’s & Women’s clothing, Holiday/seasonal items, household items, kitchen, some vintage, Hey plant people- perennials and planters. UNBELIEVABLE PRICES Come see & Save! 36612 Calm Water Drive, Millville, DE 19967

Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - 12pm Rain or Shine Community Yard Sale! New and Vintage fishing rods, reels, and tackle, beer cans, team windbreakers and jackets, women's clothing, jewelry, kitchen items including air fryer, sofa pillows, and more. 28404 Reef Dr. Lighthouse Lakes, Selbyville, DE 19975

Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - 12pm Rain or Shine Multi Family Yard Sale! 3 Homes. Everything must go! Motivated Sellers. Clothes, furniture, kids toys, video games & books. Donnas Lane, Frankford DE, off Wingate Rd, between Vines Creek & Omar Rd. Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - 12pm Rain or Shine Lighthouse Lakes Community Yard Sale! Over 300 Homes! Off Route 54 in Selbyville

Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - 12pm Rain or Shine Part of the Millville by the Sea Community Wide Yard Sale! Huge selection of items priced to sell, including a “free” items table. 30718 Mulberry Street, Millville, DE 19967 Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - 12pm Rain or Shine Millville by the Sea Community Wide Yard Sale! Look for Signs throughout the Community. Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - 12pm Rain Date 10/4 Seabrook Community Yard & Bake Sale! Household & holiday items, furnitue, tools, clothing, books, accent pieces, collectibles, crafts,etc. 28018 Alderwood Loop, Millsboro, DE 19966 Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - 2pm Rain or Shine Dogwood Estates Yard Sale! Dagsboro, DE 19939

Ë Sat Oct 3rd 8am - 2pm Rain Date 10/4 Swann Keys Community Yard Sale! Patrons will be provided community map with homes participating listed 37689 Swann Drive, Selbyville, DE 19975

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Empty ones to use for exchanges $25. 100% full (37lbs/5gal) $45, a few partial full $30 302-542-9500 DEWALT HEAVY DUTY compressor kit 18ga nailer, brand new, never used $200 757-535-6409 9ft GREEN SUNBRELLA Patio umbrella + 50lb base. Used twice, paid $400, asking $125. Call Jon 484-340-2752

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GALANTI FEATHERWEIGHT 520 ACCORDION. From the 1960's. Very good condition. Leather case. Asking $450.00. 302-664-2005. Please leave message. GIBSON EPIPHONE DOT with hard case $ 350 lv. msg. 302-537-2856 ZBT 13” ZILDJIAN high hats, like new $59 302-278-1441 ZILDJIAN 14” MASTER sound high hats exellent cond. $250 302-278-1441 YAMAHA CROSSTOWN HHS3 aluminum high hat stand $90 302-278-1441 4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $145. 13” ZBT high hat cymbals, like new $65 302-278-1441 GIBSON EPIPHONE DOT with hard case $350 lv msg 302-537-2856 GUITAR TUNER works great and easy to use $12 302-436-9005 YAMAHA KEYBOARD PSR190. Like new $100 OBO 703-209-1787 PREMIER AMP Twin 12” speakers 1963 tube/trem mic. Excellent Condition, $975. 302-541-8187 4PC DRUM SET with high hats & stands, cymbals, & options $175 302-278-1441 CASIO KEYBOARD LK210 with light up keys $70 410-382-2033 CB 10 LUG 14x7 1/2 Chrome Drum Snare. Aquarian Head 40 Strand Snares. Great Sound! $89. 302-278-1441

SPORTS & EXERCISE WOMENS GOLF APPAREL 17 shirts size L, 5 skirts size 10, 5 jackets & zip sweater, 1 shoe bag. Like new condition. $50 for all 757-685-7002 BRAND NEW (unopened box),Tradition 405 Crossbow, Everything you need is in the box!Lists $449, asking $375 Great Xmas Gif 302-271-5808 2 7 SPEED ADULT SCHWINN touring bikes. Womens is purple. Mens is grey tall frame. Garage kept, used 3 times. $150 total 443-995-2783 EXTREME POWER Exercise bike. Battery operated 6 function display, adjustable pedal straps, easy to break down to store or move, max weight 220lbs $80 610-800-4949 BIKES One Mens $30 & one Girls 16” $30. Please leave message 301-802-0431

SPORTS & EXERCISE 6 ROUND BAR WEIGHTS 20lbs total, plus 2 wrap weights. Make offer 302-537-7348 PANAMA JACK BEACH Cruiser. Orange wow, one speed, good condition, very little usage 302-381-6482 9’ LONGBOARD Stretch Cover Socks, Blue $8 each 410-939-7714 leave message SCHWINN BICYCLE HELMETS

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

WANTED INEXPENSIVE(under $10ish) used musical instruments/parts for art project. Please email Rachel at rachelafb2@gmail.com

WANTED TO BUY Pocket Knives. Case, German, and American made only. Sussex County area. Call or text Lloyd 609-290-2786 USED COMPONENT Reversable Dual Cassette Deck and used CD Player in good condition 410-227-8507 OLD FOOTBALL HELMETS 757-810-8782

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

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

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392 TIMBERLINE CIR, BERLIN Located in the gated White Horse Park community in Berlin, this furnished 1-BR, 1-bath home offers an easy, low-maintenance place. The open floor plan features an eat-in kitchen, comfortable living and dining areas, and a sitting room. Amenities, include an outdoor pool, clubhouse, basketball courts, playground, walking paths, picnic areas, gated security and common grounds. Access to the community marina, boat ramp, pier and dock, along with bay and water privileges. HOA services also include lawn maintenance, water, sewer, trash, road maintenance and more. $222,000 (MDWO2040978) Call Steve DeBoe (c) 301-943-6477

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31292 INSPIRATION CIR, SELBYVILLE Come Sat. 10/3 to see this spacious, furnished home with picture-perfect outdoor space! Highlights: 5 bd, 3.5 ba, 2-car garage, LVP & upgraded features. Peaceful retreat in the backyard with a deck, bi-level paver patio & outdoor kitchen with pond views! The location is close to the gym, indoor pool, Freeman Stage & more! $900,000 (DESU2116704) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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

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11057 DESTINATION DR, SELBYVILLE This ready-to-enjoy furnished lovely twin-home features: 3 full bathrooms, 2 - 1st floor bedrooms, 3rd bd is a massive 2nd fl. suite, wood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite counters & screened porch. Close to the Golf Course, the Freeman Stage, fitness center, indoor pool & more! $550,000 (DESU2095326) Call Danny Taglienti (c) 410-430-2721

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77 WEST AVE, OCEAN VIEW .75 Acres. Private Coastal Retreat just minutes to Bethany Beach! Charming and extensively updated Turnkey 4 Bed, 2 Bath home with an open concept floor plan and No HOA Perfect blend of beach town convenience, privacy and outdoor living- appreciate large screened in front porch, fenced yard with multi level rear deck, fire pit, outdoor shower, 2 sheds and lots of parking. Less than 2 miles to Beach-close to restaurants, shopping, boat ramp,nature trails, park, golf and more! Enjoy the Coastal Lifestyle you’ve been dreaming about! Asking $599,000 (DESU2113008) Call Chrisy Tingle (c) 302-377-4159

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

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

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22690 GREBE LN, OCEAN VIEW Beautifully appointed 3-bedroom villa featuring a first-floor primary suite, gourmet kitchen with gas cooking, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, rear paver patio, versatile upstairs loft, and attached garage. Enjoy Bay Forest’s resort-style amenities including pools, lazy river, fitness centers, tennis, pickleball, trails, marina access, and seasonal shuttle to Bethany Beach. With 7-day rentals permitted and a prime coastal location, this home is ideal as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. $600,000 (DESU2115350) Call Bogi Szabo (c) 302-448-1698

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

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